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Article Vol 8 Publitorial Western Astrology Starry, Starry, Night - An Astrological Portrait of Vincent van Gogh BP Oil Spill In Gulf Fixed Stars: Interview with Diana K. Rosenberg Diana K. Rosenberg Medusa's Head An Ancient Horoscope Tyson's Zodiac: Are There Really Fourteen Signs? Union Carbide & “The Mills Of God” Robert Gover Hyperinflation: Astrological Outlook 2010 Corporate Persons, Money and the Planets Luciano Drusetta Extraterrestrial Astrology Orbital Astrology For the Application of Epistemology to Astrology Chronicle of a Debate Prediction, Providence & Power of ‘Self’ in Horary Local Space Charts Jupiter of SR in the Houses of the Solar Return Payam Nabarz The Seven Planets Rite & How To Use it - Part I The Seven Planets Rite & How To Use it - Part 2 The Recreation of the Global Tree of Life in the Conscious Convergence Astrology, Consciousness & Soul Spiral Of Time And Comets In The Era Of Great Celestial Conjunction Plates Of Nephi Found Indian Astrology
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Vol 8 Publitorial Saptarishis Astrology’s 2nd Annual FreeYagya Fixed Stars: Interview with Diana K. Rosenberg Jupiter In Dual Signs Vikriti Year 2010 - 2011 The Basis of the Vimshottari Dasha System found in Rig Veda Astrology – The Guide Of Vastu The Vedic Yearly Chart - New Moon In Pisces Clues From Ramayana & Timing Of Widowhood Memoirs Of Shri Swamiji Plates Of Nephi Found Late Pravin Jagad’s Theory of Longevity Yenbeeyes Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 5 Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 6 Krushna’s Ashtakavarga System Abhishekha The Logic Of Bhrighu Saral Paddhati-An Attempt A Comparative Study Of BSP Vs BCP The Mystery Of Planetary Deaths - 1 Saptarishis Astrology Thy Notes - 3 Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi -3 BCP & Vimshottari Dasa Bhrighu Saral Paddati – 16 - Mars Reveals Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 17 - Rahus 9th aspect Implementation Age Thy Experiments Towards Truth The Sex Scandal Experiment The Blue Lotus Technique The How Of Death – A Clue. Navamsa & Clue to Death – More Charts Lomesha Degree Methodology Experiment Preface to Secrets Of Shastiamsa Secrets of Shastiamsa – I Secrets of Shastiamsa – II, Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP) Secrets of Shastiamsa – III, BCP cum BSP The Exalted Jupiter’s Punch Chandrashekhar Sharma Late HaNamantasa Nemasa Katwe - 1 Jyotish Phala Ratnamala Of Krishnamishra - 2 Jyotish Phala Ratnamala Of Krishnamishra - 3 Muhammad Imran A New Look Into Dasanatha When You Fall In Love To Dr Raman With Love
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Preface On The System Of Bhrighu Nadi-Aroodam History & Origin Of Palmistry Esoterics Of The Pleiades - 1 The Wonders of Nadi Astrology Andree Leclerc The 6th House: Unfolding The Maze The 8th House: Probing the Under-World
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Dwara & Bahya in Jaimini Dasas New Method Of Horoscope Matching - Jaimini Style
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Muhurta A concept to be amended as per Modern Times Combinations of Power - Rahu & Ketu The Fascinating Dashamamsha -2 The Significance Of Birth Number In Horoscopes Veneet Kumar The Original Lomasha Samhita - 1 Jaimini Sutras - 1 The Commentary of Venkatesha & Balakrishnananda Saraswati Gayatri Devi Vasudev Slimming Tips from Astrology Definition of a Graha
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The Enigma Called Arudhas – Part 2
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The Cosmic Harmony of Time & Space Neecha Bhanga Rajayoga - A New Look Longevity & Life Span - Part 1 Using Kakshyas Effectively The Magic of Ashvagandha Saptarishis Gurukul Intro for Jataka Tatva Sage Gautama’s Vidyashram Sage Bharadwaja’s Vidyashram Sage Kashyap's Vidyashram Sage AngirasVidyashram Sage Jamadagni’s Vidyashram Sage Vashishtha's Vidyashram Sage Atris Vidyashram
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Vol 8 Publitorial – 2nd Anniversary Issue
Preface
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ne can only wash with love the feet of each writer, volunteer, the ones who do not allow their names to come out & even one’s enemies who have obstructed the growth of Saptarishis Astrology. Each one is bowed down to in humbleness for their efforts, major or minor, in creating this unseen revolution, especially in Vedic Astrology which was not seen or heard of – and is now in 104 countries, a record in itself. We, here at Saptarishis Astrology, are grateful to each and every individual not via lip service but truly from our hearts. Some of you have given us strength when most needed and for those unspoken heroes, there exists a special love. It has been 2 years or rather 2.5 years (Feb 2008 launch) when this magazine was started & 365 days per year, we have been working to bring out hidden knowledge that has not been witnessed in the history of astrology. In some manner, we have been successful but yet, we grieve at the considerable amount of knowledge that still remains hidden and could have been brought out in these 2 odd years. On this 2nd Anniversary of Saptarishis Astrology, may we dedicate this issue to each writer and volunteer of this revolution who followed the leadership of the magazine – especially with no known names attached in the team? This has more significance since in a field like ours, egos rule the roost – and when genuine appreciation comes from stalwarts & legends it makes your day. Of all the appreciation received, this one must be mentioned as it comes from an individual whose forefathers created the first English astrological magazine in India somewhere around 1895. We received a call from the current Editor, Smt. Gayatri Devi Vasudev, ‘SA, I have heard a lot about Saptarishis Astrology and its high quality content. Do not accept sub-standard articles and always maintain this quality….’ Coming from her who has been one of the most successful mundane astrology predictors in recent decades, some of which includes the US 9/11 attack – it truly shows her genuine concern for astrology even though we may be regarded as a competitor. But as much as this shows her humility, her love for astrology is also seen in those statements. We wish every astrologer was as humble as Gayatri Devi Vasudev. In this issue we have been able to unearth & translate the oldest astrology document called ‘Lomash Samhita’ which for the first time gives a hint of the lineage of astrology. It would also be noticed therein that the 18 Sages themselves were tested with horoscopes of twins. Probably for the first time, one finds a clear mention of twin’s horoscopes in any ancient Vedic manuscript available so far. Thus it will only be befitting to dedicate that manuscript translation to a genuine world class predictor and most important humble astrologer, Gayatri Devi Vasudev, whose forefathers have freed astrology from the clutches of slavery that existed in the name of Tradition (Parampara) for thousands of years in India & presented it to the common man who could then start learning astrology without the need to be born in a family of astrologers.
Contents of Publitorial 1.0 The Seven Arch Angels 1.1 The Number Seven In A Horoscope 2.0 Cancer & Adventures With Edgar Cayce Remedy 2.1 Did Cayce Come Near To The Secret Of Astrology
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3.0 Fixed Stars & The Story Behind The Story - that Indians Miss 3.1 Assassination & Our Adventures in Fixed Stars 3.2 Saptarishis Astrology Life Time Achievement Award To Diana K. Rosenberg 4.0 Ancient Astrologer Bhrighu & Obama 5.0 Predicting Year of Event – Universal Astrology 6.0 The Dilemma of Energy & Astrology 6.1 Abuse Of Energy & Its Karma – Pirated Books/Softwares & Forums 6.2 Old Vs. New Energy 6.3 Harsh Reality Of Energy & The Parable by the Nameless Master 6.4 Abuse Of Energy & Accusation towards Saptarishis Astrology Magazine
Publitorial 1.0 The Seven Arch Angels
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his might sound repetitious to the early readers of the magazine, but mails received in last 2 years warrant repeating the meaning of Saptarishis Astrology: Sapta means Seven and Rishis means Sages; so in effect, Saptarishis means 7 Sages. In Christianity also there exists similar 7 Sages via the 7 Arch Angels with different names; same in Judaism with different names, same in Islam, and same in Zoroastrianism. For details on each religion, readers can access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel. These 7 Higher Authorities have been attributed to guarding or creating the human race and establishing the laws. Thus… Astrology is nothing but the way of functioning of the mechanics of the Universe (God). Astrology is a Science (Shastra) of Humans & not machines; when the non human side of professionalism (corporate greed & stone faced professionalism) spoils the pure blood of astrology, it no longer remains a Divine Science. Hence, we here at Saptarishis Astrology, have maintained in the editorials and presentation a non-cold face or what one would call humane side which goes far beyond techniques. We do aim at presenting diverse views and warn against the dangers of following certain paths in astrology which, even if they proved non productive for centuries, have yet been blindly followed. This might hurt some and this might sound amateurish/non professional to some yet, one must always follow one’s heart (dharma) rather than what is pleasing to society. The publishers of this magazine are not obsessed about receiving invitations for conferences in India or abroad, or awards, or Gurudom for name and fame. The only goal is to bring out hidden workable knowledge, to correct the energy centers (chakras) of today’s astrologers – because to merely grasp this hidden knowledge as informations (reading articles) is useless unless one’s chakras are cleared of ego and stubbornness, thus allowing one to learn something new more freely – and to work towards creating a breed of honest astrologers in India as it is most lacking in spite of so many Gurus who have come and gone.
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The Number Seven In A Horoscope
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ransgressing, let’s see what is the significance of this number 7… Many have written about it but there is one use which has not been delved upon so far. Suppose you create a project and that project is signified by House X in the horoscope; the result of this project and its governance & completion are controlled by the 7th House from it. This has been missed; the remedy for achieving the results of the House X is there in the 7th House from it. Vedic Astrologers who are into remedial astrology via rituals have missed this point. This was revealed to our Mentor by a very old great astrologer & this was taught back to us. We have seen it working to the T.
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We will concentrate on the words result, governance, completion and remedy now. One sees 2H for wealth & family then the 7th from it is the result which is the Inheritance that one gets. The governance of this wealth is the family and, if there are problems in the family, then one does not get the resultant Inheritance due to family members. One sees Efforts & Actions in 3H – for these to succeed, one need’s the blessings of the Gods which is the 9H, i.e. 7th from the 3H and one needs luck which is again the 9H. Thus the result of the 3H is dependent on the 9H. The 4H is the love within one’s soul and general education; when one has this as a sound basis, we will find that the resultant action in society (karma – 10H), one’s career (10H) would be of high quality since one with true love in his heart can only perform good karma (10H) – thus the 10H becomes the result of the 4H. One sees affections, love relationship & children from the 5H; its resultant house is the 11H of gains, since achieving love in your life and having good children are the highest gains of one’s life (11H). The 6H is the house of health, diseases, enemies and contains ‘The Block Of Your Life’ & also shows your Pending Task for which obstacles are created. The result of it will be the 7th from it which is the 12H of pleasures & hospitals; if you do not have health, you will not be able to enjoy the pleasures of life; if you do not have health, you would go to the hospital… The 12H is also the Exit of life, so if you have a lot of diseases or enemies, your exit from life will be early or, if not early, then painful. We mentioned the 7th from any house is that house’s remedy. Now take this 6H and you would see that the 12H of charity gives you good wishes of people and blessings and thus, it will reduce your diseases and open up the blocks of your life thereby giving you the opportunity to move to the next level in the evolution of your soul. One sees the self in the 1H; this self gets completed in the 7H from it which is the house of relationship or spouse – that is the reason most religions insist on marriage since that is the source of creation and governance of this Universe. Man is 1H determining who he is & his abilities and he gets completed in the 7H when his abilities bring him in the public limelight of the 7H. Everything that you start on a ‘normal long term level’ will produce results after 7 years is the broad rule, one year per house/sign you must take to correlate the above to get the 7 years. Suppose you have a malefic in the 1H/7H, then some severe issue will come out in the 7th year of your marriage. There is no 99 % in what has been written. This 7 is the cycle of life and it is again sub-divided in many parts, one of which is the half of 7 or 3.5 years. So you must also observe from any project the 3.5 years and then the 7th year and see it in the cycles. Speaking of marriage issues, one must digress from number seven to the universal 12 year cycle; during the 12th year of one’s marriage, one normally faces huge problems in marriage if the 6H/6L is afflicted. Why this happens can be explained by taking the 7H of marriage as the Asc and rotating it for 1 year per house – thus one gets to the 6H of divorce and fights and courts in the 12th year. One can break it up further and say if the 7H or its lord is afflicted, then separation happens in the 1st year – this way, the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th and 12th years are, broadly speaking, very important and can easily be understood by taking the 7H as Asc and working it out yourselves.
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Cancer & Adventures With Edgar Cayce Remedy
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e is one of our finest western astrology writers for Saptarishis Astrology and a great man of few words. You just had to give him a topic and he would do research on many charts and come up with an article right on the date he said he would send it to you. The date would never shift and this is what is called Publisher’s Darling. His articles received a lot of fan mail and you, as a sharp publisher, could make out it is coming from real fans – not the same author created fake fan mail (!) a practice rampant in astrological magazines since decades and now common on internet forums. When he said he no longer would write for us as he has developed cancer in multiple organs, our world fell apart. One, for the selfish reason of losing such a super fine researcher – and another for losing such a great human being with whom we had quietly become close even though he was rarely personal with us in his communications. He was detected with cancer on 14th Nov 2009 and given 6 months, he is still alive today. The writer is Ron Bippus from Canada who was introduced to us by Norah our team member. Ron is a famous horary (prashna) astrologer of the William Lily tradition and quite good at his work. Ron was not into the Hindu Yagyas and hence, we could not help him in
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any other way… But the desire to help kept on eating us. How could one watch someone die without giving it your best shot? He had tried Chinese remedies and he wrote …… I have tried some Chinese herbal remedies, but unfortunately they had serious effects like extreme weight loss. I am content with my fate and aim to end my days with dignity. I have never believed in God or in miracles, and my 1 plan is to quietly go with dignity. Knowing that he was not keen for herbal remedies or alternative treatment, we were scared to suggest anything and kept to ourselves but somehow, we passed on some excerpts from a book by Edgar Cayce on Remedies to Ron. He asked for the time we sent it via email, so we wrote back saying Wednesday, February 10, 2010 15.06 pm, Mumbai. He wrote back: The only reason I want to know the time and place is so that I can tell whether a course of treatment is good for me. I don't know beforehand either, I just let the universe tell me. I got so much well-meaning but bad medical advice that I needed a logical way to make a decision. Astrology does that for me. The chart for Feb 10 @ 15:06 Mumbai gives me 5 Cancer rising (Tropical Zodiac), Pisces on the 10th, Jupiter ruler 10th is in dignity in the 9th trine the ascendant. I read this as high wisdom coming from a very good source. Moon ruler 1st is in Cap in the 7th. I should listen to the doctor. Saturn ruler 7th is in the 4th trining Mercury in the 7th. I really should listen to this advice. Alright then! I shall read the book if I can. My problem is the chemo brain with its negative effect on short term memory. I can manage about a page at a time before I lose track. I will attempt to extract the medical information and use it.
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Ron has kindly given permission to use any of his private emails/data which are reproduced below so that someone else can benefit out of it. Mark of a true human.
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After some days he wrote I have purchased a bottle of castor oil and tried it with a heat pad. I will see in a month if it works or not. If I am still here at Christmas then I owe you thanks. What was sent to Ron was a book on Castor Oil titled presumably ‘The Oil That Heals’ based on Edgar Cayce’s remedies and it seems Cayce had recommended Castor Oil Packs for many ailments. One can find a reference in that book on Page 13
Then on 11th April 2010 Ron wrote: SA, I am in the middle of my second cycle of chemo, and things are going well beyond my wildest expectations. The trend of 50% reduction in tumour size established by the first cycle of treatment appears to be staying on track. I will be going for a CAT scan next week which I expect to confirm what I am feeling. I have regained all my weight and am back at 200 lb, no anorexia this time around. At this rate the cancer will become a mere chronic health issue by the end of the year rather than being a constant deadly threat. According to the doctor I am in the top 1% of people who respond like that, a great rarity but not quite a miracle. My born again sisters and cousins are crediting their prayers and the direct intervention of Jesus! If they want to claim a divine miracle, this is as close as we get. I have no problem with that, I love them and I know they love me. While the chemo is burning through my body killing the cancer it also makes Swiss cheese of mental functions, especially memory. The upside is the memories and mind return quickly within days of the chemo being purged from the body. Nothing in life is free, and considering my original diagnosis, I have pretty much accomplished the impossible.
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Cayce obviously got the information from one of his spirit guides. Considering that archeology documents that the use of castor oil was practiced in ancient Egypt, it would only seem fair to me to mention their role. To me the most 2 likely scenario is some ancient spirit guide from Egypt telling him about the use of castor oil. The castor oil I don't think works as cancer cure. Where it really shines is in counteracting the nasty side effects of the chemo therapy treatment. Instead of feeling like an addict on a continuous drug binge where I can barely remember my name or what month this is, I have at least the morning free. All my computer and astrology work is done in the morning and my mind is usually clear until noon, when the night's rest just plain runs out. I went one weekend without it and felt so depressed I just wanted to die. So the castor oil very definitely works, and I am actually sitting at my computer now with an oil soaked cloth and heating pad on my chest. The chemo I take is in a pouch around my neck and pumped directly to my heart 24/7. The only way I can counteract that massive a drug effect is with anti-nausea drugs and the oil. Out of all the thousands of outright toxic suggestions I was given, this one stands out as the only exception I am no longer a dead man walking but very much alive!!! Ron We were thrilled at this miracle that has happened in Ron’s life via Edgar Cayce’s Castor Oil treatment, but on 7th May 2010 came a mail from Ron, excerpts of it is below.. I am weak as a kitten, and now live on soups and other soft foods. The idea of the chemo is to drive the body as close to death as possible without actually killing me. This kills the maximum number of cancer cells, but also does terrible physical damage to the body. Cracked fingernails, skin and lost hair are only the beginning. I am slowly rebuilding my physical strength. I still use the castor oil two or three times every day. This second time around the after-effects of the chemo are hanging in there much longer. It is cumulative effect, like radiation poisoning. I tried different combinations castor oil treatment, but the most effective one is a hand towel soaked in the oil, more oil brushed on the body, and then a heating pad over the whole thing. The heating pad is necessary to drive the oil through the skin. I tried the treatment at room temperature, but that works very poorly. In India with your hot temperatures, heat is no problem but in Canada, it is the very basis of successful treatment. The chart for your original email regarding the castor oil is the closest I have ever come to getting a direct message from God. Ron does issue a warning with his experience that castor oil works fine as long as it had the chemo drugs to work on, the two treatments neutralize each other and when chemo ends you should not 3 continue with the castor oil treatment otherwise Ricin poisoning can happen as castor oil contains ricin which is a very toxic substance. Broadly speaking, when Saturn (oil) is with Rahu (poisoning) or Gulika (poisoning – Gulika is a mathematical point used in Vedic Astrology) in the 5H of ‘Excesses’ or 6H of health, one must be careful of oils that one uses. Ron is still alive and a dear friend to whom we wish complete recovery. The reason such a long mail trail was produced here is for the following various reasons:
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Diana K. Rosenberg wrote upon reading the editorial ‘I am a keen "devotee" of Edgar Cayce - in the 1960's when I had a severe nervous breakdown, I found that I could not read most books, they stressed my nerves too much, but reading about Cayce and excerpts from the readings was a very soothing, healing influence, so I began to gather every book I could about him. So I am very well versed in the Cayce material. And I and my daughter have had very good results with the castor oil packs. Cayce pointed out that the large leaves of the castor oil plant were called the "palma Christi" ("hands of Christ") because of the healing qualities of the plant.’ 3
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp Castor beans are processed throughout the world to make castor oil. Ricin is part of the waste “mash” produced when castor oil is made. Ricin has been used experimentally in medicine to kill cancer cells.
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a) Astrologers deal with death as an issue in the cases of clients or themselves, and they must be as brave as Ron to embrace disease in their own lives b) Remedial Astrology is a crucial part of astrology and West and East both must study Edgar Cayce, the most successful predictor and remedialist ever. He was guided by authorities far superior than any of us ever might encounter so why not take the clues he left for us. c) Indian Astrology, of late, has become too addicted to mantras for all their remedies without understanding the meaning of the word Karma. Herbs found both in East and West are wonderful tools for astrologers and one needs to dig deeper and find out remedies via herbs as was done in the ancient days in India. Herbs & certain foods balance that element in your chakra system which would be created by say a retro Saturn in the 8th or Rahu in the 6th – these herbs balance the bad planetary combinations in your chart. Learn it from an expert if there are any or experiment with it carefully. Moon is the ruler of herbs & it should not be afflicted badly for effective usage of herbs. It has been observed that side effects can once in a while happen for natives whose moon is afflicted, though for Moon & Jupiter related afflictions in horoscopes, herbs have been recommended in ancient texts.4 Readers may read the article on the herb Ashwagandha by Rushikesh Deshpande where we had recommended that herb; more miracles took place in the life of the native which have not been documented in that article as it was hurriedly written. Please note herbs only act if you have specific planetary combinations in your chart, classics give clues to it. d) Embracing Death is no doubt difficult but it becomes a great spiritual tool when known beforehand and, for this reason, we reveal a technique in this issue that has been hidden for a long time – on how to find out the cause of death. Vedic astrology has spent a lot of time in finding mathematical formulas in calculating the age when one will die but not on the cause of death. This new technique is published in the Vedic Astrology section under the title ‘Thy Experiments Towards Truth – The Clue of Death’. e) Herbs tradition has been there in the West & in the East; it’s not just an Indian thing and readers can search on the net. Here is one ready reckoner from American scholar Dr. David Frawley which appeared in Vol 6 of Saptarishis Astrology. He writes … This is from my own private research. Of course some herbs may have a relationship with more than one planet in their effects. Sun—Black pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, calamus root, sassafras, cloves, bay leaves, sage, thyme, juniper berries, eucalyptus, basil, bayberry, turmeric
Moon—Milk, comfrey root, slippery elm, marshmallow, wild mallow, licorice, solomon's seal, kelp, Irish moss, chickweed, sandalwood, oyster shell (sea shells), psyllium, flaxseed
Mars—Onions, garlic, mustard, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, asafoetida, horseradish, nutmeg, marijuana, jimson weed, poppy, nightshade, damiana
Mercury—Gotu kola, skullcap, basil, mint, camomile, valerian, wintergreen, betony, tea, alfalfa, lady's slipper, yarrow, coriander, plantain, nettles, self-heal, red root, hops, chia seeds, horehound, mullein, haritaki, castor oil
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Jupiter—Clarified butter, almonds, walnuts, wheat, oats, barley, licorice, fennel, fenugreek, ginseng, siberian ginseng, astragalus, fo-ti, ashwagandha, wild yam, kudzu (pueraria), vidari, bala
Venus—Rose, aloe, myrrh, saffron, safflower, hibiscus, raspberry leaves, asparagus root, shatavari, amalaki, dang gui, rehmannia, sarsaparilla, jasmine, pennyroyal, false unicorn, parsley, wild carrot
Saturn—Gentian, golden seal, barberry, uva ursi, pau d'arco, white poplar, blue flag, chapparal, witch hazel, oak bark, cleavers, frankincense, rhubarb, senna, mandrake, cascara sagrada, echinacea, horsetail, katuka, neem, chiretta, phyllanthus
Coming back quickly to Ron’s natal chart, he has Aq rising in both tropical & sidereal zodiac with Asc Lord (body, health) being Saturn. The Asc lord denotes one’s health and he is in the 5H of
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upper stomach with Rahu in the Sidereal zodiac in Gemini while in tropical zodiac, the Asc lord Saturn in the 6H of lower stomach area with Rahu in the sign of Cancer. His cancer started in the stomach and grew from that area5. If you see the list above of Dr. Frawley, he attributes Castor oil to Mercury who rules Gemini and that is where Ron’s Asc lord Saturn is placed in the sidereal zodiac; Mercury being the 8L of death is in the 12H of exit (placement of Mercury is the same in both zodiacs), healing this Mercury via Castor Oil has probably delayed and remedied the situation.
2.1 Did Cayce Come Near To The Secret Of Astrology Earlier we had mentioned about Edgar Cayce, the American Psychic & Prophet and the finest predictor in the last 100 years who was a hardcore Christian but who, yet, spoke things which were contradictory to accepted norms. In this column, we would visit few points of interest so as to entice the modern day Indian astrologers and scholars to, once again, visit all of Edgar Cayce’s material to understand more of astrology, especially some points which are of grave interest to understand the hidden secrets of astrology. Also, for those who want to understand planets beyond what is written in books, Edgar Cayce just can’t be ignored. Here we draw huge references from Kirk Nelson’s masterpiece book titled ‘Edgar Cayce’s Secrets Of Astrology’, ARE Press.
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Reincarnation - Cayce had established in his writings that reincarnation is a fact, something which forms the basis of Vedic Astrology. This everyone knows and his readings are not being quoted here for lack of space. Ψ
Which Zodiac - Kirk Nelson writes & later quotes Cayce on Page 48
The Edgar Cayce’s readings indicate, however, that the sidereal system (Indian) is the one astrologers should be using: He quotes Cayce below…. For the Egyptian and the Persian6 records are quite varied. If the entity would study astrology, do not put the signs in the Egyptian Calendar but in the Persian, for the Persian interpretations are more proficient than the Egyptian. This is not belittling the efforts of the entity nor of the Egyptians in those periods, but the variations in time have been corrected by the Persians and not by the Egyptians. The Egyptian calculations are thirty degrees off. 2011-3 For most astrologers are nearly thirty degrees off in their reckoning in the present. 3376-2 Ψ On The Planets - Kirk Nelson writes on Page 51 that ‘Edgar Cayce gave the following reading that identifies the influences of the individual planets. He quotes Cayce below…. As in Mercury pertaining of Mind In Mars of Madness In Earth as of Flesh
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On 12th Jan 2010 he wrote ‘Right now, what is known for sure is that the tumour started in the stomach, basically filling it. It then broke through the wall of the stomach and infected the liver and pancreas. Any one of these tumors would be enough to kill me on its own. Having three major organs so affected means my natal chart is right on when it comes to life span.’ On 6th July he wrote that ‘The tumour broke through the wall of the stomach and infected the liver and the lymph nodes. The tumour is gone from the stomach, and the spot in the liver has shrunk by 90%. 18 lymph nodes were infected with cancer, now down to three.’ Only one zodiac is correct some say but, sometimes, rare masters use 12H as Asc to see the whole chart, to get clue of the most important aspect of life. Now if you see this chart in both tropical and sidereal zodiac, a clue on which zodiac to use will come to you ‘movie starts in one and ends in another.’ – SA, Editor/Publisher 6
Diana K. Rosenberg says ‘Although Cayce seemed to say that the sidereal system was the right one (his terminology was not quite clear, and he extolled the Persian system (?) - I don't know whether this has survived), but when the birth data of an individual was given and a reading to go with it, he seemed to be reading a tropical chart. I don't know why - perhaps his source was taking into consideration the fact that most of his readers at that time would have been using tropical.’
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In Venus as Love In Jupiter as Strength In Saturn as the beginning of earthly woes, that to which all insufficient matter is cast for the beginning. In that of Uranus as of the Psychic In that of Neptune as of Mystic In Septimus as of Consciousness In Arcturus as of the developing. 900-10 Ψ Understanding Planets7 – In Cayce’s readings, you find rare and interesting information on planets that you would not find in classics; if you miss reading his work, you would miss subtle yet most significant hints on the working of planets and thus your predictive capability will suffer. For e.g Cayce says: The Moon indicates change ….. 5746-1 In Venus we find love. Do not confuse affection with love. Do not confuse passion with love. Love is of God, it is creative, it is all giving. 3545-1 Kirk writes that Cayce’s view of Saturn differs slightly from traditional astrology. Cayce says that Saturn represents change: We find in Saturn the changes, the experiences that have brought divisions, disturbances; breaking into the hopes, the aspirations, the desires. 2401-1 In his readings, Cayce described Saturn as “that planet to whom all insufficient matter is cast from the earth plane.” (5717-1) The Uranian influence we find makes for a high occult or psychic force; or soul force, rather than the ordinary term of psychic. 938-1 Also in Uranus we find the abilities in directions pertaining to the study of astrological influences or associations, but especially as related to the analyzing of emotions. 1595-1 Cayce also gave warnings to people who had sojourns in Neptune to stay away from large bodies of water. Neptune is the ruler of the sea and liquids – people with bad Neptune aspects will be alcoholic or drug users – western astrologers see this in a second in a chart but modern Indian astrologers cannot do that so easily. One is reminded the chart of John F. Kennedy Jr. who, both in his Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac, has Neptune in the 3H of short travels & 3H of death. He flew over sea and he died in a plane crash in the sea. Cayce further says: Neptune brings the greater spiritual life, greater desire for the spiritual emotions than the purely material. 1986-1 The greatest Indian Guru to visit the west was Paramhamsa Yogananda having Neptune in the 10H of career and Karma. His whole life & karma was a spiritual experience only and not of material gains.
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Planetary Sojourns – Where You Are From
This is the most important part of Edgar Cayce’s material on Astrology in understanding your chart. Where did you come from and what is the role, it gives broad hints to it.
Cayce says that the planet closest to the Ascendant or the Midheaven is the planet that has the greatest influence on the incoming soul. Although the above statement looks like basic astrology, it nevertheless has far more deeper meaning into the individuals’ life mission. This writer, in his limited experience, has found it true.
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Say a native dies, then he goes to a planet to master some attributes of that planet – this is what Cayce called Planetary Sojourns. Then, when he reincarnates back to earth, he brings with him some lessons from those planets that he has mastered. E.g with Jupiter exalted or in own sign right on the Asc degree or MC degree, we would describe as powerful and giving good knowledge/wisdom to the native. Here the metaphysical meaning, as per Cayce, is the native has mastered these lessons and brings them here on earth to utilise that knowledge. On Planets, Cayce had mentioned Arcturus and he says that once a soul has achieved perfection in the earth plane, it goes to the star of Arcturus and from there on to other systems. He says that Arcturus is the opposite of Saturn. Perfected souls go to Arcturus, while souls that need reforming go to Saturn. The beauty of Edgar Cayce’s work is what is not found anywhere in the world. The journey of an individual soul has been detailed out and one truly gets somewhat detailed glimpse on how we, as souls, are moving around in various lifetimes. Edgar Cayce, in his previous lifetimes, had reached heights in spiritual development as Ra Ta, a spiritual leader in ancient Egypt around 10,500 B.C – to John Brainbridge, a gambling womanizing wanderer – to Edgar Cayce – and true to his teachings of Planetary Sojourns, his Uranus is found to the exact degree of his Asc, as he stated earlier about Uranus… The Uranian influence we find makes for a high occult or psychic force; or soul force, rather than the ordinary term of psychic. 938-1 He surely was no ordinary psychic.
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Sometimes when we use Outer planets and the above statement on Asc degree of Cayce, we get to easy conclusions not found in traditional astrology. For this let’s use the chart of Hitler. Asc is Libra, so Cayce’s statement cannot be verbatim applied – hence we see the Asc ruler which represents the Asc and it is Venus which shows love (or the lack of it). Now Kirk Nelson’s book says Pluto shows Mass Destiny and Dictatorship; Pluto is sitting in the 8H of death & transformation. The Asc lord Venus disposits the planet Pluto carrying with it the energy of death and transformation in the incoming soul if we understand Cayce well. Hitler brought in this life the true meaning of the word Dictator & death and came to the public platform as Venus is in the 7H of Public Platform. Edgar Cayce also says that Mars is firearms, gunpowder – note that this Venus is conjoined with Mars and Hitler used it to gain his dictatorship and become the King of the World (it is with Sun). Without using Pluto’s significations & Edgar Cayce’s statements, would it be easy to come to the conclusion of dictatorship so fast? Probably not. Pluto
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Let’s take a modern day dictator – in 2002, there were racism related riots in India. At that time, the media was against him for his dictatorial ways. Indians who know whom we are referring to would like to check his chart (not produced here) and would be surprised to see that he has Pluto in the 10H of karma/actions. Thus his ways were dictatorial as Pluto represents it. Astrologers are of two kinds: the first wants to only predict via astrology and the second wants to ‘Understand’ astrology. Edgar Cayce’s work is on the latter & higher side of astrology.
Those who have not tasted honey cannot comment on its sweetness. There are more westerners who practice Yoga than Indians – that’s a known fact, since the westerners use anything that works in practice. In the same way, many westerners who are now in Vedic Astrology use Outer Planets for stunning predictions that many Indian astrologers miss out on – this is our observation since decades; the loss is that of the Indian astrologer who has only his pride to defend… the pride which is created out of reading only 10-20 books of Sages and has not even bothered to find out what the Sages wrote in their other thousands of works that are gathering dust in libraries. Any Indian who wants to learn what the Sages said about Outer Planets should venture into finding out what the Late Narendra Desai found in ancient texts (Nadis) in southern India, and what the sages told 8 him . He was and still is regarded in America as the greatest astrologer to walk into the US soil from India.
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He had reached a very high spiritual stage of life. His voice would change and he would speak ancient type of Sanskrit, it was said the sages would speak via him. Our debate with a famous Internet Traditional (Parampara) Jaimini Indian astrologer ended when we quoted the authority of Narendra Desai; after that, he never spoke against the Outer Planets in his forums.
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Some of you who are probably in their 70s or 80s will experience this – some will experience this feeling when you really try to understand astrology and start avoiding humans… and start to avoid reading their charts. Then, what will fascinate you is not predictions on a chart, but to know that ‘One’ event which transformed a native’s life or, ‘The Hidden Story Of Life’ in a chart – and if this can be predicted using the current knowledge of astrology. We were told two things about this chart by his friend: that this Indian man was an obsessive womanizer and would only sleep with a woman once. When confronted by friends over his womanizing, he would say that makes him feel guilty and thus it makes him love his wife more. But this did not interest us – what was of interest was his downfall in life and then his comeback. Hollywood and humans both love comebacks they say. He was a millionaire who was reduced to rags and then again rose to be a millionaire to open two offices in the US with a fleet of 100 tankers. As we sat and saw his chart, the 9H was sprouting from the chart and we said to ourselves ‘It can’t be true’, since we were biased with what we had heard about his sexual extravaganzas. The friend who was sitting along with us was his close friend and we finally blurted it out upon seeing his chart for 45 seconds ‘See whatever lifestyle you lead as of now – but eventually you have pending karma towards religion and spirituality and you would go into religious and spiritual ways’. He smiled and said you see you talked about religious ways ‘I have built two temples and in one of them donated 40,000 USD (Rs 20 lakhs) when I was in debt in business – even my wife and parents do not know of this including all my best friends’ he said with a glint of a newfound friend in us. Although our prediction had failed in timing this religious generosity event, yet a smile passed on our face as sitting before us was a man who has learnt about donation that most do not know of, and about which we had written about in the first editorial ‘True Charity is done only when the donator does not even allow his shadow to know he has donated’. Such men are the rarest of rare and we felt elevated sitting in his presence, wanted to physically bow to him but somehow felt if we are extra nice, he might think that we need funding from him for Saptarishis Astrology. The fact on this is that till date, we have avoided receiving any kind of major funding or donation to keep away from having to follow a donor’s agenda despite our best judgement.
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He was a true mix of what most men/women are: Good, Bad & Ugly… the only difference is that we do not accept it but he does. Finally some predictions happened and we said how did you rise back in life? We said tell us the real event, the real story, the story behind the story for which we have waited for a year to meet you and told him that we do not have the ability to predict that since astrology has not reached that level inspite of many doing or claiming to do researches in it. He said with a glint in his eyes, ‘My life turned around due to bet of a sandwich with a close friend’. Shocked without looking at his chart we mentally saw his Lord of 2nd lord Mars is in the 7H of business, 8th lord of sudden change in the 11H of contacts & 4L of best friend in the 9th house of Rise of Fortune in the natal chart.9 He said he was in debt in business – his relatives had cheated him, he had to sell his house and was living in a rented flat. Once, his very close friend came and said let’s eat. He did not have money and, trying to create fun, he took him outside to a shop on the road which sells sandwiches, and said to him ‘I will not pay for this sandwich and someone unknown will pay for it’. At the sandwich stall, he had seen an old college senior with whom he had never interacted and vaguely felt that this man would be from his college. He went there and introduced him and acted very friendly accusing his senior of having forgotten him and, as a senior of his college (SIES, Mumbai) he is supposed to treat for sandwich. Senior said he does not remember him at all but does not mind paying for the sandwich even if he is trying to fake a friendship. Later Senior asked him what does he do and he proudly said ‘I am in the transport business’. His senior said he is also into logistics and works for a big company. Said senior asked him how much does he charge for supplying a truck from Mumbai to Pune… our friend said Rs 2200 and, as the actual market rate was Rs 2000 he was scared that he over quoted. Senior said ‘You do not know the business son, every day I, as the senior executive of my company, am in charge of hiring 50-60 trucks and they charge me Rs 3500 – if you charge us Rs 2800 per truck, per trip, I will give you all the business and our new projects too’. Within a year, the native repaid all his debts and had made a profit of Rs 3.4 crores (a bit less than a million USD) and today, he has opened 2 offices in the US. Fortune changed when 3 elements combined – best friend, sandwich and a senior contact. He wanted to hear this story from us we felt. This is the real story of his life which we, astrologers, cannot predict with our current level of knowledge – and this is what the client needs to hear when he is down to the last penny in life ‘A dark looking best friend (Saturn) will come and ask you for a sandwich (Mars) and you would meet a senior contact
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Modern Indians do not use the 60th division of a chart since they are always suspicious that the time of birth is wrong and, at the same time, the new breed uses the 60th divisional chart thinking that it is to be used to determine who one was in the past life. As per old astrologers, this is all non productive wishful thinking of a bunch of new kids, as the verses of an ancient book which Vedic astrologers regard as the Bible of astrology has been ignored by these new entrants and their followers. For Vedic astrologers see his D-60 (60th divisional) chart, see the 7H of Business has 4L of best friend, 2nd lord of business & 10L of career Moon (Moon means motion, he is in the logistics business).
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(Sun) – do not refuse your friend that sandwich even if you do not have a penny in your pocket, your life will change’. The real story behind one’s life is the crux of astrology – it shows the theme of one’s life and this is possible only via a symbolism driven approach of ancient astrology of the stars. The stars or asterisms are more minute than the current level of knowledge of stars (nakshatras in Vedic) of Indian Astrology. If one reads the history of astrology of various cultures like Arabic, English and Chinese astrology, they are going into the exact position of a star to the degree rather than the broad span of 13.20 degree (nakshatra) that is used now in India; and incidentally, our knowledge of these stars (nakshatras) is far less than what was known to our very ancients. This study that has developed in the west to a phenomenal level is now called as Fixed Stars Astrology. The predictive capability of it is mind blowing and, more than the predictive part, what is of importance to the real astrologer is ‘Fixed Stars’ as a tool can be astoundingly accurate in giving direct clues to the hidden theme of life. For example, can our current level of knowledge look at the Asc degree and say that you and your brothers are the immortal twins of the zodiac and one of the major reasons he is born is to support your work, to give immortality to your work, for you to become the most famous painter ever and be known by the name of Van Gogh as your Ascendant degree is right near the star Pollux which is at 23 Cancer (tropical)? Scheat is a Fixed star – 29 Pisces (Tropical) & 5 Pisces approx (Sidereal) & this star is one of the most notorious stars in the heavens, reputed to cause "extreme misfortune, murder, suicide and drowning". Vincent Van Gogh had his Mars, who is 6L (sidereal zodiac) of accidents, right on the Fixed star Scheat conjunct with Sun 3L of hands/actions – and he committed suicide by shooting (with Mars, bullet) by his own hands. For an excellent article on fixed stars and Vincent Van Gogh, kindly read Andrew McDonald’s lucid article on him in this issue. There are many ways to use Fixed stars. Let’s take Scheat & take a concept called Progression which has been ignored in the East. Percy Bysshe Shelley was a British writer known as one of the greatest lyric poets of the English Romantic age, a writer of delicate beauty10. Shelley died during his Saturn return whilst progressed Venus drew to an opposition of the North Node / Scheat conjunction. Canopus at 14Cn58 (Tropical), denoting significant events at sea, is appropriately placed on Shelley's 4th house of 'grave' as per noted U.K astrologer Deborah Houlding11. On 08 July 1822, he and a friend, Edward Williams, were out boating when a sudden squall came up. They were run down by a larger vessel which overturned their yacht during the violent storm and Shelley died at c. 1:00 PM, Viareggio, Italy. Let us take a more dramatic case of an Indian and see the star Sirius, which we encountered recently, as it explained the mystery of a horoscope that has not been solved by many top astrologers of India. Sirius is known as Alpha Canis Majoris, or the Dog Star (14:05 Cancer – tropical; 20:14 Gemini sidereal Lahiri). In China, it was regarded as the Jackal or Wolf Star, associated with thievery and looting. The native’s Asc is 13 Cn (tropical) and 19 Ge (sidereal) having the planet Dragon’s Tail near it. Dragon’s Tail signifies detachment and also Seven Sages – the native is a volunteer of the Saptarishis (7 Sages) Astrology magazine who, throughout life, spent his time in learning astrology secretly like a thief as his family would not allow him to learn; see Sirius star attributes. He would read the books at the terrace, at the park, in restaurants covering the front of the book so that others do not know he is reading astrology and at home too he would keep it under covers. His library grew and he would hide many of his books in his car, in his office displaying the attribute of the Jackal. He removed hidden manuscripts from astrologers in India by begging, paying money that he took on loan and then gave it to Saptarishis Astrology magazine so that they could donate it. The worst is, even if he paid money to an individual for the manuscripts, he would see to it that on the website of Saptarishis Astrology, the
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name of that individual (whom he paid) is shown as donator. For a long time, his horoscope was a mystery via techniques of Indian Astrology until we read about the star Sirius. Another astrologer we know has Saturn, the 8L of occult & mystic, in the star Rigel (16Ge50 Tropical) which somewhere we read means bringing knowledge to others: he is involved in bringing out very old manuscripts. Saturn signifies ‘old’ – his special affinity has been with elderly people which are signified by Saturn. A very important point that cannot be ignored is mentioned by Saptarishis Astrology’s writer Andrew McDonald ‘It is worth noting that Progressions of major points onto fixed stars, however nasty the fixed star, will not show death on their own – there always has to be major supporting planetary testimonies – both in the Progressions and the Solar and Lunar Returns and, of course, in the Nativity itself. Though fixed stars can be spectacularly descriptive, there is a great danger in reading them in isolation. Any fixed star must be read in context with everything else in the nativity.’ 3.1 Assassination & Our Adventures in Fixed Stars
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ake the chart of Abraham Lincoln and Diana K. Rosenberg’s report. Not knowing much about Fixed Stars, we just spotted these two statements from her fixed star report – what follows below is a correspondence with her.
22nd July 2010 Hi Diana In your report of Fixed Stars on Lincoln, on page 28, I get
Then on Page 29 at the bottom of Satabishaj (I think it is for Satabishaj only) I find
In the above, in the 2nd last line, what caught our eye were murder and assassination, wars and battles. Query: 1. Does Satabishaj mean assassination and murder, the words in italics is your research ? (if so can I quote it) or an accepted definition of Fixed Stars. 2. Is this star Satabishaj called by some other name in Western Astrology since over here Satabisha is around 13.20 degrees whereas in the Lincoln report it showed a span of 4 degrees. Diana: The sidereal span of nakshatra Satabishaj is 6Aquar40 to 20Aquar00; the fixed star Satabishajwas, in 2000, Lahiri sidereal 17 Aquarius 44 (within that nakshatra span). Tropically. it was 11 Pisces 35. In the Fixed Star Report Writer, each starset was given the name of the most prominent star in that set of degrees - in this case, it was Lambda Aquarii, which has been called Satabishaj (after the nakshatra, I suppose), as well as Çatabishaj (same name, different spelling), Hydor, or Ekchusis
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It is confusing, I know!! You mention the span of 4 degrees - that is the full span of the stars that I grouped together in that starset. Each star would have a span of only one degree (called a "moiety") on either side of its exact position. Saptarishis Astrology: It immediately caught our eye to check out his chart (though Rodden gives a B rating) and what was being thought of turned out to be true: his Mer is the 8L of death (sidereal zodiac) sitting in the 1H of body – this Mer is in the sign of Aq (Saturn ruled) its co-lord Rahu is with Mars (bullet) and he died of bullet if one remembers well and this, in the period of Saturn Main period and Mer sub period (this is too much of a coincidence) from a Vedic point of view – it is amazing that the periods (dasas) are matching so easily.
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Diana: That so interesting - though I don't understand all of it. See what I wrote about his birth time in the attached file. Tropically Venus rules his 8th house of death: he was born with Venus aligned with Mu Cephei, "The Garnet Star" - a red star in the head of Cepheus the King! This is what I have from that starset in my book: Jupiter was here in 1429 when France's Dauphin was crowned Charles VII by Joan of Arc (Mu Cephei is in the Crown of Cepheus) - but the Crown does not protect its wearers: this was Abraham Lincoln’s Venus and Czar Alexander II’s MC; Lincoln freed the slaves, Alexander freed the serfs (Andromeda, the Chained Woman !); both were assassinated for their pains. This was the Moon of assassinated Czar Nicholas II, Moon and SNode of assassinated Israeli PM Yitzak Rabin, Pluto of assassinated US Pres James Garfield, Saturn of murdered revolutionary Leon Trotsky (axed in the head), SNode of singer-songwriter John Lennon (murdered-shot in the head) and Press Sec’y James Brady, shot in the head in the Reagan assassination attempt with a Sun-Mars cnj here; Neptune at Lincoln’s assassination (Venus had been here at his Solar Return 2 months earlier, where it ruled the 1st and 8th houses), Jupiter at the assassination of John F Kennedy; the MC when Yitzak Rabin was killed at a peace rally (most of these were shot in the head: Mu Cephei is a red star in the King’s head!). Venus was here at the Aries Ingress of 1914, 2 months before the Sarajevo assassination of Austria's Archduke Ferdinand, the event that triggered WWI. Isn't that all amazing??? Love, Diana 3.2 Saptarishis Astrology Life Time Achievement Award To A Western Astrologer
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t was a December evening, cold breeze was flowing and almost romantic… Instead of watching a good movie, suddenly one name popped in our head. The repetition of the name became such a bother that we knew we had to contact this lady whom we just did not know and who went by the name of Diana K. Rosenberg.
Some months back, we had read somewhere that she was dying of Cancer but each astrologer has to go one day; but now this name became of vital importance and we instantly wrote to our writer friend Robert Gover, an expert stock market astrologer in the U.S, and asked him if he knew Diana Rosenberg’s phone number. He said he did not know her number and, within few minutes, we found out her number from another source, checked it was 9 am in New York and called her. She was sleeping and her response was please call me after few hours. We were not to call her back that day. Then the same evening at 11.30 pm in Mumbai, as we were driving home, again the name kept popping in our mind and it would not stop – it was like she has something that others don’t have, her work must come out. Then we parked on the side and called her and had a great chat for 40 minutes. It changed a lot in us – this is when we found that a great astrologer is willing not to take any treatment of chemotherapy for her cancer so that no side effects would come in as she needs her mind to remain stable in order for her to finish publishing her research of 30 years. Wow what dedication, how many Indian Astrologers could let go of their lives and not save it from the jaws of death so that their secrets be properly published in time... Indian Astrologers, on the contrary, spend their lifetimes trying to hide secrets and their researches but will always broadcast that they have done the maximum researches. We knew in Diana we had found ‘One who knew the meaning of Energy’. She agreed to do an interview with us and promised that it would be a lengthy interview revealing many of her secrets. But what was the greatest thing about her was the tone and pitch of her voice – she was a child telling us she wants to reveal so many secrets and we remembered what the old master had told us ‘Only The Kid Wins’.
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oing back in Time, in the very 1st editorial, it was mentioned that the true names of those who are involved in the magazine will not be revealed in the credits’ column since Saptarishis Astrology would be construed as a Charity Work by readers – considering that those who are into real charity do not even think it is charity, they ‘Just Do It’, their shadows also do not come to know what they have donated. --- 1
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In 2009, we had released a book called ‘Saptarishis Astrology: The Predictive Series’ a collection of some of the best articles of previous issues, in which all the authors had relinquished the copyright of their articles so that Saptarishis Astrology makes the profit. The publisher was Sagar Publications, New Delhi, who said to us in the 1st week of March that from Nov 2009 to March 31st 2010, the total sales were around 353 copies of the book and royalty was around Rs 15,000 ($ 313). It was written in the Preface that the first years’ earnings would be donated to old and economically not well off astrologers and readers were asked in to send mails if they found one. ---- 2 Due to the above points 1 & 2, we must state what we mention now since it was put in writing in the preface and also, since we are accountable to both the authors and readers. Although the thought of donating these earnings was to be done to an Indian, God decided otherwise and we have donated this money to Diana K. Rosenberg for her printing expenses. It is a very small sum but our writers who contributed articles would agree with us. Many sleepless nights have gone in rethinking if we should mention this donation or not – since mentioning would break our own rule of “the shadow not even coming to know of one’s donation” – yet, as per our own policy, we are accountable to the authors and the community at large so the deed was mentioned. Those of you who have spare money and every astrologer cum astrology publisher or anyone who does business with astrology12 are requested to donate to Diana K. Rosenberg for the $ 10,000 that she requires for printing her monumental research. We would especially request the students of some Gurus, who have amassed millions of dollars selling talismans, to request their Gurus to donate money to Diana or, at least, to the real cause of bringing knowledge out. If you can’t write to your Guru regarding this, then it’s better to leave the astrology of the Sages and never call Astrology a Divine Science (Western readers may note that the reason behind this statement is that Indians have an obsessive fascination of constantly and fanatically calling Astrology a Divine Science even though they and their Gurus may indulge in the biggest ‘subtle’ frauds one can imagine.) Readers may note that Diana K. Rosenberg has not requested for this donation and she might even refuse it but, nonetheless send it – and May Lord Saturn bless you if you donate but after doing so, don’t talk about it or expect your name to come in print – if you can do that, then only donate. Her Paypal account is her email id only
[email protected]. If you can’t donate, no problem – send her loving energy, write a mail to her from your heart, be kind and sensitive and don’t rake up the death issue. Imagine if you are an astrologer and if you are on the biggest quest to get your book published as your last duty on earth and you receive the love from 100 countries… would you not love it! Diana has given the major part of her life to astrology and researched the most ancient part of astrology which is still an enigma after thousands of years of study. Her work speaks volumes if one has the patience to study and understand it. Diana K. Rosenberg has been awarded the 2nd Life Time Achievement Award of Saptarishis Astrology for her accomplishments in the most ancient form of astrology, which is the real astrology of the stars since it deals with the stars ‘Directly’ and their predictive cum understanding the human soul’s purpose can be more fulfilling than the Vedic System of Nakshatras (asterisms) – still too little about nakshatras (asterisms) is known to the modern Indian astrologers inspite of so many works coming out in the name of nakshatras from India. One cannot but thank Edith Hathaway (USA) for her outstanding work and support in the whole project & also Shastry (India), Souvik Dutta (USA), Pam Rosevear (USA) & Claudia Bader (USA) for the grand help in organizing this event in New York City where Diana K. Rosenberg would be awarded the “Saptarishis Astrology’s Life Time Achievement Award” in ‘Ancient Astrology’ held in New York City. Diana has been presented the award by the Head of Uranian Society & Executive Secretary of NCGR, Liane Thomas-Wade, on the 25th of July 2010, in the company of esteemed stalwart astrologers of New York City.
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Ancient Astrologer Bhrighu & Obama
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U.S. House approves sweeping healthcare overhaul Mon, Mar 22, 09:40 AM
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Sunday, expanding insurance coverage to nearly all Americans and handing President Barack Obama a landmark victory. It extends health coverage to 32 million uninsured, covering 95 percent of all Americans, gives subsidies to help lower-income workers pay for coverage and creates state-based exchanges where the uninsured can compare and shop for plans.
In order to understand the landmark event of 21st March 2010 in the life of Obama, three of our previous articles on Sage Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology should be revisited. Excerpts from it are:-
Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology (BEM) – 15 Venus says ‘The house where I am given shelter or the lord I conjoin with or the lord of the house I represent will show where I can, I repeat I can contribute to the… a) Medical expenses or Diseases b) Dramatic Troubles
Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology (BEM) - 2 ‘Wherever Jupiter sits he creates Ups & Down in the 6th from it, in minimum of any one significations of that house’ This becomes his Karmic House called as ‘Jupiter’s Previous Lives’ House’ He will first create Up & Down in the significations of the house which means fluctuations. He will destroy at least one thing of that house.
Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology (BEM) - 3 & 4 BSP 3: Wherever Saturn sits, he becomes Judge Dredd or Emperor (Shahenshah) and he shouts ‘I Am The Law’. It is that house where a) Karma is unfinished & you ‘Need’ to finish it. b) You will or can make mistakes concerning significations of that house c) You will be Judged for your mistakes – there is no 99% in this. 1. Now observe Venus in Obama’s Chart is sitting in the 6H of health and diseases. The BEM rule 15 (for Indians it is called BSP) for Venus, who is sitting in the 6H of diseases and health, is clearly working via Obama’s chart: where Venus sits, he makes you spend on diseases. The landmark is as in the event of March 21st 2010 where US Govt approves an unprecedented spending for health (6H where Venus is placed) – Obama spent on diseases as per the promise of the Venus BEM rule. There will be, no doubt, some opposition due to Obama’s chart and it will take some years to come into real effect.
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2. Also use BEM-2 which says that Jupiter will implement itself in the 6th from it & destroy at least one signification of the 6th from where he is placed and it becomes his ‘Previous Life’s House’ – this needs to be symbolically interpreted as pending work (karma) as 6H shows pending Karma. Obama’s Jupiter is placed in the 1H and 6th from it is the house of disease and health. So his Jupiter has destroyed the disease that was afflicting the American Health Care System and promises to bring good health to Americans ‘if the nation allows it’ (so to speak). 3. In the Global Chart, Saturn is transiting Virgo which is the natural 6H of health and diseases. Now use the BEM-3 & 4 which says that Karma is unfinished and one Needs to complete it there – this is what Obama is trying to do. Same happened in India where the All India Medical Associations passed a landmark order stating that no gifts (indirect bribes) were to be accepted by Doctors from Pharmaceutical Companies. 6H also represents accidents & diseases and you will notice that some new diseases came in (pending karma) and few major earthquakes happened (pending karma). Astrologers will say that every time Saturn was in Virgo the same results did not happen. Obviously, it will not and that is the reason the great astrologers would always observe ‘What Kind of Karma is happening during One Cycle of Saturn’s journey through the zodiac’. They would observe this and then predict, observe the Quantum & Quality of results. Astrology is an interactive science and not fixed – the planets deliver as per the Karma created by people and this Karma will change the day to day occurrences of people in each cycle & not as per fixed results of Saturn in Virgo in each cycle.
5.0 Predicting Year of Event Instantly – Universal Astrology Planets & Their Implementation Age in Various Houses
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his piece is being written so that we do not ignore the teachings of our ancients. Western astrologers who use the Tropical Zodiac can also successfully implement it in charts where the Asc is not being changed if you switch to Sidereal Zodiac (Indian). You can also quickly change the settings to Sidereal Zodiac and Lahiri, use this technique, note the results on a piece of paper and come back to your own zodiac to double check with transits and progressions. Below is a method of the Legend of Legends, Late Shri C. G. Rajan, who had the highest amount of manuscripts. What is presented below does not work 100 % in real practice and hence, it has been rejected by many astrologers who were jealous of C. G. Rajan14. Still, the way to use this method which points to the nearby age when the planet will give result is to take that ‘Clue’ of the result obtained and further use other methods like transit etc. Please refer to the ‘basic’ table below. For example, if you want to see the age when Mars will give result in the 12th house, then go to the table and the number you would see is 25 which means the 25th year (active year/ not completed year). But would this Mars act only in the 25th year? No, it will give results every time a 12 year cycle is rotated; thus Mars in the 12H will give results in the 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73rd years. At the end of this piece a full detailed table would be allotted. If Sun is in the 11H, which years it would give result is not mentioned in this table of Late C. G. Rajan, but our study shows 22nd year or 25th year if we remember well. It needs to be further tested. Next, one should remember the readings given by Sages and village astrologers of India – they have a style in which they predict the year of the event. They would say for e.g. ‘Your marriage will happen around 27/28th year of your life’. They say it like 27 or 28; 90 % of the times you would find this style of predictions and we often wonder why they are not being very accurate to the exact year. Natal Planets need to be activated via transits, eclipses and other systems and only then they give their results, finding out this activation is not so easy hence, for some years in tables like these, planets give results and some years they don’t.
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Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu (Dragon’s Head) Ketu (Dragon’s Tail)
1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 7H 8H 9H 10H 11H 12H 15 7 20 14 9 23 34 27 10 19 38 27 27 5 22 6 57 15 6 20 43 20 3 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25 10 26 12 22 26 21 17 14 19 19 45 45 5 39 27 20 12 7 40 27 31 15 15 25 17 6 6 6 4 41 14 10 15 15 15 5 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25
Let us take some examples to see if we get atleast near around results.
Tiger Woods
Jupiter is in the 7H of relationships and marriage and, as per the above table, Jupiter should implement itself in the 40th year in the 7H. Now take multiples of 12 and you get ages 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64 and in these years, Jupiter in the 7H will implement itself. In November 2003, Woods became engaged to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish former model and daughter of former minister of migration Barbro Holmberg and radio journalist Thomas Nordegren. From Dec 2002 to Dec 2003 he would be in his 28th year and, as per the above system, you can see that 28th year is activated by the presence of Jupiter in the 7H.
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6H shows one’s mistresses – its co-lord is Dragon’s Head (Rahu) sitting in the 2H of family and one’s name. Dragon’s Head, by its very nature, denotes cheating and scandals. So Rahu in the 2nd house, in its respective years, can once implement itself and show a sex scandal (Dragon’s Head aspects the 8H of sex). Last year, Tiger Woods was in his 35th year from Dec 2009 to Dec 2010. In fact, just 1 month15 before his 35th year started, the news of his affairs broke out. Dragon’s Head in the 2H will implement itself in the 36th year whereas Tiger Woods was in his 35th year when this happened, this is to show that the table cannot be taken verbatim and it only shows a pointer towards the nearby year.
Detailed Table
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1H 03 15 27 39 51 63
2H 07 19 31 43 55 67
3H 08 20 32 44 56 68
4H 02 14 26 38 50 62
5H 09 21 33 45 57 69
6H 11 23 35 47 59 71
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7H 10 22 34 46 58, 70
8H 03 15 27 39 51 63
9H 10, 22, 34, 46 58, 70
10H 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67
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12H 02 14, 26 38, 50, 62
On November 25, 2009, supermarket tabloid The National Enquirer published a story claiming that Woods had an extramarital affair with nightclub manager Rachel Uchitel, a claim she denied.
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Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Rahu (Dragon’s Head)
Ketu (Dragon’s Tail)
1H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
2H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 12, 24, 36 48 60, 72 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72
3H 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 13, 25 37 49 61 73 12, 24 36 48 60 72 3, 15, 27 39 51, 63 6, 18 30 42 54 66 1, 13, 25 37 49 61 13, 25 37 49 61 73
4H 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 6, 18, 30 42, 54, 66 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68
5H 6, 18, 30 42, 54, 66 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72 4 16 28 40, 52, 64 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
6H 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72
7H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
8H 6, 18, 30 42, 54, 66 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 10, 22, 34, 46 58, 70 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64
9H 8, 20, 32 44 56, 68 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 2, 14, 26 48 60 72 2, 14, 26 48 60 72
10H 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
11H 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69
12H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73
1H 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
2H 12, 24, 36 48, 60 72
3H 13, 25 37 49 61 73
4H 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68
5H 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
6H 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72
7H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
8H 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64
9H 2, 14, 26 48 60 72
10H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
11H 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69
12H 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73
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Bruce Lee
Mercury can be a hardcore malefic for Scorpio Asc by virtue of being the 8th lord of chronic problems and death – and is here in the 12H of exit. As per the given table, Mer implements itself in the
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12H in the 33rd year. During his 33rd year which was from Nov 1972 to Nov 1973, on 20th July 73, he passed away exactly matching with the implementation age of Mer in the 12H.
Marilyn Monroe
Dragon’s Head (Rahu) sits in the 12H of Exit of Life and 12H of bedroom. Astrologers know that the nature of Rahu is scandal, mysterious and not to be found – till date, the reason for her death is not found satisfactory. But why is this 12H of Dragon’s head so important? Readers of Saptarishis Astrology will remember one of the earlier editorials/publitorials where the ‘Super Effect House’ of each house has
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been shown; taking this chart, the 8L of death, Saturn, is sitting in the 4H of ones own home; as it is 9 places from its own house (8H), we count 9 houses from this Saturn and this brings us to the 12H making the 12H become the Super Effect House of the 8H of death and longevity. Thus Rahu sitting here in the 12H becomes more potent and doubly important. Now let us see Mr. Rajan’s table: he gives 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73 years for this Dragon’s Head in the 12H. On 5th Aug 1962, the day she died, she was in her 37th year, the year given by the Table. Her death was in her own house (Saturn in 4H) in her bedroom (Rahu in 12H), with some drugs or overdose of sleeping pills (Rahu again) and, till date, the mystery surrounding her death has not been solved.
John F. Kennedy
When you speak of Marilyn, you got to speak of JFK. His Sun is the 12th lord of Exit sitting with 2 planets i.e. Venus and Jupiter who, for Virgo Asc, is capable of giving death. Let us see the Sun’s age 35
of implementation in the 9H, it is 46th year. 6 months after his 46th year, he was shot death – note 4L of assasination Jupiter is sitting with this Sun. The technique no doubt is off by 6 months but it is one of the very first techniques which gives us the age when each planet will implement in each house in a snap shot.
Vincent Van Gogh
His life has everything that a film maker would want: his poverty was most touching though today his paintings sell for millions. Let us repeat here: to truly understand his Karma and the role his brother played in his Karma, Indian Astrologers would have to read a fantastic piece on him by Andrew
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MacDonald in this very issue titled Starry, Starry Night – especially the last part where Andrew uses Fixed stars and shows what Indian astrologers will always fail to see if they do not use Fixed stars astrology. He died on the 29th July 1890, in his 38th year, which would be from Mar 1890 to Mar 1891. If you see the table 39th year is activated by Mars in the 10th house. Mars for a Gemini Asc is the most malefic being the 6th lord of accidents and diseases and 11th lord of super effect of 6H. He shot himself in the chest in his 38th year which is one year before the 39th year, when Mars is supposed to implement. This shows that one surely gets the nearby year with this method. Planets always conjoin together to give results. Venus is his 12th lord of exit from the world and 5L of mentality: he was suffering from mental problems and was just discharged from a mental asylum. Venus is placed in the 10H and is giving the age of 39 (again) from the table you may observe. Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) which is placed in the 7H has been given the age 39 Ketu – shows Liberation (moksha) – guess that is what he achieved as he was not happy in this life as per his own statements. Thus 3 planets were showing grave problems at the age of 39 whereas he expired at the age of 38 which is still near; this technique is bringing you near the age giving result. Core Team Member of Saptarishis Astrology
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After a new technique is written, we always send it to some of the team members for their reaction. The above chart is one of the team members – this native’s father was a great astrologer from south of India. This same chart is discussed in the Prediction by Degrees technique in this volume. Anyways, we saw the chart in the new light of this technique starting from the age of Jupiter, moving to the 2H, 3H and then 4H – then it struck us that Venus is in the 4H and the age given as per the table is 18th year. Now see the significance of Venus – though it is in his own house, from the 9H of father, Venus is the 8th lord of death & 3L of death. One fine day, his father did his evening prayers and then came to the living room and said good bye to his children and wife who felt strange: why was he saying good bye? He recited a hymn for liberation (moksha) and died. These kinds of deaths are possible only to the greatest of astrologers who come to know beforehand the exact day of their death16. Astrologers are requested to test this further and not take it at face value as the examples above, though selected with care so that they do not match to the T with the Table, could yet induce astro students to become easily and hastily impressed. Young entrants will always think non productively when, per example, they would see a Sc Asc chart and Mer placed in the 12H and the native lived beyond 33 years – they could say the chart’s owner did not die at the age of 33 – that’s when one is not taught astrology at the feet of a Guru but in forums or conferences or books. One who learns it at the feet of the ‘True & Unbiased’ Guru or one who learns keeping his heart chakra open uses techniques such as that of C. G. Rajan’s and takes it to his advantage to come nearer a year, will then use other techniques before he shoots his predictions.
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The Dilemma of Energy & Astrology
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oroscope is nothing but a capsule containing the energy of one’s life exhibited by the planets in their grand coding. Our job as astrologers is to decode this and find out how the energies are playing out in one’s life. This coding is not as simple as 2 + 2 as, at a later stage, it goes beyond mathematics and statistics. One can test astrological techniques on 500 charts yet, that technique will fail on the 501th chart. The client whose chart will be the 501th will only curse us for wrong guidance – hence an experienced astrologer knows when he is reading a chart, it is his intuition or some divine voice which guides us not to predict with a technique which we have successfully tested on 500 charts. This difference, only a real professional astrologer knows very well who eats his bread earned out of astrology and not a theoretician or free practitioner. All of us are in the business of interpretation of these techniques (energy) as to ‘what will happen if today I do an action, when and how will be its result’. Some of us use horary astrology to determine this along with some traditional natal chart methods. How is energy transformed from one house to another? Let us see below. 6.1 Abuse Of Energy & Its Karma – Pirated Books/Softwares & Forums For long this question remained unanswered as to what happens to those who… a) Download movies/books/music/astrology software via pirated means b) Who fight a lot on internet forums The answer finally came that the karma of the above bad actions is to be seen via the position and dispositor of Dragon’s Tail (Ketu). Let us see this chart & few others in a brief manner.
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You name the management book and he had it downloaded in soft copy format that he openly distributed to his friends and was thus described as the Piracy King. He would print it out free of charge quietly from his office printer (note nothing is free in life & for paper abuse see Earthy signs getting destroyed). He had been warned by an astrologer not to do this but he would continue doing it for many years. An astute astrologer would observe his life for few years and would wait for two things to happen a) 3H to be activated b) Saturn to be activated; it is only when these two will be activated that the promise of Dragon’s Tail will be fulfilled. Now see the story: this Indian went for a 3 month project to the U.K to work for a famous financial services company. 3 months would be a short trip which is seen from the 3H, thus 3H was activated. An old American astrologer (Saturn) travelled with his wife (Venus) to the U.K to be in an astrological conference where this native would help him with computer
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(Dragon’s Tail - Ketu) related PowerPoint presentation. Thus, Saturn and Ketu were activated. During these 5 days, the native was also downloading something on the net in his office in that UK based Finance Company. He was caught, an inquiry committee was put in place and he was deported back to India with disgrace (result would be 7th from it - Dragon’s Head – Rahu – scandal). Thus you can see all the circumstances present in the horoscope had to be satisfied, short travel (3H), old man (Saturn) with his wife (Venus), both travelled to UK (3H) and bang on (!) the promised event materialized with Transit Saturn in Virgo aspecting via the 10th aspect to his 3H of hands. Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) has been described in Vedic Mythology as the thief who got caught & was given punishment by the Gods. The result of a planet like Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) has to be seen in many ways – few can be enumerated here: a) Where he is placed b) his 3 aspects which would be 5th, 7th and 9th from where he is placed & c) where the dispositor of Ketu is placed. In the above chart, the dispositor is Mercury who is placed in the 7H of Limelight (Disgrace here) in career being 10th from 10th and a secondary house for career. This way of seeing Karma results of stealing something related to knowledge, piracy products, pirated softwares etc. has been observed in many charts. Dragon’s Tail is the significator of math, computers and I.T and you can see it is in the 7H of Limelight which is where India has shined so far in recent decades. Dragon’s Tail is also the significator of fights and when one fights a lot on internet forums, then one becomes like Ketu: a headless creature with only a tail – that is the reason one often finds that the fights in forums are just so out of the mind (without using one’s head). In one chart where Sun Ketu in the 3H has its dispositor, Venus, in the 8H of darkness and Venus is the 10th lord of career, we observed that this native with Sun Ketu in the 3H would fight a lot on forums and after 7 years, his career came to a standstill for 4 years inspite of being in top positions in the corporate world. In another chart where Dragon’s Tail is in the 7H, the native spent a lot of time arguing and insulting people in astrological forums – his Ketu’s dispositor occupies the 10H of career – in spite of very high degrees, his career has not taken off at all since 5 years. Another native with Dragon’s Tail in the 10H spent years downloading movies in torrent, made his friends do this and gathered pirated books: his career is at a standstill since 4 years and, in spite of doing all the remedial measures of Indian astrology – including sitting daily for 3 hours chanting mantra, he has not been able to get a job. Another native with Dragons Tail & Venus in the 11H did not get a job for 2.5 years, he was asked if he downloads movies, he said yes, he was asked to stop it and within few months he got job in a newspaper daily. Bottom line, over a period of 6 years we have observed the atrocities committed in the name of astrology in Indian Forums and the charts and lives of :a) Those addicted to forums. b) Those who fight in forums in the name of knowledge whereas not even 2-3 % of astrological knowledge is known to Indian astrologers as that knowledge have never come out17. c) Those who use fake email ids18 to display their predictive abilities by posing quizzes and then replying to them via their original ids.
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Many moderators & prominent writers in forums have confessed –privately– to using fake email ids… and some of them who are very close to Shri K.N. Rao have been publicly caught in recent times, in forums, without thinking that their teacher’s name would get spoiled – such is the lust for daily 15 minutes of fame in astrology. Alas, the ‘Last Book Of Astrology’ is crystal clear that ‘Only the Astrologer who has lost interest in lust driven emotion of creating name for himself in astrology can truly understand what the planets are doing in a chart. When you become a recluse (8H) you get into that darkness (8H is the house of darkness) of the cave of astrology that each Sage passed through, then one day the result (10th from it is always the result) will be the real light (Sun as it is the 5H of natural zodiac & 10th from 8H) of this science & the cause of creation (5H - Sun is the cause of creation as per ancient text BPHS). That hard work (6th house is the hard work) will result in Supreme Astrological Knowledge and elevation of Soul to understanding God’s creation (6th from 8H will be the 1H of Aries where Sun gets exalted; Sun is also the significator of the Soul. Also, the 1H of self would be the 5H of creation from 9H of Gods – we
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Our observation was in these charts where Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) is sitting – that house and the 5, 7, 9 houses it aspects or the house of Ketu’s dispositor – either of these is spoilt and destroyed. Most writers on Indian forums are a result of the Bollywood syndrome of wanting gossip or spice (massala) in their lives or name & fame or to gather naïve clients, without realizing that after 2-3 years in astrology, every student realizes that anyone who is posting so much in forums belongs to the breed of ‘Time Pass Hobbyists Posing as Professionals’ who have the following points in common:a) The astrologer does not have any clients as he is having enough time to post in forums b) Discussing the same topic endlessly or engaging in ‘you scratch my back I scratch yours’ are done by only those astrologers who are not interested in studying real astrology or immersing themselves in classics or contributing something significant to astrology – but more interested in being seen as alive or lustful or perverted about fame. c) Most Indian forums are by moderators who are not spreading astrology but spreading their names or wanting to occupy position of seats (moderators are under illusions and create illusions of power around them). One must understand energy with the help of foreigners to whom every minute is utilized in making life productive. Out of the 10,000 westerners who are in Vedic astrology, only 30 of them can be regularly found in Vedic astrology Indian forums – the rest do not waste time in forums but take classes and dig deeper into books, they are more responsible towards their clients unless they are students. 6.2
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his deserves a lot of space to be explained but let’s touch it briefly. Planets which determine our nature, fate and the events of our life are as detailed ‘as details can be’ and they also give us some free will to play around which is seen in the natal chart itself. The biggest challenge faced by today’s students is to read ancient texts, note down the combinations given by sages or ancient masters and then feel despondent that the combinations given are not working. Some of us like double dichotomy a lot and we are often found to say in different breaths ‘ohh what the sages/ancient masters have said do not go wrong’ and in another breath that same astrologer will say ‘ohh even the formulas, combinations given by sages do not work in real practice’. A student who grows up hearing this first feels frustrated by this double dichotomous statement but, as he has not found the answer to this, by the time he has becomes old, he himself repeats this strangely. Thus, generations after generations make use of these thoughts and pass them on. What must be understood clearly is how to see the Energy of the Planets: these planets are NOT STATIONARY.
Imagine if you are doing an exercise to increase the biceps of your arms… After 10,000 years of moving your arms (rotation or revolution), you would ‘Change’ eventually. Thus if a planet is giving you a simple vehicle in 500 A.D, it would give a more detailed vehicle now as it has had movement for the past several hundred years. Take it this way: Planets also get bored hence, they must keep on creating something new ‘Within their abilities & Parameters’. The Energy shift can be understood in a more direct manner: Sun is the King of the Planetary Cabinet and was, in olden days, referred to as significator for the ‘Actual King’ of a Kingdom. But now, in the 1900s, the Energies have had a major major change and Acceleration – it is no longer Sun which makes you the King but the planet Saturn which governs the masses (votes) & makes you the King. Another way to understand energy is since the time humans have lived on earth, the King was rarely questioned but now, in the New Energy, such Kings are questioned and toppled. It is difficult to understand the rules of our ancient texts if one is not in ‘Tune With The Planets’. As one gets tuned, one may not have heard or read about the 11:11 spiritual event or the Harmonic Convergence (Aug 1987) that deals with the shifting of the energies and preparing the earth for the new energy – work which would be completed by 2012 in the first step and
humans are the creation of God). Here the word recluse needs to be interpreted in the context of avoiding too much communication which becomes addictive and that’s the reason the Yogi has said (quoted in previous writings) that ‘to really learn astrology: avoid astrologers’. Some have tested this statement and tasted some phenomenal success much more than some of the famous names of the past.
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next in 2025. Reading about such metaphysical topics or new age spirituality is not necessary to modern astrologers; what is important however is to be in tune with the Energies. What is important to understand is that for centuries, this knowledge was strictly limited to only one sect in India while now it is available to everyone thanks to one man who lead a revolution in 1936. How could the Gods allow this to happen and, more importantly, to continue? Has the energy not shifted now, when this was just not possible for the last 3-5000 years in India? Today the internet is the biggest answer to anyone who thought energy (knowledge) could be hidden. The internet brought in the era where there was an explosion of energy and melting of the barriers of energy exchange. 6.3
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hat follows below is a parable, one of many to come, by the Nameless Master whom we have found to be the finest of humans – who has the spirit of Astrology rightly ingrained in him. Here goes his parable:
Once upon a time not so long ago, there was a brilliant astrologer who taught this science to a student named X. It so happens that X’s teacher did not easily share secrets and, most of the times, played the game of the tradition ‘serve me more like a slave and I will share more’. X went on to become very frustrated as a student although he was a very noble soul and often wept in his car that his intentions were noble so, why would his teacher act like this and never give the ‘master key’ of a topic? X was taught that topic but not the ‘master key’ which would be taught to foreigners instantly (!) Being of a simple mind, X could not grasp this and would remain hurt. Later on, X became a very competent doctor and a surgeon and, just as fate would have it, the teacher’s son went on to do a medical college education. Once in a while, X would lecture on his specialty pertaining to the intricacies of heart surgery in the college where the teacher’s son would study. After 18 years, X was called in for a special case of emergency at 2 a.m by the Home Minister’s secretary, case that he had to operate on as this case was dear to the home minister. X had by now become a prominent figure internationally on his research in medicines related to his specialization apart from being a reputed surgeon, and had the luxury to refuse any case since at any moment in time, he always had 3-4 hospitals abroad wanting him to join them. He refused as it was an odd hour and his mother was sick; but when the secretary mentioned the name of the patient, he agreed instantly much to the astonishment of the secretary. The operation went on well & after a few days, he heard once while passing by the hospital room someone saying ‘the surgeon was very arrogant and refused flatly to operate upon but due to the Home Minister’s pressure, the chief surgeon operated and that too free of cost – this is the power and greatness of my astrology knowledge’. X entered the room where the patient was sitting who happened to be none other than his old astrology teacher. He asked everyone to vacate the room and told his teacher: I am your old student to whom you refused to teach the real knowledge – but you should note that I did not refuse to operate upon you due to my arrogance, but since it was very late and my mother was sick. Even when the pressure from the Home Minister came, I refused and only agreed to do so since your name was mentioned. I bow to you but you mentioned the power of your knowledge compelled me to do the operation, which is wrong. You all, in the astrological community, always feel as if your knowledge is the most superior and the most divine knowledge and sharing of it can lead to some great misuse. You all cant event change your luck or the destiny of your children. Unfortunately, it is one blind man leading the others for the last few centuries. It is the knowledge of medicine which has saved your life and not of your astrology. It has happened since someone, somewhere, decided to share their knowledge of medicine and medical equipments which lead to your life being saved – note the word sharing. Yes, this sharing comes at a price but is nobler than the sharing of knowledge that you all do. Can you imagine if someone who shared this medical knowledge decided to share only 80% what would happen to you and millions of others on the operating table? Yet most of the great ones among you claim privately after writing a book/article that you kept the master key to yourself. That is to only soothe your ego whereas ego never finds an iota of space with God’s love, only forgiveness and unconditional love. Today the biggest abuse of energy has happened because of you all inspite of you all reciting mantras daily for hours you all have not understood Gods new energy release. If your mantras were truly effective then every astrologer would become a servant of society (God). The maximum corruption happens when half baked hidden energy is with someone. Energy is thus created which blocks the real energy to come out. Thus millions of you all in the last few centuries have created this negative energy which blocks the pure love of God to come out in the open. Fighting this energy is tough for even the noble of astrologers and they succumb to the negative side of the dark energy created by you all since centuries. Yes I do agree that the knowledge of mantras should not be revealed to everyone yet I find that the most corrupt of you all have the highest knowledge of mantras attained through
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pleasing someone. In our profession, you might find crooks but the numbers of noble ones are 10,000 times more than the numbers of noble souls in astrology and yes, there are bad elements as is the case in any profession. But then, we who save lives are never in any illusion that we are Gods unlike astrologers, our egos are far lesser than you astrologers. I could save your life since I decided to share my own fundamental research in bi-pass surgery on you and thus saved your life – whereas all your life, you were more concerned how not to share your knowledge under the name of tradition and quoting verses of sages of how not to share the knowledge. How do we know that the verses of the sages were not altered by humans like you in the past? The sage of yesteryears would never teach astrology to even 1 % of today’s astrologers whose ego is greater than even the Gods. When a medicine or a surgical procedure is patented by only one person/company, the world suffers as it is at the risk of abuse; but when it is shared worldwide and openly, then someone, somewhere, can be benefited without the creator of that technique/medicine being credited. We here, in the medical fraternity, know this and some of us do not even remember who created the medicine to eradicate Polio but it has helped millions whereas your techniques have not helped even 1 % of the population. It is for these reasons that God has made allopathy that I practice more widespread than any other ancient system of healing – since he probably got tired with the egos/superiority complex of the ancients of any ancient system of healing. My knowledge has no distinction, Sir, I treat all castes and people from different economic backgrounds the same way. Whereas your eyes used to glint when politicians and rich people would consult you, my knife moves in the same manner whosoever is on the table? Yes, you would ask me, I do charge money for my services but so do you – but your fees change when you see a rich client whereas my fees is the same whether it is a rich or a poor man. It seems I have understood energy and its use or abuse much more than you have in spite of your spending years on it in the footsteps of your own family lineage that has spent thousands of years on it. Please go back to your house in good health, knowing that I do not have any resentment towards you. What you did not teach, I learnt it on my own without any malice towards you; but you, astrologers of India, must know that you all think you could change the fortunes of your clients, saving their lives by your advice or remedies but I do that every 3 hours. You are trying to decode God’s plan in a horoscope but your egos only show that you all are farthest from God – may this be remembered. When intricate knowledge is made open to public then not just one, but many, have access to it and the originator of that technique can no longer hold others to ransom. Knowledge is abused by the greedy minded personality knowing that only he has that knowledge and thus, he can take advantage of it. But when that formula is known to many, very few will be able to take advantage as everyone has that knowledge and this is a Universal Formula – this was not present in olden days of limited communication but now the Energy has changed since an article (technique) created in a small village of India can reach all over the globe via the internet, the new energy platform of God. Vedic astrologers who focus so much on hiding techniques can notice that a ancient text which is their Bible of Astrology today, by the name of BPHS was not easily available before 100 years, today its easily available so has not the energy changed ? 6.4 Abuse Of Energy & Accusation towards Saptarishis Astrology Magazine
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ore so in the last 100 years of common man astrologers, two distinct astrologers groups were created: a) who charge money for their consultation and b) who do not charge money. As this science was controlled by only one sect of people, within themselves they did not want someone to learn of their secrets as it would deprive them of their superiority and money. When Saptarishis Astrology was launched, it was launched as a astro business venture. Unfortunately, that part has failed to start even though the first editorial mentioned it as a free magazine. Energy is never appreciated when it comes free hence, the master who gave Reiki Healing in its modern form to the world insisted, after he learnt the lesson, that energy exchange must happen. This has not happened with Saptarishis Astrology and many have given us advice out of good heart, and some out of jealousy, to stop the magazine as a free edition so that popularity is decreased. Some have said it out of compassion and made us understand the intricate nature of energy and that giving out rare never before seen content without energy exchange from the community is amounting to abuse of energy and increasing the thankless attitude of the reader who belongs to what is generally termed for astrologers in this continent as a ‘Bunch of Thankless People’. Incidentally, the energy exchange is present by 0.1 % of the astrological fraternity coming forward to engage as editors, volunteers and translators for the magazine. We were also taught via mail of some readers that when one has a skill, he can decide to give
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it out free as he is not spending any money – example given was that if one is a computer programmer, he can decide to give 10 % of his time every month to creating a free astrological software which is an extremely noble act but still does not require him to spend some precious money out of his pocket for astrology’s growth even though he is earning in dollars, this the Indigo Children will ask in the future, make no mistake of it. But a magazine requires huge amounts of funds for administrative works, for buying and removing out manuscripts, for travelling to remote places to seek out hidden masters, making national-international calls, etc. Let’s take an example: in order to travel to meet one master by the name of Madura Krishnamurthy Sastry in South India (Andhra Pradesh), one had to shell out roughly $ 850 (Rs 40,000) – to get masters out from Banaras, some $1270 (Rs 60,000) as travelling expenses & yet no results. Thus knowledge is not removed out and austerity drive on flight tickets expenses. Some readers in the past have taken these contacts of ours and spoilt relations with them – as a result of this, masters do not write articles for the magazine and the loss is to the astrological community only since we here at Saptarishis Astrology are not interested in practising astrology privately or professionally. Hence, we request you not to ask us for phone numbers or addresses of authors as we just do not have the time to reply to each request on a daily basis even though we may have done so in the past. Removing their knowledge for the world is more important than one individual who goes and meets a master for his own personal benefit and not for the astrological communities benefit. Most authors are available on the net; you can do a Google search for their ids. Westerners must understand that Laws are reversed in India as compared to the west – anyone who is a good astrologer is known ‘openly’ in the west whereas in India, the real good astrologers do not advertise or write books or attend conferences – hence finding them is a process that takes years as they try their level best to hide in their own reclusive state of life. After years of hard work and energy spent, if young kids come and display bad manners to them, they get upset; the loss to the astrological world is irreparable as these masters will never come out. Energy exchange can probably be implemented this way: for anyone who wants contacts with some master, he or she should first bring out 3 masters from his city or village – only when that is done can he/she get the contacts of other masters through us.
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ome of the senior most astrologers have accused Saptarishis Astrology of few things: a) Sharing rare and unknown secrets of astrology (Indians do not like to share knowledge whereas westerns love to share it – at a price though – but still sharing happens at least by westerners which helps the common man at large)
b) The magazine length is too huge c) Some “I, Me, Myself” minds have accused few articles of being less researched This can be answered in one way. Saturn, the planet of patience is an attribute every professional astrologer loves since Saturn teaches us the patience in working hard over a horoscope, digging deep into ancient literature (Saturn loves old things); plus, a non afflicted Saturn is not greedy though he ask for energy exchange in a pure sense. When you create a huge volume of magazine which is not a magazine but a movement, then you ensure that the ones who do not have patience in life, who can only see themselves in the mirror and not others, who only think they have done research in astrology and who do not have the patience to listen to other’s views will never get past the few pages of the magazine – thus rare knowledge which is not in their fate will not reach them. Thus knowledge to the greedy and selfish will never reach them as they do not have the patience to go through the huge volume. When we started the 1st issue of the magazine with 96 pages we felt in control but we asked the Universe to take control of the magazine and the result was nearly 1000 pages, guess the Universe has its own way of dealing with energy being used by the right hands. Yet the words of some seniors on controlling the length of the magazine must be taken into account, one can only digest the food what one can and not digest 10 times of one’s capacity. Hence we would seriously consider shortening the length of the magazine and also do some deep thinking on energy exchange, the issue of which remains unresolved for centuries in India and no fixed authority to guide us. I, Me, Myself astrologers must first test the words of the sages or ancients and see how many of these techniques given by the sages are working 100 %. As it does not work 100 % ever do they dare 44
abuse the sages? Then, they must question as to how many fully researched articles they themselves have produced… They remain unaware that any technique can be proven wrong on exception charts since they are living in their own world, surrounded by those who worship them for some position in their organization. Indigo Children of the future will challenge us openly to take 5 names of the topmost astrologers of the past and to instantly remember their 5 famous techniques which are 100 % fool proof. At that time, all of us will not be able to answer these superior beings of Indigo Children. This publisher has tried this exercise on many astrologers of India and asked them to rattle the top 5 names of past astrologers and then asked them to quote 5 of their famous techniques which have been true contributions to astrology – unfortunately, not a single one has been able to name even 2 of the techniques of the past astrologers… Such is the thankless community who is poorly read and has the poorest of memories to even contribute garlands of praise to our ancients & elders. Astrology is a science that benefits the common man and it is to be learnt not for oneself but to help the common man. If this is understood, then you become a surgeon with a scientific mind who will not enter the operation theatre unless he has read and practiced his science, as much as possible, knowing that he can never operate upon himself. If journals in the past have created a story telling book or a coffee table book out of the science of astrology, it is their mission and we do not have comments on it. Our own mission is not to create a coffee table book of 50-100 pages since this journal is for the serious reader who is ‘Hungry’ for knowledge, who is ready to let go of eating food for the sake of knowledge, who is ready to burn the midnight oil since he has an important goal in mind and the only goal: to help the common man. If his goal is to create money, get to important positions in astrological organizations to create fame for oneself, to create throne for oneself and, please, do not bother to read Saptarishis Astrology or comment upon it, asking for reduction of size. Recently, one of the oldest manuscripts written by a Sage containing 60,000 verses was unearthed. In a discussion where it was brought about, someone complained ‘ohhh my! who is going to read such a huge work’! The other old man in the room asked that boy to commit suicide and not touch astrology in any life time. True Indians worship this science since centuries and regard it as holy as holy can be. The organisations in India & abroad have failed in one respect: after you get the certificate of passing their courses, they consider you can now practice the science professionally. These courses are of 6 months to 5 years. The worst part is that every member sitting in the top position of that organization knows that 25-30 years of reading and experience is required before one ventures into professional consultation services – yet all of these organisations have failed in even preaching this aspect, let alone enforcing it. Organisations of Vedic Astrology must ensure that blind chart readings on at least 20,000 horoscopes & compulsory reading cum tests on minimum 100 classics should be made mandatory before they give certificate of completion of studies – this was the original schooling in our ancient days, how have the organisations not realised this truth. Another important point in the length of the magazine issue is, no one is putting a gun on any readers head and asking him to read it in one go. Some even say to slow down due to health reasons. Sometimes the energy is in the hands of the makers and sometimes it is not – even if the magazine closes down due to weakening finances, it does not matter since what has been created is a creation of love & most important, that of un-withholding energy that Indian astrologers fail to understand. What we have has been given out without conditional love. It is not important to survive in the publishing industry for 20 or 60 years… It is significant to note that filmmakers understand creation more than us in the astrological fraternity. Let’s take an example that even common man understands and assume you are a film maker growing up. You are taught from day one & understand that you have to create only ‘One’ Casablanca or just One ‘Bridges of Madison County’ or just One ‘A World Without Thieves’ or just One ‘3 Idiots’ or One ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai (principles based on Gandhiji) or write that One ‘Harry Porter’ or maybe your final destination is that Italian film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ that changes human emotions forever. Energy in Astrology is controlled largely by the planet Dragons Head (Rahu), a point often missed by astrologers, especially the Energy of Research and Stunning Predictions. Our topic is this research and the illusion created by Dragons Head (Rahu) for those who are into research astrology. 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maximum researches’ or ‘our school or magazine has brought out the maximum researches’. This illusion is created by Rahu who gives the illusion of sitting on the Throne of Astrology. Lets visit probably the oldest city in the world which is Banaras, where astrology is far superior and hidden and in olden days anyone who had to learn astrology had to learn it from Banaras, here the astrologers know that their knowledge in astrology is far beyond and they say ‘Research is only done when you do not know astrology; the ones who know astrology never bother to do research’. Such is their blatant dislike for the outside world; at the same time true honest scientific thinking is needed is what they say. They say that no dictum of astrology can ever work on 100 % of the charts ever; in the cities some say every major dictum works on 60% of the charts – that would comprise, say a lot of 200 charts – which means the dictum is working on 120 charts properly. Now, if you take only or only have in hand the lot of the working 120 charts, then if you test your own dictum on all of them, you would feel as if the dictum is working on 100 % of the charts. If you take the remaining 80 charts where the dictum did not work and test the principle again you find that the dictum is failing 100 %. This is the illusion and double dichotomy of Research in Astrology. In astrology statistical parameters more often than not have been found to be grossly misleading, this any sincere, scientific and level headed astrologer will tell you. But generations of modern astrologers in India have got lost to this illusion, often the most brilliant of minds. The principles of astrology or medicine have to be true for ‘all’ humans and there can be no 99% in any technique if one looks at the science honestly & with purity. Example if acid is poured on your body, it will burn your body; it will burn 100% of the times it is poured and on all humans, no 60 or 70 % of the times, this is True & Honest Observation (Research). Thus no technique can be working in 60-70 % of horoscopes and passed of as research. If it is passed off as research then one is only fooling oneself apart from fooling (cheating) others. Take any article (even written by us) or book you would find 25 to 200 case studies, now take that same technique and see if it is working on 200 charts you might get that it is working on 70% of the charts or say 100 % of the charts but take that same technique and predict on 200 charts and you would fail in 70-90 % of the charts. This reality is the harshest truth and remains an illusion due to the nature of one’s mind. Hence a wise old man has said few things on modern attitude:1) Statistical Astrology has done the biggest & crudest rape of astrology in last 100 years 2) Scientific minds in the last 100 years have been truly unscientific and created the biggest mess in astrology instead of bringing true scientific attitude in the subject. 3) Modern minds have failed to minutely read the available works of the sages where the sages or higher authorities themselves contradict the works of previous sages, without mocking the other authorities an attribute not found in the modern teachers of today.
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n an ending note for this 2nd Anniversary, readers are requested to dig deeper into the most unfortunate star called Algol or Medusa’s Head, understand how its negative destructive energy can be converted into positive in our charts, and then think of what the most holy book of India, the Gita, teaches in return. Someone very senior in astrology and a spiritual being told us ‘To understand Astrology & Gita, Algol’s deeper understanding is a must which Indian astrologers have missed’… Our next few months would be spent trying to understand how the astrologer’s words contain truth and if some bigger truth is hidden in those statements.
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Starry, Starry, Night An Astrological Portrait of Vincent van Gogh By Andrew McDonald, England
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he Dutch painter Van Gogh, practically unknown to the art world of his time, continues to capture the imagination of contemporary art lovers. An exhibition of his work is guaranteed to sell out with lines of people winding around the block desperate for a glimpse of paintings familiar to them. This familiarity is due to the existence of a virtual empire of merchandise of van Gogh prints, books, tea towels, cups, plates, calendars and t-shirts. Critics remain divided over his work but somehow he seems to resonate with the modern mind. Whether this is more to do with the myth of the tortured soul who would sacrifice all for his art, or more to do with an appreciation of his undeniably powerful paintings, it is interesting to cast an astrological eye over the creator of these multitudes of images who signed his work humbly, and quite simply, ‘Vincent’.
Andrew McDonald studied Traditional Astrology extensively with John Frawley and is recognised as a Horary Craftsman and Craftsman Astrologer. He specializes in Natal, Electional and Horary Astrology. For Astrological consultations contact Andrew at
[email protected] . Andrew is also an artist: http://www.andymcdonaldartist.com
Though forever connected with swirling visions of the French countryside, Vincent van Gogh, as mentioned above, was born in the Netherlands, in Groot-Zundert at 11 am on the 30 March 1853.
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o build our astrological picture we traditionally start with the temperament. ‘The cloth from which we are cut’, this is the foundation of all else that will follow. It is most important that we do this.
The temperament is similar to the support of a painting – is this on a heavy weave canvas or the finest linen? A heavy weave canvas will rule certain things in and certain things out. It is not that the finest strokes are not possible on a heavy weave - they are - it is just that no matter how finely and delicately painted the image, the heavy weave will always be there, making its presence felt, the background and material context on which all else is painted. To find the temperament we look to the condition and placement of the Ascendant and Lord Ascendant, the season of the year determined by the sign the Sun falls into and the phase of the Moon. Also we have to take into account the Lord of the Geniture, the planet which has the most accidental and essential dignities in the nativity. (For an explanation of essential and accidental dignities please refer to my earlier article The Divine Michelangelo). We have a choice of 4 temperaments: Sanguine which is hot and moist, Choleric which is hot and dry, Melancholic which is cold and dry and Phlegmatic which is cold and moist. 2
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Vincent’s temperament though reasonably balanced is Cold and Moist: Phlegmatic. He will approach and experience life through his emotions and will be driven by his desires. If we bring in his Lord of the Geniture here then there is also a competing Sanguine streak which will probably become more apparent as his life develops. The Sanguine temperament will approach life through their mind. Nevertheless, Vincent is first and foremost, Phlegmatic.
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ext we look at his manner; this is the way he is in the world, or the way that he will express himself through the medium of his temperament. All planets have a hand in this but especially prominent angular planets will make themselves felt.
This is where we begin to sketch in the main lines of our picture. This is ‘une esquisse’, a basic sketch, but without it, we will find ourselves straying. This will lead into ‘un croquis’ a more developed sketch leading to the full picture. If we do this right then the development of our astrological portrait will appear seamless. There will be no need for fancy tricks. Vincent’s predominant significator of manner is Venus in conjunction with Mars. They are also in mutual reception. We have an artistic, passionate, sensitive and intense manner with impetuous Mars, traditionally the ruler of the turbulent water element, driving and intensifying this passionate Venus. That this happens inside the Midheaven tells us his manner will be clear for all to see. As Vincent was an artist, this is also visually manifested in his swirling tempestuous paintings, with Venus being his Lord 5, his creations. The Moon is Lord Ascendant and is ruled by Jupiter and this dignified Jupiter also has a large role in his manner. It rules the Venus Mars conjunction and squares it from Sagittarius, it is also trine his Mercury: His passions are worn on his sleeve with an expansive and deeply sincere religious manner. Generous, caring and altruistic, as can be seen in many episodes in his life, such as the time he tried to rescue, out of pity, a street woman called Sien who was pregnant, struggling and downtrodden by life. She modelled for him and he tried to give her the understanding and kindness she desperately wanted but others had not shown her. He tried to put her on the straight path. It was not to be. His Moon, natural ruler of maternal things, caring, philosophic and religious in a Jupiter sign, is sailing towards the South Node thus signifying loss. Phlegmatic with such a strong Venus Mars Conjunction close to the Midheaven shows he is ruled by a powerful aesthetic sense with Mars adding intensity and recklessness. He could also be pugnacious and unruly, the Mars spilling out as it were, in an expansive Jupiterian fashion.
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In light of all this, Vincent’s Moon heading for the deep dark hole that is known as the South Node, is depressing and does not look good at all – his emotions are dangerous, as the Moon is also Lord Ascendant, the danger is to himself. There is a tragic-ness to this position in context with everything else.
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e next look at his quality of mind. For this we have to investigate the condition of his Mercury and Moon and the planets that are influencing them.
His Mercury is above the Horizon inclining him more towards oratory, putting his intellect to work out in the world. With Mercury in trine to Jupiter and exalting the Sun this would be a religious kind of oratory and we know that he certainly preached in church many times in his life and worked as a lay preacher in England and a missionary to the mining population of Borinage in Belgium.
His Mercury is ‘Under the Beams’ – within 17 and a half degrees of the Sun - though not super close it is close enough and this ‘incites the wit to meddle in impertinent matters’ as 1 Lilly says. Mercury is ruled by Mars who in turn is conjunct Venus on the Midheaven - he is passionate and impetuous in his communications. With his Moon trine Mercury he is ingenious and as this Mercury is influenced by being ‘Under the Beams’ exalting the Sun, and with the Moon also in the triplicity of the Sun, he is most definitely ambitious. But his Mercury is isolated. With no planets in Air signs, no planets in any Mercury dignities and 4 planets in the Detriment or Fall of Mercury this oratory would only ever leave him isolated, lonely, frustrated and unfulfilled and it was after he had given up his theological studies in Amsterdam and left the miners at Borinage that he would turn to his Lord of the Geniture Venus - who is in mutual negative reception with his Mercury, and so doesn’t want any truck with it - and decide to become an artist, thus attempting to reconcile things through the medium of paint. Yet still this lack of Air and isolated Mercury is problematic. Problematic in itself, but within context of what we have seen so far, this spells real trouble – His fierce Cardinal Mercury, and a underlying Sanguine strand in his temperament could turn out to be quite a problem. Indeed it was – when later in life Van Gogh began to experience health problems it was in experiencing and approaching life through his mind, Mercury, to attain knowledge, the Sanguine path, and attempting to reconcile this with his emotional nature that would become so very difficult for him to bear. Both the Phlegmatic and the Sanguine Temperaments are Moist – it was as if he was simply flooded and carried off by this excess 1
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moisture with only his Melancholic Moon in the Cold Dry third quarter of the Moon’s cycle that gave him anything solid to cling on to. That, and of course, his Saturn, peregrine and so wandering, in a fixed Cold Dry sign; wandering over the same things again and again. Clinging to such a Saturn is, though stable, utterly sorrowful, exalting the emotional philosophic Moon, which of course is Vincent himself, loving Venus, his creations and paintings, while in the Detriment of, and so hating, the most influential planet in Vincent’s chart the Mars – the engine room that drives him. While he was a missionary among the mining people in Borinage in Belgium Vincent interpreted the Gospel literally and gave all his possessions away and lived in poverty – Lord Ascendant Moon heading towards the poverty of the South Node, while the generous Jupiter moves away from the South Node, giving his things away. He had a deep understanding of the poor and downtrodden which he attempted to portray in his paintings in the most truthful way he could – this again being shown by Moon, Lord Ascendant and natural significator of the common people, near the South Node, he understands them emotionally, also helped by a reception between his Lord Ascendant and Saturn as Lord 7 other people. Though perhaps this reception is more of a problem than it first seems as Lord 7, in the Detriment of Mars, can’t stand his intensity and passion, while expecting far too much of him, Lord 7 is in Exaltation of Lord Ascendant. The Miners of Borinage did not appreciate Vincent’s display of sincerity.
Mercury is in trine with Jupiter which also rules the Moon. This dignified Jupiter can help his two sides, his Mercury and Moon, to work together but at the expense of Mercury – Jupiter is in the detriment of Mercury, and the Moon, as we know, is heading for the South Node; Poor Vincent. Venus is the natural ruler of art and Van Gogh’s Lord of the Geniture. It is very dignified inside the Midheaven and being Venus its great virtue is to reconcile or bring reconciliation to things. This is also ruler of Vincent’s Lord 5 his creations, his offspring, his paintings and as such could show a possible path through which this reconciliation that he is driven towards can be made manifest – Mars is the most influential planet in the chart, with more planets in Mars dignities than any other, conjunct his Venus inside the Midheaven and passionately driving and influencing him. But, though the aesthetic freedom promised by this Jupiterian/Venusian Mars is in fact his heart’s desire, as Mars is ruler of Fortuna, it was again not to be – As it and Venus, Lord 5, his paintings, his attempt to reconcile his internal and external conflicts, oppose Fortuna by 2 antiscia. By doing this they are at war with his deep desire. Yet we must also remember 2
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that this is an artist that we are looking at here; this underlying tension, in the right hands can produce great and powerful work. There is a theme of forever coming together and falling apart underlying his quest for freedom thus mirroring this antiscial opposition with Fortuna.
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incent’s night time paintings contain skies that are full of vibrant, swirling intensely painted stars. As anyone who has ever looked up to a sky full of stars will quickly realize these twinkling lights cannot only be the 7 visible planets. They are known as the Fixed Stars, they are of extreme importance and are very powerful in colouring a natal chart and crucial in the building of our astrological portrait. Traditionally Fixed stars can be approached either through the myths associated with them or by 3 their planetary nature or, indeed, both . This can be a subtle act. It is not a case of somehow ‘decoding the myth’. It is, instead, simply a case of seeing what is there. The approach via the planetary nature of stars is always related to the stars within the natal chart in question. If it is a Venus and Saturn star that we are looking at in Vincent’s chart then it is coloured by the nature of his Venus and Saturn not someone else’s Venus and Saturn or indeed an abstract Venus and Saturn. Having said that the stars still have their own individual personalities and qualities and one must remember that these methods are only a 4 workable approach towards an understanding of what these natures are. Looking at Vincent’s fixed stars we can see how keenly he must have felt them, and how they still resonate for him, even down to our time... Vincent’s Venus Mars’s conjunction falls on the fixed star Scheat. This is on the left leg of Pegasus and is an irregular, variable, deep yellow star. This is a nasty star indeed, according to Robson it points toward ‘extreme misfortune’, and among other things ‘suicide’. This is just the star in general, if Venus is conjunct Scheat, which it is here then we have the potential for such things as, ‘evil environment, suffering through one’s own acts danger of imprisonment and restraint.’ Vincent was restrained several times and was a voluntary patient at the Asylum 3
Vivian Robsons’ book The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923) reprinted by Ascella, is the authoritative compendium of traditional information on the Fixed Stars. 4 I refer the reader to my article The Divine Michelangelo, where I also discuss, in detail, certain fixed stars. This article has been printed in earlier issues of Saptarishis Astrology Vol 6 6
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at Saint-Remy-en-Provence. He certainly suffered through his own acts, and whether by accident or deliberately, he very sadly died due to self inflicted gunshot wounds.
Vincent’s Lord Ascendant is the Moon. It is near the star Rasalhague, a sapphire star on the head of Ophicius, the head of the serpent charmer. This is a star of Saturn and Venus nature bringing among other things misfortune through women. Even more so here, as it is on the Moon, natural ruler of women and as it is also Vincent Lord Ascendant signifying Vincent himself. Theo, Vincent’s brother, always felt that if Vincent could have found a woman to love and to care for him, then he would not have suffered in the way that he did. This is probably very true but again this was not to be. The Moon is natural ruler of the poor and downtrodden which as subjects Vincent felt desperate to paint. But this was not from a so called ‘objective’ position, no, he wanted to paint their spirit and their dignity, he was painting from a position of empathy as his Moon heading towards the south node and on a Saturn and Venus star would show: He knew all about difficulties and struggles himself. With 4 out of 7 planets in fixed signs and within context of what we have seen points towards an artist who is relentlessly dedicated to exploring all that he can or is possible for him to explore about the subjects before him. 5
Ramon Lull in his Treatise on Astronomy, points out that the Moon is the planet through which the ‘impressions of colours are made below more strongly than through another planet’. He points out how water, which is ruled by the Moon, takes on the colour of whatever is poured into it i.e. ink or wine. As Mercury articulates things from above ‘so the Moon is the planet through which water is converted into many colours’. Vincent felt the colours of this world very keenly and did his best to translate these through the liquid medium of paint. Containing them in images would be helped by his Moon being on a star of the nature of Saturn and Venus. Situated on the head of the serpent charmer Rasalhague can also bring mental problems, even more so here as the Moon, Vincent’s Lord Ascendant, is the planet that falls on it. He can bring his Mercury into play only through his Moon, which is in trine to it and is united in its search for Truth with a capital T, or what is known as ‘Objective Truth’. This is shown by both Mercury and Moon in Sun dignities, natural ruler of truth, and the Moon ruled by the expansive and religious Jupiter. That the Sun, visible symbol of Truth, is also in its Exaltation shows just how high he is trying to reach. But Mercury is also close to the fixed star Vertex on ‘the great nebula to the north of Andromeda’s head’. This star is of the nature of Mars and the Moon and is unpleasant. It can bring ‘blindness, injuries to the eyes, sickness and a violent death’. (Robson). 5
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Regulus is a royal star, meaning among other things, that it leads to the throne. It is a triple star, flushed white and ultramarine on the body of the Lion. It is also called, Cor Leonis: the Lions Heart. It is very powerful, of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, and Vincent’s third house cusp falls very close to it. So the road to fame and recognition could somehow be through the third house. The third house is associated with bringing the visions of the 9th house down to earth. Here we see Vincent’s searching for a technique to articulate his images, eventually settling on a Jupiterian expansive and Martian assured swift yet deliberate calligraphic brush work. This was very unusual at the time, and is forever associated with him, coming from him cutting a reed pen and using this to draw with directly, inspired by the approach of the Japanese print artists that he admired so much and then translating that into brushwork when painting. His third house is ruled by the Sun in its exaltation, by antiscia it falls on the Fourth house – the very bottom of the chart – The exalted Sun come to rest by antiscia on the very earth itself. This brings to mind Vincent’s famous and much loved paintings of Sunflowers which seem to be a perennial favourite of the public, and so, of course, modern merchandisers. Also as Vincent was born in the day, the Sun is his Light of Time. Painters work with light, and Vincent looked for the most powerful way he could to make this light visible on canvas and it was eventually first and foremost his physical technique of applying paint that captured and also repelled the public. The third house also signifies the native’s letters, Vincent was prolific and eloquent in his letter writing, and his letters have become almost as famous as his paintings. Copula is the spiral or Whirlpool Nebula under the tail of the Great Bear; it is on Vincent’s fourth house, the place of home. It is of the nature of the Moon and Venus. It brings: ‘Blindness, defective eyesight, strong passions hindrances and disappointment’ (Robson). This would affect greatly Vincent’s very deep and enduring desire to found a community of artists. Also with the ruler of the fourth house being his isolated Mercury in a Cardinal sign, his desire to found a home for artists did not bode well. When Vincent was living in Arles in the South of France he moved into ‘the Yellow House’ where he felt that he might actually be able to realize his dream of founding the artist community he so desperately wanted. The French painter Gauguin had agreed to join Vincent in Arles, and Vincent was very excited, he saw this as a beginning. But after a couple of months they quarrelled and fell out and Vincent had a mental breakdown; he cut off part of his own ear and was hospitalized the next day. Vincent’s Brother Theo visited him in hospital but the day after that Theo returned to Paris. Sadly for Vincent, Gauguin returned to Paris also. Copula can be very cruel with the disappointment that it can bring. 8
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Vincent was always restless, as shown by his influential Jupiter and Mars and could be unruly and reckless but he was still very ardent and practical in his work, he had taught himself to draw and then when he could draw he had taught himself to paint. He was outspoken and critical of himself and others, again the Jupiterian Mars, and yet he still remained magnanimous, which is an example of using this Mars and Jupiter to their very best. And this combination of Jupiter, Mars and Venus in context of everything else meant that Vincent’s passionate, religious manner was prevalent in all things. Jupiter is on fixed star Aculeus – the sting of the scorpion – which often points towards where life will hurt us the most. Here it is on his Jupiter. Yes, this is his Lord 10 and so this would be indicative of hurt in his career, after all he certainly was not lucky there in many ways, but also this is Jupiter qua Jupiter and so Aculeus is afflicting the deep sense of optimism that is part of his nature and that is struggling out from the influence of the South Node, and it is this, his optimism, which later in life would suffer too. The Fixed star Markeb is on The Midheaven, Vincent’s work or career. This is the white star on the wing of Pegasus signifying great aspiration. It is a Mars and Mercury star and it can indeed bring honour and fortune but it can also bring ‘cuts and blows stabs, fire and a violent death’. If it is culminating on the Midheaven as it is here in Vincent’s chart, it can bring, as Robson says, ‘disgrace and ruin and often a violent death’. Poignantly Vincent remarked very near the end of his life in a last letter to his brother; ‘Ah well, I risk my life for my work and my reason has half foundered in it – very well’
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become an artist. Theo supported him emotionally and financially throughout his life. Theo also supplied him with paints and canvas, whatever Vincent asked for that was within Theo’s power to provide he did. And the letters back and forth between them are a testament to an incredibly tender relationship of brotherly love and support. And as can be seen by the recent, hugely successful, Van Gogh exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, this theme of lending immortality to the other continues as Vincent’s letters to Theo were displayed side by side with his paintings. Vincent and Theo died within a few months of each other and are buried side by side in the little graveyard in Avers-sur-Oise.
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BP Oil Spill In Gulf By Constantine Semenov, Crimea Edited & Translated by A. Javoronkov, Canada.
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n this article I would like to describe an interesting factor, force majeure situation or an ecological catastrophe. On April 20, 2010, the British Petroleum oil rig Deepwater Horizon experienced an explosion and sank two days later. Shortly thereafter, oil began leaking into the Gulf of Mexico from the ruptured pipes deep down on the ocean floor. There aren’t too many similar situations in the human history that can be called a national disaster. This spill is expected to take the title of the worst US oil disaster in history from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. To build the right natal chart, an astrologer has to spend a lot of time proving that this horoscope is actually correct. You should take into account not only the historical ups and downs of the company’s stock price, but also the events like the
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aforementioned oil spill or other similar situations. British Petroleum is the third largest global energy company and the 4th largest company in the world. In 2009 their revenue was US $246 billion and net income around US $17 billion. We won’t be looking at the entire horoscope of the company at this stage. I just want to point out at the current planets transit events in this horoscope. Currently the company has lost huge amount of money and nobody can predict the future losses the company will suffer to clean up the US offshore, etc. If you look deep into the astrological picture of this event, you will find some very interesting moments.
The company horoscope is built on 14 April 1909, when the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC) was incorporated to exploit oil resources in the Persia. In this horoscope natal Saturn is located in Aries near the border with Pisces. Natal Mars located at the beginning of Aquarius. These 2 malefic planets are
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usually responsible for such force majeure situations. And now we combine this natal chart with this transit on 20 April 2010. At this time transit Mars was in Leo in opposition to natal Mars. This fact is very important. Transit Saturn was very close to opposition to natal Saturn. I consider the opposition not only as an aspect with 8-10 degrees border, but as the location of our planets in opposite signs. From my experience, this factor always work. In this horoscope Mars is the natal Saturn ruler, and Mars is located in Aquarius. This means that Uranus is the Mars ruler. Uranus was in opposition to transit Saturn. As you see, there was a chain reaction between rulers leading to this catastrophe. In addition to that, we need to point out at the following fact: In March 2006, a leak in one of BP's pipelines on the North Slope in Alaska caused a spill of oil into the tundra, leading BP to commit to replace over 16 miles of federally regulated Oil Transit Lines. At that time transit Saturn was located in the spot of current Mars location in Leo. It was again in opposition to natal Mars. As you see, Mars is a very powerful planet in the company horoscope, as he is the natal Saturn ruler. This is the answer to the question of what was the cause of this tragedy. Now let's take a look at the following horoscope. British Petroleum merged with Amoco (formerly Standard Oil of Indiana) on 31st December 1998, becoming BP Amoco plc. This new horoscope that was created as a result of this merge has some destructive factors.
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Firstly, there was transit Saturn finishing his cycle in Aries in this natal chart. Secondly, natal Mars located in Libra in opposition to natal Saturn. I’m sorry but I feel that smart people would not establish the company at this hard time.
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Fixed Stars Interview with Diana K. Rosenberg By Edith Hathaway, USA
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ob Hand calls Diana K. Rosenberg “the leading authority on Fixed Stars.” She has spent the past 30 years researching the subject of Fixed Stars. Her primary interest has always been research and teaching, rather than the consulting side of astrology. Her preferred astrological techniques outside of the realm of Fixed Stars include Uranian Astrology (90 Degree Dial, Planetary Pictures, etc.), Derived Houses, Planetary Nodes, and Solstice Points. Diana has been a resident of New York City her entire life, while my residence in NYC spanned only 7 years, and I moved westwards in the USA in Feb. 1983. Our paths first crossed in 1982 when I was a student in Diana’s Uranian Astrology classes in Manhattan, NY. From 1988 to the early 1990s I made a gradual shift from Uranian (tropical) to Vedic (sidereal) astrology, a subject Diana always intended to study, but Fixed Stars came to take up all of her time. She has always been fascinated with very ancient things, and the study of antiquity.
A different portion of this interview, mainly on Fixed Stars, is being published simultaneously by ISAR Journal (Journal of the International Society for Astrological Research), both print and On-line versions. See http://www.isarastrology.com. This larger interview at Saptarishis covers only a few pages of the same material, but also much more from Diana on stars. It segues at times into a dialogue between us about Fixed stars, mundane astrology, the Vedic nakshatras, and the two zodiacs – tropical and sidereal (items #12 through 14), also about her life and birth chart, including my commentary on her Vedic chart, at her request (item #16). We have been in touch over the years, mainly at national and international astrology conferences. One full Saturn cycle later, after being her student in NYC, I am very honored to interview Diana here on Fixed Stars and on her upcoming book: Secrets of the Ancient Skies: Fixed Stars and Constellations in Natal and Mundane Astrology. Her website: http://ye-stars.com. Phone conversations and e-mail exchanges for this interview took place January through June 2010, with much of the content delivered by late Feb. 2010. During this time, Diana was and is gravely ill with pancreatic cancer. Still very spirited and alert mentally, she chose to 61
avoid more radical treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation because they would have weakened her further, making it more difficult for her to finish work on her book. I know the astrological community shares my gratitude for the innate intelligence, diligence and exuberance Diana has for the subject she loves so much, and for her dedication in sharing her knowledge and insights with all of us. EH: Interview questions for Diana K. Rosenberg: P. 4
1) EH: How did you get started in astrology? Or what made you decide to study it more seriously?
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2) EH: How did you get from there to your deep study of the Fixed Stars? EH: Your book on Fixed Stars has been long awaited – even by you!! As you were researching and writing, did your point of view change about the use of stars in astrology?
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3) EH: What are Fixed Stars and how are they different from planets? Are Fixed Stars really fixed? (The ancients distinguished between these two, the planets being the “wandering stars.”) EH: Let’s include here a quick review of the naming of the stars.
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4) EH: There is a general lack of knowledge about what Fixed Stars are and how they work. Sometimes they get a reputation for being mostly very difficult, or malevolent. Is this justified? EH: How can we determine if a Fixed star will give results in terms of all that has been attributed to a given star? EH: Are some stars more important than others due to their magnitude? Or actual size? EH: On a technical level, what is the orb of influence you use with the Fixed Stars?
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5) EH: What is your process or your research method in working with the stars?
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6) EH: Let’s look at some of the other books on Fixed Stars and get your view on them. You used to have a list of recommended books on the subject at your website. At the top of your list was Reinhold Ebertin and Georg Hoffman’s Fixed Stars & Their Interpretation (1971), followed by Vivian Robson’s The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923). You even provided reprints of these before they became available on the web. EH: So this goaded you into doing your life’s work! Was it the paucity of material on the Fixed Stars? I personally am not familiar with all the material available on this subject.
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7) EH: I see you decided to start your Fixed Star research in 1980 with Algol. Tell us what you found about Algol.
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8) EH: Are there other stars for which you have a special affinity - ones that you find remarkable and worthy of special attention?
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9) EH: William Lilly established around 50 Fixed Stars in his horary work, and I know some have tallied as many as 290 of them. How many Fixed Stars are there?
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10) EH: Let’s discuss Fixed Stars in natal astrology and in mundane astrology. You have researched Dwight D. Eisenhower at some length, and also some mundane events such as the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India Dec. 3, 1984. EH: Eisenhower is such a great historical example, but I have avoided using him due to his DD (Dirty Data). What convinced you to go ahead and use 3:40 AM? Or is exact birth data less important in the use of Fixed Stars?
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11) EH: Are there some other historical figures whose charts clearly show the workings of some of the important Fixed Stars?
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12) EH: Let’s discuss how Fixed Stars work in a national chart. I know you especially like the chart of the Republic of India. Let’s give that data: Jan. 26, 1950, 10:15 AM, Delhi, India. Tropical Ascendant is 4:49 Aries. Sidereal Ascendant is 11:39 Pisces.
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13) EH: Let’s introduce some of the issues that come up around your use of the two zodiacs, and how you view Vedic nakshatras. We can continue with the India Republic chart.
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14) EH: The Fixed Stars by their very nature bring up the zodiac issue. Let’s go into this a little more. We can call it The Zodiac Dialogues!
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15) EH: After researching and writing on this subject for over 30 years, what do you think is your contribution to what is already known on this subject? And what for you is the highlight of your book?
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16) Diana K. Rosenberg: biography & commentary on her Vedic chart by Edith Hathaway.
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Addenda: Five items (1) Novas & Royalty; 2) Diana’s Astrological Education & Certification, 3) Diana’s Formal Education; 4) Diana’s Work & Career; 5) Diana’s Marriage, Family, and Relationships
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friend Pat Morimando, upstairs in the same building, taught chart construction. This was back in 1975, before everyone had computers. Pat was teaching me the calculations using my son’s birth data, and towards the end of the session she looked a little more at his chart and asked about his health. I said he had mononucleosis, and was struggling to finish his senior year of high school. I left feeling nervous and uncertain, and decided to knock on Betty’s door on the way downstairs, because I was worried about my son. Betty quickly looked at his chart. He has Leo Rising, and Sun in Aquarius in the 6th house with Capricorn on the (tropical) 6th cusp. She did think some danger was approaching, and told me to watch him closely. I asked what I should look for and she said: "Leo: Heart, spine, upper back. Capricorn: Bones, teeth, skin.” I walked away with those six items etched in my brain. Because mononucleosis tends to weaken the immune system, Peter had been checked by a doctor every week. He went alone, and he told me that each time he would strip to the waist and the doctor would check his heart and lungs. I was constantly thinking of the list of six items Betty had given me, and one afternoon I noticed Peter rubbing a large birthmark mole on his upper back – the kind that doctors tell you to have removed because sometimes they turn cancerous. I remembered Betty Lundsted: “Heart, spine, upper back – Bones, teeth, skin.” I thought: “Upper back, skin!” And I insisted that he have it removed immediately! I gave him money for a taxi, called a dermatologist, who was also a family friend, and urged him to examine Pete that same day. At first the doctor said he’d have to make an appointment, but I kept insisting, not saying why. The dermatologist sent him straight to a surgeon, after he saw the mole should be removed immediately. Pete returned home with a wound three inches long, and 8 or 9 stitches. A few days later, my husband and I got an ominous call from the surgeon’s office. They had done the biopsy and wanted us in his office immediately. It was a melanoma, a very fast-growing, extremely deadly form of cancer. They rushed him into the hospital and operated right away – a major surgery. Pete was in the hospital two weeks, and the surgery saved his life. (Later the surgeon told me it was caught in the nick of time. The melanoma was probably about to metastasize). After the crisis was over, I realized that the doctor who had been examining him every week had not noticed the melanoma, and that astrologers who had never even met him were the ones who saved his life! Right then and there I decided to study astrology seriously. I am from a family of doctors: my stepfather, uncle, grandfather, and maternal great-grandfather were all physicians. My uncle, a prominent surgeon, had been very critical of me for studying astrology, but that event silenced him. I told him and everyone else that without astrology, my son would not have lived beyond 18. My uncle remained skeptical about astrology, but the facts were irrefutable. 2) EH: That’s a compelling beginning. How did you get from there to your deep study of the Fixed Stars? (Our readers should be reminded that you have spent the past 30 years researching this subject, and that your primary interest has always been research and teaching, rather than the consulting side of astrology.) DKR: I continued to study with Betty Lundsted, then went on to Joanna Shannon, Julian Armistead and, for Uranian and the 90 Degree Dial, Charles Emerson. I had only wanted to know the basics of Uranian but it turned out to be such a useful system that I got into it more deeply and became a Uranian astrologer! But through all of this, I noticed that every
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time a Fixed Star was mentioned, it seemed to “hit the mark” – especially Algol. So I had begun to read the two or three books available on Fixed Stars, but they weren’t very satisfying. For instance, with all the stars in the sky, Ebertin listed only 73, and Robson 110. What about all the others? I kept asking: “Does anyone know where I can find a teacher of Fixed Stars?” In the meantime, I made up a workbook for myself that listed all the stars in Robson and Ebertin, with room for observations and comments. Then I found that people were coming to me as if I were an expert, and wanted copies of my workbook. After about the 7th or 8th time I photocopied it for someone, I suddenly realized that I could put it in a simple binder and sell it! Then one day at a seminar for advanced and professional astrologers given by Gary Christen, a leading Uranian, he put up a standard “12 pieces of pie” chart of an event and, to start, asked us to see if we could discover anything about the event. I saw some familiar star placements, but I thought I had to stick with Uranian aspects; so I said nothing, and no one spoke up. Gary was about to switch to the 90 Degree Dial to demonstrate its usefulness when Julian Armistead said: “Mercury is in the 8th at Algol. Algol sometimes indicates suffocation.” When Gary nodded, I said: “Oh, are we allowed to use Fixed Stars?” He said, “Of course!” So I said, “Well, Saturn is in the 10th at the Beehive Cluster (That’s M44 in the Crab), and that often turns up at fires, and one might suffocate in a fire!” Gary nodded again. Well, to make a long story short, Julian and I were the only ones in the room who discovered the theme of the chart, and we did it by using Fixed Stars. “That’s it,” I thought. “I may have found my specialty!” But there was a very big problem: How could I get the positions of more stars? The lack of star lists was the reason no further research had been done. Astronomers use right ascension and declination, which are based on the celestial equator, whereas astrologers use celestial longitude and latitude, based on the ecliptic. To convert from the first to the second of these requires some elaborate math, and this was before home computers. Then fate came through for me in the person of Michael Munkasey, an astrologer, engineer and mathematician. At a conference he handed me two large boxes of star lists that he had input from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue and converted to ecliptic coordinates. He said, “Diana, I have so many projects that I’ll never get around to the stars. So I want you to have these!” Of course, I was delighted, and tremendously grateful. I put them into a huge red notebook, with room between each for notes. That was the beginning of my research, around 1980. I lugged that heavy notebook to every conference and kept adding to it every chance I got. I began to see patterns, and went looking for more. EH: Your book on Fixed Stars has been long awaited – even by you!! As you were researching and writing, did your point of view change about the use of stars in astrology? DKR: When I began my research, I thought I’d write a normal-sized book. (Okay, maybe a fat book!) It would simply have more stars than the other books out there, with more up-todate research and new interpretations based on my research. I presumed that what the other books said was probably true, but I was also sure that I could add to their interpretations, and I wanted to check everything out for myself). I was also terribly frustrated by the small 1
See the article on my website on Algol, called “Medusa’s Head.” (DKR)
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number of degrees covered by the stars they used. Tropical Aries, for instance, had only four 2 degrees covered in Reinhold Ebertin, and six in Vivan Robson. What about all the rest of the sign? I have a stellium in tropical Aries, and none of the stars mentioned linked to my placements! But once I had Mike Munkasey’s list of stars, I discovered that the major links to my tropical Aries degrees were stars of the figure of Andromeda, the Chained Woman. And there I sat, trapped in a dismal marriage – and with not enough education to earn my own living. Chained indeed! That was one of the early indications I had that the constellations themselves deserved more scrutiny. I also wanted to use more mundane material. That’s a particular interest of mine, in addition to what I call “Body Parts.” Body Parts: I collected data on people who were blind or had severe eye problems, because some ancient texts mentioned certain stars in connection with blindness. But I did not want to take anything for granted. I wanted to do all my own research. I have about 100 blindness charts now, but when I had collected about 70 of them, I corrected each one for precession (for the then-current 1980 fiducial point), and then entered them in the big red book. For the most part, the ancients were correct, and I found a few additional places that produced a high number of eye problems. Looking at my new Blindness list, I suddenly realized that the afflicted people had planets at the eye of the Bull, the eye of the Crow, the eyes of the Crab, the eye of the Dragon, the eye of the Archer, and so forth. That was a huge breakthrough for me! It was my first realization that the constellations were not just random connected dots, but were placed the way they were for very specific reasons. At a conference on ancient astrology in Princeton, NJ I gave a lecture on Fixed Stars and mentioned the idea that constellation figures may have been placed deliberately to pinpoint specific parts of the body. Soon after my talk, a New Jersey astrologer came up to me and asked me to check her chart, as her right arm had recently been amputated at the shoulder due to a cancerous growth in the armpit. She wanted to see if there were any constellation positions that would link to that. We sat in a quiet corner with my big red notebook, and went from position to position on her chart, starting at her Ascendant, which was 32 Virginis, a star in the Virgin’s right arm. Then came Jupiter in the 1st house aligned with Sigma Bootis, in the right arm of the Herdsman; the Moon (in the 2nd house), was Gamma Herculis, in the right arm of Hercules. Asteroid Juno in the 3rd house was aligned with Cheleb, Beta Ophiuchi in the right shoulder of the Serpent-Bearer. (By this time, both of us were gasping.) Then in the 5th house, after Venus and the Sun (no hits) came a Mercury-Mars conjunction at Sadalmelik, Alpha Aquarii, the right shoulder of Aquarius. In the 7th house her Uranus was aligned with 7 Cephei, the right shoulder of Cepheus, and 22 Andromedae, the right hand of the Chained Woman. In the 8th house, Chiron aligned with Gamma Persei, the right armpit of Perseus; the Midheaven was Beta Columbae, the Dove’s right wing; and Pluto in the 10th house was 82 Geminorum, Pollux’s right shoulder. Both of us were speechless. This was another tremendous breakthrough, and one of the major discoveries I made in researching the stars; the vital importance of the constellations in detail, and not only the ones on the ecliptic (i.e. the zodiac) but those of the Sphaera Barbarica – the figures above and below the ecliptic – even those very far from it, near the poles. 2
Diana is referring to Reinhold Ebertin and Georg Hoffman’s Fixed Stars & Their Interpretation (1971), and Vivian Robson’s The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923). (EH)
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Another remarkable example is that of the actress Natasha Richardson, who died tragically 3 of a head injury after she fell while skiing. Her tropical Ascendant is Libra, with natal Sun and Mercury in the 8th house in Taurus at Gyrus and 32 Persei, which are in Medusa’s head. Her Midheaven is at Theta Canis Majoris in the Greater Dog’s head. Her North Node is in the 10th house at Pollux, Beta Geminorum in the head of the “Immortal Twin,” and Muscida, Omicron Ursae Majoris in the Greater Bear’s head. (About Pollux, the ancient Liber Hermetis says: “Many will be harmed in the head.”) Her Mars was Algenubi, Epsilon Leonis in the Lion’s head; her Pluto was aligned with Black Hole M106 in the Hunting Dog’s head; her Neptune was at a set of colliding galaxies called Arp 220 in the head of Serpens, the Serpent. Her Moon was Rasalhague, Alpha Ophiuchi in the Serpent-Tamer’s head. Her Saturn, in the 5th house of vacations, was at Kitalpha, Alpha Equulei in the Colt’s head, and Chiron, also in 4 the 5th house, was aligned with Ankaa, Alpha Phoenicis in the head of the Phoenix. Jupiter in the 6th house was aligned with accident-prone 13 Cephei, in the crown of Cepheus, the King. Venus, ruler of her Ascendant and 8th house, was in the 7th house at 18 Cephei in the King’s 5 face. DKR: Later I discovered that Belgrade astrologer Alexander Imsiragic made the same discovery about anatomy and the constellations. We compared notes at the last UAC (United Astrology Conference), May 2008 in Denver, Colorado. He calls it “anatomy” and I call it “body parts.” EH: So you have a whole section in your book on Body Parts? DKR: No, that’s the sad thing. I have not had time to write that. I will have to put it in an Appendix, or mention it in the Introduction. 3) EH: What are Fixed Stars and how are they different from planets? Are Fixed Stars really fixed? (The ancients distinguished between these two, the planets being the “wandering stars.”) DKR: Fixed Stars are just regular stars. They were called “fixed” because they seemed to stay in the same relative positions over the centuries, while planets (and comets, meteors, etc) moved. In some cultures – China, for instance – the star figures were considered 3
Natasha Richardson was born May 11, 1963, 17:00 BST, London, UK. She suffered a blow to the head during a skiing accident near Montreal, Canada on March 16, 2009. Refusing treatment, she succumbed to headaches an hour later and an epidural hematoma (bleeding under the skull, which could have been treated if caught immediately). The situation quickly worsened. She was hospitalized seven hours after the accident, and flown from a Canadian hospital to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where she died on March 18, 2009. (EH) 4 I have also found that Chiron often pinpoints an area of weakness or health problems on the chart. (DKR) 5 Known for her acting talent and her beauty, Natasha Richardson had planetary placements in the King’s crown and King’s face. She belonged to a prominent and famous family of British actors, the Redgraves: her mother – Vanessa Redgrave, her father – director Tony Richardson, and her husband – actor Liam Neeson. (EH)
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flawless, while the planets were the “troublemakers” who came through and upset things – rather like a motorcycle gang riding through town! Other cultures thought of the planets as messengers and interpreters. By traveling through, or stopping at a constellation, they were sending a message in code to earthlings. Stars do have their own movement, each one different. It’s called “proper motion” – but it is so infinitesimally slow that it takes hundreds of years in most cases to be noticeable, and is usually ignored by astrologers. EH: Let’s quickly review the naming of the stars. DKR: Most of the names of the Fixed Stars come from the Arabs, and have an additional Greek letter/Latin constellation name designation. The roots of constellations are said to come from the Euphrates Valley (Babylon), which is present-day Iraq. With the star’s name, you will find the Greek letters Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta. etc combined with the Latin form of the constellation’s name. That tells you what constellation it’s in. (For instance, Ceti is the genitive or possessive case for Cetus). Zeta is the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet, so Zeta Ceti means the 6th star of Cetus. When it is Alpha (the first letter of the Greek alphabet), it is sometimes at the beginning of the constellation, but usually it’s the brightest star. But sometimes they go in the order of progression of the stars, rather than which is brightest. That happens with the Big Dipper and the 7 Sages. In the Big Dipper, the Alpha star is Dubhe, from the Arabian al-dubb, “the Bear” – which also happens to be the brightest star. 4) EH: There is a general lack of knowledge about what Fixed Stars are and how they work. They sometimes get a reputation for being mostly very difficult, or malevolent. Is this justified? DKR: Stars are intense foci of energies that both test an individual and enlighten him. (Sorry about the “him” – the English language does not supply a neutral noun for both sexes, so assume when I say “him” I mean “him or her.”) What you get with the stars are not good/bad, right/wrong, benevolent/malevolent, but issues. For instance, there might be an issue of tolerance versus intolerance, or addiction versus abstinence, arrogance versus humility, greed versus generosity, aggression versus working for peaceful solutions, and so forth. The chart will be set up so that the individual will constantly have these issues come up in his life, and he will have to decide how he wants to deal with them. Very often both ends of these polarities will manifest in one lifetime, pulling and pushing the individual to make choices over and over again. A typical scenario might be that one is born into wealth and comfort, then loses everything and goes through a period of poverty, then works his way back to wealth and might have to decide whether to “play it safe” and stash his money in fear of another “crash,” or to take the lessons of poverty to heart and use his money to help others who are in need. EH: How can we determine if a Fixed Star will give results in terms of all that has been attributed to a given star? DKR: The short answer is, you can’t! There are too many variables (the rest of the chart, for instance), and how a person lives his life, and what choices he is making. I think a good example here is former Senator and Vice President Albert Gore. (Mar 31, 1948, 12:53 PM EST, Washington, DC). His Midheaven (tropical 21:52 Aries) is aligned with a famous shipwreck
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star, Baten Kaitos, Zeta Ceti in Cetus, the Sea-Monster or Whale, (tropical 22 Aries, sidereal 28 Pisces). Baten Kaitos is a stormy star, known for shipwrecks, possibly with rescue, and drowning. (Right opposite it is another shipwreck star, Foramen, Eta Carinae.) Baten Kaitos was at the North lunar node at the Titanic disaster, and shows up in many shipwreck charts.
At the peak of his career, when Al Gore ran for U.S. President in 2000, even though he won the popular vote by more than half a million, he lost the election on technicalities and so was “shipwrecked” – left high and dry without even a job or any kind of public position. This is an example of how this star might work in an individual’s chart. With Baten Kaitos, there will be at least one instance in the life where the person will have to deal with a shocking, staggering displacement and have to somehow find a way to restart his or her life. Gore, of course, has become a spokesman for the international environmental movement, and even received a Nobel Prize for his efforts. Here is a quote from my book: “Baten Kaitos is one of the most frequently found stars involved in shipwrecks, and these people may at some time find themselves left ‘high and dry,’ broken on the rocks of life; yet this is an area of great breakthroughs and transformations and after they pull through, they have much to offer from the depths of their experiences, often ending up with a strong sense of personal destiny…. Baten Kaitos is approaching a World Axis aspect of 22.5° to 0° Aries: the world's oceans are rising, ‘drowning’ shorelines.” EH: Are some stars more important than others due to their magnitude? Or actual size?
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DKR: Among the most interesting and unexpected things I found was that size, magnitude (i.e. brightness), and nearness to the ecliptic had apparently no connection with a star’s importance. Some very dim stars, far from the ecliptic, pack quite a wallop! A good example is 4th- to-5th magnitude Al Kurah, Xi Cephei (also called Kurdah) in the chest of Cepheus, the King (24 Aries tropical, 0 Aries sidereal Lahiri), which is 66 degrees North of the ecliptic (the Pole being 90 degrees North). This little, dim, exiled star turns up on the charts of an extraordinary number of great artists, poets, playwrights, composers, actors and dancers! EH: On a technical level, what is the orb of influence you use with the Fixed Stars? DKR: Generally I use one degree on either side, called a “moiety.” There are a few exceptions: If the star is on the ecliptic, is a 1st magnitude star, and also contacts the Sun, Moon, the angles, or the Moon’s node, then there is a wider orb of influence – a two to three degree orb. (Only Spica and Regulus are 1st magnitude stars that are right on the ecliptic.) I look at both the True node and Mean node. I find there is a kind of a halo effect around the nodes, allowing a slightly wider orb. The Lunar nodes can be very malefic if they link up 6 with the angles of the chart in mundane astrology. 5) EH: What is your process or your research method in working with the stars? DKR: First, using an astronomy catalogue of stars, each one I want to use is converted from right ascension and declination to celestial longitude and latitude (using a module in the CCRS Horoscope Program that does this conversion) and projected perpendicularly onto the ecliptic, in degrees measured from 0 Aries, the Vernal Equinox point. For each chart, I calculate the number of years between the birth or event and January 1, 2000 (the current fiducial point), then I multiply that number by 50.23” (the rate of precession per solar year) and add the resulting degrees-and-minutes to each chart’s planets and angles. Next I enter the new positions, each in its appropriate star set. Over the years, as I worked and more stars and DSOs (Deep Space Objects) were added, my original span of 2 degrees per star set necessarily increased to an average of 3 degrees. And there were places where the dividing breaks between sets were difficult to decide upon. A few of them are awkward, necessitated by my reluctance to allow any set to span more than an absolute maximum of 4 or 5 degrees. The center of the Cancer Crab, for instance (now tropical Leo) runs from about 6° to 13° Leo. It includes Open Cluster M44 (Praesepe, "the Beehive"), North and South Asellus, and, sharing the same longitudes, stars of Puppis (the Stern of Argo Navis), early stars of Hydra's head and elements of Draco, the Dragon. This intense area of seething energies, anchored by Praesepe and the Aselli, could very well have spanned a full 7°. I split it at about 10° of Leo in order to keep it manageable, but the split could just as well have been placed earlier or 6
In Vedic astrology, for a full malefic effect we would also include the other Vedic classical malefic planets (Sun, Mars, and Saturn) together with the lunar nodes (Rahu or Ketu) at the angles. For instance, Mars was closely contacting Ketu at 8 degrees Sagittarius at the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center Tower in Manhattan, NY on Sept. 11, 2001. Mercury in Virgo was exactly rising, with Moon, Jupiter and Rahu in Gemini (all sidereal positions). Mars-Jupiter can bring the religious zealot influence, especially in opposition, and even more so on the Sagittarius-Gemini axis. Jupiter is regarded as a “temporal malefic” for Virgo Ascendant. (EH)
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later. Because I wanted to check out all stars, not just the most famous, or brightest, or those nearest the ecliptic, I began with a long list and frequently added to it as I worked, ending up with nearly 2,000 stars and DSOs. The stars in my book were culled from this Master list. Each degree of the zodiac contains not only stars of the zodiacal constellation, but also stars of constellations above and below the ecliptic, which add their energies to each degree and sign of the zodiac. Precession corrections, especially for ancient charts, may appear to cause a chart’s position(s) to change signs. Michelangelo, for instance, was born with the Sun at 24:01 Pisces (March 6, 1475). But because of precession, the stars aligned with his natal Sun, then in tropical Pisces, are now at the beginning of tropical Aries. The closest is 26 Piscium in the tail of the West Fish, which in 2000 was at 1:43 Aries. His Sun, precession-corrected to 2000, is 1:20 Aries. Thus, because of precession, a person born under one tropical sign might now appear to be placed in another. Even for some born in the 20th century with a planet in a late degree, precession correction may take the planet into the next sign. The important thing to remember in this regard is that for tropicalists – the original tropical signs and rulerships 7 hold sway on each chart. Precession corrections simply serve to indicate with which stars the original placements were aligned. For charts I wanted to include that had no birth time, I used noon, and left out the Moon and angles. Precession calculations are easy if you have a hand calculator that has a degree-minutesecond option. They are usually called “scientific calculators” and are quite inexpensive. The button often says “deg” or looks like this: °9 99. Take the difference between the year of birth and 2000, then multiply that by 0 degrees, 0 minutes, 50.23 seconds; the result comes up in decimal form, and the calculator has a conversion button to turn it into degrees-minutesseconds. It is important to remember to use the full 0 degrees, 0 minutes first before the 50.23 seconds. If you just feed in the seconds, it won’t come out right. Then you add the result to each element of the chart. (Precession increases the planet’s longitude as time progresses.) Then when you have corrected each chart position, you can check them against the stars’ 2000 positions in my book. I list star positions for both the tropical and the sidereal zodiac. When I do research, I take a chart of a person or an event and precess-correct it. Then I put the corrected positions around the chart; and next I go to the star sets, and put the placements of each person or each event in where they belong. (I decided to be inclusive, which was a very good decision, as it turned out. That’s how I made discoveries with unexpected things.) I keep feeding in people and events that fit that category, and feed in the data of their charts in order to confirm a pattern. Sometimes I fail to find a pattern, so I go both ways to try to 7
Vedic or Western sidereal astrologers would disagree with Diana on this point, though she acknowledges that “sign rulerships in the tropical and sidereal zodiacs are often in direct conflict. For instance, if Venus is in tropical Libra, she is in sidereal Virgo: the 1st is a dignity, the 2nd is a detriment!” Diana intended to do research on tropical vs. sidereal sign rulerships herself, and calls it “a huge area for deep research” and one she is “happy to bequeath to any siderealists or tropicalists willing to take it on!” For myself, I have had consistent results doing client relocation work and Astrocartography, confirming a reference point of sign rulers in the sidereal zodiac - using the Vedic sidereal birth chart as base line. Example: A client might be advised to go live on his or her Venus rising line. But if Venus is rising in sidereal Pisces, even if exalted, and that person has a Pisces Ascendant in their Vedic birth chart, Venus is a planetary enemy of the chart and its Ascendant lord, Jupiter. Venus also rules the 8th house in that case, and should not be emphasized through angularity. (EH, also quoting DKR)
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find what patterns I can, and see if they relate to energies in a given area. It’s my Data Monster! I may think: “Oh, I have several serial killers here,” or “I have several apparitions of the Virgin Mary.” So I put all the major positions out to Pluto on the chart, and I include the Lunar Nodes. Occasionally I’ll mention an asteroid, but generally I stick with the major planets and the angles of the chart. The Moon and the angles have to be omitted if no birth time is available. That’s why I tell the reader that if something doesn’t quite fit, try the adjacent star sets. All this is in the Introduction to my book. 6) EH: Let’s look at some of the other books on Fixed Stars and get your view on them. You used to have a list of recommended books on the subject at your website. At the top of your list was Reinhold Ebertin and Georg Hoffman’s Fixed Stars & Their Interpretation (1971), followed by Vivian Robson’s The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923). You even provided reprints of these before they became available on the web. DKR: They are better than nothing, but are very limited, both in interpretations and number of stars offered. And the star positions are very outdated. Robson was using epoch 1920, so the positions are off by 1°07’ (if you are using 2000 as a fiducial point, the current standard), or 1°15’ for 2010 (precession added as time progresses). Ebertin’s positions are for 1950: for 2000, add 0°42’; for 2010, add 0°50’ to each position given. As to number of stars, Robson listed only 110 stars and Ebertin only 73. But look at the sky! There are so many more than that! And Robson covers only 5 to 6 degrees of Aries. I felt personally very miffed. Where are my stars?! EH: So this goaded you into doing your life’s work! Was it the paucity of material on the Fixed Stars? I personally am not familiar with all the material available on this subject. DKR: It was the limitations of the material. When I began my research in 1980, Vivian Robson’s book was considered the best book on the subject. In his book and others, the examples were often too general, and applied to everyone, or nearly everyone – such as: “This person will recover quickly from adversity.” Well, you either recover quickly, or you don’t. It’s not too helpful. Bernadette Brady’s work on Fixed Stars came later. Brady’s Book of Fixed Stars was published in 1998. Bernadette Brady works with parans: everything to her is visibility. She turns the chart to where a planet is angular and looks to see if a Fixed Star is angular simultaneously. To me, this seems like an awkward way of working. And she only deals with stars that could be visible at the time of birth. I disagree with that, and I say so in the Introduction to my book. This is what I wrote: “It has become apparent to me that the universe is imprinted upon and within us; I strongly take issue with the idea that if a star cannot rise (and therefore will never be visible) at a particular location or birthplace it should not be used in the birth chart. The great 1stmagnitude star Canopus, Alpha Argo Navis (53 South Declination) for instance, is never seen from Shelter Island, New York (latitude 41N00), yet its degree of celestial longitude exactly
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culminates, with the Sun, on a client's chart who was born there; her parents went to great trouble to arrange for her to be born on their boat, and traveling on water has been a major part of her life. Another client, born Jewish in Chicago (41N52) has Venus and Neptune (the latter co-ruler of his 9th house of religion) aligned in celestial longitude with stars of the Southern Cross (56 to 64.5 south declination, 0 - 13.5 Scorpio) in the far southern skies, and although Crux is never visible above 34° north geographic latitude, and thus not visible in the place of his birth, he became a convert to Christianity. After years of research, it has become apparent to me that all of the sky belongs to all of humanity, without strictures or curtailments relating to birth latitudes, longitudes or visual passages. The universe is not ‘out there’ - it is within and a part of all of us, our co-creation with God; each of us resides at the focal center of our personal universe, and the entire cosmos is both within and without each of us. Every member of the human race, whatever his or her latitude of birth, is heir to, and part of, the entirety of the cosmos.” As you can see, I really don’t agree with that idea that if the star is not visible at the place of birth it doesn’t count. Brady also switches things around. She gets a planet on an angle and then says: Okay, what star was rising when Saturn anti-culminated? Or that star was setting when such and such was happening. And it’s not that it’s not valid. It just seems a stretch to me to do what she’s doing exclusively, but she insists that her way is the only proper way. I’d rather be more direct. I use the planets according to their ecliptic degree, and that works best for me. Brady claims that her method is the only method the ancients used, but I really do question that as well. There are also historical matters on which I disagree with Brady. She has a section in her book on Abraham Lincoln. She says: “Abraham Lincoln was born the day Sirius culminated as his Venus set. Although the Venus content is not clear, Lincoln is a typical Sirius figure….” I disagree. Sirius is known, for instance, for a tendency to have a fierce temper and uncontrolled rage! She also wrote, on Lincoln: “He strove to achieve the dream of the freedom of all people.” Actually, his dream was to keep the Union together. He was reluctant at first to free the slaves, because that would threaten the Union. I’m just not comfortable with the idea of working only with parans. However, I want to add that Bernadette Brady has made an enormous contribution to the field of Fixed Stars, and her Starlight program is absolutely first-rate. I recommend it very highly. 7) EH: I see you decided to start your Fixed Star research in 1980 with Algol. Tell us what you found about Algol. DKR: Okay. Algol – the famous monster that has frightened so many Fixed Star beginners! Since there is a long, detailed article on my website (www.ye-stars.com), I’ll just touch on a few important points. I chose Algol first because Manley Palmer Hall’s Astrological Keywords said (and this is an exact quote), that it was "The most evil, violent, and dangerous star in the heavens." Among its effects were said to be "violence, beheading, hanging, choking, asphyxiation, electrocution, murder, mob violence." And just in case you missed the
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message, Algol is further described as "unfortunate." No kidding! To the point, the horror did prove out, and I have dozens of examples in the website article. But there is more to this star than that; for instance, it has a strong artistic side as well.
People often ask me how to handle it – especially if it is on their own chart or a client’s chart. What I have found is that having Algol represented on a chart does not necessarily mean that you will inflict, or be the victim of, horror and mayhem, but that you will be aware of the depths of suffering that can occur, whether through human depravity or acts of God. You will not be able to ignore suffering and horror, or brush it aside. Your life path will require that you come to terms with that level of experience. A soldier might go through horrible experiences in war. For example, PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – is common under Algol. A journalist might be assigned to cover tragedies; a clergyman might be called upon to comfort the victims and their families. A black child might hear of the horrors of slavery; and a Jewish child might grow up with the awareness that his grandparents perished in the Holocaust. A police officer might assist victims of a disaster, or a medical student be assigned to work in a trauma center. The Algol placement insists upon a confrontation and assimilation of these harsh aspects of human experience in this lifetime. The polarities of bigotry or tolerance, violence or kindness, cruelty or compassion, war or peace are issues that are unavoidable and must be dealt with under Medusa’s head. (A good example is a young couple that asked for an electional time for their wedding and was not fazed when I told them they had chosen a day with a Sun-Hades conjunction on Algol. When I described the star’s reputation, they told me it fit very well: They were devoting all their spare time to the Nuclear Freeze movement!)
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Astronomer Carl Sagan, another Nuclear Freeze activist, had Algol rising. Poet Maraquita Platov (Mercury at Algol) was so moved during her childhood by the horrors of World War I that virtually all her poems were devoted to anti-war themes. What these people did was to act positively against violence and horror, and by thus manifesting the energy in a positive way, diverted its dangers from themselves. (By the way, I have Chiron at Algol, and besides writing about it, I’ve donated to charities that alleviate suffering, both of humans and animals). And I want to mention that since I wrote the article about it 18 years ago, I discovered that Algol is also a fire star. In a study I did of Fixed Stars and fires, it turned up with a rather high score. Algol was also an element leading up to 9/11. At the Full Moon preceding the attack (Sep 2, 2001, 9:44 PM GMT, New York City), Algol was at the 4th house cusp. The 4th house of a chart describes the final outcome of the matter, and/or the grave or final resting place. In ancient China, Algol was Ta-Ling, the Great Trench, which was a trench full of dismembered corpses. The people lost in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers were never found; their bodies had not only been dismembered, they were pulverized. Another Algol manifestation from that event was that the people who worked devotedly for months to clear the site are now suffering from respiratory problems because of the dust they inhaled, some having died from this, affirming the Algol connection to asphyxiation. Also, that Full Moon Sept. 2, 2001 at 10:29 tropical Pisces (16:38 sidereal Aquarius), was in the Chinese Lunar mansion called “Danger: Rooftop” – a very direct message. In the Vedic mansions the Full Moon was at 16:25 Aquarius, in Shatabisha nakshatra, the 100 physicians. (One ancient authority has “possessing or requiring 100 physicians.”) Transiting Mars (27:07 tropical Sagittarius, 3:15 sidereal Sagittarius) and South Node (Ketu) (4:06 tropical Capricorn, 10:15 sidereal Sagittarius) were both in Mula nakshatra, ruled by Nritti, the Goddess of 8 Destruction. The Ascendant was the ancient Orphic and Platonic Gate of Return of Souls to the Cosmos; and Neptune, rising, was at the Arabic mansion Sa’d Al Dhabih, the Lucky Assassin. Venus, setting, was at China’s mansion Kuei, the Ghosts (spirits leaving their bodies), while Saturn was aligned with the stars of Perseus, the Hero or Rescuer. About 400 rescuers, 343 of them firemen, lost their lives on 9-11. I have given all these details to show how all these ancient traditions have wonderful information to offer. When you put them all together, they are an amazing treasure trove of information! This is why I have them all in my book. This is wonderful, previously lost knowledge that needs to be rediscovered and used. Each culture provides a valuable piece of the “Great Puzzle.” Some of the Fixed Stars are harsh, yes – but to a purpose. Each defines an area that will be tapped for good or ill. Its tests are intense and unavoidable. Algol, like the other stars, confers tasks upon us which, if comprehended and accepted, offer great rewards of power and creativity. The more we understand and use these stellar changes in a positive manner, the less they are to be feared.
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8) EH: Are there other stars for which you have a special affinity - ones that you find remarkable and worthy of special attention? DKR: Yes, Antares and Sirius. I have written about both of them extensively in my book. Antares is known as Alpha Scorpii (9:46 Sagittarius – tropical; 15:55 Scorpio – sidereal Lahiri). It’s the Scorpion’s heart. Chinese astrologers considered this asterism the symbol of the Son of Heaven, because man was the heart of heaven and earth; therefore the Son of Heaven was Master of Man. In China Antares was the heart of the Great Celestial Dragon. At the Winter Solstice of 2006, as Mars and Jupiter came together with Antares between them, an ambitious London project was set in motion. By June 1 2007 a Full Moon joined Vesta at Antares as workers set up "The Heart," an exhibition planned as a diverse collection of heartcentric science, art and thought, exploring the "extraordinary medical, spiritual and cultural significance of the heart." They brought together exhibits of all ages and cultures, including the Egyptian Book of the Dead showing a heart being weighed against the feather of truth, Aztec sacrificial knives, Christian sacred heart imagery, a telecast of heart valve surgery, a heart-lung perfusion machine, anatomical drawings by da Vinci, etc. The exhibit opened June 21, 2007, the day of the Summer Solstice. On the Solstice chart set for London, Jupiter rose with Antares, the Scorpion's Heart. Antares is prominent in individuals and events marking the great issues of humankind, especially intolerance, racism and human rights.
Sirius is known as Alpha Canis Majoris, or the Dog Star (14:05 Cancer – tropical; 20:14 Gemini sidereal Lahiri). In apparent magnitude, Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, one of the closest stars to Earth, and has a white dwarf companion star. It is visible from virtually every portion of the globe. In China, it was regarded as the Jackal or Wolf Star, associated with thievery and looting. This correlated with at least two Indian tribes of North America (the Pawnee and Osage tribes) that called Sirius “Wolf Star” or “Coyote Star.”
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Sirius is the calendar star! All major calendar changes throughout history have been tied to the Dog Star: The current Kali Yuga of the Hindu Calendar is said to have begun with the death of Krishna, on Feb 18, 3102 BCE OS at 0 hour. If so, at that exact moment Sirius was setting on the western horizon. The Sothic Calendar of ancient Egypt, ca 2773 BCE, was based on the annual heliacal rising of Sirius, which marked the annual flooding of the Nile. In 46 BCE, the year the Julian Calendar was established in Rome, a Solar Eclipse aligned with Sirius. Because the Julian Calendar had slipped severely from its original seasonal markers, Pope Gregory XIII sponsored a calendar correction. In 1582 CE, as the Gregorian Calendar was adopted by Catholic nations, a Solar Eclipse aligned with Sirius, with the Sun eclipsed as it was rising at Rome. In 1917, Russia, Turkey, Bulgaria and the Balkans also changed to the Gregorian Calendar, with the Sun of a Lunar Eclipse at Sirius. I also like the constellation of Auriga, the Charioteer (span: 13:00 Gemini to 19:30 Cancer tropical, 19:00 Taurus to 24:30 Gemini sidereal Lahiri). And I couldn’t figure it out. What was I going to find? Bus drivers? Cab drivers? And for a long time I couldn’t see a pattern. Then I read the Greek myth about Auriga (also called Erichthonius) that said he invented the chariot because he could not walk. Suddenly a possible pattern occurred to me, and I thought: “I’ve got to test this.” Sure enough, those stars turned up on charts of people confined to wheelchairs! The charioteer’s chariot is a wheelchair. Isn’t that something? And the illustration I made is of a war veteran in a wheelchair. I came to this partly through studying the Chinese, who saw the same pattern of stars of Auriga – a pentagon – as Five War Chariots. And each star had its own job. One administered the Oath of Allegiance; another one took care of the horses, and so on. The Chinese are wonderfully detailed about these things. In ancient China, the stars of Auriga represented a military encampment. Even the author of the book I was using (an astronomer) said: “I wonder if there is any connection to the Pentagon in all this.” So I had a look at the day the cornerstone for the Pentagon was laid. Jupiter was exactly aligned with one of the brightest stars of Auriga! And I put wheelchairs and warfare together and thought of wounded veterans!
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EH: Did you work with charts of veterans? DKR: Well, it’s very hard to get charts of veterans in wheelchairs. In fact, another astrologer was looking for them for another reason, and mentioned how hard they were to find. But I did get the birth date of Ron Kovic, who was the veteran that was featured in the movie Born on the Fourth of July. I didn’t get a time for him, but he had two or three things aligned with Auriga. And I did get the son of a famous General called Chesty Puller. His son, Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. was terribly wounded in the Viet Nam war, and was in a wheelchair. He was on heavy drugs for pain, and finally in the end he committed suicide. I tried so hard to get his birth data and almost gave up until I found a website devoted to him, with a photo of 9 his gravestone with a birth date on it! He too had several things aligned with Auriga. Wheelchair-bound President Franklin D Roosevelt had his MC aligned with the head of the Bull, and under it Orion, and a whole row of brilliant constellations there. When you project stars on to the ecliptic, you get three or four major constellations. His Midheaven was in that area, and one of the constellations was Auriga, the Charioteer. Other people who were in wheelchairs because of being wounded were Larry Flynt and Alabama Governor George Wallace. Larry Flynt was the pornography publisher who was shot. He had Auriga rising. Gov. Wallace was shot in an assassination attempt in May 1972,
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while he was campaigning as U.S. presidential candidate, and he was confined to a wheelchair. He had Pluto aligned with Auriga. 9) EH: William Lilly established around 50 Fixed Stars in his horary work, and I know some have tallied as many as 290 of them. How many Fixed Stars are there? DKR: A gazillion! Look at the sky! As I was researching (for 30 years!) I came to realize that constellations were of primary importance, and that everything in the sky, not only stars, was meaningful. So I kept adding stars and DSOs (Deep Space Objects, i.e. black holes, neutron stars, galaxies etc) and kept a Master list of all of the ones for which I had calculated positions. The stars and DSOs in my book are culled from this Master list of more than 2,000. My book has more than 750 stars detailed, and another 1,168 with just zodiacal longitude and its place in a constellation. (For comparison, Robson has 110, EbertinHoffmann 73. Brady lists 176 but only has interpretations for 64.) I designed my book to be a tool for astrologers, so that they could use it for their own research, and take the information into new directions, if they wished. EH: So William Lilly was not that critical to your work? DKR: No, he wasn’t. And he was probably using Ptolemy, and expanding on it a bit. Lilly’s work was useful for me, but not that pivotal. 10) EH: Let’s discuss Fixed Stars in natal astrology and in mundane astrology. You have researched Dwight D. Eisenhower at some length, and also some mundane events such as the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India Dec. 3, 1984. DKR: The Bhopal disaster still haunts me. The article I wrote on it was recently honored as one of the best articles ever written for an NCGR Journal. It is now on my website, under the title “The Mills of God” so I’m going to suggest that readers check it out there. I became 10 interested in Eisenhower after reading his biography. His parents were River Brethren, a pacifist sect that preached that military conflict was a great evil. Yet he loved books about war, so it is likely that at a very early age he knew that he had been born on the anniversary of one of the great turning points of history: the Battle of Hastings (Oct. 14, 1066 OS, 50N55, 0E29, 9:30 AM LMT): William of Normandy’s invasion and conquest of England. But Ike's birth was not only the anniversary of Hastings; his Saturn-Ascendant conjunction was the Saturn of Hastings. (That is, his birth coincided with the 28th Saturn return of the Battle of Hastings and squared Mars in the battle chart.) His Moon-Uranus conjunction was the Sun of Hastings. The Battle of Hastings was an invasion of England from Normandy, and Eisenhower would lead an invasion of Normandy from England. It seems to me that he was born to this task. His boyhood hero was Abraham Lincoln, and like Lincoln, he was born in poverty and rose to become President of the United States. And like Lincoln, he had a royal star culminating at his birth!
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One of the things that set him apart from other leaders was his early upbringing that reverenced peace. He had the Sun, Moon and Uranus in the constellation of the Virgin, who was known in the Greek myths for her longing for – and devotion to – peace. One of the reasons Eisenhower was given the position of Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces was that he was known as a peacemaker, and there were potentially serious conflicts among the allied generals. Hitler was convinced that those conflicts would break apart the alliance. Only Ike had the diplomatic skills that could hold it together. He also kept the U.S. out of hot wars during his presidency, 1953-1961. (The Korean War Armistice was signed July 27, 1953.) EH: Eisenhower is such a great historical example, but I have avoided using him due to his DD (Dirty Data). What convinced you to go ahead and use 3:40 AM? Or is exact birth data less important in the use of Fixed Stars? DKR: Astrodatabank has several possible birth times given for Eisenhower: 3 AM, 3:40 AM; 5 AM; 5:11 PM, 5:19 PM 5:54 PM, 6 PM and just “night.” Since the “night” came from a roomer in their house who ran for a doctor, it seemed to me that we could eliminate the 5:11 to 6 PM times, as these would be closer to late afternoon; also if his mother remembered “about 3 AM” that would seem to be closer to the likely time. I think I chose the 3:40 AM time (actually now I think 3:30 AM might be a bit better) because it put Orion at the MC and in ancient China Orion was a great military figure called “The Supreme Commander.” Ike became “Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Forces.” He had Pluto at Aldebaran, a royal-and-war-star, and 3:30 AM puts Pluto conjunct the MC. Ike’s life epitomizes the classic royal star pattern of poverty-to-prominence. This is an example of using stars in rectification, but of course I have no way of knowing whether I am right about the time. I want to repeat that I now think 3:30 AM is the better time. The precession correction on that chart, from 1890 to 2000, is +1 deg 31 minutes. 11) Are there some other historical figures whose charts clearly show the workings of some of the important Fixed Stars? DKR: People often ask me about the four “royal stars:” 1) Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri, the 1stmagnitude eye of the Bull, it's 9:47 tropical Gemini, 15:56 sidereal Taurus 2) Regulus, Alpha Leonis, 29:50 tropical Leo, 5:59 sidereal Leo; 3) Antares, Alpha Scorpii (opposite Aldebaran), 9:46 tropical Sagittarius, 15:55 sidereal Scorpio; and 4) Fomalhaut, Alpha Piscis Australis, 3:52 tropical Pisces, 10:01 sidereal Aquarius. (All positions are for 2000, Lahiri sidereal used.) Royal stars do not necessarily indicate those who are high born or prominent, although this may be so. Rather they seem to offer a greater-than-average ambition and opportunities to rise high in the world and to associate with those at the top of their field in any profession. For instance, an office-worker might suddenly be given an administrative post, a student be given an opportunity to work with a famous professor, or a new, inexperienced actor be chosen for a major leading role. Even in a small, obscure community, an “ordinary” person with a royal star placement might become influential or associate with those who are. The danger, of course, is that one may rise too high too fast, lack experience or misuse influence, and suffer a harsh come-down as a result. Or there may also be another kind of “royal connection” in their lives.
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For instance, biographers might choose royal figures as subjects, actors might play royal parts, etc. Lord Louis Mountbatten, last Viceroy of India, great-grandson of Queen Victoria, had a Mars-Moon-South Node cluster surrounding Aldebaran, opposite a Jupiter-UranusNorth Node conjunction centered at Antares. Immensely proud of his genealogy, his favorite pastime was musing over a chart of his royal forebears. Unfortunately, he also came to illustrate one of the darker sides of the royal stars: the possibility of assassination. Because 2009 was the 200th anniversary of the births of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, both born Feb. 12, 1809, many people are now aware that these two remarkable souls incarnated on the same day! The Sun on the day of their birth was at the star Kuh, Mu Capricorni, in the tail of Capricornus, the Sea-Goat, and Globular Cluster M2 in the head of Aquarius, the Water-Pourer. (These two constellations overlap). For a long time, as I was researching the stars, this area puzzled me. What was I to make of a goat with a fish’s tail? And why did early texts call Capricornus – one of the most ancient of the zodiac figures – “Father of Light”? In the Chaldeo-Babylonian celestial hierarchy, one of three gods who reigned supreme was Ea, "Lord of the Deep," preeminently wise and beneficent, enlightener and lawgiver, archetype of Divine Intelligence. The stars of Capricornus belonged to Ea. One of the most ancient of all the zodiac figures, Capricornus, the sea-faring goat with a fish’s tail also represents the divine Man-Fish. Author Rupert Gleadow describes Ea: "Ea is the only one of the Sumerian and Babylonian gods who was never angry, and always ready to help both gods and men out of difficulties. He is often represented as a man walking in a great fish-shaped cloak, the fish's head over his head and pointing upwards like a mitre, the tail at his heels, and the forward leg showing his human form. He is said to have emerged four times at long intervals from the ocean to teach civilization to men, and during each of these periods would retire into the water at night. Capricorn, his symbolic creature, symbolizes this dual life, and has as yet no association with the planet Saturn, which has never been reputed to help people out of scrapes.”
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The teachings of Ea-Oannes, epitomized by Capricornus, make his stars an area of emergence and enlightenment, where laws are established, maintained and renewed; where challenges, struggles and experimentation bring about new systems of social contracts and new legal pathways for the just implementation of power. Aquarians seek unity. Abraham Lincoln dedicated his presidency to saving the Union, while Charles Darwin sought a unified theory that would explain the mysteries of the natural world. His book On the Origin of Species, published Nov. 24, 1859, caused intense controversy, unabated to this day. The North Node was then in sidereal Capricorn/tropical Aquarius. In January 1863 Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves took effect. The New Moon that month was in Capricorn in both zodiacs. Lincoln liberated the slaves, while Darwin liberated the minds of millions who had rejected natural laws that did not conform to carrying on the teachings of Ea-Oannes. Now we can understand why ancient texts called Capricornus “Father of Light”! 12) EH: Let’s discuss how Fixed Stars work in a national chart. I know you especially like the chart of the Republic of India. Let’s give that data: Jan. 26, 1950, 10:15 AM, Delhi, India. Tropical Ascendant is 4:49 Aries. Sidereal Ascendant is 11:39 Pisces. DKR: The original India Independence chart still works powerfully, but I also like looking at the Republic of India chart, for two reasons: First, it was more purely Indian, as the date wasn’t imposed on them by the British; secondly, it was the same day they outlawed the caste system that designated some people as Untouchables. They did this under pressure from Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was born an Untouchable, also known as Dalit or Mleccha. (Dr. Ambedkar was born April 14, 1891, Mhow, India, and I used 12 noon, since the time is unknown.) In both zodiacs his natal Sun is exalted in Aries. His North node-Pluto conjunction is on Aldebaran. And typical of the Royal stars, they lift you up. (You just have to behave yourself, or you get crashed down again!) In his case, he is much admired. Somehow he managed to get an education, and went abroad for his advanced 11 degrees. His chart looks better to me in the tropical zodiac, as the Venus becomes exalted in Pisces and Jupiter in dignity in Pisces, though Sun is exalted in both zodiacs. His natal Mars is with Algol, and Neptune-North Node-Pluto in Gemini, with North Node-Pluto conjunct Aldebaran, though Neptune is a bit early for Aldebaran. Noon Moon is in tropical Cancer. I was intrigued to get the birth date of an Untouchable. The Independence of India chart (August 15, 1947, 0 hr, Delhi) is certainly a primary chart for the nation, and it does work event-wise. When India’s astrologers objected strongly to the date, Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten wrote in his diary: “The astrologers are being rather 12 tiresome.” But this was not a date chosen by any native Indian(s) or Indian astrologers. 11
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India – Independence Fri. 8/15/1947 0:00:00 New Delhi, India
of Pakistan) was unconcerned about the astrology, Hindu leaders were more concerned. Because of this difference in their charts, India’s history is regarded as having been more successful than that of Pakistan, whose chart is Aug. 14, 9:30 AM, Karachi. The Pakistan Independence chart has 5:46 Virgo Ascendant, with planetary enemy Mars dominant at the 10th house cusp in Gemini, Moon at 24:53 Gemini, and four planets in the royal sign of Cancer (all sidereal Lahiri positions). India’s Independence chart has 7:43 Taurus Ascendant, with five planets in Cancer: Moon, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, and Sun. With emphasis in the 3rd house of communications, and Venus dasa Sept. 1989 through Sept. 2009, followed by 15 years of dasas of 3rd house planets, we could predict ongoing success for India’s vibrant Information Technology sector. I favor this Independence chart. (EH).
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After reading about how Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi successfully pressed the Constituent Assembly to outlaw the caste system, and that the Constitution came into force at the same time as the Republic of India was announced, I decided that the 1950 chart was worthy of consideration as a true chart of the nation, to be studied alongside the Independence chart. A full reading of these charts is not possible here, but there are some very notable elements in relation to Fixed Stars, constellations and lunar mansions. For instance, the great ancient astronomer/astrologer/mathematician/ geographer Claudius Ptolemy (ca. 85-165 AD) assigned India to Capricornus, the Sea-Goat, a figure now completely overlaid with tropical Aquarius. The Independence chart has Capricornus Culminating, and the Republic chart has the Sun, Jupiter and Venus in the Sea-Goat, and the Republic’s Venus was transiting the Midheaven of the Independence chart.
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The India Republic chart has sidereal Pisces Rising. Roman astrologer Manilius, writing about 10 AD, assigned India (“Asiatic Ethiopia”) to the Fishes. That the Republic’s Sun, Jupiter and Venus were in tropical Aquarius in the 11th house would be considered mostly beneficent to Western tropicalists. They occupy Shravana nakshatra, one of four “Mleccha” mansions, associated with outcasts. EH: That would contrast with the Vedic view that Venus and Jupiter are not planetary friends, and their close contact in the same sign would generally be regarded as excessive. And while it’s true that nakshatras are classified in numerous ways, including by caste system, we are still waiting for Sanskrit translations of many of the ancient texts on Vedic astrology. From what is available so far, it appears that the four elements are not mentioned, while the four castes (people from classical Hindu society) supplant the elements. But as the symbolism in the Vedic culture is always far broader than it first appears, I would be wary of extracting information like this. It could so easily create distortions in interpretations. DKR: Well, at the risk of doing so, I still think this illustrates the very issues roiling the new republic. Early Western tropicalists named the 11th house as the “joy” of Jupiter, and here the three planets in air tropically, overlaying earth sidereally, illustrate how the ancient Shudra, or Servant castes (sidereal earth signs), have now emerged into the tropical air element – Vaishya (Mercantile caste), with opportunities to become educated and join the bourgeoisie. I have been insisting for several years now that both zodiacs (tropical and sidereal) work, and that they are combining, enhancing, illuminating, and giving depth to their counterparts. Both Capricorn and Aquarius are Saturn-ruled signs, so the stern Lord of Karma is still enthroned here. But changes have been wrought in this incredibly ancient and vivid culture 13 that will invigorate and carry it forward. Fixed star Vindemiatrix, Epsilon Virginis, is known as the Star of Widowhood, and plays a major role in the various charts of India. She is also known as the fruit-gatherer, and she is in the north wing of the Virgin. (In 1950 Vindemiatrix was at 9:10 Libra, and in 1980 at 9:40 Libra – tropical zodiac.) Why it should be connected to widowhood, I don’t know, but it 14 works consistently. It is remarkable that all three charts of India in Nick Campion’s Book 13
India Republic chart’s Venus and Jupiter are in sidereal Capricorn, where Jupiter is debilitated. Both planets are combust the Sun. Sign lord Saturn is not in good placement in Leo, and exchanges signs with its enemy the Sun in Capricorn: struggles with establishing leadership and authority. Classic Vedic astrology delineates planets, signs, nakshatras, etc. according to the sidereal zodiac, though ayanamshas may vary slightly. Also, according to classic Vedic rules, it would not be recommended to switch or superimpose zodiacs in Vedic chart analysis. (EH) 14 DKR, cont’d: This includes astrologer Maria Simms, who was married to Neil Michelsen, and became a widow when he died of cancer very early in their married life. She knew something about Fixed Stars, and she came up to me and said: “Did you know that we were married on a day when the Sun was at Vindemiatrix? We were crazy that day, running around getting various papers for the company, and talking to lawyers. And one of the things we had to do that day before jumping on a plane was to go get married!” They were so busy they didn’t even look at the planets! Sadly, Michelsen was diagnosed with cancer not too long after that. She volunteered the information, and said she would let me use it. I think Elizabeth Taylor married Mike Todd when Jupiter was at Vindemiatrix, and he was killed in a plane crash early in their marriage. There are so many examples of the connection to the loss of the partner. (DKR)
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of World Horoscopes have Vindemiatrix prominent: It was rising on Jan 1, 1877, 0 AM LMT, Delhi when Queen Victoria – known as the “Widow of Windsor” – became Empress of India; Neptune was at Vindemiatrix at the Independence chart of 1947. (Neptune had come to the Ascendant of the Empire chart, dissolving it.) And on the Republic’s chart there is a conjunction of Mars, Uranian planet Poseidon (enlightenment), and the karmic South Node. Widowhood has been an issue in India since ancient times. For centuries the tradition of Sati expected or forced widows to throw themselves on their husbands’ funeral pyres. The Constitution outlawed the ancient caste system, including the Untouchables, but equivocated on many feminist issues. For instance, the treatment of wives is still a concern in India. Despite government efforts, some are murdered so that their husbands, being widowers, might re-marry to gain a new dowry.
There is a consistent connection between India and Vindemiatrix – also occasionally called Almuredin. Nor does a star have just one meaning. In addition to being the Star of Widowhood, she is also known as the Grape-gatherer, or the Vintager, or the Herald of the vintage. I was able to get the data of a man who started his own winery in California. I don’t know if he is a widower, but in his chart Vindemiatrix is in the Ascendant – confirming another aspect of Vindemiatrix: the cultivator of grapes. She is also called Protrygeter – “the fruit-plucking herald.” When she is rising, she heralds the time of the vintage when the grapes are gathered. 13) EH: Let’s introduce some of the issues that come up around your use of the two zodiacs, and how you view Vedic nakshatras. We can continue with the India Republic chart. DKR: In the India Republic chart Mercury in the 10th house (18:40 tropical Capricorn, 25:31 Sagittarius – Lahiri sidereal), is aligned with the star Epsilon Lyrae in the constellation of
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Lyra, the Lyre. This is one of the stars of the mysterious (and almost never used) Abhijit nakshatra. All that is known of this Lunar mansion is that it was said to be of the Vaisya caste, to be ruled by Brahma, and that it was under the influence of this mansion that the Gods vanquished the demon Asuras. This remarkable area of the sky is pure celestial fire! Situated here are the natal Suns of physicists Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking (born 299 years apart, both of them Lucasian Professors of Mathematics at Cambridge), the Midheaven of physicist-inventor Nicola Tesla, called “master of lightning,” who invented radio, Venus of legendary 10th-century Persian scholar-astronomer Al Sufi, publisher of Kitab al-Kawatib al-Thabit al-Musawwar ("Book of Fixed Stars"), the Moon of astrologers Lilly, Ebertin, and Ficino, to name but a few. In any case, Abhijit's constellation of Lyra is way above the ecliptic, far north of the other nakshatras, so that's another part of the mystery.
EH: I would add here that Abhijit nakshatra has a range from 6:40 to 10:53 sidereal 16 Capricorn. You are correct that Abhijit nakshatra is almost never used. It disappeared from the literature after ca. 0 A.D., though it was an inherent part of the system before then, and inserted between Uttara Ashada and Shravana nakshatras. But it is not used now at all in Vedic chart analysis. Abhijit nakshatra should also not be confused with Abhijit muhurtha, which is one Ghati (24 minutes) on either side of local noon time. It is an auspicious 48-minute time period near mid-day each day, and is considered when an appropriate Muhurtha is not available. Only Abhijit muhurtha is of any significance to modern Vedic astrologers.
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Stars of Lyra were, in ancient India, a vulture or an eagle; in Phoenicia and Greece they represented a tortoise-shell that Hermes used to create a lyre. For centuries celestial cartographers have solved the problem of these different symbols – eagle/vulture and lyre – by depicting a raptor (bird of prey) carrying a harp in its claws. (DKR) 16 See K.T. Shubhakaran, Nakshatra: Constellation Based Predictions with Remedial Measures, 1991, p. 285. See also Dr. K.S. Charak, Elements of Vedic Astrology, 1995, Vol. 1, p. 22. (EH)
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DKR: I know Abhijit nakshatra is not normally used in Vedic chart analysis, but I am not doing Vedic chart analysis! Since I have been granted the gift of its original determinants, I wanted to experiment with it. (My natal Sun is conjunct Uranus.) Besides, it is so mysterious and intriguing! EH: Okay, but I wanted to clarify this point, as I think it is potentially very confusing for practitioners of Vedic astrology – or other forms of astrology, for that matter. I understand you want to encourage research and experimentation, and that includes experimenting with superimposing zodiacs and lunar mansions from various different systems. My concern is that regardless of there being no Vedic chart analysis involved, the meaning of the Vedic 17 lunar mansion will be there, no matter what. The Sanskrit word Abhijit, for instance, means “complete victory.” In the Vedic Puranic myths, Shiva pulls Abhijit nakshatra from the heavens, as it was abused when in the wrong hands. “Complete victory” is perhaps beyond human comprehension, and belongs only to the great spiritual masters. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says: “Of the constellations, I am Abhijit.” My concern is that you are applying a now discarded nakshatra segment to a degree area that does not coincide with what most Vedic astrologers understand to be Abhijit nakshatra. 18 You say Mercury of the Republic of India chart (18:40 tropical Capricorn, 25:31 sidereal Sagittarius), is in Abhijit nakshatra. But Vedic astrologers place it between 5 and 11 degrees sidereal Capricorn at the maximum extent. DKR: But I do not use the “fixed” spans, but rather the original determinant stars (from Valerie Roebuck’s Circle of Stars), plus a small allowance at either end. Abhijit’s determinants are Alpha (Vega), Zeta and Epsilon Lyrae, tropical 15:19 Capricorn, 18:07 Capricorn, 18:38 Capricorn, respectively, and in sidereal Lahiri (2000) are 21:28 Sagittarius, 24:16 Sagittarius, and 24:47 Sagittarius. This brings up an important point that we should discuss. Constellations have been given fixed, regular boundaries of 30° lengths, when of course their actual lengths vary wildly. (Virgo, the Virgin, for instance, is 54° long.) And in Vedic astrology the same fate has befallen nakshatras. Since my focus is on stars and the sources of ancient knowledge, I have gone to the trouble of finding the original determinants of each mansion. The degrees you give for Abhijit, 6:40 to 10:53 sidereal Capricorn, would, on my list, totally encroach on Shravana’s determinants, stars Gamma, Alpha, Beta Aquilae, 7:06, 7:56 & 8:35 sidereal Capricorn (0:57, 1:47 and 2:26 tropical Aquarius). Vedic astrologer K.T. Shubhakaran (see previous footnote) specifically relates Abhijit nakshatra to three stars, the brightest of which is Vega, Alpha Lyrae. The degrees he gives do 17
This point becomes clearer later on when we discuss Diana’s Vedic birth chart (Section #16). She considers the Vedic chart incorrectly shows her to be financially wealthy, with Sun as 2nd house ruler of financial wealth, in Revati nakshatra, meaning “wealthy.” However, using Vedic whole sign houses, Sun rules the 3rd house – not the 2nd, while Venus (also in Revati) rules Houses 5 and 12. Comparatively, financial wealth & nourishment have come through learning & children. Revati is also about nourishment, and sign and nakshatra rulerships must be applied. (EH) 18 As the North Pole star some 15,000 years ago, Vega seems related to Abhijit’s spiritual significance in Vedic terms. Contrast this with some modern Western attributes to Vega, such as luck in politics, fleeting fame, wealth, and pretentiousness. (EH)
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not match the Lyra stars. This is a very good example of how difficult it has been for astrologers working in both zodiacs to deal with the stars. Shubhakaran talks about Vega and the other two stars, but he doesn't know where they are in terms of degrees. He can only name them as the stars traditionally connected to Abhijit nakshatra. In her book Circle of Stars (pp. 100, 109), Sanskrit scholar Valerie J Roebuck gives the same three determinant stars. EH: It is good you can clarify these points, as although it is still potentially confusing – at least we can hone in on why it is so confusing! DKR: I am using determinant stars even if there is a conflict with the standard Vedic spans, and I consider this part of my learning process and “mission,” as it were. And I am doing this not only with nakshatras, but constellations as well. I hope that astrologers will try out and test these differences – standardized spans versus spans based on the ancient, original determinant stars – to see which they find more pertinent, useful, insightful and enlightening. When I look at a natal chart or a national chart, I see overlays of both zodiacs. With the chart of the Republic of India, strengthening the remarkable Mercury is a trine from Saturn in the 6th house, tropically in the earth element where he is comfortable, but sidereally in Leo, where he is in exile (detriment), a graphic illustration of the variances and conflicts inherent in the differences between the two zodiacs, and at the same time, of the deep conflicts within India itself. The star here is 93 Leonis in the upper curve of the Lion’s tail, a determinant of Uttaraphalguni, “The Latter Reddish One” or “Back of the Culprit” ruled by Aryaman, the Aditya of hospitality, connected with favor, kindness, and fruition. On Aryaman I have written: “The desire to interpret and explain one culture to another makes this an area of translators and diplomats, concerned with forging and maintaining links between disparate races, nationalities, and faiths, stressing elements we have in common, rather than differences that divide us. Idealistic, utopian, perceptive, looking for ways to set the world right, they are concerned with the question of how to live a spiritual, meaningful life.” Although stars of the Virgin “officially” start with the next degree, her distinct influence begins here, where the wild beast (Leo) is first brought under conscious control, a triumph of intelligence over brutality. The 6th house is the 10th of the 9th, i.e. religious status, and Saturn here describes the conflicts between religions and the constant struggle of each for supremacy. As for the sidereal-tropical combination, Leo’s fire makes this a mansion of the Kshatriya caste of rulers and warriors, but now it is overlaid with the modifying tropical influence of Shudra’s earth element. No longer can hereditary rulers dominate the servant classes; now they must curry their favor to get elected! EH: This does challenge key concepts in classic Vedic astrology, where certain qualities of royalty are strongly associated with the three fire signs, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius – the Kshatriyas being a royal caste. This especially applies to Leo, ruled by the Sun. (The only two royal planets are the Sun and Moon, so this would also apply to Moon-ruled Cancer.) When you change the element from fire to earth – it does not make sense on several levels in the
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Vedic scheme of things. Fire is associated both with royalty, and with military and political leaders, the Kskatriyas. Earth is associated with the Shudras, or servant class, those who do the real material work in the world. In the classic Vedic sense, the one cannot replace or even duplicate the other. DKR: But Edith, consider – during the past century, all over the world, royalty has virtually disappeared, or completely lost its real power! And I am not changing the elements. I am saying that they are now combining. EH: Of course, now we have an overlap of almost one sign and one element to discuss. In several hundred more years, the overlap will be two signs away! DKR: I calculate it as another 430 years to go in the current overlap: 2,580 years - 2,150 + the 6 degrees. EH: Okay – somewhere close to that! But I do agree that when the slower moving outer planets (especially Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) enter each tropical sign, one can observe changes in that arena of life. Then later, when that planet enters the same sign sidereally, there are even more profound or radical stages of development in that area of life. With Pluto in sidereal Sagittarius, for example, the issue of widespread corruption within the Roman Catholic Church has finally reached the Pope himself, making him more vulnerable. DKR: An interesting observation! EH: Thank you. And what you say about royalty disappearing is true, in terms of the actual power of royal families per se. Even so, I think what we see now is the real essence of royalty in terms of the king being the victor (or not) in battle. The Vedic royal caste is the kshatriya – the military and political leaders, a group that has only become more dominant in our world. The allocation of resources for military purposes dominates all others, and the military industry probably drives this whole process to extremes. That point is made very clear on the Gemini-Sagittarius axis, where the last of the three fire signs, Sagittarius, is opposite Gemini – considered a mercantile sign (the air element). The power of the presidency in most nations, but especially the USA, is dependent on its loyalty and cooperation with the aims of the military and the wealthiest economic sectors, another key to 19 modern royalty. This stratosphere of power is well defined in Vedic terms as to what 20 constitutes “royal status.” In fact, military might is so linked with economic might in our
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era, that in some countries even Drug lords have a higher status among the common people than the legitimate king or rulers, especially if they are perceived as doing more for the good of the people. A battle for “royal” legitimacy is being waged in several countries now – Mexico, Jamaica, Afghanistan – among others. Drug lords, often called “drug kingpins,” are the “renegade royalty,” consistent with Pluto in sidereal Sagittarius. DKR: In any case, what I have been trying to do is to search out, discover, experiment and perhaps revive the ancient patterns. I’d like astrologers to try both possibilities and decide for themselves. EH: Okay. But for Vedic astrologers who are classically trained, it is very difficult to see how the tropical zodiac can work with the Fixed Stars, especially the Vedic nakshatras – as their tropical position is changing over time, a degree every 72 years or so. DKR: Of course tropical positions work with the stars, because whether you label a degree “tropical” or “sidereal” you are still talking about one specific spot in the sky, whatever its “degree label”! And each star can be given its proper “degree label” according to the zodiac you have chosen to work in. For instance, I have the Sun at 19 tropical Aries, 26 sidereal Pisces (Lahiri), which puts it right at the star Revati, Zeta Piscium. Whichever zodiac you use, my Sun is at Revati! Because the Vernal Equinox gradually recedes against the background of the stars, making the distance between it (0° Aries) and the star longer, Revati’s tropical degree designation has increased (moved forward) 1 deg 04 min since I was born, and so has my (precession-corrected) Sun. Revati is still in the same place it always was, in the cord of the West Fish of Pisces. That does not change. But the “degree label” that a tropicalist gives it advances gradually, and that is why tropicalists must use precession corrections when working with the stars. This is so important and also difficult for people to understand. And why did so many ancient astrologers, including Ptolemy, switch to the tropical zodiac? Because under the old sidereal paradigm, the calendar and the seasons were getting completely out of whack! It is the tropical points (0° of the cardinal signs) that determine when Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter occur, and those points are the ones that gradually precess against the background of the sky. Since all human timekeeping is based on the sky, the switch had to be made, or all the sacred points of the year would fall at the wrong time. If the calendars had not been corrected for precession, we would have the first day of Summer in August, and Christmas in February! Ancient calendar-keepers could simply decree that adjustments had to be made, but it was not that easy for astrologers, who have been dealing with this ever-widening split (between the seasons and the sky-figures) ever since. EH: But in Ptolemy’s time the zodiacs were nearly in synch, so it was convenient for him to ignore precession in astrology. Here is Nick Campion on the subject: “It no doubt seemed a simple matter to Ptolemy to rationalize the situation by defining 0 degrees Aries as the vernal point rather than as the beginning of the constellation of Aries, Brihat Samhita, Part I, Ch. XLVIII – Royal Ablution, Verse I, translated & with notes by M. Ramakrishna Bhat, 1981. (EH)
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but the legacy he bequeathed to his successors has not been an easy one. With the shift of the constellations in relation to the tropical Ptolemaic zodiac in the following centuries, they gradually became redundant, while the zodiac itself eventually ceased to have any connection to the awesome symbolism of the fixed stars.” (from his Astrology, History and Apocalypse, 2000, pp. 139-140.) DKR: I disagree with Nick on this. It definitely did not seem “a simple matter to Ptolemy.” He finally declared himself a tropicalist, but since the precession correction of his time was still small, he was still able to use what Nick calls “the awesome symbolism” fully in his work. His Tetrabiblos is full of star and constellation references and delineations, and I’ve used them extensively in my book. I had a discussion with Rob Hand about Ptolemy’s attributions of certain geographical areas to certain signs. Rob said that since Ptolemy had declared himself a tropicalist, the signs he was using geographically would have to be considered tropical. But I researched the Tetrabiblos text, and became convinced that whatever Ptolemy was saying about the signs, he was nonetheless using them sidereally. In any case, for me this question has been resolved by using precession-correction. But I initially chose the tropical zodiac for my primary research because back in 1980 – when I began this project – that was the zodiac most used by astrologers, at least in the West. EH: Since that time, of course, has come the rise of Vedic, or Indian astrology in the West and worldwide. And in your Fixed Star book, you list all stars in both tropical and sidereal zodiacs, the latter using Lahiri ayanamsha. You ended up using both zodiacs. Yes? Though you lean towards the tropical. DKR: Yes, I ended up using both zodiacs, as the more I worked with Fixed Stars, the more I didn’t want to be limited by one zodiac. But I want to say, and emphasize very strongly, that I prefer the tropical zodiac. As the lens I have been looking through far longer, I find it closer to the essential message of each chart, just as I know you feel the same using the lens of the sidereal zodiac. And whatever my preference, I always say the sky doesn’t belong to anyone, or any one zodiac! I am more interested in what the sky figures are telling us. 14) EH: The Fixed Stars by their very nature bring up the zodiac issue. Let’s go into this a little more. We can call it THE ZODIAC DIALOGUES! DKR: Great! You know, astronomers say, "Why should we bother to look at astrology? You can't even agree on a zodiac!" Siderealists make the point that tropicalists are constantly changing and adapting their viewpoint because the equinoxes and solstices precess in relation to the stars, making the tropical zodiac movable, and thus, they believe, changeable and unreliable. But tropicalists who see the annual cardinal pillars of the seasons as the steadfast (and sacred) points, could just as well point out that the sidereal constellations are constantly creeping away from their ancient tropical (Sun/Earth) anchors! The sidereal zodiac is profoundly linked to the sky-figures, while the tropical zodiac is profoundly linked to the Earth/Sun’s four-pillared seasons. Both are eternal. Both are sacred. The nakshatras stand alone just as the constellations do. Indeed, they are part of constellations, and the planet that is moving through them, as well as the degree span of the
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nakshatra, has been given one degree-label by the tropicalists and another degree-label by the siderealists. But that planet and that nakshatra ARE IN THE SAME PLACE IN THE SKY for both zodiacs! Sidereal can’t “own” lunar mansions – they belong to everyone! EH: They do belong to everyone. I would add that each Fixed Star’s individual movement (called “proper motion”) is so minute that the heavens appear to us much as they did 21 thousands of years ago. Antares, for instance, would take 170,000 years to move just one degree, as seen from earth, 90, 000 years for Aldebaran. And you are right that the Vedics don’t own the nakshatras, but they have developed them in a very specific and sophisticated way that is uniquely Vedic, including the deities, the qualities, and the many mythologies surrounding each nakshatra. An alternate orientation should not be superimposed on them, and I don't think you mean that. But for instance, when anyone goes into a Hindu temple in India, the only thing the priest wants to know about you before blessing you is where your "birth star" is. This means the nakshatra where your birth Moon is situated in the sidereal zodiac. This tells him the most important thing he needs to know about you – how your mind works. It is a key factor to understanding the mind and personality of an individual. If a Western tropical astrologer wants to use the Vedic nakshatras in the tropical zodiac, then I would suggest the correct use would be very general in terms of the themes of the nakshatra and its ruling deity. There are great many details about these nakshatras which simply do not translate into the tropical zodiac, which is going to keep shifting the zodiacal position of these nakshatras. Vedic astrology regards the importance of both sign lords and nakshatra lords, and then specific lords and sub-lords of each pada (quarter). Much about each and every nakshatra derives its significance for all Vedic astrologers due to its specific zodiacal degrees in the sidereal zodiac. DKR: I realize that to a Vedic expert like yourself, each nakshatra has a myriad of meanings, connotations and rules that reveal wonderful and useful information. Even if a tropicalist is ignorant of these, he/she can still distill meaning from the mansion if they know the stars that comprise it. This, I believe, can serve as a bridge between the two factions of our beleaguered trade. We should build on this. Perhaps this conflict between the two zodiacs, so damaging to the reputation of astrology among scientists, can eventually be reconciled by the study and use of the real sky! I think the debate we are having with nakshatras is that you (and I presume other Vedic astrologers) are thinking of them in terms of their degree-spans and boundaries, while I, coming from the deep past stuff when the star-groups were primary, am thinking of them in 21
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terms of the clusters of stars they inhabit. Don't worry here about determinants. Let's just say that the determinants are telling us, in general, where the nakshatras originally resided. And those original determinant stars have very distinct energies, which I believe gave each nakshatra its identity! EH: I strongly disagree! And if you had studied Vedic astrology, I think you might see it differently. The nakshatras do not derive their basic identities from the Fixed Stars, just because they are the “determinant stars.” The ancient Vedic culture was a lunar culture, the entire philosophy of their tradition involving worship based on the Moon’s nakshatra position, not its zodiacal sign. The “sky gazers” in this case were the Rishis, or Sages, who were Enlightened beings. In their state of Super consciousness, they were able to see the past, 22 present and future. Observing the Moon’s daily passage, the average speed of the Moon coincides with the exact length of the nakshatra: 13 degrees 20 minutes. The Moon’s sidereal motion is also 27.3 days, another reason why there are 27 nakshatras and not 28, as in the Chinese and Arabic lunar mansions. The Moon’s motion is hugely important, but we cannot absolutely confirm whether the seers were more concerned with nakshatras as equal segments, or as clusters of stars. DKR: I don’t think it would have been possible for them to measure exact spans when people looked at the sky, even if those distinct star groups (usually of prominent stars) would have given them at least an idea of where a nakshatra began or ended. But because "an idea" would not have been good enough for chart analysis, the precise spans, keeping pace with the movement of the Moon, came into use to keep things orderly. A nakshatra, to me, coming from the point of view of those antique sky-gazers, is a great deal more than a set of degrees! If you are going to say that it is the exact degree span that is primary, then you are doing with the nakshatras what tropicalists (and, yes, siderealists too), have come to do with signs. That is, no matter what is going on in the sky visually, the exact 30 degree measurements from 0 Aries, from whatever sidereal fiducial point is chosen, are now considered what is important. That you and other Vedic astrologers use the exact degree spans is fine with me – I just want everyone – siderealists and tropicalists alike, to know what is going on in the sky in that degree span, or any degree span! The stars and constellations are the ground we all stand on, whatever zodiac we espouse (which is simply a matter of choosing different starting points and labeling planetary positions accordingly). In that example of the pre-9/11 lunation – a siderealist looking at the sky and a tropicalist looking at the sky are going to see Mars in the same place! To me, the nakshatra (or manzil, or hsiu) that it is passing through has a message, and I can't accept that nakshatras are solely for the use of the Vedic tradition – as long as one is careful to transpose the degrees correctly, I believe it is quite proper for a tropicalist to say that a planet is in such-and-such nakshatra, because a nakshatra is not, essentially, just a span of degrees; it is 22
In the Dec. 2000 issue of Discovery magazine, a British scientist explains a mathematical formula for being able to see the past, present and future in the present moment, also possible in a Black Hole, and achieved by the ancient Vedic seers, whose cognition of the universe precedes modern Science. (EH)
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also a place in the sky. The Vedic tradition, so detailed and complete in so many ways, has, for the most part, lost its heavenly foundation. That's why I keep insisting, to both siderealists and tropicalists, that they become aware of the stars. EH: The nakshatra has never lost its heavenly foundation, though I will agree that most 23 Vedic astrologers today are not much focused on the Fixed Stars and their positions. Even so, Vedic astrology has always been based on the observable, or constellational zodiac, which is much more based on the Fixed Stars than is the tropical zodiac – which is seasonally oriented. The meaning of the signs breaks down totally in the Southern hemisphere, while in Vedic (sidereal) astrology the sign of Aries is not necessarily tied to the spring season but is tied to the idea of qualities. And as the first sign, it is the sign of beginnings and initiations. In the Vedic literature on nakshatras, the Fixed Stars are mentioned on a regular basis. Classic Vedic texts like Surya Siddhanta mention their locations. The nakshatras form constellations of Fixed Stars and certain Fixed Stars mark their prime and junction stars (yogatara). The Vedanga Jyotish (ca. 1500 B.C.) confirms that ancient Vedic seers gave planetary and even ascendant longitudinal placements only in terms of nakshatras. Sage Parashara refers to comets as seen in various nakshatras. Ancient Vedic literature has always referred to nakshatra placements at the time of the spring equinox, or summer solstice. In the Vedanga Jyotish, the summer solstice ca. 1500 B.C. was in Aslesha nakshatra (16:40 to 30:00 sidereal Cancer). In 2500 B.C. the spring equinox was in Krittika nakshatra (26:40 Aries to 10:00 Taurus – sidereal). In 3100 B.C. the spring equinox was in Rohini nakshatra (10:00 to 23:20 sidereal Taurus). The Harappan seal shows Krittika, and the mature period of the Harappan culture of northwestern India is considered to have 24 spanned the period from 2800 to 1800 B.C. The nakshatras did not move into new degree areas. Those remained the same. What changed was that the equinoxes and solstices were observed to have changed THEIR starting points to coincide with these particular nakshatras, 25 always measured in the sidereal zodiac. Vedic scholar David Frawley recently told me this: “Vedic astrology has its own special method of polar longitude for determining stellar positions. It connects the stars with a line from the pole position. This changes the determination zodiacal placement of the Fixed Star, especially for stars located some distance north or south of the zodiac, sometimes by several degrees. There is as yet no modern astronomical program set up to calculate this.”
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This would apparently mean that by doing a polar longitude calculation, a junction star such as Antares is still in Jyestha nakshatra and easily within the boundary between the nakshatras. 26 Frawley has also said: “It could be argued that the signs arose from the Nakshatras.” DKR: No, I don't agree. The nakshatras are indeed very ancient, but they are also quite different from the signs. The Greek myths are very much connected to the sky figures, and I have long suspected that many of their myths derived from the figures – or at least the energies from each particular part of the sky – not the figures from the myths. But there's no way of truly knowing that. EH: The Vedic nakshatras apparently precede any use of zodiac signs in that system, at least. The ancient Vedic texts are purely nakshatras. Greek and Egyptian myths also mirror the Vedic nakshatras. In fact, Ken Johnson says: “The Greek interpretations of the important Fixed Stars are exactly the same as the nakshatras, almost word for word…. The West slowly lost this tradition during the Middle Ages. India never did.” David Frawley discusses the Harappan seal found in India, and dated to around 2400 BCE, showing symbols clearly identifying Mrigashirsha nakshatra (late Taurus/early Gemini), or Orion, and also Scorpio, marking the other end of the zodiac. Frawley notes: “There is much commonality between the constellations, the signs, and the Nakshatras that is worthy of exploration.” (Ibid.) On the zodiac issue, another Vedic colleague Andrew Foss told me this recently: "The Fixed Stars are where they are, as are the planets at any moment in time. The signs and nakshatras are also fixed. The only thing that changes in the tropical zodiac is the distance from the Vernal Equinox point. Stars don't change constellations because one uses the tropical zodiac unless you make the nakshatras mobile, which is completely contrary to their fundamental definition which is as fixed as the stars and is with reference to certain Fixed Stars within them (yogataras). Don't let anyone else's confusion confuse you. We must keep a grip on the fundamental astronomy. The stars, planets and star groups (rashis and nakshatras) are as we see them in the sky. How we measure their location is simply a matter of choice. We can measure starting from the equinox or some fixed point, or whatever we like. That does not change or move anything. It is just like time zones. Once they used to measure from Ujjain, and later they chose Greenwich. London or Boston did not move anywhere or change countries because of this." Andrew makes many good points. And in the end, I think it is about choosing the lens you want to look through. What is your starting point? From there, what are you looking at? And can that be superimposed on to a system that was not intended to be observed from that lens? Beyond the transcendent symbols, each system has its underlying inherent symbolism, and we cannot make cultural assumptions. Chinese astrology and culture, for instance, is very secretive and assigns planetary attributes that differ from most other systems. In the past, I have made many valid astrological observations using the tropical zodiac. Then I changed my lens to the sidereal/Vedic. As we know, it is not the same as sidereal/Western – without the Vedic orientation. That is why I say tropical/ Vedic is really stretching it, unless you are being very
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general, though apparently there is at least one Vedic astrologer (Ernst Wilhelm) using the tropical zodiac for natal analysis, sidereal for dasa analysis. But that is extremely rare. In any case, it will be very interesting to see how research on all this unfolds, with your concept of original determinant stars versus standardized nakshatra spans. Your dual sign natal orientation is uniquely equipped to put yourself in multiple lenses at the same time. You do that brilliantly! The less adaptable and mentally adept astrologer will be more challenged in maneuvering through the many layers and lenses you do with such enthusiasm!
15) EH: After researching and writing on this subject for over 30 years what do you think is your contribution to what is already known on this subject? And what for you is the highlight of your book?
DKR: I have written the book that I wish I could have had when I was first studying astrology. I’ve tried to dig up the most ancient sources available, from every culture. Lunar mansions (Hindu, Chinese and Arabic) are extremely ancient, so I have included them and named their determinant stars. I kept inputting people and events to see if patterns emerged, then I wrote up interpretations based upon what I found. In most cases, the quotations that lead off each section are from people who have placements there. I did the illustrations myself because I wanted to show them against the background grid of right ascension and declination, with the names of the surrounding figures included to show where each one is in relation to the others. I also included the major stars and DSOs. Some of my figures are untraditional, but based on what I discovered – Auriga the Charioteer, for instance, is shown as a war veteran in a wheelchair, because in the myth he was a person who invented the chariot because he could not walk. What I found at those stars confirmed the myth, and China had a military encampment at the same stars. Corona Borealis, usually shown as a spiky metal crown, I have as a wedding wreath, because that’s what it is in the myth. Ophiuchus is shown struggling with Serpens, instead of just holding him. There I used Kepler’s Ophiuchus as a model. The Scales of Libra are shown with ghostly Scorpion’s claws
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behind them, because that’s what they were, earlier. Sagittarius has a wing in the place of the usual flowing cloak, because the earliest depictions of him are winged. Aquarius was described as a naked youth, so that’s what I made him. And so forth. 16) Diana K. Rosenberg: biography & commentary on her Vedic chart (by Edith Hathaway) EH: What would you like people to know about you? DKR: I’d like them to know my data and my current situation. Usually I tend to be pretty free about details of my life. It’s a little awkward for me analyzing me, but I don’t mind if you do it. And I am very interested in what the Vedic chart says, because I always intended to study Vedic astrology. EH: If you’d like a Vedic snapshot of your chart, I can do that, but only if you want. DKR: I’d love it. Please go ahead. EH: Okay, let’s give your chart details, and put it in the Vedic framework. Your birth data is: April 9, 1933, 10:13 AM EST, New Rochelle, NY. Using the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsha), your birth Ascendant is 19:20 Gemini with Sun, Venus, and Mercury in Pisces in the 10th house, and Mars, Ketu, and Jupiter in Leo in the 3rd house. (Ketu is the South lunar node; Rahu is North lunar node.) Rahu is situated in Aquarius in the 9th house.) Moon is in Virgo in the 4th house. Saturn is in Capricorn in the 8th house, good for longevity – so has protected you for some time.
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You have Gemini Ascendant with Pisces planets in both tropical and sidereal zodiacs. I see that very much in working with you – how your Ascendant lord Mercury in a water sign is very linked up with Jupiter. It’s in Jupiter’s sign and in Jupiter’s nakshatra. Mercury with Jupiter, probably in most systems – has a lot to say, and doesn’t want to put limits on the parameters. In any case, Gemini Ascendant gives a natural mental curiosity and versatility, with diverse interests in life that are desire-driven. Gemini can be obsessed with making
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knowledge accessible, the cultural level depending on various factors, including the condition of the classic benefic planets Venus and Jupiter. In your case both of them are very involved with Mercury, including exalted Venus, which adds refinement. You have made your study and your book on Fixed Stars in a very broad spectrum. You are dissatisfied with parameters that seem artificially reduced, and Mercury-Jupiter defines this broad spectrum you have. At the same time, Mercury-Jupiter also creates the most difficulties for your physical health, as described by Vedic astrology. For instance, you have had allergy problems with pollen. This is a watery situation related to lungs and breathing. Aside from Mercury in a water sign, this is because Mercury and Jupiter are not planetary friends, and Jupiter can cause problems for the Mercury-ruled Ascendant person. I will footnote the Vedic myth about Jupiter and Tara, as that is helpful in understanding Mercury’s tension with both Jupiter and 27 the Moon. This is further emphasized because you are in Mercury dasa (cycle) in the Vedic system, and Jupiter is so linked with Mercury in your chart, and they are in 6-8 house relationship. That is, Mercury is in the 8th house from Jupiter in Leo, and Jupiter is in the 6th house from Mercury in Pisces. (When two planets are in 6th and 8th positions from each other, it is called Shastashtaka – pronounced shas-TASH-ta-ka.) You are dealing with problems with the pancreas (pancreatic cancer), and Jupiter is connected with sugar, which is what the pancreas regulates. DKR: Yes, and Jupiter can be careless, and too much of a good thing. And I ate too much! EH: Well, and the fact that Jupiter is lord of both the sign and the nakshatra where Ascendant lord Mercury resides, that is further emphasizing the Mercury-Jupiter connection. We call the planet which is nakshatra lord Jiva, or the life force. So Jupiter is providing so much that describes you! The same way you look at research is the way you regard food. It would not be so if Mercury were not also your Ascendant lord, describing your physical body. Who is to say where the boundaries are for that? And then we combine the fact that you move into Mercury dasa, and your Ascendant lord Mercury comes into Center stage for this time period. For you, this is from June 2000 for 17 years.
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“In the Puranic myth, Mercury is born to Jupiter’s wife Tara, but is not his own child – though he is later forced to accept him as his own. Mercury comes from the union of Tara and Soma – the Moon in an incarnation as a man in this story. Mercury is finally accepted by Jupiter in large part to quell dissent among the gods, and also because the child Mercury is so witty and clever; thus, the association of Mercury with youthfulness, mischief, and sexual desire, sometimes bringing messy relations due to the inability to settle for one choice and the unease with an abundance of confusing choices. Another understanding from this teaching myth is Mercury’s relationship with both Jupiter and the Moon (Soma). Though Mercury is heavily dependent on Jupiter for higher knowledge, and Jupiter’s aspect to Mercury is considered the blessing of a guru, even so there is an uneasy relationship between them. The same is true to some extent between Mercury and Moon, in spite of Moon’s acceptance of everyone. (The Moon has no planetary enemies, whereas for Mercury – Moon is its enemy. Soma is the interloper in the myth.)…Moon accepts Mercury as his true child, but to Jupiter he is a surrogate child.” (EH, quoted from my upcoming book on Vedic astrology)
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DKR: May I comment on that? You said that I didn’t want any limits, any boundaries. It was more that I didn’t want to take for granted what the other books said, even though with Algol, right away I saw that most of it was true. But I wanted to see for myself. EH: Right! And Jupiter is the planet of knowledge, after all. DKR: Yes, and you can always tell them that my earliest two-word sentence – you know, when babies first start connecting words – was: “BY SELF.” As in, I want to do it by myself! My mother told me that. I wanted to cross the street without holding her hand. And many things like that. With research, I wanted to see for myself: How do these stars work – other than the famous ones? How many of them do work? I wasn’t into the constellations at all at first. That was one of the things that evolved. But it wasn’t just not wanting boundaries. I wanted to see what I could see. And I threw all this data in to see what emerged, whether it was a lot of fires, volcanoes, tsunamis, whatever. In terms of people, it could be a lot of Low lifes, or Empire builders. EH: Was your pioneering spirit enticed by the fact that there wasn’t very much about it out there? DKR: Yes, yes. For instance, very early on, I realized I could sell my little work book on Fixed Stars – which I created simply for myself to work in and study. And people kept asking me for xeroxes of it. All it had was what was in Robson and Ebertin. But nonetheless, it was all put in one place, and with up-to-date positions. And that was valuable to people. But I kept asking: Can anyone direct me to a teacher of Fixed Stars? And finally someone said to me: “Diana, you’re the teacher. You know more than anyone else.” And I realized that by that time it was true. EH: That’s wonderful! Now to recap: From your Gemini Ascendant, your natal Sun, Venus and Mercury are all in Pisces in the 10th house. Your Mars, Ketu, and Jupiter are all in Leo in the 3rd house from the Ascendant. But those planets are all in the 6th house from the Pisces planets, while the Pisces planets are in the 8th house from all the Leo planets. The fact that the Leo planets are all in the 3rd house from the Ascendant – this is the 8th house from the 8th, which is a kind of setup for obstacles and setbacks. And of course, 8th house is also research. You did all this research, but it wasn’t easy. It took you much longer than expected doing the research, and getting the material to publication. The lord of 9th house of publishing is in the 8th house of loss and setbacks. So we know it wouldn’t be easy for you to go about it. DKR: Well, on the other hand, I enjoyed it SO MUCH! And now I want to say something before I forget. For some reason the 8th house has something to do with the universe, the sky, etc. Maybe that’s why when Uranus came along, some people decided it was exalted in Scorpio. And I find that a lot of times when I’m looking for something connected to the sky, I’ll find it in Scorpio, or the 8th house. And I don’t know what the connection is, but there it is.
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EH: Well, in the Vedic chart Saturn in its own sign in the 8th house is good for longevity. So that Saturn in your 8th house has protected you for a long time, especially during its 19-year dasa, from June 19, 1981 through June 19, 2000. DKR: Yes, and it’s in its own sign tropically too, because it’s in Aquarius. The 8th house is also a house of financial wealth, and actually financial wealth doesn’t interest me at all. I don’t even research it very much, though interestingly, I did find that the strongest sign for wealth tropically was Aries. And would you believe it? My Sun is exactly in Revati nakshatra? This is supposed to be a nakshatra of wealth, and I can make a strong point about this: I am not, nor have I ever been – wealthy. But my father’s father was very wealthy. He was a self-made man, a cigar manufacturer. And he did leave some money for my sister and me, which was immediately gobbled up by his greedy relatives. My mother was at a grave disadvantage. She divorced my father when I was about four years old, in an era when divorce was still rare and a real stigma. She didn’t have enough money to pay a good lawyer, and decided she was so fed up with that family anyway – she didn’t want to have anything more to do with them. That’s Saturn in the 8th, you know. During my childhood, money was a big issue in the family when I was growing up, with arguments and fights about it swirling over my head. It affected me very much and it made me move away from wanting to have anything to do with money.
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I didn’t want to consider money any more than I had to. Maybe that was why I have never had much money or interest in making any, and it drove my husband crazy, because it put a burden on him! So with wealth, I have Saturn in the 8th, and was denied the inheritance. But the Sun, ruler of my 2nd house – is 19 degrees Aries tropically. It’s at the star Revati, which is at the ecliptic. EH: True. Your Sun at 19 Aries is the tropical equivalent of 26:23 Pisces sidereally, so in Revati nakshatra, whose span is 16:40 to 30:00 Pisces in the sidereal zodiac. But in your Vedic chart, Leo is the 3rd house, using whole sign houses. So in Vedic terms, your Sun rules the 3rd house, not the 2nd house. DKR: Both the star and the Lunar mansion of Revati are supposed to be wealthy. EH: Yes, the Sanskrit word Revati means “wealthy.” But this is where I think that freely interchanging the tropical and sidereal zodiacs may be interesting for research, but in practical chart analysis it breeds confusion. We have to go to a deeper level of the Vedic chart, and consider that just because your Venus and Sun are both in Pisces in Revati nakshatra – that does not guarantee financial wealth, even with Venus near its maximum exaltation in Pisces. We have to consider what houses these planets rule – the ones occupying Revati. And that differs from the Western tropical chart to the Vedic sidereal chart. (The Vedic orientation is generally whole sign houses, no matter what degree is on the Ascendant. And though we have other ways of assessing houses, this is the primary one.) Also, the house and the planets have to be well aspected, and the lords of the sign and the nakshatra should be unafflicted for best results. Since Mercury, as Revati nakshatra lord, is debilitated, though Neecha Banga (i.e. corrected over time through Venus), this is one factor changing the results for wealth, and has implications for physical health as well. Due to its exaltation, Venus helps to “correct” and elevate this Mercury, and benefits your life both through your zest for knowledge and through your children. These are both associated with the Venus-ruled 5th house. In the Navamsa chart, the 5th house lord (Moon) is also exalted, doubling the impact. The deity Pushan, the nurturer, rules over Revati, so this nakshatra also gives a very nourishing quality to the person, which you have. Further, Pushan is a finder of lost things and lost animals. This may apply to your research of the Fixed Stars! Its symbol is the drum, which being an instrument for keeping time, relates to the whole sense of time and rhythm, musical or otherwise. Your love for dance is shown here. Your research has also shown more wealthy people in tropical Aries. Not only would those have been likely to coincide with the 13 degree 20 minute span of Revati nakshatra, but the planetary positions would have to be 28 unafflicted and related to wealth in the Vedic sidereal chart. 28
A stunning example of this is the chart of American financier J. Pierpont Morgan, founder of J.P. Morgan & Co., born April 17, 1837, 3:00 AM, Hartford, CT. His Vedic chart has Aquarius Ascendant, with Venus exalted to the maximum degree, at 27:15 Pisces in the 2nd house of income. The 2nd house lord Jupiter is also exalted in Cancer in the 6th house. This brought huge wealth and huge conflicts (Jupiter in the 6th house), with Morgan twice rescuing the U.S. govt. from bankruptcy. His Sun and Saturn are also exalted. (EH)
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Mercury’s sign lord here is Jupiter, which is six houses away – bringing conflict in these matters. Mercury is at 2:17 Pisces, and debilitated in this sign, whose lord is not a planetary friend to Mercury, and – as noted earlier – there is a 6-8 house relationship between Mercury and Jupiter: not at all easy on many levels. Mercury could have been raised up by Jupiter, but was not. The translation is that there was financial wealth in the family, but it was mostly destroyed before it could be passed on to you. Even so, you were protected to some degree by your husband (also Jupiter in a Gemini Ascendant chart, as ruler of Sagittarius, the 7th house), and by your ability to learn and educate yourself (Jupiter, as significator of knowledge). Jupiter in the 12th house from your Moon shows charitable giving, and despite relative lack of financial wealth, you have given to charities to alleviate suffering by people or animals. You have said your husband was “kindly, but extremely tight-fisted with money.” This is described astrologically by Saturn in the 8th house (2nd house from the 7th house of partner). But it helps that Saturn is in its own sign. Some degree of financial protection also comes from your two children (Venus as 5th lord), who are both successful. Fortunately, Venus is the best planet for Gemini Ascendant, so it is serving you well in the birth chart, and brings much closeness to your children and good fortune to them. Venus exalted in an angle of your chart is a great blessing for you, especially as your best planet. It is called a Mahapurusha (MAH-ha pu-RUH-sha) yoga, in this case a Malavya (mah LAV-ya) 29 yoga, specific to Venus. This yoga brings beauty, learning, and sensual pleasures, but in th the 10 house it is especially associated with learning you can share with the public. Venus in Pisces brings a devotional aspect to it. You give everything to it, as if on an altar. However, another major factor for the Vedic astrologer is analyzing each planet in the Navamsa (9th harmonic) chart. Venus is more fraught in the Navamsa chart, where it is in the 11th house in Capricorn closely contacting Rahu, opposite Saturn-Mercury-Ketu in Cancer, and aspected by Mars. Navamsa Venus receives aspects from three classical malefic planets, capable of separating you from whatever that planet offers. Vedically, this shows there could be money problems or sacrifices incurred in the family during your first major or minor Venus dasa. From birth to age 7, you were in Moon dasa and in Moon-Venus dasa (i.e. Venus sub-cycle) from April 19, 1938 to Dec. 19, 1939. This coincided exactly with the time when your parents split up and your mother was disinherited from any wealth from her former father-in-law, since she initiated the separation and divorce. (For your own children, it shows more exotic choices of career and life paths, with Navamsa Venus near Rahu-Ketu. Your daughter is an actress and your son is in media technology, both relatively “exotic” professions – even if media technology seems central to our modern life.)
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DKR: I love it when you do the Vedic analysis of the chart. EH: Thanks. We can go a bit further then. But first, I wanted to bring in how this whole configuration also fits in with your discovery about your husband, many years after you married. A long time after you started studying astrology in the 1970s, you looked back at your marriage chart, and you thought those planetary patterns were more appropriate for a business contract. When you put all the factors together (astrological and otherwise), you then suspected your husband may have married you for the money he assumed you would inherit. When you confronted him about it, he admitted how “ashamed” he was of doing that. So there was another whole theme of conflict around money that you were unaware of until the astrology revealed it to you many years later. DKR: Yes, my husband was good at hiding things, but when I told him that I thought he had married me for money, he turned instantly as white as a sheet, so I knew it was true. We were together a long time – just over 35 years from when we married. We lived together from Nov. 1954 until summer 1976, about 22 years. Then we remained friends, but lived apart. Even so, we shared many social occasions with our children. We never divorced up until his death in Jan. 1990. EH: Let’s give that marriage date and time: Nov 25, 1954, 12:20 PM EST (time approx.), New York, N.Y. Yes, I see what you mean. The Vedic chart has a New Moon in Scorpio in the 10th house of career, and in your own 6th house. (The exact New Moon at 9:28 Scorpio was at 7:30 AM EST that day, just five hours earlier.) Venus is retrograde, not good for marriage. It is in Libra tightly contacting Mercury and Saturn, also in Libra. This Mercury loses the planetary war (Graha Yuddha) with Venus, and so loses power dramatically. You said there were major communication issues in your marriage, and that he refused to talk when it came
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to discussing problems between you. This would create a lot of tension for a Gemini Ascendant person, whose symbol Vedically is the intertwined couple. (It seems Gemini is much more associated with sexual desire in the Vedic system than in the Western system.)
Diana Rosenberg marriage Thu. 11/25/1954 12:20:00 New York, NY
The marriage chart has an Aquarius Ascendant (sidereal zodiac) between 12:11 and 1:23 PM EST. Mars is in the Ascendant aspecting the 7th house. So I would agree with you that the planetary signatures here are more about work than marriage. But with Sun and Moon in the fixed sign of Scorpio, aspected by Jupiter – at least it did endure. And you remained friends for 14 years after the 22 years you lived together and raised your children. The sidereal fixed signs were angular, and Sun and Moon were both in Anuradha nakshatra, ruled by Mitra, the deity of friendship, human solidarity, and respect for laws and treaties. The Libra planets are in a good house, the 9th house. You were married on a Thursday, Jupiter’s day, with retrograde Jupiter exalted in Cancer in the 6th house. Its close aspect to the Sun and Moon in Scorpio was crucial for the longevity of the marriage – though as you say, coming from the 6th house and aspecting the 10th house speaks more of a business contract than marriage, especially with Mars on the Ascendant. This is just looking at the marriage chart, and not at either of your birth charts. The Moon is newly waxing, thus invisible from the earth. The bride was also perhaps not really seen by the groom, or in the context of the marriage. You have described yourself as being “chained” in this marriage, and you related this to having your tropical Aries planets aligned with the figure of Andromeda, the Chained Woman. Sidereally, those planets would be in Pisces. In your Vedic birth chart, you have a Full Moon chart across the Virgo-Pisces axis: Sun in Pisces, Moon in Virgo. You have four planets in dual signs, along with the dual sign Ascendant. The dual (or mutable) signs give the most versatile person.
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DKR: Well, I do feel I’m very Piscean. It’s very hard for me to tell, because in the tropical I have Mercury-North Node and Midheaven in Pisces, and my Sun is in Aries. It’s very difficult for me to tell how much of it is sidereal (Sun, Venus and Mercury in Pisces), and how much of it is that I have three things there tropically. EH: Do you get insights in your dreams? Flashes of intuition at random moments? DKR: No, first of all I almost never remember my dreams. I get insights while I’m working, and I get some of my best ideas when I'm in the bathtub! (Must be my Neptune conjunct Jupiter!) EH: I’d lay it on your three planets in Pisces: Sun, Mercury and Venus in the 10th house. Two of those planets relate to the physical body: the Sun and Ascendant lord Mercury. Albert Einstein also has Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Pisces, with Gemini Ascendant, same as yours, his at 19:28 Gemini, very close to yours at 19:20 Gemini, giving you both the Pisces Navamsa Ascendant, emphasizing the Pisces qualities. DKR: (Laughing) Oh, well go ahead and compare! EH: Einstein also has Saturn in Pisces, very close to Mercury. So in his case he was not talking until he was eight or nine years old. DKR: That wasn’t true of me. I was jabbering away from an early age.
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EH: We can compare your early Dasas in the Vimshottari system. For Einstein, he was born in Mercury dasa, and entered Ketu dasa at age nine, just after completing 20 months of Mercury-Saturn dasa. His natal Mercury in Pisces was within two degrees of his natal Saturn, and in the end gave him extraordinary focus and intellectual abilities, but caused delays in his ability to speak in coherent sentences. This was obviously not due to lack of intelligence, but to his own innate eccentricities. Your earliest childhood period was Moon dasa – from birth, and you have a Full Moon in Virgo in Hasta nakshatra, symbolizing the hand. You wanted “hands-on” experience from an early age, and not to have your hand held when crossing the street! You are good with your hands, and have enjoyed doing handicrafts, especially embroidery and mosaics. You also learned crochet, knitting and stained glass work, and have done the original illustrations for your book on Fixed stars. When Moon is in the 4th house, as yours is, it is considered Dig Bala, or best possible angular house position. Your Full Moon also gave you plenty of verve and early speech, as Moon is the lord of your 2nd house of speech. For that matter, Sun is Dig Bala in the 10th house, so that too is a boon. DKR: Of course Moon is also mother. My mother was quite bitter that she was stuck with the whole responsibility of raising my sister and me. She worked (very hard) to support us. My sister was jealous of me but had to look after me while Mom worked. And I did have a lot of difficulties with my mother. She was a very controlling person. I think she may have been Sagittarius in both zodiacs. Anyway, I was not an easy child to raise, I’ll say that for her. But I had a lot of conflicts with her, and I also did a very Piscean thing, which was to try to disappear myself. Part of that is Pluto rising square my tropical Aries Sun. EH: So what would you do? How did you hide? DKR: It’s not that. I disliked myself, because I was constantly criticized. And I daydreamed a lot. The huge money arguments in the family just made life at home more wretched. I was fine when I was alone. I read a lot and daydreamed and built my own inner world. But it wasn’t too many years ago now that I realized my daydreams never contained Diana. Usually when people daydream, they daydream themselves in a love relationship, or a heroic deed, or something like that. Diana did not exist in the daydreams. I deleted Diana. I did not like Diana. And at one point in my life I had a very severe nervous breakdown. EH: Yes, you mentioned that. You said it was around 1966-67. And the fact that you had just entered Jupiter dasa is extremely important. (That was June 19, 1965 – for 16 years.) Jupiter’s rulership over Mercury extends the whole theme of sacrifice that is described by Pisces. This is emphasized even more so with Venus in Pisces, exalted there to the maximum degree, and yours is approaching that, within a few degrees. There is often a major sacrifice in life, often through love matters. And look at how you sacrificed a lot to stay in that marriage, and to stay close to your children. DKR: That was instinctive. I didn’t say: “Oh, I am going to sacrifice myself for my children.” EH: No, but your children are involved with Venus, being the 5th house lord.
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DKR: It was a natural thing for me to say: “I’m not going to leave the marriage.” First of all he might have gotten custody. I just followed my instincts. And also, my maternal grandmother was an influence. She was a Catholic, from a Cuban family. She had a lot to do with my upbringing, because my mother had to work. My grandmother had Venus in Cancer on the Midheaven tropically. She was Catholic, Spanish-speaking, traditional, an archetypal matriarch, loving and warm. She also had the Leo pride. She had four children, ten grandchildren, and loved children. She had a chance to go to college (unusual at that time), but turned it down to have the traditional motherhood role. She was a role model for me, and she was the most nurturing member of the family. She married a German-Jewish medical student – Irving D. Steinhardt. Her name was Clara Aurora Luis, and she was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. of aristocratic Cuban parents. She was patrician, and very regal. Her father was a close friend of José Marti, who was like Cuba’s Abraham Lincoln. He was a medical clinician and a gun-runner for Cuba in the Spanish American War, when Cuba was trying to achieve independence from Spain. My grandmother Clara was torn between pride and embarrassment of her father, who was jailed as a gun-runner for Cuba. She married a German/Jewish medical student, as I said. He developed a medical practice in New York City as a pediatric orthopedist. He was also very active in the Boy Scouts, and ran a troop. He died in the 1940s. These grandparents born in the 1870s and 1880s were an important early influence for me. They probably contributed to my streak of conservatism culturally, though I am a liberal politically. My paternal grandfather was a Hungarian Jew. He left Hungary and came to the U.S., settling first in the Midwest (Ohio, I think), then later came to New York. He built up a cigar manufacturing company, and became very wealthy. He was the source of the family wealth. But “family wealth” was certainly not part of my experience. Saturn in the 8th house cut me off from that. He blamed my mother for the divorce, which in those days was a great disgrace, and cut her off totally. He barely had anything to do with me and my sister. EH: Back to Mercury and its connection to speech and language ability. Were you good at languages? You must have had other languages spoken all around you. DKR: I can mimic an accent, but I’m not good at languages and not good at memorization. My family didn’t want me to learn Spanish. Clara, my Cuban grandmother had five sisters who were always gossiping together in Spanish, and they didn’t want me to be able to understand what they were saying! One of the most repeated stories in the family was this one: After her marriage to Irving Steinhardt, Clara was at the butcher shop asking for a specific cut of meat. She overheard the staff saying in Spanish to give her some old piece from the back room. Since Steinhardt is certainly not a Spanish-sounding name, they obviously had no idea she understood until she let out a stream of invectives in Spanish that sent them running for their best possible cut! They never messed with her again. EH: What a great story! And one way of looking at Mercury in Pisces is as language or expression that can be used either to hide something, or to choose to reveal it, especially something which has not been generally known – such as Fixed Stars.
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A debilitated Mercury, or Mercury in a water sign can be very intuitive, as we know. But it is not ideal for memorization of language or of facts, which can leak out the memory door, so to speak, as if through a sieve. (This is my own analogy.) I should add that you’re in famous company. In addition to Mercury in Pisces, Albert Einstein also had natal Moon debilitated in Scorpio in the 6th house. As his 2nd house lord of speech, this Moon added to his MercurySaturn problem, and gave him that initial disadvantage, to the point where his early teachers expected him to achieve very little in life. Furthermore, his Moon was in Jyestha nakshatra ruled in turn by debilitated Mercury. Sign lord Mars was in the 8th house – a difficult house, though in Capricorn, an exalted sign for Mars. After finishing Mercury-Saturn dasa, his language problem was resolved. That was at age nine. In your case, your natal Saturn is in Capricorn and so has a little more distance from Mercury, as it aspects the planet. It helps to focus the Mercury without stopping it. They are planetary friends, so Saturn can give some good structure and focus to Mercury, especially when one of them is ruler of the Ascendant, as is as your Mercury. When we look at your 30-plus years of dedication to collecting data for study of the Fixed 30 Stars, we can also point to this Mercury in Pisces aspected by Saturn in Capricorn. You see the vastness of the Universe as symbolized by these billions and billions of Fixed Stars (very Piscean), and you want to gather them up and study as many of them as you can. You don’t want to be limited in the scope of your study, but Saturn helps you to focus your attention on patterns revealed from your ever-increasing collection of birth data, what you call your “Data Monster.” You were saying that your mother worked after your parents split up. DKR: Yes. My parents split when I was about three or four years old. You see that with the Sun directed to Uranus (in my Western tropical chart). And my father was severely manicdepressive. I loved him. He was my handsome daddy, and he indulged me. But what did I know? Years later I understood he was utterly dishonest in money dealings. That was part of the disease, I think. And my mother was certainly right to divorce him. My father was terribly unstable, and when he went into a manic phase he was impossible. He wouldn’t sleep. He would talk non-stop, and drive everyone batty. He would borrow money and never return it. Later I found out he had never intended to return it. He was typical Pisces, probably sidereal Aquarius. And because he couldn’t hold a job, he stayed home and read all day long. So he was extremely well read, knowledgeable, and encyclopedic. And I think that side of me comes from him. Later in his life, people who knew him simply as a friend in a church group, or elsewhere, loved to go to museums with him, because he knew so much, and he was so entertaining as a raconteur. People said that at his funeral. And my kids adored him. They couldn’t understand why I suddenly blew up at him one day. They didn’t know and had never seen him in his worst phases.
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EH: In Vedic astrology, we look at the father as the Sun, but also as 9th house lord. (That is South Indian, which I use. North Indian prefers 10th house lord for father.) In your case, 9th lord Saturn is in the 8th house of loss. So there is the loss of the father in some way. DKR: By the time I was six I knew how unstable he was. It put a lot of pressure on me, because he would announce to everybody: “Diana and I have a wonderful relationship. We adore each other!” And I’m sitting there, hearing this, and thinking “No.” But I couldn’t say so. The family was enraged with him, and I was the only one speaking to him. I couldn’t do that to him. The Piscean sympathy and compassion came in there, and I just could not say to him: “No, Dad. That’s not true.” And so I was caught in the middle. EH: Oh my – very tough, especially for a young child…. Okay, let’s move on a bit and discuss another point in your Vedic chart. Have you heard of the term maraka? (pronounced MAH-ra-ka). DKR: No, I don’t think so. EH: Maraka is a Sanskrit word, and is something Western tropical astrologers don’t tend to like about Vedic astrology because it’s one of those more definitive associations – similar to the ones around many of the Fixed Stars. Maraka planets are considered “death-producing.” Length of life is not solely determined by Maraka, but it is a factor. There are different ones depending on the birth chart Ascendant. With a few exceptions, the 2nd and 7th house lords from the birth chart Ascendant are usually Maraka planets. Natal Moon is not assigned that role, and since that is 2nd house lord for Gemini Ascendant, only Jupiter, as 7th house lord, is Maraka for your Ascendant. You like derived houses. Think of derived houses here. The reason it is 2nd and 7th house lords is that the 7th house is the 12th house (of loss) from the 8th house (of longevity). The 3rd house is also considered a house of longevity, being the 8th house from the 8th. Since the 2nd house is 12th house from the 3rd, it too becomes Maraka. Albert Einstein died eight months prior to the start of his 16-year Jupiter dasa, at age 76. He died in his Rahu-Mars dasa, these two planets being in the 8th house in his birth chart. But even with a better placement of Jupiter than yours (his was in Aquarius in the 9th house), that Jupiter would not favor longevity during its sub-Dasa, and especially its Maha (or major) dasa, being the Maraka planet for Gemini Ascendant. There are two groups of planetary friends in Vedic astrology: Sun, Moon, Mars and Jupiter are in one group; Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Rahu are in another group. Rahu is Saturnlike, so is often included with the 2nd group. Ascendant lord is always a friend, so Mercury’s friends are Venus, Saturn and Rahu. To recap, Jupiter is not a friend to Mercury, and they are in 6-8 house relationship to each other. From this combination, we know there is going to be some conflict for you in matters symbolized by each of these planets, individually, and in relation to each other. Why could this cause problems to your health? Because it is related to your Ascendant lord Mercury. Mercury is not only in the sign of Pisces, owned by Jupiter, but in a nakshatra owned by Jupiter, Uttara Bhadra Pada. This spells major problems for Mercury in connection
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with Jupiter, but it also describes some of the basic things about you, and these are assets as well, being mentally stimulated by so many things in the process of your research. You have mentioned the nervous breakdown you suffered soon after the start of your 16-year Jupiter dasa in June 1965: an overload of the nervous system. You spoke of a tendency to eat too much, and too many sweets. Jupiter is associated with sweet tastes, and when there is an imbalance, there can be either a lack of sweets or a craving for sweets, as in your case. That is on the physical level, which has set up a disease centered in your pancreas, whose job it is to regulate the sugar (glucose) level in the body, and to produce insulin in just the right amounts to control the constant level of glucose in the body. With your three planets in Pisces (Mercury, Venus, and Sun), and three planets in Leo (Mars, Ketu (or South lunar node), and Jupiter), when you are in a major period or subperiod of planets combining from these two houses, especially with Mercury, as Ascendant lord, you have the possibility of the Mercury-Jupiter problem coming up. For you, this could start sometime during the 17-year Mercury dasa (in the Vimsottari Dasa system). This began for you on June 19, 2000. The Ketu sub-period came earlier (Nov. 15, 2002 through Nov. 13, 2003), and could have brought some health issues. But even more demanding would be the unbroken sequence of Mars, Rahu and Jupiter sub-periods within the Mercury dasa. These occur as follows: Mercury-Mars: Dec. 18, 2008 through Dec. 16, 2009 Mercury-Rahu: Dec. 16, 2009 through July 4, 2012 Mercury-Jupiter: July 4, 2012 through Oct. 10, 2014 Since Mercury and Mars are planetary enemies, the Mars sub-period was due to produce a greater than usual number of problems. Heightening the Mercury-Mars contact even further is the fact that natal Mercury and Mars are both very close to their Stationary Direct degrees. The dasas work regardless of transits, eclipses, or any other factors, although those too can be corroborating factors. You said your diagnosis of pancreatic cancer came in April 2009, and 31 your surgery on May 21, 2009. All of this was within Mercury-Mars dasa. During this period you also had some major difficulties which could be summarized as conflicts experienced in the process of trying to publish your book on Fixed Stars. There was even some litigation involved, which is not surprising, given that Mars is in the 6th house (of conflict) from Dasa lord Mercury. Of course, Mars does well in the 6th house. But this destiny comes into play during Mercury-Mars dasa in particular. Mars aspects Mercury, but not vice versa. (Vedic astrologers view the Dasa lord as an important Sub-Ascendant, and that applies during its Maha Dasa – or major period.)
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One’s physical well-being comes into sharp focus during the Dasa of the Ascendant lord of the birth chart, as do the matters over which Mercury rules. This includes communications, writing, and publishing. The Mars aspect to Mercury galvanizes it and sharpens the intellect and the ability to speak concisely and even with wit – which you have, but also with the possibility of controversy, since Mars adds heat and gives courage to speak out when needed. 32 Mercury is also aspected by Saturn, giving it depth and seriousness, and the tendency to clarify and edit. Saturn’s aspect to Mercury can also bring delays, as it has done in the publication of your book, which you had hoped to publish several years ago – not an uncommon experience for authors! Jupiter’s connections to Mercury here give difficulties, but also many assets – including the tendency to have much to say, and to speak or write voluminously. Since Mercury is debilitated in Pisces, one goes through periods in life of feeling “less than” and at times victimized. What lifts up this Mercury, and provides corrective action for it is its proximity to exalted Venus, within four degrees of its maximum exaltation. This creates what in Vedic astrology is called a Neecha Banga Raja yoga. The planet (in this case Mercury) starts from a place of disadvantage, and then gets elevated over time. You admired the knowledge your father had, and tried to emulate it. But in this case, the reason he was able to read so much and broaden his knowledge was because he couldn’t hold a job. This provided some early conflict for you around knowledge itself: What is it good for? Though Mercury is debilitated, Venus gives it some correction, but does not entirely remove the affliction. However, this yoga can elevate the person to a higher level of understanding and compassion. A higher status and level of achievement is implied. In your case, Diana, you have described in your life story how you were unable to get a higher education, but also in many ways you were resistant to it, and refused to study what you were supposed to study. Your father’s example taught you that knowledge could be problematic. Nor did you trust the Master’s degree your mother had attained. Since Mercury for Gemini Ascendant also rules the 4th house of education, home, and mother, we know these may be some problematic issues, especially with Mars dasa running from ages 7 to 14. Tell me about your education, all of it in New York City. Yes? DKR: Yes, I went to Hunter College Elementary School, then Hunter High. (Latin was a required subject, and now I wish I had applied myself. I could have used that!) I hated school and was in full-scale rebellion. I refused to do homework, etc. My mother had gone to school there and taught there, and everyone remembered her and expected me to be like her. They were about to expel me, and then the High School of Performing Arts opened (the school featured in the movie Fame) and I auditioned for the Drama dept. and made it. I had to go back one year to get in, but I didn't care. I was so relieved to be out of Hunter! I was still not a good student, but it was much better for me than Hunter, and I managed to get a High school diploma. I then started at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, but it was the spring semester and I suffered horribly from spring allergies. (Pollen allergies have always been a major health problem.) Antihistamines were very new and undeveloped then, so it 32
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was either suffer without them, or take them and fall into a heavy, drugged sleep. Not only that, but I had some unpleasant experiences at college, and then I had a bad fall down a flight of stairs and landed in the local hospital. I think I may have – subconsciously – done that to myself. I had to get out of there. After about a month of recuperation, my mother gave me an ultimatum: "You either have to go to college somewhere, or you have to get a job." I got a file clerk's job at NBC (National Broadcasting Company) for the summer while I took speedwriting, then got a secretarial job at a small office, and started studying ballet, which at the time was my great love. I was much too old to start studying seriously, but I looked much younger than my real age, so I lied and got into the School of American Ballet (the Balanchine NYC Ballet school, which had a special program for older beginners). I was about 18, but I went in wearing braids and carrying schoolbooks and told them I was 14. They looked at me hard and said "You're not 14!" "You are not a day over 12!" Whew! Then I met Werner (a Holocaust survivor), got married at 21, got pregnant at 23, and that was the end of my ballet "career” – though I did get enough training to be able to teach later on. EH: At age 18, you would have been in Rahu-Jupiter dasa (March 1, 1950 up through July 25, 1952), and that would bring some excesses in the process of self-discovery and rebellion, but also some possible change of luck (being a classical benefic). Also, Jupiter is in the 7th house (of partnership) from Rahu, and aspects the 7th house in the Gemini Ascendant birth chart, and so can bring a partner or partners around this time. (In classical Vedic astrology, only Jupiter is allowed to form a trine aspect – 120 degrees.) You distrusted academia, and you preferred the world of performing arts to that of academia. You chose the world of dance and ballet in particular, which gets special attention in Pisces, ruling over the feet, and also in the 3rd house in Vedic astrology. Six out of nine of your natal planets are in one of these two (whole sign) houses: Pisces or Leo. You pretended to be years younger to qualify, which is another shifting quality that Pisces (or any of the dual signs might have), especially a dual water sign – which is more emotional than all the other dual signs. This was your escape from a more rigid and conventional education, which you rejected in part because of your experience in that setting and because of your mother. Though she was a good student, her diligence didn’t impress you. DKR: Yes, I always assumed her Master’s degree was in Literature. Only later I accidentally discovered it was in Psychology. (She was cleaning out a closet one day and I saw the framed diploma.) My shock was so great, I began to giggle and then laugh hysterically. She had no idea why. My mother, a control freak who couldn't get along with anyone in the family for more than two minutes and was considered to have a "personality disorder" – she had a Master’s in Psychology. From that moment on I recognized that academic credentials mean very little. Yes, they do show that you worked hard to get them, and I do respect that, but they are NO guarantee of superior knowledge! And in order to get them, you have to toe the academic line and spout back to the professors what they want or expect to hear. Forget astrology, psychic research, the psychological roots of disease, karma, etc. I think Uranus conjunct Sun makes me too independent-minded to settle into an academic routine.
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EH: Apropos the need for freedom from a rigid education, I tend to see it in the context of a controlling mother (Moon in the 4th house) and education (also Moon in the 4th house, ruled by Mercury in Pisces, in turn in conflict with Jupiter, ruler of Pisces.) Later on, the job you had for the longest period of time was as a dance teacher, and later on as a legal proofreader. DKR: Yes, I worked as a Dance teacher at the YMCA’s Morningside Dance Center in Manhattan in the West 60’s Lincoln Center district – a thriving area for the performing arts. I loved it! I was never good enough to dance professionally, but I loved teaching the kids. I taught ballet there for about 10 years, between 1965 and 1975. I know that I left the Dance Center when transiting Saturn hit my 2nd house cusp (Western tropical chart), and that was in 1975. I had seen that coming and saved up some money, luckily! After that I was a legal proofreader, and later an astrologer. I’ve always been “a night owl.” In the late 1970s while I was studying astrology I worked as an all-night legal proofreader in the Wall Street business district. EH: Back to the topic of physical health, notice how in the 16-year Jupiter dasa, you had nervous system issues. Jupiter dasa came from June 19, 1965 through June 19, 1981. You said it was soon after the start of Jupiter dasa in June 1965 that you had a nervous breakdown, and even had electric shock therapy. This is related to the Mercury-Jupiter contact and to Mercury debilitated in Pisces, being at times overly empathic, taking in too much. In any case, Jupiter is pushing your boundaries to the maximum. In the realm of Fixed Stars, you don’t want to be limited. Nor in any field of study that interests you do you want to be limited, even if your own sense of it is that you want to find things out for yourself. DKR: When I had that breakdown, it was when Pluto and Uranus were running together – remember, in the 1960s. There was a Uranus-Pluto conjunction. EH: Uranus and Pluto transited within a few degrees of each other all during 1965, close to a conjunction in late Sept. 1965. Their exact conjunction was June 30, 1966 at 16:06 tropical Virgo, 22:43 sidereal Leo. Your natal positions in the tropical zodiac are: Mercury at 25:12 Pisces, Midheaven at 21:09 Pisces, and Jupiter at 14:12 Virgo. The Uranus-Pluto conjunction made a wide opposition to your natal Mercury and MC, but was much closer (2 degree orb) to your natal Jupiter. Note too that in the Vedic system, Jupiter was your Dasa lord from June 19, 1965 for 16 years, and is connected to your Ascendant lord Mercury through the Vedic circuitry I have described. As Dasa lord, Jupiter has center stage, so to speak. In Vedic terms, Jupiter has a larger than usual influence on the affairs of your life, and we’d have to say its impact is already over-sized. Then the dasa of this planet comes along, and when that happens, it is THIS planet whose karmic fruits are delivered at this time. Those karmic fruits depend on how Jupiter is configured in the chart. We ask: What is the planet bestowing you? And we would have to say Jupiter is bringing you some good things, but also the fruits of the difficulties of that expansion. Jupiter is also with Ketu and Mars. Ketu (the South lunar node) is Mars-like, and being an eclipse planet it tends to destablilize whatever planets are in close contact to it. So for instance, with the sugar intake and the sugar (glucose) balance in the body – that’s out of whack.
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DKR: Well, Neptune is on my South lunar node. EH: Yes, but even without that, or any of the outer planet transits, we’d say that Jupiter dasa is alerting us to a lot about the physical body – since Jupiter owns the sign and nakshatra where Mercury is situated. You entered Jupiter dasa June 16, 1965. And even though it’s a 16year period, we can identify the period within that dasa when any of the planets in Leo with Jupiter (Mars and Ketu) are interacting with the three planets in Pisces (Mercury, Venus, and Sun) – especially Mercury, for your physical and/or mental health. During Jupiter dasa, it was more about your nervous system and your mental and emotional equilibrium, which is also connected with Mercury. When you entered Mercury dasa on June 19, 2000, was there already something a little more delicate about your health – from that time onward? DKR: I can’t remember anything off-hand. EH: Okay, but then you don’t really enter a more difficult sub-period within the 17-year Mercury dasa until you enter either Ketu, Mars or Jupiter sub-period. This is because they are all in the 6th house from that natal Mercury. So you have sub-periods within Mercury dasa when all the Jupiter-Mercury questions come up, and those heavily weighted karmic fruits come due, according to Vedic principles. Your three planets in sidereal Leo are all within 14 degrees of each other in the same sign. Mercury-Ketu dasa didn’t show too much yet. It was followed by Venus, which is your best planet, so its sub-period would be bound to be good. That ran from Nov. 13, 2003 through Sept. 13, 2006. The next sub-period was Sun, which relates to your physical health. Here below is the entire sequence of sub-dasas within the 17-year Mercury dasa. Mercury-Mercury: Mercury-Ketu: Mercury-Venus: Mercury-Sun: Mercury-Moon: Mercury-Mars: Mercury-Rahu: Mercury-Jupiter: Mercury-Saturn: Ketu-Ketu:
June 19, 2000 Nov. 15, 2002 Nov. 13, 2003 Sept. 13, 2006 July 20, 2007 Dec. 18, 2008 Dec. 16, 2009 July 4, 2012 Oct. 10, 2014 June 19, 2017
It is when you enter Mercury-Mars dasa that there are bound to be the most number of problems. This is because Mars is planetary enemy of Mercury, and is in a challenging 6-8 house inter-relationship in any case. Mercury-Mars runs a full year, and covers the time when you had your medical diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (April 2009), the surgery (May 21, 2009), and conflicts and problems around getting your book to publication. Currently you are in the Rahu sub-period of Mercury dasa. Since you have said you want to be up front with your readers about all this, we would have to say the current indications are
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that your disease has moved recently to an even more advanced stage. That was as of your last birthday – April 9, 2010 – which you spent at the hospital. The doctor noted that the tumor on your pancreas is growing larger, and given your advanced stage of pancreatic cancer, we note that the current dasa period is followed by the Mercury-Jupiter dasa (July 4, 2012 to Oct. 10, 2014). Mercury-Jupiter dasa highlights everything we have been saying about the Mercury-Jupiter issues for you in all areas, including physical health. There are other important markers, one of them just having occurred: the Saturn Stationary Direct on May 30, 2010 at 3:50 Virgo – just opposite your natal Mercury at 2:17 Pisces. This is a very close opposition, and puts a lot of extra pressure on your physical vehicle. But looking back, the Mercury-Mars dasa ushered all this in. We have described why it is likely to be the first most challenging sub-period within the Mercury dasa, due to the inherent difficulties Mercury and Mars have with each other, and in the conflict arising from 6th house matters. As astrologers, we know 6th house matters can mean legal issues or medical issues, and sometimes both. You experienced both during the Mercury-Mars dasa. The 6th house concerns the working efficiency of the body and of so many things, while the 8th house can bring suffering. Vedic astrology identifies this period for you as Dec. 18, 2008 through Dec. 16, 2009. This one year sub-period would be described in advance as very challenging. DKR: That’s an amazing system. EH: It is. And this is not dependent on transits, eclipses, or any other astrological factors. And if you would like me to include this chart analysis in the interview material, I can do that. DKR: Yes please. I am fine with it, as long as the editor wants it. EH: I’m pretty sure that will be fine. And my guess is that he will see it as a privilege for the rest of us to be able to share your chart and your concerns – especially at this time. As all of us get older, we can choose – or not choose – to share our feelings and thoughts as we approach the end of this particular chapter. You have been very generous in sharing yours. DKR: Well, I’m delighted with the opportunity. EH: We should close now, but let’s have you share your response to receiving this “Life Time Achievement Award” from Saptarishis Astrology magazine! This is in recognition for your all your distinguished work in Fixed Stars. DKR: I kept saying “Wow!” I feel so very honored by this award. In my whole life, I have never received an award, and now, to have such a remarkable one conferred upon me goes beyond my wildest dreams! My love and gratitude goes out to Saptarishis Astrology magazine for this great honor. I do not feel worthy of it, but the fact that they think I am worthy of it makes it all the more wonderful!
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Addenda 1) Novas & Royalty DKR: Here’s an interesting story: In 1936 a Nova appeared. And they called it Nova Lacertae 1936. But when I saw it on a sky map, I thought: “That’s the crown of Cepheus the King!” It was right on the border between the two constellations, but slightly more towards Lacertae. And knowing that Lacertae is modern, I thought: “I’ll bet that’s part of the original figure of Cepheus.” And sure enough, an old map showed that the Nova was part of the crown of Cepheus the King. And in 1936 the King of England abdicated, and there was a new king. (“Nova” also means “new.”) This is the kind of thing that I delight in! Cepheus the King constellation is in the northern sky, and dates back 23 centuries. It was recognized by the Chaldeans, and is one of the oldest constellations in the night sky. EH: Here is more on that story: There were also an unusually high number of novas that appeared in 1936. Novas can come but not be observed, for whatever reason. Nova Lacertae was discovered on the night of June 18, 1936, but attained its greatest brilliance on June 19th, thereafter fading rapidly, then slowly. The King – later the Duke of Windsor – was born June 23, 1894, while Mrs. Wallis Simpson – later the Duchess of Windsor – was born June 19, 1896! She was the key reason why he abdicated, since as a twice-divorced woman, a commoner and an American – she was unacceptable as his royal Consort and created a Constitutional crisis when the King was pushing for this outcome. 2) Diana’s Astrological Education & Certification EH: Did you get NCGR (National Council of Geocosmic Research) certification, or any other type of certification in astrology? Or did that not appeal? DKR: I never did get beyond that NCGR Level One. (There are four levels.) By then I was using a computer, and I would have had to go back and re-learn calculations, and there were just too many other things I wanted to do more. So no – no other certification. Reading has always been the best way of educating myself, I think. I was invited to speak on Fixed Stars (also Derived Houses) at the 1st UAC in San Diego (1986), and have been invited to every UAC (United Astrology Conference) since. I was also usually asked to speak at the NCGR Conferences. EH: How did you get into Fixed Stars? DKR: Early on it became my niche, as I discovered I got answers to things by looking at the Fixed Stars, in addition to the techniques of Uranian astrology. This all happened right around 1980. But I’ll tell you a little story that was a kind of omen of this trend in my life. I 33 call it “Navigating by the Stars.” 33
Coincidentally, my first book (on Western tropical astrology and astrocartography, with Uranian influence) was titled Navigating by the Stars: Astrology and the Art of Decision-Making, 1991. (I wrote it in 1988-89, as I was transitioning into Vedic astrology.) When I reminded Diana about this book & title, she suggested I include it in a footnote. (EH)
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I was at an astrological conference in Cape Cod (Massachusetts) sometime in the early 1980s. A bunch of us had driven to a nearby town to a restaurant. After dinner together, we were driving back to the town where our conference was being held. There were two carloads full of astrologers, and we became terribly lost in the back woods on our way back. I was driving one car, and Carol Jepson was driving the other one. She was in the lead car. Charles Emerson, the eminent Uranian astrologer, was in my car, and was the senior member of our party. Finally, he instructed me to slow down and stop, and motioned for Carol to do the same. He had us all get out of our cars, and he said to Carol: “What’s your 34 sign?” And she said: “Charles, you know perfectly well I’m a Libra.” “Diana,” he said: “What’s your sign?” And I said: “Charles, you know perfectly well I’m an Aries.” “All right then, “he said. “Aries leads. You’re Aries, Diana. You go first!” (Charles had the Sun in tropical Leo, with sidereal Leo rising, and usually got his own way.) We thought that was sort of silly, but Carol and I looked at each other, shrugged, and went along with it. So we all got back into our cars and I drove the lead car. I had no idea where I was going, and I turned this way and that way. (This was in the era before GPS.) Then suddenly I looked up, and there was a wonderfully clear view of the sky, and I saw the Big Dipper (the 7 Rishis). I said: “There’s the Dipper! The Dipper is always in the North! Now I can tell which direction to go in!” Charles nodded sagely and murmured “Aries leads the way.” I said, “Oh Charles, everyone knows the Dipper is in the North!” He said: “I didn’t know!” Soon after that, I managed to get us on the right track, and we found our way back. 3) Diana’s Formal Education Hunter College Elementary School (Manhattan, NY) Hunter High School (Manhattan, NY) High School of Performing Arts (High School diploma, Manhattan, NY) Bard College (one semester, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY) School of American Ballet (the Balanchine NYC Ballet School, Manhattan, NY) 4) Diana’s Work & Career Ballet teacher for the YMCA at the Morningside Dance Center in Manhattan, NY: 1965 to 1975. Legal proofreader (incl. all night legal proofreader) in the Wall Street business district of NYC, while studying astrology: late 1970s Astrologer, researcher, lecturer, writer. Astrological studies began in Feb. 1975. Fixed Star research from around 1980 to the present.
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5) Diana’s Marriage, Family & Relationships Husband Werner Rosenberg (born Dec. 6, 1923, Berlin, Germany. B.C. says 3:00 AM. DKR rectified it to 2:47 AM). Werner was a Holocaust survivor. He lost his grandparents and several other relatives. He also lost the chance for college because of the war. His family escaped to Shanghai and lived there in poverty until after the war when he managed to get to the US. In Shanghai he apprenticed to a typewriter repairman, and once in the States, he set up his own business and handled a variety of business machines until everything turned electronic. At about the same time, he became very ill with heart disease and cancer, and died at age 66. His appearance was that of an artist or a writer, not a businessman, though he was intensely focused on money. Marriage date and time: Nov. 25, 1954, 12:20 PM EST (time approx.), New York, N.Y. They lived together from Nov. 1954 until summer 1976, about 22 years. Though they lived separately, they remained friends, and shared many social occasions with their children. They never divorced up until his death in Jan. 1990, a span of just over 35 years from when they married. Diana on relationships: “Pluto rising dominates my chart. You can pretty much ignore everything else! I’m a total loner, and only recently have become fully aware that I have a huge need for freedom. My Venus-Sun-Uranus combination lines up with stars of Andromeda, the Chained Woman, which is very involved in freedom versus entrapment issues. To me, relationships mean limitations.” Son Peter Rosenberg, born Feb. 11, 1957, 17:34, Manhattan, NY. Peter is a computer expert and works in Media technology for NBC (National Broadcasting Company). He received an Emmy award for his work at the Beijing Olympics. He is divorced, with one son. Lives in New York City. Daughter Wendy Makkena, born Oct. 4, 1958, 20:17, Manhattan, NY. Wendy is a stage, television and movie actress, whose many credits include her role as Sister Mary Robert in the movie Sister Act (1992), and Sister Act 2 (1993), with Whoopi Goldberg. On the stage, she starred on Broadway in Side Man, Off-Broadway in The Shawl, and in NY and LA in The Water Children for which she received the LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. She is married, with one daughter. Lives in Los Angeles and New York City. See www.wendymakkena.net End Of Addenda We at Saptarishis Astrology wish to thank Diana K. Rosenberg and Edith Hathaway, who in spite of her busy schedule due to her active life as a professional astrologer, gave more than five months to this project that is very dear to our hearts. This interview in its pristine high quality would not have been possible if not for the patience & selfless dedication of Edith Hathaway.
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dith Hathaway is among the few contemporary astrologers trained and certified in systems of both East and West. She began her astrological studies in 1976, and her private practice in 1980. Prior to her transition into Vedic astrology from 1988, she received the Level IV certification as Consulting Astrologer from the National Council of Geocosmic Research (NCGR), Master Astro*Carto*Grapher certification from Jim Lewis, and in 1996 the Jyotish Kovid award from the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS). An international consultant, writer, teacher, and lecturer, she was a Board member of the American College of Vedic Astrology (2002-2010) and on its faculty from 1992. The first volume of her book on Vedic astrology is in preparation, and expected out in the next year. Her website: www.edithhathaway.com Edith will lecture at the World Conference on Mundane astrology, to be held October 1-4, 2010 at the campus of Andhra University in Vishakapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), India. The conference features 12 Vedic astrologers from India and the West, and is sponsored by Sanathana Dharma Charitable Trust, Bheemunpatnam (Andhra Pradesh), India.
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Medusa's Head By Diana K Rosenberg, USA (As Appeared in NCGR Journal, Winter 19921993)
Introduction
Rob Hand has called Diana "the leading
"The Demon's Head" (Algol, Beta Persei) at 26 Taurus is the most notorious fixed star in the traditional lists. In the western tradition it is the severed head of the snaky-locked Gorgon Medusa, so frightening that it turned people to stone. In China it was Tsi-Chi, the Heaped-up Corpses, part of a burial trench of dismembered criminals. It is no coincidence that these two highly developed yet separate traditions perceived this star as distinctly malefic. This article demonstrates that Algol's evil reputation is well-deserved.
authority on Fixed Stars;" a faculty member of NCGR and ISAR and a lecturer at every UAC, she has devoted herself to the research and recovery of the most ancient roots of sky knowledge, so that they may be restored to astrologers, their rightful heirs. Vice President of NCGR's Uranian Society (Uranian/Cosmobiology SIG) and Copy Editor of the NCGR Journal, she has written articles for the NCGR Journal, Geocosmic Journal, The Mountain Astrologer, Ingress, Heliogram, Astrology Quarterly, The Traditional Astrologer, Memberletter, Urania, Dell Horoscope & American Astrology magazines and is the author of a Fixed Star Workbook and Encyclopedia of Fixed Stars and Constellations; Llewellyn's The Astrology of the Macrocosm includes her chapter on earthquake prediction, Groundswell Press’s Hindu Astrology Lessons contains her chapter “Fixed Stars and Lunar Mansions,” and NCGR’s Essentials of Intermediate Astrology includes her essay on Fixed Stars. Her book "Secrets of the Ancient Skies: Fixed Stars and Constellations in Natal and Mundane Astrology" is in preparation.
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ne of astrology's greatest puzzles is the semantic persistence of constellations and star legends. We of the 20th century have been so rigidly clamped into left-brain scientific "logic" that the persistence-in-consciousness of the ancient, mytho-logic sky patterns subtly offends and disturbs our
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sense of "rightness", and somehow makes us feel that those odd, ancient constellation patterns shouldn't have any meaning or power over us whatsoever. Nonetheless research indicates that they maintain a resonant presence in the universal and individual consciousness of mankind. A full moon at Cetus brings whales to our TV screens; a planetary station in the Scales of Libra attends a judicial appointment; a chronically barechested brawn-flaunting movie idol turns out to have Hercules rising (Yo!); the "rainy Hyades" of the ancient texts can be counted upon to bring downpours and flooding, and the Pleiades (the "Weeping Sisters") consistently, over centuries, predict and accompany sorrow, suffering, exile, and possible blindness. The Bull's Eye and the Scorpion's Heart - Royal Stars both - still bring their possessors into sudden fame and power as they have since Chaldean priests noted their effect; (they rise and set, with the lunar nodes, in Vice-President Quayle's nativity) and Scheat in Pegasus still warns of shipwrecks, sorrows, drowning. Over and over, the stars in their sky-picture dominions reliably perform as they have for centuries, and no one can fathom why. Did the ancient priests and shamans (personified in the legend of the aged centaur Chiron, traditional designer of the constellations), pattern these pictures according to observed events on Earth? Or is the universe a mind? Are we synapses in the brain of God?
When I began researching the stars in 1980 I wanted to be sure of their usefulness; I was very doubtful about adding so much more detail to the burdens of learning astrology. I decided to select just one star; one with a clear and testable traditional "effect". If the star did what the texts said it did, I would set skepticism aside and love fixed stars to pieces. But which star should I choose? "The most evil, violent, and dangerous star in the heavens" - the words in Manly Palmer Hall's Astrological Keywords caught my eye - I had found my laboratory rat! This was Algol, Beta Persei, from the Arab Ra's al Ghul "the Demon's Head". To the Hebrews it was Rosh ha Satan, Satan's Head, and to the Greeks it was the severed head of Medusa, the serpent-haired Gorgon who was so horrible to look at that one glance would turn an ogler to stone. Among its gifts are said to be "violence, beheading, hanging, choking, asphyxiation, electrocution, murder, mob violence" (and just in case you missed the message, Algol is further described as "unfortunate".) Where western star charts show the head of Medusa clutched under the left arm of Perseus ("The Rescuer"), the Chinese, who had possibly the oldest astrological tradition in the world, saw Beta Persei as Tsi-Chi, The Heaped-Up Corpses, part of an asterism that stretches from 17 to 29 Taurus (tropical), called Ta-Ling, The Great Burial Trench. It was visible during that part of the year when criminals and tyrannical chiefs were disposed of by dismemberment and cast into a great common grave, as it was unthinkable to bury them in sacred enclosures. It was said that if Tsi-Chi was bright, corpses would be "as numerous as grains of sand on the seashore". If the star was invisible (Algol is an eclipsing binary - every 68 hours, 49 minutes the demon "blinks" for about 2 hours) it was a happy omen and there would be few executions. Ta-Ling was also associated with sickness and troop movements. It is extraordinary that two highly developed yet separate astrological traditions should both perceive this star as distinctly and extremely malefic. 123
Some scholars of the history of science suspect that there were mutual influences between these traditions; one thing I hope to prove is that both the Chinese and the Babylonian scholars could very well have discovered the malefic qualities of this star independently. This ghastly image - piled-up corpses - gave me my first tool for research; I made a list of all the historical events I could think of that had resulted in a mass of corpses; the Holocaust, the Guyana massacre, the massacre of the Huguenots, the firebombing of Dresden, the devastating 1976 T'ang Shan quake in China (500,000-700,000 dead), Hiroshima, etc. (this was not a formal study; I was simply "scouting" to see if there was anything to this star's terrible reputation). The Holocaust - the deliberate and systematic attempt by an advanced culture to kill an entire ethno-religious group - stands as one of the most appalling episodes in human history. But how to find a date and time to use for a chart? After some reading, I chose the Wannsee Conference in Berlin in 1942, when the Nazi leadership decided to implement their "final solution" - to convert their slave-labor concentration camps into death camps, and to build new death factories to speed the process. This activity was to take precedence over all other priorities-even troop movements and military supply! On the day of the conference, 1/20/42, (11 AM), Uranus, co-ruler of the Third Reich's MC, was aligned with Algol. Next I tried the Guyana Massacre of 11/18/1978: nothing at Algol, but the Sun exactly opposite the star, which meant that on a helio chart, the Earth (which Edgar Cayce said "ruled flesh") was on Algol. Next I looked up the infamous Massacre of the Huguenots in Paris on the eve of St Bartholomew's day, 1572 (8/23, OS); nothing on Algol, but Mars exactly opposed it, and a chart set for 9 PM LMT had Algol rising. The fire-bombing of Dresden in WWII was next (11 PM, -2, 2/13/45): again, nothing on Algol, but the Sun (and Earth) square it; (These squares and oppositions became part of a pattern; more on this later). The huge T'ang Shan earthquake was next - in the number of deaths, one of the 3 or 4 worst in known history: 7/28/1976, 3:42 AM, zone -8, 39N30, 117E54. Here I hit paydirt - a Jupiter-Hades conjunction on the star. No planet or angle was on Algol at Hiroshima, but at "Trinity" - the first atomic explosion at Alamogordo, NM just 21 days earlier, Mars culminated on Algol, trined at Hiroshima by rising Jupiter. These experiments intrigued me enough to look further into the fixed star texts, and as a result of this research I have become convinced that one cannot be a good astrologer without knowledge of the major stars, especially in mundane astrology. Indeed, it is possible to do an entire reading based only on star (and black hole) positions! Now: back to Algol....
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he French revolution seemed a promising area for research. Beheadings galore, and all the mob violence a grim astrologer could possibly wish for! At first I thought I had drawn a blank; Algol was 23 Taurus 14 then, and none of the outer planets were in Taurus in the 1790's; but thanks to Von Oppolzer's Canon of Eclipses, I discovered that on 5/15/1790 there was a solar eclipse at 23 Taurus 29 - right on target! The "Great Terror" of mass beheadings and mob rule followed as Pluto (in Aquarius) and then Uranus (in Leo), squared the eclipse. The Reign of Terror finally came to an end when Saturn came to Algol, (and thus to the degree of the eclipse), bringing Robespierre himself to the guillotine on the evening of 7/28/1794 (see how nice Saturn can be?) Later, trying out the heliocentric nodes of the planets on the 90° dial, I noticed that Algol's 124
position is just a little past a semi-square to the heliocentric node of Jupiter, planet of wealth and privilege; working back by trial and error (precessing Algol at 50.23" per year and adjusting Jupiter's node at 36.39" per year) to find out when the semi-square was exact, it turned out to be the early 1790's! That same 1790 Algol eclipse also heralded a plague in Egypt (80,000 dead), and violent slave revolts in Haiti and Santo Domingo. The next step was to collect data on every historical instance of beheading, suffocation, choking, injuries to the neck and/or head, as well as the other traditional goodies of Beta Persei: (I quote): "Mass tragedies: war, mass murder, fanaticism, ruthlessness, bigotry, propaganda, horror, violence, mass vandalism, mob violence, being torn to pieces, extremes of brutality. Death by hanging, strangulation, electrocution, wounds to the throat and neck." {{Algol has been in Taurus for more than 1800 years, and Taurus rules the neck and throat...perhaps when it gets to Gemini this will change to wounds to the arms and shoulders ??}} "Often found in criminal or murder charts. In mundane charts it may presage great disasters such as mine cave-ins, fires, quakes, riots etc. Extreme sickness." * On 7/7/1937, the day of the atrocity-ridden Japanese invasion of China, Finsler's Comet was at the latitude, longitude and declination of Algol. * On 7/29/1878 the path of totality of an eclipse ran directly through Memphis, Tennessee; a chart for the eclipse at Memphis had Pluto on Algol on the 6th cusp; two weeks later a terrible Yellow Fever epidemic hit the city (remember Bette Davis in "Jezebel"?-the story was based on that epidemic.) * The Black Death (bubonic plague) of the 14th century, one of the worst epidemics in history, hit Europe 2 months after a comet was sighted at the Demon Star; it was sighted in Italy; the plague entered Europe through Genoa. * Jupiter was at Algol in 1905 when bubonic plague ravaged India-about 500,000 died; and with an 11/17/1910 Lunar Eclipse on Algol, 2.5 million Chinese in An Hul Province fell victim to the same disease. * Algol was on the MC of the Capricorn ingress in New Delhi in 1984, immediately after the Bhopal disaster and the assassination of Indira Gandhi. World War II: A Saturn-Uranus conjunction, helio and geo, goose-stepped back and forth over Algol's longitude through the first 2 years of the war; here's a run-down: June-July, 1940 As Uranus came to Algol for the first time since 1856, the Nazis blitzkrieged their way through northern Europe; France capitulated, leaving England to fight on alone. Hitler ordered plans drawn up for an invasion of England, and the airborne Battle of Britain began. So fiercely and successfully did the Britons defend their celestial turf that Hitler was forced to "postpone" his decision on the invasion. September 1940 Uranus stationed at Algol on September 1, as London was battered by massive air raids; (throughout "The Blitz" Uranus stayed with the star).
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November 14-15, 1940 With a Full Moon-conjunct-Uranus-conjunct-Algol on the vertex of the city's chart, Coventry was bombed by the Nazis and its 897-year-old Cathedral deliberately shattered -- the Algol conjunction opposed the Cathedral's Saturn. December 29, 1940 One month after the devastation of Coventry came what many consider the worst of the London raids: the incendiary terror-bombing of 12/29/40. Mars, that terrible night, exactly opposed the Uranus station at Medusa's Head. May 6 1941 As Jupiter conjoined Uranus at Caput Medusa Stalin became Premier of the Soviet Union (Algol was his natal Pluto). On the same day the Nazi hierarchy issued a "Decree Regulating the Treatment of Inhabitants of Enemy Countries". No need for specifics here; history has documented the horrors they perpetrated. May 10, 1941 On this night Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus came together at the terrible star, with a sinister square from Mars in Aquarius; another terrible air attack on London. This time more than 3,000 were killed, the House of Commons devastated, and Westminster Hall's roof destroyed. (During this time the British and Australians were bitterly fighting the Germans in North Africa, and "wolf-packs" of submarines were taking a terrible toll of merchant ships carrying desperately needed lend-lease supplies to England. In just this first half of 1941 Great Britain lost 2,900,000 tons of shipping). June 21, 1941 Exactly on the summer solstice (Hitler had a fondness for paganism) came the treacherous German "Barbarossa" attack on Russia; Saturn was 23 Taurus and Uranus was 28; their midpoint was Algol (5 days later an 8.7 quake hit India). July, 1941 As Saturn itself reached the star, Russian defenders were still reeling from the Nazi blitzkrieg; one line of defense was only 200 miles from Moscow, and Leningrad had been surrounded and beseiged. In France, the puppet Vichy regime pledged cooperation with their Nazi masters, and started sending French Jews to the death camps. November 1941 Saturn had retrograded from its September station on the Pleiades (29 Taurus) and returned to Algol; the German army mounted a fierce offensive to capture Moscow, but a desperate and heroic defence held them off. Strong counterattacks and the severity of Russia's "General Winter" were gradually bringing the Nazi blitzkrieg to a frigid halt. As Mercury came up to oppose Saturn, the Germans were forced to abandon the siege. In the west, peace negotiations between the US and Japan had come to an impass... December 7, 1941 On this day of Jupiter's perigee at Rigel, the star of the upraised left foot of giant warrior Orion, came the devastating Japanese sneak attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Here again Saturn was 23 Taurus and Uranus 28, and again their midpoint was Algol. (Interesting: In August 1945, when Uranus came to the degree Jupiter had occupied at Pearl Harbor (Rigel), the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima...)
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January 1942 The infamous Wannsee "Final Solution" conference took place, with Uranus at Algol. (Chiron had been on Algol in the spring of 1933 as Hitler came to power - it was the Chiron/Vesta/Asc conjunction at his swearing in, 11:16 AM 1/30/33, Berlin.) The first extermination camps were ordered to be built, and concentration camps turned into factories of death. Spring, 1942 With Saturn’s arrival at Algol came the surrender of Bataan in the Philippines, and the notorious forced death march that followed. In May as the SaturnUranus conjunction became exact (on the Pleiades), there was a New Moon one degree shy of the Gorgon's Head; this time it marked the tragic surrender of Corregidor, the beginning of the heroic Russian defense of Sevastopol (the previous great siege of Sevastopol, in 1855, followed a solar eclipse on Algol), and two of the most famous naval battles in history - Coral Sea and Midway - immediately followed. In Czechoslovakia, the Nazis razed the town of Lidice and massacred its inhabitants as a "reprisal" for the assassination of one sadistic German officer. From there Saturn and Uranus left Taurus and worked their way towards the Hyades (5 Gemini) and Aldebaran (9 Gemini)-but that's another article... Caput Medusa is well represented on WWII generals' charts: it was Rommel's NNode, Patton's Neptune, Admiral Canaris' Neptune, McArthur's Pluto; Bradley's Sun squared it from Aquarius, and Jodl's Uranus and Montgomery's SunMercury conjunction in Scorpio opposed it.
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nother facet of this ghoulish star is its connection with - how shall I put it? "horrible heads". The master of hideous make-up, Lon Chaney, had Saturn rising on Algol, trine his MC, which it ruled. Horror film star Bela Lugosi had Neptune on the Gorgon's Head, trine a conjunction of Jupiter (ruler of 1st and 10th) and the NNode. (The 1887 chart of Hollywood has Neptune on Algol). Two instances of face-lift surgery I personally witnessed involved transiting planets on Algol ticking off the natal charts, and in both cases the individuals' heads were quite literally frightening to look at until they healed. Renegade Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky had Pluto in the 10th on Caput Medusa; on 8/20/1940 when Uranus came to Algol and the Sun squared it, he was assassinated on Stalin's orders); a pickax was driven into his head. (Yecchh. I think I should have prefaced this article with a "viewers discretion" advisory... "WARNING...this article contains material that may seem offensive to some of our reading audience")...but hey. To be an astrologer you gotta be tough. Sit back and take a deep breath. If you're feeling stronger, we'll go on. The same 1790 Algol eclipse of the French Revolution also accompanied a terrible famine in India, when parents ate their children; India has had many terrible famines in her history, but this one has gone into the books as the "Skull Famine". (And dare I tell you that 11 days after an 1836 eclipse on Algol, the House of Representatives passed the famous "Gag Rule" tabling all abolitionist petitions? Nah, I'd better leave it out). "...for if the Significator of Manners be with Caput Medusa, it begets in the Native a certain dogged nature & violence, 127
whereby he either procures sudden death unto himself, or is the cause of it to others". -William Lilly (Sun conj Algol) Christian Astrology * Mars was on Caput Medusa 7/6/1535 when the "man for all seasons", Sir Thomas More, was beheaded. * Jupiter was at Caput Medusa when Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud was beheaded, 1/10/1645 OS. * Actress Jayne Mansfield's progressed Moon and progressed Mercury were conjunct at Algol on her natal 12th cusp/Chiron conjunction when an automobile accident decapitated her. * Chiron & helio Venus aligned with Algol when actor Vic Morrow was decapitated and 2 small children killed in the 1982 "Twilight Zone" disaster. * Murderers Richard Speck and Harry Tracy had Pluto on Algol and Charles Whitman Saturn & Uranus; it is "Manson family" murderer Susan Atkins' Mercury. * Venus was on Algol in both the Lincoln and Garfield assassinations, and it was the Sun the day of the attempt on Alabama Governor Wallace that left him disabled. Suffocation, choking, and Algol: * NNode of Bhopal gas disaster; * Jupiter at the Seveso, Italy dioxin chemical disaster; * Chiron at the Salang Tunnel disaster in Afghanistan; * It was the IC when the Titanic went down. * Joan of Arc had Saturn on Algol; it coruled her 8th house. * Dancer Isadora Duncan was born with Pluto on Algol; she was killed in 1927 when her long scarf caught in an automobile wheel and strangled her. (Pluto co-ruled her 8th). * Neptune (cnj Vertex) was on Algol at the eclipse whose shadow passed over Vesuvius four years before the 79 AD eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum; at its huge eruption in 1631 Pluto did the honors. * The Moon was on Algol at the 1902 eruption of Mt Pelee that killed the entire population of Martinique; * Helio Mars squared it from Leo at the Great Kwanto Earthquake and fire of 1923 that obliterated 600,000 homes in Tokyo and Yokohama - 143,000 dead, 200,000 injured, and half a million homeless. (I've already mentioned the T'ang Shan quake). * It was the Ascendant of the Cancer ingress preceding a 1201 quake which killed 1,300,000 in Egypt/Syria. * Jupiter stationed at Algol 1/21/06, 10 days before a 8.9 quake in Ecuador and 3 months before the great SF quake. * It was Mars at the Great Alexandria Quake of 365 AD. (I use a one degree moiety, that is, an allowance of one degree on either side of the star's longitude, and all positions have been corrected for precession). The horrible war increases in the West The next year comes the pestilence So very terrible that neither young, nor old, nor animal shall escape Blood, fire, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, in France Nostradamus Centuries IX:55 On June 9-10, 1917, when WWI had just "increased" with the United States' April entry into the war, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter were aligned, not only in longitude, but latitude and declination as well. A virulent outbreak of influenza followed, killing an estimated 25 to 50 million people; it was truly pandemic - virtually every landmass on the planet was 128
affected - 150,000 died in England, 500,000 in the US. The deadly strain of this virus erupted at Fort Riley, Kansas and was unknowingly carried by the American soldiers arriving in France; it spread through the battlefield trenches with horrifying speed. This three-planet alignment predicted by Nostradamus 362 years earlier "just happened" to be on the Asc of the chart for WWI (Great Britain's entry, August 4 1914 llPM UT, London): 25 Taurus - Algol. All the verbiage I have devoted to this heady charmer was originally inspired by Jupiter's 1/20/89 station on the lady. (Algol is now 26 Taurus 03; the station was 26 Taurus 05). Some of the immediate manifestations of that station were: * February 14: Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini called for the assassination of Salman Rushdie, an Anglo-Indian author residing in London, and put a very large price on his head; Rushdie's book, "Satanic Verses" had deeply offended the Moslem world, and Islamic fundamentalists claimed that the Koran gave them the right, indeed, instructed them to execute the author. Jupiter is the planet of religious establishments and its station was on the Ayatolloh's natal Sun: Algol. It opposed Rushdie's helio Jupiter & squared the Islamic Republic's helio Mercury (Black Hole Cygnus X-3). * Ted Bundy, "The worst serial murderer in US history" (born 11/24/46 10:35 PM EST Burlington, VT) was electrocuted in Florida, and the details of his crimes filled the media; his modus operandi had been to decapitate his victims so that their corpses could not be identified. Bundy had Juno opposing Algol on his equal-house IC, and as he had 25 Leo rising, the star was on his Equal House 10th cusp. (He had a chartful of nasty stars). * A TV special was scheduled on Jack the Ripper; (at the 1st J-the-R murder Mars opposed Algol, and Jupiter had just stationed direct at 26 Scorpio 30, widely opposite the star. Algol was then 24 Taurus 36). * Lisa Steinberg, a beautiful illegally-adopted child, had been killed by blows to her head the year before; her foster father had just been found guilty of the deed; every night, on the news, we were shown photographs of her and her foster-mother's battered heads. Lisa had the Sun just 2 degrees before Algol, with the star on her 12th cusp. The violence started when she was 2 years old, when her progressed Sun came to the degree of her Placidian 12th cusp: Algol). * A quake in Russia buried victims in mud, suffocating them. * A news item in the NY Times stated that 4,000 miners died in China in 1988, the worst year for mine disasters in China's history. * The public television channel featured WWII documentaries, replaying the events listed above; * The "Winds of War" miniseries and "The World at War" documentary, both about WWII, were both revived; * TV Guide, the week of the Jupiter-at-Algol station, was full of ads for a "Faces of Fear" (!) horror movie festival - yummy nasty ghouls on every page; one ad featured the head of Medusa, snaky locks and all! * "Columbo" was revived; the plot? I quote: "a psychic kills a professional magician with his own trick guillotine." Speaking of guillotines, it was 1989. Because the Bastille had gone and gotten itself stormed in 1789, the slightly embarrassed French government felt obliged to hold bi-centennial celebrations of the bloody French revolution. 'Tis a far far better thing that I do to take a break from this bloody article... OK. I can handle it. It's the next day.
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* Ever wonder why Lebanon is such a horribly bloody and battered nation? It was born during WWII (11/26/41) and has Saturn on Algol. * When the Iran Airbus was shot down 7/3/88, Jupiter was on Algol, and when the "reprisal" came with the terrorist destruction of Pan Am 103 over Locherbie, Scotland, helio Mars was at the star. *At the coronation of Czar Nicholas II, Venus was at the Head of Medusa. During the festivities, a riot broke out over the food offered for the peasants; hundreds were killed. The Czar's reign was ineffectual, and little was done to alleviate the suffering of the Russian people. He was deposed, and he and his family massacred. Was this "fate"? Would things have been different if he had acted differently? I doubt it. Character is destiny, and the placement of Venus (which ruled his MC) on Algol at the coronation may have simply represented what was likely to happen.
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ow to the matter of squares and oppositions: all too often when one expects to find Algol, at historical beheadings, for instance, or massacres, what turns up instead is a square or opposition to the star: for instance, when King Charles I of England was beheaded, the Sun squared Algol from Aquarius. At the St. Bartholomew's Massacre (of the Huguenots, 1572), Mars in Scorpio opposed it. 1945 Fire-bombing of Dresden? Sun in Aquarius square Algol. This made me suspect that some other stars were actually the culprits in those cases, so I rounded up the likeliest suspects: zeta Librae at 25 Scorpio 17, beta Lupus, 25 Scorpio 18 (the Akkadians called Lupus "The Beast of Death"), and gamma Librae (Zubenelakrabi), 25 Scorpio 24; in China, this area was "The War Chariot" and "The Mounted Guard". In Leo, square Algol, is omicron Leonis (Subra, the Lion's Paw) at 24 Leo 31. Now for the squares from Aquarius: in the constellations of ancient China the area between 23 Aquarius and 10 Pisces was associated primarily with mourning and burial; some asterisms here had names like "The Lamentations", "The Howling Dogs", and "The Tombs". The alpha Equuleus and beta Aquarius area (about 23-24 Aquarius) is called "The Funeral Mound" - this certainly would jibe with the traditional Algol effect. This area of Aquarius housed Pluto during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, Uranus at the Great Fire of London in 1666, (research has shown that Algol is one of the preeminent fire stars), and Mars at the terror-bombing of London on May 10, 1941; the Sun at the firebombing of Dresden (2/13/45 11 PM); the SaturnJupiter Great Mutation of 1345 (4/1, 12:03 UT) as the Black Death swept from Asia into Europe; Uranus at the start of the influenza pandemic of WWI; Jupiter at the Challenger disaster, etc etc. So it is not really possible to know whether those events are squares to Algol, or effects of stars like lambda & mu Capricorni, gamma Cygnus, beta Aquarius, iota Aquarius, etc. - or both! Besides, there is a sort of "via combusta" of heavy star influences that starts around 21 Taurus (and 21 Taurus 26 is Septile 0 Aries), then goes to 23 Taurus (Zanrak-Capulus-Gyrus), then Algol, then the very powerful Pleiades at 29 Taurus and next the Hyades at 5-6 Gemini, the Bull's North Eye at 8.2 Gemini and his "Royal" South Eye, Aldebaran, at 9.6 Gemini. Major news events of all sorts increase when planets tick these off; quakes, storms, wars, riots (especially race riots), summit meetings, nuclear disasters, plane crashes, floods, shipwrecks, etc. So it is difficult to isolate just one star; they frequently combine their influences. Just remember, if you see a square or opposition forming, dexter or sinister, to 25 or 26 Taurus, duck!
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"The Grecian astrologers call him the Devil's Head; and yet all the astrologers hold Jupiter and Venus to have a share in his nature..." Culpepper; Decumbitures Do I have any kind words for Medusa? Indeed I do. Algol is much more than a "creature feature" in the sky; there is, for instance, an interesting pattern in the arts, where ghastliness and beauty can occur at the same time, and in politics, where highmindedness mud-wrestles with brutality for possession of the field: * Pablo Picasso (born with Jupiter on Algol), horrified by the fascist atrocities in the Spanish civil war, created Guernica, perhaps the most famous anti-war painting in history. * Just after the fall of France, during the desperate Battle of Britain, on the afternoon of September 12, 1940 two French schoolboys accidentally discovered the magnificent prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux. Uranus was at Algol, forming a grand trine with Mercury on Zavijava (25 Virgo) (Venus was conjunct Pluto: Venus, art, conjunct Pluto, underground caves, and hidden things brought to light). * Viciousness, bigotry and beauty combined in the tragic life of Ezra Pound, (Neptune at Algol) a brilliant poet with an insane hatred of Jews - so extreme that he spent time in a mental institution. * Poet Maraquita Platov (Mercury at Algol) was so moved during her childhood by the horrors of World War I that virtually all her work was devoted to anti-war themes. * Prima Ballerina Margot Fonteyn, one of the 20th century's two or three greatest dancers, had a Sun-Mars conjunction at Algol; her husband was shot in the neck, leaving him paralyzed. Some positive Algol effects: the 1989 station brought to the public's attention the frightful slaughter of elephants and tigers that threatens them with extinction, and the pervasive cruelty to animals both inside and outside labs. The founding of the London School of Veterinary Science in 1791, following the 1790 eclipse, supports my suspicion that there is an "animal connection" to Algol, and the tragic loss of wildlife from the oil spill in Alaska carries this point: Algol was setting when the Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, Prince William Sound (3/24/89, 0:04 AM 147W20, 60N46), and stationing asteroid Junoof-helplessness squared it from Leo. This current awareness and concern for wildlife after the Jupiter station on Algol is, I think, welcome and long overdue. Addendum, May, 2010: At the “Grand Cross” Solar Eclipse of August 11, 1999, 11:09 AM GMT set for New York City, Algol culminated. On September 11, 2001, New York’s World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed by Islamic suicide terrorists using highjacked planes; at the preceding Full Moon of September 2, 2001, 9:44 PM GMT, set for New York City, Algol was at the IC, the cusp of the 4th house, which rules graves. Algol was a star of ancient China’s Great Trench of dismembered corpses, describing the final outcome of that terrible event.
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Some Interesting People with Algol Placements: Asc: Christa McAuliffe, teacher (died in Challenger disaster); Carl Sagan, astronomer (nuclear freeze activist); MC: Albrecht Durer, artist; Leonard Bernstein, composer/conductor; Jackie Robinson, baseball star; Sun: Prince Metternich, Austrian diplomat/statesman; Pierre Curie, scientist; Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (mother of Marie Antoinette); Paul Zindel, Peter Shaffer, Arthur Schnitzler, playwrights; William Lilly, astrologer; L Frank Baum (author of Oz books); Ayatollah Khomeini, Iranian leader; Jasper Johns, artist; Margot Fonteyn, ballerina (cnj Mars); Henry Fonda, actor; Liberace, pianist; Moon: Mick Jagger, rock star; John Calvin, religious reformer; Werner Von Braun, rocket scientist; Mercury: Albrecht Durer, artist; Cole Porter, songwriter; John Browning, pianist; Oliver Cromwell, statesman/persecutor of Catholics; Byron "Whizzer" White, football star/Associate Justice, US Supreme Court; Pancho Gonzales, tennis champion; Zubin Mehta, conductor; Venus: David Rose, composer/conductor; Prince William of England; Yogi Berra, baseball star; Mars: General Andrew Jackson, US President; Mario Cuomo, Governor of New York; Charles Addams, cartoonist ("The Addams Family"); Franz Kafka, author; Salvadore Dali, artist; Martin Bormann, Nazi leader; Margot Fonteyn, ballerina (cnj Sun); Jupiter: N Lenin, communist dictator; Pablo Picasso, artist; Jean-Paul Sartre, existentialist philosopher; Samuel Pepys, diarist; P T Barnum, showman; Cecil B DeMille, filmmaker; Carolus Linnaeus, botanist; (Helio Jupiter: Tamerlane, conqueror); Saturn: St Joan of Arc, warrior/martyr (Saturn co-ruled her 8th house; she was burned at the stake); Marcia Mason, Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, actors; Richard Nixon, US President; Richard Speck, murderer; Uranus: John Lennon, Bob Dylan, singers/songwriters; Samuel T Coleridge, poet; George Bernard Shaw, critic/playwright, James S Brady, White House Press Secretary (shot in head, severely disabled in Reagan assassination attempt); Neptune: C E O Carter, astrologer; Artur Rubenstein, pianist; Bela Lugosi, actor; General George Patton; Neils Bohr, physicist; Ezra Pound, poet; Pluto: Alexander the Great, conqueror; Joseph Stalin, communist dictator; General Douglas MacArthur; Moses Maimonides, philosopher/physician/linguist/author of 132
Mishneh Torah; Mata Hari, exotic dancer/spy; Albert Einstein, physicist; Isadora Duncan, dancer; Wanda Landowska, harpsichordist; NNode: Field Marshall Irwin Rommel; Ramakrishna, mystic/author; Winslow Homer, artist; Leo Delibes, composer; SNode: Shah Reza Pahlevi of Iran; Manly Palmer Hall, astrologer; Sam Goldwyn, producer; Pierre Trudeau, Canadian PM; Natalie Wood, actress; On the personal charts of ordinary people, Algol can manifest in positive and interesting ways. A young couple who asked for an electional chart for their wedding were not fazed when I told them they had chosen a day with a Sun-Hades conjunction on Algol, and described the star. They told me it fit very well - they were devoting all their spare time to the nuclear freeze movement! Carl Sagan, another nuclear freeze activist, had Algol rising. When I was a child I took piano lessons from the sister of Roszika Schwimmer, who had been the subject of a famous Supreme Court case. Ms. Schwimmer, a militant Hungarian pacifist who had devoted her life to opposing war and bloodshed, had applied for US citizenship, but could not bring herself to swear that she would take up arms in defense of this nation. (It was the principle that mattered - no one was going to ask the dignified gray-haired matron to take to the trenches!) The case received quite a bit of attention, and went all the way to the Supreme Court. In a landmark decision (Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes dissenting), the Justices decided that she could not become a citizen; but in deference to her age, dignity, and the danger she would be in if she was forced to return, she was allowed to remain in the US as a resident alien. The day the decision was handed down, 5/27/29, Jupiter was on Algol. These examples demonstrate that having Algol represented on a chart does not necessarily mean that you will inflict, or be the victim of, horror and mayhem...but that you will be aware of the depths of suffering that can occur, whether through human depravity or "Acts of God"; and you will not be able to ignore suffering and horror, or brush it aside; your life path will require that you come to terms with that level of experience. A journalist might be assigned to cover tragedies, while a clergyman might be called upon to comfort the victims and their families. A black child might hear of the horrors of slavery, and a Jewish child might grow up with the awareness that his grandparents perished in the Holocaust. A police officer might assist victims of a natural disaster, or a medical student be assigned to work in a trauma center. The Algol placement insists upon a confrontation and assimilation of these harsh aspects of human experience in this lifetime. The polarities of bigotry or tolerance, violence or kindness, cruelty or compassion, war or peace are issues that are unavoidable and must be dealt with under Medusa. "As a light shining in the darkness, a star is a symbol of the spirit. It stands for the forces of the spirit struggling against the forces of darkness" Cirlot, Dictionary of Symbols 133
Some of the fixed stars are harsh, yes. But to a purpose. Each defines an area that will be tapped for good or ill; the tests are intense and unavoidable. Algol, like the other stars, confers tasks upon us which, if comprehended and accepted, offer great rewards of power and creativity. These stellar challenges are not to be feared, but understood and used in a positive manner.
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Tyson's Zodiac: Are There Really Fourteen Signs? By Diana K Rosenberg, USA This article first appeared in ‘The Mountain Astrologer’ of Dec/Jan 2010
Introduction Eminent astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson denigrates astrology and mocks astrologers at every opportunity and tries to claim that there are 14 signs; this article demonstrates his ignorance.
Rob Hand has called Diana "the leading
authority on Fixed Stars;" a faculty member of NCGR and ISAR and a lecturer at every UAC, she has devoted herself to the research and recovery of the most ancient roots of sky knowledge, so that they may be restored to astrologers, their rightful heirs. Vice President of NCGR's Uranian Society (Uranian/Cosmobiology SIG) and Copy Editor of the NCGR Journal, she has written articles for the NCGR Journal, Geocosmic Journal, The Mountain Astrologer, Ingress, Heliogram, Astrology Quarterly, The Traditional Astrologer, Memberletter, Urania, Dell Horoscope & American Astrology magazines and is the author of a Fixed Star Workbook and Encyclopedia of Fixed Stars and Constellations; Llewellyn's The Astrology of the Macrocosm includes her chapter on earthquake prediction, Groundswell Press’s Hindu Astrology Lessons contains her chapter “Fixed Stars and Lunar Mansions,” and NCGR’s Essentials of Intermediate Astrology includes her essay on Fixed Stars. Her book "Secrets of the Ancient Skies: Fixed Stars and Constellations in Natal and Mundane Astrology" is in preparation.
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r Neil deGrasse Tyson, research scientist in astrophysics at Princeton and Curator of Astronomy at the Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History, has become a familiar face on television; he frequently appears on talk shows, cheerily and with gusto declaiming that astrologers are ignorant of the "fact" that there are fourteen zodiacal constellations, rather than twelve. He has also authored several books, among them Universe Down to Earth (Columbia University Press, 1994). In this work, on page 210 he has: "...the zodiac contains fourteen constellations, not twelve. The Sun, after leaving the constellation Scorpius, enters the constellation Ophiuchus. It then stays in Ophiuchus for a longer (emphasis Tyson's) period of time than
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Scorpius, the sign that is advertised to precede Sagittarius. The confusing conclusion is that most Scorpions are actually Ophiuchans, and all Scorpions and Ophiuchans are currently Librans. The fourteenth constellation in the set is Cetus. It is a large constellation that dips into Pisces. The Sun passes through Cetus briefly as it ambles through Pisces, but you are not normally informed of this in the horoscope pages." But we are speaking of astrology, and Dr Tyson knows that astrologers use celestial longitudes; he knows (or should know) that the Sun enters the longitudes of Scorpius and Ophiuchus at the same time, and remains in them for the same length of time. While it is true that the ecliptic runs through part of Ophiuchus, thus rightly making him part of the 1 zodiac, the span of the Serpent-Bearer, in celestial longitude, matches that of the Scorpion, and so he cannot be called a "thirteenth sign"! In actuality, the 8th zodiacal constellation should be called Scorpius/Ophiuchus - indeed, the two figures actually contact each other, as the left foot of Ophiuchus treads upon the Scorpion in order (according to tradition) to crush it. It is this overlap which creates a problem, and makes it seem as though Ophiuchus' allotment of degrees exceeds the Scorpion's. Tyson wrote that the ecliptic stays in Ophiuchus for a longer period of time than in Scorpius, but this holds true only if the artificial demarkation lines imposed by the IAU 2 in 1930 are adhered to; the astronomers who determined those lines could not bring themselves to accept overlaps or combinations; the lines, they believed, must keep each figure entirely separate, and the sky figures, like caged animals, must remain within 3 them. A quick glance at the lines dividing the Scorpion and the feet of Ophiuchus show that absolutely no allowance was made for the Scorpion's upper half! Ophiuchus' left foot, which is treading upon the Scorpion, is given all; the Scorpion, none. The poor arachnid, already truncated early on in history by losing his claws to form the Scales of Libra, has been further mutilated with the loss of his northern legs! Here's the real zodiacal story, based on celestial longitude: 4
The Scorpion's earliest stars are Xi Scorpii in the North Claw, and Delta Scorpii (Dschubba or Isidis) in the forehead, at 1Sag18 and 2Sag34, respectively (Lahiri: 7 Scorp 27 and 8 Scorp 43). Ophiuchus' earliest star is Yed Prior, Delta Ophiuchi, at the left hand grasping Serpens, the Serpent, at 2Sag18 (Lahiri 8 Scorp 27). The Scorpion's last stars (actually Clusters - the Scorpion's tail lies in the nebulous Milky Way) are Acumen, M7 Scorpii, near the sting and Globular Cluster NGC 6496 below the sting, at 28Sag43 and 29Sag48 (Lahiri 4 Sag 52 and 5 Sag 57). Ophiuchus' last star is Sinistra, Nu Ophiuchi, at his right hand grasping the Serpent: 29Sag45 (Lahiri: 5 Sag 54).
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Tyson claims that Ophiuchus is longer than Scorpius, but only if you include its outlying, dim stars; and since we are talking zodiac here, note that the first stars of the Sagittarius Archer precede the longitudes of those faint, outlying Ophiuchus stars, thus seizing the zodiacal baton where Scorpius/Ophiuchus hands it off; so the Serpent-Bearer cannot be considered a longer zodiacal figure than Scorpius. The earliest Sagittarius star is variable X Sagittarii at 27Sag15 (Lahiri, 3 Sag 21) - showing that the constellation of the Archer takes its position as the rightful 9th zodiacal figure, precluding any claims of Ophiuchus.
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The span of Serpens Cauda (the tail of the Serpent grasped by Ophiuchus) continues into tropical Capricorn - it is this continuance of the Serpent's stars that may have deluded Dr Tyson into thinking that Ophiuchus himself extends so far (in ancient times they were 5 one figure, called "Serpentarius" or "Ophiuchus vel Serpentarius" - a shamanic figure struggling with the darkly powerful Serpent and at the same time attempting to crush the 138
Scorpion-of-death), but the IAU officially declared them separate constellations, ignoring centuries of knowledge and tradition, even dividing Serpens itself into two entirely separate parts! And as for the statement that "all Scorpions and Ophiuchans are currently Librans," that's a howler. Apparently Dr Tyson, in his rush to mix apples and oranges (in this case the sidereal zodiac and the tropical zodiac), has got his head in a twist. Switching from the star figures to the tropical zodiac, one must go forward one sign; what he (apparently) wanted to say was that all Scorpions and Ophiuchans are currently Sagittarians (tropical 6 Sagittarians, that is). As for Cetus "dipping" into Pisces (a strange description, as Cetus is south of, i.e. below, the Fishes), or for the Sun transiting Cetus (which would make him part of the zodiac Dr Tyson's so-called "fourteenth sign"), one look at a star map shows that it just ain't so. (See Figure 2) The ecliptic does come close (below the cord of the West Fish of Pisces) but nonetheless does stay clear of the Sea-Monster's domain (here the IAU astronomers got it right, taking care to keep the most northerly point of Cetus just below the ecliptic 7 line – See Figure 3 On Next Page). Given this, it is hard to understand Dr Tyson's claim.
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Figure 3 Although his purpose is not to enlighten but to mock, we are indebted to the astrophysicist on one important point - many astrologers, even those who use constellations in their work, are unaware of Ophiuchus' "membership" in the sacred twelve due to the fact that his feet touch the ecliptic. But he is no "thirteenth sign" - he is part and parcel of the span of the Scorpion, and should be recognized, included and 8 honored as such. The Scorpion was seen as a death-dealing creature , and Ophiuchus as a healer - thus combined they represent life-or-death issues and choices. Nonetheless, if Dr Tyson is going to attack astrology (one of his very favorite pastimes), a discipline studied and employed by Hipparchus, Ptolemy, Galileo and Kepler, to name a few, it is incumbent upon him, laden with honors and academic credentials as he is, to get it right!
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celestial longitudes of stars are determined by projecting their positions perpendicularly onto the ecliptic. 2) Constellation boundaries were set by the IAU in 1928, after reports from committees set up for that purpose. 3) Other distortions forced upon the constellation figures by the IAU include the diminution of the Great Square of Pegasus - "officially" a square no more - it has lost its northeast corner to Andromeda (the fact is, of course, that Alpheratz (aka Sirrah) is, and always has been, both Delta Pegasi, the Navel of Pegasus and Alpha Andromedae, the Head of Andromeda. Another example if IAU meddling is that of the right foot of Auriga the Charioteer (Gamma Aurigae) and the north horn-tip of Taurus (El Nath, Beta Tauri). They are the same star - but "official" sky maps will only own to its being Beta Tauri. 4) All positions in this article are epoch 2000.0 5) To the Greeks Ophiuchus was Aesculapius, God of Medicine 6) Our tropical zodiac sign of Taurus was originally the sky figure of the Bull; but now, each year, as the Sun moves through the sign of tropical Taurus it is actually traveling through a skyscape of the stars of the Ram; and tropicalists who call themselves "Aries" were actually born when the Sun traversed the original Pisces Fishes. In just this way, each tropical sign now largely overlays the star figure (or morpheme) that originally came before it. Just as tropical Taureans have backed up onto the Ram, tropical Aries dive with the Fishes; tropical Pisceans swim over most of the original figure of the Water-Pourer; tropical Aquarians now brave the stormy waves with the Sea-Goat (one arm of the ancient Water-Pourer stretches over him), tropical Capricorns ride the back of the half-human, half-equine Archer, tropical Sagittarians attempt to tame the menacing Scorpion, tropical Scorpios nest in the Scales of Justice (which were, even very far back, both Scales and the great Scorpion's extended claws); tropical Librans now find their balance in the midst of the magnificent Virgin-goddess, (feeling right at home, for she was called "Justicia"), tropical Virgoans have taken over the body and tail of the Lion (but still, at the end of the sign, still possess the upper part of the Virgin’s face and head); tropical Leos, while still hanging on to the head and forepaws of the original Lion, have the earlier two-thirds of their sign in the cautious, self-protective Crab; tropical Cancers now envelop the adventurous Twin brothers, tropical Geminis have bravely taken over the thundering, sensual Bull of Heaven, and we are back to where the zodiac started: the Bull, leader of the great cycle of signs from about 4,500 BCE until about 2,300 BCE. 7) See the Uranometria 2000 grid; it shows that the northwest corner of Cetus definitely lies below the ecliptic. 8) Royal-and-war star Antares, Alpha Scorpii, lies just under Ophiuchus' intruding left foot; since ancient times it has been known to threaten assassination: it culminates on the charts of Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln (who also had Neptune at the star), was the Saturn of Pompey the Great and Cicero, and the Uranus-NNode conjunction of Lord 141
Louis Mountbatten, all of whom were assassinated. The Moon and Asc were aligned with Antares when Lincoln was shot, Mercury when John F Kennedy was shot, Neptune at two attempts on Gerald Ford's life in 1975, Uranus when Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984, and Mars when Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated in 1995. But, of course, all this is sheer coincidence, or so Neil deGrasse Tyson would have us believe.
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An Ancient Horoscope By Diana K Rosenberg, USA Originally appeared in Vol VII, October 1996 edition of Urania, the Journal of the Uranian Society This article was written as an experiment in 1996, to see whether an ancient, crude horoscope could be analyzed, as well as an attempt to use Uranian Astrology together with Fixed Stars to enhance a traditional reading.
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ne of my favorite pastimes on the Upper West Side of New York is checking out the sidewalk usedbook vendors; these characters (straight out of Dickens-scared-byStephen-King, with just a touch of Klingon grace and refinement) offer tables (or milk cartons, or blankets) covered with very used, seriously grimy, utterly irresistible old books. Spotting me for a sucker, they murmur insidiously tempting come-ons -“Paperbacks only one dollar! This pile 3 for 2 dollars! That’s out of print! You’ll never find it in a store!!” Last fall my eye fell upon a battered orphan entitled simply “Archaeology” with the imprimatur of New York University’s Library of Science, containing a series of chapters, each by a different NYU scholar. Flipping through the pages, I spotted the word “Stars,” and immediately dropped the groceries and got serious. This turned out to be a chapter by one Jotham Johnson who was, in 1963, (the date of the book’s publication), head of the Department of Classics, New York University; Chairman of the Department of Classics, Washington Square College,
Rob Hand has called Diana "the leading authority on Fixed Stars;" a faculty member of NCGR and ISAR and a lecturer at every UAC, she has devoted herself to the research and recovery of the most ancient roots of sky knowledge, so that they may be restored to astrologers, their rightful heirs. Vice President of NCGR's Uranian Society (Uranian/Cosmobiology SIG) and Copy Editor of the NCGR Journal, she has written articles for the NCGR Journal, Geocosmic Journal, The Mountain Astrologer, Ingress, Heliogram, Astrology Quarterly, The Traditional Astrologer, Memberletter, Urania, Dell Horoscope & American Astrology magazines and is the author of a Fixed Star Workbook and Encyclopedia of Fixed Stars and Constellations; Llewellyn's The Astrology of the Macrocosm includes her chapter on earthquake prediction, Groundswell Press’s Hindu Astrology Lessons contains her chapter “Fixed Stars and Lunar Mansions,” and NCGR’s Essentials of Intermediate Astrology includes her essay on Fixed Stars. Her book "Secrets of the Ancient Skies: Fixed Stars and Constellations in Natal and Mundane Astrology" is in preparation.
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and President of the Archaeological Institute of America. The chapter (originally published in the Summer 1951 issue of Archaeology) was titled “Tell Time by the Stars”, and included a drawing of a crude, partially obliterated 2nd century CE horoscope. I wheedled the price down a bit and scurried home with my prize. Needing a justification for the expenditure, I told myself “it’ll make a neat little article!” Jotham Johnson (“JJ”) was a 23-year-old student when he joined a research team fielded in Winter 1928/9 by Yale University to excavate the ancient Mesopotamian (later Greco-ArabRoman) city of Dura on the Euphrates, in present-day Syria. Scholars had considered Dura an unimportant backwater town until the accidental 1921 discovery of wall paintings; then excavators hurried to the site and discovered rich, remarkably preserved Pompeii-like remains of what had been an amazing fusion of Greek, Semitic and (later) Roman culture, including temples of Zeus Theos, Zooroaster, Adonis and Atargatis, along with a Synagogue, and even a Christian church! The wall paintings in the last two buildings “contain extensive wall paintings...of the highest importance for the study of Jewish and early Christian art and architecture.”
One day, on a stroll through an area that had been cleared but not yet officially recorded, Johnson’s eye was caught by a figure on a courtyard wall of a small house near the center of the city - a crude circle he thought looked like a clock face divided into quarters, with 12 sets of Greek letters around the outside. He could read the letters, but they seemed to make no sense. Intrigued, he copied the figure and made a private project out of deciphering the drawing. His first clue was the number 12: he thought of the 12 labors of Hercules, the 12 gods of the Olympic pantheon, the 12 signs of the Zodiac - aha! But what were the Greek
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names of the signs? He tried to remember their English names, and suddenly knew he was on track, for he realized that the lambda-epsilon-omega-nu at 4 o’clock spelled Leon, for Leo the Lion! Pi-alpha-rho-theta at 3 o’clock were the first 4 letters of Parthenos, “Virgin.” At 7 o’clock were tau-alpha-upsilon: Taurus! With his Greek dictionary in hand he figured that iota-chitheta at 9 o’clock stood for Ichth-ies, Fishes. Tau-omicron-xi at the top was tox-otes, the Archer, 2 o’clock’s zyg turned out to be zygos (“yoke”), i.e. Libra. Kark at 5 o’clock stood for kark-inos, Cancer, and did at 6 meant did-ymoi, twins, or Gemini. The 8 o’clock position was kri: kri-os, the Ram, at 11 was aig, obviously aig-okeros, Capricornus. Two positions were obliterated - 1 o’clock must have been Scorpius, and 10 o’clock would have been Hydrochous - “Waterpourer” - the tail of its “rho” was still visible! Now JJ was well and truly hooked. Realizing that the remaining words must be planets, he tried to get the words to conform to Hermes, Aphrodite, Ares, Zeus, and Kronos, but had no luck at all, so he took the phi, alpha, iota, nu at the bottom and ran his finger down the phainwords in a Greek dictionary, where he found Phain-on, Shiner, the early literary word for Saturn! At 5 o’clock, next to the kark- of karkinos, were phi, alpha, and part of either epsilon or omicron; the dictionary supplied Phaeton, Radiant One - Jupiter! At 4 o’clock, with Leon, were 3 planets: phosph- for Phosphoros, Light-Bringer: Venus. Stil- was Stilbon, the Gleamer: Mercury; and over the initial phi of phosph- were the letters py- for Pyroeis, Fiery One - Mars! But that was all; the Sun & Moon were missing. After learning that Sun had to be within one sign of Mercury, and seeing that it was not in Leo or Virgo, he knew it had to be in Cancer, under the gouged-out segment on the lower right. The missing Moon would have had to be under one of the 3 gouges, in Aquarius, Scorpio, or Cancer. Realizing he could go no further without reference books, he packed his notes to await his return home. Back in New Haven, young JJ screwed up his courage and asked the eminent Prof Ernest W Brown of Yale’s Dept of Astronomy to help discover the date of the figure, giving him the time parameters of the occupation of the city, that is, from 300 BCE to 275 CE. Brown handed the task over to Dirk Brouwer, a research assistant (Brouwer later became Prof of Astronomy, Chairman of the Dept of Astronomy, and Director of Yale’s Observatory). Brouwer concluded that the date of the horoscope was July, 176 AD, and given the possibilities of the missing Moon, it had to be either July 3-5 (if in Scorpio), or July 10-12 if in Aquarius (the other positions would not work with the Moon in Cancer). Johnson was delighted, not only to have a date within a 10-day span, but to have an archaeological fix on a date for the house it was found in! At this point Johnson took a close look at a photograph he had taken of the wall, which showed faint letters above and to the left of the diagram; with great difficulty and a magnifying glass he made out what seemed to be Zeta Pi Upsilon Pi Alpha Nu Theta: ZPYPANTH? - certainly not a word, even to a Greek, and definitely a puzzlement. After a long period of mystification, it occurred to the decipherers (by this time the others were hooked too!) that it might be a date - the Greeks had used letters for numerals! The first three might be the year, the second three the month name (abbreviated), and the last the numeral for the day. Using the Greek letter-for-number system, it became zeta: 7, pi: 80, upsilon: 400, adding up to 487, that is, the 487th year (of whichever one of the calendrical eras of the many despots of western Asia had been employed). They knew that before the
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Romans had annexed Seleucid/Parthian Dura, the calendar in use had been the old Babylonian Seleucid Era, whose Year One ran from September, 312 to September, 311, BCE. If it was the Seleucid Calendar, the year 487 would have run from September 175 to September 176, CE! They were getting very warm. Still to be deciphered were Pi-Alpha-Nu: “Pan”. They hunted up other texts found at Dura (nearly all the documents found at Dura were in Greek, which surprised scholars, for they had thought it an “obscure eddy in the mainstream of Hellenism”) and discovered that the Macedonian months had been in use; of these, only one began with Pan-; this was Panemos, July! This was a wonderful confirmation of Brouwer’s work, but there was still a problem. The day did not fit. Theta stood for 9, and Panemos 9 would not fit either alternative for the Moon, July 3-5 or July 10-12. They presumed that even in the Seleucid Era, the Julian (solar) Calendar would have controlled the months, and they were stumped and discouraged. Then it occurred to them that one possibility remained - perhaps the Romans had not, at least not at Dura, yet outlawed the former Macedonian lunar calendar. In a lunar calendar, each month begins with the new moon; Panemos 9 would have been the 9th day from the first appearance of the lunar crescent. As Johnson tells it, he was literally shaking with excitement when he consulted Ginzel’s Handbuch der mathematischen und technischen Chronologie, a 3-volume reference that contained dates of new moons, as seen from Babylon. The previous new moon had been June 24, at 9:56 AM, but this didn’t work - if June 24th was Panemos 1, then Panemos 9 would be July 2, a day too early. But Ginzel’s tables gave the astronomical new moon, and JJ realized that a human observer would not have been able to see the extremely thin new crescent on the evening of June 24; Panemos, therefore, would not have started until the evening of the 25th, and Panemos 1 would have run from sunset June 25 to sunset June 26, and eight days later Panemos 9 would have run from sunset July 3 to sunset July 4. Bingo! Later, they realized they could fix the time a little more closely still: they had learned that the horoskopos, i.e. ascendant, indicates the eastern horizon, and the Sun, in Cancer, was well below the western horizon, between sunset and midnight; therefore they decided that the baby was born about 10 PM, July 3, 176 CE, OS. As an unexpected bonus, the scholars were able to use this single example to show the exact correspondence between the Seleucid & Julian calendars (Panemos 9, 487 S.E. = July 3, 176 CE), and to demonstrate that one of the Hellenistic lunar calendars, the famous Babylonian cycle, had still, surprisingly, been in belated operation as late as 176 CE! But what about the horoscope itself? Who was this babe? Was it a boy or a girl? Destined for an ordinary existence, or prominence? Which of the wild medley of competing religions (note the square of Apollon & Poseidon) did the family follow? Dura (Doura-Europos on some maps) was a Babylonian-Seleucid Greek-Parthian caravan city on the trade route from the Persian Gulf through Palmyra to the Mediterranean, taken over in 165 CE (11 years before the horoscope was drawn) by the Romans and turned into a frontier fortress. This Greco-Arab society of Hellenistic/Roman Mesopotamia was a seething stew of co-existingwhile-competing races, nationalities and philosophies, including such oriental religions as Persian Mithraism, Parthian Zoroastrianism, the cult of Adonis/Atargatis, the Egyptian worship of Isis, as well as Orphism, Platonism, Stoicism, Sabianism, Judaism, and even
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early Christianity (still considered merely a minor sect of Judaism, and often harshly suppressed by the Romans).
Curious to see what I could glean from the chart, I fed the data into CCRS, using 10 PM LAT (Local Apparent Time), and deriving the latitude & longitude from an historical atlas. On studying the chart in depth, I was forced to think about the possibility that the child was stillborn, or died right after birth, for Aries/Sun=Admetos is the formula for “corpse,” and Uranus+Poseidon-Saturn, another death formula, came out at 20Aries53, square chart-ruler Jupiter, and the Asc is square Saturn. Yet I suspect, if there is a death here, it may have been the mother. The Moon, ruler of the 5th, the 8th-of-death of the 10th-of-the-mother, is in Scorpio in the 8th opposed by Uranus and Hades. Other indications of the possible subsequent loss of the mother: Moon/Admetos=MC, and both Mars/Saturn and Moon+Mars-Aries=Venus, which is entering 0° of the fixed signs, sometimes called the “Death Axis.” If we take the MC as the place of the mother, the close conjuction of Neptune, combined with an nth-degree Venus, tends to confirm her loss, if not at the birth, shortly thereafter, though there are many other possibilities for these pictures. It did not seem likely to me that a family would deeply and permanently carve a figure on a wall commemorating a stillbirth, or a birth that resulted in the death of the mother, esp since the picture for family celebration, Aries/Asc-Cupido, equalled the Meridian! I decided to proceed as if this was a live birth, and analyze it from that point of view. The newborn’s Sun is also on the axis of Aries/Jupiter (ruler of the primary angles), as well as Aries/Saturn, Mercury/Neptune, Moon/Venus, Venus/Uranus, and Mars/NNode. To strengthen the babe we have Sun/Jupiter=Asc, a hopeful picture. Was it born to the one of the Roman garrison families occupying the outpost, or to Greek or Rabbinical scholars perhaps? Arab tradesmen? Parthian militia? Actors? Artists? Soothsayers?
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Since we know almost nothing about the circumstances here, I started with the one incontrovertable fact: a courtyard wall near the center of an ancient city was wet-plastered so that a horoscope could be cut into it, and it was left there, and not plastered over, for the duration of that family’s occupation of the dwelling. From this we can conclude that astrology was important to them, possibly even an integral part of their philosophy and way of life. There are several planetary pictures for astrology, but since Neptune culminates, the formula Nep+Kronos-Admetos was the one I started with (this formula also can mean “heavenly bodies” and so can refer to astronomy, as well). It came out on the MC! Aries+Uranus-Apollon hit MC, Neptune, and the Apollon-Poseidon cnj as well; Jupiter/Apollon-Uranus (success in astrology) came out on Mercury, and Uranus/ApollonVulcanus equalled Jupiter & Zeus. No doubt about it. But was the child to become a professional astrologer? First we have to seek out more information. Since Mars/Zeus=Sun, Zeus/Vertex=MC, and Zeus was exactly on the Aries axis, this meant that every midpoint and planetary picture that hit Aries, (including MC/Asc, MC/Vulcanus, Node/Zeus, Node/Admetus, Moon/Cupido, Asc/Venus, Venus/Pluto, Neptune/Pluto & Jupiter/Equatorial Asc) also hit Zeus! According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, after surviving through Babylonian, then Seleucid, then Parthian rule, the trade caravan city of Dura was annexed to the Roman Empire in 165 CE (just 11 years before this horoscope was drawn) and used by them for nearly a century as a cantonment and frontier fortress. With all that Mars and Zeus, this may very well have been the horoscope of a Roman army brat! But how to check the Roman connection further? Were they strangers in a strange land? The formulas for aliens are based on Saturn/Hades combinations, and here Saturn/Hades=MC, and Saturn + Hades - Moon = Mars. Saturn + Hades - Kronos, “occupying power”, equalled the dynamic (and violent) Uranus-HadesMoon combo, as well as Cupido and Aries/Zeus. “Special assignments in a war” - Kronos + Admetos - Zeus, equalled Mars, Vulcanus, and Pluto. The military patterns I tried all came up strong: Cupido/Zeus (military organization) = Asc, Pluto, MC, & Neptune (Cupido + Zeus - Neptune: “parts of army forced into inactivities”). Military camps are Aries + Asc Zeus; here it = Asc, Sun/Jupiter, Sun/Admetos, Sun/Saturn, Sun/Kronos, and Mercury, ruler of the 4th. Saturn/Vulcanus: “vigilance, to be on guard”, = Mars. (This last picture occurred at the 1982 Libra Equinox, when US troops policed Beirut). Kronos + Admetos Saturn is “to be in a difficult position because of separation or seclusion”; it equals Jupiter, ruler of Asc & MC - certainly suitable if this is a military family sent to protect an outlying fortress at the edge of the endangered empire! These all could well represent the newborn’s connection with the Roman occupation. Marcus Aurelius ruled Rome in 176 CE, and the chart’s Zeus was on his natal Uranus, which is interesting because we know that the Emperor was, at the time, constantly occupied with rebellions and “brush wars,” trying desperately to hold the Empire together (Uranus/Zeus = “sudden outbreak of war” and “the will”). Perhaps significant is that the babe’s NNode was the Emperor’s Zeus, and his Sun was the degree of the Emperor’s NNode! This not only connects the little one’s horoscope with Rome, but implies that there may be a military role
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for him (by now I have assumed it is a him) in the military affairs of the Empire; besides, the formula for soldier, Aries + Moon - Mars, = his Sun/Zeus & Asc! Later I checked the Rome Foundation chart of 753 BCE, and found that Junior’s Kronos was Rome’s Admetos, his Admetos Rome’s NNode, his Jupiter is trine Rome’s Mars, and his Mars is Rome’s Zeus! Not only an army brat, but possibly a potentially important one - also suggested by Cupido + Vulcanus - Kronos = Sun: “privileged social standing.” What did he look like? (Jupiter, his ruler, exalted, on Vulcanus axis - probably large, and strong); Neptune, his other ruler, is in Jupiter’s sign. Big fella, probably tending to overweight. Born on the Day of Mars, Hour of the Sun, what would this little Roman grow up to be? Military prominence is certainly a possibility, especially since Sun/Zeus (“born leader”) = Asc, and Sun + Zeus - Aries (“military persons of rank,” “belonging to the general staff”) = Sun! Yet there are other possibilities - the Sun in the 5th house suggests a pleasure-and-fun loving nature, possibly drawn to performing, being the center of attention. The MC-Neptune combination led me to try pictures for acting and music: Venus/Apollon, a midpoint for music, art, friendship and peace = Mars, and the Meridian (with Neptune) is on the Aries/Cupido axis, an artistic influence. A formula for actor-- MC + Neptune - Sun, =Aries, t Node, Zeus, & Moon/Cupido. For successful actor, Sun + Apollon - Venus, should = Mars; here it does not, but does = Ma/Ze, and Jupiter + Apollon - Vulcanus! Yet Saturn & Pluto are conjunct on the chart, and Saturn/Pluto = Mars & Vulcanus, indicating that the child was probably trained into strong discipline, endurance and survival; if he was to be an artist, actor, or musician, that sort of upbringing would seem a little less likely. So we are back to the military probability, with the arts a possible side interest. But there’s a problem: Sun/Neptune equals both Mars: “weak, sensitive, weak muscles” (FDR, crippled by adultonset polio, had this) and Saturn: “inhibitions through illness or physical disability, emotional of mental illness, emotional affliction.” Yet another possibility presents itself here: Ebertin mentions that mediums have this planetary picture, and under Sun-Neptune lists “Abundant experience in the spiritual and psychic realms or spheres, mystical experiences...sympathetic understanding of other people.” These are not a patterns you would expect to find on the chart of one who was simply a professional soldier. Yet at the same time, we have Saturn/Pluto = Mars: brutality, violence, necessity to fight for existence; maltreatment &/or strict discipline; magicians, adepts (italics mine). Trying out the spiritual, mystical hints, I wondered what religion might be followed by this fellow. A bit of research came up with the fact that Mithraism, a major mystery religion of the era, was popular with many Roman soldiers, bureaucrats and merchants, and though only a little is known about Mithraic doctrines (adherents were sworn to secrecy), it was definitely a religion based on the sky! Every known Mithraic monument - from England, through Europe and into the Middle East, features constellation figures and zodiacal signs surrounding the central feature: the “tauroctony” - Mithra in the act of slaughtering a sacrificial bull. The Roman legions carried this (males-only) religion into every area they occupied, setting up elaborately carved altars, usually undergound, in grottoes or caves. This would fit both the Roman military theme, and the fact of the casting of the horoscope itself!
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Traditionally, caves & caverns are ruled by Saturn: here the 12th (as 4th from 9th, i.e. place where religion is practiced) is ruled by Saturn, in the house & sign of neighborhood; its conjunction with Pluto stresses the underground nature of the site, and Admetos indicates it is enclosed. HadesUranus is in the 2nd, which is the 6th house of ritual from the 9th of religion; Mars, ruler 2, is in the 6th of ritual, trine the MC. Scorpio on the 9th cusp affirms a secretive religion and suggests that the rites could include death. Pisces, the sign of sacrifice, rises, and Neptune, planet of sacrifice, culminates. This child’s Venus/Poseidon (faith, religion) = Mars (religious activities, religious zeal) & also = Vulcanus: power, might, force of a religion. MC + Venus - Poseidon is the formula for strong religious conviction: here MC/Venus equals Poseidon. (The only other way to read this is that the babe itself was sacrificed, and I definitely don’t want to get into that!!) Now the chart began to come into focus: with his need to be the center of attention, his military Roman upbringing, and his mystical inclinations, might not this child be destined to become a priest of Mithra? I tried to think of other patterns I could try to test this out, but for some inexplicable reason, there are no planetary pictures listed for the sacrifice of a bull (darn!); so I tried the tame “to take part in a funeral service” -- Asc + Mars - Saturn: it came out at 7 Tau 33, sq Merc, on the Mars/Hades axis, at the mouth of the Celestial Bull! (The precession correction, from July 176 to January 1996 (1819.5 years) is 25°23’; this brings it (A+Ma-Sa) to 2 Gem 56 -- Σ495 Tauri, a double star at the Bull’s mouth). The relief sculptures of the tauroctony showed Mithra gripping the bull by the mouth and pulling his head back. But to slaughter a bull is a bloody, drastic business - what could I use to check this? Taking the UranusHades (sudden mean acts, murder) conjunction as a focus, I subtracted Mars (sudden damage or death by weapons): it came out exactly = MC! This could relate directly to the horrors of battle, of course, but when I added the precession correction to the UranusHades, I discovered that the conjunction came to 29 Taurus - the Pleiades cluster of stars in the shoulder of the Bull. This is the place the Mithraic bull was stabbed, to bring forth its life-sustaining blood! (In India this cluster marked the 1st Nakshatra Krittika, The Cutter(s), representing the nurses of the infant God of War).There’s a potential for plenty of violence here: Mars + Hades - Vulcanus, murderous deeds = the debilitated Moon (at fanatic, destructive, and sacrificial Alpha Centauri). Moreover, the Moon was at the stars of the Scorpion’s head which, in the Hindu lunar mansions, formed Anuradha, the only Nakshatra whose Regent is Mitra! A man born under) Mitra’s mansion [Anuradha], he will be wise and a wanderer, have steadfast friends, will live in foreign countries, be unhappy through hunger, enjoy all kinds of jewels, pleasures and riches, be preeminent by birth, fame and energy, have both dharma and worldly gain, and be one who makes enemies into friends. Lunar Mansions in the Charts of Men, Vrddhayavanajataka of Minaraja, ca 4th century CE: Sanskrit, trans Valerie J Roebuck (oldest extant account of the significance of the Vedic lunar mansions in natal astrology) There don’t seem to be any worshippers of Mithra around any more to check out, but Franz Cumont, a famous scholar of Mithraism, had Uranus in the degree of babe’s Sun, (Mithra
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was Sol Invictus, identified with Helios, the Sun God: recall that this baby was born in the Hour of the Sun), and David Ulansey, author of The Origins of the Mithraic Mysteries, has his natal Uranus less than 2° earlier (interesting that Ulansey, who has challenged Cumont’s hypothesis that Orion represented Mithra and is championing Perseus in his place, was born on Cumont’s Uranus return!) FIXED STARS: “I am a star which goes with thee and shines out of the depths” Mithraic saying I had decided not to check each placement of the chart against my own Fixed Star Encyclopedia until I had done most of the traditional & Uranian interpretations, because I wanted to see if I could read the chart without it, and then see if the conclusions I had come to were sustained by the stars. Besides the bull’s mouth and the Pleiades, there were 2 surprises: first, stars associated with astrology & astronomy came up more strongly than I had anticipated - he (I still think it’s a he) may have indeed practiced astrology, whether as a priest of Mithra or not. (After all, he may have grown up seeing his own horoscope on the wall, year after year). Second, there were many fixed star placements associated with injuries; this led me to believe he may have started as a soldier (possibly an officer), and after injuries kept him out of battle he may have turned to the study of the sky. This could explain the “weak muscles” & “physical disabilities” patterns, as well as the many death and funeral pictures prominent, indicating either the loss of many comrades, and/or himself, as a priest, presiding over such rites). His progressed Sun would have come to natal Mars when he was about 32, when Saturn, by double arc, came to his Part of Fortune, and UranusHades to his Saturn, and by double arc, to his Pluto. Mercury, by half-arc, came to his Mars/Saturn, and by double arc, to Admetos, while Mars + Saturn - MC double-arced to his Asc. In this year (208 CE) he may have nearly died, or, at the very least, thoughts of death preoccupied him, perhaps turning him to a religious path. 208 CE was the year Emperor Septimus Severus triumphed over Parthian invaders in Mesopotamia (was Junior with him?) and returned in triumph to Rome. If he lived long enough, i.e. to 42, a fairly advanced age at that time, he would have seen the Halley’s Comet apparition of 217-218, which was quite bright, reaching 0 Magnitude in the spring of 218 (Dion Cassius called it “a very fearful star”). Comets are important yearindicators: at his Solar Return it would have been 27Leo35, in the 4th house of the return, cnj the return’s chart-ruler Venus, and the late 6th of his natal chart; solar return Mars squared his natal Asc, with Saturn/Uranus bracketing his Moon, opposite natal Uranus/Hades. At its perihelion Halley’s was 22Aries57, square his natal nodes. The comet was generally perceived to have been the agent of death for Emperor Macrinus in that year; it may have done for our friend as well. The precession correction for the difference in the fixed star placements between 176 CE and 1996 (1,820 years) is 25° 23’ which is added to each position in the horoscope, to match it with current star positions. Besides the UranusHades at the Pleiades, already noted, his natal Pluto was at Omicron Aurigae & 132 Tauri (now 27-28 Gemini). Our figure of Auriga, the
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Charioteer, was in ancient China “The Five Chariots” - a military encampment! The Greeks held that the charioteer was Erichthonius, adopted son of Athena, who invented the chariot because he could not walk. Three years ago I tried putting these two themes together (military and disabled) with the idea that crippling & war disabilities might turn up at Auriga’s stars, and so it proved. (War vet Ron Kovic, for instance, of “Born on the 4th of July”, has Sun, Uranus, & the NNode aligned with stars of Auriga!). Saturn was at the star 60 Orionis (now 29° Gemini), below the upraised right arm of the huge hunter/warrior figure the Chinese called “The Supreme Commander” with, in the same degree, Menkalinan, Beta Aurigae (also in the Chinese military garrison), and 36 Aurigae, which the Chinese called “The Headquarters Standard,” ruling class distinctions, rank, and the proper observation of rites. Admetos was at star 1 Geminorum (now at 0 Cancer) in Castor’s left foot (the Gemini twins were military heroes), with 30 & 40 Aurigae (also in The HQ Standard, concerned w/rank, etc), and Chi2 Orionis at the tip of the Orion’s sword, an asterism which the Chinese called “The Officer in Charge of Omens!” Complementing this is Cupido at Kashud, Theta Ophiuchi, called “The Magician” in the most ancient cuneiform texts. An entire (possible) story has emerged. Military service, disability, and a new (or continuing) profession as a priest/occultist/astrologer/seer.
Note: After all this work, I told Gary Christen about the horoscope, and he shot me down! According to Gary, the British Museum has many of these horoscopes, all electionals for Roman Army operations! I was truly crushed until I studied the figure from that point of view. If this was an elected time for any military campaign, troop movement or re-supply, the astrologer was a candidate for a malpractice suit! Would you choose to start out with the Moon, mistress of the flow of events, in detriment in the sign of death, in the 8th house of death, applying to a square of Mercury and Mars? The Asc is about to square Saturn in the 3rd of travel, and the chart is for 10PM, not a usual time for army movements, unless there was an emergency. The following sunrise would have been much better, when the Moon would be at 8 Scorpio, and having escaped the deadly squares, would be flowing instead towards trines to Sun, Jupiter and NNode. Gary, I rest my case. ((Another possibility has just occurred to me: could this an electional chart for a Mithraic ritual bull sacrifice?)) After I had completed this article, I searched through books on ancient civilizations hoping to discover one or two possible illustrations for it. I hoped simply to find pictures of the general area - my digression into Mithraic possibilities had started as a shot in the dark. No map of the known Mithraic sites had shown any worship that far east, but to my astonishment, a picture of a Mithraeum discovered at Dura turned up! Of course, this proves nothing, but I was excited nonetheless! This article is certainly an exercise in Aries hubris! To attempt an interpretion of a horoscope with almost no knowledge of its background or purpose is presumptuous, to say the least. As for the use of multi-national sources, I have found that the sky is a cross- and inter- cultural space. Western constellations & their mythic associations work everywhere in the world, as do the Chinese, Hindu, Arabian and Mayan/Aztec; apparently, the message is the message is the message, find it where you will! But really, to me, the ability we now have to interpret a chart with almost no initial information demonstrates the amazing power
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and potential for analysis offered by the Uranian System, butressed and affirmed by the Fixed Stars. Oh, by the way. the chart’s Saturn/Admetos: “of long duration,” equals both chart-ruler Jupiter and Uranus/Apollon, the combination for astrology: a perfect expression of the resilience and endurance of our discipline, and of the horoscope itself, discovered after a “duration” of more than 1,800 years! Bibliography: Booher, Wayne. I am indebted to Wayne for his ideas on planetary pictures for sacrifice, caves, grottoes, etc, and for David Ulansey’s article in Scientific American. Campion, Nicholas. The Book of World Horoscopes: Wellingborough: The Aquarian Press, 1988. Christen, Gary. personal conversation, June, 1996. Cirlot, J. E. A Dictionary of Symbols. New York: Philosophical Library, Inc, 1962. Cumont, Franz. The Mysteries of Mithra: New York: Dover Publications, Inc, 1956. Cumont, Franz. Astrology & Religion among the Greeks and Romans: New York, Dover Publications, Inc, 1960. Ebertin, Reinhold. The Combination of Stellar Influences. Wurttemberg 1972: Ebertin-Verlag. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Vol 7, p 612, & Vol 15, p 604. Chicago, London, etc: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc, 1965. Goodenough, Erwin R. Jewish Symbols in the Greco-Roman Period. Princeton: Bollingen Series, Princeton University Press, 1988 (illustration of Dura Mithraeum). Houck, Richard. Mr Houck was kind enough to send me Valerie Roebuck’s translation of the Vrddhayavanajataka of Minaraja. Johnson, Jotham. “Tell Time by the Stars,” Archaeology, New York: New York University Press, 1963. Lehman, J. Lee. The Book of Rulerships. West Chester: Whitford Press, 1992. Niggemann, Hans. The Key to Uranian Astrology: New York: Hans Niggemann, 1977. Roebuck, Valerie J. The Circle of Stars, An Introduction to Indian Astrology. Rockport: Element Inc, 1992 Roebuck, Valerie J., letter to Richard Houck dated July 21, 1995, with translation of the Vrddhayavanajataka of Minaraja, Lunar Mansions in Natal Astrology, books 60 & 63. Rosenberg, Diana K. Encyclopaedia//Correspondence Course of Fixed Stars & Constellations. New York, 1996. Staal, Julius D. W. Stars of Jade. Decatur, GA: Writ Press, 1984. Ulansey, David. The Origins of the Mithraic Mysteries: Oxford University Press, NY, 1989. Ulansey, David. “The Mithraic Mysteries,” Scientific American, December, 1989, pp. 130-135. Walters, Derek. Chinese Astrology. Wellingborough, England: The Aquarian Press, 1987. Witte-Lefeldt, Rules for Planetary Pictures, Hamburg, 1977: Ludwig Rudolph (Witte-Verlag).
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Union Carbide & “The Mills Of God” by Diana K Rosenberg and Arlene M Nimark (This article originally appeared in The NCGR Journal, Winter 85-86, Vol 4 No 2)
“Though the mills of God grind slowly, they grind exceeding small” -F von Logau, Retribution (trans Longfellow)
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“It was a nightmare...I thought an atomic bomb had struck.” A survivor, trying to describe what happened, ran out of descriptive words -- there were no suitable analogies, because nothing like it had happened before. Like insects under an exterminator’s spray, people staggered about coughing, retching and defecating uncontrollably. Unable to run away from the lethal cloud -- it had blinded them as well -- thousands of citizens of Bhopal died, and 20,0001 more were permanently sickened and crippled, by “the worst industrial accident in history.”
authority on Fixed Stars;" a faculty member of NCGR and ISAR and a lecturer at every UAC, she has devoted herself to the research and recovery of the most ancient roots of sky knowledge, so that they may be restored to astrologers, their rightful heirs. Vice President of NCGR's Uranian Society (Uranian/Cosmobiology SIG) and Copy Editor of the NCGR Journal, she has written articles for the NCGR Journal, Geocosmic Journal, The Mountain Astrologer, Ingress, Heliogram, Astrology Quarterly, The Traditional Astrologer, Memberletter, Urania, Dell Horoscope & American Astrology magazines and is the author of a Fixed Star Workbook and Encyclopedia of Fixed Stars and Constellations; Llewellyn's The Astrology of the Macrocosm includes her chapter on earthquake prediction, Groundswell Press’s Hindu Astrology Lessons contains her chapter “Fixed Stars and Lunar Mansions,” and NCGR’s Essentials of Intermediate Astrology includes her essay on Fixed Stars. Her book "Secrets of the Ancient Skies: Fixed Stars and Constellations in Natal and Mundane Astrology" is in preparation.
Deadly gas fumes had spread over the sleeping 2,000-year-old capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, leaving corpses of people and animals lying about the streets like discarded rag dolls. Worse still the doctors, rushed in the next day by government and emergency services, had no idea how to treat the disabled survivors -- there was no medical literature to be had, anywhere, on methyl isocyanate (MIC) poisoning.
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CITY OF BHOPAL CHART June 1, 1949; 0 hr used (Bhopal, exempted from India’s 1947 independence, remained a separate state until this date) Standing on a base of old crystalline rock amidst Central India’s Rajputana Upland, Bhopal is a traditional Indian city with narrow, crowded streets, shops spilling their wares in the way of traffic, buses, water buffalo, 3-wheeled taxis, goats, carts, scooters and horse-drawn carriages all pushing and shoving for elbow room. Technology is new and unfamiliar; running water only part of each day, only one person in a thousand with a phone. The soil of the region, severely depleted by centuries of over-cultivation and neglect, needs pesticides and fertilizers to grow sufficient crops. As part of its 1960’s “Green Revolution,” the Indian government offered Union Carbide Corporation government land at a rent of $40 a year to build and equip a pesticide plant -49.1% to be owned by India, 50.9% by the corporation. First, a small pilot plant operated from 1971-73; at that time methyl isocyanate was imported. On October 31, 1975, only two months after the Indian government stipulated that “obnoxious industries” must be relocated at least 15 miles away from residential areas, Union Carbide was inexplicably granted a license to manufacture MIC at the plant. When a state commissioner ordered the plant to relocate, he was simply ignored. An objecting government official was transferred; Union Carbide donated $2,500 for a park to the city... -Newsweek, 12 17 84 Leo is a sign that admires size and grandiosity. India has 5 planets in Leo, Union Carbide has three -- and here their twin Saturns at 14 degrees of Leo come into play. With expectations of a continuing increase in sales, the original modest facility was turned into an oversized, imposing showplace. As construction progressed, environmental laws were bypassed and legal irregularities overlooked. By 1978 the enormous size of the plant caused so many problems that it had to be temporarily closed for modifications. Meanwhile ties had developed between local politicians and the company: a local Congress Party official was the plant’s lawyer; a former police chief had a contract to protect the plant; a former state education minister had a paid public relations position, and so forth. When Mahendra Karma, a representative of the state legislature, raised the issue of safety at the plant, the Labor Minister of Madhya Pradesh stonewalled: “This plant...is not a small piece of stone that I can shift from one place to another...there is no danger to the city, nor do I find any symptom of it!” -Tara Singh Viyogi (quoted in New York Times 1/31/85) CHART OF MIC PLANT OPENING Feb 11, 1980, 6:45 AM IST –5.5, 23N16, 77E24
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On February 11, 1980, just five days before an eclipse cut a path of darkness across India, MIC operations began at the huge, newly-reopened plant. At 6:45 AM, the time of the first shift, the Asc was 17 Aquarius, with the midpoint of the Equatorial Asc/SNode conjunction at 26 Aquarius 43, the degree of the coming eclipse, and of Neptune’s discovery, conjunct Saturn, in 1846. It is also Union Carbide’s Chaos Harmonic2 MC and Jupiter. A human drama involving India, Union Carbide, the United States, and the meaning and message of Neptune was taking shape. It was Lord Louis Mountbatten who arbitrarily set the date for India’s independence from Great Britain: “The astrologers are being rather tiresome.” -Mountbatten, Viceroy’s Personal Reports #16, 8 8 473 India’s astrologers were being as “tiresome” as only astrologers can be when they see their nation’s electional Moon applying to a series of malefics! Through their influence, the time was moved back to zero hour, mitigating the violent influences of the time of transition.
INDIA INDEPENDENCE CHART (Aug 15, 1947, 0 hr IST -5.5, Delhi, 28N40, 77E13)
COUNTDOWN Two careful preliminary studies of the events leading up to the disaster -- the first by Stuart Diamond of the New York Times, 1 30 85, and the second Union Carbide’s own study excerpted in the New York Times 3 21 85 -- enable us to reconstruct the tragedy. Sunday December 2, 1984, 9:40 PM, 77E24, 23N16: Pluto anti-culminates; the degree of Union Carbide’s natal Neptune rises (7 Leo 05: *Praesaepe, 44M Cancri); Mars (square Ceres) sets, and opposes India’s and Union Carbide’s Saturn. The Moon is on the semi-octile axis of the heliocentric nodes of Uranus. For the Central India Foreland, the weather is unseasonably cold. Most of the people of Bhopal huddle together for warmth in rickety tin, clay and wood shacks. (100,000 new settlers, drawn by the hope of employment, have crowded into the city since 1975; housing is scarce). Inside the huge Union Carbide/India plant, a supervisor orders a worker to wash a pipe in the area where methylisocyanate -- a gas so deadly most toxicologists refuse to test it -- is stored. The supervisor was new and inexperienced; the workers undertrained. The great plant was losing money -- staff, training and maintenance had been curtailed. New supervisors and operators held key positions... 10:45 PM:
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Saturn (21 Scorpio 37: *Unukalhai, Alpha Serpentis - Serpens is associated with poisons) is exactly on the IC, square the 21 Leo Asc. 21 Leo is the degree of India’s Sun and Union Carbide’s Mars/Saturn midpoint. 21 Aquarius, the Dsc, is Union Carbide’s 2ndary progressed Uranus. The plant’s “graveyard” shift takes over, unaware that a deadly countdown to disaster has already started. Water has contaminated MIC tank 610, and a violent chemical reaction has set in. The refrigeration system had been “inoperable” for more than five months; the MIC tank was 10-20 degrees centigrade over its safety level, accelerating the disastrous reaction rate (MIC has a very low boiling point). In addition, the temperature alarm had not been re-set to warn of any rise above the already much-too-high storage temperature. Therefore the alarm did not go off... 11:00 PM: As the angles approach the lunar nodes, the MC conjoins disaster star *Algol, Beta Persei. In the degree of Neptune’s discovery and India’s 1980 eclipse path, asteroid America sets. The new shift logs the temperature in MIC tank 610 at 10 lbs per square inch, 5 times what it had been a half hour earlier. This is not considered cause for alarm - it is assumed that one of the two readings is faulty. Pressure gauges and valves were unreliable, and sometimes broken... -UC/India workers, to reporters 11:30 PM: The IC has reached India’s Descendant (the 11 23 84 eclipse degree); Hades culminates. In the process area, workers’ eyes start to tear -- a sure sign of a leak. The supervisor is informed, and a search started for the source. “We were human leak detectors...” -Suman Dey, Senior Operator on Duty (NY Times)
---11:30 PM LEAK DISCOVERY CHART--Dec 2, 1984, 11:30 PM IST –5.5, BHOPAL, 23N16, 77E24
11:45 PM: The Nadir approaches the 10 Sag 46 Sun (the midpoint of Mars and Saturn at Neptune’s discovery); Chiron culminates, Pallas sets in Pisces. The Ascendant semi-octiles the Node of Neptune. Workers continue to search for the source of the leak. The supervisor is unconcerned. He tells them he will deal with the leak after the next tea break, which starts at 12:15. Monday, December 3, 1984, 0:15 AM:
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The Nadir (11 Sag 56) passes the Sun and approaches Uranus (13 Sag 37); Mars at 12 Aqu 50 (a black hole degree) inconjuncts the Asc (12 Vir 04). The natal Saturns of both Union Carbide and India are now the 12th house cusp. The field operator again reports an MIC release. The pressure is now 30 lbs per square inch, and within minutes it shoots to 55 lbs per square inch, the top of the pressure gauge’s scale. 0:22 AM: The IC reaches Uranus, conjunct its own descending heliocentric node. Suddenly, the concrete slab above the tanks begins to vibrate and emit “a tremendous sound, a messy boiling sound.” The MIC in tank 610 has turned from liquid to gas. With a roar, 60 feet of concrete over 6 inches thick breaks apart, radiating blast-furnace heat. In a panic, the operator runs to the control room and turns the switch to start the vent gas scrubber, a device that neutralizes escaping gas with caustic soda. With a loud hiss, gas 500 times more toxic than cyanide shoots out of the vent scrubber stack and forms a white cloud over the plant. It starts to drift towards the sleeping town. The scrubber had been under maintenance; the pressure and temperature were far in excess of its design capabilities. A meter indicated that there was no caustic soda flowing into the device... 0:45 AM: Chronos culminates; Pluto is now semisquare the Asc and sesquiquadrate the MC. Final log entry: MIC unit operations are suspended because of high concentrations of MIC. Fumes are choking the workers -- the situation is now out of control. They flee the plant in panic, ignoring the buses provided for civilian evacuation. (From this point on, events are confused and accounts differ.) 1:00 AM: Zeus rises conjunct the US natal Neptune; the MC is India’s Vulcanus. The IC has reached 22 Sag (Rasalhague, Alpha Ophiuchi), the position of Neptune at the 1980 India eclipse and the MIC unit’s opening. Saturn is on the 3rd house cusp. MIC emissions are officially verified; the toxic gas alarm is sounded. Firewater monitors (water cannon) are used in an attempt to wet down the vapor. The water curtain is capable of reaching a height of 100 feet. The gas was escaping from a tower 120 feet high, and was shooting another 10 feet over that... Shakil Qureshi, MIC supervisor on duty, telephones the assistant factory manager. He is told to turn on the flare tower to burn off the escaping gas. Senior Operator Dey warns Qureshi that igniting the flare tower with such a volume of gas escaping could cause a huge explosion. Their discussion was pointless. A vital piece of pipe was missing from the flare. It had corroded and was to be replaced...
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The few remaining workers rush to expedite the only remaining alternative - to channel the escaping gas into a spare storage tank. One of the three tanks, #619, is supposed to be empty for this purpose. #619 was not empty. It contained MIC, as did #611... 1:30 AM (approx.) As workers grab their oxygen tanks and masks, MIC engulfs the control room and adjoining offices. 1:35 AM: The angles engage the cardinal axis. The IC has come to the exact Mercury/Neptune conjunction in the longitude, latitude and declination of *Spiculum, 8, 20, and 21M Sagittarii, a nebulous cluster associated with blindness...and selfish greed. Supervisor Qureshi discovers that someone has stolen his oxygen mask and cylinder (“I thought I was going to die”). He runs for his life, desperately scales a 6-foot barbed-wire-topped fence, breaking his leg as he lands. The area is clear of gas, and he survives. Suman Dey dons his gear and tries to find Qureshi (“I couldn’t see two feet in front of me, the cloud was so thick”). Dey goes upwind and waits, periodically returning to the control room to check the instruments. Somewhere between 2 and 2:30 AM, the escaping gas stops... I:53 AM: Halley’s Comet culminates, on the degree of Jupiter in the US chart, the Asc of the Bhopal eclipse chart, and on the Pluto/South Node conjunction of Union Carbide’s natal chart, sesquiquadrate its Uranus. Pluto is on the 2nd cusp, inconjunct Hades on the 9th. Juno-ofhelplessness rises; the setting Moon is sesquiquadrate asteroid Atropos, on the Uranian axis of death. In the city of Bhopal, by the thousands, people are dying. There is nothing to be done.
LINK-UP It all started so simply. We had a chart for Union Carbide. We had a chart for India, and data for the tragedy. We would compare them, write it all up, stow it in the file, and go on to other projects. But that’s not the way it worked out. As we studied the charts, unexpected patterns emerged -- unusual and puzzling “coincidences” that seemed to be telling another story. For one thing, India became independent from Great Britain precisely on Union Carbide’s Saturn return. We are used to thinking of nations as more powerful and more important than corporations - even the huge, multinational corporations; but in actuality, this may not be so. Then there was the natal Pluto/SNode conjunction on Union Carbide’s chart (conjunct the US Jupiter). Pluto, rx, had progressed exactly to that Node, and at the disaster Halley’s Comet conjoined them
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both, highlighting4 hidden past activities. Could there have been something in Union Carbide’s past that led to their present predicament? What followed was an interesting bit of synchronicity. A discarded newspaper called “The Guardian” came to hand, with a feature article on Bhopal. The writer, Jonathan Bennett, mentioned another terrible Union Carbide disaster 54 years earlier that had received very little press coverage at the time - at a town called Gauley Bridge. There is a place in West Virginia where the Kanawha, a tributary of the great Ohio River, branches in two; Gauley River flows north and the New River southeast, through an area so rich in silica that sand for glass-making is one of West Virginia’s greatest mineral resources. In April 1929 Saturn stationed at 0 Cap 31, on the World Axis and the precise degree of the Bhopal disaster’s Mercury-Neptune conjunction 55.6 years later. The Union Carbide and Carbon Co. (as it was known then) decided to build a 3 ¾ mile tunnel to divert water from New River to their New Kanawha Power Co. “Hawk’s Nest” hydroelectric plant at Gauley Junction. New Kanawha, a subsidiary of Union Carbide and Carbon, was licensed by the State of West Virginia Power Commission, ostensibly to develop power for public sale; in reality it was formed to sell all its power to the Electro-Metallurgical Co., another subsidiary of Union Carbide and Carbon. Rhinehold and Dennis, Contractors, were hired and it was quickly discovered that the rock to be drilled through was silica, virtually pure, definitely valuable, and positively dangerous. Since Hippocrates wrote of it in 400 BC, it has been known that silica dust is poisonous to humans. Silicosis, probably the oldest known occupational disease, is incurable. As it is a lethal and debilitating danger to miners, silica-bearing rock must be worked wet, and masks or respirators must be worn. If no precautions are taken, nodular scar tissue quickly forms in the lungs, blocking drainage, blood supply, and air passageways. Once the disease has started, it cannot be stopped, and the victims, even if they stop work, will gradually strangle to death. When word went out that jobs were available in West Virginia, workers came from far and wide to sign up. Pluto had just been discovered in 1930 when the tunneling began. America was in the depths of the Great Depression, and people were desperate for work. But almost immediately after work started on the Gauley Bridge tunnel, workers began to sicken and die.
GAULEY BRIDGE TUNNEL CHART Apr 1, 1930, 7 AM EST, Gauley Bridge, WV, 38N10, 81W12 Here begins America’s worst industrial scandal. By no stretch of the imagination could the Gauley Bridge disaster be called “accident.” Foremen refused to allow the drillers to wet down the rock (drilling was faster dry). Tenhour shifts were forcibly stretched to twelve hours, without pay. Air so thick with silica
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dust that men could barely see each other (“you could not tell who was a black man and who was white”) was further poisoned by illegal gasoline motors giving off carbon monoxide fumes. “The ambulance was going day and night to the Coal Valley Hospital.” -Hearings5 The workers, mostly unskilled, non-union transients, were never told of any danger or warned to take precautions, although danger notices were required by law. “...the men did not and could not have known of the danger they underwent. The company did know the danger they were sending these men to face. They deliberately failed to furnish sufficient protection. The results have been devastating in their deadliness.” -Hearings, p 21 Up to 36 men were housed in each 10’ by 12’ shack - no water, stoves, or bedding. Out of pay starting at 50 cents an hour and later reduced to 25 cents came enforced deductions for coal, rent, electricity (usually none) and virtually nonexistent medical care (for which blacks were charged more than whites). Pay was in “company scrip” so only the company could cash the checks; it charged a 10 cents check-cashing fee. “For every day I worked they paid me $1.00, and held out 80 cents for services.” -Charles Jones, Hearings If a man became too ill to work, he was driven off the grounds by force - and the “rouster,” deputized at the request of the company, carried a gun. Beatings were common. “They was treated worsen if they was mules” -Mrs C Jones, Hearings “The men were handled worse than I have ever seen them handled before” -Arthur Peyton, Engineer’s Assistant, Hearings Inspectors from the West Virginia Department of Mines tried repeatedly to inspect the site, but the company kept them out, insisting that it was a construction site, not a mine, and therefore not under the Department’s jurisdiction. (The company later claimed in court that it did not know that silica was dangerous, although it was revealed that company officials had attended a lecture on silicosis in 1925, and mining and civil engineers are required to know about it). In addition, company officials, without exception, wore masks when they checked the progress of the tunnel, and lookouts were kept posted to watch out for government inspectors. To a salesman offering respirators at $2.50 a piece, the purchasing agent was overheard to say “I wouldn’t give you $2.50 for all the niggers on the job.”
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- Hearings, testimony When workers left or died, there were plenty more available who were desperate for employment. [this was] the story of men in the darkest days of the depression, with work hard to secure, driven by despair and stark fear of hunger to work for a mere existence wage under almost intolerable conditions... -Hearings The company had calculated that the tunnel would be finished and the men scattered far and wide when they began to become ill, as silicosis usually takes ten to twenty years to debilitate and kill its victims, but the purity and density of the poisonous dust acted with deadly speed. “I knew they was going to kill these niggers within five years, but I didn’t know they was going to kill them so quick...” -Contractors’ Purchasing Agent (quoted in testimony) Once dead, they were buried with indecent speed - no washing, laying out, clean clothes, or ceremony. In some cases, relatives arriving one or two hours later were told the victim had already been buried. (This was to avoid autopsies, which might lead to lawsuits). Some were thrown into multiple graves. “They buried them like they were burying hogs, putting two or three of them in a hole. The men were buried in what they got killed or died in.” -Hearings Company doctors were not allowed to tell the men what was wrong with them. Little black pills were dispensed for “tunnelitis.” Once weakened by the silica, many contracted pneumonia or tuberculosis and died of infection (this enabled the company to later claim in court that their deaths had not been caused by silica). As the death rate accelerated, the company hired an undertaker at a special wholesale rate to get rid of the corpses more efficiently. “He took the work for a smaller price than other undertakers charged because the company knew and assured him there would be a large number of deaths...” -Hearings No records or death certificates were made, unless there were family members nearby. (The undertaker later claimed in court that his records had been “destroyed”). 169 of the victims were later discovered at Summerville, West Virginia in unmarked mass graves. By 1931, rumors of the great numbers of deaths at Hawk’s Nest Tunnel were reaching official circles. In the Spring of 1933, with Neptune conjunct the South Lunar Node (7.5 Virgo)
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sesquiquadrate Uranus in Aries, and Saturn in mid-Aquarius, all on the World Axis and aspecting newly-discovered Pluto on its own ascending node, the first of approximately 500 lawsuits were brought to trial. 200 of these cases were summarily thrown out of court due to a hastily-manufactured “Statute of Limitations” pushed through the West Virginia Supreme Court, which decreed that in order to be eligible for compensation, *a worker must have been employed for at least two years at the same job *he must have filed his claim within one year after leaving the job *he must have given a complete life history to his employer at the start of employment *he must never have broken any safety rules Most had not survived long enough to fulfill even the first requirement... The trials (“a macabre burlesque”6) were rife with intimidation, threats, and bribery of jurors and lawyers. The cases that could not be thrown out of court by the hastilyengineered statute, or hung-juried through bribery5 or settled out of court by threats and payments to the victims’ lawyers, were settled for pathetic sums: $250, $60, $300, $125 were typical amounts. In any case, the plaintiffs would not have received anything at all if they had not agreed to hand over to the company all of their collected evidence, so that it could not be used by others. The president of Rinehart and Dennis was quoted in the press as saying that the lawsuits were nothing more than part of a “legal silicosis racket.” “The most damnable racketeering that I have ever known is the paying of a fee to the very attorneys who represented these victims.” -Rep. Vito Marcantonio of New York House Labor Subcommittee One woman testified that she had received $185.85 for the death of her husband. “The disease silicosis was not known to us, nor to the other contractors of our acquaintance, before we were surprised by the bringing of damage suits...we know of no case of silicosis contracted on this job.” -P H Faulconer, President Rinehart and Dennis, Contractors “I don’t know what that 85 cents was for...” -Mrs Mary Jones Hundreds of others, surviving the dead or themselves broken in health, were blocked by the statute of limitations from even filing suit, and received absolutely nothing. The mainstream American press almost completely ignored the terrible stories coming out of West Virginia; skeptical editors called them “mountain gossip,” “mere rumor,” and “too harrowing” to be readily believed. In January 1936, with a Congressional investigation about to begin (transiting Mercury in Aquarius semi-octile Saturn in Pisces), the Engineering
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News Record called the charges “fantastic - sheer bunk.” The New York Times was soothingly complacent: “...we all inhale a certain amount of rock dust - silica...house dust and street dust, for one thing” “The casualty list is too high for a contract on which 4,948 were employed 2,500 underground - too high to be readily accepted.” -New York Times, 2/23/36 Only the radical left-wing press kept the story alive, “rattling the bones” and demanding an investigation.
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Thursday, January 16, 1936, 10:40 AM, Washington, DC: “Whereas...workers were buried in a field at Summersville, West Virginia, with cornstalks as their only gravestones and with no other means of identification...” With these words, a House Labor Subcommittee opened hearings into what was becoming known as “The Gauley Bridge Disaster.” After fourteen days of testimony by doctors, social workers, lawyers, engineers, foremen and laborers (some of them dying and barely able to speak) it had become painfully evident that the grim “mountain rumors” paled before a terrible reality. One man, near death himself, told the committee that he had lost three sons in the tunnel, the youngest 18. His wife tried to get a local doctor to examine the boy, but he would not because she didn’t have enough money. She stood in the road and begged for money until she had the $50 he demanded for an X-ray. He took the case, but three weeks later the boy died. His two older brothers died the following year. “...the tunnel was begun, continued, and completed with grave and inhuman disregard of all consideration for the health, lives, and future of the employees...” -Report of the Subcommittee The summary of the subcommittee provided, at least and at last, an epitaph for the anonymous dead: “If by their suffering and death they will have made life safer in future for the men who go beneath the earth to work, if they will have been able to establish a new and greater regard for human life in industry, their suffering may not have been in vain...”
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“The worst industrial disaster in history.” That’s what Gauley Bridge had been called until December, 1984, when Bhopal took over that title. These two terrible events have one factor in common: Union Carbide Corporation. UNION CARBIDE CHART Nov 1, 1917, (used Noon, EST), 42N39, 73W45 Union Carbide Corporation was founded during the worst year of the worst war that has ever been fought. Saturn, Admetos and the Lunar Nodes were on the world cardinal axis. The Sun (by septile) and Kronos were on the world death axis (0° of the fixed signs) and the conjunction of Hades, Chiron and Vesta were bringing primitive nationalistic emotions into full play. It is estimated that about 20,000,000 people died in 1917-18, some from terrible epidemics, others in the war, and still more in revolutions and pograms. (It is interesting that the USSR was established just 6 days later, and Indira Gandhi (assassinated 2 months before the Bhopal disaster) was born 18 days later. Uranus holds the only dignity by sign, as might be expected for a corporation founded to exploit technological developments; Mars is at royal star *Regulus, Alpha Leonis, and an exiled Jupiter (with the Moon) is conjunct *Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri - both royal stars with a reputation for arrogance and early prominence, followed by severe and sudden falls from grace. Chart ruler Saturn is in exile in Leo, conjunct corporate Cupido situated on Neptune’s ascending heliocentric node; it squares both the MC and Ceres, co-ruler of the 8th. With the MC, Sun, Mercury (other 8th ruler), and Ceres in the 8th house sign, this company will be known for Scorpionic matters, including death. Mercury, ruler of 3 houses, suffers a bi-septile from Uranus, and an inconjunct from Vulcanus, Jupiter and the Moon, and forms a devastating square to Neptune, situated on *Praesepe (44M Cancri), a nebulous cluster frequently associated with tragedies. Since Jupiter and Neptune rule the 2nd of money and resources, and Mercury the 6th of employees, the 8th of death, and the 5th of workers’ misfortunes (the 5th is the 12th of the 6th), Union Carbide’s race for profits will endanger lives -- and engender lawsuits! The south lunar node conjuncts Pluto in Cancer, describing an obsessively self-protective corporate entity with lessons to be learned in the area of responsibility and public caretaking (NNode in Capricorn). The NNode has yet to be manifested; Union Carbide refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing at Gauley Bridge, and has thus far disclaimed its part in the Bhopal tragedy. At the moment the Gauley Bridge investigative hearings were called to order in Washington on January 16, 1936 at 10:40 AM, the MC/IC axis fell exactly on the natal nodes of Union Carbide. Asteroid America was at 7 Sco 46, the corporation’s natal Mercury, square its Neptune, and semisquare the US Neptune. SEPTILES Septiles, 7th harmonic aspects, have a strong role to play in mundane astrology. As in natal charts, they may bring sorrow and bereavement if attention has not been paid to the spiritual level of existence.
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If 360° is divided by 7, the result is 51°26’, the length of one septile. But like some of the other odd-numbered division of the circle (trine, quintile, novile), septiles do not divide evenly into a half-circle of 180°. If a septile is subtracted from an angle, the remaining number of degrees (to the opposite angle) is 128°34’, or 2½ septiles. This 2½ septile aspect occurs frequently in harsh circumstances; for instance, the Moon of the Bhopal disaster is 2½ septiles applying to the twin Saturns of India and Union Carbide. Half-septile aspects are important as well; Saturn at the event was 4½ septiles from 0 Aries. 1 septile: 2 septiles: 3 septiles: 4 septiles: 5 septiles: 6 septiles:
51° 26’ 102° 51’ 154° 17’ 205° 42’ 257° 09’ 308° 34’
½ septile: 25° 43’ 1½ septiles: 77° 09’ 2½ septiles: 128° 34’ 3½ septiles: 180° 00’ 4½ septiles: 231° 26’ 5½ septiles: 282° 51’ 6½ septiles: 334° 17’
Union Carbide’s Saturn is tri-septile its Ascendant and bi-septile Kronos of authority and law, carrying the Saturnian theme of the Capricorn NNode and Ascendant. Jupiter, ruling the 11th, 12th and 2nd, is tri-septile the MC, and ½ septile behind Pluto. When poison gas devastated Bhopal, the Mercury-Neptune conjunction was septile Union Carbide’s Sun, and Pluto formed an applying septile to their natal Venus. ---ECLIPSE CHART (BHOPAL)--Feb 16, 1980, 2:21 PM IST –5.5, 23N16, 77E24 At the February 16, 1980 eclipse at 26 Aqu 50, the Ascendant in Bhopal was Union Carbide’s Pluto and SNode, the Moon’s NNode was Carbide’s Mars (and the eclipse Venus was the disaster’s Moon), but it was Saturn that presaged the worst. Inconjunct the eclipse itself, it fell on the IC at Bhopal, square India’s Uranus (co-ruler MC), inconjunct their Moon, and on their Mercury/Saturn midpoint axis. On Union Carbide’s chart, the eclipse’s Saturn degree, 25 Virgo, on their Poseidon in the 8th, hit their midpoint axes of MC/Neptune, Mercury/Saturn, Sun/Cupido and Mercury/Cupido, squared Venus, and fell very close to the corporation’s Aries/Hades. At the same time it opposed the Hades/Chiron/Vesta conjunction in the 2nd in Pisces. (The Asc. of this eclipse in Washington, DC was 0 Cap 43!) Union Carbide’s 1979 solar return (2 months before MIC operations began in Bhopal) had Venus in exile on the MC at 26 Sco 26, which was squared by the eclipse; solar return Mars was 21 Leo, the natal Carbide Mars/Saturn, and India’s Sun. Any eclipse that squares Uranus and Hades, inconjuncts Saturn, and squares *Algol must be regarded with some trepidation; this one preceded the attempt on Reagan’s life (it was sesquiquadrate the US Sun) and heralded the death of three Russian leaders in as many years (it opposed the USSR Moon) as well as bringing back to power, and then bringing down, Indira Gandhi - born the same month and year as Union Carbide and the USSR. Perhaps the most fascinating of all is that besides falling on the Asc of the Bhopal plant reopening (the start of MIC operations), this eclipse over India fell on Neptune’s discovery degree, when the planet was aligned with Saturn in longitude, latitude and declination, on September 23, 1846.
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CHART OF NEPTUNE’S DISCOVERY Sept 23, 1846, 22:30 LMT, Berlin, Germany, 52N30, 13E22 On May 30, 1994, an eclipse path ran through the east central states of the US, the locale of the original Union Carbide Corporation. At 9 Gem 26, the eclipse was on Union Carbide’s Jupiter-Moon conjunction, West Virginia’s SNode, (6/20/1863), the US Uranus/Asc, square the Neptune discovery Venus, and on royal star *Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri. It is two-sevenths of the zodiac ahead of the one over India in 1980: a biseptile. Halley’s Comet, at 2 Cancer 08, was on the US Venus and Carbide’s SNode, opposing transiting Neptune. After retrograding, the comet returned to this position at the disaster. During this period, warnings of possible disaster were given - and ignored. The third relevant eclipse, on 11 23 84 (11 22 Greenwich) at 0 Sag 50, exactly, to the minute, on India’s Descendant, gave the final warning; at Bhopal, Pluto rose and Mars anticulminated, an almost certain indication of disaster at that locality. On December 2, when the MIC leak was first noticed, the eclipse degree held the IC. (It was on the 8th cusp of the Gauley Bridge chart, square Neptune, and 7 semi-octiles from Moon/Zeus/Chronos.) Studying the 90° wheel, one is constantly struck by the profound connections between the chart for Gauley Bridge and the Bhopal disaster. Saturn+Neptune-Jupiter, a formula for gas poisoning, comes out on the Bhopal chart at 7 Scorpio 06; this is Union Carbide’s natal Mercury and solar arc Mars. It opposes the Gauley Bridge Moon and Chronos, and squares its Jupiter. This degree was the Moon’s at Neptune’s discovery; the Asc and SNode at Uranus’ discovery, and the Moon and SNode at Pluto’s discovery. The star *Khambalia (Lambda Virginis) with a reputation for coldness, rashness and a lack of scruples, is now in this degree. Mars+Saturn-Neptune, death through gas, at Bhopal equaled the transiting Sun, Halley’s Comet, Juno, and India’s Jupiter and Hades. It also equals the Gauley Bridge Mars, Jupiter, Vulcanus, and Mercury’s Node. Saturn+Saturn-Neptune, a silicosis formula (silica is ruled by Saturn), placed on the Gauley Bridge chart, comes out at 21Tau 52; this is one septile from 0 Aries and semi-octile the Gauley Bridge Asc, (which is the SNode of the Neptune discovery chart, in the longitude of single-minded, merciless *Al Rischa, Alpha Piscium). At Bhopal, Saturn at 21 Sco 34 exactly opposed this formula; the Moon semi-squared it. On a 90° wheel, 21.5 of the fixed signs is on the axis of the nodes of Uranus. And what of incoming Halley’s Comet? Has it more of a part to play than its conjunction with Union Carbide’s SNode/Pluto? On the Bhopal chart, Sun/Halley’s = Mars/Saturn, the ‘84 9.5 Gemini North American eclipse (on Union Carbide’s Moon-Jupiter), Neptune’s discovery Venus, ‘80 India eclipse Mars and Gauley Bridge Mars and Venus.
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Sun/Halley’s = India’s Asc and Ceres, Gauley Bridge’s Moon, Zeus and Chronos. Moon/Halley’s = Uranus, Saturn, India’s Sun, Union Carbide’s Pluto, and the Nodes of Uranus. The midpoint of Halley’s Comet at Bhopal and Union Carbide’s natal Sun equals Union Carbide’s MC, India’s MC, the US MC, the Mercury-Neptune conjunction and the World Axis. The midpoint of Union Carbide’s Moon and India’s Moon = Halley’s Comet at Bhopal. * * * * They (corporations) cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed nor excommunicated, for they have no souls. -Sir Edward Coke, jurist, 1552-1634 If the act of incorporation is not to be taken as a license for haphazard destruction that would not be permitted to any individual, a re-evaluation of corporate law and custome is long overdue. The incredible power of vast financial resources has enabled many multinational corporate structures to hold even determined governments at bay. The Bhopal event is far more than a local tragedy -- or retribution for Gauley Bridge. Mark Lerner, Editor of Planet Earth (Great Bear Press) in the Capricorn 1984-85 issue, pointed out that the disaster occurred with the first conjunction of Mercury and Neptune in Capricorn in 164 years (the conjunction was at *Spiculum, the Trifid Nebula, associated with gas disasters and poisoning); it squares the Sun on the Neptune discovery chart, and is on the world axis (0 of the Cardinal signs - the Sun at each solstice and equinox), indicating universal human involvement. Our air, earth and water - the essential resources for human life on this planet - are being contaminated, and we are all involved in the struggle to change, whether we want to be or not. At the recent leak at Carbide’s Institute, West Virginia plant (August 11, 1985, 9:15 AM EDT, 81W46, 39N05), Saturn had returned from its March, ‘85 retrograde to its precise position at the Bhopal event; Halley’s Comet opposes Neptune once more. Mercury squares its own nodes; Sun and Transpluto square the nodes of Mars. Mars and Jupiter inhabit the nodes of Neptune. Just as individuals have spiritual responsibilities, so do families, communities, nations, and corporations. Production, jobs and profits are no longer sufficient goals for any segment of the human race. With Pluto coming to Union Carbide’s Sun (Septile the world axis), this corporation has an opportunity to overcome its past and become a world leader in the control of pollution; by reaching for the responsibility of its Capricorn NNode and providing leadership instead of self-interested excuses, a Scorpio phoenix could rise from these ashes. As to manners, then, in which each soul shall conduct self as respecting...an individual organization, it has oft been given that this is not under any schism or ism or any individual tenet other than that which has been of old, “I AM MY BROTHER’S KEEPER!” That should be the cry that should
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be in the heart of every member, every individual. “I AM MY BROTHER’S KEEPER!” -Edgar Cayce, Reading 254-91, 1936 Footnotes: 1: After this article was published, Time Magazine (2 27 89, p 53) gave the figures of 3,400 dead, 200,000 blinded and/or crippled. Estimates of total deaths range from 15,000 (Government of India) to up to 25,000 (Amnesty International) 2: Multiples of the Universal Constant related to chaos: 4.669201609 3: Mountbatten: A Biography, by Philip Ziegler, New York, 1985 4: Halley’s Comet: comets are like “spotlights” pointing to an important element in a chart. 5: “An Investigation relating to Health Conditions of Workers Employed in the Construction and Maintenance of Public Utilities:” Hearings before a Special Subcommittee of the House Committee of Labor, January and February 1936 (“Hearings”) 6: Joseph A Page & Mary Win O’Brien, Bitter Wages, Grossman, NY, 1973, p 61
Update: On February 6, 2001, Dow Chemical Company merged with and took over Union Carbide: http://www.dow.com/dow_news/corporate/2001/20010206a.html http://www.greenpeace.org/international_en/news/details?item_id=670565&campaign_id=3941 Dow refuses to take responsibility and clean up Bhopal, despite the fact that thousands living in vicinity of the factory continue to be exposed to toxic chemicals through groundwater and soil contamination. The Dow Chemical Company 18 May 1897 Midland, MI no time available
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Hyperinflation: Astrological Outlook 2010 By Robert Gover, USA
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he worst periods of inflation, going back to the Roman Empire, have occurred under Saturn-Uranus or Saturn-Neptune oppositions, and sometimes hard angles from Pluto have been involved.
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obert Gover (born November 2, 1929)
Saturn-Neptune oppositions occur every 36 years on the average; Saturn-Uranus oppositions occur every 45 years. Planets are said to be in opposition when, from our perspective on Earth, they are 180 degrees apart, putting we earthlings between them. Not every time a Saturn-Uranus or Saturn-Neptune opposition has formed has it coincided with hyperinflation. These oppositions apparently impact whatever is ripe to be affected. When what is ripe is a society’s monetary system, hyperinflation results.
grew up in an endowed orphanage (Girard College in Philadelphia), attended the University of Pittsburgh on athletic scholarship (swimming the butterfly), received a degree in economics, worked as a journalist, became a bestselling novelist by age 30, lived most of his life in California where he began his study of astrology, and now resides in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. His latest novel is Two Brothers. He describes it as an “economic novel.” One brother becomes a millionaire, the other a skid row bum. A third character was an economics professor till he studied astrology—he was subsequently confined in an insane asylum. Robert’s first novel, One Hundred Dollar Misunderstanding, is a satire on racism and remains a cult classic. He has published 10 novels and 2 works of nonfiction, including Time and Money: the Economy and the Planets. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Here is a brief astrological history of some notable past hyperinflations: Year 150 Roman Empire: Saturn in Cancer opposite Uranus in Capricorn 1350 Black Plague: Saturn conjunct Pluto in Aries 1501 European gold imports: Saturn in Taurus opposite Pluto in Scorpio. T square Uranus in Aquarius
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1720 John Law’s Mississippi Bubble and South Sea Bubble: Saturn in Scorpio opposite Neptune in Taurus, both square Moon’s Nodes 1782 American Revolution: Saturn 24 Sagittarius opposite Uranus 0 Cancer, both square Mars in Pisces 1784 French Revolution: Saturn in Taurus opposite Neptune in Scorpio, Uranus in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius 1862 American Civil War: Saturn and Jupiter conjunct in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces 1917-1923 Russian Revolution and German hyperinflation: Saturn conjunct Pluto 191415; Saturn conjunct Neptune 1917; Saturn opposite Uranus 1918-20. 1937 Chinese Revolution: Saturn in Pisces opposite Neptune in Virgo, both square Chiron in Gemini and Moon’s Nodes 1965 Indian Inflation: Saturn in Pisces opposite Uranus and Pluto conjunct in Virgo 2007-2010 USA: Saturn in Leo opposite Neptune in Aquarius 2007; Saturn in Virgo opposite Uranus in Pisces 2008. Then Saturn in Libra T sq. Uranus in Aires sq. Pluto in Capricorn 2010. What is called the Hyperinflation of the German Weimar Republic 1923—considered the worst in modern history—began in 1914 under a conjunction of Saturn and Pluto in Cancer.
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It built up slowly but steadily during 1917 under a Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Leo.
And then rapidly gained momentum 1918 to 1920 under a series of six Saturn-Uranus oppositions, to climax in 1923.
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An eyewitness said, “It was horrible. Horrible! Like lightening it struck. No one was prepared. You cannot imagine the rapidity with which the whole thing happened. The shelves in grocery stores were empty. You could buy nothing with your paper money.” From 2006-2007, Saturn opposed Neptune, and from 2008 through 2010 we have a series of Saturn-Uranus oppositions moving into a T square with Pluto. So economic predictions of hyperinflation are supported by the astrological history of past hyperinflations. If you’ve been doing your family’s shopping for at least ten years in the USA, you have probably noticed that food prices have doubled or even tripled, even as the mass media has told people inflation is being contained. This slow inflation has been going on since the creation of the Federal Reserve in December 1913. What you could buy then for a dollar costs $100 or more today. It has happened so slowly and gradually that most people have come to view it as normal. Hyperinflation would mean a 100 dollar bill quickly becomes worth more as toilet paper than money. What has me revisiting this depressing subject is an article online by economist John Williams (www.shadowstats.com). Williams specializes in actual economic statistics, correcting politicized statistics. Here’s the opening paragraph of his article titled “Hyperinflation Special Report”: “The U.S. economy is in an intensifying inflationary recession that eventually will evolve into a hyperinflationary great depression. Hyperinflation could be experienced as early as 2010, if not before, and likely no more than a decade down the road. The U.S. government and Federal Reserve already have committed the system to this course through the easy politics and a bottomless pocketbook, the servicing of big-moneyed special interests, and gross mismanagement.” The last of five exact Saturn-Uranus oppositions will occur in July 2010. If the astrological past is prologue, we can expect hyperinflation to peak around the end of 2012. December 2012—famous for “end of the world” prophesies—marks the tightening of a Uranus-Pluto square that will dominate till at least 2018, and which, based on past history, can be expected to bring revolutionary transformations, as detailed in previous articles by me. Economist John Williams’ prediction of hyperinflation is supported by astrology, although Uranus may be the joker in the deck, as Uranus brings unprecedented surprises, and for much of 2010 Jupiter expands Uranus’ effects. Around the end of May 2010 the national mood of public opposition to the ruling oligarchy will begin to change as Uranus (conjunct Jupiter) moves from easy-going Pisces into Mars-ruled Aries, with both square Pluto and opposite Saturn. Note in the chart below how Pluto in Capricorn is conjunct the Sun-Pluto opposition of the Federal Reserve’s nativity, with both squaring Saturn in late Virgo opposite the conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus on the cusp of Aries. 173
Economist, Henry C. K. Liu, defined the joker when he said, “What we will have going forward is not Weimar Republic type price inflation, but a financial profit inflation…inducing the public to invest what remaining wealth they still hold only to lose more of it at the next market meltdown which will come when the profit bubble bursts.” (“Bogged Down at the Fed,” September 11, 2009, Asian Times Online.) 2. In 2010, we’ll be under the last of a five-series Saturn-Uranus opposition that was preceded by a Saturn-Neptune opposition in 2006-2007. This series of patterns has a history of bringing hyperinflation. Hyperinflation accompanies other social upheavals—when a money system gets out of whack, everyone’s life is upset. It’s said by most economists that the US government will have only two choices if/when hyperinflation hits—default, or issue a new super-inflated currency to repay the national debt with devalued money. But either would cheat those who invested in the debt—if you bought a $1,000 government bond in 2009 you won’t enjoy being paid with money in 2014 that buys only half or less of what your original $1,000 bought in 2009.
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There is a third choice: Change the system from money loaned to government by the bankers of the Fed—to money issued by government debt-free for infrastructure projects, and also loaned to banks, who then make corporate and personal loans, the way they do now. Then gradually repay the existing national debt and be done with it. Changing from a “central” bank (privately owned) to a “national” bank (publically owned) would not eliminate the gnarly complexities of running a monetary system. But it would shift from protecting the financial sector to protecting the overall economy. And with Uranus involved astrologically, changing the money system is a heightened possibility. Most people already believe government issues money by “running the printing press.” Actually, the Fed runs the printing press in the form of computer digits—98% of what we call money is actually credit, a small portion of which is transformed into cash when workers are paid. If the USA changes the existing Fed-run, debt-based monetary system in time, a lot of pain and suffering can be avoided. Proposals are now being pushed by, among others, the American Monetary Institute and Congressman Dennis Kucinich. It’s not a new idea. It dates back to the time of Aristotle, who said that money’s highest and best use is as a means of exchange, and when money is misused to reproduce itself (as our financial sector now does), it will destroy society. Some kind of monetary system revolution is indicated by the astrology involved. The Fed’s natal Sun-Pluto opposition is now, and for the near future, being hit by hard angles from Saturn, Uranus and Pluto, a recipe for radical change. Astrology cannot tell us what changes we humans will decide to make, however. If asked where money comes from, most people say, “The bank.” And the national debt? “The government just prints money and spends it.” But if the government printed money (and/or distributed credit) why would it borrow from banks? Originating money in banks is an old habit dating back two cycles of Pluto in Capricorn ago, when the precursors of modern bankers were called moneychangers. Back then, most Europeans didn’t use money—they bartered. The wealthy used paper bills backed by their stores of precious metals, and most had a cozy relationship with their moneychangers/bankers. Now, in our modern urbanized world, money is as necessary to survival as air and water. Yet bankers conjure money from thin air and issue it as debt to those who use it as the medium of exchange for trade. The conjuring is done according to an artfully deceptive theory about “reserves” and “multiplier effects,” couched in esoteric jargon. And bankers still have a special relationship with the super wealthy. Five hundred years ago, money belonged to the rich alone. Today, money is more like water and electricity, a public utility used by everyone. In ancient Greece, it was decided that the civil authority (government) should create and issue money. American colonists also used this system. Ben Franklin was its major advocate. 175
For how a money system revolution can come about in our time, Google “debt-based money” and check out “Web of Debt,” or go to American Monetary Institute and read their proposed legislation—keeping in mind both the astrology involved and the horrendous resistance such a change is sure to meet. 3. “Contrary to popular belief, creeping inflation is not caused by the government irresponsibly printing dollars. It is caused by the banks expanding the money supply with loans.” (Ellen Hodgson Brown, “Web of Debt,” page 4.) In the USA’s Fed-run, debt-based monetary system, money is loaned into our economy as debt that must be repaid with interest—that’s the present rules of the game. But the bankers of the Fed loan only the principle. More loans must be made to repay interest. That’s what creates slow but steady inflation. If Fed banks loan two companies $100 each at 10%, the money supply increases by $200 but the total indebtedness increases by $220. Both companies must then find ways to repay a total of $220. More money is loaned into the system to repay existing debt, expanding future debt. Multiply by trillions and the cause of world poverty, wars for profit, and other social ills come into focus. “So we see that, under our debt-based money system, interest can never truly be paid off, but can only be shifted from one person to another, or one sector of the economy to another (public to private, or vice versa). That more than anything else is what creates our dog-eatdog, musical chairs economy—an economy in which millions of people work frantically to capture other people's (money); and in which virtually everyone works (to one extent or another, and whether they realize it or not) as indentured servants to the banking elite.” (Todd Altman in an essay titled “Rights vs. Privileges,” quoting Robert De Fremery). What India and the People’s Republic of China have done is adopt versions of the monetary system elucidated by Ben Franklin in Colonial America and used by Abe Lincoln to fight the Civil War without bankrupting the Union: Instead of government borrowing money from banks, government creates the money it needs. Yet any modern monetary system is complex and must be managed carefully. With the T square formed by Saturn, Uranus and Pluto becoming close to exact this summer, astrologers will have a chance to analyze how beliefs interact with hard aspects to produce positive or negative outcomes. Both the US Fed and the People’s Bank of China will be caught in a grand cross pattern, indicating crisis. The December 1, 1948 PBoC’s Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Capricorn opposite Uranus at 29 Gemini will be caught in the grand cross formed by Saturn, Uranus conjunct Jupiter, and Pluto conjunct the Moon’s North Node.
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The US Fed’s December 23, 1913 Sun-Pluto opposition will be caught in the same grand cross.
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The PBoC’s Sun (conjunct Moon, Mercury and Chiron) squares natal Saturn, which will be making a favorable trine to natal Mars-Jupiter under transiting Pluto and the North Node. The US Fed’s natal Jupiter-Uranus conjunction will be trine transiting Saturn. The question to be answered: Which money system will weather this difficult planetary pattern the most skillfully? Will China succumb to pressures from Europe and the USA to scrap their system and adopt the Fed’s debt-based system? Or will the Fed’s debt-based system be forced by circumstances to change and return to the principles of Ben Franklin and Abe Lincoln? Since most people believe the government already controls the nation’s monetary system, it’s possible that Congress could nationalize the Fed without many people being aware of it. Under the Saturn-Uranus-Pluto T-square now forming, it’s also possible that the USA and even the world economy could be hit by hyperinflation around late 2012. Some who are knowledgeable about monetary history are betting the USA’s Fed will be in for a major overhaul around this time. But it may turn out that some as-yet unknown alternative will arise. What the planetary pattern indicates is change. Exactly what will change how is up to people in power. 4. Concern about the Fed-controlled money system isn’t new. Even President Woodrow Wilson regretted signing the legislation creating the Fed, but years too late. Poet Ezra Pound railed against the Fed and wound up being imprisoned in an insane asylum. Anyone who proclaimed it a fraud was discredited as a conspiracy nut. Yet in 1934, the Credit Manager of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Robert H. Hemphill, joined the conspiracy nuts when he exclaimed: “We are completely dependent on the commercial Banks. Someone has to borrow every dollar we have in circulation, cash or credit. If the Banks create ample synthetic money we are prosperous; if not, we starve. We are absolutely without a permanent money system. When one gets a complete grasp of the picture, the tragic absurdity of our hopeless position is almost incredible, but there it is. It is the most important subject intelligent persons can investigate and reflect upon.” What’s even more amazing, it seems to me, is that Hemphill apparently didn’t know this before he became a Fed Credit Manager. The national debts of all countries with privatized central banks are sliced and diced into bonds and sold all over the world, and the buyers of those IOU’s use them as media of exchange, money. But since the crash of 2008 and the TARP stimulus package, the fear is that many foreigners may stop buying US government bonds. Ellen Brown, author of “Web of Debt,” suggests that the US government stop trying to sell bonds abroad and sell them instead to the Fed, so
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that our central bank can do what other bond-buyers now do, convert these IOU’s to money—to stimulate the domestic economy. Such a move would elicit fear of inflation, according to an argument that goes like this: “When this money hits Main Street as dollars competing for goods and services, the floodgates will open and hyperinflation will be upon us.” That is the argument keeping the stimulus money in the banks instead of loaned into the marketplace. Brown’s rebuttal: “Price inflation results only when ‘demand’ (money) exceeds ‘supply’ (goods and services). If the money is used to create goods and services, prices will remain stable. We have workers out of work and factories sitting idle. They need some demand (money) stimulating them to create supply, in order to make the economy productive again.” (From an essay on Ellen Brown’s blog titled “Lessons from the Japanese: Time to Replace Sovereign Debt with Sovereign Credit”.) Brown’s proposal reminds us that money can be anything we agree it is. In today’s world, buyers of US bonds may use those bonds as money. If I’m selling a car for $10,000 and you offer me US Treasury Bonds worth that much, we make the sale. But, you may say, the government is already printing money at a mad pace. To which Brown responds: “Money is being printed; but it is not being printed by the government. The U.S. government has opted to borrow rather than print, just as the Japanese did. The Federal Reserve is a privately-owned central bank, which issues Federal Reserve Notes (or dollars) and lends them to the government and to other banks. Those banks then leverage the money into many times that sum in interest-bearing loans.” For the Fed to buy back some of this debt and use it as money to stimulate the domestic economy could save us from a world of suffering. Eventually, it could even open the door for Congress to reform the Fed by ending its privatized status and returning our money to public control, where it works for the whole society. The bum rap against our existing privatized Fed-run system is that it slowly but surely enriches the already rich and, over time, downsizes the middle class and poor. A nationalized bank, controlled by managers responsive to the public, is the alternative. How to get from here to there? Brown’s suggestion could be the first step. However, the US Supreme Court’s decision January 21, 2010, a Uranus surprise, declared corporate money a form of unfettered free speech. This was a glorious victory for the Fed bankers and the corporate oligarchy, and a major setback for monetary reform. It amplifies the astrological indication that this period 2008 to 2018 may be viewed later as the most difficult in history. Monetary history makes one thing clear: Any money system that creates a misdistribution of wealth is unsustainable. The recent US Supreme Court decision exacerbates what was already a nasty misdistribution. It reminds us that the antithesis of democracy is pure, unregulated capitalism, and the purest form of capitalism is slavery, and slaves have nothing to lose by rebelling.
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The dominant astrological pattern this decade is the long, lingering Uranus-Pluto square which creates a grand cross with the USA’s natal Sun-Saturn square. The Supreme Court decision of January 21, 2010 made the challenge of the coming decade at once more difficult and more crucial. Changing the money system is the key to coming through this decade in better shape, with a more equitable distribution of medium-of-exchange money, spreading wealth more horizontally and thus alleviating poverty. Given how integrated the world economy now is, the stakes are sky high for the whole human race. The biwheel chart below is for the New Moon in March 2015. Notice that this lunation hits the points of the chart’s grand cross. Uranus and Pluto are within 1 degree of square, and creating a grand cross with the USA’s natal Sun-Saturn square. Transiting Saturn is opposite the USA’s natal Uranus with both forming a grand cross with the lunation. With Mars conjunct Uranus at this time, some kind of violent upheaval in the USA is strongly indicated. Since the key to a democratic overthrow of oligarchy is the money system, that upheaval will probably involve the money system. Because the USA’s money system is so tightly integrated with the world economy, this means the whole world will be impacted Based on astrological history, we could get either hyperinflation or deflation. The last great deflation, the 1930s, unfolded under a previous Uranus-Pluto square, creating a grand cross with the USA’s natal Sun-Saturn square. We now refer to that decade as “the great depression.”
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Corporate Persons, Money and the Planets By Robert Gover, USA
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he stock market crash of 2008-09 focused many on a fact of life they had not previously given much thought to: The mysteries of money. Money is defined as what we use to buy and sell things and how we measure wealth. It’s now as necessary to our survival as air and water. But why does it seem to accumulate in some places like the blizzard of 2010 hitting Washington, while avoiding other places? Why do a few swim in an ocean of it while billions of others die from a lack of it?
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obert Gover (born November 2, 1929)
grew up in an endowed orphanage (Girard College in Philadelphia), attended the University of Pittsburgh on athletic scholarship (swimming the butterfly), received a degree in economics, worked as a journalist, became a bestselling novelist by age 30, lived most of his life in California where he began his study of astrology, and now resides in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. His latest novel is Two Brothers. He describes it as an “economic novel.” One brother becomes a millionaire, the other a skid row bum. A third character was an economics professor till he studied astrology—he was subsequently confined in an insane asylum. Robert’s first novel, One Hundred Dollar Misunderstanding, is a satire on racism and remains a cult classic. He has published 10 novels and 2 works of nonfiction, including Time and Money: the Economy and the Planets. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Major redistributions of wealth have occurred when Pluto moves through early Capricorn where it now is. The wealth of the Incas and Aztecs was transferred to Spain under this astrological signature. And now, it seems, the money of the USA and Europe is rushing pell-mell to Asia. It takes erratic Pluto an average of 248 years to orbit the Sun. In the late 1490s and early 1500s, when Pluto inched into Capricorn, mega-tons of gold and silver were shipped from the “New World” to Europe, where this dramatic increase in money had a revolutionary economic impact. Meanwhile, uncounted millions of Native Americans died from diseases imported from Europe. That must have been history’s biggest trade imbalance.
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The next time Pluto arrived in Capricorn, the USA separated from its mother country and became an independent nation—and soon replaced the British Empire as the world’s dominant economy. The irony is that the USA rebelled in order to get out from under the crushing debt imposed by the Bank of England, and now the USA is over its head in debt. As Pluto moved into early Capricorn and squared Uranus in the 1750s-60s, the original 13 colonies along the Atlantic Coast grew resentful of the debt-creating money system forced upon them by England. British taxation to repay the King’s debt to the Bank of England threatened to create massive poverty in a land of plenty. Revolutionary passions grew during the French and Indian War, under a Uranus-Pluto square much like the one we will soon be under again. In 1767, Benjamin Franklin, in an attempt to prevent war, traveled to England and spoke to the British Parliament. When Britain’s rulers asked him to account for what they saw as amazing prosperity in the American colonies, he replied, "That is simple. In the colonies we issue our own money. It is called Colonial Scrip. We issue it in proper proportion to the demands of trade and industry to make the products pass easily from the producers to the consumers. In this manner, creating for ourselves our own paper money, we control its purchasing power, and we have no interest to pay to anyone." This outraged the Brits, for they had demanded colonists use only British money—issued by its central bank at interest—and had dispatched a group called The Lords of Trade and Plantations to harass the colonists’ multiple money systems case by case. Example: The Lords of Trade banished Massachusetts’ paper money and ordered that all taxes be paid in British coinage or commodities, causing an economic crisis. Prices fell and kept falling. Properties were sold at one-tenth their previous value and trade came to a halt. Today, the dollar is the world’s reserve currency, meaning other nations must acquire dollars in order to buy and sell oil and other internationally traded products. What the British Government was protecting is what we now call a privately owned central bank which lends money to the government at interest, to be repaid by the people. The King liked the idea of borrowing from a bank to fight wars, and later taxing his subjects to repay the bank. Most American colonists had no idea that they were a party to this deal between the Bank of England and the King and deeply resented the tax burden heaped upon them Resentment was not even diluted by the famous Biblical quote from Jesus: “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.” As Pluto slowly moved through Capricorn, the colonists decided they’d had enough of Caesars, Kings and other plutocrats. It was the resentment of colonists about being taxed to repay the British Government’s debt to the Bank of England that led to the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4, 1776, which most astrologers use as the USA’s birth date. During the 1800s, big bankers from Europe made repeated attempts to establish a central bank in the new nation. Bankers and civil authorities engaged in a tug-of-war over who 182
should control the USA’s money. A lot of bribes changed hands. In 1791, the Bank of the United States was founded and operated for 20 years till 1811. In 1816 a Second Bank of the US was founded and operated for another 20 years till 1836. Then, in 1886, came a remark by a Supreme Court Chief Justice that changed everything. Chief Justice Morrison P. Waite, as he heard a case, off-handedly said that corporations were persons, protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, passed by Congress after the Civil War to protect the rights of newly freed African American slaves. The case is known as “Santa Clara County v Southern Pacific Railroad.” Chief Justice Waite’s declaration had no direct relevance to the case. It came like an after-breakfast belch. It has never been overturned by Congress or any President. Ironically, another Supreme Court decision 10 years later, Plessey v Ferguson, further sabotage the Fourteenth Amendment by ruling that each ex-slave was only one-eighth of a person. Today gigantic global corporate empires are persons in the eyes of the law, just like Suzie Singlemon and Joe Sixpack, you and me. Astrologically, the USA’s natal money planets, Venus and Jupiter in the 2nd house, shown on the inner wheel, were afflicted when Waite made his insane utterance. Transits at the time of the Chief Justice’s remark are shown on the outer wheel.
Note the conjunction of Jupiter-Uranus opposite Venus, with this opposition square the USA’s natal Venus and Jupiter in Cancer 2nd house. At the same time, Neptune and Pluto were conjunct (a 495-year cycle), with both conjunct the USA’s Ascendant.
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(The Gemini Rising chart I use is not the one most American astrologers favor, which is the Sibley Chart, Sagittarius Rising. I reason that in the community of nations, the USA is not perceived as Sag. Rising generous and philosophical, but rather as the type of entity best described by Uranus in Gemini Rising—exceedingly headstrong and temperamental, by turns hero or outcast.) “Waite’s belch” opened the door for the blossoming of American corporations, which since have merged into global corporations. Prior to this, governments tightly regulated corporations, strictly forbidding them from influencing politics in any way. To read an in-depth analysis of how corporations became persons and the consequences of this absurdity, search “The Santa Clara Blues: Corporate Personhood Versus Democracy” by William Meyers. Here’s a sample: “Corporate personhood allows the wealthiest citizens to use corporations to control the government and use it as an intermediary to impose their will upon the people. It is this basic about-face from democracy that should most concern us. But because of our corrupted legal system, corporate media, and corrupted elected officials, social activists usually focus their efforts on the bad, even horrible, results of corporate control of government and society.” And Noam Chomsky added, "It's ridiculous to talk about freedom in a society dominated by huge corporations. What kind of freedom is there inside a corporation? They're totalitarian institutions—you take orders from above and maybe give them to people below you. There's about as much freedom as under Stalinism." Waite’s belch also led to the next major development in American money, the creation of the Federal Reserve, the USA’s central bank, a private corporation which became the prototype for other nation’s central banks, and the Bank of International Settlements in Switzerland, the IMF and World Bank. It was on Jekyll Island in South Carolina during November 1910 that the idea for an American central bank was secretly conjured. Jupiter and Mars were opposite Saturn, and a Jupiter-Mars conjunction formed a grand trine with Pluto and Chiron. The stars were aligned for what some believe was the biggest heist in history. If the American public of the time had known what these bankers were up to, there would have been a horrendous outcry. Pulling it off were the world’s wealthiest bankers at the time: Morgan, Rockefeller, Rothschild, Warburg and Kuhn-Loeb. What they achieved on Jekyll Island was an end to competition among themselves. How? By selling Congress what we now call the Federal Reserve, America’s central bank. The first leak that such a meeting had occurred didn’t surface till 1916 when B. C. Forbes, who would later found Forbes Magazine, was a young reporter for Leslie’s Weekly. In an interview, Paul Warburg slipped the news to Forbes, who wrote:
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“Picture a party of the nation’s greatest bankers stealing out of New York on a private railroad car under cover of darkness, stealthily hieing hundreds of miles south, embarking on a mysterious launch, sneaking on to an island deserted by all but a few servants, living there a full week under such rigid secrecy that the names of not one of them was once mentioned lest the servants learn the identity and disclose to the world the strongest, most secret expedition in the history of American finance. “I am not romancing. I am giving to the world for the first time, the real story of how the famous Aldrich currency report, the foundation of our new currency system, was written.” Congressman Vreeland called the Aldrich Bill to create the Fed “an ideal method of fighting monopoly. It could not possibly itself become a monopoly and it would prevent other banks combining into monopolies.” In public relations, big lies often work best. The right to create money is the most powerful monopoly possible. The Federal Reserve bill was enacted December 23, 1913, as most Congress persons were in a hurry to leave Washington and go home for Christmas. Almost simultaneously the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was created by Constitutional Amendment to collect taxes in order to repay money loaned by the Fed to the government at ever-compounding interest. This debt is now called the national debt. It is argued by some that, although the Fed is a privately-held corporation, it is really a quasi-government agency. It would seem so but since the elected officials who supposedly oversee the Fed need money to win reelection, and the Fed controls the nation’s money, the reality is that the Fed holds the whammy over the heads of politicians. Besides, the Fed is very secretive, and most politicians don’t know enough about money systems anyhow. Our democratically elected lawmakers made us taxpayers an unwitting party to this agreement between the Fed and the Federal Government, by sticking us with the bill for the national debt. We the people have become habituated to squabbling over the national debt rather than the system that creates it. Our total national debt is now said to be $12.1 trillion. And our federal budget deficit has exploded 350% higher from $454.8 billion in fiscal 2008 to $1.6 trillion in fiscal 2009. That’s a huge burden per capita and growing, and when we add personal and corporate debt, it’s overwhelming. Historically, when governments have been faced with such an overwhelming debt, they inflated the currency to repay with cheaper money. The greater the debt, the greater the chances that inflation may get out of hand and become hyperinflation.
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Notice that the USA’s natal Venus-Jupiter conjunction was between a Sun-Pluto opposition on the day the Fed was born, with Saturn opposite Mercury, waning from a conjunction of the USA’s natal Uranus in Gemini Ascendant, and applying to a conjunction with the USA’s Mars-square-Neptune. Given that the USA’s national debt is now around 70% of GDP, the question is, can the US Government inflate without triggering hyperinflation? Maybe it can. There are economic pressures indicating deflation rather than inflation—empty houses pushing down rents and home prices, high unemployment pushing down wages. On the other hand, food and other commodities are rising. Customer: “Wow, the price of milk has doubled in the past couple of months.” Checkout Lady: “Yeah, it has.” Customer: “Good thing the media tells us inflation is being held in check.” Checkout Lady: “Yeah, otherwise we’d think there is inflation.” The Fed is believed by most people to be part of the government, but in reality it’s an independent private corporation of bankers, who sell money to the government and other banks, and supposedly control the monetary system by controlling interest rates. One problem is that it lends only the principle and not the interest money that is to be repaid. To repay the ever-ballooning interest, new loans are necessary. Since over 97% of what we call
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money is actually credit, this puts the US Government in the position of a credit card user who is in over his head “Suppose you want to spend more money this month than your income. This situation is called a budget deficit. So you borrow (i.e. use your credit card). The amount you borrowed (and now owe) is called your debt. You have to pay interest on your debt. If next month you don't have enough money to cover your spending (another deficit), you must borrow some more, and you'll still have to pay the interest on the loan. If you have a deficit every month, you keep borrowing and your debt grows. Soon the interest payment on your loan is bigger than any other item in your budget. Eventually, all you can do is pay the interest payment, and you don't have any money left over for anything else.” (www.federalbudget.com/) Because the Fed loans only the principal, it must loan more and more new money in order to assure repayment of interest on previous debts. It’s a gigantic Ponzi scheme. This, combined with what’s called “the fractional reserve system,” has brought slow but steady inflation to the USA. What cost a dollar back in 1914 when the Fed began operations, now costs at least a hundred dollars. By some estimates, real estate has gone up more than 1,000 percent. A property that cost $10,000 in 1914 is likely to cost two or three thousand percent more today. This slow but steady inflation “cooks the frog slowly.” Most people barely notice. As Pluto now moves through early Capricorn, square Saturn, the astrology indicates the Fed’s days may be numbered. For T Pluto is conjunct the Fed’s natal Sun, which is opposite its natal Pluto. T Pluto is also square Saturn, which will soon move into an opposition with Uranus, to create a grand cross pattern to the Fed’s natal Sun-Pluto opposition. The transformative effects of Pluto often happen over an extended period, for the old must be destroyed before the new can arise.
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The news lately has been rife with stories about the Fed’s role in the recent bailout of financiers and bankers who were declared “too big to fail,” or what some people are calling “too big to jail.” From the perspective of bankers, everyone needs money and banks are where the money is. People have been borrowing from banks, and/or moneychangers, for millennia. What would we do without them? Here, we should more clearly define the difference between privately-owned central banks and publically owned national banks. India and China have national banks, or nationalized central banks owned by the government, and both of those nations are thriving, even as the USA—with a central bank owned by a private corporation with legal “personhood”—is struggling through the worst economic time since the great depression of the 1930s. Does it really matter who controls a nation’s money? Many bankers and financiers say it doesn’t. What matters is how a nation’s monetary system is managed. A privately-run central bank, being independent of government, prevents the whims of politicians from screwing up the system. On the other hand, privately–owned central bankers burden taxpayers with horrendous debt, especially when bankers see wars as their greatest source of profit. The creation of the Fed launched a century of wars. The more money governments borrow the more profits the banks make, and governments borrow most for wars or the threat of wars. Even if central bankers don’t get greedy and drive nations into wars, there is one very important difference between central and nation banks, defined by independent economist Henry C. K. Liu this way: “Central bankers are like librarians who consider a well-run library to be one in which all the books are safely stacked on the shelves and properly catalogued. To reduce incidents of late returns or loss, they would propose more strict lending rules, ignoring that the measure of a good library lies in full circulation. Librarians take pride in the size of their collections rather than the velocity of their circulation. ” Central bankers take the same attitude toward money. Central bankers view their job as preserving the value of money through the restriction of its circulation, rather than maximizing the beneficial effect of money on the economy through its circulation. Many central bankers boast about the size of their foreign reserves the way librarians boast about the size of their collections, while their governments pile up budget deficits. Paul Volcker, the US central banker widely credited with ending inflation in the early 1980s by administering wholesale financial blood letting on the US economy, quipped lightheartedly at a Washington party that ‘central bankers are brought up pulling legs off of ants’.” (Search “Banking Bunkum, Part 1 Monetary Theology” by Henry C. K. Liu.) Nikki Alexander sees the international network of private central banks as one huge usury parasite. “The usury parasite has infected 170 countries, feeding itself through the central bank syndicate, a shareholder-owned consortium of private banks, headquartered in Switzerland at the Bank for International Settlements. Created in 1930, BIS obscures its transactions with an astounding array of legal immunities that prohibit any form of oversight or intrusion. It 188
functioned as a Nazi money laundering operation in World War II. Today it serves as the cashier’s window for the global casino. Each central bank member has an exclusive monopoly on its government’s monetary system, with the power to create public debt and expand or contract the host’s economy at will. Coordinating their monetary policies with each other through the BIS, the central bankers meet behind closed doors, appoint their own governors and set their own rules. Their books are not subject to audit by the governments that host them. The IMF and World Bank are tentacles of this parasite that strangle governments with insurmountable debt, forcing these nations through ‘structural adjustment’ policies to rob their taxpayers, slash social programs, transfer public assets to private owners and sell the nation’s treasures to transnational predators at fire sale prices. Government treasuries are the parasite’s host. Flushing the global economy of this systemic disease begins with understanding how a central bank debilitates its host with suffocating debt.” (From “Restoring our Financial Sovereignty: A New Monetary System” by Nikki Alexander, March 19, 2009 "Information Clearing House") By the winter solstice of 2012—famous for “end of the world” forebodings arising from the end of the Mayan Calendar—the USA’s Venus, Jupiter and Sun in Cancer will be hit by a grand cross formed by Uranus-Pluto square .
People who have no understanding of the influence of the outermost planets on our economic activities will probably, by the winter solstice of 2012, be pointing fingers of blame in every direction. And no doubt there will be plenty of blame to go around from a purely rational point of view. Politicians will be forced to stop going along to get along, and ask where the going along has taken us.
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I don’t think we can uproot the seed cause of our overwhelming debt problems till we deal with Chief Justice Waite’s belch of 1886 and the all-powerful corporate person created in December 1912, the Fed. Money has been described as the life blood of an economy. When the world’s economy creates a huge blood clot—the record disparity between the few Haves and the many Have-nots—major surgery is indicated. Since global corporate persons now control our mass media, and thus deliver the information that shapes our opinions—unless we divert to Internet sources—uncovering the tremendous consequences of Waite’s belch and the secretly-run Fed will be very difficult. Most Americans have been taught that the government prints whatever money it spends, even as they are also told the government owes $12 trillion and growing. Without knowledge of how the central bank system really works, most view it as a kind of Rubik’s Cube puzzle. This has led recently to such groups as the Tea Party, citizens who loudly protest that the government must cut spending and cut taxes. For decades, Americans have been told, explicitly and implicitly, that government “is the problem, not the solution” to whatever problems the nation has. In reality, government policies also shape whatever prosperity a nation has. So-called conservative politicians seem bent on proving that government is the problem by privatizing and outsourcing tasks that historically have been handled by government—trash collection, prisons, military hardware manufacturing, etc. Congressman Ron Paul, Republican from Texas, has shown that he understands how the monetary system really works. But latest word was that Ron Paul’s reelection is in doubt, for it’s a safe bet that his opponents will have the backing of big corporate persons, especially banks, with the most to lose should Ron Paul’s message spread. If the privatized Fed could be transformed into a public institution, we could then pay off the existing national debt and thereafter be free of it. A government-run Fed would make money by lending to banks, greatly relieving taxpayers. This threat to those who profit from the present money system has ramped up a massive public relations campaign, which works nicely to get “Teabaggers” and other folks voting for politicians and programs that worsen their situation. But we can hardly change the legal personhood of the Fed without overturning the worldchanging effects of Waite’s belch. As one Congressman quipped, the government is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the big financial corporations. Should we surrender to the corporate takeover of government? I don’t think so. Given the series of astrological hits to the USA’s natal chart upcoming, circumstances will eventually overwhelm absurdity. Congress will be forced to revisit the personhood of corporations and kick down the door of Fed secrecy. With Pluto moving through Capricorn till 2024, and squaring Uranus for much of this decade, the stage is set for a second American Revolution. It need not be violent. What needs radically revised are laws, not the overthrow of a king or president. I expect—or maybe I should say I hope—the coming revolution will be informational, not confrontational. Can Congress get out from under corporate personhood and again prevail over this globalspanning network of banks, which now constitute that corporate person we call the Fed? 190
Or, to put the question another way, can Congress persons forego the bribes of corporate campaign contributions and nationalize the Fed? Can Congress return us to the intentions of our founders and regain control of corporations and our money system? To study the possibilities astrologically, we could do a dozen or more charts, using only transit-to-natal studies. But since the destiny of the USA as a nation is what’s at stake, I choose to boot up this one: The March 2015 Full Moon at noon hits the USA’s MC, indicating our reputation in the world as well as our national foundation will be emotionally impacted—simultaneous with a grand cross to the USA’s natal Sun-Saturn square formed by Uranus in Aires square Pluto in Capricorn. This grand cross will be within orb from late 2012 but will be most exact by 2015. Economically, we can expect to be at or around the bottom of another great depression at this time. (Search “Grand Cross and Great Depressions by Robert Gover.”) The time will be ripe for tough decisions, based on practical needs.
But which ideological perspective will determine what’s practical and what isn’t? The USA’s natal Moon will be in a grand trine with natal Mars and the Moon’s North Node, indicating the public will be well served. The opposition of T Jupiter to natal Moon isn’t a negative either, as Jupiter will be trine Venus, which will be conjunct Uranus and Mars and sextile the USA’s Moon. Bullheadedness will be damped down by an opposition from Saturn to natal Uranus in Gemini. All in all, my reading is that the outcome of the upcoming clash between global corporate persons will be won by the momentum of
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democracy. To put it another way, politicians, journalists and the public will be forced by circumstances to grasp how the money system really works. Down through history government leaders and the wealthy have hobnobbed but until Chief Justice Waite declared corporations persons, corporations did not dominated governments. And given the top-down command-and-control nature of corporations, they cannot govern with the consent of the governed. Democracy has been on the rise around the world since the American Revolution, the first one. The above biwheel chart indicates that democratic momentum will prevail, and corporate personhood will become a temporary glitch in the long history of mankind’s dealings with money.
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Extraterrestrial Astrology By Luciano Drusetta, Italy This article is the translation of a revised edition of “Ipotesi di AE” published on Ricerca '90, issues 44 to 47. SA Reviewer: Andree Leclerc
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he Extraterrestrial Astrology (hereinafter: EA) is an attempt to extrapolate the rules of traditional astrology in order to answer to the following question: how would an Astral Map look like – any astral map, I mean: a natal chart, a transit chart or a return chart – if drawn for an event that took place outside the planet Earth – that’s to say, anywhere in orbit around the Earth, on the Moon, or on another planet, or on the satellite moon of another planet, or even more: in another solar system?
Born in 1962 and I have been an astrological counsellor to individuals, couples and businesses for almost thirty years. After experimenting different schools of Astrology, ten years ago I resolved to join Ciro Discepolo's astrological method and school, named Active Astrology -- based on the active relocation of the Solar Returns (Mr. Discepolo calls them: Aimed Solar Returns or Aimed Birthdays) and the exorcism of the symbols, as originally conceived by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. I am the founder and current moderator of the newsgroup of astrological discussion and information in Italian language it.discussioni.astrologia.
Science fiction, extrapolating the scientific and technological knowledge of a period, helps us understand the limits and possibilities of the scientific and technological progress of that time. Today, watching again the naive science-fiction films of the 50’s, we realize how much progress has been made, but also how many results are still to be achieved. Similarly, the EA extrapolates but doesn’t twist the traditional rules of our discipline, making us think over the limits and potentials of modern Astrology.
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astrology. With my series of articles "Hypotheses of Extraterrestrial Astrology" ["Ipotesi di Astrologia Extraterrestre"] published on Ciro Discepolo’s quarterly bulletin Ricerca '90, I have developed Mr. Frisari’s original idea, put the basements for further developments on this subject; given preliminary indications on how to face and solve some of the problems left undeveloped by Mr. Frisari; even pointed out a possible oversight of his. These pages summarize that series of articles. EXTRATERRESTRIAL ASTROLOGY: WHAT IT IS, AND WHAT IT IS NOT. How could we define the potentials and the aims of this newborn discipline, bound to become a hinge of the daily astrological practice of the Third Millennium? Because of the prevailing hypothetical nature of its statements and the virtual impossibility to verify (at least, up to this day) certain hypotheses, we could call it science-fictional astrology or astrological science-fiction. Just like science fiction, in facts, also EA outlines scenarios based upon "scientific" suppositions and it values the feasibility of applying to such scenarios the consolidated astrological rules - the rules that we usually employ (often automatically and unwarily) when we cast, draw and interpret a normal, "banal", let me say: "terrestrial" horoscope. Yet, EA does not hypothesize scenarios that aren’t justified on the basis of current scientific and astrological knowledge. As a matter of fact, it doesn’t divide the Zodiac into 15 or 37 signs on the pretext of a hypothetical alien mathematics. It doesn’t figure fabulous mythologies or symbolisms coming from an extraterrestrial civilization that may have developed according to criteria foreign to our mentality. In other words, EA is neither a fantastic astrology nor a fanta-astrology. It is indeed a kind of extreme astrology. But even the most bored countryside astrologer finds himself, sometimes, before extreme astrological situations. For example, let us consider Placidus domification on a chart cast close to the Polar circle and for a date close to the equinox: we’ll see two Houses extending over almost 180° embracing six signs each; while the other ten Houses reduce to a section concentrated into little more than 5°. Such a chart leads us to a choice: to abandon Placidus domification or to stick to our interpretative techniques – the ones we have employed successfully so far - to their extreme consequences. I choose the latter way, because before large distortions of the Houses even at home latitudes, Placidus domification and the traditional interpretative standards have always led me to satisfactory results.
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Exobiology searches for and studies possible alien forms of life, i.e. born and developed outside our planet. Exoastrology should therefore deal with aliens only – while the EA addresses for us, human beings that already carry out complex activities in outer space. If it’s true that feline and canine astrology, and even impersonal astrology prove to be working, there is no reason for not fancying to cast the horoscope even to an alien being from another world (provided that he/she/it gives us all the required data…). It would certainly be the first, sensational example of an alien astrology. Ours is certainly a terrestrial astrology, or better said: a geocentric one – but only because man is born and acts on Earth. In the Natal chart, the Earth is the dot at the very centre of the drawing. Somebody disagrees, but also Mr. Frisari says so in his afore mentioned lecture: "The first baby born on the Moon [...] The chart should be cast drawing – obviously – the Moon at its centre. In the map we’ll also draw our Earth, which, to all intents and purposes – becomes a planet like just all the others". Consequently, the Lunar astrology would be a selenocentric or a lunocentric one, as one prefers; the Martian one would be a marsocentric astrology, the Venusian one would be venerocentric and so on. What a job for linguistics! The term universocentric astrology is therefore appropriated if we use it in accordance to the First Principle of Extraterrestrial Astrology: the horoscope must be cast – always, in any case – with the birth place (be a planet or a satellite moon) at the centre of the chart. Nevertheless I would oppose an extension of such a concept to its extreme limits by
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considering a... "shuttleocentric" astrology if the event takes place inside or by a star ship or a scientific base orbiting around the Earth. SOME DEFINITIONS OF ASTRONOMICAL GEOGRAPHY. CELESTIAL VAULT or SPHERE: it’s a sphere with an indefinite diameter, at whose centre there is the observer, and on whose internal surface, at the same apparent distance from its centre, we project all we can see in the sky. Please note that the Earth is at the centre of this sphere only because it’s the place where the observer is located. If the observer moves, the centre of the sphere also moves with him: it’s the same concept of shifting the system of reference that we’ve been taught at school such as with the Cartesian axes. ECLIPTIC: it’s the orbit described by the Earth in its revolutionary motion around the Sun; it is called so because eclipses take place only on this line. Also: the geometrical plane on which the Earth revolves around the Sun. Or: the orbit in which the Sun seems to move on the Celestial Vault. When we mention a Lunar, Martian, Venusian ecliptic, we’ll mean either the orbital plane of each of those celestial bodies, or the route of the Sun on the Celestial Sphere, as seen from each of those planets. ZODIAC: it’s the belt on the Celestial Sphere in which we observe the motions of the Sun, Moon and planets. Such a belt extends some degrees (4 to 17 according to different authors) above and under the Ecliptic, and it is ideally divided into twelve 30-degree sectors (the twelve signs) starting from the equinoctial point called vernal point or gamma. A short flash-back to our studies of plane geometry: two oblique planes meet along a straight line. The two planes we are talking about are the Ecliptic and the Celestial Equator (the latter being perpendicular to the rotation axis of the Earth); they meet along a line that meets the Celestial Sphere in two points, called equinoctial points. VERNAL POINT or spring equinox or spring equinoctial point: one of the two points in which the circle of the Ecliptic meets the Celestial Equator. On the day of the equinox, the daylight lasts exactly as much as the night anywhere on Earth. During the spring equinox the Sun is located at the point called vernal point or gamma, while six months later it is located at the opposite one called autumnal point or omega. Each year, the Sun passes through the equinoctial points at a different time and sometimes even on a different day. The planets and their moons are like spinning tops that turn around their own axes and, at the same time, they orbit around the Sun or around their father-planet. Among the numerous movements they perform, in astrology we consider two in particular: ROTATION: the movement performed by a body that spins around its own axis. REVOLUTION: the motion of a planet, of a comet or of an asteroid around the Sun, or the motion of a moon around its planet. Until the spinning top keeps velocity, its rotation axis remains stable; then it starts oscillating, it loses speed and eventually – it falls down. Similarly, the axes of the rotation of celestial bodies keep their obliquity constant, except for light movements such as the 196
nutation and the precession. We don’t wish to define here the nutation because it is not normally considered in astrology (anybody knows why?) PRECESSION OF THE EQUINOXES or of the equinoctial points: it’s a slow conical motion of the axis of a spinning body. The cone is drawn in the opposite direction as the rotation of the body. The axis of Earth draws a double cone (whose vertex is located at the centre of the terrestrial sphere) in approximately 26,000 years; as a consequence of this movement, the Equator plane shifts on the Ecliptic plane, and the equinoctial points slowly shift backwards through the Zodiac so that the days of equinox occur earlier in each successive year. This very slow retrograde motion along the Ecliptic involves not only the vernal point, but also the whole zodiacal belt. THE ASSUMPTIONS OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL ASTROLOGY. The EA starts from the assumption (that somebody may oppose) that the chart must always be drawn – in any case – for the place where the subject is located on a given moment. A top manager was born in Rome; he spends his birthday in New York, then travel to Lima, where he remains for the following three months; eventually he flies to France to inaugurate a new boutique in Paris. Well, we’ll cast his Natal chart for Rome, his Solar Return for New York, the following transits and at least two Lunar Return charts for Lima, while the Natal chart of his boutique should be certainly be drawn for Paris. If we accept this kind of astrology, EA can already be applied in different fields. At least 44 astronauts have certainly experienced a Solar Return while in orbit, and heaven knows how many Lunar Returns! Neil Armstrong must have had a transit of the Earth on his Natal chart, while he was frolicking on the Moon... Space probes are "born" when they leave the Earth at the take-off, but they have their own Lunar and Solar Returns in outer space and/or on the surface of some other celestial body. Often the astrologers are criticized because they "believe that the Earth is at the centre of the universe, while everybody knows that it is the Sun that is placed at the centre of the solar system, and the Earth revolves around it". But our astrology is based upon a system of projections with reference patterns (the Zodiac, the horizon) that, just like the Cartesian axes, can be shifted with appropriate mathematical formulae. The Natal chart has its origin on the Earth, and everything else is referred to Earth - but only because we were born here on the Earth, and not on the Sun, on the Moon or on Mars. An empirical way to shift from the heliocentric view (the one preferred by the astronomers) to the geocentric view (the one of the Astral charts) is to trace with a ruler a series of rays starting from the centre of the Earth to each of the other celestial bodies; these rays should be prolonged to touch the zodiacal circle, that we are now supposing to be external to our solar system. This way we project the celestial bodies onto what, for the time being, we consider being an external, unchangeable Zodiac, valid for the whole solar system.
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From the comparison between the heliocentric chart and the geocentric one, we note that the positions and movements of the planets in the birth sky are simply due to a projective effect. Conjunctions, oppositions, squares and even retrograde motions are all apparent: caused by the mere fact that from the Earth we deem them to be projected onto the Celestial Sphere. From the heliocentric point of view, in fact, the retrograde motion does not exist. At least, in our solar system it doesn’t: for we cannot exclude the existence of such a planetary system in which some of the planets revolve around the central star clockwise and some others counter-clockwise: the former would move through the Zodiac with perennial, or prevailing retrograde motion. Some astrological software offers us the chance to put at the centre of the chart any of the celestial bodies of our solar system. Unluckily such a "shift" option is not enough to cast a real extraterrestrial chart, because these programs maintain the original domification of the geocentric map, while an extraterrestrial map should obviously be domificated according to the geographic coordinates of the place (the Martian one, or the Lunar one...) in which the birth or any other event considered takes place. Geographic maps of the most important planets of our solar system have already been drawn; for any event, I am working on an article to demonstrate how it’s possible to create empirically a valid system of coordinates on any planet or moon we are on, by simply using rough science. Beside that, these programs 200
use for the shifted chart all the planets that we use here on the Earth, including our Moon; and they use only those planets that we use here on the Earth. But having assumed that astrology is essentially a system of projections, depending upon our point of view we should choose which planets or Luminaries (meaning for Luminary either the Sun or the Moon) should play a role in the chart - and which ones should be simply ignored. LUNAR ASTROLOGY On the Moon the choice is simple: the First Principle of Lunar Astrology affirms that the Moon becomes the dot at the centre of the Natal chart, and at its place we have the Earth, in the diametrically opposite zodiacal position than the Moon, linked to the other elements of the drawing by the supplementary angles of the angles that involved the Moon in the corresponding geocentric map. In other words, if in a terrestrial Natal chart the Moon is on the first degrees of Gemini at an angular distance of 150° from the conjunction of Sun and Saturn in Libra, then at the same time on the Moon, the Earth is on the first degrees of Sagittarius at an angular distance of 30° from the same conjunction. The Sun remains where it is, in Libra. The handbook of Lunar Extraterrestrial Astrology would describe this situation like this: "Earth in Sagittarius, semisextile to the Sun".
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map one should find another glyph. But above all I find it appropriate to tie the Earth to the centre of the chart by drawing a straight, solid, thick line that makes us remember that particular fixity of the Earth that Mr. Frisari apparently forgot to mention in his lecture of Milan. Seen from the Earth, the Moon shows always the same face to us because its revolution around the Earth has the same duration as its spinning motion around its own axis. I used to think that this was an exceptional fact, but to my best knowledge of today, apparently all the "moons" of our solar system act exactly the same way. From this point of view, the planets cannot be correctly considered as the "satellites" of the Sun because they miss the typical feature of the natural satellites of planets: i.e. they do not show always the same face to the Sun. Astronomers used to believe that Mercury had such a feature, but more recently they have found that it is not so. If such a planet existed, it would possess a period of rotation ("day") equal to that of revolution ("year") and on its surface there wouldn’t be any alternation of night and day. On such hypothetical, planet the Sun would move through the signs but would be immobile compared to the local horizon: therefore half a planet would be constantly touched by the solar light, while the other half would live in a perennial night. On the Moon something very similar happens: the Earth is still compared to the local horizon, but in motion on the Celestial Vault. Second Principle of Lunar Astrology: on the Moon – but only on the Moon - the Earth moves across the signs but not across the Houses. This may seem to be a banality, but it’s a fact that carries huge implications, with heavy consequences for the interpretation of the chart. Let us assume that we land ("moon-land") on an area of the Moon where the Earth is at the Zenith. Well, all life on we’ll see the Earth: • cross the twelve signs at the same speed with which we see the Moon move across the Zodiac, namely with a daily pitch variable from 12° to 15°30' approximately • show phases, exactly like the Moon shows phases to the observer on the Earth; but its phases would be opposite to the lunar ones: we’ll have Full Earth on the Moon when there is New Moon on the Earth, and New Earth when there is Full Moon on the Earth, and so on • and it would stay always, constantly, forever at the Zenith! In his already mentioned lecture, Mr. Frisari wondered what would be the effect of an Earth at the Ascendant of the lunar map. But to have the Earth at the Ascendant, one must simply be at the extreme edge of the visible surface of the Moon (i.e. visible from here, from the Earth), in an area that, precisely for this reason, is not likely to become the ideal place where a stable lunar base would be built and where human births would possibly happen one day. Such a building would be likely erected in an area that assures the best visibility of the lunar hemisphere that faces the Earth: precisely that area where we have assumed to moon-land shortly before. At an astrological level, we should therefore be concerned about the Earth in the Medium Coeli rather than the Earth in the Ascendant. Considering the fixity of the Earth in the Houses and the reduced dimension of our satellite, shifts of a few kilometers on the surface of the Moon would be sufficient to obtain substantial relocations of the maps, whilst the same result can be achieved here on the Earth only by means of expensive intercontinental travels. In other words, on the Moon it would be much easier to relocate one’s own Solar Return. As a counterpart, at least during the first
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decades of lunar colonization, moving few kilometers on the lunar surface would certainly mean high costs and complex technological hindrances to overcome. MARTIAN ASTROLOGY There are two moons on Mars: Phobos and Deimos. When casting a Martian chart we should place Mars at the centre of the drawing. We could therefore consider: 1) Sun, 2) Mercury, 3) Venus, 4) Earth, 5) Moon, 6) Phobos, 7) Deimos, 8) Jupiter, 9) Saturn, 10) Uranus, 11) Neptune and 12) Pluto = twelve planets? Too good to be true! In fact my humble opinion is that we must ignore both Mercury and our Moon on Mars. I stated that astrology is based upon a projective system: if this is true, seen from Mars (and much more if we observe them from farther planets), the Moon and the Earth form a strict planetary couple always in conjunction; at most, they detach from time to time, but of a few degrees only if not less. Mercury, on the other hand, will be always combust by the Sun. Besides, the Moon is the satellite of the Earth - but in terrestrial Astral maps we don’t use the satellites of other planets.
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birth chart as a valid and significant element at an astrological level? It’s the Second Principle of Extraterrestrial Astrology that tells us: in the interpretative practice, it’s not the distance or the actual observability of a planet that counts (for if it were so, the transaturnian planets would not count, and Pluto would have got a substantially different interpretative weight depending upon its position being inside or outside the orbit of Neptune). Rather, its "individuability" is what counts: in other words, in order to become part of an extraterrestrial horoscope as a valid and useful element for its interpretation, a celestial body must be easily individuable; it must possess individual features such as a cyclicity of its motion that differs from any other celestial body. Particularly, it must have got (seen from the planet at the centre of the chart) a discreet elongation; i.e. it must be able to detach from the other celestial bodies as much as needed to deserve an individual interpretation. For this reason, if per absurdum there would be two planets in mutual and perennial opposition or trine or square, I think we should consider only one of them. So we don't use Mercury on Mars, but that doesn't mean that the native Martians would be idiots without brain and no communication ability! Of course the Martians will possess cleverness and communication ability; but with a missing Mercury in their Natal charts, we'll be forced to find their mercurial values elsewhere in the chart. Thanks God, on Mars we can count on the help of Phobos and Deimos to replace the Moon (amalgamated to the Earth) and Mercury (combust by the Sun); for them we must find precise interpretative attributes. As an example, we should understand which one plays the "role" of the Moon and which one plays the "role" of Mercury. HOW MANY PLANETS? Extending our reasoning: on each planet or moon where we act (it seems that some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn may actually support forms of life) we’ll have a different set of celestial bodies to draw in our Astral charts. This means problems of two kinds. One kind of problems is practical: among all the things that turn around on the birth sky – if we could potentially use "all" of them – according to what criteria do we use some of them and do we reject others? Why, in geocentric astrology, do we consider significant the position of the Moon but not that of the ISS? Why do we use Pluto but not its companion, Charon? Why do we consider some of the asteroids, but ignore other thousands of them? As we said before, dealing with EA leads us to a serious reflection over details that we take for granted in our daily practice as astrologers. Somebody says that all this doesn’t make any sense, because we must first wait until the first human being be born on the Moon or on Mars, and only then could we make some attempts to cast his/her horoscope in order to evaluate its practical effectiveness. Yet, it is my opinion that knowledge doesn’t step forward this way. What the inductivist galileans say isn’t true: that a theory comes out from the careful, detached and "objective" observation of the reality. Neither are right the falsificationist popperians, who claim that if it’s not possible to prove the certainty of a theory, one could at least prove its possible falseness. Epistemologists overcame such "naive" positions ages ago, claiming that it's sufficient to consider the history of science to clearly understand that the scientific knowledge works in a very different way indeed: namely, there is always a theory that precedes and leads the 204
observation. Hence the importance to create – with the EA – a logical and coherent structure to precede and lead the first empirical and statistical observations in this field. The second problem refers to the ideal, or absolute, number of planets to be used in EA. We have two extreme positions. Lisa Morpurgo’s followers on one hand: they support the "12 planets 12" ideals that lead the perfect universal harmony of the astrological system to its fulfillment: 12 signs, 12 Houses, 12 planets, 12 domiciles. André l'Éclair's position on the other hand: he used – based upon astrological considerations and reflection rather than direct observation – almost twenty celestial bodies. My proposal is an in-between way that represents a sensible compromise to both positions. I suggest dismissing any dogma and accepting what we are verifying in the practice. The Second Principle of Extraterrestrial Astrology helps us remember that only the celestial bodies with an appropriate mutual elongation can have an appreciable interpretative meaning. For the above mentioned reasons, I find it counterproductive to fix an ideal number of planets. Some talk about the harmony and the symbolic perfection of the number 12, and make comparison with the world of music: but the real world is complex and irregular, and man often simplifies reality, thus forcing himself to operate little later with a number of elements other than the ideal ones. Even the musical theory is a bookish simplification without a perfect correspondence in the complex variety of the world of real sounds. Even further, there isn’t perfect match between the ingenious periodic table of chemical elements (best known as Mendeleyev's table) and the reality of facts. The real world shows many missing elements and the redundancy of some others, that we are forced to compact into a single "cell" of the periodic table. HOW MANY ZODIACS? So far we have assumed the existence of a unique universal external zodiac, valid and usable in the whole solar system, if not in the whole universe. Is it really so? The vernal point starts the division of our Zodiac into the twelve signs and it coincides with the first degree of Aries. Since each planet (except maybe Mercury) has got a rotation axis oblique in respect to its own orbital plane, there is a different vernal point for each planet. As a consequence, it is possible (although it may not be useful) to build a different zodiacal circle for each single planet of the solar system. It is therefore extremely important to know the exact date of the equinox for each planet, because from their point gamma starts the division of their local zodiac into the twelve signs. To locate and study the position of the vernal point of each planet means to know the lag or phase difference of each individual local zodiac (that of Mercury, that of Mars etc.) compared to the hypothetical belt of the zodiac constellations that we have already named universal external zodiac. Hence we should be able to deduce useful information on the Astrological Age reached by the considered planet, and therefore on the degree of "evolution" of a possible autochthonous civilization. As a mere hypothesis, let’s say that Mars’ vernal point be in the first degrees of Sagittarius in the external zodiac belt (universal zodiac). Mars would consequently be in its Age of Sagittarius, like the Earth many thousands years ago... or like the Earth in some thousands years from now.
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Sooner or later it would be convenient (if not necessary) to use a mixed system of three zodiacs, fully similar to the method we are using here on the Earth to measure time. In fact, here on the Earth we use: • a universal time measured on the GMT zone (the time zone of Greenwich meridian), particularly useful for astronomic or international measures; • a local mean time of the zone time we are in, widely used to settle innumerable aspects of the daily life of a nation (transports, communication); and last but not least • a real local time, whose noon corresponds to the culmination of the Sun on the local meridian (useful for the domification and questions of local geography). A businessman takes a flight for an intercontinental travel. He then uses both the local mean time (time zone) of the place of departure and the local mean time of the place of arrival. He can adjust his watch as he prefers, choosing the best moment for him (at the departure, at the arrival or during the flight) to better cope with the lag caused by the phase difference between the two ways of measuring time. In any case, our top manager should use the time of the place of arrival to sleep, to eat, to communicate with the other people, to live in society, to make dates; but to phone home, to send a fax to office or even to think of what his family is doing home at any moment, he should definitely use the time of the place of departure. Probably, the astronauts in space communicate with the Earth according to the time zone of the base they are in touch with at any moment; and in order not to loose the natural rhythms of sleep and wakefulness, they likely stick (at least this is how I think) to the time zone of the place they left from, or of the place where they are to land. Similarly, the EA should use a mixed system of zodiacs that comprises: 1. a terrestrial zodiac to be referred constantly to, especially if we study the birth of a human being or the launch of a space probe towards others planets. 2. a universal external zodiac corresponding to the "belt of zodiac constellations" described by von Klöckler; although we cannot determinate it with precision, for we cannot know exactly when and if the terrestrial zodiac matched the universal external one. 3. a local zodiac (the Martian one, the Venusian one, etc.) based on the position of the vernal point of the planet that we consider to be at the centre of our chart; certainly this local zodiac will be "out of phase" as compared to the other two zodiacs. I would preferably use the terrestrial zodiac during the first generation of star trekking, interplanetary missions, orbiting bases and lunar or Martian colonies: for except unexpected developments in the ufological field, their crew would be surely formed by human beings born on the Earth; terrestrial will be the building and the launch place of rockets and shuttles; terrestrial will also be the origin of all the components and rough materials. In a following phase I would introduce the local zodiacs for the human births on other planets, for possible alien beings we should meet there; but also to study at an astrological level the degree of success of a single lunar or Martian mission: be it a mere landing of a probe or – in a much more advanced age of space – be the more or less daily problems that may take place on a stable space colony. It will also be useful to consider the lag between the terrestrial zodiac and the local one in order to evaluate, from an astrological point of view,
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the flux of communication and traffic (commercial, touristy) between the space base and the Earth, the degree of autonomy achieved by the space base, the degree of nostalgia or emotional involvement (or au contraire: the detachment, the wish of political autonomy, etc.) that the human beings born in space would feel towards their ancestors’ planet. The universal zodiac (still to be defined exactly) will be useful in a further phase of the space age, to harmonize astrology of the cosmic enterprise considered in its globally; to "date" and evaluate (like we are doing now with the universal time) astronomical/astrological events of wide consequences that may involve different planets or a whole sector of the galaxy. As an example, one could use the universal zodiac for the astrological study of the diplomatic relationship, of the traffic, of the business, of the communication, of the migratory flux between a space colony and another; or to consider the influence of an external event (asteroid, comet, alien menace...) on each celestial body of the solar system. ORBITAL PLANETS Let us consider a hypothetical birth on a natural satellite (moon) of a planet. The orbits of natural satellites around their planet have an obliquity as compared both to the terrestrial Ecliptic and to the orbital plane of their own planet. So which zodiac should we consider in this case? For our Moon we could use either the terrestrial zodiac or a lunar zodiac; the latter would have its own 0° of Aries in the ascendant lunar node ("vernal or gamma point of the Moon"). I know that some astrologers have already cast charts in which the ascendant lunar node plays the role of starting point, taking the place of the cusp of the first House or of the first degree of Aries. Of course such astral maps have nothing to do with hypothetical birth outside the Earth. If we imagine being on the surface of other natural satellites, like Io or Europa (they are two moons of Jupiter), we should extricate ourselves among three orbital planes with mutual obliquities: 1. The orbital plane of the satellite around Jupiter 2. The orbital plane of Jupiter around the Sun (Ecliptic of Jupiter) 3. And the plane of the proper Ecliptic (the terrestrial one). If we considered the ascendant node of a moon as the "vernal point" – i.e. to indicate the starting point of a local zodiac – this would actually mean that we attribute to its planet the overwhelming astrological role usually played by the Sun. It is interesting to note that the giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn) seem to produce such intense radiations that they may be able to "replace" the solar light itself and support the existence of forms of life on some of their moons. At an interpretative and symbolic level, such a central role of the father planets should be very significant. If this hypothesis should prove to be coherent, the role of the Sun, so much vital in our geocentric astrology, in the EA could be limited to second-plane or subsidiary roles. Maybe the Earth could replace the Sun in a lunar chart too, but I find this hypothesis a little 207
bit overstated. It is true that seen from the Moon, our Earth looks like 70 times brighter than our Full Moon; nevertheless I believe that on a lunar chart, the Earth may rather play the role of Lesser Luminary. In other worlds, it would take the place of our Moon, rather than the place of the Sun. The rotation axis of Mercury is almost exactly perpendicular to the Ecliptic: Ecliptic and Equator lay virtually on the same plane; over there, on Mercury, it makes no sense to talk about equinoctial points. Without a starting point for the zodiac, on Mercury it would make no sense even to talk about a zodiac! Or to be optimistic, a zodiac exists, but we would not be able to divide it into the twelve signs because we couldn’t know where to begin from. I therefore plant two hypotheses: on Mercury there is a kind of space-temporal-zodiacal continuum in which the twelve signs fuse, merge, superpose so that they aren’t identifiable in any case; or the zodiac of Mercury is made of... one, huge, unique zodiacal sign of 360°! DOMIFICABILITY OF A PLANET. It is well known that there are different methods of domification, and that most of them share the calculations required to determine the ASC and the MC with Placidus domification (that we can surely define the most common method). The other methods differ for the way they determine the cusps of the other Houses. For the sake of brevity here, we’ll discuss Placidus method only. The equinoctial or equatorial domification system gives twelve 30-degree Houses at any latitude; this way, we can overcome one of the most serious limits of Placidus domification, namely its impossibility to domificate beyond the Polar Circles. Here, on the Earth, it is quite difficult to find inhabited territories beyond the Polar Circles, while on other planets the polar circles may be found at much lower latitudes: the consequence being that over there, on wide lands that might be theoretically colonisable and inhabited, it would be practically impossible to apply Placidus domification. There is one concrete reason why Placidus domification doesn’t work beyond the Polar Circles: it is the fact that in his complex trigonometric formula, Placidus considered a fix angle corresponding to the obliquity between the Equator and the Ecliptic (on Earth this angle is 23°27' – see the graphic on the next page). In order to determine the Ascendant point and the following cusps, the latitude of the birth place is added to this fix angle. So if a birth takes place on the terrestrial Polar Circle, the resulting angle is 23°27' + 66°33' = 90°. Without considering Placidus formula in details, a vague notion of mathematics is enough to understand that a 90°-angle represents a limit value for many trigonometric functions. The aforesaid lets intuitively understand why a 90°-angle is enough to "tease" the complex system of calculations upon which Placidus domification is built.
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The extension of the Tropics and Polar Circles is strictly linked to that fix angle of Placidus; let us remember that this angle is equal to the mutual obliquity of the rotation axis and the orbital plan of the Earth. This is the reason why on the Earth the Tropics has latitude of 23°27' and the Polar Circles has latitude of 66°33'. On each planet the latitude of the Tropics corresponds to the degree of obliquity between the Equator and the Ecliptic, while the latitude of the Polar Circles corresponds to its complementary angle.
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The rotation axis of Mercury is virtually perpendicular to its orbital plane. Equator and Ecliptic of Mercury lie on the same plane; therefore, over there, we’ll have twelve regular 30°-degree Houses all year long and at any latitude. On Mercury one could not perceive any seasonal cycle. The Sun would always be at the zenith on the Equator of Mercury, and it would always be at the horizon at the Poles of Mercury. Over there it would be extremely easy to domificate, except if the birth takes place exactly on one of the two Poles of Mercury. Venus has got a 3°-degree only obliquity on its Ecliptic, therefore we’ll have a thin tropical belt on its surface, measuring only 6° - three above and three under the Equator; and two Polar Circles at the latitude of 87° North and 87° South. In other words, on Venus we’ll have a very wide domificable area: it would be impossible to use Placidus domification only if a birth took place beyond the latitude of 87°. To be more precise, actually the obliquity of the rotation axis of Venus is of 177° approximately: because Venus rotates "upside down", its North Pole is "down" and its South Pole is "above". In other words, Venus spins around its own axis in the opposite direction than the Earth. So on Venus the cardinal points are inverted: over there the Sun rises at West and sets at East. Mars is the most similar planet to the Earth from the point of view of domification: the obliquity of its rotation axis is about 25°, so that we have a tropical belt that extends 25° above and under the Equator and two Polar Circles at the latitude of 65° North and 65° South. It is worth to mention also our Moon, which orbits around the Earth on a plane whose obliquity on the Ecliptic is of 5°15'. The lunar tropical belts are narrow, they extend only 10° approximately, five above and five under the Lunar Equator; and the Lunar Polar Circles locate at latitude of 85°. The lunar situation – exclusively from the point of view of Placidus domification - appears very close to that of Venus. Extrapolating what we have seen so far, as a general rule I define domificable area of a planet as being the belt between the Equator and the Polar Circles. Inside this area we can determine a narrower or wider tropical belt in which the Houses are virtually regular (30°Houses all year long) and an intermediate belt (between the Tropics and the Polar Circles) in which the Houses have got variable extensions depending upon the seasons. At last, there’s the non-domificable area corresponding to the Polar Caps. Now we can imagine we are able to change gradually the obliquity of the rotation axis of Mercury from 0° to 45°. What do you think would happen? As the obliquity increases gradually from 0° to 45°, the tropical belt increases too: it would actually "lift" towards higher latitudes. At the same time, the Polar Caps would also widen because the Polar Circles would "go down" towards lower latitudes. At a mutual obliquity of 45°, Tropics and Polar Circles would meet, obviously, at the 45th parallel. Exactly half of the surface of such a planet would be domificable, and the other half would be non-domificable. What if the orbital obliquity overcomes the 45°? Let us consider as an example Uranus, whose rotation axis has got an obliquity of almost 98° on its orbital plane. Uranus is virtually "lying" on its orbital plane, and in certain periods of the year one would say it 210
actually "rolls" around the Sun. Its Equator is oblique to the Ecliptic, yet it is quite hard to talk about equinoxes and solstices, of an alternation of nights and days on Uranus. If we pretend we are on Uranus, what would we see? On Uranus the Sun lights one of the Poles for a good portion of the year, leaving the opposite Pole in shadow, while it hardly laps the Equator. As a consequence, if we were on the lit Pole of Uranus on the day of solstice, we would see the Sun at the zenith draw little circular movements in the sky – similar to the ones of the miracle of the three suns of Fatima. As day go by, the circles in the sky would become wider and wider and they would gradually decline towards the horizon. When the day of the equinox comes from the Pole of Uranus, we would see the Sun roll all around us along the whole horizon, without ever setting! Then the Sun of Uranus would eventually set and it would repeat its wonderful show of decreasing circles in the night hemisphere for the following half a year. But if we were on the Equator of Uranus at the moment of the solstice, we would see the Sun repeatedly wink at the horizon, almost rising and setting in the proximity of the South point. As days go by, the Sun would draw wider and wider day and night arcs approaching the culmination East-West line; then come the equinox and we would see it rise exactly in the West and set exactly in the East. We would then observe the Sun continue its annual path reducing gradually the width of its arcs northward. After that, it would come back to cross the Celestial Vault in the opposite direction, "rising back" from the North, culminating on the line East-West and "setting back" in the South. I am planning to illustrate these and other odd behaviors of the stars on the Celestial Vault, as seen from some of the planets and moons of our solar system, in a future series of articles. You will then discover how and why, during the long and boring days of Mercury, the Sun can rise in Aries, culminate in Libra and set in Aries again; whilst on Venus the Sun can rise in Aries, culminate in Cancer and set in Libra! But what I wish to remark now is that, due to the inversion of Poles and Equator we get on Uranus creating the practical swap of "year" and "day" on that planet, it would be extremely hard not only to use Placidus domification, but even to perceive and determine the ascendant and descendant points. ROTATIONS AND REVOLUTIONS. We are not usually aware of that, but in our geocentric astrology the speed rate between the rotation and the revolution of a planet plays a fundamental role. Each planet performs, in fact, two rotational movements, which are extremely important for astrology: 1) a proper rotation (around its own axis), which causes an apparent motion of the Celestial Vault compared with the visible horizon; therefore this motion concurs to determinate the Ascendant sign. To make things simple, let's call "day" the time in which a planet makes a complete "spinning-top-line" turn around its own axis.
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2) a revolutionary motion (around the Sun), which causes an apparent motion of the Sun along the Ecliptic. Let’s call "year" the time in which the planet makes a complete turn around the Sun. Now let us forget for a while that there are two kinds of signs, of rapid and slow ascension. For the sake of simplicity, let us assume that all the twelve signs raise regularly one after the other at the Ascendant horizon, each every 12th fraction of the day (i.e. every two hours, speaking of the Earth). Let us also ignore that there are different kinds of "days" and "years" (sidereal, solar, civil ones). Let us define the day as the time in which a planet makes a complete turn around its own axis taking the Zodiac as a reference – that’s to say the time needed to watch the same zodiacal degree rise once again at the Eastern horizon. Let us similarly define the year as the time in which the planet makes a complete orbit around its central star ("Sun"), equivalent to the period needed for the Sun, as seen from that planet, comes back to occupy the same zodiacal degree. The Earth has got a revolution period corresponding to approximately 365 rotations around its own axis. Each day we see the Sun shift along the Ecliptic of about one degree, and return at the same identical zodiacal position every 365 days approximately. In other words, on the Earth, the ratio between year and day is about 1:365. This implies an alternate occurrence of not only nights and days, but also of months and seasons that we take for granted. With other celestial bodies, things may yet be quite different. On the Moon the rotation (around its own axis) and the revolution (around the Earth) have exactly the very same duration. Moon and Earth perform together also a common motion: their revolution around the Sun. This implies that on the Moon: - you perceive a motion of the Celestial Vault, which makes a complete turn each 28 days approximately; therefore on the Moon the Ascendant changes every 28:12 = 2 days and 1/3 approximately - you can also perceive an apparent motion of the Sun on the Ecliptic, which lead it to perambulate the twelve signs in a period approximately corresponding to our terrestrial year - the fact that the Moon shows us always the same face implies that on the Moon, the Earth appears to be still compared to the lunar horizon. Yet the Earth, seen from the Moon, moves along the signs at the same speed in which, seen from the Earth, the Moon changes sign, namely every 2 days and 1/3 approximately. Given such conditions, it is possible to domificate on the Moon. A nice spring morning on the Moon Base, the Sun rises in Aries, i.e. Aries is the Ascendant sign. At the same moment, the Earth is Capricorn at the lunar MC (as we have explained earlier, this depends exclusively on our location on the lunar surface, regardless the time of day). The following lunar morning, the Sun rises again, but in the meanwhile 28 terrestrial days have past, so the Sun is now in Taurus. On the Moon Base we’ll have a dawn with Ascendant Taurus, while the Earth is still over there, at the lunar MC, although it would have moved to Aquarius. Let’s keep in mind that, seen from the Moon, the Earth moves in the signs but not in the Houses, because it progresses along the Zodiac with the same speed with which the Celestial 212
Vault turns in the opposite direction. Let us fancy of a planet linked to the Sun, the way the Moon is linked to the Earth: like a stone girded to a string that we make rotate with our hand. Let us call this planet Hot, because the name Romulus is already covered by copyright (or at least I think so) – because it is a short name, and because on its hemisphere perennially lit by the Sun there would certainly be sultry weather. Yes, because Hot keeps always the same face towards the Sun. Seen from Hot, the Sun appears fixed compared to the horizon: Hot has got a rotation that lasts exactly as long as its own revolution. Up to not so many years ago, scientists used to believe that Mercury had exactly this characteristic. More recent observations tell us that, although extremely slow, the rotation of Mercury is out of phase compared with its revolution. Yet such a planet as Hot might well exist in the reality – no one can exclude it. On Hot the year lasts one day and the day lasts one year. There is no alternate occurrence of night and day over there, because the Sun of Hot never rises and never sets. The zodiacal signs of Hot do. There is an Ascendant: you can domificate on Hot. When a news sign rises at the ascendant point, the Sun of Hot has moved 30° and is located in the following sign. In other words, seen from the surface of Hot, the movement of the Sun along the Zodiac compensates exactly the movement of the Celestial Vault in the opposite direction. So the Sun moves across the signs but remains still compared to the Houses. Exactly like the Earth, seen from the Moon. Dot is another odd planet: it orbits around the Sun but does not turn around its own axis. It has got a revolution but not a rotation. This doesn’t mean that we cannot determine geographic coordinates of Dot: an equator, two poles and a local meridian. We can also develop a system of orienteering with the classical four cardinal points. So we have now landed on Dot and we see the Sun at the East Horizon, in the sign of Aries. During its motion around the Sun, Dot doesn’t spin, therefore the Celestial Vault remains still and we’ll have a rising Aries at the horizon all over the year. Well, under the circumstances, one cannot really say that there is any ascendant sign at all on Dot. But we could well define it in some other way ("the sign intersected by the Eastern horizon") and proceed to a domification in any way. Nevertheless we should keep in mind that, since the Celestial Vault of Dot is still, the cusps of the Houses of a Dotian astral map keep still – they change sign only if we move on the surface of this planet. Light oscillations of the cusps may be possibly perceivable as the planet approaches the equinoctial points or moves away from them. The cusps of the Houses are still, the signs too are still compared to the local horizon; but surely the Sun and the other celestial bodies that we can observe from Dot would move along the Celestial Vault, either across the signs and across the Houses: therefore a Dotian Astrology can exist. Also on Dot, from a certain point of view, one "year" corresponds to a "day": for the Sun takes six months to cross the diurnal arc, then it sets – and six months later it rises again. In the meanwhile, it also moves of six signs. So, if we suppose that also Dot orbits around the Sun in anticlockwise direction (just like any other known planet of our solar system), on Dot we could see the Sun rises in Aries, culminate in Capricorn, and set in Libra. The constantly "retrograde" motion of the Sun of Dot is due to the fact that it is not compensated (as it happens here on the Earth) by a rotation motion quicker than the revolution.
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Spot performs rotations around its own axis, but it does not orbit around the Sun. Therefore we have got "days" without "years" on Spot. The Spotian Sun rises and sets, but is still on the Celestial Vault; nevertheless the latter makes a complete turn every 21 Spotian "hours". Then the Sun of Spot rises, culminates and sets always in the same only sign. Nevertheless there will be an ascendant sign and it is possible to domificate. Lot is a still planet that doesn’t spin; neither does it show any revolution around the Sun. It is not such an absurd hypothesis: in the first months of the year 2001, some "orphan" planets were discovered, i.e. shattered in the outer space without any central star to orbit around. Not knowing how those celestial bodies sustain themselves in space, we may well consider them to be still or at least without those two motions that we are taking about. So on Lot the Sun doesn’t move, either on the horizon and in the Zodiac; so in my opinion this Sun would be of no astrological importance at all in a Lotian astrology. In fact, to possess an interpretative value, a celestial body must show some basic features, among which the apparent speed (i.e. movement) plays a fundamental role. All the celestial bodies that we consider in our geocentric Astrology move, both in the Houses and in the signs. A body stationary in one sign but moving in the Houses may theoretically have an interpretative weight; a body stationary in one House but moving in the Zodiac may theoretically have an astrological weight; but an object immobile either in the Zodiac and compared to the horizon! I would immediately exclude it from any possible astrological research. I ask whoever disagrees to rise his/her hand and explain me why on Earth (...or on Moon, Mars and so on) should we give any symbolic and interpretative attribute to such an object. Let’s finally land on the planet Wot, which spins around its own axis slower than its revolutionary movement around the Sun. So one day lasts much more that the year on the planet Wot. Let us assume that the day/year ratio on Wot be 3:1, in such away that Wot makes three complete revolutions around the Sun during the same exact time in which it makes a complete turn around its own axis. We can also say that the "day" on Wot lasts 3 "years": the Sun perambulates the Zodiac three times between a dawn and the following one. The Sun of Wot comes back to the same degree of the sign of Aries three times a year, i.e. once every third fraction of a day. A third of a day on Wot corresponds to one year. In a 12th of Wotian day (the time in which a new sign rises from the Eastern horizon), Wot makes a portion of orbit corresponding to 360°x3:12 = 90°, equal to the shift of its Sun across three zodiacal signs. So, if the Sun rises in Aries on Wot, when the Ascendant changes to Taurus, the Sun has moved 90° and is located in Cancer, at the nadir or Imum Coeli. When the ascendant is Gemini, the Sun is in Libra. With the ascendant in Cancer, the Sun is in Aries once again, but at the MC. With the ascendant Leo, the Sun is in Cancer; with the ascendant Virgo, it is in Libra once again; with the ascendant in Libra Sun is still at the IC in Capricorn; with the ascendant Scorpio, it is in Aries for the third time, and with the ascendant Aquarius Sun is still in Cancer. When the Ascendant is Pisces the Sun of Wot is in Capricorn, and when the Ascendant comes back to Aries the Sun is once again rising in Aries, after having completed the full turn of the Zodiac three times! This is only a theoretical example of one of the innumerable astrological combinations connected with the different durations of the rotation compared with the revolution. I am preparing some articles in which – from "real" astronomic figures – I’ll show you how the particular combinations of revolution and rotation of some of the planets of our solar system 214
imply quite bizarre and fascinating astrological scenarios – as odd as those of the planets Hot (also known as: Sultryweather), Dot, Spot, Lot, and Wot. HYPOTHESES ON THE SIMBOLOGY OF THE EARTH IN LUNAR ASTROLOGY. We have explained why the Earth, seen from the Moon, appears practically still as compared to the twelve Houses. What might this mean, at an interpretative level? A first working hypothesis may be to ignore the position of the Earth in the 12 Houses. Maybe we might refer to the slogan: "No motion? No meaning". In fact, here on Earth it is the passage of the Moon over the waters that provoke tides and refluxes; but on the Moon, even if there were water in its liquid state, the Earth wouldn’t cause any tide, because it doesn’t "pass": it is simply there, fixed over a given lunar area. On the other hand, it appears logical to suppose that the gravitational influence of the Earth on the lunar surface depends in a significant measure upon its own angular position, and that you could feel it if you were there, on the Moon. I mean, it is likely that the same body having the same mass, would weight more if it were located on the dark side of the Moon (with the Earth at the Imum Coeli); would be a little lighter at the visible edge of the lunar globe (with the Earth at the Ascendant or at the Descendant); and would weight much less with the Earth at the MC. In a word, the apparent fixity of the Earth must have a huge importance in the interpretation of a lunar horoscope. Speaking for myself, the notion of having a huge Earth hanging over my head makes me feel uncomfortable: seen from the Moon, the Earth appears much larger, up to 70 times brighter than the full Moon on the Earth. The Earth in a lunar chart might then have something to do with impending facts, such as e.g. a necessary and predetermined doom, maybe tragic and distressing, against which the subject can do little, if not move, run away from it; or au contraire act positively, firmly, definitely facing any limiting situation. From this point of view, the Earth in a lunar chart might indicate the degree of free will of the hypothetical native Selenite. An indirect confirmation to this hypothesis seems to arrive from Mr. Frisari and Ms. Morpurgo, who trace interesting parallels between the astronomical features of the Sun, the Moon and the planets and their respective symbolic meanings. According to what they write, the rapid motion and the phases of the Moon imply a symbolism of instability, variation, mobility. If this is how things are, in analogy to its fixity in the Houses, the Earth might have got a symbology connected to the immobilism, the stability factors in the ever-changing, and the fixations. The remarkable apparent dimensions of the Earth seen from the Moon may indicate its stronger importance in the lunar horoscope. On the other hand, the fixity of our planet in the lunar Houses might downplay its effective astrological weight. Certainly, an angular Earth would be very important but, according to this logic, not so much as the importance of an angular Moon in a terrestrial horoscope. Let me repeat that, in my humble opinion, in our astrology what counts is the motion of each element of the chart rather then the position itself. We shouldn’t forget that the astral map is a snap picture of a situation in complex and perennial motion, and that the good astrologer doesn’t forget to notice if the motion of a planet is fast or slow, stationary or direct or retrograde. The fixity of our planet over the lunar horizon might therefore considerably mitigate the importance of the position of the Earth in the 12 Houses of a selenocentric horoscope. Yet, we should assign a precise 215
astrological meaning to the position of the Earth in the 12 signs, in the 12 Houses and in its angular aspects with all the other elements of the lunar chart. During the interpretation of a lunar horoscope, we should nevertheless take care not to give too strong importance to the position of the Earth in the Houses. Another hypothesis on the role of the Earth in lunar astrology may be the following. In a lunar chart, Moon and Earth swap their position? Well, if so, they also probably swap their interpretative role. If it were so, on the Moon we would have an Earth having domicile in Cancer, which would be connected to the meanings of the element Water and to the same female variability feminine that we assign to the Moon in the terrestrial horoscope. Seen from the Moon - do not forget it – it is the Earth that has got phases: this could be one more reason to believe that the "lunar" Earth might well support "lunar" astrological meanings. The terrestrial surface covered by waters is much wider than the emerging continents, so it shouldn’t be such a bizarre hypothesis to assign Water values to the Earth. Somebody even proposed to call our planet "Water", and for the same reason our planet is also called the "Blue Planet". It is a fact that in a lunar chart Earth and Moon swap their position; but it is another fact that the Earth occupies the diametrically opposite zodiacal position than the one occupied by the Moon at the same time in the homologue terrestrial chart. When the Moon is in Gemini seen from Earth, the Earth is in Sagittarius seen from the Moon. Also the "terrestrial phases" are opposite compared to the lunar ones. This might mean that the Earth behaves like a kind of antimoon with antithetic, opposite or complementary values than the lunar ones. It would then have its domicile in Capricorn and it would carry earthly values. I find it likely that a celestial body have got a definite, profound influence for those who are born on it. The Selenites, only for their having been born on the Moon, might have clear lunar characters such as being easily influenced, or femininity, ciclotimia...) And the Martians, only for their having been born on the Red Planet, might have evident martian features like bellicosity, irascibility, aggressiveness... What some people who contacted or were abducted by aliens from another planet say, seem to validate such a hypothesis. The inhabitants of Venus who contacted George Adamski show indeed venusian features in his description of them; the (hypothetical, of course...) inhabitants of Mercury could reveal to be smart business beings with a shrewd and juvenile aspect. For the supporters of Star Trek: aren’t mercurial people the Ferengi, born business-aliens who live following their terrible "Rules of Acquisition"? As the Martians, whoever knows, could they really be as aggressive as the monsters depicted in "The war of the worlds"? For if it was so, we human beings, only for our having been born on the Earth, should also possess some typically terrestrial characters. We are hardly aware of such characters because we haven’t had yet any occasion to meet living beings born elsewhere. Discovering such earthly characters would help us to more fully understand the symbolic value of the Earth in the EA. In which sign could the domicile of the Earth be? What criterion hides behind the sequence of domiciles traditionally used by the astrologers, that put Mars domiciled in Aries, Venus in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Moon in Cancer, Sun in Lion, again Mercury in Virgo, Venus in Libra, Mars in Scorpion, Jupiter in Sagittarius, Saturn in Capricorn, again Saturn in Aquarius and finally Jupiter in Pisces? It is simple:
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1. the Main Luminary takes place in Leo "by definition" 2. the Lesser Luminary places in the preceding sign (Cancer) 3. we place all the other planets, in order of distance from the Sun, into the preceding and in the following signs than those of the Luminaries. This is the reason why Mercury finds "home" both in Gemini and in Virgo; Venus has got a domicile in Taurus but also in Libra, and so on. With the discovery of the planets beyond Saturn, the sequence has been completed by simply progressively eliminating the "doublets" from the signs after Leo: thus Uranus has been inserted into the Aquarius instead of Saturn, Neptune has been given a domicile in Pisces instead of Jupiter, and Pluto has taken the place of Mars in Aries. By the way, so far no one could explain why the sequence has been completed starting from Virgo, rather than the opposite way, starting from Taurus. For the domicile of the Earth, in the lunar horoscope we have therefore three possibilities: 1. the Sun keeps its domicile in Leo and the Earth takes domicile in Cancer; the rest of the sequence doesn’t change. 2. the Earth becomes, on the Moon, the Main Luminary (thanks to the analogy planet-star and satellite-planet; but we have discussed that this analogy is faulty and scarcely coherent); by definition, the Main Luminary has got domicile in Leo; the Sun, having become a secondary Luminary, takes domicile in Cancer; the rest of the sequence doesn’t change. 3. if the Earth is an "antimoon" whose domicile is in Capricorn, then the Earth would be a lesser luminary and it would have domicile in the sign preceding the solar domicile in the view that we want to stick strictly to the above mentioned criteria; namely, the Sun of the Lunar Extraterrestrial astrology would have its domicile in Aquarius; this would imply a very bizarre sequence like: Mercury in Pisces, Venus in Aries, Mars in Taurus and so on. THE INTERPRETATIVE VALUE OF THE TWO MOONS OF MARS. From the point of view of a "marsocentric" Extraterrestrial astrology, in the hypothetical TN cast on the Red Planet there wouldn’t be place either for our Moon and for Mercury (way too close, the former to our Earth and the latter to the Sun, to possess a significant astrological meaning); on the other hand we should be able to interpret the horoscopic position of either Phobos and Deimos, the two natural satellites of Mars. Consequently, we’ll have three Luminaries on Mars: the Main Luminary, the Sun; and two Lesser Luminaries, Phobos and Deimos. The sequence of domiciles of the Martian astrology would be based upon the "pillar" of the Sun in Leo (as we have already pointed out, the Main Luminary has its domicile in Leo by definition), while in my opinion one between Phobos and Deimos would take place in the preceding sign (Cancer), and the other one would take place in the following sign (Virgo). Although it doesn’t match the criteria of domiciliation seen so far, I find it a reasonable hypothesis to assign a double domicile to one of the moons of Mars, as in the following example: Venus domiciled in Taurus, Deimos in Gemini, Phobos in Cancer, the Sun in Leo, Deimos in Virgo, Venus in Libra and so on.
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We have no elements at all to tell us which one, between Phobos and Deimos, should have the double domicile in Gemini and Virgo, and which one would consequently have its domicile in Cancer. For the time being, it’s a mere working hypothesis. Of course, if it would be Deimos having its domicile both in Gemini and in Virgo, it would be Deimos who would possess (in a martian horoscope) the symbolic attributes of mercurial kind, thus fully substituting the apparent "disappearing" of Mercury from the sky of the Red Planet, as we have already explained before. In this case, in the Martian EA Phobos would "take the place" of the Moon and Deimos would "take the place" of Mercury. If we realize that Phobos has a double domicile, it is logical to understand that Phobos would be the "mercurial" planet while Deimos would have "lunar" attributes. This is the reason why I spent so many words to examine different possible sequences of domiciles: because finding out the correct sequence of domiciles on each celestial body that occupy the centre of an EA chart would certainly help us deduce the interpretative value to be assigned to those planets or luminaries not normally used in our terrestrial charts – and that we would be forced to use currently in the Lunar, Martian, etc., astrology. As for the interpretative value to assign to the two moons of Mars, I propose four directions of research. The first one is to accurately examine their astronomical (physical-chemical) features. Lisa Morpurgo and Massimo Frisari seem to suggest that it is possible to create associations between the astronomical features of each planet and Luminary and their respective astrological meanings. If it is so, it is also possible to operate the opposite way: i.e. to deduce (at least, partly) the interpretative, symbolic and archetypical value of a celestial body also based upon its physical-chemical features. A second way to argue the interpretative weight of a celestial body is to consider its apparent speed in the signs and in the Houses. Phobos changes sign every 40 minutes, Deimos every two and a half hours. On the Moon, we had assigned a particular meaning to the fixity of the Earth over the horizon; on Mars we should keep in mind the exceptional speed of its moons. On a psychological level, it might imply suddenly changing moods, apparently unjustified emotional reactions, unexpected and quickly passing intuitions, maybe the capacity of reacting very quickly ("in real time", with a quite stereotyped expression) to any external stimulation. The transits of Phobos and Deimos might help us date the Martian events with a precision of a few minutes, while here on the Earth we can exclude that we’ll ever be able to reach such a precision with any predictive method at all. A third research should be to consider the name assigned to a celestial body by the tradition or by its discoverer. This may be obvious until we consider the traditional celestial bodies – but it becomes incredible if we consider more recent facts. It appears particularly incredible in the case of Pluto, whose name, they say (it may be a metropolitan legend, of course) doesn’t derive from the name of the god Pluto but from the name of Mickey Mouse’s pet! Allegedly, the idea of this name occurred to one of the discoverers’ daughter, who was very kin of Disney’s characters. The astronomers Pickering and Lowell accepted the suggestion because the first two letters of this name were also their respective initials (one of the glyphs used by the astrologers for Pluto is a kind of fusion between a capital P and a capital L). We can easily understand this human side of them. Yet, at a rational level, it is quite hard to 218
understand why such a casual and banal choice of a name would reveal itself to be fully functional and working at an astrological level. The only possible explanation in my opinion, if we expect the mere choice, is that the name of the thing contains much more information than just being a mere conventional denomination. It is not by chance that in the Garden of Eden, God spurs Adam to assign a name to every living being. Very probably, then, the astrological meaning of Phobos and Deimos is already there: in their names, too. Last, considering the sequence of the domiciles may well be the fourth direction of research that, together with the previous three, may help us understand the correct interpretative meaning of the celestial bodies that we would be forced to consider and use while casting and interpreting an extraterrestrial chart. What about statistics? Of course, statistics and the astrological practice would have the last word in this field. But until we collect a sufficiently wide statistical specimen, we should be forced to proceed by attempts, trying to make up some empirical interpretation, anticipating the statistics, trying to be logical, using our common sense, sticking to the astrological tradition and maybe, to these guidelines of mine. SLICED ZODIAC, SPHERICAL ZODIAC. At the present stage of scientific knowledge, we don’t know for sure if certain features of our Solar system represent an exception, or the rule in the Universe. For example, let us consider the sequence of the planets in order of orbital distance from the Sun: the closer planets are smaller, they have a rock mass, and they have an atmosphere, and few moons or no moon at all. The central belt of our Solar system is the home of the giant planets made of gas, and with many moons. The more external planets are quite large ones, yet they are smaller than the central giants, and – as far as we know – they have few moons or no moon at all. Such a distribution of the planets (little rocks close to the star, giant gas in the middle, mediumsized on the edge of the system) is it an exceptional fact, something typical of our Solar system, or is it a common feature of all the planetary systems of the Universe? Let us consider the orbits of the planets around the star. All the planets that orbit around the Sun move "virtually" on the same plane, as if they were planet on a disc, or on a... pizza. The only two planets that detach meaningfully from the "dish" on which all the others seem to be placed are Mercury (with an obliquity of 7°) and Pluto (about 17°). Pluto, in particular, sometimes orbits "outside" the zodiacal belt, having defined the latter as the belt that extends "of some degrees" (4° to 12° depending on the Authors) above and under the Ecliptic. We don’t know if in other solar systems all the planets orbit on a restricted plane as well, or if they move around their own sun on differently oblique orbits, like the electrons do in the typical simplified drawing of an atom. For if it was so, we would have planets that constantly go out and come back to and from the Zodiac. In the extreme cases, we might even imagine a polar orbit (of 90°, i.e. perpendicular) compared to the Zodiac. If such a planet be discovered in our solar system, we should be forced to widen our definition of Zodiac. If a planet be observed whose orbit is strongly oblique on the Ecliptic, we should determine on the Celestial vault an extra-zodiacal belt (which extends many degrees above and under the zodiacal belt that we consider traditionally). Within this 219
extended belt, we should find the way to make a simple projection of any celestial body onto the Zodiac - whatever is its position on the Celestial Sphere – by applying appropriate corrective trigonometric formula, similar to those on which the most common domification methods are based upon. Let us imagine that a planet exists whose orbit remains for most of the time outside the traditional Zodiac. We could project on the celestial sphere the same "domificable belts" of the Earth, namely: 1. in the tropical belt of the Earth (0° to +/- 23°27') Placidus Houses are equal. In the corresponding extra-zodiacal belt of the Celestial vault (up to 23°27' above and under the Ecliptic), we could proceed with a simple orthogonal projection of the object that transits on that area 2. at medium latitudes (23°27' to 66°33' over and under the Equator) Placidus method implies a gradual deformation of the Houses. In order to project onto the Zodiac an object that orbits in the corresponding extra-zodiacal belt (between 23°27' and 66°33' over and under the Ecliptic), we should use gradual corrective formula 3. here on the Earth it is not possible to use Placidus domification beyond the Polar Circles. So, it would not be possible to project onto the Zodiac any object whose angular distance from the Ecliptic is more than 66°33'. The values of 23°27' and 66°33' are obviously referred to a geocentric astrology. On other planets they would have other values, strictly connected to the mutual inclination between the rotation axis and the orbiting plane of the planet that we considered as our point of observation, i.e. the centre of the Celestial sphere. Such division of the Celestial sphere would have two consequences. The first one, an effective expansion of the zodiacal belt, which would lead the astrologers to consider in the astral charts celestial bodies that they usually ignore in their traditional astrological analysis, simply because they move normally on orbits even more oblique than Pluto. The other consequence would be the exclusion of celestial bodies too much distant from the Zodiac; they would still be ignored even if potentially relevant at an astrological level. There is another possible solution to the problem of the projection of planets onto the zodiacal belt in the "atom-like" planetary systems: to take in due consideration the hypothesis of a spherical zodiac. This does not necessarily mean a "sliced" Zodiac. Let me elaborate, above all, what I mean for a "sliced Zodiac". Here on the Earth, the Equator is touched by a series of lines perpendicular to the Equator itself and parallel to each other. They are the meridians, they divide the terrestrial surface into 360 slices (the same can be said for the 24 time zones, each made of 15 degrees-meridians). Let us imagine now to apply the same pattern to the Celestial vault, extending the zodiacal belt we normally use by prolongating perpendicularly up and down the ideal segments that delimit the 12 signs. We’d have thus divided the celestial sphere into 12 slices (we could call them "zodiacal time zones") that meet all together at the "zodiacal poles". Now we ideally incline gradually the orbit of a hypothetical planet from 0° to 90° compared to the centre of an ideal Ecliptic taken as reference. Like the meridians and the time zones on 220
the Earth meet at the Poles, in the "sliced zodiac" the extension of the 12 signs or "zodiacal time zones" progressively decrease up to becoming null where the slices meet. This way, a planet with an extremely oblique orbit crosses signs with different extensions: larger ones in the intersection area closer to traditional zodiacal belt, and much narrower ones in the area close to the zodiacal poles. Seen from the planets whose orbit has an obliquity of 0° (coinciding with the Ecliptic of reference, taken as the centre of the zodiacal belt), the Sun would cross the 12 signs of the Zodiac with a very regular motion, except light variations in speed at the perihelion (minimum distance from the Sun) where the planet accelerates, and at the aphelion (maximum distance from the Sun) where the planet decelerates. For less oblique orbits (up to 45°) the difference in the extensions of the zodiacal slices may be negligible. But in the event of an orbit inclined more than 70° we would have a planet that remains in the very same sign for half a year; then it would rapidly cross five signs in a few days; and it would eventually transit in the following sign (the opposite one, referred to the starting sign) during another half a year, and so on. I say, the planet transits: but of course it would be the Sun, seen from that planet, that would move along the Zodiac in such a bizarre way. The limit case is a polar orbit of 90° (perpendicular to the Ecliptic). In this case, the planet would touch two zodiacal signs only – more precisely, the Sun seen from that planet would do it: one each half an year, except two very short moments of the year when it would pass exactly over the "zodiacal pole", the point of conjunction of all the 12 signs-slices. It is interesting to note that the different extension of the 12 signs has its correspondence in the deformation of the Houses of a chart, cast with Placidus, at extreme latitudes, such as the "extreme" birth charts that we mentioned at the beginning of our study. In such charts, some Houses extend until almost 180°, while the others reduce to this "pieces" of a few fractions of degree each. We have figured a Zodiac made up of 12 signs-slices similar to the 24 time zones of our planet Earth. To cross over a time zone on the Equator, one must go about 1,670 km in a East-West direction, but to do the same by the Poles one must walk a few meters only. On the other hand, if we traveled around the world in a North-South direction along the same meridian, like Monty Python's actor Michael Palin in the BBC series "From Pole to Pole", we’d never change time zone and we’d never be in the need to adjust our watch. This is due to the particular "sliced" pattern in which we divide the terrestrial surface. But I imagine (at least for the "atom-like” solar systems) a spherical zodiac not necessarily sliced. A zodiac in which all the signs are 30° for all the planets along the whole celestial sphere. How could this be possible, sincerely I don’t know. I guess it would make necessary a revision or an extension of the spherical geometry we use now – and this is not so absurd, if we consider that the spherical geometry represents an extension of the Euclidian plane geometry. In plane geometry, in fact, we meet axioms that nobody would ever dare contradict: yet the very same axioms are not valid in spherical geometry (which is one of the possible nonEuclidian geometries). As an instance:
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1) In plane geometry the parallel straight lines never meet; they do meet in the spherical geometry (it’s the meridians: they are parallel straight lines that meet at the poles). 2) In the Euclidian geometry the sum of the inner angles of a triangle is equal to 180°; in spherical geometry it may be more or less than 180° (depending upon if we draw the triangle on a convex or concave surface). So maybe I commit no heresy if I declare that a spherical zodiac in which all the 12 signs have a constant extension of 30° each, in whatsoever point of the sphere, is certainly a bizarre notion, but maybe it is feasible with an adequate mathematical model. MANY LUMINARIES. Some solar systems are formed by planets that turn around double or triple stars. Astrologers might live over there that daily have something to do with astral charts with two or three Main Luminaries. Should we live on a planet with many moons, we’d have also an undefined number of Lesser Luminaries. In which sign would they have their own domicile? According to the Theory of Domiciliations previously detailed, to answer to this question we should: 1. first of all, determine the principal Main Luminary: this would have "per axioma" its domicile in the sign of Leo. 2. distribute the domiciles of the other suns (ancillary Main Luminaries) in the signs immediately following and/or preceding Leo. 3. assign the domiciles, before and after the "solar" signs, to the Lesser Luminaries (i.e. the moons, the natural satellites). 4. the sequence of domiciles of the planets of that solar system would be completed by assigning them, in order of distance from their central star – be it a single, double, triple or multiple star – in the signs that precede and follow the signs already assigned as domicile to the Luminaries. At an interpretative level, what about a natal chart with, say, three suns and seven moons? Well, the answer of course is not easy, but even in this case I would suggest the four criteria of astrological research already mentioned, namely: 1. consider the physical aspect of the celestial body whose symbolic and astrological meaning we are investigating. A dwarf yellow sun wouldn’t probably carry the same astrological weight as a giant red star as the source of life, light and heat; an imposing and splendid moon like ours wouldn’t have the same astrological weight as a natural satellite with minute dimensions, scarcely visible from the surface of the planet it orbits around, and so on. 2. consider the apparent speed of the celestial body, both in the signs and in the Houses. Seen from a hypothetical planet orbiting around it, a little star that orbits around a larger star would show an oscillating behavior on the local zodiac with frequent period of retrograde motion (just like Mercury that, seen from the Earth, constantly "oscillates" around the Sun). Such a little star would therefore carry a different interpretative value compared to a Sun like ours, perennially in direct motion along our Zodiac. Stick to the Second Principle of 222
Extraterrestrial Astrology, which refers to the elongation of a celestial body compared to any other. In more complex star systems, if a smaller star doesn’t detach much from its larger companion, my opinion is that the lesser partner may be simply ignored when interpreting an astral map, especially if the birth (or any other event that we wish to study from an astrological point of view) should take place on one of the more external planets of that solar system. Elongation, in fact, is a phenomenon due to the projection and it decreases if the astronomical distances increase. 3. consider also the name assigned by man or by the inhabitants of that alien world (the one at the centre of the astral map, I mean) to the celestial body whose astrological meaning we would be investigating: be it a star, a moon or a planet. 4. pay particular attention to the sequence of the domiciles. We should be find out if, following the logic of domiciles, a celestial body "finds home" – e.g. in the sign of Virgo, the supposition that such a celestial body carries mercurial astrological values appears logical, and so on. A UNIVERSAL ASTROLOGY. Until now I haven’t mentioned possible births in orbit around the Earth. This scenario (which appears the most likely to become reality in the short terms) actually implies different problems, that I have studied in my article on "Orbital Astrology”, a study of the Solar Returns of astronauts in space. If we consider the space shuttle or the International Space Base ISS as "the celestial body on which the birth takes place", should we cast a horoscope having the shuttle or the orbiting station itself at the centre of the chart? I didn’t even consider this hypothesis. I found it exaggerated to hypothesize a... "starbasocentric" or "shuttlocentric" astrology. The dimensions and the mass of the artificial satellites are so insignificant at an astronomical level that I find it superfluous and time-consuming to calculate the "ascendant" or the "Medium Coeli" of such a small body like a space shuttle. Do you wish to try, yet? Well, you should be able to create a coherent system of "geographical coordinates" to be applied to the space shuttle, establishing on it a rotation axis, two poles, and an equator and so on. But if we consider the shuttle or the orbiting station to have a spinning motion, its crew or inhabitants could see the Sun set and rise even many times a day. Should we consider then "orbital days" of a few hours? On the other hand, especially on certain orbits, the space shuttle might remain in shadow or – on the contrary: be continually lit by the Sun – for days and days, if not even... for ever. Thus it would make no sense at all to talk about days and night, which are the fundamental elements for our astrology. Considering that a vertical shift of a few kilometers only is enough to find ourselves in orbit, seen from a shuttle, the Earth keeps such dimensions to occupy a good portion of the visual fields. So in a "shuttleocentric” natal birth, should we draw a huge Earth covering four or five signs? This seems to be another exaggeration. I therefore think that you should rather ignore the factor altitude and take rather in consideration the so called subsatellital place, i.e. the place flown over by the satellite at any moment. I guess that the factor altitude is ignored even in the case of births that take place on high mountains or in airplanes. I have not hypothesized zodiacs made of more or less than 12 signs. Absolute and indiscerptible dogma of the EA is that the Zodiac (be it terrestrial or martian, local or 223
universal, internal, external, spherical or in slices) is always divided in 12 signs, starting from the vernal point. As a consequence, there is no room for the Ophiucus in any of the zodiacs described so far. Now let us imagine a planet that orbits around a remote star very far away from our Sun. What constellations would touch their zodiac? In that case, the signs might touch different constellations from the ones known down here, and the 12 signs used over there might carry names and symbols different from ours. Still, my opinion is that the signs would be 12 in any case, not 15 or 24. We could imagine of an extraterrestrial civilization that use different mathematical rules than ours. One would say: "This is impossible! Mathematics is a universal language!" This postulate is not fully true. I know a teacher of maths who asked the classroom to demonstrate "why x to zero is equal to one". The following day, after some pupil uselessly tried to find a logical demonstration of that, the teacher explained that x to 0 = 1 is a "dogma” of our algebra: therefore it is not demonstrable. She added that nothing prevents us from creating a different mathematics, in which x elevated to zero be equal x, or in which x to zero be equal zero, or even more: be equal... three. The brave genius who were able to invent such a "personal” algebra should be also able to derivate from this initial dogma, without contradictions, all the patterns of coherent mathematics corollaries and rules. Something similar happens in the numerations whose base is different from 10. We normally use a decimal system in which 1 + 1 is equal 2: everybody knows! But in the binary system 1 + 1 is not equal 2! In the sexagesimal system 55' + 38' is 1°33' (even if the expression 93' is not wrong). And in the system of computation of time, 23 + 5 hours is not 28 but 4! Who cultivates the illusion of dialoguing with an alien visitor by tracing "universal” symbols and figures on the sand forgets that man himself uses different methods of computation and numeric writing. The most known is the system in which the position of the figures multiply their decimal value: as an example, 1,434 implies that we mentally multiply the figures (1x1,000, 4x100 etc.) and then we sum the results (1,000+400+30+4 = 1434). It is not the only possible system. The ancient Romans used a logic of sum and subtraction. The ancient Roman started from the higher figure (M, in this case) and went on towards right summing the lower figures (D, C, L, X, V, I), with the following important exception: when he met, after certain symbol, a letter with a higher value (for instance a C=100 preceding a D=500, or an I=1 coming before a V=5) instead of summing the two values, the Roman subtracted them. It is according to this rule, which is neither intuitive nor "logical" at all, that even today we know that MCDXXXIV is not to be read like MC D XXXI V (one thousand and a hundred, five hundred, thirty one, and five), but M CD XXX IV, namely one hundred four hundred and thirty four. Having stated that mathematics is not that universal language, or at least it is not a language universal enough as to grant us a sane and civil "chat" with a hypothetical extraterrestrial civilization, what does remain to us of truly universal? Heaven knows; maybe Astrology...
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Orbital Astrology by Luciano Drusetta, Italy Translated And Partially Rewritten into English by the Author Reviewed & Proofing by: Pamela Jablonski U.S.A. Originally published on Ricerca ‘90, issue 55/2003
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ome of the readers may know my dissertation on the Extraterrestrial Astrology, originally published on the Italian magazine Ricerca ‘90, issues 44 to 47, and also available on Saptarishis Astrology Website. In brief, the Extraterrestrial Astrology is an attempt of ‘exporting’ our daily astrology activity into outer space in order to be able to assess, at an astrological level, all the events that may happen anywhere other than on our planet Earth: such as births (natal charts), birthdays (Solar Returns) but also Lunar Returns, transits and any other astrologically detectable event that astrologers may deal with. This means literally anywhere: in orbit around the Earth, on the Moon, on Mars, or even any other place in the Universe.
Born in 1962 and I have been an astrological counsellor to individuals, couples and businesses for almost thirty years. After experimenting different schools of Astrology, ten years ago I resolved to join Ciro Discepolo's astrological method and school, named Active Astrology -- based on the active relocation of the Solar Returns (Mr. Discepolo calls them: Aimed Solar Returns or Aimed Birthdays) and the exorcism of the symbols, as originally conceived by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. I am the founder and current moderator of the newsgroup of astrological discussion and information in Italian language it.discussioni.astrologia.
One of the most frequent criticisms to my Extraterrestrial Astrology is that it may represent a nice intellectual exercise of theoretical astrology, while is of virtually no practical use. Indeed, thinking of a human birth in space does not appear realistic. But if such event – I have to admit it – is not just around the corner, several people have already spent a birthday in the space. Hence my Extraterrestrial Astrology may have already found its practical application in the study of Solar Returns. Don’t you
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believe me? Let us consider a few facts taken from the German website www.spacefacts.de. This site, also available in English, gives you the full list of the astronauts, cosmonauts, trikonauts and space tourists from the very beginning of the space adventure until our days. Strictly speaking, with the word astronauts we usually refer to the U.S. astronauts, or to those people of other nationalities who have flown with US space agency NASA. The word cosmonauts refers to Soviet or Russian astronauts or to astronauts of any other nationality who have flown with the Soviet space agency – I mean, the agency of formerly Soviet Union, presently Russian space agency. Trikonauts are the Chinese astronauts, while all the others are usually referred to as space travellers or space tourists. Here I will use the term astronaut in the broadest sense of the term, referring to all the people who have ever flown in the space. In early 2003, shortly before the tragedy of the space shuttle Columbia, destroyed over Texas during re-entry, the site Spacefacts listed more than 400 people who had flown in space until then. The number of effective astronauts is actually much higher, but most of them are still in waiting list for the first flight, while others used to work as an astronaut but have never gone to space. To make a long story short, since Yuri Gagarin more than 400 people have gone to the space as an astronaut or as a tourist. Of each of them, the website Spacefacts gives: the place and date of their birth (alas, without the time!), the dates of their missions in space, and some biographical notes. Based on this information, we can get to know how many of them, and which ones, have ever celebrated a birthday in space. Some of you may argue that without the time of birth it is impossible to determine the exact time of a Solar Return. This is true, but it is also true that the SR always takes place within the three days around the civil birthday: it can only be on the very day of the birthday, or the day before, or the day after. Following this simple rule, and based on the information given by the website Spacefacts, anyone can find out how many people have actually had a SR in space. The result surprised even me: as for early 2003 44 people had certainly had a Solar Return in space. It is not a negligible number: it is more than 10% of the total number of astronauts. A further 11 astronauts may have had, but not certainly had a SR in space. This obviously depends on their time of birth and on the detailed schedule of their space missions. I mean that some of those eleven astronauts were just taking off or they were just re-entering from orbit on the very day of their civil birthday. Therefore these 11 cases require further investigation. In any case, this is 44 + 11 = 55 interesting astrological cases; some of them were dramatic, and I think that it would be worth to study them in depth. Among these 11 cases perhaps the most outstanding and sad story is that of Viktor Ivanovich Patsayev [Fig. 1, left], who died in 1971 during the re-entry of the Soyuz 11 – immediately after his SR in space1. Patsayev and two fellow cosmonauts had been sent to spend some time in the orbiting station Salyut, which would become part of the famous orbiting station MIR. Probably due to a loss of pressurization in the re-entry module, the three cosmonauts perished – a dramatic event, although
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not so striking as the accidents to the two ill-fated shuttles Challenger and Columbia. Incidentally, none of the members of the crew of the two tragic missions Challenger and Columbia had spent their SR in space. A birthday in orbit is not necessarily a fatal experience: this is confirmed by the less dramatic, yet still significant case of Charles "Pete" Conrad [Fig. 2, lower right on the previous page], a veteran of space flights since the days of the first Gemini missions2. Together with two fellow astronauts, Conrad formed the first crew of Skylab which had been orbiting for a time, empty, waiting for the first men to arrive and occupy it. There were no technical problems whatsoever, either during the mission or during the re-entry, but the astrologically interesting fact was that Pete Conrad, after spending his SR in space, left NASA at the height of his career and moved to Colorado to take over a prestigious government charge. The study of these and other specific cases of Orbital Astrology involves certain verifications that are quite difficult to solve. So for the time being what I can do is simply introducing to you some technical issues related to the calculation of a SR in space and proposing you one example to study, even though – unluckily – it can only be a hypothetical case. THE QUESTION OF THE HORIZON
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s you may recall, one of the basic principles of the Extraterrestrial – and not only the Extraterrestrial – Astrology is that the House system of our charts must be cast considering the place where the subject stands in that moment. This is an obvious concept, but it must be repeated because it is taken for granted in the case of a natal chart, while not all the astrologers accept that the chart of a SR be cast considering the place where the subject is in that moment. In the context we are dealing with now this is a fundamental concept, so that if one does not stick to this rule, all the reasoning that follows becomes nonsense. Now, following the afore mentioned principle some people suggested that when the subject is in orbit around the Earth, the centre of the astrological chart (normally occupied by our planet Earth) should be occupied by the spacecraft or by the orbiting base, and that the House system should be calculated based on a horizon that runs through the orbiting vehicle. I would immediately discharge this hypothesis, because it would involve a task very difficult to solve: we should build up and point out, on such a small and manoeuvrable heavenly body as the space shuttle or the orbiting base, a logical system of actual geographical coordinates in miniature. We should establish an axis of rotation of the vehicle, two poles, a horizon, and to make a long story short, if you wish you can try it – but I prefer to deal with other possibilities. In fact, when drawing the Houses in our charts, we do not take in consideration the subjective horizon3. When you were born and we cast your natal chart, we do not care whether you were delivered upside down with your head down and your belly in the air; and when you have your Solar Return, we do not care if at that time you are doing yoga or if you are scuba-diving or somersaulting under water: in any case we draw the line ASC-DSC horizontally with the MC up and the IC down. For what we consider to be “above”, i.e. the daytime hemisphere, the top of the chart, is not what is physically above the subject’s head. The top of an astrological chart is that portion of the sky that is above the horizon line: namely, the line that in our charts goes from the Ascendant to the Descendant. If the subject
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lies upside down the parameters of the question do not change. If you have Mars at the MC, you keep having Mars there even if you bury your head in the sand like an ostrich. By doing so, your Mars does not end up in the Imum Coeli! Similarly, no matter if the space shuttle actually flies in orbit upside down and its crew has the Earth above their heads. And it does not matter if a future orbiting base would be rotating regularly around its axis to create artificial gravity: from the astrological and astronomical point of view, the horizon that we use for the House system will be the same – we are going to define it in the following sections. I am assuming that in the case of people or objects in orbit around the Earth, the House system always refers to the geographical coordinates of the place over flown at that time. Starting from that place you will have to calculate the horizon which is the base to all the House systems. I will consider two possibilities now: the first is that we take in consideration the height factor; the second is that the height or altitude can be safely ignored. HOW HORIZON CHANGES WITH THE ELEVATION
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cm, which is equal to 1.34 cm. So he sees up to a distance of 3,570 x 1.34 = 4,783.80 m. At a height of 4 meters we can see little more than 7 km. At a height of 100 meters [Fig. 4, previous page, right] we can see within a radius of 35.5 km. In the mountains, at an altitude of a thousand meters, we can see until a distance of about 113 km. From a plane flying at a cruise altitude of 10,000 feet we can see things in a radius of about 357 km. Manned orbital vehicles are positioned normally on low orbits at a distance varying from 100 to 400 km from the surface. At a distance of 200 km from the surface, the visible horizon covers up to 1,600 km. But as you know, the matter is complicated by the fact that the Earth is not flat. As we move away from its surface, we realize that we are on a sphere, and as we fly farther off in to the outer space we can see it become smaller and smaller. On the ground we have the impression that we are on a plate that covers exactly half of the sky: 180° of 360 of the celestial vault. Starting from a certain height, we realize that we are actually over a convex plane covering less than 180°. The following formula helps us quantify this progressive deformation of the visible horizon: [Fig. 5, left] D = R / sin x where D is the distance of the watcher from the centre of the Earth; R is the average radius of the Earth (let us assume that it is equal to 6,400 km); and x is half the visual angle, also equal to half the apparent size of the Earth as seen from a given distance. Now, this formula takes the distances from the surface of the Earth, not from its centre. But this is not a problem, because we can simply subtract R from D and we get the data we are seeking for.4 Now let us consider some practical examples of how a horoscopic chart could get deformed if the Ascendant-Descendant line were to follow the deformation of the visual horizon at various heights. Let us begin from a chart normally subdivided in Houses at any location at ground [Fig. 6, right]: in this situation
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the horizon covers exactly half of the sky = 180° of the chart. At a height of 500 km the horizon appears to be strongly curved, as to cover only 150°. So in our hypothetical natal chart subdivided in Houses at such elevation [Fig. 7, left] the line ASC-DSC will also be curved and it would split the chart into unequal halves: the lower one (night) of 150° and the higher one (daytime) of 210°. As the logical consequence of the curvature of the line Ascendant-Descendant, the Descendant point (i.e. the cusp of the Seventh House) is no longer diametrically opposite the Ascendant point (i.e. the cusp of the First House). In the specific case of the chart drawn in Fig. 7, the Ascendant at approximately 20° Aries corresponds to the Descendant at approximately 20° Virgo. Please note that the deformation does not affect the line MC-IC, which I neglected to draw in these charts. I did so for the sake of clarity, but also to draw the reader’s attention on the line ASC-DSC. From a distance of 1,000 kilometres from its surface, the Earth appears as a sphere of 120° in diameter, and it would cover only four signs of the Zodiac, while the upper half of our chart would extend of 240 long degrees [Fig. 8, right]. The example proposed here shows an Ascendant falling somewhere in between Aries and Taurus, while the Descendant falls somewhere in between Virgo and Leo. This is a critical distance, because beyond the distance of 1,000 km the line ASC-DSC, which in effect represents our planet Earth in our astrological charts, no longer touches the centre of the chart. In other words, it is beginning from this distance that we can start talking about real, effective Extraterrestrial Astrology. Unless you represent our bent horizon by drawing a parabola instead of a circular arc: only in this way the ASC-DSC line, despite being strongly deformed, could continue to tap the centre of the chart.
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Let us boldly go further – and farther. From a distance of 2,600 km [Fig. 9, upper left], the Earth occupies 90 degrees of the sky and it covers only three zodiacal signs. At a distance equal to the mean radius of Earth (6,400 km) the Earth covers 60° [Fig. 10, below], while at a distance of 18,300 kilometres [Fig. 11, lower left] it appears as a sphere of 30°. Also the distance of 18,300 kilometres from Earth’s surface is a critical distance, because only starting from this distance we can see the Earth (although for very short periods) somehow “included” in one zodiac sign, thus becoming (at least in my opinion) a celestial body just like any other in the sky – i.e. yet another element of our charts, an element which can be read just like any other, a planet to which the future astrological tradition would assign an interpretation of its own. As seen from the Moon, at about 384,000 kilometres from here, the Earth is reduced to an apparent magnitude of only 2 degrees [Fig. 12, below]. Let me stress that, as seen from the Earth, the Moon and the Sun both have an apparent size of half a degree. This would offer the opportunity to argue about the real accuracy and reliability of the ephemerides telling us the position of the Luminaries with a precision reaching the minutes or the seconds of arc – but this would lead us far from the scope of this research of Orbital Astrology. I’ll come back to this subject another day instead. The linear length of the Earth as seen from the Moon is “only” four times greater than the linear length of the Moon as seen from the Earth5. Do not let this mislead you. Remember that we are talking of a circle in the celestial vault, so the Earth is actually much greater, seen from the lunar surface: a quick mental calculation led me to reckon that it should appear at least 12 to 16 times larger than the Moon as we can see it from the Earth! In other words, if we were on the Moon we would probably see a huge Earth actually. At least it would be enormous for us earthlings, accustomed as we are at our Moon measuring half a degree – and even so, sometimes, our Moon does appear very big indeed, especially if it’s close to the horizon or if it appears to us against a reference point such as a building, a tower, or a tree.
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fter having wowed you by the special effects of science fiction, I invite you to reflect: are you really sure that the line ASC-DSC becomes deformed with the height? To answer this question we must first revise the definition that we had given of the Ascendant as the sign that we actually can “see” rising on the Eastern horizon at a given moment. Is it really so? Do we astrologers, in our House system, really consider the visible horizon? Here is the answer... At the height at which manned space missions usually orbit (as we said, it is usually between 100 and 400 km from Earth surface), the deformation of the visible horizon – therefore the possible deformation of the 12 Houses – is reduced to a bare minimum, at least if compared to the striking examples that I have showed you so far, relevant to much farther distances. Since all the work of the astrologer is balanced between accuracy and precision (another intriguing topic that someday I would like to… boldly elaborate in my articles), it is my opinion that in this case we are allowed to approximate, thus ignoring any possible deformation of the Houses. There is another reason that makes me lean towards the total irrelevancy of the height factor while drawing the Houses for a chart in orbit. I’ll tell you right now. First let me remind you that besides the visible horizon and the geometric horizon (that so far I’ve considered to be perfectly overlapping here just for convenience), there are two other types of horizon. The first one is the astronomical horizon, defined as the plane parallel to the geometrical horizon and tangent to the watcher’s place of station. It is my belief that when we astrologers cast and draw our Houses in the chart, we actually consider yet another kind of horizon: the rational one, defined as the plane parallel to both the geometric and the astronomical horizon, and passing through the Earth’s centre [Fig. 13, left shows these three horizons in two dimensions, while Fig. 14 below tries to represent them in 3D]. It is also my opinion that luckily for us, the rational horizon – which is the fundamental building block for the construction of our line ASC-DSC – does not deform with the height. On the other hand, given the huge distances that we face when we relate our Earth to the celestial vault, we can safely consider that our planet Earth is a simple non-dimensional point in the very centre of the vault. As a consequence, the rational horizon can be safely considered as perfectly coincident with the astronomical horizon. This is why I believe that a SR in orbit should be subdivided into the 12 Houses based on the coordinates of the place over-flown by the spacecraft at that time, leaving out the factor altitude. This place is called sub satellite point. For in space, when everything is related to the celestial vault and to the Zodiac, the distances vanish and I am sure that 100 km more or less do not make any difference between an object lying on the ground and an object flying on the vertical of the same place. This is my humble, personal opinion. Obviously the last word will be the word of the first astrologers who are able to study a real case of SR in orbit, and
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to compare two charts drawn according to the two different criteria: one considering, and the other one ignoring the height factor. SATELLITE BUSTING
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et us try and calculate, as a mere didactical exercise, the SR of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, fancying that in a fit of megalomania he decided to visit the International Space Station just before his birthday of 2003. Are you wondering why bother to fantasize about Mr. Berlusconi in orbit when we have at least 44 real cases of Solar Returns in space to study? I’ll tell you right now, in connection with the two most striking cases of SR in space. While in Patsayev’s case we do not know his time of birth, the time of birth of Pete Conrad is known but this is no good – because we are not able to determine exactly the Skylab position at the time of Conrad’s Solar Return. With Silvio Berlusconi, the task is much easier to solve. First, we do know his time of birth and therefore we can safely say that his SR of 2003 occurred at 10:21 GMT of the 29th of September. What is left is to get to know where the space base was flying in that exact moment and at what altitude (if we also want to consider the possible deformation of the line ASC-DSC). No problem – these and other pieces of information are provided by excellent software packages, called satellite busters6, especially developed for those amateurs who love to go “hunting” artificial satellites to watch them with a telescope or binoculars. Most of this software can be downloaded free from the Internet in a demo or shareware version. They are light executables that can be installed in any computer. They read the orbital data from text files with .TLE extension and return on your computer screen the exact location of the satellite you are looking for at the time that you want7. They also provide a number of interesting data, including the sub satellite point, which is precisely the element that we need to cast our charts, explicitly the geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the place over which the satellite flies at that time. They also give the height of the object from the ground, for those who want to play with the deformation of the Houses. However, the “satellite buster” software programs have significant limitations. The files containing the orbital data must be updated constantly; if we use non-recent data we may get some nice surprises. For example, in early 2003 I installed one of these software programs to know where the International Space Station (ISS) would be in September, during Mr. Berlusconi’s birthday and the answer was... that it would have already fallen on Earth! This is because, obviously, the artificial satellites do not stay in orbit forever. In order to keep them in space without letting them fall down on to our heads, their pilots or controllers give them a
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helping hand from time to time. Later on that year, fed with more recent data, the same software told me that if Mr. Berlusconi had been on board the ISS, he would have spent his Solar Return at approximately 360 km above the point of longitude 134° E and latitude 52° N. This would have been his SR then. I leave the analysis of its reading to you [Fig. 15 upper left on the previous page shows his natal chart, Fig. 16 lower right on the previous page is his chart of SR at ground, Fig. 17 below left shows the same chart at the height of 360 km]. CONCLUSIONS Now back to reality, namely to those 44 sure cases plus those 11 probable cases of SR in space, which I have mentioned at the beginning of this article. As I told you, we do know the time of birth of Pete Conrad – therefore we could calculate the exact time of his SR in orbit. Unluckily there is another hindrance yet. It is not possible to trace the exact position of the Skylab at that time, because the data files containing the orbital positions for those “satellite buster" pieces of software only refer to objects launched after 1980 and still currently in orbit. No data available for the space shuttles, Skylab, Soyuz, Gemini, Apollo missions… Even the available data should be taken with care. First of all, TLE files usually contain official data which does not mean real data. Often the data contained in the available files refer to the schedules of the intended flight path at the time of take-off. There is no guarantee that in the end a space shuttle or the space station really sticks to the planned routes. As for the Solar Returns on Earth some approximation is a must; especially if you wish to relocate a SR, you can always spend a few hours in the selected place for the relocation, thus counterbalancing possible uncertainty about the time of birth and the exact time of the Solar Return itself. But the objects in orbit are constantly moving, quickly flying always from West to East. Let us open a small parenthesis of general orbital culture. Why do the satellites orbit always eastwards? Because at the moment of take-off, in order to achieve the required escape velocity, the rockets take advantage of the centrifugal force produced by the natural movement of rotation of the Earth. In my naiveté, I imagined that when a rocket rises it goes up in a straight line, while the Earth rotates beneath. If it were so, it would move from East to West. Things do not really go like this: Earth works as a “slingshot” and when the rocket lifts from the ramp and liberates from the gravitational pull, it is a bit like a stone when it is detached from the sling, i.e. throwing itself in the same direction that the sling gave to it initially. For this reason there is also a precise relationship between the latitude of the launching site and the orbital tilt, which is also influenced by unavoidable political variables to be taken into account. First, we define an equatorial orbit having a tilt or inclination or 0° (the satellite constantly flies over the equator) and a polar orbit having a tilt or inclination of 90° (it flies over both poles, crossing the equator at a right angle). The Russian missions that depart from Baikonur at just over 45° N, they should follow an orbit with a tilt of 45 degrees,
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but it is not so, because shortly after take-off they must consume a great deal of fuel to reach the latitude of 51° N because they are not allowed to fly over China. Similarly, the space shuttles departing from Cape Canaveral at 28°30’ N had to consume a lot of fuel to reach the orbit of 51° and engage the MIR. Back to the example of Silvio Berlusconi’s hypothetical SR in space, we can cast his SR in space only if we do not have any doubt about his time of birth, therefore about the exact time of his SR, because only one minute later than 10:22 GMT the space station would have been quite far away from the reckoned point. It would have been in fact over the point of latitude 51° N and longitude 140° E. This would have led to significant differences in the chart of the SR [Fig. 18 left: chart at ground level, Fig. 19 below right: same chart at height]. Not to mention that also the altitude of the space missions changes constantly. As a consequence, dealing with Orbital Astrology requires much greater precision (or said in other words, it allows a much smaller tolerance) than the earthly Astrology of everyday life – earthly not only because it is a geocentric astrology, but also because it is cast, reckoned, drawn and read at ground level. *** In this article I presented some of the issues related to the study of Solar Returns in space. There is a relative abundance of specific cases that may already be studied, but it is counterbalanced by a chronic lack of data for the historic mission and the insufficient reliability of the official orbital data. With this new chapter of my Extraterrestrial Astrology I hope I have shown that not only the calculation of a SR in space is possible, but it is also necessary to address these issues. In fact a good fifty people have already had a SR in orbit and we can not ignore this fact any longer. The number of people who will spend their birthday in space is doomed to increase rapidly in the close future. Perhaps even the birth of the first human being in space is not as distant as we may believe. Two short technical notes: 1) The natal charts and the charts of SR are produced by Ciro Discepolo’s software package of professional astrology, Astral. I slightly modified them with MS Paint to re-draw the cusps of the Houses and to show how they shift if we consider the deformation of the horizon in height.
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2) When drawing the “deformed” charts I applied a rigorous calculation only to the line ASC-DSC. The line MC-IC, in fact, refers to the meridian and does not change with height. The other cusps of the charts in altitude have been reckoned in an approximate way, still trying to reflect the criteria of subdivision of the quadrants of the trigonometric House system of Placidus.
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For the Application of Epistemology to Astrology By Luciano Drusetta, Italy Translated and Rewritten into English by the Author Reviewed & Proof Read for SA by: Pamela Jablonski U.S.A. (Answer to a question originally posted on the Usenet newsgroup of astrology tin.it.hobby.astrologia)
Born in 1962 and I have been an astrological counsellor to individuals, couples and businesses for almost thirty years. After experimenting different schools of Astrology, ten years ago I resolved to join Ciro Discepolo's astrological method and school, named Active Astrology -- based on the active relocation of the Solar Returns (Mr. Discepolo calls them: Aimed Solar Returns or Aimed Birthdays) and the exorcism of the symbols, as originally conceived by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. I am the founder and current moderator of the newsgroup of astrological discussion and information in Italian language it.discussioni.astrologia.
First published as an article in Ciro Discepolo’s magazine Ricerca '90 issue 39 “Dear XY; In the newsgroup you have expressed your moody curiosity of knowing what I think of such a difficult and controversial subject as Science vs. Astrology, if you really want to know, I am here to answer. I’ll try to be concise and clear. To tell you the truth, I’d formulate the defence of astrology as a genuine attack on modern science, because science usually boasts of an authority that is inadequate to the weakness of its representatives, to the real extent of its practical
Website http://digilander.libero.it/drusetta/ Blog http://lucianodrusetta.blogspot.com/
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results, and to the truth of its hypotheses. I’d begin by explaining that the attempts to answer the question, “What is science”? or at least the attempts to understand how science works and what science is based on, are almost all ‘naïve’ or outdated. The Galilean method, so vehemently invoked as the essential foundation of sound scientific experimentation, is an essentially deductive-inductive procedure. Starting from the straightforward observation of reality, the Galilean scientists make up rules by deduction, and later on they verify those rules by induction through a successive phase of observation / experimentation. However, this method may have its own deficiencies at the logic stage, because it is based fundamentally on the classic syllogism, although his real weakness lies behind other limitations. Alan Chalmers (author of the book that I have advised you to read in the newsgroup, entitled What is This Thing called Science?1) defines the enthusiastic Galilean scientists ‘naïve inductivist’2. He says so, I haven’t invented this expression. The inductivists claim that science is based on observation3. Now, without saying names, I remember that someone wrote recently in the newsgroup that astrology also is based on observation. Well, I disagree with this point of view because I cannot imagine the old Chaldean shepherds applying a Galilean method and performing a scrupulous statistical research concerning the physical, psychological and somatic characteristics of people born under a certain sign of the zodiac – this would have certainly been an anachronistic nonsense. The inductivists point out: to be more precise, science is based on the observation of phenomena that demonstrate the truth of an initial theory. For example, say that there’s a theory claiming that the sun always rises in the East. Now, if you really want to verify that the sun rises in the East, you should go out with your compass at every dawn and wait until the morning comes... But at this point Chalmers starts a long dissertation on the validity or the falsity of the observations, with digressions on the optical and auditory illusions4, underlining that our brain, willingly or unwillingly, interprets the physical data that reach your eyes or your ears5. Given these caveats I’m just considering that the inductivists are wrong when they claim that the observation itself should not be influenced by any theory or hypothesis whatsoever. In fact what happens in reality is exactly the opposite. If you really watched the sunrise any given day, you should conclude that in fact the sun does not rise always exactly in the East. Unless you observed the sunrise on an equinox (occurring twice a year) you should in fact conclude that the sun never rises in the East. But if you modify the initial hypothesis by adding a statement claiming that “during the equinoxes, the sun really rises from the East” you would add a theoretical premise to your observation! Thus you would cease to be an inductive, because you would admit to know that there certain special days called equinoxes, and that you know what they are and what consequences they entail – and this, without having ever experienced or observed them directly!
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Moreover, nobody can assure you that the sun will always rise from the East, throughout all the equinoxes of all the years forever more. The only way to be sure about it is to repeat this observation, say the inductivists. The question then is, “How many times shall I repeat the observation”? Two hundreds time? One thousand times? Perhaps a million times? In other words, how many black crows should I watch before concluding that all crows are black? The answer, Bob Dylan would sing, is blowing in the wind… Given these considerations, the inductivists correct their aim and acknowledge that the observation does not provide certainties but simply offers a fairly good ‘likelihood’ of certainty. This way, their own logical castle simply collapses. In fact replacing truth and certainties with simple probabilities means lifting the foundations from the castle of authority that science has been building around itself. It means admitting that, after all, science is not that great body of knowledge that some people want us to believe. Another approach rises from the attempt to overcome the logical limits of inductivism: it is called falsificationism6. The falsificationist says if you can not prove with certainty the validity of a hypothesis, at least you can prove with certainty the possible falsehood of it, provided that the hypothesis is expressed falsely, but clearly and immutably. Well, if I say that “almost all crows are black” the hypothesis is valid just as if I see 10 or 1000 black ravens, and even if you see two or three white crows that still is an equally valid hypothesis. Most of the arguments or statements in Astrology are not falsifiable in this sense, as if in a manual we read: “the sun in the 9th house often shows the native will eventually migrate or make long trips” even though we find a person having the sun at 9 ° has not migrated and may not have done any travelling, yet it has proved the falsity of the offending phrase. But if you think about it, not many scientific ideas in vogue today are counterfeit. Another blow to the two mentioned approaches is afforded the same recent history of science. Many discoveries have been made by chance, or by mistake. And how many have sprung from dreams or intuitions, rather than in cold laboratory experimentation? Science later led extremely creative people, who swam upstream, carried away by their own convictions, despite the many negative results. On the contrary the Galilean method, which assumes that if the observation does not support the hypothesis, then we must abandon it. Other approaches, like that of a man named Thomas Kuhn, who speaks of ‘paradigms’ or structures of thought that have their relative validity for sometimes a very long season. But then they begin to give way under the arrival of thinkers younger and more agile and innovative. One example of scientific paradigms is the vision of the universe as geocentric and heliocentric and is replaced by Newtonian physics, and then overcome and replaced by the relativism of Einstein. Another example would be the fixity of species, replaced by Darwinian evolution.
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Another approach, which is a little mine, sees science as a sort of modern religion, which happens exactly the opposite of those who taught us; that is, where the scientist rather than a person, fundamentally open to innovations reaches the point of evaluating hypotheses contrary to their own. They are then ‘happy’ to adhere to new ideas and more valid theories than their own. But then they may actually belong to a breed willing to do anything to maintain their own privileges. The fact is that modern science has invented the congresses, relations, publications, and then denigrates anyone and anything that does not belong to this ‘club’ as unscientific. That's what happened with the innovative Italian Dr. Di Bella whose anti-tumor therapy was criticized mainly for not having published his findings. The same criticism applies in the astrological Forum. There are astrologers like me who have not been published in any Bulletins of Science and therefore have their ideas invalidated by the scientific community.
If you want to be good with scientists, admit that some people can observe and experience in good faith. But then some who practice this good faith can also be lead to use an ‘intellectual filter’ that then may lead them to discard some observations and theories that are not in favour with the current popular prevailing theories.
Michael Cremo, author of an attack on Darwinian evolution, after studying fossils in museums worldwide, found that his work was censored because it didn’t adhere to the dominant evolutionary theory.
I suspect and fear that astrology also follows this trend because even before someone asks who you are and what you think, they ask what you have published. So the idea of Grazia Bordonia to give a voice to professional astrologers not expressly organized I find very admirable. Bordoni initiated the first ‘Day of Astrology’ forum held in Milan in April 1999, NdA. And although I can be lazy, I will try to post something in the future. This time you provoked me, asked me what I thought, and now I will have written. In my case the two things coincide.
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Until next time!
Yours, Luciano” ---------------LUCIANO DRUSETTA
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A.F. Chalmers, “What is This Thing called Science?” Queensland University Press, Open University Press and Hackett, 2nd revised edition (6 new chapters), 1982 2 See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inductivism 3 4 5 6
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_classical_observationalist-inductivist_account_of_science See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illusion See also Edward T. Hall, “The Hidden Dimension”, 1966, ISBN 9780385084765 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falsificationism
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Chronicle of a Debate By Luciano Drusetta, Italy. Translated and partially rewritten into English by the Author Reviewed by: Pamela Jablonski U.S.A Article originally published in Ciro Discepolo’s magazine Ricerca ‘90 issue 43
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rom time to time the fascinating (but sometimes well-worn) debate on the topic of Astrology vs. Science comes into fashion on the Internet. Among the hackneyed sentences that you can read on those occasions, it may be difficult to disagree with this: the opponents of astrology often do not have the humility to try to understand what astrology really is, what astrology really deals with, and how our discipline really works. Discussing astrology with them is like talking to stone walls. I don’t think that any of them has ever opened a handbook of astrology and/or has learned to cast a natal chart to verify its practical utility. It is true that some people tried to test certain horoscopes in a so-called ‘scientific’ way: but they did so in bad faith, often resorting to, as they say in boxing jargon, sensational ‘hits below the waist’.
Born in 1962 and I have been an
astrological counsellor to individuals, couples and businesses for almost thirty years. After experimenting different schools of Astrology, ten years ago I resolved to join Ciro Discepolo's astrological method and school, named Active Astrology -- based on the active relocation of the Solar Returns (Mr. Discepolo calls them: Aimed Solar Returns or Aimed Birthdays) and the exorcism of the symbols, as originally conceived by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. I am the founder and current moderator of the newsgroup of astrological discussion and information in Italian language it.discussioni.astrologia. Website http://digilander.libero.it/drusetta/ Blog http://lucianodrusetta.blogspot.com/
I remember for example the classic case (with which sceptics claimed to have definitely ‘demolished’ the astrology) of five natal charts of five celebrities: the five nameless charts were sent to five ‘wellknown’ astrologers in order to have their
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readings. The 25 resulting reports were then sent back to the five celebrities. Each celebrity was asked to identify which were the five readings that referred to him/ herself. The tester claimed that, if astrology had worked, each celebrity would have selected the correct five readings out of the 25. Obviously the result was below the average, i.e. none of the celebrities was able to recognize which astrological report actually referred to his or her personality or character.
Self-claiming ‘defenders of science’ occasionally propose similar experiments also in the virtual groups of discussion on the Internet: but the result can only be ‘scientifically’ irrelevant, because what they proudly define as a scientific experiment is rather like a deliberate mockery with the intent to ‘frame’ the naïve astrologers who wish to collaborate with the sceptics (possibly because they hope to convince them that astrology does work indeed). At most, such a test can only put in evidence two aspects that any experienced astrologer should have already known quite well, and that they can never ignore. That is to say: 1) The clients’ difficulty in knowing and recognizing himself in what the astrologer conveys to him. Often people even tend to refute the astrologer’s reading at first, but later on they may change their mind admitting that indeed, things are exactly as the astrologer reads from their natal chart! 2) The astrologer’s difficulty conveying a holistic, logical, coherent and plausible description of the clients’ character and general situation, starting with a myriad of seemingly disconnected details (a phase of the reading of the chart that is particularly difficult for beginners, and it proves to be critical even for expert astrologers). Indeed, the above described ‘experiment’ does not test any of the deepest mechanisms, any of the most basic assumptions of our discipline. Certainly there is no use in discussing with people who have already have a bias against astrologers and whose sole purpose seems to be to lay insidious traps. But further reflection on certain aspects of astrology can be useful to those who deal with astrology and who, knowing its mechanisms and its limits very well, use the incongruence sometimes seen to research why and how astrology works, and whether our discipline can or can not be considered a ‘science’ . But to do so, we must also understand what science is, and why today science enjoys an undisputed authority. We should also consider whether the authority of science is, or is not, justified by the facts. In other words we should consider both science and astrology under a critical and epistemological approach (which is what I wanted to suggest by titling my previous article on this subject: For the Application of Epistemology to Astrology).
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Is astrology a science? It is hard to answer this question when we do not agree even on the definition of science. Many agree in specifying that there are two ‘types’ of science: the ‘hard’ or exact sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics, astronomy...) and the ‘soft’ or non-exact sciences (medicine, psychology, sociology, meteorology...). However, be they exact or not, be they hard or soft, in both cases the listed disciplines are commonly judged to be real science, with the official stamp or the power of authority and the effectiveness that the word science entails. The exact sciences describe precise laws; following these laws it is possible to reproduce a given phenomenon in laboratory conditions and to foresee its taking place in a natural environment. The non-exact sciences describe complex events based on theoretical models that adapt more or less precisely to reality (perhaps they neglect certain factors considering them virtually irrelevant) and they allow to forecast those events by means of simulation (usually performed through powerful computers and with the help of sophisticated software packages). Sceptics tend to stress that astrologers often fail their predictions, but let me underline that sometimes even the forecasts of the non-exact sciences fail: everybody laughs at the approximation of the weather forecasters, who may predict a sunny day in a particular area and the following day that area is devastated by the most violent hailstorm of the last decade... Astrology is based on theoretical and practical assumptions that, in my very humble opinion, can be defined as ‘scientific’. I refer to everything you need to calculate, cast and draw a horoscope: the concepts of astronomical geography, the trigonometric formulas of the house systems and our precise ephemerides, which differ from the astronomical ephemerides only because they consider other points of reference. However, scientists and sceptics usually deride the phase immediately subsequent to the casting, i.e. the interpretation of the astrological chart, because it is judged not to be enough (or very little, if any) scientific. What is the reason of such scepticism? Among the reasons that one can read from time to time in the group of discussions on the web, frequently are the ‘naïve’ attempts to explain that 1 science is a method of knowledge which is much more reliable than any other , because it assumes the following: a) The existence of a real world, external and independent from the observer; b) that this world works the same way constantly over time, and that the phenomena are reproducible; and c) that every event has a cause (the principle of cause and effect). Some sceptics, in the mood for enflaming, stress that the above listed three points pose ‘serious problems’ for astrology. But they forget that these three principles pose serious problems also for science itself, because they open the door to a sequel of problems that are not easy to solve. Here are some. Point a): the direct observation of the external world and its interpretation by the human being implies huge limitations and is not always possible. Those who claim that thanks to
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science “we know what happens inside the Sun, about 150 millions km from here”, they seem to be unaware that if we know it (or if we think we know it) this hasn’t certainly been achieved by means of direct observation or measurements. For what thermometer in fact could ever measure the temperatures of our star? None. We infer based on a complex set of scientific assumptions, which of course are considered valid and undisputed. And how do we know what the world was in the Devonian age? We do not know; we can only have a pale idea of it, based on the fossils that we collect digging rocks, and based on our present knowledge of geology, we believe that those rocks belong to that particular age. And how do we see that the universe is expanding? We do not see; we deduce it from the fact that most of the galaxies observed through the prism lens, show a distinct ‘red shift’, which is interpreted as Doppler Effect and which we explain as the effect of the light source moving away from the observer. Some of those theoretical premises are probably based on direct observations (observations might be false or might lead you to false conclusions, but discussing these issues is out of the scope of this article) but a good deal of them derive from other theoretical assumptions, in a sort of logical skein that we could not easily disentangle in a few lines. As for astrology and observation, I have already expressed my scepticism about the prevailing theory claiming that astrology was developed out of the spirit of observation of the goat herders in Chaldea or Babylon, who first noticed some sort of correspondence between the time of year in which one is born and his or her character. At the time when the basic astrological assertions were presumably encoded, nobody certainly even dreamt of looking at reality with a ‘Galilean’ eye. This is why I would exclude that astrology was deduced from a number of observations and practical tests, and then organized in a logical and complex theory. In fact the origin of astrology itself is shrouded in the same aura of mystery that covers the origin of many other typically human activities and fields of knowledge (language, cooking, breeding, art, religion…). Since the evolutionary theory (the one prevailing these days) does not explain it thoroughly, we can only make conjectures on their origin. Maybe Italian astrologer, Lisa Morpurgo, realized this fact when she developed intriguing hypotheses about the extraterrestrial origin of the concept of zodiac. Point b): not all phenomena are reproducible; nevertheless science still deals with them too. It is impossible to replicate storms, tornadoes and earthquakes to our liking either in nature or in laboratory: at most we can do simulations and build up theoretical models of them, yet the disciplines that deal with this kind of phenomena are considered to be science. For example, it is not possible to apply the Galilean method to study the biological evolution of the species, because biological evolution is believed to develop in times too long for humans. Scientists tried to reproduce a sort of biological evolution in laboratory, bombarding countless generations of Drosophila (fruit flies) with X rays to induce those genetic mutations that, in nature, are supposed to incite the birth of new species within a few generations, evolutionists claim. The flies’ reproductive rhythms are so impressive that in a few years they can produce many generations equivalent to those that less frequently
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reproducing species may procreate only in millions of years. But despite such ‘induced development’ scientists did not succeed in creating any new species of flies: only entire generations of deformed and sterile Drosophilas, or whose offspring becomes ‘magically’ 2 normal in the successive generation . The very origin of life on Earth is a non-reproducible event. Many times scientists have tried to reproduce it in laboratory condition, but their best result ever was the forming of some chains of amino acids and proteins. Creating life from inanimate matter in a laboratory, it’s another kettle of fish and no one has succeeded yet. Yet no one denigrates the scientists working on this issue. Are astrological phenomena repeatable? Some are, some are not. When it comes to verify the astrological assertions relating to the fast planets, no problem: we have thousands of examples allowing us to carry on broad and well-documented statistical researches. But if we try to verify the assertions on the slow planets, things are different. In an article I once happened to read the following statement: Every passage of Uranus in Aquarius tends to bring out evidence or indication that everything evolves and transforms. This statement, due to its intrinsic characteristics (the presence of the verb ‘tends’ and the lack of concrete examples as 3 support of this assertion), is hardly falsifiable and it is therefore generally considered as ‘unscientific’. To verify this affirmation, the author should have described at least two or three specific examples of passages of Uranus in Aquarius in different historical periods, proving them to be correspondent to changes or evolution of historical importance. On the other hand, we have emphasized that many scientific hypotheses are also expressed in such way that can not be refuted. In order to be falsifiable (i.e. refutable) a hypothesis must be stated in clear and unequivocal terms, certainly not in terms of probability. The scientist claiming “We have 96% chance that at any moment a positron appears in the area X of the accelerator Y” does not produce a ‘scientific’ prognosis because the assertion retains its validity whether the positron appears or it does not appear. In addition, to prove the falsity of scientific theories, they should not be modified only for the sake of preserving or protecting them against all kinds of rebuttals. This is an important point, because evolutionism has been moving away gradually from the original Darwinian Theory by incorporating a sequel of self-adjustments which epistemologists define as ad hoc 4
modifications . Item c): the principle of cause and effect is certainly the most prevalent scientific principle today, but it proves insufficient before the epistemological-philosophical paradox of the ‘uncaused cause’. If we claim that everything has its own cause, sooner or later we must go back to an initial cause, to the principle of all, to a factor not caused by anything. The evolution is based on the same logic: mammals have evolved from reptiles, reptiles have evolved from amphibians, amphibians from fishes, fishes from invertebrates, invertebrates from mono-cellular organisms, mono-cellular organisms from chains of amino acids, amino acids from simple protein... But to what extent can we bring back the evolutionary chain? At
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a cosmic level, assumptions are made about a solar system that has evolved from a cosmic cloud, which has evolved from... from what? If everything evolved from something prior and (who knows why?) more primitive, then there must have been something absolutely primary, poor, essential that evolved... out of nowhere! In fact, science has made assumptions about the Big Bang: an exciting theory but with a fundamental limit. In their discussions against astrology, our opponents claims that science should not limit to describe – it should also explain the world, it should be able to tell us the why of things, thus giving a factual contribution to the development and to the welfare of mankind. However, this view does not reflect the sad reality. The Big Bang theory in fact does not explain why matter has felt the ‘need’ or the ‘spur’ to explode, instead of remaining in the state of equilibrium in which, presumably, it was. And evolutionism does not explain why some species have ‘had’ to evolve in order to survive, while so many other species (ants, sharks, certain reptiles, medusae) have remained unchanged to this day. There are also certain purely descriptive sciences, such as comparative anatomy and Linnaean classification. Thanks to them, for example, we can know exactly what are the differences between the owls and the hawks, but nothing they say (because clearly it is not their purpose) on the why the living beings show such a variety of organs and organisms. Nevertheless the scientific community does not laugh at the classification of living beings by calling it useless. Does astrology limit to describe a certain reality or does it also help us to explain it? It depends. There is certainly a practical astrology, an applied astrology, which proves to work. Whoever deals with counselling can safely ignore the problem of how and why astrology works. Years ago, in a message sent to an Italian newsgroup of astrology on the Internet, astrologer Ciro Discepolo described himself as a ‘radio-repairer’ who knows how to repair a radio set but who can not argue with the sage and the experts when they dissert on the most hidden features of the Hertz waves. I find that this is a very clever example, but I knew that Mr. Discepolo, whom I consider one of the most important Italian astrologers, was too modest. In fact in his recent works he gives us his own opinions and theories on how and why astrology works, and I guess that everyone who deals with astrology has eventually asked himself the same questions and has also found his own personal answers. Is astrology based or not on the principle of cause and effect? I think it is not. So it seems to me pointless trying to explain how and why the planets or constellations ‘influence’ the nature and/or the life of somebody: perhaps there is no influence at all. Although the astrologers make statements like: “Nick is so and so (say romantic, lazy, hesitant…) because his moon is in Pisces” in reality we know very well that things are not in these terms. Nick is not so and so because his moon is Pisces, but surely the moon in Pisces tells us that Nick was born so and so. It's a bit like the road sign warning the driver of a crossroad: the
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intersection exists, but not because there is a road sign indicating it. We know that if all the fingers of our watch point to the number 12 is noon (or midnight); but certainly it is not noon because the fingers points to the number 12. Just like the road signs or the position of the fingers in the old-fashioned clocks, also the combinations of planets, luminaries, signs and houses give us useful insights into the life and character of people, while they are not the cause of it. Again let us talk of falsification: an epistemological approach claiming that one can never prove the absolute validity of a thesis, we can simply prove it to be untrue. Although it is a 5 fairly reasonable attempt to overcome the limits of the so-called ‘naïve’ inductivism , even this approach is to some extent based on the same assumptions as inductivism. Among them, the repetition of the phenomenon and its direct observation. The promoter of falsification, Popper, argued that one single test proving the falsity of a theory is sufficient to dismiss (refute) it. Alas, reality is slightly different. The defenders of a given theory can (rightly) consider a single proof to the contrary as a mistake, an error, a misunderstanding that falsifies the theory ‘only apparently’. The truth of a theory, they claim, may also depend on the level of technology achieved: what seems absurd today, tomorrow could be acceptable. Suppose I keep two heavy objects in my hands and then I drop them, suddenly turning my hands upside down. Suppose now, however absurd it may seem, that the two objects do not fall down, as everyone expects, but remain floating mid-air. By doing so have I shown that gravity does not exist? Of course not, nobody with a good practical sense would believe so: they would rather believe that I've simply proved to be a good magician. Sceptics would challenge me to repeat the performance in a laboratory under controlled ‘scientific’ conditions and upon their command, as often as they deem necessary. A single event ‘against’ shall not in any way be accepted as ‘falsifying proof’ against a theory that, in thousands of other occasions, has proven to work optimally. And, of course, it is absolutely OK to do so. Every time that a controversy raises on the Internet (or on television, radio, newspapers or at the pub...) between sceptics and astrologers, somebody repeats the concepts of which I have tried to demonstrate the limits: that science is a method of knowledge better than others, that horoscopes should undergo a scientific test, that astrology is not an exact science and so on. I personally never claimed that astrology is a science. I simply say that we can consider it under an approach of epistemological type. I think that this is the right thing to do, or better said: the only thing we can do if we really want to place astrology in its correct cultural dimension without inferiority or superiority complex with respect to anyone. In addition I have shown that even the sceptics’ approach that quote Galileo (the so-called ‘naïve’ inductivists) and even Popper’s approach, (the falsificationism), have notable limits.
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And indeed, both approaches have been criticized by other epistemologists, among whom I would like to mention, Thomas Kuhn, with his ‘paradigms’. God willing, I’ll discuss his point of view in a future article. 1
A.F. Chalmers, “What is This Thing called Science?” Queensland University Press, Open University Press and Hackett, 2nd revised edition (6 new chapters), 1982
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Prediction, Providence & Power of ‘Self’ in Horary By Deborah Houlding, U.K "be a good example thy selfe, avoid the fashion of the times" William Lilly, CA, 'Letter to the Student of Astrology' (1647)
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uring the last century the word 'prediction' (pre dict: 'to say before') came to be something of a dirty word in astrology. When I started studying astrology in the 1980s, I remember frequent reminders that astrologers should not attempt to 'predict' but should merely aim to forecast 'psychological trends of experience'. I was probably typical of many students, in that the bestselling book, The Complete Astrologer by Derek and Julia Parker, was one of my first introductory guides to the subject, and for me an early source of reference as to what astrology was all about. Later editions have been updated and no longer reflect some of its earlier attitudes, but their first edition (published in 1971) was very representative of the prevailing views towards the use of astrology as a divinational tool.
Deborah Houlding is the web mistress of the Skyscript site. The past editor of The Traditional Astrologer magazine, and author of The Houses: Temples of the Sky, her articles feature regularly in astrological journals. She has a particular interest in researching the origin and development of astrological technique and as a consulting astrologer specialises in horary. She is the principal of the STA School of traditional horary astrology, which offers courses by correspondence and intensive residential seminars. Her website http://www.skyscript.co.uk is one of the most popular western astrology sites for scholars in astrology.
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Horary astrology was particularly singled out as epitomising all that could be defined as shallow and ridiculous in the 'old fashioned' approach. Their assessment was: The student will be more than likely to encounter horary astrology. While there are astrologers who take this branch of astrology seriously, its effect is to trivialise astrology by its dangerous affinity to fortune-telling and divination. [1] Serving to emphasise the point, the same section of the book included persuasive images of 'the astrologer at work'. The first (fig. 1 below) portrayed "The 'modern day' astrologer at work" with a picture of the widely respected astrologer John Addey. With his academic stance and half-ringed glasses, surrounded by books and notes and papers, he looks entirely respectable and erudite. The clock is suggestive of the intricacy of the subject with precise timing; and he sits pen in hand, coffee on desk, looking every bit the dedicated, hard-working professional we would all like to emulate. An especially nice touch about this picture is the black cat sitting on the table, a subliminal reminder perhaps of astrology's integration between the rational and the mystical?
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typical horary astrologer sets to work looking like a bit of a spiv! Working on the streets without books or papers to suggest study or acquired technical knowledge, his working environment comprises a collection of sensationalist mystic symbols and palm prints. He doesn't appear to need any chart forms as he stares intently into his client's eyes. The Parkers conclude their paragraph on horary with the statement: The theory that events take on the nature of the time in which they occur is basic to astrology. But the notion that the planetary positions can produce an 'answer' of this kind, usually to the most petty questions, seems too absurd for consideration and is the kind of activity that can only call serious astrology into disrepute. [2] Whilst entirely representative of mainstream astrological opinion in Britain at that time, such a flippant dismissal of horary would surely cause widespread concern amongst astrologers today. Currently, after many decades of being frowned upon for its supposedly 'vagrant-style', horary is undergoing a renewal of interest and popularity, even among astrologers who previously believed it lacked the potential for creative psychological analysis. Others have come to see horary as a kind of gateway that leads to greater understanding of traditional astrological philosophy. In my view, the potential of horary is still often misunderstood or underestimated, but it has certainly re-established itself to the point where it now seems hard to understand why a branch of astrology as powerful and as proven as horary came to lose its footing in the first place. If the Parkers were mistaken and the notion that the planetary positions can produce answers is a sound one, then how and why did horary fall into such a disreputable position in recent times? The demise of horary in the early 20th century was a complicated issue, but one major impact can be realised through events that affected the life of Alan Leo, the great British champion of astrology at the turn of the last century, whose influence upon the perception of astrology amongst his contemporaries and later practitioners can hardly be over-stated. Leo's own attitude towards horary was somewhat ambivalent. He practised horary and even wrote a book about it, [3] but he also referred to the type of horary practised in his day as "the vilest rubbish imaginable". [4] He alternates between recommending it as something best pursued in conjunction with the birth chart, to elsewhere arguing that it's real value is when the birth time is unknown. Overall it seems that Leo had respect for the concept of horary when used to answer serious questions, and on occasions he felt it 252
could be "exceedingly useful"; but from a moral standpoint he loathed the idea of people becoming overly reliant upon it, through which he felt it would weaken rather than strengthen the individual's character and sense of free will. [5] The significant events began to emerge on 29 April, 1914, when Leo, then aged 54, was summoned to court to answer the charge that he "did unlawfully pretend to tell fortunes" through astrology. The case was dismissed for lack of evidence but it left an uncomfortable feeling among astrologers. [6] For Leo, it prompted a resolution to safeguard the legality of his position and have astrology recognised as a creditable science. In order to do this he advised: Let us part company with the fatalistic astrologer who prides himself on his predictions and who is ever seeking to convince the world that in the predictive side of Astrology alone shall we find its value. We need not argue the point as to its reality, but instead make a much-needed change in the word and call Astrology the science of tendencies. [7] In 1917 Leo was brought to trial again on a similar charge. This time his defence was that he did not offer predictions, but only focused on general character analysis and astrological trends: I most emphatically say that I do not tell fortunes. I tell tendencies from the horoscope and in every horoscope I send out I make that statement. The prosecution read out several passages from a report prepared by Leo, part of which included the statement "at this time a death in your family is likely to cause you sorrow". His case fell apart when the prosecution asked him "is this death a tendency, or is there a tendency to be dead?" [8] On conviction of the charge of "pretending and professing to tell fortunes" Leo faced up to three months imprisonment with hard labour, but he actually suffered only a minor penalty of a £5 fine plus costs. The political issue was never about punishing Leo, it was about forcing legal boundaries upon the rising interest in spiritualist movements, and clarifying a murky aspect of British Law which had criminalized astrology as part of an 1824 Act introduced for "the Punishment of idle and Disorderly Persons, and Rogues and Vagabonds..." The Act's purpose was to deal with homeless vagrants and gypsies, but Section 4 specified that it applied to "every Person pretending or professing to tell Fortunes, or using any subtle Craft, Means, or Device, by Palmistry or otherwise, to deceive and impose on any of His Majesty's Subjects …"
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It was not until 16 November 1989, that the Law Commission repealed the Act without replacement. Over time it had become so ineffective and impotent that few people even noticed its passing. It was only in 1991 that the astrological community realised its removal, revealing how little concern was then given to the potential of it holding legal consequences. [9] But Alan Leo's conviction shows that things were very different in the early 20th century; and if the hidden motives of the prosecutors were to restrict the activities and inhibit the confidence of astrologers, they certainly did the trick. Leo's colleague, H.S. Green, wrote of the effect that the criminal charge had upon Leo, saying: It became evident that his whole system of reading horoscopes would have to be revised, because what he regarded as no more than truthful and legitimate advice to clients, the law insisted upon treating as fortune-telling. Therefore he decided to recast the whole system and make it run along the lines of character reading.... This entailed a tremendous amount of rewriting of reference-books and sheets. [10] Leo's determination to 'recast' astrology fell heaviest upon the branch of horary, which though its ability to offer specific advice upon specific situations, could present exactly the kind of fatalistic undertones that his legal insecurities obliged him to distance himself from. But even within natal technique, the fashionable new doctrine of 'tendencies' fostered an attitude where rigour was loosened, specifics were frowned upon, and the potential meaning of the chart was as open and free as the will of the person it was intending to guide. The unfortunate consequence was that later generations of students tutored in purely modern methods were admitting, if they were not making predictions, it was not simply a case of choosing not to, but also feeling incapable of doing so anyway; the lack of specific predictive technique and the more creative style of 'free-will' judgement being of little practical use in trying to establish what is likely to happen, rather than what is likely to be inwardly experienced. Thanks to the outspoken spirit (and in some cases bloody-minded determination) of a few remaining advocates of horary, a striving for the traditional definition and detail that is most readily apparent in that branch of astrology never really disappeared, but horary did become a fragmented branch which lost its voice amongst mainstream astrological practitioners. An active drive to call attention back to horary in Britain began in the 1970s and started to gain effect in the 1980s, a decade which saw fruitful results of collaboration between horary enthusiasts such as Olivia Barclay and Derek 254
Appleby, and those with a passion for traditional techniques and philosophy, such as Geoffrey Cornelius and other members of the Company of Astrologers. All, of course, were served by Clive Kavan's facsimile reproduction of William Lilly's 17th century work Christian Astrology, regarded as the most authoritative text on horary astrology and offering demonstrations of specific astrological judgements that most astrologers of the 80s felt ill equipped to replicate. Still, it wasn't until the end of the 1990s that most horary practitioners began to feel comfortably re-integrated within astrological society, and we are really only now seeing the effects of restoring respect for horary as a credible astrological tool. [11] It is not my objective to analyse the details of that recent resurgence of interest in horary, except to suggest that the motivation for many of those involved in it was a sense of dissatisfaction with never-ending options presented by loosely defined, 'open to your own interpretation' symbolism. My main objective is to argue that the approach to horary which has resurfaced today has been influenced by its earlier 20th century rejection, and that despite the general view that this 'loosening' was a negative thing, there have also been many positive consequences of an interim which allowed astrologers the room to think creatively and freely, to re-question the symbolism, and to consider the importance of psychological states of mind. My argument is not that the traditional approach to horary is generally inhibitive, but that by the early 20th century it had certainly become so. It is a mistake to assume that the divide between those who see horary as trivializing, and those who see it as empowering, revolves around the 'traditional v. modern' debate or the specific details of the techniques employed. But the spirit of any age does set the standard by which practitioners are expected to approach and utilise the information at their disposal. In the 17th century mindset of astrologers such as William Lilly, society still held a collective expectation that the material world was animated by a spiritual design. This allowed astrologers great freedom in symbolic reasoning, and they took up an active engagement with astrological movements as a way to navigate their clients through difficult situations. We may consider this style of astrology predictive, but it wasn't fatalistic. Lilly for example, demonstrates many charts where the predicted outcome for the client's course of action looks bleak, and so he recommends a change of course, or scrutinises the more positive connections in the chart to identify a person whose help could be sought, or an unexploited situation that could be more advantageous than that currently embarked upon. This is active horary 255
analysis. But as we move through the materialistic (or scientifically enlightened) ages of the 18th century up to the early 20th century, this spiritual undertone to astrology becomes increasingly lost; the fashion moves towards seeing astrology, and every branch of it, as an astral 'science' that has an objective reality in its own right. Providing the 'rules' are thoroughly known and techniques are applied correctly, horary is expected to perform regardless of the personal involvement of the individual reading the symbolism. This trend is aptly demonstrated by William J. Simmonite's 1852 book on horary astrology, subtitled The Key to Scientific Prediction; in which horary is referred to as "the truest science of which mankind has any knowledge". Here horary is expected to demonstrate unfailing reliability - false predictions being the unfortunate consequence of failing to apply a necessary rule or mistaking the correct significator. Even the Foreword of the book prepares the reader for dire consequences should a fundamental rule be "violated or misunderstood". This is passive horary analysis because the onus is placed upon the system, and under this system the astrologer assumes the role of passive observer and interpreter of what the stars declare, not daring to maximize upon their own creative input. When we compare the works of Lilly and Simmonite we see a difference between them that goes far beyond the size of the text. The fact that Lilly's work is very comprehensive is not one of its great strengths, for much of the information is unnecessarily repetitive or even contradictory, and his horary volume suffers for want of the editorial cuts that modern readers take for granted. Lilly's strength lies in the fact that he not only displays great breadth and depth of knowledge in his subject (both technical and philosophical), he also takes full responsibility and ownership for his judgements, being prepared to sculpture traditionally accepted knowledge to the specific requirements of each individual chart. He isn't following rules, but working with them, allowing them to be the springboard from which his creative assessment arises, but never being afraid to read the symbolism in a way that makes most sense to the situation it is tied to. Currently, most new horary students are advised to hold back on their own creative impulses in order to develop a thorough and detailed knowledge of traditional horary technique. This is an important part of developing the structured processing involved. But unfortunately many students, having sufficiently redressed that imbalance, create a new one in their fear of imparting their own intuitive reasoning in case it affects their judgement, rather than seeing it as the critical 256
factor that turns a passive judgement into an active one. Passive judgements are predictive but they are also fatalistic. This is the style of horary promoted around the time of Alan Leo but which Leo himself abhorred: supposedly scientific, but noticeably rigid and dry. The astrologer is involved in a process, but it is so programmed and routinely mechanical as to appear robotic or computerised. [12] Naturally, a branch of astrology that purports to be thoroughly reliable in providing answers on what will happen is bound to retain some interest. But horary is quickly open to abuse and scorn when people become overly dependent on it as a decision-making tool; undermining the benefits of fully employing their own inner wisdom, common sense and judgement born from experience. The distaste that some modern astrologers feel towards horary can seem justifiable when we witness it being used as a system that only aims to reveal what the answers are; rather than a system that demands selfreflection, an exploration of the root causes which led to the development of the problem in the first place, or a desire to acquire a mastery of the self that allows the problem to be more competently addressed at any other point in the future. When this neglect of deeper exploration happens in situations where clients have brought problems on their own heads through emotional insecurities or mismanagement, the horary resolution is not really an insight into how to treat the cause, merely a quick-fix solution to a symptom that is bound to repeat itself. Of course everyone wants to know the answers, but as any student knows, it is so much more useful when you understand why those are the answers. In aiming only to predict, and in failing to counsel or advise, this type of fatalistic astrology missed the rising spirit of the 20th century, which turned against the failed promise of scientific materialism and placed its favour in the humanistic approach to astrology, as was so effectively promoted by the likes of Dane Rudhyar. Rudyhar, Parisian by birth and American by nationality, [13] had no concern for championing astrology as a science. Like many of the great astrological philosophers of the past, he was passionately involved in music and theories of harmony; his combined interests in religion, philosophy and theosophy gave him a great knowledge of spiritual beliefs, which he married very neatly to the emerging interest in Jungian psychology. It is generally assumed that the humanistic astrology of Rudhyar sounded the death knell for horary, and that there's little ground for reconciliation between Rudhyar's view of the chart as potential, and the horary urge to reveal the 257
inevitable. But horary was already gasping for breath before Rudhyar entered the scene, having lost contact with its spiritual basis. Rudhyar made his own attempt to resurrect it as a creative tool, one that recognized the individual's power to influence their own environment as well as be affected by it. In fact Rudhyar is an undeservedly forgotten name in the recent history of horary and ought to have some recognition for the way that he attempted to rescue this branch of astrology from the soulless place in which it had been left forgotten. In 1969 he published his Practice of Astrology, the twelfth step of which was entitled 'The Significant Use of Horary Techniques'. [14] Although this lacks the details of technique found in other works, it contributes a very impressive philosophy on what horary is, how it works, and how it is most gainfully employed as a system of direction and reorientation rather than a means to static prediction. In contrast to many other astrologers of his age, Rudhyar maintained a high regard for horary, and provided a dignified answer to the Parkers' charge of 'fortune-telling' two years before it was raised: The real function of horary astrology is to establish a state of relationship between universal intelligence or divine Grace and the individual person … It is not "fortune telling" as an escape from personal responsibility and effort, still less for curiosity's sake. It is instead a sign of the conscious binding of the individual to the rhythm and purpose of the universal Whole in which he accepts full and deliberate participation. From this Whole the individual receives understanding and healing, and the key to his many problems, in proportion as he is willing to consciously fulfil his function and his destiny. [15] Rudhyar's support for horary was longer and more committed than most astrologers realise, and appears to have been prompted by his collaboration with another American whose name doesn't readily spring to mind in association with its restoration: Marc Edmund Jones. As early as 1943, Jones had published Problem Solving by Horary Astrology, and it was to this book that Rudhyar referred his readers for the details of horary technique. Jones himself pays homage to Rudhyar in his Foreword, stating that it is due to Rudhyar's early support that he gave up anonymity of the authorship, and adding: If the volume were to have a dedication, it should be inscribed to Dane Rudhyar, who early took an interest in the mimeographed materials and insisted upon giving credit in print to the whole research project. [16] The substance of technique explained in Jones' work was largely derived from Zadkiel's edition of Lilly's Introduction to Astrology; hence the wordy subtitle: 258
"A complete analysis and demonstration comprising a clarification and modernization of an interestingly effective seventeenth century psychology". Unfortunately the analysis was a little too complete and the demonstration was lacking. There are some real gems of psychological insight hidden within its pages, but I would find it hard to recommend this book to anyone; most of its content is so dull and boring that it becomes almost interesting by virtue of trying to find the point of it. [17] But despite the unwieldiness of it all, and the absence of good practical examples, here and there Jones reveals a glimpse of his genius; and though he still refers to horary as an 'astral science' he does at least point out that this is not really an appropriate way to consider a subject that places such a strong emphasis upon symbolic reasoning. The real value of his work lies in the way Jones' set out his theory on how the mechanism of horary works. This undoubtedly influenced Rudhyar, or at least sat comfortably with Rudhyar's own views, so that when Rudhyar wrote about horary himself two decades later, he ran with the idea presented by Jones, but articulated it in a much more persuasive and elegant manner. Jones' suggestion was that a horary chart encapsulates the issues that are most relevant in the mind, and as such reveals both the subconscious and conscious knowledge contained within the mind, as reflected by the cosmos of which all individuals are a part. He spends considerable time suggesting, and attempting to demonstrate, that the subconscious mind is fully aware of the reasons for past experiences and the future opportunities that lie before it. Hence those 'chance meetings' that arise due to inexplicable wrong turns in our journeys are actually designed by our subconscious mind in an effort to unite us with our potential destiny. The horary chart is therefore not just a map of the external heavens, but also a map of the internal mind and all the information that the mind is able to project forward to collect or cast back to recollect. This applies to both the conscious and the subconscious part of it, and 'judgement' draws upon the knowledge contained within this map and that of the mind of the astrologer, who must use subjective symbolic processing as well as rational processing in order to extract its full meaning and value. Jones explains that this is the reason why some astrologers can make certain procedures work for them although these may be of little use to anyone else: The chart, in the case of a question, patterns a matter resident in some individual's mind; and the content of that mind is also contained in the general social complex - along with everything else - and hence under as real a necessity to operate in concordance with universal order. This leads to the 259
rule that anyone who practices horary astrology must be very definite in everything he does, not hesitating to express his own individuality. Every good practitioner makes modifications in the techniques according to his own tastes, because his private universe of thought has a specialized way of ordering things. It is in accordance with the general reality, of necessity, but it is also necessarily personal in all respects. [18] As far as I can ascertain, Marc Edmund Jones, supported by his friend Dane Rudhyar, was the first modern horary astrologer to make a deep and committed attempt to offer a rationale for the workings of horary in such a way that it offers no conflict to spiritual beliefs and yet remains compatible with modern views on the power of the subconscious. He was obviously not the first to touch upon these issues, but he appears to be innovatively involved in the revival of astrology in modern times, in his attempt to give horary respect as a technique which demonstrates remarkable power and needn't be inappropriately defined as a science nor cast off into the negative bracket of superstitious fortune-telling. He also moved beyond the ominous warnings of 'violation of technique' that we witness in the earlier works, placing the onus back onto the astrologer to mould the techniques under their own judgement as Lilly did. The fact that he subtitled his work "clarification and modernization of an interestingly effective seventeenth century psychology" illustrates that he felt more inspired and compatible with the creative approach of Lilly than he was with the static and passive approach that had since come to dominate the British astrological scene. He gives his main credit to Lilly and mentions that it is Lilly's pioneer work "together with a very few and sometimes surprisingly inconsequential books on the subject written since his day" that formed his bibliography. In all, this totals only seven works on horary that he had access to at that time: Zadkiel's version of Lilly's text, the 19th century works of Simmonite, and Raphael, and the early 20th century works of Leo, C.C. Zain, Geraldine Davis and Robert de Luce. It seems clear from his reference to these being "surprisingly inconsequential", that he held much of the latter in scant regard. [19] Recent articles and publications suggesting that the influences which resurrected horary in recent times were centred upon what was happening in Britain ought to be reconsidered. The evidence suggests that the British influence around the turn of the last century had become stifling in its use of horary, and was consequently generating hostility towards the concept that lay beneath it. There didn't seem to be any attempt in Britain, in the early 20th century, to consider horary as anything but the fatalistic branch of 260
astrology that could drag all other branches into disrepute. Yet in America there emerged much more of a will to work creatively with horary and to recapture that "interestingly effective seventeenth century psychology". Perhaps it is highly relevant that in America, around the same time that Leo was enduring his legal trials, the law was pressing down just as heavily on the activities of Evangeline Adams - but Adams fought back more effectively. Adams never denied that she made predictions; she insisted that she did and that they were very good ones too! She was first arrested under suspicion of 'fortune telling' in 1911 and although the charges were dropped, she revelled in the publicity she gained from them. Then when she was brought to trial again on similar charges in 1914, her decision to impress the judge with just how good she was, not only led to her being acquitted of all 'wrong doing', but also brought a commendation from the judge (reported in the papers) that she "had raised astrology to the dignity of an exact science". [20] So horary was never squashed in America, not even by those involved in the humanistic movement, who offered the means to ennoble its philosophy in a way that removed the final charge of being too fatalistic and potentially weakening of the will. Later American writers such as Australian born Ivy Goldstein Jacobson, who wrote her Simplified Horary Astrology in 1960, and Barbara Watters, who wrote her Horary Astrology and the Judgement of Events in 1973, subsequently felt no need to argue or defend their interest to 'modern astrologers'. Ivy Goldstein Jacobson's book was particularly influential, triggering the interests of Derek Appleby and Olivia Barclay, both of whom then had a persuasion upon other British astrologers.[21] But still, even in the Foreword of Olivia Barclay's own book, Horary Astrology Rediscovered (1990), there is respectful acknowledgement to the efforts made by Dane Rudhyar and Marc Edmund Jones in restoring to astrology "a sense of responsibility for the creation of our own lives". Barclay is generally considered 'strictly traditional' in her interests, but although she condemns some changes made under the umbrella of humanistic astrology that were "simply for the sake of change" or "wandering off track", she was still of the opinion that "For the most part, the new Humanistic Astrology was an evolution, a step forward".[22] The fact that the respect which horary needed was being offered through the humanist branch of astrology is either a good thing or beside the point. Traditionalists will find that their techniques work just as well whether it is 261
believed that the individual creates its own opportunities or is submissive to the limitations of fate. Lilly obviously believed that his clients had options worth exploring, but he also recognized the fatedness of situations that had moved beyond the point of return. His advice then was: … afflict not the miserable with terror of a harsh judgement; in such cases let them know their hard fate by degrees. [23] Through this comment we can see that Lilly valued the usefulness of the process above the 'cleverness' of the prediction. We can also see that he was conscious of the need to treat the mind of the recipient with care, so that problems weren't augmented through a client being paralysed by fear of the unavoidable, but that there was a gentle leading towards a state of realisation which worked in harmony with the client's inevitable progress towards selfrecognition. Thus Lilly adhered to Ptolemy's reasoning that "foreknowledge accustoms and calms the soul and prepares it to greet with steadiness whatever comes", [24] and yet he wouldn't have been in conflict with Rudhyar either, because whether it's appropriate to call it a psychology or not, his astrology involved taking every opportunity to offer guidance and advice, and he was fully appreciative of the need to be sensitive and sensible with his words.
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here can be no doubt that horary is properly described as a 'predictive' branch of astrology; but it is also probably obvious that I favour the active approach rather than the passive one. To me the veracity of horary illustrates the existence of a cosmic environment that is very rich, purposeful and meaningful. Its creative intelligence is full of signs, pointers, omens, and warnings, designed to lead us towards opportunities or necessary crisis points, and aiming to constantly develop our own ability to make wise and informed decisions on the possibilities before us. I am personally a believer that the human spirit does have the power to rise above what might be expected, but that this entails an effort of will to transcend the 'predictable' and to consciously conquer the baser instinctive responses. Horary is divination, and there is no denying that. But does the phrase 'fortune telling' adequately summarise what divination could and should mean? To 'tell one's fortune' implies that we are delivering advance news of what will inevitably fall upon someone's head regardless of what they do or how they strive to perform; but 'divination', in its original sense, indicates inspiration and 262
guidance from a 'divine' or 'spiritual source'. Maybe it is wrong to worry about whether that divine source originates from without or from within or both at the same time; the only relevant point is that no one can practise horary effectively without a firm belief in the existence of providence. Historical lessons remain invaluable to us as situations we can learn from, and one question I have often reflected upon is, given the circumstances he found himself in, can we really blame Leo for distancing himself from the concept of prediction? I realise there is no easy answer, but my conclusion is that, if he did regard what he was doing as "truthful and legitimate advice" as H.S. Green reports, then it really was foolish to try and argue that astrology can operate without being seen as a predictive tool. Once again, words from Lilly's 'Letter to the Student' echo down the centuries as a pertinent reminder: "avoid the fashion of the times"! Hopefully astrologers will never allow themselves to fall into that trap again. [25] If we are to retain our own respect as astrologers we must first give it to astrology and to what we aim to do with it. Our argument should not be to reject the potential of prediction, but to exalt its purpose, and to hold it always in a place of philosophical and spiritual respect. Prediction will never again seem like a dirty word if we keep in mind that it is representing the ability to 'say before' what appears to be 'fated' has truly become so.
Notes & References: 1] Initially published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, this book, written jointly by Derek and Julia Parker, has sold millions of copies and has been translated into 12 languages. It should be pointed out that their more recent editions now contain a very useful introductory guide to horary and their earlier comments are referred to here only because they demonstrate an attitude that was typical and widespread in western astrology at that time. 2] In response to the original publication of an earlier version of this article in the Traditional Astrologer magazine (Sept. 1998), Maurice McCann wrote an interesting letter which picked up an intriguing point concerning this picture: it has been altered! This appears to deepen someone's commitment to discredit the reputation of horary astrologers. A section of McCann's letter (published in the TA, issue 263
18, March 1999) reads: I had been discussing your article with Peter Berresford Ellis when he noticed that one of the photos had been tinkered with. I recognised the photo of the so-called horary astrologer from page 19 of Louis MacNeice’s book Astrology, first published in 1964 a year after his death. This was one of three books published posthumously. Louis MacNeice (1907-63) was the famous Irish poet who lived in Antrim a few miles up the coast from Belfast. You acknowledge that both photos, the horary astrologer and the photo of John Addey beside it, have been reproduced with permission from Derek Parker. On p.350 in the MacNeice book this photograph of the so-called horary astrologer is acknowledged to Herbert List. In the MacNeice book the caption says: 'Casting horoscopes to answer questions is called “horary” astrology; below right, an Italian fortune teller outside a Naples law court undertakes to answer litigants’ questions by this method.'
On the banner in the MacNeice version, underneath the drawing of a hand and the diagram of the zodiac with the signs in reverse order, are the words: Kiromanzia (cartomanzia) attraverso la costra mono. Potete conoscere scientificamente ii vostro destino. Consultatemi. In English this roughly means “Chiromancy (fortune telling by cards) through your hand we will be able to know your fate scientifically. Consult me.” 264
The words at the top part of the banner in English read roughly “Famous magician Hans D’Anna will reveal whatever the future”. In short, the so-called horary astrologer would appear to be more of a palmist, a hand reader and not an astrologer at all! In the photo which appeared in the TA, these words have been blacked out. It was this blacking that made Peter suspicious. If you look carefully you will see a black bar with a straight white line at the bottom of the banner blotting out these give-away words. The bottom of the banner is lined up with the top of the palmist’s head. In the MacNeice photo the bottom of the banner is lined up just beneath his left shoulder. The blacked out banner space between the top of his head and his shoulder has been altered to appear as if part of the stone wall. The photograph has been cleverly forged. The only apparent reason would seem to be to give horary astrology a very bad press and to attempt to dishonour it. The dishonour, I would suggest, must be bestowed on those, whoever they may be, who deliberately and with malice aforethought falsified this photograph. 3]
Horary Astrology, published through Leo's 'Modern Astrology' office in London, 1907.
4] " ... Horary Astrology, as practised to-day, is the vilest rubbish imaginable, and not worthy of the name." Modern Astrology, vol2, no 10. May 1897. 5]
I am grateful to Maurice McCann for providing some pertinent references that illustrate the harsh things Leo had to say about horary: The first aim of the Simple Method of Instruction given in these pages was to clear away the rubbish of horary Astrology from the path of the true practical Astrology. Ibid., p.433 IT IS THE CURSE OF THE SCIENCE AND THE RUIN OF THE ASTROLOGER. Ibid., p.437 Nevertheless, incessant recourse to Horary Astrology is not to be recommended; and this on two grounds. First and foremost, undue reliance upon horary astrology is to be strongly deprecated on (in the
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highest sense of the word) moral grounds, in that it weakens the true judgement and if practised to excess gradually deprives those who lean on it of all independence and self-reliance. Secondly, and from a more practical standpoint, because, unless pursued in conjunction with Natal Astrology, it is apt to lead to erroneous judgements. Horary Astrology by Alan Leo, 1909. Reprinted by Ascella. Supplement: 'Horary Astrology and Divination' It requires very little skill to become a successful Horary Astrologer, and it will very often happen that those who would shrink from the more abstruse study of Natal Astrology may become experts in divination by the aid of horary figures. Ibid. Introduction. 6] For "A Brief Biography www.skyscript.co.uk/Alan_Leo.html
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The details of this particular affair are explored at length in A Confusion of Prophets: Victorian and Edwardian Astrology, by Patrick Curry (Collins & Brown, London, 1992). Leo asked one of his assistants to draw up a chart for 4:15 pm after he was presented with the summons at his London address. If Leo treated this as a horary chart, then he would have judged that he (Venus) was in a stronger position than his opponents (Mars), and with the Moon void of course, he might have expected the charges to be dropped. The presence of the 12th house ruler in the 7th is one of the indications of sinsiter motives by his accusers.
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8] Ibid., p.155. 9] Ibid., p.14 10] Ibid., p.157 11] This is my own assessment based upon personal experience and dialogues with relevant friends and colleagues. I became personally involved in the efforts to raise attention in horary through lectures and courses, publishing reprints of traditional texts, and in the distribution of the Traditional Astrologer magazine that ran between June 1993 and January 2000. Throughout that time my experience was that horary sat on the fringes and a certain amount of diplomacy needed to be exercised in order to talk or write openly about horary and traditional technique without generating a hostile reaction from mainstream astrologers. Due to illness I dropped off the astrological scene at the end of 1999 and regained an involvement when I set up the Skyscript website in spring 2003. It came as a surprise for me to realise that during the interim there had been a noticeable shift of attitude and that a great many mainstream astrologers were now looking to further their knowledge of horary and traditional techniques in general. For a more detailed exploration of the restoration of horary in Britain since the 1970s, especially as it relates to the efforts of Geoffrey Cornelius, see Kirk Little's paper Defining the Moment - Geoffrey Cornelius and the Development of the Divinatory Perspective, available as a pdf download from Garry Phillipson's website: www.astrozero.co.uk/articles/Defining.htm Or for a more general view see Nick Campion's The Traditional Revival in Modern Astrology: A Preliminary History, available at www.astrolodge.co.uk/astro/quarterly/traditionalrevival.html Back to text 12] Upon this theme Leo wrote: A Horary figure is useful to answer serious questions when the birth time is unknown, or when the mind is very anxious concerning any important event; and so long as it is not confounded with natal astrology it can be exceedingly useful. It tends, however, to weaken the will and initiative of the user who relies upon the figure, for he thereby 267
becomes, more or less, a fatalist. From one of two (undated) hardback notebooks by Leo containing Lessons For Beginners In Astrology held in the library of the Astrological Lodge of London. 13] He was born in Paris (Mar 23, 1895 12:42 am LMT) but emigrated to New York in 1916. For a detailed biography see Dane Rudhyar: An Illustrated Biographical Sketch at www.khaldea.com. 14] Reproduced in full on Michael R. Meyer 'Rudhyar Archival Project': www.khaldea.com/rudhyar/pofa/pofa_12.shtml 15] Practice of Astrology, the Twelfth Step. See above. 16] Marc Edmund Jones, Problem Solving by Horary Astrology, (David McKay, Philadelphia, 1946), Foreword, p.10. 17] Jones tries to make his book all things to all people. It deals with a specialist subject and yet he aims it at the popular market, and so the first 100 pages or so are taken up explaining such elementary principles as what the zodiac is and the difference between the ecliptic and equator, etc. He feels obliged to detail everything needed to be known in order to manually cast a chart, forcing such explanations as what sidereal time is and how to calculate angles. Although this part of the book goes on and on, the instruction is still very rushed and incomplete, presumably so that Jones can get around to horary; so from the start there is a sense of confusion that makes his explanations seem incomprehensible even for an experienced astrologer. By the time he gets around to outlining horary techniques it all feels very tedious and laborious. He is neither detailed nor illuminating in his explanations of the actual principles of horary. There are very few practical examples and references to these are scattered; one comment regarding the chart appearing in one place, another appearing elsewhere. In all, it is a very long winded text which would probably confuse most students more then it enlightened them. He obviously had a passion for horary to write a book of over 400 pages about it, but his mistake was to market it at the man in the street, when no-one but a die-hard enthusiast would be willing to mine his nuggets of gold from the surrounding 268
dross. 18] Jones, p.58. 19] His full bibliography, including reference to his own research, is: Lilly, William, An Introduction to Astrology (incorporated in "Christian Astrology"), London, 1647; edited by Zadkiel (Richard James Morrison), London, 1852; popular edition, "Bohn's Scientific Library", London, 1865 (?) Simmonite, William Joseph, The Prognostic Astrologer, London, 1851(?); new edition, Horary Astrology, by John Story, Sheffield, 1896 Raphael (Robert Cross), Horary Astrology, London, 1883 Leo, Alan, Horary Astrology, London, 1907 Zain, C. C. (Elbert Benjamine) Horary Astrology; three manuscript lessons; Los Angeles, October-November, 1920; combined with three general lessons and another on elections; Los Angeles, 1931 Jones, Marc Edmund, Divinatory Astrology, twenty-four manuscript lessons issued in mimeographed form; Hollywood, California, 1930-31 DeLuce, Robert, Horary Astrology, Los Angeles, California, 1932; new "improved, revised and enlarged" edition; Los Angeles, California, 1942 Davis, Geraldine, Modern Scientific Textbook on Horary Astrology with Authentic Charts and Predictions, Los Angeles, California, 1942 20] See A Brief Biography of Evangeline Adams by Karen Christino www.skyscript.co.uk/adams.html 21] Irish astrologer Maurice McCann, who was close friend and colleague of Derek Appleby and himself very influential in his horary teachings, writings and lectures, also reports that Ivy Goldstein Jacobson's work was one of his earliest sources. He recalls that Derek Appleby first became interested in the subject after reading a short article written by 269
Joan Rodgers in the popular 'new age' magazine Prediction, (sometime around the mid 70s). After this Appleby more or less developed his own system, later coming across the work of Goldstein-Jacobson which offered him a more defined and structured approach. Derek mainly adhered to his own techniques so is far more important in the revival of interest in horary than the revival of interest in traditional astrology as some reports claim; for he never had a great passion for the traditional texts. Maurice also recalls that his own interest in horary was activated after hearing Bernard Eccles speak of it at the Astrological Lodge of London in the early 80s, and that during this talk his notion of astrology changed from 'black and white to full glorious Technicolor!' Clearly the British community did benefit from having a nucleus of well informed and passionately interested astrologers working together and meeting at groups that were physically close to each other. This allowed them to 'turn up the volume' about horary so that it had its fair representation in journals, and it gathered enough demand for information to see Lilly's text back brought back into circulation. Even so, it has to be appreciated that the impetus for their interest had come over from America. 22] Olivia Barclay, Horary Astrology Rediscovered, (Whitford Press, Pennysylvania, 1990) Foreword pp.13-14. 23] William Lilly, Christian Astrology, (originally published London, 1647); 'Letter to the Student of Astrology'. 24] Tetrabiblos, (1st century AD), translated by F.E. Robbins, Harvard Heinemann, Loeb Classical Library; 1.3. 25] One incident that springs to mind occurred a few years back when the British AA circulated a proposal for feedback that suggested defining astrology as a religion, in order that it would be able to claim more rights in its representation on British television.
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Local Space Charts. By Christine Kaspers, Netherlands
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e talked about astrocartography and have seen what that meant for the horoscope from Napoleon. There is another technique (related to astrocartography) called the Local Space Chart. This chart is also based upon an individual birthchart and so unique that no one will have the same Local Space Chart as you have.
Christine started with western astrology in 1992; she followed the 4 years education with Karen Hamaker in the Netherlands with success. In 1998 she started to study classical astrology out of frustration, because she was not satisfied by western astrology, especially the relation with her parents. But - that also did not give her the answers. So in 2000 she started to study Vedic astrology and within a year she had the right answers. This motivated her a lot to go on with Vedic astrology and by now she is more and more using Vedic astrology for readings etc. Website: www.christinekaspers.nl
The Local Space Chart is based upon the direction of planets in a birth chart at the time of birth on that day and in that place. Is a planet in the north? East? South? West? Or anything in between? All seen from your place of birth. Using again the horoscope of Napoleon, born in Ajaccio1 (I use 1
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the birthtime of 09.05 hrs), this is his Local Space Chart seen from Ajaccio.
As you can see, the lines of the planets are not just straight, but forming a kind of wave, because the earth isn’t flat but round. The further you look from your place of birth or the place you are residing, the more curled the lines are. This means that when you are looking in for you rather nearby places, the lines will look quite straight, but, from one continent to another, they become curled. This also means – if you have got your personal Local Space Chart, you just cannot use it in an atlas. You can use it in a plan of your city or when living in f.i. Europe, from one coutry to a nearby country. As soon as the distance becomes over about 200 km, you’ve got to be carefull! Looking at the chart above and knowing Napoleon went to Paris to study, you’ll notice that his Moonline is closest to Paris and the Moon is his lord of the 10th, so a line on which you can work at your carreer.
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If we want to know what could happen while living and operating from Paris, we have t0 relocate. Some astrologers keep looking from the birthplace and some from the new place one is living in. I do the last. From Paris he went to Italy to try to conquer this country.
From Paris the closest line to Italy is his Mercury line and as you can see, this line is going over all of Italy. Mercury is quite nice in his horoscope, so Mercury line promisses succes. Mercury is in Leo, so he wants to be at the top. Top of the army. Mercury is in his 10th house, so going to Italy could have to do with profession and succes (because Mercury is a bit strong and certainly not weak). Mercury is lord of the 9th: foreign countries. Mercury is also lord of the 12th, so he should beware for disappointments or looking with wrong eyes. In his case he also saw a dream becoming true: the great emperor conquerring Italy. In july 1798 he landed in Alexandria in Egypt and conquerred again. The Mercuryline is from Paris also hitting Egypt.
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From Alexandria Napoleon attacked Syria and his Plutoline is going straight over Syria. Here was a lot of resistance and what was even worse: his troups got the plague. Via Egypt he went back to Paris.
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In the summer of 1812 Napoleon is going to attack Russia. In the above chart you see the Jupiter-line ( expansion) going over Rushia and his Uranus-line( a sudden change or an unexpected event) Napoleon was tempted deeper and deeper in Rushia and then the winter began. This was fatal for his troups and finally he withdrew and went back to Paris. In april 1814 he abdicated and was sent after that to Elba, a little island near Corsica. You can also look for transits and progressions of the planetlines and ,in april 1814, the closest line in transit was his Saturnline. So there he was: alone and separated. He escaped, went back to Paris, formed an army and attacked Belgium. There he was beaten in the Battle of Waterloo. From Paris the line of the lunar nodes is crossing Belgium and Waterloo is quite close to Waterloo. Fate and destiny was crossing his path.
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Finally he is banished to St.Helena, a little island east of Namibia.
As you can see his Venus line is closest to St. Helena, which sounds nice. But Venus is in his chart, lord of the 1st and the 8th. He died on St.Helena on the 5th of May 1821.
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In transit closest were the Uranus line, sitting in the 8th in his birthchart and the Neptune line of disappearing from the World. Neptune is his 6th lord and he had troubles with his stomack shortly before he died (6th of disease). It is quite interesting to use astrocartography and the Local Space Lines and to look for different places and countries in the World for your own horoscope. You can also combine astrocartography and Local Space Lines, but that is much more complicated. Also you can use the Local Space Lines in your city. Take your house as the centre and see how all the Lines are going. Always trouble with someone? Maybe your Mars- or Pluto line is crossing the home of that person. If a friend is living on your Venus line and Venus is in your chart not ruling a difficult house, you will have a good relation with that friend. Suppose he or she is moving and is going to live on your Saturn line. It could be the end of the friendship or at least give troubles. The Local Space Lines can also be used in your house. Once I bought a desk – not knowing at that time about Local Space Lines. I hated to sit there and after a few times I moved the desk to another place. That was much better! So somehow you know your Space Lines. It’s really fun to know them and also those of your partner. Quite some time ago I had a quarrel with my husband about where to put something on the wall. It was a nice painting and he wanted it a few meters more to the right. That was where his Venus line is running and mine is a few meters more to the left. I always wanted to go to Prague, my husband simply refused. I didn’t know why I wanted and he didn’t know why he did nót want to go. When I learned about Local Space Lines I saw that my Jupiterline is right over Prague and from his chart it is the Pluto line!
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Jupiter of SR in the Houses of the Solar Return By Ciro Discepolo, Italy
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t’s a fairly important element of the SR: it tells where you’ll find your main resources during the twelve months to which the Solar Return refers. You’ll see that the help of Jupiter will be crucial for the overall result for the year. Jupiter may give you a helping hand both in a propulsive way (it gives a trump card for a precise play) and by acting as a kind of guardian angel (it restrains the damage of a certain situation). Yet, you should keep an eye on the way Jupiter ‘works’ in the following three Houses: the second, the seventh, and the eighth. Often, in these three houses the lord of Sagittarius reveals a behaviour which is opposite to its classical one. It is something similar to what I wrote about the transit of Jupiter in the same three Houses of the birth chart.
Ciro Discepolo was born in Naples in 1948, where he works as a journalist and writer. He worked for twenty years with the most popular daily of his town, Il Mattino. He worked for five years at the CNR (National Research Council). He has been dealing with astrology since 1970. He has published over 50 books, most of them bestsellers in Italy as well as abroad. In 1990 he founded the quarterly Ricerca ‘90, which has been publishing since then. He has been doing statistical researches from the very beginning of his interest in astrology. At the beginning of the 90s, he obtained very brilliant results with researches on astral heredity on a sample of over 75,000 subjects. He has held seminars, courses and lectures in different universities in Italy and abroad, and in several culture clubs. He is deeply interested in informatics. Astrologically speaking, he followed the school of André Barbault. He founded the school of Active Astrology
Jupiter in the First House of SR: Its effect is usually very positive concerning recovery from a state of depression, or from physical and mental dejections; convalescence after surgery; release from a period of financial, professional, sentimental, or familial trouble; end of a breakdown due to a death or a very bad disillusion, and so on. With Jupiter so placed, individuals who usually act with a massive dose of distrust would tend to lower their guard, considering others with more trust than usual. With this position of Jupiter, people act with more naivety 279
and more uncritically. This Jupiter is favourable for social contacts, for opening doors of any kind; but it may be harmful in view of the possibility of being swindled by fellow human beings. You must be careful, because this position of Jupiter fattens people, for it makes them relax and it gladdens their heart. In the most negative cases, it may favour the proliferations of all kinds – even the pathological ones. Thus it may mean hypertrophy in general, immoderation, exaggerations, overvaluations. Nonetheless, even when you read this position as a problematic one, you must consider that Jupiter is basically a positive planet, and that it has to be considered as one of the most powerful protections for one’s health, and in general, a bearer of good luck. Moreover, if it’s very close to the Ascendant it’s a real ‘Prozac’ of the stars, for it reveals an extremely valid antidepressant performance: it may be a real relief after a bad year. In the Second House of SR, Jupiter is in one of the three adverse positions that we have to consider carefully. In the section about the transits of Jupiter you can read what I wrote about the bistable oscillator. Let’s repeat it once again here in brief. A bistable oscillator is an electronic circuit that determines the inversion of the output signal for any input impulse. For instance, assume that the oscillator switches on an output bulb when the first impulse arrives. If a second impulse arrives the oscillator switches the bulb off. At the third impulse, it switches the bulb on again, and so on. This mean that the position of Jupiter in the three aforementioned Houses usually induces an inversion of the previous condition. Jupiter in the 2nd House of SR means certainly an increased circulation of money, but it may be either an input or an output of money. Only a general outlook of the individual’s current situation helps you understand in which way this Jupiter will work. Here are some examples. If you find this position in a SR with other Houses involved such as the 12th, the 1st, or the 6th House, it almost certainly means loss of money. If the SR refers to dealers or businessmen whose Saturn is transiting their 2nd or 8th radix house, then it almost means certainly an outflow of money. If the individual is making repairs at home, or if he is purchasing an estate, and his SR shows an occupation of the 4th House, then it indicates cash disbursements – a real a drain of money. On the contrary, if the SR shows an occupation of the 4th House and the native is selling an estate, then this Jupiter should mean an inflow of money – much money. If you stick to this reasoning, you should be able to understand the direction of the flow of capital with a good degree of precision. If a worker has been laid off and he has got bad transits, with a Jupiter in the 2nd House of SR he might even lose his job and reduced to penury. Of course, as they say: last but not least – you have to consider the birth chart of the native. For if you are able to make a fortune selling grasshoppers in Africa, or refrigerators in Alaska, then you are able to increase your income even with this celestial position. If you were unlucky with money since birth, expect to face further financial trouble with this celestial position. Such a position may also indicate an increased ‘presence’ of the native, who will probably participate in TV programs or public ceremonies, or his picture may appear on a paper or be broadcast in the news, during the year of this SR. The native may also show an increased interest (and receive particular satisfaction) in the fields of photography, theatre, graphics, design, computer–aided graphics, commercial art. He might decide to purchase tools to operate in the aforementioned fields of activity. The native may even become more beautiful thanks to a diet, a new look, a different hairstyle, a fine new set of teeth, plastic surgery, or by simply growing a new beard and/or a moustache, and so on. He takes more care in dressing. With this position of Jupiter it is almost impossible that the native does not purchase a monitor or a large screen television set, or that he does 280
not become keen, maybe occasionally, on taking pictures or videos. Probably his picture will be published in the papers, or maybe he improves his sight by having his eyes operated with laser surgery. If he’s an actor, he will perform more during the year, for instance he may appear often in a TV commercial. When Jupiter is in the Third House of SR it simply, although very often, indicates the purchase of a new car or of a new motorcycle, or a motor scooter, a bicycle, a van, or any other means of transport. It also points to possible travels and much movement. It may announce a new job, or a new love affair, or a new therapy involving commuting – usually, a happy and easy commuting. It further portends much communication. You may purchase a new mobile phone, a cordless phone, a fax machine, a local exchange, a satellite dish, a modem, an ADSL connection, a printer, a new word processor. Good news arrives to you by letter, by cable, by fax, or by telephone. You experience good luck in your education. University students may pass exams brilliantly. You stand good chances to win contests and tenders. You may take part in courses not only as students, but also as teachers. You may take advantage of this situation by enrolling in courses of languages, in training courses with computers, in pursuing postgraduate qualifications, in demanding workshops; or taking part in seminars, debates, or teach–ins. It’s a good time for writing. You may receive positive criticisms from the press. There may be very good news from your brothers, sisters, cousins, and brothers–in–law or sisters–in–law. If you suffer from a pulmonary pathology, you can expect to recover from it. Good business ideas, lucky decisions. With such a position many individuals learn how to use a computer. For instance, a learned man who had been writing for fifty years with pen and paper may start using MS–Word under this celestial configuration. Many natives get their first driving licence or boating licence, regardless of their age. Jupiter in the Fourth House of SR almost inevitably means advantages from real estate. It may result in a good trading or transfer of property; an important business or a move; or restoration or renovation of your house or your office, your workshop, your shop, or your workroom… This refers to your own property as well as the places where you operate from. For instance, a bank clerk may be transferred to another, more comfortable agency under this celestial position. You must seize this opportunity if you plan to purchase a house. It is a very good position for those who wish to take possession of their own house after years of difficulties of different kinds. Jupiter in the 4th may also be a time for individuals to eventually take a rest at home after having travelled for years. You may inherit a real estate. From a different point of view, this position may indicate a better condition for your parents (or parents–in–law), particularly of your father (or father– in–law). They may improve their financial, professional, sentimental, or health condition. Improvement of habitat may also refer to your parents or in–laws (it may be also your boyfriend’s or your girlfriend’s parents). Your relationship with your parents gets better. You may purchase a camper van or a time–share flat. You may rent a new studio or garçonnière. You purchase new hard disks or other devices to increase the memory of your computer. Jupiter in the 4th House may also indicate that you recover serenity at home or at work. You may get to feel fine once again there after a period of troubles. Ironically, this position may refer to diseases as well. In fact you might spend much time at home, and enjoying it, simply because you are sick and you cannot go to work. Usually Jupiter in the Fifth House of SR is rather spectacular and it facilitates very much 281
the birth of new love affairs and new flirtations, unless the native’s birth chart shows that he’s subject to bad luck in this field. Keep in mind the remarks that follow. Many users of astrology are persons with a shallow knowledge of the subject. They think that such a position should grant them the right to get love, always. In fact, things are a little different. For instance, let’s talk about inaugurations. I often happened to be asked to indicate a good date for the opening of a commercial enterprise. And then, years later, my client complained that things had gone very wrong financially despite my good piece of advice. Well, this is quite logical – in fact the variables involved are not only of the astrological kind. One has to take into due account the market conditions. Thus, if you try to sell furs in a tropical country, your enterprise is bound to fail even if it was born under a wonderful sky. Similarly, if a definitely ugly man (or a not really charming one) tries to woo a woman during a party of young, bold and beautiful cadets of a naval academy, you can easily guess that he stands very little chance to conquer the heart of a lady. Thus this celestial position may bring a new wonderful love affair or the return of the beloved one in the period spanning from one birthday to the following birthday, provided that there are objective conditions for it to happen. In any case, the native has more fun during the year of such a Solar Return. This fun may derive from playing cards, videogames, music, using the computer, but also reading classic literature. Even boring books will do. Sometimes I happened to listen to many people who admitted (after their Solar Return had come to an end) that they did have fun, although it had been a matter of simply discovering the pleasure of having conversations with people after a period of seclusion. Jupiter here also announces possible sports, more cinemas and more theatre. With such a Jupiter people tend to go out to dinner, to concerts, to the disco, to the country more often. They also have more sex. You should receive good news from your kids or from young people in general (this has particularly reference to teachers). You may overcome a problem relevant to your children. You may also have a baby, even if you don’t wish. With this celestial position the native’s fertility increases dramatically, be it a male or a female. Only in extremely rare cases, you have to read this position as a negative one: for instance, it may involve troubles from your children. Still about love – the most popular subject of all – I must add that Jupiter in the 5th certainly heralds a nice year as far as sex or love is concerned, provided that the native is not ‘tainted’ in this field. Except a few cases, it usually forecasts a new meeting, or the return of an old flame. Some say to me: ‘I am fond of Jeff. If it’s not Jeff, I am not interested in anybody else...’ Well, stars are much more long–sighted than the human being. Thus, often, even if it’s not Jeff – Jupiter makes the native happy. In the 6th House, the lord of Sagittarius is able to amend many a bad situation, as far as one’s health is concerned. In fact, it gives you good support in healing diseases and it offers you often unexpected resources to enhance your psychophysical wellbeing. It also acts very well during convalescences, and more in general, when you recover from hard times due to sentimental, financial, professional trouble; or due to the death of a beloved one. Therapies starting under such a Solar Return stand better chances to get positive, concrete, definite results. It is a good time for surgery, especially for plastic surgery. You can expect better working conditions, better human relationships at work. It is advisable to recruit new employees, collaborators, contributors, staff, domestic help during such a SR. Old grudges in your working environment (your office, your company…) find a solution. The period may be good for a member of your staff too. It also may be that you find that your job, previously considered as a hard and unpleasant task, is not so bad after all and you reconsider your view about it. Jupiter in this position means advantages from any kind of therapy, such as mud– 282
bath; thermal treatments; Shiatsu; physiotherapy; fitness; slimming or detoxifying diets… You may receive satisfaction from a pet. Remember that the most protective positions for your health are the following: Jupiter and Venus in the 6th House of SR or Jupiter and Venus in the 1st or 12th House of SR (the latter position, especially if the aforementioned planets are very close to the Ascendant, is certainly very good for this purpose, although it is usually inconvenient for love life). In the Seventh House of SR, Jupiter behavior is more or less similar to that of its transit of the natal 7th House. Usually, due to the ‘bistable’ effect that I have already described, Jupiter lends you a helping hand and solves your troubles concerning your love life, marriage, and anything related with stamped paper. If you are not involved in any affair but you strongly wish to be involved – and if there are at least the theoretical preconditions for that to happen – you can surely hope to have a promising encounter during the twelve months of the Solar Return. It may be an important person with whom you might establish a quite steady relationship. Also, if your love life has been recently spoiled by a crisis, a temporary separation, and/or by incessant tensions, with the arrival of a Solar Return with Jupiter in the 7th House you stand very good chances to overcome your misunderstandings, and to restore the nice, peaceful and loving atmosphere of the good old times. The same happens for legal issues, lawsuits, legal proceedings, pending issues with justice. If you are under investigation or if you are on trial, if you are engaged in an exhausting lawsuit, then it’s highly probable that you’ll find an important resource, an unexpected help, a kind of miraculous support, something or somebody who gets you out of trouble or manages to produce a favourable judgment – or at least, a sentence which is not so bad for you. The other way around, if you are having a wonderful time in your love life and if you aren’t facing any trouble at all with the law, then Jupiter in the 7th House may bring huge quarrels, separations, even a divorce, stamped paper of all kinds, troubles with justice, individuals or institutions attacking you, declared enemies, and even more: with this Jupiter one can even expect to be a victim of acts of terrorism, robberies or attempts of robbery. Someone might wound you. As I said, it is not clear how it really works: still, having collected and studied thousands and thousands of charts of Solar Returns, I can assert for certain that this rule proves to be true in the overwhelming majority of the cases, if not in all of them. The same reasoning can be ascribed to your partner, husband or wife, associates in business, education, politics, etc. Nonetheless besides the bipolarity that I have defined as ‘bistable’ there’s another attribute that I’ve often met with this celestial position. During the twelve months of such a SR, your partner, boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife, associate or whatever, is bound to stand out for some reason. They might recover from bad health or they might grow in their profession or social position, and so on. It is a good time, anyway, to take somebody into partnership, if this is what you are looking for. Jupiter in the 8th House of SR, as well as in the 2nd House, means surely a definite increased flow of money within the native’s natural financial situation (i.e. a few millions for someone, billions for some others). This flow may be incomes or outflows depending upon inheritance you take possession of; donations; gambling wins; endowments; pensions; severance pay; arrears; unexpected income; good transactions; or brokerage; but it may also be gambling losses; theft; huge expenses for your house; your partner’s debts; frauds you are a victim of; bad stock speculations or bad speculations in general; money that you lent and that will never be returned, and so on.
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If you don’t pay attention, with this position you run the risk of facing real drains of money. Sometimes the effect of this Jupiter may be deceptive. For instance, it may help you obtain a loan, a subsidy, a financing, and it helps you to be granted quite huge amounts too – but you may not be able to refund this money later on, so that eventually its presence in the 8th House may be adverse for you. This position of Jupiter also indicates possible advantages from a death – not only financial advantages. You stand a fair chance in any kind of underground research – it may also be a matter of digging into your own psyche. Your sexual life gets better. The latter point is not subject to any two–faced interpretation: it often tells you that a new love affair is arriving, or that things are bound to settle down positively with your partner. There may be a possible amplification of the native’s psychic powers and likelihood of benefits that have something to do with cemeteries. Jupiter in the Ninth House of SR almost always forecasts long and wonderful travels for the native; journeys to distant places; staying far from home; benefits obtained from foreign people or foreign places, or relevant to other countries or towns than your place of birth or of residence. From any point of view the ‘abroad’ and the ‘far away’ are favourable to you: they give you benefits, they help you in finding work, money, health, love, or fame. You may be cured by foreign doctors and/or in a foreign hospital. Jobs or collaborations may be offered to you provided that you move to another town. You get the chance to attend foreign courses, in foreign universities. You may obtain a higher qualification abroad. Jupiter in this House also favours any kind of advanced studies, mainly if they refer to anything far from your daily fields of expertise, such as philosophy, astrology, parapsychology, theology, yoga, and so on. You can learn a foreign language or a programming language; you can also get to master a particularly complex piece of software. It is an excellent period for going and living in another town or for trying and reaching an agreement with people or institutions not belonging to your geographical area. How could we define ideally what the 9th House really refers to? It refers to any place where they speak a language or a dialect other than your own. In my long years of practising and studying Solar Returns, I very often happened to see that this position of Jupiter corresponds, for instance, also to the first flying experience of people who have a deep distrust of planes. Jupiter in the Tenth House of Solar Return is almost always a positive signal concerning your growth – normally it’s a professional growth. Such a growth may refer to more general kinds of emancipations, such as learning to swim or to swallow pills (many adults are not able to do it in fact). Some people ‘grow’ by getting rid of an unpleasant person; some others fly for the first time in their life. Others get a perfect sight thanks to a successful surgery. Others learn a foreign language perfectly; others get to master a personal computer. You may also become stronger psychologically; overcome fears or taboos; identify profitable projects for the future; meet people who can change your life; complete your university education; purchase your dream house; become a father or a mother; get married, and so on. Nonetheless I have to say that such a position is much less powerful than an Ascendant of SR in the 10th House of birth (on the other hand the latter has got contraindications, while Jupiter in the 10th hasn’t got any at all). I don’t know why, but I’ve personally experienced it over thousands of cases. The results that can be obtained by a Jupiter in the 10th House of SR are, almost always, irreversible. It is my opinion, formed after many decades of experimentation, that (expect a few cases) a Jupiter strictly conjunct with the MC is the best combination that one can obtain in a Solar Return chart. In some cases this celestial position 284
announces a very good period for the native’s mother: she may improve her professional position; she may become famous; she may get financial benefits; she may experience a particularly good period for her health or her love; or it may be that the native’s relationship with her mother gets better. Jupiter in the Eleventh House of SR helps you very much through friends in high places, important contacts, powerful acquaintances such as politicians, judges, officials. These people may offer you a job, give you a position of responsibility, contract you, or ask you to estimate something. They may show you the precise way to get to be operated by a famous surgeon or to be visited by important specialists. They may put in a good word for you to attend a course or to be accepted into an exclusive club. In other words you may get support in any field of your life, even ordinary spheres of your daily life – as for instance, somebody might put you through to his own personal car mechanic and ask him confer preferential treatment to your car… During the twelve months of such a Solar Return you might receive assistance of all kinds; you will sense more friendship around yourself, and receive concrete signs of support from your friends. In a nutshell, this will be – a year of very good projects; propel you toward professional growth; your projects begin to show desired results. There may be possible benefits from a death. You easily overcome a risk of death for yourself or a beloved one. This year will establish new and very good friendships. Jupiter in the 11th House has always to be read as a positive factor, and it’s only a rung lower than Jupiter in the 7th House of SR. Jupiter in the Twelve House of SR is perhaps in its best position because, although it does not help you effectively in any precise direction, it works like a wild card, like a guardian angel who helps you recover from every negative situation and avoid all dangers; it helps you rehabilitate, get out of troubles. It is a real universal remedy to recover after a disease; to get out from legal troubles; to overcome a financial tragedy; to recover from the suffering of a separation or of a death. Its effects are never impressive, but they are extremely evident for those who honestly consider their own condition. Its presence in a Solar Return guarantees that you won’t have any dramatic year, from any point of view. You won’t run any risk even if, say, you walk on a rope suspended between two skyscrapers: Jupiter will be your ‘net’ below you. This is the position that – more than all the other positions – makes you appreciate that Jupiter really is a good planet – only if it wants to be good.
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'The Seven Planets Rite & How To Use it' Part I By Payam Nabarz, England. The following is an excerpt from: ‘Stellar Magic: A practical guide to the rites of the moon, planets, stars and constellations’ by Payam Nabarz (Avalonia, 2009). www.stellarmagic.co.uk
Payam Nabarz is author of ‘The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World’ (Inner Traditions, 2005), ‘The Persian Mar Nameh: The Zoroastrian Book of the Snake Omens & Calendar’ (Twin Serpents, 2006), and Divine Comedy of Neophyte Corax and Goddess Morrigan (Web of Wyrd, 2008). He is also editor of Mithras Reader An academic and religious journal of Greek, Roman, and Persian Studies. Volume 1(2006), Volume 2 (2008) and Stellar Magic: a Practical Guide to Rites of the Moon, Planets, Stars and Constellations (Avalonia, 2009). He is a regular contributor to number of esoteric magazines and book anthologies. For further info visit: www.stellarmagic.co.uk and http://www.myspace.com/nabarz
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The Opening and Closing of the rite
Kore Kosmon by Julian Dourado (www.juliandourado.co.uk)
Introduction ‘Then as soon as my tears would suffer me to speak, I began by saying, "Most sacred and excellent father, since this is life, as Africanus tells me, why do I remain on the earth, and not rather hasten to come to you?" "Not so," said he; "for unless the God who has for his temple all that you now behold, shall have freed you from this prison of the body, there can be no entrance for you hither. Men have indeed been brought into being on this condition, that they should guard the globe which you see in the midst of this temple, which is called the earth; and a soul has been given to them from those eternal fires which you call constellations and stars, which, globed and round, animated with god-derived minds, complete their courses and move through their orbits with amazing speed. You, therefore, Publius, and all rightly disposed men are bound to retain the soul in the body's keeping, nor without the command of him who gave it to you to depart from the life appointed for man, lest you may seem to have taken flight from human duty as assigned by God’- Scipio's Dream by Cicero.1 All the rites in this book have the following opening and closing which is specifically designed for emphasis on the stellar nature of the intended ceremonies. It is useful to set up your altar and working space properly, and each chapter provides some suggestions on what the ritual set up for each rite could be. 287
The opening has three steps: i) The first step in the opening is a visualisation to allow the forming of a connection to earth and heavens. This is called the Celestial and Earth Tree Meditation, which is a combination of several similar opening visualisations: Druid body of light exercise, the Kabbalistic cross (from the lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram), Nordic Seething (Seidr), and the Wiccan Tree meditation. The Celestial and Earth Tree Meditation here combines elements from all of these. ii) The second step in the opening is the calling on the four Persian Royal stars or the Stellar Chieftains. As this forms an important part of each rite, the Persian Royal stars and related material are discussed briefly here. The four Royal stars were recognised around 3000BC and were used as a marker of the seasons, the equinoxes and the solstices. However, due to the Procession of Equinoxes, their prominence has shifted as seasonal markers. The four Stellar Chieftains or Persian Royal Stars, are the Watchers and the Guardians of sky, these are thought to be: East: Aldebaran, eye of the constellation Taurus. It was associated with vernal equinox. Due procession of Equinoxes now associated with Beltane in May. South: Regulus, in constellation Leo. It was associated with summer solstice. Due procession of Equinoxes now associated with Lammas in August. West: Antares, in constellation Scorpio, and heel of the Serpent Bearer (Ophiuchus). It was associated with autumnal equinox. Due procession of Equinoxes now associated with Samhain in November. North: Fomalhaut, in the stream of the Water Bearer (Aquarius) constellations, and in the head of the Southern Fish (Pisces Australis). It was associated with winter solstice. Due procession of Equinoxes now associated with Imbolc in February. One of the references to the Royal Star is in the Persian Pahlavi Texts we read: ‘0. On the formation of the luminaries. 1. Aûharmazd produced illumination between the sky and the earth, the constellation stars and those also not of the constellations, then the moon, and afterwards the sun, as I shall relate. 2. First he produced, the celestial sphere, and the constellation stars are assigned to it by him; especially these twelve whose names are Varak (the Lamb), Tôrâ (the Bull), Dô-patkar (the Two-figures or Gemini), Kalakang (the Crab), Sêr (the Lion), Khûsak (Virgo), Tarâzûk (the Balance), Gazdûm (the Scorpion), Nîmâsp (the Centaur or Sagittarius), Vahîk (Capricornus), Dûl (the Waterpot), and Mâhîk (the Fish);
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3. which, from their original creation, were divided into the twenty-eight subdivisions of the astronomers, of which the names are Padêvar, Pêsh-Parvîz, Parviz, Paha, Avêsar, Besn, Rakhvad, Taraha, Avra, Nahn, Miyân, Avdem, Mâshâha, Spûr, Husru, Srob, Nur, Gêl, Garafsa, Varant, Gau, Goî, Muru, Bunda, Kahtsar, Vaht, Miyân, Kaht 4. And all his original creations, residing in the world, are committed to them; so that when the destroyer arrives they overcome the adversary and their own persecution, and the creatures are saved from those adversities. 5. As a specimen of a warlike army, which is destined for battle, they have ordained every single constellation of those 6480 thousand small stars as assistance; and among those constellations four chieftains, appointed on the four sides, are leaders. 6. On the recommendation of those chieftains the many unnumbered stars are specially assigned to the various quarters and various places, as the united strength and appointed power of those constellations. 7. As it is said that Tîstar is the chieftain of the east, Satavês the chieftain of the west, Vanand the chieftain of the south, and Haptôk-rîng the chieftain of the north. 8. The great one which they call a Gâh (period of the day), which they say is the great one of the middle of the sky, till just before the destroyer came was the midday (or south) one of the five, that is, the Rapîtvîn. 9. Aûharmazd performed the spiritual Yazisn ceremony with the archangels (ameshêspendân) in the Rapîtvîn Gâh, and in the Yazisn he supplied every means necessary for overcoming the adversary. 10. He deliberated with the consciousness (bôd) and guardian spirits (fravâhar) of men, and the omniscient wisdom, brought forward among men, spoke thus: Which seems to you the more advantageous, when I shall present you to the world? that you shall contend in a bodily form with the fiend (drûg), and the fiend shall perish, and in the end I shall have you prepared again perfect and immortal, and in the end give you back to the world, and you will be wholly immortal, un-decaying, and undisturbed; or that it be always necessary to provide you protection from the destroyer? 11. Thereupon, the guardian spirits of men became of the same opinion with the omniscient wisdom about going to the world, on account of the evil that comes upon them, in the world, from the fiend (drûg) Aharman, and their becoming, at last, again un-persecuted by the adversary, perfect, and immortal, in the future existence, for ever and everlasting.’2 There is a significant debate about the exact identification of the Persian royal stars and some writers (George A. Davies) view the four Persian Royal stars being as Tîstar: Sirius in the East, Vanand: Antares (Scorpio) West, Satavês: Fomalhaut (Aquarius) in the South, and Haptôk-rîng: Great Bear/Plough in the North.
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However, here we follow more popular convention (by Jean Bailly) of Persian Royal stars East: Aldebaran (Taurus), South: Regulus (Leo), West: Antares (Scorpio), and North: Fomalhaut (Aquarius). The two red stars of Aldebaran and Antares face each other and the two white stars of Regulus and Fomalhaut face each other. This forms a celestial alchemy of a white light/ line axis and a red light/line axis crossing + each other in mid heaven. When we take Roman astrologer Marcus Manilius god and goddess paring of constellations into account we can see the Leo (Jupiter) is paired with Aquarius (Juno), they are king and queen of heaven: the South-North white axis (and Solstices circa 3000BC). Taurus (Venus Goddess of love) is paired with Scorpio (Mars God of war), the most fiery and passionate paring: East-West red axis (and Equinoxes circa 3000BC). The theme of naming and numbering of the stars is also seen in Christianity in the book of Enoch: ‘I beheld the celestial stars come forth. I numbered them as they proceeded out of the gate, and wrote them all down, as they came out one by one according to their number. I wrote down their names altogether, their times and their seasons, as the angel Uriel, who was with me, pointed them out to me. He showed them all to me and wrote down an account of them. He also wrote down for me their names, their regulations and their operations.’ -Enoch 32:23. The four Persian Royal stars also feature in Christianity. According to John P. Pratt: ‘Thus, Enoch was shown all the governing stars and learned their names. Now let us turn to identifying the four angels represented by the four principal or "royal" stars. These stars are first, Regulus, the bright star at the heart of the Lion. The second star is Antares, the red star at the heart of the Scorpion, and also in the foot of the Serpent Bearer. The third star is Fomalhaut, the bright star both in the head of the Southern Fish and also in the stream of water being poured out by the Water Bearer. The fourth royal star is Aldebaran, the flaming red eye of the white Bull.’ 3 The Lion and Unicorn Testify of Christ Part II: The Four Royal Stars by John P. Pratt. The four faces of the Cherubim (the Bible book of Ezekiel. 1:10, 10:14) are the four Royal Stars. Their symbols are the lion, eagle/serpent, man and wild ox (unicorn).4 The four royals stars (four creatures), are said to found on each side of the throne of God (the Bible Book of Revelation 4:7). The description of Cherubim is of interest, as is where Ezekiel had his vision, in the land Chaldeans further emphasising the importance of the Chaldean Oracles. Ezekiel, chapter 1 ‘1: Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. 2: In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity, 3: The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. 290
4: And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire. 5: Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man. 6: And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. 7: And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. 8: And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings. 9: Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward. 10: As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle. 11: Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies. 12: And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. 13: As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning. 14: And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning. 15: Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces….’5 Bible, King James. Ezekiel. The four royal stars and their constellations also feature in Christianity as the four Evangelists as well as the Cherubim. The symbol for the four Evangelist are: Matthew as Human/Angel (Aquarius), Mark as Lion (Leo), Luke as Ox (Taurus), John as Eagle (Aquila/Scorpio). Those familiar with the Golden Dawn system and Rider-Waite tarot deck, will recognise the four Cherubim on the four corners of the World card and Wheel of fortune in the pack. The snake or cloth is Constellation Draco which warps around the Pole Star (Little Bear) the Axis Mundi. From being worship on the tops of Babylonian Ziggurats the four royal stars found their way into ancient Greco-Roman astrology and eventually into Christianity and Kabbalah. Down the centuries they become incorporated as Watchtowers by John Dee in his Enochian magic, and finally reaching modern day magicians in the form of the four lords of Watchtowers in Wicca and Golden Dawn or Watchers (Grigori) in Stregheria. As part of the opening and closing of each rite the recitation of the Zoroastrian prayer ‘Namaz-i chahar nemag’ (praise to the four directions) is used.6 The ideal and concept of Asha (Truth) mentioned in this prayer is similar to the Sufi concept of the divine name Al-Haqq (in Arabic: the Truth). This is the divine truth reflecting an understanding of the nature of reality. iii) The third step in the opening is the reading of the ‘Orphic Hymn to the Stars’. Hence the three steps of the opening come together. The Orphic Hymns are a set of pre-classical 291
poetic compositions, attributed to Orpheus the founder of Greek Mysteries. He was thought to be a poet and musicians of antiquity, and the inventor of the lyre. He is said to have brought the arts and alphabet to mankind, his music was charming and enchanting to an extent that all animals and even stones and rocks would be moved. The Orphic hymns were probably composed by several different poets rather than just one person, perhaps Orpheus was a title given to great poets and not just one person.
Rite Opening. The directions of the four Royal stars or guardians should be determined for the day/time/ location/latitude you are performing the rite using a Planisphere or Star Globe. If you are unable to determine the actual directions of the four stars, then the default setting to use is: East: Aldebaran, South: Regulus, West: Antares, North: Fomalhaut. The four star directions are points in a sphere and not just in a circle of horizon around you, that is the four stars could above and below as well as to front and back of you. This hence forth will be referred to as the standard opening, and used as the opening for every rite in this book. • All begin with the Celestial and Earth Tree meditation mediation to root yourself to earth before reaching for the stars. Celestial and Earth Tree meditation: Standing upright with your hands at your sides, visualise yourself growing roots into the earth and making a connection. Allow roots to come out of your feet into the earth and then feel the earth energy raise up, to your ankles, calves, knees, thighs, and groin, up the spine, higher up the spine to the back of the neck. Feel the energy filling the front of your body, stomach, chest and then down the arms. Next, feel the energy reaching your head and filling with it. Imagine yourself as tree, with roots in soil and in the past. Your tree trunk is solid in the present. Your branches are reaching the future and high into the night sky and basking in starlight. Raise your arms upwards towards the stars, like branches reaching for the light, and allow the starlight to enter you. Visualise the shining starlight enter the top of your head, filling your head, neck and upper body with starlight. Next feel the earth energy from below and stellar energy from above mixing and mingling inside you. Visualise yourself as a bright shining star that stands with its feet on the earth and head in the heavens. Feel yourself centred and connected to both sky and earth. Then visualise the sphere. • All hold hands and cast circle as expansion of the meditation forming a sacred constellation. • Each person is visualising being a Star, when you hold hands, the stars begin connecting and a constellation is formed. • Next call on the four Stellar Chieftains or Persian Royal Stars. These are the Watchers and Guardians of sky. First recite the ‘praise to the four directions’ and visualize the appropriate constellation for each direction and call on the Royal Stars using your own words. • Recite the ‘Namaz-i chahar nemag’ (praise to the four directions) once facing East, once West, once South, and once North, respectively:
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o ‘Homage to these places and these lands, and for these pastures, and these abodes with their hay-racks, and for the waters, land, and plants, and for this earth and for your heaven, and for the Asha-owning wind, and for the stars, moon, and sun, and for the eternal stars without beginning, and self-disposing, and for all the Asha-owning creatures of Spenta Mainyu (the bounteous spirit), male and female, the regulators of Asha.’ • When facing East after reciting the ‘praise to the four directions’ call on the star Aldebaran, the red eye of the constellation Taurus (earth elemental sign), who was associated with vernal equinox. Visualize a great Bull as part of the celestial sphere.
(Image from Atlas céleste de Flamstéed ‘U.S. Naval Observatory Library’) • When facing West after reciting the ‘praise to the four directions’ call on the star Antares, in the constellation Scorpio (water elemental sign), and heel of the Serpent Bearer (Ophiuchus), who was associated with autumnal equinox. Visualize a Man holding a serpent standing above a scorpion as part of the celestial sphere.
(Image from Atlas céleste de Flamstéed ‘U.S. Naval Observatory Library’)
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• When facing South after reciting the ‘praise to the four directions’ call on Regulus, in the constellation Leo (fire elemental sign), who was associated with summer solstice. Visualize a Lion as part of the celestial sphere.
(Image from Atlas céleste de Flamstéed ‘U.S. Naval Observatory Library’) • When facing North after reciting the ‘praise to the four directions’ call on star Fomalhaut, which is in the stream of the Water Bearer (Aquarius) constellation (air elemental sign), and in the head of the Southern Fish (Pisces Australis). Fomalhaut, was associated with winter solstice. Visualize a Man pouring water from a cup as part of the celestial sphere.
(Image from Atlas céleste de Flamstéed ‘U.S. Naval Observatory Library’)
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• Maintain visualisation of the four Royal Stars, as part of a sphere. • After having invoked the four Royal Stars, the following Orphic hymn is recited. TO THE STARS. (The Hymns of Orpheus) WITH holy voice we call the stars on high, Pure sacred lights and genii of the sky. Celestial stars, the progeny of Night, In whirling circles beaming far your light, Refulgent rays around the heavens ye throw, Eternal fires, the source of all below. With flames significant of Fate ye shine, And aptly rule for men a path divine. In seven bright zones ye run with wandering flames, And heaven and earth compose your lucid frames: With course unwearied, pure and fiery bright Forever shining thro' the veil of Night. Hail twinkling, joyful, ever wakeful fires! Propitious shine on all my just desires; These sacred rites regard with conscious rays, And begin our works devoted to your praise 7 This is end of part I of this rite; for rest of the rite please see Part II.
References: 1. Scipio's Dream by Cicero, Translated, with an Introduction and Notes by Andrew P. Peabody. 2. Pahlavi Texts, Part I Sacred Books of the East, Vol. 5 translated by E.W. West 1880. 3. The Lion and Unicorn Testify of Christ Part II: The Four Royal Stars by John P. Pratt. Meridian Magazine, Dec. 5, 2001. http://www.meridianmagazine.com/sci_rel/011205royal.html 4. The Lion and Unicorn Testify of Christ Part I: The Cornerstone Constellations by John P. Pratt. Meridian Magazine, Nov. 8, 2001. http://www.meridianmagazine.com/sci_rel/011108lion.html 5. Bible, King James. Ezekiel, from The holy Bible, King James version Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library. 6. Namaz-i Chahar Nemag, Avesta: Khorda Avesta (Book of Common Prayer) Translation by James Darmesteter, From Sacred Books of the East, American Edition, 1898. 7. The Hymns of Orpheus translated by Thomas Taylor, 1792. http://www.sacredtexts.com/cla/hoo/index.htm
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'T Seven The S n Pla lanets Ritee & How H To Use U it'i P II Part By Payam Nabarz, N Englan nd. Th he following is an ex xcerpt froom: ‘Stellaar Magic: A practicaal guide to the rites of o the mooon, p planets, stars and coonstellatioons’ by Pay yam Nabaarz (Avaloonia, 2009)). www.stellarmagic.co.uk
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Rite of Seven planets Introduction This is part II of this rite in the same issue of Saptarishis Astrology This stellar ceremony which relates to the Neo-Platonic based cosmology involves a number of deities: Pales (mother earth), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Moon, Sun, and Saturn. This is a rite of a magical ascent from Earth through the seven gates, which is each of the mentioned planetary spheres and deities. The seven planets (the wandering stars) have symbolic connection to metals according to the theology of Mithraism, as it was provided by Celsus, Roman writer of the second century A.D.: ‘After this, Celsus, desiring to exhibit his learning in his treatise against us, quotes also certain Persian mysteries, where he says: "These things are obscurely hinted at in the accounts of the Persians, and especially in the mysteries of Mithras, which are celebrated amongst them. For in the latter there is a representation of the two heavenly revolutions,-of the movement, viz., of the fixed stars, and of that which take place among the planets, and of the passage of the soul through these. The representation is of the following nature: There is a ladder with lofty gates and on the top of it an eighth gate. The first gate consists of lead, the second of tin, the third of copper, the fourth of iron, the fifth of a mixture of metals, the sixth of silver, and the seventh of gold. The first gate they assign to Saturn, indicating by the lead the slowness of this star; the second to Venus, comparing her to the splendour and softness of tin; the third to Jupiter, being firm and solid; the fourth to Mercury, for both Mercury and iron are fit to endure all things, and are money-making and laborious; the fifth to Mars, because, being composed of a mixture of metals, it is varied and unequal; the sixth, of silver, to the Moon; the seventh, of gold, to the Sun,-thus imitating the different colours of the two latter." He next proceeds to examine the reason of the stars being arranged in this order, which is symbolized by the names of the rest of matter. Musical reasons, moreover, are added or quoted by the Persian theology; and to these, again, he strives to add a second explanation, connected also with musical considerations.’ -(Origen. Against Celsus)8 The principle of ascension is the reversal of the process of birth on Earth; the souls entered via constellation Cancer the point of genesis and left via constellation Capricorn the point of apotheosis. A view that is seen as: ‘The soul, having started on its downward course from the intersection of the zodiac and the Milk Way to the successive spheres lying beneath, as it passes through these spheres, not only takes on the afore-mentioned envelopment in each sphere by approaching a luminous body, but also acquires each of the attributes which it will exercise later. In the sphere of Saturn it obtains reason and understanding, in Jupiter sphere the power to act, in Mars’ sphere a bold spirit, in the Sun’s sphere sense-perception and imagination. In Venus’ sphere the impulse of passion, in Mercury’s’ sphere the ability to speak and interpret and in the lunar sphere the function of the molding and increasing bodies.’- From Platonist Macrobius commentary on Cicero’s ‘Scipio’s dream’ fifth century A.D.9
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One of the recommended further readings for Planetary rites is the recently published ‘Practical Planetary Magick’ by Sorita d'Este & David Rankine (Avalonia, 2007). A point to bear in mind is the planets in some views are not beneficent unlike the stars. In Zoroastrianism the while the stars are created by Ahura Mazda the Planets are created by Ahriman in opposition to the stars. This is inline with some aspects of Mandean Planetary talismanic magic where the talismans are not made to channel the planet but to hold its influence at bay! The rite of the seven planets below is to guide the magician through the gates of the planet and to the stars. The goal is to reach beyond the seven planetary spheres and reach the realm of the stars.
Rite of the Seven Planets This rite can be performed as a group ceremony for eight people; one candidate and seven planetary initiators, the candidate or journey person walks up hill to each planet where he/she hears the invocation to the planet. This rite can also be performed as a solo working, where does all the invocations. A bonfire (if outdoors) will be lit to mark the occasion at sunset. Give plenty of time for clearing and setting up the ritual space. The seven planetary representatives should wear clothes or robes in colors or symbols relating to the planet, for example the Picatrix (Ghayat al Hikam) based schema could be adapted. This is black robe or clothes for Saturn, yellow or white for Jupiter, red for Mars, gold for Sun, white or green for Venus, silver or white for Moon, light blue for Mercury. 10 The order followed for the invocation of seven planetary deities: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Moon, Sun, Saturn. Each person ‘becomes’ the planet they calling on. Each planet is invoked using the The Mystical Hymns of Orpheus.11
Props: -Place seven lit torches or large candles creating a path that leads to the bonfire. -Set up an altar with a pictures or statues of all seven deities: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Moon, Sun, Saturn. -The symbols of seven planetary deities should be present, for example: -A feather, a caduceus, for Mercury. -A lamp, veil, spring water in cup for Venus. -Dagger, spear, shield for Mars. -Sistrum, incense, fire tongues & incense burner for Jupiter. -Honey & Scythe for Moon. -A large flaming torch, or a (large candle in sun candle holder), a crown for Sun. -Staff, a dagger, and a libation bowl for Saturn. -Corn/wheat. -The planetary incenses to be burned for the Orphic hymns -Food and drinks for the feast.
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-If performed indoor and music could be played a relevant CD is ‘Secrets of the Heavens’ which are seven planetary invocations performed by Catherine King, Mark Tucker, and Mark Rylance in spirit of Orphic singing of 15th century philosopher Marsilio Ficino. The standard opening mentioned in the chapter ‘opening and closing of rites’ is used here. This is then followed by hailing the planet is seven directions, that is above, below and within in addition to the four cardinal position. All: Fertile Earth Pales who procreates everything. Seven directions are greeted by each person in their own words: Mercury opens East (Air), Venus opens West (water) Mars opens North (Earth) Jupiter opens South (Fire) Moon opens below (underworld) Sun opens above (upper world/ starry sky) Saturn opens within (boundary of Space). Followed by Mercury saying: O Primal Origin of my origination; Thou Primal Substance of my substance; First Breath of breath, the breath that is in me; First Fire, God-given for the Blending of the blendings in me, [First Fire] of fire in me; First Water of [my] water. The water in me; Primal Earthessence of the earthy essence in me; Thou Perfect Body of me – N.N. [your name], son of N.N. (fem.)[your mother’s name] – fashioned by Honoured Arm and Incorruptible Right Hand, in World that’s lightless, yet radiant with Light, [in World] that’s soulless, yet filled full of Soul! 12 Venus: ‘The soul, having started on its downward course from the intersection of the zodiac and the Milk Way to the successive spheres lying beneath, as it passes through these spheres, not only takes on the afore-mentioned envelopment in each sphere by approaching a luminous body, but also acquires each of the attributes which it will exercise later. In the sphere of Saturn it obtains reason and understanding, in Jupiter sphere the power to act, in Mars’ sphere a bold spirit, in the Sun’s sphere sense-perception and imagination. In Venus’ sphere the impulse of passion, in Mercury’s sphere the ability to speak and interpret and in the lunar sphere the function of the molding and increasing bodies.’ 9 Invocation of seven planetary deities: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Moon, Sun, Saturn. Each person ‘becomes’ the planet they calling on. Each planet is invoked using the The Mystical Hymns of Orpheus.11
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The Orphic Hymn to Mercury XXVII. (The Fumigation from Frankincense). HERMES, draw near, and to my prayer incline, Angel of Jove, and Maia's son divine; Studious of contests, ruler of mankind, With heart almighty, and a prudent mind. Celestial messenger, of various skill, Whose powerful arts could watchful Argus kill: With winged feet, 'tis thine thro' air to course, O friend of man, and prophet of discourse: Great life-supporter, to rejoice is thine, In arts gymnastic, and in fraud divine: With power endued all language to explain, Of care the loos'ner, and the source of gain. Whose hand contains of blameless peace the rod, Corucian, blessed, profitable God; Of various speech, whose aid in works we find, And in necessities to mortals kind: Dire weapon of the tongue, which men revere, Be present, Hermes, and thy suppliant hear; Assist my works, conclude my life with peace, Give graceful speech, and me memory's increase. 11
The Orphic Hymn to Venus HEAV'NLY, illustrious, laughter-loving queen, Sea-born, night-loving, of an awful mien; Crafty, from whom necessity first came, Producing, nightly, all-connecting dame: 'This thine the world with harmony to join, For all things spring from thee, O power divine. The triple Fates are ruled by thy decree, And all productions yield alike to thee: Whatever the heavens, encircling all contain, Earth fruit-producing, and the stormy main,
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Thy sway confesses, and obeys thy nod, Awful attendant of the brumal God: Goddess of marriage, charming to the sight, Mother of Loves, whom banqueting delight; Source of persuasion, secret, favoring queen, Illustrious born, apparent and unseen: Spousal, lupercal, and to men inclined, Prolific, most-desired, life-giving., kind: Great scepter-bearer of the Gods, 'tis thine, Mortals in necessary bands to join; And every tribe of savage monsters dire In magic chains to bind, thro' mad desire. Come, Cyprus-born, and to my prayer incline, Whether exalted in the heavens you shine, Or pleased in Syria's temple to preside, Or o'er th' Egyptian plains thy car to guide, Fashioned of gold; and near its sacred flood, Fertile and famed to fix thy blest abode; Or if rejoicing in the azure shores, Near where the sea with foaming billows roars, The circling choirs of mortals, thy delight, Or beauteous nymphs, with eyes cerulean bright, Pleased by the dusty banks renowned of old, To drive thy rapid, two-yoked car of gold; Or if in Cyprus with thy mother fair, Where married females praise thee every year, And beauteous virgins in the chorus join, Adonis pure to sing and thee divine; Come, all-attractive to my prayer inclined, For thee, I call, with holy, reverent mind. 11
The Orphic Hymn to Mars The Fumigation from Frankincense Magnanimous, unconquered, boisterous Mars, In darts rejoicing, and in bloody wars Fierce and untamed, whose mighty power can make The strongest walls from their foundations shake: Mortal destroying king, defiled with gore, Pleased with war's dreadful and tumultuous roar: Thee, human blood, and swords, and spears delight,
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And the dire ruin of mad savage fight. Stay, furious contests, and avenging strife, Whose works with woe, embitter human life; To lovely Venus, and to Bacchus yield, To Ceres give the weapons of the field; Encourage peace, to gentle works inclined, And give abundance, with benignant mind. 11
The Orphic Hymn to Jupiter The Fumigation from Storax O Jove much-honored, Jove supremely great, To thee our holy rites we consecrate, Our prayers and expiations, king divine, For all things round thy head exalted shine. The earth is thine, and mountains swelling high, The sea profound, and all within the sky. Saturnian king, descending from above, Magnanimous, commanding, sceptred Jove; All-parent, principle and end of all, Whose power almighty, shakes this earthly ball; Ev'n Nature trembles at thy mighty nod, Loud-sounding, armed with lightning, thundering God. Source of abundance, purifying king, O various-formed from whom all natures spring; Propitious hear my prayer, give blameless health, With peace divine, and necessary wealth. 11
e The Orphic Hymn to the Moon The Fumigation from Aromatics HEAR, Goddess queen, diffusing silver light, Bull-horned and wandering thro' the gloom of Night. With stars surrounded, and with circuit wide Night's torch extending, thro' the heavens you ride: Female and Male with borrowed rays you shine, And now full-orbed, now tending to decline. Mother of ages, fruit-producing Moon, Whose amber orb makes Night's reflected noon: Lover of horses, splendid, queen of Night, All-seeing power bedecked with starry light. Lover of vigilance, the foe of strife, 302
In peace rejoicing, and a prudent life: Fair lamp of Night, its ornament and friend, Who giv'st to Nature's works their destined end. Queen of the stars, all-wife Diana hail! Decked with a graceful robe and shining veil; Come, blessed Goddess, prudent, starry, bright, Come moony-lamp with chaste and splendid light, Shine on these sacred rites with prosperous rays, And pleased accept thy suppliant's mystic praise. 11
The Orphic Hymn to the Sun The Fumigation from Frankincense and Manna HEAR golden Titan, whose eternal eye With broad survey, illumines all the sky. Self-born, unwearied in diffusing light, And to all eyes the mirror of delight: Lord of the seasons, with thy fiery car And leaping coursers, beaming light from far: With thy right hand the source of morning light, And with thy left the father of the night. Agile and vigorous, venerable Sun, Fiery and bright around the heavens you run. Foe to the wicked, but the good man's guide, O'er all his steps propitious you preside: With various founding, golden lyre, 'tis mine To fill the world with harmony divine. Father of ages, guide of prosperous deeds, The world's commander, borne by lucid steeds, Immortal Jove, all-searching, bearing light, Source of existence, pure and fiery bright Bearer of fruit, almighty lord of years, Agil and warm, whom every power reveres. Great eye of Nature and the starry skies, Doomed with immortal flames to set and rise Dispensing justice, lover of the stream, The world's great despot, and o'er all supreme. Faithful defender, and the eye of right, Of steeds the ruler, and of life the light: With founding whip four fiery steeds you guide, When in the car of day you glorious ride.
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The Orphic Hymn to Saturn The Fumigation from Storax ETHERIAL father, mighty Titan, hear, Great fire of Gods and men, whom all revere: Endu'd with various council, pure and strong, To whom perfection and decrease belong. Consumed by thee all forms that hourly die, By thee restored, their former place supply; The world immense in everlasting chains, Strong and ineffable thy power contains Father of vast eternity, divine, O mighty Saturn, various speech is thine: Blossom of earth and of the starry skies, Husband of Rhea, and Prometheus wife. Obstetric Nature, venerable root, From which the various forms of being shoot; No parts peculiar can thy power enclose, Diffused thro' all, from which the world arose, O, best of beings, of a subtle mind, Propitious hear to holy prayers inclined; The sacred rites benevolent attend, And grant a blameless life, a blessed end. 11 • Sit and mediate on all that has been recited and energy you have taken into yourself. • You might be inspired and moved to give voice to the planetary current you have invoked. • Leave your biodegradable offering. • Saying of thanks to the spirits of the place. The standard closing mentioned in the chapter ‘opening and closing of rites’ is used here: Rite Closing
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This hence forth will be referred to as the standard closing, and used as the closing for every rite in this book. -Saying of thanks to spirits of the place. This is thanking the genius loci the protective spirit of a place. -Sending of Blessings. This is an act of sending of some of the energy of the rite to help those who need it. For example, this can be sending healing. -Final thanks to main constellation that was worked with and was intent of the rite. -Say Thanks to THE STARS. (The Hymns of Orpheus) WITH holy voice we called the stars on high, Pure sacred lights and genii of the sky. Celestial stars, the progeny of Night, In whirling circles beaming far your light, Refulgent rays around the heavens ye throw, Eternal fires, the source of all below. With flames significant of Fate ye shine, And aptly rule for men a path divine. In seven bright zones ye run with wandering flames, And heaven and earth compose your lucid frames: With course unwearied, pure and fiery bright Forever shining thro' the veil of Night. Hail twinkling, joyful, ever wakeful fires! Propitious shine on all my just desires; These sacred rites regard with conscious rays, And end our works devoted to your praise. -Finish the rite by reciting the ‘Namaz-i chahar nemag’ (see Part I) again, in reverse order this time, thanking each Royal Star in turn in your own words. First facing North, then South, West, and East, respectively: ‘Homage to these places and these lands, and for these pastures, and these abodes with their hay-racks, and for the waters, land, and plants, and for this earth and for your heaven, and for the Asha-owning wind, and for the stars, moon, and sun, and for the eternal stars without beginning, and self-disposing, and for all the Asha-owning creatures of Spenta Mainyu, male and female, the regulators of Asha.’ It is recommended to have something to eat and drink after a rite. Finally clear the space where you performed your rite, and if outdoors, make you sure you are following the country code: leave only footprints, take only pictures. References: 1. Scipio's Dream by Cicero, Translated, with an Introduction and Notes by Andrew P. Peabody. 2. Pahlavi Texts, Part I Sacred Books of the East, Vol. 5 translated by E.W. West 1880. 305
3. The Lion and Unicorn Testify of Christ Part II: The Four Royal Stars by John P. Pratt. Meridian Magazine, Dec. 5, 2001. http://www.meridianmagazine.com/sci_rel/011205royal.html 4. The Lion and Unicorn Testify of Christ Part I: The Cornerstone Constellations by John P. Pratt. Meridian Magazine, Nov. 8, 2001. http://www.meridianmagazine.com/sci_rel/011108lion.html 5. Bible, King James. Ezekiel, from The holy Bible, King James version Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library. 6. Namaz-i Chahar Nemag, Avesta: Khorda Avesta (Book of Common Prayer) Translation by James Darmesteter, From Sacred Books of the East, American Edition, 1898. 7. The Hymns of Orpheus translated by Thomas Taylor, 1792. http://www.sacredtexts.com/cla/hoo/index.htm 8. Origen. Against Celsus http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/ANF-04/anf0461.htm#P10231_2711351 9. From Platonist Macrobius commentary on Cicero’s ‘Scipio’s dream’ fifth century AD. Manfred Clauss “The Roman cult of Mithras” p11. 10. The Picatrix or Ghayat al Hikam: The Premier Grimoire of Astrological Magic, Book III, Chapter 3 translated by Christopher Warnock, Esq. http://www.renaissanceastrology.com/picatrixplanetclothes.html And The Picatrix book III, Chapter 3. Figures, dyes, clothing, incenses of the planets and also dyes of the decans of the signs. Mike Rock. http://picatrix.mike-rock.com/book3/p3ch3.php 11. The Hymns of Orpheus translated by Thomas Taylor 1792. http://www.sacredtexts.com/cla/hoo/index.htm and also on http://www.renaissanceastrology.com/ 12. Mithras Liturgy adapted here from that of G.R.S. Mead, from A Mithraic Ritual, 1907.
Further reading: For discussion on alternative naming and identification of the four Persian Royal stars see: The so-called royal stars of Persia by Davis, G. A., Jr. Popular Astronomy, Vol. 53, p.149-159 April 1945 Picatrix Ghayat al Hakim or The Goal of the Wise, Atallah, Hashem (Trans); Kiesel, William (Ed), Ouroboros Press, 2002. The Picatrix or Ghayat al Hikam: The Premier Grimoire of Astrological Magic, Christopher Warnock, Esq. A very compressive site with translations, guide books and videos. http://www.renaissanceastrology.com/picatrix.html The Picatrix site by Mike Rock http://picatrix.mike-rock.com/
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The Recreation of the Global Tree of Life in the Conscious Convergence By Carl Johan Calleman, Sweden.
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ncient traditions of our planet almost universally looked upon the four geographical directions as Sacred. The origin of this sacredness of the directions is that they since the beginning of time have played a role in the ongoing creation of our planet and its evolution of consciousness. Naturally then, many people’s all over the world have performed ceremonies to honor these four directions. The four directions were thought to be associated with different spiritual qualities and so were often each symbolized by a guardian angel as described for instance in the Book of Revelation. From many traditions, such as the Mayan, it is also clear that the four (and sometimes six, if “above” and “below” is included) directions emanate from the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is the most widespread of all ancient myths, and it was seen as the center of the four directions. Examples of how the energies of the four directions were organized around a center we may find in the Medicine Wheels in the West or the Mandalas of the East.
Carl Johan Calleman is considered the foremost authority on the Mayan Calendar having written two bestselling books titled ‘Solving the Great Mystery Of Our Times: The Mayan Calendar & The Mayan Calendar and the Transformation of Consciousness. From 1979 when most of us did not know about the Mayan Calendar till now he has delved deeper and deeper into it, travelled extensively. He has travelled to 20 countries spreading the message of Transformation of Consciousness. He is well known to bring out master to the western world like Don Alejandro Oxlaj, head of the council of elders of the Maya. Mr Calleman work can be viewed at www.calleman.com
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In the modern era the knowledge about the Tree of Life and the Four Sacred Directions has essentially disappeared and been replaced by a purely quantitative GPS system. While modern people typically acknowledge for instance cultural difference between the East and the West it is rare that they would see those as related to the Tree of Life. The result has been that many have become insensitive to the shifting energies of time and how these affect the evolution of humanity. Only some indigenous cultures have retained the tradition of the spiritual qualities of the four directions. Yet, in the Book of Revelation it is described how the new world emerging at the end of time will at its center have a Tree of Life that will nurture the inhabitants of this all year around. Maybe we are now in fact now beginning to see a return of this Tree of Life also in popular culture such as for instance in the movie Avatar. What then is the Tree of Life? It is hard to believe that a phenomenon that has been worshipped all over the world by almost all traditions would not be more than a myth or a symbol. It would seem that there has to be a reality behind it. This, I believe is an etheric three-dimensional scaffold from which all the energies that create the universe emanate. Yet, there is not just one Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is more like a nested hierarchy of holograms, and exists at several different connected levels of the universe that are in resonance with one another ultimately according to the principle As above-So below. The highest level is the cosmos, referred to as the Heart of the Heavens by the Maya, the second, lower, level is the galaxy, the third is the solar system, the fourth the Earth, the fifth the human beings (and all other organisms) themselves and then down to the level of the elementary particles. Each of these levels has a central axis, a Tree of Life, which is at the center of all of its energy grid systems (branches). On the level of our Earth, the Tree of Life is the Polar Axis* and since we ourselves are affected by the energies of the Mayan calendar through our resonance with the polarities that the Tree of Life generates it is now crucial to prepare for the onset of the ninth wave. To be able to do so I however believe that it will help if we are able to ceremonially recreate the Tree of Life after centuries of oblivion. Our planet and its human cultures have thus emerged through the effects of the polarities of energies originating from the Tree of Life. The same can be said about the imbalance between male and female that has dominated for about 5000 years and it is not an accident that in the Judaeo-Christian creation story of the expulsion from the Garden of Eden, and
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the ensuing separation of the genders, the Tree of Life plays a crucial role. According to the Mayan calendar, which is based on the shifting polarities of the Tree of Life, we know however that these imbalances are now being rebalanced and will ultimately result in unity consciousness if our resonance with the Tree of Life is strong enough. These polarities are introduced along different perpendicular planes. One such plane is equatorial and separates the northern and southern hemispheres, another goes through Berlin, Rome and Cape Town and separates the western and eastern hemispheres of the planet and a third plane goes through Washington, DC and separates the front (Pacific) from the back (Europe/Africa) hemisphere of the planet. Through the influence of the Yin/Yang-polarities emanating from the Tree of Life the planet has thus evolved into a global brain, where the western hemisphere corresponds to the left brain half and the eastern to the right brain half. Ideally, to recreate the Tree of Life of the planet we would thus like some people to have gathered to perform ceremonies at both the north and south poles, but since this does not seem practicable the North and South will be represented by gatherings in Scandinavia and South Africa, respectively. To recreate the global Tree of Life these gatherings will be complemented with gatherings on the equatorial plane in the West in Guatemala and in Singapore/Bali in the East. In each of these directions representatives of cultural traditions to whom the sacredness of the four directions have remained a living reality will be participating (Sami in the North, Chinese/Hindu in the East, Bushmen in the South and Maya in the West). On July the 18th at 7 am (pacific time, for other time zones see http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock) people everywhere will thus have the possibility to connect with the gatherings in these node points for the four directions in a globally synchronized ceremony. Although the details will have to be developed locally it is recommended that part of the ceremony is about recreating the global Tree of Life and strengthening the relationship of the participants with this creative source. A second part may be about unifying the energies and peoples of the four directions. The Conscious Convergence is like setting up a base camp for the climb to the ninth wave and part of what you do in a base camp is to make sure that you are prepared. This is true also four the ceremony of the Sacred Directions. As the Ninth wave of the Mayan calendar will be activated on March 9, 2011 a new frequency of vibration and a new polarity of consciousness emanating from the Tree of Life will be introduced, which we need to be prepared for. The Conscious Convergence is meant for those wanting to be co-creators with the divine plan and so the days July 17-18 is nothing but a start point of a path directed towards unity consciousness and for this the recreation of our planetary Tree of Life plays a vital role (www.theconsciousconvergence.com).
*Note that I am here talking about polarity shifts in consciousness. This has nothing to do with the many unfounded speculations about a shift in the position of the polar axis or a geomagnetic pole shift in 2012. For a scientist’s view on these type of speculations see for instance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHGaZMC8E0U. In fact, the only understanding of the Mayan calendar that no scientist can reject is that it is based on the evolution of consciousness.
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Astrology, Consciousness & Soul By Tapan Das, Canada Reviewed By: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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ost of the scientific community does not consider consciousness different from the activity of brain. There are over a billion neurons in the brain and these neurons are connected by synapses that pass electrical signals between the neurons. Thus scientists believe that the feelings of love, anxiety, depression, ecstasy, etc. are all functions of the brain. This is based on the concept that consciousness is a part of the brain.
Tapan Das, Ph.D., P.Eng. has 35 years of technical management experience in telecommunication, wireless, IP, WiFi and ASIC. He has worked as VP, Director and Technical Manager in SGNT Technologies, Kinaare Networks, Lucent, Nortel, and Plessey. He holds an M.Sc. in Electronics from the University Of London, UK and a Ph.D. in Microwave Electronics from the University of Bradford, UK. He also holds seven patents and has published a number of technical papers in International journals. He cultivates an active interest in astrology since a long time and has been researching astrology and cosmology for the last five years. He has published six papers on this subject in Research in Astrology with Media in Science (RAMS), International
Soul, in some religions and philosophies is said to be the spiritual or eternal part of a living being, commonly held to be separable in existence from the body. Soul, termed in Christianity and Judaism, is called atma in Hinduism and Sikhism, atta in Buddhism, rooh in Islam, and jiva in Jainism. Soul has no place in science. The distinction between soul and consciousness has been ambiguous in some publications treating the two as one entity. Consciousness is the interfacing media between the soul and the brain. Stars and planets communicate with the soul of a person. This is how astrology and soul are related.
Society of Astrological Research (ISAR) and Journal of the Mindshift Institute. Recently, he has published a book Why Astrology is Science: Five Good Reasons.
Brain, Consciousness and Soul Noble laureate John Eccles thinks that consciousness is separate from the brain. His experiment with the cerebral cortex, 1 311
that controls movements in our bodies by sending signals to our muscles, found that neurons in the supplementary motor area (SMA) in the cortex act before the neurons in the cerebral cortex send signals to the muscles. Eccles concluded that conscious will, separate from the brain, must be present before the neurological events begin. Thus consciousness controls brain and not the other way round. Philosopher scientist Karl Popper describes consciousness and brain separate from each other, brain being a part of the body and consciousness motivating the body. The brain is a supercomputer capable of doing very complex functions. But, can a computer have the wondrous feeling at the sight of Taj Mahal? Can it ever express love? Can it enjoy music? The experience of love, feeling and enjoyment can not be measured by scientific theories or mathematical equations. But science breaks down everything in scientific theories and mathematical equations – if something cannot be handled that way, then out it goes through the window. Thus consciousness or soul has no place in science. A computer will register Taj Mahal as a figure of architecture without any feeling and Ravi Shankar’s sitar recital as wave patterns without any joy. Einstein was asked, “Do you believe that absolutely everything can be expressed scientifically?” “Yes, it would be possible,” he replied, “But it would make no sense. It would be description without meaning – as if you described a Beethoven symphony as a variation in wave pressure.” Thus a person possesses something which is far beyond the ability of any computer. Quantum field theory (QFT) is an extension of quantum mechanics where photons of light are not considered as little particles but as field quanta – ripples in a field. Similarly, electrons can be described as ripples in a field. In the end, according to QFT, particles are regarded as excited states of a field (field quanta). Taking the QFT approach to the brain within the cranium, the brain made of atomic constituents can be described as the spatial distribution of quantum electric dipoles. Thus brain is a quantum electric dipole field coupled with electromagnetic field. An interesting physical process for memory retrieval occurs in the brain in terms of QFT. (Subatomic particles are classified into fermions and bosons. Electrons are fermions and photons are bosons.) As long as memory is maintained in the geometric objects of the quantum electric dipole field, a type of bosons called NambuGoldstone bosons emerge from the geometric objects due to breakage of symmetry triggered by arbitrarily small incoming energy. Emergence of Nambu-Goldstone bosons is memory retrieval1. Our brain has roughly 100 billion neurons. The neurons communicate by sending electrical signals through specialized connections called synapses which are the junction areas between the axons and receiving dendrites. These Nambu-Goldstone bosons couple with the electrical signals of the neurons and form an interference pattern forming an image1. This image is the consciousness created in the brain. This image of consciousness is imposed on the soul of a person for the soul to act. Thus consciousness is the coupling media between the soul and the brain. Imagine a driver driving a car. Soul is the driver, the instruments in the dashboard are the consciousness, and the car is the brain. Both the driver and the car cannot function on their own; they both need each other. The instruments in the dashboard and the mirrors indicate to the driver the state and condition of the car – speed, torque, gas level, temperature, 2 312
orientation, etc. The driver operates the car accordingly. If another car hits the car, then the driver will say, “You hit me.” The driver may not be actually hit, but he identifies himself with the car. Similarly, soul cannot function without the brain and consciousness, and vice versa. Soul identifies itself with the consciousness and brain although separate from it. The better the engine and body of the car, the smoother is the ride of the car. Similarly, better the brain the more advanced the person is. Slowly the scientific community is waking up to the reality of some other existence other than the brain to explain metaphysical phenomena.
Soul in Veda From the Vedic literature, the supreme soul brahman appears as atma in the individual body. But this ignorance of brahman-atma is marked by the superimposition of “sheaths” (kosas) over the reality of brahman-atma. We identify ourselves with the kosas obscuring the brahman-atma. In the Vedanta, the kosas are considered as the layers of an onion with the reality of atma buried in the centre of the onion, so that by peeling away the layers of kosas and merging with the central core, atma results in the liberation. The outermost sheath or kosa is anna or materialism; the second sheath is prana or life energy; the third sheath is mano or mind; the fourth sheath is jnana or wisdom; and the fifth sheath is ananda or bliss of atma. Finally, when the fifth sheath is peeled away, the reality of the core atma remains merging with the supreme soul Brahman. This provides an excellent spectrum of life with the ultimate goal of realizing atma.
Psyche In psychoanalysis and depth psychology, psyche refers to the forces in an individual that influence behavior, thought and personality. Psyche is composed of three components: the ego, the personal unconscious and the collective unconscious. The ego represents the conscious mind; the personal unconscious contains memories including those that have been suppressed; the collective unconscious is a collection of psychological inheritance containing all the knowledge and experience we share as a species. Archetypes are models of people, behaviors and personalities. Archetypes exist in the collective unconscious. These are innate, universal and hereditary, and act to organize how we experience certain things. Car Jung identified four major archetypes, but also believed that was no limit to the number of archetypes that may exist. The four major archetypes are given below. 1. The Self: The Self represents both the conscious and unconscious parts of an individual. The creation of the Self occurs through individuation by the integration of various personalities. 2. The Shadow: The Shadow is the darker side of the psyche, and consists of life and sex instincts as part of the unconscious mind composed of repressed ideas, desires, weaknesses and
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shortcomings. The shadow can appear in dreams or visions in the form of a monster, dragon, snake or some other exotic figure. 3. The Anima and Animus: The Anima and Animus are the true inner self rather than the image we present to others. Anima is the feminine image in male psyche and Animus is the male image in the female psyche. 4. The Persona: The Persona is how we present ourselves to others derived from the Latin word mask. Then what is the relation between soul and psyche? Carl Jung was a proponent of psyche and wrote much of his work in German. Difficulties arise in translation from German because the German word “seele” means both psyche and soul. Jung made a conceptual distinction between soul and psyche. “By psyche, I understand the totality of all psychic processes, conscious as well as unconscious. By soul, on the other hand, I understand a clearly demarcated functional complex that can best be described as a personality.”2 The soul is an entity independent of a physical and mental existence. But it is the source and cause of all functions. The psyche has the potential to exist only in the mind but cannot function without the soul. We can only notice the symptom of soul. When salt is dissolved in water, the salt is invisible; yet, by tasting the water we know that the salt is there. Similarly in the brain and body, the soul exists, but we do not directly perceive it, only notice its effect. Do psychologists believe in astrology? In a letter written to Hindu astrologer B.V. Raman, September 6th 1947 - Carl Jung wrote: "Since you want to know my opinion about astrology, I can tell you that I've been interested in this particular activity of the human mind since more than 30 years. As I am a psychologist, I am chiefly interested in the particular light the horoscope sheds on certain complications in the character. In cases of difficult psychological diagnosis, I usually get a horoscope in order to have a further point of view from an entirely different angle. I must say that I very often found that the astrological data elucidated certain points which I otherwise would have been unable to understand. From such experiences I formed the opinion that astrology is of particular interest to the psychologist, since it contains a sort of psychological experience which we call 'projected' - this means that we find the psychological facts as it were in the constellations."
Psychology and Archetypes Jung associated different archetypes with specific planets, and believed birth charts would generate archetypal images to him that told him something about the subject of the chart. He frequently looked at the birth charts of his patients, and believed that the symbols in the charts made suggestions to him from the collective unconscious about that person's psyche. Jung invented the term synchronicity to describe psychic coincidence. If you have ever experienced a time when something going on in your mind coincided strangely with something that happened in the physical world, then you have experienced synchronicity. 4 314
You suddenly think about someone; the phone rings and they're on the other end. You suddenly hear some friend’s voice who lives far away, and then learn that the person has died coinciding with the time you heard the voice. You dream about someone you haven't seen in years, and find the person visiting you next day. You hear a name that you've never heard before, and suddenly you're hearing it everywhere. Carl Jung believed that these types of incidents were more than coincidence, and that there is a connection between our psychological states and the physical world caused by the phenomena of synchronicity, and referred to it as an "A-causal connecting principle" meaning, essentially, that We Are One, and everything is connected, including our minds and inner states and the real physical world around us. Just as the physical world affects us, so our psyche also affects the physical world. A traditional scientific theory cannot explain the cause and reaction of synchronicity; we can only experience it and recognize that it happens. Once we are aware of the existence of synchronicity, we begin to understand that there is a connection between our psyche and the physical world. This is not something that we can explain in terms of cause and effect, and it's not useful to us to think about in those terms. It is the symbolic nature of the phenomena that is useful to us. Our unconscious reaches out to our consciousness with these symbols, which represent some knowledge contained in the collective unconscious. If we are open to recognizing and accepting these symbols, it becomes possible for us to consciously "experience" this knowledge.
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prominent role in one’s life and character. If the Sun and another planet are in opposition then the influence of the second planet will be subdued. The aspect pattern between the planets also has an important role in a person’s life. Grand Trine, when three planets are forming trines (120 degrees) to each other, creates an open and effortless flow of energy. Grand Cross with four planets, which form the four squares (90 Degrees) and two oppositions, is a stressful configuration with lots of challenges and problems. T-square with three planets, that includes two squares and one opposition, causes lot of difficulties in life but also provide necessary drive and action to achieve success. Planetary archetypes are indicative of the cosmic forces at a certain time. It is based on correlation and correspondence, not based on linear causality. Just as the mercury in the barometer does not cause the atmospheric pressure, but indicates the atmospheric pressure, similarly the planetary archetypes do not cause the cosmic forces but correspond to the effect of these forces on our life. This is represented in the maxim, “as above, so below,” that reflects all parts of the universe integrated into a cosmic whole. Astrology and one’s horoscope illuminate the path of a person’s life, showing the outline of the future3. Astrology never indicates that “this cannot be done” or “you are out of luck.” Rather, it shows our strengths and weaknesses, what can be done, and how and when. “Stars incline, but they do not compel.” If we are warned that we are prone to rash actions due to the influence of certain planets, then we can hold a check on our emotion and avoid rash action and catastrophic results. If we know that the position of the planets give a favorable condition, then we can take advantage of it by proper action. This is how astrology can help without giving specific answers to specific questions.
Astrology and Soul Soul is separate from the psyche/brain, but cannot function without them and vice versa. As mentioned earlier, soul is the driver, consciousness contains the control instruments, psyche/brain represents the car. As the driver starts the car, so the soul triggers the psyche/brain. The driver looks after the operation, maintenance and security of the car. Similarly, the soul keeps the psyche/brain functional with the help of consciousness. Even the most advanced computer needs an engineer to operate and maintain it. The engineer powers it up, monitors its operation, does regular maintenance and makes sure any failure or malfunction is properly repaired. In this case, the engineer is the soul and the computer is the psyche/brain. What happens when a person dies? People cry and say, “Oh! He is gone.” But what has gone? The body is still lying there with all the organs, brain and body parts. It is the soul of the person that has gone. So soul is our true identity. Can science with all the modern technologies bring back life in to the dead body? The answer is irrevocably “No.” Soul cannot be created by science. Hence the brain as the source of soul is wrong. After all, the brain is still there in the dead body. The cosmic forces symbolized by the planetary archetypes communicate with the soul of a person. The benefic and malefic cosmic forces indicated by the planetary archetypes influence the soul. Does it matter to a dead person whether he will be soon in a good time or 6 316
bad time? It certainly does not. But to a living person it is very important to plan and act accordingly. Since the only difference between the living person and a dead person is soul, hence it is the soul which receives the cosmic communication and acts accordingly.
Conclusion In astrology, planets and zodiacs are the archetypes that are indicative of the cosmic forces. Cosmic forces indicated by these archetypes communicate with the soul of a person. Soul accordingly monitors the function of the psyche/brain with the help of consciousness. This is how astrology and soul are related.
References: 1. Das, Tapan. “Theory of Consciousness.” NeuroQuantology, Vol 7, No 3 (2009). 2. Jung, Carl. Psychological Types, Collected Works, Volume 6, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press. 3. Das, Tapan. Why Astrology is Science: Five Good Reasons. iUniverse (2009).
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1. Comet Hale-Bopp (HB) and its siblings. In 1997 a forecast was published in which the influence of this comet was predicted on the basis of analysis of its conjunctions with the Sun and their aspects and associated eclipses [1-3] with the use of conventional astrological concepts. The qualitative description of effects which could be produced at these conjunctions was presented by (1) Factors of influence that were divided into three groups: natural, technogeneous, and socio-political; in their turn, in each group a series of directions was specified. For example, for the first group these are seismicity and volcanism, floods, fires, etc. For these Factors of influence a concentration of events and/or appearing of record (rare or extremal) events of respective direction was forecasted. By their nature, these events exert a negative influence (catastrophes, conflicts, etc.), although in the third group a favourable events may occur. The moments of these conjunctions specify the (2) Time Foci of influence which, due to their mundane (viz. world-wide) nature, are defined as calendar dates with the effective orb of 5 days which corresponds to 5° orb for Ecliptic conjunctions. With the use of AstroCartoGraphy, the moments of these conjunctions were also used to obtain the (3) Geographical Foci of influence – the meridians with the respective orb corresponding to 5° orb for Ecliptic conjunctions, along which the most pronounced manifestations of the events were expected. In particular, they pass through definite regions of the USA, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, China, Middle Asia. It turned out [2,3] that in 1997 the forecasted concentration of events pertaining to the specified Factors of influence had actually taken place around the defined Time and Geographical Foci, and many of them were manifested as records; due to the nature of these Factor of influence the most part of the events present inauspicious kind of events. After then, for several years the Time Foci had reiteratively marked themselves while continuing the trends (in countries and types of events) that were firstly marked in 1997 [4-11]. Among these trends those are very important which mark the beginning of military operations and confrontations at the Time Foci of the comet Hale-Bopp, both local (e.g. between Israel and Palestinians, N. and S. Koreas) and global; thus, the beginning of the most world-important operations almost exactly fit these Foci: the bombardments of Yugoslavia had started on March 24, 1999 (viz. exactly at Т5, March 24), military invasion in Afghanistan – on March 1, 2002, with a full swing on March 2 – 6 (viz. exactly at Т3, March 3), the war in Iraq – on March 20, 2003 (viz. exactly at Т4, March 20), etc. Not less significant are the trends in acts of terrorism ; the most infamous of them is the 911 attack that took place within a 5° orb of the Focus T7, September 16; note to this end that the problems of this kind in the USA were predicted [5, 6] namely on the basis of continued manifestation of these trends over the Time and Geographical Foci. It is also astonishing that the preceding (Hyakutake) and subsequent comet trajectories are closely associated with that of the comet Hale-Bopp [14]. After some “lull” in the manifestations of events pertaining to other Factors of influence, since the middle of the first decade of the XXI century the intensity of manifestations around the Time Foci had started to grow once again, as well as the number of record events. The most significant example – is the starting of the “explosive” stage of the World financial crisis on September 15, 2008 (viz. exactly at Т7, September 16) [4]. So, the specified Time Foci being defined as calendar dates still continue to manifest themselves, well over the time of the pass-by of the comet Hale-Bopp [6 – 10] – up to the current Spring. At this, as it is seen from the supplied Summary, at these Foci a stable trend relative to the specified countries and types of events is seen, but the magnitude of manifestations varies not only from year to year, but from Focus to Focus as well; this Spring the most sound was the
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Focus TB (April 7-11) which, by aspects, is associated with Algol, Saturn and Moon [3, 14] (See item (i) of the Forecast, below). The 14-year analysis [4 – 11] of the trends in event distribution over the Foci of the comet HaleBopp allows us to conclude that the points of Zodiac which correspond to the Foci of this comet has gained their own significance, and, on this ground, transfer their influence when the Sun passes these points of Ecliptic, since both the surges of Solar activity [6, 11], and the Geomagnetic storms (as shown in [6] and in the Summary, below) also show a trend to concentrate or to intensify at the Time Foci. We may consider various hypotheses relative to the origin of the influence of these Time Foci. From our viewpoint the following considerations are consistent. The physical analysis of the parameters of the comet Hale-Bopp shows [James M. McCanney] that it possesses a huge electrical charge, is far from being a “piece of ice”, and its size is comparable with that of the Moon. If so, its conjunctions with the Sun (viz. alignments with the Sun on the plane of Ecliptic) may have left a “footprint” in the Interplanetary magnetic field [13]. Therefore, the size of this comet and proximity of its trajectory to the Earth (during 1997) give us the grounds to consider it as an astrological object and, respectively, the moments of its conjunctions with the Sun and a series of associate celestial events that took place during its fly-by in 1997 – as a set of critical points on the Ecliptic, or composite Mundane “Natal” chart for this comet’s fly-by. Besides, a long duration of comet HB’s manifestations allows us to suggest that it was probably that mysterious planet the appearance of which was predicted in the letters of Helena Roerich who said that fly-by of this planet would cause new influence, not all aspects of which would be adequately accepted by humanity but which in the upshot would be for common good. Of course, weak arguments exist as to stating that the influence of this comet would have been the same 50, 500 or 5000 years ago. However, in the context of the current situation in the space and phase of the Earth’s evolution we may state that its Foci come to a resonance with a series of other factors of influence. Just to begin with, these are other comets [14] and the Solar cycles [6]. More importantly, a series of periodic and background evolutional factors of influence exist which, by the principle of resonance or response ratio, can be considered as such to amplify the manifestations of the comet HB’s Foci. In brief, they are as follows. 2. The Great Celestial Conjunction (GCC). In 1996 on the ground of bringing into correlation the Tropical Zodiac with the Zodiac of the Solar System, the latter being defined by the axes similar to the Solstice and Equinox ones of the former one, a hypothesis was put forward and analyzed, on the ground of historical, esoterical and astrological considerations that presumed that we actually live in an Era of great evolutional transformations [12, 15]. It resulted from the analysis of alignment of the Tropical Zodiac axes with the Galactic ones. Later on, it was shown [19] that these and some other alignments are associated with the direct physical influence. Alongside, after defining more exactly the epoch when the Solstice and Equinox axis of Tropical Zodiac coincide with their analogues (defined by the planes of Ecliptic and Galactic Equator) of the Solar Zodiac and correlating the concepts and symbols with those that were presented in the Secret Doctrine, Mayan and other ancient cultures, the epoch of coincidence of these two pairs of cardinal axes was named the Great Celestial Conjunction [16]. Among four such conjunctions during a Plato’s year (or Sidereal year, or the cycle of precession of equinoxes) having an average duration of 25770 years (since this value varies in time [18]), one takes place at present (denote it G4) it is described by the coincidence of the Tropical Winter Solstice point with the “Equinox” axis of the Solar System defined by the intersection of Ecliptic plane and Galactic Equator. 320
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show [17] that a generally used concept of “Spiral of Time” not only has a sense, but presents a chart of mathematical function of physical or evolutional, or psychological, or other type of time if presented as a polar function of, for example, physical time. Consider the required elements of this work as its English translation would appear later. Thus, bringing into correlation the concepts of Time and Space as they are considered in modern physics with the Theosophical concepts (first of all – The Secrete Doctrine) has shown that these general categories are generally understood in both these approaches in the same sense, whereas a series of principal concepts pertaining to cosmology and relativity that were formulated in the second part of the XX century and during the last decades not only have the adequate analogues in the Secret Doctrine, but were verbally described in it. Physics does not define the concept of Time; instead, in theories it uses a numerical parameter, the properties of which depend on the selected model, whereas in measurements it rests on use of various Time Count Systems (TCS) which are based on operational definitions. Therefore, different TCSs are mutually heterogeneous; for instance, their basic periods may differ, and even if their periods are equal, the respective clocks may define non-uniform ticks: as an example take the “uniform” ephemeris time and the apparent Solar time. If we compare it with atomic time it turns out that the ephemeris time is not uniform due to significant variations of Earth parameters. At this point the scale itself does not cause a problem, since we may divide or multiply the time unit as required; the problem arises if non-uniform processes are considered in TCSs. For this reason in physics, economy and other spheres of life the scientists try to select such TCSs which have close time units, and we do not see the discrepancy between them. However, if some process develops with a substantial acceleration, the TCS base on it will be notably non-linear with respect to any physical time system (since the latter are coordinated to be homogeneous), that is the same “periods of time” with respect to this process will correspond to smaller and smaller “intervals of physical time”. In this sense a propagation of the concept of TCS being adopted in physics to other application, including the evolution, is as natural as in physics when a new TCS is defined. The only difference is the essence of the parameter called “Time” (we have to specify how to measure the respective quantity). Then if we define the evolutional time as a mathematical function of physical time, a graph of typical evolutional cycle would take a form of slowly growing line (at a large interval of physical time, where the evolutional changes are almost not seen, but the harmonic cycles dominate and clearly seen – e.g. in seasonal variations) with a more or less sharp rise and fall (depending on the type of the cycle) at the point of bifurcation (Fig.1.a). A sequence of such cycles present a saw tooth-like curve (Fig.1.b). The examples – are economical cycles, evolutional cycles [David Wilcock], cycles of variations in nature and society during the 11-year Solar activity cycles revealed by Alexander L Tchijevsky, and other. E
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Besides, a trend in distribution of volcanism and seismicity, that has intensified last year along the edge of the Pacific Plate, in Europe and in Asia has had world-wide consequences. Once again, Focus TB manifested itself most violently, like it did in the year 2009 (See Sec. 2 of [10]). What is important, an event pertaining to one Factor of influence (volcano eruption) has caused the extremal consequences being specific to all three Factors and exerted influence over the all Geographic Foci; only several events over the last decade had developed to such a great scale – the 911 attack and the explosion of the World financial crisis among them at T7 (not counting the military operations), and they also developed at the comet HB’s Foci, as the tragically known Sumatra-Andaman earthquake of December 26, 2004 (it was still December 25 in Europe and America, viz. at the Focus T1, December 21) that killed nearly 230,000 people in fourteen countries. However, in the Summary below we consider only those spheres where the specified factors of influence have manifested themselves to the largest degree and/or continue the trends that started to appear at the comet HB’s Foci since the very beginning. On the other hand, all the events that shocked the world in these months also fit these Foci, at least those which are unique in modern history: for instance the plane crash of the President of Poland, airtrafic collapse caused by the volcano eruption, an attempt to adopt a bill putting the ban on astrology and some other. Seemingly the only event of great significance that fits the Foci and show positive perspectives (let us hope!) is the following: TB 08.04 The Presidents of the USA and Russia has signed a new SALT agreement which returns a new process of nuclear disarmament that was actually interrupted for decades This Summary may appear unimportant since the presented events are quite recent, in addition not all types of events are considered to their fullest extent. But one must note that for the fourteenth year the records and the concentration of events pertaining to the same Factors of influence continue to appear in the same regions and cluster around the same calendar dates. And this does already become a system. References 1. Smelyakov S. Comets Hyakutake and Hale-Bopp: a Forecast and its Verification / Prec. Int. Conf. NCGR ”Uranus in Aquarius: Towards the Astrology of the III Millennium” – Moscow, 1997, Astrological Bulletin, # 5.1. – P. 16 – 17. (In Russian) 2. Smelyakov S. Whether the Comet Hale-Bopp is Opening the Gate to the Forthcoming Decade? – Kharkov: UkrSibAstroBio Cetre Publ.,1997. – 28 p. 3. Whether the Comet Hale-Bopp is Opening the Gate to the Forthcoming Decade? 4. The Comet Hale-Bopp Foci as the Resonance Points of the Chronicle of World Disasters 5. An Astrological Background of the Acute World Trends 6. Summary: Tracing of the comet Hale-Bopp and its successors' effects over the period of 1999 - 2006 7. Non-Planetary Mundane Factors of Influence in 2001 8. Focuses of the Comet Hale-Bopp - the Magic Spectacles for Seeing the Mosaic of the Mundane Trends?
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9. Whether Comet Lulin would Energize the Foci of Comet Hale-Bopp? 10. Comet Hale-Bopp’s Foci: the Hidden Schedule of World Disasters , Smelyakov S., Wicherink J. 11. The Heavenly Colleagues and their Earthly Pursuits, or Whether this is Uranus for Whom the Battlefield is Prepared? 12. Smelyakov S. ON THE THRESHOLD OF NEW ERA: the Structure and Verification of Model of the Solar System Zodiac. – Kharkov: URSI, 1996. – 28 p. ISBN 5-7360-0053-0 (In Russian) 13. The Celestial Crosses and Paramount Earth’s Cycles in Astrophysics, Artefacts and Esoterical Concepts 14. Comet Page Guide 15. Smelyakov S. The Solar Zodiac and the Age of Capricorn // The International Astrologer, Vol. XXIX (Spring 2000), No. 1, P. 41 – 45. 16. Crucifying the Earth on the Galactic Cross 17. Time as a Measure of Duration of Motion (In Russian) – English version to appear in July, 2010 18. The Celestial Crosses in Earth’s Motions: Geometry and Periods of Paramount Astronomical Cycles 19. The Celestial Crosses in Earth’s Exposure to the Growing Solar Activity and Galactic Influence 20. Smelyakov S. The Golden Section in Synchronism of Solar Activity Cycles and Planetary Revolutions. – Kharkov, UkrSibAstroBio Cetre Publ., 1997. – 80p. 21. ATS as algebraic Structure of the Basic Periods in Nature and Society 22. Smelyakov S.V., Karpenko Yu.B. The Auric Time Scale and the Mayan Factor. – Kharkov, Constanta Publ., 1999. – 72 p. (ISBN 966-7309-53-3) 23. The Auric Time Scale And The Mayan Factor 24. The Last Multi-Turns of the Spiral of Time before it Rolls Up to Appear in New Reality 25. Spiral of time and mundane influence of comets in the era of Great Celestial Conjunction (In Russian) 26. Hunbatz Men. Secrets of Mayan Science/Religion. BEAR & COMPANY PUBLISHING SUMMARY Distribution of events of extreme nature over the Factors of influence and Time Foci of the comet Hale-Bopp In this Summary the events are distributed in the following format: Ti Date: country, event {victims, wounded and other features} where Ti specifies a Time Focus (T3, T8, T4, Т5, ТВ), and Date – the calendar date for the related event(s) which, as a rule, lies in a 5 day orb of the Focus corresponding to 5° orb of SunHB conjunction. 326
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The calendar dates of the considered Foci are as follows T3 (March 3), Т8 (March 13), T4 (March 20), Т5 (March 24), ТВ (April 7 – 11) UPDATES (May 20, 2010) The above article and the below Summary were posted on May 4, 2010 [25]. As it turned out that with respect to the above Forecast (item i), the events of extremal nature pertaining to the comet HB’s Factors of influence had actually started to appear and to continue the specified trends at the resonance point of May 17, the below Summary was replenished with the respective events at rubric AE (after- effects). FACTOR 1: NATURAL CALAMITIES EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANO ERUPTIONS As in the first manifestations of the comet HB’s Foci in 1997, the natural calamities were starting in 2 – 3 days before the Foci dates. T3 27.02 Chili: earthquake, 9 on Richter scale – the strongest in 50 years. 700 victims, thousands missing, 2 million homeless. By its magnitude it was 10 times more powerful than the preceding quake in Haiti. It nearly outshined the most destructive quake ever registered that took place also in Chili, in 1960. Afterward, 45 more aftershocks were registered of various intensity. It shortened the length of day by 1.26 microsecond and shifted the Earth’s axis by 8 cm 28.02 Afghanistan, Pakistan, India: earthquake, more than 6 on Richter scale 04.03 Taiwan: a powerful quake, 6.5 on Richter scale; landslides, land lapse, fires, destruction of buildings, blocking of railways. As an alarm clock this region (together with continental China) reacts to the Foci since the year of 1997 07.03 Kurile Islands: three quakes (up to 5.5 on Richter scale) T8 08.03 Turkey: powerful quake (6 on Richter scale), 38 victims 14.03 Japan, Tokyo: powerful quakes – up 6.6 on Richter scale Т4 20.03 Iceland: the state of emergency is announced due to the beginning of volcano eruption After a 200 years dormant, the volcano Eyjafjallajkull has waked up. 500 people are evacuated from its suburbs. 3 flights from the USA to Iceland are cancelled ТВ 05.04 Mexico: powerful quake, 7.2 on Richter scale; 2 victims, hundreds of wounded. Large-scale losses were prevented since this region is sparsely populated, although in several towns the power and water supply, communication lines are discontinued; of roads and buildings are destructed. An echo of this quake was felt by 20 million people in Arizona and California where the shocks continued for 30 seconds: it caused a panic in shops, where the goods were falling on the buyers, calls to 911 due to blocking of elevators, etc. Although there were no victims, the Americans were frightened: such shocks were not felt in these States since 1979. 09.04 Russia, Kamchatka: intensification of ash clouds from volcano Shiveluch 14.04 Iceland: the volcano Eyjafjallajkull exploded with ash after the second crater had opened. By having started its activity as natural calamity at Focus T4, now, at Focus TB, it propagates its influence over all three Factors of influence.
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As this volcano was covered by a glacier of 5 km in diameter, the floods covered the ground and the clouds of ash and steam covered the sky and started to propagate toward Europe. An eruption of the same type took place in 1821-1823, 1612 and in 920. Since April 15 the ash cloud paralyzed the air communication over Europe, and conventional communications on the Seas and ground due to a cancel of flights. Even half of the flights between the USA and Europe are canceled since the silicon micro particles can disrupt the engines, as it was with Finnish air fighters F16 that got in the cloud. Such an airspace shutdown was not observed since WWII, and has no precedents in its scale: 300 airports are blocked, 63 000 flights are cancelled, 7 mill. people cancelled their flights, 10 mill. people rushed to railway stations. European airlines suffer a damage of 150 – 200 million Euro per day. General damage to airlines, apart from that to passengers and loads, makes more than 2 billion Euros. 14.04 China: the most powerful quake of the year, 7.1 on Richter scale has destructed city Tsega 2064 victims, 175 missing, 12 000 wounded. The subsequent multiple after-shocks, land slides and gale-strength winds destructed 85% of the buildings, power supply lines, roads. National mourning is declared. AE May 16-17 a month after the air traffic collapse at the Focus TB, the ash clouds from the volcano Eyjafjallajkull had caused, firstly since the period of TB, a sharp worsening of the conditions for flights over Europe, although on a lesser scale: 16.05 Ireland closes its airspace for the flights. The GB and Germany notify that the airspace might be closed. Test flights are undertaken for measuring the density of ash clouds 17.05 Europe: more than 1000 flights are canceled. A day before the expected time the airspace is closed for the largest London airports. Amsterdam, London were inoperative almost all day long. Dozens of flights are canceled in Portugal. The Dutch airports are under a threat In continuation of the April and last year activity at Spring Foci a series of earthquakes and volcano eruption take place along the Pacific Ring of Fire AE 11.05 Russia, Kamchatka: intensification of one of the highest (5000 m) active volcano. The ash and dust is flowing to the Pacific at an altitude of 6000 m 16.05 Russia, Kamchatka: a quake, 4.5 on Richter scale 16.05 New Zealand: a series of quakes of 3.3 to 4.5 on Richter scale 16.05 Tonga island: a quake, 6.0 on Richter scale 19.05 Russia: 5 quakes at the Far Eastern coast – up to 5 on Richter scale 19.05 Peru: a quake, 6.4 on Richter scale 20.05 Russia, Kamchatka: intensification of ash clouds from volcano Shiveluch (See TB): before May 17 a mudflow from its slope blocked a road and destructed a dam. Since May 19 it throws the ash and dust to an altitude of 5000 m; alongside, about 50 quakes is registered in this region. Airspace limitations are estimated. MAGNETIC STORMS ТВ
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In its active phase it lasted for 9 hour. By its intensity it was a huge geomagnetic disturbance that was caused by a coronal mass ejection. Noteworthy that it was unexpected even for geophysicists since no noticeable Solar flares were seen which usually cause such events. Note to this end that the Solar events were synchronous with the comet HB’s Foci in the previous years as well [11] 12.04 The peak of the second magnetic storm is registered on the background of a quiet Sun. As the geophysicists note, in both cases there were no visible causes for these events: if the first storm was preceded at least by a small Solar flare, the second was not accompanied by any one HURRICANES, LANDSLIDES Т3
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27.02 – 1.03 A wild storm called Xynthia hit Europe – the most destructive in15 years. At least 57 people have been killed, dozens are missing, hundreds are wounded. Hundreds dwellings are destroyed, millions of houses have no electricity. First it hit the Canaries, and then – Spain and France, with floods and record winds (up to 220 km per hour). Salt water filled the fields, most of which could not be recreated. For France, the damage is estimated as 1.5 bill. Euro. Chaos came to some regions of Germany with closing of some roads, airports and railway stations. Avalanches in Switzerland killed two people. 03.03: Uganda: mudflow washed off several villages, min 100 people killed, 300 missing 05.03: Anomalously great waves (9 meters) had abruptly stroke a cruise liner near Spain: 2 killed, 14 wounded. Such waves may appear in Mediterranean, but once or twice a year 09.03 In France and Spain a cyclone had turned Spring into a Russian Winter: 40 cm of
has fallen in one night. Dozens of thousand houses had no electricity, roads are drifted 13.03 Kazakhstan: a flood killed 35 people Т4 20.03 China: a huge sand-storm covers 21 region of China during March 19 – 21. Sand and dust propagate over thousand kilometers to South and East from Inner Mongolia; a yellow dust had decreased the visibility and quality of the air to a dangerous level not only in Beijing, but in Taiwan as well. Several days later it reaches Japan. The year of 2009 has become the most favorable for the number of sand storms in China over a decade. But the sand-dust storms of this year have surpassed them both in quantity and intensity. Thus, already 5 dust storms are registered in China this year which makes an average yearly number (4 -5 events) for the last decade. However, the first storm in 2010 took place on March 11 only (this is firstly since 2001) – that is at the Focus T8 (March 13); with a small intervals four more storms stroke the country. Т5 28.03 USA: a wide range of convective events on the area from Florida to Virginia: 8 tornados moved houses, pulled out trees, etc. the gusts reached 140 km per hour, the size of the hailstones reached the size of a baseball ball. Loss of power supply ТВ 7.04 Brasilia: a shower brought a record of precipitation in 44 years and flood in Rio de Janeiro. In less than a day a monthly norm of precipitation has fallen, although a raining season is generally stops in February. A state of emergency is declared: schools and most
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offices are closed. Road are blocked, 180 mudflows killed 133 people. 95 victims of flood, dozens are missing. 08.04 Rio de Janeiro: new mudflow kills more than 200 people. 12.04 Italy: mudflow kills 10 train passengers, 4 missing, 28 wounded 13.04 India: powerful cyclone kills more than 116 people. The speed of wind exceeds 160 km/h, the hurricane disrupts the roofs, uproots the trees 16.05 Eastern Europe: heavy showers start the floods being a record in dozens of years On May 17-18 the floods become extremal: dozens of victims, hundreds of thousand flooded houses, washed off fields, destructed bridges and roads. Large-scale evacuation of population and cattle. The record floods cover a region from Poland to Bulgaria, from Czech to Ukraine. In particular: 16.05 Western Ukraine: In a day a monthly norm of precipitation has fallen, but the rains continue in the subsequent days. The level of rivers is expected to raise by 4.5 meters 17.05 Czech: state of emergency is declared Hungary: such a flood was not observed for 40 – 50 years; some villages are cut from the roads. The military and local citizens are emergently erecting the protective dams. Moscow: a ‘tropical’ shower (40% of monthly norm of precipitation) paralyzes traffic. On the next day a squall has broken 170 trees. 18.05 Poland: the “red” level of danger is announced for May 18 and 19. The rains are expected for several days more. The level of Vistula at Krakow has exceeded the centenary record. For Poland the damage exceeds 2 billion Euros. Slovakia: army is used in saving operations. Croatia: a record is established – in several hours 116 mm of precipitations have fallen. There, as in Bulgaria, fields are badly damaged. 15-16.05 China: a very powerful storm and flood – unprecedented in 20 years. The field of vision drops to 1 m. More than 100 victims, hundreds of thousand peoples are evacuated. 17.05 The season of rains and floods in the Southern China has started much earlier than ever. First showers started in the beginning of March (viz. at T3) – the earliest term in 20 years (as a rule, they start at the end of March or in April). Just in Tzyan-ci province 270 000 people suffer damage. Chinese scientists associate this with El Niño. 19.05 Chili: snowfall in the most dry place of the Planet – virtually rainless Atacama Desert – has stopped operation of the Observatory – one of the most important in the world 20.05 India: an approaching of a powerful cyclone results in evacuation of 110 000 people 17 ± 7 USA: inexplicable 10-year maximum in tornado activity: just in Oklahoma several dozens of tornado in 2 weeks; there were only 3 before May 10, but 24 to 30 tornados were registered on this day; in the most powerful the speed of wind reached 300 to 360 km/hr. AE
NOTE. NOAA: Warmest April Temperature on Record: the combined global land and ocean surface temperature was the warmest on record for both April and for the period from January-April. Additionally, last month’s average ocean surface temperature was the warmest on record for any April, and the global land surface temperature was the third warmest on record. This extra thermal energy cannot but find the output in an intensification of El Niño and, as a consequence, in rein-
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forcement of processes that cause extremal precipitations and storms (Europe, S. America), tornadoes (USA), dust storms (China), etc. Meanwhile, a question arises: why the average temperature has grown? In some cases such an increase is associated with the grows of Solar activity; but for several years (even 2-3 years longer than it was expected) the Sun resides at the phase of 11-year minimum. The adequate answer to this question, from our point of view, is given in [The Mahatma Letters, #23] where it is explained that this is a meteoric dust which contributes to the greatest extent to increase in precipitation and growth of temperature. And this statement is supported by the fact that at present the per-year mass of the falling cosmic dust is increasing [13], as the number of asteroids which fly-by close to the Earth [10]; to this end it’s worth mentioning the following: TB 16.04 USA: after watching a relatively slow fly-by of a huge meteorite (they did not know what it was), people started to warn security services about coming of extra-terrestrials Therefore, this external influence and its manifestations at the comet HB’s Foci allow us to assume that later on the intensity of natural cataclysms associated with atmospheric processes would grow and, with respect to this Summary, would continue to concentrate at the specified Foci. FACTOR 2: ENGINEERING DISASTERS Among the technogeneous disasters at the Foci once again the events took place being typical for the specified Factors of influence: destruction of buildings with victims (Hinduist Temple in India, 20 victims, 30 wounded, on March 4); falling of cranes (Russia, Krasnoyarsk, 6 wounded, March 26); fires (Moscow, 600 people evacuated, March 27); technogeneous explosions (Moscow, April 7), etc. As well, large-scale car crashes took place (USA: crash of 31 car, 15 badly wounded, March 6; Russia: creation of illegal car- shield on the road by police, March 9), shipwrecks, etc. To this end the following is important: TB 14.04 a shipwreck took place that caused an ecological catastrophe: a Chinese tanker had rammed the Bar Reef. Ecologists think that years would be required for eliminating the consequences of this catastrophe. since, as in the previous years (since 1997), an after-effect took place: two weeks later an unrecorded catastrophe takes place with a BP’s platform in the Gulf of Mexico: more than 20 000 barrels of oil is escape daily to the sea. The damage exceeds 5 billion USD. AE 13.05 Philippines: a conflagration destroyed a residential area; thousands became homeless 17.05 Israel: extreme hot (up to 43°C) caused a series of natural fires; one of them had thrown to a minefield – several mines exploded. A highway was closed 17.05 Turkey: an explosion in a coal mine; 30 people killed, 8 wounded 19.05 Russia, Kuznetsk Basin: landslip in a mine, 2 missed, several wounded Gulf of Mexico: several unsuccessful attempts to stop oil leakage at a mile leakage But the most significant, along with the natural disasters, were the events associated with the air crashes that basically concentrated at the Focus TB which is associated with the influence of Algol and Saturn. AVIATION ACCIDENTS Т4 21.03 Moscow: emergency landing of smoking plane Tu-204 Т5 26.03 NASA decides to launch shuttle Discovery on April 5 (viz. at TB) regardless of some
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technical troubles (Helium leakage in the right engine). Initially, the launch planned on March 18 (viz. T4), but was put off due a bad weather. 09.04 Russia, Voronezh: emergency landing of An-24 10.04 Russia, Kamchatka: an avalanche covered a helicopter that landed near a mound: 10
killed, including 5 Germans; 8 tourists are saved from a 10 meter drift 10.04 Afghanistan: US helicopter CV-22 is shaken down; 4 victims, several wounded 10.04 Russia, Smolensk: crash-landing of the plane of the President of Poland in poor weather conditions (fog), 96 victims. The President was accompanied by his wife and the highest State officials during an unofficial visit to Katyn. This situation is not deprived of mystical background since he was traveling to the place where the Polish officers were executed by the order of Stalin. In Poland, Russia, EU and some other countries a mourning is declared. Although the inquiry is not finished at the moment, it is declared that the plane was in good shape. Competent persons remind that a similar situation took place in 2008 during a flight to Tbilisi when the pilots were forced to land at the adverse weather conditions. Note. In 30 years five Presidents’ planes have crashed, but never so many officials became the victims: 1981 – President of Ecuador: due to a pilots’ error the plane crashed in a hill; 1986 – President of Mozambique and 39 accompanying persons: the plane crashed in a hill; 1988 – PM of Pakistan and Commander-in-Chief: the plane dived and crashed (diversion is assumed); 1994 – Presidents of Rwanda and Burundi: the plane was shot down by a missile; 2004 – Presidents of Macedonia: air crash due to a pilots’ error. Make note that only the latter case took place after the arrival of the comet Hale-Bopp, but on February 26, viz. near the Focus T3. This means that both air crashes with Presidents during the last 14 years took place at the Foci of the comet HB! 13.04 Indonesia: on landing, the plane slid into a river, 20 wounded 14.04 NASA cannot repair the cooling system of ISS. Two days later – the landing of Shuttle is postponed several times 14.04 Mexico: air crash, 6 victims 14.04 Start of airtrafic collapse in Europe; airtrafic with Asia and America is cancelled due to the ash clouds of the Iceland volcano. Notes. At the Focus TB a synthesis of all three Factors of influence – natural (volcano eruption), technogeneous (cancelling of flights) and social (10 million passengers’ problems, etc. ) became apparent, on the unprecedented level. These world-wide effects of the Foci become more and more noticeable since the tsunami of 2004 at the Focus T1. AE
15.05 Shuttle Atlantis: the crew cannot start inspection of outer casing due to a failure in infra-red camera. At the same time, a problem arises at the ISS: its orbit must be changed for escaping a collision with a space debris (to this end See also the Note, above, and [10] relative to the influence of various space objects).
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Notice, that as with the President’s airplane crash at Focus TB, the majority of crashes in the below “after-effects” are associated with landing and/or poor weather conditions AE 12.05 Tripoli: crash of airbus А-330-200 on landing. 103 victims, one boy is saved by a miracle. As an after-effect of TB this crash resembles that with the President of Poland: it is also a crash-landing directly before a landing strip, a crash of the plane that was in a good shape 16.05 Surinam: crash of twin-engine plane An-28 due to a low visibility. 8 victims. 17.05 Afghanistan: crash of air liner due to a fog. 45 victims 17.05 Philippines: crash of helicopter. 6 victims 19.05 Russia, Stavropol: crash of helicopter; pilot is badly wounded 19.05 Georgia: a scandal with installing a catapult in the president Saakashvili’s plane. Once again the opposition accuses him in embezzlement of state funds: “apart from buying for his own comfort a plane for 56 mill. USD, he ordered to provide it with a catapult (after the crash of President of Poland) for 7 million USD whereas he promised to use just the passenger planes” 19.05 Moscow: emergent landing of Boeing-737 19.05 England: a collision between a plane and a car: a small private airplane has rammed a car during an emergent landing on the road. The drivers did not suffer, the pilot is hospitalized 19.05 Moscow: Press Conference after the results of investigation of the crash of President’s plane: The Int. Aviation Committee says that the crash (at TB) was not caused neither by an explosion, nor by fire or technical failure. But it is still unclear what was the cause of the crash. It is stated that two outside persons were in the cabin, president and passengers were speaking by mobile. The screw was formed several days before the flight and it was informed about poor weather conditions. 22.05 India: an inflamed Boeing 737 had fallen before the runway; 158 victims, 8 wounded FACTOR 3: SOCIAL EFFECTS 3.1. Violation of psychological and legislative boundaries by individuals and groups Acts of Terrorism (AT) 08.03 Pakistan: AT: 14 victims, 70 wounded; suicide-bomber in a car attacked a police sta-
Т8 tion Т5 29.03 Moscow: Two suicide-bomber-girls performed ATs in the underground. 37 victims, 60 wounded. It is are reported that more bombs were revealed and deactivated that day 29.03 Russia, Chelyabinsk: especially dangerous criminal Bashir is detained. His band organized criminal underground and secret religious extremist groups; it was kidnapping and planned a series of ATs with suicide-bombers ТВ 04.04 Russia, Dagestan: AT on the railway: 8 carriages were derailed 05.04 Pakistan, Peshawar: suicide-bombers attacked the US Embassy with 6 bombs, another group shelled it. 4 killed, 10 wounded. On the same day one of the suicide-bombers made a powerful explosion: 39 V, 100 W 333
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14.05 Athens: explosion of a powerful bomb in downtown; several wounded 16.05 New York: one more attempt to perform an act of terrorism with gas in cans in a
car 17.05 India: Maoists exploded a line bus: 40 victims 17.05 Russia, Kabardino-Balkaria: gangsters fired a police car; a bomb exploded in Minister’s house 18.05 Moscow: a tear-gas sprayed by someone in underground station in peak hours caused panic 18.05 Kabul: act of terrorism: 20 victims, 52 wounded 18.05 Pakistan: act of terrorism: 12 victims, 7 wounded Telephone terrorists: 14.05 Latvia: Latvian airline was informed about a bomb on board during a flight to Berlin. After landing no bomb was found 16.05 Canada: forced landing of Hong Kong airline Airbus А340 with 300 people in Vancouver During the flight from Hong Kong, unknown person phoned to Canadian police and said that the plane was mined. After landing no bomb was found Crazy shooting Т4 21.03 Moscow: a man who killed his wife and two daughters is directed to psychiatric examination 23.03 China: a man killed 8 children in the yard of primary school Т5 29.03 USA, Detroit: 9 members of secret group Hutaree (“Christian Warriors”) accused in plot to kill police and cause disorders in the name of Christ 31.04 Washington, DC: Crazy shooting into travelers from a transiting car: 3 killed, 6 wounded AE 12.05 China: 6 small children and a mentor are killed, 20 wounded by the ax at a kindergarten: the attacker, 48 years old villager, committed suicide. This is the 5-th case in two months – the first took place at the Focus T4, then – on April 28 (16 schoolboys and a teacher were wounded by knife), the attacker was a former teacher; on April 29 (28 children and 3 adults were wounded) when a man attacked a kindergarten; April 30 (5 children were wounded by a hammer), the attacker committed suicide by selfimmolation. Vandalism Т8 tion AE
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08.04 Israel: a band is arrested that was trading the human organs; among them are lawyers, specialists in logistics and even a retired army general 09.04 The former head of Polaroid sentenced to 50 years for swindling (financial pyramids); it is proved that he had stolen 3.65 billion USD. 9 more persons are sentenced with this affair 14.04 Germany: the record (in Germany) cocaine batch of 1.5 ton is seized in the Hamburg 14.04 Ukraine: the country is agitated by a mystical news: the historical remains of statefounder duke Yaroslav the Wise disappeared from the Temple- memorial " Sofia of Kiev" AE 13.05 Russia: a spy who passed secret maps to Pentagon is sentenced to 4 years of imprisonment 17.05 Cameroon: at night the ship “North Spirit” entered the port for unloading. 20 armed people occupied the ship: under the threat of guns and spilled benzene they broke the communications, robbed the cabins and ship cash, and kidnapped the captain and major mechanic. This is considered as a new tactics in pirates’ action. It is worth mentioning that this is the second kidnapping of major mechanic – in August of 2009 he was in the crew of the timber ship Arctic Sea that was seized in Baltic and taken to the African coast. 19.05 Paris: “the greatest robbery of museum in the history” - at night, from the Museum of modern arts five paintings of the famous artists (Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani) were stolen. The cost of these paintings makes more than 500 million Euros! Assassinations ТВ the
12.04 Moscow: the judge of Moscow city court is shot who proclaimed the sentence to “White wolfs” band: the skinheads are condemned for the killing attempts on the race intolerance. He was threatened, in particular – at the Web forums. Poisoning, Epidemics, Genetics
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Israel: Palestine rocket killed a citizen of Thailand Israeli Air Force delivered Gaza strip a series of strikes in response to wounding 2 Hamas militants shot 2 Israeli soldiers; in response, Israeli soldiers killed 2 mili-
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Kirgizia: the collapse of “Tulip revolution” ТВ 07.04 The temporary government dissolves the Parliament and assumed the legislature As in the previous revolution, the protests started at the end of March – by the 5th anniversary of the “Tulip revolution” that gave the presidency to Bakiev on the wave of mass disturbances being analogous to the current ones. During mass protests of opposition 76 people are killed and 1520 are wounded. Masses produced a pogrom in the Parliament and started a large scale marauding.. 9-10.04 are declared the days of morning in Kirgizia. The deposed president leaves the country AE 13-15.05 After the overturn at TB the disorders started in Kirgizia once again: On May 13 the opponents of the temporary government seized the power in Osh. On May 14 the clashes (with sticks, stones and guns) took place in Dzhelal-Abad between the supporters of the temporary government and former president with the demand to free the seized residence of regional administration. Snipers were also engaged in firing. On May 15 an attempt was made to destroy the monument of Freedom in the centre of the Capital
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18-19.05 Dzhelal-Abad: in mass clashes 2 people are killed, 62 – wounded, 2 – badly wounded. The supporters of ex-president had thrown stones in opponents and State University Note, that as in Kirgizia, after 5 years of “Tulip revolution”, so in Ukraine, after 5 years of “Orange revolution” a throwing down of former powers, but legal, takes place at the Foci and very quickly. Т3 ment, ТВ which
Ukraine: a fiasco of the “Orange revolution” 03.03 Ukraine: after election of new President a new majority is organized in the Parliawhich supports him, without the elections. The coalition retires the “orange” PM and Cabinet and form new government. 03.04 Ukraine deflects the plan of joining NATO; this is the first of a series of decisions abolishes the key anti-Russia programs of the former Orange rulers. 03.03 a court cancels the just adopted (in January) decision of the former president re to decoration of Bandera (a shady ‘hero’ of the western regions who collaborated with Nazis) with the highest order of Ukraine; his followers were fighting for this since the WWII
Thailand: a reiterative attempt of coup d'etat at the Focus TB ТВ 07.04 Demos threaten to seize the Parliament. The state of emergency is declared in Thailand 50 000 police and soldiers are entered in the Capital. Opposition ignores the state of emergency 09.04 Criminal court of Thailand gives a sanction on detaining of 27 leaders of opposition With March 12 (viz. T8) the opposition continues the mass protests in Bangkok; they promise “to force the PM to fulfill their demands” by April 12 (viz. TB) AE 16-19.05: three-month confrontation transforms to a phase of armed conflict: the preceding surge of counteraction took place on April 10 (viz. at TB), when thee army attempted to disperse the demos, but the “red-shorts” had shown a fierce resistance; 25 were killed, 870 wounded. 14.05 In 17 regions the state of emergency is announced. The clashes between the army and opposition were going in Bangkok all night long. 10 000 people have occupied the centre of the Capital; the erect the barricades with the aim to repulse the army. Soldiers have started to shoot in protesters 16.05 The Government announces the centre of Bangkok to be “a zone of battering”: there the camp of “red-shorts” is allocated. They continue to erect barricades, put the wheels to fire, throw grenades and inflammatory bottles in soldiers. Officials are evacuated from the city, as well as women and children. 17.05 In two days the centre of Bangkok has turned into a zone of military actions. Shooting and explosions have silenced just in the morning. The term of the Governmental ultimatum expires without a result. Disturbances do not calm down, dozens of victims, hundreds of wounded. 19.05 With support of armoured troop-carriers the army has started the storm of barricades.
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the number of victims and arrested protesters are growing. The robberies and arsons (2 banks, TV centre, etc.) are propagating. The curfew is announced in Bangkok. By the evening, the opposition have surrendered. The 4-day armed conflict is terminated with a dismal end: 60 victims, 1500 wounded. Mongolia 8-9.04 Opposition started the protest actions with the demand to dissolve the Parliament Others went on hunger-strike demanding a referendum on confidence to the parliament
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presents a special news issue that the Russian tanks has invaded in Georgia, the plans were to bomb the cities and president Saakashvili is killed. In panic, the citizens started to leave the houses. A minor reservation that it is not a reality was not noticed. 14.03 Russia, Lipetsk TV has threaten the citizens by an info that NATO invaded in Belarus ТВ 08.04 USA: during a Washington-Denver flight a Qatar Vice-consul attempted to set his shoes on fire; he was neutralized by marshals 13.04 Ukraine: in the Parliament a bill is registered that has no precedents since the times of inquisition: in the draft it is proposed to ban any activity pertaining to astrology, forecasting and healing except of those “documentary” films that narrate about negative impact of future (fortune) predicting services. Astrologers of the Ukraine have started to protest. Even in the Soviet times there were no laws which prohibit astrology! AE 17.05 Japan: in a protest to the USA base in Okinawa, a living line have encircled the base 18.05 The Security Council considers a proposal as to putting new sanctions against Iran T3 ing ТВ Russia
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19.05 Moscow, M M Mytishchi i: a citizen of Uzbekistan had made m an attempt to sell her 3-month son f 300 US for SD. She was arrested d on gettin ng money. Internaational agreeements ТВ 08.04 The T Presid dents of Russia and USA U havee signed th he long exp pected new w SALT agreeement T negottiations weere lasting more than The n a year; siince Autum mn, severaal times it was announced d that it would be siggned ‘in a week or tw wo’. It retu urns these states to th he p process off nuclear diisarmamen nt that was actually disrupted a decade ago a ТВ
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eorge Stokes was a London born Englishman who spent much of WWII both in India, and the Western desert, and because he spoke Arabic he was dropped into the desert to gain information on troop movements from passing Bedouins to radio back to base, and once a month a plane would fly past and drop medical provisions water and food. The Bedouins would curiously stop at his tent and have any wounds treated, George an army doctor found many of these simple people were amazingly generous, and impressed him by being spiritual and non material, the simplicity and warmth of these passing people stayed with him all his life. One of the strangest people he met during his time in India was the fakir Kuda Bux, whom George befriended, he said he had been given seven gifts, these he demonstrated many times to the British army soldiers. These are the only ones I remember him saying. (1) The ability to be buried alive for several days (2) To see with a blindfold on, on top of dough wound round his head. (3) To stop his heart, in front of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) doctors (4) To walk through red hot embers of a burning fire in bare feet. (5) He told a man he would soon die, and while digging a trench was stung by a scorpion and died 4 days later. George Stokes would seek out Kudu Bux to learn of his cultural and spiritual philosophy, and from him he learnt how to see with the inner eye, and to discern the real from the unreal. George was angry about Winston Churchill’s decision to withhold help from India during the famine which killed 4 million people while India was fighting England’s war, and Churchill gave huge amounts of aid to Russia, whom our own intelligence people said were our real enemies all along. Not many Englishmen understood the religious and cultural zeitgeist of the Indo/Pak subcontinent, but George did, and said Gandhi was a wonderful man who achieved everything by peaceful means or Ahimsa, and Bhakti devotion to god, and Prema love of god, and when Churchill wanted Gandhi murdered as a troublemaker, George was one of the group of Englishmen who protested. After the war George never forgot the lessons and the kindness he received from the desert Bedouins, Kuda Bux, Gandhi, and the Indian people, and on his return to England began to devote his life to meditation and good works between communities. He became known throughout London as “The coin man” because could hold a coin in his hand and could relate everything depicted on the coin to the Book of revelations and tell of both past and future occurrences in history, Over 50 years ago he foretold Britain begging to enter the Common Market, after fighting W. W. II. to keep out, he foretold the Marxist dictator Tony Blair coming to power with his faked up wars, and Britain’s economic decline, with corrupt banks and drug companies taking over.
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He foretold the collapse of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church through corruption and perversion, with a dehumanizing lowering of all standards in public life. He also told of China and India becoming world powers, as Both America and Britain declined, he spoke of the Cold War, changing from a war with armaments to a war of words, where communism would sweep Europe, and replace god with the State and the State would control everything, he spoke of cataclysmic world events such as hurricanes earthquakes and tidal waves until man returned to god. He found organizations would consult him, and he was known as the London seer to the Roman Catholic theologians, seventh day Adventists, and the Black Muslim assoc and when asked by the local Mormons now known as “The church of Jesus Christ latter day saints” to look at their literature, he said he had found the missing Plates of Nephi which was the basis of the religion and which were presumed lost, but were actually coins of the realm, proving Gods plan yet again. Over the coming months, many senior latter day saints came over from Salt Lake city to discuss the finds, one man said within my hearing, ‘for anything to be accepted into the dogma of the church it must have from between 5 to 10 complex similarities” George replied quietly, ’’I have 3,500 and have stopped counting” The upshot was that a group of Latter Day Saints came over to Georges home in East London, and heard a lecture on the meaning of the find, and that it confirmed God’s hand in the religion, and the right way for the future. The find was discussed at length in Salt Lake City HQ, and was narrowly defeated, this meant the finding of the Plates of Nephi was hidden from the devout followers, and all further news suppressed, but those of us who watched the proceedings on a day to day basis, know the wonder of its truth. George died just 8 years ago, and many devout Latter day saints still make the trip to Georges little East London home to ponder on the Plates of Nephi, but I know the truth as George was my father.
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1008 Petals The Nature of True charity Once Arjuna asks Krishna, when every king, including the Pandavas are doing great charity and giving away things to the poor generously. Then why Karna alone is praised for his generosity. Krishna, the next day, takes Arjuna to the outskirts and by his powers creates a Golden and a silver mountain, and asks Arjuna to donate the mountains to others, before Sun set. Arjuna, seeing the small mountains, laughs and says, it’s not a big deal. So he calls everyone from the surrounding villages and gives them a piece of the mountain by breaking the mountain. But to his shock, he sees that the mountain grows by the same size he breaks it and its almost sun set and even after distributing to everyone and tired of the act, he almost gives up, saying it’s his maya (illusion) and he can’t win over it. Then Krishna sends for Karna just before sunset and asks Karna to donate the mountains before sunset. Karna just calls two passerby, asks one to take the golden mountain and the other to take the silver mountain and walks away. Krishna says to Arjuna - this is generosity. You were not liberal to give away everything but Karna can give away anything to anyone and that’s why he is great.
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Special Thanks (In Alphabetical Order) Anand Patil A.V.Sundaram Anuj Bahl Bal Krishna Patel Bhaskar Rao Chandra Shetty Dr. Vaish (Banaras) Dr. Sanghavi Jamnadas Ji (Banaras) Narhari Prabhakar Shukla Prof Chandrama Pandey (Banaras Hindu University) Prof. Ramchandra Pandey (Banaras Hindu University, ex-Jyotish Head) Prof.Chandramouli Upadhayay (Banaras Hindu University) Late Prof P. K. Dongre Rahul Mishra (Banaras) Raja Rao Rajesh Khambekar Ravindra Kumar Gupta (Banaras) Upendra Singh Bhadoriya B.D.Vaghela Vinay Patwardhan Lorin Cerina (Croatia) Nafisa Shaikh
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Article Vol 8 Publitorial Western Astrology Starry, Starry, Night - An Astrological Portrait of Vincent van Gogh BP Oil Spill In Gulf Fixed Stars: Interview with Diana K. Rosenberg Diana K. Rosenberg Medusa's Head An Ancient Horoscope Tyson's Zodiac: Are There Really Fourteen Signs? Union Carbide & “The Mills Of God” Robert Gover Hyperinflation: Astrological Outlook 2010 Corporate Persons, Money and the Planets Luciano Drusetta Extraterrestrial Astrology Orbital Astrology For the Application of Epistemology to Astrology Chronicle of a Debate Prediction, Providence & Power of ‘Self’ in Horary Local Space Charts Jupiter of SR in the Houses of the Solar Return Payam Nabarz The Seven Planets Rite & How To Use it - Part I The Seven Planets Rite & How To Use it - Part 2 The Recreation of the Global Tree of Life in the Conscious Convergence Astrology, Consciousness & Soul Spiral Of Time And Comets In The Era Of Great Celestial Conjunction Plates Of Nephi Found Indian Astrology
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Vol 8 Publitorial Saptarishis Astrology’s 2nd Annual FreeYagya Fixed Stars: Interview with Diana K. Rosenberg Jupiter In Dual Signs Vikriti Year 2010 - 2011 The Basis of the Vimshottari Dasha System found in Rig Veda Astrology – The Guide Of Vastu The Vedic Yearly Chart - New Moon In Pisces Clues From Ramayana & Timing Of Widowhood Memoirs Of Shri Swamiji Plates Of Nephi Found Late Pravin Jagad’s Theory of Longevity Yenbeeyes Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 5 Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 6 Krushna’s Ashtakavarga System Abhishekha The Logic Of Bhrighu Saral Paddhati-An Attempt A Comparative Study Of BSP Vs BCP The Mystery Of Planetary Deaths - 1 Saptarishis Astrology Thy Notes - 3 Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi -3 BCP & Vimshottari Dasa Bhrighu Saral Paddati – 16 - Mars Reveals Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 17 - Rahus 9th aspect Implementation Age Thy Experiments Towards Truth The Sex Scandal Experiment The Blue Lotus Technique The How Of Death – A Clue. Navamsa & Clue to Death – More Charts Lomesha Degree Methodology Experiment Preface to Secrets Of Shastiamsa Secrets of Shastiamsa – I Secrets of Shastiamsa – II, Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP) Secrets of Shastiamsa – III, BCP cum BSP The Exalted Jupiter’s Punch Chandrashekhar Sharma Late HaNamantasa Nemasa Katwe - 1 Jyotish Phala Ratnamala Of Krishnamishra - 2 Jyotish Phala Ratnamala Of Krishnamishra - 3 Muhammad Imran A New Look Into Dasanatha When You Fall In Love To Dr Raman With Love
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Vol 8 Publitorial – 2nd Anniversary Issue
Preface
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ne can only wash with love the feet of each writer, volunteer, the ones who do not allow their names to come out & even one’s enemies who have obstructed the growth of Saptarishis Astrology. Each one is bowed down to in humbleness for their efforts, major or minor, in creating this unseen revolution, especially in Vedic Astrology which was not seen or heard of – and is now in 104 countries, a record in itself. We, here at Saptarishis Astrology, are grateful to each and every individual not via lip service but truly from our hearts. Some of you have given us strength when most needed and for those unspoken heroes, there exists a special love. It has been 2 years or rather 2.5 years (Feb 2008 launch) when this magazine was started & 365 days per year, we have been working to bring out hidden knowledge that has not been witnessed in the history of astrology. In some manner, we have been successful but yet, we grieve at the considerable amount of knowledge that still remains hidden and could have been brought out in these 2 odd years. On this 2nd Anniversary of Saptarishis Astrology, may we dedicate this issue to each writer and volunteer of this revolution who followed the leadership of the magazine – especially with no known names attached in the team? This has more significance since in a field like ours, egos rule the roost – and when genuine appreciation comes from stalwarts & legends it makes your day. Of all the appreciation received, this one must be mentioned as it comes from an individual whose forefathers created the first English astrological magazine in India somewhere around 1895. We received a call from the current Editor, Smt. Gayatri Devi Vasudev, ‘SA, I have heard a lot about Saptarishis Astrology and its high quality content. Do not accept sub-standard articles and always maintain this quality….’ Coming from her who has been one of the most successful mundane astrology predictors in recent decades, some of which includes the US 9/11 attack – it truly shows her genuine concern for astrology even though we may be regarded as a competitor. But as much as this shows her humility, her love for astrology is also seen in those statements. We wish every astrologer was as humble as Gayatri Devi Vasudev. In this issue we have been able to unearth & translate the oldest astrology document called ‘Lomash Samhita’ which for the first time gives a hint of the lineage of astrology. It would also be noticed therein that the 18 Sages themselves were tested with horoscopes of twins. Probably for the first time, one finds a clear mention of twin’s horoscopes in any ancient Vedic manuscript available so far. Thus it will only be befitting to dedicate that manuscript translation to a genuine world class predictor and most important humble astrologer, Gayatri Devi Vasudev, whose forefathers have freed astrology from the clutches of slavery that existed in the name of Tradition (Parampara) for thousands of years in India & presented it to the common man who could then start learning astrology without the need to be born in a family of astrologers.
Contents of Publitorial 1.0 The Seven Arch Angels 1.1 The Number Seven In A Horoscope 2.0 Cancer & Adventures With Edgar Cayce Remedy 2.1 Did Cayce Come Near To The Secret Of Astrology
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3.0 Fixed Stars & The Story Behind The Story - that Indians Miss 3.1 Assassination & Our Adventures in Fixed Stars 3.2 Saptarishis Astrology Life Time Achievement Award To Diana K. Rosenberg 4.0 Ancient Astrologer Bhrighu & Obama 5.0 Predicting Year of Event – Universal Astrology 6.0 The Dilemma of Energy & Astrology 6.1 Abuse Of Energy & Its Karma – Pirated Books/Softwares & Forums 6.2 Old Vs. New Energy 6.3 Harsh Reality Of Energy & The Parable by the Nameless Master 6.4 Abuse Of Energy & Accusation towards Saptarishis Astrology Magazine
Publitorial 1.0 The Seven Arch Angels
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his might sound repetitious to the early readers of the magazine, but mails received in last 2 years warrant repeating the meaning of Saptarishis Astrology: Sapta means Seven and Rishis means Sages; so in effect, Saptarishis means 7 Sages. In Christianity also there exists similar 7 Sages via the 7 Arch Angels with different names; same in Judaism with different names, same in Islam, and same in Zoroastrianism. For details on each religion, readers can access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel. These 7 Higher Authorities have been attributed to guarding or creating the human race and establishing the laws. Thus… Astrology is nothing but the way of functioning of the mechanics of the Universe (God). Astrology is a Science (Shastra) of Humans & not machines; when the non human side of professionalism (corporate greed & stone faced professionalism) spoils the pure blood of astrology, it no longer remains a Divine Science. Hence, we here at Saptarishis Astrology, have maintained in the editorials and presentation a non-cold face or what one would call humane side which goes far beyond techniques. We do aim at presenting diverse views and warn against the dangers of following certain paths in astrology which, even if they proved non productive for centuries, have yet been blindly followed. This might hurt some and this might sound amateurish/non professional to some yet, one must always follow one’s heart (dharma) rather than what is pleasing to society. The publishers of this magazine are not obsessed about receiving invitations for conferences in India or abroad, or awards, or Gurudom for name and fame. The only goal is to bring out hidden workable knowledge, to correct the energy centers (chakras) of today’s astrologers – because to merely grasp this hidden knowledge as informations (reading articles) is useless unless one’s chakras are cleared of ego and stubbornness, thus allowing one to learn something new more freely – and to work towards creating a breed of honest astrologers in India as it is most lacking in spite of so many Gurus who have come and gone.
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ransgressing, let’s see what is the significance of this number 7… Many have written about it but there is one use which has not been delved upon so far. Suppose you create a project and that project is signified by House X in the horoscope; the result of this project and its governance & completion are controlled by the 7th House from it. This has been missed; the remedy for achieving the results of the House X is there in the 7th House from it. Vedic Astrologers who are into remedial astrology via rituals have missed this point. This was revealed to our Mentor by a very old great astrologer & this was taught back to us. We have seen it working to the T.
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We will concentrate on the words result, governance, completion and remedy now. One sees 2H for wealth & family then the 7th from it is the result which is the Inheritance that one gets. The governance of this wealth is the family and, if there are problems in the family, then one does not get the resultant Inheritance due to family members. One sees Efforts & Actions in 3H – for these to succeed, one need’s the blessings of the Gods which is the 9H, i.e. 7th from the 3H and one needs luck which is again the 9H. Thus the result of the 3H is dependent on the 9H. The 4H is the love within one’s soul and general education; when one has this as a sound basis, we will find that the resultant action in society (karma – 10H), one’s career (10H) would be of high quality since one with true love in his heart can only perform good karma (10H) – thus the 10H becomes the result of the 4H. One sees affections, love relationship & children from the 5H; its resultant house is the 11H of gains, since achieving love in your life and having good children are the highest gains of one’s life (11H). The 6H is the house of health, diseases, enemies and contains ‘The Block Of Your Life’ & also shows your Pending Task for which obstacles are created. The result of it will be the 7th from it which is the 12H of pleasures & hospitals; if you do not have health, you will not be able to enjoy the pleasures of life; if you do not have health, you would go to the hospital… The 12H is also the Exit of life, so if you have a lot of diseases or enemies, your exit from life will be early or, if not early, then painful. We mentioned the 7th from any house is that house’s remedy. Now take this 6H and you would see that the 12H of charity gives you good wishes of people and blessings and thus, it will reduce your diseases and open up the blocks of your life thereby giving you the opportunity to move to the next level in the evolution of your soul. One sees the self in the 1H; this self gets completed in the 7H from it which is the house of relationship or spouse – that is the reason most religions insist on marriage since that is the source of creation and governance of this Universe. Man is 1H determining who he is & his abilities and he gets completed in the 7H when his abilities bring him in the public limelight of the 7H. Everything that you start on a ‘normal long term level’ will produce results after 7 years is the broad rule, one year per house/sign you must take to correlate the above to get the 7 years. Suppose you have a malefic in the 1H/7H, then some severe issue will come out in the 7th year of your marriage. There is no 99 % in what has been written. This 7 is the cycle of life and it is again sub-divided in many parts, one of which is the half of 7 or 3.5 years. So you must also observe from any project the 3.5 years and then the 7th year and see it in the cycles. Speaking of marriage issues, one must digress from number seven to the universal 12 year cycle; during the 12th year of one’s marriage, one normally faces huge problems in marriage if the 6H/6L is afflicted. Why this happens can be explained by taking the 7H of marriage as the Asc and rotating it for 1 year per house – thus one gets to the 6H of divorce and fights and courts in the 12th year. One can break it up further and say if the 7H or its lord is afflicted, then separation happens in the 1st year – this way, the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th and 12th years are, broadly speaking, very important and can easily be understood by taking the 7H as Asc and working it out yourselves.
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e is one of our finest western astrology writers for Saptarishis Astrology and a great man of few words. You just had to give him a topic and he would do research on many charts and come up with an article right on the date he said he would send it to you. The date would never shift and this is what is called Publisher’s Darling. His articles received a lot of fan mail and you, as a sharp publisher, could make out it is coming from real fans – not the same author created fake fan mail (!) a practice rampant in astrological magazines since decades and now common on internet forums. When he said he no longer would write for us as he has developed cancer in multiple organs, our world fell apart. One, for the selfish reason of losing such a super fine researcher – and another for losing such a great human being with whom we had quietly become close even though he was rarely personal with us in his communications. He was detected with cancer on 14th Nov 2009 and given 6 months, he is still alive today. The writer is Ron Bippus from Canada who was introduced to us by Norah our team member. Ron is a famous horary (prashna) astrologer of the William Lily tradition and quite good at his work. Ron was not into the Hindu Yagyas and hence, we could not help him in
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any other way… But the desire to help kept on eating us. How could one watch someone die without giving it your best shot? He had tried Chinese remedies and he wrote …… I have tried some Chinese herbal remedies, but unfortunately they had serious effects like extreme weight loss. I am content with my fate and aim to end my days with dignity. I have never believed in God or in miracles, and my 1 plan is to quietly go with dignity. Knowing that he was not keen for herbal remedies or alternative treatment, we were scared to suggest anything and kept to ourselves but somehow, we passed on some excerpts from a book by Edgar Cayce on Remedies to Ron. He asked for the time we sent it via email, so we wrote back saying Wednesday, February 10, 2010 15.06 pm, Mumbai. He wrote back: The only reason I want to know the time and place is so that I can tell whether a course of treatment is good for me. I don't know beforehand either, I just let the universe tell me. I got so much well-meaning but bad medical advice that I needed a logical way to make a decision. Astrology does that for me. The chart for Feb 10 @ 15:06 Mumbai gives me 5 Cancer rising (Tropical Zodiac), Pisces on the 10th, Jupiter ruler 10th is in dignity in the 9th trine the ascendant. I read this as high wisdom coming from a very good source. Moon ruler 1st is in Cap in the 7th. I should listen to the doctor. Saturn ruler 7th is in the 4th trining Mercury in the 7th. I really should listen to this advice. Alright then! I shall read the book if I can. My problem is the chemo brain with its negative effect on short term memory. I can manage about a page at a time before I lose track. I will attempt to extract the medical information and use it.
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After some days he wrote I have purchased a bottle of castor oil and tried it with a heat pad. I will see in a month if it works or not. If I am still here at Christmas then I owe you thanks. What was sent to Ron was a book on Castor Oil titled presumably ‘The Oil That Heals’ based on Edgar Cayce’s remedies and it seems Cayce had recommended Castor Oil Packs for many ailments. One can find a reference in that book on Page 13
Then on 11th April 2010 Ron wrote: SA, I am in the middle of my second cycle of chemo, and things are going well beyond my wildest expectations. The trend of 50% reduction in tumour size established by the first cycle of treatment appears to be staying on track. I will be going for a CAT scan next week which I expect to confirm what I am feeling. I have regained all my weight and am back at 200 lb, no anorexia this time around. At this rate the cancer will become a mere chronic health issue by the end of the year rather than being a constant deadly threat. According to the doctor I am in the top 1% of people who respond like that, a great rarity but not quite a miracle. My born again sisters and cousins are crediting their prayers and the direct intervention of Jesus! If they want to claim a divine miracle, this is as close as we get. I have no problem with that, I love them and I know they love me. While the chemo is burning through my body killing the cancer it also makes Swiss cheese of mental functions, especially memory. The upside is the memories and mind return quickly within days of the chemo being purged from the body. Nothing in life is free, and considering my original diagnosis, I have pretty much accomplished the impossible.
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Cayce obviously got the information from one of his spirit guides. Considering that archeology documents that the use of castor oil was practiced in ancient Egypt, it would only seem fair to me to mention their role. To me the most 2 likely scenario is some ancient spirit guide from Egypt telling him about the use of castor oil. The castor oil I don't think works as cancer cure. Where it really shines is in counteracting the nasty side effects of the chemo therapy treatment. Instead of feeling like an addict on a continuous drug binge where I can barely remember my name or what month this is, I have at least the morning free. All my computer and astrology work is done in the morning and my mind is usually clear until noon, when the night's rest just plain runs out. I went one weekend without it and felt so depressed I just wanted to die. So the castor oil very definitely works, and I am actually sitting at my computer now with an oil soaked cloth and heating pad on my chest. The chemo I take is in a pouch around my neck and pumped directly to my heart 24/7. The only way I can counteract that massive a drug effect is with anti-nausea drugs and the oil. Out of all the thousands of outright toxic suggestions I was given, this one stands out as the only exception I am no longer a dead man walking but very much alive!!! Ron We were thrilled at this miracle that has happened in Ron’s life via Edgar Cayce’s Castor Oil treatment, but on 7th May 2010 came a mail from Ron, excerpts of it is below.. I am weak as a kitten, and now live on soups and other soft foods. The idea of the chemo is to drive the body as close to death as possible without actually killing me. This kills the maximum number of cancer cells, but also does terrible physical damage to the body. Cracked fingernails, skin and lost hair are only the beginning. I am slowly rebuilding my physical strength. I still use the castor oil two or three times every day. This second time around the after-effects of the chemo are hanging in there much longer. It is cumulative effect, like radiation poisoning. I tried different combinations castor oil treatment, but the most effective one is a hand towel soaked in the oil, more oil brushed on the body, and then a heating pad over the whole thing. The heating pad is necessary to drive the oil through the skin. I tried the treatment at room temperature, but that works very poorly. In India with your hot temperatures, heat is no problem but in Canada, it is the very basis of successful treatment. The chart for your original email regarding the castor oil is the closest I have ever come to getting a direct message from God. Ron does issue a warning with his experience that castor oil works fine as long as it had the chemo drugs to work on, the two treatments neutralize each other and when chemo ends you should not 3 continue with the castor oil treatment otherwise Ricin poisoning can happen as castor oil contains ricin which is a very toxic substance. Broadly speaking, when Saturn (oil) is with Rahu (poisoning) or Gulika (poisoning – Gulika is a mathematical point used in Vedic Astrology) in the 5H of ‘Excesses’ or 6H of health, one must be careful of oils that one uses. Ron is still alive and a dear friend to whom we wish complete recovery. The reason such a long mail trail was produced here is for the following various reasons:
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Diana K. Rosenberg wrote upon reading the editorial ‘I am a keen "devotee" of Edgar Cayce - in the 1960's when I had a severe nervous breakdown, I found that I could not read most books, they stressed my nerves too much, but reading about Cayce and excerpts from the readings was a very soothing, healing influence, so I began to gather every book I could about him. So I am very well versed in the Cayce material. And I and my daughter have had very good results with the castor oil packs. Cayce pointed out that the large leaves of the castor oil plant were called the "palma Christi" ("hands of Christ") because of the healing qualities of the plant.’ 3
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp Castor beans are processed throughout the world to make castor oil. Ricin is part of the waste “mash” produced when castor oil is made. Ricin has been used experimentally in medicine to kill cancer cells.
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a) Astrologers deal with death as an issue in the cases of clients or themselves, and they must be as brave as Ron to embrace disease in their own lives b) Remedial Astrology is a crucial part of astrology and West and East both must study Edgar Cayce, the most successful predictor and remedialist ever. He was guided by authorities far superior than any of us ever might encounter so why not take the clues he left for us. c) Indian Astrology, of late, has become too addicted to mantras for all their remedies without understanding the meaning of the word Karma. Herbs found both in East and West are wonderful tools for astrologers and one needs to dig deeper and find out remedies via herbs as was done in the ancient days in India. Herbs & certain foods balance that element in your chakra system which would be created by say a retro Saturn in the 8th or Rahu in the 6th – these herbs balance the bad planetary combinations in your chart. Learn it from an expert if there are any or experiment with it carefully. Moon is the ruler of herbs & it should not be afflicted badly for effective usage of herbs. It has been observed that side effects can once in a while happen for natives whose moon is afflicted, though for Moon & Jupiter related afflictions in horoscopes, herbs have been recommended in ancient texts.4 Readers may read the article on the herb Ashwagandha by Rushikesh Deshpande where we had recommended that herb; more miracles took place in the life of the native which have not been documented in that article as it was hurriedly written. Please note herbs only act if you have specific planetary combinations in your chart, classics give clues to it. d) Embracing Death is no doubt difficult but it becomes a great spiritual tool when known beforehand and, for this reason, we reveal a technique in this issue that has been hidden for a long time – on how to find out the cause of death. Vedic astrology has spent a lot of time in finding mathematical formulas in calculating the age when one will die but not on the cause of death. This new technique is published in the Vedic Astrology section under the title ‘Thy Experiments Towards Truth – The Clue of Death’. e) Herbs tradition has been there in the West & in the East; it’s not just an Indian thing and readers can search on the net. Here is one ready reckoner from American scholar Dr. David Frawley which appeared in Vol 6 of Saptarishis Astrology. He writes … This is from my own private research. Of course some herbs may have a relationship with more than one planet in their effects. Sun—Black pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, calamus root, sassafras, cloves, bay leaves, sage, thyme, juniper berries, eucalyptus, basil, bayberry, turmeric
Moon—Milk, comfrey root, slippery elm, marshmallow, wild mallow, licorice, solomon's seal, kelp, Irish moss, chickweed, sandalwood, oyster shell (sea shells), psyllium, flaxseed
Mars—Onions, garlic, mustard, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, asafoetida, horseradish, nutmeg, marijuana, jimson weed, poppy, nightshade, damiana
Mercury—Gotu kola, skullcap, basil, mint, camomile, valerian, wintergreen, betony, tea, alfalfa, lady's slipper, yarrow, coriander, plantain, nettles, self-heal, red root, hops, chia seeds, horehound, mullein, haritaki, castor oil
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Jupiter—Clarified butter, almonds, walnuts, wheat, oats, barley, licorice, fennel, fenugreek, ginseng, siberian ginseng, astragalus, fo-ti, ashwagandha, wild yam, kudzu (pueraria), vidari, bala
Venus—Rose, aloe, myrrh, saffron, safflower, hibiscus, raspberry leaves, asparagus root, shatavari, amalaki, dang gui, rehmannia, sarsaparilla, jasmine, pennyroyal, false unicorn, parsley, wild carrot
Saturn—Gentian, golden seal, barberry, uva ursi, pau d'arco, white poplar, blue flag, chapparal, witch hazel, oak bark, cleavers, frankincense, rhubarb, senna, mandrake, cascara sagrada, echinacea, horsetail, katuka, neem, chiretta, phyllanthus
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upper stomach with Rahu in the Sidereal zodiac in Gemini while in tropical zodiac, the Asc lord Saturn in the 6H of lower stomach area with Rahu in the sign of Cancer. His cancer started in the stomach and grew from that area5. If you see the list above of Dr. Frawley, he attributes Castor oil to Mercury who rules Gemini and that is where Ron’s Asc lord Saturn is placed in the sidereal zodiac; Mercury being the 8L of death is in the 12H of exit (placement of Mercury is the same in both zodiacs), healing this Mercury via Castor Oil has probably delayed and remedied the situation.
2.1 Did Cayce Come Near To The Secret Of Astrology Earlier we had mentioned about Edgar Cayce, the American Psychic & Prophet and the finest predictor in the last 100 years who was a hardcore Christian but who, yet, spoke things which were contradictory to accepted norms. In this column, we would visit few points of interest so as to entice the modern day Indian astrologers and scholars to, once again, visit all of Edgar Cayce’s material to understand more of astrology, especially some points which are of grave interest to understand the hidden secrets of astrology. Also, for those who want to understand planets beyond what is written in books, Edgar Cayce just can’t be ignored. Here we draw huge references from Kirk Nelson’s masterpiece book titled ‘Edgar Cayce’s Secrets Of Astrology’, ARE Press.
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The Edgar Cayce’s readings indicate, however, that the sidereal system (Indian) is the one astrologers should be using: He quotes Cayce below…. For the Egyptian and the Persian6 records are quite varied. If the entity would study astrology, do not put the signs in the Egyptian Calendar but in the Persian, for the Persian interpretations are more proficient than the Egyptian. This is not belittling the efforts of the entity nor of the Egyptians in those periods, but the variations in time have been corrected by the Persians and not by the Egyptians. The Egyptian calculations are thirty degrees off. 2011-3 For most astrologers are nearly thirty degrees off in their reckoning in the present. 3376-2 Ψ On The Planets - Kirk Nelson writes on Page 51 that ‘Edgar Cayce gave the following reading that identifies the influences of the individual planets. He quotes Cayce below…. As in Mercury pertaining of Mind In Mars of Madness In Earth as of Flesh
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Diana K. Rosenberg says ‘Although Cayce seemed to say that the sidereal system was the right one (his terminology was not quite clear, and he extolled the Persian system (?) - I don't know whether this has survived), but when the birth data of an individual was given and a reading to go with it, he seemed to be reading a tropical chart. I don't know why - perhaps his source was taking into consideration the fact that most of his readers at that time would have been using tropical.’
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In Venus as Love In Jupiter as Strength In Saturn as the beginning of earthly woes, that to which all insufficient matter is cast for the beginning. In that of Uranus as of the Psychic In that of Neptune as of Mystic In Septimus as of Consciousness In Arcturus as of the developing. 900-10 Ψ Understanding Planets7 – In Cayce’s readings, you find rare and interesting information on planets that you would not find in classics; if you miss reading his work, you would miss subtle yet most significant hints on the working of planets and thus your predictive capability will suffer. For e.g Cayce says: The Moon indicates change ….. 5746-1 In Venus we find love. Do not confuse affection with love. Do not confuse passion with love. Love is of God, it is creative, it is all giving. 3545-1 Kirk writes that Cayce’s view of Saturn differs slightly from traditional astrology. Cayce says that Saturn represents change: We find in Saturn the changes, the experiences that have brought divisions, disturbances; breaking into the hopes, the aspirations, the desires. 2401-1 In his readings, Cayce described Saturn as “that planet to whom all insufficient matter is cast from the earth plane.” (5717-1) The Uranian influence we find makes for a high occult or psychic force; or soul force, rather than the ordinary term of psychic. 938-1 Also in Uranus we find the abilities in directions pertaining to the study of astrological influences or associations, but especially as related to the analyzing of emotions. 1595-1 Cayce also gave warnings to people who had sojourns in Neptune to stay away from large bodies of water. Neptune is the ruler of the sea and liquids – people with bad Neptune aspects will be alcoholic or drug users – western astrologers see this in a second in a chart but modern Indian astrologers cannot do that so easily. One is reminded the chart of John F. Kennedy Jr. who, both in his Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac, has Neptune in the 3H of short travels & 3H of death. He flew over sea and he died in a plane crash in the sea. Cayce further says: Neptune brings the greater spiritual life, greater desire for the spiritual emotions than the purely material. 1986-1 The greatest Indian Guru to visit the west was Paramhamsa Yogananda having Neptune in the 10H of career and Karma. His whole life & karma was a spiritual experience only and not of material gains.
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This is the most important part of Edgar Cayce’s material on Astrology in understanding your chart. Where did you come from and what is the role, it gives broad hints to it.
Cayce says that the planet closest to the Ascendant or the Midheaven is the planet that has the greatest influence on the incoming soul. Although the above statement looks like basic astrology, it nevertheless has far more deeper meaning into the individuals’ life mission. This writer, in his limited experience, has found it true.
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Say a native dies, then he goes to a planet to master some attributes of that planet – this is what Cayce called Planetary Sojourns. Then, when he reincarnates back to earth, he brings with him some lessons from those planets that he has mastered. E.g with Jupiter exalted or in own sign right on the Asc degree or MC degree, we would describe as powerful and giving good knowledge/wisdom to the native. Here the metaphysical meaning, as per Cayce, is the native has mastered these lessons and brings them here on earth to utilise that knowledge. On Planets, Cayce had mentioned Arcturus and he says that once a soul has achieved perfection in the earth plane, it goes to the star of Arcturus and from there on to other systems. He says that Arcturus is the opposite of Saturn. Perfected souls go to Arcturus, while souls that need reforming go to Saturn. The beauty of Edgar Cayce’s work is what is not found anywhere in the world. The journey of an individual soul has been detailed out and one truly gets somewhat detailed glimpse on how we, as souls, are moving around in various lifetimes. Edgar Cayce, in his previous lifetimes, had reached heights in spiritual development as Ra Ta, a spiritual leader in ancient Egypt around 10,500 B.C – to John Brainbridge, a gambling womanizing wanderer – to Edgar Cayce – and true to his teachings of Planetary Sojourns, his Uranus is found to the exact degree of his Asc, as he stated earlier about Uranus… The Uranian influence we find makes for a high occult or psychic force; or soul force, rather than the ordinary term of psychic. 938-1 He surely was no ordinary psychic.
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Sometimes when we use Outer planets and the above statement on Asc degree of Cayce, we get to easy conclusions not found in traditional astrology. For this let’s use the chart of Hitler. Asc is Libra, so Cayce’s statement cannot be verbatim applied – hence we see the Asc ruler which represents the Asc and it is Venus which shows love (or the lack of it). Now Kirk Nelson’s book says Pluto shows Mass Destiny and Dictatorship; Pluto is sitting in the 8H of death & transformation. The Asc lord Venus disposits the planet Pluto carrying with it the energy of death and transformation in the incoming soul if we understand Cayce well. Hitler brought in this life the true meaning of the word Dictator & death and came to the public platform as Venus is in the 7H of Public Platform. Edgar Cayce also says that Mars is firearms, gunpowder – note that this Venus is conjoined with Mars and Hitler used it to gain his dictatorship and become the King of the World (it is with Sun). Without using Pluto’s significations & Edgar Cayce’s statements, would it be easy to come to the conclusion of dictatorship so fast? Probably not. Pluto
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Let’s take a modern day dictator – in 2002, there were racism related riots in India. At that time, the media was against him for his dictatorial ways. Indians who know whom we are referring to would like to check his chart (not produced here) and would be surprised to see that he has Pluto in the 10H of karma/actions. Thus his ways were dictatorial as Pluto represents it. Astrologers are of two kinds: the first wants to only predict via astrology and the second wants to ‘Understand’ astrology. Edgar Cayce’s work is on the latter & higher side of astrology.
Those who have not tasted honey cannot comment on its sweetness. There are more westerners who practice Yoga than Indians – that’s a known fact, since the westerners use anything that works in practice. In the same way, many westerners who are now in Vedic Astrology use Outer Planets for stunning predictions that many Indian astrologers miss out on – this is our observation since decades; the loss is that of the Indian astrologer who has only his pride to defend… the pride which is created out of reading only 10-20 books of Sages and has not even bothered to find out what the Sages wrote in their other thousands of works that are gathering dust in libraries. Any Indian who wants to learn what the Sages said about Outer Planets should venture into finding out what the Late Narendra Desai found in ancient texts (Nadis) in southern India, and what the sages told 8 him . He was and still is regarded in America as the greatest astrologer to walk into the US soil from India.
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Some of you who are probably in their 70s or 80s will experience this – some will experience this feeling when you really try to understand astrology and start avoiding humans… and start to avoid reading their charts. Then, what will fascinate you is not predictions on a chart, but to know that ‘One’ event which transformed a native’s life or, ‘The Hidden Story Of Life’ in a chart – and if this can be predicted using the current knowledge of astrology. We were told two things about this chart by his friend: that this Indian man was an obsessive womanizer and would only sleep with a woman once. When confronted by friends over his womanizing, he would say that makes him feel guilty and thus it makes him love his wife more. But this did not interest us – what was of interest was his downfall in life and then his comeback. Hollywood and humans both love comebacks they say. He was a millionaire who was reduced to rags and then again rose to be a millionaire to open two offices in the US with a fleet of 100 tankers. As we sat and saw his chart, the 9H was sprouting from the chart and we said to ourselves ‘It can’t be true’, since we were biased with what we had heard about his sexual extravaganzas. The friend who was sitting along with us was his close friend and we finally blurted it out upon seeing his chart for 45 seconds ‘See whatever lifestyle you lead as of now – but eventually you have pending karma towards religion and spirituality and you would go into religious and spiritual ways’. He smiled and said you see you talked about religious ways ‘I have built two temples and in one of them donated 40,000 USD (Rs 20 lakhs) when I was in debt in business – even my wife and parents do not know of this including all my best friends’ he said with a glint of a newfound friend in us. Although our prediction had failed in timing this religious generosity event, yet a smile passed on our face as sitting before us was a man who has learnt about donation that most do not know of, and about which we had written about in the first editorial ‘True Charity is done only when the donator does not even allow his shadow to know he has donated’. Such men are the rarest of rare and we felt elevated sitting in his presence, wanted to physically bow to him but somehow felt if we are extra nice, he might think that we need funding from him for Saptarishis Astrology. The fact on this is that till date, we have avoided receiving any kind of major funding or donation to keep away from having to follow a donor’s agenda despite our best judgement.
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He was a true mix of what most men/women are: Good, Bad & Ugly… the only difference is that we do not accept it but he does. Finally some predictions happened and we said how did you rise back in life? We said tell us the real event, the real story, the story behind the story for which we have waited for a year to meet you and told him that we do not have the ability to predict that since astrology has not reached that level inspite of many doing or claiming to do researches in it. He said with a glint in his eyes, ‘My life turned around due to bet of a sandwich with a close friend’. Shocked without looking at his chart we mentally saw his Lord of 2nd lord Mars is in the 7H of business, 8th lord of sudden change in the 11H of contacts & 4L of best friend in the 9th house of Rise of Fortune in the natal chart.9 He said he was in debt in business – his relatives had cheated him, he had to sell his house and was living in a rented flat. Once, his very close friend came and said let’s eat. He did not have money and, trying to create fun, he took him outside to a shop on the road which sells sandwiches, and said to him ‘I will not pay for this sandwich and someone unknown will pay for it’. At the sandwich stall, he had seen an old college senior with whom he had never interacted and vaguely felt that this man would be from his college. He went there and introduced him and acted very friendly accusing his senior of having forgotten him and, as a senior of his college (SIES, Mumbai) he is supposed to treat for sandwich. Senior said he does not remember him at all but does not mind paying for the sandwich even if he is trying to fake a friendship. Later Senior asked him what does he do and he proudly said ‘I am in the transport business’. His senior said he is also into logistics and works for a big company. Said senior asked him how much does he charge for supplying a truck from Mumbai to Pune… our friend said Rs 2200 and, as the actual market rate was Rs 2000 he was scared that he over quoted. Senior said ‘You do not know the business son, every day I, as the senior executive of my company, am in charge of hiring 50-60 trucks and they charge me Rs 3500 – if you charge us Rs 2800 per truck, per trip, I will give you all the business and our new projects too’. Within a year, the native repaid all his debts and had made a profit of Rs 3.4 crores (a bit less than a million USD) and today, he has opened 2 offices in the US. Fortune changed when 3 elements combined – best friend, sandwich and a senior contact. He wanted to hear this story from us we felt. This is the real story of his life which we, astrologers, cannot predict with our current level of knowledge – and this is what the client needs to hear when he is down to the last penny in life ‘A dark looking best friend (Saturn) will come and ask you for a sandwich (Mars) and you would meet a senior contact
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(Sun) – do not refuse your friend that sandwich even if you do not have a penny in your pocket, your life will change’. The real story behind one’s life is the crux of astrology – it shows the theme of one’s life and this is possible only via a symbolism driven approach of ancient astrology of the stars. The stars or asterisms are more minute than the current level of knowledge of stars (nakshatras in Vedic) of Indian Astrology. If one reads the history of astrology of various cultures like Arabic, English and Chinese astrology, they are going into the exact position of a star to the degree rather than the broad span of 13.20 degree (nakshatra) that is used now in India; and incidentally, our knowledge of these stars (nakshatras) is far less than what was known to our very ancients. This study that has developed in the west to a phenomenal level is now called as Fixed Stars Astrology. The predictive capability of it is mind blowing and, more than the predictive part, what is of importance to the real astrologer is ‘Fixed Stars’ as a tool can be astoundingly accurate in giving direct clues to the hidden theme of life. For example, can our current level of knowledge look at the Asc degree and say that you and your brothers are the immortal twins of the zodiac and one of the major reasons he is born is to support your work, to give immortality to your work, for you to become the most famous painter ever and be known by the name of Van Gogh as your Ascendant degree is right near the star Pollux which is at 23 Cancer (tropical)? Scheat is a Fixed star – 29 Pisces (Tropical) & 5 Pisces approx (Sidereal) & this star is one of the most notorious stars in the heavens, reputed to cause "extreme misfortune, murder, suicide and drowning". Vincent Van Gogh had his Mars, who is 6L (sidereal zodiac) of accidents, right on the Fixed star Scheat conjunct with Sun 3L of hands/actions – and he committed suicide by shooting (with Mars, bullet) by his own hands. For an excellent article on fixed stars and Vincent Van Gogh, kindly read Andrew McDonald’s lucid article on him in this issue. There are many ways to use Fixed stars. Let’s take Scheat & take a concept called Progression which has been ignored in the East. Percy Bysshe Shelley was a British writer known as one of the greatest lyric poets of the English Romantic age, a writer of delicate beauty10. Shelley died during his Saturn return whilst progressed Venus drew to an opposition of the North Node / Scheat conjunction. Canopus at 14Cn58 (Tropical), denoting significant events at sea, is appropriately placed on Shelley's 4th house of 'grave' as per noted U.K astrologer Deborah Houlding11. On 08 July 1822, he and a friend, Edward Williams, were out boating when a sudden squall came up. They were run down by a larger vessel which overturned their yacht during the violent storm and Shelley died at c. 1:00 PM, Viareggio, Italy. Let us take a more dramatic case of an Indian and see the star Sirius, which we encountered recently, as it explained the mystery of a horoscope that has not been solved by many top astrologers of India. Sirius is known as Alpha Canis Majoris, or the Dog Star (14:05 Cancer – tropical; 20:14 Gemini sidereal Lahiri). In China, it was regarded as the Jackal or Wolf Star, associated with thievery and looting. The native’s Asc is 13 Cn (tropical) and 19 Ge (sidereal) having the planet Dragon’s Tail near it. Dragon’s Tail signifies detachment and also Seven Sages – the native is a volunteer of the Saptarishis (7 Sages) Astrology magazine who, throughout life, spent his time in learning astrology secretly like a thief as his family would not allow him to learn; see Sirius star attributes. He would read the books at the terrace, at the park, in restaurants covering the front of the book so that others do not know he is reading astrology and at home too he would keep it under covers. His library grew and he would hide many of his books in his car, in his office displaying the attribute of the Jackal. He removed hidden manuscripts from astrologers in India by begging, paying money that he took on loan and then gave it to Saptarishis Astrology magazine so that they could donate it. The worst is, even if he paid money to an individual for the manuscripts, he would see to it that on the website of Saptarishis Astrology, the
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name of that individual (whom he paid) is shown as donator. For a long time, his horoscope was a mystery via techniques of Indian Astrology until we read about the star Sirius. Another astrologer we know has Saturn, the 8L of occult & mystic, in the star Rigel (16Ge50 Tropical) which somewhere we read means bringing knowledge to others: he is involved in bringing out very old manuscripts. Saturn signifies ‘old’ – his special affinity has been with elderly people which are signified by Saturn. A very important point that cannot be ignored is mentioned by Saptarishis Astrology’s writer Andrew McDonald ‘It is worth noting that Progressions of major points onto fixed stars, however nasty the fixed star, will not show death on their own – there always has to be major supporting planetary testimonies – both in the Progressions and the Solar and Lunar Returns and, of course, in the Nativity itself. Though fixed stars can be spectacularly descriptive, there is a great danger in reading them in isolation. Any fixed star must be read in context with everything else in the nativity.’ 3.1 Assassination & Our Adventures in Fixed Stars
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22nd July 2010 Hi Diana In your report of Fixed Stars on Lincoln, on page 28, I get
Then on Page 29 at the bottom of Satabishaj (I think it is for Satabishaj only) I find
In the above, in the 2nd last line, what caught our eye were murder and assassination, wars and battles. Query: 1. Does Satabishaj mean assassination and murder, the words in italics is your research ? (if so can I quote it) or an accepted definition of Fixed Stars. 2. Is this star Satabishaj called by some other name in Western Astrology since over here Satabisha is around 13.20 degrees whereas in the Lincoln report it showed a span of 4 degrees. Diana: The sidereal span of nakshatra Satabishaj is 6Aquar40 to 20Aquar00; the fixed star Satabishajwas, in 2000, Lahiri sidereal 17 Aquarius 44 (within that nakshatra span). Tropically. it was 11 Pisces 35. In the Fixed Star Report Writer, each starset was given the name of the most prominent star in that set of degrees - in this case, it was Lambda Aquarii, which has been called Satabishaj (after the nakshatra, I suppose), as well as Çatabishaj (same name, different spelling), Hydor, or Ekchusis
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It is confusing, I know!! You mention the span of 4 degrees - that is the full span of the stars that I grouped together in that starset. Each star would have a span of only one degree (called a "moiety") on either side of its exact position. Saptarishis Astrology: It immediately caught our eye to check out his chart (though Rodden gives a B rating) and what was being thought of turned out to be true: his Mer is the 8L of death (sidereal zodiac) sitting in the 1H of body – this Mer is in the sign of Aq (Saturn ruled) its co-lord Rahu is with Mars (bullet) and he died of bullet if one remembers well and this, in the period of Saturn Main period and Mer sub period (this is too much of a coincidence) from a Vedic point of view – it is amazing that the periods (dasas) are matching so easily.
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Diana: That so interesting - though I don't understand all of it. See what I wrote about his birth time in the attached file. Tropically Venus rules his 8th house of death: he was born with Venus aligned with Mu Cephei, "The Garnet Star" - a red star in the head of Cepheus the King! This is what I have from that starset in my book: Jupiter was here in 1429 when France's Dauphin was crowned Charles VII by Joan of Arc (Mu Cephei is in the Crown of Cepheus) - but the Crown does not protect its wearers: this was Abraham Lincoln’s Venus and Czar Alexander II’s MC; Lincoln freed the slaves, Alexander freed the serfs (Andromeda, the Chained Woman !); both were assassinated for their pains. This was the Moon of assassinated Czar Nicholas II, Moon and SNode of assassinated Israeli PM Yitzak Rabin, Pluto of assassinated US Pres James Garfield, Saturn of murdered revolutionary Leon Trotsky (axed in the head), SNode of singer-songwriter John Lennon (murdered-shot in the head) and Press Sec’y James Brady, shot in the head in the Reagan assassination attempt with a Sun-Mars cnj here; Neptune at Lincoln’s assassination (Venus had been here at his Solar Return 2 months earlier, where it ruled the 1st and 8th houses), Jupiter at the assassination of John F Kennedy; the MC when Yitzak Rabin was killed at a peace rally (most of these were shot in the head: Mu Cephei is a red star in the King’s head!). Venus was here at the Aries Ingress of 1914, 2 months before the Sarajevo assassination of Austria's Archduke Ferdinand, the event that triggered WWI. Isn't that all amazing??? Love, Diana 3.2 Saptarishis Astrology Life Time Achievement Award To A Western Astrologer
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t was a December evening, cold breeze was flowing and almost romantic… Instead of watching a good movie, suddenly one name popped in our head. The repetition of the name became such a bother that we knew we had to contact this lady whom we just did not know and who went by the name of Diana K. Rosenberg.
Some months back, we had read somewhere that she was dying of Cancer but each astrologer has to go one day; but now this name became of vital importance and we instantly wrote to our writer friend Robert Gover, an expert stock market astrologer in the U.S, and asked him if he knew Diana Rosenberg’s phone number. He said he did not know her number and, within few minutes, we found out her number from another source, checked it was 9 am in New York and called her. She was sleeping and her response was please call me after few hours. We were not to call her back that day. Then the same evening at 11.30 pm in Mumbai, as we were driving home, again the name kept popping in our mind and it would not stop – it was like she has something that others don’t have, her work must come out. Then we parked on the side and called her and had a great chat for 40 minutes. It changed a lot in us – this is when we found that a great astrologer is willing not to take any treatment of chemotherapy for her cancer so that no side effects would come in as she needs her mind to remain stable in order for her to finish publishing her research of 30 years. Wow what dedication, how many Indian Astrologers could let go of their lives and not save it from the jaws of death so that their secrets be properly published in time... Indian Astrologers, on the contrary, spend their lifetimes trying to hide secrets and their researches but will always broadcast that they have done the maximum researches. We knew in Diana we had found ‘One who knew the meaning of Energy’. She agreed to do an interview with us and promised that it would be a lengthy interview revealing many of her secrets. But what was the greatest thing about her was the tone and pitch of her voice – she was a child telling us she wants to reveal so many secrets and we remembered what the old master had told us ‘Only The Kid Wins’.
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oing back in Time, in the very 1st editorial, it was mentioned that the true names of those who are involved in the magazine will not be revealed in the credits’ column since Saptarishis Astrology would be construed as a Charity Work by readers – considering that those who are into real charity do not even think it is charity, they ‘Just Do It’, their shadows also do not come to know what they have donated. --- 1
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In 2009, we had released a book called ‘Saptarishis Astrology: The Predictive Series’ a collection of some of the best articles of previous issues, in which all the authors had relinquished the copyright of their articles so that Saptarishis Astrology makes the profit. The publisher was Sagar Publications, New Delhi, who said to us in the 1st week of March that from Nov 2009 to March 31st 2010, the total sales were around 353 copies of the book and royalty was around Rs 15,000 ($ 313). It was written in the Preface that the first years’ earnings would be donated to old and economically not well off astrologers and readers were asked in to send mails if they found one. ---- 2 Due to the above points 1 & 2, we must state what we mention now since it was put in writing in the preface and also, since we are accountable to both the authors and readers. Although the thought of donating these earnings was to be done to an Indian, God decided otherwise and we have donated this money to Diana K. Rosenberg for her printing expenses. It is a very small sum but our writers who contributed articles would agree with us. Many sleepless nights have gone in rethinking if we should mention this donation or not – since mentioning would break our own rule of “the shadow not even coming to know of one’s donation” – yet, as per our own policy, we are accountable to the authors and the community at large so the deed was mentioned. Those of you who have spare money and every astrologer cum astrology publisher or anyone who does business with astrology12 are requested to donate to Diana K. Rosenberg for the $ 10,000 that she requires for printing her monumental research. We would especially request the students of some Gurus, who have amassed millions of dollars selling talismans, to request their Gurus to donate money to Diana or, at least, to the real cause of bringing knowledge out. If you can’t write to your Guru regarding this, then it’s better to leave the astrology of the Sages and never call Astrology a Divine Science (Western readers may note that the reason behind this statement is that Indians have an obsessive fascination of constantly and fanatically calling Astrology a Divine Science even though they and their Gurus may indulge in the biggest ‘subtle’ frauds one can imagine.) Readers may note that Diana K. Rosenberg has not requested for this donation and she might even refuse it but, nonetheless send it – and May Lord Saturn bless you if you donate but after doing so, don’t talk about it or expect your name to come in print – if you can do that, then only donate. Her Paypal account is her email id only
[email protected]. If you can’t donate, no problem – send her loving energy, write a mail to her from your heart, be kind and sensitive and don’t rake up the death issue. Imagine if you are an astrologer and if you are on the biggest quest to get your book published as your last duty on earth and you receive the love from 100 countries… would you not love it! Diana has given the major part of her life to astrology and researched the most ancient part of astrology which is still an enigma after thousands of years of study. Her work speaks volumes if one has the patience to study and understand it. Diana K. Rosenberg has been awarded the 2nd Life Time Achievement Award of Saptarishis Astrology for her accomplishments in the most ancient form of astrology, which is the real astrology of the stars since it deals with the stars ‘Directly’ and their predictive cum understanding the human soul’s purpose can be more fulfilling than the Vedic System of Nakshatras (asterisms) – still too little about nakshatras (asterisms) is known to the modern Indian astrologers inspite of so many works coming out in the name of nakshatras from India. One cannot but thank Edith Hathaway (USA) for her outstanding work and support in the whole project & also Shastry (India), Souvik Dutta (USA), Pam Rosevear (USA) & Claudia Bader (USA) for the grand help in organizing this event in New York City where Diana K. Rosenberg would be awarded the “Saptarishis Astrology’s Life Time Achievement Award” in ‘Ancient Astrology’ held in New York City. Diana has been presented the award by the Head of Uranian Society & Executive Secretary of NCGR, Liane Thomas-Wade, on the 25th of July 2010, in the company of esteemed stalwart astrologers of New York City.
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Ancient Astrologer Bhrighu & Obama
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U.S. House approves sweeping healthcare overhaul Mon, Mar 22, 09:40 AM
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Sunday, expanding insurance coverage to nearly all Americans and handing President Barack Obama a landmark victory. It extends health coverage to 32 million uninsured, covering 95 percent of all Americans, gives subsidies to help lower-income workers pay for coverage and creates state-based exchanges where the uninsured can compare and shop for plans.
In order to understand the landmark event of 21st March 2010 in the life of Obama, three of our previous articles on Sage Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology should be revisited. Excerpts from it are:-
Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology (BEM) – 15 Venus says ‘The house where I am given shelter or the lord I conjoin with or the lord of the house I represent will show where I can, I repeat I can contribute to the… a) Medical expenses or Diseases b) Dramatic Troubles
Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology (BEM) - 2 ‘Wherever Jupiter sits he creates Ups & Down in the 6th from it, in minimum of any one significations of that house’ This becomes his Karmic House called as ‘Jupiter’s Previous Lives’ House’ He will first create Up & Down in the significations of the house which means fluctuations. He will destroy at least one thing of that house.
Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology (BEM) - 3 & 4 BSP 3: Wherever Saturn sits, he becomes Judge Dredd or Emperor (Shahenshah) and he shouts ‘I Am The Law’. It is that house where a) Karma is unfinished & you ‘Need’ to finish it. b) You will or can make mistakes concerning significations of that house c) You will be Judged for your mistakes – there is no 99% in this. 1. Now observe Venus in Obama’s Chart is sitting in the 6H of health and diseases. The BEM rule 15 (for Indians it is called BSP) for Venus, who is sitting in the 6H of diseases and health, is clearly working via Obama’s chart: where Venus sits, he makes you spend on diseases. The landmark is as in the event of March 21st 2010 where US Govt approves an unprecedented spending for health (6H where Venus is placed) – Obama spent on diseases as per the promise of the Venus BEM rule. There will be, no doubt, some opposition due to Obama’s chart and it will take some years to come into real effect.
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2. Also use BEM-2 which says that Jupiter will implement itself in the 6th from it & destroy at least one signification of the 6th from where he is placed and it becomes his ‘Previous Life’s House’ – this needs to be symbolically interpreted as pending work (karma) as 6H shows pending Karma. Obama’s Jupiter is placed in the 1H and 6th from it is the house of disease and health. So his Jupiter has destroyed the disease that was afflicting the American Health Care System and promises to bring good health to Americans ‘if the nation allows it’ (so to speak). 3. In the Global Chart, Saturn is transiting Virgo which is the natural 6H of health and diseases. Now use the BEM-3 & 4 which says that Karma is unfinished and one Needs to complete it there – this is what Obama is trying to do. Same happened in India where the All India Medical Associations passed a landmark order stating that no gifts (indirect bribes) were to be accepted by Doctors from Pharmaceutical Companies. 6H also represents accidents & diseases and you will notice that some new diseases came in (pending karma) and few major earthquakes happened (pending karma). Astrologers will say that every time Saturn was in Virgo the same results did not happen. Obviously, it will not and that is the reason the great astrologers would always observe ‘What Kind of Karma is happening during One Cycle of Saturn’s journey through the zodiac’. They would observe this and then predict, observe the Quantum & Quality of results. Astrology is an interactive science and not fixed – the planets deliver as per the Karma created by people and this Karma will change the day to day occurrences of people in each cycle & not as per fixed results of Saturn in Virgo in each cycle.
5.0 Predicting Year of Event Instantly – Universal Astrology Planets & Their Implementation Age in Various Houses
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his piece is being written so that we do not ignore the teachings of our ancients. Western astrologers who use the Tropical Zodiac can also successfully implement it in charts where the Asc is not being changed if you switch to Sidereal Zodiac (Indian). You can also quickly change the settings to Sidereal Zodiac and Lahiri, use this technique, note the results on a piece of paper and come back to your own zodiac to double check with transits and progressions. Below is a method of the Legend of Legends, Late Shri C. G. Rajan, who had the highest amount of manuscripts. What is presented below does not work 100 % in real practice and hence, it has been rejected by many astrologers who were jealous of C. G. Rajan14. Still, the way to use this method which points to the nearby age when the planet will give result is to take that ‘Clue’ of the result obtained and further use other methods like transit etc. Please refer to the ‘basic’ table below. For example, if you want to see the age when Mars will give result in the 12th house, then go to the table and the number you would see is 25 which means the 25th year (active year/ not completed year). But would this Mars act only in the 25th year? No, it will give results every time a 12 year cycle is rotated; thus Mars in the 12H will give results in the 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73rd years. At the end of this piece a full detailed table would be allotted. If Sun is in the 11H, which years it would give result is not mentioned in this table of Late C. G. Rajan, but our study shows 22nd year or 25th year if we remember well. It needs to be further tested. Next, one should remember the readings given by Sages and village astrologers of India – they have a style in which they predict the year of the event. They would say for e.g. ‘Your marriage will happen around 27/28th year of your life’. They say it like 27 or 28; 90 % of the times you would find this style of predictions and we often wonder why they are not being very accurate to the exact year. Natal Planets need to be activated via transits, eclipses and other systems and only then they give their results, finding out this activation is not so easy hence, for some years in tables like these, planets give results and some years they don’t.
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Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn Rahu (Dragon’s Head) Ketu (Dragon’s Tail)
1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 7H 8H 9H 10H 11H 12H 15 7 20 14 9 23 34 27 10 19 38 27 27 5 22 6 57 15 6 20 43 20 3 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25 10 26 12 22 26 21 17 14 19 19 45 45 5 39 27 20 12 7 40 27 31 15 15 25 17 6 6 6 4 41 14 10 15 15 15 5 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25 5 12 13 8 5 24 27 28 14 27 45 25
Let us take some examples to see if we get atleast near around results.
Tiger Woods
Jupiter is in the 7H of relationships and marriage and, as per the above table, Jupiter should implement itself in the 40th year in the 7H. Now take multiples of 12 and you get ages 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64 and in these years, Jupiter in the 7H will implement itself. In November 2003, Woods became engaged to Elin Nordegren, a Swedish former model and daughter of former minister of migration Barbro Holmberg and radio journalist Thomas Nordegren. From Dec 2002 to Dec 2003 he would be in his 28th year and, as per the above system, you can see that 28th year is activated by the presence of Jupiter in the 7H.
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6H shows one’s mistresses – its co-lord is Dragon’s Head (Rahu) sitting in the 2H of family and one’s name. Dragon’s Head, by its very nature, denotes cheating and scandals. So Rahu in the 2nd house, in its respective years, can once implement itself and show a sex scandal (Dragon’s Head aspects the 8H of sex). Last year, Tiger Woods was in his 35th year from Dec 2009 to Dec 2010. In fact, just 1 month15 before his 35th year started, the news of his affairs broke out. Dragon’s Head in the 2H will implement itself in the 36th year whereas Tiger Woods was in his 35th year when this happened, this is to show that the table cannot be taken verbatim and it only shows a pointer towards the nearby year.
Detailed Table
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1H 03 15 27 39 51 63
2H 07 19 31 43 55 67
3H 08 20 32 44 56 68
4H 02 14 26 38 50 62
5H 09 21 33 45 57 69
6H 11 23 35 47 59 71
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7H 10 22 34 46 58, 70
8H 03 15 27 39 51 63
9H 10, 22, 34, 46 58, 70
10H 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67
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12H 02 14, 26 38, 50, 62
On November 25, 2009, supermarket tabloid The National Enquirer published a story claiming that Woods had an extramarital affair with nightclub manager Rachel Uchitel, a claim she denied.
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Ketu (Dragon’s Tail)
1H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
2H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 12, 24, 36 48 60, 72 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 6, 18, 30, 42, 54, 66 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72
3H 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 13, 25 37 49 61 73 12, 24 36 48 60 72 3, 15, 27 39 51, 63 6, 18 30 42 54 66 1, 13, 25 37 49 61 13, 25 37 49 61 73
4H 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 10, 22, 34, 46, 58, 70 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 6, 18, 30 42, 54, 66 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68
5H 6, 18, 30 42, 54, 66 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72 4 16 28 40, 52, 64 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
6H 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72
7H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 4, 16, 28, 40, 52, 64 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
8H 6, 18, 30 42, 54, 66 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 10, 22, 34, 46 58, 70 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64
9H 8, 20, 32 44 56, 68 2, 14, 26 38, 50, 62 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 2, 14, 26 48 60 72 2, 14, 26 48 60 72
10H 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 7, 19, 31, 43, 55, 67 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
11H 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69
12H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73
1H 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
2H 12, 24, 36 48, 60 72
3H 13, 25 37 49 61 73
4H 8, 20, 32 44, 56, 68
5H 5, 17, 29, 41, 53, 65
6H 12, 24, 36 48, 60, 72
7H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
8H 4, 16, 28, 40 52, 64
9H 2, 14, 26 48 60 72
10H 3, 15, 27, 39, 51, 63
11H 9, 21, 33, 45, 57, 69
12H 13, 25, 37 49, 61, 73
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Bruce Lee
Mercury can be a hardcore malefic for Scorpio Asc by virtue of being the 8th lord of chronic problems and death – and is here in the 12H of exit. As per the given table, Mer implements itself in the
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12H in the 33rd year. During his 33rd year which was from Nov 1972 to Nov 1973, on 20th July 73, he passed away exactly matching with the implementation age of Mer in the 12H.
Marilyn Monroe
Dragon’s Head (Rahu) sits in the 12H of Exit of Life and 12H of bedroom. Astrologers know that the nature of Rahu is scandal, mysterious and not to be found – till date, the reason for her death is not found satisfactory. But why is this 12H of Dragon’s head so important? Readers of Saptarishis Astrology will remember one of the earlier editorials/publitorials where the ‘Super Effect House’ of each house has
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been shown; taking this chart, the 8L of death, Saturn, is sitting in the 4H of ones own home; as it is 9 places from its own house (8H), we count 9 houses from this Saturn and this brings us to the 12H making the 12H become the Super Effect House of the 8H of death and longevity. Thus Rahu sitting here in the 12H becomes more potent and doubly important. Now let us see Mr. Rajan’s table: he gives 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73 years for this Dragon’s Head in the 12H. On 5th Aug 1962, the day she died, she was in her 37th year, the year given by the Table. Her death was in her own house (Saturn in 4H) in her bedroom (Rahu in 12H), with some drugs or overdose of sleeping pills (Rahu again) and, till date, the mystery surrounding her death has not been solved.
John F. Kennedy
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of implementation in the 9H, it is 46th year. 6 months after his 46th year, he was shot death – note 4L of assasination Jupiter is sitting with this Sun. The technique no doubt is off by 6 months but it is one of the very first techniques which gives us the age when each planet will implement in each house in a snap shot.
Vincent Van Gogh
His life has everything that a film maker would want: his poverty was most touching though today his paintings sell for millions. Let us repeat here: to truly understand his Karma and the role his brother played in his Karma, Indian Astrologers would have to read a fantastic piece on him by Andrew
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MacDonald in this very issue titled Starry, Starry Night – especially the last part where Andrew uses Fixed stars and shows what Indian astrologers will always fail to see if they do not use Fixed stars astrology. He died on the 29th July 1890, in his 38th year, which would be from Mar 1890 to Mar 1891. If you see the table 39th year is activated by Mars in the 10th house. Mars for a Gemini Asc is the most malefic being the 6th lord of accidents and diseases and 11th lord of super effect of 6H. He shot himself in the chest in his 38th year which is one year before the 39th year, when Mars is supposed to implement. This shows that one surely gets the nearby year with this method. Planets always conjoin together to give results. Venus is his 12th lord of exit from the world and 5L of mentality: he was suffering from mental problems and was just discharged from a mental asylum. Venus is placed in the 10H and is giving the age of 39 (again) from the table you may observe. Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) which is placed in the 7H has been given the age 39 Ketu – shows Liberation (moksha) – guess that is what he achieved as he was not happy in this life as per his own statements. Thus 3 planets were showing grave problems at the age of 39 whereas he expired at the age of 38 which is still near; this technique is bringing you near the age giving result. Core Team Member of Saptarishis Astrology
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After a new technique is written, we always send it to some of the team members for their reaction. The above chart is one of the team members – this native’s father was a great astrologer from south of India. This same chart is discussed in the Prediction by Degrees technique in this volume. Anyways, we saw the chart in the new light of this technique starting from the age of Jupiter, moving to the 2H, 3H and then 4H – then it struck us that Venus is in the 4H and the age given as per the table is 18th year. Now see the significance of Venus – though it is in his own house, from the 9H of father, Venus is the 8th lord of death & 3L of death. One fine day, his father did his evening prayers and then came to the living room and said good bye to his children and wife who felt strange: why was he saying good bye? He recited a hymn for liberation (moksha) and died. These kinds of deaths are possible only to the greatest of astrologers who come to know beforehand the exact day of their death16. Astrologers are requested to test this further and not take it at face value as the examples above, though selected with care so that they do not match to the T with the Table, could yet induce astro students to become easily and hastily impressed. Young entrants will always think non productively when, per example, they would see a Sc Asc chart and Mer placed in the 12H and the native lived beyond 33 years – they could say the chart’s owner did not die at the age of 33 – that’s when one is not taught astrology at the feet of a Guru but in forums or conferences or books. One who learns it at the feet of the ‘True & Unbiased’ Guru or one who learns keeping his heart chakra open uses techniques such as that of C. G. Rajan’s and takes it to his advantage to come nearer a year, will then use other techniques before he shoots his predictions.
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The Dilemma of Energy & Astrology
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oroscope is nothing but a capsule containing the energy of one’s life exhibited by the planets in their grand coding. Our job as astrologers is to decode this and find out how the energies are playing out in one’s life. This coding is not as simple as 2 + 2 as, at a later stage, it goes beyond mathematics and statistics. One can test astrological techniques on 500 charts yet, that technique will fail on the 501th chart. The client whose chart will be the 501th will only curse us for wrong guidance – hence an experienced astrologer knows when he is reading a chart, it is his intuition or some divine voice which guides us not to predict with a technique which we have successfully tested on 500 charts. This difference, only a real professional astrologer knows very well who eats his bread earned out of astrology and not a theoretician or free practitioner. All of us are in the business of interpretation of these techniques (energy) as to ‘what will happen if today I do an action, when and how will be its result’. Some of us use horary astrology to determine this along with some traditional natal chart methods. How is energy transformed from one house to another? Let us see below. 6.1 Abuse Of Energy & Its Karma – Pirated Books/Softwares & Forums For long this question remained unanswered as to what happens to those who… a) Download movies/books/music/astrology software via pirated means b) Who fight a lot on internet forums The answer finally came that the karma of the above bad actions is to be seen via the position and dispositor of Dragon’s Tail (Ketu). Let us see this chart & few others in a brief manner.
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You name the management book and he had it downloaded in soft copy format that he openly distributed to his friends and was thus described as the Piracy King. He would print it out free of charge quietly from his office printer (note nothing is free in life & for paper abuse see Earthy signs getting destroyed). He had been warned by an astrologer not to do this but he would continue doing it for many years. An astute astrologer would observe his life for few years and would wait for two things to happen a) 3H to be activated b) Saturn to be activated; it is only when these two will be activated that the promise of Dragon’s Tail will be fulfilled. Now see the story: this Indian went for a 3 month project to the U.K to work for a famous financial services company. 3 months would be a short trip which is seen from the 3H, thus 3H was activated. An old American astrologer (Saturn) travelled with his wife (Venus) to the U.K to be in an astrological conference where this native would help him with computer
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(Dragon’s Tail - Ketu) related PowerPoint presentation. Thus, Saturn and Ketu were activated. During these 5 days, the native was also downloading something on the net in his office in that UK based Finance Company. He was caught, an inquiry committee was put in place and he was deported back to India with disgrace (result would be 7th from it - Dragon’s Head – Rahu – scandal). Thus you can see all the circumstances present in the horoscope had to be satisfied, short travel (3H), old man (Saturn) with his wife (Venus), both travelled to UK (3H) and bang on (!) the promised event materialized with Transit Saturn in Virgo aspecting via the 10th aspect to his 3H of hands. Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) has been described in Vedic Mythology as the thief who got caught & was given punishment by the Gods. The result of a planet like Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) has to be seen in many ways – few can be enumerated here: a) Where he is placed b) his 3 aspects which would be 5th, 7th and 9th from where he is placed & c) where the dispositor of Ketu is placed. In the above chart, the dispositor is Mercury who is placed in the 7H of Limelight (Disgrace here) in career being 10th from 10th and a secondary house for career. This way of seeing Karma results of stealing something related to knowledge, piracy products, pirated softwares etc. has been observed in many charts. Dragon’s Tail is the significator of math, computers and I.T and you can see it is in the 7H of Limelight which is where India has shined so far in recent decades. Dragon’s Tail is also the significator of fights and when one fights a lot on internet forums, then one becomes like Ketu: a headless creature with only a tail – that is the reason one often finds that the fights in forums are just so out of the mind (without using one’s head). In one chart where Sun Ketu in the 3H has its dispositor, Venus, in the 8H of darkness and Venus is the 10th lord of career, we observed that this native with Sun Ketu in the 3H would fight a lot on forums and after 7 years, his career came to a standstill for 4 years inspite of being in top positions in the corporate world. In another chart where Dragon’s Tail is in the 7H, the native spent a lot of time arguing and insulting people in astrological forums – his Ketu’s dispositor occupies the 10H of career – in spite of very high degrees, his career has not taken off at all since 5 years. Another native with Dragon’s Tail in the 10H spent years downloading movies in torrent, made his friends do this and gathered pirated books: his career is at a standstill since 4 years and, in spite of doing all the remedial measures of Indian astrology – including sitting daily for 3 hours chanting mantra, he has not been able to get a job. Another native with Dragons Tail & Venus in the 11H did not get a job for 2.5 years, he was asked if he downloads movies, he said yes, he was asked to stop it and within few months he got job in a newspaper daily. Bottom line, over a period of 6 years we have observed the atrocities committed in the name of astrology in Indian Forums and the charts and lives of :a) Those addicted to forums. b) Those who fight in forums in the name of knowledge whereas not even 2-3 % of astrological knowledge is known to Indian astrologers as that knowledge have never come out17. c) Those who use fake email ids18 to display their predictive abilities by posing quizzes and then replying to them via their original ids.
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Our observation was in these charts where Dragon’s Tail (Ketu) is sitting – that house and the 5, 7, 9 houses it aspects or the house of Ketu’s dispositor – either of these is spoilt and destroyed. Most writers on Indian forums are a result of the Bollywood syndrome of wanting gossip or spice (massala) in their lives or name & fame or to gather naïve clients, without realizing that after 2-3 years in astrology, every student realizes that anyone who is posting so much in forums belongs to the breed of ‘Time Pass Hobbyists Posing as Professionals’ who have the following points in common:a) The astrologer does not have any clients as he is having enough time to post in forums b) Discussing the same topic endlessly or engaging in ‘you scratch my back I scratch yours’ are done by only those astrologers who are not interested in studying real astrology or immersing themselves in classics or contributing something significant to astrology – but more interested in being seen as alive or lustful or perverted about fame. c) Most Indian forums are by moderators who are not spreading astrology but spreading their names or wanting to occupy position of seats (moderators are under illusions and create illusions of power around them). One must understand energy with the help of foreigners to whom every minute is utilized in making life productive. Out of the 10,000 westerners who are in Vedic astrology, only 30 of them can be regularly found in Vedic astrology Indian forums – the rest do not waste time in forums but take classes and dig deeper into books, they are more responsible towards their clients unless they are students. 6.2
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his deserves a lot of space to be explained but let’s touch it briefly. Planets which determine our nature, fate and the events of our life are as detailed ‘as details can be’ and they also give us some free will to play around which is seen in the natal chart itself. The biggest challenge faced by today’s students is to read ancient texts, note down the combinations given by sages or ancient masters and then feel despondent that the combinations given are not working. Some of us like double dichotomy a lot and we are often found to say in different breaths ‘ohh what the sages/ancient masters have said do not go wrong’ and in another breath that same astrologer will say ‘ohh even the formulas, combinations given by sages do not work in real practice’. A student who grows up hearing this first feels frustrated by this double dichotomous statement but, as he has not found the answer to this, by the time he has becomes old, he himself repeats this strangely. Thus, generations after generations make use of these thoughts and pass them on. What must be understood clearly is how to see the Energy of the Planets: these planets are NOT STATIONARY.
Imagine if you are doing an exercise to increase the biceps of your arms… After 10,000 years of moving your arms (rotation or revolution), you would ‘Change’ eventually. Thus if a planet is giving you a simple vehicle in 500 A.D, it would give a more detailed vehicle now as it has had movement for the past several hundred years. Take it this way: Planets also get bored hence, they must keep on creating something new ‘Within their abilities & Parameters’. The Energy shift can be understood in a more direct manner: Sun is the King of the Planetary Cabinet and was, in olden days, referred to as significator for the ‘Actual King’ of a Kingdom. But now, in the 1900s, the Energies have had a major major change and Acceleration – it is no longer Sun which makes you the King but the planet Saturn which governs the masses (votes) & makes you the King. Another way to understand energy is since the time humans have lived on earth, the King was rarely questioned but now, in the New Energy, such Kings are questioned and toppled. It is difficult to understand the rules of our ancient texts if one is not in ‘Tune With The Planets’. As one gets tuned, one may not have heard or read about the 11:11 spiritual event or the Harmonic Convergence (Aug 1987) that deals with the shifting of the energies and preparing the earth for the new energy – work which would be completed by 2012 in the first step and
humans are the creation of God). Here the word recluse needs to be interpreted in the context of avoiding too much communication which becomes addictive and that’s the reason the Yogi has said (quoted in previous writings) that ‘to really learn astrology: avoid astrologers’. Some have tested this statement and tasted some phenomenal success much more than some of the famous names of the past.
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next in 2025. Reading about such metaphysical topics or new age spirituality is not necessary to modern astrologers; what is important however is to be in tune with the Energies. What is important to understand is that for centuries, this knowledge was strictly limited to only one sect in India while now it is available to everyone thanks to one man who lead a revolution in 1936. How could the Gods allow this to happen and, more importantly, to continue? Has the energy not shifted now, when this was just not possible for the last 3-5000 years in India? Today the internet is the biggest answer to anyone who thought energy (knowledge) could be hidden. The internet brought in the era where there was an explosion of energy and melting of the barriers of energy exchange. 6.3
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hat follows below is a parable, one of many to come, by the Nameless Master whom we have found to be the finest of humans – who has the spirit of Astrology rightly ingrained in him. Here goes his parable:
Once upon a time not so long ago, there was a brilliant astrologer who taught this science to a student named X. It so happens that X’s teacher did not easily share secrets and, most of the times, played the game of the tradition ‘serve me more like a slave and I will share more’. X went on to become very frustrated as a student although he was a very noble soul and often wept in his car that his intentions were noble so, why would his teacher act like this and never give the ‘master key’ of a topic? X was taught that topic but not the ‘master key’ which would be taught to foreigners instantly (!) Being of a simple mind, X could not grasp this and would remain hurt. Later on, X became a very competent doctor and a surgeon and, just as fate would have it, the teacher’s son went on to do a medical college education. Once in a while, X would lecture on his specialty pertaining to the intricacies of heart surgery in the college where the teacher’s son would study. After 18 years, X was called in for a special case of emergency at 2 a.m by the Home Minister’s secretary, case that he had to operate on as this case was dear to the home minister. X had by now become a prominent figure internationally on his research in medicines related to his specialization apart from being a reputed surgeon, and had the luxury to refuse any case since at any moment in time, he always had 3-4 hospitals abroad wanting him to join them. He refused as it was an odd hour and his mother was sick; but when the secretary mentioned the name of the patient, he agreed instantly much to the astonishment of the secretary. The operation went on well & after a few days, he heard once while passing by the hospital room someone saying ‘the surgeon was very arrogant and refused flatly to operate upon but due to the Home Minister’s pressure, the chief surgeon operated and that too free of cost – this is the power and greatness of my astrology knowledge’. X entered the room where the patient was sitting who happened to be none other than his old astrology teacher. He asked everyone to vacate the room and told his teacher: I am your old student to whom you refused to teach the real knowledge – but you should note that I did not refuse to operate upon you due to my arrogance, but since it was very late and my mother was sick. Even when the pressure from the Home Minister came, I refused and only agreed to do so since your name was mentioned. I bow to you but you mentioned the power of your knowledge compelled me to do the operation, which is wrong. You all, in the astrological community, always feel as if your knowledge is the most superior and the most divine knowledge and sharing of it can lead to some great misuse. You all cant event change your luck or the destiny of your children. Unfortunately, it is one blind man leading the others for the last few centuries. It is the knowledge of medicine which has saved your life and not of your astrology. It has happened since someone, somewhere, decided to share their knowledge of medicine and medical equipments which lead to your life being saved – note the word sharing. Yes, this sharing comes at a price but is nobler than the sharing of knowledge that you all do. Can you imagine if someone who shared this medical knowledge decided to share only 80% what would happen to you and millions of others on the operating table? Yet most of the great ones among you claim privately after writing a book/article that you kept the master key to yourself. That is to only soothe your ego whereas ego never finds an iota of space with God’s love, only forgiveness and unconditional love. Today the biggest abuse of energy has happened because of you all inspite of you all reciting mantras daily for hours you all have not understood Gods new energy release. If your mantras were truly effective then every astrologer would become a servant of society (God). The maximum corruption happens when half baked hidden energy is with someone. Energy is thus created which blocks the real energy to come out. Thus millions of you all in the last few centuries have created this negative energy which blocks the pure love of God to come out in the open. Fighting this energy is tough for even the noble of astrologers and they succumb to the negative side of the dark energy created by you all since centuries. Yes I do agree that the knowledge of mantras should not be revealed to everyone yet I find that the most corrupt of you all have the highest knowledge of mantras attained through
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pleasing someone. In our profession, you might find crooks but the numbers of noble ones are 10,000 times more than the numbers of noble souls in astrology and yes, there are bad elements as is the case in any profession. But then, we who save lives are never in any illusion that we are Gods unlike astrologers, our egos are far lesser than you astrologers. I could save your life since I decided to share my own fundamental research in bi-pass surgery on you and thus saved your life – whereas all your life, you were more concerned how not to share your knowledge under the name of tradition and quoting verses of sages of how not to share the knowledge. How do we know that the verses of the sages were not altered by humans like you in the past? The sage of yesteryears would never teach astrology to even 1 % of today’s astrologers whose ego is greater than even the Gods. When a medicine or a surgical procedure is patented by only one person/company, the world suffers as it is at the risk of abuse; but when it is shared worldwide and openly, then someone, somewhere, can be benefited without the creator of that technique/medicine being credited. We here, in the medical fraternity, know this and some of us do not even remember who created the medicine to eradicate Polio but it has helped millions whereas your techniques have not helped even 1 % of the population. It is for these reasons that God has made allopathy that I practice more widespread than any other ancient system of healing – since he probably got tired with the egos/superiority complex of the ancients of any ancient system of healing. My knowledge has no distinction, Sir, I treat all castes and people from different economic backgrounds the same way. Whereas your eyes used to glint when politicians and rich people would consult you, my knife moves in the same manner whosoever is on the table? Yes, you would ask me, I do charge money for my services but so do you – but your fees change when you see a rich client whereas my fees is the same whether it is a rich or a poor man. It seems I have understood energy and its use or abuse much more than you have in spite of your spending years on it in the footsteps of your own family lineage that has spent thousands of years on it. Please go back to your house in good health, knowing that I do not have any resentment towards you. What you did not teach, I learnt it on my own without any malice towards you; but you, astrologers of India, must know that you all think you could change the fortunes of your clients, saving their lives by your advice or remedies but I do that every 3 hours. You are trying to decode God’s plan in a horoscope but your egos only show that you all are farthest from God – may this be remembered. When intricate knowledge is made open to public then not just one, but many, have access to it and the originator of that technique can no longer hold others to ransom. Knowledge is abused by the greedy minded personality knowing that only he has that knowledge and thus, he can take advantage of it. But when that formula is known to many, very few will be able to take advantage as everyone has that knowledge and this is a Universal Formula – this was not present in olden days of limited communication but now the Energy has changed since an article (technique) created in a small village of India can reach all over the globe via the internet, the new energy platform of God. Vedic astrologers who focus so much on hiding techniques can notice that a ancient text which is their Bible of Astrology today, by the name of BPHS was not easily available before 100 years, today its easily available so has not the energy changed ? 6.4 Abuse Of Energy & Accusation towards Saptarishis Astrology Magazine
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ore so in the last 100 years of common man astrologers, two distinct astrologers groups were created: a) who charge money for their consultation and b) who do not charge money. As this science was controlled by only one sect of people, within themselves they did not want someone to learn of their secrets as it would deprive them of their superiority and money. When Saptarishis Astrology was launched, it was launched as a astro business venture. Unfortunately, that part has failed to start even though the first editorial mentioned it as a free magazine. Energy is never appreciated when it comes free hence, the master who gave Reiki Healing in its modern form to the world insisted, after he learnt the lesson, that energy exchange must happen. This has not happened with Saptarishis Astrology and many have given us advice out of good heart, and some out of jealousy, to stop the magazine as a free edition so that popularity is decreased. Some have said it out of compassion and made us understand the intricate nature of energy and that giving out rare never before seen content without energy exchange from the community is amounting to abuse of energy and increasing the thankless attitude of the reader who belongs to what is generally termed for astrologers in this continent as a ‘Bunch of Thankless People’. Incidentally, the energy exchange is present by 0.1 % of the astrological fraternity coming forward to engage as editors, volunteers and translators for the magazine. We were also taught via mail of some readers that when one has a skill, he can decide to give
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it out free as he is not spending any money – example given was that if one is a computer programmer, he can decide to give 10 % of his time every month to creating a free astrological software which is an extremely noble act but still does not require him to spend some precious money out of his pocket for astrology’s growth even though he is earning in dollars, this the Indigo Children will ask in the future, make no mistake of it. But a magazine requires huge amounts of funds for administrative works, for buying and removing out manuscripts, for travelling to remote places to seek out hidden masters, making national-international calls, etc. Let’s take an example: in order to travel to meet one master by the name of Madura Krishnamurthy Sastry in South India (Andhra Pradesh), one had to shell out roughly $ 850 (Rs 40,000) – to get masters out from Banaras, some $1270 (Rs 60,000) as travelling expenses & yet no results. Thus knowledge is not removed out and austerity drive on flight tickets expenses. Some readers in the past have taken these contacts of ours and spoilt relations with them – as a result of this, masters do not write articles for the magazine and the loss is to the astrological community only since we here at Saptarishis Astrology are not interested in practising astrology privately or professionally. Hence, we request you not to ask us for phone numbers or addresses of authors as we just do not have the time to reply to each request on a daily basis even though we may have done so in the past. Removing their knowledge for the world is more important than one individual who goes and meets a master for his own personal benefit and not for the astrological communities benefit. Most authors are available on the net; you can do a Google search for their ids. Westerners must understand that Laws are reversed in India as compared to the west – anyone who is a good astrologer is known ‘openly’ in the west whereas in India, the real good astrologers do not advertise or write books or attend conferences – hence finding them is a process that takes years as they try their level best to hide in their own reclusive state of life. After years of hard work and energy spent, if young kids come and display bad manners to them, they get upset; the loss to the astrological world is irreparable as these masters will never come out. Energy exchange can probably be implemented this way: for anyone who wants contacts with some master, he or she should first bring out 3 masters from his city or village – only when that is done can he/she get the contacts of other masters through us.
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ome of the senior most astrologers have accused Saptarishis Astrology of few things: a) Sharing rare and unknown secrets of astrology (Indians do not like to share knowledge whereas westerns love to share it – at a price though – but still sharing happens at least by westerners which helps the common man at large)
b) The magazine length is too huge c) Some “I, Me, Myself” minds have accused few articles of being less researched This can be answered in one way. Saturn, the planet of patience is an attribute every professional astrologer loves since Saturn teaches us the patience in working hard over a horoscope, digging deep into ancient literature (Saturn loves old things); plus, a non afflicted Saturn is not greedy though he ask for energy exchange in a pure sense. When you create a huge volume of magazine which is not a magazine but a movement, then you ensure that the ones who do not have patience in life, who can only see themselves in the mirror and not others, who only think they have done research in astrology and who do not have the patience to listen to other’s views will never get past the few pages of the magazine – thus rare knowledge which is not in their fate will not reach them. Thus knowledge to the greedy and selfish will never reach them as they do not have the patience to go through the huge volume. When we started the 1st issue of the magazine with 96 pages we felt in control but we asked the Universe to take control of the magazine and the result was nearly 1000 pages, guess the Universe has its own way of dealing with energy being used by the right hands. Yet the words of some seniors on controlling the length of the magazine must be taken into account, one can only digest the food what one can and not digest 10 times of one’s capacity. Hence we would seriously consider shortening the length of the magazine and also do some deep thinking on energy exchange, the issue of which remains unresolved for centuries in India and no fixed authority to guide us. I, Me, Myself astrologers must first test the words of the sages or ancients and see how many of these techniques given by the sages are working 100 %. As it does not work 100 % ever do they dare 386
abuse the sages? Then, they must question as to how many fully researched articles they themselves have produced… They remain unaware that any technique can be proven wrong on exception charts since they are living in their own world, surrounded by those who worship them for some position in their organization. Indigo Children of the future will challenge us openly to take 5 names of the topmost astrologers of the past and to instantly remember their 5 famous techniques which are 100 % fool proof. At that time, all of us will not be able to answer these superior beings of Indigo Children. This publisher has tried this exercise on many astrologers of India and asked them to rattle the top 5 names of past astrologers and then asked them to quote 5 of their famous techniques which have been true contributions to astrology – unfortunately, not a single one has been able to name even 2 of the techniques of the past astrologers… Such is the thankless community who is poorly read and has the poorest of memories to even contribute garlands of praise to our ancients & elders. Astrology is a science that benefits the common man and it is to be learnt not for oneself but to help the common man. If this is understood, then you become a surgeon with a scientific mind who will not enter the operation theatre unless he has read and practiced his science, as much as possible, knowing that he can never operate upon himself. If journals in the past have created a story telling book or a coffee table book out of the science of astrology, it is their mission and we do not have comments on it. Our own mission is not to create a coffee table book of 50-100 pages since this journal is for the serious reader who is ‘Hungry’ for knowledge, who is ready to let go of eating food for the sake of knowledge, who is ready to burn the midnight oil since he has an important goal in mind and the only goal: to help the common man. If his goal is to create money, get to important positions in astrological organizations to create fame for oneself, to create throne for oneself and, please, do not bother to read Saptarishis Astrology or comment upon it, asking for reduction of size. Recently, one of the oldest manuscripts written by a Sage containing 60,000 verses was unearthed. In a discussion where it was brought about, someone complained ‘ohhh my! who is going to read such a huge work’! The other old man in the room asked that boy to commit suicide and not touch astrology in any life time. True Indians worship this science since centuries and regard it as holy as holy can be. The organisations in India & abroad have failed in one respect: after you get the certificate of passing their courses, they consider you can now practice the science professionally. These courses are of 6 months to 5 years. The worst part is that every member sitting in the top position of that organization knows that 25-30 years of reading and experience is required before one ventures into professional consultation services – yet all of these organisations have failed in even preaching this aspect, let alone enforcing it. Organisations of Vedic Astrology must ensure that blind chart readings on at least 20,000 horoscopes & compulsory reading cum tests on minimum 100 classics should be made mandatory before they give certificate of completion of studies – this was the original schooling in our ancient days, how have the organisations not realised this truth. Another important point in the length of the magazine issue is, no one is putting a gun on any readers head and asking him to read it in one go. Some even say to slow down due to health reasons. Sometimes the energy is in the hands of the makers and sometimes it is not – even if the magazine closes down due to weakening finances, it does not matter since what has been created is a creation of love & most important, that of un-withholding energy that Indian astrologers fail to understand. What we have has been given out without conditional love. It is not important to survive in the publishing industry for 20 or 60 years… It is significant to note that filmmakers understand creation more than us in the astrological fraternity. Let’s take an example that even common man understands and assume you are a film maker growing up. You are taught from day one & understand that you have to create only ‘One’ Casablanca or just One ‘Bridges of Madison County’ or just One ‘A World Without Thieves’ or just One ‘3 Idiots’ or One ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai (principles based on Gandhiji) or write that One ‘Harry Porter’ or maybe your final destination is that Italian film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ that changes human emotions forever. Energy in Astrology is controlled largely by the planet Dragons Head (Rahu), a point often missed by astrologers, especially the Energy of Research and Stunning Predictions. Our topic is this research and the illusion created by Dragons Head (Rahu) for those who are into research astrology. 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maximum researches’ or ‘our school or magazine has brought out the maximum researches’. This illusion is created by Rahu who gives the illusion of sitting on the Throne of Astrology. Lets visit probably the oldest city in the world which is Banaras, where astrology is far superior and hidden and in olden days anyone who had to learn astrology had to learn it from Banaras, here the astrologers know that their knowledge in astrology is far beyond and they say ‘Research is only done when you do not know astrology; the ones who know astrology never bother to do research’. Such is their blatant dislike for the outside world; at the same time true honest scientific thinking is needed is what they say. They say that no dictum of astrology can ever work on 100 % of the charts ever; in the cities some say every major dictum works on 60% of the charts – that would comprise, say a lot of 200 charts – which means the dictum is working on 120 charts properly. Now, if you take only or only have in hand the lot of the working 120 charts, then if you test your own dictum on all of them, you would feel as if the dictum is working on 100 % of the charts. If you take the remaining 80 charts where the dictum did not work and test the principle again you find that the dictum is failing 100 %. This is the illusion and double dichotomy of Research in Astrology. In astrology statistical parameters more often than not have been found to be grossly misleading, this any sincere, scientific and level headed astrologer will tell you. But generations of modern astrologers in India have got lost to this illusion, often the most brilliant of minds. The principles of astrology or medicine have to be true for ‘all’ humans and there can be no 99% in any technique if one looks at the science honestly & with purity. Example if acid is poured on your body, it will burn your body; it will burn 100% of the times it is poured and on all humans, no 60 or 70 % of the times, this is True & Honest Observation (Research). Thus no technique can be working in 60-70 % of horoscopes and passed of as research. If it is passed off as research then one is only fooling oneself apart from fooling (cheating) others. Take any article (even written by us) or book you would find 25 to 200 case studies, now take that same technique and see if it is working on 200 charts you might get that it is working on 70% of the charts or say 100 % of the charts but take that same technique and predict on 200 charts and you would fail in 70-90 % of the charts. This reality is the harshest truth and remains an illusion due to the nature of one’s mind. Hence a wise old man has said few things on modern attitude:1) Statistical Astrology has done the biggest & crudest rape of astrology in last 100 years 2) Scientific minds in the last 100 years have been truly unscientific and created the biggest mess in astrology instead of bringing true scientific attitude in the subject. 3) Modern minds have failed to minutely read the available works of the sages where the sages or higher authorities themselves contradict the works of previous sages, without mocking the other authorities an attribute not found in the modern teachers of today.
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Saptarishis Astrology’s 2nd Annual FreeYagya ॐ नमः परदेवताय ै : आपिद िकं करणीयं ? रणीयं चरणयगु ळमायाः ॥ तरणं िकं कुते ? ॄादीनिप िकं करी कुते ॥
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by SA Team Member, Mr Shastry. Period: On 28th of August, 2010 it is proposed to conduct a Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja with Mahaganapathy Pooja and with Chathuraavarthi tharpana. Benefits: All round spiritual and material benefits are accrued through this pooja but this pooja is a great tool in realizing the self. Even though issues regarding Job/career and financial struggles are the problems many persons face now, you may send your problem whatever it may be. Sri Chakra: The Sri Chakra or Shri Yantra is a yantra formed by nine interlocking triangles that surround and radiate out from the bindu point, the junction point between the physical universe and its unmanifest source. It represents Sri Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance on all levels, in abstract geometric form. It also represents Tripura Sundari, "the beauty of the three worlds." Four of the triangles points upwards, representing Shiva or the Masculine. Five of these triangles point downwards, representing Shakti or the Feminine. Thus the Sri Yantra also represents the union of Masculine and Feminine Divine. Because it is composed of nine triangles, it is known as the Navayoni Chakra. Devi Durga is considered as one of the deities present in Sri Chakra. During the pooja days, those who are initiated can meditate on Goddess using moola mantra and those who are non-initiated can meditate on Goddess or can recite Lalita Sahasranama and various stotras available on the net. Mahaganapathi ChathurAvarthi tharpana is a ritual of offering of oblations to the yantra/sona badra sila (a stone worshipped as ganapathy like salagrama as Vishnu) while reciting each letters in Ganapathi’s moola mantra. This ritual will be preceded by Mahaganapathy homa in the morning of 28th August, 2010. The statement “There is nothing which cannot be accrued by Chathuravarthi tarpana” is enough to understand the powers of this mantra, the main stress is on spiritual benefits.
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In the mahasankalpa for the Srichakra pooja/Chathuravarthi tharpana, each and all persons’ names and purpose of pooja will be recited and it is earnestly wished that the problems be melted away with the grace of the Goddess. After these poojas, it is also proposed to start a 108- times Devi Mahatmya parayana throughout the months of Kataka and Simha and in such a way, to get the conclusion of puja coinciding with the Durga parameswari pooja during the Navaratras of Kanya masa. During the parayana days, those who are initiated into Chandi Saptasati can recite it. Those, who are interested, can recite Durga Saptashloki which is equally beneficial. Also, Apadoonmoola Sree Durga Stotra, a condensed form of Durga Saptasati, is beneficial. All these stotras will soon be uploaded on our website. Those who wish to be included
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Fixed Stars Interview with Diana K. Rosenberg By Edith Hathaway, USA
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A different portion of this interview, mainly on Fixed Stars, is being published simultaneously by ISAR Journal (Journal of the International Society for Astrological Research), both print and On-line versions. See http://www.isarastrology.com. This larger interview at Saptarishis covers only a few pages of the same material, but also much more from Diana on stars. It segues at times into a dialogue between us about Fixed stars, mundane astrology, the Vedic nakshatras, and the two zodiacs – tropical and sidereal (items #12 through 14), also about her life and birth chart, including my commentary on her Vedic chart, at her request (item #16). We have been in touch over the years, mainly at national and international astrology conferences. One full Saturn cycle later, after being her student in NYC, I am very honored to interview Diana here on Fixed Stars and on her upcoming book: Secrets of the Ancient Skies: Fixed Stars and Constellations in Natal and Mundane Astrology. Her website: http://ye-stars.com. Phone conversations and e-mail exchanges for this interview took place January through June 2010, with much of the content delivered by late Feb. 2010. During this time, Diana was and is gravely ill with pancreatic cancer. Still very spirited and alert mentally, she chose to 391
avoid more radical treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation because they would have weakened her further, making it more difficult for her to finish work on her book. I know the astrological community shares my gratitude for the innate intelligence, diligence and exuberance Diana has for the subject she loves so much, and for her dedication in sharing her knowledge and insights with all of us. EH: Interview questions for Diana K. Rosenberg: P. 4
1) EH: How did you get started in astrology? Or what made you decide to study it more seriously?
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2) EH: How did you get from there to your deep study of the Fixed Stars? EH: Your book on Fixed Stars has been long awaited – even by you!! As you were researching and writing, did your point of view change about the use of stars in astrology?
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3) EH: What are Fixed Stars and how are they different from planets? Are Fixed Stars really fixed? (The ancients distinguished between these two, the planets being the “wandering stars.”) EH: Let’s include here a quick review of the naming of the stars.
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4) EH: There is a general lack of knowledge about what Fixed Stars are and how they work. Sometimes they get a reputation for being mostly very difficult, or malevolent. Is this justified? EH: How can we determine if a Fixed star will give results in terms of all that has been attributed to a given star? EH: Are some stars more important than others due to their magnitude? Or actual size? EH: On a technical level, what is the orb of influence you use with the Fixed Stars?
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5) EH: What is your process or your research method in working with the stars?
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6) EH: Let’s look at some of the other books on Fixed Stars and get your view on them. You used to have a list of recommended books on the subject at your website. At the top of your list was Reinhold Ebertin and Georg Hoffman’s Fixed Stars & Their Interpretation (1971), followed by Vivian Robson’s The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923). You even provided reprints of these before they became available on the web. EH: So this goaded you into doing your life’s work! Was it the paucity of material on the Fixed Stars? I personally am not familiar with all the material available on this subject.
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7) EH: I see you decided to start your Fixed Star research in 1980 with Algol. Tell us what you found about Algol.
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8) EH: Are there other stars for which you have a special affinity - ones that you find remarkable and worthy of special attention?
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9) EH: William Lilly established around 50 Fixed Stars in his horary work, and I know some have tallied as many as 290 of them. How many Fixed Stars are there?
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10) EH: Let’s discuss Fixed Stars in natal astrology and in mundane astrology. You have researched Dwight D. Eisenhower at some length, and also some mundane events such as the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India Dec. 3, 1984. EH: Eisenhower is such a great historical example, but I have avoided using him due to his DD (Dirty Data). What convinced you to go ahead and use 3:40 AM? Or is exact birth data less important in the use of Fixed Stars?
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11) EH: Are there some other historical figures whose charts clearly show the workings of some of the important Fixed Stars?
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12) EH: Let’s discuss how Fixed Stars work in a national chart. I know you especially like the chart of the Republic of India. Let’s give that data: Jan. 26, 1950, 10:15 AM, Delhi, India. Tropical Ascendant is 4:49 Aries. Sidereal Ascendant is 11:39 Pisces.
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13) EH: Let’s introduce some of the issues that come up around your use of the two zodiacs, and how you view Vedic nakshatras. We can continue with the India Republic chart.
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14) EH: The Fixed Stars by their very nature bring up the zodiac issue. Let’s go into this a little more. We can call it The Zodiac Dialogues!
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15) EH: After researching and writing on this subject for over 30 years, what do you think is your contribution to what is already known on this subject? And what for you is the highlight of your book?
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Addenda: Five items (1) Novas & Royalty; 2) Diana’s Astrological Education & Certification, 3) Diana’s Formal Education; 4) Diana’s Work & Career; 5) Diana’s Marriage, Family, and Relationships
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friend Pat Morimando, upstairs in the same building, taught chart construction. This was back in 1975, before everyone had computers. Pat was teaching me the calculations using my son’s birth data, and towards the end of the session she looked a little more at his chart and asked about his health. I said he had mononucleosis, and was struggling to finish his senior year of high school. I left feeling nervous and uncertain, and decided to knock on Betty’s door on the way downstairs, because I was worried about my son. Betty quickly looked at his chart. He has Leo Rising, and Sun in Aquarius in the 6th house with Capricorn on the (tropical) 6th cusp. She did think some danger was approaching, and told me to watch him closely. I asked what I should look for and she said: "Leo: Heart, spine, upper back. Capricorn: Bones, teeth, skin.” I walked away with those six items etched in my brain. Because mononucleosis tends to weaken the immune system, Peter had been checked by a doctor every week. He went alone, and he told me that each time he would strip to the waist and the doctor would check his heart and lungs. I was constantly thinking of the list of six items Betty had given me, and one afternoon I noticed Peter rubbing a large birthmark mole on his upper back – the kind that doctors tell you to have removed because sometimes they turn cancerous. I remembered Betty Lundsted: “Heart, spine, upper back – Bones, teeth, skin.” I thought: “Upper back, skin!” And I insisted that he have it removed immediately! I gave him money for a taxi, called a dermatologist, who was also a family friend, and urged him to examine Pete that same day. At first the doctor said he’d have to make an appointment, but I kept insisting, not saying why. The dermatologist sent him straight to a surgeon, after he saw the mole should be removed immediately. Pete returned home with a wound three inches long, and 8 or 9 stitches. A few days later, my husband and I got an ominous call from the surgeon’s office. They had done the biopsy and wanted us in his office immediately. It was a melanoma, a very fast-growing, extremely deadly form of cancer. They rushed him into the hospital and operated right away – a major surgery. Pete was in the hospital two weeks, and the surgery saved his life. (Later the surgeon told me it was caught in the nick of time. The melanoma was probably about to metastasize). After the crisis was over, I realized that the doctor who had been examining him every week had not noticed the melanoma, and that astrologers who had never even met him were the ones who saved his life! Right then and there I decided to study astrology seriously. I am from a family of doctors: my stepfather, uncle, grandfather, and maternal great-grandfather were all physicians. My uncle, a prominent surgeon, had been very critical of me for studying astrology, but that event silenced him. I told him and everyone else that without astrology, my son would not have lived beyond 18. My uncle remained skeptical about astrology, but the facts were irrefutable. 2) EH: That’s a compelling beginning. How did you get from there to your deep study of the Fixed Stars? (Our readers should be reminded that you have spent the past 30 years researching this subject, and that your primary interest has always been research and teaching, rather than the consulting side of astrology.) DKR: I continued to study with Betty Lundsted, then went on to Joanna Shannon, Julian Armistead and, for Uranian and the 90 Degree Dial, Charles Emerson. I had only wanted to know the basics of Uranian but it turned out to be such a useful system that I got into it more deeply and became a Uranian astrologer! But through all of this, I noticed that every
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number of degrees covered by the stars they used. Tropical Aries, for instance, had only four 2 degrees covered in Reinhold Ebertin, and six in Vivan Robson. What about all the rest of the sign? I have a stellium in tropical Aries, and none of the stars mentioned linked to my placements! But once I had Mike Munkasey’s list of stars, I discovered that the major links to my tropical Aries degrees were stars of the figure of Andromeda, the Chained Woman. And there I sat, trapped in a dismal marriage – and with not enough education to earn my own living. Chained indeed! That was one of the early indications I had that the constellations themselves deserved more scrutiny. I also wanted to use more mundane material. That’s a particular interest of mine, in addition to what I call “Body Parts.” Body Parts: I collected data on people who were blind or had severe eye problems, because some ancient texts mentioned certain stars in connection with blindness. But I did not want to take anything for granted. I wanted to do all my own research. I have about 100 blindness charts now, but when I had collected about 70 of them, I corrected each one for precession (for the then-current 1980 fiducial point), and then entered them in the big red book. For the most part, the ancients were correct, and I found a few additional places that produced a high number of eye problems. Looking at my new Blindness list, I suddenly realized that the afflicted people had planets at the eye of the Bull, the eye of the Crow, the eyes of the Crab, the eye of the Dragon, the eye of the Archer, and so forth. That was a huge breakthrough for me! It was my first realization that the constellations were not just random connected dots, but were placed the way they were for very specific reasons. At a conference on ancient astrology in Princeton, NJ I gave a lecture on Fixed Stars and mentioned the idea that constellation figures may have been placed deliberately to pinpoint specific parts of the body. Soon after my talk, a New Jersey astrologer came up to me and asked me to check her chart, as her right arm had recently been amputated at the shoulder due to a cancerous growth in the armpit. She wanted to see if there were any constellation positions that would link to that. We sat in a quiet corner with my big red notebook, and went from position to position on her chart, starting at her Ascendant, which was 32 Virginis, a star in the Virgin’s right arm. Then came Jupiter in the 1st house aligned with Sigma Bootis, in the right arm of the Herdsman; the Moon (in the 2nd house), was Gamma Herculis, in the right arm of Hercules. Asteroid Juno in the 3rd house was aligned with Cheleb, Beta Ophiuchi in the right shoulder of the Serpent-Bearer. (By this time, both of us were gasping.) Then in the 5th house, after Venus and the Sun (no hits) came a Mercury-Mars conjunction at Sadalmelik, Alpha Aquarii, the right shoulder of Aquarius. In the 7th house her Uranus was aligned with 7 Cephei, the right shoulder of Cepheus, and 22 Andromedae, the right hand of the Chained Woman. In the 8th house, Chiron aligned with Gamma Persei, the right armpit of Perseus; the Midheaven was Beta Columbae, the Dove’s right wing; and Pluto in the 10th house was 82 Geminorum, Pollux’s right shoulder. Both of us were speechless. This was another tremendous breakthrough, and one of the major discoveries I made in researching the stars; the vital importance of the constellations in detail, and not only the ones on the ecliptic (i.e. the zodiac) but those of the Sphaera Barbarica – the figures above and below the ecliptic – even those very far from it, near the poles. 2
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Another remarkable example is that of the actress Natasha Richardson, who died tragically 3 of a head injury after she fell while skiing. Her tropical Ascendant is Libra, with natal Sun and Mercury in the 8th house in Taurus at Gyrus and 32 Persei, which are in Medusa’s head. Her Midheaven is at Theta Canis Majoris in the Greater Dog’s head. Her North Node is in the 10th house at Pollux, Beta Geminorum in the head of the “Immortal Twin,” and Muscida, Omicron Ursae Majoris in the Greater Bear’s head. (About Pollux, the ancient Liber Hermetis says: “Many will be harmed in the head.”) Her Mars was Algenubi, Epsilon Leonis in the Lion’s head; her Pluto was aligned with Black Hole M106 in the Hunting Dog’s head; her Neptune was at a set of colliding galaxies called Arp 220 in the head of Serpens, the Serpent. Her Moon was Rasalhague, Alpha Ophiuchi in the Serpent-Tamer’s head. Her Saturn, in the 5th house of vacations, was at Kitalpha, Alpha Equulei in the Colt’s head, and Chiron, also in 4 the 5th house, was aligned with Ankaa, Alpha Phoenicis in the head of the Phoenix. Jupiter in the 6th house was aligned with accident-prone 13 Cephei, in the crown of Cepheus, the King. Venus, ruler of her Ascendant and 8th house, was in the 7th house at 18 Cephei in the King’s 5 face. DKR: Later I discovered that Belgrade astrologer Alexander Imsiragic made the same discovery about anatomy and the constellations. We compared notes at the last UAC (United Astrology Conference), May 2008 in Denver, Colorado. He calls it “anatomy” and I call it “body parts.” EH: So you have a whole section in your book on Body Parts? DKR: No, that’s the sad thing. I have not had time to write that. I will have to put it in an Appendix, or mention it in the Introduction. 3) EH: What are Fixed Stars and how are they different from planets? Are Fixed Stars really fixed? (The ancients distinguished between these two, the planets being the “wandering stars.”) DKR: Fixed Stars are just regular stars. They were called “fixed” because they seemed to stay in the same relative positions over the centuries, while planets (and comets, meteors, etc) moved. In some cultures – China, for instance – the star figures were considered 3
Natasha Richardson was born May 11, 1963, 17:00 BST, London, UK. She suffered a blow to the head during a skiing accident near Montreal, Canada on March 16, 2009. Refusing treatment, she succumbed to headaches an hour later and an epidural hematoma (bleeding under the skull, which could have been treated if caught immediately). The situation quickly worsened. She was hospitalized seven hours after the accident, and flown from a Canadian hospital to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where she died on March 18, 2009. (EH) 4 I have also found that Chiron often pinpoints an area of weakness or health problems on the chart. (DKR) 5 Known for her acting talent and her beauty, Natasha Richardson had planetary placements in the King’s crown and King’s face. She belonged to a prominent and famous family of British actors, the Redgraves: her mother – Vanessa Redgrave, her father – director Tony Richardson, and her husband – actor Liam Neeson. (EH)
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flawless, while the planets were the “troublemakers” who came through and upset things – rather like a motorcycle gang riding through town! Other cultures thought of the planets as messengers and interpreters. By traveling through, or stopping at a constellation, they were sending a message in code to earthlings. Stars do have their own movement, each one different. It’s called “proper motion” – but it is so infinitesimally slow that it takes hundreds of years in most cases to be noticeable, and is usually ignored by astrologers. EH: Let’s quickly review the naming of the stars. DKR: Most of the names of the Fixed Stars come from the Arabs, and have an additional Greek letter/Latin constellation name designation. The roots of constellations are said to come from the Euphrates Valley (Babylon), which is present-day Iraq. With the star’s name, you will find the Greek letters Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta. etc combined with the Latin form of the constellation’s name. That tells you what constellation it’s in. (For instance, Ceti is the genitive or possessive case for Cetus). Zeta is the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet, so Zeta Ceti means the 6th star of Cetus. When it is Alpha (the first letter of the Greek alphabet), it is sometimes at the beginning of the constellation, but usually it’s the brightest star. But sometimes they go in the order of progression of the stars, rather than which is brightest. That happens with the Big Dipper and the 7 Sages. In the Big Dipper, the Alpha star is Dubhe, from the Arabian al-dubb, “the Bear” – which also happens to be the brightest star. 4) EH: There is a general lack of knowledge about what Fixed Stars are and how they work. They sometimes get a reputation for being mostly very difficult, or malevolent. Is this justified? DKR: Stars are intense foci of energies that both test an individual and enlighten him. (Sorry about the “him” – the English language does not supply a neutral noun for both sexes, so assume when I say “him” I mean “him or her.”) What you get with the stars are not good/bad, right/wrong, benevolent/malevolent, but issues. For instance, there might be an issue of tolerance versus intolerance, or addiction versus abstinence, arrogance versus humility, greed versus generosity, aggression versus working for peaceful solutions, and so forth. The chart will be set up so that the individual will constantly have these issues come up in his life, and he will have to decide how he wants to deal with them. Very often both ends of these polarities will manifest in one lifetime, pulling and pushing the individual to make choices over and over again. A typical scenario might be that one is born into wealth and comfort, then loses everything and goes through a period of poverty, then works his way back to wealth and might have to decide whether to “play it safe” and stash his money in fear of another “crash,” or to take the lessons of poverty to heart and use his money to help others who are in need. EH: How can we determine if a Fixed Star will give results in terms of all that has been attributed to a given star? DKR: The short answer is, you can’t! There are too many variables (the rest of the chart, for instance), and how a person lives his life, and what choices he is making. I think a good example here is former Senator and Vice President Albert Gore. (Mar 31, 1948, 12:53 PM EST, Washington, DC). His Midheaven (tropical 21:52 Aries) is aligned with a famous shipwreck
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star, Baten Kaitos, Zeta Ceti in Cetus, the Sea-Monster or Whale, (tropical 22 Aries, sidereal 28 Pisces). Baten Kaitos is a stormy star, known for shipwrecks, possibly with rescue, and drowning. (Right opposite it is another shipwreck star, Foramen, Eta Carinae.) Baten Kaitos was at the North lunar node at the Titanic disaster, and shows up in many shipwreck charts.
At the peak of his career, when Al Gore ran for U.S. President in 2000, even though he won the popular vote by more than half a million, he lost the election on technicalities and so was “shipwrecked” – left high and dry without even a job or any kind of public position. This is an example of how this star might work in an individual’s chart. With Baten Kaitos, there will be at least one instance in the life where the person will have to deal with a shocking, staggering displacement and have to somehow find a way to restart his or her life. Gore, of course, has become a spokesman for the international environmental movement, and even received a Nobel Prize for his efforts. Here is a quote from my book: “Baten Kaitos is one of the most frequently found stars involved in shipwrecks, and these people may at some time find themselves left ‘high and dry,’ broken on the rocks of life; yet this is an area of great breakthroughs and transformations and after they pull through, they have much to offer from the depths of their experiences, often ending up with a strong sense of personal destiny…. Baten Kaitos is approaching a World Axis aspect of 22.5° to 0° Aries: the world's oceans are rising, ‘drowning’ shorelines.” EH: Are some stars more important than others due to their magnitude? Or actual size?
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DKR: Among the most interesting and unexpected things I found was that size, magnitude (i.e. brightness), and nearness to the ecliptic had apparently no connection with a star’s importance. Some very dim stars, far from the ecliptic, pack quite a wallop! A good example is 4th- to-5th magnitude Al Kurah, Xi Cephei (also called Kurdah) in the chest of Cepheus, the King (24 Aries tropical, 0 Aries sidereal Lahiri), which is 66 degrees North of the ecliptic (the Pole being 90 degrees North). This little, dim, exiled star turns up on the charts of an extraordinary number of great artists, poets, playwrights, composers, actors and dancers! EH: On a technical level, what is the orb of influence you use with the Fixed Stars? DKR: Generally I use one degree on either side, called a “moiety.” There are a few exceptions: If the star is on the ecliptic, is a 1st magnitude star, and also contacts the Sun, Moon, the angles, or the Moon’s node, then there is a wider orb of influence – a two to three degree orb. (Only Spica and Regulus are 1st magnitude stars that are right on the ecliptic.) I look at both the True node and Mean node. I find there is a kind of a halo effect around the nodes, allowing a slightly wider orb. The Lunar nodes can be very malefic if they link up 6 with the angles of the chart in mundane astrology. 5) EH: What is your process or your research method in working with the stars? DKR: First, using an astronomy catalogue of stars, each one I want to use is converted from right ascension and declination to celestial longitude and latitude (using a module in the CCRS Horoscope Program that does this conversion) and projected perpendicularly onto the ecliptic, in degrees measured from 0 Aries, the Vernal Equinox point. For each chart, I calculate the number of years between the birth or event and January 1, 2000 (the current fiducial point), then I multiply that number by 50.23” (the rate of precession per solar year) and add the resulting degrees-and-minutes to each chart’s planets and angles. Next I enter the new positions, each in its appropriate star set. Over the years, as I worked and more stars and DSOs (Deep Space Objects) were added, my original span of 2 degrees per star set necessarily increased to an average of 3 degrees. And there were places where the dividing breaks between sets were difficult to decide upon. A few of them are awkward, necessitated by my reluctance to allow any set to span more than an absolute maximum of 4 or 5 degrees. The center of the Cancer Crab, for instance (now tropical Leo) runs from about 6° to 13° Leo. It includes Open Cluster M44 (Praesepe, "the Beehive"), North and South Asellus, and, sharing the same longitudes, stars of Puppis (the Stern of Argo Navis), early stars of Hydra's head and elements of Draco, the Dragon. This intense area of seething energies, anchored by Praesepe and the Aselli, could very well have spanned a full 7°. I split it at about 10° of Leo in order to keep it manageable, but the split could just as well have been placed earlier or 6
In Vedic astrology, for a full malefic effect we would also include the other Vedic classical malefic planets (Sun, Mars, and Saturn) together with the lunar nodes (Rahu or Ketu) at the angles. For instance, Mars was closely contacting Ketu at 8 degrees Sagittarius at the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center Tower in Manhattan, NY on Sept. 11, 2001. Mercury in Virgo was exactly rising, with Moon, Jupiter and Rahu in Gemini (all sidereal positions). Mars-Jupiter can bring the religious zealot influence, especially in opposition, and even more so on the Sagittarius-Gemini axis. Jupiter is regarded as a “temporal malefic” for Virgo Ascendant. (EH)
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later. Because I wanted to check out all stars, not just the most famous, or brightest, or those nearest the ecliptic, I began with a long list and frequently added to it as I worked, ending up with nearly 2,000 stars and DSOs. The stars in my book were culled from this Master list. Each degree of the zodiac contains not only stars of the zodiacal constellation, but also stars of constellations above and below the ecliptic, which add their energies to each degree and sign of the zodiac. Precession corrections, especially for ancient charts, may appear to cause a chart’s position(s) to change signs. Michelangelo, for instance, was born with the Sun at 24:01 Pisces (March 6, 1475). But because of precession, the stars aligned with his natal Sun, then in tropical Pisces, are now at the beginning of tropical Aries. The closest is 26 Piscium in the tail of the West Fish, which in 2000 was at 1:43 Aries. His Sun, precession-corrected to 2000, is 1:20 Aries. Thus, because of precession, a person born under one tropical sign might now appear to be placed in another. Even for some born in the 20th century with a planet in a late degree, precession correction may take the planet into the next sign. The important thing to remember in this regard is that for tropicalists – the original tropical signs and rulerships 7 hold sway on each chart. Precession corrections simply serve to indicate with which stars the original placements were aligned. For charts I wanted to include that had no birth time, I used noon, and left out the Moon and angles. Precession calculations are easy if you have a hand calculator that has a degree-minutesecond option. They are usually called “scientific calculators” and are quite inexpensive. The button often says “deg” or looks like this: °9 99. Take the difference between the year of birth and 2000, then multiply that by 0 degrees, 0 minutes, 50.23 seconds; the result comes up in decimal form, and the calculator has a conversion button to turn it into degrees-minutesseconds. It is important to remember to use the full 0 degrees, 0 minutes first before the 50.23 seconds. If you just feed in the seconds, it won’t come out right. Then you add the result to each element of the chart. (Precession increases the planet’s longitude as time progresses.) Then when you have corrected each chart position, you can check them against the stars’ 2000 positions in my book. I list star positions for both the tropical and the sidereal zodiac. When I do research, I take a chart of a person or an event and precess-correct it. Then I put the corrected positions around the chart; and next I go to the star sets, and put the placements of each person or each event in where they belong. (I decided to be inclusive, which was a very good decision, as it turned out. That’s how I made discoveries with unexpected things.) I keep feeding in people and events that fit that category, and feed in the data of their charts in order to confirm a pattern. Sometimes I fail to find a pattern, so I go both ways to try to 7
Vedic or Western sidereal astrologers would disagree with Diana on this point, though she acknowledges that “sign rulerships in the tropical and sidereal zodiacs are often in direct conflict. For instance, if Venus is in tropical Libra, she is in sidereal Virgo: the 1st is a dignity, the 2nd is a detriment!” Diana intended to do research on tropical vs. sidereal sign rulerships herself, and calls it “a huge area for deep research” and one she is “happy to bequeath to any siderealists or tropicalists willing to take it on!” For myself, I have had consistent results doing client relocation work and Astrocartography, confirming a reference point of sign rulers in the sidereal zodiac - using the Vedic sidereal birth chart as base line. Example: A client might be advised to go live on his or her Venus rising line. But if Venus is rising in sidereal Pisces, even if exalted, and that person has a Pisces Ascendant in their Vedic birth chart, Venus is a planetary enemy of the chart and its Ascendant lord, Jupiter. Venus also rules the 8th house in that case, and should not be emphasized through angularity. (EH, also quoting DKR)
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find what patterns I can, and see if they relate to energies in a given area. It’s my Data Monster! I may think: “Oh, I have several serial killers here,” or “I have several apparitions of the Virgin Mary.” So I put all the major positions out to Pluto on the chart, and I include the Lunar Nodes. Occasionally I’ll mention an asteroid, but generally I stick with the major planets and the angles of the chart. The Moon and the angles have to be omitted if no birth time is available. That’s why I tell the reader that if something doesn’t quite fit, try the adjacent star sets. All this is in the Introduction to my book. 6) EH: Let’s look at some of the other books on Fixed Stars and get your view on them. You used to have a list of recommended books on the subject at your website. At the top of your list was Reinhold Ebertin and Georg Hoffman’s Fixed Stars & Their Interpretation (1971), followed by Vivian Robson’s The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923). You even provided reprints of these before they became available on the web. DKR: They are better than nothing, but are very limited, both in interpretations and number of stars offered. And the star positions are very outdated. Robson was using epoch 1920, so the positions are off by 1°07’ (if you are using 2000 as a fiducial point, the current standard), or 1°15’ for 2010 (precession added as time progresses). Ebertin’s positions are for 1950: for 2000, add 0°42’; for 2010, add 0°50’ to each position given. As to number of stars, Robson listed only 110 stars and Ebertin only 73. But look at the sky! There are so many more than that! And Robson covers only 5 to 6 degrees of Aries. I felt personally very miffed. Where are my stars?! EH: So this goaded you into doing your life’s work! Was it the paucity of material on the Fixed Stars? I personally am not familiar with all the material available on this subject. DKR: It was the limitations of the material. When I began my research in 1980, Vivian Robson’s book was considered the best book on the subject. In his book and others, the examples were often too general, and applied to everyone, or nearly everyone – such as: “This person will recover quickly from adversity.” Well, you either recover quickly, or you don’t. It’s not too helpful. Bernadette Brady’s work on Fixed Stars came later. Brady’s Book of Fixed Stars was published in 1998. Bernadette Brady works with parans: everything to her is visibility. She turns the chart to where a planet is angular and looks to see if a Fixed Star is angular simultaneously. To me, this seems like an awkward way of working. And she only deals with stars that could be visible at the time of birth. I disagree with that, and I say so in the Introduction to my book. This is what I wrote: “It has become apparent to me that the universe is imprinted upon and within us; I strongly take issue with the idea that if a star cannot rise (and therefore will never be visible) at a particular location or birthplace it should not be used in the birth chart. The great 1stmagnitude star Canopus, Alpha Argo Navis (53 South Declination) for instance, is never seen from Shelter Island, New York (latitude 41N00), yet its degree of celestial longitude exactly
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culminates, with the Sun, on a client's chart who was born there; her parents went to great trouble to arrange for her to be born on their boat, and traveling on water has been a major part of her life. Another client, born Jewish in Chicago (41N52) has Venus and Neptune (the latter co-ruler of his 9th house of religion) aligned in celestial longitude with stars of the Southern Cross (56 to 64.5 south declination, 0 - 13.5 Scorpio) in the far southern skies, and although Crux is never visible above 34° north geographic latitude, and thus not visible in the place of his birth, he became a convert to Christianity. After years of research, it has become apparent to me that all of the sky belongs to all of humanity, without strictures or curtailments relating to birth latitudes, longitudes or visual passages. The universe is not ‘out there’ - it is within and a part of all of us, our co-creation with God; each of us resides at the focal center of our personal universe, and the entire cosmos is both within and without each of us. Every member of the human race, whatever his or her latitude of birth, is heir to, and part of, the entirety of the cosmos.” As you can see, I really don’t agree with that idea that if the star is not visible at the place of birth it doesn’t count. Brady also switches things around. She gets a planet on an angle and then says: Okay, what star was rising when Saturn anti-culminated? Or that star was setting when such and such was happening. And it’s not that it’s not valid. It just seems a stretch to me to do what she’s doing exclusively, but she insists that her way is the only proper way. I’d rather be more direct. I use the planets according to their ecliptic degree, and that works best for me. Brady claims that her method is the only method the ancients used, but I really do question that as well. There are also historical matters on which I disagree with Brady. She has a section in her book on Abraham Lincoln. She says: “Abraham Lincoln was born the day Sirius culminated as his Venus set. Although the Venus content is not clear, Lincoln is a typical Sirius figure….” I disagree. Sirius is known, for instance, for a tendency to have a fierce temper and uncontrolled rage! She also wrote, on Lincoln: “He strove to achieve the dream of the freedom of all people.” Actually, his dream was to keep the Union together. He was reluctant at first to free the slaves, because that would threaten the Union. I’m just not comfortable with the idea of working only with parans. However, I want to add that Bernadette Brady has made an enormous contribution to the field of Fixed Stars, and her Starlight program is absolutely first-rate. I recommend it very highly. 7) EH: I see you decided to start your Fixed Star research in 1980 with Algol. Tell us what you found about Algol. DKR: Okay. Algol – the famous monster that has frightened so many Fixed Star beginners! Since there is a long, detailed article on my website (www.ye-stars.com), I’ll just touch on a few important points. I chose Algol first because Manley Palmer Hall’s Astrological Keywords said (and this is an exact quote), that it was "The most evil, violent, and dangerous star in the heavens." Among its effects were said to be "violence, beheading, hanging, choking, asphyxiation, electrocution, murder, mob violence." And just in case you missed the
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message, Algol is further described as "unfortunate." No kidding! To the point, the horror did prove out, and I have dozens of examples in the website article. But there is more to this star than that; for instance, it has a strong artistic side as well.
People often ask me how to handle it – especially if it is on their own chart or a client’s chart. What I have found is that having Algol represented on a chart does not necessarily mean that you will inflict, or be the victim of, horror and mayhem, but that you will be aware of the depths of suffering that can occur, whether through human depravity or acts of God. You will not be able to ignore suffering and horror, or brush it aside. Your life path will require that you come to terms with that level of experience. A soldier might go through horrible experiences in war. For example, PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – is common under Algol. A journalist might be assigned to cover tragedies; a clergyman might be called upon to comfort the victims and their families. A black child might hear of the horrors of slavery; and a Jewish child might grow up with the awareness that his grandparents perished in the Holocaust. A police officer might assist victims of a disaster, or a medical student be assigned to work in a trauma center. The Algol placement insists upon a confrontation and assimilation of these harsh aspects of human experience in this lifetime. The polarities of bigotry or tolerance, violence or kindness, cruelty or compassion, war or peace are issues that are unavoidable and must be dealt with under Medusa’s head. (A good example is a young couple that asked for an electional time for their wedding and was not fazed when I told them they had chosen a day with a Sun-Hades conjunction on Algol. When I described the star’s reputation, they told me it fit very well: They were devoting all their spare time to the Nuclear Freeze movement!)
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Astronomer Carl Sagan, another Nuclear Freeze activist, had Algol rising. Poet Maraquita Platov (Mercury at Algol) was so moved during her childhood by the horrors of World War I that virtually all her poems were devoted to anti-war themes. What these people did was to act positively against violence and horror, and by thus manifesting the energy in a positive way, diverted its dangers from themselves. (By the way, I have Chiron at Algol, and besides writing about it, I’ve donated to charities that alleviate suffering, both of humans and animals). And I want to mention that since I wrote the article about it 18 years ago, I discovered that Algol is also a fire star. In a study I did of Fixed Stars and fires, it turned up with a rather high score. Algol was also an element leading up to 9/11. At the Full Moon preceding the attack (Sep 2, 2001, 9:44 PM GMT, New York City), Algol was at the 4th house cusp. The 4th house of a chart describes the final outcome of the matter, and/or the grave or final resting place. In ancient China, Algol was Ta-Ling, the Great Trench, which was a trench full of dismembered corpses. The people lost in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers were never found; their bodies had not only been dismembered, they were pulverized. Another Algol manifestation from that event was that the people who worked devotedly for months to clear the site are now suffering from respiratory problems because of the dust they inhaled, some having died from this, affirming the Algol connection to asphyxiation. Also, that Full Moon Sept. 2, 2001 at 10:29 tropical Pisces (16:38 sidereal Aquarius), was in the Chinese Lunar mansion called “Danger: Rooftop” – a very direct message. In the Vedic mansions the Full Moon was at 16:25 Aquarius, in Shatabisha nakshatra, the 100 physicians. (One ancient authority has “possessing or requiring 100 physicians.”) Transiting Mars (27:07 tropical Sagittarius, 3:15 sidereal Sagittarius) and South Node (Ketu) (4:06 tropical Capricorn, 10:15 sidereal Sagittarius) were both in Mula nakshatra, ruled by Nritti, the Goddess of 8 Destruction. The Ascendant was the ancient Orphic and Platonic Gate of Return of Souls to the Cosmos; and Neptune, rising, was at the Arabic mansion Sa’d Al Dhabih, the Lucky Assassin. Venus, setting, was at China’s mansion Kuei, the Ghosts (spirits leaving their bodies), while Saturn was aligned with the stars of Perseus, the Hero or Rescuer. About 400 rescuers, 343 of them firemen, lost their lives on 9-11. I have given all these details to show how all these ancient traditions have wonderful information to offer. When you put them all together, they are an amazing treasure trove of information! This is why I have them all in my book. This is wonderful, previously lost knowledge that needs to be rediscovered and used. Each culture provides a valuable piece of the “Great Puzzle.” Some of the Fixed Stars are harsh, yes – but to a purpose. Each defines an area that will be tapped for good or ill. Its tests are intense and unavoidable. Algol, like the other stars, confers tasks upon us which, if comprehended and accepted, offer great rewards of power and creativity. The more we understand and use these stellar changes in a positive manner, the less they are to be feared.
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8) EH: Are there other stars for which you have a special affinity - ones that you find remarkable and worthy of special attention? DKR: Yes, Antares and Sirius. I have written about both of them extensively in my book. Antares is known as Alpha Scorpii (9:46 Sagittarius – tropical; 15:55 Scorpio – sidereal Lahiri). It’s the Scorpion’s heart. Chinese astrologers considered this asterism the symbol of the Son of Heaven, because man was the heart of heaven and earth; therefore the Son of Heaven was Master of Man. In China Antares was the heart of the Great Celestial Dragon. At the Winter Solstice of 2006, as Mars and Jupiter came together with Antares between them, an ambitious London project was set in motion. By June 1 2007 a Full Moon joined Vesta at Antares as workers set up "The Heart," an exhibition planned as a diverse collection of heartcentric science, art and thought, exploring the "extraordinary medical, spiritual and cultural significance of the heart." They brought together exhibits of all ages and cultures, including the Egyptian Book of the Dead showing a heart being weighed against the feather of truth, Aztec sacrificial knives, Christian sacred heart imagery, a telecast of heart valve surgery, a heart-lung perfusion machine, anatomical drawings by da Vinci, etc. The exhibit opened June 21, 2007, the day of the Summer Solstice. On the Solstice chart set for London, Jupiter rose with Antares, the Scorpion's Heart. Antares is prominent in individuals and events marking the great issues of humankind, especially intolerance, racism and human rights.
Sirius is known as Alpha Canis Majoris, or the Dog Star (14:05 Cancer – tropical; 20:14 Gemini sidereal Lahiri). In apparent magnitude, Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, one of the closest stars to Earth, and has a white dwarf companion star. It is visible from virtually every portion of the globe. In China, it was regarded as the Jackal or Wolf Star, associated with thievery and looting. This correlated with at least two Indian tribes of North America (the Pawnee and Osage tribes) that called Sirius “Wolf Star” or “Coyote Star.”
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Sirius is the calendar star! All major calendar changes throughout history have been tied to the Dog Star: The current Kali Yuga of the Hindu Calendar is said to have begun with the death of Krishna, on Feb 18, 3102 BCE OS at 0 hour. If so, at that exact moment Sirius was setting on the western horizon. The Sothic Calendar of ancient Egypt, ca 2773 BCE, was based on the annual heliacal rising of Sirius, which marked the annual flooding of the Nile. In 46 BCE, the year the Julian Calendar was established in Rome, a Solar Eclipse aligned with Sirius. Because the Julian Calendar had slipped severely from its original seasonal markers, Pope Gregory XIII sponsored a calendar correction. In 1582 CE, as the Gregorian Calendar was adopted by Catholic nations, a Solar Eclipse aligned with Sirius, with the Sun eclipsed as it was rising at Rome. In 1917, Russia, Turkey, Bulgaria and the Balkans also changed to the Gregorian Calendar, with the Sun of a Lunar Eclipse at Sirius. I also like the constellation of Auriga, the Charioteer (span: 13:00 Gemini to 19:30 Cancer tropical, 19:00 Taurus to 24:30 Gemini sidereal Lahiri). And I couldn’t figure it out. What was I going to find? Bus drivers? Cab drivers? And for a long time I couldn’t see a pattern. Then I read the Greek myth about Auriga (also called Erichthonius) that said he invented the chariot because he could not walk. Suddenly a possible pattern occurred to me, and I thought: “I’ve got to test this.” Sure enough, those stars turned up on charts of people confined to wheelchairs! The charioteer’s chariot is a wheelchair. Isn’t that something? And the illustration I made is of a war veteran in a wheelchair. I came to this partly through studying the Chinese, who saw the same pattern of stars of Auriga – a pentagon – as Five War Chariots. And each star had its own job. One administered the Oath of Allegiance; another one took care of the horses, and so on. The Chinese are wonderfully detailed about these things. In ancient China, the stars of Auriga represented a military encampment. Even the author of the book I was using (an astronomer) said: “I wonder if there is any connection to the Pentagon in all this.” So I had a look at the day the cornerstone for the Pentagon was laid. Jupiter was exactly aligned with one of the brightest stars of Auriga! And I put wheelchairs and warfare together and thought of wounded veterans!
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EH: Did you work with charts of veterans? DKR: Well, it’s very hard to get charts of veterans in wheelchairs. In fact, another astrologer was looking for them for another reason, and mentioned how hard they were to find. But I did get the birth date of Ron Kovic, who was the veteran that was featured in the movie Born on the Fourth of July. I didn’t get a time for him, but he had two or three things aligned with Auriga. And I did get the son of a famous General called Chesty Puller. His son, Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. was terribly wounded in the Viet Nam war, and was in a wheelchair. He was on heavy drugs for pain, and finally in the end he committed suicide. I tried so hard to get his birth data and almost gave up until I found a website devoted to him, with a photo of 9 his gravestone with a birth date on it! He too had several things aligned with Auriga. Wheelchair-bound President Franklin D Roosevelt had his MC aligned with the head of the Bull, and under it Orion, and a whole row of brilliant constellations there. When you project stars on to the ecliptic, you get three or four major constellations. His Midheaven was in that area, and one of the constellations was Auriga, the Charioteer. Other people who were in wheelchairs because of being wounded were Larry Flynt and Alabama Governor George Wallace. Larry Flynt was the pornography publisher who was shot. He had Auriga rising. Gov. Wallace was shot in an assassination attempt in May 1972,
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while he was campaigning as U.S. presidential candidate, and he was confined to a wheelchair. He had Pluto aligned with Auriga. 9) EH: William Lilly established around 50 Fixed Stars in his horary work, and I know some have tallied as many as 290 of them. How many Fixed Stars are there? DKR: A gazillion! Look at the sky! As I was researching (for 30 years!) I came to realize that constellations were of primary importance, and that everything in the sky, not only stars, was meaningful. So I kept adding stars and DSOs (Deep Space Objects, i.e. black holes, neutron stars, galaxies etc) and kept a Master list of all of the ones for which I had calculated positions. The stars and DSOs in my book are culled from this Master list of more than 2,000. My book has more than 750 stars detailed, and another 1,168 with just zodiacal longitude and its place in a constellation. (For comparison, Robson has 110, EbertinHoffmann 73. Brady lists 176 but only has interpretations for 64.) I designed my book to be a tool for astrologers, so that they could use it for their own research, and take the information into new directions, if they wished. EH: So William Lilly was not that critical to your work? DKR: No, he wasn’t. And he was probably using Ptolemy, and expanding on it a bit. Lilly’s work was useful for me, but not that pivotal. 10) EH: Let’s discuss Fixed Stars in natal astrology and in mundane astrology. You have researched Dwight D. Eisenhower at some length, and also some mundane events such as the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India Dec. 3, 1984. DKR: The Bhopal disaster still haunts me. The article I wrote on it was recently honored as one of the best articles ever written for an NCGR Journal. It is now on my website, under the title “The Mills of God” so I’m going to suggest that readers check it out there. I became 10 interested in Eisenhower after reading his biography. His parents were River Brethren, a pacifist sect that preached that military conflict was a great evil. Yet he loved books about war, so it is likely that at a very early age he knew that he had been born on the anniversary of one of the great turning points of history: the Battle of Hastings (Oct. 14, 1066 OS, 50N55, 0E29, 9:30 AM LMT): William of Normandy’s invasion and conquest of England. But Ike's birth was not only the anniversary of Hastings; his Saturn-Ascendant conjunction was the Saturn of Hastings. (That is, his birth coincided with the 28th Saturn return of the Battle of Hastings and squared Mars in the battle chart.) His Moon-Uranus conjunction was the Sun of Hastings. The Battle of Hastings was an invasion of England from Normandy, and Eisenhower would lead an invasion of Normandy from England. It seems to me that he was born to this task. His boyhood hero was Abraham Lincoln, and like Lincoln, he was born in poverty and rose to become President of the United States. And like Lincoln, he had a royal star culminating at his birth!
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One of the things that set him apart from other leaders was his early upbringing that reverenced peace. He had the Sun, Moon and Uranus in the constellation of the Virgin, who was known in the Greek myths for her longing for – and devotion to – peace. One of the reasons Eisenhower was given the position of Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces was that he was known as a peacemaker, and there were potentially serious conflicts among the allied generals. Hitler was convinced that those conflicts would break apart the alliance. Only Ike had the diplomatic skills that could hold it together. He also kept the U.S. out of hot wars during his presidency, 1953-1961. (The Korean War Armistice was signed July 27, 1953.) EH: Eisenhower is such a great historical example, but I have avoided using him due to his DD (Dirty Data). What convinced you to go ahead and use 3:40 AM? Or is exact birth data less important in the use of Fixed Stars? DKR: Astrodatabank has several possible birth times given for Eisenhower: 3 AM, 3:40 AM; 5 AM; 5:11 PM, 5:19 PM 5:54 PM, 6 PM and just “night.” Since the “night” came from a roomer in their house who ran for a doctor, it seemed to me that we could eliminate the 5:11 to 6 PM times, as these would be closer to late afternoon; also if his mother remembered “about 3 AM” that would seem to be closer to the likely time. I think I chose the 3:40 AM time (actually now I think 3:30 AM might be a bit better) because it put Orion at the MC and in ancient China Orion was a great military figure called “The Supreme Commander.” Ike became “Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Forces.” He had Pluto at Aldebaran, a royal-and-war-star, and 3:30 AM puts Pluto conjunct the MC. Ike’s life epitomizes the classic royal star pattern of poverty-to-prominence. This is an example of using stars in rectification, but of course I have no way of knowing whether I am right about the time. I want to repeat that I now think 3:30 AM is the better time. The precession correction on that chart, from 1890 to 2000, is +1 deg 31 minutes. 11) Are there some other historical figures whose charts clearly show the workings of some of the important Fixed Stars? DKR: People often ask me about the four “royal stars:” 1) Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri, the 1stmagnitude eye of the Bull, it's 9:47 tropical Gemini, 15:56 sidereal Taurus 2) Regulus, Alpha Leonis, 29:50 tropical Leo, 5:59 sidereal Leo; 3) Antares, Alpha Scorpii (opposite Aldebaran), 9:46 tropical Sagittarius, 15:55 sidereal Scorpio; and 4) Fomalhaut, Alpha Piscis Australis, 3:52 tropical Pisces, 10:01 sidereal Aquarius. (All positions are for 2000, Lahiri sidereal used.) Royal stars do not necessarily indicate those who are high born or prominent, although this may be so. Rather they seem to offer a greater-than-average ambition and opportunities to rise high in the world and to associate with those at the top of their field in any profession. For instance, an office-worker might suddenly be given an administrative post, a student be given an opportunity to work with a famous professor, or a new, inexperienced actor be chosen for a major leading role. Even in a small, obscure community, an “ordinary” person with a royal star placement might become influential or associate with those who are. The danger, of course, is that one may rise too high too fast, lack experience or misuse influence, and suffer a harsh come-down as a result. Or there may also be another kind of “royal connection” in their lives.
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For instance, biographers might choose royal figures as subjects, actors might play royal parts, etc. Lord Louis Mountbatten, last Viceroy of India, great-grandson of Queen Victoria, had a Mars-Moon-South Node cluster surrounding Aldebaran, opposite a Jupiter-UranusNorth Node conjunction centered at Antares. Immensely proud of his genealogy, his favorite pastime was musing over a chart of his royal forebears. Unfortunately, he also came to illustrate one of the darker sides of the royal stars: the possibility of assassination. Because 2009 was the 200th anniversary of the births of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, both born Feb. 12, 1809, many people are now aware that these two remarkable souls incarnated on the same day! The Sun on the day of their birth was at the star Kuh, Mu Capricorni, in the tail of Capricornus, the Sea-Goat, and Globular Cluster M2 in the head of Aquarius, the Water-Pourer. (These two constellations overlap). For a long time, as I was researching the stars, this area puzzled me. What was I to make of a goat with a fish’s tail? And why did early texts call Capricornus – one of the most ancient of the zodiac figures – “Father of Light”? In the Chaldeo-Babylonian celestial hierarchy, one of three gods who reigned supreme was Ea, "Lord of the Deep," preeminently wise and beneficent, enlightener and lawgiver, archetype of Divine Intelligence. The stars of Capricornus belonged to Ea. One of the most ancient of all the zodiac figures, Capricornus, the sea-faring goat with a fish’s tail also represents the divine Man-Fish. Author Rupert Gleadow describes Ea: "Ea is the only one of the Sumerian and Babylonian gods who was never angry, and always ready to help both gods and men out of difficulties. He is often represented as a man walking in a great fish-shaped cloak, the fish's head over his head and pointing upwards like a mitre, the tail at his heels, and the forward leg showing his human form. He is said to have emerged four times at long intervals from the ocean to teach civilization to men, and during each of these periods would retire into the water at night. Capricorn, his symbolic creature, symbolizes this dual life, and has as yet no association with the planet Saturn, which has never been reputed to help people out of scrapes.”
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The teachings of Ea-Oannes, epitomized by Capricornus, make his stars an area of emergence and enlightenment, where laws are established, maintained and renewed; where challenges, struggles and experimentation bring about new systems of social contracts and new legal pathways for the just implementation of power. Aquarians seek unity. Abraham Lincoln dedicated his presidency to saving the Union, while Charles Darwin sought a unified theory that would explain the mysteries of the natural world. His book On the Origin of Species, published Nov. 24, 1859, caused intense controversy, unabated to this day. The North Node was then in sidereal Capricorn/tropical Aquarius. In January 1863 Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves took effect. The New Moon that month was in Capricorn in both zodiacs. Lincoln liberated the slaves, while Darwin liberated the minds of millions who had rejected natural laws that did not conform to carrying on the teachings of Ea-Oannes. Now we can understand why ancient texts called Capricornus “Father of Light”! 12) EH: Let’s discuss how Fixed Stars work in a national chart. I know you especially like the chart of the Republic of India. Let’s give that data: Jan. 26, 1950, 10:15 AM, Delhi, India. Tropical Ascendant is 4:49 Aries. Sidereal Ascendant is 11:39 Pisces. DKR: The original India Independence chart still works powerfully, but I also like looking at the Republic of India chart, for two reasons: First, it was more purely Indian, as the date wasn’t imposed on them by the British; secondly, it was the same day they outlawed the caste system that designated some people as Untouchables. They did this under pressure from Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was born an Untouchable, also known as Dalit or Mleccha. (Dr. Ambedkar was born April 14, 1891, Mhow, India, and I used 12 noon, since the time is unknown.) In both zodiacs his natal Sun is exalted in Aries. His North node-Pluto conjunction is on Aldebaran. And typical of the Royal stars, they lift you up. (You just have to behave yourself, or you get crashed down again!) In his case, he is much admired. Somehow he managed to get an education, and went abroad for his advanced 11 degrees. His chart looks better to me in the tropical zodiac, as the Venus becomes exalted in Pisces and Jupiter in dignity in Pisces, though Sun is exalted in both zodiacs. His natal Mars is with Algol, and Neptune-North Node-Pluto in Gemini, with North Node-Pluto conjunct Aldebaran, though Neptune is a bit early for Aldebaran. Noon Moon is in tropical Cancer. I was intrigued to get the birth date of an Untouchable. The Independence of India chart (August 15, 1947, 0 hr, Delhi) is certainly a primary chart for the nation, and it does work event-wise. When India’s astrologers objected strongly to the date, Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten wrote in his diary: “The astrologers are being rather 12 tiresome.” But this was not a date chosen by any native Indian(s) or Indian astrologers. 11
Dr. Ambedkar attended the London School of Economics and Columbia University, earning several doctorates for his study and research in law, economics and political science. Returning home as a famous scholar, he practiced law for several years before publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for India's Untouchables. (EH) 12 The date of Aug. 14 was chosen by the British, but the Indian astrologers, having reported that this was not the most favorable date, tried to find a better time, and under pressure – they chose midnight on Aug. 14/15, 1947. Although Mohammad Ali Jinnah (leader of the All-India Muslim League and founder
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of Pakistan) was unconcerned about the astrology, Hindu leaders were more concerned. Because of this difference in their charts, India’s history is regarded as having been more successful than that of Pakistan, whose chart is Aug. 14, 9:30 AM, Karachi. The Pakistan Independence chart has 5:46 Virgo Ascendant, with planetary enemy Mars dominant at the 10th house cusp in Gemini, Moon at 24:53 Gemini, and four planets in the royal sign of Cancer (all sidereal Lahiri positions). India’s Independence chart has 7:43 Taurus Ascendant, with five planets in Cancer: Moon, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, and Sun. With emphasis in the 3rd house of communications, and Venus dasa Sept. 1989 through Sept. 2009, followed by 15 years of dasas of 3rd house planets, we could predict ongoing success for India’s vibrant Information Technology sector. I favor this Independence chart. (EH).
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After reading about how Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi successfully pressed the Constituent Assembly to outlaw the caste system, and that the Constitution came into force at the same time as the Republic of India was announced, I decided that the 1950 chart was worthy of consideration as a true chart of the nation, to be studied alongside the Independence chart. A full reading of these charts is not possible here, but there are some very notable elements in relation to Fixed Stars, constellations and lunar mansions. For instance, the great ancient astronomer/astrologer/mathematician/ geographer Claudius Ptolemy (ca. 85-165 AD) assigned India to Capricornus, the Sea-Goat, a figure now completely overlaid with tropical Aquarius. The Independence chart has Capricornus Culminating, and the Republic chart has the Sun, Jupiter and Venus in the Sea-Goat, and the Republic’s Venus was transiting the Midheaven of the Independence chart.
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The India Republic chart has sidereal Pisces Rising. Roman astrologer Manilius, writing about 10 AD, assigned India (“Asiatic Ethiopia”) to the Fishes. That the Republic’s Sun, Jupiter and Venus were in tropical Aquarius in the 11th house would be considered mostly beneficent to Western tropicalists. They occupy Shravana nakshatra, one of four “Mleccha” mansions, associated with outcasts. EH: That would contrast with the Vedic view that Venus and Jupiter are not planetary friends, and their close contact in the same sign would generally be regarded as excessive. And while it’s true that nakshatras are classified in numerous ways, including by caste system, we are still waiting for Sanskrit translations of many of the ancient texts on Vedic astrology. From what is available so far, it appears that the four elements are not mentioned, while the four castes (people from classical Hindu society) supplant the elements. But as the symbolism in the Vedic culture is always far broader than it first appears, I would be wary of extracting information like this. It could so easily create distortions in interpretations. DKR: Well, at the risk of doing so, I still think this illustrates the very issues roiling the new republic. Early Western tropicalists named the 11th house as the “joy” of Jupiter, and here the three planets in air tropically, overlaying earth sidereally, illustrate how the ancient Shudra, or Servant castes (sidereal earth signs), have now emerged into the tropical air element – Vaishya (Mercantile caste), with opportunities to become educated and join the bourgeoisie. I have been insisting for several years now that both zodiacs (tropical and sidereal) work, and that they are combining, enhancing, illuminating, and giving depth to their counterparts. Both Capricorn and Aquarius are Saturn-ruled signs, so the stern Lord of Karma is still enthroned here. But changes have been wrought in this incredibly ancient and vivid culture 13 that will invigorate and carry it forward. Fixed star Vindemiatrix, Epsilon Virginis, is known as the Star of Widowhood, and plays a major role in the various charts of India. She is also known as the fruit-gatherer, and she is in the north wing of the Virgin. (In 1950 Vindemiatrix was at 9:10 Libra, and in 1980 at 9:40 Libra – tropical zodiac.) Why it should be connected to widowhood, I don’t know, but it 14 works consistently. It is remarkable that all three charts of India in Nick Campion’s Book 13
India Republic chart’s Venus and Jupiter are in sidereal Capricorn, where Jupiter is debilitated. Both planets are combust the Sun. Sign lord Saturn is not in good placement in Leo, and exchanges signs with its enemy the Sun in Capricorn: struggles with establishing leadership and authority. Classic Vedic astrology delineates planets, signs, nakshatras, etc. according to the sidereal zodiac, though ayanamshas may vary slightly. Also, according to classic Vedic rules, it would not be recommended to switch or superimpose zodiacs in Vedic chart analysis. (EH) 14 DKR, cont’d: This includes astrologer Maria Simms, who was married to Neil Michelsen, and became a widow when he died of cancer very early in their married life. She knew something about Fixed Stars, and she came up to me and said: “Did you know that we were married on a day when the Sun was at Vindemiatrix? We were crazy that day, running around getting various papers for the company, and talking to lawyers. And one of the things we had to do that day before jumping on a plane was to go get married!” They were so busy they didn’t even look at the planets! Sadly, Michelsen was diagnosed with cancer not too long after that. She volunteered the information, and said she would let me use it. I think Elizabeth Taylor married Mike Todd when Jupiter was at Vindemiatrix, and he was killed in a plane crash early in their marriage. There are so many examples of the connection to the loss of the partner. (DKR)
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of World Horoscopes have Vindemiatrix prominent: It was rising on Jan 1, 1877, 0 AM LMT, Delhi when Queen Victoria – known as the “Widow of Windsor” – became Empress of India; Neptune was at Vindemiatrix at the Independence chart of 1947. (Neptune had come to the Ascendant of the Empire chart, dissolving it.) And on the Republic’s chart there is a conjunction of Mars, Uranian planet Poseidon (enlightenment), and the karmic South Node. Widowhood has been an issue in India since ancient times. For centuries the tradition of Sati expected or forced widows to throw themselves on their husbands’ funeral pyres. The Constitution outlawed the ancient caste system, including the Untouchables, but equivocated on many feminist issues. For instance, the treatment of wives is still a concern in India. Despite government efforts, some are murdered so that their husbands, being widowers, might re-marry to gain a new dowry.
There is a consistent connection between India and Vindemiatrix – also occasionally called Almuredin. Nor does a star have just one meaning. In addition to being the Star of Widowhood, she is also known as the Grape-gatherer, or the Vintager, or the Herald of the vintage. I was able to get the data of a man who started his own winery in California. I don’t know if he is a widower, but in his chart Vindemiatrix is in the Ascendant – confirming another aspect of Vindemiatrix: the cultivator of grapes. She is also called Protrygeter – “the fruit-plucking herald.” When she is rising, she heralds the time of the vintage when the grapes are gathered. 13) EH: Let’s introduce some of the issues that come up around your use of the two zodiacs, and how you view Vedic nakshatras. We can continue with the India Republic chart. DKR: In the India Republic chart Mercury in the 10th house (18:40 tropical Capricorn, 25:31 Sagittarius – Lahiri sidereal), is aligned with the star Epsilon Lyrae in the constellation of
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Lyra, the Lyre. This is one of the stars of the mysterious (and almost never used) Abhijit nakshatra. All that is known of this Lunar mansion is that it was said to be of the Vaisya caste, to be ruled by Brahma, and that it was under the influence of this mansion that the Gods vanquished the demon Asuras. This remarkable area of the sky is pure celestial fire! Situated here are the natal Suns of physicists Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking (born 299 years apart, both of them Lucasian Professors of Mathematics at Cambridge), the Midheaven of physicist-inventor Nicola Tesla, called “master of lightning,” who invented radio, Venus of legendary 10th-century Persian scholar-astronomer Al Sufi, publisher of Kitab al-Kawatib al-Thabit al-Musawwar ("Book of Fixed Stars"), the Moon of astrologers Lilly, Ebertin, and Ficino, to name but a few. In any case, Abhijit's constellation of Lyra is way above the ecliptic, far north of the other nakshatras, so that's another part of the mystery.
EH: I would add here that Abhijit nakshatra has a range from 6:40 to 10:53 sidereal 16 Capricorn. You are correct that Abhijit nakshatra is almost never used. It disappeared from the literature after ca. 0 A.D., though it was an inherent part of the system before then, and inserted between Uttara Ashada and Shravana nakshatras. But it is not used now at all in Vedic chart analysis. Abhijit nakshatra should also not be confused with Abhijit muhurtha, which is one Ghati (24 minutes) on either side of local noon time. It is an auspicious 48-minute time period near mid-day each day, and is considered when an appropriate Muhurtha is not available. Only Abhijit muhurtha is of any significance to modern Vedic astrologers.
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DKR: I know Abhijit nakshatra is not normally used in Vedic chart analysis, but I am not doing Vedic chart analysis! Since I have been granted the gift of its original determinants, I wanted to experiment with it. (My natal Sun is conjunct Uranus.) Besides, it is so mysterious and intriguing! EH: Okay, but I wanted to clarify this point, as I think it is potentially very confusing for practitioners of Vedic astrology – or other forms of astrology, for that matter. I understand you want to encourage research and experimentation, and that includes experimenting with superimposing zodiacs and lunar mansions from various different systems. My concern is that regardless of there being no Vedic chart analysis involved, the meaning of the Vedic 17 lunar mansion will be there, no matter what. The Sanskrit word Abhijit, for instance, means “complete victory.” In the Vedic Puranic myths, Shiva pulls Abhijit nakshatra from the heavens, as it was abused when in the wrong hands. “Complete victory” is perhaps beyond human comprehension, and belongs only to the great spiritual masters. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says: “Of the constellations, I am Abhijit.” My concern is that you are applying a now discarded nakshatra segment to a degree area that does not coincide with what most Vedic astrologers understand to be Abhijit nakshatra. 18 You say Mercury of the Republic of India chart (18:40 tropical Capricorn, 25:31 sidereal Sagittarius), is in Abhijit nakshatra. But Vedic astrologers place it between 5 and 11 degrees sidereal Capricorn at the maximum extent. DKR: But I do not use the “fixed” spans, but rather the original determinant stars (from Valerie Roebuck’s Circle of Stars), plus a small allowance at either end. Abhijit’s determinants are Alpha (Vega), Zeta and Epsilon Lyrae, tropical 15:19 Capricorn, 18:07 Capricorn, 18:38 Capricorn, respectively, and in sidereal Lahiri (2000) are 21:28 Sagittarius, 24:16 Sagittarius, and 24:47 Sagittarius. This brings up an important point that we should discuss. Constellations have been given fixed, regular boundaries of 30° lengths, when of course their actual lengths vary wildly. (Virgo, the Virgin, for instance, is 54° long.) And in Vedic astrology the same fate has befallen nakshatras. Since my focus is on stars and the sources of ancient knowledge, I have gone to the trouble of finding the original determinants of each mansion. The degrees you give for Abhijit, 6:40 to 10:53 sidereal Capricorn, would, on my list, totally encroach on Shravana’s determinants, stars Gamma, Alpha, Beta Aquilae, 7:06, 7:56 & 8:35 sidereal Capricorn (0:57, 1:47 and 2:26 tropical Aquarius). Vedic astrologer K.T. Shubhakaran (see previous footnote) specifically relates Abhijit nakshatra to three stars, the brightest of which is Vega, Alpha Lyrae. The degrees he gives do 17
This point becomes clearer later on when we discuss Diana’s Vedic birth chart (Section #16). She considers the Vedic chart incorrectly shows her to be financially wealthy, with Sun as 2nd house ruler of financial wealth, in Revati nakshatra, meaning “wealthy.” However, using Vedic whole sign houses, Sun rules the 3rd house – not the 2nd, while Venus (also in Revati) rules Houses 5 and 12. Comparatively, financial wealth & nourishment have come through learning & children. Revati is also about nourishment, and sign and nakshatra rulerships must be applied. (EH) 18 As the North Pole star some 15,000 years ago, Vega seems related to Abhijit’s spiritual significance in Vedic terms. Contrast this with some modern Western attributes to Vega, such as luck in politics, fleeting fame, wealth, and pretentiousness. (EH)
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not match the Lyra stars. This is a very good example of how difficult it has been for astrologers working in both zodiacs to deal with the stars. Shubhakaran talks about Vega and the other two stars, but he doesn't know where they are in terms of degrees. He can only name them as the stars traditionally connected to Abhijit nakshatra. In her book Circle of Stars (pp. 100, 109), Sanskrit scholar Valerie J Roebuck gives the same three determinant stars. EH: It is good you can clarify these points, as although it is still potentially confusing – at least we can hone in on why it is so confusing! DKR: I am using determinant stars even if there is a conflict with the standard Vedic spans, and I consider this part of my learning process and “mission,” as it were. And I am doing this not only with nakshatras, but constellations as well. I hope that astrologers will try out and test these differences – standardized spans versus spans based on the ancient, original determinant stars – to see which they find more pertinent, useful, insightful and enlightening. When I look at a natal chart or a national chart, I see overlays of both zodiacs. With the chart of the Republic of India, strengthening the remarkable Mercury is a trine from Saturn in the 6th house, tropically in the earth element where he is comfortable, but sidereally in Leo, where he is in exile (detriment), a graphic illustration of the variances and conflicts inherent in the differences between the two zodiacs, and at the same time, of the deep conflicts within India itself. The star here is 93 Leonis in the upper curve of the Lion’s tail, a determinant of Uttaraphalguni, “The Latter Reddish One” or “Back of the Culprit” ruled by Aryaman, the Aditya of hospitality, connected with favor, kindness, and fruition. On Aryaman I have written: “The desire to interpret and explain one culture to another makes this an area of translators and diplomats, concerned with forging and maintaining links between disparate races, nationalities, and faiths, stressing elements we have in common, rather than differences that divide us. Idealistic, utopian, perceptive, looking for ways to set the world right, they are concerned with the question of how to live a spiritual, meaningful life.” Although stars of the Virgin “officially” start with the next degree, her distinct influence begins here, where the wild beast (Leo) is first brought under conscious control, a triumph of intelligence over brutality. The 6th house is the 10th of the 9th, i.e. religious status, and Saturn here describes the conflicts between religions and the constant struggle of each for supremacy. As for the sidereal-tropical combination, Leo’s fire makes this a mansion of the Kshatriya caste of rulers and warriors, but now it is overlaid with the modifying tropical influence of Shudra’s earth element. No longer can hereditary rulers dominate the servant classes; now they must curry their favor to get elected! EH: This does challenge key concepts in classic Vedic astrology, where certain qualities of royalty are strongly associated with the three fire signs, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius – the Kshatriyas being a royal caste. This especially applies to Leo, ruled by the Sun. (The only two royal planets are the Sun and Moon, so this would also apply to Moon-ruled Cancer.) When you change the element from fire to earth – it does not make sense on several levels in the
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Vedic scheme of things. Fire is associated both with royalty, and with military and political leaders, the Kskatriyas. Earth is associated with the Shudras, or servant class, those who do the real material work in the world. In the classic Vedic sense, the one cannot replace or even duplicate the other. DKR: But Edith, consider – during the past century, all over the world, royalty has virtually disappeared, or completely lost its real power! And I am not changing the elements. I am saying that they are now combining. EH: Of course, now we have an overlap of almost one sign and one element to discuss. In several hundred more years, the overlap will be two signs away! DKR: I calculate it as another 430 years to go in the current overlap: 2,580 years - 2,150 + the 6 degrees. EH: Okay – somewhere close to that! But I do agree that when the slower moving outer planets (especially Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) enter each tropical sign, one can observe changes in that arena of life. Then later, when that planet enters the same sign sidereally, there are even more profound or radical stages of development in that area of life. With Pluto in sidereal Sagittarius, for example, the issue of widespread corruption within the Roman Catholic Church has finally reached the Pope himself, making him more vulnerable. DKR: An interesting observation! EH: Thank you. And what you say about royalty disappearing is true, in terms of the actual power of royal families per se. Even so, I think what we see now is the real essence of royalty in terms of the king being the victor (or not) in battle. The Vedic royal caste is the kshatriya – the military and political leaders, a group that has only become more dominant in our world. The allocation of resources for military purposes dominates all others, and the military industry probably drives this whole process to extremes. That point is made very clear on the Gemini-Sagittarius axis, where the last of the three fire signs, Sagittarius, is opposite Gemini – considered a mercantile sign (the air element). The power of the presidency in most nations, but especially the USA, is dependent on its loyalty and cooperation with the aims of the military and the wealthiest economic sectors, another key to 19 modern royalty. This stratosphere of power is well defined in Vedic terms as to what 20 constitutes “royal status.” In fact, military might is so linked with economic might in our
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era, that in some countries even Drug lords have a higher status among the common people than the legitimate king or rulers, especially if they are perceived as doing more for the good of the people. A battle for “royal” legitimacy is being waged in several countries now – Mexico, Jamaica, Afghanistan – among others. Drug lords, often called “drug kingpins,” are the “renegade royalty,” consistent with Pluto in sidereal Sagittarius. DKR: In any case, what I have been trying to do is to search out, discover, experiment and perhaps revive the ancient patterns. I’d like astrologers to try both possibilities and decide for themselves. EH: Okay. But for Vedic astrologers who are classically trained, it is very difficult to see how the tropical zodiac can work with the Fixed Stars, especially the Vedic nakshatras – as their tropical position is changing over time, a degree every 72 years or so. DKR: Of course tropical positions work with the stars, because whether you label a degree “tropical” or “sidereal” you are still talking about one specific spot in the sky, whatever its “degree label”! And each star can be given its proper “degree label” according to the zodiac you have chosen to work in. For instance, I have the Sun at 19 tropical Aries, 26 sidereal Pisces (Lahiri), which puts it right at the star Revati, Zeta Piscium. Whichever zodiac you use, my Sun is at Revati! Because the Vernal Equinox gradually recedes against the background of the stars, making the distance between it (0° Aries) and the star longer, Revati’s tropical degree designation has increased (moved forward) 1 deg 04 min since I was born, and so has my (precession-corrected) Sun. Revati is still in the same place it always was, in the cord of the West Fish of Pisces. That does not change. But the “degree label” that a tropicalist gives it advances gradually, and that is why tropicalists must use precession corrections when working with the stars. This is so important and also difficult for people to understand. And why did so many ancient astrologers, including Ptolemy, switch to the tropical zodiac? Because under the old sidereal paradigm, the calendar and the seasons were getting completely out of whack! It is the tropical points (0° of the cardinal signs) that determine when Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter occur, and those points are the ones that gradually precess against the background of the sky. Since all human timekeeping is based on the sky, the switch had to be made, or all the sacred points of the year would fall at the wrong time. If the calendars had not been corrected for precession, we would have the first day of Summer in August, and Christmas in February! Ancient calendar-keepers could simply decree that adjustments had to be made, but it was not that easy for astrologers, who have been dealing with this ever-widening split (between the seasons and the sky-figures) ever since. EH: But in Ptolemy’s time the zodiacs were nearly in synch, so it was convenient for him to ignore precession in astrology. Here is Nick Campion on the subject: “It no doubt seemed a simple matter to Ptolemy to rationalize the situation by defining 0 degrees Aries as the vernal point rather than as the beginning of the constellation of Aries, Brihat Samhita, Part I, Ch. XLVIII – Royal Ablution, Verse I, translated & with notes by M. Ramakrishna Bhat, 1981. (EH)
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but the legacy he bequeathed to his successors has not been an easy one. With the shift of the constellations in relation to the tropical Ptolemaic zodiac in the following centuries, they gradually became redundant, while the zodiac itself eventually ceased to have any connection to the awesome symbolism of the fixed stars.” (from his Astrology, History and Apocalypse, 2000, pp. 139-140.) DKR: I disagree with Nick on this. It definitely did not seem “a simple matter to Ptolemy.” He finally declared himself a tropicalist, but since the precession correction of his time was still small, he was still able to use what Nick calls “the awesome symbolism” fully in his work. His Tetrabiblos is full of star and constellation references and delineations, and I’ve used them extensively in my book. I had a discussion with Rob Hand about Ptolemy’s attributions of certain geographical areas to certain signs. Rob said that since Ptolemy had declared himself a tropicalist, the signs he was using geographically would have to be considered tropical. But I researched the Tetrabiblos text, and became convinced that whatever Ptolemy was saying about the signs, he was nonetheless using them sidereally. In any case, for me this question has been resolved by using precession-correction. But I initially chose the tropical zodiac for my primary research because back in 1980 – when I began this project – that was the zodiac most used by astrologers, at least in the West. EH: Since that time, of course, has come the rise of Vedic, or Indian astrology in the West and worldwide. And in your Fixed Star book, you list all stars in both tropical and sidereal zodiacs, the latter using Lahiri ayanamsha. You ended up using both zodiacs. Yes? Though you lean towards the tropical. DKR: Yes, I ended up using both zodiacs, as the more I worked with Fixed Stars, the more I didn’t want to be limited by one zodiac. But I want to say, and emphasize very strongly, that I prefer the tropical zodiac. As the lens I have been looking through far longer, I find it closer to the essential message of each chart, just as I know you feel the same using the lens of the sidereal zodiac. And whatever my preference, I always say the sky doesn’t belong to anyone, or any one zodiac! I am more interested in what the sky figures are telling us. 14) EH: The Fixed Stars by their very nature bring up the zodiac issue. Let’s go into this a little more. We can call it THE ZODIAC DIALOGUES! DKR: Great! You know, astronomers say, "Why should we bother to look at astrology? You can't even agree on a zodiac!" Siderealists make the point that tropicalists are constantly changing and adapting their viewpoint because the equinoxes and solstices precess in relation to the stars, making the tropical zodiac movable, and thus, they believe, changeable and unreliable. But tropicalists who see the annual cardinal pillars of the seasons as the steadfast (and sacred) points, could just as well point out that the sidereal constellations are constantly creeping away from their ancient tropical (Sun/Earth) anchors! The sidereal zodiac is profoundly linked to the sky-figures, while the tropical zodiac is profoundly linked to the Earth/Sun’s four-pillared seasons. Both are eternal. Both are sacred. The nakshatras stand alone just as the constellations do. Indeed, they are part of constellations, and the planet that is moving through them, as well as the degree span of the
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nakshatra, has been given one degree-label by the tropicalists and another degree-label by the siderealists. But that planet and that nakshatra ARE IN THE SAME PLACE IN THE SKY for both zodiacs! Sidereal can’t “own” lunar mansions – they belong to everyone! EH: They do belong to everyone. I would add that each Fixed Star’s individual movement (called “proper motion”) is so minute that the heavens appear to us much as they did 21 thousands of years ago. Antares, for instance, would take 170,000 years to move just one degree, as seen from earth, 90, 000 years for Aldebaran. And you are right that the Vedics don’t own the nakshatras, but they have developed them in a very specific and sophisticated way that is uniquely Vedic, including the deities, the qualities, and the many mythologies surrounding each nakshatra. An alternate orientation should not be superimposed on them, and I don't think you mean that. But for instance, when anyone goes into a Hindu temple in India, the only thing the priest wants to know about you before blessing you is where your "birth star" is. This means the nakshatra where your birth Moon is situated in the sidereal zodiac. This tells him the most important thing he needs to know about you – how your mind works. It is a key factor to understanding the mind and personality of an individual. If a Western tropical astrologer wants to use the Vedic nakshatras in the tropical zodiac, then I would suggest the correct use would be very general in terms of the themes of the nakshatra and its ruling deity. There are great many details about these nakshatras which simply do not translate into the tropical zodiac, which is going to keep shifting the zodiacal position of these nakshatras. Vedic astrology regards the importance of both sign lords and nakshatra lords, and then specific lords and sub-lords of each pada (quarter). Much about each and every nakshatra derives its significance for all Vedic astrologers due to its specific zodiacal degrees in the sidereal zodiac. DKR: I realize that to a Vedic expert like yourself, each nakshatra has a myriad of meanings, connotations and rules that reveal wonderful and useful information. Even if a tropicalist is ignorant of these, he/she can still distill meaning from the mansion if they know the stars that comprise it. This, I believe, can serve as a bridge between the two factions of our beleaguered trade. We should build on this. Perhaps this conflict between the two zodiacs, so damaging to the reputation of astrology among scientists, can eventually be reconciled by the study and use of the real sky! I think the debate we are having with nakshatras is that you (and I presume other Vedic astrologers) are thinking of them in terms of their degree-spans and boundaries, while I, coming from the deep past stuff when the star-groups were primary, am thinking of them in 21
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terms of the clusters of stars they inhabit. Don't worry here about determinants. Let's just say that the determinants are telling us, in general, where the nakshatras originally resided. And those original determinant stars have very distinct energies, which I believe gave each nakshatra its identity! EH: I strongly disagree! And if you had studied Vedic astrology, I think you might see it differently. The nakshatras do not derive their basic identities from the Fixed Stars, just because they are the “determinant stars.” The ancient Vedic culture was a lunar culture, the entire philosophy of their tradition involving worship based on the Moon’s nakshatra position, not its zodiacal sign. The “sky gazers” in this case were the Rishis, or Sages, who were Enlightened beings. In their state of Super consciousness, they were able to see the past, 22 present and future. Observing the Moon’s daily passage, the average speed of the Moon coincides with the exact length of the nakshatra: 13 degrees 20 minutes. The Moon’s sidereal motion is also 27.3 days, another reason why there are 27 nakshatras and not 28, as in the Chinese and Arabic lunar mansions. The Moon’s motion is hugely important, but we cannot absolutely confirm whether the seers were more concerned with nakshatras as equal segments, or as clusters of stars. DKR: I don’t think it would have been possible for them to measure exact spans when people looked at the sky, even if those distinct star groups (usually of prominent stars) would have given them at least an idea of where a nakshatra began or ended. But because "an idea" would not have been good enough for chart analysis, the precise spans, keeping pace with the movement of the Moon, came into use to keep things orderly. A nakshatra, to me, coming from the point of view of those antique sky-gazers, is a great deal more than a set of degrees! If you are going to say that it is the exact degree span that is primary, then you are doing with the nakshatras what tropicalists (and, yes, siderealists too), have come to do with signs. That is, no matter what is going on in the sky visually, the exact 30 degree measurements from 0 Aries, from whatever sidereal fiducial point is chosen, are now considered what is important. That you and other Vedic astrologers use the exact degree spans is fine with me – I just want everyone – siderealists and tropicalists alike, to know what is going on in the sky in that degree span, or any degree span! The stars and constellations are the ground we all stand on, whatever zodiac we espouse (which is simply a matter of choosing different starting points and labeling planetary positions accordingly). In that example of the pre-9/11 lunation – a siderealist looking at the sky and a tropicalist looking at the sky are going to see Mars in the same place! To me, the nakshatra (or manzil, or hsiu) that it is passing through has a message, and I can't accept that nakshatras are solely for the use of the Vedic tradition – as long as one is careful to transpose the degrees correctly, I believe it is quite proper for a tropicalist to say that a planet is in such-and-such nakshatra, because a nakshatra is not, essentially, just a span of degrees; it is 22
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also a place in the sky. The Vedic tradition, so detailed and complete in so many ways, has, for the most part, lost its heavenly foundation. That's why I keep insisting, to both siderealists and tropicalists, that they become aware of the stars. EH: The nakshatra has never lost its heavenly foundation, though I will agree that most 23 Vedic astrologers today are not much focused on the Fixed Stars and their positions. Even so, Vedic astrology has always been based on the observable, or constellational zodiac, which is much more based on the Fixed Stars than is the tropical zodiac – which is seasonally oriented. The meaning of the signs breaks down totally in the Southern hemisphere, while in Vedic (sidereal) astrology the sign of Aries is not necessarily tied to the spring season but is tied to the idea of qualities. And as the first sign, it is the sign of beginnings and initiations. In the Vedic literature on nakshatras, the Fixed Stars are mentioned on a regular basis. Classic Vedic texts like Surya Siddhanta mention their locations. The nakshatras form constellations of Fixed Stars and certain Fixed Stars mark their prime and junction stars (yogatara). The Vedanga Jyotish (ca. 1500 B.C.) confirms that ancient Vedic seers gave planetary and even ascendant longitudinal placements only in terms of nakshatras. Sage Parashara refers to comets as seen in various nakshatras. Ancient Vedic literature has always referred to nakshatra placements at the time of the spring equinox, or summer solstice. In the Vedanga Jyotish, the summer solstice ca. 1500 B.C. was in Aslesha nakshatra (16:40 to 30:00 sidereal Cancer). In 2500 B.C. the spring equinox was in Krittika nakshatra (26:40 Aries to 10:00 Taurus – sidereal). In 3100 B.C. the spring equinox was in Rohini nakshatra (10:00 to 23:20 sidereal Taurus). The Harappan seal shows Krittika, and the mature period of the Harappan culture of northwestern India is considered to have 24 spanned the period from 2800 to 1800 B.C. The nakshatras did not move into new degree areas. Those remained the same. What changed was that the equinoxes and solstices were observed to have changed THEIR starting points to coincide with these particular nakshatras, 25 always measured in the sidereal zodiac. Vedic scholar David Frawley recently told me this: “Vedic astrology has its own special method of polar longitude for determining stellar positions. It connects the stars with a line from the pole position. This changes the determination zodiacal placement of the Fixed Star, especially for stars located some distance north or south of the zodiac, sometimes by several degrees. There is as yet no modern astronomical program set up to calculate this.”
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Ken Johnson is an exception. In his book Mansions of the Moon: the Lost Zodiac of the Goddess (2002), he often refers to the Fixed Stars. For instance, he talks about how Arcturus adds to the meaning of Swati, by being the star furthest from the ecliptic. He describes Swati Moon people as "Arcturus Moon people" and "Arcturus folk." Thus Arcturus is the main star of Swati, but while the nakshatras are not identical with their junction or primary stars, there is considerable connection between the two. (EH) 24 Source: In Search of the Cradle of Civilization: New Light on Ancient India, by George Feuerstein, Subhash Chak, and David Frawley, 1995, p. 63. (EH) 25 As of April 1, 2010, the spring equinox occurs at 6:00 Pisces (Lahiri ayanamsha at 23:59.7) (EH)
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This would apparently mean that by doing a polar longitude calculation, a junction star such as Antares is still in Jyestha nakshatra and easily within the boundary between the nakshatras. 26 Frawley has also said: “It could be argued that the signs arose from the Nakshatras.” DKR: No, I don't agree. The nakshatras are indeed very ancient, but they are also quite different from the signs. The Greek myths are very much connected to the sky figures, and I have long suspected that many of their myths derived from the figures – or at least the energies from each particular part of the sky – not the figures from the myths. But there's no way of truly knowing that. EH: The Vedic nakshatras apparently precede any use of zodiac signs in that system, at least. The ancient Vedic texts are purely nakshatras. Greek and Egyptian myths also mirror the Vedic nakshatras. In fact, Ken Johnson says: “The Greek interpretations of the important Fixed Stars are exactly the same as the nakshatras, almost word for word…. The West slowly lost this tradition during the Middle Ages. India never did.” David Frawley discusses the Harappan seal found in India, and dated to around 2400 BCE, showing symbols clearly identifying Mrigashirsha nakshatra (late Taurus/early Gemini), or Orion, and also Scorpio, marking the other end of the zodiac. Frawley notes: “There is much commonality between the constellations, the signs, and the Nakshatras that is worthy of exploration.” (Ibid.) On the zodiac issue, another Vedic colleague Andrew Foss told me this recently: "The Fixed Stars are where they are, as are the planets at any moment in time. The signs and nakshatras are also fixed. The only thing that changes in the tropical zodiac is the distance from the Vernal Equinox point. Stars don't change constellations because one uses the tropical zodiac unless you make the nakshatras mobile, which is completely contrary to their fundamental definition which is as fixed as the stars and is with reference to certain Fixed Stars within them (yogataras). Don't let anyone else's confusion confuse you. We must keep a grip on the fundamental astronomy. The stars, planets and star groups (rashis and nakshatras) are as we see them in the sky. How we measure their location is simply a matter of choice. We can measure starting from the equinox or some fixed point, or whatever we like. That does not change or move anything. It is just like time zones. Once they used to measure from Ujjain, and later they chose Greenwich. London or Boston did not move anywhere or change countries because of this." Andrew makes many good points. And in the end, I think it is about choosing the lens you want to look through. What is your starting point? From there, what are you looking at? And can that be superimposed on to a system that was not intended to be observed from that lens? Beyond the transcendent symbols, each system has its underlying inherent symbolism, and we cannot make cultural assumptions. Chinese astrology and culture, for instance, is very secretive and assigns planetary attributes that differ from most other systems. In the past, I have made many valid astrological observations using the tropical zodiac. Then I changed my lens to the sidereal/Vedic. As we know, it is not the same as sidereal/Western – without the Vedic orientation. That is why I say tropical/ Vedic is really stretching it, unless you are being very
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general, though apparently there is at least one Vedic astrologer (Ernst Wilhelm) using the tropical zodiac for natal analysis, sidereal for dasa analysis. But that is extremely rare. In any case, it will be very interesting to see how research on all this unfolds, with your concept of original determinant stars versus standardized nakshatra spans. Your dual sign natal orientation is uniquely equipped to put yourself in multiple lenses at the same time. You do that brilliantly! The less adaptable and mentally adept astrologer will be more challenged in maneuvering through the many layers and lenses you do with such enthusiasm!
15) EH: After researching and writing on this subject for over 30 years what do you think is your contribution to what is already known on this subject? And what for you is the highlight of your book?
DKR: I have written the book that I wish I could have had when I was first studying astrology. I’ve tried to dig up the most ancient sources available, from every culture. Lunar mansions (Hindu, Chinese and Arabic) are extremely ancient, so I have included them and named their determinant stars. I kept inputting people and events to see if patterns emerged, then I wrote up interpretations based upon what I found. In most cases, the quotations that lead off each section are from people who have placements there. I did the illustrations myself because I wanted to show them against the background grid of right ascension and declination, with the names of the surrounding figures included to show where each one is in relation to the others. I also included the major stars and DSOs. Some of my figures are untraditional, but based on what I discovered – Auriga the Charioteer, for instance, is shown as a war veteran in a wheelchair, because in the myth he was a person who invented the chariot because he could not walk. What I found at those stars confirmed the myth, and China had a military encampment at the same stars. Corona Borealis, usually shown as a spiky metal crown, I have as a wedding wreath, because that’s what it is in the myth. Ophiuchus is shown struggling with Serpens, instead of just holding him. There I used Kepler’s Ophiuchus as a model. The Scales of Libra are shown with ghostly Scorpion’s claws
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behind them, because that’s what they were, earlier. Sagittarius has a wing in the place of the usual flowing cloak, because the earliest depictions of him are winged. Aquarius was described as a naked youth, so that’s what I made him. And so forth. 16) Diana K. Rosenberg: biography & commentary on her Vedic chart (by Edith Hathaway) EH: What would you like people to know about you? DKR: I’d like them to know my data and my current situation. Usually I tend to be pretty free about details of my life. It’s a little awkward for me analyzing me, but I don’t mind if you do it. And I am very interested in what the Vedic chart says, because I always intended to study Vedic astrology. EH: If you’d like a Vedic snapshot of your chart, I can do that, but only if you want. DKR: I’d love it. Please go ahead. EH: Okay, let’s give your chart details, and put it in the Vedic framework. Your birth data is: April 9, 1933, 10:13 AM EST, New Rochelle, NY. Using the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsha), your birth Ascendant is 19:20 Gemini with Sun, Venus, and Mercury in Pisces in the 10th house, and Mars, Ketu, and Jupiter in Leo in the 3rd house. (Ketu is the South lunar node; Rahu is North lunar node.) Rahu is situated in Aquarius in the 9th house.) Moon is in Virgo in the 4th house. Saturn is in Capricorn in the 8th house, good for longevity – so has protected you for some time.
Diana K. Rosenberg Sun. 4/9/1933 10:13:00 New Rochelle, NY
You have Gemini Ascendant with Pisces planets in both tropical and sidereal zodiacs. I see that very much in working with you – how your Ascendant lord Mercury in a water sign is very linked up with Jupiter. It’s in Jupiter’s sign and in Jupiter’s nakshatra. Mercury with Jupiter, probably in most systems – has a lot to say, and doesn’t want to put limits on the parameters. In any case, Gemini Ascendant gives a natural mental curiosity and versatility, with diverse interests in life that are desire-driven. Gemini can be obsessed with making
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knowledge accessible, the cultural level depending on various factors, including the condition of the classic benefic planets Venus and Jupiter. In your case both of them are very involved with Mercury, including exalted Venus, which adds refinement. You have made your study and your book on Fixed Stars in a very broad spectrum. You are dissatisfied with parameters that seem artificially reduced, and Mercury-Jupiter defines this broad spectrum you have. At the same time, Mercury-Jupiter also creates the most difficulties for your physical health, as described by Vedic astrology. For instance, you have had allergy problems with pollen. This is a watery situation related to lungs and breathing. Aside from Mercury in a water sign, this is because Mercury and Jupiter are not planetary friends, and Jupiter can cause problems for the Mercury-ruled Ascendant person. I will footnote the Vedic myth about Jupiter and Tara, as that is helpful in understanding Mercury’s tension with both Jupiter and 27 the Moon. This is further emphasized because you are in Mercury dasa (cycle) in the Vedic system, and Jupiter is so linked with Mercury in your chart, and they are in 6-8 house relationship. That is, Mercury is in the 8th house from Jupiter in Leo, and Jupiter is in the 6th house from Mercury in Pisces. (When two planets are in 6th and 8th positions from each other, it is called Shastashtaka – pronounced shas-TASH-ta-ka.) You are dealing with problems with the pancreas (pancreatic cancer), and Jupiter is connected with sugar, which is what the pancreas regulates. DKR: Yes, and Jupiter can be careless, and too much of a good thing. And I ate too much! EH: Well, and the fact that Jupiter is lord of both the sign and the nakshatra where Ascendant lord Mercury resides, that is further emphasizing the Mercury-Jupiter connection. We call the planet which is nakshatra lord Jiva, or the life force. So Jupiter is providing so much that describes you! The same way you look at research is the way you regard food. It would not be so if Mercury were not also your Ascendant lord, describing your physical body. Who is to say where the boundaries are for that? And then we combine the fact that you move into Mercury dasa, and your Ascendant lord Mercury comes into Center stage for this time period. For you, this is from June 2000 for 17 years.
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“In the Puranic myth, Mercury is born to Jupiter’s wife Tara, but is not his own child – though he is later forced to accept him as his own. Mercury comes from the union of Tara and Soma – the Moon in an incarnation as a man in this story. Mercury is finally accepted by Jupiter in large part to quell dissent among the gods, and also because the child Mercury is so witty and clever; thus, the association of Mercury with youthfulness, mischief, and sexual desire, sometimes bringing messy relations due to the inability to settle for one choice and the unease with an abundance of confusing choices. Another understanding from this teaching myth is Mercury’s relationship with both Jupiter and the Moon (Soma). Though Mercury is heavily dependent on Jupiter for higher knowledge, and Jupiter’s aspect to Mercury is considered the blessing of a guru, even so there is an uneasy relationship between them. The same is true to some extent between Mercury and Moon, in spite of Moon’s acceptance of everyone. (The Moon has no planetary enemies, whereas for Mercury – Moon is its enemy. Soma is the interloper in the myth.)…Moon accepts Mercury as his true child, but to Jupiter he is a surrogate child.” (EH, quoted from my upcoming book on Vedic astrology)
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DKR: May I comment on that? You said that I didn’t want any limits, any boundaries. It was more that I didn’t want to take for granted what the other books said, even though with Algol, right away I saw that most of it was true. But I wanted to see for myself. EH: Right! And Jupiter is the planet of knowledge, after all. DKR: Yes, and you can always tell them that my earliest two-word sentence – you know, when babies first start connecting words – was: “BY SELF.” As in, I want to do it by myself! My mother told me that. I wanted to cross the street without holding her hand. And many things like that. With research, I wanted to see for myself: How do these stars work – other than the famous ones? How many of them do work? I wasn’t into the constellations at all at first. That was one of the things that evolved. But it wasn’t just not wanting boundaries. I wanted to see what I could see. And I threw all this data in to see what emerged, whether it was a lot of fires, volcanoes, tsunamis, whatever. In terms of people, it could be a lot of Low lifes, or Empire builders. EH: Was your pioneering spirit enticed by the fact that there wasn’t very much about it out there? DKR: Yes, yes. For instance, very early on, I realized I could sell my little work book on Fixed Stars – which I created simply for myself to work in and study. And people kept asking me for xeroxes of it. All it had was what was in Robson and Ebertin. But nonetheless, it was all put in one place, and with up-to-date positions. And that was valuable to people. But I kept asking: Can anyone direct me to a teacher of Fixed Stars? And finally someone said to me: “Diana, you’re the teacher. You know more than anyone else.” And I realized that by that time it was true. EH: That’s wonderful! Now to recap: From your Gemini Ascendant, your natal Sun, Venus and Mercury are all in Pisces in the 10th house. Your Mars, Ketu, and Jupiter are all in Leo in the 3rd house from the Ascendant. But those planets are all in the 6th house from the Pisces planets, while the Pisces planets are in the 8th house from all the Leo planets. The fact that the Leo planets are all in the 3rd house from the Ascendant – this is the 8th house from the 8th, which is a kind of setup for obstacles and setbacks. And of course, 8th house is also research. You did all this research, but it wasn’t easy. It took you much longer than expected doing the research, and getting the material to publication. The lord of 9th house of publishing is in the 8th house of loss and setbacks. So we know it wouldn’t be easy for you to go about it. DKR: Well, on the other hand, I enjoyed it SO MUCH! And now I want to say something before I forget. For some reason the 8th house has something to do with the universe, the sky, etc. Maybe that’s why when Uranus came along, some people decided it was exalted in Scorpio. And I find that a lot of times when I’m looking for something connected to the sky, I’ll find it in Scorpio, or the 8th house. And I don’t know what the connection is, but there it is.
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EH: Well, in the Vedic chart Saturn in its own sign in the 8th house is good for longevity. So that Saturn in your 8th house has protected you for a long time, especially during its 19-year dasa, from June 19, 1981 through June 19, 2000. DKR: Yes, and it’s in its own sign tropically too, because it’s in Aquarius. The 8th house is also a house of financial wealth, and actually financial wealth doesn’t interest me at all. I don’t even research it very much, though interestingly, I did find that the strongest sign for wealth tropically was Aries. And would you believe it? My Sun is exactly in Revati nakshatra? This is supposed to be a nakshatra of wealth, and I can make a strong point about this: I am not, nor have I ever been – wealthy. But my father’s father was very wealthy. He was a self-made man, a cigar manufacturer. And he did leave some money for my sister and me, which was immediately gobbled up by his greedy relatives. My mother was at a grave disadvantage. She divorced my father when I was about four years old, in an era when divorce was still rare and a real stigma. She didn’t have enough money to pay a good lawyer, and decided she was so fed up with that family anyway – she didn’t want to have anything more to do with them. That’s Saturn in the 8th, you know. During my childhood, money was a big issue in the family when I was growing up, with arguments and fights about it swirling over my head. It affected me very much and it made me move away from wanting to have anything to do with money.
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I didn’t want to consider money any more than I had to. Maybe that was why I have never had much money or interest in making any, and it drove my husband crazy, because it put a burden on him! So with wealth, I have Saturn in the 8th, and was denied the inheritance. But the Sun, ruler of my 2nd house – is 19 degrees Aries tropically. It’s at the star Revati, which is at the ecliptic. EH: True. Your Sun at 19 Aries is the tropical equivalent of 26:23 Pisces sidereally, so in Revati nakshatra, whose span is 16:40 to 30:00 Pisces in the sidereal zodiac. But in your Vedic chart, Leo is the 3rd house, using whole sign houses. So in Vedic terms, your Sun rules the 3rd house, not the 2nd house. DKR: Both the star and the Lunar mansion of Revati are supposed to be wealthy. EH: Yes, the Sanskrit word Revati means “wealthy.” But this is where I think that freely interchanging the tropical and sidereal zodiacs may be interesting for research, but in practical chart analysis it breeds confusion. We have to go to a deeper level of the Vedic chart, and consider that just because your Venus and Sun are both in Pisces in Revati nakshatra – that does not guarantee financial wealth, even with Venus near its maximum exaltation in Pisces. We have to consider what houses these planets rule – the ones occupying Revati. And that differs from the Western tropical chart to the Vedic sidereal chart. (The Vedic orientation is generally whole sign houses, no matter what degree is on the Ascendant. And though we have other ways of assessing houses, this is the primary one.) Also, the house and the planets have to be well aspected, and the lords of the sign and the nakshatra should be unafflicted for best results. Since Mercury, as Revati nakshatra lord, is debilitated, though Neecha Banga (i.e. corrected over time through Venus), this is one factor changing the results for wealth, and has implications for physical health as well. Due to its exaltation, Venus helps to “correct” and elevate this Mercury, and benefits your life both through your zest for knowledge and through your children. These are both associated with the Venus-ruled 5th house. In the Navamsa chart, the 5th house lord (Moon) is also exalted, doubling the impact. The deity Pushan, the nurturer, rules over Revati, so this nakshatra also gives a very nourishing quality to the person, which you have. Further, Pushan is a finder of lost things and lost animals. This may apply to your research of the Fixed Stars! Its symbol is the drum, which being an instrument for keeping time, relates to the whole sense of time and rhythm, musical or otherwise. Your love for dance is shown here. Your research has also shown more wealthy people in tropical Aries. Not only would those have been likely to coincide with the 13 degree 20 minute span of Revati nakshatra, but the planetary positions would have to be 28 unafflicted and related to wealth in the Vedic sidereal chart. 28
A stunning example of this is the chart of American financier J. Pierpont Morgan, founder of J.P. Morgan & Co., born April 17, 1837, 3:00 AM, Hartford, CT. His Vedic chart has Aquarius Ascendant, with Venus exalted to the maximum degree, at 27:15 Pisces in the 2nd house of income. The 2nd house lord Jupiter is also exalted in Cancer in the 6th house. This brought huge wealth and huge conflicts (Jupiter in the 6th house), with Morgan twice rescuing the U.S. govt. from bankruptcy. His Sun and Saturn are also exalted. (EH)
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Mercury’s sign lord here is Jupiter, which is six houses away – bringing conflict in these matters. Mercury is at 2:17 Pisces, and debilitated in this sign, whose lord is not a planetary friend to Mercury, and – as noted earlier – there is a 6-8 house relationship between Mercury and Jupiter: not at all easy on many levels. Mercury could have been raised up by Jupiter, but was not. The translation is that there was financial wealth in the family, but it was mostly destroyed before it could be passed on to you. Even so, you were protected to some degree by your husband (also Jupiter in a Gemini Ascendant chart, as ruler of Sagittarius, the 7th house), and by your ability to learn and educate yourself (Jupiter, as significator of knowledge). Jupiter in the 12th house from your Moon shows charitable giving, and despite relative lack of financial wealth, you have given to charities to alleviate suffering by people or animals. You have said your husband was “kindly, but extremely tight-fisted with money.” This is described astrologically by Saturn in the 8th house (2nd house from the 7th house of partner). But it helps that Saturn is in its own sign. Some degree of financial protection also comes from your two children (Venus as 5th lord), who are both successful. Fortunately, Venus is the best planet for Gemini Ascendant, so it is serving you well in the birth chart, and brings much closeness to your children and good fortune to them. Venus exalted in an angle of your chart is a great blessing for you, especially as your best planet. It is called a Mahapurusha (MAH-ha pu-RUH-sha) yoga, in this case a Malavya (mah LAV-ya) 29 yoga, specific to Venus. This yoga brings beauty, learning, and sensual pleasures, but in th the 10 house it is especially associated with learning you can share with the public. Venus in Pisces brings a devotional aspect to it. You give everything to it, as if on an altar. However, another major factor for the Vedic astrologer is analyzing each planet in the Navamsa (9th harmonic) chart. Venus is more fraught in the Navamsa chart, where it is in the 11th house in Capricorn closely contacting Rahu, opposite Saturn-Mercury-Ketu in Cancer, and aspected by Mars. Navamsa Venus receives aspects from three classical malefic planets, capable of separating you from whatever that planet offers. Vedically, this shows there could be money problems or sacrifices incurred in the family during your first major or minor Venus dasa. From birth to age 7, you were in Moon dasa and in Moon-Venus dasa (i.e. Venus sub-cycle) from April 19, 1938 to Dec. 19, 1939. This coincided exactly with the time when your parents split up and your mother was disinherited from any wealth from her former father-in-law, since she initiated the separation and divorce. (For your own children, it shows more exotic choices of career and life paths, with Navamsa Venus near Rahu-Ketu. Your daughter is an actress and your son is in media technology, both relatively “exotic” professions – even if media technology seems central to our modern life.)
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DKR: I love it when you do the Vedic analysis of the chart. EH: Thanks. We can go a bit further then. But first, I wanted to bring in how this whole configuration also fits in with your discovery about your husband, many years after you married. A long time after you started studying astrology in the 1970s, you looked back at your marriage chart, and you thought those planetary patterns were more appropriate for a business contract. When you put all the factors together (astrological and otherwise), you then suspected your husband may have married you for the money he assumed you would inherit. When you confronted him about it, he admitted how “ashamed” he was of doing that. So there was another whole theme of conflict around money that you were unaware of until the astrology revealed it to you many years later. DKR: Yes, my husband was good at hiding things, but when I told him that I thought he had married me for money, he turned instantly as white as a sheet, so I knew it was true. We were together a long time – just over 35 years from when we married. We lived together from Nov. 1954 until summer 1976, about 22 years. Then we remained friends, but lived apart. Even so, we shared many social occasions with our children. We never divorced up until his death in Jan. 1990. EH: Let’s give that marriage date and time: Nov 25, 1954, 12:20 PM EST (time approx.), New York, N.Y. Yes, I see what you mean. The Vedic chart has a New Moon in Scorpio in the 10th house of career, and in your own 6th house. (The exact New Moon at 9:28 Scorpio was at 7:30 AM EST that day, just five hours earlier.) Venus is retrograde, not good for marriage. It is in Libra tightly contacting Mercury and Saturn, also in Libra. This Mercury loses the planetary war (Graha Yuddha) with Venus, and so loses power dramatically. You said there were major communication issues in your marriage, and that he refused to talk when it came
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to discussing problems between you. This would create a lot of tension for a Gemini Ascendant person, whose symbol Vedically is the intertwined couple. (It seems Gemini is much more associated with sexual desire in the Vedic system than in the Western system.)
Diana Rosenberg marriage Thu. 11/25/1954 12:20:00 New York, NY
The marriage chart has an Aquarius Ascendant (sidereal zodiac) between 12:11 and 1:23 PM EST. Mars is in the Ascendant aspecting the 7th house. So I would agree with you that the planetary signatures here are more about work than marriage. But with Sun and Moon in the fixed sign of Scorpio, aspected by Jupiter – at least it did endure. And you remained friends for 14 years after the 22 years you lived together and raised your children. The sidereal fixed signs were angular, and Sun and Moon were both in Anuradha nakshatra, ruled by Mitra, the deity of friendship, human solidarity, and respect for laws and treaties. The Libra planets are in a good house, the 9th house. You were married on a Thursday, Jupiter’s day, with retrograde Jupiter exalted in Cancer in the 6th house. Its close aspect to the Sun and Moon in Scorpio was crucial for the longevity of the marriage – though as you say, coming from the 6th house and aspecting the 10th house speaks more of a business contract than marriage, especially with Mars on the Ascendant. This is just looking at the marriage chart, and not at either of your birth charts. The Moon is newly waxing, thus invisible from the earth. The bride was also perhaps not really seen by the groom, or in the context of the marriage. You have described yourself as being “chained” in this marriage, and you related this to having your tropical Aries planets aligned with the figure of Andromeda, the Chained Woman. Sidereally, those planets would be in Pisces. In your Vedic birth chart, you have a Full Moon chart across the Virgo-Pisces axis: Sun in Pisces, Moon in Virgo. You have four planets in dual signs, along with the dual sign Ascendant. The dual (or mutable) signs give the most versatile person.
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DKR: Well, I do feel I’m very Piscean. It’s very hard for me to tell, because in the tropical I have Mercury-North Node and Midheaven in Pisces, and my Sun is in Aries. It’s very difficult for me to tell how much of it is sidereal (Sun, Venus and Mercury in Pisces), and how much of it is that I have three things there tropically. EH: Do you get insights in your dreams? Flashes of intuition at random moments? DKR: No, first of all I almost never remember my dreams. I get insights while I’m working, and I get some of my best ideas when I'm in the bathtub! (Must be my Neptune conjunct Jupiter!) EH: I’d lay it on your three planets in Pisces: Sun, Mercury and Venus in the 10th house. Two of those planets relate to the physical body: the Sun and Ascendant lord Mercury. Albert Einstein also has Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Pisces, with Gemini Ascendant, same as yours, his at 19:28 Gemini, very close to yours at 19:20 Gemini, giving you both the Pisces Navamsa Ascendant, emphasizing the Pisces qualities. DKR: (Laughing) Oh, well go ahead and compare! EH: Einstein also has Saturn in Pisces, very close to Mercury. So in his case he was not talking until he was eight or nine years old. DKR: That wasn’t true of me. I was jabbering away from an early age.
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EH: We can compare your early Dasas in the Vimshottari system. For Einstein, he was born in Mercury dasa, and entered Ketu dasa at age nine, just after completing 20 months of Mercury-Saturn dasa. His natal Mercury in Pisces was within two degrees of his natal Saturn, and in the end gave him extraordinary focus and intellectual abilities, but caused delays in his ability to speak in coherent sentences. This was obviously not due to lack of intelligence, but to his own innate eccentricities. Your earliest childhood period was Moon dasa – from birth, and you have a Full Moon in Virgo in Hasta nakshatra, symbolizing the hand. You wanted “hands-on” experience from an early age, and not to have your hand held when crossing the street! You are good with your hands, and have enjoyed doing handicrafts, especially embroidery and mosaics. You also learned crochet, knitting and stained glass work, and have done the original illustrations for your book on Fixed stars. When Moon is in the 4th house, as yours is, it is considered Dig Bala, or best possible angular house position. Your Full Moon also gave you plenty of verve and early speech, as Moon is the lord of your 2nd house of speech. For that matter, Sun is Dig Bala in the 10th house, so that too is a boon. DKR: Of course Moon is also mother. My mother was quite bitter that she was stuck with the whole responsibility of raising my sister and me. She worked (very hard) to support us. My sister was jealous of me but had to look after me while Mom worked. And I did have a lot of difficulties with my mother. She was a very controlling person. I think she may have been Sagittarius in both zodiacs. Anyway, I was not an easy child to raise, I’ll say that for her. But I had a lot of conflicts with her, and I also did a very Piscean thing, which was to try to disappear myself. Part of that is Pluto rising square my tropical Aries Sun. EH: So what would you do? How did you hide? DKR: It’s not that. I disliked myself, because I was constantly criticized. And I daydreamed a lot. The huge money arguments in the family just made life at home more wretched. I was fine when I was alone. I read a lot and daydreamed and built my own inner world. But it wasn’t too many years ago now that I realized my daydreams never contained Diana. Usually when people daydream, they daydream themselves in a love relationship, or a heroic deed, or something like that. Diana did not exist in the daydreams. I deleted Diana. I did not like Diana. And at one point in my life I had a very severe nervous breakdown. EH: Yes, you mentioned that. You said it was around 1966-67. And the fact that you had just entered Jupiter dasa is extremely important. (That was June 19, 1965 – for 16 years.) Jupiter’s rulership over Mercury extends the whole theme of sacrifice that is described by Pisces. This is emphasized even more so with Venus in Pisces, exalted there to the maximum degree, and yours is approaching that, within a few degrees. There is often a major sacrifice in life, often through love matters. And look at how you sacrificed a lot to stay in that marriage, and to stay close to your children. DKR: That was instinctive. I didn’t say: “Oh, I am going to sacrifice myself for my children.” EH: No, but your children are involved with Venus, being the 5th house lord.
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DKR: It was a natural thing for me to say: “I’m not going to leave the marriage.” First of all he might have gotten custody. I just followed my instincts. And also, my maternal grandmother was an influence. She was a Catholic, from a Cuban family. She had a lot to do with my upbringing, because my mother had to work. My grandmother had Venus in Cancer on the Midheaven tropically. She was Catholic, Spanish-speaking, traditional, an archetypal matriarch, loving and warm. She also had the Leo pride. She had four children, ten grandchildren, and loved children. She had a chance to go to college (unusual at that time), but turned it down to have the traditional motherhood role. She was a role model for me, and she was the most nurturing member of the family. She married a German-Jewish medical student – Irving D. Steinhardt. Her name was Clara Aurora Luis, and she was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. of aristocratic Cuban parents. She was patrician, and very regal. Her father was a close friend of José Marti, who was like Cuba’s Abraham Lincoln. He was a medical clinician and a gun-runner for Cuba in the Spanish American War, when Cuba was trying to achieve independence from Spain. My grandmother Clara was torn between pride and embarrassment of her father, who was jailed as a gun-runner for Cuba. She married a German/Jewish medical student, as I said. He developed a medical practice in New York City as a pediatric orthopedist. He was also very active in the Boy Scouts, and ran a troop. He died in the 1940s. These grandparents born in the 1870s and 1880s were an important early influence for me. They probably contributed to my streak of conservatism culturally, though I am a liberal politically. My paternal grandfather was a Hungarian Jew. He left Hungary and came to the U.S., settling first in the Midwest (Ohio, I think), then later came to New York. He built up a cigar manufacturing company, and became very wealthy. He was the source of the family wealth. But “family wealth” was certainly not part of my experience. Saturn in the 8th house cut me off from that. He blamed my mother for the divorce, which in those days was a great disgrace, and cut her off totally. He barely had anything to do with me and my sister. EH: Back to Mercury and its connection to speech and language ability. Were you good at languages? You must have had other languages spoken all around you. DKR: I can mimic an accent, but I’m not good at languages and not good at memorization. My family didn’t want me to learn Spanish. Clara, my Cuban grandmother had five sisters who were always gossiping together in Spanish, and they didn’t want me to be able to understand what they were saying! One of the most repeated stories in the family was this one: After her marriage to Irving Steinhardt, Clara was at the butcher shop asking for a specific cut of meat. She overheard the staff saying in Spanish to give her some old piece from the back room. Since Steinhardt is certainly not a Spanish-sounding name, they obviously had no idea she understood until she let out a stream of invectives in Spanish that sent them running for their best possible cut! They never messed with her again. EH: What a great story! And one way of looking at Mercury in Pisces is as language or expression that can be used either to hide something, or to choose to reveal it, especially something which has not been generally known – such as Fixed Stars.
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A debilitated Mercury, or Mercury in a water sign can be very intuitive, as we know. But it is not ideal for memorization of language or of facts, which can leak out the memory door, so to speak, as if through a sieve. (This is my own analogy.) I should add that you’re in famous company. In addition to Mercury in Pisces, Albert Einstein also had natal Moon debilitated in Scorpio in the 6th house. As his 2nd house lord of speech, this Moon added to his MercurySaturn problem, and gave him that initial disadvantage, to the point where his early teachers expected him to achieve very little in life. Furthermore, his Moon was in Jyestha nakshatra ruled in turn by debilitated Mercury. Sign lord Mars was in the 8th house – a difficult house, though in Capricorn, an exalted sign for Mars. After finishing Mercury-Saturn dasa, his language problem was resolved. That was at age nine. In your case, your natal Saturn is in Capricorn and so has a little more distance from Mercury, as it aspects the planet. It helps to focus the Mercury without stopping it. They are planetary friends, so Saturn can give some good structure and focus to Mercury, especially when one of them is ruler of the Ascendant, as is as your Mercury. When we look at your 30-plus years of dedication to collecting data for study of the Fixed 30 Stars, we can also point to this Mercury in Pisces aspected by Saturn in Capricorn. You see the vastness of the Universe as symbolized by these billions and billions of Fixed Stars (very Piscean), and you want to gather them up and study as many of them as you can. You don’t want to be limited in the scope of your study, but Saturn helps you to focus your attention on patterns revealed from your ever-increasing collection of birth data, what you call your “Data Monster.” You were saying that your mother worked after your parents split up. DKR: Yes. My parents split when I was about three or four years old. You see that with the Sun directed to Uranus (in my Western tropical chart). And my father was severely manicdepressive. I loved him. He was my handsome daddy, and he indulged me. But what did I know? Years later I understood he was utterly dishonest in money dealings. That was part of the disease, I think. And my mother was certainly right to divorce him. My father was terribly unstable, and when he went into a manic phase he was impossible. He wouldn’t sleep. He would talk non-stop, and drive everyone batty. He would borrow money and never return it. Later I found out he had never intended to return it. He was typical Pisces, probably sidereal Aquarius. And because he couldn’t hold a job, he stayed home and read all day long. So he was extremely well read, knowledgeable, and encyclopedic. And I think that side of me comes from him. Later in his life, people who knew him simply as a friend in a church group, or elsewhere, loved to go to museums with him, because he knew so much, and he was so entertaining as a raconteur. People said that at his funeral. And my kids adored him. They couldn’t understand why I suddenly blew up at him one day. They didn’t know and had never seen him in his worst phases.
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EH: In Vedic astrology, we look at the father as the Sun, but also as 9th house lord. (That is South Indian, which I use. North Indian prefers 10th house lord for father.) In your case, 9th lord Saturn is in the 8th house of loss. So there is the loss of the father in some way. DKR: By the time I was six I knew how unstable he was. It put a lot of pressure on me, because he would announce to everybody: “Diana and I have a wonderful relationship. We adore each other!” And I’m sitting there, hearing this, and thinking “No.” But I couldn’t say so. The family was enraged with him, and I was the only one speaking to him. I couldn’t do that to him. The Piscean sympathy and compassion came in there, and I just could not say to him: “No, Dad. That’s not true.” And so I was caught in the middle. EH: Oh my – very tough, especially for a young child…. Okay, let’s move on a bit and discuss another point in your Vedic chart. Have you heard of the term maraka? (pronounced MAH-ra-ka). DKR: No, I don’t think so. EH: Maraka is a Sanskrit word, and is something Western tropical astrologers don’t tend to like about Vedic astrology because it’s one of those more definitive associations – similar to the ones around many of the Fixed Stars. Maraka planets are considered “death-producing.” Length of life is not solely determined by Maraka, but it is a factor. There are different ones depending on the birth chart Ascendant. With a few exceptions, the 2nd and 7th house lords from the birth chart Ascendant are usually Maraka planets. Natal Moon is not assigned that role, and since that is 2nd house lord for Gemini Ascendant, only Jupiter, as 7th house lord, is Maraka for your Ascendant. You like derived houses. Think of derived houses here. The reason it is 2nd and 7th house lords is that the 7th house is the 12th house (of loss) from the 8th house (of longevity). The 3rd house is also considered a house of longevity, being the 8th house from the 8th. Since the 2nd house is 12th house from the 3rd, it too becomes Maraka. Albert Einstein died eight months prior to the start of his 16-year Jupiter dasa, at age 76. He died in his Rahu-Mars dasa, these two planets being in the 8th house in his birth chart. But even with a better placement of Jupiter than yours (his was in Aquarius in the 9th house), that Jupiter would not favor longevity during its sub-Dasa, and especially its Maha (or major) dasa, being the Maraka planet for Gemini Ascendant. There are two groups of planetary friends in Vedic astrology: Sun, Moon, Mars and Jupiter are in one group; Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Rahu are in another group. Rahu is Saturnlike, so is often included with the 2nd group. Ascendant lord is always a friend, so Mercury’s friends are Venus, Saturn and Rahu. To recap, Jupiter is not a friend to Mercury, and they are in 6-8 house relationship to each other. From this combination, we know there is going to be some conflict for you in matters symbolized by each of these planets, individually, and in relation to each other. Why could this cause problems to your health? Because it is related to your Ascendant lord Mercury. Mercury is not only in the sign of Pisces, owned by Jupiter, but in a nakshatra owned by Jupiter, Uttara Bhadra Pada. This spells major problems for Mercury in connection
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with Jupiter, but it also describes some of the basic things about you, and these are assets as well, being mentally stimulated by so many things in the process of your research. You have mentioned the nervous breakdown you suffered soon after the start of your 16-year Jupiter dasa in June 1965: an overload of the nervous system. You spoke of a tendency to eat too much, and too many sweets. Jupiter is associated with sweet tastes, and when there is an imbalance, there can be either a lack of sweets or a craving for sweets, as in your case. That is on the physical level, which has set up a disease centered in your pancreas, whose job it is to regulate the sugar (glucose) level in the body, and to produce insulin in just the right amounts to control the constant level of glucose in the body. With your three planets in Pisces (Mercury, Venus, and Sun), and three planets in Leo (Mars, Ketu (or South lunar node), and Jupiter), when you are in a major period or subperiod of planets combining from these two houses, especially with Mercury, as Ascendant lord, you have the possibility of the Mercury-Jupiter problem coming up. For you, this could start sometime during the 17-year Mercury dasa (in the Vimsottari Dasa system). This began for you on June 19, 2000. The Ketu sub-period came earlier (Nov. 15, 2002 through Nov. 13, 2003), and could have brought some health issues. But even more demanding would be the unbroken sequence of Mars, Rahu and Jupiter sub-periods within the Mercury dasa. These occur as follows: Mercury-Mars: Dec. 18, 2008 through Dec. 16, 2009 Mercury-Rahu: Dec. 16, 2009 through July 4, 2012 Mercury-Jupiter: July 4, 2012 through Oct. 10, 2014 Since Mercury and Mars are planetary enemies, the Mars sub-period was due to produce a greater than usual number of problems. Heightening the Mercury-Mars contact even further is the fact that natal Mercury and Mars are both very close to their Stationary Direct degrees. The dasas work regardless of transits, eclipses, or any other factors, although those too can be corroborating factors. You said your diagnosis of pancreatic cancer came in April 2009, and 31 your surgery on May 21, 2009. All of this was within Mercury-Mars dasa. During this period you also had some major difficulties which could be summarized as conflicts experienced in the process of trying to publish your book on Fixed Stars. There was even some litigation involved, which is not surprising, given that Mars is in the 6th house (of conflict) from Dasa lord Mercury. Of course, Mars does well in the 6th house. But this destiny comes into play during Mercury-Mars dasa in particular. Mars aspects Mercury, but not vice versa. (Vedic astrologers view the Dasa lord as an important Sub-Ascendant, and that applies during its Maha Dasa – or major period.)
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One’s physical well-being comes into sharp focus during the Dasa of the Ascendant lord of the birth chart, as do the matters over which Mercury rules. This includes communications, writing, and publishing. The Mars aspect to Mercury galvanizes it and sharpens the intellect and the ability to speak concisely and even with wit – which you have, but also with the possibility of controversy, since Mars adds heat and gives courage to speak out when needed. 32 Mercury is also aspected by Saturn, giving it depth and seriousness, and the tendency to clarify and edit. Saturn’s aspect to Mercury can also bring delays, as it has done in the publication of your book, which you had hoped to publish several years ago – not an uncommon experience for authors! Jupiter’s connections to Mercury here give difficulties, but also many assets – including the tendency to have much to say, and to speak or write voluminously. Since Mercury is debilitated in Pisces, one goes through periods in life of feeling “less than” and at times victimized. What lifts up this Mercury, and provides corrective action for it is its proximity to exalted Venus, within four degrees of its maximum exaltation. This creates what in Vedic astrology is called a Neecha Banga Raja yoga. The planet (in this case Mercury) starts from a place of disadvantage, and then gets elevated over time. You admired the knowledge your father had, and tried to emulate it. But in this case, the reason he was able to read so much and broaden his knowledge was because he couldn’t hold a job. This provided some early conflict for you around knowledge itself: What is it good for? Though Mercury is debilitated, Venus gives it some correction, but does not entirely remove the affliction. However, this yoga can elevate the person to a higher level of understanding and compassion. A higher status and level of achievement is implied. In your case, Diana, you have described in your life story how you were unable to get a higher education, but also in many ways you were resistant to it, and refused to study what you were supposed to study. Your father’s example taught you that knowledge could be problematic. Nor did you trust the Master’s degree your mother had attained. Since Mercury for Gemini Ascendant also rules the 4th house of education, home, and mother, we know these may be some problematic issues, especially with Mars dasa running from ages 7 to 14. Tell me about your education, all of it in New York City. Yes? DKR: Yes, I went to Hunter College Elementary School, then Hunter High. (Latin was a required subject, and now I wish I had applied myself. I could have used that!) I hated school and was in full-scale rebellion. I refused to do homework, etc. My mother had gone to school there and taught there, and everyone remembered her and expected me to be like her. They were about to expel me, and then the High School of Performing Arts opened (the school featured in the movie Fame) and I auditioned for the Drama dept. and made it. I had to go back one year to get in, but I didn't care. I was so relieved to be out of Hunter! I was still not a good student, but it was much better for me than Hunter, and I managed to get a High school diploma. I then started at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, but it was the spring semester and I suffered horribly from spring allergies. (Pollen allergies have always been a major health problem.) Antihistamines were very new and undeveloped then, so it 32
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was either suffer without them, or take them and fall into a heavy, drugged sleep. Not only that, but I had some unpleasant experiences at college, and then I had a bad fall down a flight of stairs and landed in the local hospital. I think I may have – subconsciously – done that to myself. I had to get out of there. After about a month of recuperation, my mother gave me an ultimatum: "You either have to go to college somewhere, or you have to get a job." I got a file clerk's job at NBC (National Broadcasting Company) for the summer while I took speedwriting, then got a secretarial job at a small office, and started studying ballet, which at the time was my great love. I was much too old to start studying seriously, but I looked much younger than my real age, so I lied and got into the School of American Ballet (the Balanchine NYC Ballet school, which had a special program for older beginners). I was about 18, but I went in wearing braids and carrying schoolbooks and told them I was 14. They looked at me hard and said "You're not 14!" "You are not a day over 12!" Whew! Then I met Werner (a Holocaust survivor), got married at 21, got pregnant at 23, and that was the end of my ballet "career” – though I did get enough training to be able to teach later on. EH: At age 18, you would have been in Rahu-Jupiter dasa (March 1, 1950 up through July 25, 1952), and that would bring some excesses in the process of self-discovery and rebellion, but also some possible change of luck (being a classical benefic). Also, Jupiter is in the 7th house (of partnership) from Rahu, and aspects the 7th house in the Gemini Ascendant birth chart, and so can bring a partner or partners around this time. (In classical Vedic astrology, only Jupiter is allowed to form a trine aspect – 120 degrees.) You distrusted academia, and you preferred the world of performing arts to that of academia. You chose the world of dance and ballet in particular, which gets special attention in Pisces, ruling over the feet, and also in the 3rd house in Vedic astrology. Six out of nine of your natal planets are in one of these two (whole sign) houses: Pisces or Leo. You pretended to be years younger to qualify, which is another shifting quality that Pisces (or any of the dual signs might have), especially a dual water sign – which is more emotional than all the other dual signs. This was your escape from a more rigid and conventional education, which you rejected in part because of your experience in that setting and because of your mother. Though she was a good student, her diligence didn’t impress you. DKR: Yes, I always assumed her Master’s degree was in Literature. Only later I accidentally discovered it was in Psychology. (She was cleaning out a closet one day and I saw the framed diploma.) My shock was so great, I began to giggle and then laugh hysterically. She had no idea why. My mother, a control freak who couldn't get along with anyone in the family for more than two minutes and was considered to have a "personality disorder" – she had a Master’s in Psychology. From that moment on I recognized that academic credentials mean very little. Yes, they do show that you worked hard to get them, and I do respect that, but they are NO guarantee of superior knowledge! And in order to get them, you have to toe the academic line and spout back to the professors what they want or expect to hear. Forget astrology, psychic research, the psychological roots of disease, karma, etc. I think Uranus conjunct Sun makes me too independent-minded to settle into an academic routine.
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EH: Apropos the need for freedom from a rigid education, I tend to see it in the context of a controlling mother (Moon in the 4th house) and education (also Moon in the 4th house, ruled by Mercury in Pisces, in turn in conflict with Jupiter, ruler of Pisces.) Later on, the job you had for the longest period of time was as a dance teacher, and later on as a legal proofreader. DKR: Yes, I worked as a Dance teacher at the YMCA’s Morningside Dance Center in Manhattan in the West 60’s Lincoln Center district – a thriving area for the performing arts. I loved it! I was never good enough to dance professionally, but I loved teaching the kids. I taught ballet there for about 10 years, between 1965 and 1975. I know that I left the Dance Center when transiting Saturn hit my 2nd house cusp (Western tropical chart), and that was in 1975. I had seen that coming and saved up some money, luckily! After that I was a legal proofreader, and later an astrologer. I’ve always been “a night owl.” In the late 1970s while I was studying astrology I worked as an all-night legal proofreader in the Wall Street business district. EH: Back to the topic of physical health, notice how in the 16-year Jupiter dasa, you had nervous system issues. Jupiter dasa came from June 19, 1965 through June 19, 1981. You said it was soon after the start of Jupiter dasa in June 1965 that you had a nervous breakdown, and even had electric shock therapy. This is related to the Mercury-Jupiter contact and to Mercury debilitated in Pisces, being at times overly empathic, taking in too much. In any case, Jupiter is pushing your boundaries to the maximum. In the realm of Fixed Stars, you don’t want to be limited. Nor in any field of study that interests you do you want to be limited, even if your own sense of it is that you want to find things out for yourself. DKR: When I had that breakdown, it was when Pluto and Uranus were running together – remember, in the 1960s. There was a Uranus-Pluto conjunction. EH: Uranus and Pluto transited within a few degrees of each other all during 1965, close to a conjunction in late Sept. 1965. Their exact conjunction was June 30, 1966 at 16:06 tropical Virgo, 22:43 sidereal Leo. Your natal positions in the tropical zodiac are: Mercury at 25:12 Pisces, Midheaven at 21:09 Pisces, and Jupiter at 14:12 Virgo. The Uranus-Pluto conjunction made a wide opposition to your natal Mercury and MC, but was much closer (2 degree orb) to your natal Jupiter. Note too that in the Vedic system, Jupiter was your Dasa lord from June 19, 1965 for 16 years, and is connected to your Ascendant lord Mercury through the Vedic circuitry I have described. As Dasa lord, Jupiter has center stage, so to speak. In Vedic terms, Jupiter has a larger than usual influence on the affairs of your life, and we’d have to say its impact is already over-sized. Then the dasa of this planet comes along, and when that happens, it is THIS planet whose karmic fruits are delivered at this time. Those karmic fruits depend on how Jupiter is configured in the chart. We ask: What is the planet bestowing you? And we would have to say Jupiter is bringing you some good things, but also the fruits of the difficulties of that expansion. Jupiter is also with Ketu and Mars. Ketu (the South lunar node) is Mars-like, and being an eclipse planet it tends to destablilize whatever planets are in close contact to it. So for instance, with the sugar intake and the sugar (glucose) balance in the body – that’s out of whack.
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DKR: Well, Neptune is on my South lunar node. EH: Yes, but even without that, or any of the outer planet transits, we’d say that Jupiter dasa is alerting us to a lot about the physical body – since Jupiter owns the sign and nakshatra where Mercury is situated. You entered Jupiter dasa June 16, 1965. And even though it’s a 16year period, we can identify the period within that dasa when any of the planets in Leo with Jupiter (Mars and Ketu) are interacting with the three planets in Pisces (Mercury, Venus, and Sun) – especially Mercury, for your physical and/or mental health. During Jupiter dasa, it was more about your nervous system and your mental and emotional equilibrium, which is also connected with Mercury. When you entered Mercury dasa on June 19, 2000, was there already something a little more delicate about your health – from that time onward? DKR: I can’t remember anything off-hand. EH: Okay, but then you don’t really enter a more difficult sub-period within the 17-year Mercury dasa until you enter either Ketu, Mars or Jupiter sub-period. This is because they are all in the 6th house from that natal Mercury. So you have sub-periods within Mercury dasa when all the Jupiter-Mercury questions come up, and those heavily weighted karmic fruits come due, according to Vedic principles. Your three planets in sidereal Leo are all within 14 degrees of each other in the same sign. Mercury-Ketu dasa didn’t show too much yet. It was followed by Venus, which is your best planet, so its sub-period would be bound to be good. That ran from Nov. 13, 2003 through Sept. 13, 2006. The next sub-period was Sun, which relates to your physical health. Here below is the entire sequence of sub-dasas within the 17-year Mercury dasa. Mercury-Mercury: Mercury-Ketu: Mercury-Venus: Mercury-Sun: Mercury-Moon: Mercury-Mars: Mercury-Rahu: Mercury-Jupiter: Mercury-Saturn: Ketu-Ketu:
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that your disease has moved recently to an even more advanced stage. That was as of your last birthday – April 9, 2010 – which you spent at the hospital. The doctor noted that the tumor on your pancreas is growing larger, and given your advanced stage of pancreatic cancer, we note that the current dasa period is followed by the Mercury-Jupiter dasa (July 4, 2012 to Oct. 10, 2014). Mercury-Jupiter dasa highlights everything we have been saying about the Mercury-Jupiter issues for you in all areas, including physical health. There are other important markers, one of them just having occurred: the Saturn Stationary Direct on May 30, 2010 at 3:50 Virgo – just opposite your natal Mercury at 2:17 Pisces. This is a very close opposition, and puts a lot of extra pressure on your physical vehicle. But looking back, the Mercury-Mars dasa ushered all this in. We have described why it is likely to be the first most challenging sub-period within the Mercury dasa, due to the inherent difficulties Mercury and Mars have with each other, and in the conflict arising from 6th house matters. As astrologers, we know 6th house matters can mean legal issues or medical issues, and sometimes both. You experienced both during the Mercury-Mars dasa. The 6th house concerns the working efficiency of the body and of so many things, while the 8th house can bring suffering. Vedic astrology identifies this period for you as Dec. 18, 2008 through Dec. 16, 2009. This one year sub-period would be described in advance as very challenging. DKR: That’s an amazing system. EH: It is. And this is not dependent on transits, eclipses, or any other astrological factors. And if you would like me to include this chart analysis in the interview material, I can do that. DKR: Yes please. I am fine with it, as long as the editor wants it. EH: I’m pretty sure that will be fine. And my guess is that he will see it as a privilege for the rest of us to be able to share your chart and your concerns – especially at this time. As all of us get older, we can choose – or not choose – to share our feelings and thoughts as we approach the end of this particular chapter. You have been very generous in sharing yours. DKR: Well, I’m delighted with the opportunity. EH: We should close now, but let’s have you share your response to receiving this “Life Time Achievement Award” from Saptarishis Astrology magazine! This is in recognition for your all your distinguished work in Fixed Stars. DKR: I kept saying “Wow!” I feel so very honored by this award. In my whole life, I have never received an award, and now, to have such a remarkable one conferred upon me goes beyond my wildest dreams! My love and gratitude goes out to Saptarishis Astrology magazine for this great honor. I do not feel worthy of it, but the fact that they think I am worthy of it makes it all the more wonderful!
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Addenda 1) Novas & Royalty DKR: Here’s an interesting story: In 1936 a Nova appeared. And they called it Nova Lacertae 1936. But when I saw it on a sky map, I thought: “That’s the crown of Cepheus the King!” It was right on the border between the two constellations, but slightly more towards Lacertae. And knowing that Lacertae is modern, I thought: “I’ll bet that’s part of the original figure of Cepheus.” And sure enough, an old map showed that the Nova was part of the crown of Cepheus the King. And in 1936 the King of England abdicated, and there was a new king. (“Nova” also means “new.”) This is the kind of thing that I delight in! Cepheus the King constellation is in the northern sky, and dates back 23 centuries. It was recognized by the Chaldeans, and is one of the oldest constellations in the night sky. EH: Here is more on that story: There were also an unusually high number of novas that appeared in 1936. Novas can come but not be observed, for whatever reason. Nova Lacertae was discovered on the night of June 18, 1936, but attained its greatest brilliance on June 19th, thereafter fading rapidly, then slowly. The King – later the Duke of Windsor – was born June 23, 1894, while Mrs. Wallis Simpson – later the Duchess of Windsor – was born June 19, 1896! She was the key reason why he abdicated, since as a twice-divorced woman, a commoner and an American – she was unacceptable as his royal Consort and created a Constitutional crisis when the King was pushing for this outcome. 2) Diana’s Astrological Education & Certification EH: Did you get NCGR (National Council of Geocosmic Research) certification, or any other type of certification in astrology? Or did that not appeal? DKR: I never did get beyond that NCGR Level One. (There are four levels.) By then I was using a computer, and I would have had to go back and re-learn calculations, and there were just too many other things I wanted to do more. So no – no other certification. Reading has always been the best way of educating myself, I think. I was invited to speak on Fixed Stars (also Derived Houses) at the 1st UAC in San Diego (1986), and have been invited to every UAC (United Astrology Conference) since. I was also usually asked to speak at the NCGR Conferences. EH: How did you get into Fixed Stars? DKR: Early on it became my niche, as I discovered I got answers to things by looking at the Fixed Stars, in addition to the techniques of Uranian astrology. This all happened right around 1980. But I’ll tell you a little story that was a kind of omen of this trend in my life. I 33 call it “Navigating by the Stars.” 33
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I was at an astrological conference in Cape Cod (Massachusetts) sometime in the early 1980s. A bunch of us had driven to a nearby town to a restaurant. After dinner together, we were driving back to the town where our conference was being held. There were two carloads full of astrologers, and we became terribly lost in the back woods on our way back. I was driving one car, and Carol Jepson was driving the other one. She was in the lead car. Charles Emerson, the eminent Uranian astrologer, was in my car, and was the senior member of our party. Finally, he instructed me to slow down and stop, and motioned for Carol to do the same. He had us all get out of our cars, and he said to Carol: “What’s your 34 sign?” And she said: “Charles, you know perfectly well I’m a Libra.” “Diana,” he said: “What’s your sign?” And I said: “Charles, you know perfectly well I’m an Aries.” “All right then, “he said. “Aries leads. You’re Aries, Diana. You go first!” (Charles had the Sun in tropical Leo, with sidereal Leo rising, and usually got his own way.) We thought that was sort of silly, but Carol and I looked at each other, shrugged, and went along with it. So we all got back into our cars and I drove the lead car. I had no idea where I was going, and I turned this way and that way. (This was in the era before GPS.) Then suddenly I looked up, and there was a wonderfully clear view of the sky, and I saw the Big Dipper (the 7 Rishis). I said: “There’s the Dipper! The Dipper is always in the North! Now I can tell which direction to go in!” Charles nodded sagely and murmured “Aries leads the way.” I said, “Oh Charles, everyone knows the Dipper is in the North!” He said: “I didn’t know!” Soon after that, I managed to get us on the right track, and we found our way back. 3) Diana’s Formal Education Hunter College Elementary School (Manhattan, NY) Hunter High School (Manhattan, NY) High School of Performing Arts (High School diploma, Manhattan, NY) Bard College (one semester, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY) School of American Ballet (the Balanchine NYC Ballet School, Manhattan, NY) 4) Diana’s Work & Career Ballet teacher for the YMCA at the Morningside Dance Center in Manhattan, NY: 1965 to 1975. Legal proofreader (incl. all night legal proofreader) in the Wall Street business district of NYC, while studying astrology: late 1970s Astrologer, researcher, lecturer, writer. Astrological studies began in Feb. 1975. Fixed Star research from around 1980 to the present.
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5) Diana’s Marriage, Family & Relationships Husband Werner Rosenberg (born Dec. 6, 1923, Berlin, Germany. B.C. says 3:00 AM. DKR rectified it to 2:47 AM). Werner was a Holocaust survivor. He lost his grandparents and several other relatives. He also lost the chance for college because of the war. His family escaped to Shanghai and lived there in poverty until after the war when he managed to get to the US. In Shanghai he apprenticed to a typewriter repairman, and once in the States, he set up his own business and handled a variety of business machines until everything turned electronic. At about the same time, he became very ill with heart disease and cancer, and died at age 66. His appearance was that of an artist or a writer, not a businessman, though he was intensely focused on money. Marriage date and time: Nov. 25, 1954, 12:20 PM EST (time approx.), New York, N.Y. They lived together from Nov. 1954 until summer 1976, about 22 years. Though they lived separately, they remained friends, and shared many social occasions with their children. They never divorced up until his death in Jan. 1990, a span of just over 35 years from when they married. Diana on relationships: “Pluto rising dominates my chart. You can pretty much ignore everything else! I’m a total loner, and only recently have become fully aware that I have a huge need for freedom. My Venus-Sun-Uranus combination lines up with stars of Andromeda, the Chained Woman, which is very involved in freedom versus entrapment issues. To me, relationships mean limitations.” Son Peter Rosenberg, born Feb. 11, 1957, 17:34, Manhattan, NY. Peter is a computer expert and works in Media technology for NBC (National Broadcasting Company). He received an Emmy award for his work at the Beijing Olympics. He is divorced, with one son. Lives in New York City. Daughter Wendy Makkena, born Oct. 4, 1958, 20:17, Manhattan, NY. Wendy is a stage, television and movie actress, whose many credits include her role as Sister Mary Robert in the movie Sister Act (1992), and Sister Act 2 (1993), with Whoopi Goldberg. On the stage, she starred on Broadway in Side Man, Off-Broadway in The Shawl, and in NY and LA in The Water Children for which she received the LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. She is married, with one daughter. Lives in Los Angeles and New York City. See www.wendymakkena.net End Of Addenda We at Saptarishis Astrology wish to thank Diana K. Rosenberg and Edith Hathaway, who in spite of her busy schedule due to her active life as a professional astrologer, gave more than five months to this project that is very dear to our hearts. This interview in its pristine high quality would not have been possible if not for the patience & selfless dedication of Edith Hathaway.
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Jupiter In Dual Signs By Ashok Upadhaya, India Copy editor: Andree Leclerc
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t has been quite some time since the scribe wrote on Jupiter. Readers who read the article titled Jupiter in Chara Signs gave excellent feedback asking for the results of what happens when Jupiter is in Fixed and Dual signs. Unfortunately scribe has not been able to write on it for which we humbly apologize. Like the previous article of Jupiter in Chara Signs, this is a new concept based on Parasari Principles presented before the astrology readers. We would like to transgress and remember the words of the Legend of Legends, who was instrumental in the selection of the Muhurta for Independence India, one who was the family astrologer of the Nehrus, the Late Suryanarayain Rao of Ujjain who said ‘Laghu Parasari is the Gita of Jyotish’. It is probably the smallest of works on astrology ever but is the most potent of all.
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and within a short span of 2 decades has emerged as a predictor of extreme rare ability & propagator of Astrology in Gujarat. He is known in Gujarat for his ability to remove rare knowledge out of those classics available to all. His gurus were his grandfather Shri PrabhaShankar Trivedi, C.S.Patel the man who taught the modern understanding of Ashtakvarga & from the legendary blind astrologer Sri Sri Swami.
The Learned should make themselves familiar with fundamentals of astrology through other works, here only the specific principles will be explained. – Laghu Parasari, Chp: 1 Shl: 4
Snap Shot Technique ‘If Jupiter is placed in Dual Signs
(Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces) it would spoil/destroy/delay One of the results of the 7th house from it’.
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What is presented below are some examples from internet forums. Some of them were shown as blind charts to Shri Ashok Upadhaya and he fared bang on in all cases. Some charts taken at the end are celebs or well-known from astrodatabank.com – especially those where Jupiter is in Sag or Pisces in the 1H where possibility of marriage being spoilt is seen. Readers are cautioned not to use this technique blindly since each house has several significations so one requires lot of experience or intuition before one uses snap shot techniques. By the above concept you would realise that the most famous dictum of Jupiter is actually a half-baked truth. What is this dictum? It is an accepted dictum that Jupiter protects and prospers the house where he aspects. We will also take cases of Jupiter in its own sign (swagrahi) & in his moola trikona sign in the end to show you that this is just a myth that has not been unraveled till date in the last 10,000 years of astrology – our past astrologers only believed it since others before them said it and this was blindly passed on and on. Astrologers kept on giving solace to colleague astrologers that ‘oh, your Jupiter is in Sagittarius or Pisces so don’t worry it would give great results’. Chart: Lady
Chart belongs to a lady born in 1966. In 2009, at the age of 43, she consulted a writer of Saptarishis Astrology. Note Jupiter is in Asc and as per the theory of Ashok Upadhaya it will destroy one thing in the 7th house from it. Here the 7H would be the house of marriage. The lady at the age of 43 consulted to find out if she would get married. Jupiter in Asc has spoilt the results of the 7th from it. Chart: Murdered By Muggers From our notes Timing Accidents 27/05/2007 =================== Death by hitting on head by strangers / Muggers =================== 03 Feb, 1981, 18:52 hrs, Carson City, Nevada, USA =================== 453
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[email protected] =================== The data was used as a \Blind Quiz\ in Ancient_Indian_Astrology Forum, provided by Bhagavathi-ji. The person was with friends at the beach. While returning, the incident happened. I checked through BCP system & 360 days and it tallies.
See Jupiter is the 8L of death & longevity in the sign of Virgo with Saturn who signifies thieves & muggers. The 7th sign from it is Pisces which is a watery sign. The native went to a beach (where water is found) and it activated the dual sign where Jupiter is placed with Saturn (mugger) and he aspected the 7th from it which is the 8H of longevity and death and he got murdered. If readers will remember a BSP rule article by Andree in previous issues, it was mentioned that when Jupiter Saturn are together, Aries is destroyed – Aries is the sign of head and he was murdered by being hit on the head as per Bhagavati Hariharan who posted the quiz. Chart: R Teacher’s Husband
When you start astrology and till you die you are taught only one thing: if a planet aspects his own sign it gives great results – this has been passed on from generation to generation for thousands of years as a blind instant dicta. See above chart Jupiter is in the Asc is happily
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placed and aspecting the 7th house of marriage so his marriage life should be great. Here is the data from our notes. Two marriages, first child done court case against him for property Now unemployed since 2 years Jupiter has spoilt the 7th from it which is the house of marriage Chart: Bhagya Problem
Jupiter is with 4L of Home or one’s own house and in the dual sign of Gemini in 3H. Jupiter aspects the 7th from it being the 9H of prosperity, fortune and bhagya. So this Jup should spoil the 9H of bhagya. See what was posted in Jyotish Remedies Forum. i face very tough time from last February 2008 . i lost my hard earned rupees 10 lacs in share market . now i am in zero kind of situation . our family live in rented house i thought that i buy own small house but i don’t know now which time i buy my own house . plz guide me as per my horoscope and tell me about my current year and future year prediction , can i buy my own house or not ? plz give me reply Chart: Rajashri Nandy Case
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Jupiter is in Virgo in 8H and aspecting Rahu in the 2H; astrologers seeing this chart would say Jupiter signifying wisdom kills Maya signified by Rahu. Astrologers love to create lot of theory since poor Americans love to buy philosophy and theories, it appeals to their mind until a few decades later they realize that all the theorization that anyone offers in Jyotish is all crap – by that time they have lost their youth and money. 7th from Jupiter is the 2nd house of right eye. Now see this case posted in one of the yahoo groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sohamsa/message/18948 Very rare eye disease. Namaste to All, I recently came across the child who has been suffering severely because of a very rare form of eye disease as a result of which her right eye keeps swelling and then popping out of the socket, when operation has to be done to fix it, temporarily. She first faced the problem when she was 18 months old, and almost all doctors in India refused to treat the case because it was so complex and rare. Finally they found one doctor in Mumbai who decided to try an operation for temporary relief. The ailment is so rare that it is supposed to be the 3rd such case in recorded history. After that every few months she has to undergo an eye surgery to remove tissue growth from her skulls which keep pushing her eyes out of the socket. And without a doubt a very painful procedure. Now she is 4 years old and has already undergone quite a few surgeries. Her father is almost broke now, trying to finance her treatment. The family has no money left. And the doctors are saying this will keep going on till the age of 16/17, and chances are the girl may not survive. I am providing the chart details below. Kindly go through it and suggest if any remedies are possible. Note the line where it says the kid faced problem when 18 months old which means in the 2nd year; use Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP) and 2nd year would be the 2nd house where one sees the right eye. One can presume that in the 2nd year one may get a disease that is not easily curable (Rahu) which is what happened. The event matches with BCP and also Ashok Upadhaya’s technique. Chart: S.K posted on Jyotish Group List
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Jupiter is in its own sign of Sagi in 2H of wealth. Jupiter and Saturn form a great yoga combining 4th and 5th lord, kendra and trikona combination in a good house. One would say excellent results regarding wealth and family. Now use this new revealed technique of Jupiter is Dual Rasis you would see that the 7th from it is the 8th house containing the lagna lord (whole life) Mars who is also the 6L of health/diseases and job. So all these 3 areas of life should be destroyed. Keep in background the karaka of Jupiter which is putra karaka (significator of children) and analyse the chart. Jupiter will destroy the 8H, sustenance of life will be badly affected. Jupiter will take omen (Nimitta) of children and plays its role. Now see what he wrote below in 2006 and posted it on several forums and many famous astrologers replied to him but he still has not gotten job (at least not till 2009). This was posted in the forum in 2006: currently he runs Saturn mahadasa and he is without a job for the last 2yrs after he was relieved as a vice president (marketing in a pharma company). His only son had to undergo surgery of pancreas which costed him 11 lacs so all his savings got spent.
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Jupiter in Sagittarius Chart: Carmen Electra – American Actress
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American actress who has carved out a relatively successful career as a replacement for departing stars like MTV’s Jenny McCarthy and "Baywatch" star, Pamela Anderson Lee. Although she has achieved some measure of success in her career, her personal life has been tumultuous. Carmen’s infamous short-lived marriage to the flamboyant and controversial basketball star, Dennis Rodman, made her personal life fodder for the tabloids. They were married on 11/14/1998 and almost immediately reports of their estrangement were in the headlines. She was married 9 days to Rodman. They divorced on 4/06/1999 but since then, have been often seen as a twosome. Electra and Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Dave Navarro, engaged for a little over a year, bought a house in Beverly Hills together in October 2002. In a ceremony that got under way at 5:30 PM, she married Dave Navarro in Los Angeles on November 22, 2003. Not even three years later, on August 10, 2006 in Los Angeles, she filed for divorce from musician Dave Navarro. Jupiter is in the first house has not protected the 7H. Chart: Bruce Lenny - Comedian
American satirical nightclub comedian, known for biting and controversial subject matters, who changed the landscape of standup comedy and cleared the way for Richard Pryor, George Carlin and others. At one time he was married to a stripper and drug user, with whom he had one daughter before divorcing. Married Harriet Lloyd in 1951 and divorced in 1957. Jupiter is in the 1H has not protected his marriage and destroyed the 7H of relationships. Chart: Gwen Scott - Broadcaster American broadcaster. The first female anchor person on television on Channel 6 in Philadelphia. She has been divorced twice and has no children. Jupiter is in the 1H and has not protected the 7H of marriage and relationships. 458
Jupiter in Pisces Chart: Terry Cole-Whittaker
American Religious Science pastor from 1977, a fireball who took San Diego by storm with her up-beat, you-can-do-it message. A former beauty contest winner as Miss California in 1968, she became a housewife and mother of two daughters when she made the first of her four marriages. She is the author of "How to Have More in a Have Not World." Jupiter in its own sign of Pisces has not protected the 7H of marriage and has given her 4 marriages. Chart: Bruce Dunlevy Australian apprentice plumber who became manager of a large plumbing supply company. Bruce collects and restores antique furniture. He married in April 1964 and had two sons. It was a shock to his family in November 1974 when he left his wife and boys to move in with
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a neighbor, the mother of a deaf son. He divorced his wife and married his lover. He had a very good relationship with his step-son, who was killed in a car accident February 1988.
Jupiter is in the 1H in the sign of Pisces and powerful as per some and has not protected the 7H of marriage. Chart: Roberto Alagna Italian-French singer, born to Sicilian immigrants and discovered in a Paris pizzeria, where he sang popular opera arias eight hours a night for tips. Number of Marriages: 2 Alagna married on 7/21/1990 and was later widowed. He made a second marriage on 7/26/1996 to Romanian star soprano Angela Gheorghiu; they have one daughter.
Jupiter is in the 1H and no planet in the 7H, Jupiter has not protected the 7H of marriage.
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Chart: Guru of Pisces
I was given this chart as a test of Mangal Dosh, if it would destroy marriage of the native – I said it is not the Mars or Mangal Dosh which will destroy the marriage of the native but the Jupiter in Pisces. They said he was married once and then re-married again but the reason must be Mangal Dosha. When I kept on insisting that it is not Mangal dosha but Jupiter in Pisces, how could I prove my findings… Until one person in the group said that as soon as the person became a guru and started giving school tuitions, the pointers for the second marriage started during tuitions with another female student – that’s when Jupiter got activated and destroyed the first marriage as Jupiter in dual signs destroys the 7H from it. Chart: Vincent Van Gogh
Jupiter occupies the 7H and will implement/spoil the dual sign opposite it which is Gemini (hands) that is the 1H of one’s body/self/. On 27 July 1890, aged 37, he walked into a field and shot himself in the chest with a revolver. He died two days later. One can note that his Vimshottari Dasa of Jupiter started on 11th July 1890 just few days before the event and see the result.
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he story of one’s life and theories in astrology must always match. If you say that Jupiter is creating an event like spoiling the 7th from it in dual signs, then this Jupiter must get activated in the person’s life either by tatva (like in the above case) or by lordship (action, etc.) and then the result will flow. The above teacher started teaching and his marriage got spoiled. Do not take this blindly but test it aggressively – use this as a clue and hint and mark it in your reading, then use other techniques to assimilate if you are getting similar hints; if you get the same hints 3 times then you can predict very strongly.
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Vikriti Year 2010 2011 By Chakrapani Ullal, USA
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s most of you know, Vedic Astrology is founded on the Lunar Calendar which begins each New Year when the new moon occurs in Pisces, generally falling somewhere between March 14 and April 14.
Chakrapani Ullal, heralded as one of the foremost Vedic Astrologers in not only the United States, but around the world, and considered to be a teacher of teachers. His clientele includes the who's who of Hollywood and Washington. Chakrapani is from Kerala, South India. He was born into a traditional Hindu family of astrologers where the practice of Astrology has been passed from father to son for many generations. Chakrapani began to receive training from his father while still a young boy. From his youth, Chakrapani had a deep interest in spiritual life, and desire for greater experience and understanding led him to seek out many saints and sages in India. Thus began a long association with both unknown sadhus as well as many of the most revered spiritual leaders of our time. You can consult him via http://www.vedicastrology.com
This year, the first day of the Vedic New Year (called Sukla Paksha Pratipada) was on March 15 at 5:00 pm, Washington DC. The Vedic Calendar assigns a Sanskrit name to each year within a 60 year cycle which in itself reveals something of the general trends addressing the world at any given time. The name “Vikriti” represents the calendar year 20102011; roughly translated means “things not going smoothly” or “things full of obstacles”. 1
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The Vikriti Chart has Leo Rising, retrograde Saturn in the 2nd house in Virgo, Rahu in the 5th house, Sagittarius and Jupiter in the 7th house, Aquarius. The 8th house, Pisces is occupied by the Sun, Moon, debilitated Mercury and exalted Venus. Ketu is in the 11th house, Gemini. The Vikriti planetary set-up for the United States chart reflects a period of challenges to be sure, especially as indicated by the disposition of the 8th house, Pisces. The 8th house, sometimes referred to as the house of debts, disease and death, is one of the most malefic houses, (along with the 6th and the 12th). Here it is occupied by four important planets, Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Moon which 2
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indicates that in the Vikriti year financial concerns will come to the fore in a major way. Further, the 8th house and 8th house planets are powerfully aspected by retrograde malefic Saturn. This Saturn, (planet of contraction, obstacles, and delays), placed in the 2nd house, deepens and broadens the scope of malefic influence relating to financial matters. Additionally, Mars is a malefic planet when placed in the 12th house as it is in this case, and is another indication of troubles and suffering in various domains. However problematical is this planetary set-up, happily it does not suggest a bleak outcome because Jupiter is positively influencing the Rising Sign. This constitutes a very significant mitigating influence and suggests that the unavoidable struggles that will come this year ultimately bring favorable results or will not result in an overall downturn. It also contributes strength to deal with the challenges ahead. An analysis of the upcoming year requires that we take a cautionary view of the important influences in the 8th house as well as the other malefic influences before we proceed to considering other issues.
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Sun in the 8th house is important because it is ruler of the 1st house and represents the government and the state. The 8th house (in this instance) is about creating debts and suffering. So one can easily see what is happening with the Sun entering the 8th. Sun in the 8th also indicates that people who are politically prominent may go through some troubles, money problems, and or health problems, depending on their particular charts. With this planetary set-up, the Sun’s position suggests that on the level of government, stress and liabilities will continue and there will be continuing challenges (rather than a let-up) to deal with throughout the year. The Sun’s influence in this regard is given further strength because it is aspected by the malefic retrograde Saturn which intensifies the influence. The 8th house is also occupied by the Moon, (indicating the masses), ruler of the 12th house (house of suffering) which brings lack of confidence or fear and insecurity on the part of the people. Again this malefic influence is aggravated and enhanced by aspect of the Saturn. As you know, in Vedic Astrology, the Moon is seen as the most revealing aspect of the psyche. In this case, it is the psyche of the masses. Moon in the 8th reveals the mood and tenor of the people. Additionally, Mercury, ruler of the 2nd (house of wealth) and the 11th, (house of money gain) is in the 8th house aspected by malefic Saturn. Mercury, therefore is negatively influencing money matters. Mercury also has something to do with education. In this malefic configuration, the influence will be felt in either reduction of services or facilities for education at the lower levels, until high school, and generally speaking will be experienced as a curtailment or loss in this area. With respect to financial matters, the Mercury/Saturn aspect is malefic. However, because Mercury is a friend of Saturn, Mercury’s intellect is sharpened by Saturn and Saturn promotes Mercury’s efforts in research, encouraging that such endeavors go deeper and are more thorough. Consequently, this connection of Mercury and Saturn is very favorable with respect to scientific research, bio-technology and engineering work. It 4
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supports undertakings of significance and can bring recognition from important quarters. The power of this Mercury is also a result of the fact that Saturn is in the house of Mercury, a friendly house. Those who have Saturn/Mercury connection in their chart will have the best advantage of this Mercury aspect. Exalted Venus, ruler of the 3rd house, (house of communication and creativity) and the 10th house, (ruler of parliament or legislature) in the 8th, aspected by Saturn, restricts the productivity and work of the government. This suggests that an attitude of partisanship and lack of co-operation will continue in the legislative houses. Venus also indicates women’s domain which means that during this period woman’s role does not get the support it deserves. In some manner the traditional wife or mother may be betrayed or undermined or de-valued in some way. But just as Saturn is a friend of Mercury in the areas of intellectual and research endeavors, it is also a friend of Venus in supporting creative ventures. Consequently, this configuration of Venus and Saturn promotes Venus in her role governing fashion, home décor, film, theater, creative writing, and the arts in general. It will be a year for a certain proliferation of artistic activity and there will be good support for creative endeavors. It is an auspicious time to undertake these kinds of projects. This Venus will most help those people who have a strong influence of Venus and Mercury in their natal chart. Another significant malefic condition during Vikriti is that Mars in the 12th creates intrigues and scandals in the ranks of authority figures or role models of some kind. The 12th house is the domain of secret agenda and hidden passions. Additionally, Ketu, (south node) is in Gemini, aspected by the malefic Saturn indicating that the country will experience greater incidence of natural calamities. This can be in the form of storms, tornadoes, floods, and 5
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earthquakes. Of course, Jupiter is aspecting Ketu which curtails or minimizes Ketu to some extent, but the negative influence is strong and will find expression. Thus the 8th house situation, as well as Mars in the 12th , and Ketu aspected by Saturn brings some considerable challenges in the coming year. As mentioned, Jupiter is the savior in this situation. It is a natural benefic and the most powerful, positive influence for Leo Rising, (the Rising sign for the Vikriti year). Being the ruler of the 5th house, Sagittarius (wisdom and creativity) and the 8th house, Pisces (house of spirituality for Jupiter, as well as suffering) positioned in the 7th, it is powerfully influencing the Rising sign. Jupiter is very strong in this circumstance as a ruler of the 5th house, Sagittarius; more so than it is in its other rulership of the 8th house, Pisces. Essentially, its position in the 7th is reflecting the influences of the 5th as opposed to the 8th. Thus, Jupiter’s fund of energy is not restricted by its rulership of the 8th, lightening its burden. You could say that this results in the greater glory of Jupiter, (powerful in any circumstance) shinning forth, with un-mitigating power. Jupiter is also very powerful because it is in Aquarius which is considered as good as an exalted Jupiter. This is another way to describe the enhanced power of this Jupiter. When planets are deposited on either side of a house it causes a malefic condition called Papa Kartari Yoga. In this case, the planets are straddling the Rising sign, Saturn in the 2nd and debilitated Mars in the 12th, resulting in an attraction of obstacles and problems. This undesirable yoga is mitigated, however, by the aspect of the benefic Jupiter on the Rising Sign. (FYI: In astrology, certain relationships between planets create powerful affects, either benefic or malefic and these relationships are referred to as yoga’s, meaning unions of a particular kind.) The presence of enhanced Jupiter in this current Vikriti year portends an optimistic outcome, despite the struggle. Its formidable strength, sufficient to offset the influence of four major planets speaks to its awesome power. This 6
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Jupiter will bring considerable force in dealing with the domestic financial challenges, and other related issues, and will help to bring favorable results in the end, however slowly. The challenges are large scale problems, already with established momentum which cannot be turned on a dime, but the influence of such a powerful Jupiter suggests a slow but favorable course. Jupiter insists that we are going forward even though we are suffering a constant barrage of problematical situations. The benefits of the 7th house Jupiter are increased during its transit into Pisces beginning on May 2, continuing for one year until May 2011. When the ruler of the 8th goes into its own house, that house becomes stronger in the sense of more benefic. Thus, the Jupiter transit in May reduces the negativity of the 8th house. In astrology, our analysis of any given phenomenon typically encompasses consideration of the subject from different angles, which usually involves looking to more than one chart. Sometimes there are conflicting influences operating and one must determine the relative strength and consequent emphasis given to any given situation. At other times certain influences are echoed repeatedly from various different sources thereby reinforcing a particular theme. Putting aside the Vikriti chart for a moment and looking to the USA Natal Chart for additional insight into this coming year, we first look to the overall character and strength of the horoscope and then consider the cycles that are currently operating.
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So what we have here is a very powerful chart, the greatest strength coming from the disposition of the 7th house. The weakest element is the constricting influence of Saturn on the 7th house.
Ruler of the Rising Sign and the 4th house, Jupiter is placed powerfully in the 7th house in Gemini, associated with Mars, Venus and Sun. This indicates that the United States will always occupy a dominant role in the world. It has the ability to influence world affairs even though, to some degree this influence is reduced by the aspect of Saturn. Because of the four planets in Gemini, Americans are innovators; they essentially control trade and commerce in the world market. This planetary set-up is so strong as to suggest that America will always dominate in intellectual research activities, education, finance and business, and will continue to be the world leader that it is into the foreseeable future. I am endeavoring to share with you a simple over-view of the American chart, especially to reassure those of my clients who are suffering anxious thoughts regarding the stability of the US economy and its ability to withstand current problems and what I predict will be more problems ahead. I do not feel that such fears are merited.
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The USA Natal chart is another factor, beyond the optimism suggested by Jupiter in the Vikriti chart affirming that America will, in fact, survive the problems it will face this year. It will continue as a leader in the world, and its financial institutions will remain, in some manner, intact.
United States Current Cycles and Transits
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egarding current cycles and transits, there are several factors. The American chart is suffering from Ashtama Shani Dosha, which essentially means people going through suffering because of Saturn passing through the 8th house from the Moon. Because the 8th house refers to debts, disease or dispute, the suffering is in these areas. This transit began in September 2009, continuing until December 2011, so this influence is there for some time yet. Further, from September, 2008, for seven years until September 2015 the Mars Dasha has been operating. From March 13, 2010 until February 17, 2011 the Jupiter Sub-Dasha is in operation. What we have in the Dashas are a strong Martian influence for the seven year period, colored by the powerful influence of Jupiter. Jupiter is a close friend of Mars such that Jupiter undertakes Mars agenda, intensely during its SubDasha, and, generally speaking throughout the Major Dasha of Mars until 2015.
Mars is the planet of war. So we see, in the Jupiter Sub-Dasha beginning from March 13, 2010 until February 17, 2011 the war energy increases. The 7th house planets in the United States chart are aspected by the natal Saturn and the transit Saturn which reinforces this current aggressive influence. This war-like energy can manifest internally (domestically), and externally (internationally). Beyond the fact that Jupiter is teaming up with Mars for the battle, his association means that ultimately, in any contest, he will bring victory. Although the Vikriti chart brings curtailment to education at the lower levels through the 8th house Mercury, favorable placement of Jupiter in the country’s 9
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chart as well as in Vikriti supports higher education at the University level and in the professions. The current cycles and transits reinforce our understanding that financial issues will be highlighted and challenges will come to the financial domains but this does not bring a downturn, in part because of the entry of Jupiter into Pisces on May 2 bringing its benevolent influence. Specifically, regarding business concerns, I don’t see any consequential development in the real estate market; in most areas I would say that values should hold. Some few areas can go down, but generally speaking, this will not be the trend. Slowly, very slowly, interest rates may begin to inch up, but no substantial increase will take place. Lending institutions and banks will continue to be reticent to undertake risk. Business interests and unemployment rates may improve slightly. In general, despite problematical situations, there is, if you examine closely, a growing palpable hope underlying the psyche of the people. At the least, status quo is maintained; things generally do not worsen from the standpoint of business and finance. There are four eclipses this year, June 26, July 11, December 21, and January 4, 2012. (They do not, incidentally, have the same significance to Obama as they did last year.) The eclipses do bring challenge to the United States by way of unusual weather, as in heavy rainfall, natural calamities, and I would not rule out earthquake, especially during July, August, and September. The eclipses reinforce the Ketu influence in the Vikriti chart. With the eclipses, my concern would also be that an important political figure, or figures may suffer from a major health problem, or, I would not rule out untimely death. (I am not referring to Obama, whom I feel will survive his term.) People who have Sagittarius or Gemini Rising with the Sun or Moon in particular, or other planets in Gemini or Sagittarius will be most affected by 10
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the eclipses and should be cautious in making important decisions in this Vikriti year. President Obama’s Chart Regarding what we can determine of the coming year from our President’s chart, (based on the birth data available for Obama), he is passing through Maha Dasha of Jupiter and the last Sub-Dasha of Rahu beginning from March 1, 2010 until July 2012. During the Jupiter/Rahu period, Rahu is situated in the 8th house from Jupiter. From Rahu, Jupiter is in the 6th house. As mentioned before, 6th, 8th and 12th houses are malefic.
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understood that Rahu will not easily be able to produce good results in Obama’s situation. Reviewing his recent past, Obama was elected in November 2008, assumed office January 20, 2009, and the first Solar Eclipse came January 26, followed by three more eclipses. Many found my predictions for the future of the bright new president unexpectedly dour at that time, but his fate was sealed by the presence of the eclipses which had great impact on his Rising Sign, Capricorn with Saturn and Jupiter placed there. His challenges began then, and given the current influence of Rahu, will continue hereafter, at least until December, 2011. At that time, he will begin to recover. Rahu and Mars in the 8th is generally not considered favorable for longevity. Therefore, he should be careful about his personal safety and the potential for accidents. On the positive side, his Rising Sign, Capricorn, and the ruler of the Rising Sign, Saturn are extremely powerful which offers a potent antidote to the malefic influences in his chart. Not only will this offset the Rahu/Mars influence, in my opinion, but it has given him the strength and tenacity to deal with his considerable challenges. Health Care, as the signature agenda of Obama’s presidency is a classic and accurate representation of Obama’s priorities. Saturn, as his most powerful and significant planet, is deeply interested in health, and wed to the interests of the common man. Facing formidable opposition, nothing dissuaded Obama regarding health care because he was fueled by an inspiration from his core. The cause of universal health care could not be a more textbook representation of Saturn’s interests. In looking to the timing of the health care bill, the fact that Saturn, in the chart of the United States is in the 10th house in Virgo, and Saturn moved into Virgo in September 2009 reinforced Saturn in the 10th. It thereby promoted activities connected with health. In fact, looking from a dispassionate distance one can see a pattern echoed between that of the country and its leader. It suggests that this was the man, at this point in time, meant to bring 12
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this particular shift to the manner of doing things regarding policy and health care. Saturn’s transit in Virgo is beneficial for all health oriented activities as Saturn supports that cause. Regardless of what obstacles lay ahead, Obama’s reform measures regarding health care will hold. Regarding finance, Obama inherited a chaotic financial situation which resulted in challenge in the stability and legitimacy of the financial institutions, decreased property values and financial losses all around. To deal with the crisis, Obama resorted to deficit financing which has brought fear regarding the value of the dollar and how that would affect the world currencies. However, as I stated previously, because of the basic strength of the American chart, the economy and the history of its innovations has allowed the American currency to withstand the current storm. Despite fears that the currency could collapse, in my opinion it will continue to stand.
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ummarizing, the Vikriti Lunar Year, 2010-2011 with regards to the United States brings many challenges in the area of finance and related business concerns which is a theme echoed by the U.S. natal chart and its cycles and transits, as well as that of President Obama. However, the presence of a very powerful Jupiter brings strength and resolve in dealing with the problems, as well as an ultimately positive outcome, however modest. The strength of the American chart also underscores that the foundations of the country are solid, and there is a subtle growing optimism indicated during this period. It is a good year for the creative arts as promoted by a strong Venus, as well as scientific research as supported by Mercury. There is a tendency for problems with regards to natural disasters, which should be monitored. In general, it is a problematic period with regards to economic circumstances which can threaten our sense of stability and peace of mind. However, many have probably already weathered and survived the most difficult days, and 13
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our greater strength and wisdom come through meeting the continuing challenges. We take heart in knowing that we are ever growing and evolving by meeting our destiny with courage while having faith in the higher purpose. I have endeavored to share with you here something more of an astrology lesson than I do usually. I hope it may deepen your appreciation for this profound science and that the insights that come from its study will help you better find your own path to truth. Peace comes through acceptance. This acceptance comes through understanding. Astrology is a vehicle for ever-deeper levels of understanding of our role in the world that we may find acceptance. May that acceptance ultimately lead us to a place of profound inner peace. Sending you prayers for love and joy in the journey…and always with my appreciation for the opportunity to serve.
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The Basis of the Vimshottary Dasha System found in Rig Veda By Drs. Frans Langenkamp, Netherlands
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yotish is one of the six limbs (Angas) of Rig Veda. In fact, Jyotish is considered the most important of all the six Vedangas. Just as Vedanta is the most important of the six Upangas, containing within its fold all the knowledge contained in the other five Upangas, so Jyotish is the culmination of the other five Vedangas. The term Jyotish consists of two words namely "Jyoti" and "sha." "Jyoti" means "light" while "sha" means "the best, the most excellent, eternal." Thus, Jyotish refers to the most excellent of all lights.
Since 1985 Drs. Frans Langenkamp Ph.D. studied Vedic astrology under the supervision of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, at MERU, Maharishi European Research University. In 1992 he received a doctor’s degree in Vedic science. Since 1997 he is a full time Vedic astrologer based in the Netherlands. He integrates into the body of ancient Vedic astrology everything that works from modern western astrology. In a sense, his system is a synthesis of eastern and western astrology. Life purpose readings are his speciality, in which he does not so much focus on predicting the future, as on helping his client see his/her life in a cosmic perspective, whereby an integration of the personality with the soul is promoted (jivatma integration). He can be contacted at
[email protected]. Or via his website: www.selfrealisation.net.
Which light is the best of all lights? Is there any eternal light? The Upanishads declare that the light of the Self, the light of the consciousness of man is the light of all lights, the source of all visible lights. It is identified with the
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eternal light of Brahman, the essence and source of the entire creation. In the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Maharishi Yajnavalkya declares that when all visible lights have gone, the inner light of the Self still remains, guiding man in all his thoughts, speech and actions (Br. Up. 4.3.6.). Thus, Jyotish refers to the light of all lights, the light of pure consciousness, the Self of all beings. Jyotish is therefore really a limb of the Veda, since the Veda is the encyclopaedia of the structuring dynamics of consciousness, which are responsible for the creation and evolution of all that exists in the universe. Traditionally, Jyotish has been regarded as the eyes of the Veda, the eyes of pure knowledge. Thanks to the eyes of the Vedas, the structure of the Veda itself can be known and understood. Since Jyotish is such an important limb of the body of Rig Veda, we should be able to locate the basic ingredients of Jyotish in Rig Veda. Let us, therefore take a closer look at the structure of the Veda, as revealed by the Apaurusheya Bhasya – impersonal Commentary – of Rig Veda, brought to light by the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
The Apaurusheya Bhasya on Rig Veda The Rig Veda consists of ten Chapters called Mandalas. Maharishi's Apaurusheya Bhasya on the Rig Veda points out that all the knowledge of the ten Mandalas of Rig Veda is concentratedly available in the first Mandala, consisting of 192 Suktas (hymns). Furthermore, it shows that all knowledge of the first Mandala is contained in concentrated form in the first Sukta, Is it a coincidence that consisting of nine Richas (verses). Then it this first Richa of Rig goes on to show that the knowledge of the Veda, comprising the first Sukta is contained in the first Richa, consisting of nine words. And that the totality of Rig Veda, knowledge of the first Richa is contained in consists of exactly nine the first word. And that the knowledge of words? the first word is contained in the first syllable "Ak." And finally, that the knowledge of the first syllable is contained in the first letter "A." This implies that the entirety of the knowledge of the Rig Veda is contained in its first letter, “A”! Likewise, it holds that the entirety of knowledge is contained in the first Richa (verse)!
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Maharishi is the first commentator of the Rig Veda, who pointed out that the Vedas are completely self-explanatory, in the sense that each following word is an elaboration and a commentary on the previous words. Each elaborated version of the Vedas in terms of Richas, Suktas and Mandalas are more elaborated versions of the knowledge that is contained in the preceding versions. In this way, Maharishi emphasises the perfect orderly, sequential and self-explanatory structure of the Rig Veda.
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Is it a coincidence that this first Richa of Rig Veda, comprising the totality of Rig Veda, consists of exactly nine words? Jyotish teaches us that there are no coincidences in the universe. Could it be that there exists a correspondence between the first nine words of the Rig Veda and the nine Grahas? It seems only logical to expect this! Maharishi's translation and commentary on the first Richa of Rig Veda can be found in a book, issued in 1976, under the title “Creating an Ideal Society - a Global Undertaking”. In this book, Maharishi elaborates on the inherent meaning of each of the first nine words of Rig Veda. The first Richa of Rig Veda reads as follows: "Agnim ile purohitam yagyasya devam ritvijam hotaram ratna dhatamam." Let us take a look at Maharishi's descriptions of these first nine words of Rig Veda, and see whether they can be related to the basic qualities, the essential nature of the nine Grahas. The definition of each of the nine words, given below in red text, was taken from Maharishis book (page 128 a.f.).
Agnim "...contains within its structure, in seed form, the full knowledge of all Laws of Nature, all evolutionary processes, and all forms and actions in the universe. A such it represents the whole value of Supreme intelligence..." Clearly this relates to Surya, the Sun, who in Jyotish represents pure consciousness, Creative Intelligence, the Self, the source of all knowledge and action. The superficial word meaning of Agni is "fire," and the Sun is the only Graha that consists of fire and is illuminating with its light all the other Grahas of the solar system. Just as Agni is the source of the whole Veda and the Vedic Literature, the Sun can be seen as the source of all activity and life forms in the solar system. Clearly, Agnim can only related to the Surya principle.
Ile "...displays the Mechanics of Creation, contained within the word Agnim. ... It expresses the first awakening of the Laws of Nature as they initiate activity within the field of consciousness." This relates to Chandra, the Moon, because in Jyotish the Moon represents
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the mind, which is just another expression for "activity within the field of consciousness." "By virtue of being awareness, transparent to itself, consciousness emerges from within its pure potentiality (Agnim) and, curving back on to itself (Ile) establishes an "observer-observed" relationship within its own structure." It is activity in consciousness that structures the subject-object relationship within the indivisible wholeness of consciousness. Here, we have the description of how the mind relates to pure consciousness, or in terms of Jyotish, how the Moon interacts with the Sun and how it reflects the values of the Sun. "Ile," Maharishi states, "is the first sprouting of the supreme intelligence to become the first expression of Creative Intelligence." This passage describes how the mind arises out of pure consciousness. Maharishi says that “Ile” means "to repeat over and over again". In terms of Jyotish, repetition and cyclical activity typically refers to the Moon, since the Moon represents anything that has a cyclical nature. During the process of effortless meditation, the mind "curves back onto the self," like the Moon is merging into the Sun every month again. This illustrates the fact that Ile relates to the qualities and characteristics of Chandra, the Moon as described by Jyotish.
Purohitam "...is pure potentiality in motion ... it is the wholeness of consciousness enlivened by self-knowledge and capable of initiating action within its own unmanifest structure... the silent initiator and inner controller of all action, the fountainhead of all authority, law and power..." In Jyotish, Mangal (Mars) is described as the army general, the initiator of action, the archetype of power and authority. Maharishi emphasises that the power and authority exhibited by Purohitam, is derived from Agnim - this is precisely the case with Mangal, the army general, whose power and authority are based upon the strength of the King Surya (the Sun). These points establish the fact that Purohitam relates to the Mangal principle.
Yagyasya "...expresses the code of action by which any desired goal can be achieved. The mechanics of achievement are that consciousness, simply by following its own nature, puts its infinite potential to use in the field of action." 481
Consciousness expresses its nature through desiring. Desiring is the ultimate means of achieving anything. This principle relates to Rahu (the Northern lunar moon node), since its very nature is to desire, and to achieve one goal after another. By following the nature of Rahu in our Horoscope, we attain our life purpose, and reach our desired goal in the field of relative creation. Rahu is the locomotive of life, the locomotive of desire, by which creatures follow their own nature. It is interesting to note that the Shrimad Bhagavatam, one of the two Mahapuranas, makes mention of a boar incarnation of God. According to the Shrimad Bhagavatam, this boar is the embodiment of all Yagyas. Yagyas are subtle technologies of Vedic engineering, by which any desired goal can be achieved. In the second chapter of the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Maharshi Parashara, the founding father of Vedic astrology, enumerates the ten incarnations of God, and classifies them with reference to the Navagraha (the nine planets). In this classification the boar incarnation relates to Rahu. From these points, it is evident that there is a cosmic correspondence between yagyasya and the nature of Rahu.
Devam "...is the impulse of Creative Intelligence that spontaneously leads all activity in an evolutionary direction." Clearly, this is the function of Guru (Jupiter), who is the guide, the teacher, the spiritual preceptor of the Devas, (impulses of Creative Intelligence, personified as gods). Of all the Grahas it is mainly Guru that makes us go for Budha principle, evolution, expansion, enlightenment, etc. represented by the Guru shows us the way toward the Mercury, who is the fast realisation of evolutionary goals and aspirations. From this consideration it is moving planet of clear that devam is an exact expression of Creative Intelligence in the Guru principle.
action. Budha infuses intelligence, creativity, liveliness and joy into all phases of our daily life
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"…is the absolute, non-active value of Creative Intelligence. The supreme intelligence is so unlimited that it can function without functioning - its very presence regulates activity so that it is spontaneously right" ... it is ... "the element which maintains wholeness of consciousness and witnesses all activity."
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These attributes of consciousness remind us of the characteristics of Shani (Saturn). Shani represents the Absolute, the silence, meditation, introspection, the state of yoga, the witnessing aspect of our consciousness, the gate to perfection in life. It represents our conscience, the inner guiding light for all our thought, speech and action. Thus it is clear that ritvijam represents the Shani principle.
Hotaram "...is Creative Intelligence in action. Whereas Ritvijam faces himself, Hotaram faces activity"... by which ... "the whole range of activity can be endowed with the infinite potential of Creative Intelligence, so that every action yields the greatest results. Its goal is lively fulfilment in the waves of living." This description clearly relates to the Budha principle, represented by the Graha Budha (Mercury), who is the fast moving planet of Creative Intelligence in action. Budha infuses intelligence, creativity, liveliness and joy into all phases of our daily life and even in our professional sphere. On the level of the superficial meaning, hotaram refers to the actual performer of a yagya (vedic performance) - the person who is reciting the appropriate mantras, while dextrously pouring oblations into the fire. This is exactly the characteristic of Budha, who in Jyotish parlance, knows all the four Vedas by heart, and is the dextrous, skilled performer of intelligent actions. All these points clearly establish a connection between hotaram and Budha (Mercury).
Ratna "...the pure brilliance of Creative Intelligence shining in its most concentrated form between silence and action, Absolute and relative"... it is "the grace of life in its highest form, the culmination of all processes of evolution." Clearly, this description relates to Ketu (the Southern lunar node), since Ketu is known as the "moksha karaka"- the bestower of moksha, liberation, which Vedic science declares to be the culmination of all processes of evolution. Ketu stands for total knowledge, total enlightenment, which is shining in its most concentrated form between silence and action, between Absolute and relative. Abstract consciousness is found in the gap between all opposite values. Ketu, as such, is nothing - it is only a mathematical point, defined by the interaction between the Sun and the Moon - between the Absolute (the Sun) and the relative (the Moon), between silence and dynamism. On the superficial level of the word-meaning, ratna means "jewel", and, as such, it also relates to Ketu, since Ketu stands for brilliance, sparks of fire, and any unusual 483
or striking phenomenon catching the attention. All these points establish a clear correspondence between ratna and the Ketu principle.
Dhatamam "...shows consciousness as having grown to such a degree of concentrated fullness and purity that it overflows to radiate its value in the environment." In Dhatamam, Maharishi writes, "consciousness is shown as the giver of the supreme value of life, as bestowing enlightenment and making it universally available." On the level of the word-meaning dhatamam means giver. Giving is an expression of love. Giving is the spontaneous result of the overflowing of the fullness of consciousness. The values represented by dhatamam, can therefore directly be related to the nature of Shukra (Venus), who stands for the principle of love and sharing, spontaneously radiating its value to the environment. Maharishi says that the value of overflowing, contained in dhatamam, is the spontaneous result of the fullness and purity of consciousness. It is interesting to note that the word-meaning of Shukra is "purity." The love that Shukra (Venus) stands for in Jyotish parlance is the spontaneous result of the fullness of consciousness. Only when the Self is experienced in its purity and fullness, then love spontaneously emanates from it. These points confirm that dhatamam is related to the Shukra principle, the principle of love and sharing. Having established a one to one relationship between the nine first words of Rig Veda and the nine Planets (Navagraha), we can take a step back and study the sequence in which the nine planets appear: Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Ketu, Venus. That seems a very arbitrary sequence, is it not? No it isn’t, as any student of Vedic astrology can tell!!! It is the sequence in which the planets appear in the Vimshottary Dasha system! This is a system which helps us analyse a birth horoscope, and which tells us which periods in life are dominated by which Planet (Graha). According to Parashara, it is the King of all Dasha systems. The Vimshottary Dasha system reveals to us how each individual develops himself in time. It shows how all individuals go through nine stages of development, and that these stages always and everywhere have the same sequence: the sequence shown above, which is based on the sequence of the first nine words of Rig Veda!
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If is true that Rig Veda is the encyclopaedia of all the laws of nature, and if it is true that the words of Rig Veda are arranged in an absolute, evolutionary, and self explanatory sequence, then it is only logical that the sequence of the first nine words corresponds exactly with the sequence of the nine Planets in the Vimshottary Dasha system! This suggests that the Vimshottary Dasha system has a very solid basis indeed! It is based on the primordial evolutionary sequence of Nature. Maybe this explains the astounding correctness of the Vimshottary Dasha system, which impresses every student of Vedic astrology, in the east and in the west! In the 25 years of my study of Vedic astrology, I never came across an explanation of why the planets in the Vimshottary Dasha system are arranged in that particular sequence. Not even an attempt to explain it ever appeared on the Jyotish horizon, as far as I know. I felt that the correspondence is rather striking, and it kept sticking in my mind. Therefore, I thought I should share it with all my colleague Jyotish students.
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‘shubha – yogas’. But if there are ‘kuyogas’ i.e malefic planets in his horoscope then he will have a ‘sadosh vastu’/faulty vastu. Jyotish is a science of ‘Diga – Kala’ (Directions and Time) i.e. of Directions (Dishas) and Kala (Time) with the help of Panchamahabhutas, constellations (Nakshatra), Rashis, Planets and houses (Bhavas) we get knowledge of this ‘Diga – Kalas’. It is said that ‘Je Pindi Te Brahmandi’. If we want to expand this idea, then the body is a dwelling of the soul. The structure of body, different organs, diseases, qualities or lack of qualities etc can be studied (the art of logical observation) by observing the positions of planets and constellations. There are rules in relation with body and natural cycle which gives us architecture of our house is ‘Vastu Shastra’. The similarity between the body and house (Vastu) of a person is described in ‘Sant – Vagmay’ i.e Saint’s literature. Sola sandhe bahattar kothadya Harine kaya rachili, Navdarvaje, dahavi and khidki at murti baisvily. Meaning – With 16 joints and 72 rooms God has created a body, 9 doors and tenth window, (in which an idol is established.) In this verse, body and vastu are binded together with an appropriate thread.
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Agnitatva Agnitatva (Fire) is of Rupaguna. Eyes are dnyanendriya and feet are karmendriya. To control, clean, lead, to depart, to give knowledge, to guide etc is the work (karya) of Fire. Sun and Mars are the fire planets. Sun, and Aries, Leo and Sagittarius govern East and Mars governs south direction. Jalatatva Jalatatva (Water) is of Rasaguna (Fluids). Rasana (Tongue) is its dnyanendriya while linga (organs) is karmendriya. Happiness, satisfaction and fulfillment is the work of Jalatatva. In the planets of jalatatva, Moon governs North/West (Vayavya) and Venus governs South/East (Agneya). The rashis of Jalatatva governs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and governs the North direction. Prithvitatva Prithvitatva (Earth) is of Gandha Guna (Smell). Nose is dnyanendriya and rectum is karmendriya. Accumulation Dharan (holding capability), neat and tidiness and neat arrangement, etc are the gunas of Prithvitatva. The planet earth, Mercury governs North and Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn governs the South direction.
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When we think about the gunas and karya of these panchamahabhutas we see that, what we know or we don’t know, our necessities, happiness, sorrows, ill health, wealth or poverty is included in these gunas or karyas. Our actions are related with these tatvas and so we have to study the planets, rashis and directions of the tatvas which are related with that tatvas. In vastushastra we also study the effects of planets, rashis and direction. For example, if you are a student, you have to consider planets related to knowledge (Dnyana) i.e Sun, Mercury and Jupiter and supplementary directions - East and North. Another example, if we want to deliver some material quickly from a factory, as a moveable planet Moon and Vayutatva representative Saturn and so the directions North and West must be considered. Is Astrology an Art or Science? This question is also asked about Vastushastra. There are different opinions about both these shastras. Every shastra (Science) has two aspects or 488
parts, and they are Mantras and Tantras. i.e Mantras mean rules used and practical application of these rules is called Tantra. For example: In Music, Ragas, Tal, Notes and their Aaroha and Avaroha are studied and are called Mantras. But only literal knowledge of them is useful in scoring marks in theory exams but to get complete bliss of music the singer has to do Practice or Riyaz. After such Riyaz and the special modification in his singing gives the listener the complete satisfaction of the art of music. In chemistry also one atom of sulphur, four atoms of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen contribute a molecule of sulphuric acid. Should one want to prepare this substance, one is aware of the difficulties even though one knows the composition of the acid well. This is the same for astrology. There are important rules about Nakshatras (Constellations), Planets, Rashis and Bhavas (Houses) and different ‘Yogas’ between them are the Mantras. The use of these Mantras (even though they are sometimes contradictory) and the experience with them is considered while giving guidance to a Jataka. Also knowing which rules or factors are important and which are not so important is taken into consideration. Predicting is the tantra of Astrology. It means, when shastra (Science) comes in flow - becomes applicable and useful, it can be an art which helps mankind to live more in harmony. Vastu Shastra also includes Tantra and Mantras. Here we come across some rules about benefic and malefic effects or the rules which tells us about the benefic and malefic effects of vastu. But for practical purposes we can’t apply them exactly as they are stated. It can be explained better with an example. All the members of a family live in the same house (vastu). So everyone in that house will enjoy the benefics or suffer malefics regarding success, defeats, health, wealth or prosperity and will be observed in every one’s life. But in actual life we don’t observe this. One member of family may have good health and wealth all through life but another one may suffer ill health periodically. It means whatever he has in his destiny or in his kundali accordingly, he gets benefits of guna doshas of that vastu. In another example we see that a person gets prosperity in his business in a particular vastu. After him his son runs that business in same vastu but instead of prosperity the business does not prosper. Even though the vastu is built according to rules of vastu shastra it does not become beneficial to all the members of family but everyone gets it’s benefit according to his destiny and for that Astrology helps us. With the simultaneous study of Astrology and Vastu Shastra we get the correct guidance in our life. The fact or formula accepted by today’s science is that the subtle (or microscopic or atomic) energy is greatest in its effect or it is more powerful. Our Sages were well versed to this information because they only had their intuition. So they created Astrology and Vastushastra for the benefit (wellbeing) of mankind. The scholars thereafter also have stated that astrology is helpful in vastushastra. The articles by Vastu Scholars Shri S.K.Kelkar, T.S.Vasan, A.Narsinh Ailas, S.Krishnakumar, Konatha Lalitha Manohar, R.G.Rao, U.S.Pullappini, K.S.Anandkumar, K.R.Dasshetty in the book of Vastu – Astrology and Architecture edited by Gayatri Devi and Vasudeva have stated mutual relation between Astrology and Vastushastra. Dr.
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Narendra Sahastrabudha from Pune in his book ‘Vastu – Shiv – Vidnyana’ also explained that for the good results of vastu, study of Astrology is essential. With the harmonial study of Astrology and Vastu we can have ‘home science’ or ‘Vastukala’. In vastushastra it is said that the entrance at North or Slope on North/ East or North – East direction is benefic. If entrance & slope is on South/West, West/West directions are not beneficial. But at the temple of kulswanini at Tulajapuri the East/North – East is on height while slope is on south and southwest side. Still the faith of this temple is in prosperity and people from all the sections of the society worship it and have faith in it. It means all the rules are true as rules but can’t be applicable everywhere as it is. It depends upon the fact that for what purpose that vastu is used. What type of work is going on in that vastu. The work that is carried out by the owner of that vastu is an important fact here. The benefic or malefic effects of the entrance of that vastu depends upon this type of work that is carried out. East, North or North/East directions are beneficial for fire element i.e Agnitatva and Vipravarna’s businesses. But if ones job is of Advocate then the entrance on West will be beneficial for him. So the rules of any shastras cannot be used as it is but they must be modified according to the situations around. The life of a human being is full of good and bad events but if his mind and consciousness are in harmony then in these sweet /sour events also he will get peace of mind and bad effects of the events are minimized. If we want to live a happy and harmonious life then we have to correlate the elements of nature with the natural phenomenon and events in our life, which is nothing but vastushastra. Actually I am a student of Astrology but when I started studying vastushastra I have observed that if a particular house in horoscope is malefic then the (complementary) contemporary Doshas are also observed in that Vastu. While if the vastu shows benefic aspects they are also observed in the horoscope of an individual. E.g. A horoscope shows yoga bestowing high official status, then East side of his Vastu (house), if a Jataka has high education then his house’s North/East side and if one has good Dhanayoga in his Kundali then North – side of his dwelling is Powerful according to Vastushastra rules. On the contrary, if one has no issues or late marriage yoga then west and north – east side or if one meet an accident frequently then south or south /west direction in their home is malefic. Not only this; but ill health, diseases from which we suffer or disabilities occurring etc are also due to minor changes in our vastu. Sometimes these changes are benefic for other member of the same family. Why so? Is the question that arises and answer for this is nothing but the differences that we observe in their horoscopes. To explain all this we will study some horoscopes and the vastus where they live.
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H. No: 1, Birth Date: 15th, March 1953, Time: 3.30Am, Place: Gandhinagar
This person is a great business man and active in politics. His factory was in prosperity then his brother became a partner in his business. At the same time there was some alteration work was done in the factory premises. After that soon there were some disputes in the partners and the factory had a lock-out. In this horoscope lord of ascendant Saturn is in tenth house and exalted. It is also Vargottama. Lord of tenth house of from Moon Asc, Mars is in third house (house of bravery) in Aries. These two positions of planets are quite remarkable showing the business & political prosperity. But when we think about the relations of the person with his brothers and sisters then we see that the bhava and planets in the 3rd house are afflicted. The lord of 6th house, mercury is conjunct with lord of 8th house i.e. Sun, in 3rd house. The planet Mars (karak of brotherhood) is in opposite house of Saturn the ascendant lord. So there were disputes in partnership with own brother. According to Vastushastra the ‘changes that had been made’ in the premises of factory particularly show the same afflictions. For planting a Tulsi plant (Tulashi vrindavan) a big platform was constructed on North/east side of the plot and a pit was dug for the disposal of drainage water on the south corner of the premises. Both these are not suggested in vastu shastra but such things must be avoided, otherwise the vastudosh is created and it creates a ‘vedha’. Considering astrology and vastu together we can see that north/east direction in kundali is 3rd house, the house of Bhavand soukhya and Mars governs south direction which is also karaka of brother – sisters. When these doshas were removed the factory started again. One cannot own a house (vastu) which follows each and every rule of shubha vastu. So some doshas remain while some shubha aspects are also seen. It is related to the horoscope of a person who owns that vastu.
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H.No:2 Birth Date: 25th April, 1979, Time: 12.00 Noon, Thane.
This kundali is of a businessman who is born and brought up in poor conditions and was 10th standard pass only. He started a business of close circuit softy cameras and became prosperous quickly. Here lord of 9th house (Bhagyesh), Jupiter is in 1st house and exalted. Ascendant lord moon is conjuncted with lord of tenth house Mars in 9th house. He has not completed higher education. The north-east side of vastu which is governed by Jupiter, the Karaka of education was cut thereby giving him less education, but North side is elevated so the lord of the north, kuber has shown his effect and the family became wealthy. In the horoscope also lord of North (4th house) Venus is exalted and with Rajyoga Karak planet in 9th house. Because of good financial condition they have shifted in a new big house which is shubha – karak according to vastushastra. For a good business, mainly the North, whose lord is kuber, vishyavarna rashis direction is South and to have success in competitive business world East also must be considered and studied well. The important and happy state of a man’s life is marriage. But every one can’t be lucky in this matter on the contrary some have such experiences about marriages or married life, that it is impossible for them to get rid of even bad memories of that period. We can have a look considering horoscope but at the same time the vastu also shows those doshas. But if we want to get rid of these bad times of life we must honorably follow the rules of the shastras.
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H.No:3, Birth Date: 14th November, 1975, Time: 3:35PM, Pune
This kundali is of an educated young girl. After marriage she had a miscarriage and within 6 months she returned to her parent’s home. Ascendant lord Jupiter is in 1st house with lord of 5th house moon. So she gets a good education. But Jupiter and Moon are in opposite house of Venus which is lord of 8th house, so married life is unhappy. The house of marriage (7th house) is aspected by Mars and Saturn. Lord of 7th house is in 8th house with lord of 6th house, Sun and also Rahu is in 8th house. Lord of 8th house Venus is in 7th house. In this way the 7th (West) & 8th (South/ West) directions are completely afflicted. When the vastu is observed the entrance of the house is on south- west direction and there is a well in the premises on west side. The North-West direction of Moon (Matrusoukhya) a tall (high) wall is constructed and staircase is also situated there. All these are afflicted factors as vastu is concerned. For the marriage or married life the 7th house, West direction (Lord Saturn which shows delay) and North-East (Lord Venus, happiness), North-West (Moon – Motherhood) and North -East (issues), must be studied well. And our study should be concentrated on these directions. Sometimes marriage life is satisfactory but issue problems may occur which is actually every couple’s dream in a life. Sometimes issues are their but the parents don’t get happiness from them.
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H.No:4, Birth Date: 14th November, 1965. Time: 19.15, Place: Mumbai.
This kundali is of a lady who had married before 8 years. In these 8 years frequent – abortions happened but no issue. Here Rahu is in ascendant (East) and lord of 5th house Mercury is in 7th house (West) with Ketu. Mercury /Ketu are in Scorpio i.e. in 5th house (children) from moon. Jupiter is in 2nd house (North/East) i.e. in family house. Jupiter is a lord of 8th house. In the vastu North-East direction (Lord Jupiter) was cut. An electric motor was on NorthWest direction (5th House) and a store house was at East direction. When these doshas were removed the expected results were seen and that lady (became mother) had an issue there after. What diseases one may suffer from, also can be predicted by the relative study of Vastu and Astrology. H.No:5, Birth Date: 28th March, 1991, Time: 23.11, Place: Dombivili
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This girl is deaf and mute. Saturn and Rahu are in 3rd house and lord of 6th house, Mars is in Gemini, Words (Shabdaguna) karaka – Jupiter is with Ketu are the yogas which show mute and deafness. Her parents own a bungalow and entrance of the bungalow is on North-East +side (Lord Jupiter) but this direction is cut due to entrance. In kundali also the direction South-West is (9th House) is occupied by Jupiter. In house an underground safety tank is constructed at South – West direction (In Kundali which is shown by Jupiter). In all these examples we have seen that the events those occur in our life are also observed in the horoscope. For example, the horoscope speaks about them and not only this but the doshas which are there in vastu are also pointed out in our kundali. According to some scholars vastushastra is a complete shastra. Even though we accept this fact and we can predict Shubha or Ashubha events in our life by studying Vastu. But the time period of these events can be known by the help of Astrology. So instead of going in the contradiction that Vastu – Astrology is a science or an art; we see that they are interdependent. We will try to get easy, happy and prosperous lives by the availability of vastu and astrological rules. Sarvepi sukhinaha santhu, sarve santuniramayaha Sarve bhadraani pashyanthu maa kacchit duhkhamaaptuyaat
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The Vedic Yearly Chart - New Moon in Pisces By Steven Stuckey, USA.
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began his study of Astrology in 1968. He started teaching classes in both Western sidereal and Jyotish techniques in 1979 and was instrumental in the initial introduction of Jyotish in the United States. He currently resides in southern Oregon where he continues to teach and advise an international clientele. He may be reached by email at:
[email protected]
Western or tropical astrologers use a similar mundane chart for predicting the year’s events that is based on the Sun’s entrance into zero degrees of Aries. This phenomenon always occurs exactly at the vernal equinox or the first day of spring on March 20th (in the Northern Hemisphere). Other
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charts used by tropical astrologers for mundane prediction include lunation’s (new and full moons), eclipses, solar cardinal ingress charts, planetary ingress charts and times of important planetary conjunctions. These same charts may also be used by sidereal or Vedic astrologers for yearly predictive work, but the main emphasis for the year is generally placed upon the New Moon in Pisces chart. The question naturally arises, why the New Moon in Pisces? Unfortunately there doesn’t appear to be an answer forthcoming from Jyotish classical texts on this subject. However there is a reference in the Brahma Purana and the Chaturvarga Chintamani of Hemadri (approx 1300 CE), wherein it is stated that Lord Brahma created the universe on the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada or the first day of the first month of the year. The month of Chaitra occurs generally in the March/April time frame when the Sun is transiting sidereal Pisces (or tropical Aries), and is regarded by many Hindu’s as the first month of the lunar calendar year. The Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is celebrated as one of a number of Indian New Years. Chaitra is so named due to the full Moon that will occur in the nakshatra of Chitra (23Vir20-6Lib40) during that month. Shukla refers to the bright half of the lunar phase or when the Moon is waxing. Pratipada is the first tithi or 12 degrees of the Moon as it separates from the Sun after exact conjunction or New Moon. Therefore the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada occurs either at the exact New Moon or as the Moon is separating from conjunction with the Sun and is within the first tithi or 12 degrees from the Sun. Lord Brahma, the creator, is given rulership over this particular tithi. There are many various New Year dates in use in India due to the necessity for a civil calendar and because of a wide diversity of cultures. For instance the Saka New Year is based on the calendar followed by the Government of India and falls on March 21/22 (obviously coinciding with the spring equinox). The Bengali and the Tamil New Years are celebrated around mid April. The Gujarati New Year is celebrated the day after the festival of Diwali, which occurs in the month of Kartika. Other dates used include the entrance of the Sun into sidereal Aries, sidereal Capricorn and the winter solstice on Dec 21st. There are many more such dates celebrated in India, even some that use January 1st.
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he timing of the New Year for the first New Moon of spring is not unique to India and was prevalent in many ancient cultures. The Modern Hebrew calendar for instance is based on a more ancient calendar that began the year with the month of Nissan, when the first thin 497
crescent of the Moon became visible after conjunction with the Sun in the spring. The months of this calendar were all based on the principle of observing the first visible New Moon. Since the Moon is not visible when in close conjunction to the Sun due to combustion, the New Year was generally heralded when just after sunset, the crescent Moon could be seen setting behind the Sun, having gained the minimum 12 degrees of separation necessary in order to be observed. The Babylonians also used the first New Moon of spring to begin the year. So essentially there seems to be two possible explanations for the origin of the Pisces New Moon chart; one coming from scriptural reference regarding the creation of the universe and the other from an ancient tradition that began the year with the first New Moon of spring. In either case, there are some interesting things to consider about each scenario. If the yearly chart always begins with the first New Moon in the month of Chaitra then we should be aware that eventually, over a period of time, Chaitra will no longer be connected to the spring. Due to precessional movement of approximately 1 degree every 72 years, the equinoctial points are slipping gradually backward along the path of the ecliptic. As these points recede, the date of the Sun’s entrance into sidereal Pisces will also change, by entering the sign later in the month as time goes on. As an example, using Lahiri’s ayanamsa, the Sun entered sidereal Pisces on March 14, 2010. If we calculate a chart for March 14, 3010, a thousand years into the future, we will find the Sun at 15 Aquarius. The Sun will not reach Pisces until March 29, 3010 and the New Moon in Pisces will not happen until April 6th of that year. If we move ahead another thousand years, the Sun will not enter Pisces until April 12, 4010, with the New Moon occurring on April 27th. This process will repeat itself until eventually, after 25,800 years (also known as the great year), Chaitra will have passed through all the months of the year, and the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada will once again coincide with the March/April time frame.
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ur second scenario, that of beginning the New Year with the first New Moon of spring, will also have to go through an adjustment as time moves on. The vernal equinox always occurs on or very close to March 20th of the present Gregorian calendar. In the Tropical zodiac, which is non-precession corrected, this point will forever be 0 Aries. However in a sidereal framework that allows for precession, this same point is gradually moving backward along the ecliptic.
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Th he equinoox as callculated this yearr on March 20th, is 5Piss59 45 using Lahiiri’s ayaanamsa. Moving at the raate of 1 degree d ev very 72 years, y thee equinox x will en nter th thee 29 deggree of Aquarius A around the yearr 2440 CE E. From m that po oint on, and a forr the nex xt approx ximately 2,150 yeaars, the spring s eq quinox w will occurr in the sign s of Aquarius A s. We are currrently living in the age of Piscees, as deffined by the position of the uinox. By y this same calcu ulation, the t age of Pisces began ju ust after the t equin nox equ of March 20, 2 285 CE, when both thee tropicaal and sid dereal zoodiacs coiincided at a 0 m that pooint, thee two zod diacs div verged, as the sid dereal zodiac mov ved Aries. From th nto the 29 2 degreee of Piscces. bacckward in Staating thee above in anoth her way; eventu ually the spring equinox will beegin occcurring in n the siggn of Aqu uarius, rather thaan Piscess. If the V Vedic Yearly Y Ch hart tak kes its origins frrom the equinox x, then this t charrt will h have to reflect that t chaange by being b re-calculateed as the New Mo oon in Aquarius. A Th he month h of Chaaitra is calculated c d in variious way ys, but ggenerally the mon nth staarts with either the new or the fu ull moon n. The fu ull Moon n that occurs durring thee month should be b in thee nakshaatra of Chitra. C A previoously exp As plained, the moonth of Chaitra C w grad will dually move forw ward throough all the various seasoons duee to preccession, and a therefore it is eviden nt that itt is not p permanently tied d to thee vernal equinox,, althouggh coinciiding witth the eq quinox att this point in tim me. By y the yearr 6500 CE E, Chaitrra will bee movingg close too the Sum mmer Sollstice. Th he first New N Mooon of sprring how wever mu ust alway ys be closse to thee equinox x as thee ancientts have ob bserved and I mu uch prefeer this id dea as thee basis fo or the Veedic Neew Year chart. If I one sh hould acccept this particu ular expllanation by placcing em mphasis on the Sp pring, theen I woulld suggesst additioonally th hat the Vedic V Yeaarly chaart, for coountries in the Soouthern Hemisph here, be calculate c ed as the New Mooon in Virgo, V in n keepingg with th he adventt of Sprin ng in thaat area on n Septem mber 23nd. Whatever one wish hes to beelieve regarding the origiins of th he Vedicc New Year Y p chaart, there will probably not be any siggnificant changes in thee way itt is callculated for f at leaast five hundred h y years and d therefoore it willl be left up u to futture gen nerationss to decid de its fatee. Reaaders sh hould keeep in mind that all of the t abov ve, althou ugh reassonable and a loggical, is obviouslly somew what speeculativee with reegard to the origins of the Veedic New w Year ch hart, and warrants furtherr investiggation.
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Clues From Ramayana & Timing Of Widowhood By Shankar G. Hegde, India Copy editor: Andree Leclerc [The technique exhibited by Mr Shankar is a novel approach there is no doubt and it exuberates flair for the subtle. But what is more important is to observe his usage of using religious couplets, showing how astro logic can be applied to come out with something meaningful and significant. Readers should take this cue and cull out some research pieces in the future along these lines. – Editor, Saptarishis Astrology.]
Vidwan Shankar G. Hegde was born on 22nd/23rd of July 1971 in an orthodox family in a small town Kumta of Karnataka. He is well versed in both traditional & modern methods of astrology. Currently, he is practicing Indian astrology in Rajajinagr Bangalore. He is a gifted, as well as a well experienced, Hindu Astrologer who learnt astrology at the age of 14. Along with astrology, he studied martial arts, palmistry and the Egyptian system of astrology. Mr. Hegde got an opportunity to give daily predictions for a satellite channel -Asianet Kaveri where he became very popular in Bangalore & Karnataka, because of his super hit predictions. Specifically, he tried to remove the phobias created by fake astrologers on womenfolk. He has produced excellent & unparalleled researches in astrology that have appeared in the Journal Of Astrology of K. N. Rao.
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1> There is no padma (lotus) rekha1 in the foot. 2> Widowhood is indicated at the back of the head. 3> No symbol of matsya (fish) on right thigh. 1
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I just checked whether these combinations are present in the original (?) Ramayana & couldn’t find any such combinations in it. But besides Tulasi Ramayana, Adhyatma Ramayana etc., there are other Ramayanas in many local languages of India. Moreover I came to know that the writer of that song (play-let) was well versed in astrology, mainly the Kerala system of astrology. My grasping was as below.
1>Feet are governed by 12th house. 2>Head is represented by the 1st house so back of it is 12th house. 3>Thighs are governed by 8th house. Matsya or Meena’s (Pisces) owner is Jupiter the protector. Meanwhile I remembered my grandmother’s words. She had told me that as soon as Lord Hanuman entered the bedroom of Ravana and saw the beautiful wife of that Demon, Mandodari, he was confused for a while. But he saw the feet of Mandodari & there were ‘Kaka (Crow) rekhas, so Lord Hanuman realized that she was not Sita. Crow is the vehicle of Saturn. So I started a small research & the following observations emerged: 1> While calculating the time of loss of spouse, mainly husband, though all 2, 7, 8, & 12th houses or their lords are important, still the 12th house or its lord or, planet(s) placed in the 12th are more significant. 2>
Next important house/lord is 8th.
3> Transit Jupiter influencing 8th house tries to mitigate the problem whereas Saturn tries to promote it. Here the planetary strength finalizes the factor. 4> In many cases transit Jupiter, Saturn, the Dasha or sub lord of the Dasha will be connected to the 12th house somehow. Let us see some practical illustrations. Case-1: Smt. Indira Gandhi. D.O.B.19-11-1917, 23-11 IST, Allahabad, India. (Lagna> Cancer 27deg-22mins.)
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AK is Saturn and DK is Sun. She lost her husband on Sept 8, 1960. The Vimshottari running was Jupiter-Venus. Venus aspects the 12th house in D-1. And Jupiter aspects the 12th Lord Mercury. Mercury, the 12th lord, aspects Jupiter in D-1. In D-9, Jupiter aspects the 12th Lord and Venus receives the aspect of 12th Lord Saturn in Capricorn. The transit Jupiter as well as Saturn were in Sagittarius aspecting the 12th house on that day. In fact, Saturn was aspecting the 8th house from Lagna (Karka) Cancer on that day. It was Sagittarius – Gemini according to Jaimini Chara Dasha. Gemini is the 12th house from the Lagna and Sagittarius is the 12th house from Dara Pada also. Like this, so many Jaimini parameters can be analyzed, which will be shown step by step. Case-2: Smt. Menaka Gandhi. D.o.b. 26-8-1956, 04-04 IST, Delhi, India. Ascendant- Cancer 14deg-37mins.
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AK is Moon and Dk is Saturn. Her husband’s death took place on June 23, 1980. It was Venus Dasha Mercury sub. In D-1, Venus is in the 12th house & Mercury is the lord of 12th. In D-9, Venus is the 12th lord in 7th & Mercury is the 8th lord. Transit Jupiter & Saturn were in Leo along with Mars. So in front of the negative energy of two major malefics influencing the 8th, Jupiter’s positive energy could not work. In Jaimini chara Dasha, it was Pisces-Capricorn. The lord of Pisces, Jupiter, aspects the 12th house from DK Saturn (Jaimini aspect), he falls in the 12th from dara pada. Lord of Capricorn, Saturn being the DK, falls in the 12th from Upapada. In this case, the lord of Capricorn, Saturn, is also the lord of 12th house from Karakamsha Lagna! Case3: Female. Dob-10-4-1949, 13-10 IST. Ascendant- Cancer 16deg20mins. Note> Now I am using the reliable horoscopes of other astrologer(s). I am using the horoscopes of ladies present in the book “Indian Marriage in Modern, Urban, Educated Society” written by Sh. Deepak Bisaria under the guidance of Sh. K.N.Rao. In that book, both the two horoscopes just discussed by me are present. This is the very next case as far as the horoscopes of ladies are concerned. I have selected these charts in a random manner.
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Jaimini Ak is Sun & Dk is Saturn. She lost her husband in Rahu-Mercury. Rahu gives the result of Mars who is with the 12th lord Mercury in D-1, & Mercury is the 12th lord! In D-9 Rahu-Ketu axis influences the 12th house & Mercury is with the 12th lord. In Jaimini Chara Dasha, it was Aquarius Dasha. Aquarius is the 12th house from Karakamsha Lagna Pisces. Lord of Aquarius is Saturn the DK; he aspects (when I write about Jaimini system it should be considered as Jaimini aspect only) the 12th from it i.e. Capricorn, which is also owned by him! The Dara pada is Pisces & its lord receives the aspect of the 12th lord Saturn. Here it is difficult to discuss about the transits as the exact date of death is not give. (In previous cases also the dates are not given in the book but I have used my own data). Case 4: Female. DOB-7-11-1971, 17-30 IST. Ascendant>Aries 15deg16mins.(data of Sh. K.N.Rao. present in the book of Sh. Bisaria) Jaimini Ak-Moon, Dk-Mars. She lost her husband on 25th of September 1995.
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It was Saturn-Moon in Vimshottari. In D-1 Saturn is aspected by Jupiter the 12th lord. In D-9, Moon is the 12th lord & Saturn is with him. Transit Jupiter was in Scorpio in the 8th from the ascendant. But transit Saturn was in Aquarius in retrograde motion, in his moola trikona house and was stronger to defeat Jupiter. In Jaimini chara Dasha, it was Leo-Scorpio. Just try to reason it yourself. Simply Scorpio is the 12th from dara pada, 8th from Karakamsha Lagna, 12th from dara karaka navamsha etc. Case 5:Male.DOB-9-12-1945, 10-00-25 IST. Lagna or ascendant is Capricorn (Makar) 5deg54mints. Jaimini Ak is Jupiter& Dk is Saturn.
He lost his wife in the year 1994 when Sat-Sat in Vimshottari was running. Here the lord of the 12th is Jupiter and he receives aspect of Saturn both in D-1 & D-9. If we consider the retrograde motion of Saturn, the 12th house in D-1 is also aspected by Saturn. In D-9, Saturn being the 12th lord aspects the 12th house!
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Jaimini chara Dasha running was Gemini which is the 12th house from dara pada etc. Case 6: Sanjay Dutt. DOB-29-71959, 14-17-37 hrs (IST) Bombay. Lagna is Scorpio 03deg17mints. Jaimini karakas. AK-Jupiter, Dk-Moon.
He lost his 1st wife in Rahu-Mars according to Vimshottari. Mars is with the 12th lord Venus in D-1. Mars aspects the 12th lord Mercury in D-9. The rest, I leave for your own observations.
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Broad Summary:1. After taking the hints from the Ramayana of a local language of India, I have tried these factors to predict about the loss of spouse, mainly widowhood. 2. I have used only major dasha & bhukti or antar dasha (the sub period) to avoid confusion. 3. I have not used any other divisional chart like the D-30 or trimshamsha which give a very good clue related to mishaps. 4. This is just the beginning to show the importance of the 12th house/lord/planet in it to predict about widowhood or loss of spouse. Just give more importance to the 12th house along with other houses like the 8th (next best), 7th & the 2nd house. Simply the 12th house requires more attention than any other house to timing/predicting widowhood or loss of spouse.
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Memoirs Of
Shri Swamiji By B.L. Parmar, India Assistant Writer: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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aroda Astrology Club, a place where lovers and believers of astrology can get together and share an infinity of astrological interests, was founded by our late Shri Swamiji, one of the most renowned astrologers of Mumbai many years ago already. Since Saptarishis Astrology offers a space for sharing and enjoying remembrances of great ones from bygone times, I take this opportunity to share some incidents about our Shri Swamiji, a man who never swerved from his love and strong faith in Jyotish in spite of any circumstances or apparent difficulties.
Shri B.L.Parmar is connected with Astrological study classes and Baroda Astrological Club, Vadodara since, 1984. The classes for teaching Primary Astrology are conducted on every Sunday since 1992. He arranges astrological seminars from time to time. Also, publication for various astrological subjects are carried out and distributed free to the lovers of astrology. He is keen for the efforts for knowledge sharing and spreading awareness about astrology with co-operation of other astrological organization of Gujarat.
When I first met him, he had already lost his eyesight due to cataract problems. Because of this, Swamiji was unable to read but, rest assured that this great inconvenience was largely compensated by his stunning memory that seemed at times overwhelmingly powerful – thus, Astrology’s complicated rules were child’s play for him and he could very easily extract the immediate concerns and pertinent information that his clients were seeking, something that many of us, seeing astrologers, still aspire for after years of dedicated study. As a young astrologer, Shri Swamiji’s main occupation was to cater his
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professional services to some actors and wealthy people. His skills were widely acknowledged and this brought him much fame as well as very decent income. His skills and fame were eventually acknowledged by Bhavnagar Astrology Club from Bombay who publicly honoured him in a function where he was offered a shield and costly shawl, an old Indian custom still followed to this day in many such occasions. Respects and recognition were also offered to our Shri Swamiji from Nadiad Astrology Club, another Mumbai organization. Thus, his fame spread widely in Mumbai, in the whole of Gujarat, as well as many more places in India. Let me now open a window through which you can view some examples of his interactions and personal conversations with some of his clients. Swamiji did not require any amount of details from a consultant to be of help. If any kundli without a name or address was presented to him, this was no impediment to his providing the right answer. Following the advent of his blindness, someone needed to read the kundli loudly for him and he would instantly grasp the essence of it and advise accordingly. Once up on a time, one person asked Swamiji about the kundli of a lady, inquiring to know one important thing Shri Swamiji applicable for her life. Several astrologers had already supplied a variety of answers to this query but none of these proved complete and/or sufficiently significant and worthy to be qualified as being of definite importance. At last, when Swamiji was consulted he said that “This woman will get richer due to marriage or after marriage.” In the events that unfolded, it so happened that this lady got happily married to a rich man but later became a widow – this is when she inherited the commendable wealth of her deceased husband. This was her first husband. Subsequently, she did remarry to another wealthy man and, unbelievably, the same pattern of events repeated where she became a widow again, and inherited again... repeating this same scenario twice in her life. This prediction was indeed remarkable! One day when Swamiji was available for readings at the Club, a well-known astrologer came along with his wife for consultation. This astrologer was a highly qualified person. He therefore showed his kundli to Swamiji…
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Upon seeing this kundli, Swamiji declared something that seemed very strange and improbable to all of us present; he said “your wife will leave you suddenly in your life!” After some time elapsed, to his great dismay despite the forewarning, that person’s wife left him and went away with a person of questionable standing. Swamiji’s prophecy proved right again! On another occasion, one of his friends tested Swamiji by asking him to predict about his own life – this happened around 1960 when Swamiji was about 38 years. Swamiji answered “What good will it do you once you know my future? I am not going to become a millionaire or billionaire” – which he did not become despite his already firmly established fame. Actually, when Swamiji later lost his eyesight, he spent his life in social work wanting to help and benefit as many people as he could. In a similar manner, with the intention of testing his knowledge, one person showed a photo print of someone’s hand. This was when Swamiji still had the use of his eyesight. The questioner asked about the wealth of this printed hand’s owner, to which query Swamiji answered that the person concerned was suffering from an incurable disease. And this proved to be an amazingly true statement. Swamiji was born on March 11th 1922 and passed away on July 23rd 1995. All of us who had the chance to know him and interact with him consider ourselves blessed by this man’s true humility and detachment. The life of Swamiji has inspired the rest of us, members of his Baroda Astrology Club, in a manner of benefiting our fellow human beings by giving free service and teaching of astrology at “Sharda Mandir School, Salatwada” every Sunday. This we are pledged to accomplish in the kind memory of his love for us and for everyone he met.
Shri Swamiji (When he could not see)
Some Points in Prediction given by Swamiji: 1. Every Planet has some special aspect on the fourth house from its placement. It gives/ affects the results of the fourth house from where it is deposited. E.g. Saturn in 10th affects the results of first house. 2. Consider the midpoint of Rahu and the planet in consideration say A. Transit of any planet from this midpoint gives the results pertaining to planet A. [This seems expansion of Bhrigu Bindu of C. S. Patel Saheb]
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3. The Moon is focal point of person’s life. Whole story of a person can be said from Moon; Also the 7th house from the Moon affects the major trends of life. Thus it can be said, the world of a man is described by Moon and seventh house from it. 4. Note down the 6th house from the Venus in Rasi Chart. The matters connected or signified by this house, become person’s unchangeable and important bindings. The reasons remain unknown but the person experiences the results due to previous birth histories. E.g. if Venus is situated in 3th house, 6th house from it is 8th house. The matters related to 8th house like legacy, family and finance of spouse, accidents etc. cause some harsh events. 5. If Neptune is situated in 7th house, or with Venus, or with 7th Lord, then accidental happenings related to Marriage life of a person is experienced. 6. If Moon and Neptune are in conjunction in Rasi chart, the revelation or visualization of a person is quite strong. The predictions by him can not be challenged even though it may be given based on wrong data/calculation or information! 7. In which house Ketu sits he creates ‘instability’ & gives ‘irregular’ results. For e.g. Ketu in 7H and one is doing business then it will not remain a stable business, if in 2nd house then family becomes destabilize or instability in family (ref Obama’s chart). [This article has taken a lot of time to formulate and create due to various restrictions. Let us tell a story about Swamiji which we heard from Ashok Upadhaya one of his other students. Once upon a time a man came to Swamiji enquiring where his passport is, it has been lost and the very next day he has to fly abroad. Swamiji did his calculations via prashna and pointed out to a particular Wardrobe and said it is below his wife’s saree (dress) on the 4th drawer. The man said he has already checked their upon which Swamiji coolly replied to go and check again, the man argued that at that very spot he has checked more than 25-35 times and he was being a bit rude to Swamiji. This got Swamiji angry and he said rudely ‘You idiot (Gadhelo) you can come so far to see me, pay my fees but can’t you check once again at that very same spot. If you have checked it for 35 times why can’t you check it the 36th time will you lose some money’. The man went back home angry with Swamiji but when he checked he found it exactly on the same drawer in the wardrobe and exactly stuck beneath his wife’s saree. He came back and apologised to Swamiji’s. Swamiji was also very eccentric and erratic. A legendary fight had taken place between Swamiji and Late Shri C J Krishnaswamy, the great astrologer from Mumbai who had even challenged Shri B V Raman and whose fees was the one of the highest in those times in India. When Swamiji learnt that Krishnaswamy was practising in the Taj and had put his board as Shri Shri Krishnaswamy, wanting to put him down Swamiji put up shop opposite the practice of Krishnaswamy and put board with name plate as Shri Shri Shri Swamiji (3 times Shri). In future issues we would bring out some pearls from Krishnaswamy whose explanation of friendship/enemity of planets till date remains unparalleled. Lack of volunteers who can type it out remains the reason for the delay. – Publisher, Saptarishis Astrology]
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Plates Of Nephi Found By T.Stokes, U.K
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eorge Stokes was a London born Englishman who spent much of WWII both in India, and the Western desert, and because he spoke Arabic he was dropped into the desert to gain information on troop movements from passing Bedouins to radio back to base, and once a month a plane would fly past and drop medical provisions water and food. The Bedouins would curiously stop at his tent and have any wounds treated, George an army doctor found many of these simple people were amazingly generous, and impressed him by being spiritual and non material, the simplicity and warmth of these passing people stayed with him all his life. One of the strangest people he met during his time in India was the fakir Kuda Bux, whom George befriended, he said he had been given seven gifts, these he demonstrated many times to the British army soldiers. These are the only ones I remember him saying. (1) The ability to be buried alive for several days (2) To see with a blindfold on, on top of dough wound round his head. (3) To stop his heart, in front of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) doctors (4) To walk through red hot embers of a burning fire in bare feet. (5) He told a man he would soon die, and while digging a trench was stung by a scorpion and died 4 days later. George Stokes would seek out Kudu Bux to learn of his cultural and spiritual philosophy, and from him he learnt how to see with the inner eye, and to discern the real from the unreal. George was angry about Winston Churchill’s decision to withhold help from India during the famine which killed 4 million people while India was fighting England’s war, and Churchill gave huge amounts of aid to Russia, whom our own intelligence people said were our real enemies all along. Not many Englishmen understood the religious and cultural zeitgeist of the Indo/Pak subcontinent, but George did, and said Gandhi was a wonderful man who achieved everything by peaceful means or Ahimsa, and Bhakti devotion to god, and Prema love of god, and when Churchill wanted Gandhi murdered as a troublemaker, George was one of the group of Englishmen who protested. After the war George never forgot the lessons and the kindness he received from the desert Bedouins, Kuda Bux, Gandhi, and the Indian people, and on his return to England began to devote his life to meditation and good works between communities. He became known throughout London as “The coin man” because could hold a coin in his hand and could relate everything depicted on the coin to the Book of revelations and tell of both past and future occurrences in history, Over 50 years ago he foretold Britain begging to enter the Common Market, after fighting W. W. II. to keep out, he foretold the Marxist dictator Tony Blair coming to power with his faked up wars, and Britain’s economic decline, with corrupt banks and drug companies taking over.
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He foretold the collapse of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church through corruption and perversion, with a dehumanizing lowering of all standards in public life. He also told of China and India becoming world powers, as Both America and Britain declined, he spoke of the Cold War, changing from a war with armaments to a war of words, where communism would sweep Europe, and replace god with the State and the State would control everything, he spoke of cataclysmic world events such as hurricanes earthquakes and tidal waves until man returned to god. He found organizations would consult him, and he was known as the London seer to the Roman Catholic theologians, seventh day Adventists, and the Black Muslim assoc and when asked by the local Mormons now known as “The church of Jesus Christ latter day saints” to look at their literature, he said he had found the missing Plates of Nephi which was the basis of the religion and which were presumed lost, but were actually coins of the realm, proving Gods plan yet again. Over the coming months, many senior latter day saints came over from Salt Lake city to discuss the finds, one man said within my hearing, ‘for anything to be accepted into the dogma of the church it must have from between 5 to 10 complex similarities” George replied quietly, ’’I have 3,500 and have stopped counting” The upshot was that a group of Latter Day Saints came over to Georges home in East London, and heard a lecture on the meaning of the find, and that it confirmed God’s hand in the religion, and the right way for the future. The find was discussed at length in Salt Lake City HQ, and was narrowly defeated, this meant the finding of the Plates of Nephi was hidden from the devout followers, and all further news suppressed, but those of us who watched the proceedings on a day to day basis, know the wonder of its truth. George died just 8 years ago, and many devout Latter day saints still make the trip to Georges little East London home to ponder on the Plates of Nephi, but I know the truth as George was my father.
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Late Pravin Jagad’s Theory of Longevity An Introduction By Basilioli Sandro, (Vediko), Italy Editor: Rajendra Shah, India.
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here are Ayurdaay Methods prevalent for calculation of Longevity of a Native in our Ancient Literatures like Laghu Parasharee, Phal Deepika, Jatak Parijat and even in Jaimini. Essence of the assessment of the Longevity moves around 8th house, 3rd House, Ascendant Lord (Lagnesh), Shani, Drekkana, Hora Lagna etc. The methods mostly give the life span in terms of Short, Medium and Long Life (Alpaayu, Madhyamaayu and Deerghayu respectively) based on certain combinations of placement of planets. Here is one novel method which gives mathematical form to astrological combinations to arrive at the final figure or duration - span of life in terms of years. The theory was originally presented by Late Shri Pravin Jagad, an Indian Astrologer and after working on the same theory, the present author has introduced some fine tuning to the theory by addition of new parameters like Hora Lagna, Drekkana, Navamsha and Dwadasamsa. Also he has devised the Life Span categories into 12 different nominations (from S-S-S to L-L-L meaning Short-ShortShort and Long-Long-Long) to arrive at specific period of life span. We are presenting this research for the benefit of readers of SA on these pages, in form of a Series of four articles. This first article is based on the original theory propounded by Late Shri Pravin Jagad. - Rajendra R Shah, Editor
I live in Rome born in 2 March 1968 and practice Astrology since 1995. I am interested in research using Vedic ancient Astrological tools and testing them to prove that Astrology is a Divine science. Have many interests like, art since 1982, hidden history and mysteries of life.
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ravin Jagad has published an article entitled “The theory of longevity”§. This theory is a new method of determining the length of life from the natal horoscope. It establishes a relationship between Man and the planets and also proves that Zodiac is not an imaginary concept but is Real. He says that astrology is a science because similar yoga give similar longevity he proves this in his book by citing numerous examples. I use this method not to find the exact year of death, I use it for my Pam theory that I will illustrate in a series of articles step by step. This is the first article of 4 parts: i.
Pravin Jagad Method – An Introduction,
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3 step Pam theory Part:1
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3 step Pam theory Part:2 and
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The Longevity thesis : Final article of the series based on the research
Pravin Jagad was an Indian Astrologer living at Bombay. When he was studying in college he did not believe in astrology. He invariably used to go though the weekly forecast of his sign that appear in Sunday editions of Gujarati dailies. He found that sometimes the predictions were astonishingly correct. Such incidents gave him a conviction that there must be some truth in Astrology. It also generated a desire in him to go in the study of Astrology himself in order to find out the truth. His first guru was Mr. Niranjan Joshi and he says that he is indebted to Niranjan Joshi for the Astrological knowledge he has imparted to him. While Jagad was studying in the first year the event of ‘’Blue Star’’ took place. Indira Gandhi was the prime minister and she ordered that military action to purge the ‘’Golden Temple’’ of the terrorists. A friend of Jagad asked him ‘’Jagad, you are studying Astrology. Just see what will happen to Indira Gandhi? He used to have a book of collection of Horoscope wherein Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s Horoscope was also there. At that time he had only the basic knowledge of Astrology and he was totally ignorant of any method of calculating Longevity. He studied a few Horoscopes from that angle and evolved his own method and applied it to Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s Horoscope. Then he told his friend that perhaps her life may end, before the end of the year. When on 31 October,1984 she was assassinated he thought in his mind that perhaps the method by which he calculated Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s Longevity might be correct. The astrological predictions depend on various yoga created in a Horoscope and yoga are innumerable he says. There are 12 signs and 9 planets. The variation will be (12x12 nine times)-approximately 5159 millions. So it is not possible to achieve perfection. He does not claim any perfection to the rules of calculating longevity given in his method. He has
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The Theory was first presented in 1991 in a Seminar in Bombay and thereafter published in Book form Astrology & The Solar Computer , Pravin Jagad, James Astro Publication, (179 pages)
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developed the rules gradually improving them from time to time. Jagad says the researcher is also advised to do so. [Editor’s Note: Pravin Jagad, an Indian author of the book on somewhat different theory on Longevity has been almost ignored by the Indian Astrologers. But, it is a matter of great joy and pride that Mr. Basilioli Sandro from Italy has not only accepted, but has done the further research on the same theory to make it more workable. On behalf of Indian Vedic Astrology, We are thankful to him to publish this theory of Longevity of Pravin Jagad and his own research on it in four articles. The theory is based on the Vedic Astrology fundamentals. The second house in Vedic Astrology is Maraka Sthana. The eighth house is the house of Longevity. The eighth to eighth is also, the house of Longevity. The Theory moves around the placement of planet in various houses. Among the planets, The Lagnesh i.e. Lord of the Ascendant and Saturn are the most important planets to be considered as per his theory. We all know that Shani is a karaka planet for 8th house. Consider these shlokas from Laghu Parasharee, Chapter 3.
ु लघपाराशरी आयदु ार्याायः ३, laghupārāśarī āyurdāyādhyāyaḥ 3 ु ते॥ २३॥ अमं ायषु ः ानममामं च यत।् तयोरिप यानं मारकानम aṣṭamaṁ hyāyuṣaḥ sthānamaṣṭamāṣṭamaṁ ca yat | tayorapi vyayasthānaṁ māarakasthānamucyate || 23 ||
As per the shlokas, the 8th house from the Ascendant and the 8th from 8th i.e. 3rd are the two houses of Longevity. The houses which are 12th from these houses are detrimental to Longevity (maarak sthanas) i.e. hoses related to death 2nd and 7th houses are Maaraka sthanas. Consider these shlokas from Bhavartha Ratnakara, Chapter 7.
भावाथ र् राकर अाय – ७, bhāvārtha ratnākara adhyāya - 7 ु िद । लािधपितना योगोायःु ूबलमािदशेत॥् १॥ ु संपरीरपऽाणां कारक गरोयर् saṁpaccharīraputrāṇāṁ kārakasya guroryadi | lagnādhipatinā yogohyāyuḥ prabalamādiśet || 1||
ु रेण शिननामािधपतेयिर् द। संबो िवते य दीघार्ययु ोग उते॥ २॥ आय āyuṣkareṇa śanināhyaṣṭamādhipateryadi | saṁbandho vidyate yasya dīrghāyuyoga ucyate ||2||
अमे शनौ जातो दीघार्ययु ग उते ॥ ३॥
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aṣṭamasthe śanau jāto dīrghāyuryoga ucyate || 3 ||
As per the shlokas, the Jupiter being Karaka of the Deha and is connected (by Drishti, Yuti etc.) with First house, then it gives Deergha Ayu (Long Life) to the native. Similarly, if Saturn being the Karak of Longevity, if is connected (by Drishti, Yuti etc.) with Eighth Lord, it gives Deerghayu (Long Life) to the native. Mr. Pravin Jagad’s theory of Longevity, though based on the fundamentals, is presented in totally new manner. He has tried to simplify the principles to give it a mathematical form. He believed that astrology is a Science and the theory of cause and effect (कायर्कारण िसध्धा, kāryakāraṇa sidhdhānta ) also applies to astrology. He said, “Similar cause, similar effect”. He had the firm understanding that Astrology is a Science and the similar Yogas give similar results. Based on numerous examples, he believed that Longevity can be calculated mathematically for every horoscope based on logical observations. He has left at many places some open ends for research and expansion of his own theory. He has given yogas to calculate Longevity based on Saturn and Lagna Lord, their significance (Karakatva), placement with reference to 3rd house. The allotment of the years has a root base in Vimshottari Dasha but the approach is new. We have devised some sketches, tables, explanations and notes to make the article more comprehensive for the readers to have a look into this theory.]
Basic rules Yoga-1: Lagna Lord placed in 10th, 8th, 4th or 2nd house gives 60 years Longevity. Yoga-2: Saturn as Karaka placed in 2nd or 8th house gives 19 years longevity. Yoga-3: An exalted planet gives double the Longevity whereas a debilitated planet is incapable to impart any longevity. Above he shows to work out Longevity of a native mathematically on the basis of his Horoscope.
Major Contributors Rule A-1: Owner of Ascendant or Lagna and indicator of the 8th house viz SATURN are the major contributors to longevity. 2) Man’s standard life span is 120 years. 3) Lagna Lord and Saturn have shared the term of longevity equally each can give 60 years maximum. 4) Major contributors Lagna Lord and Saturn contribute longevity at Major Rate.
[Editor: In this theory, there are some specific terms for the Longevity. These Terms are shown in following Table-1.
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Table : 1 Term MFR
MR
Major Full Rate Minor Full Rate Major Rate
MiR
Minor Rate
MiFR
What it means
Remark
60 years
60 years
Yeas as Per Vimshottari Dasha Degrees of Planets From 3rd House Beginning / 3
See Table-2
Months at rate 1 month per 1 year
120 years = 360 degrees As per Years allotted to planet in Vimshottari Dasha. See Table - 3
Major rate Man’s standard lifespan is 120 years. Zodiac has in all 360 degree in all. Therefore rate of longevity amounts to 1 year for each 3 degrees, so 1 degree gives 4 months longevity.
[Editor: Here Mr. Pravin Jagad has taken the base of Vimshottari Dasha period as a basis of Man’s Life. He has nicely correlated it with the degrees of zodiac. (This theory was put on papers long back in year 1991. The theory tends to have some glimpse of Progression of Moon over the zodiac.) 120 years = 360 degrees. Thus, 1 year = 3 degrees and 1 degree = 1/3 year or 4 months.] Further, as per his theory, the houses 2 and 8 are very much important for the Longevity. The line joining these two houses becomes Demarcation line. The counting of the distance in degrees is to be done for the third house, if the planet is in between the 3rd and 8th house. The distance is to be calculated from the 9th house if the planet is in between 9th house and Ascendant. We have tried to show this Nature’s Mechanism (As it is said by the Author), in the Figure No. 1 on the next page. The AA shows the Line of Demarcation. The degrees are also shown on the border of houses. It can be seen that the distance of planet can be 0 degree to 150 degrees. The distance of the planet from the third house or ninth house is important to decide the longevity contributed by that planet. The longevity in years is obtained by dividing this distance by 3. The planet gives the longevity at the Major rate when it is not in 2nd or 8th house. The Major rate is defined as the longevity by proportion of their distance from the zero degree of demarcation line i.e. from point A.]
Nature’s Mechanism If for example the Ascendant is Sagittarius, Sagittarius becomes the first house.
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1) 0° line is the line of demarcation which divides the Horoscope into 2 parts. 2) House No. 2 (Capricorn) and 8 (Cancer) are called dividing houses since they divide the Horoscope into 2 parts. These houses fall in between 0° and 150°. 3) House No. 2 and 8 are full rate houses since they contribute Longevity at full rate. 4) Lagna Lord, Saturn and planets posited in these houses give Longevity at full rate ( major or minor rate as follows): I. Lagna Lord in 2nd or 8th gives 60 years of longevity II. Saturn in 2nd or 8th gives 19 years of longevity ( minor rate) III. Planets in 2nd or 8th house give Longevity at minor full rate (Sun 6 years Moon 10 years and so on). 1.
For example in the case in which the Ascendant is Sagittarius Jupiter becomes Lagna Lord
2.
Jupiter or Saturn in Aquarius or 15 Leo will give 5 years of longevity ,in the case of Saturn in 15 Aquarius it is 15 past the 0° line consequently it gives 15/3= 5 years. (Saturn is
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allowed this rate in every case but Jupiter only when it is the Lagna Lord as it is in this instance). 3.
Jupiter and Saturn in 15 Aries or Libra will give 25 years longevity
4. Jupiter or Saturn in 15 Taurus or 15 Scorpio will give 35 years longevity and so on.
5. Venus in 15 Aquarius or 15 Leo will give 10 months of longevity ( Venus at 15 Aries or Libra in the present example is 75° from 0°axis.Consequentley at minor rate of 20 months per sign ( 30°) it gives 20x( 75/30)=50 months).
[Editor’s Note: For calculating major rate longevity for planet, follow these steps: 1.
Note the house no. of Planet in consideration.
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If the planet is situated in between 3rd and 8th house, subtract 3 from it i.e. if planet is in 5th house, 5 – 3 = 2.
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If Planet is in 9th to 1st house, subtract 9 from it i.e. if planet is in 11th house, 11-9 = 2.
4. Multiply this number with 30 degrees. Tell this C. 5. Add Longitude of planet (Amshadi) to this figure to get D = C + Degrees of Planet 6. Divide D by three to get years of Longevity. 7. For Example, Mangal of Dhanu- 15 degree is situated in 5th house. Then distance is 5 Minus 3 = 2
house. Multiplying this with 30 deg gives 2 x 30 = 60 degrees which is C. Adding 15 degree of Mars to C gives 60 + 15 = 75 degrees. Dividing 75 degrees by 3 gives 25 years. This can also easily be done by looking at the degrees mentioned on the boundaries of the house in Fig.1 Nature’s Mechanism]
Minor Rate Planets other than Lagna Lord and Saturn contribute longevity at minor rate. Minor rate is the rate determined in accordance with the Vimshottari Dasha System.
Table -2 : Minor Full Rate Planet Sun
Moon 10
Mars Mercury Jupiter 7
20
19
6
Planet
Table -3 - Minor Rate in Months / 30 deg distance Sun Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus
Years
0.50
0.83
0.58
17 = 1 y 5 m
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Saturn
Years
Months 0 y 6 m 0 y 10 m 0 y 7 m
17
Venus
Saturn
16 = 1 y 4 20 = 1 y 8 m 19 = 1 y 7 m m
1.33
1.67
1.58
Planet
Dasha Period
Rate of Longevity
Sun Moon
6 years 10 years
6 months per sign or 30° 10 months per sign or 30°
Mars
7 years
7 months per sign or 30°
Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn
17 years 16 years 20 years 19 years
17 months per sign or 30 16 months per sign or 30 20 months per sign or 30 19 months per sign or 30
[Editor’s Note: The Founder of the theory, Pravin Jagad uses once again the Vimshottari Dasha as the base for the Minor Rate Calculations. This is in accordance with 1 year = 1 month]
Which Planets are the Contributors to Longevity? Lagna Lord and Saturn invariably contribute to Longevity. Planets in conjunction with Lagna Lord and those in conjunction with Saturn invariably contribute to Longevity. Planets posited in Active Houses No. 1, 7 and 8 invariably contribute to Longevity
Yogas and Rules Rule (1):
Lagna Lord placed in 2nd or 8th house gives longevity at Major full rate (60 years)**. Planets in conjunction with Lagna Lord give longevity at Minor full rate.††
Rule (2): Lagna Lord placed in 4th or 10th house gives longevity at Major full rate (60 years). However Planets in conjunction with Lagna Lord give proportionate longevity at Minor rate.Φ Calculation of proportionate longevity is to be made taking as if the planets are posited in Lagna.
** See
Table-1
†† See
Table-2
Φ
See Table-3
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Rule (3):
Lagna Lord placed in houses other than 10,8,4,2 gives proportionate longevity at major rate. Planets in conjunction with Lagna Lord also give proportionate longevity but at minor rate.
Interpolation of Lagna Lord Rule (4):
If Lagna Lord interpolates with other planets and if any one of the interpolating planets is posited in any one of the houses of its exaltation 10, 8, 4, 2 then Lagna Lord gives Longevity at major full rate (60). Lagna Lord giving full longevity the interpolating planets do not add to longevity.
[Editor’s Note: Here, the author has used some new term “Interpolation” for Sign Exchange. i.e. Rashi Parivartan i.e. mutual exchange of sign of two planets e.g. in horoscope of Indira Gandhi, Moon is in Capricorn and Saturn is in Cancer; both are exchanging signs.]
Interpolating planet with Lagna Lord Rule (5):
If Lagna Lord interpolates with other planet/s and if any one of the interpolating planet/s is posited in Lagna then also Lagna Lord gives longevity at major full rate (60 years).Since Lagna Lord is giving full Longevity the interpolating planets do not add to longevity.
Rule (6): If Lagna Lord giving full longevity (60 years) interpolates with other planet/s the other planets do not add to Longevity.
Saturn Rule (1): Saturn as an indicator placed in lagna or 7th house gives longevity at major full rate (60 years) unless failed by Mars.
Rule (2): Saturn placed in 2nd or 8th house gives longevity at minor full rate (19 years) unless failed by Mars.
Rule (3): Saturn posited in 11th house does not give longevity as from 11th it is aspecting both Lagna and 8th house. (Rule has to be tested more)
Rule (4): In houses other than 1st and 7th, 2nd and 8th Saturn gives proportionate longevity at major rate. Planets in conjunction with Saturn give longevity at minor rate provided Saturn remains effective.
(A) Interpolation Mars with Saturn
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Rule (5): If Saturn interpolates with Mars both are invalidated (B) Conjunction of Saturn with Mars If Saturn is in conjunction with Mars both are invalidated unless Mars is failed by Rahu. If Saturn or Mars happens to be Lagna Lord they will give longevity as Lagna Lord.
(C): Mars placed in signs owned by Saturn viz. Capricorn and Aquarius invalidates Saturn. (D): if Saturn is aspected by Mars, Saturn is invalidated, unless any of them is in interpolation. (E): Aspect of Mars on Saturn’s signs invalidates Saturn.
Editor: The essence of Rules about failing of Shani can be narrated as under: Explanation - When Saturn is failed to give Longevity 1. When Saturn and Mars are exchanging sign, both are invalidated. 2. When Saturn or Mars is Lagna Lord, they give Longevity as Lagna Lord. 3. If Saturn and Mars are in conjunction, but Mars is not failed by Rahu, then Saturn and Mars are both invalidated. i.e. Presence of Rahu in the sign of Mars makes the Mars defunct and it cannot fail Saturn. 4. If Saturn and Mars are not in sign exchange with any other planet and Saturn is aspected by Mars, Saturn is invalidated. 5. If Mars is deposited in Capricorn and Aquarius, then Saturn is invalidated. 6. If Mars is aspecting Capricorn and Aquarius, then Saturn is invalidated if any of them is not exchanging signs.
Moon Rule (1): In Lagna gives 10 years. As Lagna Lord it gives 10 years additional longevity. Rule (2): In 7th gives 5 years. Rule (3): In cancer gives additional 10 years longevity. Rule (4): In Leo, Aries, and Libra gives additional 5 years’ longevity. (not always) Rule (5): In interpolation gives 5 years longevity. As Lagna Lord it gives 10 years longevity.
Rules of Pit Houses (6th, 8th and 12th) and (marak) houses (2nd & 7th)
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Note: The following Rules do not become effective if the owner of a pit house is in conjunction with either Lagna Lord or Saturn. In such cases the owner gives appropriate longevity. Owner of 6th: In Lagna gives half the prop. Longevity. In 7th gives half proportionate/full longevity. Placed in 8th does not give longevity. Owner of 8th: In Lagna gives half longevity at minor rate. In 6th does not give longevity unless is in interpolation. In 7th gives half full longevity. In 12th does not give years unless it is L.L or Saturn. Owner of 12th: In 2nd, it does not give years. In 6th, in 7th and in 8th, it does not give years unless in interpolation. Owner in‡‡ 2nd: In Lagna, it gives longevity at one half full rate. In 2nd, it gives one half longevity at full minor rate. In conjunction with Saturn, it gives full longevity. In 7th, it does not give years. In 8th, it does not give years unless in conj with L.L. or Saturn. In 12th, it does not give longevity. Owner of 2nd or 8th in conjunction with Lagna Lord or Saturn give longevity at minor full rate or one half as the case may be.
Exaltation & Debilitation Of Planets Rule (1): An exalted planet gives double longevity and an exalted Lagna Lord gives additional proportionate or full longevity at minor rate as the case may be provided no other yoga is operative. Rule (2): A debilitated planet does not give any longevity unless it is Lagna Lord in which case appropriate reduction is to be made for debility. Rule (3): If one exalted planet and one debilitated planet are in conjunction, both give longevity at normal rate unless any of them is in interpolation in which case the interpolating planet will maintain exaltation/debility.
Conjunct signs (Main and Subsidiary) If the conjunct sign of the sign in which Lagna Lord is posited happens to be a full rate house, then Lagna Lord gives longevity at major full rate (60 years).
Rule of 6/8 (shadashtak) ‡‡
It should be read as “ Owner of 2nd ……“ - Editor
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Aries Lagna (1) In Aries Lagna, Mars becomes owner of a 8th and Scorpion Lagna Mars becomes owner of 6th. As such if Mars is giving full longevity (60 years) are to be reduced 7 years. If Mars is giving proportionate longevity appropriate reduction is to be made.
Taurus Lagna (2) In Taurus Lagna, if Lagna Lord Venus is placed in 7th house it gives (60-10) =50 years longevity.
Libra Lagna (3) In Libra Lagna, Lagna Lord placed in Libra Lagna gives full longevity (60 years). (4) In Libra Lagna, Lagna Lord placed in 7th house gives(60-10)= 50 years longevity. (5) In Libra Lagna 2nnd and 7th houses become conjunct houses. Since 2nd house is a full rate house 7th becomes half full rate house. Hence in Libra Lagna planets posited in 7th house give longevity at half full rate.
Joint signs Rule: Cancer/Leo and Capricorn/Aquarius are Joint signs; planet posited in any one sign can give result of either. Rules of reductions (1) Reduction of Lagna Lord: If both L.L. and Saturn are giving longevity at major full rate (60 years) Saturn reduces L.L. to the status of a planet and L.L. gives longevity accordingly unless Lagna Lord is giving full longevity (60 years) by way of interpolation.
(2) If owner of a pit house (6th,8th and 12th )comes in the pit house by way of interpolation, it reduces longevity by minor full rate or one half as the case may be.(Note: in his book owner of 12th in 12th does not reduce longevity ,in my practice it does and it’s a new rule).
(3) Moon: In 12th house reduces longevity by 5 years. In 8th house reduces longevity by 10 years. If 8th house is cancer, Moon reduces longevity by 15 years. In 8th in Taurus (exalted) reduces longevity by 20 years. Moon in Capricorn reduces longevity by 10 years. In Aquarius, reduces by 2 and half years (2.5 years). In 2nd if not in conjunction with Saturn or Lagna Lord reduces longevity by 2 and half years (2.5 years). Moon in 6th house reduces longevity by 5 years provided no other yoga is operative.
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If Lagna Lord is in conjunction or interpolated with owner of any of the pit houses viz. 6th, 8th or 12th and Lagna is aspected by Saturn then longevity is to be halved. Here I have presented all the rules in Pravin Jagad method. The new rules I have discovered are also narrated here. 1. Owner of 6th, 8th and 12th in these houses reduces longevity even if not in interpolated. 2. Owner of 12th in 12th house reduces longevity and in my research I have 14 or 15 example that proves that this yoga is reliable. 3. Rule of one half longevity yoga even if Saturn conj Lagna Lord?. He has formed Rules of calculation of longevity on the basic of meager data of 70 horoscopes, I have tested this theory on more than 100 different cases. In this method there are so many yoga they are many and varies so when you calculate someone longevity and if the horoscope is with complicated yoga you might not know which ones are active for reductions, so I first use my theory : 3 step Pam: Pam 1 and the Extra Pam. This will help to reduce error for calculating longevity, as I use Pravin theory not for exact year but for the final Pam. [Editor: Compared to the Ayurdaay Systems given in our literatures, this method is totally new and somewhat different. It is the research that can prove and improve this method. The present Author has done extensive research on the Theory of Longevity by Pravin Jagad with numerous examples. Based on his experiments, he expanded this theory to have more accurate span of life. His research on more rules for finding span of life is coming on the wings-pages of this magazine! He has already prepared Articles “PAM 1” to arrive at some primary span of life in years ranging from 5-7 years e.g. 57 to 62 years etc. using PAM 1 Theory. Also by “EXTRA PAM” theory one can arrive at the Span of the life very near to the actual death. For the new articles, watch next issues of Saptarishis Astrology.
Illustrations Here some of the real world examples are given. The theory is tried for the known examples to fine out the longevity. The author is quite accurate to calculate the life span based on the theory. Readers are requested to check the samples and analyze the theory. Please, also remember one quote from the manuscript of the Author, when you try theory on yourself. “I know after studying this theory the reader will tempted to turn to his own horoscope. If you find your Longevity is short please do not get alarmed. Your knowledge is not adequate for arriving at correct judgment……” Sample explanation is given for the Last illustration.
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Example: 1
Albert Einstein
Longevity: 76 YEARS
Planet
Years
Months
Days
Yoga
L.L Mercury
60
0
0
In 10th House
Sun
6
0
6
Conju with L.L
Owner of full rate house joint signs
Venus
10
0
0
Conju with L.L
Owner of 8th house change Lagna
Saturn
0
0
0
Failed by Mars
In sign Capricorn
76
0
0
TOTAL
Example: 2 Indira Gandhi
Special Yogas
Years Maximum Longevity
Longevity: 66 YEARS
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Planet L.L Moon Moon Saturn TOTAL
Year 3 3 60 67
Month 6 6 0 0
Days 0 0 0 0
Yoga Proportionate Additional In Lagna Max Longevity
Example: 3 Swami Vivekanand
Special yoga /notes See rule of reduction For interpolation
Longevity : 39 YEARS
Planet
Years
Months
Days
Yoga
Remarks
L.L Jupiter
21
4
0
Proportionate
Not in 2,4.8.or 10
Saturn
14
4
0
Proportionate
Moon
1
3
20
Proportionate
Sun
2
6
0
Proportionate
Not in 1-7 or 2-8 houses Conjunction with Saturn in Lagna
TOTAL
39
5
20
Max Longevity
In this case there is no yoga for reductions so the longevity is 39 years. Note: In this case the longevity is with Nature’s Mechanism only, using no special yoga.
Example : 4
Bala Gangadhara Tilak Longevity : 64 YEARS
Notes: In this case Rahu in conj. with L.L. gives years (Half minor rate). Usually nodes do not give longevity but in some cases they do, so more research has to be done.
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Planet
Years
Months
Days
Yoga
L.L. Moon
5
6
0
Proportionate
Rahu
9
0
0
In conj. With l.l.
Jupiter
0
9
0
Proportionate
Saturn
35
0
0
Proportionate
Mercury
5
2
0
Proportionate
Venus
7
0
0
Proportionate
Sun
3
0
0
Owner 2nd in Lagna
TOTAL
65
7
0
Longevity
Editor: The present author has tried to test the Nodes of Moons i.e. Rahu and Ketu for Longevity which is novel approach to the Original Theory.
Example: 5
B. Suryanaraina Rao
Longevity : 81 YEARS
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Planet
Years
Months
Days
Yoga
L.L. Venus
60
0
0
In 8th
Less
10
0
0
Owner 6th in 8th
Net
50
0
0
Continued on Next Page….
Sat
19
0
0
In 2nd
Mercury
17
0
0
Interpolation With Sat. Owner Of 2nd
TOTAL
86
0
0
LESS MOON
5
0
0
In 12th house
TOTAL
81
0
0
Longevity
Example: 6
Jagadish Chandra Bose
Longevity: 80 YEARS
[Editor : In this horoscope, Lagna Lord Shukra is in 8th and with Budha. So Lagna Lord is Major contributor and conributes at Major Rate i.e sixty years. Budha with Lagna Lord in 8th contributes at Minor Full Rate i.e. 17 years. Jupiter is in Parivartana with Lagnesh and as Lagna Lord becomes Major contributor, Jupiter does not give any contribution. The Sun is in Ascendant and not exalted or in
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parivartana with any pther planet. It contributes at Proportionate Minor rate(See Table-3 and Figure : 1 ). The Sun is in 7th house i.e. distance from 1st house line is 120+16.1 = 136.1 and at Minor Rate of 6 months per 30 degree it gives 136 ÷ 30 x 6 months ≈ 4.5 x 6 months = 27 months = 2 years 3 months. The Mars is in Opposition to Shani and thus Mars Aspects Shani in Karka. So Shani is not functional in giving Longevity and it does not give any contribution to longevity.] Planet
Years
Months
Days
Yoga
L.L. Venus
60
0
0
In 8th House
Jupiter
0
0
0
Interpolation With L.L.
Mercury
17
0
0
In Conj. with L.L. In 8th
Sun
2
3
0
Proportionate
Saturn
0
0
0
Failed By Mars In (Opposition)
TOTAL
79
3
0
Longevity
To Be Continued…………
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Saptarishi Nadi – Chart 5 Gemini Ascendant By Yenbeeyes, India Copy Editor: Bhaskaran Natesan Manuscript Supplied By: Upendra Bhadoriya English Language Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
S
aptarishi Nadi is one of the greatest works by which one can learn what & maybe how the Rishis predict on a chart. For more than a century astrologers throughout the world have wanted this nadi especially. The charts in these nadis need to become a classroom discussion in various institutions, forums & teachers should take a shot at trying to derive how and why a prediction was given by the Rishi. Until this is done by institutions & you individually this rare opportunity of learning will be lost. What is also to be learnt is at times there are multiple opinions among the Rishis yet they respect each other. Of course, the most important thing that can be learnt from the nadi is the effect of Karma which is the reason of astrology.
Yenbeeyes hails from a Tamil family wherein he learnt astrology from his grandfather who knew the entire BPHS by heart. He was first asked to know by heart the Sanskrit verses of BPHS & then was slowly taught astrology by his grandfather who was his Guru. After 3 years of teaching only BPHS he was then taught Jaimini Sutras by the age of 23. Yenbeeyes is our author’s pen name and he, having retired in 2007, has taken up to the cause of astrology full time and is currently translating Jaimini Sutras into Tamil. Saptarishis Astrology has observed that Shri Yenbeeyes pursues this science with an unmatched discipline and dedication which is praiseworthy.
1. சந்திரன் சீய மாகச் சனிமீன மிரவி நந்தி ந்தி
மாட தாகப் கர் ைண ேக வண்
மந்திாி ேச ஞ் சா இந்தவா
மானதில் ராகு க்க
ேகாள்கள் நின் மி னமாக;
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இலக்கின
1. For a Gemini Ascendant, Moon in Leo, Saturn in Pisces, Sun and Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Gemini, Ketu in Cancer, Jupiter & Mars in Aquarius and Rahu in Capricorn-when the nine planets are placed like this...(Continued in next verse)
2. ெசால்
ர் என்றாள் ேதவி ஜய நி கூ
கின்றார்
வல் ேய ஆண்பால் ஜன்மம் வைரகிேறாம் இல்லம் தன்ைனப் ல்
கீழ்ேமல் வாைட ேபாற் ேவாம் ேமற்கில் சந்
நல்லேதார் ேசாைல சூழி நமன்திக்கில் மாாி உண்ேட.
2. Parvati started asking, tell me the results. Jayamuni answered: Oh! Mother! The horoscope is of a male. We tell about his house. He has a thatched house on a street running east to west. On the western side, there is a lane. A well-maintained grove and a tank are also there. In the southern side, there is a Mari Amman temple.
Saturn
Mercury Sun
Asc. Venus
Jupiter Mars
Ketu
Rahu
Moon
3. உத்திர மீசன் காளி உ விலா மாேலான் ேகாஷ்டம் பத்தினி மாாி ெதன்கீழ் பாரளந் ேதா
ம் நிற்பான்
சித்தமாய்க் கிழக்கில் சந் ம்..... மதன் கீழ்த் தங்கும் சத்திேய சம ர் தன்னில் சாற் ேவா
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த்திர வாசல்.
3. In the north, a Shiva temple and a Mari Amman temple are there. A dilapidated Vishnu temple and another Mari Amman temple are there in the southeast. In the east, there is a lane… (Some words are missing here)… is there in the east. Sakthi (Rishi calls Parvati by this name); in such a balanced place we say that he will be born in a house where the main door will be facing the north. 4. இவ்வித அைடயா ளத் ள் இலகிய இந்தப் பாலன் பவ்யமாய்த் தீயின் வம்சம் பக வா னிவனின் ேயாகம் நவ்விய தந்ைத தாயார் நற் ைண களத்திர த்திரர் ஒவ்விய
ன்பின் ஜன்மம் உைரக்கிேறாம் ேக
ம் தாேய.
4. Born with such marks, the native gave birth in Vanniar community. (Note: The rishi has used the word “Theeyin” which means fire. Probably it is derived from the word vanni, a Sanskrit word, which means fire). We will tell about his fortunes, fortunes of his excellent father and mother, good wife and children and also his previous birth, next birth, Oh! Mother listen. Natives Father 5. தந்ைதயின் குணத்ைத யாங்கள் சாற் ேவாம் க நி றத்தன் பந்தமாய் ஒ ச்சல் ேதகி பத்தினி ேநய நாகும் சந்ததம் சீல மில்லான் ைதாியன் மனவ தன்தன
த்தன்
ைடய னாவன் ைதர்யவான் அல்ப உண் .
5. We will tell about the characteristics of the native’s father. Is of black color; has a lean body; dear to his wife; has bad manners always; a brave man; an obstinate person; has wealth earned from his own efforts; eats little. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: 9H is house of father which is generally taken in nadi literature, taking that as the Asc one can see that the Lagna Lord of father is Saturn probably that is the reason the Rishi has attributed that the native would be black in color with lean body (characteristics of Saturn) and would eat little as Saturn sits in the 2nd house of food (10H) from 9H of father. The same 2H having Saturn will give a non affectionate speech (next verse) to the father as Saturn is a cold planet apart from being old. As to his being brave there is Mangal in the 9H of father so
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characteristics of Mars is attributing to it and earning money through own efforts can be attributed to the Guru Mangal Yoga. 6. ேயாசைன பல ம் ெசய்வன் உ தியா மனத்த னாவன் காசுேமல் ஆைச உள்ளான் கல்விமான் கி ஷி ெசய்வன் பாசமாய்ப் ேபச மாட்டான் பா கள் அதிகஞ் ேசர்ப்பன் தாசிதா சர்க
ள்ளான் சந்ேதக மனத்த னாேம.
6. Capable of thinking in many ways; firm minded person; interested in money; educated person; does agriculture; will not talk affectionately; will increase cultivable lands; has male and female servants; doubtful (or suspicious) minded person. 7. கா கள் வி த்தி உள்ளான் காவலன் டம்ப மில்லான் சாலேவ சைபயில் ெசல்லான் தக்கேதார் காலத்ைத அறிந்
மி ேசர்ப்பன்
வாழ்வன் கனமனஞ் ெசட் ச் ெசய்வன்
ஞாலேமல் அடக்க
ள்ளான் நாயகி ேகட் டாேய.
7. Has increased cattle wealth; He is without pompousness; goes extensively to the assembly; will add suitable lands; knowing the time will live accordingly (Meaning that he will accommodate himself to the times and circumstances); firm minded person; does trade; a modest person on earth; Oh! Mother listen. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: Identifying profession of relatives from just the birth chart is a specialty of nadi astrology; here the Rishi says Father will do trade, The general karaka of trade is Mercury and it is with Sun the karaka of father in general terms, so it is presumed that the Rishi would have predicted with that logic. Another point of view which is nadi standard is to take the Sun as karaka of father and read the chart from there. Hence taking the 10H from the Sun’s position for the father’s career, we see that both Mars and Jupiter are conjunct there and that their dispositor occupies the 11H of gains/profits – there is, in fact, an exchange of sign (parivarthana) between the 10L and 11L from this vantage point which is pretty good for business. 8. அடக்க
ெமா க்க
ள்ளான் அண் ேனார்க் குதவி ெசய்வன்
க்கான வார்த்ைத கூறான் மடக்ெகா
றவிகள் ேநசங் ெகாள்ளான்
வார்த்ைத ேகட்பன் வண் வா கன
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நடக்ைக ம் நல்ல தாகும் நாயகி ேம
ங் ேகேள.
8. A self-restraint and modest man; helps those who reached him for help; does not talk insolently; friendly to ascetics; listens to the words of his wife; has carts and carriages; conduct and behaviour will be good; Oh! Lady! Listen further. Native’s Father’s Siblings 9. இவ
ைடத்
ைணவர் தம்ைம இயம் ேவா மாண்பா ெலான்
நவனியின் தீர்க்க மாகும் நாயகி அவனியில்
ன்
ேசதம்
ைணவன் ேசதி அைறகிேறாம் ெவகுளி யாவன்
பவ ள ேகாபங் ெகாஞ்சம் பத்தினி இரண்
என்ேறாம்.
9. We will tell about his siblings. He will have one brother with long life; three sisters will be born and will die; We will tell about the news (fortunes/misfortunes) of his brother born on the earth; a simpleton (or an open-hearted person); he will be possessed with a little bit of anger which is destructible; we will say he will have two wives. 10. ெசல
களதிக
ள்ளான் சித்தினி ஜாதி யாவன்
பலபல ெசட் ச் ெசய்வன் பாாினில் எவர்க்கும் நண்பன் குலவிய சுகி சிப்பன் குழவிகள் வி த்தி உள்ளான் தலம
ேவறாய்ச் ெசல்வன் சித்திர
ெசய்வன்.
10. Spends highly; belongs to Chitini community; doing different kinds of trade. Friend to everybody on earth; interested in sumptuous eating; children will increase; will go to another house; will construct a beautiful house. Yenbeeyes Notes: In Chapter 1, the Copy editor pointed out that ‘Chitini’ related to Samudrika Lakshana. Here also the same word is used. Since the word ‘vamsam’ is used in the verse meaning community, I still maintain that Chithini is a caste. While searching the Samudrika Lakshana for the name ‘chitini’, I gathered the information that women are classified into four categories according to their appearance and physical features. They are (1) Padmini (lotus woman) (2) Chitrini (art woman) (3) Shankini (conch woman) (4) Hastini (elephant woman). From this we find that the word used in the stanza is ‘chitini’ and not ‘chitrini’ 11. அண் ேனார்க் குதவி ெசய்வன் அல்பவஸ்
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க்க ளிஷ்டன்
தண்டமிழ்க் கல்வி ெகாஞ்சந் தயாளமாங் குணத்த னாகும் குண்ைடேகா வி த்தி உள்ளான் குணம
இரண்
மாகும்
எண் ைசக் கீர்த்தி ெகாள்வன் இவன்பித்த சூடாந் ேதகம்.
11. Helps those who approached him for assistance; interested in trivial things; erudite in the harmonious and pleasant Tamil language; a little benevolent in nature; will have growth of cows and oxen; has dual character; will become famous in all eight directions; has a bilious body. 12. வய ேம தீர்க்க மாகும் ைமந்தர்கள் ஆண்பால் ரண் நய டன் ெபண்பால் நான்கு நாட் ேனாம் தீர்க்க மாக வியமாகும் மற்ற ெவல்லாம் விளம் மிக் குணத்தா
க்கு
பயமிலா இந்தப் பாலன் பாாினில் உதிப்பா னாேம.
12. Will have long life; With authority we say he will have two male and four female issues who will have long life. Others will not stay; this boy (native) will be born to the person about whom we described earlier. (Note: This line refers to the description given earlier to the native’s father as the verses 9 to part of 12 describes the brother of the native’s father) Predictions On Native 13. ஜாதகன் நிறங் குணத்ைதச் சாற் ேவாங் க நி றத்தான் ேமதினில் ஒ ச்சல் ேதகி வித்ைத
ைடய னாகும்
சூதிலான் ேநாஞ்ைச யாவன் சுக ள்ளான் கி ஷி ெசய்வன் தீ கள் ஒ வர்க் ெகண்ணான் சற்றினில் ேகாபி யாவன்.
13. We will tell about the native’s color and character. Is black colored; has lean body; educated person; a person without deceits; an emaciated person; has comforts; does agriculture; will not think of evil to any one; a little shorttempered. 14. ைக த
ைடய னாவன் கனத்தநற் பலன்க ளாேல
உய்வைகப்
மி என்ேறாம் ஓங்கி ஞ் ெசல்வ ெமல்லாம்
ெபாய்ெசால்லான் பிதாவின் ேமலாய்ப் கழ்படக் கீர்த்தி ஏற்பன் அல்ல
மில்லா னாகும் அதிகமாய்த் தன்னின் ேமலாய்.
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14. Has wealth earned from his own efforts; Because of the numerous good deeds (done in the previous birth) he will be (we said) having his living through lands (meaning will be doing agriculture as stated in previous stanza); his wealth will increase. Will not tell lie; will be more famous than his father; has no troubles. 15. நல்லவன் குணவா னாவன் நய ட ெசால் ேல கப
ண்
ைரக்க வல்லன்
சுற்றத்தார் ஜாதி உண்
நல்லெவண் கலங்கள் ெசம்ெபான் நற்பணி நற் இல்ல ம் திதாய்ச் ெசய்வன் இவன்பந்
சுண்
ெமச்ச வாழ்வன்.
15. A good person; has good character; capable of talking pleasingly; but will use deceitful words; will have lot of relations; has good silver vessels, gold ornaments and good clothes. Will construct new house; will live praised by his relations. 16. தந்ைதயின் ஜாதி ேமலாய்த் தானவன் வாழ்வா னாகுந் தன் ைண தைனக்காப் பானாந் தந்ைதக்கு ேமலாய் வாழ்வன் சிந்ைதயில் மர்மங் ெகாஞ்சஞ் சிலசிலச் ெசட் ச் ெசய்வன் மந்திரம் ைவத்யம் ெசய்வன் மங்ைகேய ேம
ங் ேகேள.
16. Will live higher than this father’s caste people; will protect his brother; will live better than his father (meaning that the living conditions will be better than during his father’s time); will have some secrets in his mind; will do some (a few) business; will be doing incantation (a form of exorcising) and will be practicing medicine. Oh! Woman! Listen further. 17. இந்தவன்
ைணவர் தம்ைம இயம் ேவாம் ஆண்பால் ரண்
வந்தி ங் கன்னி நான்கு வைரகிேறாந் தீர்க்க மாக ெநாந்தி எந்ைதேய
மா
தா ம்
வ
ேவாம் மணத்தின் காலம்
ேவ ழாண் ல் இவ
க்குப் பாாி வாய்க்கும்
17. We will tell about his co-borns. We say confidently that there will be two brothers and four sisters. Six will be born and will die. (Here the rishi has specifically stated that he says with grief from which we infer that the six issues born will all die. There is no direct mention that those born will die). We will tell about his marriage time. In his twenty first year, he will get his wife.
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Yenbeeyes Notes: As per verse 41, the balance of dasa at birth was that of Venus 10 years and 6 months. So at the age of 21 native would be running Moon dasa-Saturn bhukthi. Note the 7th lord Jupiter forming Gajakeshari Yoga with Moon being placed mutually in the 7th. Jupiter placed in the house of Saturn will be acting like Saturn and Saturn placed in Jupiter house will act like Jupiter. Hence the Antar dasa of Saturn is in fact going to reflect the results of 7th house lord Jupiter. Also note that karaka for wife Venus is being squared by the Antara Lord and also aspected by Jupiter the 7th lord from Ascendant. The 7th house is in turn aspected by Venus, the karaka as well as Saturn, lord of 7th house from Moon. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: Ideally when a senior writer/translator has given his commentary or notes one should not write below him adding to the commentary or contradicting it, yet knowing that the translator is devoted to knowledge and also since he has beautifully extolled logic via dasa system above, we take the liberty of giving logic to the Rishis’ prediction based out of Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi. Our half baked study on timing marriage with BCP has shown that when the BCP Focus House is in trine to Venus (karaka for wife in male charts) or 7H/ lord, the strongest out of these will give marriage, one can use this in Navamsa also as per our studies in BCP but the more parameters are added the more it becomes difficult to predict though much easier to justify. At times it has been noticed that engagement happens during the period of the above technique but marriage after few months. Now lets take the above chart, Jupiter is the 7L of wife sitting in the 9H of marriage and is trine to Venus; this Jupiter is conjunct Mars who is the 11th lord of wife, so this 9H becomes the biggest contender to give the marriage age and, as per BCP, the 9H is 21 years of age which is when the native got married as per the above shloka. 18. பாாிைய ேசதி தன்ைனப் பக ேவா மி நி றத்தாள் சீாிலாக் குணத்தா ளாகுந் தி மக ெளாப்ப தாகும் மாறிேய ேபசா ெளன்ேறாம் மர்மமா மனத்த ெளன்ேறாங் காாிய சமர்த்த ெளன்ேறாங் கணவ
க் கினிய ளாகும்.
18. We will tell about his wife. Will have double color; not of good character; looks like Goddess Lakshmi; will not change (or go back on) her words; is secret minded; skillful at work; pleasing to her husband. 19. த்திர வி த்தி தன்ைனப் கலேவ ஆண்பால் ரண் சித்தமாய்ப் ெபண்பால் சுத்தமாய்
ன்
ன்
தீர்க்கமா ெமன்
நஷ்டஞ் ெசால்லேவா மிவ
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ெசான்ேனாம் க் ேகதான்
அத்திையப் ெபற்ற மாேத அைறகிேறாம் ேம
ங் ேகேள.
19. When we talk about progeny, we confidently say that there will be two male and three female children will be there. Definitely she will loose three children. Oh! Mother of elephant headed God! We will further state, listen. Native’s Mother 20. மா
குணத்ைத யாங்கள் வைரகிேறாஞ் சிவந்த ேமனி
ேமதினில் சமேத கத்தாள் வித்தகி ஈைக ெகாஞ்சம் ேபாதேவ ேகாபங் ெகாஞ்சம் ண்ணிய மனங்க ளில்லாள் சாதைன மனத்த ளாகுஞ் சந்ேதக மனத்த ெளன்ேறாம்.
20. We will tell about the native’s mother’s character. Will have reddish body; will have equal proportioned body. Knowledgeable woman; a little charitable; in addition a little anger; not having pure or virtuous mind; capable of effecting things as per her thoughts; suspicious minded person. Natives’ Mothers’ Co-borns 21. சீலவாள் வாத ேதகி சிந்ைதயில் கப ேகாலமாய்த்
ெகாஞ்சங்
ைணவர் தம்ைமக் கூ ேவாம் ஆண்பால் ரண்
ஞாலேமல் கன்னி நான்கு நாட் ேவா மிவ
க் ேகதான்
ஆலத்ைத உண்ேடான் ேதவி அைறகிேறாம் ஆண்பால் ேசதி.
21. (Native’s mother) Is of good manners; has hairy? (vata or hair?) body; has little deceit in her mind; we will tell about her co-borns. We say that she will have two male and four female siblings. Oh! Wife of eater of ‘Hala’ poison! We continue with the news of her male siblings. 22.
த்தவன் மதைல இல்லான் ெமாழிந்தனம் பித்த ேதகி
நாத்திைச கீர்த்தி ெகாள்வன் நல்லவ னாகி வாழ்வன் ேவத்ெதா
குணத்தா னாகும்
காத்திர மில்லா னாகுங் காத
ணப வாத மாவன் ேம
ங் ேகேள.
22. We say that the elder brother (of native’s mother) will have no issues; of bilious body; will become famous in the four directions. Will be living a good man. Will have other characters also. Will be subjected to unwanted scandal; not a robust man. Oh! Female friend! Further, listen.
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23. அவ
ைட இைளேயான் ேசதி அைறகிேறாங் கி ஷி ஏற்பன்
நவனியில் கு ம்பந் தன்ைன நாயகன் காப்பா ெனன்ேறாம் பவ ள த்திர இவ
க்குத்
ண்டாம் பா கள் வி த்தி ெசய்வன்
ைணவி யாேல இ க்கண்க ளதிக
ண் .
23. We will tell about his younger brother (younger to the one described above); will be doing agriculture; will support his family well; will get good children; will increase his land holdings; he will have difficulties from his wife. Native’s Mother & Father’s Previous Births 24.
ைணவியால் அவமா னங்கள் ெசால்
ேவா மிவ
கன டன் வாழ்வா னாகுங் கழ ேவாம் மா
க் ேகதான் ர்வம்
இைணயிலாத் தில்ைல ெதன்பால் இயலாழி தன்னி ேலதான் அைணயேவ ைவச்ய வம்சம் அவ
ேம உதித்தா ெளன்ேறாம்.
24. Because of his wife, he will be blamed; will be living with dignity; (this is a continuation of previous stanza). We will tell about the previous birth of the native’s mother. We said that she was born in Vaisya community in Thiruvazhi, a place south of the incomparable Thillai. 25. மதைலக ளில்லா ளாகி வர கதிெகா
ஞ் ேச
ெசன்
விதவித தான மீந் பதியினில் ெசன்
டன் தலங்கள் ெசன்
கனத்தேதார் தீர்த்தந் ேதாய்ந்
இராம ங் கத்ைதப் ேபாற்றிப்
ேமதான் பலவித விரதங் ெகாண் ;
25. Since she was without any issue, went with her husband to sacred places, went to Sethu (Rameswaram) where sins are removed and took bath in the sacred waters there, gave a lot in charity, worshipped the deity there, Ramalinga Swamy, returned to her house and took to lot of voluntary religious penance… (continued in the next verse). Yenbeeyes Notes: Rameswaram is the abode of one of the 12 Jyothirlingas of India. It is also considered one among four most sacred pilgrim centres of India. It is an acclaimed Parihara Sthala, where it is believed all sins get absolved. Devotees take holy dips at Sethu Theertha, Agni Theertha and other sacred waters, offer pujas to get progeny, perform Shraadha for their ancestors and do Naga Prathishta (installing serpent deity).
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26. மனம
ெதய்வ பக்தி வந் பின் மதைல உண்டாய்க்
கன டன் வாழ்ந்
பின் காலன்தன் பதிக்குச் ெசன்
சினமிலா பிரமன் லக்கஞ் ெசய் பின் வந்தா ெளன்ேறாம் அைனயேவ இவள்பின் ஜன்மம் அைறகிேறாங் ேக
ம் தாேய.
26. With the mind fully devoted to God she then got children and lived comfortably and thereafter reached the abode of Yama (died) and was recreated by the angerless Brahma and took birth is what we say. We will tell about her rebirth. Listen, Mother! 27. பின்ஜன்மங் காஞ்சி கீழ்ப்பால் ேப ாில் கங்ைக வம்சம் இன்னவ
திப்பா ளாகும் இைணயிலாச் ெசல்வம் ெபற்
அன்னவள் வாழ்வா ளாகும் அைறகிேறாந் தந்ைத
ர்வம்
உன்னத வரைனப் ெபற்ற உத்தமி ேகட் டாேய.
27. In the next birth, she will be born in Ganga (agricultural) community in a large town east of Kancheepuram. She will live with incomparable wealth. We will tell about native’s father’s previous birth. Oh! Virtuous woman, having got a superior person as husband! (praising Goddess Parvati) Listen. 28. இவன்பிதா
ன்ஜன் மத்ைத இயம் ேவா ம ைண நாட் ல்
அவனியில் மைறேயான் வம்சம் அவ நவனியில் வணிபஞ் ெசய் சிவன ள் தனங்கள்
ேம உதித்தா ெனன்ேறாம்
நன்மைன சுதர்க
ண்டாய்ச்
மி ெசல்வங்க ளதிகம் ெபற் ;
28. We tell about the previous birth of the father of the native. We say that he was born in Brahmin community in Thrivannamalai. Did business in the world, got good wife and children, and got land and wealth due to the grace of Lord Shiva1; 29. பந் வின் ேமலாய் வாழ்ந் அந்தகன் பக்கல் ேசர்ந்
பாாினில் கீர்த்தி ெபற்
அங்குச்சின் னாட்கள் தங்கிப்
பந்தமாய்ப் பிரமன் லக்கம் பாாினில் வைரயப் பட் வந்தவ னிவேன என்ேறாம் மங்ைக ங் ேகட்க
1
ற்றாள்.
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29. Was better off than his relations; got name and fame in the world and reached the abode of Yama. He stayed there for some days. We say that he is the person who, according to the calculation of Brahma, was written to be born in this world. Parvati started asking: (continued in next verse) 30.
ன்ஜன்மம் மைறேயானாக வந்தவ னிச்ெசன் மத்தில் அன் ள தீயின் வம்சம் அ
கின காரணஞ் ெசால்
ன்ஜன்மம் ேவதந் தன்ைன
யலாமல் வந்த தாேல
பின்ஜன்மம் சம் வம்சம் பிறந்தன னிவேன என்ேறாம்.
30. What is the reason for the person to take birth in Brahmin community who took birth in Vanniar community in his earlier birth? We say that in his previous birth, he did not take efforts to learn the Vedas and hence in the next birth he was born in Sambu community. 31. பின்ஜன்மம் காஞ்சி தன்னில் பிறப்பேன ைசவ னாகிப் ெபான்பணி அதிக
ண்டாய்ப்
மியில் கீர்த்தி யாகி
அன்னவன் வாழ்வா னாகும் அம்பிைக யாேள ேகளாய் இன்னவன்
ன்ஜன் மத்ைத இயம் ேவாங் ேக
ந் தாேய.
31. In the next birth, he will take birth in Kancheepuram in Saiva community and will be living by getting lot of wealth like gold ornaments and will be famous on earth. Oh! Mother! Listen. We will tell about the previous birth of the native. Previous Birth Of Native 32. ஜாதகன்
ன்ஜன்மத்ைதச் சாற் ேவாம் வள்
ேபாதேவ சிற்
ர் ேமல்பால்
ர் தன்னில் பிறந்தனன் குலால வம்சம்
பாதகத் ெதாழி ல் லாமல் பாண்டங்கள் ேவைல ெசய் ேமதினில் அ யார் ேபாில் வி ப்பங்கள் மிகேவ ெகாண் ;
32. We will tell the previous birth of the native. To the west of Tiruvallur, in a small place, the native was born in the potter community. Was doing the harmless work of preparing vessels out of mud (pot vessels). Getting interested in the followers of Shiva... (continued in next verse) 33. வ ேவார்க்கு அன்ன மீந் மர யின் பதிக்குச் ெசன்
மஹாேதவர் தியானஞ் ெசய் மைறயவன் வைரயப் பட் ப்
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ெப ைமயாய் இச்ெசன் மத்தில் பிறந்தவ னிவேன என்ேறாம் தி மகள் விலாசம்
ண்
ெசல்வ
ம் வாழ்வானாேம.
33. Offered food to those who came with hunger; worshipped Shiva, the higher among devas, reached the abode of Yama, written by Brahma to take birth and the native was born in this birth – we said like that. Because of the gracious sight of Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, he was living a wealthy life. 34. தந்ைதயின் மரண காலஞ் சாற் ேவா
ப்பா ேனழில்
சந்ததம் ஆனி மாதஞ் சாற் ேவாங் கண்டந் தா பிந்திய அன்ைனக் ேகதான் ேபசிேனாம் அதன்ேமல்
ம் ன் ம்
எந்ைதேய கூனி மாதம் இயம்பிேனாங் கண்டம் தாேன.
34. We will tell the time of death of his father. At the age of thirty seven (of the native), in the month of Ani (Mithuna as per Souramana i.e. between 15th June and 15th July) native’s father will be in danger (will die); Thereafter danger (will die) will be there for mother after three years in the month of Meena (from 15th March to 15th April). [Note: The word used here is “koony” கூனி. This can be interpreted as the month of Mithuna also (as per Souramana which is between 15th June to 15th July as per one Tamil proverb. This can also refer to Meena month, in Tamil called as “Pankuni” which is between 15th March to 15th April.)] Yenbeeyes Notes: The dasa of the lord of the 8th house generally causes death of the relation from whom it is 8th. So for father, fourth house becomes the eighth house from the ninth which denotes father. In almost all the cases, the Nadi gives the month of death also which I intend taking as Souramana. This is amply proved by the fact that when Sun transits the rasi mentioned during that period, the lord of that rasi is the determinant of death. In this case native’s father died in the month of Mithuna ruled by Mercury. As per the rule the fourth lord indicates the death of father and here the lord of fourth house is Mercury. So when Sun transits Gemini in the period as aforesaid the native’s father had died. Also note that Rahu dasa was running and Rahu fully aspects Virgo as well as Lord of 8th (Mercury) from 9th. The first house is also responsible for life and death. For the 9th house, placement of Jupiter who behaves like Saturn, lord of 9th is also responsible for bringing about the end of the native of the house 9th, viz. father. For the mother, there is no clarity as to which month the rishi refers to as “Koony”. Let us try the astrological reasons extending the same arguments as above:
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From Ascendant, the 8th house that will indicate the mother’s death is the 11th house. Its Lord is Mars. Sun’s transit over Aries will be between 15th April to 15th May and over Scorpio will be from 15th November to 15th December which will be indicating the Souramana months Mesha (Aries) and Vrischika (Scorpio). But here, Mars the indicator is placed in a Saturn’s house and hence will take the qualities of Saturn. Saturn is placed in Pisces and hence the rishi might have taken this reason and stated the month as Meena (Pisces) which in Souramana is from 15th March to 15th April. But this is a far fetched argument which needs further proof. Now if we take the position from Moon, the lord of 11th house is Mercury and hence when Sun transits Gemini or Virgo, in that month the death can happen. Now Sun transits Gemini in the Souramana month of Mithuna which falls between 15th June and 15th July which corresponds to the Tamil proverb also which states “Ani is like Kooni”. So this seems to be an acceptable argument. I also would like to recall here the opinion of Late Shri R.Santhanam. In his translation of Deva Keralam, he has stated that “As stressed by me often in my writings the 4th Lord denotes father’s death while the 5th Lord denotes mother’s death. This technique is widely used in Nadi Granthas. In my own studies, I did find these clues working quite effectively.” Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: The Rishi writes that the native’s father will die at the age of 37, which is the 1st house as per Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi. Note the following points: 1. In the 1H which is the BCP Focus Year, the 12th lord of death Venus sits which means some death will visit the life of the native & this Venus is dispositor of Sun the karaka of Father thus signifying that something will happen to his father. Saturn whose age of giving is 36 aspects, by its 3rd aspect, the BCP Focus year lord Mercury – and this Saturn, apart from being 8L, sits in the 10H of father or maraca of Father, this cannot be ignored. 2. The lord of the 37th year (1H) is Mer who is with Sun, the karaka of father in the 12H of exit – thus something will happen to his father. 3. Determining 37th year: Aroodha of the 9H is A9 which goes to the 11H. Treating that as the lagna, the 37th year (using BCP) will come to that house which will be the 11H and its lord Mars goes in the 9H of Father, which means double indication and hence in the 37th year something should happen to the native. Usually with Saturn in the 9H or the 10H, around the age of 36-38 some event should happen, with Aq as the sign placed in the 9H an event should happen at the age of 36 ½ in the life of father (or in the native’s life? Regarding the father), these are general rules 4. Take 9H as the Asc for father, the 37th year using BCP would come back to the 9H, note that this 9H has Papakartari (scissors yoga) from Saturn and Rahu, which 545
means that the 37th year is a double trouble year. Now it contains Mars 3L of death (taking Asc 9H of father) placed in it plus it has Jupiter who, having kendradhipati dosha, is placed in the 9H of father. One must note that the major role of kendradhipati dosha is in regards to death and here it sits in the 9H of father. So this kendradhipati dosha containing Jupiter (Jeeva) sits in the 9H of father which is the 37th year taking 9H as Asc as per BCP. Readers are requested to take up charts of aged people, take Kendradhipati Dosha and use BCP and see if in trines those years come or other sambandha is formed. BCP and Yogas testing is a much needed research and due to shortage of time, we are unable to produce a statistical paper although we have written about its usage in our columns before. The Rishi further writes that ‘Thereafter danger (will die) will be there for mother after three years’ 5. So 37th year plus 3 is 40 or the translation could also mean (word thereafter) within 3 years which means 39th year, Yenbeeyes and other scholars should correct us here. If we take 39th year, it would mean (39-36=3) 3rd House in BCP method where Moon sits in the 3H of death, so some event concerning mother is possible and this logic can be fit into what the Rishi is predicting. The lord of the BCP year lord (39th year) has gone in the 12H of exit conjoined the 4th lord of Mother which is Mercury, thus doubly confirming that in the 39th year health of mother must atleast suffer. 6. If we take 40th year as the year meant with the words ‘thereafter danger will be there for mother after 3 years (from 37th year) then the total is 40th year which as per BCP Focus House would come to 4H of mother (40-36 =4), thus some event in life of mother. In the chart this 4L Mer goes in the 12L of Exit along with Sun who is the 12th lord from 4H of mother, thus doubly confirming great problems to mother. Take the 3H (39th year) or 4H (40th year) as the Asc and you would see the karaka of death Saturn sits in the 8th (death) or 7th (maraca) being the 8L of the chart, this again confirms. Taking the House year as Asc and working out BCP gives additional information on the events of the life is earlier shown in its working. 35. இன்னவன் மரண காலம் இயம் ேவாம் நாற்பா ெனட் ல் அன்னவன் தனக்குக் கண்ட ம பின்ைன
கி ம் நிவிர்த்தி யாகும்
மன்பா ேனழில் பங்குனி மாதம் உத்திரம்
ெசான்னேன கண்டந் தா
ம் ெசப் ேவா மிவன்பின் ஜன்மம்.
35. We will tell about the native’s time of death. There will be danger to the native at the age of forty-eight. However, that will be removed. Thereafter at the age of fifty-seven, in the month of Panguni (Meena in Souramana i.e. between
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15th March and 15th April and in Chandramana-Phalguna between 15th February and 15th March. Since the month name as given in Tamil, exactly matches with Souramana month, I am giving the exact equivalent of English months also). In Uthrashada Nakshatra there will be danger to the native (will die). We will tell about his next birth. Yenbeeyes Notes: At the age of 48, the native was running Rahu dasa-Sun Bhukthi. Rahu being placed in the 8th house and Sun the Antara Lord being aspected by him has brought the danger. Since only the dasa lord of the 8th house is capable of causing death, he was out of the danger as Rahu is only the planet placed therein. At the age of 57 he died. He was running Jupiter dasa. 8th Lord Saturn is placed in Pisces and the dasa lord Jupiter is placed in the sign of Saturn. So the effects of Saturn may be experienced in Jupiter period and vice versa. From Moon also the 8th lord happens to be Jupiter. No wonder Jupiter dasa brought about the end of the native. The month of death is given as Meena as per Souramana which is between 15th February and 15th March. During this period Sun will be transiting the Pisces sign wherein the 8th lord Saturn is placed. See how clearly it unfolds. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: The above explanation by Yenbeeyes is lucid & clear. Let us use BCP (Bhrighu Easy Methodology) to see the chart with another nadi style as there are different nadi approaches one can use. Revisiting the verse, the Rishi says for death of native, there would be danger at the age of 48 and final end at the age of 57. The 48th year would be the 12th house as per BCP. Over there, the lagna lord (body) Mercury is conjoined with 3L of death Sun in the 12H of exit. So some event concerning the life of native is expected which is what the Rishi said above, what saved him is a matter one can try to attribute to dasha, yoga & saving Vedhas as per our limited knowledge. But the Rishi says the 57th year the native will die. As per BCP the 57th year will be the 9H (48+9=57th year), here again the 6L of diseases, accidents is sitting with Kendradhipati Dosham Jupiter. We earlier mentioned that normally Kendradhipati Dosha is associated with death and this 9H of 57th year is having papa kartari; for him to pass 57th year will be tougher especially since Saturn sits next to it while in transit it would have come near the 9H (Saturn takes 60 years to come back roughly to the same position), thus adding a triple whammy. Some of the critics of this ancient system of Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi are the young astrologers who do not use years specified for yogas, do not use the different ages given to planets & transits to successfully use BCP. If Saturn for e.g. sits in the 3H with Moon, then in the 39th year death of mother or major event towards mother is to be noted especially if Saturn is the 8th lord and this might not happen in the 15th year since the maturation age of Saturn is 36. So you take the BCP Focus house nearby that age, which is the commonsense approach. For a 547
Gemini Lagna, the years around 36, 60 are important years of health, transformation in life or death since Saturn is the 8th lord and also the 9th lord, so BCPs around that year are very important for eventful years especially if Saturn is nearby the BCP Focus year. 36. அவ் ாில் கங்ைக ேசயாய் அவ பவ்வமாய்ச் சுக
ேம உதிப்பா னாகும்
ண்டாகிப் பாலகன் வாழ்வா னாகும்
நவ்விய ேயாகச் ெசய்ைக நாட் ேவாஞ் ஜனனந் ெதாட் த் திவ்விய மரண மட் ந் தீங்கிலா வாழ்வானாகும்.
36. He will be born in the same place in Ganga (agricultural) community. He will be living by getting all sorts of comforts. We will tell about his fortunes. From the time of birth till his death he will live without any troubles. 37. ேகா கள் வி த்தி உண்
குலவி ந் தனங்கள் தா ம்
நா ெசால் ேமன்பா டாகும் நற் மி ேசர்ப்பா ெனன்ேறாங் கா க
ண்
ெசய்வன் கனத்தேதார்
ண் டாகும்
வல யத்ேதார் ேபாற் ம் கழ்ச்சியாய் வாழ்வா னாகும்.
37. There will be increase in cows; wealth held will increase; his words will be honoured; will increase the fertile lands; will have palanquin bearers; will construct a big house; will be living praised by the people in his circle. 38. எந்தக்கா லத்தி ேலதான் இவன்சித்திர அந்தேதார் ேசதி தன்ைன அறிவிப்பீர் இந்தவா
ஜாத கர்க்கு ஈேர
ெசய்வன்
னிேய என்றாள்
ஆண் ன் ேமேல
ந்திய கி க ேவைல யத்தனம் ெசய்வா ெனன்ேறாம்
38. Parvati asked: when will the native construct the beautiful house? Tell me that news. It will be like this, Rishi continued, we say that the native, after the age of fourteen will start his efforts for the construction of the house. 39. இ பத்
ன்றாண்
வரபரச் ெசல
ன்ேமல் இைசந்தி ங் கி கந் தா
ம்
ேமாங்கும் மாநிலம் வி த்தி உண்
குைற றாக் கு ம்பந் தா ெப ைமயாய் நாற்பாண்
ங் கூ ேவாஞ் சில
சங்ைக
ன்ேமல் பிைழவ ங் கு ம்பம் ேவ .
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39. After the age of twenty-three, the construction of the house will be completed; gradually the expenses will increase; increase in big lands (land holdings) will be there; to such a family without any shortfalls, after the age of forty, due to certain difficulties to the native, the family will be separated. Yenbeeyes Notes: Let us examine these two verses and reason out the astrological factors. The native at the age of fourteen must be running Sun dasa-Saturn Bhukthi as his balance of dasa at birth is stated to be Venus – 10 years and 6 months in verse 41. From the Ascendant, the fourth house Lord Mercury is placed along with Sun. Both the planets are aspecting the fourth house from Moon. Mars the significator of properties is aspecting the fourth house from Ascendant. Mars is placed in the house of Saturn. Hence Sun and Saturn worked jointly and started the venture. The work could not get completed due to the placement of Sun in the 12th house and also the ownership of Mars being the 6th house. But Moon is placed in the house of Sun and so Sun is continuing his interest in the Moon dasa due to his association with fourth lord. So when Mercury Antara is coming in Moon dasa, the construction work gets completed. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: Using BCP, after the age of 14 means 15th year which is the 3H whose lord is Sun conjoined with 4th lord of House/home Mercury, sitting in the 9th from the 4H aspected by Mars (land). The 9th house in a chart shows the start of prosperity of the lagna and is called Bhagya (Fortune) Udaya (Rise) thus Start of Rise. So 9th from 4H also shows prosperity i.e. start of work of the 4H of House (home). The Rishi says he starts house construction after age of 14 and completes it after the age of 23 i.e. probably 24. This huge delay of nearly 9 years (note 9) is probably due to the aspect of delay significator Saturn who aspects the 4H and 4L Mercury and also aspects his enemy the Sun by its 3rd aspect. The Rishi says he completes the house construction after the 23rd year which means probably in the 24th year he completes. This 24th year as per BCP will be the 12H where 4L of House is sitting aspected by Saturn (bricks/construction) aspected by Mars (land). The Rishi further states that after the age of 40 the native’s family will be separated. Here the Rishi has used the word after which means 40/41 the difficulties can start, this is the 4H/5H as per BCP and the 4L Mer is conjoined the 3L of separation? or rather: with the Sun known to have a seperative influence being a big lone shining star placed in the 6H of conflicts from the 7H of spouse along with 4L Mercury. Moreover, these are in the 12H of troubles and losses, so the family gets separated. If you take the 41st year as separation happen, the 41st year as per BCP is the 5H whose lord is Venus sitting in the Asc and is also the 12L of separation (laghu parasari) and is dispositor of 4L of home life Mer and 3L of separation Sun.
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40. எப்ேபா ஞ் சல் ய மில்லான் இவன்பந் ெசப் ம்பால் பாக்ய
ண்
ேமலாய் வாழ்வான்
தி மகள் வாச மாகும்
தப்பித மில்லா வாழ்வான் சகலபாக் கியங்க
ள்ளான்
அப்பணி சைடேயான் ேதவி அ ளிய ெமாழிகுன்றாேவ.
40. He will never be in any kind of debts; he will live higher than his relations (meaning that his living conditions will be better than that of his relatives); has prosperity of milk (means has lots of cows and oxen); Goddess Lakshmi reside with him; lives without any faults; has all sorts of happiness; Oh! Consort of the wearer of Ganga in his matted hair (Shiva); our words will not fail. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: Twice the Rishi has indicated that Goddess Lakshmi’s benevolence is on the native. One should note an underlying principle here; Venus which signifies Goddess Lakshmi is the 5L of worship of previous life and Poorva Punya and sits in the Lagna on the self. It is found in internet forums that folks run after remedies. On a broad yet effective basis the planet in the lagna or the lagna lord are the greatest remedy – once you do that the blessings start pouring in even if there are blockages in the chart. 41. சுந்தரன் ஜனிக்குங் காலஞ் சுக்கிரன் தைச இ ப் ச் சந்தத மீரஞ் சாண் ஞ் சதி டன் திங்க ளா ம் வந்தி ந்
ைணவர் தா ம் வண்ைமயாய்ப்
தந்ைதயின் கு ம்பம் ேவ
மி ஓங்குந்
தனக்குேம ேராக
ண்டாம்.
41. At the time of birth, balance of Venus dasa is ten years and six months. During that time, siblings will be born; yield from lands will be plentiful; father’s family will be elevated. The native will get some disease. 42. இ வல்ல தாய்தந் ைதக்ேக இலகி ம் பிணி ந் தா நிதிய
ெசல
ண்
நாற்கா
ம்
குற்ற மாகும்
சதியாகும் மனிதர் தா ஞ் சஞ்சல மனங்க
ண்
அதிபன் தன் வர்க்கஞ் சூதம் வைரகிேறாம் விபரம் ரண் ல்.
42. In addition to that, father and mother will also get disease. There will be financial expenses; loss to cattle will be there; people around him will become
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treacherous; mind will be disturbed. People of his own class will be, cunning. We will write further in the second part.
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Saptarishi Nadi – Chart 6 Gemini Ascendant By Yenbeeyes, India Copy Editor: Bhaskaran Natesan Manuscript Supplied By: Upendra Bhadoriya
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aptarishi Nadi is one of the greatest works by which one can learn what & maybe how the Rishis predict on a chart. For more than a century astrologers throughout the world have wanted this nadi especially. The charts in these nadis need to become a classroom discussion in various institutions, forums & teachers should take a shot at trying to derive how and why a prediction was given by the Rishi. Until this is done by institutions & you individually, this rare opportunity of learning will be lost. What is also to be learnt is that at times there are multiple opinions among the Rishis yet they respect each other. Of course the most important thing that can be learnt is the effect of Karma which is the reason of astrology.
Yenbeeyes hails from a Tamil family wherein he learnt astrology from his grandfather who knew the entire BPHS by heart. He was first asked to learn by heart the Sanskrit verses of BPHS & then was slowly taught astrology by his grandfather who was his Guru. After 3 years of teaching only BPHS he was then taught Jaimini Sutras by the age of 23. Yenbeeyes is our author’s pen name and he, having retired in 2007, has taken up to the cause of astrology full time and is currently translating Jaimini Sutras into Tamil. Saptarishis Astrology has observed that Shri Yenbeeyes pursues this science with an unmatched discipline and dedication which is praiseworthy.
1. பாிதிேசய் ேகால தாகப் பங்குேம ேதள தாக மதிஅாி ராகு மானில் மால்கு
க ம்
ெபண்ணில் சதிெசய் ம் ேக
வண்
ஜன்ம ம்
ைண
யாக இ நவக் ேகாள்கள் நின்றால் இயம் பலைனத் தாேன.
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ர்
1. Please tell the results of a horoscope where Sun and Mars are in Libra, Saturn in Scorpio, Moon in Leo, Rahu in Capricorn, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in Virgo and Ascendant falls in Gemini.
Asc.
Ketu
Rahu
Moon
Sun Mars
Saturn
2. கு
னி ெசால்
Mercury Jupiter Venus
கின்றார் ேகாைதேய ஆண்பால் ஜன்மம்
வ மில்லம் கீழ்ேமல்
தி வாச
ெமமனின் பார்ைவ
ெப வயி றப்பன் கீழ்ப்பால் ேபசிேனாந் தடாக உைரக்கிேறாந் தக்ஷி ணத்தில் ஓைட ம் வயல்க
ண் ண்ேட.
2. Agasthya Rishi says: Oh! Woman! This is a male birth. His house will be in a road running east to west and the main door will be towards south (Yama’s sight). On the eastern side, a temple for the big bellied Lord Ganesha and a pond. We say that on the southern side there is a brook and cultivable lands. 3. தந்தி ஞ் சந்தி ஈசன் சா ண்
ேமற்கில் தங்கும்
ந்திய தடாகஞ் ேசாைல ெமாழிகிேறாஞ் சம ர் தன்னில் எந்ைதேய மா
ாில்லம் எய் வா னிவேன என்ேறாங்
கந்தைனப் ெபற்ற மாேத கழாிேனாம் ேம
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ங் ேகேள.
3. On the western side, another Ganesha temple, a junction of four lanes, a Shiva temple and a Chamundeswari temple. With a grove and a big pond and in such a balanced place, the native was born in his mother’s house. Oh! Mother of Lord Subramanya! We will tell, listen. Yenbeeyes Notes: Chamundi is a form of Shakthi, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is mentioned in the Puranas, when the Mother Chamundeshwari killed the wicked buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura. It is believed that the fierce war between Mother and the demon took place in different places like the Vindhyas etc., and finally Mahisha was killed on the hills where the present day temple is situated in Mysore. The Mother is also known as Mahishasura Mardhini. 4. இன்னவன் ஜனன ேயாகம் எழில்ெப ந் தந்ைத ேயாகம் மன்னிய அன்ைன ேயாகம் வ ம் த்திர களத்திர ேயாகந் தன்னிேல
ன்பின் ஜன்மஞ் சாந்தி ம் இந்
அன்ைனேய ெசால்
ல் தன்னில்
கின்ேறாம் அம்பிைக யாேள ேகளாய்.
4. Oh! Mother! In this treatise we say about the native’s birth fortunes, the beautiful father’s fortunes, mother’s fortunes, coming wife and children’s fortunes, his previous birth, next birth, remedies and all, listen. 5. இன்னவன் ஜனன இ ப்பிடம் அதற்கு இ நாழி க ைக மன்னிய தந்ைத ஊெரன ெமாழிவர் வடகீழ்ப்பால் தங்கி
ெமன்ேறாம்
அன்னவன் தந்ைத குணங்கைளச் ெசால்ேவன் அழ்குளான் சிவந்தி உன்னத
கத்தில் வ
ரத்தில்
ெமய்யன்
ளனா வன் உைரக்கிேறாங் காமைன ெயாத்தன்.
Father’s Characteristics 5. His father’s place is at a distance of 48 minutes walk from the place where the native was born and brought up and that place will be in the northeastern side. We will tell about his father’s characteristics. Will be handsome; has reddish body; in the eminent face, there will be some mark on his face; handsome and beautiful like Kamadeva. (Note: Kamadeva is the Hindu God of love. He is represented as young handsome man)
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Note: The distance is stated as “iru Nazhigai” meaning “two ghatis”. One day (earlier considered as sunrise to sunrise, now normally taken as 24 hours) = 60 Ghati 1 Ghati = 24 minutes so that 60 ghatis will make 60 X 24 = 1440 minutes or 24 hours. Since it is mentioned as two nazhigais, the equivalent is 48 minutes. 6. கல்விமான் ஊக வானாங் கனத்தவர் ேநச மாவன் இல்ைலெயன் ெசால்
ைரக்க மாட்டான் எதிாிைய வசியஞ் ெசய்வன்
ேம ேநர்ைம
ள்ேளான் சுக ள்ளான் மர்ம
நல்லவ னாகி வாழ்வன் நாற்கா
ள்ளான்
வி த்தி உள்ளான்.
6. Educated person; capable of arriving at conclusions; friendly to elder people; will never say no to those asking for alms; will charm the enemies; straightforwardness in words; comfortable man; has secrets; will live as a good man; has increase in cattle. கமலேரைக 7. கி ஷிகள் ெசய்வா னாவன் கண்ணிய தி மகள் வாச
ைடய னாவன்
ள்ளான் ெசய்நிலஞ் ேசர்ப்பா னாகும்
விைரவினில் நடக்க வல்லன் வி ம் வான் சுகி சிப் க் கரமதில் கமல ேரைக காலாள்க
ைடய னாேம.
Kamala Rekha 7. Will be doing agriculture; respectable man; Lakshmi will reside in his house; will increase fertile lands; capable of walking fast; likes to eat good food sumptously; hand has got line of lotus; has servants. 8. உண் யில் உைறப்பி
ச்ைச உ தியா மனத்த னாவன்
அண் ேனார்க் குதவி ெசய்வன் அதிகமாய்ச் ெசல
ள்ளான்
குண் ணி மனத்த னாவன் குலத் ேளார் ெமச்ச வாழ்வன் பண் பண் டார
ள்ளான் பாைவயர் ேமாக வானாம்.
8. Interested in pungent tasty items in food; has steady mind; will assist those who approach him; has more expenses; has a talebearer mind (i.e. has malicious intelligence); will live praised by his community men; has cart and carriages and treasure store houses; has lust towards woman. 555
Father’s Siblings 9. இவ
ைடத்
ைணவர் தம்ைம இயம் ேவாம் ஆண்பால் காேணாம்
அவனியில் கன்னி ரண் பவ ள குணத்தா
அைறகிேறாந் தீர்க்க மாகப்
க்குப் பால
கவனமாய் உதிப்பா னாகுங் காத
ஞ் ேஜஷ்ட னாகக் ேம
ங் ேகேள.
9. We will tell about his siblings. No brothers; two sisters will be there with long life to such a characteristic person; the native will be born as the eldest. Oh! Lover of Lord Shiva! Listen. 10. ஜாதகன் நிறங் குணத்ைதச் சாற் ேவாஞ் சிவந்த ேமனி ேகாதிலாச் சமேத கத்தன் கூ வான் கட் ேமதினில் க
வார்த்ைத
ள்ளான் வித்ைதக ளதிகங் கூர்வன்
ஓ வான் சுபங்கள் தா ம் உ திவான் வ ைம இல்லான்.
Native’s Characteristics 10. We will tell about the native’s color and character. Has reddish body; has flawless proportional body; talks using fabricated words; is famous in the world; will learn many skills; will tell positive & comforting words; strong minded person; has no poverty. 11. பதமான நைட மதி
ள்ளான் பால்பாக்ய வி த்தி ெசய்வன்
தல் ஸ்திாீகள் ேமாகன் வாக்குகள் ப த
நித ேம சீல னாவன் நிமலன்ேமல் பக்தி
ள்ளான் ண்பன்
நதிபல தீர்த்தந் ேதாய்வன் நவதானிய வி த்தி ெசய்வன்.
11. Will walk properly1; will increase the yield of milk; will get infatuated towards beautiful ladies; words will have effect; has consistent good manners; will be devoted to God; will take bath in many sacred rivers; will increase the cultivation of nine type of grains (the nine grains called “Nava Dhanyam” are
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Copy Editor raised point that the word nadai should be interpretated as ‘Balanced in his conduct. The reply of Yenbeeyes is ‘The word ‘nadai’ has got 2 meanings – pace, gait or the manner of walking and the next is conduct, behavior. ‘Padam’ means consistency or fitness or a proper temperament. What the rishi exactly means? May be about his conduct – I feel this can be changed as suggested’. The views of both are given.
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wheat, paddy, red gram, green gram, ground nut, beans, sesame, black gram and gram (called as wild gram – a grain of light black color). 12. ேசாைலகள்
ற
ெசய்வன்
ஆலமாம் பைகவ
ன்மார்க்கங் ெகாஞ்சம் உள்ளான்
க்கு அேனகபாக் கிய ஞ் ேசர்ப்பன்
ஞாலேமல் தாைத ேபால நாயகன் வாழ்வா னாகுஞ் சாலேவ தரள தந்தந் தனேரைக கரத்தி
ள்ளான்.
12. Will create groves and wells; has a little wickedness; will be like a poison to enemies; will accumulate lot of fortune; will live with dignity like his father in the earth; has well lined teeth like pearls; has wealth line in his hand. 13. ஏ கள் வி த்தி ெசய்வன் இவன்பந்
ேமலாய் வாழ்வன்
சீாிேயார்க் குதவி ெசய்வன் ேதக ம் அதிக உஷ்ணம் ேதாிேனார் வழிையச் ெசால்வன் சில்லைரப் த்தி உள்ளான் ஆ மா
கைனப் ெபற்ற அம்பிைக யாேள ேகளாய்.
13. Has growth in agriculture; He will live higher than his relations; will help those in trouble; will have lot of heat in the body; will talk like an experienced man; but is a little mean minded; Oh! Parvati, Mother of the six headed Lord Subramanya! 14. இவ
ைடத்
ைணவர் தம்ைம இயம் ேவாம் ஆண்பா ெலான்
அவனியில் கன்னி ரண்
அைறகிேறாந் தீர்க்க மாக
நவனியில் மற்ற ெவல்லாம் நசித்தி
ெமன்
சிவனிட பாகத் தாேள ெசப் ேவாம் ேம
ெசான்ேனாஞ் ங் ேகேள.
Native’s Siblings 14. We will tell about his siblings. We say confidently that he will have one brother and two sisters and will have long life. Others will die; Oh! The left side of Shiva! Listen, we tell further. Yenbeeyes Notes: Here the rishi calls Parvati as the left half of Shiva because Shiva is also called as Artha Nareeswara meaning half woman. Legend has it that Shiva has given his left side to Parvati 557
Native’s Marriage & Wife 15. ஜாதகன் மணத்தின் காலஞ் சாற் ேவாம் பதிேன ழாண் ல் ேமதினில் ெதன்ேமல் திக்கில் வித்தகி மா
வர்க்கம்
ேகாதிலா வ வா ளாகுங் கூ ேவா மவள் தன் ேசதி ேசாதி
மி நி றத்தாள் சுக ளாள் அன்ன மீவள்.
15. We will tell about the time of marriage of the native. At the age of seventeen, from his mother side relation, from the southwest direction, his blemishless wife will come. We will tell her history. She will be of double color; has comforts; will offer food to the poor. Yenbeeyes Notes: Marriage has happened when the native was of 17 years. As per verse 45, Venus dasa was running at the time of birth and the balance period is given as 2 years – 6 months and 10 days. Hence at the time of marriage Moon dasa will be running. Moon as 2nd Lord (addition to family) placed in 3rd house (Dharma of marriage as it is 9th from 7th) was instrumental in bringing about the marriage. Also Moon is placed in the 12th house of bed comforts from Karaka Venus. The Antar dasa running must be of Venus which will begin from 16 years 4 months and 10 days and will last till 18 years and 10 days. Venus as karaka for marriage placed in the 4th house of family along with Jupiter and Lagna Lord has materialized the event. As per Krushna’s Upachaya theory, marriage normally happens in the antar dasa of the 4th lord or the 12th lord or a planet placed in either of these houses having more Bhinna Ashtakavarga points. In this case it is not possible to calculate the Bhinna Ashtakavarga as other birth details are not known. However, we find that the 12th Lord Venus has brought about the marriage in its Antardasa. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: As per BCP (Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi) method 17th year means 5th house. 5th house has two occupants. Mars who is also owner of 11th house of wife and Sun who is the dispositor of 2nd Lord Family Life Moon and also the 3rd Lord of bhagya of marriage. Over and above that Lord of 5th house Venus who becomes Lord of the BCP Focus year is the karaka for marriage going to the 4th house making the native settle in life and is conjoined with 7L of marriage Jupiter. 16. சினம
உைடய ளாகும் ேதவி ந் ேயாக சா
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கன டன் வாழ்வா ளாகுங் கழ ேவாம் த்திர பாவம் அைனயேவ ஆண்பா ெலான் பிைணயிலா
அம்மணி இரண்
மாகும்
ன் ந் தீர்க்கம் ேபசுேவாம் நான்கு ேசதம்.
16. Has anger; but is a fortunate woman; will live with dignity. We will tell about Putra Bhava (children). She will have one male child and two female children and they will have long life. Other than this, four children born will die. 17.
நிவாிவ் விதமாய்க் கூற ெமாழிகுவார் யண்டர் தா ம் சின ட ைனந்ேதான் நீசஞ் ேசய்பா
விைனயினால் ஜாத கர்க்கு விளங்கா கன டன் கர்மத் ேதா
ங் கன்னியி
ஐந்தில் நிற்க ஆண்பா
ந்தான்
க்கேவ தான்;
17. When the rishi stated like this, Bhujandar2 states: The fifth lord Venus is debilitated, fifth house has Mars and Sun and also because of the past bad deeds, there will be no male issues. The lord of the tenth house (karmadhipathi) Jupiter is in Virgo and hence… (continued in next verse) Yenbeeyes Notes: Note: For issues, the fifth house and karaka Jupiter are important. Here the fifth house lord Venus is placed in Virgo, his debilitation house. Fifth house is occupied by two malefics Mars and Sun who is debilitated. Hence Bhujandar (There is a nadi by Kaka Bhujandar) is of the opinion that there will be no male issues. However, Athri rishi has another point. The placement of Jupiter, the karaka for progeny and also the tenth lord, in Virgo will remove this. Here one question comes to our mind. Why the Rishi has taken the tenth house and its lord who incidentally happens to be the karaka? Yes: correct. 10th house is also the house of funeral rites. If the same is related to the fifth house, the native must possess a male issue who can perform the funeral rite. Here 10th house lord Jupiter is placed along with the 5th lord and also Lagna Lord (indicating self). From the position of Moon, the fifth lord is Jupiter and the tenth lord becomes Venus. That explains it. See the foresight of the rishis. Planetary position of Putra Dosha 2
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18. மதைல ம் வி த்தி என்ேறாம் அத்திாி ெசால் பதியி சுதர்க
க் கிரண்
கின்றார்
ேலதான் பாபிக ளி ப்ப தாேல
ம் வி த்தி யாகிச் சு க்கினில் மரண ெமய் ம்
எ வித காரணத் தால் இலகா
என்
ெசான்னீர்.
18. … he will have the Bhagya of children. Athri was telling: that there will be male issue. Because of the presence of Ketu in the second, a malefic, children will be born and will die immediately. What is the reason you said that children will not stay? 19.
ன்ெசய்த விைனயி னாேல ெமாழிந்திட்ேடாஞ் சுதர்கள் ேதாஷம் என்னஊழ் அதைன நீங்க ளியம் அன்ைனேய ெசால் தன்
கின்ேறன் அவ
ர் என் ேம
ேகட்க
ன்ஜன் மத்தில்
ைட ஊ க்கு உத்திரஞ் சாற்றிய ேப ர் தன்னில்;
19. Because of the bad deeds done in the previous birth, he got the putra dosha (curse of childlessness). When Parvati asked: “What is that curse? That also you yourself tell;” I will tell mother said the Rishi: In his previous birth, in a big place to the north of his present place… (Continued in next verse) 20. மைறக்குலந் தனி
தித்
தி மகள் விலாசம்
மைனவிைமந் த
ண்
ெப மவர் ேநசங் ெகாண்
ண்டாகித்
ெசய்நில மதிக மாகிப் பலமான கு ம்பி யாகி
உைறகிற காலந் தன்னில் உைரக்கிேறாம் ஊழி தாேன.
20. He took birth in a Brahmin community, had wife and children, got the beneficence of Goddess Lakshmi, increased his fertile lands; got friendly to elders; got a big family; while living like this, we tell the bad curse that came upon him. தீவிைன ப யாட்கள் சிலைர ைவத் ப் பயிர்த்ெதாழில் ெசய்
வந்தான்
அட டன் அதிேலார் சங்ைக அரன்சூலம் ேபாட்ட நந்தி
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திட டன் இ ந்த ெதன்ேறாஞ் ஜய தட டல் உழ
ேய யதைன வாங்கித்
ெசய்தான் சார்ந்த
அந்தத் ேதாஷம்.
Evil Deed 21. Was doing agriculture keeping labourers; Out of those labourers, one was having an oxen on which the symbol of Shiva viz. Shoola was there. (Shoola is like a trident and it is the weapon of Lord Shiva-called as Thrishoola as it has three sharp edges). He (the native) purchased that oxen and used it for tilling the land with hastiness. The curse came to him because of this. 22. இ வன்றி இன்
ம் ஒன்
இயம் ேவாம் ேவைலக் காாி
விதைவயா யி ந்தா ெளன்ேறாம் வித்தகன் அவள்ேமல் ேமாகம் நித ேம ைவத் ப் ேபாகம் ேநர்ந்திடப் ெபா பதியினில் ஒ நாள் தன்னில் பக ேல ேபாகம்
மீந் ய்த்தான்.
22. In addition to this, we will tell one more thing. There was a maidservant who was a widow. The native got infatuated towards her and daily had sex with her. He gave her money and one day during daytime, he enjoyed her in his residence. 23. இப்ப ச் சிலநாள் ெசன்
இ வ ம் வா ம் ேபா
ெசப் ேவா மிவன்ம ைனயாள் ேசதிையப் ாிந் தப்பிதம் ேநர்ந்த ெதன்
ச ப் டன் ேகாப
ஒப் டன் விதைவக் ேகதான் உைறந்த
க
பின் ற்றாள் தா
ம்.
23. When both of them were living like this for some days, his wife learnt about this matter and understood the mistake committed by her husband and with displeasure, she got angry. At that time, that widow was pregnant. 24. அதற்குப்பின் அவைள நீக்கி அவள்பந் குதர்க்கங்கள் சிலேவ ெசால்லக் ேகாைத இதற்ெகன்ன ெசய்ேவ ெனன் வித்ைதபண்
இவ
பைக
மிவன்பால் ெசன் ேம லம் ம் ேபா
தங்கள் எல்லாம் வித்தகன் ெசய்ய
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மாகிக்
ற்றான்.
24. Thereafter he forsook that widow; her relations started telling frivolous things about her and became enemies to her. She came back again to the native, started weeping, and lamented as to what she can do now? The native started doing different kinds of treatments and medicines to her (to terminate the conception). Curse of destroying the fetus (embryo) க வழித்த ேதாஷம் 25. க
ேம அழிந்த ெதன்ேறாங் காத
அைறகிேறா மந்தத் ேதாஷம் அ
கிற்
ெப ம்பிணி அந்தி யத்தில் பற்றிற்
தீர்க்க மானாள் இவ
இவ
மர யின் பதிக்குச் ெசன்றான் மங்ைகேய ேம
க் ேகதான் க் ேகதான் ங் ேகேள.
25. Because of that, the fetus was destroyed; lover (the widow) was distanced from him. We say that blemish (destroying the embryo) fell upon the native. Because of that, he was affected by a big disease during his last days. He reached the abode of Vishnu (died). Oh! Mother! Further listen. 26. கஞ்சனால் வைரயப் பட் க் காவல னிச்ெசன் மத்தில் தஞ்சமாய்க் கங்ைக வம்சந் தானவன் உதித்தா ெனன்ேறாம் வஞ்சிேய
ன்
ழ்ச் சாபம் விைளந்த
மிஞ்சின மதைல ஆண்பால் ேமவி
இச்ெசன் மத்தில்
ம் ேதாஷந் தாேன.
26. We said that, created by Brahma again, he was born in the Ganga (agriculture) community in this birth. The results of the evil deeds of the previous birth reached him in this birth and so he will not get male issues and even if he got, they will not stay. 27. அந்தேதார் ேதாஷந் தீர அைறகிேறாங் கிாிைய ஒன் ைமந்த
ம் மைனவி ேயா
சந்ததம் மா
மால்மைல உத்திரஞ் ெசன்
க் ேகதான் சகஸ்ரஅர்ச் சைன ஞ் ெசய்
பிந்திய மைறேயார் பத் ப் ேப க்கு அன்னம் ஈந் ;
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27.To remove that blemish we will tell a remedy. Native along with his wife should go to Tirupathi in the north and should do Sahasranama archana (chanting the thousand names of God) daily, and thereafter should offer food to ten Brahmins… Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: The Astrology Of Curses Is Big Money Understanding and writing the reason for the Rishis Logic is next to impossible for any modern writer and anything that is written by anyone including us will only be a forced attempt/fixology this should not be forgotten by young ones who get too easily influenced by writers. Diverting for a second we would here, once again, make a special request once again for students to form groups and take up the discussion of each chart of Saptarishis Nadi for at least 1 month among various scholars and get to the bottom of the logic. We ourselves are not able to devote enough time to it though we yearned for it since long. Re-read verse 21 onwards before one proceeds further. Now lets try to analyze the curse of not getting male children (Putra Dosha as Rishi says) and analyse where the curse is coming from and can ‘Rashi’ chart give us a ‘hint’ to it. Some Internet Paramparas introduced a logic on identification of curses and, in recent times, have updated their logic by adding new parameters every 2 years. This gave them a niche and big attention/fame/money was made in fooling foreigners and young Indians with remedies. The original logic that was presented by them in forums was if karaka graha (in our case Jupiter) is aspected by 2 malefics by graha drishti (planet aspect) and not Rasi drishti then Curse from Previous Life is to be seen. In contradiction, they propagated that Graha Drishti shows desire whereas Rasi Drishti shows real event, but a curse is a real event so how come Rasi Drishti is not being used (?) Anyways look at the above chart, the Curse is of Children, Rishi calls it Putra Dosha (Putra means children and Dosha means Defect) so Jupiter must be afflicted by 2 malefics by aspect but Jupiter is not aspected by any malefic except Rahu. This parampara says Ketu is headless so it does not have aspect, but is silent on Rahu’s aspect. A viewpoint can be presented that Rahu and Ketu are not physical bodies so how can they have aspect at all and why target only Ketu in that case. Anyways, the criteria of Karaka Graha (Jupiter here in this chart) being aspected by 2 malefics is not working at all which does not mean it is an invalid theory as posted by the Parampara. What the Parampara was talking was any planet when aspected/influenced by 2 malefics creates a Curse which as per basics of astrology it only means any planet aspected by 2 malefics creates a tough situation when concerned with the significations and lordships of the planets, this is basic fundamental concept of astrology that anyone who has sat at the feet of his Guru and learnt astrology knows but the internet forum readers and foreigners in those internet forums have learnt astrology via MP3 lectures or conferences and hence could not identify that this is basic Graha Peedha Dosha, that means ‘Planet is Afflicted’. It does not mean ‘Necessarily’ a Curse, for Curse is a very strong word and cannot be used loosely. Like any planet that is afflicted it means it will give adverse results, the more stronger the affliction the more adverse will be the result. If it was a Curse how come Dr Raman, Dr B Suryanarayan Rao and K N Rao could not see this concept, why did they not call it a Curse, why did astrologers before them not call it a Curse. Only Rishis have true capability of seeing curses in a chart and that too the logic of it is not known to any of us. We all have to study nadi literature and make an attempt to decipher Rishis Logic. The reason the above piece is long and got diverted is since 10 years many have been made fools in the name of Curses and instant prescription of Das Mahavidya remedies, something only experts are allowed to do and not common man. These are the highest sadhanas and cannot be marketed in the name of literature or mass readings or conferences. It is a sin to prescribe remedies when someone is not capable of doing it especially of the caliber of Das Mahavidya.
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In last issue editorial Vol 7 of Dec 2009, we had revealed a technique called ‘Identification Of Pending Karma’ (Note that in the whole reading the Rishi has devoted so much space for his Putra Dosha) where 6H occupant and 6th Lord shows the pending karma. Now see that 8L of Purva Janma Kosh is Saturn sitting in the 6H of pending karma. 6H denotes servants (so does 3H as per BPHS ref last editorial) and karaka of 6H is also Saturn & Mars and Shani, in fact sits over there. This means that some major karma is pending towards servants; it sits in a feminine chronic sign of Sc so it means a woman servant is involved and it’s very deep rooted (chronic). The sign of Sc denotes occult and 3rd (action) from it Rahu (black magic) sits, which means some occult things must have been done on the woman (the Rishi confirms it in his reading in verse 24). Lets divert for a second and refer to Verse 21 which refers to misusing the weapon of Lord Shiva; metal is represented by Mars and Lord Shiva is represented by Sun – the Sun is debilitated in the 5H of children and Sun denotes male issues and is the 3L of servants and dispositor of mantra karaka Moon and also is the Naisargika mantra lord (5L in Universe Chart); Mars is the 11L of children and also the dispositor of 6H Saturn of pending karma and servants (Shiva). The Rishi says that the Shoola weapon (Sun Mars) was belonging to a laborer (Saturn karaka and placed in 6H of servants) & native used it to tilling the land (Mars), thus Sun Mars Saturn sambandh can be once again seen, all landing in the 5H of children. Additionally this Sun is the dispositor of Moon (few use Moon for Shiva as the crescent is on his head). Additionally, a BSP technique of Rahu implementing itself in the 10th from where it is placed can be seen here working beautifully. See Rahu representing cheating (dohkha) is in the 8H of chronic issues, from here its 10th would be the 5H of children. In other charts where you would see Rahu in the 8H you would find that the person was cheated or failed in love or children not in tune to you or no children or loss of minimum one child or still, children will destroy your empire or name even though 8H has nothing to do, traditionally speaking, with children. It also means you cheated a child in some life. Karaka Doshit is a phenomena not used in astrology writings e.g. if Ketu is with an exalted & debilitated graha the planet Ketu and its karaka goes for a football match that is ‘Ups & Downs and Being Tossed Around’. Here Jupiter the karaka for children is with exalted & debilitated planet apart from being Badhakesh and thus suffers Karaka Doshit phenomena. As Mercury is exalted and sitting with the children karaka Jupiter, he is capable of removing the native from the curse. Remember the starting point of the curse is essential to note – which is Saturn as earlier pointed out, 3rd from Sat is Rahu (Tirupathi Balaji) and Rahu has been mentioned earlier (BSP technique above). So the remedy for Rahu is always Mercury and here Mercury is exalted and capable of removing Jupiter out of the curse; hence the remedy of Mercury, the beloved Vishnu Sahasranama, has been mentioned by the Rishi to remove the curse. Also most young students on forums spend a lot of time and money consulting astrologers trying to find out the remedy for their curses – the only big remedy for all problems is propitiation of lagna lord and in this case it is Mer which is Vishnu Sahasranama; and further, the Rishi advises the remedy of feeding Brahmins and, as per Shastra, the remedy for Jupiter is feeding of Brahmins and, Jupiter is karaka for children – thus the remedy for removal of Putra Dosha.
Remedy சாந்தி 28. ம ப
உள்
ர் மீண்
அர
க்கு அபிேஷ கித்
உர டன் மரண மட் ம் உத்தமன் தீபம் வக்க
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வர்
ம் நீங்கு ெமன்ேறாம் ைமந்த
திக்கில் தீர்க்கஞ்
சி ைமயாய்ச் ெசய்யா னாகில் ஜனிக்கி
ந் தீேத யாகும்.
28. Again after returning to his place, should worship lord Shiva (the word used is ‘Abhishek’ meaning pouring some liquid3 over the deity like milk, curd etc), with firmness until his death, the excellent person should light lamp till his death and we say that his blemishes will vanish. If sons were born, they will have long life; with meanness if he does not do these things, there will be no sons; even if born they will not stay. 29. மா
குணத்ைதச் ெசால்ேவன் மர்ம ம் ெகாஞ்ச
ண்
ேமதினில் வாத ேதகி விளங்கிய சாயல் ேநத்திரம் சூ க ளில்லா ளாகுஞ் ேசாம்ப
ங் ெகாஞ்ச
ள்ளாள்
ேவதைன ஒ வர்க் ெகண்ணாள் ெவஞ்சினங் ெகாஞ்ச
ண் .
Native’s Mother 29.We will tell about the native’s mother’s character. Is a little secretive; has a windy (bloated) body; aspect will be sideways4 (eye-sight will not be straight and will be in a different manner); has no deceit; a little lazy; will not think of trouble to anybody; a little hot-tempered woman. 30. சீல ஞாலேமல்
ைடயா ளாகுஞ் சிவந்தி
ேமனி யாவள்
ைணவர் தம்ைம நாட் ேவா மாண்பா ெலான்
ேவல்விழி ெபண்பா ெலான்
வி த்தியா மிரண்
தா ம்
ேகாலமாய் நான்கு நஷ்டங் கூறின ெமாழிதப் பாேவ.
Native’s Mother’s Co-Borns 30.Has good manners; has reddish colored body; we will tell about her coborns in this world: one brother and one beautiful sister will be there with long life. Four more co-borns will be born but they will die. Our words will not go wrong. 31. அவ
ைடத் தாய்க்கு
நவமதில் இவ
ைட
ம்பம் அதிகமாய்ப் ெபா
ண்
மி ஓங்கும் நாட் ேவாம் ெப ைம உண் ன்ஜன் மத்ைத இயம் ேவா மவ் ர் தன்னில்
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Abisheka to Lord Shiva is performed with sugar cane juice (iksu rasa), tender coconut water, milk, suddha jala, and honey. 4 Second house from Mother Karaka Moon has Venus debilitated – SA 565
தவசிேய தீயின் வம்சஞ் சார்ந்தன ளிவேள என்ேறாம்.
31. His mother’s family will have lot of wealth; fertile lands will increase in the earth; will live with dignity; we will say about her previous birth (native’s mother). We said that in the same place, she was born in Vanniar community. 32. மதைலக ளில்லா ளாகி வர சதமான விரதங் ெகாண்
டன் தணிைகக் ேககிச்
ஷ்ண் கர்க் கர்ச்சித் ேதத்தி
விதியினால் சிலநாள் ெசன்றாள் இலங்கிற்
அசாீாி யாக
இ ஜன்மம் மதைல இல்ைல இனிச்ெசன்மம் உண்
என் ;
32. Had no children; Along with her husband, went to Thiruthani, undertook a perpetual fast; worshipped Lord Shanmuga (Subramanya) and went there for some days because of fate. At that time, she heard like the voice of an invisible being stating that, she will have no issues in this birth; but will get in the next birth. 33. ெபாியவர் ெசால்
ம் ேபா
ேபைத ம் மனெவ
ப்பால்
உைறந்தனள் இல்லந் தன்னில் உத்தமி சுதர்கள் ேசாகம் நிைரயேவ ெகாண்டா ெளன்ேறாம் நிம
ம் மரண மாகிக்
குைறதைல கஞ்சன் தம்மால் குண டன் வைரயப் பட் ;
33. This was said by an elderly man and after hearing that, her mind got disgusted and reached her place. That excellent woman was filled with sorrow because of childlessness and died. Again she was created by Brahma...(Continued in next verse) 34. இக்குல ெதாக்கேவ
தித்தா ெளன்ேறாம் ஈச்வாி ேகட்க
ன்ஜன் மத்தில் ேதாைக ம் தீயின் வம்சம்
பிக்கேவ உதித்தா ெளன்றீர் விளம் பக்குவ
ற்றாள்.
ரந்தச் சங்ைக
கன் பக்தி ாிந்ததால் உதித்தா ெளன்ேறாம்.
34. And was born in this community. Easwari (another name for Parvati) started asking: In her previous birth you said that she (native’s mother) was
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born in Vanniar community, tell the reason for that. Because she worshipped Lord Muruga (Subramanya), we said that she was born like that. 35. ம ஜன்மம் அவ் ர் உத்திரம் மைறக்குலம் தனி
திப்பாள்
சி ைமக ளில்லா ளாகிச் ெசல்வதி வாழ்வா ளாகும் அைறகிேறாந் தந்ைத ஜன்மம் அக்காஞ்சி கீழ்ப்பா லாகப் ெப ைமயாய்ப் ேப ர் தன்னில் பிறந்தனன் ைவச்ய வம்சம்.
Native’s Father’s Previous Birth 35. In her next birth, she will be born in a place to the north of the place (of her previous birth) in Brahmin community. We will tell about the previous birth of the father. His father in his previous birth was born in a big place to east of Kancheepuram in Vaisya community. 36. ஜனித் ேம ெசட் ச் ெசய் தனம
ஜகமதில் க
ண்டாய்த்
அதிக மாகித் தன்மைன மதைல உண்டாய்க்
கன டன் வாழ்ந்
ேம
ங் காைள ம் மரண மாகி
அைனயேவ இச்ெசன் மத்தில் அைறந்தன மிவேன என்ேறாம்.
36.After taking birth, did business, was a famous person, increased his wealth, lived honourably with wife and children and then died. We said that again he was born in this birth. 37. பின்ஜன்மம் காஞ்சி தன்னில் பிறப்பேன இக்கு லத்தில் தன்னிேல ெசட்
ஓங்கித் தரணிகள் அதிக
ண்டாய்
இன்னவன் வாழ்வா னாகும் இயம் ேவா மிவர்கள் காலம் அன்ைனேய யாங்கள் ெசால்
ம ள்ெமாழி குன்றா ெவன்ேறாம்.
37. In his next birth, he will be born in Kancheepuram in the same community. Will live by doing business extensively, and increase the fertile lands. We will tell about the last days of these persons. Oh! Mother! We say that our graceful words will not go wrong. 38. தந்ைதயின் மரண காலம் சாற் ேவா வந்தி
ப்பா ேனழில்
லாமா தத்தில் வைரகிேறாங் கண்டந் தா
பிந்திய அன்ைனக் ேகதான் ேபசுேவா மதன்ேமல்
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ம் ன் ம்
பந்தமாய்க் கூனி மாதம் பக ேவாம் மார கங்கள்.
Native’s Father’s Death 38.We will tell about his father’s death time: There will be danger to his father when the native is of thirty-seven years old in the month of Thula (as per souramana – 15th October to 15th November). Thereafter, native’s mother will die three years after that in the month of Meena (Souramana – 15ht March to 15th April) Yenbeeyes Notes: When the native is of 37 years old he will be running Rahu dasa Ketu Antar dasa. From 36 years and 10 days to 37 years and 28 days will be the Ketu Antara in Rahu dasa. Rahu is placed in the 12th house of Exit of father (9th house). Saturn-Dispositor of Rahu is placed in the 2nd house of maraka from Pitru Karaka Sun. The other maraka planet (2nd lord from 9th house) Jupiter is aspecting Rahu. Ketu is placed in the 6th from 9th house of father and he behaves more like Moon, its dispositor, who happens to be placed in the maraka house of 7th from 9th house. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: As per BCP, 37th year will represent the 1st house. Its lord Mercury is placed in the 4th house – refer the Deva Keralam rule given in chart 5 which is that the 4th lord denotes father’s death. Mercury is also placed in the 12th house of exit from Pitru karaka Sun. He is conjoined by the maraka (2nd lord from 9th house of father) Jupiter. Pitru karaka Sun is disposited Venus putting him in the house of Exit along with other two maracas Jupiter and Mercury. In the 37th year, the BCP will come in the 1H, the lord of this 37th year is with Jupiter the kendradhipathi dosha, Jupiter is the 2nd lord of maraca for father – pls read the previous article on Chart 5 where we have mentioned categorically that Kendradhipathi dosha is more related to health/death. So this 37th year lord Mer combines with Jupiter of Kendradhipathi dosha in the 8th (death) from 9th house of father giving troubles to father. The month of death of father is given as Thula when the Sun will be in Libra and in the constellations of Chitra (2 padas), Swati and the first 3 quarters of Vishaka. Lord of Chitra nakshatra is Mars, that of Swati is Rahu and that of Vishaka is Jupiter. See the planets involved. Mother’s death will be three years after that. After 3 years means that Venus Antara will be running in Rahu dasa. Karaka for mother is placed in the 12th house of Exit from 4th house of mother which is getting the aspect of dasa Lord Rahu. As per Deva Keralam dictum, the 5th lord is Venus in whose Antara mother had to depart. Venus is also a maraka for mother being lord of 2nd house from 4th house. The other maraka Jupiter (lord of 7th house from 4th house) is also placed with the 4th lord. From
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Moon also the 2nd house becomes maraka which has all the three malefics (appearing as benefics) Jupiter, Mercury and Venus. The month is given as Meena when the Sun will be in Pisces – another maraka house and will have to be in one of the constellations of Purvabhadrapada (ruled by Jupiter-maraka) or Uttarabhadrapada (ruled by Saturn) placed in the 3rd house to the 4th house of mother or in the constellation of Mercury the 4th lord indicating mother. Under BCP 40th year will be running which means 4th house again indicating some event in mother’s life. We have already seen the influence of the planets placed in the 4th house. 39. இன்னவன் மரண காலம் இயம் ேவாம் நாற்ப தாண் ல் தன்னிேல கண்டம் ேந ம் ஷண் கர்க் கர்ச்சித் ேதத்தி அன்னவன் பிணி ம் நீங்கும் அ பத்
ஏழா மாண் ல்
மன்னிய சிம்ம மாதம் வளர்பிைறத் தசமி தன்னில்;
Native’s Death 39. We will tell about the death time of the native. At the age of forty, he will have a danger. However, by worshipping Lord Subramanya, his disease will be cured. In his sixty seventh age, in the month of Leo (Souramana – 15th August to 15th September), in the Sukla Paksha Dasami tithi (on the tenth day during the waxing time of Moon)… (Continued in next verse) Yenbeeyes Notes: At the age of 40 native will be running Rahu dasa Venus antar dasa as seen above. Rahu is placed in the 8th house and its dispositor Saturn is placed in the 6th house aspecting Rahu as well as the 12th house. Lagna Lord Mercury is also placed with the 12th Lord Venus (Antara Lord) and the 7th lord of Maraka Jupiter who is also a Badhaka Lord. This combination also gets the aspect of dasa Lord Rahu. Hence some troubles are expected during this period. From Moon also they are ill placed in the 2nd house of Maraka. But the Rishi says by worshiping Lord Subramanya the evil will pass. How? Mars is the planet representing Lord Subramanya. 5th house is the house of worship. Mars is placed there displacing its Lord Venus to its 12th house. Mars also aspects the 12th house from Lagna. Mars, as I have stated already, will behave like Venus the lord of the house where he is placed. But by worshipping Subramanya probably the Rishi means that the native may propitiate Mars and ward off the evil effects created by him. As per BCP again, the 40th year would be the 4th house5 coming into the picture again where the Lagna Lord Mercury is subjected to malefic effects as explained above. 5 At the age of 40, the BCP will be in the 4H where there is Kendradhipati Dosha Jupiter sitting with Lagna Lord (body). Mars who is the 6th lord of diseases and from the BCP Focus year he is the 8th lord 569
Death at 67: Native will be running Saturn Dasa – 8th Lord from Lagna and 7th Lord from Moon. Placed in the 6th house from Lagna aspecting the 12th house and the 3rd house. Under this dasa the Antar dasa of Ketu will be from 65 years 5 months and 19 days and will end in the 66th year 6 months and 28 days which can be taken as the 67th year. Thereafter Venus Antara will start. Ketu is placed in the 2nd house of Maraka. Venus is the 12th lord of Exit placed along with the other Maraka Lord Jupiter and aspected by Rahu from the 8th and is placed in the 2nd house from Moon. Hence Venus Antara becomes more probable. In the month of death Sun will be traversing Leo, the 3rd house of Longevity and will be in the 12th from Maraka Jupiter/Venus and Lagna Lord Mercury. Himself being 3rd Lord and having jurisdiction over the constellations ruled by Ketu, Venus and Sun himself. The more probable date would be when Sun is transiting in the constellation of Purvaphalguni ruled by Venus. As per BCP, 67th year represents the 7th house a Maraka. Its Lord Jupiter is also Badhaka with Kendradhipati Dosha (death) and placed with the 12th Lord Venus along with lagna lord (body) and is the 2nd (maraca) from Moon aspected by Rahu from the 8th house. 40. மாரகம் ேந
ெமன்ேறாம் ம த் ேம அத்திாி ெசால்வார்
தீரமாய் இரண்
ஆண் ல் ெசப்பிேனாங் கண்ட ெமன்ேறாம்
கூ ேவாம் ேக
ைமயா கு
ேம நா ல் நிற்கப்
பாாிய ேராகம் ேநாந் ம் ப கா
வய
தீர்க்கம்.
40. He will die. Athri contradicted and said that there is danger to the native at the age of two. Rishi replied that he will give the reason, Please listen. Oh! Rishi! Since Jupiter is in the fourth in Virgo, even if affected by diseases, it will not take the life. He has long life. Yenbeeyes Notes: What might be the correct explanation to the words of the Rishi “Since Jupiter is in the 4th in Virgo…” Hitherto we have seen how malefic is Jupiter for this chart by being the Badhaka Lord, 7th house Lord, afflicting by association, aspect etc. etc., how come the Rishi ascribes such a benefic point to Jupiter that it will not take away the life? To my little mind the only possible explanation is that being a natural benefic his aspect on the 8th house and the 12th house coupled with the of longevity and also the 3L of longevity. So prayers to Lord Subramanya are adviced by the Rishi. For few years we have tried BCP Focus year and lordship the way demonstrated above and got good results; readers are requested to try the same. It indeed gives us great joy to see the above shloka. – SA 570
association of other two natural benefics, Venus and Mercury, might have helped the native to escape death. Learned persons can interpret this and give other possible explanations if any. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: Ketu is in the 2nd house and, as per BCP, 2nd house is the 2nd year of one’s life. Hence the view of Athri Rishi that there is danger to the native at the age of two seems appropriate since Ketu indicates health issues and Exit. Using BSP technique of Jupiter implementing itself in the 11th from as mentioned in Vol 6 or 7 in the Ravana Samhita or Saptarishi Nadi Commentary, you can see that here Jupiter has kendradhipati dosha (health/death) yet is Jeeva Karaka sitting in the 4H conjoining with exalted lagna lord (so can’t give death result early in life) – it implements his energy 11th from it and stops Ketu from implementing its malfeasance. 41. தானவன் ேயாகச் ெசய்ைக சாற் ேவாம் சுக
ள்ளான்
ஈனமாங் குணங்க ளில்லான் எய்தி ம் பணிதி பாக்யம் ஆனேதார்
மி ேசர்ப்பன் யாைர ம் வசியஞ் ெசய்வன்
மானமாய் ஜீவிப் பானாம் வாக்குகள் ெசால்
ெமன்ேறாம்.
41. We will tell about the native’s fortunes. Has comforts; has no mean manners; has the fortune of getting jewels and ornaments; will increase the cultivable lands; capable of attracting anybody; will live with dignity; his words will be respected. 42. தசமத்ேதான் நா ல் நிற்கத் தனம
ேந
ெமன்ேறாம்
திைசஎல்லாம் கீர்த்தி ஏற்பன் ஜனஉப காரம் ெசய்வன் வைசயிலான் அன்னிய கிராமம் வந்தி ம் கஜமிலான் அச்வ
ண்
மி தா
ம்
கண்ணிய மாக வாழ்வான்.
42. Since the 10th lord Jupiter is in fourth in Virgo, there will be increase in finance. Will get famous in all directions; will help the people; will not be accused by anybody; will get lands in another village; has no elephants; but has horses; will live with dignity. ைதயல் 43. எந்தக்கா லத்தி ேலதான் இவ
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க்குத் தன ம் ேந ம்
அந்தேதார் ேசதி ெசால்வாய் அலவன் தன் தைசக்கா லத்தில் இந்தவா
மன்ன
க்கு ஈரஞ்சு ஆண்
ேலதான்
ெசாந்தமாய்க் கி கம் தன்னில் ேச ேம நிதி நிேக்ஷபம்.
Hidden Treasure 43.Tell in detail when this native will get wealth. He will get during Moon mahadasa when the native is ten years old, he will get his own house and wealth will increase. He will get a treasure hidden in the ground. Saptarishis Astrology Commentary: BCP & Vimshottari Dasa There are many methods of using the Vimshottari Dasa combined with BCP, something that is still in an experimentative stage. One of them is being presented here in brief as the opportunity has arisen due to the above shloka. First and foremost, the false notion circulated by many Nadi experts since last century & internet forum nadi experts that vimshottari dasa is not used in Nadi Astrology can be eliminated forever by the above verse, the Rishi is using Vimshottari dasa. Now the technique we were talking about is to take the year of native, note it down mentally and observe where the Mahadasa lord is sitting, then rotate it as per BCP keeping Vimshottari Mahadasa lord as the Asc. In the above chart, the native is 10 years old and is in Moon MD, take Moon (in 3H here) as Lagna and rotate it 1 sign 1 year per house for 10 years – the BCP Vimshottari Dasa will come in the 1H, the lord of it is sitting exalted in the 4H of ‘Treasure’ & also ‘Own House’ with Debilitated Venus (treasure not his own), both the Rishi is predicting. Another quick example is Obama’s chart (Cp Asc) – he was running Jup MD when he won the Election and became President on 20 Jan 2009 which was his 48th year. Now take Jup as lagna and 48th year would be the 12H, the lord of it is again Jupiter sitting in the Lagna (a trikona and kendra) with Saturn forming a Rajayoga – he became a Raja (King) by defeating someone (since Jup is debilitated and getting neechabhanga raja yoga. Take chart of John F Kennedy (Vi Asc) who died on 22nd Nov 1963 in his 47th year during Jup MD. From Jupiter Asc, 47th year will be the 11th house from it, which means Jupiter who is placed in the 9H will activate as per BCP the 7H of the chart. The 7H is a maraca house, its lord Jupiter becomes maraca lord & 4L of vehicles and assasination sits in this Jup Asc with 12L Sun along with Venus who is the 3 & 8th lord of D6 (enemies chart) and 3L of short travel of D6. He died while on a short trip in that year. In Vimsopaka Jupiter has the lowest point. Jupiter being involved in Gajakeshari Yoga made this incident world famous and outsiders remember him for sex and assasination. Let’s come back to the chart of the native in Saptarishis Nadi Gemini Asc Chart No 6 where the Rishi talks about him finding treasure at age 10. Ten years of age as per BCP will be the 10H whose lord is Jupiter and it goes in the 4H of Fortune. In Shloka No 42 above, the Rishi says that 10th lord in the 4th house in Virgo will increase finances. So in the 10th year, when this Jupiter will be activated as per BCP, there is chance of increase in finance. Now see Phaladeepika Ch.2 Shl.5 Verse 5. From Jupiter the learned should seek information about knowledge, noble qualities, sons, minister, good behavior, teaching profession, magnanimity, knowledge of Vedas and Puranas (Shruti and Smriti) progress and beatitude, reverence to gods and brahamins, yajana, worship (tapasya), religious faith, treasure, wisdom, control over passions, honor and compassion; and in the female chart, husband's happiness.
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In BPHS Ch.11, Shl.5 Verse 5. Indications of the 4th house: Conveyances, relatives, mother, happiness, treasure, lands and buildings are to be consulted through the 4th house. In Phaladeepika Ch.18 Shl. 14 Verse 14. If in a nativity the Moon occupies the Navamsha Leo and is aspected by Mercury, he may acquire a hidden treasure. Satyajatakam Ch.3 Shl 4 &.14 Verse 4. If the lord of the fourth house is placed in the fourth house, and is aspected by Tiryagmukha planets (Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus), the person may acquire neighboring lands and thereby come across treasure hidden under earth. He will become very rich. If the lord of the fourth house is aspected by urdhvamukha planets (the Sun and Mars), the person may earn money through crops and cultivation. Verse 14. If the fourth and eleventh houses are strong and auspicious through connection with benefic and a planet having downward-gaze has Dhana yoga, the person will get treasure. But if the houses 4 and 11 are weak and are connected with malefics, the native will squander away his wealth. In BPHS Ch.3, Shl.32 Verse 32. Abodes of the planets: Temple, watery place, place of fire, sport-ground, treasure-house, bed-room and filthy ground: these are respectively the abodes for the seven planets from the Sun onward. Use the above shlokas and note connection of 4H and Jupiter regarding treasure and then use BCP and note that the 10th year will be the 10H whose lord Jupiter is there in the 4H of fortune and then use especially the above Yoga from Satyajatakam Ch.3 Sh4 and see how beautifully all combine with dasa of Moon (Moon in mentioned in the shloka). To combine all this is not easy to make a prediction and no doubt only a Rishi can make such a prediction; to study such predictions was not possible till the last thousands of years and we are thankful to Bhadoriya who gave this manuscript and the translators Yenbeeyes and Bhaskaran. If only more can join who can translate from Tamil to English, more Asc can come out and someone else can do a better job in commentary than us (SA).
44. வ மவர் உற தி மகள் வாச
ெகாள்வன் பிரபல கு ம்பி யாவன்
ள்ளான் ஜயம்ெசய்வ ென த்த ேவைல
அ மைற யவர்கள் ேநசன் அரசர்கள் உற அ
ெகாள்வன்
கன் தன்ைனப் ெபற்ற அம்பிைக யாேள ேகளாய்.
44. Will get friendship of those who come; will be a famous family man; Lakshmi will reside in his house; will finish the taken work successfully; will be friendly with the Brahmins; will get relationship with the kings; Oh! Begetter of Lord Arumuga (Subramanya)! Oh! Parvati! Listen. 45. பிறந்தேசய் ஜனன காலம் கர்தைச இ ப் த் தா
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சிறந்தி
மாண்
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விைரந்தி ம் நாட்கள் பத் ம் விளம் ேவாம் பலைன யாங்கள் நிைறந்த ேதார் ஜாதகர்க்கு ேநர்ந்தி ம் ேராகந் தாேன.
45.At the time of birth, balance of Venus mahadasa is two years six months and ten days. We will tell the results of that period. There will be disease for the native who has all things fulfilled. 46. மா
வர்க்கஞ் சூதம் வந்தி ம் ெசலவ ேநகம்
ேமதினில் கா
ேசதம் விசனமாம் தந்ைதக் ேகதான்
ேபாதேவ வர்க்கஞ் சூதம் பைகய
வந்
நீதியாக் கி ஷி நஷ்டம் நிம ேய ேம
நீங்கும் ங் ேகேள.
46. Misfortune will fall for the mother side family; expenses will be higher; loss of cattle will be there; father will have mental anguish; his own relations will also be subjected to troubles; enmity will be created and that will be removed; loss in agriculture will be there. Oh! Mother! Further listen. 47. சல் யங் ெகாஞ்சம் ேந ந் தாயாதி வர்க்கஞ் சூதஞ் ெசால்
ேவாந் தாய்தந் ைதக்ேக சுகமின்றிப் பிணி
அல்லல்கள் கள
ண்
ெகாஞ்சம் அைறந்தன மிைவக ெளல்லாம்
நல்லேதா ாீைரந்தான்
ன்ேமல் நாட் ேவாம் விவரமாக.
47. There will be a little debt problem; Inauspiciousness will be there to his relatives; father and mother will have disease and will not be comfortable; Distress, theft all these things will happen before his tenth year. We will tell about the rest of the things in the second part. Yenbeeyes Notes: There are certain interesting features in this chart. At the outset, we find that 3 natural benefics (Jupiter, Venus and Mercury-by association) are conjoined in a Kendra –the 4th house. Mercury and Venus are 4th and 5th lords. Jupiter is 7th and 10th lord and Mercury is also Lagna Lord. But see how they all have become malefics. First – Jupiter is Badhakesh for Gemini Lagna. He is also lord of 8th house from Moon. Second – Venus is debilitated and also co-owns the 12th house. He also becomes a malefic on account of the presence of Sun and Mars in his sign, Libra. Third 574
– All the three planets are aspected by Rahu by his special 9th house aspect. Rahu being placed in the 8th house-house of Saturn and also aspected by Saturn reflects the 8th lord’s mood only. Hence Mercury by association and aspect has also become malefic. This combination has been responsible for all the troubles that the native is going to experience in his life time especially till the age of ten as after Venus dasa, Dasa of Sun comes in who is also debilitated and conjoined with Mars who is Lord of 6th from Ascendant. The same fourth house which is termed as the hidden house or Pathal and the placement of the 10th lord Jupiter (Dhanakaraka) therein indicate the possibility of getting hidden wealth. When we look at the 2nd house, we find that Ketu is placed there. If you see the death of the Native’s father, it has happened at the age of 37 of the native. At that time the native was running the dasa of Rahu and Venus Bhukti. Death is generally linked to the 8th house. For father 8th from 9th is the 4th house. We have already seen the position of the 4th house above. Even the month of death is influenced by Venus – Libra month. For the mother’s death 8th house of the mother becomes the 11th house – Aries- ruled by Mars. Mars being placed in the house of Venus will behave like Venus-which we have seen already. Again the 4th house comes into the picture. At the time of death of his mother, native was running his 40th year which falls under Venus Antara – Rahu dasa. Jupiter who has conjoined Venus decided the month of death. So Jupiter by being a natural benefic and also being lord of 7th and 10th has given its due share to the native. As the Badhakesh and also as 8th lord from Moon, it has shown its malefic influences too. In the same Venus period, i.e. at the age of forty, native also had danger because of his conjunction with Lagna Lord. At the age of 67, native was running Saturn dasa-Saturn bhukthi. It is natural as being the 8th lord he brought about the end of the native. But why in the month of Leo. Moon, the 2nd lord is placed there and Saturn aspects the same. Hence when the Sun was transiting Leo, the end has come.
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Krushna’s Ashtakavarga System By Yenbeeyes, India. Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
1. Introduction
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o begin with I must express my sincere thanks to Saptarishis Astrology emagazine which was instrumental in learning a new System of Astrology. Yes. I accidentally came across the magazine Volume 2 published in May 2008. While scanning through the articles I came across an article titled ‘3, 6, 10, 11 houses’ published in Page 53 written by Sri Krushna Jugal Kalani. This article took me to his web-site http://krushna.sageasita.com/ and that was the beginning of the learning of the New System called ‘Krushna’s Ashtakavarga System.’ It took me nearly 6 months to study the system thoroughly and understand the intricacies of the system. I also had a personal interaction with him on various points for about three days. I am happy to dedicate this write up to him and his family.
Yenbeeyes hails from a Tamil family wherein he learnt astrology from his grandfather who knew the entire BPHS by heart. He was first asked to learn by heart the Sanskrit verses of BPHS & then slowly taught astrology by his grandfather who was his Guru. After 3 years of teaching only BPHS, he was then taught Jaimini Sutras at the age of 23. Yenbeeyes is our author’s pen name and he having retired in 2007 has taken up to the cause of astrology full time and is currently translating Jaimini Sutras into Tamil. Saptarishis Astrology has observed that Shri Yenbeeyes pursues this science with an unmatched discipline and dedication which is praiseworthy.
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Krushna’s Ashtakavarga System is not known to many nor are there any books available on the System in the market. Just now Krushnaji has published a book in Marathi language and there is a great demand for publication of the same in English too. The only way to learn his system at present is studying the lessons found in his web site given above and in an interactive way by joining the Yahoo groups at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/astrologyandtimingevents. The effectiveness of the System has been tested by many Astrologers and many have agreed to the soundness of the same particularly for timing of events. Mrs. Sandy Crowther, the noted Astrologer of the West had conducted a Research Study on the System on ‘Marriage/Relationship Problems’ using this technique and the results of her research are available in one of the messages in the group mentioned above. (Message No. 6683). Ashtakavarga System, as everyone knows, is a method of calculating the power of planets with respect to each other. Ashtakavarga deals with the particular aspect of a human being as it deals with all the seven planets excluding Rahu and Ketu and the Lagna which form the crux of the Jyotish System. I am not going into the details of how the Ashtakavarga is calculated. But one must remember that the individual Ashtakavarga called Binna Ashtaka Varga (BAV) as well as the combined Ashtakavarga called Sarva Ashtaka Varga (SAV) both are required for calculating the power of the planets which depend on its relative position versus other planets. The calculation part is well explained in the lessons given on the site itself. Almost all software also gives the Ashtakavarga positions. The System has software prepared in Excel available in the yahoo groups as well as in the site for download. All the calculations required are done through this software and there is no need to do any manual calculation. Readers can download the latest version from this link: http://krushna.sageasita.com/kas_worksheets.htm In this article, I am covering only the timing of marriage using the principles given in the System. For this purpose I have collected as many as 108 horoscopes from friends and relatives which are all Indian charts and have taken up a few charts from Astrodatabank site in order to include some 2
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foreign charts also. Under the Hindu Dharma, marriage was and is regarded as a religious sacrament and comprehends the equality of the partner to follow the path of Purushartha which are Dharma (Righteousness), Artha (Wealth), Kama (Desire) and Moksha (Salvation). Hence, in Hindu custom matching of charts is done prior to marriage to know the compatibility of the boy and the girl. But there are cases like love marriage wherein the matching part is omitted leading to discontent in majority cases even resulting in divorce. Such charts are worth studying using this technique. Here, I am restricting my study only to the timing of marriage where the couple is having a happy relationship and there are no major conflicts in their conjugal life. So with this introduction, let me move on to explain some basic rules entirely unique for the System which are essential to follow the analysis done in this article. Please note that these are not the only rules applicable. It is only a drop from the ocean. 2. Basic Rules i.
The System uses its Own Ayanamsa which is approximately less than 54’ of Lahiri Ayanamsa.
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For calculation of Binna Ashtaka Varga, the System follows the Varahamihira Principle. There are variations in the calculation of the benefic points (malefic) from a given planet – One is of Parasara and the other is Varahamihira. The difference lies in the calculation of (a) Jupiter’s contribution in Moon’s Ashtakavarga (b) Mars’ contribution in Venus’ Ashtakavarga. However the total points contributed by all planet remain the same viz. 337.
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There are seven planets and Lagna which partake in the Ashtakavarga System making a total of 8. All these 8 points are to be referred to all the 12 houses and hence we get a total of 96 points out of which the positions referred to in the classics (either Parasara or Varahamihira) are benefics and the rest of the places not mentioned are treated as malefic points. If a planet out of 8 points gets 5 points (commonly referred to as dots) it means it has 5 benefic points and the remaining (8-5) 3 are malefic points. This is a general rule of Ashtakavarga and the same is being followed in the System also. One has to remember that a planet can get a maximum of 8 points and a minimum of zero points. 3
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The strength of a planet is not judged from its placement like Own house or exaltation sign or debilitation sign. It is totally based on the points worked out on the basis of BAV only. A planet is said to be exalted if it has got more than 4 points. A planet is said to be debilitated if it got less than 4 points. When a planet has exactly 4 points it is said to be neutral. For example Mars is exalted in Capricorn. But if Mars has only 3 points in BAV then it will not be able to give the results due to its exaltation position. Due to its low benefic points, it will not be able to give better results.
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The aspect of planets is according to Vedic System only. Only the results produced by this System vary. A planet with more than 4 benefic points will aspect in the same strength but in a malefic manner. Similarly a planet having less than 4 benefic points will aspect in a benefic manner. If a planet gets exactly 4 points, then the effect it creates on account of aspect will be only neutral.
Next is the Upachaya Theory which I would call as a foundation of the System. For a better understanding of this principle, readers may go through the article of Krushnaji mentioned in the introduction which was published in this magazine. I will give a brief explanation here. Since I am going to cover only the timing of marriage aspect, I will explain this principle with respect to the house of marriage which is the 7th house. As per the theory of the System, Karaka for the result of any house is decided by the 8th house from any house. So the Karaka house for marriage will be the 8th from the 7th which is the 2nd house. Let us call this house as house ‘A’. The Upachaya places are the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th. The Upachaya houses are to be reckoned from the karaka house. Let us find out the Upachaya houses with respect to the Karaka house viz. 2nd house. The 3rd from 2nd house is the 4th house (which will be termed as ‘D’), 6th house from the 2nd house is the 7th house which is the focus house for marriage (which will be noted as ‘B’) for which we are finding the result, 10th house from the 2nd house is the 11th house (which is denoted by ‘C’) and the 11th house from the 2nd house would be the 12th house (which is indicated as ‘E’). These Upachaya houses are again grouped into two categories based on the mutual trine principle viz. 5:9. In the above discussion, you will notice that the 7th house and the 11th house are in mutual trine positions and they are termed as Main Upachaya houses. The other two Upachaya houses namely the 4th and 12th houses are in mutual trine positions and are termed as Secondary 4
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Upachaya houses. Here one point to be remembered is that the Upachaya places are determined with respect to the Karaka place and not from the house for which we need to find the results. vi.
The main Upachaya houses are directly involved in the results and hence they have been named as A, B, C – in our case the 2nd house, the 7th house and the 11th house. The secondary Upachaya houses act only through their lords or through the planets placed in them. Such planets (placed there in) take part in the outcome if and only they have more than 4 points in BAV.
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Next is the calculation of strength of all the 7 planets based on their BAV. It is beyond the scope of this article to explain in detail all the rules applicable in working out the strength which is called as WORKSHEET. I would advise readers to go through the lessons on the web site to understand this principle. The final point arrived at as per Worksheet will be an indicator of timing the event. More than 12 points in the Worksheet is indicative of an event happening in its Antardasa. Event may happen in the period of a planet having less points in which case the quality is bound to suffer.
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Planets having lordship of houses 1st and 7th are treated as enemies. A 1:7 relationship always indicates opposition.
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The next rule is that of Samdharmi. Samdharmi is a Sanskrit word. Sam means same and dharm means custom, duty, soul, nature etc. If a planet is said to be Samdharmi of another planet, it means it can perform the duty of the other planet. In the words of Krushnaji ‘Samdharmi planets are those planets that behave similar to each other or give the results of other planets.’
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For Mars, Moon is Samdharmi and not vice versa because Moon is the fourth lord from Aries whereas from Cancer, Scorpio is the 5th house. Similarly for Sun, Mars is Samdharmi and not vice versa. Mercury and Jupiter are not mutual Samdharmis because even though from one sign they make a 4:10 relationship, with the other sign they create a 1:7 relationship. More details are available in the lessons. xii.
Functional Samdharmi has various combinations. They are 1) The planet in the 4th house is Samdharmi to a planet in the 10th house provided the planet in the fourth house has more points in Ashtakavarga. 2) When two planets are in the same sign and same constellation. 3) When two planets are in the same Navamsa. 4) Rahu and Ketu are Samdharmi to the Lord of the sign where they are placed and to the Lord of the constellation in which they are placed. They also become Samdharmi to the Navamsa depositor and the planets they conjoin in Navamsa. 5) A planet is Samdharmi to the Navamsa Lord where it is deposited.
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How such Samdharmi planets act in giving the results are explained in the lessons. For our purpose, it is enough to know that Samdharmi planets generally act for benefic results only. For malefic results (excepting death) they will not come forward. Another condition for the Samdharmi to give the results is that it should have at least 12 points in the Worksheet analysis. Then and only then it will act as Samdharmi. In the course of the analysis of charts, if any special rule becomes applicable, I shall bring the same to the notice of the readers.
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Karaka also plays an important role in this. The natural karaka for marriage is Venus and the Functional karaka as explained earlier is the lord of the 2nd house (Refer Krushnaji’s article referred to in the Introduction). The position of Venus and its lordship is also very important. Venus becomes spoiled (weak) in the constellations of Krittika, Ardra and Mula and becomes moderately spoiled in Jyeshta. Venus gets more spoiled if it is associated or aspected by Saturn. Saturn 6
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The distance of Venus from the Sun is also a main factor here. Up to 3 degrees from the Sun, it loses all of its qualities. Such a Venus reduces the sex urge of the native. Up to 43 degrees from the Sun it behaves in a normal way and after 43 degrees, its qualities are enhanced as it increases the sexual feelings of the person.
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Mars in association with Venus causes the native to have no control over his or her sexual feelings. Saturn, if associated in this case may be a factor as well, in homosexuality.
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Moon is the controller of the mind and its affliction by Rahu also spoils the control over the mind as well as the marriage life.
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How are we to decide the timing of marriage? General rule is that any event will happen either under the influence of the powerful significators in the chart as indicated by the Worksheet points, or in the sub period (Antar Dasa) of the Lords of the houses ‘D’ and ‘E’. For the marriage we have already seen that the House ‘D’ is the 4th house from Lagna and House ‘E’ is the 12th house. The powerful significators are seen from the Worksheet for the 7th house. In some cases the next in line which is the 12th house (house of bed comforts) also play a vital role. The planet having the highest point is the powerful one followed by the planet with next higher point. Event also happens in the Antar dasa of the planet/s placed in the 4th or 12th house provided they have more than 4 benefic points in Ashtakavarga.
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The Antar dasa period would be of long duration and it must be narrowed down. For this there are several rules.
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Whether the lords of the house ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ are aspected by Saturn. In our case the 2nd house, the 7th house and the 11th house. If these lords are placed with Saturn If Saturn happens to be one of the lords and others too are in aspect. All these three rules must be verified both in Rasi Chart as well as Navamsa chart.
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a. If all the three rules are applicable, then the event will be late or delayed. For this purpose the entire Antar dasa period will be divided into three parts and in this case the event will happen in the 3rd or the last part. b. If Jupiter is aspecting the lords or Saturn is in the aspect of Jupiter, then the event will take place in the 2nd part. c. If Jupiter alone is aspecting these lords (viz. A, B or C) the event will take place in the first part. Meaning that there is no aspect on these planets from Saturn or the Lords of the A, B or C houses have no relation with Saturn either in Rasi or Navamsa. Also none of the planets should be in the Navamsa sign of Saturn or constellations ruled by Saturn. That is to say such planets should not have been placed in Capricorn or Aquarius or in the constellations of Pushyami, Anuradha or Uttarabhadra. If Jupiter aspects Saturn then delay is moderated and the event will happen in 2nd sector. Jupiter need not aspect the lord. Jupiter can only moderate the delay if it is not in the sign of Saturn, nakshatra or Navamsa of Saturn or in Libra. xxvi.
The last step is to fix the dates which will have a tolerance level of 13 days plus or minus. For this we look to the Probable date finder list which is attached to the software itself. This is based on the transit of Sun. The event happens when the transit of the Sun is in the constellation and the sign of powerful planets. Once the Antar dasa is fixed, and if it satisfies other conditions like age, time, social customs (popularly known as Desh, Kaal, and Patra) then we should select the other two planets which are 2nd and 3rd in strength. This way we have three planets. One is used for the sub and the other two for transits. Here, we must not neglect the first planet as it may come again in transit, due to more power, lordship of either ‘D’ or ‘E’ houses or being Samdharmi to other powerful planets. If these lords are Lord of house where Moon is placed, Lagna Lord or the constellation lord, they may come forward.
With these backgrounds let us study some charts to verify these rules. Some of the points mentioned above may be confusing or may not be clear. As I wanted to be brief, I might not have expressed the same in the way Krushnaji 8
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has explained. Wherever there is doubt, readers may refer to the lessons in the site. Also all the charts presented here are worked out using the Excel software provided for this purpose. 3. Analysis of charts Example 01: Sex: Female; DOB: 4th May. 1957; TOB: 14:25; POB: Kumbakonam, TN, India; Latitude: 10 N 58; Longitude: 79 E 23; Time Zone: IST -5:30: KAS Ayanamsa – 22:22:4
A note about the charts: Both Rasi and Navamsa charts of the female are given in southern as well as northern styles. In the Southern Rasi chart, the heading number 11 given indicates that the 11th house in the natural zodiacal order is the 7th house of the chart i.e. Aquarius which is termed as house ‘B’. The 8th house from this viz. Virgo is the karak house and is named as house ‘A’. The Upachaya houses from house ‘A’ are 4th house (‘D’), 7th house (‘B’), 11th house (‘C’) and the 12th house (‘D’) which are marked clearly in the inner square of the chart. The numbers given in each house represent the Sarva Ashtaka Varga of that particular house. In the navamsa chart also the SAV figures are provided though we are not going to use this for the present. In the northern type, wherever the SAV is less than 28 they are marked in red. A, B, C, D position of houses are not marked.
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Date of Marriage is 5th April 1976. Ashtakavarga powers: NATAL BINDUS Planet As Su Mo Ma MeR JuR Ve SaR Ra Ke
SU MO MA ME JU VE SA 4 6 6 4 4 5 5 NATAL CHART DATA Degrees Nakshatra Lord Navamsa 22 Le 42 P.Phalguni Ve Li 21 Ar 15 Bharani Ve Li 15 Ge 33 Ardra Ra Aq 7 Ge 28 Ardra Ra Sg 23 Ar 52 Bharani Ve Sc 29 Le 48 U.Phalguni Su Sg 26 Ar 26 Bharani Ve Sc 20 Sc 37 Jyestha Me Cp 27 Li 49 Visakha Ju Ge 27 Ar 49 Krittika Su Sg
There will be a separate worksheet for each of the 12 houses and there will be a summary sheet also showing the powers of all the 7 planets for all the 12 houses. In the Summary sheet the Natural Karaka, the Functional Karaka, Lords of houses D and E and many more details are available. So for a starter, 10
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even if one is not well versed with the rules, the required details can be had from the software itself. For want of space I am not giving the worksheet here. However, I am giving the Summary sheet in the next page for all the 12 houses. From the final result, you can note that Mars is having the highest power for the 7th house and he is the Lord of the house indicated as ‘D’. Hence marriage should happen during this period and indeed it has happened. Vimshottari Dasa running was Jupiter Maha Dasa and Mars Antardasa from 5th January, 1976 to 11th December, 1976. It is always advisable to study the quality of the married life too as it has a bearing on the timing of event. If the quality is going to be good, Timing will be in the antar dasa of a high power planet. If the quality is adverse, marriage may happen in the period of a low power planet or the 6th lord etc. However, due to place constraint, I am not duscussing the quality here. And also I have selected those charts where the quality of the wedded life is satisfactory. At times if there are blessings in the chart, then the timing may get advanced.
Now let us see whether the date of marriage falls within the rules prescribed for the probable date as given in rules (xxvi) and (xxvii). 11
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The antardasa period will be 11 months and 6 days. Each part will be of 3 months and 22 days. 1) Saturn is Lord of 7th. Hence we have to verify the 3rd rule. The 2nd as well as the 11th lord is Mercury and it is not aspected by Saturn either in Rasi or in Navamsa. Note that Jupiter alone is aspecting the Lord of houses A and C and hence bound to give the marriage in the 1st part itself and it has come out to be true. 2) From the Probable Date finder sheet given below, we can narrow down the date also. Probable Date Finder Table Combinations of Significators FROM Jupiter and Venus 01-Jan Jupiter and Sun 11-Jan Saturn and Sun 14-Jan Saturn and Moon 28-Jan Saturn and Mars 10-Feb Saturn and Rahu 20-Feb Saturn and Jupiter 05-Mar Jupiter only 15-Mar Jupiter and Saturn 18-Mar Jupiter and Mercury 05-Apr Mars and Ketu 14-Apr Mars and Venus 28-Apr Mars and Sun 11-May Venus and Sun 15-May Venus and Moon 25-May Venus and Mars 08-Jun Mercury and Mars 15-Jun Mercury and Rahu 22-Jun Mercury and Jupiter 06-Jul Moon and Jupiter 17-Jul Moon and Saturn 20-Jul Moon and Mercury 03-Aug Sun and Ketu 17-Aug 12
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TO 10-Jan 13-Jan 27-Jan 09-Feb 19-Feb 04-Mar 14-Mar 17-Mar 04-Apr 13-Apr 27-Apr 10-May 14-May 24-May 07-Jun 14-Jun 21-Jun 05-Jul 16-Jul 19-Jul 02-Aug 16-Aug 30-Aug
Sun and Venus 31-Aug 12-Sep Sun only 13-Sep 16-Sep Mercury and Sun 17-Sep 26-Sep Mercury and Moon 27-Sep 10-Oct Mercury and Mars 11-Oct 16-Oct Venus and Mars 17-Oct 23-Oct Venus and Rahu 24-Oct 05-Nov Venus and Jupiter 06-Nov 15-Nov Mars and Jupiter 16-Nov 19-Nov Mars and Saturn 20-Nov 02-Dec Mars and Mercury 03-Dec 15-Dec Jupiter and Ketu 16-Dec 28-Dec Jupiter and Venus 29-Dec 31-Dec The two probable dates allowing for the 13 days grace fall under Jupiter and Saturn OR Jupiter and Mercury OR Mars and Ketu. The next higher points in the worksheet are taken over by Moon, Mercury, Venus and Sun. Both Jupiter and Saturn are having the lowest points in the worksheet. Look at Navamsa – Mars is placed in the house of Jupiter along with Jupiter and hence will be promoting the desires of Jupiter. Moon and Mars also become Samdharmi due to their joint placement in Rasi chart. Now Mercury is placed in Scorpio in Navamsa thus becoming Samdharmi to Mars. Hence the period Jupiter and Mercury should be the decider. I have analysed the chart of the husband at the end after rectifying the birth time. Example 02 Here I am taking up the charts of a husband and wife. Sex: Male; DOB: 11th Feb., 1979; TOB: 19:24; POB: Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu; Latitude: 8 N 10; Longitude: 77 E 26; Time Zone: IST -5:30; KAS Ayanamsa: 22:40:34
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Analysis: Marriage Date is: 24th Oct., 2005 Main Period Lord: The Mahadasa running at that time was Venus. Mahadasa Lord Venus is Natural karaka. So Mahadasa Lord indicates karakatwa of 7th, 12th and 3rd houses. Sub Period Lord: The Antar dasa running at the time of marriage was: Jupiter which is from 20.02.2004 to 21.10.2006. For the 7th house the powerful Significators as per Worksheet are: Moon, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars in descending order of power. Lord of House D (LoD) is Mars and Lord of House E (LoE) is Moon. Since both are having high powers in WS they will be eager to give the event. Marriage has happened in the sub of Jupiter who is the 2nd highest in WS and also SD to Moon who is the highest power planet and also Lord of house E (LoE). Fixing the Probable Date: Then we have to narrow it down to the actual date viz. 24th October, 2005. From the PDF sheet we note that the period from 17th Oct. to 23rd Oct. is of Venus and Mars. Next Venus and Rahu is from 24th Oct. to 5th Nov. Moon is one of the powerful significators in the worksheet. Venus is placed in the house of Sun making Sun as its Samdharmi. Rahu is in the house of Sun and in the nakshatra of Venus and is likely to behave more like Venus as Venus has more points in the Ashtakavarga. Venus has fewer points in the worksheet. Hence the test has failed in the case. The Antar dasa duration is for 2 years 8 months and 1 day. Dividing it into 3 parts, we find that the marriage has happened in the last part. Let us see if this is indicated by the rules. Saturn himself is Lord of house B and Mercury is 15
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lord of A and C. Note the aspect of Saturn on Mercury in Rasi chart. Unlike the previous chart there is no aspect of Jupiter on either Saturn or Mercury. Now let us see the chart of the wife. POB: Villupuram, Tamil Sex: Female; DOB: 17th Nov., 1981; TOB: 5:15; Nadu; Latitude: 11 N 56; Longitude: 79 E 29; Time Zone: IST -5:30
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Powers of Planets for the focus house 7th Saturn – 23 Mercury – 18 Jupiter – 18 Venus – 11 Sun – 6 Mars - 4
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Analysis: Marriage Date is: 24th Oct., 2005 Main Period Lord: The Mahadasa running at that time was Mercury. He is the functional karaka for the 2nd house indicating family. The natural karaka for marriage Venus is placed in the Navamsa of Mercury. Sub Period Lord: The Sub period running at the time of marriage was: Saturn which is from 30.07.2003 to 08.04.2006. Saturn is the powerful significator as per worksheet. Saturn is also Lord of house D. Fixing the Probable Date: Then we have to narrow it down to the actual date viz. 24th October, 2005. The next two planets having higher powers are Mercury and Jupiter. This is followed by Moon. On the day of marriage Sun was in Libra and in Swati nakshatra ruled by Rahu. From the probable date table we note the following: Venus and Mars period is from 17th Oct. to 23rd Oct. Venus and Rahu is from 24th Oct. to 5th Nov. 17
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Rahu is placed in Cancer in Rasi chart and is in the constellation of Jupiter. Of these two planets viz. Moon and Jupiter, Moon is having more points in Ashtakavarga. Hence Rahu will tend to act like Moon. Now, as already stated, Venus is placed in the Navamsa of Mercury and hence Mercury will step in for Venus. Thus, we note that both Mercury and Moon have high points in the worksheet. The Antar dasa period is for 2 years 8 months and 8 days. Each part may be roughly divided into 10 months and 22 days. So the date of marriage will fall in the last part of the Antara. Note the aspect of Saturn on House A and Lord of House C (Sun) in rasi chart and its aspect on Mars – Lord of House A and B. There is neither aspect of Jupiter on Saturn nor the lords of houses A, B or C though the Lord of C Sun is aspected by Jupiter in Navamsa. Example 03: Here is a case of Love marriage and that too Inter-caste marriage. TOB: 9:48; Sex: Female; DOB: 30th Sep., 1980; Nadu; Latitude: 8 N 10; Longitude: 77 E 26; KAS ayanamsa – 22:41:57
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Sub Period Lord: The Sub period running at the time of marriage was: Saturn which is from 21.01.2003 to 03.08.2005. Saturn is Lord of house D and also becomes Samdharmi of Jupiter having placed along with him in Rasi chart. Both the planets have high power in the worksheet. Also the highest power planet Venus is a Natural Samdharmi to Saturn. Fixing the probable date: From the probable date finder we note that Saturn and Sun period is from 14th Jan. to 27th Jan. Saturn and Moon period is from 28th Jan. to 9th Feb. Moon is Samdharmi to Venus the highest power planet being placed in the Navamsa of Venus. Hence, we can conclude that Saturn and Moon are responsible for the event. The duration of the Antar dasa is of 2 years 6 months and 12 days. Each part comes to 10 months and 4 days. So the marriage has happened in the 2nd part. Saturn is not aspecting any of the A, B or C houses or its lords either in Rasi or Navamsa. Husband’s Chart: Sex: Male; DOB: 15th April, 1977; TOB: 5:30; POB: Mumbai; Latitude: 18 N 58; Longitude: 72 E 50; Time Zone: IST -5:30; KAS Ayanamsa -
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Planet’s Power as per worksheet for the 7th house: Saturn – 32 Mercury – 23 Sun – 17 Moon – 11 Mars – 10 Venus – 8 Jupiter - 6 Analysis: Marriage Date: 26th Jan. 2004 Main Period Lord: The Mahadasa running at the time of marriage was of Saturn. Saturn is functional karaka for the 5th house – indicating children related to marriage. 21
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Sub Period Lord: The Sub period running at the time of marriage was: Rahu from 31st Oct. 2002 to 06th Sep. 2005. Rahu is in the house of Venus and constellation of Mars. Both Venus and Mars have equal points in Ashtakavarga. Hence the effects of Rahu will be a mixture of both Venus and Mars. Mars is placed in the 12th house which is House D and is having 6 points in its Ashtakavarga. Hence he will be eager to give the results. But in the worksheet Mars is having less than 12 points. Venus also has fewer points in the worksheet. Now we should turn towards the Samdharmi planets for Venus and Mars. Venus and Saturn are placed together in Navamsa and Venus is placed in the house of Jupiter. Saturn is having the highest points in the worksheet. So Rahu through Mars and Samdharmi of Venus (Saturn) has triggered the event. Fixing the probable date: Antar dasa duration is 2 years 10 months and 5 days. So the event has happened during the 2nd part which is from 13th Oct. 2003 to 04th Sep. 2004. Saturn is aspecting all the three houses A, B, C in rasi chart. Saturn himself is Lord of House C. Saturn is also aspecting Lord of B Mercury in Rasi Chart. Saturn is aspecting Mars, Lord of House A in Navamsa. Now Jupiter is also aspecting Houses B and C in Rasi chart, though it is not aspecting its lords. For delay, aspect of Jupiter on C need not be considered. To determine the exact delay caused by Saturn as well as Jupiter, the messages in the groups will be very handy as lots of charts have been discussed on this point.. As seen earlier, the probable date can be either fro 14th Jan. to 27th Jan or from 28th Jan. to 09th Feb. in the combination of Saturn and Sun OR Saturn and Moon. Saturn and Sun both have the highest points in the worksheet and hence they are responsible for the event on the said date. Example 4: Sex: Male; DOB: 25th August, 1932; TOB: 17:39; POB: Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu; Latitude: 11 N 17 Longitude: 79 E 33; Time Zone: IST -5:30; KAS Ayanamsa – 22-1-6
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Power as per worksheet: Jupiter – 24 Mercury – 20 Moon – 11 Venus – 10
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Analysis: Marriage was held on 30th March 1964 at the age of 31 years. Hence it is a late marriage. So the combinations for late marriage are to be checked. As the same has not been covered in this article, let us skip this step. Main Period Lord: The Mahadasa running at the time of marriage was of Jupiter. Jupiter is the karaka for the 2nd house indicating family and also karaka for 5th house indicating children. Functional karaka Saturn is placed in the house of Jupiter making it its Samdharmi. Sub Period Lord: Mercury Antar dasa is from 30-04-1962 to 05-08-1964. For the 7th house the powerful significators are Jupiter, Mercury, Sun and Mars in descending order of power. LoD is Mars and LoE is Jupiter. No planet/s in house D and E. Jupiter is Samdharmi to Mercury as Mercury is placed in the house of Jupiter in Navamsa. So both LoE and Mercury have high points in worksheet. Probable Date finder: In the month of March when marriage was held, Sun must be in Pisces and hence Jupiter becomes an indicator. The constellation where Sun is on this date is that of Mercury. Both have high points in the work sheet. The period is from 18th Mar. to 4th Apr. Now let us study the chart of the wife of the above individual. TOB: 22:40; POB: Sex: Female; DOB: 27th March 1944; Thiyagasamudram, Tamil Nadu, India; Latitude: 10 N 58; Longitude: 79 E 23; Time Zone: IST -5:30; KAS Ayanamsa:
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Analysis: Marriage date as mentioned above is 30th March 1964. Mars Mahadasa was running at the time of marriage. Venus the natural karaka for marriage is placed in the house of Mars, thus making it Samdharmi. The Antar dasa running at the time of marriage was of Venus which is from 12-03-1964 to 12-05-1965. Venus is Lord of house E and is placed in house D with 7 points. Venus is also the highest power planet in worksheet. If we divide the Antar dasa period of 1 year 2 months into three parts each part will be equal to 4 months 20 days. So marriage has happened in the 1st part itself. Saturn is placed in house B and is aspecting Lord of house A – Jupiter and Lord of house B – Venus. Jupiter is Lord of A and is aspecting the Lord of C – Mercury. This is the position in Rasi chart. In Navamsa – Jupiter is placed in the house of Saturn and conjoined Mercury the lord of House C. Hence Jupiter becoming more powerful has given the marriage in the 1st part itself. From the Probable Date Finder we find that the period 18th Mar. to 4th Apr. is of Jupiter-Saturn. Both have high power in the worksheet culminating in marriage. Example 5: Next I will take up the chart of Jacquelin Kennedy Onassis. The purpose of taking her chart is twofold. Firstly she had two marriages and both her husband’s died before her death. Secondly her birth time is fairly certain. Sex: Female; DOB: 28th July, 1929; TOB: 14:30; Place: Southampton, N.Y.; Latitude: 40 N 53; Longitude: 72 E 23; Time Zone: EDT + 4:00; KAS Ayanamsa – 21:58:29 Jacqueline married President John F. Kennedy on 12th Sep. 1953. John F. Kennedy died on 22nd Nov. 1963. Jacqueline’s 2nd marriage was with Aristotle Onassis on 20th Oct. 1968. Aristotle died on 15th Mar. 1975. 26
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Power of planets for the 7th house: Venus – 20 Saturn – 20 Mercury – 17 Mars – 13 Jupiter – 8 Sun - 11
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Analysis: On 22-11-1963, at the time of her marriage she was running Moon Maha dasa and Jupiter Antar dasa which was from 15-04-1963 to 14-08-1964. Moon indicates the karakatwa of 2nd house indicating family life. The Antar dasa was of Jupiter. Note the points in the worksheet analysis which are less than 12 indicating trouble in married life. It is clearly specified in the System that “For divorce, no children or the death of the life partner, marriage may be in the sub period of the planet having less points...” On 20th Oct. 1968, the date of second marriage, Jacqueline was running same Moon dasa and Venus Antar dasa. Here Venus has the highest points and is also Lord of house E. Example 6: Normally people approach Astrologers to know when the native of a chart will get married. This is more often when the concerned native has crossed the marriageable age which we can fix as 25. Under such circumstances, this System offers a clear solution definitely. I am taking up such a chart now. The native approached me in 2009 after an engagement was broken. As the marriage date was approaching, the girl suddenly refused to marry the native. The entire family of the native was subjected to humiliation, as even the marriage invitation was printed. The engagement ceremony itself was held in a big way and almost all the relatives of the boy attended the same. One can imagine the pains that the parents of the boy experienced when the girl’s family also supported their daughter and broke off the marriage. This time they came to me with a question whether the chart of the boy has any indications of marriage or not and if there is indication when will the event happen? Apart from the regular Vedic rules, I tried to apply this System and came out with the following result. The native is likely to get married during April to June 2010. Most probably the marriage may happen in the last week of May, 28
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2010 when Sun is in Taurus (Venus) and in the constellation of either Sun or Moon (i.e. Krittika or Rohini). I was just informed by the parents that the marriage of the native has been fixed and it is to be held on 24th May, 2010. On this day Sun will be in Taurus and in Krittika Nakshatra ruled by Sun. The birth details are: Sex: Male; DOB: 10-06-1981; TOB: 06:37; Place: Mumbai, India; Longitude: 72 E 50; Latitude: 18 N 58 Time Zone: IST -5:30; KAS Ayanamsa: 22:42:32 The necessary charts generated from the Excel software KAS2006 V3.3 are as below:
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In Rasi Chart: Saturn is placed in 4th house and will be aspecting the 6th, 10th and the 1st houses. None of the three houses fall under A or B or C. The lords of the houses A, B and C are respectively are Moon, Jupiter and Mars. Moon and Jupiter are placed along with Saturn itself and there is no aspect on Mars by Saturn as Mars is placed in the 12th house. Jupiter is also placed in the 4th house and will be aspecting 8th, 11th and the 12th houses. 11th house is house C. The lords of houses A, B, C are Moon, Jupiter and Mars of which Jupiter is placed along with Moon and aspects Mars placed in the 12th house. In the Navamsa Chart: We look to the aspect on the Lords of the houses A, B or C only by Saturn and Jupiter. Saturn is aspecting Lord of house A Moon. Jupiter is not aspecting the Lords of A, B or C. If only Jupiter is aspecting the houses or its Lord we can conclude that the event will take place in the first part. Here Saturn is also aspecting one of the house Lords. Jupiter is also aspecting another house and its lord. Hence I concluded that the marriage should take part in the 2nd part of the Antar dasa which will be from 20-02-2010 to 26-12-2010. Now coming to the Probable date, the most powerful planets in the worksheet are Venus, Mercury, Sun and Moon. Mars and Jupiter are also in the line. We have already seen that Mercury as also Venus are both responsible for bringing about the marriage. So the probable date should have a combination of Sun and Moon or combinations with them by the other two planets namely Mars and Jupiter. I omitted Mars as he is the 6th Lord and the native has already suffered due to the cancellation of earlier marriage. So let us have a look at the Probable Date finder sheet and fix a suitable date falling between Feb. and Dec. and having planetary combinations between Venus, Mercury, Sun, Moon and Jupiter.
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planets. As said earlier the marriage is going to happen in the period of Venus-Sun. Out of curiosity to know why the first proposal did not materialise, I asked the family details about the same. I got the date of marriage was scheduled to be held on 23rd Nov. 2008. I got the chart of the girl also who refused to marry. If I start to analyse them, it will take more pages and hence I am giving only the summary. On the date of marriage, the boy was running Saturn Antara and you will find that Saturn was having fewer points in the worksheet and he is neither LoD nor LoE. Even though Saturn is placed in the 4th house in the company of Jupiter and Moon, Saturn’s Ashtakavarga points are only 2 and hence cannot promote the event. Saturn is not Samdharmi to the high power planets viz. Mercury and Venus. In the girl’s chart I noticed that the period when the marriage was proposed is that of a planet having low points in worksheet. Had the marriage been performed it would have ended in discontent thanks to the blessings in the chart of the girl and the adamant nature of the girl which was explicit in her chart. Example 07: (Husband of Example 01) POB: Sex: Male; DOB: 5th Oct., 1949; TOB: 13:47; Kumbakonam, TN, India; Latitude: 10 N 58; Longitude: 79 E 23; Zone: IST -5:30; Ayanamsa: 22:15:38
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Analysis: The marriage took place on 5th April, 1976. Main Period Lord: The Mahadasa running at that time was Mercury who is the Functional karaka for 2nd house indicating family. Mercury having karakatwa for the 2nd house indicates family and loved ones and hence is responsible for giving a family and a loved 34
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one i.e. wife. Mahadasa lord indicates karakatwa for 8th, 11th , 2nd houses. Sub Period Lord: The Sub period running at the time of marriage was: Venus which is from 10.11.1975 to 10.09.1978 For the 7th house the powerful Significators as per Worksheet are: Saturn (27 points), Jupiter (26 points), Mars (22 points), Moon (16 points) and Venus (15 points) in descending order of power. Saturn is having the highest points in WS. Venus, the sub period lord is placed in the 4th from Saturn. Venus having got higher points than Sa becomes Samdharmi to Saturn. Further Venus and Saturn are also Natural Samdharmis. So naturally Venus Sub has given the marriage. We can also find that Venus has got more than 12 points in all the family related houses viz. 2nd, 5th and 12th. Fixing the Probable Date: Then we have to narrow it down to the actual date viz. 5th April, 1976. Having fixed the Sub period lord as Venus, the 2 planets with higher power are Saturn and Jupiter. From the PDF we find that Saturn and Jupiter period is from 18th Mar to 4th Apr. That is to say Sun is in the sign of Jupiter viz. Pisces and in the constellation of Saturn in transit. Taking the permitted 13 day difference, it is justified that marriage took place on 5th April, 1976. 4. Conclusion: Before winding up, I want to present the statistics of my analysis for the readers to judge themselves the effectiveness of the System in fixing the timing of marriage. This is of course true in respect of all other events also as experimented by me. 35
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1. Total No. of Charts taken up for Analysis: 108 2. For timing an event the Maha dasa Lord does not play a role. Maha dasa lord holds only karakatwa. So all Antaras falling within a Maha dasa will have that flavour. However if such a karaka house (for marriage it is the 2nd house) as well as the karaka lord (Lord of 2nd house or Natural Karaka Venus) is badly afflicted, the event may be delayed or may not happen. Since we are discussing an event that has already happened viz. marriage, I have not devoted much on this point. 3. Antar dasa Lord is either Lord of the 4th from Lagna or Lord of the 12th From Lagna and having more than 12 points in the worksheet: 42 charts fitted in this criteria (38.9 %) 4. Antar dasa Lord is placed in house D or House E with more than 4 points in Ashtakavarga: 9 charts (8.3 %) 5. Antar dasa Lord is Samdharmi to Lord of house D or house E and is having more than 12 points in the worksheet: 45 charts (41.7 %) 6. The remaining 12 charts fell under one of the categories listed below: (11.1%) a. Antar dasa Lord not connected to Lord of house D or Lord of house E and not also Samdharmi to any of LoD or LoE but was having more than 12 points in worksheet. b. Antar dasa was of 6th Lord and not connected with LoD or LoE. c. Antar dasa Lord had low points in worksheet but Samdharmi to high power planets – No connection with LoD or LoE. d. Antar dasa Lord had low points but was either LoD or LoE. e. Antar dasa Lord had low points but Samdharmi to LoD or LoE. f. Antar dasa Lord Samdharmi to planet placed in 4th house or 12th house with more than 4 points in Ashtakavarga. g. Marriage held in low power planet and there was no relation to LoD or LoE nor Samdharmi to high power planets.
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The Logic Of Bhrighu Saral Paddhati An Attempt By Abhishekha, USA.
He was introduced to jyotish by his Kulguru at the age of eight. After the initial trigger early in life, he has pursued the study of jyotish with utmost passion ever since. He writes with the pen name Abhishekha and is the Editor/Publisher of AIAC Times, Chicago.
Introduction
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aptarishis Astrology Research Team did a splendid job in their recent volume (volume 7) of the magazine. One of the key article series in all their volumes were Bhrigu Saral Paddathi (Bhrigu is the sage, Saral means easy, Paddathi means method). I wanted to summarize all the methods published so far and perhaps look at it in a different perspective. # 1 2 3 4 5
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Significance It influences and creates fluctuations in the house 4th from its placement Jupiter It influences and creates fluctuations in the house 10th and 6th from its placement Saturn It acts as a judge of the house where it is placed Saturn It passes on its judgment on the house 2nd from its placement Jupiter/ Whenever Saturn and Jupiter are conjunct, one of the signification
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My attempt is to analyze the “Why” in the rules 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Particularly I selected these rules since they deal with timing of events with respect to one’s age in life and that is of utmost interest to me. SA volumes had excellent case studies on the fructification of these rules and I would strongly advice the reader to have a look at the excellent case studies produced by the team.
The Analysis Rule #
Planet
House
Aspect
Age
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House – The effect of the planet is faced in this house relative to the placement of the planet in the natal chart. Aspect – The particular aspect of the planet that falls on the mentioned house. Age – The age of the native in which he/she experiences the effect of the planet. Transit – The period of natural transit of the planet to return to its placement in the natal chart. Position – The approximate position of the transit planet with respect to the natal position of the planet in the time specified by the Age column. Aspect from Transit Planet – The aspect from the transit planet in the age of the native mentioned with respect to the natal planet.
BSP Rule # 6 The first point one should remember in this rule is that this rule will be applicable only for individuals who have a special status of Mars in their natal chart. The special status can be any of the following – 1) Mars in Ascendant 2) Martian Ascendant (Aries/Scorpio rising) with no planets in the Ascendant 3) Mars influencing the Ascendant 4) Mars influencing the Ascendant Lord 5) Mars exalted, in moolatrikona sign or in own house or retrograde or debilitated 6) Mars in a quadrant or trine Please read pages 368-374 of Volume 6 of SA before reading the below explanation. 27th year is the time period between the 26th birthday to the 27th birthday of the native. The influence of Mars at particularly near the 27th birthday is interesting since the natural age of maturity of Mars is 28 years (age of the native). Transit Mars covers an arc of 12H to 7/8H with respect to the natal Mars in the 27th year. If the 10th House from natal Mars needs to get implemented during this phase, then it would be 11H to 5H/4H from transit Mars. When transit Mars would be in the 3H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10th from natal Mars by its 8th Aspect. When transit Mars would be in the 4H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10th from natal Mars by its 7th Aspect. When transit Mars would be in the 7H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10th from natal Mars by its 4th Aspect. The kind of influence that Mars can give would be Martian in nature – promotion, success at work, success in competition or wars or court cases, sports, building homes, energy to perform strenuous tasks. Martian energy can also signify sexual energy. In the negative connotation, it can give celibacy, separation, isolation, and tremendous failure in work, lack of progress, frustration and anger. Case studies of Salman Khan (Mars in Asc in Capricorn), Pete Sampras (Mars (R) in Asc in Capricorn) and Adolf Hitler (Mars in Aries with Venus) can throw light on the rule.
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Salman Khan couldn’t give a single hit after 1991 and his 27th year (Dec 1991-1992) was disastrous. Pete Sampras was the king of tennis till 1997 but in 1998 his career saw a sudden sweep motion downwards. Hitler got severely founded and had to take rest for the whole 1916 to recover (Mars activating the 4H) and did not join the force till 1918.
BSP Rule # 8 The first point one should remember in this rule is that this rule will be applicable only for individuals who have a special status of Rahu/Ketu in their natal chart. The special status can be any of the following – 1) Rahu/Ketu in Ascendant 2) Aquarian/Scorpio Ascendant with no planets (other than the nodes) in the Ascendant 3) Rahu/Ketu influencing the Ascendant 4) Rahu/Ketu influencing the Ascendant Lord 5) Rahu/Ketu exalted, in moolatrikona sign or in own house or debilitated 6) Rahu/Ketu in a quadrant or trine 7) Rahu/Ketu with luminaries Please read pages 676-740 of Volume 7 of SA before reading the explanation. 38th year is the time period between the 37th birthday to the 38th birthday of the native. Transit Rahu would be in the 12H from the natal Rahu in the 38th year. If the 6th House from natal Rahu needs to get implemented during this phase, then it would be 7th House from transit Rahu and conjunct transit Ketu. When transit Rahu would be in the 12H from natal Rahu, it would aspect the 6th from natal Rahu by its 7th Aspect. When transit Rahu would be in the 12H from natal Rahu, the 6th from natal Rahu would be conjunct transit Ketu. Ketu signifies houses, constructed buildings, banking, spirituality, detachment and understanding of matters beyond the obvious. On the negative, it might indicate lack of proper understanding, fanatic behavior, terrorism, blind-faith, hidden enemies, death etc. The kind of influence that Rahu can give would be sudden in nature – sudden shock (both pleasant and unpleasant), windfall of money, pleasure, lottery, celebrity status, glamour, greed and excess, ego and pride. It can also give victory over enemies and success in every avenue. In the negative connotation Rahu would indicate extreme depression, delay in all work, unexpected failure, critical and incurable diseases, tremendous growth in enemies and unimaginable opposition. Amitabh Bachchan (Ketu in Aquarius Ascendant) had excellent success and windfall of wealth in 1979-1980 due to the unimaginable success of Natwarlal and Dostana. This was also the time he was said to have his secret affair with actress Rekha. MJ (Rahu in Libra in 9H) had windfall of wealth and success in the 38th year due his album Blood on the Dance Floor. His album was the best selling remix album ever released.
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BSP Rule # 9 The first point one should remember in this rule is that this rule will be applicable only for individuals who have a special status of Rahu/Ketu in their natal chart. The special status can be any of the following – 1) Rahu/Ketu in Ascendant or in the 2/8 from Ascendant 2) Aquarian/Scorpio Ascendant with no planets (other than the nodes) in the Ascendant 3) Rahu/Ketu influencing the Ascendant 4) Rahu/Ketu influencing the Ascendant Lord 5) Rahu/Ketu exalted, in moolatrikona sign or in own house or debilitated 6) Rahu/Ketu in a quadrant or trine 7) Rahu/Ketu with luminaries Please read pages 676-740 of Volume 7 of SA before reading the explanation. 24th year is the time period between the 23rd birthday to the 24th birthday of the native. Transit Ketu would be in the 10H from the natal Ketu in the 24th year. If the 12th House from natal Ketu needs to get implemented during this phase, then it would be 3rd House from transit Ketu and 9th House transit Rahu. When transit Ketu would be in the 10H from natal Ketu, it would aspect the 12th from natal Ketu by its 3rd Aspect. When transit Ketu would be in the 10H from natal Ketu, transit Rahu would aspect the 12th from natal Ketu by its 9th aspect. Ketu signifies houses, constructed buildings, banking, spirituality, detachment and understanding of matters beyond the obvious. On the negative, it might indicate lack of proper understanding, fanatic behavior, terrorism, blind-faith, hidden enemies, death etc. Rahu can give would be sudden in nature – sudden shock (both pleasant and unpleasant), windfall of money, pleasure, lottery, celebrity status, glamour, greed and excess, ego and pride. It can also give victory over enemies and success in every avenue. In the negative connotation Rahu would indicate extreme depression, delay in all work, unexpected failure, critical and incurable diseases, tremendous growth in enemies and unimaginable opposition. Barack Obama (Ketu in Aquarius in 2H) - After leaving his NYC job, Obama moved to Chicago, where he was hired as director of the Developing Communities Project (DCP), a church-based community organization originally comprising eight Catholic parishes in Greater Roseland (Roseland, West Pullman and Riverdale) on Chicago's far South Side. He worked there as a community organizer from June 1985 (his 24th year) to May 1988. This event was turning point in his life and he left very deep imprint on the minds and hearts of people with his public service. This move in his life which began in his 24th year of life worked in his favor to make him the first colored President of the United States of America.
BSP Rule # 10 The first point one should remember in this rule is that this rule will be applicable only for individuals who have a special status of Jupiter in their natal chart. The special status can be any of the following –
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1) Jupiter in Ascendant 2) Jupiter as the Ascendant lord (Sagittarius and Pisces rising) 3) Jupiter influencing the Ascendant 4) Jupiter influencing the Ascendant Lord 5) Jupiter exalted, in moolatrikona sign or in own house or retrograde or debilitated 6) Jupiter in a quadrant or trine Please read pages 676-740 of Volume 7 of SA before reading the explanation. 40th year is the time period between the 39th birthday to the 40th birthday of the native. Transit Jupiter would be in the 5H from the natal Jupiter in the 40th year. If the 9th House from natal Jupiter needs to get implemented during this phase, then it would be 5th House from transit Jupiter. When transit Jupiter would be in the 5H from natal Jupiter, it aspect the 9th House from natal Jupiter by its 5th Aspect (Relative trine placement of natal and transit Jupiter). The 5th aspect of Jupiter brings blessings of past karma and is indeed a reward to the native for all the good done in his life. It gives joy from children, from students, from juniors and makes one loved, adored and famous. On the negative sense such an aspect would give the lack of all good things signified by the 5th aspect of Jupiter. Alan Leo (Jupiter exalted in 12H) was introduced to theosophy in the summer of 1889. Leo finally joined the Theosophical Society in May 1890. This was a blessing for him since it was started a chain of events which finally resulted him meeting his wife and starting the “Astrologer’s Magazine”. Also, it should be noted that the magazine was a financial loss which had to be borne by Leo to bring out the knowledge. This shows the activation of the 4th, 8th and 12th houses. Sanjay Rath (Jupiter in Pisces in 1H) started SJC - US conferences with numerous students from 2002. This US trip gave him name, fame and spread the word of SJC in US and worldwide. This shows the activation of 1st, 5th and 9th houses in his chart.
BSP Rule # 11 The first point one should remember in this rule is that this rule will be applicable only for individuals who have a special status of Jupiter in their natal chart. The special status can be any of the following – 1) Jupiter in Ascendant 2) Jupiter as the Ascendant lord (Sagittarius and Pisces rising) 3) Jupiter influencing the Ascendant 4) Jupiter influencing the Ascendant Lord 5) Jupiter exalted, in moolatrikona sign or in own house or retrograde or debilitated 6) Jupiter in a quadrant or trine Please read pages 676-740 of Volume 7 of SA before reading the explanation. 32nd year is the time period between the 31st birthday to the 32nd birthday of the native. Transit Jupiter would
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be in the 9H from the natal Jupiter in the 32nd year. If the 5th House from natal Jupiter needs to get implemented during this phase, then it would be 9th House from transit Jupiter. When transit Jupiter would be in the 9H from natal Jupiter, it aspect the 5th House from natal Jupiter by its 9th Aspect (Relative trine placement of natal and transit Jupiter). The 9th aspect of Jupiter brings blessings of elders, Gurus, teachers, respect, fame and honor. It gives recognition from superiors, bosses, Gurus, elders, Govt., people in authority. It also indicates the time when luck smiles upon us and bestows her blessings. In turn it also makes one a Guru or a teacher. On the negative sense such an aspect would give the lack of all good things signified by the 9th aspect of Jupiter. KN Rao (Jupiter exalted in 4H) met his Guru in his 32nd year. He writes about this in his book “Yogis, Destiny and Wheel of Time”. Yogananda Paramhansa (Jupiter in Pisces in 8H in Rasi chart and in 9H in Bhava Chalit Chart) – On his 32nd year, he embarked on a cross-continental speaking tour. Thousands came to his lectures and he became renowned as a Guru. The following year, he established in Los Angeles, California, an international headquarters for Self-Realization Fellowship, which became the spiritual and administrative heart of his growing work. Pope Benedict XVI (Jupiter in Aquarius in Ascendant) on his 32nd year he became a professor of Freising College (1958). He became a professor at the University of Bonn in 1959 (also in his 32nd year); his inaugural lecture was on "The God of Faith and the God of Philosophy."
BSP Rule # 13 The first point one should remember in this rule is that this rule will be applicable only for individuals who have a special status of Saturn in their natal chart. The special status can be any of the following – 1) Saturn in Ascendant 2) Saturn as the Ascendant Lord (Capricorn/Aquarian Ascendant) 3) Saturn influencing the Ascendant 4) Saturn influencing the Ascendant Lord 5) Saturn exalted, in moolatrikona sign or in own house or retrograde or debilitated 6) Saturn in a quadrant or trine Please read pages 676-740 of Volume 7 of SA before reading the explanation. 20th year is the time period between the 19th birthday to the 20th birthday of the native. Transit Saturn would be in the 92H from the natal Saturn in the 20th year. If the 3rd House from natal Saturn needs to get implemented during this phase (by the 3rd Aspect of natal Saturn), then it would be 7th House from transit Saturn in the 9H from natal Saturn. When transit Saturn would be in the 9H from natal Saturn, it would aspect the 3rd from natal Saturn by its 7th Aspect. Saturn’s 3rd aspect is sometimes compared to the 3rd eye of Shiva. It influence can be beneficial or non-beneficial depending on the placement of Saturn in the natal chart and the
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3rd House from the natal Saturn. Saturn’s 3rd aspect would indicate work, labor, also position, social status, karma. Saturn is a giver of social marriage as well. It can also signify travel, separation, poverty, sorrow and solitude. Mahatma Gandhi - On 4 September 1888, less than a month shy of his 19th birthday, Gandhi traveled to London, England, to study law at University College London and to train as a barrister. In Gandhi’s case his natal Saturn in 2H aspects 4H with 3rd aspect and forces one to leave home. Adolf Hitler - On 21 December 1907, Hitler's mother died of breast cancer at age 47. Ordered by a court in Linz, Hitler gave his share of the orphans' benefits to his sister Paula. When he was 21, he inherited money from an aunt. He struggled as a painter in Vienna, copying scenes from postcards and selling his paintings to merchants and tourists. After being rejected a second time by the Academy of Arts, Hitler ran out of money. In 1909, he lived in a shelter for the homeless. By 1910, he had settled into a house for poor working men on Meldemannstraße. In case of Hitler, natal Saturn in 10H aspects 12H with 3rd aspect and spins poverty to one. This happened after his 19th. birthday (20th year).
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A Comparative Study Of BSP Vs BCP By Abhishekha, USA. SA Reviewer: Rajendra R Shah, India Preface
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or the last 2 years we have been flushed with emails, phone calls from all quarters as to the source of the magical Bhrighu Saral Paddathi which as per many have re-christened astrology but one question remained unanswered the logic of these magical sutras. Mentor a year back had asked us to find out the logic behind it and our limited mind had given up on it. As if to answer mentors questions Abhishekha on his own has worked and created the logic. As per us his work exhibits sheer GENIUS but what is Genius to some is not so to others especially those who can’t see others prosper, a trait common among astrologers. Abhishekha’s logic might not be the Rishis logic/ might not be the logic of the writer of BSPs yet it speaks of a genuine logical approach in unraveling the mystery of BSPs. – SA Editor/Publisher
He was introduced to jyotish by his Kulguru at the age of eight. After the initial trigger early in life, he has pursued the study of jyotish with utmost passion ever since. He writes with the pen name Abhishekha and is the Editor/Publisher of AIAC Times, Chicago.
Introduction
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aptarishis Astrology Research Team did a splendid job in their recent volume (volume 7) of the magazine. One of the key article series in all their volumes were Bhrigu Saral Paddathi (Bhrigu is the Sage, Saral means Easy, Paddathi means Method). I wrote an article today (Dec 5, 2009) on the same with a different perspective titled – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy 1 Methodology” . In this current article I would summarize the findings of the last article and try to do a comparative study of BSP with BCP (Maharshi Bhrighu’s Chakra Paddhati).
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Rule #
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House
Aspect
Age
Transit
Position (approx)
Aspect from transit planet
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Mars
10
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27
1.88
12-7/8
4,7,8
3
8
Rahu
6
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18.6
12
7
2
9
Ketu
12
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24
18.6
10
9 from Rahu
12
10
Jupiter
9
9
40
1
5
5
4
11
Jupiter
5
5
32
1
9
9
8
13
Saturn
3
3
20
28
9
7
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The columns defined in the table above are described in detail below – Rule # – This is the BSP (acronym for Bhrigu Saral Paddathi) Rule number as given in the Volume 6 & 7 of the SA magazine. Planet – The rule is about the planet in this column. House – The effect of the planet is faced in this house relative to the placement of the planet in the natal chart. Aspect – The particular aspect of the planet that falls on the mentioned house. Age – The age of the native in which he/she experiences the effect of the planet. Transit – The transit period of natural of the planet to return to its placement in the natal chart. Position – The approximate position of the transit planet with respect to the natal position of the planet in the time specified by the Age column. Aspect from Transit Planet – The aspect from the transit planet at the age of the native mentioned with respect to the natal planet. BCP House Activation – According to Maharshi Bhrigu’s Chakra Paddhati, the house that is activated in the natal chart in the age of the native specified.
BSP Rule # 6 and BCP BSP Rule states that in the 27th year of the native, Mars implements 10H from itself.
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In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule. When transit Mars would be in the 3H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10th from natal Mars by its 8th Aspect. When transit Mars would be in the 4H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10th from natal Mars by its 7th Aspect. When transit Mars would be in the 7H from natal Mars, it would aspect the 10th from natal Mars by its 4th Aspect. As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 27th year is the 3rd house. Readers who are not familiar with BCP (Maharshi Bhrighu’s Chakra) are requested to refer to SA Volume 3. Mars is the karaka of the 3H and is the natural signification of Agni tattwa (element). Mars gets digbala in the 10H. The 10th from Mars will be zone for status, work and position where Mars will punish or reward depending on one’s karma in the 3H of urges. Readers are encouraged to read the “Publitorial” of SA Vol7 on “Unlocking of Karma” where the connection between 3H and 10H is indicated.
Why 27th year for this activation? As per BCP, the 3H of urges gets activated in the years – 3, 15, 27, 39 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 27th year specifically? The reason is also very simple. In a human life, there are two planets that give the energy or Agni to execute a task. They are Sun and Mars. Sun gives light and Mars gives heat. Both these planets get digbala (or directional strength) in the 10H. Now, Sun matures in the 22nd year and Mars in the 28th year. Between 22nd and 28th year, 27th year is the only year when according to BCP, the 3H of urges gets activated in the native’s life. Thus, the 27th year is when the native will be tested on matters of the 3H and rewarded or punished accordingly by the 10th House from Mars. This is the age when we are put to test by the planet of energy – Mars.
BSP Rule # 8 and BCP BSP Rule states that in the 38th year of the native, Rahu implements 6H from itself. In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule.
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When transit Rahu would be in the 12H from natal Rahu, it would aspect the 6th from natal Rahu by its 7th Aspect. When transit Rahu would be in the 12H from natal Rahu, the 6th from natal Rahu would be conjunct transit Ketu. As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 38th year is the 2nd house. The rule given here by Maharshi Bhrigu is nothing less than work of pure genius. The house that implements at the 38th year is the 6th house from Rahu. It is widely known by all that the 6th house from any planet signifies its enemy zone or weakness. Rahu’s biggest enemy is also known by all – it is none other than shower of light Jupiter. Jupiter is also the karaka of the 2H. Thus, in the 38th year, Rahu implements its enemy house and thus works as an agent Jupiter.
Why 38th year for this activation? As per BCP, the 2H of wealth gets activated in the years – 2, 14, 26, 38 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 38th year specifically? Jupiter matures at 16 years of age. The next 2nd house cycle should have been 26th year of the native. However, Venus matures in the 25th year and thus over shadows the effect of Jupiter in the 2nd house. The human mind, in very generic terms, at the age of 25 is more focused on Venus than Jupiter. The next cycle of 2H comes at the age of 38 and this is when the 6th from Rahu gets activated (or in other terms Jupiter).Thus, the 38th year is when the native will be tested on matters of the 2H and rewarded or punished accordingly by Jupiter (also indicated by the 6th house from natal Rahu).
BSP Rule # 9 and BCP BSP Rule states that in the 24th year of the native, Ketu implements 12H from itself. In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule. When transit Ketu would be in the 10H from natal Ketu, it would aspect the 12th from natal Ketu by its 3rd Aspect. When transit Ketu would be in the 10H from natal Ketu, transit Rahu would aspect the 12th from natal Ketu by its 9th aspect. As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 24th year is the 12th house. The rule given here by Maharshi Bhrigu is nothing less than work of pure genius. The house that implements at the 24th year is the 12th house from Ketu. Ketu is the planet for detachment and thereby death. It is a known fact that people with Ketu in their Ascendant 623
would have surely faced death face-2-face in their lives. Also, people with Ketu in Lagna (and/or aspecting the 5H) are prone to have childbirth issues than people without the combination. The 12th from Ketu would be indicated by a planet that does just the opposite i.e. give life. The only planet that can do so is the Moon – the mother. Thus in the 24th year, the 12th from Ketu gets implemented as it acts as an agent of Moon.
Why 24th year for this activation? As per BCP, the 12H of loss gets activated in the years – 12, 24, 36, 42 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 24th year specifically? Moon matures at 24 years of age. Thus, the 24th year is when the native will be tested on matters of the 12H and rewarded or punished accordingly by Moon (also indicated by the 12th house from natal Ketu).
BSP Rule # 10 and BCP BSP Rule states that in the 40th year of the native, Jupiter implements 9H from itself by its 9th aspect. In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule. When transit Jupiter would be in the 5H from natal Jupiter, it aspect the 9th House from natal Jupiter by its 5th Aspect (Relative trine placement of natal and transit Jupiter). As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 40th year is the 4th house. 4th house of the horoscope is the Vidya sthana (the seat of knowledge). The three houses of moksha (Moksha Trikona) in a natal chart are 4th, 8th and 12th Houses. In the natural 4H of Cancer it gets exalted. Apart from this, the cycle of 12 years of Jupiter has a relation with 12 houses of a chart stressing the connection of Jupiter with the moksha trikona of any chart. Jupiter is the karaka of the 5H and the 9H and is also the natural signification of Akash tattwa (element). In a chart, Akash Tattwa gets merged with Jala Tattwa (Moksha Trikona) with time. In childhood, Moon is the primary karaka of the 4H but Jupiter shares this responsibility with the Moon as one grows up. However, the 9th from Jupiter indicates dharma and it is a very clear connection with the 4H. Only a person clean at heart can follow his dharma. The 9th from Jupiter will be the zone for righteousness, luck and dharma where Jupiter will punish or reward depending on one’s karma based on one’s 4H of purity at heart.
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In a human life, the primary karaka of 4H is Moon. Jupiter matures at 16 but it is said that Jupiter truly is man of 30 years of age. Moreover, out of pancha tatvas (five elements one is made up with), man takes considerable time to comprehend the influence of Akash Tattwa. 4th and 16th year are very tender years of native so Moon would primarily function there. 28th year is when Mars matures so the focus would be Agni. 40th year would then perhaps be the only age when the 9th aspect of Jupiter can be completely experienced. Even in BSP-8 we say Jupiter (as the significator of the 6H from Rahu) giving effect only in the 38th year. In BSP-11 as well Jupiter’s 5th aspect will give result only in the 32nd year. In BSP-10, we see Jupiter’s 9th aspect giving result in the 40th year.
BSP Rule # 11 and BCP BSP Rule states that in the 32nd year of the native, Jupiter implements 5H from itself by its 5th aspect. In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule. When transit Jupiter would be in the 9H from natal Jupiter, it aspect the 5th House from natal Jupiter by its 9th Aspect (Relative trine placement of natal and transit Jupiter). As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 32nd year is the 8th house. 8th house of the horoscope is the Gupta sthana (the seat of hidden/occult knowledge). The three houses of moksha (Moksha Trikona) in a natal chart are 4th, 8th and 12th Houses. Apart from this, the cycle of 12 years of Jupiter has a relation with 12 houses of a chart stressing the connection of Jupiter with the moksha trikona of any chart. Jupiter is the karaka of the 5H and the 9H and is also the natural signification of Akash tattwa (element). In a chart, Akash Tattwa gets merged with Jala Tattwa (Moksha Trikona) with time. In childhood, Saturn is the primary karaka of the 8H but Jupiter shares this responsibility with the Saturn if one has the promise in one’s chart to know hidden knowledge. It also shows Tapasya or severe penance without which true knowledge cannot be gained. However, the 5th from Jupiter indicates creativity, innovation, knowledge assimilation power and it is a very clear connection with the 8H for an occult knowledge seeker. Only a fertile mind can grasp the mysteries of the occult. The 5th from Jupiter will be zone for knowledge, intellect and purva punya and this is where Jupiter will punish or reward depending on one’s karma based on one’s 8H of austerity and penance.
Why 32nd year for this activation?
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As per BCP, the 8H of occult knowledge gets activated in the years – 8, 20, 32, 44 etc. However, why did Maharshi Bhrigu mention 32nd year specifically? In a human life, the primary karaka of 8H is Saturn. Jupiter matures at 16 but it is said that Jupiter truly is man of 30 years of age. Moreover, out of pancha tattwas (five elements) one is made up with, man takes considerable time to comprehend the influence of Akash Tattwa. 8th and 20th year are years where longevity is very critical and important so Saturn would primarily function. 32nd year would then perhaps be the only age when the 5th aspect of Jupiter can be completely experienced. Even in BSP-8 we say Jupiter (as the significator of the 6H from Rahu) giving effect only in the 38th year. In BSP-10, we see Jupiter’s 9th aspect giving result in the 40th year.
BSP Rule # 13 and BCP BSP Rule states that in the 20th year of the native, Saturn implements 3H from itself by its 3rd aspect. In the article – “A Look into Maharshi Bhrighu’s Easy Methodology”, I discussed the possible reasoning behind this rule. When transit Saturn would be in the 9H from natal Saturn, it would aspect the 3rd from natal Saturn by its 7th Aspect. As per BCP, the house activated in one’s chart in the 20th year is the 8th house. 8th house of the horoscope is the Gupta sthana (the seat of hidden/occult knowledge). It is also Ayus sthana (the house of longevity). It was clearly mentioned in “BSP Rule #11 and BCP” that how the primary karaka of the same 8H changes from Saturn to Jupiter as the age of a person progresses. In ages 8 and 20, longevity is the primary concern of the 8H. The karaka of the 8H is Saturn and its 3rd aspect is indeed deadly. Saturn’s 3rd aspect is sometimes compared to the 3rd eye of Shiva. Saturn’s 3rd aspect would indicate work, labor, bondage, slavery, constricted feeling, also position, social status, karma. Saturn is a giver of social marriage as well. It can also signify travel, separation, poverty, sorrow and solitude.
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health matures at 22 years. Thus if any major event related to Saturn has to happen to the native especially with matters of the 8H, 20th year would seem the best time.
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The Mystery Of Planetary Deaths - 1 By Abhishekha, USA Copy editor: Andree Leclerc
Introduction
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arana Karaka Sthana is a very familiar term in popular Vedic Astrology culture. However, one might wonder what the origin of this term is. Many courses in Vedic Astrology teach this concept, many books use this concept but not many actually try to trace back its origin.
He was introduced to jyotish by his
I want to begin this journey by first analyzing the term Marana Karaka Sthana. Marana means death. Karaka means one which causes. Sthana means place. In other words a planet when placed in a certain place causes death.
Kulguru at the age of eight. After the initial trigger early in life, he has pursued the study of jyotish with utmost passion ever since. He writes with the pen name Abhishekha and is the Editor/Publisher of AIAC Times, Chicago.
I personally found this concept a little too farfetched so I went on to do my little research on this. A definition I found about this term and concept is provided below – “The specific most malefic positions of planets capable of causing death-like suffering are as follows: - Sun in 12th house, Moon in 8th house, Mars in 7th house, Mercury in 7th house, Jupiter in 3rd house, Venus in 6th house, Saturn in 1st house and Rahu in 9th house from the Lagna (or dasa Rasi). Such positions of the planets are called Marana Sthana (death inflicting) and the planets become Marana
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Karaka (death inflictors). When such a death inflictor is in conjunction with or aspected by malefics or in inimical or depression signs, great grief is sure to come.” (Chapter IV, Judgment of Results, Page 76, Narayana Dasa by Sanjay Rath) However, with absolutely no offence to senior modern astrologers, I wanted to get to the root of the concept. Unless substantiated by a classical reference with ample modern charts, I personally have a difficulty accepting any theory. This is just my own limitation so I request the readers of my article not to get too influenced by my mode of thinking. Mine is rather a questioning one. Whenever in doubt, I personally refer to the bible of Vedic Astrology called – “Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra”. I looked it up but was unable to find the term Marana Karaka Sthana in there. However, in the Atharishtadhyaya (About Evils at birth) I found some relevant verses. For readers who have the BPHS Volume I by G.C. Sharma, I am talking about Chapter 11, page 171. Shashtashtarishphagachandrah krura khetaishcha vishchita | Jatasya mrityuda sadhyatvashtavarshay shubheksheetah || ~ Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, Atharishtadhyaya, Shloka 3 This translates to – “If Moon is placed in Trik Houses from Lagna (6th, 8th or 12th) and receives aspects from krura planets (natural malefics), then such a native may die soon after his/her birth. However, if shubha planets (natural benefics) aspect the Moon, the native may live to be eight years of age.” The said chapter from where the verse has been quoted has many such combinations detailed out by Parasara which relates to early death of the native or his/her parents. However, my search was for the word “Marana Karaka Sthana”. I did consult some scholars on this and reached a conclusion that such phrase doesn’t exist in BPHS. I was told about another classic which exists in three parts and is referred by many scholars and was called “Jataka Parijata”.
The Term Vaidyanath Dikshit (15th century CE) wrote a great classic called “Jataka Parijata”. Jataka means that the work deals with natal horoscopy.
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Parijata is a flower with some very interesting stories about it. In the book “Brahma's Hair The Mythology of Indian Plants”, Maneka Gandhi & Yasmin Singh give a beautiful description about the origin and stories related to Parijata. All the details given below on Parijata are taken from the Maneka Gandhi and Yasmin Singh’s book. Parijata (Sanskrit) is called Coral Jasmine. Latin Name: Nyctanthes arbortristis English Names: Queen of the Night, Coral Jasmine Indian Names: Shephalika, Siuli (Bengali); Harashringara (Hindi); Parijata, Kharsati (Marathi); Parijata (Sanskrit); Parijata, Paghala (Tamil) Family: Oleaceae Nyctanthes means Night Flower and arbortristis the Sad Tree. Parijata, the Sanskrit name, means descended from the sea. Harashringara means ornament of the gods or beautiful ornament. The flowers are gathered for religious offerings and to make garlands. The orange heart is used for dyeing silk and cotton, a practice that started with Buddhist monks whose orange robes were given their color by this flower. The Parijata is regarded in Hindu mythology as one of the five wish-granting trees of Devaloka. Vaidyanath Dikshit would have named his book Jataka Parijata to emphasize the fact that just like Parijata is a wish-filling tree of heaven, Jataka Parijata would be of similar caliber when dealing with the literature of jyotish. In Kalachakradasadhyay, Shloka 34-36 is the only place in the 3-volume book where I got something closest to “Marana Karaka Sthana”. Bhratristhangato Jeevo Darasthangatoh Kujah | Tatha Janmogato Mando Rahurnavamarashigah || Chandroashtamagrihah Yatah Suryo Riphahgrihah | Budhah Saptambhavasthah Bhargav Shatrurashigah || 630
Etwevam Maranasthanah Tasmin Paapyuteshthava | Paapdrashtewarinichasthe Durvaley Dukhamanuyat || The English translation of the above verse as given by V. Subramanya Sastri is given below: Jupiter in the third house, Mars in the seventh, Saturn in the natal star, Rahu in the ninth house, Moon in the eighth house, Sun in the twelfth house, Mercury in the seventh and Venus in an inimical house are in their Maranasthana (or dead place). When such a planet is in conjunction with or aspected by a malefic planet or occupies an inimical or depressed house or is destitute of strength, the person concerned comes to grief.
The Analysis Maranasthana and Marana Karaka Sthana, though similar sounding, doesn’t at all mean the same thing. Maranasthana would mean a dead zone for a planet whereas Marana Karaka Sthana would mean the place where a death inflictor is placed (in this a planet). Also, in the verse above, one needs to carefully study the choice of words of Vaidyanath Dikshit. Janmogato Mando The above is interpreted by Sastri as Saturn (Mando) in natal star (Janmogato). However, Sanjay Rath has mentioned Saturn in the first house. Which interpretation should one select to be correct? The answer lies in the rest of the three volumes classic of Vaidyanath Dikshit. Over and again when referring to the first house, Vaidyanath Dikshit has used the word Lagna or its variation. The word Janma is always used for birth star. Janma nakshatra is the nakshatra of the Moon at the time of birth; janma rasi is the Moon sign. Janmogato can never mean the first house. Another very important aspect of this verse also needs attention. The chapter (or adhyaya) deals with Kaalchakra. In fact from Shloka 13 to Shloka 31 every verse deals with the effect of the Deha and Jeeva in the Kaalchakra. The Shloka 32 & 33 also seem to be connected to Shloka 31 but Shloka 34-36, the last two shlokas of the adhyaya seem totally out of place with respect to the current adhyaya of Kaalchakra. One can of course argue that nothing is out of place in jyotish but that argument would be stretching things too much. One could also put in a Vimshottari dasa verse in the adhyaya and take it to be part of the adhyaya but that would not “look” correct. We know that ancient knowledge has gone through the dark ages of misinterpretation and abridged and modified editions have taken birth from such alterations. This verse seems to be one such case.
Mercury’s MKS position changed Seventh or Fourth– A Research Another version of MKS that recently surfaced among the jyotish cult was assigning the fourth house to Mercury along with the seventh to be its MKS position.
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The reference of the verse given was again from Jataka Parijata, Volume I, Adhyaya 2 (Grahakharupagunadhyaya), Shloka 52 & 72. I am producing the shlokas below for the reader’s referenceKamavaninandanrashiyata Setenduputramaravandhyamanah | Arishtadasteykhiljatakeshu Sadashtamastha Shanirishtidah Sthyatah || (52) Translation by Sastri - The position of Venus in the seventh house, Mercury in the forth house and Jupiter in the fifth house from the Ascendant is harmful. Saturn in the eighth house from Lagna gives invariably what is agreeable.
This Shloka (52) has to be studied in conjunction to Shloka 51 which clearly mentions the karakas of the various houses and assigns the fourth house to both Moon and Mercury, the seventh to Venus, the fifth to Jupiter and the eight to Saturn. This shloka clearly mentions the exception to the shloka 51 and is in other words affirms the statement “Karaka bhava nasha” i.e. some karakas when placed in the houses they rule ruin them. Samanurindu Shashijarichturthey Guru Sutey Bhumisuteh Kutumbhey| Bhriguh sapatey Ravijah kalatrey Vilagnatwastey Viphala Bhawanti || (72) Translation by Sastri - When the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun, Mercury is in the fourth house from Lagna, Jupiter in the fifth house, Mars in the second house, Venus in the sixth house and Saturn in the seventh house, they becomes barren of effect. Sastri writes in his notes that it is difficult to reconcile with the statement since Saturn gets directional strength (digbala) in the seventh house. The condition of this verse is the conjunction of the Moon and the Sun, or in other words New Moon. This now relates to “Paksha bala” (strength of planets based on the fortnight – dark and bright). Benefics will be weak near New Moon and malefic will be strong. Thus Mercury, Jupiter and Venus will be weak and Mars and Saturn will be strong. In such a case Mars and Saturn’s malefic influence will be felt in the maraka houses of second and the seventh house. However, none of the above verses mention Mercury in fourth house to be its death place.
Case Studies Case studies are the best answer to any theory in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). Jupiter in the 3rd House – The karaka of the 3rd House is Mars. The natural 3rd sign is Gemini ruled by Mercury. The third house is the house of initiation of the urges, the first house of the kama trikonas. The kama houses are 3, 7 and 11. Jupiter is the karaka for 11th House since it deals with the results which give us joy. Jupiter in the 7H aspects the first house by graha drishti. Moreover, the karaka for the seventh house is Venus. Jupiter in the 7H can give excessive sexuality but if Venus is well-placed and aspected by Jupiter, things remain under
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control. Moreover, Jupiter supports marriage for the continuation of the lineage in form of children. In this way, it is not that bad in the 7H. However, the third house is the house of initiation of urges. Energy is the language in the 3H to set things moving. If Jupiter has to control the activities of this house, he has to forego of his usual duties of dharma. We shall see cases where, in charts of people with Jupiter in the 3H, their sexuality and urges are undoubtedly questioned in the light of righteousness or dharma. The ripples of this will be felt in the houses whose karaka is Jupiter – 2H, 5H, 9H, 11H. Mars in the 7th House – The karaka of the 7H is Venus and the house signifies marriage and partnership. The natural seventh sign is Libra which deals with equality (in marriage) and balance. Mars is the karaka of the 6H of celibacy and service. In the 7H, it will bring in ego and battles. War is fine with enemies but not in marriage. Adjustment is the key to a successful marriage and ego has no place in this house. Mars is the planet of individuality, the primary significator of Agni Tattwa. Mars being in 7H, the person’s adjustment capabilities will surely be questioned. The ripples of such a placement of Mars will be felt in the houses whose karaka is Mars – 3H, 6H. Saturn in the 1st House – The karaka of the 1H is Sun and signifies health, creativity and energy. Saturn is a slow planet and does indicate lethargy. However, Saturn is also the significator of health by virtue of being the karaka of the 8H. Apart from being slow and cautious, I don’t see any reason why Saturn in the 1H should be in its death zone. Case studies can show better results. However, if Saturn in 1H is in its death zone then the ripples will be felt in 6H, 8H, 10H and 12H. Saturn in the natal star – On the other hand, if Saturn is with the Moon in the birth star, such a placement of Saturn can really be its death zone. Moon is the primary karaka for nourishment and life. It also cures diseases and is the natural karaka of the fourth house. Saturn is the karaka of the 8th House of longevity and is the primary significator of the Vayu Tattwa. Moon doesn’t rule any Tattwa but rules motion (“Gati”). With Moon, Saturn becomes very disturbed and this exhausts the vayu tattwa in one thereby drastically disturbing one’s rest, sleep, leisure and personal space (all signified by Saturn). The ripples of this can be felt in the houses whose karaka is Saturn - 6H, 8H, 10H and 12H. Rahu in the 9th House – The karakas of the 9H are Sun and Jupiter. Rahu signifies the North node of eclipse or the mean point of total absence of luminaries. It stands for absence or reversal of dharma. In the 9H, it will reverse the route of dharma that the person should normally be initiated in. It will make a sage’s child a sinner and a sinner’s child a sage. This is the reason why Rahu is associated with things which are foreign to us. However, in this reversal, Rahu invariably gives a dharma to the native. Rahu, who is supposed to spoil dharma, starts giving it and thus it falls short of its significance and hence such a placement is Rahu’s death placement. Moon in the 8th House – The natural karaka of the 8H is Saturn. Moon is the natural significator of 4H and cure. When Moon is in the 8H, it tries to bestow long life but in the process exhausts the 4H and in such cases, invariably, the native suffers from some illness or the lack of cure. The ripples of this placement will be felt in houses whose karaka is Moon – 4H. Sun in the 12th House – The karaka for the 12H is Saturn. It is the house of resting and sleep. Sun is the karaka of creativity and health. Although it doesn’t rule any tattwa, it rules the 633
light of Agni (whereas Mars rules the heat related to Agni tattwa). When placed in the 12H, the native will face issues in health, children, parents and profession. The ripples of this placement will be felt in houses for who Sun is karaka – 1H, 9H, 10H. Mercury in the 7th House – The karaka of the 7H is Venus. It is the house of marriage and partnership. The only reason why Mercury could be uncomfortable in this house would be based on the fact that it is an adolescent planet, not completely matured to understand sexuality. However, Mercury is a very flexible and easily influenced planet as well, so if with another planet, the quality of Mercury changes considerably. I would not agree to the fact that Mercury in the 7H would be in its death zone. However, case studies can show better results. If 7H is the death zone of Mercury, then ripples will be faced in finances of the native relating to the 10H. Mercury in the 4th House – The karaka of the 4H is Moon. It is the house of emotion and feelings. 4H is also the house of initial education and understanding. However, 10H is an emotionless house indicating that emotion should never be applied at work. If Mercury is in the 4H, the ripples will be felt in the finances of the 10H as it is the co-karaka of the 10H. Venus in the 6th House – The karaka of the 6H is Mars. It is the house of celibacy and service. Venus is the karaka of the 7H and deals with companionship. When in the 6H, the ripples will be felt in the 7H. One has to carefully note a few points before he/she reaches any conclusion on planetary death places. The points are mentioned below – 1) Shadbala of planets 2) Association of benefics, malefic, lagna lord, Moon and Sun 3) Aspects – malefic aspects only will create havoc, if unaspected or benefic(s) aspect then there will be no/negligible damage to the karakwatta of the planet (e.g. Venus is the karaka of the 7H)
Jupiter in 3H Cases Case I - Adolf Hitler
In case of Hitler, although in Moolatrikona sign, Jupiter is aspected by Rahu in the 9H. Not only is Jup in 3H but also Rahu is in 9H, Mars in 7H and Mercury in 7H in Maranashthana as well. Jupiter rules 3H and 6H, Rahu rules 5H, Mars rules 2H & 7H. We cannot say that these three planets were dead in his chart. The maranasthana implication may be understood in this case as Jupiter giving lack of humanitarian aspect, Mars giving lack of stable relationship and Rahu giving lack of dharma.
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Case II - Sathya Sai Baba
In case of Sathya Sai Baba, the Jupiter in the 3H is debilitated and aspected by Saturn in Lagna by Rasi drishti. The blemish that this brought on Baba was charges of sexual abuse which hits the authenticity and genuineness of a sadhu. Moon is also in Maranasthana with Rahu in the 8H which indicates that a large section of the masses will be hurt by such accusations and their belief will be questioned (Rahu with Moon).
Case III - Pamela Anderson
In case of Pamela, Jupiter is exalted in the 3H in maranasthana. However, Jupiter is exalted having Rasi drishti on the Lagna. The only area of life this Jupiter could have hit was the 3H and did give excessive indulgence in relationships and not the lack of it.
Case I In case of Hitler, Jupiter is with Moon and Ketu and is being aspected by Rahu (rasi drishti). It is in its Moolatrikona sign but in the 3H. By my initial definition, this placement of Jupiter will hit the following houses – 2H, 5H, 9H, 11H. 2H – Family and wealth. This house is also what one considers to be his/her own community. The 2H is strongly influenced by the planets in the 7H by rasi drishti which guards the damage to this house. Sun and Mars both are extremely protective planets and he will guard his nation like a father and a fighter. Venus although retrograde along with Mercury will give him wealth by means of war (Mars). This also indicates extreme possessiveness about one’s own community. Moreover, Mars, Saturn and Sun have rasi drishti on the 2H which indicates that wealth will be taken from others by means of force and malefic means. 5H – children, followers and love. This house will suffer since malefic influence of 5H will keep him devoid of love and affection, although he will long for it. Adolf Hitler’s romantic relationships always ended in death (his niece). However, sexuality will be an issue with him due to such malefic influence in his 5H and he will believe in force in relationship.
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9H – dharma, society, principles. This house will suffer greatly since Rahu is placed in this house in maranasthana (dead zone). Moon, Jupiter, Ketu have rasi drishti on the 9H and it is marred by the malefic position of Rahu. It indicates that his principles of humanity will be marred by greed. 11H – malefic planets aspecting 11H indicates that wealth will be acquired by malefic means (in this case authority – Sun, force – Mars). Case II In case of Satya Sai Baba, Jupiter in maranasthana is aspected by Mercury (R), Venus, Sun (malefic) and Saturn (malefic).
2H – community, wealth, food. This has Ketu aspected by Moon, Rahu indicating surplus wealth as well as detachment towards the same. Rahu’s aspect does mean that some ill-fame will be associated with the community. In 2000, UNESCO withdrew its co-sponsorship of an education conference in Puttaparthi, explaining that it was deeply concerned about the allegations that have been leveled at Sathya Sai Baba. However in 2006 it was reported that UNESCO withdrew its media advisory on Sai Baba from the archive website. In a statement sent to the Sathya Sai Organization, UNESCO stated, "I do appreciate this concern and wish to inform you that following your personal intervention, the media advisory in question was immediately withdrawn from the archives of the UNESCO's
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website for education". The Guardian and DNA noted that a travel warning was issued by the US State Department based on allegations. 5H – children, followers, disciples. This house has aspect from Ketu, Moon and Rahu and suffers greatly. Jupiter’s maranasthana will surely affect this house. In 2004, the BBC aired the documentary entitled ‘The Secret Swami’ in the United Kingdom and also on BBC World in its series 'The World Uncovered'. BBC World has long been broadcast to most countries of the world. One central theme of the BBC documentary was based on a disciple, Alaya Rahm's, sexual abuse allegations about Sathya Sai Baba. The documentary interviewed him together with Mark Roche, who had devoted 25 years of his life since 1969 to the movement and alleged that Sathya Sai Baba took oral sex from him. A previous documentary, ‘Seduced By Sai Baba’, was produced by Denmark's national television and radio broadcast company, Danish Radio (DR), carried interviews of serious sex abuse allegations by three former male devotees. In October 2007, an official of the Sai Trust announced that Sathya Sai Baba would make a 'moon appearance' and asked devotees to proceed towards the (Puttaparthi) airport. The IANS reports "the 'miracle' did not happen" and his devotees "waited for an hour before dispersing." No explanation was offered by the Sai Trust on "why the 'miracle' failed to materialize." Rationalists claimed this was an attempt by the Sai Trust to boost the Baba's waning popularity, while others felt the clouds played spoilsport in hiding the moon (it was overcast in Puttaparthi). Across the globe, however, many reported seeing a 'moon appearance' by Sai Baba. 9H- dharma. This house has rasi drishti from Sun, Mer (R), Sat and Venus from Lagna and considerable support. The karaka of the 9H Sun aspects this house and Jupiter aspects by Graha drishti which means that, in society, he will still be accepted as a Guru. 11H – gains. This house is also aspected by Moon, Rahu and Ketu and does indicate a lot of income from people (Moon), obsessed people (Rahu) and fanatic followers (Ketu). Case III In case of Anderson, Jupiter is exalted and un-afflicted by any planet. However, by virtue of being in the 3H, it will create issues in the 2H, 5H, 9H, 11H unless otherwise supported.
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5H-Mars aspected by Sun, Mer(R), Saturn shows a lot of issues in her love life and issues with becoming a mother. She has had a miscarriage already. 9H-Aspected by Venus shows her dharma as a celebrity and her support for animal rights and her vegetarian views. 11H – Saturn in the 11H confers gains from masses (by watching her films) and aspected by Mars, Sun and Mer.
Case Studies Mars in the 7th House – The karaka of the 7H is Venus and the house signifies marriage and partnership. The natural seventh sign is Libra which deals with equality (in marriage) and balance. Mars is the karaka of the 6H of celibacy and service. In the 7H, it will bring in ego and battles. War is fine with enemies but not in marriage. Adjustment is the key to a successful marriage and ego has no place in this house. Mars is the planet of individuality, the primary significator of Agni Tattwa. Mars being in 7H, the person’s adjustment capabilities will surely be questioned. The ripples of such a placement of Mars will be felt in the houses whose karaka is Mars – 3H, 6H. One has to carefully note a few points before he/she reaches any conclusion on planetary death places. The points are mentioned below – 1) Shadbala of planets 2) Association of benefics, malefic, lagna lord, Moon and Sun 3) Aspects – malefic aspects only will create havoc, if unaspected or benefic(s) aspect then there will be no/negligible damage to the karakatwa of the planet Mars in 7H Cases Case I – Clint Eastwood
In case of Clint Eastwood, Mars is placed in maranasthana in mooltrikona sign of Aries with Rahu. The karaka of 7H Venus is with Jupiter in the 9H. Relationship problems related to adjustment issues will surface in his life and there will invariably be separation from spouse, if married. Clint married twice and had many partners. However, since the karaka Venus is with a benefic Jupiter, his love life will not be a disaster even after his multiple relationships.
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Case II – George H W Bush Sr.
In case of Bush Sr., Mars is with Ketu in Aquarius and the karaka Venus has the benefic rasi drishti from Moon. However, adjustment with partners would be an issue and he would like to resolve things with a war (Mars) and it may be sometimes not instinctive (Ketu).
Case III – Sean Connery
In case of Sean Connery, Jupiter is with Mars in Gemini. However, the karaka Venus is debilitated in Virgo with exalted Mercury and benefic Moon. This combination does indicate trouble with spouse but also indicates many relationships.
Case I In case of Clint Eastwood, Mars is placed in maranasthana in mooltrikona sign of Aries with Rahu. The karaka of 7H Venus is with Jupiter in the 9H. Relationship problems related to adjustment issues will surface in his life and there will invariably be separation from spouse, if married. Clint married twice and had many partners. However, since the karaka Venus is with a benefic Jupiter, his love life will not be a disaster even after his multiple relationships. The ripples of this should be felt in – 3H, 6H 3H – Social Interaction. Mars is the karaka of this house in maranasthana and retro Saturn is in this house, zodiac sign Sagittarius. Eastwood was not interested in academic pursuits and records indicate he attended summer school. Although he had many friends, many of them rich unlike himself, he was something of a rebel, and despite having athletic and musical talents, he shunned playing on school teams and in school bands. Because of his height and athleticism, Eastwood was told he would make a good basketball player, but he was more interested in individualistic middle-class sports like tennis and golf, a passion he retains today.
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He then enrolled at Oakland Technical High School, where he caught the attention of drama teachers who encouraged him to enlist in school plays, but he showed no interest, and according to Clint, "fast cars and easy women" were all he had on his mind. These events clearly indicate an afflicted 3H. 6H – service, celibacy/separation from partner and enemies. We see Mars in Aries in the 7H with its dire enemy Rahu. This surely indicates a military bend of mind and service thereof. Eastwood had intended to go to Seattle University to major in music but in 1950, during the Korean War, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was posted to Fort Ord where his certificate as a lifeguard saw him appointed as a life-saving and swimming instructor. The karaka Mars with Rahu indicates some kind of accident in service life. In October 1951, he was aboard a Douglas AD-1 military flight that crashed into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco (Drake's Bay). He escaped serious injury, and with the help of an inflatable raft, swam to shore. The crash hit headline news on October 1, 1951 on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle. Eastwood left Fort Ord in the spring of 1951 and moved back up to Seattle where he worked as a lifeguard for some time. However, as he had little money and few friends in Seattle, he moved down to Los Angeles. Multiple break-ups and divorces are traits of this combination of Mars. Eastwood married model and fellow college student Maggie Johnson on December 19, 1953, six months after meeting on a blind date. They had two children: Kyle Eastwood (born May 19, 1968) and Alison Eastwood (born May 22, 1972). During the marriage, he fathered a daughter, Kimber (born June 17 1964), by Roxanne Tunis. Johnson filed for a legal separation in 1978. Eastwood and Johnson finalized their divorce in May 1984. Eastwood had a long-running, public relationship with actress Sondra Locke. Their relationship ended acrimoniously in 1989. Locke filed a palimony suit against Eastwood, and the litigation continued for a decade. Locke and Eastwood finally resolved the dispute with a non-public settlement in 1999. During his cohabitation with Locke, Eastwood had a relationship with flight attendant Jacklyn Reeves, with whom he had a son, Scott, and a daughter, Kathryn. The fact that Scott and Kathryn Reeves were the actor's children was not publicly known until it was reported by the National Enquirer in the mid-1990s. Following his breakup with Locke, Eastwood moved in with Frances Fisher. Fisher moved out of their shared home in 1995, but later appeared with Eastwood in True Crime. Eastwood married anchorwoman Dina Ruiz, 35 years his junior, on March 31, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple's daughter, Morgan 640
Eastwood, was born on December 12, 1996. The karaka of 7H, Venus is with Jupiter (karaka of 5H) in the 9H. This assures children from marriages. Case II In case of Bush Sr., Mars is with Ketu in Aquarius and the karaka Venus has the benefic rasi drishti from Moon. However, adjustment with partners would be an issue and he would like to resolve things with a war (Mars) and it may be sometimes not instinctive (Ketu). 3H – Social Interaction. Just like Clint, Bush Sr. also has Saturn (R) in the third house. However, the sign is Libra which is aspected by Mars and Ketu. Mars is the karaka of 3H in maranasthana. Bush began his formal education at the Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich. Beginning in 1936, he attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where he held a large number of leadership positions including being the president of the senior class and secretary of the student council, president of the community fund-raising group, a member of the editorial board of the school newspaper, and captain of both the varsity baseball and soccer teams. This does prove that the 3H proved extremely well for Mr. Bush.
6H – service, celibacy/separation from partner and enemies. Mars aspecting the lagna lord as well as the lagna by graha drishti will have give the native a military bend of mind. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Bush decided to join the US Navy, so after graduating from Phillips Academy earlier in 1942, he became a naval aviator at the age of 18. After completing the 10-month course, he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve at Corpus Christi, Texas on June 9, 1943, just three days before his 19th birthday, which made him the youngest naval aviator to that date. George Bush married Barbara Pierce on January 6, 1945, only weeks after his return from the Pacific. Their marriage produced six children: George Walker Bush (born 1946), Pauline Robinson Bush ("Robin", 1949–1953, died of leukemia), John Ellis "Jeb" Bush (born 1953), Neil Mallon Bush (born 1955), Marvin Pierce Bush (born 1956), and Dorothy Bush Koch (born 1959).
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Apparently, there doesn’t seem to be any issue with this placement of Mars in the 3H and 6H as well as in the 7H. This could be because Mars is involved in the Tapaswi Yoga with Saturn, Ketu and Venus in trines. Case III In case of Sean Connery, Jupiter is with Mars in Gemini. However, the karaka Venus is debilitated in Virgo with exalted Mercury and benefic Moon. This combination does indicate trouble with spouse but also indicates many relationships.
3H - Social Interaction. Although not much is known about his early life, it is known that Connery shot to international fame by playing the role of James Bond. The character of James Bond is all about courage and dare devil acts to save the world. 6H - service, celibacy/separation from partner and enemies. Connery was married to actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. They had a son, actor Jason Connery. Connery has been married to French painter Micheline Roquebrune (born 1929) since 1975. In her 2006 autobiography ‘My Nine Lives’, as well as in subsequent interviews on radio and in print, Diane Cilento claimed that Connery had beaten her on several occasions. Connery vehemently denied the accusations. In a December 1987 interview with Barbara Walters, he stated that it would be acceptable for a man to hit a woman with an open hand, if she continues to provoke the man after he concedes an argument to her. Connery had made similar remarks in a November 1965 interview with Playboy magazine on the set of Thunderball: "I don't think there is anything particularly wrong about hitting a woman ... If a woman is a bitch, or hysterical, or bloody-minded continually, then I'd do it." In 1993, Vanity Fair quoted him saying there are confrontational women who "want a smack". This does show the effects of a maranasthana Mars aspected by rasi drishti by a debilitated Venus. In part 2, I will deal with Saturn in 1H and Saturn in natal star case studies.
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Thy Notes – 3 By Saptarishis Astrology Combining Bhrighu Ascendant & Pending Karma Technique In the last issue we had revealed in BSP-14 the Bhrighu Asc and how to see the Past Life Trait that one brings into this life. Let us see Deepak Chopra’s Chart
1) His Asc is Aq which is number 11 so to get Bhrighu Asc you go to the 11H of the chart which becomes the Bhrighu Asc, which is the 3rd house of writing from 9H of Higher Knowledge and also from Guru and his writings, made him a popular Guru of Spirituality. 2) The lord of his Bhrigu Asc is Jup placed in the 9H of Guru and Higher Knowledge where Sun is placed in the sign of Venus. So one can presume that dasa of Jup, Sun or Ven can give what he is ordained from the past to give 3) His Jup MD Ven AD and Jup MD Sun AD ran from 1991 to 1995, Chopra produced the following titles which were runaway success and made him an international guru of spirituality especially the 1994 title. It
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is important to note that his Sun1 is debilitated in the 9H of bhagya but still he achieved Bhagya (Fame Fortune). 1991 Perfect Health: The Complete Mind/Body Guide 1993 Ageless Body, Timeless Mind: The Quantum Alternative to Growing Old 1993 Creating Affluence: Wealth Consciousness in the Field of All Possibilities 1994 The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams Bhrighu Pending Karma Technique In Last Issues Editorial/Publitorial a Pending Karma Technique was revealed which is observe the 6H, its planets and its lord and the story of life will reveal. See in the case of Deepak Chopra, the Eternal Immortal Yogi Saturn is sitting there who is BK (writer in Jaimini) in the 6H of Disease and being the 12L of spirituality, note disease and spirituality and Saturn’s deep thinking attitude. Its lord Moon is GK (disease) in the 8H of Chronic Disease. So the clues you would get is something to do with diseases and healing and writing. Incidentally, Chopra had an illustrious medical career, also did Ayurveda and has authored more than 45 best seller books (Saturn is BK) with 20 million sales worldwide translated into 35 languages and his first book was on health (6H Saturn and 6L in 8H of chronic disease, which most importantly is the 3rd of writing from the 6th house – mark this) which was titled, Creating Health, and is credited with helping to create initial, international recognition for Chopra. 2 Divisional Charts & Bhrighu Astrology
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Dasamsa shows the Karma for which one is born. Now, although Astro Data Bank gives only an A rating for the 15.45 time it also says another time of ‘Linda Clark quotes him (Rose Marcus, assistant to Susan Miller, has 3:51 PM from the Chopra Centre. They sent his vedic chart out in one of the mailers last year)’ Even this new time does not change his D-10 divisional, now see Dasamsa Asc is Number 7 so the Bhrighu Asc in D10 comes as to the 7H of Aries which is the house of public limelight/public platform and the sign Aries denotes the body/health of an individual and ‘Everything Else’. Its lord is Mars in the 9H of higher knowledge & publishing and Mars denotes Ink, Mars is conjoined with Moon the mind and emotions who is the 10L of karma, no doubt he wrote books on health and spirituality (Moon disposits Saturn Mer Rahu) and all this happening in the 9H of Guru made him one. The Pending Karma technique is clear here, the 6L is in the 5H of authorship and the planet is Guru/Jupiter, he became a Guru by writing, period. Tiger Woods
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debilitated Moon with Venus (lot of money) is involved, he made his mark in Golf. Ψ Again use here Bhrighu Asc and Pending Karma Technique. Now see his 6H its lord is Saturn in the 11H of wife and children, he owes something to them. Moon, the dispositor of this Saturn goes in the 3H of hands (golf is played with hands) and this Moon is with Venus, a combination for cheating in the sign of Scorpio which is the 8H of the natural zodiac of sex. He had some sexual affairs while married and this caused shame to his wife. The other co-lord of 6H is Rahu placed in the second house of one’s name and family. As soon as it became apparent that what he did was true, he immediately released a press statement that he had lead down his family (2H), some pending karma here towards his name and family which he had to pay back. P From London & Usage of BCP
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1. Very traumatic period right now (26th Apr 2010) 2. Father is a chronic alcoholic, he hit his father as his father had destroyed the entire family due to his drinking and tortured his mother, now his mother is depressive in nature, this is from last 12 years. Not sure when he beat his father but heard that around 11-12 years back he did it. Note Rahu with Moon in 10H of father, afflicting Mother (moon), rahu denotes drinking and his father was an alcoholic which is further ratified due to Sun being in the 4H with Ketu. We asked him if he is also drinking he said he started since 2 years. 3. See his Saturn dasa is running along with Ashtam Saturn. Vimsottari Dasa: Sat MD: 2006-12-14 - 2025-12-14 Merc AD: 2009-12-17 - 2012-08-26 Now see 5H in all the 3 notes a) He is running Ashtam Shani - Saturn is in the 5th house, 8th from natal moon (called Ashtam Shani) so 5H of mind is affected b) He is running Saturn MD and Mer AD and Mer is placed in the 5H (note) even though exalted but conjoined with 8L Jup. Note Mer is the 2L of family and he is facing troubles due to them for which he called from London c) Most important he is running 41st year now, which means 5H is activated (36+5=41) via Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi. In our very first article we had mentioned that in order to effectively use BCP when coupled with dasas and transits, its most most effective and the above is an example of how BCP combined with Dasa combined with Gochar has given the above result wherein he is too depressed and is calling from London at length due to family problems (2L of family in the 5H of BCP focus year). His family problem is the focus of the year. Mentor & This Chart part from many remedies he was advised to feed Moong (for Mercury) to pigeons on a Wednesday and to go and serve old people (for Saturn) on Saturdays for the next 19 years. Two of our writers U.K.Jha & Babban Singh have been constantly behind us to make mentor write articles and why mentor does not practice astrology, our reply to them
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regards this is mentor has done the mistake of reading Gita, the Holy Book Of Indians and he considers even one incorrect article, one wrong prediction a great sin for the astrologer. He knows that current level of astrological knowledge is not even 10 % so it is not correct to misguide others by free or paid predictions or any sort of article. He constantly professes in the most humble manner that he does not know astrology and after speaking to him daily for minimum 1 hour for the last 5 years we know for sure that even we do not know astrology. After the above chart reading after 2 hours we had our daily chat with Mentor to whom we started describing the Rasi chart details on the phone house, first we said Ta lagna Venus in the 3H, mentor said without knowing the whole chart that he must be in a good position (he was born in India and moved to London). Then we said Jupiter Mercury in the 5H, he said bad combination there (note his Mer AD has given him problems), then we described the whole rasi chart only, no degrees no divisionals. Mentor said ‘Yeh Admi Apne Baap Ko Bhi Maarega’ (this man would beat his own father). The carpet was removed from our feet since just 2 hours back the man had told us that he has beaten his own father and this phenomenon is not even 0.5 % in a society like India so the prediction from mentor gains more weight age. We immediately asked mentor the reasoning behind his prediction he joking said that we should employ him with a job in Saptarishis Astrology. Later he gave some logic of Rahu Moon in 10H and Sun in 4H with Ketu and Saturn retrograde but to make such a kind of prediction is too much, the logic given by him is not graspable by us.
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Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi -3 BCP & Vimshottari Dasa By Saptarishis Astrology Language Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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This can be termed as over romanticization of a technique too. Chart 1: John F Kennedy Take chart of John F Kennedy (Vi Asc) who died on 22nd Nov 1963 in his 47th year during Jup MD. Taking Jupiter as Asc, the 47th year will be the 11th house from it, which means that Jupiter, who is placed in the 9H will activate, as per BCP, the 7H of the chart.
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getting triply activated and he died while on a short trip. The issue is always who is getting activated and how much. Chart 2: Marilyn Monroe If you speak of Kennedy, one remembers Monroe and vice versa. Let us examine the 37th year of the native, the date being 5th Aug 1962. During that period she was running Jupiter MD. Now take Jupiter as Asc and the 37th year, rotate it as per BCP and you will get the BCP Focus year in the 1H of Jupiter Asc itself – which happens to be the 8H of the natal chart, the house of death/longevity. The 8L goes in the 4H of home & assasination & its co-lord becomes Rahu the cause of mysterious deaths and drugs who sits in the 12H of exit. Now get the cue: further in the 8H you have the 6L of doctors and accidents Jupiter sitting with the 5L of addictions Mars – this Jupiter Mars is a yoga so something should happen when Jupiter MD & Mars AD is running; incidentally, she died on 5th Aug 1962 when Jup/Mars had just started. See the beauty of this technique though its not necessary everytime it should happen so dramatically. With this Vimshottari BCP Combine, one gets more accurate hints to determine how the Vimshottari Dasa is deciphering the results.
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Dwi-saptati sama dasa (applicable if lagna lord is in 7th or 7th lord is in lagna): On date of her death, 5th Aug 1962 Sun MD:/Moon AD/ Sun PD: 1962-07-16 - 1962-09-05. Sun is the MD, so take that as the Asc and rotate BCP years to 37th year which would be the Asc itself since this is where Sun is placed. Incidentally, Sun disposits Gulika (poison) – note this clue – and Sun is conjoined with Mer who is the 12L of exit: she died during this dasa in her 37th year and Moon was the AD who is lagna lord (body) with Sun again as the PD. Chart 3: Obama
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The legend of legends died on Dec 20, 1998, at the age of 87 when his Venus MD had just started. 87th year would be as per BCP in the 3rd House. So take Venus as Asc and the 3rd from it will be the 9H of Libra. Since Libra’s lord is Venus, we come back to Venus Asc making it a double strong year – note this. Then this Venus Asc who has got doubly activated in the 87th year is being conjoined with 8L of death Mer and 3L of death Mars. The BCP Vim Combine Lord Venus of 87th year is also the 4L of heart and he died of heart disease as his grandson had told us. 653
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Currently the native is in her 40th year and is running Jupiter MD. So taking Jup as Asc, the 40th year will be 4H of house: she is right now trying to split up from her house and the 4L Saturn sits in the 7H of marriage so something should happen to her when Jupiter MD is running during her 40th year. She has approached the police station and filed case against her husband and put some case of domestic violence which is non-bailable. Chart 6: R Teacher The native is currently in her 56th year running Saturn MD Sat MD/Moon AD: 2008-12-08 - 2010-07-09 So take Saturn as Asc and rotate as per BCP the 56th year which would be 8th house of death from Saturn as Asc. In the 8th from Saturn sits Ketu which signifies someone’s death and change of life; Ketu’s dispositor is Mer who is also the 4L of mother sitting in the 5H of children with Saturn, the MD lord, thereby making it doubly powerful.
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So in the 56th year taking Saturn Dasa into account, we can expect something to do with children, mother and change of life incidents; by the way, during Saturn Moon, her mother expired in the 56th year, her daughter went through lot of mental (Mer) problems and she was recommended 1008 recitation of Vishnu Sahasranaam which she got done at the Narasimha wadi, the siddha kshetra of Lord Dattatreya, after which her daughter became better and passed her board exams. Chart 7: Sex Scandal Of Bill Clinton Haven’t worked on the time of birth of Mr. Clinton as his birth time has been the debate of astrologers; have therefore above taken the time of birth as per ADB which gives only an A rating http://www.astro.com/astrodatabank/Clinton,_Bill
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News of the scandal first broke on January 17, 1998, on the Drudge Report website, which reported that Newsweek editors were sitting on a story by investigative reporter Michael Isikoff exposing the affair. The story broke in the mainstream press on January 21 in The Washington Post. Said story swirled for several days and, despite swift denials from Clinton, the clamor for answers from the White House grew louder. He was running Jupiter MD on Jan 21st 1998 (52nd year) when the scandal broke out, so take Jupiter as Asc and rotate BCP to 52nd year which will be the 4th from it that is the 5H of one’s reputation & ones name aspected by Saturn (troubles – peeda) who is 6L of court cases. He went into court in a way. The next year that is after Aug would be the 53rd year of A8 (scandals) and court cases again. Now take 52nd year from Jup which is the 5H as the Asc, see 5th from it is ones name for that year and it has Rahu (sex scandals) and AL (ones name), so some scandals will come out is what can be seen in the 52nd year. Another unique way we have discovered is to just create an Arudha Chart with MD or AD Planet as lagna and see the result of the Mahadasa vis-à-vis it. To explain a) See arudhas from natal Asc b) Construct arudhas keeping the MD or AD lord as the Asc Part A: 1)Jupiter is Asc being MD lord, 5th house from it denotes ones name and fame and over there A8 (sex scandals) of natal chart is placed in the 6H of debts and court cases, so that will be the flavor of the Jupiter MD which is what happened in Clintons Case. 2) The 8H is the house of darkness, sex is something that you do in the dark, for those who are into something sinister or un social in terms of sex need to be careful whenever Rahu is in the 8th from the Dasa Planet, here Rahu is in the 8th from Jupiter the MD. AL being in the 8th from Mahadasa lord is bad especially if it is with malefics or scandal causing graha like Rahu. Here 8th from MD lord Jupiter is Rahu with AL, UL and A7 and worst Uranus (it will rock the world), which is what happened in Jupiter MD this sex scandal rocked the world.
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Part B: 1) Jupiter is Asc, now computing arudhas from this Asc, the AL goes in the 12H of sex and expenses and exit, over there a prakashit graha (giving light) Sun is placed so these sex exploits will come out and spoil ones name (AL). You can note that during Sun AD within Jupiter MD on 21 Jan 1998 the scandal broke out in the open (just like Sun’s rays shine out). 2) The Upapada shows ones 12th house matters (very generally speaking) and taking Jupiter as Asc the Upapada of the 12H of Virgo will be Taurus where original UL is also placed with Rahu and this occurs in the 8th from Jupiter MD lord thus causing major harm to the dasa. Chart 8: Volunteer and Writer for Saptarishis Astrology
In May 2010, he would be running his 42nd year and he is running Jup MD. Taking Jupiter as Asc, the 42nd year would come to the 6th (job) from it which is the 4H of Throne bringing us to the sign of Capricorn. Its lord Saturn sits in the 7H of limelight, whose dispositor Mars sits in 10 H of career and aspects the BCP Vim Combine House here which is the 4H. So one can deduce that in the 42nd year, something concerning his career can happen and he can get a significant post due to it. Native is a govt servant and has had double postings in the 42nd year and given independent office to administer. He wrote: Dear ….., Your prediction has come true. You said that mars is getting activated in my chart on 26-04-2010 and i may expect some change in my job. It so happened that on last
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Saturday i was shifted to a more responsible post from the earlier one. Previously i was to monitor 5 people now i have to monitor 20 people and which is in the limelight. regards, -kvr Although our prediction was off by some 15 days, it is still to be noted that we had used BCP Part 2 and Jay Weiss Excel sheet on it which is available in our download section under Misc Downloads. One must observe that BCP Part 2 is rarely to be used in practice due to various vedhas and transits phenomenon that all of us are not masters of. The above technique is just a part technique and readers are requested to aggressively test it and fine tune it further. We offer it to the holy feet of Lord Ganapati & Sage Bhrighu who is most merciful and the finest of astrologers ever.
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Bhrighu Saral Paddati – 16 Graha Sutra Series – Mars Reveals By Saptarishis Astrology Readership Level: Basic To Advanced
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astrology, the greatest who is most beloved and most loving. This technique is dedicated to our team member Rushikesh Deshpande in whose presence it was re-remembered and thus he became lucky for us in bringing it back from memory otherwise this technique was forgotten. Graha Sutra Series – Mars Reveals Mangal (Mars) - says ‘The house where I am given shelter where I can, I repeat I can & not will (100 %) contribute to the following a) Marriage life of ‘One’ of the relative represented by that house will be spoilt or challenged or difficulty in getting married. b) Dowry taken or given by that relative or used as a tool to score points/revenge c) Some evil done in respect to money by that relative i.e. tax evaded or unethical means of money possession. d) Some aspect of that house will be hidden and possibility of it to come out in the open later e) That relative can also have sexual disfunctionality/abnormality/obsession. f) Chronic diseases or bad end to life. He further says ‘Ofcourse all this will depend and heightened/modified if I am in my friend’s house or enemies house and if I am under influence (aspect) of enemies or krura (harsh) grahas or position in Vargas’. We humbly request pardon & forgiveness if our(SA’s) interpretation of the above rules are incorrect, but what is important is to test it out and all are requested to test it and send us feedback only on charts whose complete life story they know and the chart owner has crossed 70-80 years of age. Sometimes a technique works on 20-25 charts and astrologers tend to believe & propagate it is a thumb rule even if the original author did not intend it to be so. This technique even if it works on 30 charts one must be careful and use it with maturity, as is the case with every BSP methods, the important point is not predicting with BSPs but to know that BSPs help in understanding what the grahas are doing in a chart. Every rule in jyotish has riders and is not clearly known to most of us and it is the case even with this rule is what is noticed by us. It is felt that the 3rd from this Mars is very decisive. Our reading is limited and hence others might have mentioned it before us but we feel that this is the first time a clue on the graha for dowry has come out, a specific study is on right now on dowry cases which show direct relation of Mars in 12 cases and indirect relation of Mars. These findings will be presented in the coming issues. 663
Chart 1 Mars is placed in the 10H in sign Virgo, now 1oH is house of father or wife’s mother. The native is unmarried as he is only 26 so he was asked how is the married life of his uncles/relatives children since 6H is relatives & uncles and 5th from there would be the children of relatives and uncles. The chart holder instantly replied that their marriage life is in ruins. He said his uncles elder child is a girl who married out of the community (not accepted in India still inspite of our progress) and she married a drunkard who died at a very early age and had a terrible marriage life and later she married again and is happy.
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was not smooth at all. 9H shows wife’s brother i.e. native’s brother in law and placement of Mars ‘in enemy sign aspected by Saturn’ shows his bro in law will not have good marriage. His bro in laws marriage was in ruins by the time native got engaged & he had already separated from his wife and was going through a legal divorce which is now completed, thus the Mars BSP 16 rule is working in this chart. You can see 9H is the 3rd from the 7H of wife thus showing brother in law, one must note that the oft mistake committed so far by astrologers in our humble view is they take 3H for younger siblings and 11H for elder siblings which in our humble view should be 3H is ‘total/all’ siblings and when one has to fine tune it then you split up 3H for younger and 11H for elder, this was repeated in the last issue editorial of Vol 7 Dec 2009. In this case as correctly pointed out the case of marriage ruins was of elder brother as 9H shows all siblings of wife in general. One can also note at the start of this article that Mars says the house where he sits can show the relative doing “gadbad” (wrong things) in money or money through dowry. This Mars is in the 9H of wife’s brother and for the wedding ceremony he took several lakhs of money from his wife’s parents to spend on the ceremony without putting any money from his end for the ceremony, this indirectly means dowry and is a smart way adopted by today’s generation especially since dowry is a legal offence. After the divorce the elder brother had to pay back that money to the wife as per court orders thus proving the sayings of Lord Mars as stated at the start of the article. Lord Mars also says chronic diseases to the relative of that house, both the father and brother in law suffers from chronic diseases, father suffers from atleast 6 chronic diseases since 25 years and brother in law suffers from chronic back pain since many years inspite of leading a healthy life style. Now in certain charts all the above need not be applicable for example there can be no brother to ones wife, then search for other relatives. Lets take the above chart where Mars is in the 9H it shows the marriage life of his brother, as it is the 7th from 3rd house of brother and shows the wife of his brother, their marriage life is not smooth and full of fights, thus exhibiting this rule of Lord Mars. Chart 4 The chart belongs to a team member from North America, we asked her if ‘Do u have elder siblings or uncles that is fathers brothers, if so how is their marriage life (bad in ruins i mean)
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In the chart above Mars is in the 2H of family. The natives marriage is ok-ok with the husband becoming obedient to wife and does all chores of wife, the woman has indicated to husband that she married him for his money. The issue is as the above case of husbands becoming slaves of wife’s is common in 70% of households it cannot be termed as a failed marriage. So look at Mars in the 2H of family and native was asked in one’s own family was 2 peoples marriage spoilt, she replied her parents’ marriage was terrible (described history which cannot be printed here) and her elder brother’s marriage was divorced after 1 month of marriage. Note Mars is in Saturn’s sign. Chart 7
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4h shows ones mother and one’s own home life (also one’s own marriage life) and also many other things, this native is in her early teens. Mars is in the 4H of mother and this Mars is in the sign of enemy this be noted. Her mother married a man who already had a son from previous marriage due to not to be mentioned circumstances, would not like to comment on their marriage life and the girls home life is only filled with fights from morning to evening. They had 6 properties and now all is sold due to dwindling fortune and her mother’s step son has filed court case against them wanting all of whatever property is remaining. Chart 8
Mars is placed in the 9H aspected by his enemy Saturn. 9H shows the legality of your marriage as it is the house of dharma and normally marriage done as per rites is a legal marriage in any society. Thus it shows ones marriage. Now if one does not know the nature of married life or chronic diseases of a relative of a chart holder, then one can see where this Mars is placed from Lagna, in this case it shows 9H of dharmic marriage or as per existing rules of one’s society. It has been the observation of scribe that 9H Mars also shows some trouble in marriage or it can even show the legal-ness of one’s marriage or if ones marriage is following the dharmic pattern of society. In the above chart the Mars is placed in the 9H of marriage and the natives own marriage has undergone trouble and the natives wife recently filed a case against him and his parents for domestic violence thus showing that the marriage has gone for a toss and exhibiting the rules of this BSP technique.
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When using any traditional method one must always remember the either or principle, if one point is not spoilt then another would be and that is how the situation in the chart is to be judged before venturing out predictions, hence an astrologer at times of making fast predictions is forced to ask some queries and then he arrives at the conclusion. At the same time when it comes to marriage area never should one work on the marriages of Indians or their relatives since being a conservative society the whole truth of their marriage is never revealed unless the full story is too evident to be hidden from society. A broad and general thing observed by us is at times, pls note at times Mars in the 9H can give a live in relationship or not so ideal marriage, it’s still a slight deviation from the above rule. Chart 9
Mars is placed in debilitation in the 11H which is 3rd from the 9th house of father. The native’s fathers 4 brothers and sisters were unmarried inspite of great wealth and education and 1 of them suffered from mental problems right from early age (chronic disease given in BSP 16 rule) and another suffers from rheumatism and other various diseases. From the above it is evident that the siblings of his fathers have had ruined marriage areas. As the Mars is in debilitation in the 11H of wife in the case of the native itself (BPHS Chapter 12 Shloka 12) this native was asked how his own marriage life is, he had a pitiful look on his face and said there are certain areas of life which if one images does not exist then one’s life becomes easy so why even speak about it thereby giving it existence.
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For long we have posted on our website and on forums for cases of dowry which is a menace to India and so many suffer due to it, one takes or gives dowry in one lifetime and in the next he is made to suffer due to karma cycle, this goes on and on. The astrologers & spiritualists who are responsible for cleaning up of karma of a society have failed here in India & that is a unwritten truth as dowry is still existent in India displaying our pseudo spirituality and religiousness. After writing the above article we searched in our database for dowry cases and found only 15 charts. Two are presented below. Chart 10: Dowry
This is from the Jyotish Remedies public yahoo forum --- On Sat, 30/5/09, Mohan Kumar HG wrote: From: Mohan Kumar HG Subject: [JR] Harrasment1 of my sister by in laws To:
[email protected] Date: Saturday, 30 May, 2009, 2:38 AM Dear Gurujis, My sister is carrying and she is facing lot of problems from in laws especially Father and Mother in laws. Even her Sister in law is so bad. Both want more dowry and whatever jewels my Sister has got during her marriage they are not 1
Correct spelling of harassment not inserted by us in order to maintain authenticity of mail on forum.
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giving her and they pass some bad comments about us. So she is undergoing lot of mental torture when she is carrying.. The husband is caught between and he does not have the courage to tell his Father that he is doing wrong. Please suggest some remedies for her and guide us. My sisters details are Name.... Asha HG Sex.... Female Date of Birth.... 17/12/1982, TOB: 16:12:00, Mysore, India, With love Mohan One can note that Mars is in the 9H it shows the marriage life of one brothers and sisters as it is the 7th from the 3rd house and obviously it shows the spouse of one’s siblings. As per the Bhrighu Saral Paddathi (Bhrighu Easy Methodology) rule of BSP 16 b) which was pointed out at the start of the article it indicates dowry taken or given by the relative indicated by that house. Here Mars is in the 9H of sister’s husband and as per the mail posted in Jyotish Remedies he has taken dowry. What is of prime importance here for astrologers is this is not the ‘Only’ way to see dowry but maybe it could be ‘one’ of the ways, as one must not forget that grahas are extremely creative. Chart 11: Dowry
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Mars is in the 7H debilitated & with Saturn, 7H shows wife of the native. This chart was provided by one of the volunteers Mrs Kundan Desai of Mumbai and she wrote on this chart.... woman given dowry to above person woman suffered alot. he took away all her money, she was working, even all the earnings were taken away by him. he purchased house, with the help of bank loan. he has one son, staying abroad, he had bad habits of playing cards and loosing. he was too much after money, and lady had to struggle a lot; i think this will help you, the girl tried to commit suicide, but saved. Let us see where Mars is in the above chart holders wife. Does that Mars indicates fights, harassment, is it in a house that indicates fights due to marriage. Pls see chart below
You can see that Mars is in the 6H of fights, disputes, and divorces and also in the sign of Virgo the natural 6H. The lady has suffered due to dowry as Mars is in the 6H, thus showing the rule of BSP 16 b of Mars having relation to dowry. It is not prudent and would be insensitive to comment here as to 673
why this lady is born with Mars in the 6H but readers are requested to see the Vol 7 Editorial which had revealed the pending karma technique and use it in the above chart to probably see Gods play. Regarding dowry problems in charts of male or female a specific research is to be carried out and if readers can send in charts to
[email protected] regarding dowry where true incident is known and not cases where someone is trying to punish someone and falsely implicating dowry cases.
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Sage Bhrighu’s Blessings
Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 17 By
I have studied jyotish formally since
Surasa & Friends, USA Technique: Saptarishis Astrology
September 2009 with AIAC, Chicago with no previous experience outside of reading introductory books by David Frawley and James Braha. I first studied western astrology along with yoga shankarya philosophy and related subjects in 1974 at The Temple of Kriya Yoga here in Chicago. The lineage is from Paramahamsa Yogananda. Until now, I have remained a student.
Readership Level: Basic To Advanced
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ith Obeisance to Lord Ganapati, to beloved Rahu who is the Cause of Karma. We submit this technique at the holy feet of Sage Bhrighu, the founder of astrology, the greatest who is most beloved and most loving.
B S P - 17 BSP rule is where Rahu sits it gives effects more in the 37th year of one’s life for that house (at times) and its 9th aspect implements itself in the 37th year.
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Sp. Note: When it comes to retrograde planets and especially Rahu always remember that event can be round about and being retrograde event can happen before or later than the appointed time. Basically it will not follow any fixed rules. Chart 1: Marilyn Monroe
Date: June 1, 1926 Time: 9:30:00 am Time Zone: 8:00:00 (West of GMT) Place: 118 W 14' 34", 34 N 03' 08" Los Angeles, California, USA 37th year would be June 1962 to June 1963, Rahu is placed in the 12H of Exit and it’s 9th aspect would fall in the 8H of death where 6L of disease/accident Jupiter (Jeeva – Life) is placed, thus the scandal and mystery signification of Rahu implemented itself in the 37th year of Marilyn Monroe’s life and she reportedly died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962. Chart 2 : Dick Cheney Date: Time: Time Zone:
January 30, 1941 7:30:00 pm 6:00:00 (West of GMT)
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Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30, 1941) served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under George. He briefly served as Acting President of the United States on two occasions during which Bush underwent medical procedures. His 37th year would be from 30th Jan 1977 to 30th Jan 1978. Rahu is sitting in the sign of Virgo which is the natural house of diseases, the BSP rule says that where Rahu sits it implements itself in the 37th year and Rahu is the karaka for smoking and drinking. Once a heavy smoker, Cheney sustained the first of five heart attacks in 1978, at age 37. Rahu is sitting in the 2H of administration and its 9th aspect would be on the 10H of career which would implement itself in the 37th year with some important ‘administrative profession’ carrying the influence of 2H and Rahu to it. ADB & Wikipedia gives that in 1978 (37th year), he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming, and subsequently reelected five times and from which he was selected to be Secretary of Defense by George H. W. Bush in 1989. As the date of his election in 1978 to the U.S House of
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Representatives is not given in both ADB and Wikipedia it is assumed that it might have been in 1978 but probably after Jan 1978, technically making it the 38th year (active year) thus this BSP rule is not working very soundly on this chart though the difference would be only of few months which is possible considering that transit influences might have delayed it & so on. Chart 3: Alan Leo
Natal Chart Date: Time: Time Zone: Place:
August 7, 1860 5:49:00 am 0:00:00 (West of GMT) 0 W 09' 00", 51 N 30' 00" London, United Kingdom
Data given in his book "Esoteric Astrology." In his book, “The Progressed Horoscope,” he published his chart with the word “approximately” after the time. Rodden’s Ratings gives a B rating to the birth time. 37th year will be from Aug 1896 to Aug 1897, his Rahu sitting in the 6H aspects the 2H of family life whose lord is Mercury, and also is the 11th lord of wife. He married in 1896 (date not known), a relationship that was said to be platonic. Although his time of birth is given a B rating and hence Navamsa
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cannot be depended upon, for the sake of theory lets visit his Navamsa and apply this BSP method of Rahus 9th aspect in the 37th year.
Rahu sits in the 12H and aspects the 8th house by his 9th aspect and there in the 8H one finds Mars the 7L of marriage, which is what happened to him in the 37th year. By seeing this combination one can broadly also say that there would have been rise in his occult knowledge or gain of status in occult fields after this event of marriage.
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Chart belongs to one of our volunteers, Rahu sits in the 7H of marriage and 37th year would be from May 2009 to May 2010. As per the BSP rule Rahu implements itself in the 37th year where he sits, so you can find that as here Rahu sits in the 7H of marriage he got married at this late age. Several stalwarts in astrology had predicted his marriage with predictions ranging from 28th year to 36th year except 2-3 astrologers. Rahu’s 9th aspect will implement itself in the 3H where Moon is placed who is the 2nd lord of family life. A child was also born to him in the 37th year of life thereby indicating gain of family. The natives Navamsa is suspect but just for the sake of application procedures we would use it.
If we use true nodes the Rahu goes in 6H whereas with mean nodes Rahu is in the 7H with Moon, earlier you saw the connection of Rahu Moon and it is to be noted that he got married in Moon AD. Coming back to Rahu it implements itself in the 37th year and here in D9 it sits in the 7H of marriage with Moon. Chart 5: Volunteer of Saptarishis Astrology Chart belongs to one of our volunteers, 37th year would be from Sept 2004 to Sept 2005. Note here that Rahu sits in the 5H aspecting the 1H and the 1st lord Mars goes in the 9H of father. He was asked ‘37 year of ur life what happened re 1st house, 9th house and did it have flavor of Rahu’ ?
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His reply if u r referring 2005 the 37th year, then in Feb 8, 2005, I lost my father and the same year my wife business partner left her after doing some fraud regarding money in April-May. If you notice the 1H where Rahu aspects, would be the 7th house of business and business partner from the 7H of wife. Thus Rahus flavor was implemented by its 9th aspect and her business partner cheated her. The lord of this 1H where Rahu is aspecting is disposited in the 9H of father so some event can happen in the life of father. Chart 6: John F Kennedy
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American author, politician and the 35th U.S. President from 1961-63, the first Catholic and the youngest man to win the nation's highest office. The 37th year would be from May 1953 to May 1954. Rahu sits in the 4H of home life, Rahus dispositor Jupiter who is the 7L of marriage goes into the 9H of a Dharmic Event with Venus (woman). Rahus 9th aspect goes to the 12H where Moon is placed who is the 11th lord of wife of D1 and also in D9 he is the 11L of wife. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier on 9/12/1953, 11:00 AM EDT, Newport, RI which will be in the 37th year of his life. It is to be noted that Rahu aspects J in Sarvatobhadra Chakra and his wife’s name is Jacqueline. Chart 7: Another Volunteer of Saptarishis Astrology
Chart of another volunteer, Rahu is in the 6th house of job whose lord Jupiter is in the 8th (of change) from 4H of residence. Rahus 9th aspect would be on the 2H whose lord is Mars placed in Cancer in the 10H of one’s career, so an event regarding his career can happen in his 37th year which would be from Aug 2004 to Aug 2005. Native works in Defense and he had a transfer from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad. Application on Divisional Charts
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In his D60 this Rahu BSP technique can be applied, his Rahu is in the 12H its 9th aspect will fall in the 37th year in 8H of change whose lord Sun is in the 3H of change of residence with Venus the 10th lord of career so he changed his location to Hyderabad due to career. Chart 8: Montgomery Clift Natal Chart (ADB – rating “AA”) Date: October 17, 1920 Time: 2:30:00 am Time Zone: 6:00:00 (West of GMT) Place: 95 W 56' 15", 41 N 15' 31" Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Rahu the karaka of drugs & alcohol abuse sits in the 3H of travelling aspected by 4th Lord of vehicles co-lord Ketu, note this and also the fact that it is conjoined with body lord Sun. 37th year is October 1956 to October 1957. Rahu’s 9th aspect is in the 11th House which is the 8th (dangers) from the 4th house of vehicle & chastity and in the sign of Gemini which signifies hands & travelling. Well known Hollywood actor and friend of Elizabeth Taylor (co-starred in three films together including Raintree County in 1957). He crashed his car into a telephone pole (communications Gemini) on May 12, 1956 (before the 37th year) after he left the home of Elizabeth Taylor, leaving him disfigured (note lagna lords involvement). The subsequent long months of recovery occurred during the 37th year, which he did not handle well. As a result, his drinking increased heavily (rahu) and he began stockpiling thousands of pills, both legitimate and recreational. His substance abuse (rahu) and related relationship problems plagued him until he died in 1966.
In the navamsa below, Rahu sits in the 8th House in Aquarius aspected by it’s lord and 7th house lord, Saturn in the 6th (health) substantiating long term health issues exacerbated by relationship issues. Rahu’s 9th aspect is the 4th House wherein lies the Sun (health karaka) who is debilitated in 4th house of vehicles. So in the 37th year he should be careful of vehicles and health.
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Chart 9: Franklin Roosevelt Natal Chart (ADB – rating “AA”) Date: January 30, 1882 Time: 8:45:00 pm Time Zone: 4:55:44 (West of GMT) Place: 73 W 56' 01", 41 N 47' 05" Hyde Park, New York, USA
37th year is January 1918 to January 1919. Rahu’s 9th aspect is the 11th house (Cancer) whose ruler is in the 10th (Gemini) with Mars (R). Natal Rahu is in the 3rd in Scorpio the natural 8th house of sex scandals, note this & also the Aroodam of the 8th house. 3L Mars is karaka of the 3rd as well as lord and sits in the 10H of career, so some major event in his career should happen. Life changing (and career changing) relationships were initiated and developed. In 1918, Roosevelt visited Britain and France to inspect American naval facilities and during this visit he met Winston Churchill, his future ally in World War II, for the first time. Also, in 1918 (37th year), his wife Eleanor learned that her husband was having an affair (rahu) with her secretary, Lucy Mercer. Eleanor found letters revealing the affair in Roosevelt's luggage when he returned from World War I. Their marriage survived, but in name only. 685
Note that Lucy was a secretary who is involved in typing and taking notes (3H matter where Rahu sits) and Roosevelt’s wife discovered letters (again a 3rd H matter where Rahu sits). In the navamsa below, by Rahu’s 9th aspect to the 7th House of marriage and relationship ruled by Moon who is in the 2nd house of family life, we see confirmation for Lucy being his family. Note Rahu is karaka for cheating and scandals and it has given the result by splitting up the marriage and family life of the President.
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The chart belongs to one of Saptarishis Astrology’s team members. Her 37th year would be from 13th March 1998 to 13th March 1999. An event happened in her life on 9th March 1999 5 a.m which would be her 37th year of her life. Now notice that Rahu sits in the 8H of death in the sign of Cancer which is the Natural sign of Mother in the zodiac, get the hint. The 9th aspect of Rahu as per this BSP rule will be on the 4th house of Mother, 4L Jupiter goes in the 12th from it & in 4H sits Venus the 8th lord of death (from the 4H of mother). On 9th March 1999 her mother died in her 37th year thus showing the applicability of the BSP Rahu’s 9th aspect rule. The event happened to her parents so let’s check D-12 the chart for parents and lineage.
Rahu sits in the 3H of exit of mother, being 12th from it and implements itself in the 37th year thus giving heavenly passage to her mother in the 37th year. For those who would want her Rahu to be in the 4th house of mother and go about rectifying it, one can note that as per Shambu Hora Prakashika, mother is attributed to 3rd house. Rahus 9th aspect would be on the 11th house which is the 8th from 4th house of mother; this is 8th of death of mother which is what happened.
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth The Sex Scandal Experiment By Saptarishis Astrology Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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n the last issue we brought out an old manuscript on Jaimini called Jyotish Phalaratnamala translated by Chandrashekhar Sharma – its series will continue in coming volumes of Saptarishis Astrology. This work of Krishna Mishra (probably 6th Century) remained unknown outside of Andhra Pradesh and it was preserved within Andhra Pradesh by Jaimini astrologers mainly. Astrologers outside this place did not hear of it or were never able to quote a single verse from Phalaratnamala though this work is supposed to be from the Ujjain area – and no further clarity was brought on it even though the author, Krishnamishra, mentions King Vikramaditya. Many in Andhra Pradesh consider this work to be a work on Jaimini Astrology but actually it is a ‘Complete Shastra In Itself’ containing even Parasari Astrology and the verses in it just cannot be ignored. Some of these verses are so rare that it is astounding to note that this work was hidden for so many centuries with maximum one or two references to it.
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Éuj¼mae dzaya< cet! Vyye svRSvhaind.11. evaà grahasaàyoge drañöavyaà sarvadä çubhamaçubhaà vä | bhujaìgamo daçäyäà cet vyaye sarvasvahänidaù ||11||
Translation: In this manner should be seen good and bad results from position of grahas. When Rahu is in 12th from dasha rasi he tends to destroy everything (wealth and property).
The Sex Scandal Technique Some Observations & Thoughts a) Use Chara Dasa1 of Vemuri Shastry as propagated by K N Rao b) Observe the Dasa or Antar Dasa (Main or Sub period) of Chara dasa and if Rahu is placed 12th from it. c) See if some scandals happened or loss of fame. d) Same is the case if 8th from Dasa/AD sign there is Rahu e) At the end of the day see this for defamation and some kind of loss of money. f) Do not predict with this technique for sex scandals since you have to first use Yogas to find out if scandal is written in a chart or not.2 g) Use this technique to time it along with transits. h) It has also been observed that AD or MD of sign containing Rahu also brings in scandals i) Same is the case if 8th from Dasa/AD sign there is Rahu Common Sense Approach Although some of the charts below show sex scandals, it does not mean that for every sex scandal chart, the event would have happened when Rahu was in the 8th from the dasa sign. Some ‘Other Combination’ would have been active. One thing we learned from C S Patel is called the ‘Common Sense Approach’ as often we find in forums and private conversations with astrologers that they Here we have used Chara dasa, but ideally it should be the dasa best applicable for a particular chart & situation. Next to Chara Dasa is what is recommended is Padanaathamsa Dasa but we await software programmers to program Irangantiji’s version and also Y. Krishna Rao’s version of Padanaathamsa Dasa so that one can test it aggressively. 2 This is not meant for senior astrologers as it can be demeaning to them but meant for the young ones who use a technique/dasa without checking yogas and predict fast. It has been observed that in forums even senior astrologers forget this and behave like young ones without checking yogas. 1
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criticize the techniques of writers stating that so and so did not happen under a given combination in an article. It is to be noted that some other combination could have given the result as the Rishis have given various combinations for a single event of life. Unconditional Apology Astrologers like journalists create bad karma ‘at times’ by using lives of people like guinea pigs to sensationalize their articles. Using charts of bad periods of people or celebs or their sex scandals is so easy with astrologers but when someone else writes about the astrologer’s bad periods or scandals, astrologers find it offensive. Our intention here in this or any other article of ours is not to make judgement on anyone’s life or sexual habits or his bad periods – yet we do apologize to the celebs whose charts are taken here as guinea pigs to exhibit a technique. Only those who go through tough periods in life know the feeling when they are talked about by others, astrologers forget this. Chart 1: Tiger Woods
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what happened in the case of Tiger Woods whose name was spoilt as he became the joke of the sporting world when his sexual affairs came out more intensely during the above Sc period. It started just few days before the Sc period started when Li AD was ending which had Rahu in it and it coincided with the Bhrighu Saral Paddathi Rule that Rahu implements its 7th aspect in the 34th year and Ketu’s 7th aspect in the 34th year. Rahus (scandal) 7th aspect would be on the 8H of sex scandals. It is reported that many companies dropped him from their advertisements which has probably resulted in some monetary loss, not sure as we do not follow news minutely. On November 25, 2009, supermarket tabloid The National Enquirer published a story claiming that Woods had an extramarital affair with nightclub manager Rachel Uchitel, a claim she denied. The story began to attract media attention when Woods had a car accident a day and a half later. He was leaving his home around 2:30 a.m. in his SUV, a 2009 Cadillac Escalade, when he collided with a hedge, a fire hydrant, and finally a tree down the street. Woods was treated for minor facial lacerations, and cited for careless driving. He refused to speak to the police and the accident fanned intense speculation for the following two days until he released a statement on his website. He took blame for the crash, but said it was a private matter; he also praised his wife Elin for getting him out of the car. Woods announced a short time later that he would not play in or attend his own charity golf tournament, the Chevron World Challenge (two weeks after Thanksgiving), or any other remaining tournaments in 2009. Interest in the story grew, until San Diego cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubbs publicly claimed in the gossip magazine US Weekly that she had a two-and-a-half-year affair with Woods. After over a dozen women claimed in various media outlets that they had affairs with Woods, media pressure increased. On December 11, he released another statement, admitting to infidelity, offering another apology, and announcing an indefinite hiatus from professional golf. Chart 2: Bill Clinton
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Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Ar MD: 1997-08-18 - 2002-08-18 Antardasas in this MD: Ta: 1997-08-18 - 1998-01-17 Ge: 1998-01-17 - 1998-06-19 The sign of Gemini is in the 10th house of profession and 12th from it there is Taurus where Rahu is sitting, satisfying the verse of Krishna Misra and our derivation that it can give sexual scandal or defame. You can read below and notice that the Gemini antar dasa started on 17th Jan 1998 and exactly on the same date the scandal broke out. MonicaGate Scandal News of the scandal first broke on January 17, 1998 on the Drudge Report website, which reported that Newsweek editors were sitting on a story by investigative reporter Michael Isikoff exposing the affair. The story broke in the mainstream press on January 21 in The Washington Post. The story swirled for several days and, despite swift denials from Clinton, the clamor for answers from the White House grew louder. During the deposition, Clinton was asked "Have you ever had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky, as that term is defined in Deposition Exhibit 1, as modified by the Court?" The judge ordered that Clinton be given an opportunity to review the agreed definition. Afterwards, based on the definition created by the Independent Counsel's Office, Clinton answered "I have never had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky." Clinton later stated that he believed the agreed-upon definition of sexual relations excluded his receiving oral sex. President Clinton was held in contempt of court by judge Susan D. Webber Wright. His license to practice law was suspended in Arkansas and later by the United States Supreme Court. He was also fined $90,000 for giving false testimony which was paid by a fund raised for his legal expenses. Thus you can see that during this period he lost some money and also name fame.
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Chart 3: Woody Allen – Film Maker
American comedian, writer, actor and film director, screenwriter, playwright and musician, gifted and appealing. He was the writer and director of the 1977 film "Annie Hall" which won four Oscars in 1978. On 4th August 1992 Woody Allen was accused of Incest Perpetuation with his step daughter, please note that he was running the Chara Dasa of Capricorn, 12th from it is Rahu placed in the 5H of children, she was his step daughter. Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Cp MD: 1983-12-01 - 1994-12-01 Pi AD: 1992-03-01 - 1993-01-30 The antardasa was of Pisces who is the sign of the 8H of sexual scandals; its lord is Jupiter (children) who is also 5L and dispositor of Rahu. Chart 4: Child Molester from Astro Data Bank
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Child molester who was attracted to young teenagers and indicted in 1974 for molesting his own daughter. When his wife reached the age 32, he lost sexual interest in her. An alcoholic, he was drunk two-three nights a week. Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Cp MD: 1964-02-04 - 1976-02-03 Aq AD: 1974-02-03 - 1975-02-03 He seems to have been indicted in 1974 as per the above report of AstroDataBank. It is presumed that it must have happened after Jan Feb of 1974 and this presumption is a fixology in a way due to the exact date of indictment not given. Aq is the dasa rasi AD sign and 12th from it there is Rahu placed thereby creating the defamation and scandal.
Chart 5: Michel Arth from Astro Data Bank – The Aspect Parameter
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The more parameters used in any article, the more fixology can be done; the more divisional charts or sign aspects you use the more fixology happens as per critics of simple astrology and they are right, yet this case is presented keeping in view the experiment attitude. Belgian retired school teacher, living on an invalid’s pension and astrology readings. He was interested in the occult and particularly, in black magic. From 1978 to 1993 he raped, tortured, filmed and even lent to other abusers, a young 12-year-old, her twin brother and their little sister - and this with their parents’ knowledge and complicity! Arth was arrested on 12/13/1995 and sentenced on 11/14/1996 to ten years in jail. Now during 1995-96 he was running the Chara dasa of Aries. 12th from Aries no Rahu is found but, if one uses sign aspects of Rishi Jaimini, Rahu and Saturn sitting in the 8H of sex scandals aspect (carry their energy) to the sign of Pisces which is the 5H of children (he did it with kids) and it is 12th from the sign of Aries, the Dasa rasi. Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Ar MD: 1991-05-24 - 2002-05-23
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Note that the Dasa was of Aries and in Navamsa, Rahu is in the 12th from Aries in the 5th house of children, one may note that he raped tortured children and also one may note that Navamsa is defined as ‘Fruits of One’s Life’ in Bhuvan Deepika if we are not wrong. For 5 years we have used D60 in our experiments as a lone chart and most of the times it becomes much clearer in D 60. D 60 of Arth Michel
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For effectively using D 60, everyone claims that the time of birth should be perfectly correct but, incidentally, that’s not totally true as we found out. See the Dasa rasi under consideration is Aries and Rahu is placed 12th from it along with A8 (sex scandals) thus giving him defamation during this period. It is also aspected by Jupiter (karaka for children) from the 5H of children showing his crimes against children. Please note in D60 nodes change instantly and in this case go to the 2H if you take mean nodes. D 60 is the place where mean vs true nodes can be easily tested. You need to decide yourself whether to use true nodes or mean nodes. Also as we have repeated before, most of the time there is no need to correct D60 yet most westerners land up spending hundreds of dollars on getting their D 60 lagna corrected while Indian Parampara astrologers are more than happy to receive these dollars. Chart 6: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Allegations of sexual and personal misconduct During his initial campaign for governor, allegations of sexual and personal misconduct were raised against Schwarzenegger (dubbed Gropegate). Within the last five days before the election, news reports appeared in the Los Angeles Times recounting allegations of sexual misconduct from several individual women, six of whom eventually came forward with their personal stories. Three of the women claimed he had grabbed their breasts, a fourth said he placed his hand under her skirt on her buttock. A fifth woman claimed Schwarzenegger tried to take off her bathing suit in a hotel elevator, and the last says he pulled her onto his lap and asked her about a particular sex act. Schwarzenegger admitted that he has "behaved badly sometimes" and apologized, but also stated that "a lot of [what] you see in the stories is not true".
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This came after an interview in adult magazine Oui from 1977 surfaced, in which Schwarzenegger discussed attending sexual orgies and using substances such as marijuana. Schwarzenegger is shown smoking a marijuana joint after winning Mr. Olympia in the 1975 documentary film Pumping Iron. Not knowing the exact dates of the allegations but vaguely remembering it was during the time of his election as Governor of California, just before this event which happened on 17th Nov 2003, when he took oath. So around that period the sexual allegations would have come out. Some search got us the date of the scandal October 2, 2003 (five days before the gubernatorial election) the LA Times ran the story and he issued a subsequent apology. Here is a link for that story: http://www.cnn. com/2003/ ALLPOLITICS/ 10/02/otsc. arnold.statement /index.html
Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Li MD: 1996-07-29 - 2005-07-29 From Libra Mahadasa Rahu is in the 8th house as pointed out in Point (d) at the start of this article. After this article was written some friends and contacts chipped in with the exact dates of the allegation. Let us use Chara Dasa in D 60, and see what some astrologers had to write about the Mr. Schwarzenegger and, though it might be gossip, it’s proper that we should not always write against celebs and use their sex scandals in articles. We must also portray their good sides. I kept running into Arnold, Maria and the children as I spent a lot of time in Santa Monica and enjoyed his Schatzi restaurant (the whole family has riveting, beautiful blue eyes, in person). They seemed really lovely. I was also friends with a lady who dated one of Arnold's buddies before he was married. He had a colorful life, from what I understand. After he met Maria, his friend didn't have Arnold to party with anymore. So, I honestly believe he had his bachelor days and then found a new life with Maria. I'm sorry they had to endure a scandal with children. But then, if you're a Kennedy child, I guess you understand how public life works. Arnold married Maria on April 26, 1986, time unknown. Debbie Keil-Leavitt Astrologer
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Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Li MD/ Le AD: 2003-04-29 - 2004-01-28 (date of scandal is 2nd Oct 2003) The 12th from it in D60 is empty for the Mahadasha is of Libra, but its lord Mercury has gone with Rahu in the 11 H (true nodes), the AD period was of Leo and 12th from it is Rahu satisfying our derivation of the verse of this ancient Jaimini work called Jyotish Phalaratnamala of the Great Krishna Mishra. Chart 7: Chart posted on Forum
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sohamsa/message/22458 **** The complete picture is as follows. My elder sister used to teach in a computer institute where she had fallen in love with a fellow student, the affair as told by her started in 2005, and on 1st 2007,she got married in a run-away situation from her institute for few hours, with the support of office colleagues, and returned back. We had no knowledge about all this when a 3rd person informed us, and it was too late then. We were much scared about the defamation in family, so we along with my sister and parents left the city and moved to Bangalore. Her marriage was unregistered. Since 2007-till 2010 now, we wished that she would change her mind. Reasons-the person she has married, we have never met, nor talked. Some astrologers at that time told us that it was a Tantric trap, by the group on my sister, but the truth is that she is very much attached to the person. We have no idea what to do, because marriage in such situations can be very exploitative, because it was done in antisocial way. So currently since past 3 yrs, me my sister and parents are all staying under one roof, unknowing what to do. There is a complete criss-cross situation within the 4 of us. Since the person she has chosen is not properly settled in education or professionally it makes a tough choice to accept, just on basis of love, even we do not know whether it is true from both sides. Please guide, what exactly we can do because my parents are worried about my marriage also, I am 31 now. They cannot do that also nor can I without the sister life getting properly settled. No one would wish to marry in a family with such a critical situation. WE ARE LIVING A NOMADIC LIFE IN A DIFFERENT CITY, AS A TENANT, THOUGH WE HAVE OUR OWN HOME BUT WE CANNOT GO THERE TOGETHER. When will we return our home happily back again? Best Regards Ashish. Namaskar.
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Below happens to be the birth details of my elder sister. Her chart is an example of secret Love Marriage in 2007, with disreputation in society after marriage. Also rejection by our family, followed by separation distancing, the marriage happens to be a person of very low status, in terms of caste and financial. DOB 25 jan 1976. TOB 2:35 am. Place :Lucknow Country:India. KINDLY GUIDE WHAT STEP WE SHOULD TAKE, MORE THAN 3 YRS HAVE PASSED, WITH NO DECISION. WHOLE LOT OF TENSIONS IN FAMILY ARE BECAUSE OF ABOVE EVENT best regards Ashish . Namaskar. Marriage was 1st of February 2007 time around 12-2pm., Lucknow We left city on 15 March 2007, 6:30 pm., Lucknow ****
In India brothers have to undergo lot of stress on account of their sisters whereas it is not severe in western countries. During her marriage on 1st Feb 2007 Gemini MD of Chara dasa was running. Chara dasa of K.N.Rao (modified version of a phalita rasi dasa): Ge: 2007-01-24 - 2014-01-24 (note the Gemini dasa just started and event happened) The stress to the family on account of bad reputation is experienced from 2007 onwards where Ge dasa is running, there is Mars in the 12th from Ge in Rasi chart and this does not conform to the Krishna Mishra rule but if one observes the Navamsa which in India is primarily considered for marriage, 12th from the sign of Gemini is Rahu placed with Venus (Rahu Venus– scandal/disrepute in love). Thus the family is suffering due to Rahu being in the 12th from Dasa Rasi Gemini. Conclusion t times we have even found in other charts that Rahu is in the 2nd or 6th from dasa sign or even 5th but that brings in more parameters and parametric astrology has been rejected by practising astrologers in many circles hence it was not presented at the start of this article.
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth The Essence Of Life Technique Or The Blue Lotus Technique By Saptarishis Astrology
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ith obeisance to Late Shri C.S.Patel who was the first to expound on the technique of Pushkar Navamsa in the last century, we start with this experiment. There are many techniques which show the snap shot of one’s life or Essence Of One’s Life, at times what ‘A’ would consider as the Essence of ‘C’s life, would not be the same as what B considers it. At the same time normally any great human being would have minimum 3-4 areas of life or events which would later on form the Essence of his life as viewed by outsiders and it might not be similarly viewed by what he considers it. In this experiment we would use Pushkar1 Navamsa signs on Ones Ascendant Sign and try to find out the Essence of One’s Life. With this article we fulfill a soft promise given to one SJC Guru from Africa few years ago when she had requested us to teach in her forum something new on usage of Pushkar Navamsa due to our close proximity to Patel Saheb. As every word given by a jyotish must be fulfilled though it is practically not possible but the spirit must be there to fulfill every word this article is dedicated to her in love of humanity. The following article provides a brief hint to the young astrologer as to the areas of life which will dominate out and to a clear cut tool to the ‘real’ astute astrologer. Readers are requested to memorize the below table:-
Type Of Signs
Signs
Pushkar Navamsas
Fire Signs
Aries, Leo, Sagi
Li & Sg
Earthy Signs
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Ta & Pi
Airy Signs
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Ta & Pi
Watery Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Cn & Vi
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The Essence Of Life Technique Step 1: Note the sign of the Ascendant in any chart, take the sign and note its Pushkar Navamsas, this would be 2 in number. Step 2: These two signs which are the Pushkar Navamsas of the Asc, super impose it on the Rasi Chart. Step 3: These two houses will be called Pushkar Houses akin to ‘A Blue (rare) Lotus that blooms in mud’. Step 4: Pushkar House Lords if form ‘strong’ Yogas2 coupled with right dasas form in giving this Essence of Life out as a glowing Lotus. Step 5: These two signs & the houses it is placed in the Rasi chart will dominate one’s life and/ or Step 6: The lords of the two signs where the sits, with whom they conjoin or get aspected will spring out the ‘Essence Of One’s Life’. Initial Conclusion: 1. These Pushkar houses would be where maximum mud would be slung to you and where you can finally emerge out as a Beautiful Lotus, this would be the Essence that you take out of your Life. 2. Yogas need to activate at the same time when respective dasas of yoga concerned planets are simultaneously active, this is rare and those who get it are the destined ones. 3. Timing of when a particular yoga will get activated is hugely debated and so far none have is a virgin area for study, dasas activating yogas is an old view and works in practice but not 100 %. Years back when this question was posed by us as to how to find out when yogas will become active, some paramparas came out with a technique which can be marked as theories until it is properly statistically investigated by unbiased scholars. 4. Further areas to be unearthed are Yoga Bhangas of which classics are silent in most cases. These Yoga Bhangas (destruction of promised results of combinations/yogas) are of minimum three types natal and of transit and dasas. 2
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E.g. a good yoga like Gajakeshari Yoga is to be active strongly at the age of 27, 33, 40 but if at that time a bad transit hits the Yoga giving planet like Moon or Jupiter via Sade sati or Ashtham Rahu (8th Rahu) or if a functional malefic dasa or yogini dasa is operative then results are delayed or denied and it would not match with the below mentioned technique 5. Readers are requested to practice this over 25 charts of celebrities whose life story is known to them and then practice this over 25 charts of commoners who are 70 years old. 6. Are vedhas or bad transits blocking the results when the yogas of Pushkar houses lords are active in dasas is something to be methodically researched. 7. Observe if at times Pushkar Houses or its Lord is indicating Profession of the native, if so then it can be the easiest tool till date to give a clue on determining profession. Chart 1: Swami Vivekananda
There has been some recent controversy on his time of birth. Right now lets follow what others follow. Rodden gives AA as ratings with notes as Modern Astrology 11/1908, data from F.C. Dutt (great astrologer of earlier times) in Calcutta who quotes B.R. (PC gives 6:45 AM as "recorded.") Type Of Signs
Signs
Pushkar Navamsas
Fire Signs
Aries, Leo, Sagi
Li & Sg
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Sagittarius Asc means Libra and Sagi are the Pushkar signs, in Sagi sits Sun the 9L of religion and dharma and higher knowledge, this was the Essence of his Life. In another Pushkar sign of Libra, sits a Pushkara House Lord Jupiter which also signifies Gyan for which he became known. Pushkar House lord Venus goes in the 2nd house of speech (remember his Parliament of World Religions address) and 2nd house of administration, he formed the Ramakrishna Math popularizing the teachings of his guru (again Jupiter & 5L). Parliament of World's Religions The Parliament of Religions opened on 11 September 1893 at the Art Institute of Chicago. On this day Vivekananda gave his first brief address. He represented India and Hinduism. Though initially nervous, he bowed to Saraswati, the goddess of learning and began his speech with, "Sisters and brothers of America!". To these words he got a standing ovation from a crowd of seven thousand, which lasted for two minutes. When silence was restored he began his address Something should happen during his Pushkar House Lord Jupiter’s dasa which ran from 1892 to 1906, the Parliament of World Religions Speech happened on 11th Sept 1893, Chicago when he was running Jupiter MD & Jupiter AD and he formed the Ramakrishna Math (1st May 1897 at Calcutta) during Jupiter MD and Mercury AD (who is with Venus his other Pushkar House Lord). A great yogi goes at a great time in a great way, he died during his meditation when he was running Jup MD and Ven AD on 4th July 1902, fulfilling his own prophecy that he would not live beyond 40 years. According to his disciples, Brahmarandhra— the aperture in the crown of the head must have been pierced when he attained Mahasamadhi. The crown chakra is described as a 1000 petaled lotus. You will note that both Jupiter and Venus are his Pushkar House Lords which is called the Lotus Blooming, if you go by the concept of Mahasamadhi; Shri Vivekananda’s lotus had bloomed completely on that day when he was running Jup/Ven dasa. Vimsottari Dasa: 705
Jup MD: 1892-06-13 - 1908-06-14 Antardasas in this MD: Jup: 1892-06-13 - 1894-08-01 Merc: 1897-02-11 - 1899-05-20 Ven: 1900-04-26 - 1902-12-26 His Pushkara House Lords Jupiter and Venus are forming Tapaswi Yoga, Sadhu Yoga, Rajayoga, Guru Mangala Yoga thus giving ‘real’ power to the yoga. Chart 2: Dr B V Raman
Type Of Signs
Signs
Pushkar Navamsas
Airy Signs
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Ta & Pi
The Asc rising is Aq, the Pushkar Navs of Aq would be Ta & Pisces, note the houses it occupies in the natal chart which is the 2H of speech & 4H of Vidya (education), note the planets sitting in it, the aspects on these houses and the lords of these two houses. These Pushkar houses i.e. 2H & 4H would be where maximum mud would be slung and where you can finally emerge out as a Lotus, this would be the Essence of your Life. As to the 2H of family, money and 4H of Education, the mud that was and is still slung on to Dr Raman, is to be ignored by us and let us see how the Lotus blossomed. The 2H is the 706
house of speech where the karaka for ‘Rare Astrology’ Rahu sits, he made stunning predictions that was noticed by the world and which gave him prominence as its lord Jupiter (Pushkar House Lord) sits in the 10H of achievements apart from being the 11th lord of Jyotish. It sits in the sign of Sc is an additional benefit of bringing out rare astro knowledge. The next Pushkar House is the 4H of education where exalted Moon and 12L of previous life’s work Saturn is sitting, he removed a magazine that broke the slavery of Parampara and gave that Vidya (4H) to the masses (Saturn Moon). The lord of this Pushkar House Venus sits in the 7H of prominence. The yogas formed by the lords of Pushkar Houses are of most significance, one lord Jupiter forms the Gajakeshari Yoga, Saraswati and Kahala yoga and Venus being a natural yogakaraka for Aq Asc is also involved in several rajayogas apart from Dharma Karmadhitpati Yoga. As per the article of Shri Ashok Upadhaya, for Airy Asc’s Pushkar Navamsas give the result of Vipareet Raja Yogas, incidentally it is doubly fortified here that Moon & Saturn (6th and 12th lord) form a VRY in the Pushkar House. People attribute the success of Dr Raman to his Gajakeshari Yoga, Saraswati Yoga & Vipareeta Raja Yoga, you can notice that all of this is being formed via Pushkar House Lords whereas in other charts such yogas are hardly giving desired results. Thus you can see the Essence of his Life played out via the Pushkar Houses & Pushkar House Lords. Chart 3: Barack Obama
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Type Of Signs Earthy Signs
Signs Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Pushkar Navamsas Ta & Pi
Obama is Cp Asc, so Ta & Pi becomes his Pushkar Houses and in the Rasi chart it would be the 3H of communication and writing and 5H of power of seat. Let us see the first Pushkar House, which is the 3H is the house of writing, his books became super hit and influenced Americans, the Pushkar House Lord is Jupiter debilitated but its debilitation is being cancelled by Saturn who is forming a Sasa Mahapurusha Yoga. Everyone attributed his rise to this Sasa Mahapurusha Yoga but you see it is very closely conjunct by Jupiter who is the Pushkar House Lord. The next Pushkar house is Taurus which is the 5H of power and Rajyaabhishek, over there sits an exalted Moon but with Mandi Gulika which means it won’t come without a fight. Note the 2nd Pushkar House lord is Venus sitting in the 6H of competition and enemy. An election is like a competition and observe the role of his two Pushkar lords (Jupiter & Venus) and occupant of Pushkar house (exalted Moon) on 20th Jan 2009 in the scheme of Vimshottari. Vimsottari Dasa: Jup MD/Moon AD/Ven PD: 2008-12-09 - 2009-02-28 He was running Jup MD, Moon AD and Venus PD when he fought a competition (Venus in 6H), sat on seat of power (highest office) and became famous (Jupiter in lagna) and thus became the President of Unites States or actually Lord of the Earth. All 3 have relation with Pushkar Houses and all 3 are also involved in several yogas like Sasa Mahapurusha Yoga, VRY & Mountain Yoga (Parvata yoga) Parvata "mountain" Yoga The dispositor of the lagna lord is in its exaltation rasi or own rasi, and in an angle or trine. "Doing acts causing eternal benefit, one will have everlasting wealth and happiness, and become the lord of the Earth." 708
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Note the dasas and antardasas of Pushkar House Planets & Lords, they can give the opportunity to ‘become a Lotus from the mud’, you will note that a lot of mud was thrown on Obama regarding his nationality and other things during his Moon AD (Pushkar House Occupant) and Jupiter MD (Pushkar House Lord). Also observe the position of these Pushkar Houses & their Lords from the Dasa Sign.
Chart 4: Mahatma Gandhi
Type Of Signs
Signs
Pushkar Navamsas
Airy Signs
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Ta & Pi
When you think of Mahatma Gandhi what was the Essence of his life you can come to the conclusion ‘non violent fight’ (6H) , leadership (1H), public figure (7H) transformation (8H) into his life from Gandhi to Mahatma and struggle for sex control (8H) . Summarizing it you get 6H, 8H which are his Pushkar Houses and 1H, 7H where his Pushkar House Lords are placed forming. The two Pushkar House for Libra Asc becomes Taurus and Pisces which are the 6H and 8H and as per Ashok Upadhaya Vipareet Raja Yoga becomes very important for Airy Asc (in our view as per our learning from him it is more important for Libra Asc’s) and this is more the case with Mahatma where you can see VRY playing full, which means someone’s downfall and your success, which means the down fall of the British Empire 709
and rise of the Gandhi to become the Lotus called Mahatma. The Pushkar House Lords Jupiter and Venus both are involved in several yogas (thereby really giving power those yogas) like Malavya Mahapurusha Yoga (Great man yoga loosely translated), Parvata Yoga, Gajakeshari Yoga, VRY, Guru Mangala Yoga, Kalpadruma/ Parijata Yoga. Vimsottari Dasa: Jup MD: 1939-12-01 - 1955-12-01 Antardasas in this MD: Ven: 1947-10-13 - 1950-06-13 His Jupiter Mahadasa ran during 1939 to 1955, Jupiter is the 6H of fighting/disputes and placed in the 7H of public platform, it was during this period he grew more and more stronger as an undisputed public figure even in the west and he won the freedom for India in 1947, Jupiter as you would see is his Pushkar House Lord. During the Venus Antardasa of this Jupiter MD, he was assassinated (mud slung on him) which created a huge uproar in India and the west as it was no ordinary leader, as a leader like him was never before born who in turn had inspired leaders around the world to create social movements. You would notice that Venus is the Pushkar House Lord of the 8H of death. One should observe in many charts the MD and subsequent AD in that MD of both Pushkara House Lords and do further research on it. Observe the same technique of Pushkara House Lords in the yogas of Shri K N Rao like Gajakeshari Yoga, Malavaya, Hamsa, Parvata yogas etc and past and immediate coming Pushkara House Lords dasas. Often you would find that many yogas in the chart if linked to Pushkara House Lords give fabulous strength to these yogas.
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Chart 5: Indira Gandhi
Type Of Signs
Signs
Pushkar Navamsas
Watery Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Cn & Vi
For Indira Gandhis Cn Asc, the Pushkara Signs are Cn and Vi, one her Asc itself and other 3H of communications, Vi is the sign of 6th House of enemies and fights in the natural chart and she was well known to crush brutally her opponents. Anyways quickly see the Pushkara Lords Moon and Mer, one sits in the 7H of public platform and other sits in the 5H of power (Rajyaabhishek) which is what the Essence of Her Life was. Note that both these houses are signifying children and married life and at both these places confirming to the Pushkar House Lord results mud was thrown at her a) due to her married life and relations b) due to her son Sanjay Gandhi’s supposedly notorious lifestyle. She became P.M for the first time on 24th Jan 1966 (took office) when her Jup MD (Jupiter aspects her Pushkar House lord Mer) and Sun AD (Sun is conjunct Mer her Pushkar House Lord who is also involved in the VRY), this ensured a 11 year run (something not seen these days in Indian Politics or World Politics). Due to lack of space not mentioning the various yogas formed, but note that Mercury is involved in Vipareeta Raja Yoga happening 711
in the 5H with Sun and Jupiter and Mercury is a Pushkara House Lord making it doubly powerful and after the death of Morarji Desai, thus keeping with the true spirit of VRY (Vipareeta Raja Yoga). Then the 2nd time she took to the post of P.M it was on 14th Jan 1980 when she was running Saturn/Ven/Saturn, you can see that Saturn sits in the Pushkar House of Cancer aspected by its own lord Moon. In her whole dasa of Saturn which started from 1970, the Iron Lady was formed and became a world leader. Before publishing an article Saptarishi team members/volunteers share their understanding of it and exchange their experience of how that technique has worked in their chart, and this can be time consuming. Often we use team member’s/volunteers charts in published articles as this allows us to answer queries about the technique when team members phone, or write to ask for further clarification as to how to apply it on their charts. Below is presented some team member’s charts with explanations in brief at times in order to conserve space.
Chart 6: Canadian Core Team Member
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For an Indian to study astrology in India he still has to go through a lot of social stigma and most face problems in marriage as spouse do not agree to the science, imagine how much it would be tough for a Westerner who has to fight the religious dogma there in the West against astrology. Note the Asc is Aries, the time of birth is a bit uncertain but still it remains Aries only. Now use the Mud & Lotus Technique, for Aries the Pushkar houses would be Libra and Sagittarius, in her case it would be 7H of marriage and 9H of children, higher knowledge like Astrology. Now note the 7H Pushkar House Lord goes in the 9H of higher knowledge and marriage and also the other Pushkar House Lord Jupiter goes in the 1st house of self and it is also the house of marriage of the ‘Spouse’. Jupiter signifying Higher Knowledge is combined with Saturn who is 11th lord of Astrology and Saturn also signifies ancient things and Astrology is an ancient higher knowledge sitting in the house of marriage of spouse (1H). Thus mud would be slung in that house and she wrote ‘my mother never accept my love for astrology.....my constant fight, my children, my 1st husband that give me a choise, astrology or him, and of course i choose astrology with all the problems later with children and special money problems for a divorced woman... i pay until now a very very high price for Astrology’. The rest is self explanatory like 9H of Sagi signifying higher knowledge which is the Pushkar House is 6th (dislike) from the 4th house of mother & 8th from the 2nd house placement of Moon (mother). Her mother does not appreciate daughter doing astrology. 1965 onwards her Jupiter dasa started, she was absorbed in astrology full dasa and Jupiter is Pushkar House Lord, this Jupiter is involved in Dharma Karmadhipati Yoga (caused when 9L and 10L combine) in powerful Kendra Trine House (1H is both). So doing astrology became her Dharma (righteous action) and also Karma, so she made such a big decision of letting go of her husband and not astrology since astrology is her Dharma and Karma. She was the one who successfully predicted Obama’s victory months in advance before even Hilary was not out of the race, this prediction was done in an international magazine. The common Buddha Aditya Yoga (Sun Mer combo) is found in her chart and is found in many hundreds of chart but this lady is extremely intelligent and hard working, you give her one technique, she would spend the full night and next day she has already superimprovised that technique, so why is this Buddha Aditya Yoga so powerful in her chart since it sits in a ‘Pushkar House of Higher Knowledge Sagi’. You give her an article or Saptarishis Astrology magazine, she removes full print out and takes it in her car, wherever she goes she reads, re-reads and reads, if she is waiting at the doctors she is reading the magazine, and the best part is inspite of so many successful predictions which we have privately observed over the past 5 years she just does not exhibit an iota of ego, such kind of 713
dedication and egoless state is possible only when benevolence of Gods is there and Gods is 9H which is her Pushkar House. Chart 7: South Writer of Saptarishis Astrology
Observe Asc as Libra, so Ta and Pisces will be the Pushkar Houses, note it is in the 6th and 8th houses. One of them contains Rahu the graha of Rare Astrology and research, he spent so far only 5-7 years in astrology yet teaches in ICAS (Dr Ramans Institute) and has produced some of the finest researches in astrology which have been published in Saptarishis Astrology and SA had the honor of introducing him as an author. This is the power of not just his Rahu but of Rahu sitting in his Pushkar House. Now note the Pushkar House Lords Venus and Jupiter are both conjoined in the 11H of Astrology, so something spectacular should happen when his Jupiter dasa starts, he wrote this ‘ my Jupiter dasha started somewhere during 2005. i started teaching astrology some time during the mid of 2006. i received lots of encouragement from the students as they liked my lectures. During the process i could refine my knowledge in astrology. Which may be the result of the conjunction of the lords of 6, 8, 12 in my chart in 11th house.’ Vimsottari Dasa: Maha Dasas: Jup: 2005-01-23 - 2021-01-23 You can see that during his Jupiter dasa his articles were also published in Saptarishis Astrology and people used to write to us asking us from where the above author is getting BSP methods. In coming Venus AD and or Sun AD
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one can expect a spectacular book from him. You can note the Yogas formed by the Pushkar House Lords and see the greatness of it. Chart 8: A Core Team Member
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Signs
Pushkar Navamsas
Watery Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Cn & Vi
For Cancer Asc the Pushkar signs are Cancer and Virgo, in Cancer the 9L of Dharma and Higher Knowledge sits and he is Jupiter doubly fortifying it and now twice since it is a Pushkar House, the native is a sanskrit scholar, astrologer and his father was a great astrologer, the native is very dharmic and is into higher forms of mantra shastra and has performed free Yagyas for people worldwide, this is the essence of his life as astrology and occult sciences both dominate his life. His other Pushkar sign of Virgo contains exalted Mercury (accounts) with Rahu (going deeper) and is with 2nd lord of one’s profession who is Sun, so lets combine Mer, Rahu & Sun, the native works in the Income Tax Dept and he is in accounts (Mer), unearthing things (rahu) in a Govt job (Sun). That sums up the essence of his life Jyotish, Higher Knowledge & Accounts.
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Note Gemini Asc, so Ta and Pisces are the two Pushkar houses, Ta is sitting in the 12H of charity containing the 9L of higher knowledge Saturn who is also the 8L of occult, so this charity of knowledge must happen in the form of Jyotish since Jupiter also aspects it by being placed as Pushkar House Lord in the 8H of ‘Gupta Shastra’. Now who is Jupiter it is the lord of Pisces (Karma being 10H), so this native contributed in giving in charity some higher Jyotish knowledge. See the Pushkar House Lords, it is Venus sitting in the 12H of spirituality and sex and Jupiter sitting in the 8H of occult, spirituality and Jyotish studies dominate his life, charity of knowledge is the Essence of his life, bringing rare knowledge out is his mission. Now see the yogas, there is a Rajayoga in Venus Saturn, then RajaSambhandha in Jupiter Saturn, Vipareeta RajaYoga with Venus Saturn, Venus in a Malavya Yoga from Moon, all these mentioned planets are associated with Pushkar Houses and Pushkar House Lords, thus doubly fortifying the yogas. So during Venus or Jupiter dasas or antars these results will come out. Now Venus MD went in childhood and Jupiter MD will be in his mid 50s by that time he won’t be alive probably. Now during Venus AD in Vimsottari Dasa: Mars MD/Ven AD: 2007-12-06 - 2009-02-04 He did some major charity work with Jyotish and especially of Bhrighu Astrology (note Venus in Malavya Yoga) and this Venus being involved in a VRY, a major Jyotish Publication was closed down and this native out of no 716
choice of his own donated some Bhrighu manuscripts and Bhrighu articles to the jyotish world. All this you can see what the Pushkar Venus has done, other VRYs come and go but a Pushkar VRY we should not ignore though it is tough to predict in one sec which particular Venus AD will give the promise of the chart but probably experienced astrologers would be able to. For example what was not mentioned is that Mars aspects this Venus Saturn combo and during Transit Saturn the biggest planet in that combo was aspecting both Saturn and Venus and Mars together. Saturn is called Kaala (Time) and he triggers some say which probably he did right around the age of 36 his natural age. Tr Jupiter was back in his natal position further activating the Yoga & that’s when the Bhrigu knowledge hidden for centuries was revealed. We asked him the stupid question if he practices any mantras he said no, only once he prayed in English to the Sages.3 When natal yoga planets activate the yoga in transit and dasa of their respective planets runs that’s when Destiny Strikes It Hardest. You see the above transits, age of planets and then see if a Pushkar House Lords dasa/antar dasa is about to start and you predict bang on, remember it is not an easy task to combine all parameters without getting lost. Chart 10: Volunteers Brother
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t is no doubt so easy to see the Essence of Life on blind charts but what is also at times tougher is seeing it on known charts. Some examples follow in micro brief. Take Leo Asc, Li & Sg Pushkar, in Libra suppose Ketu sits
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then intuition, prediction, communications & computers is your Essence and lets take retro Jupiter sits in Sagi then Higher Knowledge like Jyotish is the Essence, if this Jupiter is debilitated in Vargas then you did not share in previous life your knowledge so this knowledge will elude you once in your life when you need it most (this is often the case with deb Jupiter). If this Jupiter is in Sc in one of the vargas then its surely this Jupiter will be to do with occult. One has to look at various divisions at times to arrive at micro levels or just use intuition on Rasi chart and you can click it.
Further Thought Any article in any book or magazine always lands up taking the most easily applicable cases to demonstrate the efficacy of the technique but practical applicability is lost due to the difference of young vs experienced astrologers and also at the same time even an experienced astrologer is always biased in his own chart especially if he has not written that article he rarely likes the techniques of others and will often say it does not work on his chart.
Further Research Areas a) Note the transits on Pushkar Houses b) Note the transits on Pushkar House Lords c) Note the SAV of Pushkar Houses or Lords d) Note the AV of Pushkar House Lords e) Observe if the two Pushkar Houses or Lords point to profession in an easy manner as compared to other techniques of profession determination. f) Using Each House as Lagna but it can lead to forced complication or over romantisization of the technique. Try atleast taking M.C as the focal point in above technique. g) Note the signs of the Pushkar Houses that you get in the natal chart with Asc as the Focal Point as used in above article. Now take this Signs in the Navamsa and see which planets in it and the lords of it. The dasas, antardashas of them will become meaningful. E.g Obamas Pushkar Houses signs are Ta & Pi in natal, put them in Navamsa, see
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that Jupiter and Rahu sits there in exaltation rasi of Moon and its dispositor Venus goes in the 5H of power. On 20th Jan 2009 when he became the President he was running Jup MD/Moon AD/Ven PD. In the chart of Michael Jackson the Pushkar Houses are Ta & Pi, take them to Navamsa, its empty there, the lords Venus and Jupiter must be observed. Venus the 3rd lord of singing and dancing is conjoined with Saturn (his natal Asc lord) in the 12H of feet and international fame, he attained international fame in his Saturn MD as a phenomenal singer and performer. As mentioned in the article one need not shift to the Navamsa always though Rasi & Navamsa are inseparable, quickly see Elvis Presley has Sc Asc, so Cn & Vi, lord of Vi is Mer and in his Mer AD he got his big break with release of his first album titled ‘Elvis Presley’ which topped the Bill board charts, the album was released on March 23rd 1956 when his Mer AD the Pushkar House Lord was running. Obviously Mer will be the Pushkar House lord in the Navamsa also as per above technique. Indira Gandhi has Cancer Asc, so its Pushkar Houses signs are Cn & Vi, in Cancer sits Saturn and her Saturn dasa ran from 1970 to 1989, that’s when she was made the King (example repeated here). Rajiv Gandhi is Leo Asc, Li & Sg are his Pushkar Houses, their lords Ven Jupiter combine together in Asc forming an incredible yoga, no chance of him becoming PM and suddenly on 31st Oct 1984 as soon as his Jupiter AD (Pushkar House lord) started he was crowned the king (note the Pushkar house lords combine in Leo the King). Why using it in Navamsa too is given here in Further Research Areas since by adding 10-12 examples it does not become a dictum, readers are requested to test it aggressively and come up with a more defined methodology than what we have done so.
Feedback Before Publishing Article Dear SA I follow your idea, I did for important moments in my life, i take a look the transit in the Pushkar Houses and lords i send you here only one that impress me, the day my son was born.( my 4th kid) the doctor prognostics were very bad, they told me after the birth "he is not going to survive". He was born with heart problems, jaundice, was premature and other little things. He passed this cap, and today has 31 years old in very good health I always ask myself how was possible that he survive. here i tell you here what i find.
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my Pushkar houses are Libra and Sagg., the rulers Venus in sagg and Jupt, JU with Sat in Aries transit for the Oct 7 1978 at 8.pm in Geneva Switzerland Sun in Virgo where is my natal Ra, in the 12H of Libra. Moon in Sagg, Ra in Virgo VE in Libra, Ma in Libra, JU in Cancer 11* and Sa in Leo. Then Venus ruler of Libra in Libra, and Jupiter exalted in Cancer. Was not possible something going wrong here, is a very positive transit. Jupiter Dasha 1965-79 now is clear for me thank you my friend to give me new stuff to learn Love Team Member from Canada
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fter mentor read this article (he was presented till Chart 5/6 only as this was not complete), he said Pushkar has symbolism of the Blue Lotus, Neela Kanti and the Vishnu Nabhi4, he said till date Pushkar Navamsa was used only in Navamsa chart and now a deeper meaning giving ones Mission and Crux of Life can be understood with this new technique, he called it the Jyotish Nabhi.
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth The How Of Death – A Clue By Saptarishis Astrology Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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ith Obeisance to Lord Ganapathi, Lord Saturn and Bhrighu Maharaj, this method is presented at the holy feet of Sage Sukracharya for him to accept and bless it with longevity and most important workability. In ancient and not so ancient India, the first job of an astrologer was to ascertain the longevity and predict that as the first prediction. But this is no longer done as paramparas have failed in this respect of longevity determination. Hence, the astute astrologer has not found a single dependable technique inspite of thousands of researches done in astrology though one should look at Dr. Raman’s clue on Dwadasamsa which is still not totally dependable as per his own words, though we feel it is worth experimenting further. The next step was to predict how death will happen. Usually in Nadi readings this can be found at the end of the prediction. In this aspect, many also have written but, so far, one can’t remember a simple and repeatable methodology in this regard. Few years back we had worked on a clue (not the one on Dwadasamsa mentioned above) given by Late Dr B. V. Raman in his lecture given in London, which was printed in one of his old issues – but the technique derived by us was lengthy and cumbersome and now that technique is unfortunately forgotten & the article was lost in PC formatting. After the advent & feedback on Bhrighu Saral Paddathi, the mission of Saptarishis Astrology became more clearly to spread and bring out simpler methods of prediction for simple minded astrologers so that they, like us, can use methods effectively and not rely on ‘Romantic or Statistical Astrology’ both of which do not work with accuracy in ‘real’ practice or are too cumbersome for any real benefit except impress temporarily the scientific-mathematical-astrology oriented modern student who does not put his head under the blade for each of his prediction but only tests an article on charts. Testing parameters and real predictive capability of the technique are two entirely different things.
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O, it should not be predicted but it becomes a vital tool to rectify charts. Yet our sages presented in their works the How & Why of Death. Even in Nadi readings one can observe that the how & why of death are predicted by the Sages which shows that astrology was used in the past to predict the nature of death – there was a purpose to it which would be hinted below. A warning must be given that such techniques should not be used by astrologers for: a) b) c)
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a) Someone who is wanting to progress in his spiritual journey and for whom knowledge of the future just acts as a tool to help him ‘Accept’ whatever has been ordained by God – this acceptance attitude, when truly developed, becomes a great spiritual tool in going to the next level or raising your Kundalini. Yet rarely the client or even astrology students have used astrology this way. This technique is another Mota Mota Technique (Broad Technique) and not a ‘so be it’ pin pointed technique. It is a technique in experimentation & in working still. It also depends on the astrologers’ ability to use it and after having shared with some team members, it was found that their having better basics than this scribe enabled them to use it fantastically on blind charts. It has also been observed that in some charts we have completely failed. Furthermore, like any technique mentioned in our books, there is not only ‘One’ technique mentioned by the sages for a single event like poverty, wealth, death but various techniques mentioned and this is like that One of those many techniques and not the one and be all, a mistake often committed by obsessive critical cum vocal astrologers. Objection To Revelations of Such Techniques There will surely be objection from senior astrologers of the pre - 11:11 spiritual event. Here is what must be understood very carefully and to grasp it would take some time if true effort is made. Here is what ‘Last Book of Astrology’ says ‘Astrology is a vidya of the saints and not the common man, its final goal within the astrologer is de-attachment from what he sees in his own chart (and of others), it is only when he has burnt his chart he can be taught Astrology’. This work is supposedly a dialogue between a man and a Yogi (in ethereal plane) who is supposed to be in charge of astrology on the earth plane. We have followed many of the views of the yogi in the last 4 years and our astrology has changed phenomenally. He says tools need to be given to astrologers by which they get used to their problems and accept it, by accepting it they will surrender more to the divine and to the 9 grahas and when they do that, the 9 grahas will start teaching in return more deeper astrology than what has been revealed till now in the last thousands of years. He says unless this mass consciousness is not changed among the world wide astrological community the 9H of the zodiac will not get balance and the result will be the 8th from it which is earth and thus earthquakes, natural calamities etc will happen. He says this transformation in the mass consciousness will happen in religion (many religions are slowly changing itself in last few years and accepting their mistakes), gurus and other areas of the 9H which includes astrologers, that’s the plan of God otherwise destruction of the earth (8th from it) is certain. Some will say this technique will be misused by others but one can’t predict solely with this technique, it only offers a clue and most important the working of how the chart is functioning in the area of finding out how death will happen, which was probably a total mystery till now.
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the way to guard against competition but it became the source of racism and slavery (parampara). The technique at times will sound too simple but, in real practice, it is not so simple. The more experienced astrologer and simple human being you become, the more simpler this technique will become to you in time - this must not be forgotten.
How Death Will Happen Methodology
a) Observe the Sign and the Lord of the 8th House b) Observe the Planets in the 8th House c) Observe aspects/associations on point a) & b) d) Now see where the 8L or Planets in 8H of Rasi Chart have gone in the Navamsa Chart – this will be the House of Death e) The sign, house of this House of Death ‘In the Navamsa Chart’ will play crucial role & give you clues. f) Note the above various contenders of death, at times during their dasas death ‘can’ happen if they are strong enough. (First determine longevity through calculations then see if nearby dasa also matches or not). Please re-read the above few times to grasp it. How exactly to apply this will be displayed in analysis of the various charts presented. In the above methodology, it is the 8th house from lagna, in actual practice it is 8th house from the strongest among Asc or Moon or Sun or AL or Ayur Lagna and this will depend on which Varga is strongest, D1, D9 or D45 or D60. In order not to complicate this by presenting too many parameters which land up increasing the possibility of a technique working during testing (but land up messing and using of that technique) this approach is not presented for now.
Chart: John F. Kennedy – Assassinated while in car on November 22, 1963
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careful while travelling as that could be ‘how his death will happen’ - he was shot (metal mars) while travelling in a car during Saturn AD. Note the Saturn that was pointed out as one of the contenders in the Rasi Chart has gone in the 12H of exit in the Navamsa chart.
Chart: John F. Kennedy Jr
Son of the U.S President John F. Kennedy. 8H has very watery sign Pisces and its lord is Jupiter in the 5H which is in the arudha of the 3H of flying with the 3L of flying Venus and 6L of accidents Saturn. Note these contenders of death in D9. In D9 Jupiter the Rasi 8L is in the 11H which is the 8th (death) from the 4H of vehicles and is with A3 showing flying. He died in a plane crash in water. The other contender Saturn is in 2H of family in D9, he was with his spouse.
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On 7/16/1999, while he and Carolyn were flying to Martha's Vineyard, he reported at 9:39 PM that they were 13 miles off the coast and coming in for a landing. Moments later the radar showed the plane dropping. After a full day of searching, debris was found in the water the following afternoon, but no survivors. Death Technique when Activated by BCP On 16th July 1999 when the accident happened he was at the age of 39, which means 3H of flying and short travels. It has Neptune over there in the 3H – Neptune signifies water and the dangers from it; anyone who sees his chart and who has used outer planets would advice him not to fly OVER water. Now the BCP Focus year being 3H its lord Venus is with the 8L of death Jupiter and 6L of accidents 'Activated' the above death contenders to deliver the results.
Chart: Indira Gandhi – shot at home on 31st Oct 1984
Our team member, writer and friend Babban Kumar Singh loves to play the Devil’s Advocate for some reason. When we called him saying that we might have stumbled upon how to see how Death will happen, he gave us a blind chart to test us – he said on phone that the native had Cancer Lagna so we asked him where Saturn and Rahu were placed and he said Saturn was in lagna in Cancer (home) and Rahu was in the 6H with 4L of home Venus.
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In addition we asked who aspected 8H he said Mars so in total Mars, Rahu & Saturn are to be looked in the Navamsa. So we got that Saturn was in the 11H, Mars in the 6H of accidents or police along with Sun (police) and Rahu in the 4H of home. We thought for a second and asked him if the native died due to some health issue at home or due to police firing by mistake. He said in a way it was police and then said it was the chart of Indira Gandhi.
You can see the 8L Rahu denotes cheating and is sitting in the 4H in Navamsa showing someone close to her heart (4H is heart) in her home (4H is home) will be the cause of her death, she was shot by her bodyguards (Sun – police) and it happened during Saturn MD and Rahu AD the two contenders of her death as previously pointed out. Sat MD: Rah AD: 1984-06-26 - 1987-05-03 Till the writing of this article, we were perplexed as to the role of Rahu being placed in Gemini, then in Wikipedia we found this On 31 October 1984, two of Gandhi's bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, assassinated her with their service weapons in the garden of the Prime Minister's residence at 1, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi as she was walking, past a wicket gate guarded by Satwant and Beant, to be interviewed by the British actor Peter Ustinov, who was filming a documentary for Irish television. Rahu denotes film/tv and 3H denotes Tv specifically and Gemini is the 3rd H in natural zodiac. What is to be gathered here is that the surroundings will always match with the chart, the drama will first be enacted in the chart which is what is so difficult for us astrologers to see.
Chart: Mechanics Chart from ADB
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American mechanic. He went to work at a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in mid-1997 on a work release program from jail where he had been incarcerated for alcohol abuse. After two weeks he was released and rented an apartment. He was very mentally disturbed. At the Christmas party, he brought his ex-wife, but did not enter in the festivities. On 12/24/1997 he took a pistol and killed himself with a gunshot to the head. Use our technique, see 8H is empty and its lord is Mercury signifying intellect or loss of it sitting in the 1H of Head with Sun Saturn Rahu, so all these 4 become contenders in the Navamsa chart. Which out of these 4 will give the real result is the job of a Master Astrologer or a Rishi and not us. Now note Sun, Rahu, Saturn and Mercury in the Navamsa to determine how the native will die.
Sun & 8L of death of Rasi Mercury is with Mars (bullet) aspecting Aries via Mars the very Lord of Aries which stands for head; this Aries is in turn aspected by Saturn (our other contender) by its 10th aspect doubly fortifying it. The AD or MD can be of any of the above 4, so we can note. He died on 24th Dec 1997 by shooting himself in the head when his Mer AD was running who is one of our contenders for death. Vimsottari Dasa: Jup MD: Merc AD: 1997-11-10 - 2000-02-16
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Chart: Rajeev Shahi – Death by hanging on ceiling
This chart was supplied by Babban Kumar Singh, saying that the native died on 10th Nov 2005 by hanging on his house ceiling. Note the 8L Venus comes to the Asc which is head and is conjoined with Mercury which makes Venus and Mer as contenders for death in the Navamsa chart. Mercury sits in the 4H of one’s home in the D9 with Ketu (exit) and becoming headless or doing headless action.
Venus the other death contender goes in an airy sign Gemini in the 6H of accidents or unnatural death so it can be presumed that he would die in an unnatural death fashion. He died by hanging himself on the ceiling when Venus/Saturn/Venus Dasa was running.
Chart: Bruce Lee – Cerebral Haemorrhage on 20th July 1973
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On 7/20/1973 while at the apartment of an actress friend discussing the possibility of her co-starring in a movie with him, he suffered a severe headache. When he stretched out on her bed, she offered him the prescription drug Equagesic for his pain. Lee was declared dead an hour after he arrived at the hospital. First reports indicated that Lee suffered a cerebral haemorrhage brought on by the Equagesic. Since he hadn't taken enough to do more than cause an upset stomach an inquest was held. The coroner testified that Lee may have died of cannabis poisoning because traces of "pot" were discovered in the actor's stomach and intestines. Friends and associates maintain that Lee was murdered and theories range from angry Elders of the Manchu Dynasty to the CIA and jealous film rivals bumping him off. Wikipedia offers ‘Black Belt magazine in 1985 carried the speculation that the death of Bruce Lee in 1973 may have been caused by "a delayed reaction to a Dim Mak strike he received several weeks prior to his collapse". As well other authors have said the death of Bruce Lee may have been due to a "Vibrating Palm technique". Theories abound and astrology can only indicate roughly. Note the 8L is Mer with 3 planets aspected by Saturn and so is the 8H aspected by Saturn. Note Mer and Saturn for now in order to avoid too many contenders and see Mer is in Aries (Head) in Navamsa giving some direction towards cerebral haemorrhage being the case of death but at the same time Mer is in the 7H of relationships and business partners (that day he was with a woman actress and business partner Mr. Raymond Chow, the scenario is set). At the same time, Mercury is the 3L of hands in natural zodiac and the Dim Mak Strike or Vibrating Palm technique cannot be ruled out. Saturn aspects the 8H from the 6H of unnatural death becoming one of our contenders and he died during Saturn/Rahu/Saturn. As you know Rahu defeats Mer in war and here Rahu has created the mystery of his death.
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Chart: Gorlewski, Dennis This is taken from Astro Data Bank
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The 8th lord is Moon (travel) placed with Sun and in the 8th house there is Mars (significator of accidents). So Moon Mars and Sun become the contenders to give death, Mars is placed in the 6H of accidents in the D9, Sun carrying the highest shadbala can maybe become a bigger contender & is placed in the 3H of short travels in D9 in the sign of Sagi owned by Jupiter. Well he was an American motorcycle cop; he died after being hit by a dump truck while on duty February 1987. During Feb 87 he was running the antardasha of Jupiter who is the lord of the Sun in D9 being the contender of death as per the proposed theory.
Chart: Patrick Swayze – Died of Pancreatic Cancer
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Transgressing for a bit, those who use Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi, observe A8 in the Rashi chart, note that he died in the 58th year, take A8 as the Asc and the 58th year would be the 7H whose lord Jupiter signifying pancreas is in the 8H of death and its dispositor Mars is in the 3H which is the secondary house of death.
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His time of birth has been suspect and Indian Astrologers of one era have failed to dig deeper into it. It does not matter here as to what is his time of birth, we have not worked on his chart to rectify his time of birth but as an example of the technique just use the time of birth as rectified by Sumeet Chugh in his books. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler#Defeat_and_death On 30 April 1945, after intense street-to-street combat, when Soviet troops were within a block or two of the Reich Chancellery, Hitler committed suicide, shooting himself in the temple while simultaneously biting into a cyanide capsule. Hitler's body and that of Eva Braun were put in a bomb crater, doused in gasoline by SS Sturmbannführer Otto Günsche and other Führerbunker aides, and set alight as the Red Army advanced and shelling continued.
Astrodata bank gives this http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hitler%2C_Adolf At 3:30 PM on April 30, he and his bride committed suicide. The dictator shot himself through the mouth and Eva took poison. Their bodies were carried to the courtyard where they were doused with gasoline and torched.
Note 8L Venus is in the sign Aries (head) with Mars (bullet) with Gulika Mandi (poison), a clue is given, take these contenders of death Venus Mars in the D9 and observe. Note 8L 2
AstroDatabank says Zenit 11/1933, quotes B.R. BJA same "from a gentleman acquainted with Hitler's sister-inlaw," 7/1938 (The Editor of BJA, 4/1932, rectifies to 6:17 PM. Sabian Symbols No.462 gives 6:14 PM) (In 6/1989, Claudia von Schierstedt confirmed the data to LMR, from research of archives. Austria at that time did not have the time of birth on the certificate but Heinz Noesselt, a co-worker at "Zenit," asked at the rectory, as the church did keep a notice of the birth and christening, and published the information in Zenit 11/1933, p. 431. Hitler was born 20April 1889 6 1/2 in the evening, at Salzburger Vorstadt 219, Branau."
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Venus is in the Navamsa in the lagna which is 1H and denotes upper head (he shot himself in the temple) and Mars (bullet) is there in the 1H in Navamsa.
D 60 Confirmations
Obviously his time of birth would not be accurate to the minute but it does not matter just use D60 signs as at times it gives superb clues. See the contenders of death as listed above that is Ven (D1 8L) and Mars both are in the sign of Aries (Head), he supposedly shot himself in the head. One must note that recent newspaper reports speculates other means of his death and for decades some have speculated that Hitler escaped to a region called the Center of the Earth.
Chart: Christopher Reeve – Superman On May 27, 1995, while riding at the Commonwealth Dressage event, which is a threeday competition in precision horsemanship, he was thrown forward and hit his head, suffering multiple fractures of the first and second cervical vertebrae in his spine. The trauma left him paralyzed and unable to breathe on his own. Battling a systemic infection stemming from a pressure wound, Reeve suffered cardiac arrest and slipped into a coma on October 9, 2004 at his New York home. He passed away of heart failure the following day. 734
8H has Aquarius it has two lords Saturn and Rahu, note these as the primary contenders of death, see 8L Saturn is in the 3rd house of riding he had a riding accident which paralysed him. He died due to heart failure, heart is Cancer sign and some even take Leo sign, Virgo sign is the sign of disease (natural 6H of diseases/accidents). Now see in D9 Saturn is placed in the sign of Cancer (heart) and in the 6H of accidents, Rahu the other contender is placed in the 8H of death in the sign of Virgo (accidents and diseases).
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and it is placed in Asc (whole body) effected and on the day of the accident, May 27 1995, he was running the AD of Jupiter.
Chart: Jerry Garcia http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Garcia%2C_Jerry American musician and popular leader of the top rock group "The Grateful Dead." Together since the mid-'60s, the group had an incredible following and Garcia is a cult figure with popularity approaching worship by many "Deadheads." Death by Heart Attack on 9 August 1995.
See 8L Mars is with Rahu in the sign of Leo (heart). Note these two contenders of death in D9 where Mars is in the 11H of Navamsa (8th of death from 4H of heart), Rahu is in Cancer (heart) in the 12H of exit. He died of heart attack. This chart was illustrated to show another method which needs to be probed further and fine tuned.
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(4H) shows the longevity of the father. In the 4H sits A8 (death) – maybe early death. Now see that the lord of this house is Jupiter and note its position in the Navamsa – it is sitting in the 8H (natural water house) and in sign of Pisces (very watery sign) with Venus who is exalted. The death of father happened due to drowning.
Chart: Adolf Eichmann Double AA rating on birth time by ADB German Lieutenant Colonel in the SS who drew up a "doomsday book" of 11 million Jews scheduled for extermination. At the time, he was a hero in Nazi Germany. However, Eichmann went down in history as an unspeakable monster. He escaped in 1945 and was hunted for years. After he was captured, Eichmann went through a lengthy trial and was convicted as a war criminal.
Note the 8L in Natal chart is Mars in the 8H and it is placed in the 2H of neck in the Navamsa. Eichmann was hanged on 5/31/1962, 11:30 PM, Ramla, Israel. Usually hanging happens on the neck which is what the technique shows.
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American actor and noted family, the son of martial arts star Bruce Lee. His dad died on 7/20/1973 of a cerebral haemorrhage. Brandon, who followed in his dad's footsteps to make action-films was also killed at an early age, on 3/31/1992. While filming "The Crow," he was struck by a bullet lodged in the barrel of a gun that was supposed to have contained only blanks, Wilmington, NC. 8L Moon is with 3 planets Venus, Mercury & Sun. Finding out which contender will hit where is not easy, longevity needs to be calculated by mathematical formula and Yoga and then see the dasa; if the MD or AD hits one of the contenders then you see where that Contender is placed. Let’s take the above example where there are 4 contenders. Which one to choose is a million dollar question but if you did maths, then take yoga, then take one BSP rule of where Saturn sits, it implements in the 6th from itself in the 28th year & then know that the native is doing a film in which he portrays the character called Eric Draven… then you quickly check Sarvatobhadra Chakra and see which planets aspect E – you would see it is the planet Saturn of Bhrighu Saral Paddathi striking it in the 28th year… What a coincidence, since Saturn sits in the 3H of death and E is aspected by Ketu who sits in the 12th house of Exit and Ketu signifies Mistake. Then you got to check the name of the movie too which was ‘The Crow’ – so in Sarvatobhadra Chakra3 you see ‘T’ & ‘C’. The letter ‘T’ is aspected by Saturn again and C is aspected by 8L of death Moon & again Ketu. Worst is Crow is signified by Saturn in Vedic Astrology and Saturn is natural karaka of death. Coming back to the technique 8L of death Moon is placed in the 2H with Mer who is in the 5H of stomach where he was hit by the bullet – and it is with Mars which is metal and signifies bullet in this case. In D60 also Mer, the contender of death, is with Ketu (showing it was a mistake) in the 12H of exit – if the D60 is accurate, this takes place in the sign of Leo showing the stomach where he was hit. He died in Moon AD who is the 8L of death in Rasi.
Father From The Son Any technique is sometimes very easily evident in a chart & sometimes not so easily seen – every experienced astrologer knows this fundamental principle of Universe but the critical astrologer fails to accept & becomes blind to the above fundamental. Father is 9H, 8th from it is the sign Pisces whose lord is Jupiter (expansive) sitting in the 8th from the 10H of father again (double whammy) and is with A8 (some death) and is in the sign Aries (head/brain), all this aspected by the 3rd aspect of Saturn so his father’s death should happen all of a sudden and it would have something to do with his brain. His dad died on 7/20/1973 of a cerebral haemorrhage.
Chart: O Henry – Story of Stories This is one of our most favourite charts, his life, his story is what real men are made up of. American author, one of America's favourite short story writers and one of the top selling writers of the early 20th century. His career was largely compressed into the final nine years of his life. His adaptation of his pen name, like his refusal to allow his photo to be printed and his habit of giving out false biographical information, was intended to hide from the world, and especially from his daughter Margaret, a criminal record. He had been 3
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indicted for embezzlement of bank funds in Austin, Texas and sent to a prison in Columbus, Ohio 1898 to 1901. He spent his three years in prison writing so he could earn money to support his daughter.
On the evening of June 3rd, 1910 he was overcome by pain. When taken to the hospital he emptied his pockets, finding that he had a total of 23 cents. His diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver were both far advanced. On the morning of June 5th, he stirred and said, "Turn up the lights. I don’t want to go home in the dark," and died at 7:06 AM. His headstone does not even mention the name by which he became famous and beloved, but reads William Sydney Porter, 18621910.
Rashi 8H is empty and 8L is Jupiter in the sign of Virgo (Disease) with exalted Mercury and Saturn (Peeda karaka - disease karaka & poverty karaka also). The 8L Jupiter is in the 4H in D9 with A8, (death, chronic disease) and A6 (disease). Medical astrology says Jupiter represents Liver and also causes diabetes (one broad rule, Jupiter aspecting 4H or 4L can cause diabetes if other factors support as per some). So his death could be either due to heart disease (Jup in 4H in D9) or due to Liver related issues.
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On the evening of June 3rd, 1910 he was overcome by pain. When taken to the hospital he emptied his pockets, finding that he had a total of 23 cents4. His diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver were both far advanced. On the morning of June 5th, he stirred and said, "Turn up the lights. I don’t want to go home in the dark," and died at 7:06 AM. His headstone does not even mention the name by which he became famous and beloved, but reads William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910. Ironically at the end of his life he said ‘I don’t want to go 'HOME' (Jupiter in 4H of home in D9) in the dark (Jupiter is the light). Chart: Bradley, Verna
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Data is from Astro Data Bank with Rodden’s AA rating. To predict how death has happened in this case is just not possible by us though we have seen a stunning prediction on death from the Legendary Parampara Maharashtrian Astrologer Shri Bhatkhandheji by using Outer planets (who probably never read western astrology) to predict from a chart that ‘natives relative would have died by committing suicide in the well in the house’. Let us see this current chart with Outer planets. 6L in Lagna strikes you first and then you notice the affliction to all the watery signs. Astrologers must always break up a chart into which of the Tatva signs are afflicted – this has not been highlighted in the above article but this is a must for every chart that is often ignored by astrologers. 8H has Uranus who is lord of Aquarius which is sitting in the 4H of home and well. The 8th Lord of death is Mercury who is with Gulika5 (poison) and Neptune signifying water is in the 8th house of ghatak from the 4H of well with 4th co-lord Saturn. Some take 4H for well since in olden days, the well was inside your compound; and some take 3H for well if the well is outside your compound. Do not forget that this Mercury is the dispositor of Neptune (water).
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Now the contenders of death, Mercury and Uranus in Navamsa, are in the 8H of death thereby being doubly fortified in the sign of Taurus signifying throat & oral consumption. Then piece together throat, water, well and poison and read below. Nep Ur
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American female born into a traumatized black family. She died from poisoned well water on 12/22/1969, Houston, TX. In chara dasa of K. N. Rao, it was the AD of Virgo where Neptune (water) is sitting in D1 – it is the 8th house of Ghatak from well in D1 and the 12H of exit in Navamsa where Neptune and Rahu (poisoning) are placed; in D60, this Virgo is in the 12H of exit with Rahu (poison) & Moon (water), death due to poisoned water. One may note that Rahu is the colord of Aquarius & in D60, where the real test of true or mean nodes is seen, it often remains ignored by astrologers to test the nodes true or mean position in D60 – by verifying, you would find that if one takes mean nodes, then Rahu is no longer in Virgo but in Cancer. Sometimes by not using Outer Planets it becomes a bit difficult to see subtle things.
Wells & Classics Transgressing into classical sources, lets look at what is said about wells in general in classics:Ψ Jataka Parijata Chp 1 Sh 10-12 The seat of Cancer or the Crab is a lake, a pond or a sand-bank in the midst of water. Well is not mentioned here but let’s assume that Cancer shows water body of a well, Pisces is river, sea. Now note the signs of Cancer in some of the divisionals of this chart. Ketu (Exit) occupies Cancer in D1, 4L of well Saturn (disease karaka) is in Cancer in D9, Rahu (poison) dispositor Mer is situated in Cancer with Venus the 8L of death in D60. The native must be warned to be careful of water bodies like ponds and wells. Ψ Brihat Jataka Chp 2 Shl 12 Moon presides over wells and water
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Ψ Sanketa Nidhi Ch 4 Shl 108 If Moon be in 11H, the man digs wells and succeeds in getting sacrifices and other rites performed. 8th house is the hidden/underground house, now 8th from 4th house of home will be 11H, and this will be what is underneath/ hidden like a well and Moon signifies Water and wells and thus with Moon in the 11H, man digs wells. Ψ Saravali Ch 23 Shl 23 The Moon In Cancer: If the Moon is in Cancer at birth, the native will be fortunate, valorous, be endowed with residence, friends, journeys and astrological knowledge, be sensuous, grateful, be a minister, be truthful, will live abroad, be passionate, hairy bodied, fond of water and flowers, interested in construction of houses, wells etc., and will have a prominent neck. Ψ Satyajatakam Ch 4 Shl 4 If the lord of the 4th house be in its own house, and be strongly placed there, it is extremely auspicious. (If it be any one of the 5 major planets, Mahapurusha yoga will be caused). All the significations of the 4th house will thrive to a great extent. This is true even when the lord of the 4th house be placed in Kendras or trikonas with strength. The native will get higher education, gains and happiness through his conveyances, buildings and mother. He will build new houses plant fruit trees and dig wells. Ψ Satyajatakam Ch 4 Shl 13 In general, if the lord of the 4th house be in a Kendra or a kona, or in his own sign and be strong, its significations i.e. happiness, education, conveyances, lands, agriculture, etc., will thrive well. The native will dig wells and construct new houses. Ψ Bhrighu Sutram Chapter 2 Shl 33-40 ‘Moon placed in 6H with Rahu or Ketu. In this disposition, watery places like wells or ponds may prove dangerous for his life’. Moon is water, Rahu Ketu shows the evil that can come in one’s life and 6H is the house of diseases, accidents & natural badhak house.
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ou are requested to look at the 9th divisional (D9) of the above chart, Verna Bradly, and see that the verse quote above of Bhrighu Sutram Chp 2, Shl 33-40 & combine it with Angihotri Maharaj, Banaras reference of Vol 2 Publitorial. Bhrighu Rishi, the greatest of all, says that Moon in 6H with Ketu signifies wells might prove dangerous to life which is what happened. Some writers have spent a lot of time on internet forums like Jyotish Group trying to argue that houses placements are not valid in divisionals charts – they are requested to re-look at this chart and combine Bhrighu Rishi’s statements with that of Agnihotri Maharaj’s. After going through the above classical quotes (especially Sanketa Nidhi) one is tempted to think that well might not truly be denoted by the 4H but by the 11H as it is the the 8th house of underground from the 4H of home/land and water is found underground. Readers are requested to probe further with charts where natives have comitted suicide in well or faced dangers in well and these verses will shed more light. At the same time, one is tempted to re-think more deeply & re-evaluate on :-
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a) Verses of Sages do not work verbatim b) One can’t soley depend on blind interpretation of verses c) Ancient books were written thousands of years back – those verses and yogas do not work in present times of Kaliyuga Some of the charts presented in this article work to the T in giving hints; in some one has to go in a roundabout manner. There were many more cases which have not been presented here as they were too simple and would add up space but they worked to the T. As stated earlier, this is not the only technique available to arrive at clues as to how death can occur. In some blind charts we have failed and only when the manner of death was told could we see it in a split second using this technique – what that means is the amount of practice one does greatly helps. It’s like going to the gym and exercising with 20 repetitions of 3 sets daily for 6 months before fat starts to reduce and faint visibility of cuts of muscles start to appear. We all need to develop our Jyotish muscles and, using a technique on 5 charts and forming judgement, is like insulting the gym of astrology.
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Navamsa & Clue to Death – More Charts By Saptarishis Astrology
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fter we had written that article on one of the techniques of how to see death, we had forwarded it to some team members and some of our esteemed writers. Some feedback we received in terms of more charts and request for explanations on some charts and if the technique worked on the chart or not.
Navamsa chart which as per Bhuvan Deepika is called the ‘Chart of Fruit of Life’ a huge clue on what the navamsa is that has been missed. If one misses this Fruit of Life techinque then for rest of our life one would miss the cruz of astrology. Not only death but many other things can be seen from the Navamsa. Some have taken this shloka from Bhuvan Deepika and passed it on as Parampara knowledge (knowledge from tradition) but that is the sad part of astrology today where teachers do not like to quote shlokas whereas just a few decades back it was not possible to write an article or discuss in an astrologers assembly without quoting shloka or an authority. The following three charts were presented by Sandro Basilioli from Italy, a fantastic researcher on longevity techniques to whom Indians should be indebted for reviving the Pravin Jagad technique. Chart 1: Gilles Villeneuve – Formula 1 Race Driver
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Before we test our technique, lets see some classic combinations, 8H of death has Mandi Gulika it shows something sinister, then 6L of accidents with 8L of death is in the 2H of profession along with kendradipathi dosha planet Mer and host of other combinations. Now use the technique, 8L of death Moon is with Venus the 6L of accident with Mer, Jupiter , making all of them the death contenders. See these death contenders in the Navamsa chart and in order to keep it brief, one of the death contenders Venus is in the 3H of vehicular accidents, Jupiter another death contender is in the sign Gemini (vehicular accidents) with Ketu (accident karaka) and another death contender and karaka of communication Mercury is in the 8H of death. Moon the natal 8L is aspecting the Venus the other death contender in the Navamsa chart and he died on 8th May 1982 in the Antardasa of Venus. Chart 2: Hubbard, L. Ron
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Hubbard, L. Ron the founder of the Scientology Religion. A controversial man during his times which makes his chart a wonderful study for astrologers. Now use the technique 8L in Rasi chart is Mer sitting in the 4H of heart with karaka of heart Sun, aspected by Moon who sits in the house of Sun thereby giving the Sun Mer combination more power. Moon is also the 6L of diseases from the 4H of heart. Thus Mer, Sun and Moon become contenders of death in the Navamsa and their you would find two of them Sun and Moon in the 4H of heart. The other contender Moon 8L of Rasi is with Jupiter in D9. Hubbard suffered a stroke on 1/17/86 which left him debilitated and bedridden, with his speech badly impaired. He died at his Creston, CA ranch at 8:00 PM on 1/24/1986. He got his heart attack in Jup MD and Sun AD and died in the same. Chart 3: James Dean, American Actor
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American actor, an instant star in 1955 who was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his role in "East of Eden," which was followed by "Giant," 1956. He became a timeless cult favorite for "Rebel Without a Cause," 1955,a title which he apparently accepted as his personal banner. 8H has Moon and 8L Venus is with Saturn (8L from 4H of vehicles) and aspected by Jupiter who is dispositor of 8L and is sitting with A6 (accidents), Pluto (dramatic accident) in the sign of Gemini (vehicular accidents). Now see these contenders of death Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in the Navamsa chart. Jupiter (note) sits in the 4H of vehicles, Moon is with kendradipathi dosha graha Mercury (note) & True Rahu (note) aspecting the 8H thereby forming relation, Saturn is in the 12H of exit and bad accidents and Venus the Rasi 8L of death is in the 7H of maraka house in Navamsa in sign Gemini which indicates loss through vehicles. He was killed in a wild auto accident caused by speeding in his Porsche Spyder on 9/30/1955 (25th year) on the highway near Cholame, CA. He died in Jup/Rahu/Mer. Jupiter, Rahu and Mer have been shown as contenders as death in the above paragraph. BCP If he had a Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi Astrologer seeing his 25th year, he would have calculated it and seen that the BCP Focus year for the 25th year comes in the 1H and its lord Jupiter is in the 4H of vehicles with A6 (accidents), Gulika and in sign Gemini (loss via
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The 8H has Ketu and the 8L Mars is with Jupiter and Rahu in sign of Libra which denotes sexual organs. The dispositor of all this is Venus who is with A8 (chronic). These contenders of death Ketu, Mars, Jupiter and Rahu must be observed in the Navamsa, Jupiter again is in the sign of Libra (private parts) aspecting the 8H where the 8L Mars of Rasi has gone in the 8H of very private parts. The native was detected with Testicular Cancer in the year 2003/2004 when Venus/Venus was operative. Chart 5: Dharu Peene Se Liver Kharab Hota Hain It means ‘The Effects of drinking alcohol spoils the liver’ – this was a famous dialogue said by the Superstar Amitabh Bachchan in a movie. The dialogue delivery was a masterpiece which caught the fancy of the nation and everyone till date repeats it. This chart was sent by another team member of man whose liver has been removed and is a medical miracle. We have so far not put in charts where karaka is to be seen for death and was waiting for it to be in the next issue.
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this theory was done. What was the basis of the testing?. Say why is Ven or any other planet at only 17 degs or 20 degs why not at 19 or 24 degs, at cases navamsa (the Fruit of a Chart) also doesn’t change so what’s the use e.g a planet in 2 deg Aries or 3 deg will still be in Aries Navamsa but do the planets behave differently at different degs. John Thomas 4 (Charubel 1826-1908) & Sepharial have done valuable work in their books on nature of different degs, but here we had a theory which as usual was rejected instantly by great astrologers who had spent 30-40 yrs in astrology. The theory was simple as we were working on nadi for a long time in everything we could see years, so our theory was ‘The degree of any planet represents the years of one’s life’. There are only 30 degs in a sign so all years of life cannot be covered, there might be a method to go beyond the 30 yrs but is not the scope of this paper though it has been adequately touched in this article. One of the reasons astrologers of repute do not share their techniques is due to the fear of constant criticism betted out in forums and astrological circles and often these criticisms get personal at the end of the day. As a result many good techniques have never come out. Few years back in 2006 we sat with mentor in one of the 5 star hotels in Mumbai with a session that normally lasts 12-14 hours. When we presented this very same article to Mentor he dismissed it saying that’s not the full technique it’s already there in BPHS. We said we have not found it in BPHS, he said Venkateshwar Press BPHS, but as it is in Hindi our lack of the language has till date restricted us from reading it or other works in Hindi. Scribe still remembers Mentors words ‘If you cannot read Hindi you will miss out great many things in astrology’ – this is so true since today most astrologers on forums and websites are products of English books of astrology of last 20 years and they do not have the real knowledge base of what Hindi belt astrologers in India have, something this scribe also lacks. Finally we got a friend to translate that chapter in BPHS but by the time it came to us our interests were drawn to other areas of astrology. The story goes like this, that particular chapter in BPHS of Venkateshwar Press (one of the oldest BPHS and Venkateshwar Press was one of the most reputed publishers in olden days), has been rejected by scholars since that chapter is supposed to be by Lomesh Rishi to Sujanma and how can it form a part of Rishi Parasara’s BPHS. We like mentor likes to look at it the other way, if there is a verse even if it was wrongly inserted in BPHS by the writers of BPHS of Venkateshwar Press, a verse needs to be looked at it from its astrological point of view and not to spend decades discussing whether it was a part of BPHS or not. That’s the difference between Mentor and Scholars, scholars waste time arguing mentor spent the last 25 years going from master to master trying to understand that chapter. As per mentor the late authority on astrology Shri Nanakchand Sharma from Delhi who was originally from Lahore knew the secret of this chapter and knew how to use it in practice. He promised to mentor that he would teach him this but it never happened. Late Shri Nanakchand Sharma had learnt astrology from his Guru in Lahore and mentor once asked him that timing of events is not properly happening via dasas. The old man then replied that the original purpose of dasas is not entirely timing of events (this is contrary to popular knowledge till date) and for timing of events he told mentor that mentor should study the chapter of Lomesh Rishi given in Venkateshwar Press BPHS (this was prior published to Sitaram Jha’s BPHS). Sharmaji said that this chapter was actually from Lomesha Samhita and his own Guru had taught him many things from Lomesha 4
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Lomesha Anshak Paddathi Theory 1 1. ‘The Degree of every planet corresponds to a specific Age in the life of a native & would give results according to either its main karakatwa or lordship from Asc/Moon/ Arudha Lagna/Specific Point in the Horoscope’ Theory 2 2. ‘The number corresponding to the deg of the planet is the age in actual i.e based on formula 1 deg is 1 yr e.g. 25 deg of Ven is the 25th year of life, 0 deg is 1st year & so on’ Theory 3 3. ‘The Deg of a planet is to be treated in 3 ways a) If planet is at 25.30 degs it is the 25th year in ones life event concerning it will happen b) If planet is at 25.30 degs we round off the degs to also the 26th year c) The minutes of a planet can be calculated into months e.g 60 mins = 365 days, so 1 min = 6.08 days but for simplicity we shall ignore this for now.
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If an event is seen in 25th year then we predict it as 25/26th year a similarity often found in nadi readings Theory 4,5,6,7 4. ‘Yogas’ have to be fruitfully used with the degs 5. ‘Planets’ in different houses are in a constant state of chemical reaction of plusses & minuses – this has to be understood subtly & well. 6. ‘Couple of Planets in a single house will function in an intricate manner of pluses & minuses e.g. Ven, Mer, Sun all 3 in one house then Ven deg will denote age at one event & so on for Mer & Sun and at the same time Ven deg + Mer deg= another event, Ven deg +Mer deg + Sun deg = another event & so on. Use aspects on planets also to give another event. 7. ‘A malefic when used in addition (above) either delays event by corresponding year (deg) so we add malefics deg and/or like in Longevity concept of traditional astrology it reduces the years of ones life – this has to be used judiciously. 8. Retrograde planets are to be treated differently, since they are moving backwards. Rahu Ketu are constantly retrograde so it has to be treated 2 ways e.g. if Rahu is at 0.30 deg then it is in its 1st deg and/or also it has already covered 29.30 degs in that sign so it is in its 30th deg= 30th year. There are many more rules which we shall see in the examples to follow, also in the examples one would see a fine mix of ‘Fixing Astrology’ (Match fixing astrology!!!) & ‘Fast Food Astrology’ but the intention of this write up is to induce further research & fine tuning in this topic. Match Fixing Astrology has two sides to it one the obvious for which most astrologers are accused & other side is it helps in ‘Development or Discovery of Techniques at times’ – the mixture of it can at times become ‘Observational Astrology’ which is far greater than any form & is the Guru of Gurus. The following is not a mathematical method but an intuitive method hence a more advanced student can get greater success & precision in this is scribes experience. Degrees are everywhere but finding the planet/s that cause the event is the key to any prediction & even in this method. More the mastery of this science the better one would be than this attempt below. Logic can be the greatest asset of an astrologer and yet the greatest enemy of an astrologer, honest brilliant predictors know when it is the greatest enemy of an astrologer whereas the scholar only lands up misguiding himself and others with logic whose base is 200 books & not 20,000 manuscripts of our ancients. Only when you learn at the feet of the Guru by giving your life to the Guru you learn when to use or ask for logic and when not to. Extreme Usage of intuition is only required when full clarity on technique or full technique is not there (like this one). Once you master this technique you can use this technique to fine tune the time of birth very accurately is our experience since years, this technique and our D 60 technique has proved to us a superior technique than any other birth time rectification technique.
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Example 1: Kerala astrologer & Saptarishis Astrology Team Member We shall deal with only one or two planets in each charts (except detailed in Ex.8) to illustrate method & also to add variety. Native of this chart is an advanced sadhak, his father & grandfather were well known, both were excellent Vedic scholars adept in mantra shastras.
Mantra initiation at age 13 & 10. Jup is exalted in lagna, its deg is 12:01 so it is in the 13th deg of the sign, which means either 13th year of life or after the 12th year a event concerning Jup should happen 5H is the house of mantra, the 9th house (5th from 5th) is the house of Advanced Mantra, Jup is dispositor of father (9H) & Ketu who is 5L of mantra sits in 9H, Jup is also exalted so the native in the age of 136 was passed a very secret (ketu) & advanced (9L Jup) mantra (Jup) by his father (9H). This was reported to scribe as a turning point in natives life. Now see rule/theory 6 & apply here, as Jup is in 1H & Asc deg is also there, so we can add or subtract both to get some event. Asc-2.50=3 years & Jup is 12.00. Subtract both & we get 12-3=10, in the 10th year the native was given the first mantra initiation by father (Jup is 9L & Jup is mantra) Death of Father – 3H – 18th year 3H is maraca for father from 7H of father, for those who use 10H as father, 6H from 10H is the house of ‘Unnatural Death or Akala Mrityu’ a concept not utilized by astrologers for 3H. Sun stands for father & it is at 21.36 deg which means 22nd year & from 9H of father it is 6L in 7H of maraca & 3H of death from lagna Rahu stands for dramatic event & is in maraca house for father & is also 8L in 3H signifying someone’s death & 12L in 7H from 9H of father (we can also use 10H for 6
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father). Rahu is in 3.04 deg so either 3rd year or 4th year, minutes being only 0.04 it leans more towards 3rd year Mer is 12L & 3L from Asc & 7L in 7H of maraca from 9H, Mer is 27.38 deg=28th year So out of these 3 one of them or all of them in various permutations & combinations the event for father will happen i.e Sun(22)+Rahu(4)+Mer (28) or Sun – Rahu(malefic) or various other combinations
Sun = 22nd year - Rahu= 4th year ========== Total = 18th year (19th July, 1996)of this natives life his father expired suddenly which was in a fashion only true astrologers do it, he did his evening prayers, said GoodBye to his family members who were curious as to why he is saying that & then he slept never to wake up. The native further adds that “We used to do the Nithyapuja to the goddess. The puja ended at 8.30 pm as usual. He sat in the swing and started to speak with my younger sister on a particular stotra "Vishnubhujangam". It is one of beautiful poems composed by Shankaracharya on his mother's deathbed. It is mere coincidental that, on that day, we recited the same shloka. :)”
Cancer to Mother Ven is the 4L in the 4H with maraca Mars 7L & 2L from 4H & 4L, Mars is blood among many things, Ven deg is 27.37 which means 27th year or 28th year an event in the life of natives mother is expected If we add year of birth Oct 1978 to 27th (year) we get Oct 2005, well in Nov 2005 (28th year) this scribe received emotional call from a Loving Son that his mother is suffering from Blood Cancer & he is rushing to his native place. The chart owner performed a special Mrityunjaya pooja himself & miraculously within 2 days his mother was out of danger to the astonishment of doctors. Sat powerful 3rd aspect which either destroys or growth aspect is on this Ven Mars in 4H, if we take growth aspect then the white blood cells growth happened which is blood cancer. {The chart bearer after reading this added ‘Why this Saturn's 3rd aspect is growth oriented? an explanation came to my mind is Saturn is aspecting from the 11th an upachaya or house of growth (3, 6, 10, 11)}. We can spend lifetimes arguing as to why we didn’t add the degs of Ven & Mars or instead simply use this technique & predict spectacularly with intuition, this scribe has no answer to the above dilemma except that one event will be at the age of Ven & another at the age of Mars & another two by adding or deducting Ven & Mars degs. The issue is how an astrologer uses intuition with the above technique, stares at the grahas and the grahas will talk back otherwise why does anyone write ones intuition has to be strong and at the same time ask for logic as to why this or why this not ? Gain of Job
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Scribe knows that the native works for Govt in a state away from his home state, so scribe asked him on the basis of degree of Sun (21.36) if he got this stable job in govt at the age of 22, he confirmed it. Note Sun is the 2L of income placed in the 3H of away from home & 12th from 4H. Additionally the native said that at the age of 18 he got his first job, scribe immediately looked at his D10 & saw 5L of new opportunity Moon is placed in the 2H of income with swagrahi Mars, forming a chandra mangala yoga with A6 (service) & Gulika (unhappiness/change) & Moon is in D10 is at 17.45 deg7 = 18th year alongwith being Amk (career) so an event in career can be expected at the age of 18 (Job timing with this method is more intricate & complex than simplified version above, young readers should not get impressed with the above.) Note: Jaimini Karakas is to be ‘Only Last’ as an aid in determining nature of event, every time it won’t work the same way it is to be used in vim dasa. Example 2: Just Married & Divorced Before we go on to the next chart, let us think that to master just one method of timing like say Vimshottari Dasa it takes one years if at all one masters, that too with so many books and commentaries to our aid, so to master any new method of timing for e.g. this Lomesha Anshak Paddathi how long will it take especially if we have just touched the tip of the iceberg & the remaining sutras (at the appendix) remains to be interpreted by masters.
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Years back only Goravani software had divisional degrees, do not know if Parasara Light had it or not, the writer of this column had used Goravani Software which was considered as one of the finest softwares ever, nowadays many softwares are trying to give divisional degrees. There is a very important logic of using degrees in divisionals. Suppose a planet say Moon is in Aries Navamsa at the edge, then say if it moves by even one second it would be in different Navamsa in Ta Navamsa that is. Which means that a slight change in degree in the Rasi changes the position in divisional which means the degree of divisional is important. 757
Event 1: Divorce Ven is exalted but retrograde, retrograde is Past life issue & can also mean reversal of path. Ven is with 6L of divorce Sun & 7L of marriage. Of all the 3 planets Ven is closest to the Asc deg (self) making it more powerful. Ven is 8L & 3L & from 7h it is 2L of sustenance of marriage along with being the controller of Bhagya (9L from 7H) of marriage so this planet becomes a bigger key than Mer. Ven deg is 29.43 so either the 29th year or the 30th year will give a Big Event in marriage area or any other area connected with Ven & Associated Planets. Birth date is Mar 1977, so 29th year of natives life will be from Mar 2005 to March 2006, now in Mar 2005 (29th year) natives wife left him & in Jan 2006 they were legally divorced – all this a shock to the native. Thus the degree of Venus being 29 gave him event in the 29th year. Event 2: Brother Taking the above discussion forward we see that an event in 29th or 30th year can be seen. Now 3H is siblings in GENERAL & we narrow down to 3H for younger siblings & 11H for elder siblings, but we cannot forget that 3H is still siblings in general. 3L is Ven so an event in the life of Brothers should happen in the 29th/30th year. On 31st Aug 06, in the 30th year of native’s life, his elder brother died due to heart attack under mysterious circumstances, natives brother was only 36 yrs old. Pls note that Ven is AK (atma karaka – soul significator) so whatever happens due to Ven would be soul shaking events or/and very very karmic which is what happened in the years indicated by Venuses degree in the chart.
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Another interesting observation is in D3 Ven (involved in our yog) is at 29.09 deg =30th year, Ven is the 7L of maraca & 12th lord of Exit of life placed in 1H of body, so exit of brother circumstances happened in the 30th year of natives life. Event 3: 27th Nov 2004 Marriage i.e. in 28th year Here 5L is Moon placed in 2H of family (addition in family) but it is with ketu (breaks). Moons deg is 27.41=28th year Lagna degree is 27.51=28th year, again indicating a specific event to self in the 28th year. Lets see D9 & degs in D9 – Mer the 7L in D9 is only in the 10th deg again too low for marriage, lagna deg is again low, but lagna has Ven (the Amk in D9 showing karma of D9) & it is in 27.27 Pisces =28th year, 7H has Sun (AK- soul, karmic angle to marriage – remember he got divorced within 1.5 yrs from Indian standards point of view) in 28.00 Vi= 28th year. So far 28th year has repeated 4 times, so something concerning his marriage event can happen in this year which is what happened. Theory 8: Retrograde planets are to be treated differently, since they are moving backwards. Rahu Ketu are constantly retrograde so it has to be treated 2 ways e.g. if Rahu is at 0.30 deg then it is in its 1st deg and/or also it has already covered 29.30 degs in that sign so it is in its 30th deg= 30th year. Example 3: Worlds Favorite Superman
Event 1: Romance with the ‘S’ Emblem When Superman starring Christopher Reeves was released people fell in love with the Man of Steel, for the first time we could see a man really flying – it was Wowwww. Reeves the eternally handsome man became embedded in the hearts of women & men alike world over,
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every one wanted to be him – Reeves fame was immortal as if he alone was born for this role they said. Ketu (accident) in lagna is what strikes first, but then we see Moon the famous debilitated moon often found in the charts of famous men, this moon is in the 5H of fame with swagrahi mars, involved in powerful Gajekeshari Yoga in D9 with swagrahi Jup in 5/11 axis of fame, in another GKY yoga in 3H of rides/flying (Superman) in D10 & another GKY yoga in D60. This Moon is with Yogakaraka Mars (Yk being 5L in 5H), so Mars can further give the results too in a combined manner.(Mars is further in 5H of fame/films in D10)* So we see the deg of this Mars 25.03 Sc= 25th year or 26th year, adding it to yr of birth, 1952+25=1977 & with 26th year we get 1978. In 1977 he got the greatest role of his life that would give him fame (Moon Mars in 5H two kendra lords in 5H), shooting began in March 1977 (25th year) & movie was released in 1978 (date not known) Event 2: Directional Debut in 1997 with HBO film ‘In The Gloaming with Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Bridget Fonda, won 4 Cable Ace Awards, was nominated for 5 Emmy Awards including ‘Outstanding director’ So obviously his 5th house should be activated Earlier we calculated that Mars gave him 1977 (1952+25 deg of mars), now lets add Moon which is also there in the 5H in the 20th deg giving us 1977+20= 1997 the year of the film, fame etc a 5H activity where both Mars & Moon are placed. Event 3: Fatal Accident while horse riding on 27th May 1995 (43rd year) which paralyzed him. An event must be as usual corroborated by many dashas, many types of transits & many methods within this deg method to get confirmation of rough year Another innovative way of seeing horse accident is see 6H shows accidents, the sign here is Sagi which denotes a man on a horse merged, lord is Jup who is retrograde in Karma Sthana, since it is retro it is past life event & also is 5th (past) from 6th house. Jup is with A8 (chronic accidents). Now from Jups placement, the 6H has 3 malefics showing accidents so our attention is more on 3H now. 3H is secondary house of chronic accidents (8th from 8th), & also important in our context it carries the karma of the 6H of accident (10th from6th) , there are 3 planets in 3H, 2 of them dreaded enemies of each other (remember he suffered from asthma & allergies –3H effect). One can refer to wikipedia to see the problem in concerned body parts & corroborate with the chart. Now 3H becomes focal point, add the degs of all planets in the 3H the total arrived is 42 degs = 42 yr, whereas the accident happened in the 43rd year of his life.
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D6 shows the accidents in depth, 2nd & 7th houses are maraca houses & lagna of D6 shows the body. In D6 Asc shows self (body) & Ven is the 8th & 3L of chronic accidents in 2H of maraca (death) & 7H of maraca has Jup lagna lord (body) & 10L of karma of D6 Asc = 5.22 Ven=22.55 Jup=14.19 ========= total=42.36 = 43rd year = 43+1952= 1995 – year of his fatal accident =========
Confusion will always prevail and it is left to the most intuitive astrologer to decipher to choose the planets which to add with his experience, to arrive at as a confirmatory tool & use the right dasa to pinpoint further. Event 4: Death on 11th Oct 2004 Ketu in the lagna usually shows some fatality, lagna is body so adding lagna + ketu Asc: 25.53 (26th year) Ketu 27.28 + (28th year) ========= ======== rd 53.21 i.e. 53 or 54th year ========= ========= 53rd year would be from 25th Sept 2004 to 25th Sept 2005 & he died within this year in Oct 11th 2004. If we take 0.21 as balance out of 53.21 gotten above, we would get it as 127days or 4.1 months which will add up to Jan 05, if the lagna deg is deducted by 1 min one gets near Oct 04 when he expired
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Food for Thought: It is common sense that all those who have ketu in lagna cannot die in the year indicated by adding both, but what it indicates is some event can happen to the body (lagna) in that year of non-good nature (ketu), when one gets the event year then one can check with 3 dasas minimum & transits to get conclusion. Event 5: ‘Nothing is Impossible’ by Christopher Reeves on New York Times bestseller for 10 weeks Mars is ink & is powerfully disposed in 5H of writing (3rd to 3rd), Mars is Yogakaraka too in 5H of buddhi, add Ygk to lagna (25.03+25.53=50.56=51st year) & we get 51st year i.e. from Sept 02 to Sept 03 when his book was published called ‘Nothing is Impossible’ (did mars suck energy out of the moon). Example 4: Bush Jr – Timing Traditional Yogas Event 1: Texas Governor (49th year) Much has been written about his Gajakeshari Yoga so we omit that. Let’s time when (all) his GKY will fructify with this method. Jup-25.02 deg & Moon-23.36 – Gajakeshari Yoga in 3H, which shows the karma (action also) of the 6H of contesting. For lovers of Jaimini kindly note Jup is Amk – career, i.e. start of real career.
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48.38 = 49th year i.e. from July 94 to July 95 ========== & in this period on 17th Jan he became governor of Texas. (note by other method of roundoff we get 50th year). But when we predict we should always predict 49th or 50th year of life event can happen i.e. in 1995 or 1996. Event 2: Presidency Sat delays the real fruit (doesn’t deny), now this Sat aspects this GKY (Jup Moon combo) & this delay can be either of 1-2 yr (traditional way of seeing) or by 4 years as Sats deg is 3.24=4th year. Sat + GKY=4+1995/1996=1999 or 2000 year an event concerning his bhagya (Sat 9L) & Jup (amk) can happen and it was in this period of 1999/2000 he ran for the most powerful office in the world & won elections in 2000 Dec. Example 5 : J.S – a predictive attempt
In brief Scribe predicted in 16th year looking at D10 Amk deg & was wrong in predictions (no dashas), but then we came back to D1 & saw another planet in the 16th deg that is Moon, who is PK (love) , 5L of D9 & in 4H of mother, so it was asked if in the 16th year was there a love affair & if there was something to do with mother or property matters (4H matters), lady replied that in 16th year she fell in love with her first boyfriend & her mom had some health problems. First love is a significant event. Then she was asked if in her 28th year of life i.e. from Feb 1982 to Feb 1983, what happened in terms of career & 8H matters & Jup matters, she replied that ‘’ Feb. 1982Feb. 1983 I continued working in the same job that I had since 1978 but was offered a
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significant job raise to operating room supervisor (which I declined). In Dec. 1982 I decided to leave my first marriage and we divorced in April 1983.’’ See, this was asked for two reasons Jup & Sat are both in the 28th deg, so 28th year should give results of 2H of family, end of marriage & also Jup is in the 8H of sustenance of marriage & career matters as Jup is amk. Now Sat also being in the same deg and is AK so some soul level deeeep karmic event can happen (combine this with Jups significations) & in Dec 1982 she decided to leave her first marriage, correspond this with Nav lagna deg which is in 28th deg so we get another confirmation that something re marriage can happen in 28th /29th year Now see D4, the D4 lagna in 29th deg, both for Parivritti Chaturthamsa & also Parasari Chaturthamsa so obviously an event concerning House/Residence can be seen & she shifted in the 29th year from West Virginia to California. Example 6: Ambassadors mothers’ death in his 6th year
Lagna is at 6.27 which means 7th year, 2 mins earlier time can always be possible (if major divisionals are not changing) and the deg would be 5.59 which is 6th year hence a significant event effecting self can always happen. Now 4H is mother, 3rd from 4th & 8th from 4th house shows longevity of mother and it is lorded by Ven who is combust closely with Sun. This Ven is in 5.26 deg that is 6th deg=6th year hence we can say that in the 6th year there is some possibility of an event effecting the life of mother & that is what happened, his mother died in the 6th year in the dasa of badly associated Moon who is also MK & Tr Sat® was aspecting 4H & natal Sat Example 7: Mother dies on March 6th, 1977. Chart belongs to a dear astrologer friend from Europe, who had a tragedy in life when his mother died due to mysterious circumstances of suicide. Before we see his chart, let’s 764
remember the great Prithyuyasas whose Navamsa method in Hora Sara is scribes favorite, where we see that he has shown us to deduct from a sign, that is reverse counting. Say if planet is in 3 deg, we deduct from 30 to get 27 deg and corresponding year. Now Mother is Moon & in 18th deg so in the 18th year of his life some event to mother8 should have happened or to his mind or as it is in 9H of higher education with a powerful GKY in creative watery sign, and it should be at the fag end of his 18th year as Moon is at 17.50 minutes, he is born in Nov so in Oct – sept of his 18th year something should happen which is what happened. Higher education in classical music started in September 1972 at the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music in Copenhagen.
Coming back to Moon the MK (Maa) is with Jup who is GK (showing accidents/diseases) & this Jup in D1 is a maraca to 4H (from 4H it is 2L of maraca in 6H). In D12, this Jup is in the 12H from 4H along with the 4L of mother Ven. Jup in D12 is 6L of accidents & from 4H it is 3L of death & 6L of accidents placed in 12H of exit
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so this way Jup becomes a very stronger contender to play spoilsport, its deg is 6.43 in natal, deducting this from sign deg of 30, we get 22.17 i.e. 23 i.e. 23rd year and in his 23rd year from Nov 1976 to Nov 1977, she committed suicide (Mar 6th 1977) Example 8: Using Curses & Yogas
Ven is at 5.04 = 6th year, Ven is DK, Ven is woman, Ven is in 12H of bed pleasures, Ven is with Sat (servant), so at age 6 an event regarding woman should happen but native is very young so can we predict with confidence, we can’t. But at the age of 6 native was sexually molested by a female servant (servant karaka is Saturn). Sat is Amk (career), in nadi Saturn is Karma karaka (career), Sat is 8th lord of change & 9L of bhagya, Sat is in 12H of spirituality, Sat the 9L is with 5L & 12L a yoga for spirituality in the 12H of spirituality, Sat is 26.10=27th year which is May 99 to May 2000. In this year he changed his profession (8L of change) then re-entered it in new capacity & joined a spiritual outfit. This was also the year of sudden shift in his spiritual outlook & met many spiritual teachers of high order. Moon is mother, Moon is also Jaimini MK (significator of mother), Moon is in 3H of karma of accidents, Moon is aspected by 6L & 11L of accidents Mars, Mars additionally also signifies accidents, Moon is in 18th deg, in the 18th year of the native which is 1991 natives mother suffered a very bad accident which even till date troubles her. Asc deg is 19.24=20th year, Asc shows body & is trine to Mars & Ketu (accidents) in 1H debilitated. In 20th year of life, native did high physical work, outshone others by winning championships & suffered heavy injuries. LL has gone in the 11H of elevation and awards, native won some awards in this year.
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Ketu is accidents & injuries, Ketu is obstacles, Ketu is co-lord of 6th house of fighting spirit & accidents, Ketu is gyanakaraka (knowledge), ketu is in 15.26 i.e. 16th year, in the 16th year all this happened potently. Mars is GK (quarrels) & 6L too, Mars is in 9H of father, Mars is in 9th deg, so in the 9th year native’s father had huge quarrels resulting in semi-split in family. Lomush Rishi says that the deg of the Sun corresponding to that year one would get great fortune to father (as Sun is karaka of father). This is the only point of Lomush rishi that matches with our theory of co-relating karakas to degreecal years, now see Sun is 26.51 & exalted, so in the 27th year we can say that his father had great fortune, but the opposite was the case, though the year was the same but his father suffered heart problem, had to undergo bi-pass operation & developed complications which ruined his health & wealth for the next 4-5 yrs, this is since Sun is aspected by Rahu (roga) & sun is the dispositor of moon who is close degree trine to rahu & rahu is also close deg trine to Mer who is with Sun. Note Sun is the AK, so soul searching experience, due to this & another incident the native went through intense hardships in this year. Ven is 5L of love, Ven(DK) deg is 5.03, now apply hora sara sub method, deduct it by 30 degs of a sign, balance is 24.57=25th year, in his 25th year he fell in love with a girl & was close to getting married to her. When Will Curses Act Out: Ven is DK (woman) & Sat is amk (career) Ven is involved in curse of spouse by being in association with Sat & aspect of Mars (Gkquarrels/health). This curse happens in 12H of abroad & Sat is older woman. Mars is in the nak of Rahu which means foreigner & this mars aspects Ven-Sat. Now see Ven is at 5.03 & Sat is at 26.10, the minutes added up is only 13 min, so can be ignored if wished, add 5+26=31st year or add Ven –5.03=6th year + Sat 26.10=27th year = 6+27=33rd year . So we get two years to predict that either in the 31st or 33rd year the curse of spouse will happen. The native was involved in both the years with two different women who were foreigners, older to him & resulted in wreckage of his life & professional life (sat is amk), native was abroad (all this happens in 12H of abroad) & resulted also in the health of native going down very badly (Mars is GK & 6L), finally the curse acted itself out. Mars being in Rahus nak where sarpa dosha is there, there was certain element of black magic involved in all this drama that happened in native’s life. Yoga: In the 33rd year of native’s life, he was abroad in a new job (amk) in a creative field (5L) at a top position; we can see it with basic yoga of 5L (creative) & 9L (bhagya) in 12H (of abroad). Jup is at 18.02 – so 18th or 19th year should given an event related to Jup, Jup is 7L of private parts & in house of darkness that cannot be seen even when Sun falls on it, Jup is expansive in nature and above that it is placed in nakshatra of Moon (water). Jup is 12th from 6L Mars, now in the 18, 19th year native a student of Martial arts & an ardent fan of Jackie Chan esp in those years of 1990s when Chan came out with his brand of Comedy Kungfu, the native emulated a daring stunt of Jackie Chan on jumping on a riding bicycle – Project A Part 1 & landed on his testicles on the seat of the bicycle, which resulted in grave injury and Huge Swelling of the testicles for days – Jup is expansive.
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Example 9: S.C – ex SJC Guru Event: Death of Father - Brain Hemorrhage during a train travel (traveling alone - at a Hospital, far away from home) - Apr 24, 1978, early morn
Scribe was given broad range of 1972 to 1981 as the event period of Death of father and scribe fixed it to two dates with dasas but failed maybe due to scribes lowering level of understanding of these dasas. Jupiter is karaka for 9H of father, Jup is 3L of Akala Mrityu for father placed in the 12th from father and is in 23.12 degrees so 24th year or 24th /25th year something can happen to father. His father died in 24th year plus 2 months. Ketu is headless so something to do with head can happen and it is in 10H of fathers head, he died of brain hemorrhage. Event 2: Brothers death - Suicide - hanging by rope; at home - Dec. 21, 1997 (44th year)
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To keep this brief add Ven + Sun (degs of D3)=25.50 + 18.46=49.96=44th year an event will happen in brother’s life of a grave nature (Yk +Maraca) & that is what happened he hanged himself at home (Ven is 4L of one’s residence) Conclusion fter you read the Appendix 1 (a more scholarly translation might be needed as one of our friends did it for us years back on an informal basis and now does not wish his name to be revealed) it would be clear to you that what we have written above is nothing as compared to what Lomesh Rishi is suggesting, scholars need to put their mind to this and kindly educate us the system that Lomesh Rishi is employing. If they can teach us that or write an article on it we would be indebted and so would mentor be to them as he has spent decades on this. Provided below in Appendix 1 is English translation and below that in Appendix 2 the pages that we received containing the Sanskrit and Hindi translation.
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he English translation that our friend from Rajasthan had done was earlier produced here but was deleted as one of Saptarishis Astrology’s translators Mr Veneet said that the translation done by our friend was from Hindi to English and there was flaws in the Hindi translation itself. He then suggested that since simultaneously SA was getting Lomesh Samhita translated via him, this same chapter that appears in BPHS of Venkateshwar Press is their ditto as Chapter 10 in Lomesh Samhita, the Chapter 1 to 6 has been produced in this issue of SA. Hence in order to give as much as correct meaning of the shlokas Veneet’s translation. If the learned find any flaws kindly correct us. Another unstructured thought comes to one’s mind after seeing the translation of Lomash Samhita and comparing the BPHS of Venkateshwar Press one of the first BPHS’s that have the creators of BPHS (in the past many scholars have said it to be a compilation) created it out of Lomash Samhita ? even if one gets BPHS in manuscript form one would find a lot of similarity in BPHS and Lomash Samhita and it should be borne in mind that the manuscript would normally be not more than few hundred years since regularly these texts were copied to maintain longevity. The only reward we would want from the readers is to take each shloka of this chapter, get to its correct meaning and implementation, test it and give us feedback of these results via emails or write articles and show us how to use this chapter since one finds mention of some techniques in this which has never ever come out.
Chapter 10 िवू उवाच
् पय ु त ं जगतः सखःखकं ु ु आजात मृ । ॄूिह मे कृ पया सौ िववाहािदसतािदकं ॥१॥
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Vipra said: O Saumya! Please tell me about the happiness and sorrow of the world from birth unto death; (tell me about) marriage etc and sons etc.
मिु नवाच
ु दानामंशांयो संृतः। तदायःु शरदा भागं कृ ा वदेलं ॥२॥ सूयागारागमं ् ु िकं िचत षनाे र् ं वां नाे पीडन िचत।् वेदोनाे सखं तागे वृ ऽयामयं॥३॥
दशोनाे िद पीडां भूपोनाे िह भेषजं। िवंशोनाे ुटतन ं ु तोनाे श(ु ौ?ु )तौ था॥४॥ ् नू के नाे वािरभीितिन र्गते॥५॥ िऽंशोनाे िसतलािद िवेदोनाके भयं। पंचाश(त)
ु ॥६॥ नु ाे तो बौलं विसितनू त।् खाोनाेऽधा(घा?)ताि नवूनाके शचं ु शतोनाे सतोिं ािधमोरोनके । षोडशोरशतोनने ाे िववाहं पिरकितं॥७॥ ु िवंशोऽिधकशतोनाे मांत े मृितभर्वते ।् एवं भागूभेदने जीवानां सखःखकं ॥८॥
The sage said: Add the amshas of Sun, Mars, Rahu and Saturn and normalize the sum. Find the ratio of this sum (and the full life span) and use the fraction to predict the results.9 Misfortunes should be indicated at the age represented by the result. If one is obtained then some physical pain, if four is obtained then some happiness, if six then disease connected with the three humours, if ten then pain in the heart, if sixteen then medical remediation, if twenty then boils in the body, if twenty four then distress in the ear, if thirty then small-pox etc, if forty two then fear, if forty nine then fear from water, if seventy then one is affected by spirits, if seventy three then kidnapping, if eighty then mild injuries, if ninety then purity, if hundred then birth of son, if one hundred eight then disease, if one hundred sixteen then marriage (in the family), if one hundred twenty then death shall happen in the middle, beginning or end. In this way happiness and sorrows of beings is determined depending upon the degrees of the planets. Chandrashekhar’s comment: I think something is missing here. There does not appear to be any indication of how to obtain the numbers for which the results are indicated. One possibility is that if we treat shara to be equal to 5 and divide the amshas of the grahas then the modification occurs and the resultant number will show what can happen to the jataka. Veneet’s comment: The shloka asks to add the amshas of four planets. Maximum value of the amsha of a planet can be 30. Hence the maximum value of the sum can be 120, which is nothing but the paramayusha or full life span of human beings. Hence the sum of the amshas, which is to be used in the calculations mentioned ahead, may directly indicate the longevity of the native.
ु भु ं िनरीक्षयेत।् तेषां योगे िभे वा ौ बाणाः ूयतु ौ दलौ॥९॥ नू ांको भागनू ेन शभाश
् ु खौ। ु पूवरौ िह भवतः समासमौ सखास िऽभागे तिभागे वा घातानान्व्दणादेत॥१०॥ 9
The results mentioned ahead are with respect to the full age of human beings of 120 years. As an example if the age indicated by the sum of the amshas of the four planets is 60 then small-pox which is indicated at age 30 will actually happen in age 60/120 * 30 = 15 of the native. This is what scaling of the ages means.
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ु िवोटकं तिभागे कलााः समीिक्षत। तयु ाश े ततथु ाश े मरणं मातृकादयः॥११॥ ु ु श े त ु सतां ु श े सतमृ ु दः॥१२॥ धनांश े िवहरणं सहजांश े च तृितः। माता मृःु सखां
ु र् ःु जायांश े ियो मृितः। रंीांश े ऋणदो मृःु भाग्यांश े च ूभोमृिर् तः॥१३॥ िरपभागे िरपोमृ कमाश े िपतरं हंित लाभांश े नजीिवकां। यांश े पशवु ाहािरमृःु ाियतं िज॥१४॥
One should study good and bad results from the difference between 30 and the longitude of the planet in the sign (see comment). Add this value of the four planets and multiply by two. Add two and add five to get two numbers respectively even and odd. At the age one third of them indicate injuries and misfortunes, boils in the third amsa (skipped words) death of mother in the fourth amsa, stealth of wealth in the in second part, death of brother in the third amsa, death of mother or maternal-relatives, in the fourth amsa, death of son in the fifth amsha, death of enemy in the sixth amsa, death of wife in the seventh amsa, death of the creditor in the eighth amsa, death of prabhu(?) in the ninth amsa, death of father in the tenth amsa, loss of livelihood in the eleventh amsa and O dwija!, death of animal or enemy is certain in the twelfth amsa. VK: After some though I have come up with the following meaning. न्यूनांक may mean 90 (न्यून is 0 and अंक is 9) भागन्यून
may mean 30 minus the longitude since bhaga means degrees and there are 30 degrees in a sign. न्यून means difference. So भागन्यून indicates the part of the sign remaining to be traversed by the planet.
ु खौ। ु तेषां योगे िभे वा ौ बाणाः ूयतु ौ दलौ॥९॥ पूवरौ िह भवतः समासमौ सखास Here it is asking to get two numbers – former being even and the latter being even. Then it asks to use both these numbers for the computations indicated next. Chandrashekhar’s comment: What is being told is that from the number of grahas that give less years of life etc. the good and bad of the kataka is to be assessed. Add all such aMshas and divide by 2 or multiply by 10 (I think this indicates that one should average out the life span depending on the number of planets having lesser life span giving degrees, Then in the manner similar to what is done earlier, if the balance is even the jataka gets happiness and if odd he gets sorrow.
् ु ु ऽ गणां लांश े मृिमर् सहवािसनां। पंचमांश े ूािकरः तंचाशे धनं लभेत॥१५॥
षांश े ःखद षांश े वा िविनिदशते ।् सांश े तदगांश े वा घाताााः िशलादयः॥१६॥ ् ु ु षे वृक्षघातः मदे मृत ु दात॥१७॥ ले िवे िशलाघातः जलघातितूययर् ोः। पऽे
् धम कम िह ककार्ाये लाभे सरीसृपात।् एवं ितमहाणां च सांशके फलं वदेत॥१८॥ ् ु अमांश े िमऽयोगः नवमांश े गदं वदेत।् आशांश े पण्यदानािन िनिांश े समःखकात॥१९॥
् अकाशऽे ितयं वां िवांश े मानहािनदः। ईिांश े कलहं चाऽ ितश े चौिरकादेत॥२०॥ ् ु मावदेत॥२१॥ ं े शच भूपांश े परजायािदसंगावाििन र्गते। अंश े मनोेगः धृश ं के याऽा िवंशांश े बंधनािदकान।् अितधृश
Death of friends, teachers and co-habitants is certain in the amsa of the ascendant, in the fifth amsa one has gains, in its fifth amsa one obtains wealth, the sixth amsa brings sorrows, 771
one should indicate injuries from stones etc in the seventh amsa, in the ascendant and second house one should indicate injuries from stones, in the third and fourth amsa one should indicate injuries from water, in the fifth and sixth amsa one should indicate injuries from trees, in the seventh amsa one should indicate injuries from four-footed animals or objects, in the ninth and tenth amsa one should indicate injuries from crabs etc, in the eleventh amsa from serpents – in this way one should indicate the results from the planets in the seventh amsa. In the eighth amsa one shall gain friends, in the ninth amsa indicate gada, in the tenth amsa indicate religious merits and donations, in the eleventh amsa indicate sorrows, in the twelfth amsa indicate large expenditures, in the thirteenth amsa indicate loss of respect, in the fourteenth amsa indicate quarrels, in the fifteenth amsa indicate robbery, in the sixteenth amsa indicate relations with the wives of others, in the seventeenth amsa indicate restlessness in the mind, in the eighteenth amsa indicate purity, in the nineteenth amsa indicate travels and in the twentieth amsa indicate bondage etc. Chandrashekhar’s comment: The shlokas of last two paragraphs also seem to miss something and that could be how to arrive at the amshas. The shloka talks of yoga and then division by 2 etc. This must be deciphered to know what is meant here. Veneet has done a great job and some of the other scholars may like to give their inputs so that the meaning of the shlokas becomes clear.
ु ॥२२॥ अक ावितो यऽ तऽ ैव िपऽजं सखं यऽ चंिः ितऽ िववाहं पिरकितं। ॅातृयोगो भवेऽ यऽांगारकसंितः॥२३॥
ु यऽ शब ु ऽ का समीिरता॥२४॥ भियोगो िह यऽ ज्ञो यऽ वाचितः ितः। तऽ पऽो ् ु ण सखादीिरिचं ु िु ता। एवं महानसारे ु यऽ मंदः ितऽ मातृज ं सखम तयेत॥२५॥
One should indicate happiness from father in the place where Sun is placed, marriage where Moon is placed, birth of brother where Mars is placed, sister where Mercury is placed, birth of son where Jupiter is placed, gain of daughter where Venus is placed, less happiness from mother where Saturn is placed. In this way one should indicate happiness and sorrows according to the planets.
ु लाधीशमदाधीशौ भागादीेदसंगणौ। कृ ा तदंतरिमते वष वां िववाहकं ॥२६॥ Multiply the degrees etc of the lord of the ascendant and the lord of the seventh house by four. Marriage should be indicated in the year represented by their difference.
ु तष वा िववाहकं ॥२७॥ तौ यऽितौ भावयोगे चांतरके तथा। तथा रािशं िवहाया(ि?)गणौ Add and subtract the longitudes of these two lords after discarding the sign number. Multiply the remainder by two. Marriage can be indicated in these years.
् ु मु ाह शेषांके वा िविनिदशते ॥२८॥ तयोरंतरं काय भागािदरािशना हरेत।् लांकत
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Compute the difference between the degrees traversed by the two lords. Divide the degrees etc by the sign number. Marriage can be indicated in the year indicated by the quotient or the year indicated by the remainder. CS: I think he is saying that the rasi numbers are not to be considered. VK: The shloka is confusing since it uses thr words लब्ध and शेष seeming to imply that some division is being carried out.
् ु ु एवं िह सतलाभाां पऽके िविचंतयेत।् तथ ैव ॅातृभाग्याां ॅातृभी िवचारयेत॥२९॥ Similarly one can judge about (the marriage of) son and daughter from the fifth and eleventh houses and about brother and sister from the third and ninth 10 houses.
् यलाभांतरं काय तयोरिपरंतरं। भावांतरं यं ज्ञेय ं लं ांतरं बमात॥३०॥ Compute the difference between the twelfth and the eleventh houses as well as the difference between their lords. Expenditure should be inferred from the difference between the two houses and gains should be inferred from the difference between their lords.
ु मंदानां भगणादयः। तंितभावानां रािशभागादयो यिु तः॥३१॥ ारज्ञेशब सूय तोगो ादशिशे जमासाृितवर्दते ।् जाहािनं ज्ञेयमेव ं घटीपलादयः॥३२॥
Add the bhagana of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn with the sign, degree etc of the houses in which they are placed. Divide the sum by twelve and indicate death to be after these many months from birth. Similarly the days, ghatis and palas etc from birth upto death shall be known from it.
लचंिांतरं काय तलातलािमतं। जकाले िविहन े त ु जलूॐव उते॥३३॥ Compute the difference between the ascendant and Moon and deduct these many kalas and palas from the time of birth. This is said to be the time of the breaking of water.
् ु तथांतरं। तमितके वष लाभं वा पलं ु र् िं ांतरं काय तनयु ं सूयच वदेत॥३४॥ Compute the difference between Sun and Moon and then add (the longitude of) ascendant to it. At the year indicated by the result one should predict gains or riches.
ु े िवहीनते। ऋणं वा ऋणम ु ं वा भवित चंियोगके ॥३५॥ रािशलेरौ योगे मृयु Add the longitude of the lord of the sign occupied by Moon and the longitude of the lord of the ascendant. Add the longitude of Moon to it. Add the longitude of the eighth house or subtract it and indicate debts or freedom from debts in these years. 10
Brother and sister from 9H - SA 773
सूय लसंयोगे राशीश(?)संयतु ।े तष महती पीडा हीन े सौं न संशयः॥३६॥ Add the longitudes of Sun, Moon and ascendant. Add to it the spashta of the lord of the sign occupied by Moon. Indicate enormous sufferings at this age and happiness in the age obtained by subtracting the two.
ु सतभाग्यां तरं काय तष शीतलादयः। लखांतरसंयोगे िपतामृनु र् संशयः॥३७॥ Compute the difference between the fifth and ninth houses. Small-pox etc should be indicated in this year. In the year represented by the difference and sum of the first and tenth houses there shall be the death of father without doubt.
राशीशकमर्सयं ोगे तदा कमदयं ृत।ं धनयसमायोगे तष यनीचतः॥३८॥ Indicate the fructification of karma in the year indicated by the sum of the longitudes of the lord of the Moon sign and the tenth house. Add the longitudes of the second and twelfth house. Indicate expenditure on lowly things in this age.
मदनांतरभवेष ु सवर्ऽ ैवोपलक्षयेत।्
One should study all the houses adjacent to the seventh house. VK: Meaning of this verse is not clear. CS: The difference between 7th and 11th house is to be seen for overall development of he jataka. VK: मदन means 7. How does 11 come into picture? Also what would “overall development” mean? What things in specific?
ु त ं महाणां फलमते ु ॥३९॥ भाग्यािदमृपय
ु ु भाग्येशः सवर्दा सौो न बू रो बलदायकः। पऽािधपोऽिप शभु दः बू रोऽिप सखदः ृतः॥४०॥ ु पतयो ःखदयकाः। शभु ोऽिप शभु दो न ैव दशायां गोचरेऽिप वा॥४१॥ ु नां िऽलाभिरपमृ
् ४२॥ ु ष े न िह िचत।् अलौ षमदोषो न वृषभेऽिप न दोषभाक॥ अमािधपतीदोषलामे The results of the planets from the ninth house upto the eighth house are now being spoken of. The lord of the ninth house is always benefic and never cruel. It gives strength. The lord of the fifth house is also auspicious; if it is cruel even then it grants happiness. The lords of the third, eleventh, sixth and eighth houses give sorrows. Such planets, even if benefic, do not give benefits in their periods or transits. Lordship of the eighth house is not malefic for Libra and Aries ascendants. Lordship of the sixth house is not malefic for Scorpio and Taurus ascendants. Commentary: Natural benefics and malefics are indicated in BPHS 3.11 as follows: ु ु क्षीणेराके तवः। बू राः शेषमहा सौाः बू रः बू रयतु ो बधः॥ तऽाकर् शिनभूपऽाः Sun, Saturn, Mars, waning Moon, Rahu and Ketu are natural malefics. Mercury is benefic if in the company of benefics and malefic if in
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the company of malefics. Rest (Jupiter, Venus and waxing Moon) are natural benefics. What is being said in these shlokas is that if a natural malefic happens to own a trine, the fifth or ninth house then he does not give malefic results. Similarly if a natural benefic happens to own the third, sixth, eighth or eleventh house then it sheds its beneficience and gives malefic results. Additionally, ascendant being both a quadrant and a trine, its lord is always benefic even if he owns a malefic house. This is what the last shloka indicates. For Libra and Aries ascendants the same planet owns the first and eighth house and for Scorpio and Taurus ascendants the same planet owns the first and sixth house. Here beneficience because of lordship of the ascendant is said to override maleficience because of lordship of a malefic house. The case when the same planet owns the ascendant and the third house or ascendant and the elevent house does not arise in any sign. Hence it has not been mentioned in the shlokas. Chandrashekhar’s comment: BPHS also mentions the functional beneficence and maleficiance at length as is done by Lomasha, but in more depth.
ं मौ। िषाजौ षमारौ ीरंीौ मृितभाग्यकौ॥४३॥ लिवौ िौ िऽतूय तूयपर् च
ु ु धमार्धम खलाभौ च िरलाभौ तनयौ। पलालाभयोगां (ं?) राजे मृ ु च मयु कं (?)॥४४॥ अमादाणं कमर् राजरोगं िूयामृितं। भाग्ययं राजयोगं भूिमिं ऋणयं॥४५॥
िवहािनार्दशैत े योगािन सवर्दा ृताः। अोऽगो तथा े े संयतु ौ संितौऽभे॥४६॥ ् पूणि क्षतौ िमथौ वािप एकवग र्गतौ यदा। तदा योगो भवेऽ िवबलौ न ैव योगकृ त॥४७॥
ु े िक्षतौ पापवीिक्षतौ वा यतु ौ न कृ त।् यमृषडायाः ु शऽयु अथवा ततीयतु ौ॥४८॥ तदधीशौ यदाऽ भवतः न ैव योगकृ त।् राजामाािदयोगािन नँयंित वबगाण्यिप॥४९॥
The houses first and second, second and third, third and fourth, fourth and fifth, fifth and sixth, sixth and seventh, seventh and eighth, eighth and ninth, ninth and tenth, tenth and eleventh, eleventh and twelfth, twelfth and first give rise to yogas named Pushkala Labha (enormous gains), Rajmrityu and Amatya (death in a royal place and ministership of a king), Daruna Karma (harsh deeds), Raja Yoga (kingly combination), Roga (disease), Priya (gain of beloved), Mriti (death), Bhagyavyaya (loss of luck) Rajyoga (kingly combination) Bhumidravya (wealth related to lands) Rinavyaya (expenditure of debt) Vittahani (loss of wealth) respectively. When the lords exchange places or are placed together in the same house or if they aspect each other fully or are in the same varga then they give rise to these yogas. If weak then they do not give rise to these yogas. If conjoined with enemies or if weak or if aspected or conjoined with malefics then they do not give rise to these yogas. If placed in the twelfth, eighth, sixth or eleventh houses or if conjoined with their lords or if their lords are in these houses then also the yoga is not created. If retrograde then also the Raja, Amatya etc yogas are destroyed.
ु दने सवर्ऽ ैवोपलक्षयेत।् जनिष ु ूकाले वा वष कायर्मु तर्के॥५०॥ एवं भेदानभे In this way one should study (the placement of planets) at all places - at the time of birth, at the time of the query or (in the beginning of the) year (that is the Varsha Pravesha Chart) or in the muhurat in which a work is begun.
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यया ख मे पृ ं तिददं किथतं मया। य ै क ै न दातं वापिरिसये॥५१॥ All that you had asked has been mentioned by me. If one wants ones predictions to be correct then this knowledge should not be given to anyone just like that.
ु ु ॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहां ूथमोान े लोमशसजािवूसं वादे सखःखािदकथनो नाम दशमोऽायः॥१०॥ ||Thus ends the tenth chapter titled “On Happiness and Sorrow” in the conversation between Lomasha and Sujanma in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
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he credit of inspiring scribe to learn about D-60 goes to 3 lines from Shri K.N. Rao in an email reply dated Sept/Oct 04 (reproduced below) – we worked on it and established more than 20 techniques of D-60. His mail confirmed what we had understood in BPHS & confirmed our belief in Parasara. Then, in March/April 2005, when a young astrologer by the name of PVR Narasimha Rao1 had entered in the territory of K.N Rao’s Jyotish Group and gave an analysis of past life via D 60, then as a response K. N. Rao revealed in the Jyotish Group list to P. V. R. Narasimha Rao & all what Parasara has said on D-60: that it is not a chart for past life as was the misconception of the parampara knowledge of Narasimha. This opened the eyes of many though anyone who has read BPHS knew it or just did not understand it. An honest confession is that at that time we felt” Ohh why did KNR reveal it to them/al!” We were jealous as if something that we only knew from him was known by everyone. This jealousy was due to functioning of the old energy and the 11:11 global spiritual event had still not set in us. It was an email from Shri K. N. Rao to one of our team members, a mere few lines which opened the Pandora’s box. We worked hard on it and shared with many in our private chats – later, our Jodhpur friend said that some Gurus in the west from the Internet Parampara who were also our friends then, and who were following D-60 for past life had now shifted to D-60 as a normal chart. What’s unique is that we were using Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi on D-60 and our friend Vinay Patwardhan, an ex-SJC guy, was using BCP and D-60 ‘Only’ for 2 years after we shared our methods with him and he had reported stunning results. The article Part 1 was earlier named as ‘Movement of Kala’ and we had presented it in 2006 to BAVA (British Astrological Vedic Association) and then CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology, America) for publication.….. Releasing this article has been a long pending task – with each issue, we would feel guilty that, apart from Bhrighu methods, we did not publish our old methods. Now we do so. Note for warning is, in those days we followed analysis via the ‘complicated methods of internet forums’ and now we no longer do so. Also, the charts would have true and even mean nodes, now we feel more confident on true nodes though at ‘few’ times mean nodes have given great results. On this, we have realized our mistake that astrologers’ intuition should not be mixed from the scientific background of calculating true nodes. We have not tried to correct the birth time and the charts are to be used only as illustrations. We dedicate this article and great methodology to Shri K. N. Rao. The following mail below is K. N. Rao’s response to our friend upon his request to show him the secrets of how to use Shastiamsa as K. N. Rao has had the advantage of learning astrology from yogis. Our friend did feel, after 2 years, that the D-60 past life theory was all misguiding and theoretical - in fact, he learnt later in life that these days Indian writers and Gurus offer a lot of theory on forums or in their articles as Westerners love to grab these 1
His now free software Jhora has always been used by us for chart delineations in this magazine and we are indebted to him.
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theories and sell it in conferences or private tuitions. Indian Gurus know the American and Modern Youth obsession for explanations and use it as a tool to fool them either to make money or grab fame. From: knrao Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 1:36 AM Subject: Re: _________: Thank you Sir 4 September 2004 My dear ____, Try 9/49/21 (9 hours 49 mins 21 secs) with Mesha navamsha, Dhanu dashamansha with Venus in the third house, Kanya Vimshamsha (D-20) and best of all Tula Shastiamsha (D-60) which shows Tula lagna (in D-60) with fifth lord, Saturn receiving the aspect of Venus and association of Sun giving Venusian education which is technical in nature, something like textiles, and Moon in the tenth house giving the artistic (commercial) with technical skill provided by Mars and advisory role and consultancy by Jupiter aspecting it. K.N.Rao. Words in the above email in maroon italics are ours for the readers’ understanding. The above explanation and analysis of D-60 taking Tula Lagna and explaining the textile education, media/bollywood career is only from the native’s D-60. One can note (if we understood it correctly) that KNR uses the word lagna and 5L of D-60 that means he uses houses in D-60. This is intended for those who have spent countless days discussing on forums that K. N. Rao does not use houses in divisional charts and they claimed intimacy with him & quoted him wrongly without properly reading his books. Also, in 2007 in a discussion with one of the closest friends of K. N. Rao, we realised that K. N. Rao had kept this methodology of D-60 ‘Complete Chart Delineation’ to himself and worked on it secretly like Tithi Pravesh ,knowing full well that certain techniques when revealed can be misused by those hungry for fame. Warning o not get misguided by those who tell you that time of birth always needs to be corrected. Most astrologers are in the herd mentality, if 5 astrologers repeat one line it becomes a dictum and often we see in forums that everyone is correcting birth time. This has become an obsession with westerns and now Indians to get their birth time corrected. In the past 6-7 years of working with D60 and making numerous successful predictions we have realised that in 95% of the cases the birth time as reported was correct. In some cases when indications are too confusing, ascertaining the D 60 Lagna is difficult but it will be truly not so with someone else whose basics are more stronger than ours. Always remember that there will always be one event that will clinch the deal of the correct Asc, looking out for that event in the client’s life is what an astrologer who is trying to correct the D 60 must be vigilant about as that event would not be possible to explain via any other Asc of D60. Everyone has shares of failures here is one short example of a great American Astrologer where we failed in basics. Arudha Lagna is in the 9H of Guru and maximum Westerners from all over the world learn Parasari and now Jaimini Astrology from him as he is a great teacher and a humble being.
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Today his worth has expanded to India too where his books costing Rs 2500 are still being bought. We saw his D60 for 2 seconds and then seeing Ketu in the second house of family deity and (even though he is an American) we asked him if he has a ‘Huge Idol of Lord Ganapathi in his house’. He said no, he has a medium size Idol in his house plus 2 big pictures of Lord Ganapati’. We realised we had failed and we had used the Indian word Jyaada (More) which means anything from huge to more number in colloquial parlance here and had failed ignoring that Saturn limits which is basics of astrology. Use mean nodes and Ketu disappears from 2H to the 12H. Can Ketu and idols via 12H be explained ?
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth Secrets of Shastiamsa – 1 Kaala’s Movement (as written in 2006) By Saptarishis Astrology Copy editor: Andree Leclerc
Part I Exploring Kala’s Movement in Shastiamsa (D60)
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here are many methods to use Shani’s Transit & Aspect of Shani has been used in most novel manners in Nadi Granthas like Bhrigu Nadi & Deva Kerelam (Chandra Kala Nadi) which are different from the traditional 3,7,10 aspect.
Legendary late astrologer Shri C.S. Patel has shown Nadi methods of Shani’s transit aspects in many unique manners, one among them being Saturn aspecting 6, 8, 12 & 3rd houses from its transit position. We shall limit ourselves to only 3, 7, 10 in this article. Our write up deals with Shani & will try to achieve few things: a) b)
To Remove ‘subtly’ the misconception that Shani is always bad Shani is also called as ‘Kaala’ or TIME as it is he who discharges Karma, good or bad. We as astrologers deal with Time so the movement of Shani for us is most important to watch. As the famous ‘Saharampur’ Pandit known for his secret Bhrigu Techniques
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once said, nothing moves in anyone’s life without Shani & Jup both coming into play – please note it can be a good or bad event. Judging if Sadesati is good or bad is tough for even experienced astrologers & many known methods fail – and some experienced astrologers have observed that for 2 people born with same Natal Chart within a gap of 40-50 minutes of each other – one of them experiences Sadesati & other does not. This leads us to the final divisional chart of D60 where Moon changes sign in approximately 50 minutes.
D60 or Shastiamsa, as it is called, is tough to see due to inaccurate birth times because it changes lagna every 2 minutes although most planets do not change signs in D60 for many hours. The subsequent question gotten is: Should we use Divisional Transits? Have our ancient books sanctioned it? 99% of astrologers spend lifetimes arguing that it has not been mentioned, whereas some ‘Just Do It’ (that is just use it).
Divisional Transits We came across a verse in Chandrakala Nadi Part 1 P.314, verse 3124 (below is translation by Shri C.S. Patel). Verse 3124: When Saturn transits Chandra Navamsa Rasi (Rasi represented in the natal chart by the Moon’s occupied Navamsa Rasi) or the sign occupied by the Moon (in Natal Chart), the native suffers from enemies, mental anguish & humiliation from secret blemish. Note 3 words: 1) Enemies 2) Mental Anguish 3) Humiliation from Secret Blemish Verse 2044/45: When Saturn transits the 8th from Chandra Navamsa Rasi, the native will suffer great calamity during Rahu’s period and will have termination of some running favorable yogaphala or yogabhanga results. Verse 2385 talks about bad results for Saturn’s transit in the 7th from Chandra Navamsa Rasi
Conclusion From Above Verses 1) Ancient texts sanction the use of Divisional Transits that can be strongly accepted or loosely accepted 2) Or Ancient Texts like Chandra Kala Nadi are asking us to super impose the Divisional Chart position on the natal chart and check transits on it. 3) The interesting part for those who use Navamsa only for Marriage Matters is they can see that the verses do not talk about anything to do with Marriage Chandra Navamsa Rasi cannot be ignored but, while reading the above, it struck us to integrate the same in our vast Shastiamsa (D60) researches that we have been carrying out for some time ‘even with inaccurate birth times of 20-25 mins’.
Important The moon sign in Shastiamsa (D60) is to be referred to as ‘Chandra Shastiamsa Rasi’ & it is significant to note that the Moon doesn’t change sign in D60 for a period of approximately 50 minutes.
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The Usual Suspects: When it comes to the D60 chart, most ignore it using the excuse of the birth time not always being accurate hence, most astrologers do not even go beyond D10 & the mental block continues for lifetimes. Of late, D60 has became popular to see for Past (Previous) Life Karma1
BPHS (Chp 7, shlokas 1-8) gives clear instructions on the exact usage of D60; to limit its usage to see the previous life of a native is limiting the astrology of Parasara. Sage uses
् everything is indicated for D45 and D60 the word षायंशऽे िखलमीक्षयेत।Methodology in this Write Up
Ignore the Lagna of D60 (for now) & just note down the sign position of Moon in D60 (Shastiamsa) See Sign of Tr (Transit) Sat in Rasi (natal) & superimpose it on D60 vis-à-vis Shastiamsa Moon Sat in houses 12, 1, 2 from Moon, or 4th & 8th from Moon is considered bad (though not always) but can also given spectacular rise as Shani is ‘Time Personified’ Divisional SAV & BAV of Moon – Sat is important to map any transits but it can only be depended at the rate of 75% & is not the end all Note this statement from an old astrologer ‘Saturn is a Old Courier Man who carries the letters (containing past karmas – good or bad) & where he stations (houses) he drops those letters D60 lagna changes every 2 minutes approximately & that’s one of the reasons its value is highest – while at the same time being a big deterrent for even seasoned astrologers to use it. But, we will see that even without the correct Asc, we can get some clues with Sat Tr in respect to D60 Moon to interpret results profitably. Note: (those who do not believe in Ascendant of a divisional chart or authenticity of exact time can ignore the house explanations) Let us study some charts to see if during these transits the natives went through bad times or good times.
Example 1: Tony Blair (Rodden’s Rating AA)
Previous life cum Future life of native can be clearly seen in D1 if one knows how to see it & the exact detailed methodology is lost or many techniques exist with the astrological community divided over it. 1
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Event 1: 19th Oct 2003 – heart problems On Oct 2003, Sat was in Gemini. Sat was in the 6th from Moon (Chandra Shastiamsa Rasi) indicating health issues Now superimpose this in D60 chart where Tr Sat comes into the 3H and looks at the 5H of heart & Leo (heart) sign also & directly at the 5L Sun himself It was noted as some minor problem though other doctors said it was serious Tr Jup in 5H of heart & aspecting the natal D60 Sun as 5L saved him. Lastly, Tr Sat in D60 SAV has 29 bindus Event 2: 1st May 1997 elected British PM Tr Saturn is in Pisces, 3rd from Chandra Shastiamsa Rasi Tr Jup is in his 10H of career right on his D60 Moon sign & Sat aspects the 2H of Administration & 5L Sun is in the 9H of Kingdom Tr Sat has 33 bindus in D60 SAV, in Moon BAV 3 points and in Sat BAV of D60, it is transiting over 6 bindus which is very high. Sat shows masses. Event 3: 2005-2006 – Problems & disloyalty Tr Sat in Cancer, 7th from Moon, is in the 4H of parliamentary career so 4H (homeland) matters will shake (London train bomb episode) & so will his parliamentary career (4H) Tr Sat also aspecting LL (self) & 8L of downfall, Mars, & 4 L Moon. Most importantly, Tr Sat occurs on D60 natal Sat - time for major changes in career. D60 SAV 28 (average) with zero shodita points, Moon D60 BAV 4 bindus & Sat BAV only 3 – three points will show unpopularity with the Masses (for Sat) Event 4: Nov 06 onwards
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Tr Sat is in Leo, 8th from his Moon, causing Astham Sani & in 5H of power/seat which will also be effected since there is GL (Power, Fame, etc.) causing defame thereby effecting all these significations and resulting in loss of it to a certain extent, showing problems with the Law/Govt of a country as it is in sign Leo (Govt) and in trine to Sun the 5L. D60 SAV is only 28, Moon BAV 3 & Sat BAV only 2 (very little contact with the masses) Example 2: Prince Charles As the aim of this article is not to establish the correctness of the D60 Lagna & due to shortage of space, we shall look at only one chart as an example showing ‘How to See a D60 Chart’ in its entirety (though not detailed here). D60 Short Analysis of Prince Charles a) Lagna is occupied by 4L Ven (female) so the self will be dominated by the Mother & the native will love women (numerous affairs). With LL (self) with 5L (interests) in 12H of charity, he could be involved with lot of charity.
b) 5L of education Mars in the 12H of abroad would mean some education abroad (he did 2 terms in Australia) c) 6L of accidents Jup is debilitated in the 7H in sign Cap (the 10H of Kaalapurusha signifying knees) so problem with knees can be seen with aspect of Mars (knife/speed) – and in 1998, he underwent surgery (Mars) to repair knee cartilage. Mars aspecting the 6H will give accidents while doing speeding activities – in 2001 he fell from horse and broke a bone. d) 7L in 2H (8th from it) with Sun – see that Sat & Sun do not get along so, won’t get along in marriage & it would break. Merc in the 7H would create frigidity in marriage & extra marital affairs (Mer) and both Diana and Charles confessed to this.
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e) Rahu in the 9H will give lots of foreign travel & an attraction to foreign religions or support of them (he favors Dalai Lamas struggle) f) Love (5L) in the 12H uniting with self (LL) Moon will indicate many things like love in one’s life will come from a previous life with a very deep pending karma attached to it or that his real love will manifest after someone’s death (12H is house of exit) and only after Diana (5L) died they could unite --g) 7L Sat is in the 2H with Sun, so one person in the family is a Miser and/or the family is a fallen family from position; the native’s 1st wife won’t get along with a family member or it could even be 2nd wife (8th from 7th – some take 11H for 2nd marriage too) who won’t get along with Mother (11th from 4H and 2nd from 4L). One can go on and on but someone’s personal tragedies are only a case study for astrologers. The Chart with Cancer D60 Lagna sounds so far correct. Event 1: Wikipedia says: By 1992, it was obvious that the marriage (with Diana) was over in all but name… Tr Sat is in Cp, 8th from D60 Moon in the 7H of marriage Tr Sat in the 7H of marriage creating separation (Sat is separative) between partners & as it is happening in the 7H of public platform, it means public will know it D60 SAV is 20 (very low) & Shodita SAV doesn’t support it with only Zero points; and with Sat BAV being only 1 point, this was not popular with the masses (Sat) Event 2: 28th Aug 1996 divorce with Diana We need to stress again that Sat in 10th from Moon or aspecting 10H from Moon is indicative of MAJOR events Tr Sat ® in Pisces, 10th from Moon indicates significant events When Sat will retrograde, it will look reverse (ref. Bipin Behari) at his 7H with his 3rd aspect and there sits Jup (DK) – Sat is separative Tr Sat in 9H of institution/religious things like marriage – Sat in 9H would break the Institution that was bonded by religious ceremonious thread Bhrigu Method is to see a planet’s effects from the previous house Too if a planet is retrograde Tr Sat in 8H will aspect the 7H of marriage & 8H of scandals/bad name – what stars earlier promised is full filled now Sat Retro seen from the 8H would break the marriage, as it causes Sadesati to 7H & 8H which shows sustenance of marriage; D60 SAV of 8H has 21 bindus only whereas the 9H has 30 bindus Event 3: 9th Apr 2005 marriage with Camilla Parker Tr Sat in Ge, 1st from Moon & in 12H of D60 – should this be treated like a usual bad transit or a delivery of Karma on self (LL) In 12H, Tr Sat (7L) & Jup bless 9H of union. Tr Sat (Kaala- Time) unites/activates self (Moon LL) & Love (Mars 5L). The whole drama being played in the 12H would show undue delay or changes even the last minutes before marriage or someone's death (12H or
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8H if involved) – the Pope’s death delayed by few days & Diana's death delayed by few years the supposedly Twin Flames from uniting. D60 SAV has strong 33 bindus & Shodita has 12 which is very strong supporting the event; in BAV of Sat it has 5 bindus, again very strong. Example 3: Top Post in Media This native held a topmost post in one of the biggest media houses in India. In such positions, has to do less work & engaging more in corporate games. Unfortunately & once our luck runs out, Lord Shani becomes free to strike. Event: In Sept 2001, the native was shown the pink slip and till date has not risen to the glorious influential position he once commanded.
Tr Sat in Sept 01 in Ta, 7th from Moon (D60) who is 8L in D60 & debilitated Tr Sat is in the 6H of service & Sat is 3L of change of service (6th from 10H); it is also on 6L Ven (native is in the TV field). Sat activated the 8H of downfall, 12H of abroad & 3H of change of job cum travel Native resigned on his own (corporate form of pink slip) & shifted abroad with family immediately D60 Sat with 26 SAV & zero Shodita, SAV added to it but didn’t cause major upheaval by maintaining dignity (BAV of Sat has 5 bindus) Example 4: Divorce – March 05
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Mars 2L of family in D1 is in Mrityubhaga. Meanwhile, in D60, Jup 2L of family is debilitated in the house of loss – both charts indicate some loss of family (not touching D9 due to want of space) 7H has Gulika & Mandi, poison will flow out of it giving tensions; D60 Pramaana Gulika dispositor is Saturn (note this in mind); 7L is Sun is debilitated in the 9H of institution (religious ceremonies of life) & Blessings of Gods aspected by debilitated Sat (with UL) from 3H of free will or own act happening in the 6/12 axis from AL indicating the nature of the event. Do not forget Sc Rahu with debilitated Moon in 10h of sukha of marriage. He says ‘ I seeked advice from top astrologers who said divorce wouldn’t happen’, scribe wonders if they saw D60 of the native too. Recently on famous internet lists, top astrologers are rectifying his chart by changing his birth time which, according to scribe’s humble opinion, is not needed at all if we follow what Parasara said on how to see D60. But since only 1 event of the native’s life is known, it is tough to rectify D60 – especially chart rectification shouldn’t be started with marriage as it would be most disastrous. Now see Tr in Mar 05, Sat ® was in Ge in 8th from Moon causing Ashtam Sani & in 5H of D60 causing separation in romance of marriage, plus aspecting the 2H of family & 7H of marriage Sat is separative & if Bhrigu’s Method is used, then Tr Sat being Retro would be in the 4H of happiness aspecting the 6H of separation or legal divorce D60 SAV of the 5H has 31 points ‘BUT’ in the previous house, 4H SAV is poorest at only 25 bindus – explaining why Bhrigu Nadi method cannot be ignored. Example 5: Sonia Gandhi
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Very Short D60 Analysis The reason this chart is explained here is that months were spent on internet lists discussing the correct time of Sonia Gandhi’s birth. 7L Moon in Cp with Sat, husband could be connected to the masses (Sat Moon) & in 2H Mars, the bomb, is sitting in an enemy’s house and aspected by Rahu (terrorist) from the 6H while 12L Jup aspects from the 8H of Sudden End who is also 3L of short travel – Rajiv was campaigning then. 10h is the mother-in-law (Indira) & Ven is in Malavaya Yoga with AL (mother-in-law should be a famous person) aspected by Rahu, known for her fighting spirit. 5L of romance in Mahapurusha yoga in Kendra to self (Sat) & 7L Moon shows their (Rajiv-Sonia) Soul Mate Love for each other as reported by the press. 9H is the house of younger brother of husband (3rd from 7H); the sign is Virgo aspected by maraka Mars, Virgo’s lord is Mer in a Venusian sign (the hint is clear as to who he was) aspected by Sun (Sanjay Gandhi was known for his firebrand nature). 8th from Mer (lord for younger brother) will show his death – there exalted Ketu sits in the 12H of exit in the sign of Sagittarius, a fiery sign : the plane crashed and went up in smoke. Event 1: Mother in law, Indira Gandhi's Death on 31st Oct 1984
Tr Sat in Libra, 10th from the Moon indicates Dramatic Change Time Tr Sat (maraka lord) in 10H of mother-in-law & on Ven the 10L D60 SAV is 27 (low), Moon & Sat BAV in D60 are only 2 for both – that’s very bad Observe Tr Sat with Tr Sun & Tr Mer – see the lordships of Sun & Mer from lagna & also from the 10H of mother-in-law – and the picture is clearer Tr Rahu in the 8th from the 10H shows that there is something Sudden (Rahu) & Terrorist (Rahu) awaiting the mother-in-law. Rahu is a maraka co-lord too.
Event 2: Rajiv Gandhi Assassinated on 21st May 1991
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Tr Sat® in Cp on natal Chandra Shastiamsa Rasi & also 7L Moon Tr Sat ® (maraka lord) in 1H aspecting the 7H of husband & on the 7L Moon (he was known as the soft one) & Hara (end) lord Mars (11L) in the 7H with 12L of exit Jup by Tr. Something surely has to happen to the husband or their marriage or the children as Tr Sat ® aspect on the 10H where the 5L is posited shows that children would be affected badly At the end, husband and marriage both were over & the children were obviously effected One can see the position of Tr Rahu from the 7H of husband to know who the culprit was SAV is only 27 in D60 & Shodita has dropped drastically to Zero Event 3: 18th May 2004 declined from becoming Prime Minister Tr Sat is in Ge in the 6H of D60 chart, 3rd from Moon – both good places by Tr i.e. from Moon & Lagna for Saturn D60 SAV is 33 (very high) in 6H indicating the defeat of enemies possibility, BAV of D60 Moon is a whopping 7 & Sat BAV is 6, the masses were with her When she declined to be PM, her supporters tried committing suicide – her victory was a slap to the opposition party BJP & was incomprehensible Event 4: 2005-2006 had to resign from Parliament, continuous Mud Slinging on her & Revenge Time Tr Sat in Cancer, the 7th from Shastiamsa Chandra Rasi & also the 7H of relations spoiled her relations with some loyalists & frontal attacks by Opposition Accusations were hurled at her, post of profit issues – she resigned and won the elections again One of the toughest times for native one could say, with poor performance of her Govt & Chief Ministers Example 6: Amitabh Bachchan, Most Famous Man of the Millennium – BBC Polls Event 1: Fatal Accident in Film shooting that moved millions to pray for him as he was fighting death – July 1982 Tr Sat with Tr 12L Mars in Virgo – in the 4th from D60 Moon causes Ardha Shani in the 5H of fame while also aspecting the 6L of accidents Ven & LL (self) Tr Sat & Mars both aspect the 11H (Hara – 6th from 6th of accidents) & natal Mars placed in the maraka 2H along with Karma of accidents, 3L Moon Please note Mars Tr in 4H from Moon results in stomach problems (Phaladeepika Chapter 26) & he was HIT IN THE STOMACH damaging internal organs there D60 SAV has 21 points in Vi where Tr Sat & Mars are and also Mars BAV of D60 has only 1 point. Indeed a time to fight for life.
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The usual mistake by astro enthusiasts is that whenever we read a method in articles, we apply it as the SOLE criteria, whereas the particular author might be trying to demonstrate the method in a way to make stand out the principles he is trying to explain. Another factor is to apply the above method to it’s fullest; other factors of D60 have to be taken into account which deserve much wider space, for transits cannot be above dasas. Even if one’s D60 lagna is not accurate, we can apply this profitably by only seeing its position from the D60 Moon (without using SAV) and see some meaning to it – and it becomes one More Tool in our arsenal of Tools that we’ll refine with continuous usage of it. As one old Master once said to scribe ‘Complex methods are just a state of the mind, an innocent (Jup) student of this science will understand it easily & profitably, whereas an advanced biased student might never’ is what this scribe ends this paper with as yet, I have to understand what he said in its entirety. His parting words were ‘U have been given the highest Key for learning astrology in that statement Beta (son). The credit of inspiring scribe to learn about D60 goes to 3 lines from Shri K.N. Rao in an email reply dated Oct 04, we worked on it and established more than 20 techniques of D60.
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth Secrets of Shastiamsa – 11 D 60 & Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP) By Saptarishis Astrology Copy editor: Andree Leclerc
SJC Gurus D-60 Analysis via BCP
The following as an analysis done via email to an SJC Guru from America who had provided some of his life events earlier.
These are the comments on your D 60 1. If Capricorn Asc is correct, LL Saturn is in the 8H of occult with 9L in the 8H (change of religion or religious beliefs) along with Venus the 10L of Karma, so your karma was and is in fields of the occult and religion. In the dasa of Saturn/Venus (ruler of the 5H of mantra) there has to be transformation as both Saturn Venus are in the 8H of occult and transformation sitting with Mer (Vishnu), the dispositor of this being in the 12H of abroad. You traveled and joined Guru’s ashram (9L is Mer with Saturn Venus) and got diksha of mantra. Venus the AD is 5L of mantra aspected by
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Mars from the 5H and this 8H has A5. Ketu the planet of Spirituality was in transit in your 8H during June 5, 1970 and in your own words “I Received Hari Nam Diksa from my guru - Age 23”. Age 23 would mean the 11H of the chart as per BCP & in the 11H Jupiter (Guru) is placed and its lord Mars is in the 5H of mantra so you got mantra. SJC Guru: Yes, everything is very good so far. Age 23 was the most important year of my life, given the meeting with my guru and receiving Diksha from him. This, by the way, was very, very disconcerting and difficult for my mother, as she had no idea who Hare Krsna’s were, and thought I had gone mad. See Jupiter/Sc in the 8th from Moon, with both rulers of Sc having Papa-kartari with 4th house and Moon. 2. Jup is in the 11H of jyotisha making you an astrologer apart from 10L in the 8H which is one (not necessary) of the combinations for astrologers along with Rahu in the 9H for foreign influences. The karakatwa of Jupiter is Guru and, as it is in your 11H, it is Jyotish Guru – this Jupiter is the 3L of writing and 12L of spirituality aspecting the 5H of authorship where 11L of Jyotish, Mars, is sitting causing Guru mangal Yoga. As Jup is in the 11H, the ages of 47 and 59 (as per BCP) give something to do with Jyotish writing and authorship and spirituality and you wrote: “October 5, 2005: Book on __ dasa was released”. The book on __ dasa was on spirituality but since Mars is aspecting this 11H of 59th year, there has to be some jealousy involved and some blockage. To be noted: the sign of Jupiter is Sc – of the occult. The Chara dasa of KNR was Cancer Dasa. 5th from there is Jupiter making you an author – and during this Cancer dasa, you would become a bigger Guru since Jupiter is the 9L sitting in the 5H from Cn Dasa, also making you a sishya and making you meet your guru. The only unfortunate thing is this Jupiter is aspected by Rahu (remember the article I wrote on Rahu implements itself in the 3rd from it Vol 2 or 3) and it is unfortunate that whenever you become a guru or get a guru, some cheating or bad name will happen eventually (I am using true nodes, but if mean nodes were used, then Rahu will be conjunct Jup which explains it easily I presume). Jupiter in the 11H, jyotish or guru can become a badha (big obstacle) in life at some stage. SJC Guru: This actually happened in the earlier two rounds, i.e. in the 47th year, and earlier than that, in the 35th year. In the 35th year (again 11H as per BCP where Jup the priest is placed) I became the head Pujari at the Seattle temple of ISKCON, and as a result had to deal with jealousy and anger from one of the leaders in that temple. I persevered in spite of it. In the 47th year (11H as per BCP), I started teaching Jyotish and that aroused envy from a wellknown local Jyotishi who lived in Seattle at that time (still does). So in this ways, Mars’ influence showed itself strongly in those years. The latter effect also continued in the following year too, i.e. 48th. 3. Sun is in the 12H so something to do with 12H matters would have happened in the 25th year, please see if it happened. Any feedback would be nice SJC Guru: Yes, during the 25th year – right at the beginning of it in fact – my guru asked me and 4 other brahmacaris to go to Salt Lake City and open a temple there. This was a difficult task, as I was still a new devotee, and we had to go two states over from where I was (LA, California). That was a tough year, as the winter in 1970 was extremely harsh and we chanted Hari Nam in the streets every day in spite of the cold. At first there was no place to stay, and 798
we stayed in the homes of sympathetic people. Finally we got our own building and started a temple (SUN)! 4. An event regarding your mother or 4/5H in the 32nd year SJC Guru: I don’t remember anything specific. Then again, I was not in touch with my mother at that time, having renounced family. 5. May 20, 1989: Left temple life for good and started supporting myself doing Jyotish readings - Age 42, this would mean the 6H: its lord Mercury is in the 8H of transformation along with the 10L of karma and 2L of vocation so something new started in your life related to Mer (9L of dharma) and 2nd series of your dharma started. SJC Guru: In the following year (43rd), which began 9/18/1989, a significant relationship started, and this corresponds to the 7th house/Cancer. Cn and its 7th are aspected by DK as well as natal 7th lord Mars. This, however, did not last more than 6 months. See 12th lord Jupiter aspecting 7th lord, and also Bandana yoga forming onto the 7th house by Mars and Rahu. 6. March 12, 1986: Started illicit affair while still pujari in the temple - this lasted a year and 1/2 - Age 39 – this would be the 3H where Ketu (mistake) and AL (image) is placed and its lord Jupiter is in the sign of Sc (sex scandal) and in the 11H of wife (woman) and Jyotish. This relationship would eventually lead you to Jyotish I guess, think you mentioned that earlier, many years back to me. Ketu the 39th year is in the 3H of new karma opposite the 9H of temple and aspected by Rahu (scandal) – you mentioned that this lasted 1.5 years which makes it 40th year where Moon (one’s name) and A8 (scandal and sex) is placed in the 4H of ones prestige, causing some scandal. The woman must have been feminine I presume. SJC Guru: Not sure what you mean by “woman must have been feminine”. She was very beautiful, if that is what you mean. Anyway, up until that time she worked in the Deity department of the temple and we became friends. At the time, Saturn transited Scorpio, which is where DK and lord of Pisces is placed. 7. July 3, 1994: Met Sri K.N. Rao and Jyotish reached a new level as a result - Age 47 – this would be the 11H of Jyotish as per BCP where Jupiter (Guru) is sitting who is 3L of travel and 12L of abroad. K. N. Rao traveled from abroad (to where you were placed) and you met him and this changed your life since 3L is the house of unlocking of Karma (mentioned this in the previous editorial Vol 6 or 7). You should have stuck to K. N. Rao as this was Jupiter’s 4th round – the result would have gone into the 8H and he might have unraveled quite a few secrets, especially since you have the intelligence to understand. SJC Guru: What do you mean “this was Jupiter’s 4th round, the result would have gone into the 8thH? But yes, in retrospect I feel that I got distracted when I joined the parampara. Now I am back to using all of KN Rao’s techniques, especially with regard to Jaimini, and it is working wonderfully well.
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8. January 1, 1995: Started relationship with ___ at - Age 48 – it is 12H of bed pleasures as per BCP and 8L of sex, Sun, is sitting there and this is a very very past life karma for you. SJC Guru: It was also the Chara dasa of Ar/Sg, Aries being 7th from lagna, and Sg being 7th from 7th lord and UL. Me/Ju/Ma Vimsottari dasa was very appropriate. On this date, when we consummated the relationship, transit Venus was in the exact degree conjunction of DK Jupiter. 9. March 16, 2005: Life-threatening illness started: I was sick until July that year – almost died - Age 58 – See Age 58 would be 10H where A6 (disease) is sitting and its lord Venus has gone in the 8H of chronic diseases – remember in last issue I revealed a Bhrighu Technique: where Venus sits one has to spend on diseases/health issues; using that with BCP, the lord of the 58 year has become Venus so you spend on disease and it being in the 8H, it would be chronic and concerning your longevity (since 8H is house of longevity as you know and you wrote that you almost died). SJC Guru: This was a very bad situation, as not only was I deafly ill, but I started to have serious problems in my relationship with Dana also. Transits of nodes + Saturn all converged strongly onto the natal 7th lord which is also the AK at this time. 10. 7L is Moon sitting with A8 (bad) and 6th from it is Rahu – the 6H is the natural house of black magic and Rahu is spirits. This Rahu from spouse 7L Moon becomes badha and also 6H is the house of badha. Around age of 62 (2nd house) the spirit problem would have enhanced as Rahu lord of Aq sits in the 6th of badha of 7L of wife. SJC Guru: It actually started getting really bad the year before when the dasa rasi was in the 12th house. There you see Venus’ dispositor in the 12th aspected by nodes + Mars also. There were some very unhappy events, crises in fact, which became very intense in the summer of 2007. This indeed continued to be bad in 2008. Now, recently this has become even worse, now with Rx Saturn transiting on natal lagna lord Venus. There are, however, good signs as of today. Yesterday she went into a new Tithi Pravesh year and which is altogether better than it was in the previous two years. So already improvements are being felt and I am thankful for it. Still, she is unstable, but becoming more desirous of approaching God for shelter. 11. Based on our article presumably titled ‘Timing Kala’ written few years ago on D60 and sent to ACVA and BAVA to be published there we used that same technique and asked the chart holder what happened when Tr Saturn around 17 Ar 27 transited the Moons degree in D60 (earlier only one software, Goravani, used to give (years back) and now Jhora also gives this option of degrees in Shastiamsa – obviously this is a hypothetical degree and not the actual degree of planet). Moon is with A8 (occult) and it is the 7L of PadaPrapthi (Public Platform and Status) & 7L of wife/partner. The lord of Moon is Mars and goes in the 5H of fame in D60 and is aspected by Jupiter (being Guru). "Also when Saturn was at 17Ar 27 what happened in your life"?
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SJC Guru: This occurred on 2/14/2000, and I was in the Ketu MD and Moon AD (Vim.). It was in this month/year that I travelled to Sedona, AZ for the ACVA conference and gave a lecture there. I was also a guest speaker at a workshop on spirituality at the same conference, as a result of which I gained great ground in reputation as a "spiritual" astrologer. My wife also met me in Sedona afterward, and we had a vacation. Shortly thereafter, however, in May, 2000, I declared bankruptcy. (note A8)
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth Secrets of Shastiamsa – 111 D 60 & BCP cum BSP By Saptarishis Astrology Copy editor: Andree Leclerc The following mail was sent on one of the forums. Dear Visti, all SJC Gurus and learned members, namaste. Please, kindly clarify the question bellow. As Maharishi Parashara says, D-60 is everything. I wanted to know more about this subject. This question arose while studying my own Shastyamsa: if I pick Lahiri Ayanamsa, Ketu would be in twelfth house Mithuna sign with Guru, Sani and Surya. On the other hand, if I chose Jagannatha ayanamsa, Ketu would be in Karka (Which is the lagna) and fifth from AL. Knowing how the curse (of twelfth house) would work on this life and how to make it at least a little bit less painful if possible is very important, right? With Lahiri ayanamsa, the nodes would take part on the curse in the twelfth house. With Jagannatha, it is different, as the nodes would change position to other signs and Rahu and Mars would be affecting Moon. Please, clarify: which ayanamsa to chose, and based on which judgment should we do so? The results from picking one or another would differ much in many vargas and ultimately could mislead the astrologer in applying the right remedy for each situation. Should we choose the ayanamsa based on intuition, or the tradition is the final word on which one should be chosen? Best wishes, Rap Ps: My tob and pob - 07:00:10 - Time Zone: 03:00/ Lon 47W54 Lat 15S47 The following is a discussion on chat with an astrologer from Brazil. It is presented in chat form and shows our approach and also its vulnerability. Readers can use various ayanamsas and check his D 60, play with his Ketu with the ayanamsas and see the significations of Ketu which means obstacles, fights, hosting ones flag, who shows non attachment or not direct relation (use it with his sisters) who is with A6 (fights) and see the clues on how we found out if his D60 is correct.
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SA: Hi Ra Si: hi there SA: this is with reference to your mail on Sri Jagannatha forum, I seem to have done some work on D60 since 2004 and wanted your chart details if its ok with you, the message posted did not contain DOB Ra Si: oh sure, it'll be of great help, thanks SA: most welcome Ra Si: i was born in 09/02/82 SA: is it 9th Feb 1982? Ra Si: yes SA: Time, location and country Ra Si: 07:00:10, Brasilia/ Brazil at 2:07:00:10 am
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SA: what is the 10 seconds ? in the time of birth Ra Si: this tob i found by rectification SA: no, no rectification please SA: what is there in your birth certificate Ra Si: ok, 7:00:00 SA: oh ok thanks Ra Si: ten seconds changed the D-24 chart SA: Sir you would be male female (for dasas) Ra Si: male SA: there are many latitudes & longitudes - which one should I take please guide Ra Si: 47w54 / 15s47 SA: time zone too Ra Si: time zone 3 SA: ok please hang on I will check in other softwares too Ra Si: ok SA: Jhora gives 1 time zone ? Ra Si: its wrong, its 3 time zone SA: in which name should I save the chart (full name please if possible) Ra Si: u should save the chart as Raphael Silva SA: next to Brasilia, I get Acre, another option Maranhao and many others. Which state would it be? Ra Si: its Brasilia DF SA: distrito federal Ra Si: yes SA: got it SA: 8 Aq 42 Asc? Ra Si: yes – you see, ten seconds later would fit better on D-24 chart and also fits on kunda principles SA: kunda principles do not work; I am sure you are told that by experienced astrologers, meaning if you are using kunda for birth time rectification SA: re D24 let’s see Ra Si: ok SA: your Navamsa lagna is Sagi ? Ra Si: yes SA: D-60 lagna is Cancer ? Ra Si: yes SA: do you have younger brothers sisters? Ra Si: yes, both SA: do you get along with them ? Ra Si: but sisters are just related by father – I'm not close to sisters and have some kind of enmity towards my brother. Sisters live in another city SA: so Ketu is in the 3H of siblings in D-60 is confirmed Ra Si: well, I love my brother Ra Si: Ketu in D-60? SA: you said earlier you got enmity towards your brother ? Ra Si: we have lots of arguments but I don’t hate him or anything like that – I just get too angry at him SA: that’s ok. Anyone of them having any Mercury related problems? Like skin diseases or too Mercurial in nature – or some accident happened to them 804
Ra Si: ok, they don't have skin disease as far as I know. From Jhora I see Ketu as being in Gemini twelfth house? Oh ok, you see rashi dhristi from there SA: no, I am using True nodes in D-60 (at times mean nodes work) but mainly true nodes work far better – with true nodes Ketu should be in the 3H in D-60 Ra Si: ok SA: Rahu should be in the 9H of higher vidya (knowledge) and that should give you either learning of some knowledge that is foreign to you (Rahu) or a foreign Guru kinds Ra Si: in this life? SA: yes, this life. Did you do any technical education? I see some problem regarding father on a broad sense Ra Si: I study social history at master's degree level – Yes, u see right SA: ooh history… Is it related to war and fights and struggles (I do not know meaning of social history) Ra Si: hmm, it’s a pretty broad field of history – you can say I started studying it to understand about my own identity SA: at the age of 25 anything happened concerning 12 H matters? (in D-60) 1 Ra Si: well, I felt like a huge weight was taken of my shoulders – my first relationship ended SA: in your 25th year? Ra Si: yes, and I started searching for spirituality SA: please wait Ra Si: ok SA: 25th year would be Feb 2006 to Feb 2007, so did that spirituality search start during this period ? Ra Si: yes, it increased in this period SA: when did it start? Ra Si: I think I broke up with the first spouse in 2005 not 2006 – then it was a year being single SA: ok. When did the spirituality search start Ra Si: I think in 2005 up till now – it was not so much like now SA: in 2005 after Feb 2005? Ra Si: yes, certainly but I wanted to know more about philosophy and things like that; the nature of men, etc SA: when did God start? Ra Si: 2008 SA: it’s the key to your D60 Ra Si: end of 2008 I started searching for Him – since I started learning Jyotish SA: bang on your Ketu is in the 3H confirmed SA: end of 2008 means your 27th year which means 3H of your chart and in 3H there is Ketu (spirituality real one) and also Jyotish since Mer Ketu are there. In 25th year I see some Peeda (internal strife), Sun (soul) is activated and suffering (Saturn) and internal search, 9L in 12H Ra Si: nice, it fits a lot SA: 28th or 29th year I see some women related activity or education activity strongly. Let me see your age now – you are in your 29th year now Ra Si: 28th sir – 28th to 29 1
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SA: but in 28th year since there is A8 I see a lot of occult (Jyotish) activity Ra Si: I got it SA: 28th year what u got? Ra Si: I understand what u say of me being in 29th year SA: ohh ok – it’s the Nadi way, that’s how it is calculated Ra Si: ok SA: 25th year something to do with wife or children? 25th year lord is in the 5H and retrograde hence it could be a year of mental turmoil. I can be wrong2 Ra Si: hmm… I met my actual wife when I was 24 years SA: 24th year running? Ra Si: yes SA: that means Feb 2005 to Feb 2006 ? Ra Si: I met her in 2006 SA: month? Ra Si: May 2006 SA: that is not 24th year but 25th year Ra Si: ok SA: reproducing what I wrote above, that’s how it is calculated. 25th year something to do with wife or children? Ra Si: oh yes, indeed. SA: since 25th year is 1H and its lord Moon is in the 11H of wife and children and it is aspected by Venus from the 5H SA: is she round faced or calm composition, am trying to assess how much the Moon is spoilt by Venus retrogression or not – or is she motherly? Ra Si: she's very hot minded in disposition SA: Moon being with Neptune could give fleeting thoughts Ra Si: but yet she's motherly in nature – but she complains on that SA: ooh so Venus being the dispositor of Mars aspecting this Moon has done it, I was hoping it did not Ra Si: it's not an issue; we can get along well most of times SA: that’s nice, we must be thankful to God for the good things he has given. Well my job is done, your Asc is Cancer in D-60 there is no doubt about it Ra Si: do you see curse in 12th house? And I didn’t know it was possible to see such things on D-60 SA: D-60 is the chart of past, present and future Ra Si: it’s great sir SA: what was not possible to see in D-60? Ra Si: I thought it was related to previous birth (AL) and the embodiment of all life you passed through (Lagna itself) but I didn’t know it would have such weightage in prediction as you showed SA: the above statement is difficult for me to comprehend as it sounds a lot of theorization if you don’t mind me saying SA: K. N. Rao has done phenomenal work on D-60 some decades back when no one was even looking at D-60. Full life predictions can be done via D-60 dear Raphael Ra Si: that's very nice to know, will keep that in mind Ra Si: sir, mind asking you SA: your 30th year would be a very important year 2
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Ra Si: related to spirituality? SA: 30, 31, 32, 33. Lot of changes, lots and lots in all areas Ra Si: maybe I’ll have a kid by then? I think a kid would trigger many changes SA: yup a kid does. You wrote mind asking you ? What did u want to ask? Please ask as I will have to take your leave in few minutes Ra Si: do u see if I have any chances of learning more on Jyotish? And if my previous assumption that I studied it in previous life is correct SA: an advice I give to everyone when they ask this question is not to do more Jyotish – its not good for everyone except a select few and householders should generally avoid is my honest advice Ra Si: ic SA: the problem is your D-60 shouts loud on spirituality and occult so I can’t stop u (nor do we try to change Karma): 9L in 12H with Sun and Saturn; in D1 u see 11th lord of Jyotish in the 9H Ra Si: do u think if I further on it I could leave my family or something like that? SA: please do not ask that Ra Si: ok Ra Si: yes, depending on the answer SA: I wish you well but do not worry about if you did Jyotish in previous life from D-60 – it’s not easy to see that from Rasi or D-60, all else is theorization and many of us on the internet forums have wasted years and more than a decade on such theorizations; wouldn’t want you to waste yours Ra Si: I see, your very responsible sir Ra Si: sir, I’m completely into Jyotish anyway SA: if I am permitted to give any good advice Ra Si: and about past lives, my only objective is to know them so I can get rid of them and be forever in the present; Jyotish is a mean to achieve that I think SA: actually Jyotish is a means to learn about one’s pending karma so that we execute it in this life and move on in our soul cycle. Predictions about future was only a tool to attract the common man to learn about his pending karma. Unfortunately it has now become a tool to make a person addictive towards the astrologer and obsessive to know about the future (today we do not find astrologers who kick out regular clients, the astrologer who does and is not making you addictive towards astrology is the real astrologer) Ra Si: yes, that's not what I seek, I just want to be in peace and to that I need to learn about myself and my pending karma – rather my Self SA: one of the Bhrighu’s methods of finding One of the major pending karmas is by observing the 6H and its lord Ra Si: on rashi? SA: see it in the D-1 and D-60, observe it and mull over it for some time and you yourself will be able to decipher it Ra Si: thanks a lot sir SA: now I must take your leave, I rarely come on chat or on forums but I somehow managed to see only one mail which was yours and I am pleased to having seen it. Wishing you all the best. You have 3 retro planets so take it easy in life Raphael Ra Si: I think it’s a great niimita that we met sir – what about the 3 retro planets sir? SA: that is kind of you to say that and I wish I had more time and knowledge to give you more predictions via D-60 without using transits or dasas which is what I do. I should not be saying this but when 3 retro planets are there, there are many many indications one of them 807
is a tough life or a superb successful life, Venus in your 5H in D-60, you would have suffered a bit in love Ra Si: I did, learned a lot from it SA: something to do with love would have happened in the 16th year of your life or the 17th year of your life Ra Si: exactly sir, 16 and 17 were major years in love matters SA: I am sorry you went through that but all of us need to go through that Ra Si: yes... SA: see your D-60 lagna is no doubt correct. I hope you did not spend money trying to figure out which is your D-60 lagna or trying to correct your birth time Ra Si: nope, not at all SA: good good. Unfortunately everyone I meet lands up spending some 200-500 dollars trying to rectify their birth chart and I feel so bad hence I felt I should help you before you land up spending that kind of amount Ra Si: I don’t even have this kind of money with me atm SA: Saturn aspects your 2nd house so be careful of negative events you predict, they can come correct Ra Si: but I felt I’d be able to do that on my own sooner or later SA: good Ra Si: ok sir SA: Jupiter is in the 12H and it will implement itself in the 10H of career, so be careful that you don’t do too much Jyotish or it will spoil your career – or too much spirituality Ra Si: it might happen indeed SA: I rarely advise anyone to become an astrologer due to what I see happening in the name of astrology - that’s a non Jyotish advice I give and then I discourage people who are about to get fooled by the astrology of curses Ra Si: lol SA: there is no such thing as strong as curse, for curses there are different combinations, what you see if a benefic is aspected or in association with 2 malefics is just pending karma regarding it Ra Si: ic ic SA: struggles very hard due to malefics that’s about it. But then it’s easier to fool foreigners with jargons like curses and they feel so strong about it, but its unfair to play with someone’s feelings and emotions. Anyways this is not the intention of this discussion and not needed so I must take your leave Ra Si: ok sir SA: May the Force be with you Ra Si: I appreciate your concerns SA: you are most welcome Ra Si: and also what you said. May the force be with you too SA: thanks Ra Si: have a nice time sir SA: you too – bye for now Ra Si: bye
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ThyExperiments Towards Truth The Exalted Jupiter’s Punch By Saptarishis Astrology Copy editor: Andree Leclerc
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debilitation? Kindly reveal to us so that we understand astrology. Have mercy since predicting with astrology is so easy but understanding it is impossible.’ He does not reply for 3 minutes and looks into your eyes and says ‘what a tough question you have asked for it is not easy to understand even after many lifetimes in astrology what is the meaning of a planet sitting in a particular sign or house. Let me teach you how to find the answer for it, by yourself. Create a chart, put in the 4H Jupiter and now stare at it for days asking that Jupiter to tell you what he does and gives in that position. Stop asking after some time and just stare, merge with that 4H Jupiter, merge completely. First, you will not get answers, then some questions will come which will create confusion, then in between, you would feel like Jupiter is asking you a question, the answer to which if you tell him, he would then reveal to you what he is doing ‘really’ in Cancer or the 4H of a chart. Your intention in asking him the question should be clear as still pure water, your vibrations can’t fool him, you have to be that toddler who just loves what he likes with his innocence, he does not love it for fame or money or greed remember that.’ The questions after a few weeks would be something like this: a) Oh Jupiter! Please tell us what is that karma of a native to get an exalted Jupiter or debilitated Jupiter. b) Do tell us the exact story / exact karma behind your exaltation in this native’s chart c) Even though you are exalted and as per scriptures are supposed to give great results – nevertheless – is there any hidden agenda of yours in exalted position which we are unable to decipher? Do you spoil something by being exalted and do you ever give something nice by being debilitated. d) The question that will be asked by the planet back to you would be ‘Why are you learning astrology, answer me ohh jatak!’ One should note that the toughest question is d). Very few can reply with honesty and most answers are usually the parrot philosophical answers, which do not fool the higher energies of the Universe. Exalted Jupiter The accepted norm with Jupiter exalted, everything in life will happen good in the chart, it is the panacea for all evils in the chart. This has been repeated for centuries but it is not so; in a series of 3 articles which was supposed to be originally titled ‘Myths of Exalted Jupiter’ a new light will be shown.
The Exalted Jupiter’s Punch If Jupiter is exalted, then it implements its sensitive strongest energy in the sign of Aquarius & it might even destroy one of the significations of the house hosted by Aquarius.
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Nutshell a) Jupiter in Cancer implements its strongest energy in the moolatrikona rasi of Saturn that is Aquarius b) It sometimes ends up destroying very badly one of the significations of the house represented by Aquarius Rasi. The logic of this is not given here as any logic would only be our theory and not the Rishi’s logic. Somewhere in the middle of the article a warning would be given which is a must-read. We will take simple cases where this is easily evident – and also complicated cases where this is indirectly evident. Chart 1: Judith Richardson
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See Jupiter is exalted in the 6H of diseases with Rahu (psychic or metaphysical or spirit issues karaka) who are with A8. As per the proposed theory, exalted Jupiter will implement itself in the sign Aq which is in the 1H of head/brain. Now read below from ADB… American psychic, world famous. In early April 1979, she filed a lawsuit against her doctor and the hospital for $2 million in damages, claiming that a cat-scan she received in 1976 robbed her of her powers, she now gets headaches instead of revelations when she tries to concentrate. On 3/27/1986, the jury awarded her damages of $600,000. One gets headaches in the head which is the 1H where Aquarius is situated. In early Apr 1979, she was running the KCD of Cancer antardasa where Jup is exalted and her Chara Dasa of Can had started while simultareously being in Vimshottari Rahu/Ven/Mer. Rahu is with Jup, our focus planet, and Mer is with Aq our focus sign in the 1H of head/brain. Chart 2: Graveyard of Indian Astrologers
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Internet forum astrologers (including this writer) would look at the above chart and say Exalted Jupiter in Lagna, what more do you want, the 9L of fortune/ bhagya in the 1H is exalted, aspected by exalted Mars who is also 5L of good deeds of previous life – 5L and 9L aspecting each other combined with exalted 7L Saturn who aspects this Jupiter… ohh what status, everyone will be running behind you giving you lot of power. Now use the proposed theory, Jupiter is exalted in Asc which denotes one’s character and it implements itself in the sign Aq which is the 8H of sex and hidden things. Now read what ADB gives about the chart: American sexual escort who made herself available to Hollywood producers and directors. She is employed as a stockbroker. Chart 3: S.I.D.S 14737
Jupiter is exalted in the 1H of body and Jupiter is Jeeva Karaka (life significator); it will implement itself in the sign of Aq which is the 8H of Longevity. The data of the above chart is found in astrodatabank.com and is labeled as a S.I.D.S (sudden infant death syndrome) chart. Australian Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The baby died on 3rd May 1979, when he was in his 8th month; ironically Aq is in 8H, 8th from exalted Jupiter.
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Chart 4: Sexual Abuse Victim from Australia
Jupiter is in the 5H of mind, children and love affairs; it will implement itself in Aq which is in the 12th of bed pleasures with planet of sex Venus who also disposits 9L of children, which is also the 3L of younger brother & 8L of darkness and sex; so, something to do with younger brother, sex, darkness, love affairs, children can be presumed. Now read below: Australian victim of child abuse. She was age two when her brother was born and for the next three years she lived in the kitchen cupboard whenever her mom wanted a break, which soon became most of the day. Her younger brother became a tormentor as they grew up. He beat her, sexually molested her and tortured her. As her brother reached puberty, his sexual assaults became more frequent and violent; he "owned" her, and her sense of self-worth was endlessly battered. She had so little selfesteem that she could not run away. Amy eventually escaped with a "nice" man, who seemed to care for her. His girlfriend soon moved in with them and when Amy had a baby, they threw her out and kept the child. When she fought to keep her daughter, her brother joined in the fray, grabbing her by the hair, and they took her screaming to the local psychiatric hospital. She was by then completely irrational, psychotic and destitute, an empty shell. During treatment, further horrors were revealed. She was sexually assaulted by other patients and staff at the hospital. While still living at home, she had been prostituted by her brother for his friends. Amy was afraid of the dark, of going outside, of enclosed places, of being stared at, being seen by the television; the damage to her psyche was inestimable. She met a man, a Vietnam vet who was as psychically wounded as she, consumed by the pain of experience and existence. They moved in together; though they hardly spoke, they turned to each other in mute anguish. Amy screamed and cried every day. She began therapy in a psychiatric hospital, though her brother created obstacles to her continued treatment. Chart 5: Fatality by Vehicle
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Jupiter is exalted in the 2H and it will implement itself in the sign Aq which is the 9H but 9H is 6th of accidents from 4H of vehicles and also containing 4L Mercury and 6th co-lord Ketu while A6 (accidents) is also present in Aq. So one can say something to do with vehicles and accidents can happen. Now read this: British male accidentally killed by wheels of a cart running over him 10/12/1866. This was in Mer MD which is placed in the sign Aq and the AD was Venus who is in the 3rd from Aq and also in the 8th from 4H of vehicles. Warning & Notes a) One cannot blindly predict using this technique though an experienced astrologer can. What is important here is not to keep in mind that the technique teaches us what the Graha is doing sitting in Cancer, its exaltation sign. b) Suppose you see Jupiter in 1H in Cn , then Aq will be 8H so in all charts it would not mean 8H of sex, in some it would make one an astrologer and in other will give inheritance issues, in other charts it could mean father’s death issues and so many things. Only the obsessive critic astrologer looks at a chart result and asks -why the same results do not happen in other charts?c) Never use charts of people whose complete history one does not know and, preferably, use charts of people who are dead as sometimes longevity is say 70 – while the result of any combination could happen in the 69th year; if we keep on looking at that chart from age 20 until the age of 68, one would feel the combination has not given result. The biggest graveyard of egoist astrologers is what has been observed and yet not forewarned by previous teachers of the science. d) One needs to be careful and discreet with this technique. Sometimes the sign of Aq or its lords would be in the house of dowry or underhand dealings – no Indian would accept he took dowry whereas 98 % of Indians give or take dowry despite the fact that it’s illegal. Suppose Aq is in the 9H of racism or 7H of gain of public platform position
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from racism (11th from 9th) – no one will admit that his Aq sign is spoilt. For e.g. use this technique in the D-9 (dharma) chart of a famous Indian leader who was a nobody, then one day he razed down a religious structure, created riots where hundreds were killed, gained national importance, and after few years he said sorry.1 The astrologers who analyzed his chart praised his chart for great yogas as if the leader has done great karma but, knowing this technique, if you saw his chart, you would know that the evil part of Jupiter’s exaltation has implemented in his utilizing religion to kill innocents and gain power. Chart 6: Connie Grippo Suppose you saw this chart in 1931 and continued seeing it till Oct 1987 – which is 56 years – and use the above technique, you would feel the technique is failing. But if you see it at the end of Nov 1987, then the truth might emerge. Jupiter is exalted in 8H, Aq is 3H of lungs or upper lungs as some use it. Now read below…
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American astrologer, a member of ISAR. She was married with a family and had a home in Los Angeles. She had surgery for a lung tumor that was cancer on 11/11/1987 that was followed by radiation treatment. She died a year or two later. In 1987 she was running Can MD and Can AD in Kalachakra Dasa. Where Jupiter is placed, it implemented its energy in Aq in the 3H of lungs. Her date of death is not known but ADB says a year or two later – a year later would be her Moon AD (Oct 88 to Mar 90) in Vimshottari Dasa who is placed in Aq our sign of Focus. Moon additionally is the dispositor of exalted Jupiter and is with A6 (diseases) thereby confirming the event. Chart 7: Stephen Gruning
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Jupiter is exalted in the 9H of Dharma and aspected by its own ruler Moon – everyone will say fantastic chart, will do great dharma in life as it is not aspected by a single malefic. Now using the proposed technique, Jupiter will implement its sensitive energy in Aq which is the 4H that has two lords: Saturn and Rahu; Saturn is in the 5H of love affairs and Saturn, in turn, aspects the 7H of relationships. 7H is 3rd house of brother of the loved one. Or, if you take the 7H as relationship then 9H where exalted Jupiter is placed is her brother. Rahu, the other co-lord, is sitting in Aries in the 6H of jealousy and fighting. Now see how this has manifested, ADB says: American homicide: jealous and controlling, he stormed into the apartment of his former girl friend, Rhonda Stuart, with a shot-gun, sledgehammer and revolver on 2/12/1995 at 6:00 AM. He shot and seriously wounded her and killed both her brother Richard and her present boyfriend. He was convicted of murder in March 1996. The Dasa AD was of Aries (where Rahu is placed) in chara dasa and, in Vimshottari, it was Rahu/Ketu/Moon. One can note that it is Rahu who is dispositor of Aq and Moon who is dispositor of exalted Jup. In Kalachakra Dasa, it was Can AD from 1994 Apr to 1996 July – Cancer is where Jupiter is placed. Chart 8: Roccia, Nadia
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Jupiter is exalted with 8L of death and 11L of friends (contacts/network of friends). Aq is the 5H of one’s school, its two lords Saturn and Rahu are together in the 11H of one’s network of friends/contacts. Saturn is also the 4L of best friend. One does not know if the story involved one’s best friend but read below: Italian homicide victim, strangled to death at 18 by her school mates, girl friends Ana Maria Potticelli and Mariena Sica, at Castelluccio dei Sauri. The reasons were never made clear for the crime on 3/14/1998, but it appeared to be part of a Satanic ritual. (Saturn Rahu) The event happened in Rahu MD which is co lord of Aq. Note as soon as Aq dasa in Kalachakra Dasa started in Sept 1997 it gave results and this event happened in 1998. In chara dasa, it was Sg MD/Sg AD/Cn PD of 14 days when the event happened – Cancer contains our exalted Jupiter and from Sag, Ketu (exit/exorcism) is in the 3H of ‘one’s own mistake’. Chart 9: Richmond, Timothy
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Jupiter is exalted in 3H with A6 (diseases) , it implements in Aq where A8 (death/chronic diseases) is there, lord of Aq Rahu goes in 8H of death cum chronic diseases and other lord Saturn goes in 6H of accidents or disease and is exalted and retrograded so something big concerning accidents or chronic diseases can happen in his life. Now read below: American race car driver whose career began in 1982. In 1986 he had his best year, winning seven races, the most of any driver in the Nascar Winston Cup circuit. He always liked speed and living on the edge, along with clothes, parties and pretty women. He died of AIDS at age 34 on August 13, 1989 in West Palm Beach, FL. He died in Moon/Ketu/Sat – Saturn is the lord of Aq our focus sign, Ketu is opposite Rahu the co lord of Aq, Moon is with Rahu the co lord of Aq. In KCD it was Libra MD where
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Saturn, the lord of Aq – our focus sign – is placed. It was the MD of Sc in Chara Dasa who is hemmed between Rahu and Saturn, both owners of Aq, our focus sign. Chart 10: Squitieri, Claudia
Jupiter is exalted in Lagna so Aq would be 8H of great troubles or chronic diseases – we do not know about any disease to her. The lord of Aq is Saturn with Rahu (cheating) in the 2nd house of money and is the 6th of cheating from the 9H of father. Now read below: Italian noted family and daughter of Claudia Cardinale. Her dad was a film producer who went to jail for fraud. Aq is the 12th house of jail from 9H of father. Note: In cases where Jup is in Asc, we have to observed that the longevity of the father. Chart 11: Greiner, Mother
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Jupiter is exalted in the 2H of family, it will implement in Aq which is the 9H of children in female natives and also has A5 (children in general) – so something concerning her child
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should happen as the Lord of Aq, Saturn, is in the 8H of death and other co-lord Rahu, is in the 2nd (maraka) from 9th and 6th from 5th. Now read below: American nurse, the mother of Richard. At 13, Richard disappeared 1/17/1972 with no trace. This happened in Cp MD where Saturn lord of Aq – our focus sign, is placed and in Pisces KCD where Rahu, the co lord of Aq – our focus sign is placed. In Vimshottari, it was Mars/Mer/Moon – Moon is dispositor of Jupiter and Mars Mer are placed in the 3H of death from 9H of children and Aq. BCP - See 9H is children for female nativity this everyone knows, here 9th lord Saturn is in the 8H of death, 12th from 9H. Now her son Richard was born on 15th Aug 1958, so when he disappeared on 17th Jan 1972 he was in his 14th year which as per BCP would be 2nd house where our exalted Jup is sitting so see its dispositor Moon looks at the 9H of children so some event concerning children will happen and at the same time as per our preposition Jupiter implements its special energy in the sign of Aq which here is the 9H of children so some event in the life of children will happen. Chart 12: Aaron, Dave
Jupiter is in Asc so Aq will be the 8H of occult, hidden and mysteries. American UFO researcher, owner of the largest inventory in the world of UFO videos (25,000 hours) and tapes (6,000 hours) which he sell from his home office in Yucaipa, CA, the UFO Audio-Video Clearing House, established c. 1990. He supplies videos of alleged UFOs to films and TV. He had an UFO sighting in 1965 when his dad called him outside to see a radiant disk that had landed. When he approached, a beam of light burned his chest, leaving a scar. In 1965 he was running Moon AD – Moon is dispositor of Jupiter of Cancer. Dispositor of Aq, Rahu, is in the sign Leo of chest; he burnt his chest leaving a scar.
Chart 13: Amitabh Bachchan
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This is one of the most favorite charts; Jupiter is in the 6H of stomach/lower stomach. If one gets a mighty punch on the stomach then obviously it affects ones 1H of body. Now see the chart: Jupiter is exalted in Cancer and it implements itself in the 1H where Aq is placed having Ketu (note Ketu); also note the dispositor of Jup which is Moon and note Saturn and Rahu the lords of Aq our focus sign. In July 1982 he was hit on the stomach during shooting of the film Coolie (means porter at a railway station), was hospitalized and was not to survive. The whole nation prayed for him. Now note the dasas and remember what you noted, the planets and the signs. It was the Chara Dasa of AD Li where Moon is placed, Moon is the dispositor of exalted Jupiter bringing our planet of focus in the picture and the MD of Leo where co-lord of Aq, Rahu, is placed. In Kalachakra Dasa it was Li MD and Li AD where Moon, the dispositor of our exalted Jupiter, is placed. In Vimshottari, it was the MD of Saturn the lord of Aq and AD of Sun who is dispositor of Rahu owner of Aq. Thus the role of Aq is being established. Chart 14: Santucci, Raymond James
Exalted Jupiter occupies the 11H whose lord Moon is in the 8H of sex and chronic diseases – Jupiter will implement itself in the sign Aq which is in the 6H of diseases containing Mars who is the 8L of chronic diseases. Now read below:
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American homosexual male; met his partner 8/22/1990 at 10:15 PM; by 10:55 PM they had sex and he contacted AIDS at that time. By 1993, they are still together, both HIV+. He is an astrologer, a fast talker. Chart 15: Addey, John Jupiter is exalted in Asc and Aq is the 8H of chronic diseases. British theorist and researcher, the founder and developer of modern harmonics and author of "Harmonics in Astrology" 1976. At 23, he was struck down overnight by ankylosing spondylitis, a kind of acute rheumatism (check Vimshottari and Chara dasa during this period). Raised as a Quaker and a pacifist, after a year flat on his back, he joined a mystery school and moved into his life position of being a mystic, a philosopher and a mathematician. A permanent cripple with calcified spine, he walked with canes.
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eaders are requested not to use this technique blindly especially if you have not practised astrology for more than 30 years. You might have learnt it for 40 years but practising it on a professional basis gives the astrologer some special skills in implementation which are missed out by the theoretician. Aquarius in any house can give 12 different possibilities of events plus the event can be on any relative. The mistake most astrologers make of using the natal chart just to judge one’s life is a non productive approach, even though one knows that the natal chart signifies many relatives which is often forgotten while testing a technique.
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Late HaNamantasa Nemasa Katwe - 1 A Tribute To An Astrologer Par Excellence by Chandrashekhar Sharma.
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entral India is known as the land which has given Vedic astrology many renowned writers of astrological classics that include Neelkantha, Jeevanatha, Vaidyanātha, Varāha Mihira, Narāyana Bhatta, GuNākara Kālidaasa, DhunDhiraj and many others. Another such great astrologer, of relatively recent times, was Late H. N. Kātwe who came from Karnataka and stayed for the last part of his life in Nagpur, which is at the heart of Vidarbha, the center region of Central India. He stayed with Mr. D.M.Dhumal of Nagpur publications for about 10 to 12 years and left this world on 11th August 1949. An ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman, his spiritual guru was Gondavalekar Mahāraj. He learnt jyotish from Krishnānand Saraswati Yati (sage), whose commentary of Jaimini sutra is a valuable manuscript and who was guru of “Vyankatesha” the author of “Vyankatesha Vyākhyā”.
Chandrashekhar Sharma, from Nagpur, has good knowledge of sanskrit and a well known name in the internet forums for his humbleness & kindness to teach each and everyone. He has been an ardent student of this science from decades with deep thoughts into various disciplines. He is the author of the book "Vedic Astrology Demystified", published by Parimal Publications Delhi ".
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Late Kātwe was known for his forthright nature and accuracy of predictions. He stayed with Mr. Dhumāl, who later on prevailed upon Katweji to write books on various aspects of astrology. Kātweji wrote 18 books, about his thoughts on various aspects of astrology, 1
including one on the philosophy of astrology which is titled “Adhyātma Jyotish Vichāra ”. Other books that he wrote are: 1) Ravi Vichār 2) Chandra Vichār 3) Mangal Vichār 4) Budha Vichār 5) Guru Vichār 6) Shukra Vichār 7) Shani Vichār 8) Rahu/Ketu/grahana Vichār 9) Bhava Vichār 10) Bhavesha Vichār 11) Yoga Vichār 12) Adhyatma Jyotish Vichār 13) Daiva Vichar 14) Teja Vichār 15) Prashna Vichār 16) Gocara Vichār 17) Daiva Rahasya 18) Shubhaashubha Graha NirNaya. He has quoted, liberally, from Brihadayavana Jātaka, Garga Jātaka, Lomasha SaMhitā MānasāgarI PārāsharI, texts of GaNakabhāskara Nawāthe, Moghe, Rigveda, BhagvadgItaa, Kālidaasa, JIvanātha, Jayadeva, Vaidyanātha, DhunDhirāj, Kalyānverman, Shirnivāsa Sharmā, Ăryagrantha, Hillāja Jātaka, BrihatpārāsharI, HarivaMsha, VashiSTha, Kāshināthāchārya, Jāgeshwara, Mantreshwara, NārāyaNa Bhatta, Abdul Rahim KhānKhānā, Gholapa, Gopāla Ratnākara, Bhrigu, GYārNava Tantra, yogakuNDalaupaniSada, yoga shikhopaniSada, Bhairava Yāmala etc. It is also interesting to note that he has also quoted from Rafael and thus has taken into consideration opinions of western astrologers. He has indicated his reservations about some of their assessments, but has nonetheless quoted the results of the outer planets like Herschel and Neptune without any reservation. At the same time he has said that as he did not get confirmed results of Pluto, he would not comment on its efficacy in astrological predictions. This gives an insight into his nature. He would only accept different results given for a yoga when he experienced them in real life charts and not otherwise. He has also given information about the aspects that are considered to be from Tajik or western astrology. This gives an indication of his being open to new ideas, though of an earlier generation that is presumed to 823
have closed mind to any new idea. He has also been forthright in putting forth his own opinion which might, sometimes, be thought to be at variance with the generally accepted norms. So the picture that emerges is that of a great soul, and astrologer, who is open to new ideas but is never afraid to give his honest opinion on the science of astrology even if it is against the popularly held beliefs. When we read Kātweji’s books we find his being unsparing of even himself, when analyzing his own chart from an astrological perspective, which is worth emulating by modern astrologers. It is also interesting to note that he puts his name as Jyotish student H.N. Kātwe, a sign of a realized soul whose very humility ensures that knowledge of the divine shall never desert him. I am giving below the chart of Late Kātwe, here for the benefit of the students of the divine science of astrology. The readers may find that degrees of some of the planets differ, somewhat, from those given by Late Kātwe, in his book but that is, perhaps, because a different almanac used by him. However here is no change in the placement of even Navāmsha position of the planets.
Late Katwe analyzes this chart in following manner. Ascendant: Dhanu lagna (Sagittarius Ascendant) jātakas (people) are born astrologers. They can remain unmarried and though he got married, he lost his wife early and never remarried. Dhanu lagna is seeker of higher knowledge and so was Late Katwe. 2nd Bhava: Lord of the 2nd is retrograde and occupies the 10th and Sun and Mercury occupy the 2nd bhava which according to Late Katwe leads to his being bereft of wealth. This also makes one speak truth and gives less happiness from family. 824
3rd Bhava: Jupiter and Venus in the 3rd bhava and its lord Saturn being retrograde gave him 3 brothers. He lost his elder brother early and the relations with other brothers were strained. 4th Bhava: Lord of the 4th (Jupiter the Lord of Pisces) is placed in 3rd bhava and hence he lost his mother when he was 4 months of age and could not accumulate wealth. 5th Bhava: Aries arises in 5th bhava and its lord Mars is in 12th bhava, leading to his not having any progeny. Rahu in the 5th gave an analytical mind and also made him an author. 6th Bhava: Jupiter the lord of the 4th (happiness) and Venus (Karaka for spouse) occupying the 3rd did not allow happiness from spouse as she died early in his marital life. Life after marriage was full of sorrow. 7th Bhava: Lord of the 7th being in 2nd (8th from 7th) did not allow him to do any business. Lack of happiness from wife as last life’s wife also became his wife in this life and died early. 8th Bhava: Moon the 8th lord being in its rasi of exaltation should give longer life but death could occur in forest as Taurus is related to forests (He died at home of Mr. Dhumāl in a city when about 57 years of age which for those times was longer life). 9th Bhava: Jupiter and Venus aspecting the 9th made him undertake many pilgrimages but Moon and Neptune (Neptune is in his 6th bhava but the software used by me does not allow this to be shown in print) being in 6th bhava did not pursue worship with dedication. 10th Bhava: Sun and Mercury in 2nd allowed him to write 24 books on astrology (this includes translations of Marathi books in Hindi). This gives happiness from father till 41st year of age but differences were there as Saturn occupies the 10th bhava. He quotes Chamatkāra Chintāmani for 10th bhava Saturn and says that 10th bhava placed Saturn did not allow him to get milk from his mother. 11th Bhava: Lord of the 11th Venus occupying the 3rd did not allow, much, gains to accrue to him, 3rd being a dusthana. 12th Bhava: Rahu in 5th indicates some benefit from quest of almighty and Mars being in 12th caused him to be jailed for some time. This is a different method of analyzing a chart and students of astrology could benefit from this.
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Late H. N. Kātwe is perhaps the only Vedic astrologer, of modern times, who has written extensively about the connection of Jyotish with Vedanta. In his book “Adhyātma Vichāra” Late Kātwe has mapped the planets to the various charkas on the path of rise of kundalini and proposed that Yoga shāstra was developed by Dravidians, and Ăryans learnt it from them. The learned in ancient sciences might disagree with him but his proposition is certainly not without logic. He has also quoted from scriptures and tantra texts to support his theory. He has opined that one can find out the chart of the previous birth of a Jātaka by casting the birth chart, with the Rāsi depositing Saturn as rising lagna. He has analyzed his own chart in this manner to find out what he had done in previous life. He has called Sun as Brahma, Moon as Māyā, Saturn as related to renunciation and liberation related to Rahu. He connects Mercury and Rahu to Mulādhāra chankra, Venus to SwādhiSThāna chakra, Sun to MaNipura chakra, Mars to Anāhata chakra, Moon to Vishuddha chakra, Jupiter to Adhnyā chakra and Saturn to Sahasrāra chakra. He has written extensively on various aspects of spirituality in this book which would certainly be of interest to those who would like to pursue the connection between Vedanta and jyotish. His other books that deal with his thoughts (vichāra) on different planets, Bhavas and so on are written in the style of “Chamatkāra ChintāmaNi” and he has given opinion of different authorities on each planet in each grahas and followed it up with his own thoughts about them. He has held that exalted planets rarely give only good results attributed to them while those in debility give good results. He has given some charts to support this theory. I tend to agree with him but only in respect of the natural malefics. Astrologers may like to read more of Katweji’s books to understand him fully and benefit from his wisdom. His books in Marathi and Hindi are available with the publisher “Anil Digambar Dhumal” Nagpur Prakashan, opposite Shri Ramkrishna Math, Dhantoli Nagpur-440012.
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Jyotish Phala Ratnamala Of Krishnamishra - 2 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India Formatting: Harsha Mahawal, New Zealand.
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In a jataka’s chart the yoga of the lord of the rasi occupied by Chandra (with other grahas or bhavas) is capable of giving rise to yoga (good results). Thus does one suffer the results (of his deeds in past life) in this loka (life). Or The good or bad results that a person gets in this loka (life), is controlled by the yogas caused by the Lord of the rasi occupied by Chandra who is the granter of yogas (different results) to a Jataka.
idò(a s pZyedw pUvRzaô in[IRtl¶< yid ySy kSy, k…laxmae vaip s @v laeke nreNÔpUJy> s Évet icray.2. diñöyä sa paçyedatha pürvaçästra nirëétalagnaà yadi yasya kasya| kulädhamo väpi sa eva loke narendrapüjyaù sa bhaveta ciräya||2||
When and how a Jataka will be one who is a blot on his family or one revered by kings and having permanent income, throughout his life, can be seen by looking at the rising sign defined in accordance with the ancient science (Jyotish)
s @v sUyaeR yidmTyRnaw> cNÔ> tu ÉUpalso> s @v, É&guSvmaTy> sicv> twEv neta blana< i]itjae nr> Syat!.3. sa eva süryo yadimartyanäthaù candraù tu bhüpälasakhaù sa eva| bhågusvamätyaù sacivaù tathaiva netä balänäà kñitijo naraù syät||3||
If the lord of the 8th bhava (lord of the rasi occupied by Chandra) is Surya the Jataka is friend of a king and so is the case if the 8th lord be Chandra. If it is Shukra the kjataka is a minister, friend or secretary of a King, if it be Mangal with strength he is leader of people.
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ddait tÄdœ gu[mev ÉUy>.4. budhaù kumäro nåpatestathaiva preñyo bhavatsüryasuto manuñyaù| sa eva süryädikhagairyutaçcet dadäti tattad guëameva bhüyaù||4||
If Budha, is the 8th lord the person may be king in young age, if Shani be the 8th lord, he becomes a servant (does work for others), thus do surya and other grahas give their results in accordance to their nature when in yoga (with the rashinath). Chandrashekhar’s Comment: The above two shlokas could also mean that the above results will ensue when either the grahas indicated conjoin with the Rahsinath or when the Rashinath is also the 8th lord. Personally I think this may indicate what happens when the Rasinath has any of the variations accepted as sambandha, with the 8th bhava owned by the graha indicated or the 8th lord.
b÷¢hEíeÓlvdœ ¢hSy gu[anuêPy< àddait oeq>, †ò> )[INÔe[ yutae=ip Êò< n&z
If many grahas are involved in yoga the results are those indicated by the strongest of the planets, according to its nature. Should there be aspect of Rahu on such yoga; the person is of a cruel/ruthless temperament. Chandrashekhar’s Comment: The pathabheda of this shloka says that the person will be very learned and I think that may be right as Rahu absorbs other planet’s strength and expresses it through himself)
Xvjen yu´ae yid xmRzIl< k…êip[< caip kraeit mTyRm!, %½e twa Ôòir ÉaGyjIvI b÷i]tINÔE> b÷manmeit.6. dhvajena yukto yadi dharmaçélaà kurüpiëaà cäpi karoti martyam| ucce tathä drañöari bhägyajévé bahukñiténdraiù bahumänameti||6||
If it is conjunct Ketu the jataka is pious but ugly to look at (may be not so good looking). If it is aspected by planet in exaltation or aspected by the 6th lord he is very fortunate and when more than one (such) planets aspect (the lord of rasi occupied by Chandra) the jataka earns much honours.
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Ôòa twEkae blvan! yid Syat! twa s ÉUpE> b÷manjIvI 1, b÷manmeit, ³ªrEyuRte Ôòir ÊòicÄ> ³ªre Svy< ³ªrtràv&iÄ>.7. drañöä tathaiko balavän yadi syät tathä sa bhüpaiù bahumänajévé 1| bahumänameti| krürairyute drañöari duñöacittaù krüre svayaà krüratarapravåttiù||7||
If only one strong planet aspects then the Jataka becomes a much respected King. If it is conjunct a malefic and also aspected by the 6th lord he is cruel and if the rashinath himself is cruel (also) he is most cruel.
%:[SvÉavae idnnaw yu´> SvedI sda cNÔmsa yute Syat!, k…jen o¾URsihtae ì[I va SwaELy< buxe hiStsmancmaR.8. uñëasvabhävo dinanätha yuktaù svedé sadä candramasä yute syät| kujena kharjjüsahito vraëé vä sthaulyaà budhe hastisamänacarmä||8||
When conjunct Sun (the malefic rashinath aspected by a malefic) , the jataka has a temper (hot nature is actually said, here), he sweats much if with Moon, when with Mars he has itches and scars or injuries, with Mercury he is bulky and with skin like an elephant (ruddy and rough skin that has wrinkles on it).
guraE zuÉ> ip¼lmUxRkez> kamI É&gaE v³izraeéhí, znaE k«za¼> k…iqliSsravan! rahaE jrajjRirta¼siNx> 2.9. yiò> gurau çubhaù piìgalamürdhakeçaù kämé bhågau vakraçiroruhaçca| çanau kåçäìgaù kuöilassirävän rähau jaräajarjaritäìgasandhiù 2||9|| yañöiù
When Guru so conjoins him, he is good looking with brown hair on his head, with Venus he is libidinous, with Mars he has a scar on head or there is some disease to the head (like severe head ache or feeling of top portion of head being under constant pressure), if Saturn so conjoins he is slim or thin with curly hair and when Rahu so conjoins, he is old looking with joint problems and weak.
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ÿSv> k…êpI c twEv ketaE vdiNt sNt> àk«it< jnanam!, @v< c dzayamixpa½ yaeJy< vdeNm&;avan! n Évet! sÉasu 3.10. ÉumaE m&;a nEv Éven! mnu:y> hrasvaù kurüpé ca tathaiva ketau vadanti santaù prakåtià janänäm| evaà ca daçäyämadhipäcca yojyaà vadenmåñävän na bhavet sabhäsu 3 ||10|| bhumau måñä naiva bhaven manuñyaù
When Ketu is so conjunct, he is of small stature and not good looking (ugly it says), so say the sages about the physique of the Jatakas. In this fashion should be found the effects of the lords of the dasha (The problems indicated may arise during the course of the planets that conjoin the Rasi nath). This should not be forgotten (when predicting in) king’s court.
.Aw yaeg )lm!. |'tha yoga phalam||
Chandrashekhar’s Comments: As indicated, by the last shlokas, in this yoga phalam sub-chapter of the 4th adhyaaya, the results of the various conjunctions that are being talked about here under are with respect to conjunction of various planets with the planet giving Yoga that is the rasinath as given in earlier shlokas. So the results are to be read together with what has been said earlier, and not in isolation.
rvINÊyaege k…iqlae n&z
rVyaryaege ipt&dargamI, riv}yaege ïutvan! gu[aF(> jIvakRyaege äüivÊÄmí.11. ravénduyoge kuöilo nåçaàsaù ravyärayoge pitådäragämé| ravijïayoge çrutavän guëäòhyaù jévärkayoge brahmaviduttamaçca||11||
When Sun and Moon conjoin the person is devious and wicked, Ravi and Mars together cause him to cohabit with ladies that are like his mother, Ravi conjunct Budha makes him learned with many fine qualities. Guru and Ravi conjunct indicates one who is well versed in brahma vidya (or one who is good at explaining the true form of Brahma)..
zu³akRyaege k…lqasut> Syat! zNykRyae> zuÔsmae nr> Syat!,
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){ykRyae> MleCDsmaeit=Êò> XvjakRyaege izvpaddas>.12. çukrärkayoge kulaöäsuataù syät çanyarkayoù çudrasamo naraù syät| phaëyarkayoù mlecchasamoti'duñöaù dhvajärkayoge çivapädadäsaù||12||
Ravi conjunct Shukra indicates that his mother is (may be) of questionable character and Shani conjunct Ravi indicates a person who is like a shudra in his behavior (unclean in both habits and thought). Rahu conjunct Ravi makes the jataka behave like a foreigner or one of other religions and become cruel whereas Ravi conjunct Ketu makes one servant at the feet of Lord Shiva (Devotee of Lord Shiva).
cNÔakRyaege iÖjdargamI cNÔ}yaege hirÉi´yu´>, äü}zIlae guêcNÔyaege zu³eNÊyaege b÷ 1 Éaegvan! Syat!.13. 1 ÉaGy candrärkayoge dvijadäragämé candrajïayoge haribhaktiyuktaù| brahmajïaçélo gurücandrayoge çukrenduyoge bahu 1 bhogavän syät ||13|| 1 bhaagya
If Moon conjoins Sun the jataka cohabits the wife of a Brahmin (pious person), Moon conjunct Mercury makes one devotee of Lord Vishnu, one is knower of the Brahma and with good character if Guru and Moon conjoin whereas Shukra conjunct Moon makes one enjoyer of many pleasures (or very fortunate according to oathabheda).
znINÊyaege=PyitlaelicÄ> )[INÊyaege ivxvatnuj>, XvjeNÊyaege sÉyae=itdIn> XvjI ÉveÏmRpwe àv&Ä>.14. çanénduyoge'pyatilolacittaù phaëénduyoge vidhavätanujaù| dhvajenduyoge sabhayo'tidénaù dhvajé bhaveddharmapathe pravåttaù||14||
Shani conjunct Moon makes one fickle minded and unsteady or restless. Rahu conjunct Moon makes one son of a widow (he may lose his father early or may be born after father’s death), if Ketu be conjunct Moon he is not able to speak in an assembly of the learned (says he is very timid in assemblies) but the Ketu does make him follow the path of Dharma.
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jIvaryaege guêdargamI 2, gNta zu³akRyaege n&pdargamI zNyaryae> àe:yvxU;u lael>.15. ärajïayoge sutadäralolaù jévärayoge gurüdäragämé 2| gantä çukrärkayoge nåpadäragämé çanyärayoù preñyavadhüñu lolaù||15||
When Mars is conjunct Sun, the Jataka may be enamored of his daughter-in-law (or someone of that age), Guru conjunct Mars could make him despoiler of the wife of his Guru (or someone who is like the wife of a guru), When Mars conjoins Shukra the jataka cohabits the Queen (or a powerful lady in administration), When Shani conjoins Mars he may be attracted to the wife of a servant.
raVharyae> MleCDvxUivharI Xvjaryae> devvxU;u s´>, jIva}yaege ïutvan! gu[}> k…lInjNma buxzu³yaege.16. rävhärayoù mlecchavadhüvihäré dhvajärayoù devavadhüñu saktaù| jéväjïayoge çrutavän guëajïaù kulénajanmä budhaçukrayoge||16||
Rahu conjoining Mars makes the jataka cohabit with the wife of a foreigner or one of other religion (or even a foreigner or of other religion whereas when Ketu so conjoins Mars he may be attracted towards the bride of the god (nuns or those who are married to god in Hindu religion and are called devadasis). When Guru conjoins Buddha the person is knowledgeable and capable of understanding good qualities of others whereas when Shukra conjoins Buddha he is born in a good/ noble family.
yutaE bøna< blvdœ ¢hSy gu[anuêpe[ ivicNtnIym!, nr> sda jIvÉuj¼yaege c{falkaNtaritlaelup> Syat!.17. yutau bahünäà balavad grahasya guëänurüpeëa vicintanéyam| naraù sadä jévabhujaìgayoge caëòälakäntäratilolupaù syät||17||
When many grahas so conjoin carefully think about the results being indicated by the strongest of the grahas. When Guru is conjunct Rahu the jataka is attracted to wife of a Chandala (lowest of the low caste) and wants to cohabit with her.
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AikR}yaege k…iqlae=itmanI )i[}yaege prË;k> Syat!, @v< yutaE yaegdoecrSy ivicNtnIym! ivbuxE> sdEv.18 arkijïayoge kuöilo'timäné phaëijïayoge paradüñakaù syät| evaà yutau yogadakhecarasya vicintanéyam vibudhaiù sadaiva||18
When Shani conjoins Budha he is devious and very proud. Rahu conjunct Budha makes the jataka always blame others, in this manner do the learned, always, think about the results given by conjunction of different planets with the yogada (lord of rasi occupied by Chandra).
ÔeŠa[pa‘¶pteivRl¶adPyevmUý< ivihtawRrITya, vaÁDiNt laÉaixpteí keict! ÉaGyaixpa½EvmudahriNt.19. drekkäëapällagnapatervilagnädapyevamühyaà vihitärtharétyä| väïchanti läbhädhipateçca kecit bhägyädhipäccaivamudäharanti||19||
When from the lord of the drekkana or the lord of the Lagna in lagna are placed in (two) different watery signs or the lord of the labha (11th) and Bhagya (9th) are so placed, sometimes the (full effects) happiness of the Jataka is taken away (he becomes un happy.
yaege blI yaegd @v oeq> twa Éuj¼ae mr[e blIyan!, tdaïya½aNyoga Éveyu> laÉaixpa½aidguraemRten! 1.20. 1 c blaixka½aip D Éagaidka½aid yoge balé yogada eava kheöaù tathä bhujaìgo maraëe baléyän | tadäçrayäccänyakhagä bhaveyuù läbhädhipäccädigurormaten 1 ||20|| 1 ca balädhikäccäpi cha bhägädikäccädi
The Guru (sages) opine that other grahas give their results taking shelter of the yoga causing planet and also based on the strength of the lord of the 11th. (pathabheda 1 says the results are based on its strength and pathabheda 2 says it is based on the strength of its bhaga meaning the bhava occupied by
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it.) In causing yogas the yogada (lord of rasi occupied by Chandra) is strong as is Rahu in causing death (during its dasha).
.#it ïIbalaiÇpursuNdrIk«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*a vEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taE Jyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< ctuwaeR=Xyay>. ||iti çrébälätripurasundarékåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyä vaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtau jyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà caturtho'dhyäyaù||
.p. |païcama adhyäya|| |'tha bhäväù||
l¶<< pZye*aegdae y> ogeNÔ> tSyaeCyNte ýgRla yaeg isÏ(E, y< n }aTva manva hasÉUMyE s<ÉUyNte ÉUÉ&ta< siÚxane.1. lganaà paçyedyogado yaù khagendraù tasyocyante hyargalä yoga siddhyai| yaà na jïätvä mänavä häsabhümyai sambhüyante bhübhåtäà sannidhäne||1||
A person who is not aware that a yoga of argala caused the yogada planet that aspects Lagna, (or seventh from it), is capable of causing yoga (not capable of being countered), is fit to become laughing stock in this world.
AaejSwana< tT³me[Ev g{y< yuGmSwana< VyuT³me[ àkLPym!, rahaeyaeRge yaegde VyuT³me[eTyev< keict sÃgumaRnveNÔa>2.2. 2 maEinvyaR> ojasthänäà tatkrameëaiva gaëyaà yugmasthänäà vyutkrameëa prakalpyam| rähoryoge yogade vyutkrameëetyevaà kecita saïjagurmänavendräù2||2|| 2 maunivaryäù
In case (of argala) Count in regular order for odd signs and reverse for even rasis. When (argala is caused by) Rahu causes the yoga count in reverse (of established direction) say the Sages.
veZmSwane oecra[a< iSwtana< 1 1s
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kmRSwane s Syu>, ivÄSyaNTy< laÉgSy t&tIy< hainSwan< svRda yaegdSy.3. veçmasthäne khecaräëäà sthitänäà 1 | 1saàsthitänäà grahäëäà karmasthäne saàsthitä hänidäù syuù| vittasyäntyaà läbhagasya tåtéyaà hänisthänaà sarvadä yogadasya||3||
The argala of yogada planet in 4th is harmed by planet in the 10th bhava, that in 2nd is harmed by a planet in the 12th and when the yogada is casting agrala from the 11th a planet in the 3rd sthana harms such an argala. Chandrashekhar Comments: It seems that, in matter of argala, Krishna Mishra gives importance to argala of yogada planet only (which according to him is the lord of the rasi occupied by Moon/ or planets conjoining it), and this aears to distinguish his interpretation of Jaimini.
ÊòSwane s k…yaRTsTy< 2 s 3 k…yuR> yaegdSy iÇkae[e
3 saEMySwane s
yaegarMÉ< yÇ k…Çaip laeke.4. duñöasthäne saàsthito'pyalpakheöaù kuryätsatyaà saàsthitänäà ca hänim| 2 hänià kuryät yogadasya trikoëe kheöäù 3 kuryuù yogadasya trikoëe 3 saumyasthäne saàsthitä bhüyakheöäù yogärambhaà yatra kuträpi loke||4||
Even less number of planets in dusthanas cause harm (to argala). The planets in trines (which are dusthanas) from Yogada planet also can cause such harm. If (simultaneously) there are planets in saumya or good sthanas there could occur yoga (good results), sometimes. Or, by pathabheda:
When less number of planets are in trines to yogada planet, they can harm the argala cast by the yogada planet if they occupy dusthanas and if such planets in trine to yogada be saumya (benefic) they can, some time, cause yoga (good results). Chandrashekhar’s Comment: I think the first meaning is more appropriate.
ra÷> ketu> yaegdSy iÇkae[e k…yaRt! ɼ< yaegisÏervZym!, saEMyE†Rò> saEMyyu´ae=wval< n&[a< laeke yaegisÏ(E 4 iÇkae[e.5. 4 dSy
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rähuù ketuù yogadasya trikoëe kuryät bhaìgaà yogasiddheravaçyam| saumyairdåñöaù saumyayuktoa'thavälaà nåëäà loke yogasiddhyai 4 trikoëe||5|| 4 dasya
When Rahu or Ketu trine the yogada planet, the yoga (caused by argala) is certainly destroyed (rendered ineffective). When however they get aspect of a benefic or are conjunct a benefic they give rise to yoga (good results)
l¶axIzae yaegd> Sv]Rnaw> papae=ip Syat! yaegisÏ(E iÇkae[e, nIc> oeqae nECymev àyCDeʽae=Pyev< ÉUyse m¼lay.6. lagnädhéço yogadaù svarkñanäthaù päpo'pi syät yogasiddhyai trikoëe| nécaù kheöo naicyameva prayaccheducco'pyevaà bhüyase maìgaläya||6||
Yoga is fructified even if the yogada planet is a malefic should he be either Lagna Lord or Lord of the rasi occupied by Chandra. However a planet in debility does not give yoga but those in exaltation give good results.
iÇkae[s papa< mu÷> ɼmupahriNt, ]I[eNʆòe VyyÉe=ip tÖÖdiNt sNtae mu÷rev ɼm!.7. trikoëasaàsthäçca tathäñöamasthäù päpäà muhuù bhaìgamupäharanti| kñéëendudåñöe vyayabhe'pi tadvadvadanti santo muhureva bhaìgam||7||
Malefics in trines or in the 8th (from yogada), cause yoga to fail or break and the sages say that similar results ensue if it is aspected by a weak Moon or lord of the 12th.
ÊòagRlSwa> sklaí oeqa> VyyiSwta va 5 yid yaegdSy 5 íaip ih raþaryu´ae=Pyw yaegdae va (k…vRiNt) ÉveiÏ svR}mten ɼm!.8. duñöärgalasthäù sakaläçca kheöäù vyayasthitä vä 5 yadi yogadasya 5 çcäpi hi rähvärayukto'pyatha yogado vä
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(kurvanti) bhaveddhi sarvajïamatena bhaìgam||8||
When the argala is cast by malefics, when from 12th bhava or when yogada is conjunct Rahu or Mars the wise say the yoga caused by that argala is destroyed.
)[IVyye yaegztaphtaR zu³e[ yu´STvyuàhtaR, zu³eNÊspaR VyyÉe iviz:y k…vRiNt inTy< olu yaegnaz<.9. phaëévyaye yogaçatäpahartä çukreëa yuktastvayuprahartä| çukrendusarpä vyayabhe viçiñya kurvanti nityaà khalu yoganäçaà||9||
Rahu in 12th caused harm to yoga, though shukra in 12th can give yoga. Especialy when Shurka Moon and Rahu are in the 12th they always destroy yogas.
pU[aRgRlana< crÉe yutaE Syat! yaeg> iÇpadagRlt> iSwr]eR, ÖNde twaxaRgRltae=wva Syat! padagRlaÖa mnujSy yaeg>.10. pürëärgalänäà carabhe yuatau syät yogaù tripädärgalataù sthirarkñe| dvande tathärdhärgalato'thavä syät pädärgalädvä manujasya yogaù||10||
Argala cast form Chara rasi is called Purna argala, from sthir rasi it is the tripada argala (3/4th argala) and from the dual rasi it is the ardha argala (1/2 strength argala) or Padargala.(Alternate- If the graha is conjunct Sun (manuj=King) (or from human rasi) it is called pada argala).
pU[aRgRl> SyaiTÇtySy yaege padaenma÷> iÖtySy TaÖt!, @kÇ caxRgRls Syat! kae[e zuÉE> padimit äuviNt.11. pürëärgalaù syättritayasya yoge pädonamähuù dvitayasya tadvat| ekatra cärdhargalassaàjïitaù syät koëe çubhaiù pädamiti bruvanti||11||
An argala cast by three grahas is called Purnaargala, that by two grahas is Padon (Less by a quarter) or tripada argala and that cast by a single planet is called the ardha argala (padargala). In (from) trines the ardhargala or padargala is benefic.
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padagRlanamw s<àviCm ivze;mayER> muiniÉ> à[Itm!, kmRiSwta> zaeÉnoecreNÔa> ctuwRÉe caip ¢hE (ogE) ivRyu´e.12. pädärgalänämatha sampravacmi viçeñamäryaiù munibhiù praëétam| karmasthitäù çobhanakhecarendräù caturthabhe cäpi grahai (khagai) rviyukte||12||
A benefic in the 10th bhava and/or the 4th being occupied by grahas (more than one) - is called pada argala by the sages.
zuÉe;u kae[aNtrs, zuÉe;u jaimÇg&hiSwte;u iÇkae[s
Argala by Shubha grahas in trines, are said to cast Pada argala. When they are in the 7th bhava or in trines (why trine again? - if so then the work konaantar has to be taken to mean squares) they give good results.
yaegàde Svae½gte=wva Syat! padagRl< tt! àvdiNt sNt>, cNÔStwa 1 yaegds.14. yogaprade svoccagate'thavä syät pädärgalaà tat pravadanti santaù| candrastathä 1 yogadasaàyutaçcet 1 candro'thavä vyaye çubhänäà yadi sanniväsaù||14||
-and capable of giving yoga or in exaltation these are called padargala by the learned. When Chandra conjoins the yogada (pathabehda says Chandra or Yogada) is good in Vyaya bhava if conjunct shubha grahas.
VyyiÇkae[e 1 n zuÉa yid Syu> yaegae ih padagRls Syat!,
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vyayatrikoëe 1 na çubhä yadi syuù yogo hi pädärgalasaïjïitaù syät|
1 #dmxRmÇ naepl_yte 1 idamardhamatra nopalabhyate
The argala cast by malefics from the Vyaya trikona (Moksha trikona) is (also) called Padargala.
2 mUliÇkae[e ih zuÉa yid Syu> yaegae ih padagRls Syat!, 2 mülatrikoëe hi çubhä yadi syuù yogo hi pädärgalasaïjïitaù syät|
2 #dmxRmÇ naepl_yte 2 idamardhamatra nopalabhyate
The argala cast by a planet from (its) Multrikona rasi, if the planet is a shubha graha, is called to give padargala.
padagRlana< iÖtySy yaege buxaStdxaRgRlmamniNt.15. yaegàdSy VyyÉe zuÉana< yaege tdxaRgRlmamniNt, oeqernekEyRid yaegd> Syat! %´StuR padagRls Syat!.16. pädärgalänäà dvitayasya yoge budhästadardhärgalamämananti||15|| yogapradasya vyayabhe çubhänäà yoge tadardhärgalamämananti| kheöeairanekairyadi yogadaù syät uktarstu pädärgalasaïjïitaù syät||16||
Argala cast by two grahas when Budha, being one of the two grahas casting argala, is combust is called padargala. The argala cast from vyaya bhava by shubha graha is treated as ardhargala (padargala). If many grahas (four grahas-ukta) cast argala (from Vyaya bhava) it is called padargala.
%½ae=wvaPyu½yutae=ip tÖ‰ idtIv svR}guraemRten 3, 3 svR}mte vdiNt %½en †òe=ip bl< ih keict! vdiNt razerixnaykEí.17. ucco'thaväpyuccayuto'pi tadv
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ditéva sarvajïagurormatena 3| 3 sarvajïamate vadanti uccena dåñöe'pi balaà hi kecit vadanti räçeradhinäyakaiçca||17||
The strength of the argala is similar (more) when the grahas are in exaltation or conjunct an exalted graha. Sometimes the strength of the argala is dependent on the Uccha or drishti bala of the lord of the rasi (from which the argala is cast).
³ªraítuwR]Rgta> zuÉa va t&tIy;óaòmga 4 yid Syu>, 4 ;ó]Rgta yid ¢hEivRhIne=PywkmRÉe va yaegae=ymxaRgRls 5 Syat!.18. 5 mamniNt krüräçcaturtharkñagatäù çubhä vä tåtéyañañöhäñöamagä 4 yadi syuù| 4 ñañtharkñagatä yadi grahairvihéne'pyathakarmabhe vä yogo'yamardhärgalasaïjïitaù 5 syät||18|| 5 mämananti
When the 4th is occupied by malefic or when shubha grahas are in the3rd, 6th or 8th and when the 10th is bereft of grahas, this position is called ardhargala yoga.
zuÉagRlE> ³ªrogaStwEv ÊòagRle saEMyoga yid Syu>, tdIñre va b÷iÉyuRte Syat! yaegae=ymxaRgRlnamxey>.19. çubhärgalaiù krürakhagästathaiva duñöärgale saumyakhagä yadi syuù| tadéçvare vä bahubhiryute syät yogo'yamardhärgalanämadheyaù||19||
When malefics cast shubha argala or benefics cast dushta (malefic) argala, or when the lord (of the sign involved) is conjunct many grahas, Ardhaargala yoga is caused.
@v< ivxErgRlyaegÉedE> yu´> ogae yaegdnamxey>, l¶< àpZye*id manvSy xrapteStuLyblTvmeit.20 evaà vidhairargalayogabhedaiù yuktaù khago yogadanämadheyaù| lagnaà prapaçyedyadi mänavasya dharäpatestulyabalatvameti||20
A person becomes as powerful as a king (rajyoga is caused) if a planet receiving such different argalas, aspects the Lagna.
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.#it ïIbalaiÇpursuNdrIk«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*a vEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taE Jyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< p. ||iti çrébälätripurasundarékåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyä vaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtau jyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà païcamo'dhyäyaù||
.;ó AXyay. ||ñañöha adhyäya||
criSwta> padbla> ogeNÔa> iSwre twax¡ blmamniNt, twaeÉye pU[Rbl< oganam! %½ae=ip padaenbl> og> Syat!.1. carasthitäù pädabaläù khagendräù sthire tathärdhaà balamämananti| tathobhaye pürëabalaà khagänäm ucco'pi pädonabalaù khagaù syät||1||
A graha, placed in a chara rasi gets one quarter strength, that in sthira rasi is endowed with half strength and one in Ubhaya rasi is possessed of full strength. A graha in its exaltation is possessed of three quarters of the strength (irrespective of its rasi of exaltation being chara, sthira or ubhaya).
papaStwae½e ivblaZzuÉaStu nIciSwta> Syu> ivbla> àkamm!, )[Iñr> pU[R)lay Êòa ¢hEyuRtStÄÊdahriNt.2. päpästathocce vibaläççubhästu nécasthitäù syuù vibaläù prakämam| phaëéçvaraù pürëaphaläya duñöä grahairyutastattadudäharanti||2||
(Even) Shubha grahas are bereft of strength if in exaltation but occupying dusthanas (trika) and those in debility are also weak (in good places). Rahu gives full results, in dusthanas, according the grahas that conjoin it.
yaegàda‘¶pteivRl¶at! Éava ivcayaR mnuj;RÉe[<, %´e;u y> pU[RblStdanI—
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tÇaip saMye rjnIñra½.3. yogapradällagnapatervilagnät bhävä vicäryä manujarñabheëaà| ukteñu yaù pürëabalastadänéà taträpi sämye rajanéçvaräcca||3||
Lagnesha giving or causing yoga gives yoga related to the bhava that is ooccupied by him, from lagna( Another meaning- or as much distance as he is from lagna that is the Arudha lagna). It is said that the strength of the graha (lagna lord, here) is similar to the strength of Chandra.
ra÷ivRl¶e=Pywva tdIz yu´ae=wvayaegds Syat!, twa suxIiÉ> )lka Syu> ivpyaRt! Éav)l< ivcayRm!.4. rähurvilagne'pyathavä tadéça yukto'thaväyogadasaàyutaù syät| tathä sudhébhiù phalakäìkñibhiù syuù viparyät bhävaphalaà vicäryam||4||
Rahu occupying the lagna or conjunct Lagnesha or the yogada indicates the results of the Lagnesha or Yogada (good results). If this is not so one should consider the results from the strength of the bhava (and its nature).
k«:[Iyzaôe 1 ih purEv Éava> 1Ay< ðaekae naepl_yte myEv sU´a ivÊ;a< ihtay, AÇaip te Syu> su†za< àbaexhetae> )lana< mnuj;RÉa[am!.5. kåñëéyaçästre 1 hi puraiva bhäväù 1ayaà çloko nopalabhyate mayaiva süktä viduñäà hitäya| aträpi te syuù sudåçäà prabodhahetoù phalänäà manujarñabhäëäm||5||
This I am stating from Krishneeyam for the benefit of the learned so that they can easily predict the results for the King (Manujarshabha).
v[aRk«ityaeRgdtae nra[a< n ceiÖl¶e blvan! ogamI, k«:[IyrITyEv 1 ivc][en
1#dmx¡ naepl_yte
v[aRdy> Syu> pirkLpnIya>.6. varëäkåtiryogadato naräëäà na cedvilagne balavän khagämé| kåñëéyarétyaiva 1 vicakñaëena 1idamardhaà nopalabhyate
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varëädayaù syuù parikalpanéyäù||6||
Krishneeyam tells of a different way of looking at Varnada as it indicaes that the results of the yogada, when in Lagna, needs to be seen from Varnada. When it is not so the results should be understood from the strength of the graha (Yogada).
jaimÇnawa OyaitStwa l¶ivÉagt> Syat!, yaegàdaÖa bilnae yutaÖa ivcayR 2 xIman! àvdet! sÉasu.7. 2 ivÖan! jämitranäthäàçakato hi jätiù khyätistathä lagnavibhägataù syät| yogapradädvä balino yutädvä vicärya 2 dhémän pravadet sabhäsu||7|| 2 vidvän
It is said that a jataka whose lord of the navamsha occupied by the 7th lord, occupies the lagna or is conjunct yogada or conjunct a strong graha is famous in his clan, is learned and intelligent.
l¶< gtE> ³ªrogE> nr> Syat! ³ªr> zuÉEíaip zuÉàziSt>, imïEStwa imïgu[ae=itnIcE> nECy< twae½e b÷manjIvI.8. lagnaà gataiù krürakhagaiù naraù syät krüraù çubhaiçcäpi çubhapraçastiù| miçraistathä miçraguëo'tinécaiù naicyaà tathocce bahumänajévé||8||
When Krura planets occupy lagna one is cruel, when Shubha planets occupy he is pious when the planets occupying the lagna ae mixed (Krura and Shubha) he has mixed natuer, when the planet is neecha he is very despicable and if exalted planet so occupy the lagna he is respected by people.
rahaE ivl¶e ipzunae n&z ketaE sda xmRgu[aiÉmanI, znaE sdacarivvijRt> Syat! kamI É&gaE devpuraeihte tu.9. rähau vilagne piçuno nåçaàsaù ketau sadä dharmaguëäbhimäné| çanau sadäcäravivarjitaù syät kämé bhågau devapurohite tu||9||
Rahu occupying lagna leads to the Jataka being very cruel and despicable, Ketu so placed makes one who takes pride in folowing his dharma (could also mean duties), Shani in Lagna makes one devoid of good behavious and Shukra in Lagna makes on libidinous. When Guru occupies lagna-
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}anI c vedaNtivcard]> buxe tu v´a mitman! gu[aF(>, k…je prôIinrtae ivxaE tu baLye 3 k«palumRxurak«ití.10. 3 Évet! jïäné ca vedäntavicäradakñaù budhe tu vaktä matimän guëäòhyaù| kuje parastrénirato vidhau tu bälye 3 kåpälurmadhuräkåtiçca||10|| 3 bhavet
-the jataka is knowledgeable and is well versed in Vedanta. When lagn is occupied by Budha one is intelligent and with many good qualities. When lagna is occupied by Mangal one is attracted to (and may have affairs with) other’s wives. Chandra in Lagna indicates one who is forgiving and sweet nature since his childhood.
idnaixpe kaepgrIóbuiÏ> veda¼iv½aip sda nr> Syat!, ivÄiSwtE> ³ªrogEVyRySwE> à]I[ivÄae mnujStwEv.11. dinädhipe kopagaréñöhabuddhiù vedäìgaviccäpi sadä naraù syät| vittasthitaiù krürakhagairvyayasthaiù prakñéëavitto manujastathaiva||11||
When Surya occupies lagna one is always hot tempered and proud (egoist?) but also knower of Vedas (scriptures or very knowledgeable). When krura (malefics) occupy the 2nd or the 12th bhava, one tends to be poor.
¢hVypete VyyÉe xnSwE> ³ªrE> zuÉEvaR mnujae xnaF(>, ³ªrE> sda 1 ³ªrvca> zuÉEStu -1 ³ªrEStwa> zuÉ Syat!.12. grahavyapete vyayabhe dhanasthaiù krüraiù çubhairvä manujo dhanäòhyaù| krüraiù sadä 1 krüravacäù çubhaistu -1 krüraistathäù çubhaàyuväcovibhavo naraù syät||12||
When a krura graha occupies the 2nd (Dhana) bhava one is harh in speech as is one soft spoken when shubha graha occupies he 2nd bhava. When lord of the 12th in debility or otherwise weak occupies the 2nd bhava, be it Krura or shubha graha the jataka becomes wealthy.
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rvaE tu vEyakr[ae ivxaE tu saihTyiv*ak…zl> k…je tu, nEyaiyk> SyaCDiznNdne tu mIma
When Ravi occupies the Dhana bhava one is grammarian, Chandra so occupying it makes one literareur and learned, Mangal makes one Logician (or argumentative?). Budha in the 2nd bhava makes one good at analysis (of shastras) and a good theoretician, when Guru so occupies the 2nd bhava-
vedaNtivt! Syat! É&gunNdne tu kamI c saihTyklaàvI[>, mNde tu mNdàk«it> )[INÔe blaixke v³tmae blI Syat!.14. vedäntavit syät bhågunandane tu kämé ca sähityakaläpravéëaù| mande tu mandaprakåtiù phaëéndre balädhike vakratamo balé syät||14||
- the Jataka is knower of Vedas (or many sciences) and with Shukra in the second one is libidinous and/or expert in literature and well versed in arts. Manda or Shani so occupying the 2nd bhava makes one a slow (talker). Rahu makes one strong (in speech?) as being always retrograde
mUkae Xvje TvS)…qvakœ sdEv yaegàda‘¶pte> smUým!, iv*aivze;aStu ctuwRÉavat! twaTpÂma½aip ivicNTyma÷>.15. müko dhvaje tvasphuöaväk sadaiva yogapradällagnapateù samühyam| vidyäviçeñästu caturthabhävät tathätpaïcamäccäpi vicintyamähuù||15||
Ketu occupying the 2nd makes one either dumb or stutter (have defective speech). The effects of grahas occupuing the second house from Yogada graha are also to be similarly seen. Education should be understood (seen), especially, from the 4th and the 5th bhava.
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%´EyuRta_ya< guêcNÔma_ya< àbNxktaR É&gucNÔma_yam!, kaVyaidktaR buxcNÔma_ya< Nyun< tt> ikiÂÊdahriNt.16. uktairyutäbhyäà gurücandramäbhyäà prabandhakartä bhågucandramäbhyäm| kävyädikartä budhacandramäbhyäà nyunaà tataù kiïcidudäharanti||16||
Guru and Chandra connecting with the bhavas mentioned (4th and 5th) makes one a writer of thesis (learned scientific tomes) Shukra and Chandra so connected makes one a poet or literaeur, when Budha and Chandra so connect with the bhava one is also a poet or literaeru but not of the same level of excelence.
buxaryaeraNØkivguRraE c zu³e tu gIvaR[kiv> znaE tu, iSwte scNÔe Ôimf> )[INÔe MleCDaidÉa;asu 1 iste kiv> Syat!.17. 1 inpu[> budhärayorändhrakavirgurau ca çukre tu gérväëakaviù çanau tu| sthite sacandre dramiòaù phaëéndre mlecchädibhäñäsu 1 site kaviù syät||17|| 1 nipuëaù
Budha Mangal and Guru connecting with the 4th or 5th makes one a poet in Andhra (telugu- may be in prakrit bhashas), Shukra makes one write on matters of religion or an analytical text, Shani with Chandra in these bahvas makes write in Dravidian language or in accordance with a particular school of graamarians. Rahu makes one write in the lagnuage of foreigners and Shukra itself makes one a poet. (Pathabheda suggests that one is a poet in foreign language if Shani and Chandra are also with Shukra).
t&tIygE> ³ªrogE> àtapI laÉe zuÉa nae yid s Syu>, t&tIynawen yute tu yaeg àde àtap< smudahriNt.18. tåtéyagaiù krürakhagaiù pratäpé läbhe çubhä no yadi saàsthitäù syuù|
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tåtéyanäthena yute tu yoga prade pratäpaà samudäharanti||18||
A malefic occupying the 3rd makes one valourous if a benefic is not (simultaneously) occupying the 11th. Yogada graha conjunct the 3rd lord also makes one valourous.
sMbNxtae yaegddarpTyae> õehae=Nywa Syat! ivprItmev, l¶aixpa‘¶g&ha½ keict! sMbNxmECDn! k…zl< munINÔa>.19. sambandhato yogadadärapatyoù sneho'nyathä syät viparétameva| lagnädhipällagnagåhäcca kecit sambandhamaicchan kuçalaà munéndräù||19||
When Yogada graha, the 7th lord and the 5th lord are connected (or are friendly towards eachother) jataka has good relations (sneha) with spouse and children, if they are not so, the relations are not good. Sometimes, lagna lord occupying Lagna also indicates good relations (with spouse and children). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: I think Lagnesha in lagna is more likely to make the Jataka self-centered, than being friendly with spouse and the children, especially when it is a malefic.
veZm]Rga> zaeÉnoecreNÔa> zuÉ< àd*u> yid kmRgehe, n Syu> ¢haíEvimd< dzasu ivicNtnIy< ivbuxa vdiNt.20. veçmarkñagäù çobhanakhecarendräù çubhaà pradadyuù yadi karmagehe| na syuù grahäçcaivamidaà daçäsu vicintanéyaà vibudhä vadanti||20||
If the 4th bhava is occupied by a benefic or 10th bhava is so occupied, good results related to those bhavas are experienced at the time of their dasha. Chandrashekhar’s Comment: “na” also means “identical with” and seems appropriate in this context.
xnagmae ivÄctuwRlaÉE> ivpyRy> kmRt&tIy ir>)E> 2, 2 nazE> 2,1 nIcE> pUvaeR´gehe;u ¢ha oga Tyye Syu>
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kmaRdyae VywR)làdane.21. dhanägamo vittacaturthaläbhaiù viparyayaù karmatåtéya riùphaiù 2| 2 näçaiù 2|1 nécaiù pürvoktageheñu grahä khagä tyaye syuù karmädayo vyarthaphalapradäne||21||
In the 2nd, 4th and 11th such grahas, as indicated earlier, indicate coming of wealth (being wealthy) whereas in 10th, 3rd and 12th they indicate loss of wealth. Benefics in 10th are not capable of giving (good) results.
rvaE tu ta[¡ g&hma÷rayaR> cNÔe tu p[ER> g&hmamniNt, k…je tu laeòaidg&h< àzSt< buxe tu 3 ÉUñæg&h< vdiNt.22. 3 suxazu ravau tu tärëaà gåhamähuräryäù candre tu parëaiù gåhamämananti| kuje tu loñöädigåhaà praçastaà budhe tu 3 bhüçvabhragåhaà vadanti||22|| 3 sudhäçubhra
Ravi in 4th (or aspecting it) indicates house of grass, Chandra of leaves, Mars indicates a house built of earth or clay Buddha indicates a house with underground cellar.
tiSmn! guraE daég&h< É&gaE tu ivicÇma÷> Évn< munINÔa>, sUyaRTmje ]I[g&h< Syat! rahaE F&F< ceòkmamniNt.23. tasmin gurau därugåhaà bhågau tu vicitramähuù bhavanaà munéndräù| süryätmaje kñéëagåhaà syät rähau òhåòhaà ceñöakamämananti||23||
Guru in those places indicates the house made of wood (Devadaru trees?). Shukra indicates an unusual house (or well designed?), Shani indicates a weak (Old?) house and Rahu gives a solidly built house.
ketaE tu devalym{fpaid< vdiNt c Jyaeit;ka munINÔa>,
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àasadma÷> É&guje scNÔe jIven †òe SvÉujaijRt< Syat!.24. ketau tu devälayamaëòapädià vadanti ca jyotiñakä munéndräù| präsädamähuù bhåguje sacandre jévena dåñöe svabhujärjitaà syät||24||
Ketu in the 4th bhava indicates living in a temple (premises of temple) say the grea sages. When Shukra conjoins Chandra (in 4th) one has palatial house and if this combination of Shukra and Chandra are aspected by Guru it is acquired out of the Jataka’s own earnings.
)[Iñre caNyk«t< tdev rvIi]te rajg&h< vdiNt, znaE pràe:ytya invasae= Pyev< ih svRÇ ivcar[Iym!.25. phaëéçvare cänyakåtaà tadeva ravékñite räjagåhaà vadanti| çanau parapreñyatayä niväso' pyevaà hi sarvatra vicäraëéyam||25||
When the aspect is of Rahu, the house is acquired of other’s earning (or belongs to somebody else). When aspected by Ravi it belongs to the Government (government accommodation, Shani so aspecting the 4th bhava indicates that the house belongs to somebody in service of others (than the employer of the Jataka).
sut]Rnawa*id yaegdSy sMbNxisiÏ> b÷puÇlaÉ>, tÇaip rahaE c rvaE guraE c vdiNt sNt> olu iníyen.26. sutarkñanäthädyadi yogadasya sambandhasiddhiù bahuputraläbhaù| taträpi rähau ca ravau gurau ca vadanti santaù khalu niçcayena||26||
If the lord of the 5th bhava has sambandha (any of the 5 sambandhas accepted by Jyotish) with the yogada graha there will be birth of many sons (Progeny including daughters). If Rahu, Guru and/or Guru also are having sambandha (with the 5th lord) one will certainly have many sons (progeny). cNÔe blaF(e sutÉavs
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puÇ< iklEk< smudahriNt, bux]Rge va buxs sut> Syat! b÷leNʆòe.27. candre baläòhye sutabhävasaàsthe putraà kilaikaà samudäharanti| budharkñage vä budhasaàyute vä dattaù sutaù syät bahulendudåñöe||27||
When Chandra with strength (of paksha bala or in rasi of exaltation, own or friend) occupies the 5th bhava, one will certainly have only one son. When such a Chandra occupying the 5th is conjunct or aspected by Budha or occupies the rasi of Budha, the jataka will adopt a son (progeny). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: I think that such a Chandra conjunct the 5th lord as one of the eunuch grahas occupying the 5th could also give adopted son/daughter. When a eunuch occupies the 5th it is possible that the person may have one son and one daughter, either of whom might be adopted.
znaE twEke m&tpuÇvan! Syat! ketaE nr> ôIjnkTvmeit. s klaiÉé½aidiÉStdœ iÖgu[aiÉv&ÏI>.28. çanau tathaike måtaputravän syät ketau naraù stréjanakatvameti|| saìkhyä tu saàyuktakhagaiù kaläbhiruccädibhistad dviguëäbhivåddhéù||28||
Shani there (in the 5th) gives one dead son (progeny) whereas Ketu will give a daughter. The number of progeny will be indicated by the grahas conjoining Chandra and if they are in exaltation etc. the number will be double that indicated by their number. Chandrashekhar’s Comment: I would doubt Shani will give a dead son by occupying 5th or conjoining Chandra as being Ayushkaraka he is likely to sustain life, though there could be some health problems to the progeny.
rvaE sutSwe izvÉi´yu´> cNÔe tu deVya< i]itje k…mare, iv:[aE buxe saMbizve guraE SyaT äüaTmvadI c É&gaE tu lúyam!.29. ravau sutasthe çivabhaktiyuktaù candre tu devyäà kñitije kumäre| viñëau budhe sämbaçive gurau syät brahmätmavädé ca bhågau tu lakñyäm||29||
When Surya occupies the 5th one worships Shiva and Chandra there indicates a devotee of Devi (different forms of Parvati). Mangal in the 5th is indicative of a devotee of Skanda (Kartikeya as Budha will indicate devotion to Vishnu. Guru in the 5th indicates one who worships Samba-Shiva
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(Shiva with Amba) or the Lord in his Parabrhama form and Shukra in the 5th indicates a devotee of Laxmi.
ngaTmjayamwvaip Éi´> znaE yme Éi´mudahriNt, ÊgaRidpUjainrt> )[INÔe ketaE tu c{feñrpUjk> Syat!.30. nagätmajäyämathaväpi bhaktiù çanau yame bhaktimudäharanti| durgädipüjänirataù phaëéndre ketau tu caëòeçvarapüjakaù syät||30||
-or devotee of Lady Parvati (shukra placed in the 5th) Shani in the 5th indicates a devotee of Lord Yama, as Rahu indicates devotee of Durga and Ketu that of ChaNDeshwar (Lord Shiva).
Éuj¼raj> zuɆiòyu´> izve s papEyRid s Syat! ivze;pa:{fmit> n&z kamI ÉgacaRinrtae=wva Syat!.31. bhujaìgaräjaù çubhadåñöiyuktaù çive sa päpairyadi saàyutaù syät viçeñapäñëòamatiù nåçaàsaù kämé bhagärcänirato'thavä syät||31||
When Rahu is conjunct or in aspect of shubha (benefic) graha he is devoted to Lord Shiva and when conjunct Papa graha, the jataka is an atheist (non believer in god) cruel and lustful or he is a worshiper of Surya.
ra÷> zuÉenaPyzuÉen yu´> ÊgaRTmk< t< inyt< vdiNt, zinbuRx]eÇgtStu iv:[aE Sv]eR twa mXvmte àivò>.32. rähuù çubhenäpyaçubhena yuktaù durgätmakaà taà niyataà vadanti| çanirbudhakñetragatastu viñëau svarkñe tathä madhvamate praviñöaù||32||
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Rahu, when conjunct or aspected by a shubha graha, makes one worshipper of Goddess Durga. Shani in the rasi owned by Budha indicates a devotee of Vushnu whereas when Shani occupies its own rasi he is follower of Madhvamata.
jIven †òae=PYwva yutae va ramanuj> Syaidit sMàday>, zu³e[ †òae=PYwva yutae va ïIve»qeze inytae nr> Syat!.33. jévena dåñöo'pythavä yuto vä rämänujaù syäditi sampradäyaù| çukreëa dåñöo'pythavä yuto vä çréveìkaöeçe niyato naraù syät||33||
Shani when in conjunction or aspect of Guru makes one follower of Ramanuja sect and when so conneced with Shukra the jataka is certainly a devotee of shri Venkateshwar (or Tirupati Balaji?).
buxaidoezaTmjgehvasae 1 gaeivNdpa;{fmit< ddait, Sv]aeR½nIciSwtraiÇnaw> izvaTmkae Vyaemmi[Stu inTym!.34. 1 Ay< ðaekae naepl_yte budhädikheçätmajagehaväso 1 govindapäñaëòamatià dadäti| svarkñoccanécasthitarätrinäthaù çivätmako vyomamaëistu nityam||34|| 1 ayaà çloko nopalabhyate
When budha occupies the rasi of Shani (in 5th bhava) the jataka is a heretic (or one who pretends to be religious) though (outwardly) a devotee of Govind (Krishna). When Chandra occupies the 5th in its rasi of exaltation or debility (Vrishabha or Vrishchika) he is a devotee of Shiva (or devotee of Shiva in Vayu linga form at Kalahasti?)
zarIrv&iÄjRpzIlkmaR XyanaTmkae va ihmguStwEv, yòa k…je 2 }e=ip c fMÉkmaR 2 ³tUnamip AacarvadIit ivÊmuRnINÔa>.35. çäréravåttirjapaçélakarmä dhyänätmako vä himagustathaiva|
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yañöä kuje 2 jïe'pi ca òambhakarmä 2 kratünämapi äcäravädéti vidurmunéndräù||35||
He tends to be morally correct and one who recites Japa regularly or does regular Dhyana if Moon occupies the 5th. If Mangal and Budha occupy the 5th the Jataka conducts Yagyaas, say the learned sages.
kmRXyanyut> saEir> zu³ae rajskmRvan!, AkmaR va k…kmaR va zinXyaRnaTmk> og>.36. karmadhyänayutaù sauriù çukro räjasakarmavän| akarmä vä kukarmä vä çanirdhyänätmakaù khagaù||36||
Shani and Shukra in the 5th makes one concentrate on his work which is king’s work or work that is Rajasa. Whether the Jataka does no work or be an evil doer. Shani is the graha that leads to Dhyana.
yò va svRy}anamz´ae va ÉveÚr>, kaElae va pittae vaip ra÷> pa;{fkae=ip va.37. yañöa vä sarvayajïänämaçakto vä bhavennaraù| kaulo vä patito väpi rähuù päañëòako'pi vä||37||
The Jataka (with Shani in the 5th) may perform yagyaa or not do any yagyaa at all, be follower of Kaula marga or a fallen person (and yet he will be able to perform dhyana, perhaps in the appropriate dasha). Rahu in the 5th will make the jataka a heretic.
ra÷> 1 zu³yutae †ò AacayRXyanvan sda, 1 sra÷> zuÉyukœ sra÷Zzu³yuK zizjaTpai:[RraizSwadPyev< vdta< nyet! 2.38. 2 nr> rähuù 1 çukrayuto dåñöa äcäryadhyänaväna sadä| 1 sarähuù çubhayuk-- sarähuççukrayuk çaçijätpärñëiräçisthädapyevaà vadatäà nayet 2||38|| 2 naraù
When such rahu is in aspect of or conjunct Shukrah, he is devoted to his guru. Budha in the Meena rasi also gives similar results.
AmaTydasadPyev< vdiNt munyae=iola>, zizraiz¢Rhyut> sda tTpai:[RgE> ogE>.39. amätyadäsädapyevaà vadanti munayo'khiläù| çaçiräçirgrahayutaù sadä tatpärñëigaiù khagaiù||39||
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He also certainly serves on the staff of a minister of the king say the learned. When rahu conjoins another graha in the rasi of Chandra (Karka rasi)-
ivl¶l¶nawa_ya< yaegdaÖaip pÂmat!, %pasnaivixiíNTy> svRdaip i]taE n&[am!.40. vilagnalagnanäthäbhyäà yogadädväpi païcamät| upäsanävidhiçcintyaù sarvadäpi kñitau nåëäm||40||
-the graha conjunct being the Lagna lord and/or yogada graha in the 5th bhava, the jataka wastes time in only thinking about the worship of Vishnu (or Brahma?) (he is not devoted but only thinks about the method of devotion).
td zuÉyuG†ò> #h jNmin isiÏd>, kdaip isiÏnERvaiSt 3 pap†iòyut> s cet!.41. 3 n SyaiÏ tadaàçaù çubhayugdåñöaù iha janmani siddhidaù| kadäpi siddhirnaivästi 3 päpadåñöiyutaù sa cet||41|| 3 na syäddhi
However if the navamsha occupied by such a Rahu in Karka rasi is occupied or aspected by a shubha graha he succeeds in such worship malefics similarly aspecting or conjoining that navamsha will however never allow him to worship the deity.
guézu³inzanawketusaEMya> zuÉ¢ha>, 4 @iɆRòae yuta.42. 4 #dmx¡ n †Zyte guruçukraniçänäthaketusaumyäù çubhagrahäù| 4 ebhirdåñöo yutäàçaçceta iha çéghreëa siddhidaù||42|| 4 idamardhaà na dåçyate
Guru, Shukra, Chandra, Ketu and Budha are shubha grahas (for the jataka to worship in above case) and whenthe navamsha is occupied or aspected by them the object (of performing the worship) is achieved very quickly.
zinÉaEmÉuj¼a> Syu> kaElxmaRnusair[> 5, 5 ³ªra #it gurae> mtm!, xri[sutmNda_ya< ÉaEmaih_ya< yuta yid.43. çanibhaumabhujaìgäù syuù kauladharmänusäriëaù 5| 5 krürä iti guroù matam| dharaëisutamandäbhyäà bhaumähibhyäà yutä yadi||43||
When Shani, Mangal, Rahu are connected with the 5th bhava one follows the Kaula marga (one of the tantra branches/ one version says that these makes one follow the cruel deithes in the opinion of the learned)
zizna kivna yu´< †ò< va kaElÉa'œ nr>,
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gué[a yu´mwva †ò< va n Éve*id,44. çaçinä kavinä yuktaà dåñöaà vä kaulabhäì naraù| guruëä yuktamathavä dåñöaà vä na bhavedyadi|44||
When the 5th is occupied or aspected by Chandra or Shukra the person does not follow Kaula tradition similarly if Guru occupies or aspects the 5th one does not follow Kaula tradition.
%´razaE zuÉe rahaE zinyaege tu vEidk>, keTvaidTyjyaeyaeRge zEvae va vEidkae=wva,45. uktaräçau çubhe rähau çaniyoge tu vaidikaù| ketvädityajayoryoge çaivo vä vaidiko'thavä|45||
If the above rasis (bhava) are benefic rasis, then, Rahu conjunct Shani makes one Vaidica (follower of Vaidica rituals). Ketu and Shani in that position makes one a Shaivite and Vaidica (follower of Shiva or Vaidica rituals).
guvaRidTyjyaeyaeRge Évet! vEidk vE:[v>, ra÷ÉUimJyaeyaeRge yaege va zinÉaEmyae>.46. gurvädityajayoryoge bhavet vaidika vaiñëavaù| rähubhümijyoryoge yoge vä çanibhaumayoù||46||
One is a follower of Vaidik rituals and Vishnu devotee when Guru conjoins Shani. When Rahu conjoins Mangal or Shani conjoins Mangal, in the 5th bhava-
pa;{fI ketuk…jyae> yaege SyaNmaiÙk> puman!, AaiÉcarktaR va paipóae va ÉveÚr>.47 päñaëòé ketukujayoù yoge syänmäntrikaù pumän| äbhicärakartä vä päpiñöho vä bhavennaraù||47
-the jataka is a heretic. Ketu conjunct Mangal makes one well versed in Mantra and he may perform black magic on others is this happens in a Papa rasi (rasi owned by a malefic).
yaege tu 1 zinkeTvaeStu jat> zEvae ÉveÚr>, 1 guérahaeStu, %paskae hrSsUnae> hrSyaPywva Évet!.48. yoge tu 1 çaniketvostu jätaù çaivo bhavennaraù| 1 gururähostu| upäsako harassünoù harasyäpyathavä bhavet||48||
Shani and Ketu (actually Guru and Rahu as the patha bheda says when Guru and Rahu join and that apers more appropriate as in earlier stanza the results of Shani Ketu are already given conjoining makes the Kataka worshipper of Lord Shiva). One becomes the worshipper of Lord Ganesha Or Kartikeya and/or Lord Shiva when856
%´raizguRéyutae guéraizStu va pun>, kevlenaw zizna †òae va s
-in the said rasi (5th bhava) they (Shani and Ketu as Guru can not join the Guru Rahu combination given above and Ketu by himself indicates Ganesha or skanda) are joined by Guru or if they occupy the rasi of Guru and/or when the Kevala graha is conjunct these grahas and conjunct or aspected by Chandra (in the rasi of Guru).
ANyae y*u´raizStu guéraizgtae=wva, ziznaw yutae †òae vE:[vae Évit Øuvm!.50. anyo yadyuktaräçistu gururäçigato'thavä| çaçinätha yuto dåñöo vaiñëavo bhavati dhruvam||50||
If other grahas (than Shani conjunct Ketu) are in the said rasi (in 5th bhava) or in rasi of Guru, Chandra joining or aspecting the 5th bhava, certainly, makes one a Vaishnava (worshipper of Lord Vishnu).
zizÉaSkryaeyaeRge izvdI]aprae nr>, yaege tu ketuziznae> zUilNya> SyaÊpask>.51. çaçibhäskarayoryoge çivadékñäparo naraù| yoge tu ketuçaçinoù çülinyäù syädupäsakaù||51||
If Chandra and Surya conjoin one is worshipper of Lord Shiva whereas Ketu conjunct Chandra, indicates devotee of Goddess Durga.
vEidkae vaw zEvae va yaege tu zizsaEMyyae>, yaege va zizguvaeRStu äü}anI ÉveÚr>.52. vaidiko vätha çaivo vä yoge tu çaçisaumyayoù| yoge vä çaçigurvostu brahmajïäné bhavennaraù||52||
One is follower of vaidika rituals or worshipper of Lord Shiva when Chandra conjoins Budha whereas Chandra conjunct Guru makes one who has realized or understood the true nature of the Parabrahma (Lord in his formless, all pervading state).
yaege tu zu³ziznaerEihkawR %pask>,
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deVyaStÇ tu yaege Syat! s.53. yoge tu çukraçaçinoraihikärtha upäsakaù| devyästatra tu yoge syät sannyäsé gurubhaumayoù||53||
Shukra and Shani conjoining one is only interested in worship for gaining worldly success and is devotee of Goddess Durga. When the grahas Guru and Mangal join in the 5th one becomes a renunciate. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: Devi, besides referring to bright objects in female form, also means a bird and could mean Surya who is said to be having the form of a bird. So it could mean Guru Mangal and Surya together in the 5th makes one a renunciate. This appears to be more correct in keeping with the principles of astrology.
ketuíeÄÇ É{farI nrae vaPyvxUtk>, laq> SyaÄÇ pap]eR yaege va ra÷mNdyae>.54. ketuçcettatra bhaëòäré naro väpyavadhütakaù| läöaù syättatra päparkñe yoge vä rähumandayoù||54||
When Ketu occupies the 5th is a regular performer of religious rites (generally passed on from the times of ancestors). When the rasi in 5th is of a malefic or occupied with Rahu and Shani there could be problems with his spouse and the jataka might be used to dressing shabbly.
tÇ taE gué†òaE cet! ivr´ae va yitStu va, guéraþae smayaege c{falE sh pUjk>.55. tatra tau gurudåñöau cet virakto vä yatistu vä| gururähvo samäyoge caëòälai saha püjakaù||55||
However, when such a fifth bhava is aspected by Guru, the jataka is detacched from wordly pleasures or is one who has his senses under sontrol and is a renunciate. When Guru is conjunct Rahu (in the above case) he is worshiper of Kaula marga (worship with a woman indicated by use of “ai”)
@v< sut]aRÊ´ae½¢hE> ivÖan blablm!, iviniíTy )l< äUyat! kdaip n m&;a Évet!.56. evaà sutarkñäduktoccagrahaiù vidväna baläbalam| viniçcitya phalaà brüyät kadäpi na måñä bhavet||56||
In this manner should the learned weigh the strength or weakness depending on the graha being in exaltation etc states and their predictions shall never turn out to be wrong.
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.#it ïIbalaiÇpursuNdrIk«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*a vEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taE Jyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< ;óae=Xyay>. ||iti çrébälätripurasundarékåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyä vaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtau jyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà ñañöho'dhyäyaù||
To Be Continued……..
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Jyotish Phala Ratnamala Of Krishnamishra - 3 Translated By
Chandrashekhar Sharma, India Formatting: Harsha Mahawal, NZ A ‘Mission Saptarishis’ Initiative
Chandrashekhar Sharma, from Nagpur,
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has good knowledge of sanskrit and a well known name in the internet forums for his humbleness & kindness to teach each and everyone. He has been an ardent student of this science from decades with deep thoughts into various disciplines. He is the author of the book "Vedic Astrology Demystified", published by Parimal Publications, Delhi .
çré .Jyaeit;)lrÆmala. k«:[imïivricta |jyotiñaphalaratnamälä|| Kåñëamiçraviracitä
.sÝm AXyay. adhyäya ||7||
;óaixpa*aegdoecrSy s sEinknayk> Syat!, yaegàde ;óptaE twa Sya-dev< dzayamip 2 vIúyma÷>.1. 2 yaeJy
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ñañöhädhipädyogadakhecarasya sambandhataù sainikanäyakaù syät | yogaprade ñañöhapatau tathä syä-devaà daçäyämapi 2 vékñyamähuù||1|| 2 yojya
When there is sambandha between lord of the 6th and the yogada graha one becomes commander of army. The 6th lord becomes yoga giving planet yoga arises in the dasha of the 6th lord and its aspect (the 6th bhava, in gochar).
tÇ iSwta> papoga> puma k«:yaidsÃIvnmacriNt, 1 zNyarspaR iv;màdeze igraE twa kannsIiç c Syat!.2. 1 zNyar†òe tatra sthitäù päpakhagäù pumäàsaù kåñyädisaïjévanamäcaranti| 1 çanyärasarpä viñamapradeçe girau tathä känanasémni ca syät ||2|| 1 çanyäradåñöe
When a papagraha occupies it (6th bahva) one lives by occupations like agriculture. When Shani, Manal and /or Rahu occupies (aspects of Shani and or Mangal only, per pathabheda) the 6th one goes to or dewlls in different province/ country (than that of his birth), to hills and forests (for his livelihood). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: The pathabheda also indicates aspect of these grahas, which seems t be appropriate as the next shloka does talk about aspects of other grahas.
cNÔe[ †òe sillàdeze zu³e[ cEv< munyae vdiNt, guraE jlàaytqe scNÔe rahaE izlaàaytqe vdiNt.3. candreëa dåñöe salilapradeçe çukreëa caivaà munayo vadanti| gurau jalapräyataöe sacandre rähau çiläpräyataöe vadanti||3||
When 6th bhava is aspected by Chandra, the jataka works a country that is near sea. Same is the case when Shukra aspects the 6th bhava, say the sages. When the aspect is of Guru conjunct Chandra he works in a place/ country that is close to some body of water. Rahu ( with Guru) indicates that he will work in area that is rocky.
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yaegàdat! keNÔgtae yid Syat! ;óaixneta àbl> k«;aE Syat!, iÇkae[s kemeÔ‚m< nazgt< vdiNt.4. yogapradät kendragato yadi syät ñañöhädhinetä prabalaù kåñau syät | trikoëasaàstho'pi balé dhanäòhyaù kemedrumaà näçagataà vadanti||4||
When the yoga conferring graha ( yogada) is in a kendra (square) the 6th lord (having sambandha with such a yogada0 is capable of granting much favour to the Jataka. It is said that if he (6th lord) is also in a trikona (while yogada occupies a kendra and has sambandha with the 6th lord) he makes the jataka powerful and wealthy and destroys the Kemadruma yoga.
yaegàd> sÝmpae yid Syat! s 2 Syat!, 2 darvan A.5. yogapradaù saptamapo yadi syät sambandhayogädbahudärapaù 2 syät | 2 däraväna aàçädi sambandhavaçädviçiñya saìkhyävibhägaà pravadanti tajjïäù||5||
If the yogaprada graha (yogada) is having sambandha with the 7th lord the jataka has many wives. The number of such wives should be understood by the navamsha number past by the 7th lord (in the rasi occupied by it). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: Bahudarapa does mean one who is lord (implying husband) of many wives, but it is also good to rememer that in ancient times having many wives was the measure of one’s wealth, so before giving blanket predictions as above one should also check the 5th and 9th bhava for good influence of planets in which case the persom may have many partners or be having many businesses (both indicated by 7th bhava) and be wealthy.
tÇEv cNÔeiNvta suzIla suêip[I zu³yute=ip tÖt!, guraE scNÔe c sul][aF(a
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klavtI SyaÖi[jeit keict!.6. tatraiva candrenvitä suçélä surüpiëé çukrayute'pi tadvat | gurau sacandre ca sulakñaëäòhyä kalävaté syädvaëijeti kecit ||6||
If the 7th bhava is occupied by Chandra (while 7th lord has sambandha with Yogada or himself is Chandra) the spouse is of good character and beautiful, Shukra, in the 7th bha va also gives identical results. When Guru conjoins Chandra (in 7th) the lady has all the good marks (qualities and physical indicators) and some times is also artistic or patron of arts.
vyaeixka SyaCDinna k…êpa 3 vxUqI tpiSvnI vaPyw raeig[I va, pTya ivhIna Éujge tu ketaE k…êip[I caip twa vdiNt.7. vayodhikä syäcchaninä kurüpä 3 vadhüöé tapasviné väpyatha rogiëé vä | patyä vihénä bhujage tu ketau kurüpiëé cäpi tathä vadanti ||7||
It is said that when Shani is so placed, the spouse is ugly and sickly or one observing severe austerities. If Ketu or Rahu are so placed she is without husband ( may not marry or may loose her husband) and is ugly. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: The word Kurupini may not mean ugly and could meam one who has homely looks. It also seems that the yogada has to have sambandha with the graha concerned. It is also implied that there shold not be aspect of any other benefic on the 7th.
y*òmSwaE ÉUimpuÇaE vdiNt m&Tyu< ikl zô"atE, tÇEv mNde sivxaE tu varaege[ m&Tyu< lÉte Øuv< ih.8. yadyañöamasthau bhümiputrau vadanti måtyuà kila çastraghätai | tatraiva mande savidhau tu väarogeëa måtyuà labhate dhruvaà hi ||8||
Death is certain to occur by stroke of a weapon when Mangal occupies the 8th bhava and if Shani conjunct Chandra or alone is in the 8th one certainly dies on account of some disease.
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rvaE n&paTspRyute ivnaz< cNÔe[ m&Tyu< Éuiv rajraegat! 1, 1 yúmat! k…je ì[a½NÔsute c ketaE iv;Uicka*EinRxn< vdiNt.9. ravau nåpätsarpayute vinäçaà candreëa måtyuà bhuvi räjaroagät 1 | 1 yakñmät kuje vraëäccandrasute ca ketau viñücikädyairnidhanaà vadanti ||9||
Surya (in 8th) conjunct Rahu, indicates death due to King’s displeasure whereas Chandra in the 8th indicates death by kinglike disease, Mangal cangive death through a wound and Budha conjunct Ketu gives death through Vishuchikaa (severe stomach disorder resulting in both vomitting and loose motions like Cholera) disease. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: In case of Chandra patha bheda indicates Rajayakshma [Tuberculosis] causing the death of the jataka and that appears to be more in keeping with the astrological principles.
]I[eNʆòe inxne k…je Syat! speRi]te tu k«imsMÉvae=ip, ³ªre[ yu´en buxen sNt> ÊgRNxv&iÏ< smudahriNt.10. kñéëendudåñöe nidhane kuje syät sarpekñite tu kåmisambhavo'pi | krüreëa yuktena budhena santaù durgandhavåddhià samudäharanti ||10||
When a weak Chandra aspects Mangal in the 8th and Rahu also aspects it there is a possibility of worms being cause of disease (for the Budha ketu combination) and if Budha is conjunct (another) malefic (in adition to Ketu) there will be much bad odour emanating (from the discharges).
zuÉavlaeken n dae; @;> ivpyRye Tvevmudaùt< Syat! iptu> pte> yaegdoecra½ sMbNxt> Syat! ipt&ivÄlaÉ>.1. çubhävalokena na doña eñaù viparyaye tvevamudähåtaà syät pituù pateù yogadakhecaräcca
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sambandhataù syät pitåvittaläbhaù ||1||
When shubha grahas aspect the 8th bhava the dosha of disease does not arise and the results are contrary ( the person will not be subject to such diseases) to the above indications. It is exemplfied in this manner, when the lord of the 9th has sambandha with the yogada graha, one gains the wealth from/of father.
tÇ iSwtESSyat! zuÉoecreNÔE> xmaRiÉv&iÏ< guédevÉi´m!, 2 ANy½ sv¡ mitman! ivcayR
2 #dmxRmÇEv †Zyte
)l< sÉaya< àvdedtNÔI.12. tatra sthitaissyät çubhakhecarendraiù dharmäbhivåddhià gurudevabhaktim | 2 anyacca sarvaà matimän vicärya 2 idamardhamatraiva dåçyate phalaà sabhäyäà pravadedatandré ||12||
When shubha grahas occupy the 8th bhava, it leads to pride in following one’s religion and devotion to one’s Guru, thus one should opine in and assembly after taking consideration other indications (besides prediction only on the basis of placement of grahas).
kmaRdy> pUvRmudIrta ye twEv ÊòagRlmNtre[, )làda> tTpitiÉ> shEv sMbNxtae yaegdoecrSy.13. karmädayaù pürvamudératä ye tathaiva duñöärgalamantareëa | phalapradäù tatpatibhiù sahaiva sambandhato yogadakhecarasya||13||
The results (bad results) indicated earlier are more when there is an argala or a dushta (malefic) graha but there are good results (in the same area) if the lord of the bhavas (occupied by the grahas) also conjoins them and/or has sambandha with the yogada graha.
s<]eptae ¢Nwtya myae´< ivStart> tNmitman! ivcay¡, 1 guêpdezaÚ&pte> sÉasu 1 #dmx¡ n †Zyte
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v´VymTyÑ‚tzaômett!.14. saìkñepato granthatayä mayoktaà vistärataù tanmatimän vicäryaà | 1 gurüpadeçännåpateù sabhäsu 1 idamardhaà na dåçyate vaktavyamatyadbhutaçästrametat ||14||
I have thus spoken of this divine shastra in the court of the King (Vikramaaditya) that which is taught by (my) Guru (preceptor), on the brief grantha by expanding upon its content for the opinion of the knowledgeable.
@v< ivl¶adip yaegda½ 2 ivl¶ nawa½ ivicNtnIym!, 2 nawa½ vaÁDiNt pda½ keict! 3 pda½ vaÁDiNt pre munINÔa> 3 #dmx¡ n †Zyte blI tu svRÇ )làd> Syat!.15. evaà vilagnädapi yogadäcca 2 vilagna näthäcca vicintanéyam | 2 näthäcca väïchanti padäcca kecit 3 padäcca väïchanti pare munéndräù 3 idamardhaà na dåçyate balé tu sarvatra phalapradaù syät ||15||
In this manner one should think from the Lagna and the Yogada graha as well as from the lagna lord. It is desirable to also think in this manner from the Pada (Arudha padas). The sages say that the bali (strong planet or bhava) is capable of giving (good) results at all times.
.#it ïIbalaiÇpursuNdrIk«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*a vEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taE Jyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< sÝmae=Xyay>. ||iti çrébälätripurasundarékåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyä vaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtau jyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà saptamo'dhyäyaù||
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.Aòm AXyay. adhyäya ||8||
raze> †ga[adwva Syat!, razerwa 4
4 zTs Éve½ raze>
ÔeŠa[tae=PyevmudahriNt.1. räçeù dågäëädathaväàçakäcca drañöä vilagnaà yadi yogadaù syät | räçerathäàçäcca sa eva räçeù 4 4 çatsa bhavecca räçeù drekkäëato'pyevamudäharanti||1||
As the graha that aspects Rasi lagna, Navamsha lagna and Dreshkana lagna is called yogada, the graha that aspects the Rasi lagna and Navamsha lagna or Rasi lagna and Dreshkana lagna is also called yogada.
Ôòa ogae raizvzaiÖl¶< pZyet! og> kevlnamxey>, yaegàd> kevls drañöä khago räçivaçädvilagnaà paçyet khagaù kevalanämadheyaù| yogapradaù kevalasaïjïito vä lagnaà prapaçyedyadi yogavän 5 syät ||2|| 5 yogadaù
If the aspecting graha occupies rasi (of chandra) and aspects the lagna, it is called Kevala and is also capable of giving yoga (good results) as the graha that aspects lagnas (as above) gives yoga. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: Krishna Mishra seems to say that a graha occupying the Chandra rasi and aspecting the lagna is called Kevala whereas generally the commentators have called the rasinath of Chandra rasi aspecting the Lagna (and/or 7th form it) as the Kevala. The definition of Krishna mishra of a yogada is also restrictive as in earlier chapter he seems to indicate that only the lord of the Chandra rasi is capable of being called Yogada. However in this chapter he adds other definition to the word yogada and that is of the graha who aspects the Lagna and Navamsha lagna and Dreshkana lagna.
ivhay †iò< Éuiv yaegdSy
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n yaegz»aip xratle=iSmn!, tÄTsmaday nreNÔyaeg< s<]eptae viCm muinà[Itm!.3. vihäya dåñöià bhuvi yogadasya na yogaçaìkäpi dharätale'smin | tattatsamädäya narendrayogaà saìkñepato vacmi munipraëétam ||3||
When the yogada aspects in the above manner there is no doubt that one becomes a king., say the sages in brief.
l¶< †ga[< yid yaegoeq< @kae riv> pZyit ceÄdanIm!, raja zzI cen! n&pit> klavan! k…je Tvr{yaïyÉUpit> Syat!.4. lagnaà dågäëaà yadi yogakheöaà eko raviù paçyati cettadäném | räjä çaçé cen nåpatiù kalävän kuje tvaraëyäçrayabhüpatiù syät ||4||
When the graha that aspects both Lagna and Dreshkana lagna is Ravi one becomes a King, if the graha be Chandra he is a King who is an artist (or one who appreciates arts), if Mangal is the graha the King rules over forests.
buxe tu va[IJyprae n&pal> guraE tu ivàamrÉi´yu´>, zu³e tu kamI rso{fÉUmI-pit> znaE ]uÔmhIpit> Syat!.5. budhe tu väëéjyaparo nåpälaù gurau tu viprämarabhaktiyuktaù | çukre tu kämé rasakhaëòabhümé-patiù çanau kñudramahépatiù syät ||5||
When Budha is that graha the king is good at trades, when Guru so aspects the King is devotee of god and the brahmin. Shukra aspecting the Lagna and dreshkana lagna makes one a king who enjoys
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luxuries and rules over land rich in minerals and growing sugarcane etc. Shani being such a graha one will rule over minor kingdom.
rahaE igrINÔaïyÉUimneta ketaE tu zUNyi]itnayk> Syat!, @tT)l< ivàmuoaidv[R-ctuò(ana< muiniÉ> à[Itm!.6. rähau giréndräçrayabhüminetä ketau tu çünyakñitinäyakaù syät | etatphalaà vipramukhädivarëa-catuñöyänäà munibhiù praëétam ||6||
Rahu becoming the aspecting graha he rules land of mountains. Should ketu aspect both Lagna and Dreskana lagna he becomes head of a religious sect. In this manner have he sages given the results for the four castes (varna).
MleCDaeÑvana< tu ivze;tae=* vúye ivpiíTsuokar[ay, )[Iñrae ÉUimjmNdgehe iSwtae blI pZyit yaegdata.7. mlecchodbhavänäà tu viçeñato'dya vakñye vipaçcitsukhakäraëäya| phaëéçvaro bhümijamandagehe sthito balé paçyati yogadätä||7||
When a strong Rahu, occupying the rasi of Mangal or Shani, becomes a yogada by aspects he gives good results especially to those of MlecCha race (Foreigners or low caste). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: I have also included those of low caste, as in the earlier shloka Krishna Mishra indicates that the sages have given the results based on the castes governed by the aspecting grahas.
l¶< †ga[< Tvwva iÇkae[< sv¡sham{flc³vtIR, 869
s @v cNÔe[ yutei]tae=ip yutae=w †òae ÖIpaNtre Syan! n&pit> xnadœF(>,8. lagnaà dågäëaà tvathavä trikoëaà sarvaàsahämaëòalacakravarté | sa eva candreëa yutekñito'pi yuto'tha dåñöo dvépäntare syän nåpatiù dhanädòhyaù |8||
He (Rahu as yogada in above situation for a foreigner/low caste) becomes an emperor. If it (Rahu) is conjunct or aspectd by Chandra he becomes an emperor of other islands (countries) or after going to other countries.
ÉaEmaidiÉ> ³ªrogEyuRtae=ip 1 †ò> Kvict! ÉUtlnayk> Syat!, 1 nUn< zuÉen yu´ae=ip zuÉ]Rgae va zuÉei]tae vaip blI )[INÔ>.9. bhaumädibhiù krürakhagairyuto'pi 1 dåñöaù kvacit bhütalanäyakaù syät | 1 nünaà çubhena yukto'pi çubharkñago vä çubhekñito väpi balé phaëéndraù||9||
When Rahu is conjunct or aspected by krura grahas like Mangal etc. sometimes he becomes lord of all the world when Rahu being strong, is also conjunct or aspected by or/and occupies a shubha rasi.
@kae blI ³ªrogen yu´> mXyae=Nywa SyaiÖprItmev, †iò> zuÉana< ÉujgeñrSy ivàaidkana< )lisÏye Syat!.11. eko balé krürakhagena yuktaù madhyo'nyathä syädviparétameva| dåñöiù çubhänäà bhujageçvarasya viprädikänäà phalasiddhaye syät ||11||
If Rahu is conjunct a krura graha the results are medium if otherwise (when conjunct or aspected by more than one krura graha) the results are otherwise. When Rahu is aspected by a shubha graha he gives good results for those who are brahmins. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: The results of more than one krura graha conjoining or aspecting rahuare said to be vipareeta. This could mean either that the results are bad or that they are very good.In view of 870
the shloka above I think it means that his becoming lord of all universe depend on other yogas in the chart as the word used in earlier shloka is “Kwachit” .
iÖÈyaidoeqe][tae xraya> Kvict! pit> Syadip yaegdatu>, zNyarspaR iv;magRlana< yaege=ip o{fàÉutaàda> Syu>.11. dvitryädikheöekñaëato dharäyäù kvacit patiù syädapi yogadätuù | çanyärasarpä viñamärgalänäà yoge'pi khaëòaprabhutäpradäù syuù||11||
When Mangal, though yogada, is aspected by two or three grahas one may sometimes become the King. When Shani, Mangal or Rahu cast an argala from an odd rasi (on the yogada), the yoga for being a king is partially realized. Chandrashekhar’s comment: The argala reference could also be to argala on Lagna or dreshkana lagna
ANye tu dairÕsmuÔm¶an! k…vRiNt dTvaip xn< tdNte l¶aiÖl¶aixpitgRrIyan! ttae †ga[ae xndae=ip ktaR.12. anye tu däridryasamudramagnän kurvanti datväpi dhanaà tadante lagnädvilagnädhipatirgaréyän tato dågäëo dhanado'pi kartä||12||
In other cases the jataka’s penury disappears as if submerged in sea and he gets wealth after that (end of penury). When the lagna lord is in 5th from the Lagna or in Drekkana lagna he makes the Jataka rich. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: I have translated Gara as 5th since that is the the name of 5th karana.
¢hErnekE> yid yaegdata yutStdanI— àÉuyaeg @v, y*gRle Syu> zuÉoecreNÔa> twa nreNÔSy smae ivÉu> Syat!.13. grahairanekaiù yadi yogadätä
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yutastadänéà prabhuyoga eva | yadyargale syuù çubhakhecarendräù tathä narendrasya samo vibhuù syät ||13||
If more than one graha become yogada (by virtue of their aspect of Lagna, Navamsha Lagna and/or Dreshkana lagna, their conjunction caises a Rajyoga. As the argalas received by them is of shubha grahas he becomes a good or pious king.
imïe c imï< ivprItt> Syat! ivpyRye nIcogEivRnaz>, %½EStwaTyuÚtrajyaeg> ³ªrEyuRt> Syat! m&Êta ivÉuTve.14. miçre ca miçraà viparétataù syät viparyaye nécakhagairvinäçaù | uccaistathätyunnataräjayogaù krürairyutaù syät mådutä vibhutve ||14||
If the argalas are of mixed grahas (both shubha and krura) the results are mixed and if that of a graha in debility, the results are contrary (raj yoga shall not be caused or destroyed). If he graha casting argala is in exaltation it is a high degree of rajyoga. When the argala is of graha conjunct a krura graha one is a cruel king. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: The last line could also mean that when the graha aspecting the three/two lagnas is conjunct a krura graha the king is strict or cruel.
caÂLyyaeg> crs iSwrÉe ¢he;u, twaeÉySwe;u blaixkTv< ivc][ae vIúy vdet! sÉasu.15. cäïcalyayogaù carasaàsthite syät sthiratvamähuù sthirabhe graheñu | tathobhayastheñu balädhikatvaà vicakñaëo vékñya vadet sabhäsu ||15||
When Chara rasi are involved in yoga the yoga is variable (the results occur to different intensity at different times in the life of Jataka) in a Sthir rasi the results are steady ( the yoga lasts the life time) and the yoga is strongest when it occurs in an Ubhaya (dual rasi).
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Chandrashekhar’s Comments: I think Krishna Mishra is talking about the results obtained by argalas cast upon the Yogada from different rasis.
twaòmSwe;u ÉveiÖɼ> ³ªre;u keÔe;u Évedœ †FTvm!, iÇkae[s.16. tathäñöamastheñu bhavedvibhaìgaù krüreñu kedreñu bhaved dåòhatvam | trikoëasaàstheñu ca yoga hänià vyayasthiteñu vyayamähuräryäù ||16||
When this occurs in 8th bhava the yoga is destroyed, when Krura graha are in kendra or trikona, the yoga is stable and when in Vyaya (12th) the yoga is lost (does not happen). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: I think here again the reference is to the bhava from which the argala is cast.
³ªra yuta yaegkre[ k…yuR> ³ªr< ÊracarmupaÄgNxm!, l¶aixpe yaegkre àisÏ> xnaixpe SyaÏinkae=ip v´a.17. krürä yutä yogakareëa kuryuù krüraà duräcäramupättagandham | lagnädhipe yogakare prasiddhaù dhanädhipe syäddhaniko'pi vaktä ||17||
Krura graha conjunct with the yogada makes one cruel and sometimes brings fall of the jataka. If the graha causing yoga is the Lagna lord one becomes famous, when he graha is Dhanesha one becomes wealthy and a good speaker in assemblies of men.
t&tIype æat&xnaepÉae´a ctuwRpe ÉU;[van! suoaF(>, yaegaeÚt> pÂmpe mnI;I 1 puÇaidtae ÔVysuoàziSt>.18. 1 àa}> sut, tåtéyape bhrätådhanopabhoktä caturthape bhüñaëavän sukhäòhyaù | yogonnataù païcamape manéñé
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1 puträdito dravyasukhapraçastiù ||18|| 1 präjïaù suta|
3rd lord being the yogada one enjoy riches of the brothers, 4th lord makes one happy and wealthy, 5th lord being yogada makes one a great thinker/philosopher and one gets the happiness of sons, wealth, general happiness and honour(pathabheda says his son/s are knowledgeable or intelligent)
;óaixpe zÇuxnaepjIvI daraixpe ôIxnsaEOyjIvI, raegeñre inxRnvan! dirÔ> ÉaGyeñre ÉaGyivv&Ïpu{y>.19. ñañöhädhipe çatrudhanopajévé därädhipe strédhanasaukhyajévé | rogeçvare nirdhanavän daridraù bhägyeçvare bhägyavivåddhapuëyaù ||19||
If 6th lord becomes yogada, one enjoys the wealth of enemies, 7th lord makes one enjoy the wealth and happiness from wife. 8th lord makes one poor whereas 9th lord being yogada makes one’s fortune and good deeds increase multifold.
kmeRñre kmRrtae xnaF(> laÉeñre pU[Rxn> sm&Ï>, Vyyeñre inxRnkae dirÔ> #tIv svR}guraemRten.20. karmeçvare karmarato dhanäòhyaù läbheçvare pürëadhanaù samåddhaù | vyayeçvare nirdhanako daridraù itéva sarvajïagurormatena ||20||
Lord of the 10th becoming yogada one is wealthy and always busy doing his work. 11th lord makes one very wealthy whereas the 12th lord makes one live in penury is the opinion of the learned Gurus. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: It is possible that the reference is to the lordship of grahas causing the argalas since the shlokas follow the reference to argala causing grahas and their results. Personally I think that could be the case.
@v< gu[y E aeRgog< inrIúy blanusare[ vdet! )lain, l¶< pZye*id yaegoeq>
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l¶iÇkae[e;u ivicNtnIym!.21. evaà guëairyogakhagaà nirékñya balänusäreëa vadet phaläni | lagnaà paçyedyadi yogakheöaù lagnatrikoëeñu vicintanéyam ||21||
In this manner should one observe the nature and conjunction and placement of grahas and give their results after taking into consideration their strengths. As one looks at the yogada from its aspect on the lagna one should also think about the grahas that aspect the trines to lagna. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: Iranganti Rangachari advises that if there is no graha that aspects the Lagna, Navamsha Lagna and Dreshkana lagna, then one should look at the graha aspecting their trines in the three charts, Krishna mishra however does not think that this is to be done when no graha aspects the three lagnas but seems to indicate that the grahas that aspect the respective trines in the three charts also be considered for yogada status. I tend to agree with him.
l¶iÇkae[ae yid pap yu´> pZye½ t< yaegogStdanIm!, yaegSy ɼ àvdiNt xIra> zuÉen yu´Stu zuÉ< ddait.22. lagnatrikoëo yadi päpa yuktaù paçyecca taà yogakhagastadäném | yogasya bhaìga pravadanti dhéräù çubhena yuktastu çubhaà dadäti ||22||
When the trines from lagna are conjunct paapa grahas (malefics) and should they aspect the yogada, the yoga caused by the yogada is destroyed, if however shubha are involved they give good results of the yoga, say the intelligent ones. dzaivÉagen ivcar[Iy> kalae=ip dEv}vrE> iviz:y, dzaivÉage;u c rajyaeg< prÇ vúye )lkar[ay.23. daçävibhägena vicäraëéyaù kälo'pi daivajïavaraiù viçiñya | daçävibhägeñu ca räjayogaà paratra vakñye phalakäraëäya ||23||
The leared daivagya (astrologer) should take into consideration the dasha and the gochar (Kala) and then tell the results of the raj yoga.
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haera< "iq< yid va ivl¶< pZyn! ih yaegay Évet! ocarI, %½ae=ip va nIcivlaeknen yaegSy hain< àvdiNt sNt>.24. horäà ghaöià yadi vä vilagnaà paçyan hi yogäya bhavet khacäré | ucco'pi vä nécavilokanena yogasya hänià pravadanti santaù ||24||
If (one) graha aspects Hora, Ghati and/or Rasi lagna a rajyoga occurs. When exalted and/ or debilitated grahas aspect (the yoga) the learned say that the yoga is harmed. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: The logic of exaletd or debilitated graha aspecting the yoga is not apparent. I think the reference may be to a krura graha in exaltation or debility aspecting the yoga or yogada harming the yoga which is more logical, astrologically.
.#it ïIbalaiÇpursuNdrIk«pakqa]smixgtsmStiv*a vEÊ:y ïIk«:[imïk«taE Jyaeit;)lrÆmalaya< Aòmae=Xyay>. ||iti çrébälätripurasundarékåpäkaöäkñasamadhigatasamastavidyä vaiduñya çrékåñëamiçrakåtau jyotiñaphalaratnamäläyäà añöamo'dhyäyaù||
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. nvm AXyay. adhyäya ||9||
%½e zuÉe va xnÉav s
Benefic or exalted grahas in dhana (2nd) bhava, debilited benefics in the 3rd bhava, benefics or grahas in exaltation in the 4th bhava, benefics or exaltation grahas in the 5th,
³ªre=wva nIcoge c ;óe zuÉe twa sÝmÉavs sm Syat!.2. krüre'thavä nécakhage ca ñañöhe çubhe tathä saptamabhävasaàsthe | tathäñöamastheñvaçubheñu tasmät paratra saumye nåpateù sama syät ||2||
Malefics, or grahas in debility in 6th bhava, shubha grahas in the 7th and 8th and in other bhavas makes one like a King.
zuÉae iÖtIye=w ttae=nu nIc> ³ªrae=wva saEMyog> ctuweR, ttae=nu nIcStdt> zuÉí ttae=zuÉ> tTprt> zuÉae½>.3. 877
çubho dvitéye'tha tato'nu nécaù krüro'thavä saumyakhagaù caturthe | tato'nu nécastadataù çubhaçca tato'çubhaù tatparataù çubhoccaù ||3||
Benefics in 2nd , debilitated or cruel grahas in the 3rd, benefics in the 4th, debilitated shubha grahas in the 5th , malefics in 6th and benefics and/or exalted grahas in the 7th give good results.
ttae=nu pap> ogmae rsaya> pitÉRvet! yaegkraiÖl¶at!, oeqaÉave cNÔtae ¢aýmett! sv¡ ¢aý< SyaÎzaSvevmev.4. tato'nu päpaù khagamo rasäyäù patirbhavet yogakarädvilagnät | kheöäbhäve candrato grähyametat sarvaà grähyaà syäddaçäsvevameva ||4||
Similarly, a papa graha being the lord of the 6th (rasa) and occupying the Lagna becomes yoga giving planet. This can also be seen for the 6th lord from Chandra. All these results are obtained in the dashas of those grahas.
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When the lord of navamsha lagna is in debility, a malefic or conjunct a malefic and occupies Lagna as the Navamsha lagna, itself is occupied a malefic, and is not aspected by yogada, the jataka is dissatisfied with his life and is especially (or likely to be) sick and bereft of luck.
l¶ezaÖa yaegdaÖa iÖtIye ³ªre ta†‹aòme ra÷vjRm!, saEMye:vev< nazgehe àjat> ivÄehIRnae iÉ]uk> Syan! mnu:y>.6. lagneçädvä yogadädvä dvitéye
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krüre tädåkcäñöame rähuvarjam | saumeñvevaà näçagehe prajätaù vitterhéno bhikñukaù syän manuñyaù ||6||
The second from lagna or yogada or 8th from it aspected by malefics, barring Rahu and Budha, the jataka becomes devoid of wealth and/or a beggar.
cNÔe nIce nIcoeqe c Éave tU:[I—ÉUte yaegde cairgehe, ÊòSwane Éaeignawen †òe raegI jatae ÉaGyhInae nr> Syat!.7. candre néce nécakheöe ca bhäve tüñëémbhüte yogade cärigehe | duñöasthäne bhoginäthena dåñöe rogé jäto bhägyahéno naraù syät ||7||
When Chandra is in debility or occupies the rasi of a planet in debility, one’s desires are not fulfilled if the yogada (also) occupies the 6th bhava and the 8th bhava is aspected by the 12th lord. The jataka becomes sick and bereft of luck. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: Dushta sthana can mean all dusthanas too. However as 6th is already comented upon, I think here it means the 8th bhava as the lord of 12th is already being considered and the 8t is the only bhava out of the primary dusthanas left and 12th lord aspecting the 12th will strenghen the bhava and can not lead to penury.
AaêFaÖa yaegdaÖa VyySwE> oeqerNyE> Éaeigzu³eNÊyu´e, laÉSwanadœ ÊòÉave ¢ha[a< ra}ae mUladœ ÔVynaz< vdiNt.8. ärüòhädvä yogadädvä vyayasthaiù kheöeranyaiù bhogiçukrenduyukte | läbhasthänäd duñöabhäve grahäëäà räjïo müläd dravyanäçaà vadanti ||8||
When the Arudha or yogada or in the 12th bhava and other grahas (than yogada and 12th lord) are conjunct Rahu, Chandra and Shukra in the 6th ,8th or 12th from the 11th bhava, one looses wealth on account of King’s orders (Government fines etc.).
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AaêFe va ³ªroeqe VyySwe rahaE cNÔe laÉs s
When Arudha or malefics occupy the 12th bhava and Rahu, chandra and Shukra occupy the 11th bhava as the yogada or the 11th, have argala on them, the yoga (of penury) gets broken intermittently ( one gets wealth intermittently). Chandrashekhar’s Comments: It could also mean that either when Arudha or malefics occupy the 12th and Rahu, Chandra and Shukra occupy the 11th or when Yogada has argala and Rahu, Chandra and Shukra occupy the 11th. The yoga gets broken intermittently.
ivÄSwane ³ªroeqa*Éave nazSwane saEMyoeqE> yute Syat!, TyagI ÉaegI danzIl> àjavan! l¶adev< yaegdai½NtnIym!.10. vittasthäne krürakheöädyabhäve näçasthäne saumyakheöaiù yute syät | tyägé bhogé dänaçélaù prajävän lagnädevaà yogadäccintanéyam ||10||
When the 2nd is unoccupied by malefics as the 8th is occupied by the benefics the jataka is a philonthrophist, enjoyer of good things in life and sacrifices one’s wealth for betterment of others. This is to be seen from Lagna as well as yogada (the 2nd and 8th bhavas from lagna as well as yogada)
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yaegaxIzaTkae[yae> Êòoeqe nazSwane va Vyye cEvmev, ÉavSwane ³ªroeqaStdanI— bNxEm&RTyu< Jyaeit;}a vdiNt.11. yogädhéçätkoëayoù duñöakheöe näçasthäne vä vyaye caivameva | bhävasthäne krürakheöästadänéà bandhairmåtyuà jyotiñajïä vadanti ||11||
When malefics occupy the trines to yogada and either of the 7th , 8th and the 12th (from the yogada) an astrologer should predict death in captivity. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: Since Bhava means passion I have taken the 7th as the bhava
sthana. I think that the condition of Budha being in debility and chandra being bereft of strength, given in the next shloka is also applicable to this shloka as a concurrent condition for the yoga to fructify.
kmRSwane veZmgehe c Êòa> laÉSwane cet! t&tIye=wva cet! nIce saEMye ]I[cNÔe nra[a< bNx> àae´ae dI"Rkal< munINÔE>.12. karmasthäne veçmagehe ca duñöäù läbhasthäne cet tåtéye'thavä cet néce saumye kñéëacandre naräëäà bandhaù prokto dérghakälaà munéndraiù ||12||
When malefics occupy the 4th and the 10th bhava (from Yogada as the earlier shloka refers to that) or the 11th and the 3rd with budha being in debility and Chandra being bereft of strength (in paksha bala or debility) one is inprisoned for long time.
%½E†Ròe SyaiÚraexSy naz> nIcE†Ròe ï&Œlaidàhar>, saEMyE†Ròe SyaiÚraexe=ip saEOy< ÔòVy< Syadevmev< dzasu.13. uccairdåñöe syännirodhasya näçaù nécairdåñöe çråìkhalädiprahäraù | saumyairdåñöe syännirodhe'pi saukhyaà 881
drañöavyaà syädevamevaà daçäsu ||13||
When (the yogada or the bhavas indicated) are aspected by an exalted graha this improsinment does not happen. When aspected by a debilitated graha aspects one is his by chains ( while imprisoned) In aspect of Budha this does not happen and one also gets happiness ( as against imprisonment). These results ensue in their dasha periods.
nIcE> papEvR;Rs àae´a> papoeqEStwae½E>, saEMyEZzuÏEvaRsra> Svae½s naf(ae va SyuvaRGVywa va inraexe.14. nécaiù päpairvarñasaìkhyä çubhaistu mäsäù proktäù päpakheöaistathoccaiù | saumyaiççuddhairväsaräù svooccasaàsthaiù näòyo vä syurvägvyathä vä nirodhe ||14||
The number of malefics involved indicate the years, shubha grahas and malefics in exaltation if involved in the yoga indicate the months. When Budha is in exaltation the days (of imprisonment) are indicated ( by the grahas conjunct) ghatis or palas of confinement are indicated.
]I[e cNÔe bNxn< pazmuOyE> pU[eR cNÔe bNxn< 1 vôthœ Syat!, 1 tSy naiSt rahaE tu SyaCD&ŒlaiÉ> szu³e ÉaEme tu Sya½mRpazen! bNx>.15. kñéëe candre bandhanaà päçamukhyaiù pürëe candre bandhanaà 1 vastratah syät | 1 tasya nästi rähau tu syäcchåìkhaläbhiù saçukre bhaume tu syäccarmapäçen bandhaù ||15||
Weak Chandra indicates one being tied by ropes (or hand cuffed) whereas full moon indicates that there will be no imprisonment. Rahu with Shukra indicates one being chained and Mangal indicates one being tied with leather thongs. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: : Weak moon being the requirement for imprisonment, I have
accepted the pathabheda (bandhanam tasya naasti).
suyeR vataRmaÇma÷> munINÔa>
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³ªrEyuR´e dzRn< va kdaict!, cNÔapTye hStmuiòàhar> ³ªrEyu´e daéiÉ> pd"at>.16. surye värtämätramähuù munéndräù krürairyukte darçanaà vä kadäcit | candräpatye hastamuñöiprahäraù krüraiyukte därubhiù padaghätaù ||16||
Should Surya be so involved one only has the news (of impending arrest) and if surya be conjunct krura grahas one may only be arrested for some time. If the graha is lord of Chandra rashi one receives fist blows and when (such chandra rasinath is conjunct a malefic) one is beaten by wooden baton or is kicked. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: In the above referred shlokas where a graha is said to give certain kind of bandhana, the graha could be the one involved in yoga or the yogada itself.
zu³e nIce ³ªroeqen †òe ZmïuDed< rajkaepadœ vdiNt, jIve tu SyaÑI;[ae vaKàpÂ> cEv< yaeJy< SyaÎzaya< suxIiÉ>.17. çukre néce krürakheöena dåñöe çmaçruchedaà räjakopäd vadanti | jéve tu syädbhéñaëo väkprapaïcaù caivaà yojyaà syäddaçäyäà sudhébhiù ||17||
If Shukra (being the graha) is aspected by malefic, one’ head is shaved by order of the King (may be one is humilitated by the arresting officer) and if it is Guru one is horribly abused. In this manner should the intelligent apply the results indicated in the dashas of those grahas.
Éave cNÔe nIcoeqen †òe ³ªrEÉaERma*E> Éuj¼en yu´e, zu³e nIce ÊbRle caiÖtIye raj³aexan! neÇhain< vdiNt.18. bhäve candre nécakheöena dåñöe krürairbhaumädyaiù bhujaìgena yukte | çukre néce durbale cädvitéye räjakrodhän netrahänià vadanti ||18||
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When Chandra occupies the 7th and is in aspect of a malefic, Mangal is conjunct Rahu in lagna and a weak Shukra occupies the 2nd bhava one looses eyes due to anger of the King. Chandrashekhar’s Comments: In my opinion, in modern days this could only happen in Muslim countries of the middle east where such punishments are given. In other part of the world, one may loose eyesight due to some wrong operation conducted in a Government hospital.
³ªrE> oeqE> pÂmSwESszu³E> ÉavSwane nIcoeqe ivxaE va, yaegezaÖa Êòs<}agRlSwe raj³aexat! gdRÉaraeh[< Syat!.19. krüraiù kheöaiù païcamasthaissaçukraiù bhävasthäne nécakheöe vidhau vä | yogeçädvä duñöasaïjïärgalasthe räjakrodhät gardabhärohaëaà syät ||19||
Malefics in the 5th bhava in conjunction with Shukra or malefic in debility occupying the 7th with Chandra or the yogada and subject to krura graha argala the jataka is paraded one a donkeydue to anger of the King(or the arresting officer representing the government).
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A New Look Into Dasanatha By Muhammad Imran Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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oroscope is the map of heaven, penned by the Supreme Being in a timeless celestial language. And Jyotish is the name for deciphering the codes of this language. While decoding this celestial language, the question of when is specifically dealt with by dasa. Literally it means condition or state and technically it connotes the mechanism of interlaced planetary periods. It is akin to the seasons, spanning over the entire life of every individual. For vimshottary dasa – the queen among planetary periods – there are 9 such major seasons, and the good, bad or middling effects of these seasons are hinged upon native’s karma.
A television producer by profession and an astrologer by passion, Muhammad Imran born and brought up in Pakistan, where people rarely espouse Jyotish. In 1994, he first encountered astrology at the age of 16 and later been an active member on various online astrological forums. Imran earned M.Sc. (Statistics) and M.S. (Applied Economics), loves to read literature and philosophy. He lives in Karachi.
Almost all ancient astrological canons thoroughly deal with calculations and results of dasas. Most of the treatises enunciate dasaphala with respect to avastha (Dipt, Swasth, Pramudit, Shanta etc.), bhavesh (lord of the houses) and nakshatra (janma, sampat, vipat etc.). But explaining the computation or reiterating the cognized principles does not serve the due purpose of this article. The aim of the scribe is to divert the attention of readers towards another widely known yet neglected aspect of weighing a dasa. The principle is “treat the dasanatha as lagna”. Well, there would surely be nothing new in this quotation. Every learner of jyotisha assumes dasanatha as
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lagna when he interprets bhuktiphala by considering the placement of antardasa lord with respect to mahadasa lord. Phaladeepika clearly states this fundamental criterion (vide Adhyaya 20, Sloka 29). So, what’s new in it? But hold on! Before jumping to conclusion, just remind the house analysis chapter of any standard jyotisha treatise and focus the slokas that deal with the relative planetary position from a house. For the sake of ease, some of the pertinent slokas and sutras are given here under. Guiding on the essentials of house analysis, Mantreshwara writes, “the strength of a house such as the lagna etc. should be adequate and the house sufficiently beneficial if the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 10th from that house are occupied by auspicious planets or the lord of the house is free from the occupation by and aspect of malefics. The house concerned should be considered to deteriorate in its effects if the above houses are not so occupied and aspected. The effects will be mixed if such positions are influenced by occupation or aspect by both benefics and malefics.” (Phaladeepika, XV-2) Vaidyanatha Dikshita’s Jataka Parijata (a title that has been a jyotish text for centuries in India), teaches: “astrologer should pronounce a house strong and beneficent when kendra and trikona with respect to that house are occupied by natural benefics or the lord of that house.” (Jataka Parijata, XI-6) Describing the strength and weakness, Kalidasa (besides referring to other conditions) maintains that natural malefics when occupying in the 9th, 4th, 8th, 5th and 12th reckoned from a house, its house lord and respective significator, destroy them. (vide Uttra Kalamrita, IV-12) Maharishi Jaimini expounded on raja yoga involving special placements of benefic and malefic planets. “Benefics in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th results in Raja Yoga. Malefics in 3rd and 6th give similar results.” (Jaimini Sutram, Adhyaya-I, Pada-III, Sutra 30-31). However, some commentators have explained this as “when 2nd, 4th and 5th houses from a karaka have an equal number of planets and benefic occupy there, one enjoys raja yoga.” In either case Maharishi Jaimini appears to accentuate the relative strength of 2nd, 4th, 5th and 9th houses. Deciphering the sutra is not the objective of this write-up. Similar planetary signature is also discussed by Maharishi Parashar as an ideal condition like, perhaps, raja yoga (vide BPHS Rajayoga Adhayayah, slokas 9-10). In the very context of relative planetary positions, Sri Mahadeva expresses, “If the kendras, konas and 2nd house with respect to any bhava are occupied by benefic planets or their respective lords, the growth of the bhava will be the result. If however they be occupied by malefics, the bhava in question will be destroyed. If they be occupied by both malefics and benefics, the result will be mixed.” (Jataka Tatva, Prakeerna Tatva, Sutra-6) Now change the word “bhava” to “dasanatha” in the aforementioned classical stanzas. And treat the dasanatha as lagna. Scribe got the clue of superimposing this rule over dasanatha from Brahat Parashar Hora Shastra. In the chapter of charaadi dasa adhyaya, Parashar maintains:
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“If there are malefics in the randhar (8th house), and trikona (5th and the 9th houses) from a dasa rasi, O’Brahmin! effects of the dasa will be distressful. If there are malefics in the 3rd and the 6th from a dasa rasi, the effects of the dasa will be victory over enemies and happiness. If there are benefics in the 3rd and the 6th from the dasa rasi, there will be defeat in its Dasa.” (BPHS, Chapter 52, slokas: 4-5) It is known to all that these BPHS slokas are composed for judging the chara and other rasi dasa effects and not for the udu dasa. In spite of this, an attempt is here made to apply relative house positions’ rules on the vimshottari dasanatha since it provides awesome results on practical ground. In fact, this chapter of Charadhi Dasaphal Adhayah provides mass of information about how to judge a period. Another inspiration of forming this rule is the Nadi literature. Various Nadi discourses primarily gauge strength or weakness of a karakgraha from the condition of relative planetary placement. In this regard, Bhrigu Nandi Nadi accentuates trikona (1st, 9th, 5th) and dwirdwadasa (2nd, 12th) from a significator more than all other factors. For a clearer picture, a thesis is established hereunder, followed by its explanations and case studies. Thesis 1) Counting from dasanatha, if there are benefics in konas, kendras and 2nd whereas malefics in 3rd and 6th then dasa produces auspicious results. 2) Counting from dasanatha, if there are malefics in konas, and 2nd, 4th, 8th, whereas benefics in 3rd and 6th then dasa produces evil effects. Explanation
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n the thesis forwarded above, dasanatha is taken analogous to ascendant and the occupation of natural benefic and malefic planets are considered in certain vital houses. These relative houses (from dasanatha) may be grouped into kona, kendra, upachahya and mokshasthana. But on testing this rule, it has come out that natural benefics in 5th-9th, and 2nd4th specially multiply the fruitful results whereas malefics in these houses multiply the evil effects. Similarly, malefics in 3rd and 6th houses counting from any major or sub period yields favourable results. The abode called randhar i.e. 8th house from any major or minor period should ideally be vacant. It was found in this study that occupation of (at least two) natural malefic planets in 8th from dasanatha may lead to fall from position, financial crises and humiliation during that dasa or antar. Their desirable placement is upachaya from any dasanatha, especially in 3rd and 6th, where they yield advancement in ventures, commanding position and victory in competitions. Association of two malefics in either 3rd or 6th house or even a single strong malefic in
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either 3rd or 6th house from dasanatha, helps to accrue authority, provided 2nd and 4th houses are not occupied by other natural malefics. Exceptionally favourable effects are observed during a vimshottari dasa, where benefics are in 5th-9th and 2nd-4th, and simultaneously malefics are in 3rd-6th with respect to dasanatha, even if dasanatha itself occupies dusthana or owns trishadaaya bhava from janma lagna. Similarly, reverse situation (i.e. when natural malefics seize 5th-9th and 2nd-4th, whereas natural benefics domicile in 3rd-6th from a dasanatha) entails fruitless or perhaps devastating result. In this scenario, a dasanatha may fail to fructify desirable results, even if he is the owner or occupant of favourable house from janma lagna. For illustrations, besides 8th house, three sets of houses (2nd-4th, 5th-9th and 3rd-6th) are particularly focused. a) Axis of 2nd and 4th houses from dasanatha for financial stability and material prosperity during the dasa/antar. b) Axis of 5th and 9th houses from dasanatha for opportunities and all around success during the dasa/antar. c) Axis of 3rd and 6th houses from dasanatha for victory, new venture and advancement during the dasa/antar. Aggregate status of the occupation of planets in above mentioned set of houses (excellent, favourable, unfavourable, or admixture of both good and bad) should be deducted intelligently. For example, suppose a dasa of Venus who is sitting alone in 11th house for Aquarius lagna. First judge the ownership and occupation and standard strength parameters. Apparently looking, yoga karaka Venus in 11th house (i.e. in Sagittarius) is well placed and ought to give promising results. But if there were Ketu and Sun in Capricorn (2nd to Venus), and Rahu and Mars in Cancer (8th to Venus), and Jupiter in Aquarius (3rd to Venus) then Venus dasa would NOT give desired results. In contrast, native may encounter defeat in contest (in elections, competition, interview etc.) and devastating financial setback, despite the fact that these planets do not seemingly constitute any association or aspect to Venus. The reason is the presence of natural malefic planets in 2nd and 8th (from Venus) and a strong benefic (Jupiter) in 3rd from dasanatha Venus. (However, native’s destiny shall not raze to ground, as dasanatha is itself natural and functional benefic). But for the same case of Venus in 11th house (in Sagittarius); if Mercury occupies in Capricorn, Mars and Sun dwell in Aquarius and Jupiter resides in Leo then Venus dasa would prove quite favourable for material comfort, and opportunities. The rationale behind this verdict is the presence of benefic Mercury in 2nd, malefic Mars with Sun in 3rd and Jupiter in 9th (from dasanatha Venus). This distribution of planets constitutes a worthy map with respect to dasanatha. Adverted case of Venus is a hypothetical example with raw application of planetary occupation with respect to dasanatha. Coupled with occupation, if reader considers the ownership and strength factors of planets, with respect to dasanatha, then result of any period can be precisely weighted.
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Let’s consider another example of Mars dasa for Gemini ascendant. Suppose dasanatha Mars is sitting in 3rd house in Leo with Sun. Here if the principle “treat dasanatha as lagna” applies intelligently, then Mars in Leo with Sun implies, “lord of 9th and 4th in ascendant with ascendant lord”, since Aries and Scorpio are located in 9th and 4th from Leo, where Mars occupies with Sun. In other words, considering functional lordship with respect to the sign where dasanatha occupies. Should such a Mars be devoid of other inimical sambandha (conjunction, aspect etc.) or if Mars does not become the dispositor of other inimical planets, then its dasa would prove auspicious, despite the fact that Mars is generally ranked a first rank malefic for Gemini. Moreover, if the very Mars further enjoys the occupation of natural benefic planets in trine, 2nd or 4th, and natural malefic planets in 3rd and 6th then such a Mars dasa would definitely be excellent. Exceptions While scrutinizing mentioned relative planetary positions from dasanatha, it was found that given thesis does not function significantly: i) During the dasa of planet involved in Parivartana. ii) During the dasa of retrograde planet or nodes when sambandhi with others. iii) During the dasa of planet closely conjoined with cluster of planets. Besides these three odd conditions, effect of relative planetary positions from dasnatha shows very significant results. Illustrations Case-1: Premiership This is one of the most exemplified horoscopes in the articles and books of Vedic astrology, with the emphasis on Moon, Mars and Rahu dasas. Native is none but Nehru: the first Prime Minister of India. Let’s begin with the period of Mars (1948-55) in which Jawaharlal Nehru enjoyed the office of prime minister with full pomp and power. In support of such a powerful result, it is usually (and well) argued that Mars is the yoga karaka with respect to janma lagna and chandra lagna, and by sitting in 3rd house it casts full aspect over 10th house. Moreover, Mars as dasamsa lagnesh abodes alone in 10th house of D10. However, it is to be noted that Nehru became prime minister of India during Moon-Venus antaradasa and not in Mars dasa or antar. During the entire Mars mahadasa, his position got strengthened and sustained. Besides enjoying unparallel public support in the Mars period, he shaped the Indian foreign policy, enforced land reforms and executed industrial plans for new India. No doubt, the chart is crafted by various rare yogas and unique in itself. But just have a look at Mars in the light of forwarded thesis of relative planetary positions from dasanatha.
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Take dasanatha Mars as lagna and apply the thesis. For Virgo (the abode of dasanatha), Mars is a functional malefic planet. However, its simultaneous ownership of kendra and kona from Cancer lagna makes Mars a prime benefic. Moreover, dispositorship of friendly Sun is rendering the Mars powerful. Now consider relative planetary positions. Trinal houses (5th-9th) from Mars (i.e. Capricorn and Taurus) are empty. Now weigh the 2nd and 4th houses. Mercury and Venus are residing in 2nd from dasanatha with ample strength. The 4th house (Sagittarius) is occupied by Jupiter with Ketu. These fortunate combinations, in 2nd and 4th houses from dasanatha Mars, ensure excellent fruits of dhana and sukha. Coming to the 3rd-6th axis, we find Sun in 3rd house that promises victory over enemies and rivals. Absence of malefic planets in trine and presence of benefic planets in 2nd-4th enabled Mars mahadasa to yield sustainable progress without any major setback. Come to Rahu mahadasa of Pandit Nehru that started functioning from February 1955. This major period changed the unchallengeable status of Nehru realm, yet he won two general elections (1957 and 1962) during Rahu mahadasa and remained in prime minister’s office until his last breath. No doubt, sign-wise Rahu is considerably well placed in Gemini, having direct aspect of Jupiter. But just imagine success in two successive elections in Rahu dasa who is in 12th house, not only in rasi, but also in navamsa and dasamsa. Analyzing the relative planetary positions from dasanatha Rahu, we come across interesting signatures. Counting from Rahu, benefic Moon is sitting in 2nd house, Venus with Mercury is enjoying the 5th kona, while both 3rd and 6th houses are occupied by malefic Saturn and Sun respectively. So there is all around planetary support. The only troublesome planet is Mars if reckon from dasanatha Rahu. In fact, it is Mars in 4th (from dasanatha Rahu) that produced increasing political opposition and decreasing public support. On international front, border dispute with China also brought forth (that is another matter caused by evil occupation of 4th house from dasanath). But, since the rest of the planets are favourable and robust with respect to Rahu, therefore he remained prime minister until his death in RahuMercury-Mars.
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Case-2: Nobel Prize An extra ordinary genius, famed physicist and a real humanist – Albert Einstein – was born with planetary map, illustrated as case 2. Astrological books and blogs are filled with the praise of choicest combinations in his chart, especially in 9th and 10th houses, viz. the dharma-karma raja yoga between Jupiter and Saturn, Malavya yoga, Neech bhanga raja yoga etc. But his story of worldwide success is spanned from 1921 to 1955. These years cover three mahadasas: Moon, Mars and Rahu. Keep in mind that he neither saw maha dasa of Jupiter, nor of Saturn. Whereas Venus mahadasa (1895-1915) did not bestow any name, fame or money. He first tasted the raja yoga in the ill-placed Moon dasa. One may wonder how a travel of mundane achievements can begin from a dasa, who is debilitated in rashi, depression in navamsa, and occupied in 6th house without any aspect or association.
Although, he had presented his ‘relativity theory’ quite early, still until ripening of Moon major period, all of his efforts were confined to a limited circle of peer reviewers of scientific journals, contemporary physicists, and intellectual friends. It was only in Moon dasa that the world acknowledged him after receiving Nobel Prize in November 1922. Let’s analyze Moon mahadasa in the light of relative planetary positions. First see the trinal houses (5th-9th) with respect to dasanatha Moon. A cluster of 4 planets are sitting in 5th house and fortunately no one is combust. Among pair of 2nd-4th houses, the 2nd house is vacant but 4th house is tenanted by benefic Jupiter. In fact, (counting from Moon dasa) lord of 5th Jupiter is making maha parivartana yoga with lord of 4th Saturn that confers obtainment of name and fame. Coming to pair of 3rd-6th houses, we find two deadly malefic planets (Mars and Rahu) in 3rd house from dasanatha Moon ensuring success and victory. Summing up discussed above factors, Moon appears really capable enough to impart the raja yoga phala. Since dasanatha Moon owns the 9th house from itself while assemblage four planets are in Pisces, the arena of success was intellectual rather material or political. Well, judging Moon and its relative planetary placements does not at all entail that Moon’s location with respect to janma lagna (natal ascendant) doest not manifest. It does matter and it mattered for native as well. In fact, Albert Einstein encountered financial loss in Moon dasa, when he invested the amount accrued from the Nobel Prize in USA. But his
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investment drowned, since Moon as owner of 2nd house (from ascendant) sitting in 6th house in debilitated state. Case-3: Financial and Professional Setback Case-3 illustrates the chart of a medical doctor who left his practice and successfully espoused hotel and property business. During mahadasa of debilitated Sun, native flourished and earned lot of monetary benefit. But as soon as Moon’s mahadasa began, his entire business setup came to ground and he had to encounter huge financial lose and fraud. He could not yet recover the lost status and money, despite the existence of Moon’s neecha bhanga and her association with yoga karaka Venus in 11th house.
Consider the Dasanatha Moon as lagna and judge the relative planetary placement from it. Trine (5th-9th) from dasanatha is vacant. There is a malefic Ketu in 2nd whereas 4th is empty. Thus Moon is void of planetary factors that could support and sustain the finance (2nd house), comfort (4th house) and opportunities (5th and 9th houses). But the most evil signature is the occupation of Saturn and Rahu in 8th (from dasanatha) without any benefic association/aspect. Note that here in this case, Saturn and Rahu are adhi-shatru of Moon. Unfortunately, there is no benefic in 2nd or 11th (with respect to dasanatha Moon), nor any beneficial aspect over Saturn+Rahu that could counter the evils of 8th. Resultantly, professional setback, depletion of property and insurmountable financial loss occurred during Moon mahadasa. Moon-Rahu and Moon-Saturn specially proved worst. However, in between these two dreaded antardasas, Moon-Jupiter yielded some silver lining and partial obtainment of lost money since Jupiter owns 2nd and 5th houses and tenants in 10th from dasanatha. Here a point should be kept in mind that Venus has identical planetary placement as Moon, but Venus dasa did not yield loss of finance, property or fraud. Since she has a nexus with Mars, i.e. there exists a rasi parivartana between Venus and Mars. It is already maintained (under heading of exceptions) that planets in parivartana often behave differently.
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Moreover, Saturn and Rahu (who are tenanting the 8th from Venus) are not that inimical towards Venus. Case-4: Business Tycoon The native of chart 4 is literally a business mogul as he owns chain of 5-star hotels, vast landed property, oil wells and gas fields in Pakistan. Exalted dhanesha (Venus) in 7th and labhesha (Moon) in 10th from ascendant made him billionaire. The very Venus – as lord of 2nd and 9th – in Kendra to Moon is another powerful dhana yoga. Debilitated Saturn, being lord of 6th in 8th with 8th lord, constitutes flawless Vipreet raja yoga. However, Goddess Laxmi knocked his door during Mercury dasa!!! Yes, in Mercury dasa who is sitting in 6th house with 12th lord Sun.
Let’s solve this riddle. Consider dasanatha (Mercury) as lagna. Moon is residing 5th whereas 9th is vacant. Coming to 2nd-4th, we find uccha Venus and swakshetra Jupiter with Ketu in 2nd house. Nodes in benefic signs with benefic planets behave akin to them. Fortunately, Venus is the lord of 4th and 9th while Jupiter is the lord of 2nd and 11th from dasanatha. Combination of Venus and Jupiter in 2nd (from Aquarius) forms excellent dhana yoga. Now come to 3rd-6th houses from dasanatha. Two dire malefic planets (Saturn and Mars) are relegated in 3rd house, enhancing the robustness of dasanatha. This signature entails success in new endeavors and victory over competitors. Interestingly Rahu in 8th from dasanatha is unable to pull down the native, as 2nd from dasanatha is more powerful than 8th (however native had conflict with government over tax evasion issue during Mercury-Rahu). But summing up all factors, entire Mercury mahadasa proved very beneficial for the native. In contrast to the Mercury period, emergence of Venus mahadasa (from October 2005) unfolded many difficulties including destruction of immovable property, despite the fact that Venus is forming many desirable yogas. It may be argued here that Malavya Yoga (again formed by dasanatha Venus) is cancelled by association of Ketu. But it should not be forgotten that effect of Mahapurusha yoga (like Surya, Chandra, Nabasha etc.) does not depend upon ripening of involved planets’ period. So putting the question of Malavya yoga aside, let’s analyze Venus with respect to relative planetary positions. 894
Venus is in Pisces with its lord Jupiter. Ketu is also there, but it has crossed the nakshatra, occupied by Venus. Looking the 5th-9th houses from dasanatha Venus, no planet resides there. Now judge 2nd-4th houses for the sustenance and comfort. We find two evils (Saturn and Mars) in 2nd and a powerful Moon in 4th, leading to a mixed situation. Whereas another set of houses i.e. 3rd-6th (which is a supposed welcome abodes for malefics) is empty. Summing up these factors, it is a mixed-cum-malefic planetary map, setting around dasanatha Venus. Two malefics in 2nd house (in malefic sign) from dasanatha is indeed an unfortunate signature that indicates destruction of accumulated wealth and assets. During Venus-Venus, Marriot Hotel Islamabad (owned by him) was blown out by terrorists on September 20th, 2008. This deadly event in his hotel killed 54 innocents and injured some 266 people. Later, a wave of terrorism in the country and global financial crunch led to continuous decline in his hotel business (2nd Saturn in sign of Mars, is aspecting Moon as well as 4th house from dasanatha). During the very antardasa of Venus-Venus, another ill fated hotel, owned by the native, faced terrorist attack. He also encountered dispute with government over compensation and land issue. However, he got off and on profit through oil and gas fields. Off course placement of Venus in Scorpio navamsa and Aries Dasamsa is also responsible for fire and destruction of property and downfall in wealth. These fundamentals cannot and should not be avoided. But relative planetary positions from dasanatha significantly explain the optimum potential of lord of period. Case-5: Academic Distinction
This is a chart of female who has had distinguished academic career during Rahu mahadasa. Northern lunar node is placed alone in 4th house with Gulika and Mandi, and void of benefic association and aspect. Yet, it lent exceptionally beneficial results. Consider Taurus (the sign where dasanatha Rahu resides) as lagna and analyze relative planetary positions. First take trine (5th-9th) houses. Venus and Moon are ensuring luck by sitting in Capricorn (9th from dasanatha). The 2nd-4th set of houses are empty but
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conjunction of two malefic planets (Mars and Saturn) in 6th from dasanatha is a promising signature of success in competition. Association of Moon and Venus usually bestows aesthetic sense and bent of mind towards art and culture. With fine art and Urdu literature as optional subjects, she topped in graduation during antardasa of Rahu-Mercury. Now find the relation between mahadasanatha (Rahu) and antradasanatha (Mercury). From Taurus (the sign domiciled by Rahu), Mercury owns 2nd (Gemini) and 5th (Virgo). It is tenanted in 10th house with 4th lord Sun. Is it difficult to deduct the meaning of 4th+5th lords in 10th house during academic life, especially when they are simultaneously vidya karaka and rajaya karaka? Case-6: Incomplete Education
Case 6 illustrates a chart with a poor academic record and carelessness towards importance of education. His schooling began in sub period of Venus-Venus. But with the progress of Venus mahadasa, native showed difficulties in comprehension and at the end of Venus major period, he left the education without completion. Prima fascia, it is indigestible for a novice of jyotish to understand why a well disposed Venus denied scholastic obtainment, but yielded all other favourable significations in its period. Having robust shadbala and vimsopakabala, Venus is placed in 11th house in mooltrikona rasi. Excluding education; native performed well in the rest of the all fields. He is dynamic, dexterous, beloved of kith and kin, and owned personal vehicle right from a very early age. But he is destitute of college and university education. Well, there exists a yoga for incomplete or ordinary education in this chart-6. It is said, when 2nd lord or Vidya karaka Mercury falls in the navamsa of Saturn (or a malefic planet) and 2nd house itself comes under sole influence of malefic planets, then native is unable to earn proper education. This yoga fulfills the condition both from natal ascendant and dasanatha.
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No doubt benefic Jupiter in 5th house (from dasanatha) and malefic Mars in 3rd house are welcome signatures but Jupiter is the dispositor of Rahu. Yet, Jupiter in 5th from lord of dasa ensures intelligence and support (in fact, native is brought up in an educated family, and his elder siblings are known for their learning and knowledge). It is the Saturn (in Scorpio) next to Venus that desolates the educational prospects. Moreover, Saturn is directly aspecting the 4th house from dasanatha. So both 2nd and 4th houses are under evil influence of Saturn, leading to incomplete education. Ketu and Mercury in 12th to dasanatha Venus further abated the possibilities of uninterrupted academic career. Resultantly, after failing twice in intermediate (12th grade) during Venus-Saturn, native left the education for good. Later in Venus-Mercury, he joined a music school for learning guitar, but here again he could not attain the diploma certificate. Case-7: Marriage & Birth of Son Horoscope given as case 7 belongs to a female who married and begot a son during Venus antardasa in Mercury mahadasa. Her wedding took place on November 9, 2008 and first child born on December 25, 2009. Conventionally speaking, mahadasa lord Mercury owning 7th house and Venus as Vivah (marriage) and sukha karaka in 2nd from janma lagna gives a clue of family beginning. But let’s peep beyond the veil and read the antardasanatha Venus in the purview of relative planetary positions. By sitting in Aries, Venus owns the 7th house from itself and conjoined with Mars. The 2nd and 7th houses are respectively tenanted by Jupiter and Moon. This signature reveals obtainment of happiness, wealth and strong probability of marriage. Parashara’s Hora Shastra suggests marriage festival and beginning of family for benefics in 2nd or 7th house. Besides, Sun along with Mercury in 3rd and Rahu in 6th are fortifying the potency of antardasanatha Venus. Nonetheless, Saturn in 4th from antardasanatha Venus curtails the warmness in domestic harmony. In fact, after marriage she cut off all contacts with kith and kin in Venus-Mercury. Note that 4th is a Bandhu sthana and stands for close friends and relatives.
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Apart from the above analysis, the chart is also a typical example of love marriage that occurred bit late at age 32. But as soon as marriage took place, the affection between the couple turned into coldness. Here, aspect of Saturn on 7th house from lagna as well as on Venus+Mars explains the mirthless marital relation. However, aspect of Jupiter on 7th house, and the occupation of 7th lord Mercury in the amsa of Jupiter is a saving factor. Case-8: Death of Brother This is a chart of a lady who had an unexpected event during a yoga karaka period. On October 14, 1994, her brother died suddenly in the antardasa of Venus and mahadasa of Mercury. Seemingly it appears impossible, as neither Venus nor Mercury is functional malefic for Aquarius lagna. Moreover, Mercury and Venus as lord of 5th and 4th, abode in each other’s houses and constitute maha parivartana yoga.
Affliction to the 3rd house and Mars already exist in the chart. Resultantly, demise of brother was destined. But the question is why this fateful event occurred in Mercury-Venus. Taking antardasanatha Venus as ascendant, 3rd house (Leo) is severely annihilated by aspect of Saturn and Mars. Its lord Sun, although exalted in rasi but debilitated in navamsa is devoid of beneficial aspect. Furthermore Brathru Karaka Mars (in 8th from Venus) forms a parivartana with Saturn (who is in 6th from Venus). But rationally speaking, these astrological arguments are not capable enough to infer the destruction of brother. In the section of exceptions, it is mentioned that in most of the cases, when dasanatha involved in parivartana, advanced thesis of relative planetary positions from dasanatha appears insignificant. Here too, the riddle of her brother’s death is more unequivocally solved by dispositorship criterion rather relative planetary positions. Sun is in 3rd house in the sign of Mars and solely aspected by Mars. Occupant of 3rd house, Sun, is in bharani nakshatra and Libra navamsa. And Venus – the antardasanatha – is the navamsa and nakshatra dispositor of Sun. Consequently, Venus antardasa yielded death of brother. The purpose of including this chart is to remind the readers that given thesis is not the sole or first parameter for judging a planetary period.
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Case-9: Buying House Saturn is considered a functional malefic planet for Pisces. But for the female native of chart, illustrated as case 9, the emergence of Saturn mahadasa from February 2009 brought many auspicious events. During the very first antardasa (Saturn-Saturn), her husband purchased a costly villa in a posh area, and there happened celebrations in the home.
Saturn is a functional malefic with respect to Pisces lagna, but counting from the sign where dasanatha is placed, Saturn is sitting in Mooltrikona rasi Aquarius, and directly aspected by Venus. In other words, lord of lagna in lagna having sambandha with yoga karaka (Venus). Note also 2nd lord Jupiter from dasanatha Saturn, is placed in 4th house while 4th lord Venus is domiciled in 7th house and casts a full glance over Saturn. Resultantly, she along with her whole family settled into a luxurious home. But, Rahu in 5th house (from dasanatha Saturn) is not a welcome signature. Rahu usually deserts the person signified by the house it occupies. In fact, the native’s second son achieved commission in armed forces and left her for training. So Rahu did its result but in a positive way, since the dispositor Mercury is exalted with Sun in 8th from dasanatha. Case-10: Professional Success Born in a humble circumstance, the native rose to the rank of army general with his sheer efforts and slight wind of good luck. The chart belongs to Pakistan’s (present) Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Kayani.
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His story of professional success started in 1996 with the commencement of Rahu major period. Have a look at Rahu in the purview of relative planetary positions. First judge the trinal (5th-9th) houses from Rahu. The 9th house (Libra) is occupied by 5th lord Mercury. The 2nd house is powerfully tenanted by its own lord Jupiter and 4th house is free from malefic aspect and association. However, the set of houses formed by 3rd-6th is not desirably disposed by natural malefics. Similarly, Saturn with Sun in 8th house (from dasanatha) is again an impeding factor. Yet, auspicious placement of trinal houses and 2nd Jupiter render Rahu capable enough to confer raja yoga. In fact, the Goddess of fortune once again smiled upon him during Rahu-Jupiter when he was promoted to the post of director general of military operations (DGMO) in December 2000. With respect to dasanatha Rahu, Jupiter is the lord of 2nd and 11th houses and beneficially placed in the 2nd house. The trinal houses (from antardasa lord Jupiter) are vacant, but 5th lord Moon is occupying the 2nd, which ensures gain of power. His progress continued even in the antardasa of Rahu-Saturn and he became lieutenant general. Earlier, in case 3, it was argued that Saturn’s placement in 8th from dasanatha leads to destruction and suffering. Though Saturn is similarly placed in 8th house from dasanatha Rahu, here Saturn is the lord of dasanatha itself, having full aspect of Jupiter, and hemmed in between two natural benefic planets. So antardasa of Saturn did not resulted in professional set back, yet, he had to serve very difficult and painstaking operations during Saturn antar of Rahu mahadasa. He was promoted to the rank of vice chief of army staff in October 2007 when concluding days of Ketu antar in Rahu mahadasa was running. But soon after during the next month, a surprising scenario took place in Islamabad’s corridors of power. In the mean time, his Venus antardasa had started. No one, even he himself, was expecting the post of Chief of Army Staff office just after one month of becoming vice-chief of army staff. But it was the ill fate of General Pervez Musharraf that he had to abdicate the office of military head as a result of increasing political and public pressure. Resultantly, the native (General Kayani) assumed the office of Chief of Army Staff on November 28, 2007 just after beginning of Rahu-Venus. For Virgo ascendant, Venus in 12th is not a chosen abode to sit in. But reckoning from the major period lord Rahu, Venus is the lord of 9th and Mars is the lord of 900
10th. Venus with Mars is forming a dharma-karma raja yoga with respect to dasanatha Rahu who is placed in Aquarius. It should be borne in mind that effect of dasa or antardasa cannot surpass the efficacy of natal chart. Here in this nativity, a few unique raja yogas exist that catapulted him to such a dizzy height, viz. chara atmakaraka Sun is conjoined with 5th lord Saturn in lagna and out of navgrahas, 6 planets are vargottam. Conclusion This study is an innovative attempt (but based on the classical aphorisms) to unravel the puzzle of dasaphala (effects of planetary periods). Inferences obtained from above case studies, endorse the significance of relative planetary position with respect to lord of dasa/antar. Nonetheless, it is not a primary judgment parameter, although it is difficult to avoid this criterion. Studying the relative planetary position helps to forecast the dasaphala with more precision and greater certainty.
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When You Fall In Love By Muhammad Imran, Pakistan
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hey say “love is what love is”, as it can not be described by way of words. Yet, most of the historical legends, mythologies, poetry, plays, films, even monuments and icons revolve around the epicentre of love. Here, I am not talking about the love for god, divine being, nature, wisdom, celebrity, mentor, parent, progeny etc. Although, they all are different hues and shades of same state of heart and soul, but the focus of this article is love between two opposite sexes. Austere minds sometime label it carnal, erotic or base without understanding that man has been created with this instinct and emotion. It is peculiar in itself in numerous ways. One can not intentionally lit up love for a certain girl or boy. It happens when it is written.
A television producer by profession and an astrologer by passion, Muhammad Imran born and brought up in Pakistan , where people rarely espouse Jyotish. In 1994, he first encountered astrology at the age of 16 and later been an active member on various online astrological forums. Imran earned M.Sc. (Statistics) and M.S. (Applied Economics) from Karachi University . Besides astrology, he loves reading literature and philosophy.
Ishq par zor nahi, hai yeh wo aatish Ghalib Kay laga’ay na lagay, aur bhujha’ay na bunay
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Ghalib, I can’t contend with love. It’s a fire So dead I can’t light it, so hot I can’t put it out. In ancient Greek, Latin, Arabic and Persian astrological discourses, love matters are considered from 5th house and beloved one is seen from 5th lord and Venus. In Indian astrological treatises, 5th house and 5th lord are not given that much significance for aforementioned affair. But again, ancient sages of India do consider 5th house as the abode of love, however not for the mundane or carnal love, but divine love: a love for creator or beloved deity, chanting the name of deity in love, reciting god’s name etc. Nonetheless, both – Occidentals and Orientals – are agreed on the natural causative planet (karaka) of love between two sexes, which is none but Venus. On the other hand, jyotish canons explicitly mark 7th house and Venus for business of love, by the name of kama (desire or longing), lobha (cupidity) and mada (besides intoxication, it also means ardent passion and lust). There is another word in Sanskrit, “bandhu”, which is associated from 4th house of chart, and generally translated as relative, fast friend, or sometime beloved one. But it can not be termed girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse in modern parlance. Bandhu is any affectionate friend (whether blood relative, batch-mate, neighbour or coworker) who unconditionally supports you in good and bad time. Like in earlier tribal and agrarian life, kinsmen of one’s own clan, allies of one’s caste, or supporter relatives were called bandhu. Yet in anyway, love of bandhu is not the love between two sexes.
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he concept of wife in earlier times, viz., kalatra, jaya, bharya, and yauna may now be connoted as girlfriend or lover. Since the institution of marriage has revolutionized in 20th century. Until 19th century, most of the marriages were taken place at teen ages. But now in 21st century, males (especially urban habitants) usually go for marriage near or after age 30, while females usually go for courtship after completing 25. However, in between adolescent and wedding, both male and female establish intimacy, which sometime results in wedlock and sometime not. Western society has now accepted premarital relation (sex before marriage) as part of culture. While in east, establishing premarital relations is still considered a wayward perhaps taboo. But emotional relationship (without physical liaison) has been becoming a common practice in metropolitan lives of eastern society. This typical behavior entails importance of 7th house from Moon (both in male and female nativities). By 7th from natal Moon, one should not confuse with Moon as cosignificator of wife and Sun as co-significator of husband. Mind that this notion of 903
co-significatorship is more popular among practitioners of tropical zodiac. Conventional jyotish followers do not buy this theory. They simply rank Venus as wife or girlfriend and Mars as husband or boyfriend. Some northern Indian jyotishis take Jupiter as husband while some nadi texts mark Venus+Mercury as girlfriend. Apart from female partner or girl friend, “lobha” (love, sexual desire, cupidity etc.) is again an exclusive jurisdiction of Venus both in male and female horoscopes. All astrological schools accept this attribute of Venus. It explains the way, how one falls in love. Placement of Venus in mooltrikona, swakshetra, or uccha (either in rasi or navamsa) surely yields a soul painted by Eros and Cupid. Aspect of Jupiter over such a Venus is indeed a gifted combination. But R. Santhanam holds that retrogression of Venus (especially under aspect of Saturn) is ominous for enjoying inter-personal happiness. Retrograde Venus unearths deep rooted misunderstanding about intimacy and sometime produces love-hate relationship. This signature (when devoid of beneficial sambandha) may entail failed affair in early life and later disturbed married life. On the other hand, Moon in the sign or navamsa of Venus, especially in Libra, reveals a mind, highly sensitive towards love business. Interestingly, very few people are aware of the fact that English word “love” and Latin term “libido” are driven from Germanic word “liob” which itself taken from ancient Sanskrit term, “lubhaeti” or “lubhyati”. Lobh and lubhana being its derivatives are still in vogue in various vernaculars of Indian sub continent. Some modern interpreters and practitioners suggest that relations between a girlfriend and a boyfriend, especially in western countries and eastern urbanized societies, should be observed from 12th house (which stands for sexual relation) rather 7th house (which indicates legal marriage according to established social norms). Although it holds some weight but it can not be generalized for all lovers, since many a couples, even today, are not stimulated by mere sexual desires. However, short term cohabitation without wedlock may be judged from the 12th house. This is somewhat akin to Gandharva Vivah, one of the 8 kinds of marital relationships, Manu Smirti expounded. Earlier scholars have also paid significant importance to 6th house for “sapatni”, (co-wife, fellow mistress) and pratiyuvati (concubine, courtesan). In present day context, sapatni should imply extramarital relations and sexual liaison with others, when one is already married. In female chart, 6th house indicates possibility of extramarital relations of her boyfriend or husband.
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Followers of western astrology still rely on 5th and 11th houses for love and friendship respectively. However, traditional perhaps strict adherents of jyotish do not endorse this thesis. Despite, many modern Vedic astrologers have espoused this notion without any hesitation. For friendship, difference of opinion on 4th and 11th houses is already described in earlier paragraph. Interestingly, old jyotish scriptures opine to see 4th house for judging first place of intercourse in life as well as for mandap (wedding place). Nowadays it may imply chosen place of date in general. Avoid dating, when a natural malefic, Moon or Sun transits 4th or 8th house (especially in vipat, pratyak or naidhana tara) from janma rasi (radical Moon).
Combinations of Love & Romance
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ollowing are choice planetary combinations in a natal horoscope that result in love affair. Producing a long list of relevant yogas has been avoided, as it often confuses the students and is difficult to memorize. Secondly, most of the yogas (in available books and online blogs) generally focus on marriage, late marriage, divorce, death of spouse etc. While western practitioners mainly bank upon sign placement of Venus in zodiacal signs rather sound applicable combinations. That’s why learners and amateurs do not easily find astrological aphorisms for love and romance. Here is being presented a few. Some of them are gathered from standard jyotish texts while rests are scribe’s observations. 1)
Native will fall in love when in rasi or navamsa, Venus and Moon are mutually related by aspect or conjunction.
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One will encounter a love affair, when Mercury and lunar nodes (Rahu/Ketu) are mutually related. Similar result matures when Mercury and Moon are sambandhi.
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Without retrogression, should lord of 1st house be in 7th house or lord of 7th house in 1st house: one will go for a love marriage.
4) Venus or its dispositor when aspected by Saturn generally shows prolonged longing for beloved one, whereas Venus conjoined Saturn often gives more than one liaison.
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Lord of 7th with Venus or relation between dispositor of Venus and 7th house leads to falling in love.
6) If Venus is sambandi with Mars, or 1st lord is sambandi with 7th lord then native will be very passionate and may easily fall in love. However, Venus conjoined Mars is not a welcome combination for early and happy relationship.
Combinations of Failed Affairs 7) When Venus is conjoined or aspected by Saturn, and neither 7th lord nor Venus gets shubh argala or shubh drishti, then a miserable end of intimacy is indicated. Moreover, pain of parting terribly hurts the native if Moon occupies in the navamsa of Venus or Saturn. 8) For male nativities, Venus in 12th or 6th house having aspect and association of at least two natural malefics; and for female nativities, Mars in 12th or 6th house having aspect and association of at least two natural malefics reveals failed affair as well as separation from spouse. 9) Lord of 7th or Venus in rasi/navamsa of Virgo and a malefic in Libra makes one bereft of true happiness in love. Even s/he may go for many relationships. 10) Saturn in planetary war with Venus and opposite to Moon; or Saturn in planetary war with Mars and opposite to Venus; or Venus in planetary war with Mars and opposite to Moon, gives uncountable affairs and enormous breakups. 11) If AL and A7 are placed 6th-8th or 2nd-12th to each others; and malefics occupy in 2nd and 4th from UL then shortcoming in emotional relationship is indicated. 12) In male charts, Jupiter (without retrogression) be in 6th or 8th from afflicted Venus; and in female charts, Jupiter (without retrogression) be in 6th or 8th from afflicted Mars, results in failed relationship. However, such a Jupiter in retrogression gives partial happiness after initial failure.
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Timing Love Affair 13) In natal chart, if Jupiter aspects/conjoins Venus or Mars (as the chart belongs to male or famle respectively), then during second guru-parayaya (age 13-24), transit of Jupiter over, opposite or trine to natal Venus or Mars produces emotional intimacy with opposite sex. 14) When Mercury and Lunar Nodes, or Mercury and Moon form love yoga in the natal chart, then transit of Jupiter, over, opposite or trine to these radical planet yields begining of love affair. 15) If Saturn aspects/conjoins Venus (whether in natal charts of male or female) then transit of Saturn over, opposite or trine to natal Venus brings beloved one in life. Illustrations Case 1 Here in chart 1, Moon with Mars in ascendant renders the native highly emotional, headlong and bit capricious. Lagnesh Jupiter, who is also the rasi dispositor of Moon and Mars, is casting its full aspect over Venus. And
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above). In fact, his inter-relationship developed with a coworker girl in Venus-Mercury period when Jupiter was transiting Virgo over natal Mercury. In navamsa chakra, Venus and Mercury are occupying together, while Saturn and Venus are strongly having sambandh by parivartana. So far, the affair has been going successfully without major impediments due to Jupiter’s full aspect over Venus as well as Jupiter’s occupation in 2nd from UL (upapad lagna). Case 2 Chart 2 belongs to a girl who is very passionate and emotional in love business, as Venus being lord of 7th is in lagna. Vargottam Venus in Scorpio is adding fuel to her sensuality and possessiveness. Moon and Venus are apparently not related, however, both are in sign of Mars. And on the other hand, Venus owns the navamsa occupied by Moon.
She fell in love with a young teacher in her academic life (Moon owns 9th house and occupies in the navamsa of 7th lord). Coincidently, this event happened during Moon-Venus period when Jupiter was transiting over natal Mars (a karaka for boyfriend in female chart). But it was a one-sided love from her end, and she could not get the due attention of her choice despite her full efforts spreading over many years. This ultimately resulted in extreme emotional turmoil and mental agony especially in Mars-Mars and Mars-Rahu periods. Unfortunately, 7th lord Venus is under full aspect of Saturn, Mars and Rahu, besides associated with Gulika and Mandi. Resultantly, she could not get due warmness in return (see aphorism no. 4 and 7). 908
Case 3 From material perspective, chart 3 is a very strong nativity. He is highly educated and quite affluent and influential. But on emotional ground, planets do not promise love and comfort from opposite sex. Venus and Mars are in opposition (although not exactly degree-wise), yet it is a well known combination for love affair. Since 11th-Mercury and 12th-Venus are in parivartana therefore both planets are bound to yield each others results in their periods.
Consequently, Venus gives additional results as if sitting in 11th (which is 7th from Moon) and Mercury gives additional effect as if sitting in 12th (i.e. 7th from Rahu). He experienced his first love perhaps close intimacy in MercuryRahu antardasa when transit Jupiter was moving in Taurus and Gemini. Because of enfeebled Venus and afflicted Moon, neither his affair, nor his two marriages could sustain. Note the presence of two malefics in 7th from Venus, and affliction to Moon due to debilitation and papakartariyoga by Saturn and Mars.
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Case 4 Native of chart 4 is a very dynamic, enterprising and loyal man, as seen from Jupiter in Leo lagna, and lagna lord in 10th house with 9th and 10th lords. Apart from this yoga, he too had a long story of relationship with a teenager of entirely different cultural background. His chart fulfils aforementioned combinations no. 4, 2 and 6, viz., Venus is aspected by Saturn, Moon is along with Mercury, and Venus is conjoined with Mars. Note that Mars is the lord of 7th from Venus and Saturn is the lord of 7th from ascendant. Resultantly, he remained under spell of a girl’s charm. Saturn’s 3rd aspect over Venus usually gives a love affair spanning over many years. In fact his longing started in Mercury-Mercury. But presence of Jupiter in lagna makes him follower of social norms and customs. He never touched the girl, not to speak of establishing any physical liaison.
Instead, he got the proper approval of girl’s parents, and they agreed. Nonetheless, wedding could not take place since after few years girl herself declined him. At that fateful time native was going through Mercury-Rahu antardasa and Sade Sati as well. Venus with Mars under full aspect of Saturn often spoils the happiness from beloved one.
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Chart 5 illustrates a female who married twice and both times, “I love you” followed “I do”. Here again not only aphorisms related to romance are present but also yogas for separations are pronouncedly existing. Venus is sitting with 7th lord Saturn in the sign of Taurus. Similarly, Mercury in opposite to Rahu, and Moon with Mercury in 12th house, ensure manifestation of love affairs before marriage. She encountered her first love in Venus-Jupiter and wedded to him in Venus-Saturn antardasa. However, the said love marriage could hardly run for 10 years and she got divorced during Sun-Jupiter. Later, she established an intimacy with her aged boss and married to him during SunMercury. But unfortunately, second marriage again proved a mirage for happiness. In fact, she had her pati karaka (Mars – Husband Karaka) in 12th house under the malefic influence of Rahu and Saturn. In the very 12th house, Moon is weak on account of lacking pakshabala and Mercury has lost its beneficence because of Ketu and Mars. Thus 12th house is completely ruined. Jupiter (who is itself chara dara karka) is placed in 8th from Venus and 6th from Mars and Moon. This is an unlucky signature that gives many ups and downs in relationship. Case 6 This is a peculiar chart having many unique planetary signatures. Born with a silver spoon on February 20, 1900, she was the only daughter of an Indian 911
business tycoon and granddaughter of Dinshaw Maneckji, who was the founder of modern cotton industry in India. Having splendid beauty and aesthetic taste, she was known as “the flower of Bombay” by the then elites of India. Exalted Venus in lagna having full aspect of lagna lord Jupiter explains the plenty of richness, flair for literature and gifted charisma. The auspiciousness of Venus and Jupiter upon lagna is multiplying, since Venus is the rasi
dispositor of Moon and Jupiter is the navamsa dispositor of Moon. However, Rahu with Jupiter in 9th house generally yields deserting ancestral faith or dispute with family elders. She underwent both, because of her love. In the summer of 1916, when she had just crossed her 16th year, she came across an articulate and affluent lawyer of Bombay, who was a friend of his father (observe, 7th lord Mercury is with 9th lord and pati-karaka Mars in 12th; astrologically, 12th house also rules parental kith and kin and friends of father). She fell in love with him (in first meeting), despite knowing that he was 23 years older than her and hailed from a different religious background. Jupiter-Saturn was running at that time. Saturn is in 10th house in rasi and aspecting pati-karaka Mars, 7th lord Mercury and 7th house Virgo. While in navamsa, Saturn sitting in 7th house reveals the age difference between girl and her would-be. Her father was against this inter-religious wedlock. But she only heeded to her heart and soon after turning 18 (legally independent), left her father, religion and parental home just to marry with her beloved one. At the time of her marriage (Friday, April 19, 1918), she was going through 912
Jupiter-Saturn-Rahu as per Vimshottari. All the three planets are self explanatory. The initial years of marital life were happy and harmonious. But later, her husband got engaged in Indian politics and found no time for her. Yet, they never parted. Finding herself emotionally aloof, she got escaped in occult studies and joined Theosophical Society during Jupiter-Venus. Unfortunately, the chart does not promise much longevity (lord of lagna Jupiter is in the mouth of Rahu while both the marakas, Mercury and Mars, are under full aspect of Saturn). She died of stomach cancer on February 20, 1929 (when Jupiter-Rahu-Mercury was running). Coincidently, it was her 29th birthday. The beloved of the native1 was none but leading statesman Mohammad Ali Jinnah, whom she used to call J.
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To Dr Raman With Love Preface
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n our experiences of travel, interaction with astrologers and critical observation of internet forums, we found something dampening, something that made us realise our own grave mistake of the last few years. We found that not even 5 % of the astrologers remember Raman Saheb in their monthly and yearly interactions with fellow astrologers while some of the senior astrologers leveled various kinds of accusations towards Raman Saheb. Some of the seniors accused Raman Saheb of amassing huge amount of wealth via astrology not realizing that if they were in Dr. Raman’s position, would they themselves, in fact, have relinquished that Throne that Dr. Raman enjoyed or avoided making money? Some accused of some malpractices which we cannot comment upon since we are not Dr. Raman – let us be clear that every human has a mission and, in this Kaliyuga, he or she is sometimes forced to do what he has to do for the sake of the higher mission of establishing astrology as a science. Whether Dr. Raman did something wrong is immaterial – what is pertinent is the question: could you or me, in Dr. Raman’s position, remain even 10 % as pure as he was? He who never wrote a major editorial or several articles condemning his detractors… No he did not – very rarely would you find one in his vision called the ‘Astrological Magazine’. It is so easy to hurl stones at a man who gave so much of his life towards Astrology but so difficult to uphold the dignity with which he treated his editorials, with utmost professionalism that none have been able to surpass. His greatest contribution was not just making Astrology acceptable in scientific circles but something far bigger that has gone unnoticed so far and the truth of which none dare speak. Raman Saheb freed us from the slavery of Parampara which only allows knowledge to be given to a chosen few. Today, anyone belonging to any caste or any economic background can easily access astrological material only due to the works of Raman Saheb who not only inspired the English speaking community, but even the vernacular lot to publish books for all. Some of the accusations were that he allowed advertisements for stock markets predictors and talisman sellers to be published in the magazine. As mentioned earlier, each publisher has to sacrifice his ideals when it comes to the monetary aspects of the publishing world. In those days, very few ‘richy’ rich were into astrology – today there are many more but still, you would find no takers to finance a good astrological magazine, become an Editor Publisher – and you would know what Dr. Raman had to go through. Become an Editor Publisher and you will know that you, like Dr. Raman, will need to sacrifice your own children’s lives for the sake of the higher cause of astrology; you would not get time to even spend with your children or loved ones when you are busy editing or writing an article. This pain, only an Editor Publisher knows – one can say 20 people maximum in India, so far, can know this pain and not the 100,000 odd readers. An editor is spoilt when he has to face the egos of his writers. Sometimes we think how much Dr. Raman would have had to face these ego problems in the course of his illustrious career – but he did he not get tired due to this or commit suicide as some editors’ feel when they face the huge unwarranted egos of his writers? So far in Saptarishi, we have not spoken much about Dr. Raman due to our dislike towards him as we felt that he could have achieved so much, given us so many classics in English when he knew Sanskrit so well and, most importantly, he never got the Dhruva Nadi published in spite of having it in his possession from 1953. It was a personal grudge on someone whom, we felt, was expected to have done more in his illustrious career of 61 publishing years & also having one’s own publishing company. Coming back to Dhruva Nadi, it contains the highest of all knowledge – why did he not publish it was an oft complain of ours… But each editor knows how a book or an article not yet published sits in his office till the time is right. Some even went on to say that the old issues of The Astrological Magazine are no longer preserved since that knowledge was never supposed to be preserved, God did not want it. Alas these accusers forget the word Technology.
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The worst part is that no one remembers Raman Saheb and his team of warrior writers who produced and removed fabulous knowledge – not a single internet forum speaks about Dr. Raman and the techniques of his warriors. Some of the present Gurus only talk of themselves whereas it should be their duty to speak of the stalwart warriors that shaped astrology as we know it today. Without their contributions, we all today would not have existed. These gurus should speak of the great Ashutosh, of Bepin Bihari, of S. Kannan, of Shankar and many other forgotten stalwarts. Due to these circumstances, since we have heard of Dr. Raman and his fleet of light-workers, we have decided to produce, after a lot of hard work, a series dedicated to him and his Light-workers to bring back the old knowledge – to show to Dr. Raman’s accusers that knowledge can be lost for some time but not forever… Also to show to those paramparas of today that what is taught as parampara knowledge is actually what they learnt from the old issues of the Astrological Magazine. Let us face it, there was only one man chosen by the Sages when they freed us from the slavery of Parampara and that was Dr. Raman who created this revolution in his own way and with his own limitations. In this series, with each issue of Saptarishis Astrology, we would come out with few of the top articles from Raman Saheb’s old issues, bringing his memory back to life and seeing to it that the contributions of his generation are not lost. The modern Gurus may feel threatened due to this but, so be it. The other great contribution of Dr. Raman was that he separated mantra shastra from Jyotish Shastra and brought back Jyotish Shastra to its original form. You can see that very rarely1 any sage gives mantras in their classics. This separation task was given to Raman Saheb by the Divine Spirit since the energy had changed and it was time to bring astrology out of the clutches of superstitious and unscientific remedies which had become the bread and butter of practitioners for centuries. Raman Saheb’s magazine can be browsed through and you can see the percentage of articles on mantras – this does not go to show that Dr. Raman hated mantras. He himself was an ardent practitioner of mantras but he knew that it is important to separate them out from mainstream astrology. Alas, after the demise of Dr. Raman, this aspect of mantra shastra which is supposed to be reserved only with the pious lot has come back into mainstream astrology and is being practiced with flaws e.g. Dasa Mahavidya being prescribed to anyone on the forums. We remain indebted to our team members Rajendra R Shah, Yenbeeyes, Shastry and Shri A.V.Sundaram for bringing this work out to honor and bring back the memories of the light workers of astrology of the last century. Their knowledge will not be lost since knowledge does not belong to one person or to these symbols of which men have become slaves… © & TM; it belongs to the Rishis to whom none of us give royalty.
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‘To Dr Raman With Love’ Series On The System Of Bhrighu By Pt. Ashutosh Ghosh, B.A., (Hons), B.L (Taken From Astrological Magazine Of Raman Saheb, Jan 1957 Issue) .
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efore proceeding to deal with the Mahamuni Bhrigu's principles of reading the houses as revealed in his Bhrigu Mula Sutram and Bhrigu Yogavalis, it will be much appreciative and elucidatory if a bird's eye view to taken of the principles of reading houses according to the other saints, Jaimini and Parasara. Jaimini system can, at best, be called the system of combinations only, dependent on various factors, such as Argala, Pada Lagna, Upapada, Atmakaraka along with other Karakas, Hora lagna, Ghati Lagna, Varna-pada, Balapada, Lavapada, Kaksha, Sula, Trisula, Kemadruma yoga, Panchamansha Varga (which it not recommended by Mahamuni Parasara and others but by Tajik only) Karakamsa, Rudra Graha, Maheswara Graha, Dwara Dasa, Bahya Dasa, Paka Rasi, Bhoga Rasi, Upagraha and several others. All these technical terms must, first of all, be worked out for each horoscope, and then the various combinations enunciated by him, must be searched out for the purpose of their application in order to have the correct fitting and never-failing forecasts. Of course, it is a laborious task, but it ensures good and satisfactory results towards the end. The factors enumerated by him are so numerous that each and every horoscope admits of applicability of much of them to point to such never-failing forecasts. In connection with the reading of houses, it must be borne in mind that each one of the three systems of Bhrigu, Parasara and Jaimini refers to the periods in dasas formulated by them only, and not by others for the purpose of fruition. The results of reading houses according to Jaimini have been announced by the learned Saint to be fruitful only during the periods of Chara and Sthira dasas framed by him alone. So does Parasara say, with reference to his mode of house readings and his own dasas. The learned
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Bhrigu, however, does not so much in so many clear words, but at the time of enunciating the results of planets remaining in different houses (bhavas) in 44 per cent cases, he refers to different ages of the native when the results come out to be true according to him. For example, he says, if Ravi remains in the 10th then at the age of 18th, the native becomes famous through his learning and becomes able to acquire good for his own personal needs.
“अादशवष िवािधकारेण ूिसो भवित िाजर्नः समथ र्” aShTaadashavarShe vidyedhikaareNa prasidvobhavati dravyaarjanaH samarthashca Similarly, if Budha remains in lagna, the native will have to undertake pilgrimage at the age of 27.
् िवावान”् “स िवम्शितवष तीथ र्याऽायोगः ब लाभवान ब sapta viMshativarShe tIrthayaatraayogaH bahu laabhavaan bahu vidyaavaan Now, according to Parasara, we find a simpler mode of reading houses than that of Jaimini, and that is this: -1. If the lords of particular houses remain in kendras or konas from lagna, then take it that those lords will be fruitful, work out well and be active, whereas if they remain in the 6th, 8th and 12th houses from lagna or from their own houses, then take it for granted that the house of which they are lords cease to function.
“के े कोणे कारका भावूािःिता भाव ै।“ kendre koNe kaarakaa bhaavapraaptiduHsthitaa bhaavahR^ityai.| - Brihat Parasari Purva Khanda, Adhyaya 36, Sutra 153 2. In the same sutra, it is further said that if the lords of bhavas remaining in the 2nd, 3rd or 11th therefrom those bhavas will be well developed and be appreciably effective on the native's life.
ु याः” “अथ लाभे िवबमा वा यदा ते भावाव सानृ िपऽािदतल arthe laabhe vikramaa vaa yadaa te bhaavaat sarve saatR^i pitraaditulayaaH. 3. Fruitful are those bhava lords, If they see or remain in their own bhavas or see the lagna.
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bhaavam pashyati bhaaveshau bhaavasthe lagnagepivaa. S. 154. 4. In the same sutra, it is further said that if the house-lords remain in exaltation or become nourished by benefics (meaning seen or conjoined with by them), then those bhavas will be effective (strong), and give good results.
् पया” ु “बिलनः ोगे वाऽिप तद ् भावत इ balinaH svoccage vaa.api tad bhaavat iShTa puShTayaa (Tadbavattwispustaya)
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5. If the lord of a house goes to its enemy's house or remains in a rasi of its fall, and yet does not see its own bhava, then the bhava it represents becomes weak and does not work satisfactorily. For example, in a question whether a native will ever be able to amass wealth however small or big may it be, or in a question, whether he will have children or not, according to Parasara, it is to be seen, whether the lord of the 2nd house is in lagna or in the 2nd, 3rd or 11th place from its own house (i.e., the 2nd) or whether it sees the lagna or its own house or is in exaltation. If it so remains, then tell the native that he will always save something out of his earnings. Whereas if it is found that the 2nd bhava lord has gone to the 6th, 8th or 12th place from lagna or from its own bhava (own house ), then tell him unhesitatingly that, however big the amount he may earn he wilt never be able to save anything. Similarly, if the lord of the 5th is in the 2nd, 3rd or 11th place therefrom or if it remains in lagna or sees it or remains in exaltation, then the native will have issues. On the contrary, if the 5th lord goes to the 6th, 8th or 12th from Lagna or from own bhava (the 5 th house), then the native will never have any children; and if per chance, he gets any, they will not survive during his lifetime. This is one of the methods for examining bhavas according to Parasara. But, in Bhrigu, different principles are adopted. No doubt, Bhrigu's mode is the simplest of all, but, unfortunately, there is no comprehensive literature dealing with illustrations. I.
The First Principle.—The learned Bhrigu, first of all classifies all the 9 planets into two groups,—(1) natural benefics and (2) natural malefics. The natural benefics according to this system are: ( a ) Guru, ( b ) Sukra, ( c ) Moon, and (d ) Budha. The natural malefics are: ( a ) Ravi, (b) Kuja, (c) Sani, ( d ) Rahu, and
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The Second Principle. — Over and above this, he follows strictly the Natural co-significatorships (Karakatwas) of planets. According to him, Ravi represents father; Moon mother; Mars brothers, land, boils, blood-poisoning, etc.; Budha boyishness and learning; Guru riches, religion, sons and learning; Sukra wife or concubines; Sani longevity, afflictions and slavery; and Rahu or Kethu afflictions and suffering. Then Bhrigu enumerates the results of different planets occupying different bhavas, etc. For example, Ravi remaining in the 12 th produces: diseases of the bowels, abdomen, etc., at the age of 36, expends money for the wrong person, gets a downfall, and loses money. Owing to killing cows in a previous life, he lives in a foreign place. If the lord of the house where it is posited, i.e. if the 12 th lord gets strength, the native will succeed in his prayers for his deity. If a malefic is conjoined with Ravi in the 12 th house, then he will be bereft of good beddings. If the 6 th lord conjoins with Ravi there, then he will have leprosy. If a benefic in addition sees or conjoins it, then he will have no leprosy. This is the general result on Ravi remaining in the 12 th . III.
The Third Principle.- Whenever a planet is found to reside in a house, see of what strength is its lord. That is the way how a planet is to be judged according to Bhrigu to give diametrically opposite results under two different circumstances created by the disposition of the house occupied a planet. This is the reason why prayers including salvation which are judged from the 12 th house become full, when the 12 th house lord becomes strong. How to judge the planet has been discussed under the heading of a separate principal No VI.
Thus, we find here the broad distinction between Parasara and Bhrigu. While Parasara deals directly with the bhava, its lord and its position from lagna or from own house, Bhrigu deals indirectly with the bhava through the planet residing therein under the principle of dispositor planet, viz.
े ऽे वा पापक्षेऽा भावािधपे बलयतु े वा बलहीन े शभु यतु े वा पापयतु े शभु क्ष bhāvādhipe balayute vā balahīne śubhayute vā pāpayute śubhekṣetrā vā pāpakṣetrā IV. The Fourth Principle—The fourth principle that has been abundantly used by Bhrigu is that evil results are often minimised through the conjunction or aspect of a benefic planet, viz., Sukra, Guru, Moon or Budha. There is no question of a weak or
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strong Moon or a Budha conjoined with a malefic or not. Evils are aggravated on the aspect or conjunction of a planet inimical to the planet remaining in the house, - this is also a principle, but in fact it can at best be said to be a corollary of the above 4 th principle. Now, let us discuss the results of the Moon remaining in the 12 th house for the purpose of illustrating Bhrigu's principles. The native having Moon in the 12 th house gets bad food, spends money on wrong persons, gets himself or herself entangled in a quarrel out of anger, and gains through gambling, hunt, plays, dancing’s, music, wine or women. If a malefic planet or a planet inimical to the Moon conjoins with it, then he will get hell after death, whereas if a benefic or a planet friendly to the Moon sees or conjoins with it, then the native will get heaven after death. Have you noted that Bhrigu conceives of an enemy planet of the Moon, which other systems do not acknowledge? V. The Fifth Principle.—In connection with the above kind of queries, a question may arise,—which are the friends or foes of a planet? Let the answer be embodied in the form of the fifth principle, viz.: Ravi's friends are Moon, Mars, Budha, Guru and Kethu; Ravi's foes are Sukra, Sani and Rahu; Moon's friends are Ravi, Mars, Budha, Guru and Kethu; Moon's foes are Sukra, Sani and Rahu; Mars's friends are Ravi, Moon, Guru and Kethu; Mars's foes are Budha, Sani and Rahu; Budha's friends are Ravi, Sukra, Sani and Rahu; Budha's foes are Moon, Mars. Guru and Kethu; Guru's friends are Ravi, Moon, Mars, Sani and Kethu; Guru's foes are Budha, Sukra and Rahu; Sukra's friends are Budha, Sani and Rahu; Sukra's foes are Moon, Mars, Sun and Guru; Rahu’s friends are Budha, Sukra, Sani and Guru; Rahu’s foes are Ravi, Moon, Mars and Kethu; Kethu’s friends are Ravi, Moon, Mars and Guru; Kethu’s foes are Budha, Sukra, Sani and Rahu. According to Bhrigu, when Mars is in the 12th native will feel the keen want of articles of daily use and bile and wind predominate the body. If conjoined with or “aspected by a malefic”, the native will be arrogant. Budha in the 12 th , makes one wise and charitable and confers changeableness and boyishness consistent with his Karakatwa. Guru in the 12 th deprives one of wealth and learning, indications due to his Karakatwa. If exalted or aspected by benefics, the evil is neutralised. The expenditure of money would be for righteous cause ( धमर् मूलेन धनोयः dharma mūlena dhanavrayaḥ )
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When Sukra is in the 12 , afflicted, one becomes poor and inclined to sensual things. When beneficially disposed, there will be wealth. Note.—A planet remaining in the same place can produce diametrically opposite results under two differs conditions, according to Bhrigu, viz., poverty in one man's horoscope and much richness in another's. This is the peculiarity in Bhrigu's reading When Sani is in the 12 th , one becomes a Patita or a fallen man and deformed. When well aspected or conjoined, the native goes to heaven after death; when afflicted, goes to hell. From all the above, it will appear that benefics remaining on such a evil place, as the 12 th house or seeing it produce better results than ordinarily expected, whereas malefic remaining there or seeing it produce or aggravate evil ones. In order to show the predominance of the principle of distinction between malefics and benefics in the house readings, all the planets remaining in one particular bhava especially in an evil one, the 12 th have been quoted above.
ु े bhāvādhipate VI. The Sixth Principle.-The principle involved is (भावािधपते बलयत balayute ) the lord of bhava being strong. As regards the use of the word Bhavadhipathibalayuthe which occurs abundantly in the Bhrigu Sutra, for the purpose of determining the quite opposite and yet good results, the learned Saint's prescription of strength has not been found anywhere. The following few instances will show astoundingly what diametrically opposite results follow on Bhavadhipathi being strong. If Ravi remains in the 8 th house (house of longevity), gets the home of exaltation or its own house, the native will have long life. On Moon’s remaining in the 8 th house, one gets longevity. On Moon’s remaining in lagna and weak. One become sickly; when well aspected, good longevity. When Mars remains in lagna, beneficially disposed long life; afflicted, short life. Mars in the 8 th exalted or well aspected by or conjoined with benefics, good health and long life; when afflicted, middle life; with 8 th lord, long life. When Budha is in the 8 th and the 8 th lord is strong, long life; when Budha is neecha, short life. Take the instance of Budha as a natural benefic, and see what Budha does when remaining in the 9 th (िपतृ दीघार्यःु ).
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Budha is taken to be a natural benefic. So it is said that father will live long. The same results happen if the Moon, Guru or Sukra also remains there. This shows that all these four planets are taken to be natural benefics under any circumstances whatsoever. Ravi being Pitrukaraka, remaining in the 9 th causes long life to father. When Guru is in the 8 th , exalted or in own house, the native will have good longevity. When the 8 th lord is weak, the native will have alpayu; if the 8 th lord remains in exaltation or in own house or sees its own house or house of exaltation, he is dirghayu. When Sukra is in the 8 th which is the house of a benefic, then the native gets purnayu. If malefic is still there, then he is alpayu. When Sani is in the 8 th , one will have three-fourth life. (Note.- Longevity of alpayu is 32, madhyayu 64, dirghayu or purnayu 100. Therefore tripadayu would be 1/4 th less than 100, i.e. 75 years). When Saturn is exalted or otherwise strong, one will have full life. From all the above, it is evident that by the term Bhavadhipa balayute, the Mahamuni means that the planet ( भावािधप) must remain either in its own house or house of exaltation. Besides this conception of strength of a planet, there is another conception of the same to be found in one solitary sentence of a sutra amongst the descriptions of results of Guru remaining in the 4th house.
ु ु , शभु वगण, नरवाहन योगः। भवािधपे बलयतु ,े भृगचय I have placed commas to show three possible conditions. The learned Mahamuni here speaks of a Subha Varga as being equivalent to balayuktha or being strong. Now the question is-what kinds of vargas were prevalent at the time of Bhrigu? Bhrigu is of the age of the Satya Yuga whereas Jaimini and Parasara belong to Dwapara Yuga. We find in Parasara, so many Vargas-the six Vargas, the seven Vargas, the ten Vargas and the sixteen Vargas, etc.
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But who will enlighten us on the question,-which Vargas were prevalent at the time of Bhrigu? No doubt, there was the use of some Vargas; otherwise there would have been no reference of any Subha Varga in the above sutra. In the absence of any literature, or reasonable enlightenment on this subject, it is preferable to accept Navamsha, Drekkana and Hora only to be the primary vargas under the conception of Bhrigu, and not to go beyond that without any evidence to the contrary and make the matter more complex. Thus the sixth principle deduced from the sutras as regards the strength of planets is - , A planet to be strong must remain in its own houses or in any of its own houses or house of exaltation or see any of them or remain in the varga, such as Navamsa, Hora or Drekkana of a benefic, viz., Moon, Budha, Guru or Sukra. Whereas in Parasara, we find the lord of a house to be strong only when it remains in or sees lagna or remains in exaltation or remains in the 2nd, 3rd or 11th place from its own house. Such is the distinction! But, we must not be tempted to apply the principles of Parasara's house-readings to those of Bhrigu, for in that case, results obtained thereby will be thoroughly upset at the time of dasa periods. This thesis, at the best, is the thesis based on research, and on analysis of sutras. If any learned man enlightens me on the points raised herein regarding the above presumption of Vargas of Hora, Drekkana and Navamsha only as the Vargas of Bhrigu, he is cordially invited to do so, and the writer is ready to change his opinion on the basis of any rare literature, or sound reasonings or scientific discussions. Besides the usual mode of conception of significations (कारक) of the 12 houses, we find some more unusual ones regarding each one of them in Bhrigu, and such unusual signification of houses have appeared to this writer to be not merely statements on paper only, but also facts found corroborated in dealing with horoscopes after horoscopes. VII. The Seventh Principle: - Let all those unusual significations of different houses be called the 7th principle of house-readings according to Bhrigu. As far as practicable, a list is given of the important houses regarding their unusual significations. 1. Acquisition of wealth is also ascertainable from the following beyond the usual conceptions of wealth from the 2nd and the 11th. 923
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Planet's position is given first, and then its result in original sutras in brackets, along with any comments or verification. Budha in the 3rd , gain of money धनलाभवान);् Guru in the 5th, rich (धनवान);् Sukra in the 7th , charity (आयर्कान);् Ravi in the 8th , more rich (ौेधनवान);् Ravi in the 9th, rich (धिनकः); Guru in the 9th , rich (धिनकः); Sukra in the 9th , rich (धनवान);् Budha in the 9th , great gains (बलाभवान)् Sukra in the 12th, well placed, great wealth (बधनवान ç)् . Note.—Most of these readings have been found to be correct during the respective bhava dasa periods of the natives. 2. Regarding longevity, Ravi, Mars, Budha, Guru and Sukra, etc., if in lagna, or aspecting the lagna, must also be considered to find out the nearly correct, approximate longevity of the native. This must be done along with the consideration of planets remaining in or seeing the 8th. 3. Regarding the birth of daughters, Ravi in lagna indicates female, children (काूजः्); Moon
ु ),् Sani in the 5th daughters; if own in the 5th, one son and daughter (ीूजावान ् एक पऽवान े ी ूजािसि) house. (क्षेऽ (Note.— This has been verified, for during the bhava dasa period of Sani, a daughter was born
्सिवंशित वष ु to a native); Mars in the 6th , sons, but will have daughter in the 27th year (पऽवान ककायतु ः). This has also been verified during the Labha dasa period of Mars in the 6th . 4. Besides the usual way of finding repute or disrepute from lagna and the 10th , we find such also from elsewhere, such as Ravi in the 6th , famous (कीितर्मान);् Mars in the 6th well-known (ूिसः् ) Budha in the 7th , famous (कीितर्मान);्
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and houses (अ क्षेऽवान);् Budha in the 3 rd , lands and houses and son in the 25 th
ु ः). Similarly, Ravi in the 8 th; Budha in the 8 th ; ु year ( प िवंशित वष क्षेऽपऽय Mars in the 10 th are capable of conferring kshetra or lands and houses. 6. As regards dealing with public, Guru in lagna makes one hated by enemy ( बजनेष ी ), if lagna is the house of Guru's enemy or house of fall, or Guru is conjoined with a malefic and Ravi in the 4 th makes one being hated public; Guru in the 9 th favours cordiality with people; Guru in the 10 th one respected by many; Moon in the 10 th afflicted, illegal connection widow in 25 th year and enmity of people ; Moon in the 11 th with befriends many.
by the makes with a Sukra,
7. Regarding queries pertaining to wife, one must see the following besides the usual 7 th house:—Ravi in lagna ( दारहीनः ). (During the bhava dasa period of Ravi in lagna, the native loses his wife and this has been verified). Sukra in lagna and Guru in the 2 n d , give good wife. Sukra in the 2nd , indicates marriage in the 32 nd year. Sani in the 2 n d , loss of wife; if Sani is afflicted, he will deceive his wife. Mars in the 3 r d , wife's character questionable. Sukra in the 4 th much attached to wife. Rahu or Kethu in the 4 th , loss of wife. Moon in the 5th, wife fair but hot-tempered. Sukra in the 5 th , young wife and children. Sani in the 5th, two wives if aspected by Guru but first will have no issues. Mars in the
ु तु ः). Sukra in the 8 th , agreeable wife 8 th , happiness from wife (दारसख़य (िहतदारवान)् 8. Regarding the queries of a native's living or going to a foreign land, the following must be noted besides the usual 3rd, 7th, 9 th and 12 th houses: - Ravi in lagna, inclined to travel. This has been found verified in bhava dasa. Moon in lagna, lot of travelling in the 15 th year. This is verified in Prime Minister Nehru's horoscope. Budha in lagna, pilgrimage in 27th year. Mars in the 4th, travelling in one's own country. Rahu or Kethu in the 5th, residence in a place of rowdies or bad people (मामवासी). Sani in the 6th widely travelled. Ravi in the 12th, living in foreign country.
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9. Besides the usual 9 or 10 houses, the following are to be noted for queries regarding father:— Mars in the 4 th , father dies in 9 th year and mother sickly; Budha in the 4 th , happiness from father and mother; Ravi in the 6 th , father a non-entity ; Mars in the 8 th , affliction to father. 10. Besides the 4 th house, the following are to be noted for queries regarding mother:—Budha in the 5 th confers happiness from mother; Sukra in the 8 th , danger to mother in the 4 th year; Moon in the 9 th , afflicted, death to parents early. 11. Besides the usual 5 th house, the following are to be noted for queries regarding children:—Ravi in lagna, no issues; this means that during the bhava dasa period of Ravi in lagna, the native will lose a son. It does not mean that he will ever be sonless. Mars in lagna, will have children; Guru in lagna, many sons; Budha in the 2 nd , a large number of sons; Guru in 2 nd , native gets children and lands in 25 th year; Mars in the 6th , a number of sons; Sukra in the 6 th , children and grandchildren; Sukra in the 7 th , no sons if afflicted; Ravi in the 8 th , few sons; Mars in the 8 th , few sons; Budha in the 8 th , seven sons. Budha in the 7 th , many children; Ravi in the 9 th , good children and wife; Moon in the 9 th , a fortunate son ; Sukra in the 9 th , wife and sons ; Moon in the 11 th , generally many sons after 50 th year. Rahu or Kethu in the 12 th very few sons. In all these cases, the results of the combination happen in the bhava dasa of the planet. 12. Regarding native's own illness or otherwise—from the 6 th or 8 th house, the following are to be noted besides the usual ones:—Ravi in lagna, generally healthy; if afflicted, fever in the 3 rd year; Mars in lagna, some wound in the body, suffers from different diseases, also eye defects; Ravi in the 3 rd , affliction to body in the 3 rd , 5 th or 8 th year; Mars in the 5 th , dangerous for life in the 6 th year. Ravi in 2 nd , facial disease; Budha in the 2 nd , windy diseases if afflicted; Mars in the 2 nd , if joined by lord of 6 th , swellings of the eye; Sukra in the 2 nd , and 2 nd lord weak, abnormality of the eye; Sani in the 2 nd , eye disease during Sani bhava dasa ; Rahu or Kethu in the 2 nd , affliction to body. 13. Regarding queries of brothers or sisters, besides the usual 3 rd house, the following have been noted by the sage:—Budha in lagna, death of brothers in 7 th or 10 th year; Sukra in the 4 th , happiness from brothers; Moon in the 6th , brother dies if afflicted by Rahu or Kethu. (It does not mean that the native will have no brothers); Mars in the 10th, brothers will be long-lived.
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Bhrigu Bhava dasa It has already been said that bhava readings of any system (Parasara, Jaimini, Bhrigu) are useless unless they find expression in time or period for their fructification during their peculiar dasas framed by the pro-pounder of the system. Rahu and Ketu having been dealt with by Bhrigu to be belonging to one category only. Respecting bhava-readings, we find practically 8 planets and 12 bhavas. That means (8 x 12) 96 possible bhava results and hence 96 kinds of periods, when these readings come to fruition. Of these 96 possible periods of fructification readings, only 44 periods have been given by the Mahamuni in the sutras. The rest require to be searched out, since they appear to be the missing links from the original sutras. The best way to find out the periods of planets residing in or aspecting particular bhavas is to analyse numerous Yogavalis and to apply them in known living horoscopes. In this way, the present writer has been able to find out the missing links of dasa periods of many planets residing in or aspecting particular bhavas, and also to apply them to various horoscopes with much success. A curious thing that has appeared to the author is that a planet aspecting a bhava or house is as good as its remaining there, and hence when a planet is found to aspect a particular bhava, the lord of that particular bhava is to be enquired
ु )े or afflicted (पापयतु )े or it has gone into into as to whether it has become fortified (बलयत the house of exaltation or fall, and so on, thinking that it is remaining there. For this purpose, in the case of every chart, a separate chart to be called Drishti kundali (aspect diagram) should be erected to see how the aspecting planets are posited with respect to their own houses or houses of exaltation or fall or of friends or foes or of a benefic or a malefic, etc., according as the conditions the sutras demand. Thus we find in each birth chart 9 dasas take place for 9 planets remaining on 9 bhavas, plus 16 different dasas more for their aspecting 16 different places, i.e., to say, in all 25 dasas at the best take place in a native's life to constitute her or his full life-readings. VIII. The Eighth Principle.—The aspects which the planets cast are usual, viz., Sani has aspects on the 3rd , 7th and 10th ; Kuja on the 4th , 7th and 8th ; Guru on the 5th , 7th and 9th ; and Rahu on the 5th , 7th , 9th and 12th . Thus we get 13 aspects from Sani, Kuja, Guru and Rahu and 4 more aspects from the 7th aspect of Ravi, Moon, Sukra and Budha. The total becomes 17,—out of which one is to be deducted, for Rahu's 7th aspect need not be taken, since Kethu remaining on its 7th has already been taken. Thus we get 16 possible dasas besides the residing planets' 9 bhava dasas in a native's life.
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If you can interpret these 25 dasas, you will be surprised to learn that the full lifereadings of a particular native have been correctly made with reference to everything of his life including the queries of his own prosperity and adversity, illness and happiness, acquisitions of land, money, etc., and their losses, birth periods of children and their losses, if any; parent's illness and death, brother's illness, fortune, misfortune and deaths, if any ; own repute and disrepute, imprisonment, education, king's or Government's favour or wrath, and so on. In other words, the full life-readings of a native with the most approximate years of their happenings will easily appear to you. This is the greatest advantage available through the simplest way of bhava dasas of the sage. A list of the dasa periods supplied by the Bhrigu sutras is given below. Each dasa period for fructification and consummation is 4 years beginning from the year noted therein, unless favourable or adverse Gochara (transit) results, through “Maha-rasi " or such like non-failing (method affect the fructification age by way advance or delay of one year or two. In the case of Mars dasa, the period of fructification has been found continue for 6 years, especially if the results are evil. In the following list, is given the name of the planet, with its situation or aspect on the bhava, and on its right side, given the age of the native, when the results actually take place, unless there is some dissenting note obtained through practical application. The results are supposed to continue for 4 years from that age in the case of all the planets and 6 years in the case of the evil be-getting Mars. RAVI Ravi on Lagna
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Thus out of 96 possible dasa periods, we get only 44 periods from the sutra 11 while others are missing. Re: Printed Brihat Bhrigu Samhita In order to verify and corroborate the periods obtained by the author in the case of missing links in tbe sutras, the author had to purchase the so called printed Brihat Bhrigu Samhita at a very heavy cost of Rs. 60 from the market and was much disappointed not to find any real clue. The nature of those printed forecasts is being propagated as being legendary by designing men, as well as men of ignorance. In the Kundali Khanda, there are 2541 charts for the periods between 1961 Samvat and 2020 Samvat corresponding to English years, viz., 1904 to 1963. On reference to the Ephemeris prepared under correct telescopic observations, it appears that the kundalis (charts) contain the wrong positions of Budha, Rahu and Sani in those cases where old Panjika-makers have committed the astronomical mistakes. It therefore seems that the charts have been prepared from wrongly calculated old Panjikas of India within this twentieth century. In no way, it proves that they were prepared during the Satya Yuga of Bhrigu Mahamuni’s time.
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Furthermore, the charts do not contain the lagna or moon. As regards the predictive portion, it appears that only 300 possible results have been prepared and printed on worst mechanical newsprint, of course in bold types in Devanagari script. As a result, it comes to this that for 2541 charts, only 300 results are available. Consequently, the author has been wonderstruck to see that 8 or 9 kundalis have been towed down to one result only, and that has been done in such a way that, unless one scrutinises minutely, he will not be able to find out this manipulation and skill. Amongst those 300 results supposed to have occurred within 60 years (between 1904 and 1963), I wanted to pick out only those ones which pronounce early deaths within 40, and those which pronounce life-long poverty of the natives. But, to my utter surprise, to tell the truth, I have been disappointed on this point, for excepting 3 or 4 horoscopes, all the natives have been shown to possess longevity of 60 to 90 or 96 years (an absurd possibility), and each one native has been given high hopes of becoming rich at some particular periods of his life. The predictions have been prepared in such a way as to give high hopes to one and all who want Bhrigu readings. Therefore it seems that it is not a true forecast, but a mental tonic to the hopeless natives. In that sense, it is a solace!
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‘To Dr Raman With Love’ Series Nadi-Aroodam By V. Venkataramana Rao, B.A., B.L. (Taken From Astrological Magazine Of Raman Saheb, Jan 1957 Issue)
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uring our enquiries about nadis we have come across a certain Nadi astrologer, who owns some nadis of which “Sri Uma Maheswara Samvada Vina Vidai” is one. It is usually called “Aroodam Nadi”. The other nadis in his possession are: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Sri Sukar Markandeyar Samavadam, Uma Maheswara Perunool, Krishna Sahadeva Samvadam, Navagraha Samvadam, Padinennu Maharshigal Siddhantam and Agasthiar Mahavakyam.
All these nadis relate to predictive astrology and its kindred branches. We shall confine to the "Aroodam Nadi" alone in this article. The history of all these nadis is given in the nadi itself. Having heard of the existence of nadi grandhams at Hastinapuram, one Sri Krishna Sanyasi of Gokulam goes there to equip himself with their knowledge. He studies also Vedas, Puranas, Mantras and Tantras there. Then he resorts to Dravida country of South India and imparts their knowledge to his pupil Pasupathi Pattan of Pandyanad. The latter imparts this knowledge to his own pupils, viz., Seshan, Saketan, Thida Varathan and Viswasan. Of these, Seshan consigned these nadis to the care of a Chandravamsa king of Tanjore. They were in the
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custody of this dynasty for about 250 years. Then they were stolen from the the royal library and thereafter they fell* into the hands of several persons. As the title shows the matter of the Aroodam is designed in the form of a dialogue between Maheswara and his consort Uma. This nadi is usually read on Sundays and Wednesdays. But if there is any special reading to be given the date is fixed by the nadi itself. The questioners will have to give their ascendants with the birth stars. That is all. The first verse of the aroodam for the day begins with an invocation of the presiding Deity. Then the ascendant and the star of one of the questioners is mentioned in the nadi and then follow the answers to his mentally formed questions. The reading refers to the gocharam (transits) of the planets for the time being with reference to the positions of Jupiter and Saturn in respect of the radical Moon of the questioner. Sometimes the positions of all the planets in his horoscope are also given together with other particulars. At times some sort of ritual and worship to deities are prescribed for getting over the evil effects of the planetary influences. Then the aroodam refers to another questioner whose ascendant and star are mentioned therein; then a third and so on until it closes for the day (Prasnai muttray). During the course' of the readings some interesting facts have come to light. A was present at the aroodam reading of his friend B. After B's aroodam was over the next reading was for the ascendant and star of A unasked and to A's utter surprise. B however required the reading of A to be recorded also. It was a voluntary grace of the nadi to give A's reading which fitted in with the present state, aspirations and expectations in his life. The only circumstance connecting A and B was their close friendship for over three and a half decades. A was present on the express request of B to assist him in the interpretation of his (B) readings. To gather more information about the Aroodam Nadi we were present at some more readings. Many interesting facts came to light during the course of these readings. We shall briefly state them hereunder: According to the Aroodam Nadi, the Durmukhi year (1956-57) ushers in an era of spiritualism and also portends great cosmic changes. The readings on the New Year's Day show that they will bring wealth, fruition of all desires removing all defects in life. There will be signs for the advent of a world teacher. The world teachers left the earth to effect proper and necessary changes in the cosmic hierarchy and thus bring about certain changes in the *
Years ago one of the Nadi astrologers told us that “Vasista Nadi” possessed was purchased by his grandfather for Rs. 25 or so when several palm-leaf manuscripts were auctioned at Tanjore. He could not give us more details.-Ed. A .M. 933
planetary effects suitable to the era of Everlasting Life. Yoga knowledge will reach its eminence. The present Kali changes and Suryasavarni Manu rules Bharatam. The result will be to bring in a new change in the laws of evolution. † The day will come when the dream of the spiritualists to attain Kaivalyam will be realized. (Vide Appendices I to 5). The Kaivalyam long sought for by the spiritualists could not be attained owing to planetary defects in the cosmos. These defects are due to the Athichara gathi (swift, irregular and apparent retrograde motion) of the planet Jupiter with respect to the earth from time immemorial. These defects will be rectified by the addition of ‡ other minor planets. Bharata Khanda will thus be made fit for the superman in the New Kalpa. Curiously enough the Aroodam Nadi refers also to the advent of a comet, during the period when Saturn is in Scorpio. This synchronizes also with the stay of Jupiter in the signs of Leo and Virgo. (Vide Appendices 6 to 9). Saturn is in Scorpio till 7-2-1958; then it enters Sagittarius and remains there till 3-61958. Then it retrogrades into Scorpio on 4-6-1958 remaining there till 6-11-1958 when it enters Sagittarius finally. Jupiter enters Virgo about 17-6-1957 and finally leaves it on 25-7-1958. It is in Virgo between 19-5-1958 and 25-7-1958. (Mr. Waite's tables were adopted taking Bhujandar's precession of 23°10' for the years). The comet will not be seen fully but its tail will appear first. Elsewhere Bhujandar also says "Vaal neetti varugum kethu". It appears in the North-East direction and when it is fully visible in Bharata Khanda many people will be blessed. Before this happens during the time when Saturn is stationary in Scorpio the inclination of the earth's axis will change a little. (App. 10). Saturn is stationary on 24-3-1957, 11-8-1957, 5-4-1958 & 24-8-1958. Saturn enters Sagittarius on 7-2-1958, stays there till 3-6-1958 and retrogrades into Scorpio remaining there till 6-11-1958 and finally enters Sagittarius thereafter. The earth's obliquity is 23½ degrees. The longitude of the precession of the vernal equinox is 23 deg. 10 min according to Bhujandar, for the year 1956.
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The word Kaivalyam has been used to indicate moksha or oneness with the Supreme. We got this article cross checked on the word Kaivalyam with SA writer Yenbeeyes who notes that he does not find any reference to the word in the Tamil writing given in appendix.
Kindly note this point of addition of minor planets. Also one must note that the whole nadi speaks the messages similar to new age spirituality and Ascended Masters, something not found in current literature of vedic astrology and not known to vedic astrologers till date – Saptarishis Astrology
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We wonder if it will be an opportune time for the earth to wobble upon its axis and spin vertically in the plane of its orbit. It will be interesting to know to what length the longitude of the precession actually increases in its retrograde motion. Since the days of Hipparchus who is credited with its discovery, and even ages before this backward motion is going on. Astronomers tell us that it takes 26,000 years for the equinoctial point to make a full circle of 360 degrees. It is not known whether such a total revolution of the precessional point has ever occurred or ever been recorded by astronomers in ages long gone by. Prof. W A Baum reported to the American Astronomy Society, Berkely (California) that "Certain very distant groups of stars were moving towards the outer edge of the universe at a speed of 75,000 miles (120,700.80 kilometers) a second.” He thus supports the theory of the expanding universe” (Vide “The Hindu” dated 28-8-1956). Einstein's conception of the universe is a space-time continuum. This leads us to believe that our notion of past, present or future is merely relative. In this view the picture of an expanding universe resolves in an ever-lengthening film spread out in spacetime continuum. Hence all events exist in a space-time continuum. The accuracy of their prediction therefore depends upon our capacity and equipment to understand a four dimensional space-time continuum. Again Einstein asserts that the mass of a moving body increases as its motion increases. The increase in mass results therefore from its increased energy. Hence energy has mass. We may slate here that Kaka Bhujandar stated in his nadi that the earth will rotate upon its axis vertically with increased velocity which will increase its mass without any addition of weight consequently. This would happen before the change of Kalpa and Manu. (Vide The Astrological Magazine, December 1954, page 874). We think the frequent earth tremors, the incessant floods, the volcanic eruptions and the breaking of mountains are some of the sure signs of the impending changes. Before closing this article we would like to exhort the world scientists to bestow some thought on the impending wonders predicted by the nadis. A renowned yogi has revealed all these predictions over four decades ago. These
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have subsequently been confirmed by the Bhujandar Nadi since 1919. And now the Aroodam Nadi is reiterating the same since 1956. We do not think that the ancient sages would have wasted time and energy to record in vain save for the benefit and guidance of humanity these changing times. Let the earnest scientists reflect awhile and investigate these matters. This will perhaps enable them to peep into the abysmal depths of the reconstructed cosmos with anew angle of vision. We have published these details under the caption “The New Comet” fourteen years ago in “The Hindu” dated 3rd January, 1943, quoting the relevant extracts from the nadis. And subsequently these facts were published in a series of articles in The Astrological Magazine under the caption of Nadi, Astrology and World Affairs since February 1950 through the courtesy of Prof. B. B. Raman, its learned Editor. Appendices 1 to 10
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‘To Dr Raman With Love’ Series History & Origin Of Palmistry By N. L. Desai, B.Com. (Taken From Astrological Magazine Of Raman Saheb, Jan 1957 Issue) SA Reviewer: Raj Rao
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almistry is the science of divining the fate of human beings as indicated by the signs and lines on the palm. Fate is nothing but an inevitable result of an unending series of effects of past causes in a predetermined order over which evidently man has no control. In a closely knit sequence of events in our life, happy and otherwise, nature from time to time rewards us or punishes us for our sins of omission or commission. The more important and chief use of palmistry, however, is that it unfolds before the eyes of the seer in a very systematic and infallible manner the various mental and emotional traits that go into the making of human behavior and characteristics. The science of palmistry further predicts events as they occur and affect the earthly progress of an individual's life. While explaining the striking differences in men with their wisdom or follies and foibles, magnanimity or meanness and virtues or vices, it suggests whether a man has been born of physically diseased or financially poor parents or with a silver spoon in his mouth. With its simple yet logical exposition of the most innate psychological complexities it enables one to accurately judge the reactions of different persons to various events. In the East and especially in India, the line of knowledge and the trend of thought in the realm of palmistry appear to have arrived at more comprehensive an endeavor than in the West. In China, the science appears to have been known 2000 to 3000 years before Christ. In India this ampler maturity can be still seen intact in the remarkable systems of predictions embodied both in Shaivite and Jain Samudrika texts. The history of the origin of Samudrika Shastra is lost in antiquity and to the extent that it is known, it is closely linked up with the mythological lore of the Hindus. Shaiva Samudrika is attributed to Lord Shiva who narrated it to his beloved spouse Parvathi at her request. In the books on Jain Samudrika, references are encountered to Shaiva Samudrika and Meghavijaygani the author of Hasta-Sanjivani believed that original Samudrika Shastra was a creation of a saga named Samudra. Yet another version has it that it was created by Skanda the son of Shankar but as there was a reference to Ganapati at the Inception of the Shastra, Shankar threw it in the sea out of anger, and it was finally restored due to the entreaties of Lord Indra. It is also stated that Lord Vishnu himself took birth as a Brahmin named Samudra who presented to posterity a tract on this science.
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In Samudrika Tilak it is observed that Samudra, the Sea Lord who provided the abode for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, having been enamored by the grace and handsomeness of Vishnu or Narayan representing the God in Man who lived constantly associated in a dual unity with Nara meaning the human being, and who had so completely won over and possessed Lakshmi that she would not be willing to be separated from Him even for a moment, conceived an idea and concluded that on ‘Mrutyu Loka’ if there be persons more or less resembling in appearance Lord Vishnu, they would be blessed by Shree or Lakshmi, who is indeed the personification of the feminine principle of the God-head greatly connected along with Her Lord with Samudra or water, suggesting gestation and Moon. Having been so inspired, Samudra perceived that in the world of mortals if he could oblige human beings it could only be by offering them a science for the study of human characteristics and for revealing the past, present and future of individuals, and accordingly he presented that wonderful science called " Samudrika Shastra" after his name. It has further been enriched by commentaries by great sages like Narada, Lalla, Varahamihira, Mandavya, Kartikaswami, Raja Bhoj, Sumant, Durlabhraj and others. Jain Samudrika is not much different from Shaiva Samudrika, both systems having bad contemporaneous progress. Sometime during the eighties of the seventeenth century all the available literature on Jain Samudrika was compiled, collected and rearranged by Shri Meghavijaygani, who, besides being a great palmist was a distinguished astrologer and a tantric as could be seen from his works, namely, Hasta-Sanjivanl (हःत संजीवनी), Prashna Sundarl (ूश्नसुंदरी), Varsha Prabodhanl (वषर् ूबोिधनी) and Arjuna-Pataka (अजुन र्
ताका). In his work Hasta Sanjlvani he has also relied on some ancient works such as Hasta Bemba (हःतिबंब), Hasta Chinha Sutra (हःतिचन्ह सूऽ), Karrekha Prakarana (कररे खा ूकरण) and Vlveka Vilas (िववेक िवलास) and references are encountered to Samudrika Bhushan (सामुििक भूषण) and Shaiva Samudrika (शैव सामुििक) the oldest known work on the science of palmistry in India. There is yet another portion of the ancient Indian Palmistry the knowledge of which can be gathered from the study of "Nashta Jataka" (नष्टजातक) in which the system of erecting horoscopes and of preparing astrological charts is elaborately worked out with almost mathematical precision and which yields astonishing results on observation of the lines and markings on the palm, the predictive side being dependent not directly on the lines but on the horoscopes so obtained. Much reliance, however, is placed on the three primary lines, namely, the lines of Life, Head and Heart, respectively known as "Pragoodha" (ूगूढ), "Vyaghra Vilas Leela" (व्यायिवलास लीला) and "Shilgun Swarupa" (शीलगुण ःवरू ). The month of birth is obtained by the combined study of the lines of life and head while the line of heart yields the day and time of birth in relation to the mounts of Sun, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter.
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In the West, the study of palmistry and belief in it was found in a developed form during the period of old Hellenic or Greco-Roman civilization, which survived the tests of centuries, notwithstanding the existence of a vast mass of humanity in whose minds the germs of barbarian habits lay. It was practised and preached in one form or another in Greece about the middle of the fourth century before Christ, and reached Rome along with its twin sister astrology, before the beginning of the Christian era. It is believed that the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. between Greeks and the Persians marked the turning point in the history of humanity, which would never have seen the Greek and Roman cultures if Greece had been defeated. Greecians deeply studied the sciences known to the Persians, one of them being the science of palmistry. Anaxogoras, a famous Greek Philosopher of the Ionic School who flourished during 500 to 428 B.C learnt and practiced palmistry, and Aristotle, who lived between 388 and 322 B.C., had thought it to be a study worthy of him and wrote a treatise on the subject. Aristotle, however, was in a better position to study the science and to write about it than Anaxogoras, as Alexander the Great had sent him several works on various sciences from Persia and other Eastern countries that he had conquered, for his study and research. Aristotle and other Greek writers on the subject therefore learnt the science from Persia after its final defeat by Alexander in 331 B.C. when he marched to Babylonia and once more defeated Darius III, over-running the whole Persian Empire. He destroyed the magnificent palace of Darius and burnt the great books of the Persians. The science grew in importance in the region of the Nile at the hands of Egyptians ajid Arabs from seventh to the thirteenth century. Arabs had no literature and little art or learning; they had no independent sources of knowledge of any science, much less of palmistry, but in the early centuries of the Christian era, they translated many of the Persian, Greek and Indian works on all occult subjects, which finally in the name of Arabian sciences, were found in a flourishing condition during the 11th and 12th centuries in Spain and other countries. Cordova in Muslim Spain had about 70 libraries each consisting of books on occult sciences. Arabs preserved such Persian and Greek works by translating them at a time when the original works were destroyed, thus forming a connecting link between the ancient culture and modern civilization. They kept burning the torch of higher intellectual life and of the secret sciences when Christian West was fighting desperately with barbarism, but at times claiming originality for the plagiarized material. In Europe, palmistry was further developed during the 14th and 15th centuries at the able hands of persons like Prof. Hartliech, who embodied his life work in a book entitled "Die Kunst Ceremonia" sometime during the latter part of the fifteenth century. Thereafter the science lay in the safe hands of learned authors such as Dr. Rothman. H. Fludd, S. Cardam, Sommers and others during the 17th century and as for the next century, the name of the astrologer Patridge is generally associated with the study of palmistry. Since the middle of the last century the knowledge of palmistry has been enriched by sincere writers like Adolf Desbarolles, Hansburg and Capt. S. D. Arpantaigny, who laboriously researched on the shape and formation of the human hand. It is believed that the
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word "Cheirognomy” was for the first time coined by D. Arpantaigny, who greatly emphasized the importance of the thumb stressing the point that great men possessed long thumbs and as an instance in point he mentioned the case of Voltaire Desbarolles, his contemporary, associated man's will power with the thumb while agreeing with D. Arpantaigny that certain types of great men who took a direct and active part in human affairs, possessed long thumb e g., Dantan, St. Simon, Descartes, Newton and Leibnitz who all are well known among the physiognomists. Society from times immemorial, not being static but dynamic, changes are continually being wrought which leave their deep impress on the sands of time, making an individual's life much more complex and varied, thereby necessitating further investigation and novel interpretations in the realm of palmistry. The twentieth century writers therefore, are devoting their time and attention in skillfully and industriously gathering reliable evidence in the form of hand-prints in support or corroboration of the various theories propounded or being explained by them. The science has therefore, at present reached a stage where it is capable of discovering the secret movements and the dynamic supernormal possibilities of the mind, nay of life itself.
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‘To Dr Raman With Love’ Series Esoterics Of The Pleiades - 1 By T. S. Ramanujam, M.A.LL.B (London) (Taken From Astrological Magazine Of Raman Saheb, Jan 1957 Issue) SA Reviewer: Yenbeeyes The specifics of Zodiacal Constellations
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he Pleiades is one of the twenty-seven star-groups that indicate the zodiac or the belt of the heavens following the path of the Sun. It is supposed to inhabit that division of the zodiac known as the Taurus. Long long ago the Zodiac was divided into twelve parts each with an appropriate sign and the name of the constellation which then occupied that it division of the belt. On account of the Precession of the Equinoxes, however, the constellations no longer inhabit the divisions bearing their names. The division of Aries is now occupied by the constellation of Pisces, and the other divisions have suffered in consequence a corresponding change in their original positions. But the question is "Can these changing exoteric details of stars affect the influence of their esoterics upon man and the cosmos?" A more basic question is "Are the esoterics of stars unchanging either wholly or partly?" The word "specifics" can be phonetically split up as "space-fix”. To use the language of Nadha Brahma, the fundamental question may be posed as "what then are the “specifics” the invariant aspects - of stellar constellations?"
Mythological Origin of Zodiacal Constellations Mythologies - however grotesque they may appear to a superficial reader—often contain valuable clues to the scientific investigator of esoterics. From this stand point, it is worth recording here the genesis of the twenty seven zodiacal constellations as described in ancient Hindu Mythology:Thakshan was one of the Manasaputras (mind-born sons) of Brahma (the creative aspect of the Hindu Trinity). Through his wife Asagni he produced fifty daughters, and married twenty- seven of them to the lunar Lord (or the Moon). These damsels were at that time doing a great penance known as Purushayatham - the object of which was to attain simultaneously the status of a star and that of a wife. Hence they became the twenty seven zodiacal constellations. But Chandra (Moon) was very partial to two of them - Krittika and Rohini and showed little or no love to the other ladies, who, after much patient waiting, had to complain to their father. Thakshan there upon got wild and cursed his son-in-law that he should wane in brightness. Later on, Lord Siva was pleased to modify the curse. But the Moon is yet to recover his original status of being always full. We have already indicated in a previous issue of THE ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE that Chandra overcomes his curse completely in 1957, an event clearly predicted in Kaka Bhujandar's "Perunool Kaviyam”. The
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so-called preference of the Moon for Rohini and Krittika, with such momentous consequences, cannot be a mere wild goose fancy of the ancients. Therein lies a deep esoteric truth which is the subject of investigation on hand.
The Nebular Concept The Pleiades is well-known for its great and numerous nebulae which contain enormous possibilities for the origin of new worlds and new solar systems. It is confidently expected that looking into these nebulae will yield a fairly satisfactory solution to the primordial questions that are yet baffling both philosophers and scientists: "Whence did we come and whither are we bound? A simple astronomical fact is enough to reinforce the fruitfulness of this line of investigation. One of the seven stars of the Pleiades - a very bright star called the Alcyone - is the centre round which our Sun revolves, taking a period of twenty-five crores of years for a complete revolution. Alcyone may hence be described as the "Sun of our Sun", the real Sun in contradistinction with which our Sun may be called the blazing Sun. When we gaze into the sky at night, we see myriads of twinkling points of light. We now know these to be suns like the centre of our solar system. Some of them are infinitely larger than our own. There are also tens of millions of stars which cannot be seen by the naked eye on account of their great distances from us. A set of thoughts come to us, gushing into our brain in quick succession: "How infinitely large is the universe around us! Will the brain of man be ever able to offer an explanation of this wonderful universe?” Let the frame of mind or psychological level represented by this set of ideas be called "Enlarge”. Then rushes to our brain a second set of ideas: "Why should we not study the history of this universe from its origin? Have not philosophers and scientists advanced so many theories which may approximate to the truth?" We shall call this second psychological level which we touch may be called “Element”. It comprises the following set of ideas: The atoms, particles of matter of which our earth and its atmosphere as well as the matter outside it are composed, are infinitely small. They have been fully studied in recent times. Does not the microcosm contain the key with which the secret of the macrocosm can be unlocked and revealed? Is there not an one-to-one correspondence between the macrocosm and the microcosm? The three key words above used —Enlarge, History and Element - are all septenary in form, as if in consonance with the septenary architecture of everything in the universe (the science of seven planes ascending from the gross to the less gross or the more subtle - the Mooladhara (physical), the Swadishtana (astral), the Manipooraka (mental), the Anaghata (Buddhic), the Nirvanic, the Paranirvanic and the Mahapara Nirvanic. The middle of these seven lettered words throws out the sound "ATM" - origin (A), turned (T), man (M). Here is an eloquent combination of letters competing with the sound of Pranavam, AUM (OM) asserting A (I am), denying M (I am not) and conjuncting U (I am and I am not). A study of evolution of which man is at present the highest turnout and of atomic behaviour promises rich dividends and must carry him back in space and time to the origin level (original) itself - a process which may be described by the reverse of ATM, i.e. MTA (Man Turned Origin). The atom in modern science is described as a small “knob” of matter, too small even to be seen in the most powerful microscope. It is capable of being broken up into smaller portions—the proton which contains a charge of positive electricity, and the electron which
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contains a charge of negative electricity. The electron revolves around the proton in a way very similar to that in which our earth revolves around the Sun, Experiment shows that when two atoms or a proton and electron are in the same vicinity, a collision may occur. When a motor car and bicycle collide a part of the bicycle (which is the lighter) may be knocked off. So too with atomic collisions. The heavier atom may knock off a part of the atom against which it collides—causing a friction which produces heat. Sometimes the two colliding atoms may coalesce and form an atom larger in size than either of them. The resultant atom has now more gravitational power and can easily attract small atoms. As such atoms journey on in space, more and more matter is attracted to them - till at last they form a "cloud" with atoms racing around each other and colliding every now and then. Heat is generated at every turn, and this becomes so great in course of time as to set the mass glowing. The heat generated will itself cause the electrons to move much faster. Thus is formed a nebula - a mass of glowing gases. A nebula wanders in space for ages, feeding upon every particle of matter which comes into contact with it, and augmenting its size and heat. The more tightly packed parts of it may coalesce and form stars with outer portions of the nebula still surrounding them. These outer portions may also form stars in due course of time. It is believed that our solar system originated in a huge nebula—an immense cloud of "fire-mist" that extended in space to a greater distance than the diameter of Neptune's orbit. The number of nebulae mapped out in the heavens has increased with every increase in telescopic power, and the whole sky is today said to consist of at least 30,000,000 nebulae. It is a pertinent question to raise at this stage: "Why talk of the Pleiadian nebulae alone? Do they not seem to be just speck in the vast ocean space?" We shall presently advert to the influence of the Pleiadian nebulae on the intermediate future of our earths as the man-form inhabiting it. The general concept of a nebulae given above is a necessary prelude to the grasping of the particular aspect of the Pleiadian nebulae in relation to our own earth and the man-form on it.
Alcyone or All See One The Pleiades consists of seven stars; six of them are easily seen by the naked eye. The seventh can be seen by the observant eye only. In ancient Hindu mythology they are the wives of Saptha Rishis i.e. seven stars of the Great Bear). Kala (wife of Marichi) Avirbhu (wife of Pulasthya) Sannadhi (wife of Krithu) Siva (wife of Angirasa) Devi (wife of Pulagha); Ansuya (wife of Athri); Arundhathi (wife of Vasishtha) The star which is most difficult to see by the naked eye is Arundhathi. The remaining six stars are said to be the six maidens who nursed Lord Subrahmyam when he was born as a babe in the small tank at Palani (Saravar Poaygai). The brightest of the stars is of the course Anasuya (Alcyone) which rendered in the language of phonetics or Nadha Brahma becomes All-See-One, that which can be seen as all in one - the real Sun). In great Tamil works, the Krittika constellation is described as one which has fire or agni as its lord (vide Parimalashegar's commentary on Paripadal (11-2). From the few details noted above, a very
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fine prayer in the form of thought process can be constructed in order to contemplate upon the esoteric nature of the Pleiades and we can thus bid for the inner revelation of its wonderful powers and knowledge:O ! thou Krittika star, contain thousands of stars at least 2,000 of them have isolated and an equally large number of nebulae. You contain root-matter (Moola prakrithi) for creating myriads of suns and worlds. It is said that one of the Krittika nebulae was the origin of our Sun and world that is why our Sun is revolving round the Alcyone, the centre of gravity of its cosmic system, in a gigantic orbit at a speed of 200 miles a second, taking 250,000.000 years to complete a revolution. How many times the Sun has circled its orbit so far - we do not know. It must have made hundreds of thousands of complete revolutions. Nothing seems to be fixed in the Universe. The stars are all moving through space - some at tremendous speeds - but so vast is our distance from them that their positions do not appear to the naked eye to alter, even in a century. "May the spiritual hierarchies in charge of Krittika act upon its nebulae and throw upon our earth new specifics of creation, which will usher in the Kingdom of Heaven on earth". Why our daily prayer to the Krittika star should express the desire for inaugurating the era of plenty on earth will be seen from the discussion to follow.
The Real Sun In Theosophy Here are a few quotations from Madame Blavatsky's "The Secret Doctrine”, 1938, Adyar Edition: Vol. 1 Page 535.—'"The Sun we see is a reflexion Sun. This reflexion as an outward concrete thing, is a Kama rupa, all the suns forming the Kama rupa of cosmos. To its own system, the Sun is buddhic, as being the reflexion and vehicle of the true Sun, which is atma invisible on this plane. All the Fohatic forces -electricity etc., are in this reflexion, Vol. II, Pane 264. - The Sun is the heart of the solar world system) and its brain is hidden behind the (visible) Sun. Hence, sensation is radiated in every nerve centre of the great body, and the waves of the life essence flow into each artery and vein. The planets are its limbs and pulses. Occult philosophy denies that the Sun is a globe in combustion but defines it simply as a world, a glowing sphere, the real Sun hidden behind, and the visible being only its reflexion, its shell. The Nashryth willow leaves, mistaken by Sir John Herschell for "solar inhabitants" are the reservoirs of solar vital energy; the vital electricity that feeds the whole system; the Sun in abscondito being thus the storehouse of our little cosmos, self generating its vital fluid, and ever receiving as much as it gives out and the visible Sun only a window cut into the real solar palace and presence, which, however, shows without distortion the interior work." Vol. II, Page 363 - “According to the teachings, Maya - the illusive appearance of the marshalling of events and actions on this earth changes, varying with nations and places. But the chief features of one's life are always in accordance with the "constellation" under which one is born or we should say, with the characteristics of its animating principle or deity that presides over it - whether we call it a Dhyan Chohan (as in Asia), or an Archangel (as with the Greek and Latin churches). In ancient symbolism, it was always the Sun - though the spiritual, not the visible, Sun was meant - that was supposed to send for the chief saviours and Avataras. Hence the connecting link between the Buddhas, the Avataras and so many incarnations of the highest seven. The closer the approach to one's prototype in “Heaven" the 944
better for the mortal whose personality was chosen by his own personal deity (the seventh principle) as its terrestrial abode. For, with every effort of will towards purification and unity with that “Self-God” one of the lower rays breaks, and the spiritual entity of man is drawn higher and ever higher to the ray that supersedes the first until, from ray to ray, the Inner Man is drawn into the One and Highest Beam of the Parent-Sun. Thus the events of humanity do turn co-ordinately with the number forms", since the single unit of humanity proceeds, one and all, from the same source - the central Sun and its shadow the visible Sun. For the equinoxes and the solstices, the periods and the various phases of the solar course astronomically and numerically expressed, are only concrete symbols of the eternally living verity, though they do seem abstract ideas to uninitiated mortals. Yes; "our destiny is written in the stars: Only, the closer the union between the mortal reflexion man and his celestial prototype, the less dangerous the external conditions and subsequent reincarnations which neither Buddhas nor Christs can escape. This is not superstition, least of all is it fatalism. The latter implies a blind course of some still blinder power, but man is a free agent during his stay on earth. He cannot escape his ruling destiny, but he has a choice of two paths that lead him to one goal: he can reach the goal of misery, if such is decreed to him - either in the snowy white robes of the martyr, or in the soiled garments of a volunteer in the ubiquitous course; for there are external and internal conditions which affect the determination of our will upon our actions, and it is in our power to follow either of the two. Those who believe in Karma have to believe in Destiny, which, from birth to death every man weaves thread by thread round himself - as a spider bit web and this destiny is guided either by the heavenly voice of the invisible prototype outside of us, or by our more intimate astral or Inner Man who is but too often the evil genius of the embodied entity called Man. Both these lead on the outward man but one of them must prevail and from the very beginning of the invisible affray the stern and implacable law of compensation steps in and takes its course-faithfully following the fluctuations of the fight. When the last strand is woven, and man is seemingly enwrapped in the network of his own doing, then he finds himself completely under the empire of his self-made destiny. It then either fixes him like the inert shell against the immovable rock or carries him away like a feather in a whirlwind raised by his own actions, and this is Karma.
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‘To Dr Raman With Love’ Series The Wonders of Nadi Astrology By K. V. Venkataramanan (Taken From Astrological Magazine Of Raman Saheb, Jan 1957 Issue) Reviewed By Rajendra R Shah for Saptarishis Astrology
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basis of the lines in the palm with amazing predictions regarding the past, present and future of the natives concerned. What is still more wonderful is that some Nadis in the course of the reading give the horoscopes of the father, mother and brothers of the native which actually tally with those already cast. I have heard it said of an Iswara Nadi (इ र
नाडी) astrologer that he could possess it only for a certain period, after which it should be handed over to another man whose name and birth place were mentioned in the Nadi itself. It is really amazing how the details of the World War II had been anticipated so clearly in Satyasamhita, (स संिहता) a Nadi work, which must have been written not less than two thousand years ago: "In the year Pramadi (ूमादी) corresponding to English year 1939 when the Sun passes through Simha and Saturn Mesha, there will be destruction prevailing in all countries as a result of a terrible war between Hunas meaning the British, Germans and other White nations. When Saturn transits Mesha, Jupiter Meena and Sun Simha and Kanya, prices of all commodities will soar high. Lucky traders will become rich overnight while at the same time unlucky though born rich will be reduced to abject poverty. There will be no rains in several countries resulting in famine, pestilence and suffering. In a few countries there will be excessive rains with devastating floods. In the Rama Ravana Yuddha, only one Vimana (Airplane) was used. But in this war they will fly like birds in the sky. New
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weapons will be discovered to kill large number of human beings. When Kali yuga
ु ) passes 5000 years, every new year will witness strange events". (किलयग Another work says that after 5000 Kali, the last quarter of Dharma vanishes from the world resulting in the increase of sins, intermingling of castes, decrease in the divinity of Grama Devathas, (ख़ाम देवता) etc. After 10000 years of Kali, there will be no Vishnu Avatars in the world. On the termination of the war when the people of East Indies were fighting for their Independence a well-known American Magazine published a prediction from an ancient manuscript said to have been written before the birth of Christ, that natives of those islands will attain freedom from the White race. Needless to say, those predictions were proved up to the hilt. Astrologers are said to have predicted the birth and glory of Jesus Christ as well as Prophet Mohammed long before their time. In this connection the following account of Sri Adi Sankaracharya (आिद शंकराचायर्) by Mr. N. Bul Chandani in an editorial article of "Dipavali" of Calcutta and reproduced in "Free India" issue dated 20th July 1941 may be read with interest: "According to the detailed account of the Deluge contained in the “Bhavishya Purana” (भिव
ु ) and other sacred scriptures of Hinduism, the Lord would take a colossal पराण
form, stand aloft with His feet in Banares (वाराणसी) and Mecca (the only two places which would survive the Deluge) getting together there all the faithful of all faiths, times and climes, and gather them up thence to his own bosom thus showing that, for a Hindu who believed in the Puranas, Mecca not only for general reasons of broad-minded religious sympathy but in the light of this positive and categorical statement, is a sacred place like Banares. "And on the same authority, we may mention too that Adi Sankara undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca in the face of enormous difficulty caused by the ignorant bigotry of the fanatics of his day and that he had therefore to use his supernatural powers, assume the shape of a parrot to fly to Mecca (which, be it noted, was yet to become the birth place of Mohammed last of the prophets but had already been singled out for that purpose) and performed puja there with the sacred Tulsi and holy water from The Ganges.”
् ु ैव कुटं ुबकम (the [What a great example of the feeling of वसध whole world is one family) and सवर्ापकता (the Omnipresence) of Lord! Adi Shankaracharya had a long insight within, for 947
Mecca, the yet-to-be most pious pilgrimage place of the mankind so that he offered his prayer and
ु सीदल and गंगाजल) Adi Shankaraachaarya had a very homage with Tulsidal and GangaJal. (तल broad sense of religion in his heart – the real example of versatility and unity of Indian culture ! -SA Reviewer] The above article not only vindicates the claim of Hinduism as the Mother of Religions but also lends support to the statement of some North-Indian scholars who assert the existence of Alla Upanishad in Hindu scriptures to which even Mahatma Gandhi once made a passing reference in the “Harijan" weekly. Reverting to our subject, Nadi astrology seems to deal with a secret branch reflecting as it does the divine process of creation, preservation and destruction that is going on eternally in nature owing to varying planetary influences that repeat themselves in a cyclic order in the ever revolving Wheel of Time. Hindus in ancient times computed eternity in terms of kalpas each of which is a period containing 4,320,000,000 human years. This long stretch of time is just a daytime to Brahma, the Creator. His night lasts for a similar period, so much so two kalpas (क़) make a dina (िदन i.e. day), 360 dinas make one year, 100 years constitute the longevity of Brahma. These 100 years are divided into two parts each of which is called a Parartha (पराधर्) containing 50 years of Brahma. [This Nadi grantha has its roots in SuryaSidhdhanta, the great Vedic heritage of India in the field of Astronomy and Mathematics. Let us Compare and enjoy the Grand Scale of Measurement of Time as described in Surya Siddhanta; Madhyamaadhikaar- Shlokas 11 to 19
ु र् ाोડमू र् ज्ञ ं कः । ूाणािद: किथतो मूत तस षड ् िभ: ूाण ैिवर्नाडीाा नािडका ृता ॥ 11॥ नाडीषा त ु नाक्षऽमहोराऽ ूकीततम ।् ् शत भवेास: सावनोऽकदय ैथा ॥ 12 ॥ तत िऽं तद ् ादश सहािण चतयु गर्ु मदु ातम ।्
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सूयार्सड ्·या ििऽसागरैरयतु ाहत ै: ॥ 15 ॥ सासांशसिहतं िवज्ञेय ं ततयु गर्ु म ।् कृ तादीनां वेय ं धमर्पादवया ॥ 16॥ ु । यगु दशमो भागतिु ेकसंगणः ु बमात कृ् गादीनां षांशः सयोः क: ॥ 17 ॥ See the English Translation 11. The Time called Murta, begins with Prana (a portion of time which contains four seconds) and the time called Amurta begins with Truti (A very small portion of time which is the 1/35750th part of a second). The time which contains six pranas is called a Pala and that which contains sixty Palas is called a Ghatika. 12. The Time which contains sixty Ghatikas is called a Nakshatra Ahoratra (A sidereal day and night) and A Nakshatra Masa (a sidereal month consists of thirty Nakshatra Ahoratras. Thirty Savana (Terrestrial) days ( A terrestrial day being reckoned from sun-rise to sun-set) makes a Savana Month, 13. Thirty lunar days make a Lunar month, and a solar month is the time which the Sun requires to move from one sign of the zodiac to the next. A solar year consists of twelve solar months; and this is called a day of Gods. 14. An Ahoratra (day and night) of the Gods and that of the Demons are mutually the reverse of each other, (viz. a day of night of the Gods is the night of the Demons; and conversely a night of Gods is the day of the Demons). Sixty Ahoratra, multiplied by six, make a year of the Gods and Demons. 15. and 16. The time containing twelve thousand years of the Gods is called Chaturtuga (The aggregate of the four yugas, Krita, Treta, Dwapara and Kali. These four yugas including their Sandhya and Sandhyansas contain 4,320,000 solar years. The numbers of years included in these four small Yugas are proportional to the numbers of the legs of Dharma (virtue Personified) 17. The Tenth part of 4,320,000 the number of years in a great yuga, multiplied by 4,3,2,1 respectively make up the years of each of the four Yugas, Krita and others, the years of each Yuga include their own sixth part, which is collectively the number of years of Sandhya and Sandhyansas. (The periods at the commencements and expirations of each Yuga.) 949
(Translation by Pandit Bapu Deva Shastri and Lancelot Wilkinson) See the compactness of the Sanskrit Language, in the above Shlokas. Let us present the above shlokas in tabular form to understand the Grand Scale of Measurement. 1 िद
वषर् Year of Gods =
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The same measurements of time are given in Srimad Bhagavatam also. It is very astonishing that thousands years ago, without any instruments and the technologies prevalent today, simply by the insight and visualization of the Bramhand, the division of time is done from such a nano scale to Macro scale. -SA Reviewer]
ु ), years, months, Every Kalpa is sub-divided into Manvantharas (मंतर), yugas (य़ग days, etc., until it is reduced to a breathing time called suvasas (ास) consisting of inhalation and exhalation. According to Sastras, with exhalation proceeds creation or Srishti (सृि) and with inhalation takes place Laya (लय) or destruction. In other words all births
can take place during that minute period taken for exhalation and deaths in that of inhalation. Our sages have found out by intuition that according to the past karma, as many as 3,600 births with varying characteristics can take place in a day at the rate of one birth for a vighatika. These basic times of births are called Nadi amsas or cosmic units which reflect the nature of Prarabdha Karma (ूार कमर्) of the natives born in them. Of
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these, only a limited number of human births (each depending upon the week day, nature of the sign and sex of the natives concerned) can take place in a day. The detailed life-readings of these human births are chronicled by our sages in the Nadi Granthas. Our scriptures say that all souls excepting those that have attained moksha are subjected to the cycle of births and deaths, as a result of the karmas done in countless number of lives since the beginning of a Kalpa, so in this life man succeeds or fails in his undertaking according to the momentum of his past karmas. That is why our sastras enjoin daily before the commencement of any spiritual act the performance of Sankalpa as a purificatory ritual to destroy the past sins from the beginning of the current kalpa so as to render our undertaking fruitful. It is for this reason that astrology is praised highly as the eye of the Vedas by our scriptures. Even Western astrologers admire the Nadi Granthas of our Maha Rishis. Says Sepharial, that great English astrologer: "In India this particular line of research has long since been carried out to a condition bordering on perfection. It is to be found embodied in the famous Nadi Granthas such as Sukra Nadi and others of equal repute. In these Kadjans, which consist of original or copied writings executed on the palmyrah leaves by means of the stylus, the influence and nature of various degrees are given with great precision, separate phalam being given for every 10th part of the degree of six minutes of space measured on the ecliptic”. Our sages acquired such wonderful knowledge not by experimental research and observation by the naked eyes, but by their intuition born of yogic practice and devotion to God. Our sastras prescribe two methods of attaining knowledge. One is by the external process by observing closely the objects of nature just as what our modern scientists do. The other is the internal way of yoga by which one directs his attention inward on the soul or atman by knowing which he attains the whole world of knowledge, inasmuch as the soul is only a reflection or epitome of Parabrahma (परॄ). In other words, what is true of macrocosm is also taking place in Microcosm. These two methods are illustrated in the Puranic incidents of Lord Ganesha and Subrahmanyam, the two divine sons of Siva. Once when sage Narad presented a fruit as an offering to the God, the two sons clamoured to have it; whereupon Siva held a competition declaring that whosoever went round the world and came first would have it. Subrahmayam with his impressive personality and brisk movement mounted his vehicle peacock and flew round the world. In the meantime, while Ganesha with potbelly and dull appearance hit upon a clever idea by which he went round his mother and claimed the fruit saying that she is the Divine Mother of all the worlds. God Siva gave the fruit to Ganesha. The inner idea underlying the incident is that Ganesha represents the Great yogi, who is ever engaged in the communion with his atman quite oblivious of the external world. He
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attained the ocean of knowledge more quickly through the short cut of yoga than his brother who attained the same by the external method. The Nadi Granthas are based on the short and secret cut of astrological knowledge. The sages have found out the knowledge of kalpa, yugas, etc. and the method of Pranayama which is the basis for yoga practice. According to these calculations , 3 swaras or breaths make one Prana, 6 bavas one sukshma ghatika and 60 sukshma ghatikas one sukshma dina. In Kali yuga, Prana goes up and down 21,600 times a day which is known as Ajapa Gayatri. Every time when the Pran goes up and comes down, it is called samvatsaras, so much so there are 21,600 samvatsataras in a day. By dividing the above the number of swasas in the sukshma dina we get 20 which is called a Sushmatine. By multiplying 20 with the total number of samvatsaras we get the number of years for Kali Yuga : 21600 ≡ 20 Sukshana time. 20 × 21600 ≡ 432000 years for Kali yuga. 3 × 6 × 60
In Dwapara yuga the human beings take twice the time of Kali yuga for completing a breath. So the years of Dwapara yuga is got doubling the Kali yuga years. In Threta yuga, the human beings take 3 times the time of Kali yuga for completing a breath. Hence the number of years for Threta yuga is got by multiplying Kali yuga years by 3. Similarly by multiplying the Kali yuga years by 4, the years for Krita yuga is obtained. The effects of ayanas, rithus, eclipses and such other external phenomena are felt and perceived by the sages during their yoga. They have identified Sun with Pingala Nadi and Moon with Ida in their bodies. When Vayu (air) passes through Pingala to Ida it is called Uttarayana. When it passes from Ida to Pingala, it is Daksbinayana. When it passes through the junction between Ida and Pingala, it is called New Moon or Amavasya. When it passes through Mooladhara chakra it is called Vishuvam. When it flows from Ida to the seat of Kundalini it is called lunar eclipse. When it passes from Pingala to the seat of Kundalini it is called solar eclipse. Coming to the origin of astrology, we learn from Brihat Parasara Hora that it was first revealed by God Parameswar to His consort Parvathi for human welfare. The All-Merciful Goddess taught it to Brahma who imparted the same to the Maharshis during their penance. Hindu religious literature is of two kinds one is called "Apourasheyam" (अपौषेयम ्) which contains the Vedas and Smritis. They appear from Parameswara from kalpa to kalpa without any change. The other kind of literature is known as "Pouresheyam" (पौषेयम )् like Itihasas, Puranas, Smritis, Astrology which differ in slight details from kalpa to kalpa, yuga to yuga, etc. So much so the Nadi Granthas of one Kali yuga may not be exactly the same as those of another Kali yuga. The available Nadi Granthas are disconnected fragments of sages bearing the same name but belonging to different yugas, all of which were pieced
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together by the latter day astrologers with their own interpolations and errors. Without divine grace, it is not possible to find out the true Nadi appropriate to the present Kali yuga and the individuals concerned. Nadi astrology contains certain important rules not found in any of the published works under public notice. For instance, once when I happened to meet a Valluva astrologer, he quoted some strange astrological verses in Tamil to the effect that "Sukra aspects the 6, 7 and 8th house from its place, and Rahu 3rd and 11th house in the anti-clockwise direction”. Although I could not believe it at first, later during my investigations of some Nadi Saturn Lagna Rahu readings, I found the rules illustrated therein. Another important fact about the Nadi Granthas is that they follow only the Vakya system of calculations regarding RASI planetary positions. I have heard from old and Jupiter experienced astrologers who have handled both the Vakya and the modern drik system that the dasa Sun bhukthis of horoscopes, cast as per modern ephemeris Merc Venus Mars Moon do not tally with results. Sometimes the balance dasa at Ketu birth between the two systems differ to the extent of 3 years in which case, the Vakya system is nearer actuality than the drik system. Let me illustrate the above facts by taking some Nadi readings of living horoscopes. The following is a reading from Brighu Samhita with the native's remarks enclosed within brackets here and there testifying to the accuracy of the predictions. The native is a highly educated and devout scholar, veteran journalist and author of several books living in the northern tip of our country. His birth details: Born on 16 12-1908 on Wednesday at 20 ghatis after sunrise. Before giving the reading me say something about the circumstance under which the Nadi reading was taken. The native got the reading from Brighu Samhita under the possession of a layman who was not an astrologer or scholar. When native gave the horoscope to him he searched for hours in his voluminous book weighing more than 80 lbs. The native helped him in his search. What was written there was read over to him and he copied it from there. The following is .the true copy rendered into English:“The manuscript is very old. The pages of the book are very crispy, the writing is obliterated. It is very difficult to read it because of its dimness. There was a note on a page purporting to say that the MSS was brought back from China in the reign of Akbar and was translated from Chinese in Sanskrit, and Arabic as well.:
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Reading rendered into English A number of Rishis and Munis assembled in the ashrama of Brighu situated on the banks of Thungabhadra, lay prostrate before him. Sukra their spokesman asked him as under:-"If one is born on the 8th day of Paush Krishna Paksha, Wednesday in the Uttara Phalguna star 20 ghaties past in Mesha Lagna with Rahu in 3rd, Guru in the 5th, Moon in the 6th, Mars in the 7th, Sukra in the 8th, Sun and Mercury in the 9th, and Saturn in the 12th house, what is the name of the yoga? What are the consequences of the planetary combination? What will be the condition of his family? -sons, daughters, wife, brothers, parents; what will be his profession and occupation; what about his happiness and privations? Please let us know his virtues, his birth place, his previous life”
ु ) yoga. In Brighu said:- " This planetary combination makes ' Patanonmukh' (पतनोख his previous life the native was a Kshatriya, a warrior. He lived in an island known as Indra. His name began with the letter M. He belonged to a high family. He was full of sentiments, a noble soul and an experienced yogi. He was blessed with sisters, brothers. He was very fond of visitors, Athithis. He was keen to serve Sadhus, Brahmans. He was running an aushadhalaya (hospital), a clinic furnished with a large number and wonderful yantras (instruments). He was an expert in pharmacology. He was a millionaire, courageous and a leading aristocrat. He used to give thousands of rupees as free gift. His home was full of brothers and sons. He got a very calm sweet-tempered, religious-minded and virtuous wife. He travelled widely in his own country as well as foreign countries. He used to attend his aushadhalya selflessly. But under the influence of Kali yuga, he committed a heinous sin. He burnt alive the home and wife of a Brahmin his opponent. The Brahmin cursed him. After many births and rebirths he was born at Kalikattam. He recited Kali mantra and after his death he went to Dharmalok. But the Dharmaraj at the suggestion of Chitra Gupta ordered him to be sent to Chandra Mandal. After transmigrating through many yonies (Births), he is born in India at a place whose first letter is ‘S’ situated between Kalindi and Shatadm (Sutlej). ‘D’ will be the first letter of his name. (The native’s name certainly began with 'D’) and that of his father. The native will be born in Brahmin family. (Yes). In his childhood he will suffer from boils. He will be married at the age of 16. He will have brothers- elder and younger. His mother will live long (she still being about 75). His father will pass earlier. (He passed away in 1925 March). Elder brothers will die earlier. (one passed while the native was 5 and the other at the age of 19 i.e. 1927 May). The native will have keen intellect, ripe experience. He will be a master of 2 or 3 languages. (Yes, the native knows English, Hindi and Urdu besides a little bit of Bengali, Gujarati and Sanskrit.) He will go far away from his native place. (The native studied at Calcutta up to B.A. and got service at Lahore and remained there for more than 18 years. After partition of the country, he could not get ample scope for him in his native place). The native will be busy and respected. He will be an author of several books. He 954
will be an expert in a strange system of medicine. He will be blessed with sons and daughters. He will have will have first male child after 30. (The native got the first male child in August, 1940 at the age of 32.) He would work as a news disseminator. (The native was an editor of well-known Hindi daily). The number of male and female children will be equal. (The native has 3 sons and 3 daughters). He will have untold suffering under the influence of Sukra. He will face disappointments again and again, undergo physical as well as mental sufferings during this period. By reciting kalimantras (Stanzas for Kaali) as he did in his previous life or by reciting Gajendra Moksha he will be relieved of all the troubles. By so doing the poverty will be undone. He will rise after 49 and will be at his height at the age of 52. He will attain Vak Siddhi (His every uttering will come true). He will die in his 75th year in the month of Chaitra, 1st part dark fortnight Sunday. Then he will take his birth in a Brahmin family in Bengal where he will be a landlord. In this birth, he will become free from all sins. So much for the reading which has proved correct, as the native has written to me regarding the same in a letter which I am not giving for want of space. Since the reading has proved correct, it automatically follows that the planetary position given in Nadi should also be correct. There is one important point to be noted in this connection. In the horoscope of the Nadi, Venus is placed in the 8th house resulting in suffering to the native during its period in Guru Mahadasa. But none of the modern ephemeris excepting that of THE ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE with ayanamsa based on Surya Siddhanta, gives the Nirayana position of Venus in Vrischika. Such indeed are the wonders of Nadi astrology which will never reveal its divine secret unless one approaches it with a pure and prayerful mind. Last but not the least, I express my profound thanks to the learned Editor of THE ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE for asking me to contribute a special article for this Annual Number. May the Great Goddess bless him with long life, health, wealth and happiness to espouse the cause of Indian culture in general and astrology in particular.
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The 6th House: Unfolding The Maze By Andree Leclerc, Canada
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ne fine hot sunny morning when my A/C was mercifully working, I woke up with a new 6H obsession innocuously contacted during an inspiring speech from my Teacher-Ji about the Karma Theory. While ‘surfing’ my own consciousness about possible 6H links, I really banged my small toe on the doorframe following which annoyance an untranslatable word (from French) escaped me (it’s Ok, I was alone with my live-in lizard and one of his occasional cronies)… While this forced me to stop in my tracks, the vibrating pain reminded of humanity’s ail which usually brings an existential question such as “why would nice folks get it really tough while some bad guys do seem to get it really good?? Life unfair...?”
The author of an introductory book in French titled “Vedic Astrology: Destiny and Free-Will” published by IQ Editions in Montreal, Andree Leclerc studies and practices Vedic ways of life for over 25 years including Bhakti Vedanta, Jyotish, mantras… She is diving more deeply into Vedic astrology since 5 years. As an entrepreneur, she also co-founded a company wholesaling stone jewellery for which she has designed some 2000 models as well as web sites pertaining to Vedic astrology and various Vedic sciences in English and French that can be seen at www.Andreeleclerc.com. Andree is part of the Saptarishis Astrology Research Team and is currently in India learning under the mentorship of the magazine by interacting with various masters.
Sure was not my first shot at existentialism because there are so many things that I just cannot change but, this time however, I felt that the magic of the Karma Theory held the key to many such mysteries. Following are some reflections on the
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subject googled on my ‘organic search engine’ on that ‘Fated’ day… You may or may not have heard about the 6H as being the house of “Prarabdha” karma – meaning the results of our past life’s actions that we must experience in this present existence. Linked to the Karma Theory, the now hidden 6H was the “out there” 10H of actions in our last life. Therefore, said 6H – that could be termed as “unknown factor” and which is legally accepted as both dushtana and uppachaya house – does not leave us much scope for negotiation and its effects could be ups or downs, depending on whether we’ve been good boys & girls in the past… or not! If we take Kalapurusha, we’ll find the 6H to be Virgo, a sign that is all at once feminine (receptive), of Earth tattva (artha) and dual. Since Virgo in its eternal quest for purity is the sign “par excellence” to classify, quantify and analyse, we might want to consider that the 6th house’s gifts in our life are meant to bring us to some objective conclusions about our own reality. But then, since Virgo is also known to be opinionated, we might also want to examine on what values our “objective conclusions” are based as partial “truths” might yield only partial conclusions (humanity’s plight it often seems…) Then, as per Nadi astrology, Jupiter is the jiva (us – you, me…) that is, the conditioned soul – which is differentiated from the Sun as Atma or living force. Now, Jupiter’s moolatrikona is Sagittarius – that would be Jiva’s starting point. From this perspective, we see that Virgo is the 10H of actions (!) This boils down to the fact that the birth chart shows, in reality, what we have done in our past life, including acquired patterns of thinking, behaviours &all. This mysterious past is now mirrored onto this life and our Lagna decides where the compulsive karma lies. Since Sagittarius is the 9th sign, we get the clue that the 9H should be used as the Lagna for the past life. Virgo’s Lord, Mercury, is also associated with the Earth tattva so the individual is apprehending his existence from his earthly being perspective and that will modulate his experiences of life. In the process of analysing matter, this experience of life may remain an abstraction since the essence of life as conscious perception is not found in matter but rather is what animates it. Mercury oversees the connections of the body (nerves, veins, etc.) so its undeniable bond to the classical 6H Virgo shows how this very house links the pathways of our lives from past to future. This said, let’s point out that Mercury is one of the two Lords who get exalted in their own moolatrikona sign, the other being the Moon, Mercury’s dad and enemy. Based on the assumption that an exalted planet shows the sectors it represents were predominant or perhaps even “over-done” in the previous life, this would affect its moolatrikona in this life (ex: for Jupiter exalted, Sagittarius would be damaged). For Mercury, its exaltation and moolatrikona being one and the same – Virgo – we might rightly conclude that too much of even a good thing could destroy that very thing. This must be why the 6H is labelled as that of the “shad ripus” or 6 enemies namely lust, anger, greed, illusion, madness, envy... These
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sure sound like retributions received by good boys and girls for past actions based on dubious motivations – they ring the meditation bell for some serious introspection in this very life in order to identify and trash this mental junk. The 6H being that of “Health”, failure to clean up will certainly eventually result in sickness since it is first born in the subtle body (mind, intelligence and ego) before manifesting “in the flesh”. Hence, the 6H is “X-rayed” as the house of diseases, enemies, conflicts and wars... And then, there is the 6th Lord himself – the fellow who will bring ups and downs where he sits as he may not have completely subdued his ”shad ripus” just yet – his process will likely interfere on the house and grahas he may be associated with for what he is worth. This lack of stability will be mirrored on its house number position not only from the Ascendant but also from any rashi in the chart – ex: if the 6L sits in the 9H, the 9H as taken from any other house will be destabilized. Now, an additional entertaining feature of the 6H is that it will show the prarabdha of any house – we’ll need to examine the 6th house counting from the house under scrutiny – ex: the prarabdha of one’s mother as 4H is shown by the 9H, our own father (hence, we are born to these people). Assuming that all of the above are rules laid down to play a game, we’re proposing the “6th House – Unfolding the Maze” adventure! The magic prarabdha number is 6 – so we’ll apply “magic 6” to all houses of the chart following the “magic 6” logical order. Consequently, we’ll derive the conclusion that the prarabdha of the 6H is seen from the 11H – then the 11H prarabdha is observed from the 4H, etc. Here’s the sequence: 6H – 11H – 4H – 9H – 2H – 7H – 12H – 5H – 10H – 3H – 8H – 1H (!) So, you win the game when the lessons from all these prarabdhas are learned and you have succeeded in capturing the 1st House = your “Self”! Since this may actually take many lifetimes, let’s launch the game right now and develop our “magic 6” logic muscles (I should trademark this ☺) by throwing in some thoughts to attempt linking the houses’ “magic 6” sequence… 6H – Alright, here sit those original 6 enemies (or we could say “the original sins”) that may prove a hindrance in our healthy process of discrimination i.e. discerning what is good for us and what should be avoided – something that many people’s logic can tackle actually… but that may be interfered with by the 6H’s prarabdha as seen from the… 11H – …of mental attachments. You guessed right! Logic is quite OK but there are ‘things’ that exist beyond logic that just naturally defeat it at times. These ‘beyond logic’ attachments also have a “magic 6” house so, let us introduce you to the… 4H – This is where we want to feel secure (please mama) and at peace, where our knowledge is seen, where our memories from the past operate, the past influencing our present perceptions and our whole scheme of what feels right and what does not. In this
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perspective, the 4H functions, it seems, are essential to qualify the 11H functions. And since all are interlinked, the 4th house’s “magic 6” links what lies behind it to the… 9H – Of one’s father, guru, higher knowledge, justice, philosophy, religion, faith… Or, the values acquired in previous births that will shape the 4th house’s knowledge, sense of right, wrong or morality if you will, as all perceptions are mirrored onto one’s sense of personal values and beliefs. This 9H/father link to the 4H goes to show that one’s father need not necessarily be the mother’s husband – our father is “fated” to our mother. In India, the father is the child’s second guru (the first being the mother – 4H) and is traditionally the person who acts as the family’s bread winner and guide which takes us straight to the… 2H – To seek some light. What we’ve got now is the place of family life, a full-fledged artha house, associated with food and all that comes in and out of the mouth – this is where what we have learned in the 9H will be spoken… And it is interesting to link what comes in and out of the mouth to one’s sense of justice, faith, philosophy – as if Venus, as the classical 2H Lord and guru of the asuras would come and determine the values of Jupiter, the natural 9H Lord and jiva – leaving no doubt that our eaten food and spoken words do come back to haunt us somehow or other especially considering that this is a classical maraka house – and the mouth is the main entry into the body. This 2H also stands for education and philosophical depth – the worth of which would modulate the 9H. So, what can kill us in the 2H is linked to the…. 7H – Another maraka house. Here we choose a life partner for our family life – because if we want the 2H, we need this 7H –, or a business partner for our money-making ventures… This is, in addition, the place of our own mother’s happiness, our father’s gains, our younger sibling’s child, our open enemies. Also a house of travels and business, dealing with and loving the public, search for harmony in relationships… (and that can kill us! Why? Because we need to compress our ego in a way that will accommodate life with a wife and/or business partner, per example, and they will certainly influence our family life and income.) If all this sheds light on the 2H happenings, the 12H will give indications on the nature of what these people and things will bring in our life. 12H – Mmmmm… Hidden enemies, the famous “bed comforts” and private life, expenses and material losses, foreign lands and travel and business, end of things, renunciation, imprisonment, hospitals, suicide… May sound scary but then, a partner has his/her own inevitable circumstances which are bound to affect us, or we may be predisposed to certain problems while travelling in foreign countries, per example. And, to get down to bare facts, spouse, bed comforts and spending $$ belong together. So, the prarabdha of this 12H that is prarabdha of the 7H (not to get confused) will be influenced by none else than the… 5H – Of romance and love received from the spouse (as the 11H of mental attachment from the 7H of partner – kind of makes sense for one’s bed comforts and private life); 5H is also our children, luck, desires, wisdom or applied knowledge, creativity, intuition, entertainment, intelligence, ritualistic knowledge, prayers and meditation techniques, business sense – linked to the brave sign of Leo who needs to shine, this house of rewards from the past life can greatly ease the apparent difficult themes of the 12H which could not, in fact, function without some input from the 5H that (hopefully) provides romance with
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the partner and (hopefully still) wisdom for our spiritual moksha... And this 5H, in turn, receives secret influences from the… 10H – Of career, status, one’s actions visible in society, father’s income, power, authority, success, large enterprises, commerce, renunciation, the last rites performed by one’s child… This is the best place to show the world what we are capable of, should we wish to. Then, this implies that our actions in this life do play a part in our 5th house’s luck and it seems that both of these are bound to ease or break one another – per example, if we got all the luck we need but use it for harmful or just thoughtless actions, these same actions are bound to reduce our luck sooner or later. That’s when we come close to completing our 12 houses cycle and must turn to the… 3H – To shed light on our 10H affairs. As one of the “life” houses, the 3H is concerned with communications and all kinds of activities or hobbies that will channel that life into something tangible, as so many ways to expose one to the diversities and possibilities of the self. This is where our courage, self-action, motivation and will to live shine forth. So, logically, the quality of one’s 3H will modify 10H affairs for better or for worst… depending on the… 8H – Hidden and unknown, this is another house of life, where life is designed and created, a place of passion, vitality, potency; and of metaphysical knowledge artfully concealed by the thick veil of matter. As life can only come from life, the 8H is the origin of the 3H’s vitality. The 8H is 12th from the 9H and indicates the way we have spent in our last life, the moksha and realizations carried from the past. The 8H focuses on life beyond the mind as the Moon is fallen there. And finally, to put the cherry on the sunday, if it will function at all, the 8H needs the… 1H – That’s you, the Jiva! That elemental particle of conscious energy channelled through the tube of apparent lives and deaths within matter. The Jiva who must consciously experience himself through all kinds of distorted circumstances brought about by his own ignorance – the essential ingredient for its own mental moksha sought in the 8H… The phenomena who will not know itself until he discovers his origin, the noumena (see Kant’s theory). We could actually summarize this whole topic with the observation that the prarabdha for… - dharma sthanas (fire signs) lies in the artha signs (I sow and I reap) - artha sthanas (earth signs) are complemented by air signs (think before you act) - kama sthanas (the air signs) are balanced by water signs (feelings propel thinking) - moksha sthanas (water signs) are qualified by fire signs (actions lead to feelings) … showing how the 6H as prarabdha or “unknown factor” is meant to establish the needed equilibrium between past and future – while Our handling the 6H effects will determine Our future... This point of the game brings on the proposition that, as a curiosity of logic, it might prove interesting to overturn our “magic 6” scheme and develop the reverse to tackle the mysterious 8H and exhaust some thoughts on this subject as well.
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Till then, this game could be continued by practicing on an example chart as a way of adjusting our interpretation of the “magic 6” phenomena. We’ll sample “magic 6” on Mr. George W. Bush, the seeker of the world’s most wanted and dangerous man, his nemesis Mr. Osama Ben Laden. First, Lagna is Cancer a feminine and watery moksha rashi indicating a receptivity disposition where perceptions and emotions are all the fashion. Lagna is in papakartari with Sun in the 12H and Mars in the 2H but he was still a very pretty young man in his days – might just have been perceived as a bit lazy and irresponsible but this is normal as most boys prefer play to work until the age of maturity (that often only comes through a loving lady’s training, God bless girls, the mothers of humanity!) From there, the 6L Jupiter sits with the Lagna Lord Moon in the 3H of courage and competition. In fact, the Lagna Lord spoils the house where he sits and that would affect his courage and competitive spirit. However, as Moon and Mercury are exchanging signs (parivarthana), they are reputed to act as if in their own sign – more particularly after 50% of the native’s life is through. This links the Ascendant, mind and discrimination to Jupiter, our prarabdha Lord for this game – which brings a “non negotiable” flavour to these matters. Fortunately, Moon’s is behind Jupiter in degrees producing the auspicious Gajakeshari yoga so, some nice “ups” that helps balance his 1H and 3H conditions. To add zest to this, Jupiter and Moon are both in trine to Rahu, the supreme priest of undiluted karma. So, the 6L and Rahu aspect each other in full cooperation – must be “love”, a promise of surprises and anything odd you could dream of… Rahu with the 6L of actions performed in his past life indicates that there could have been some form of treachery or something “underground”. Since this also links Rahu to the Moon – perceptions – and Mercury – buddhi by parivarthana – these also partake of Rahu’s ambitions and grand ideas. Saturn, the Lord of Time and a “bad” Lord for Cancer Lagna is also placed in Jupiter’s nakshatra and brings the sectors of open enemies, marriage and business partners as well as hidden passion, secrets or even black magic to the Lagna, 3L Mercury and Venus as 4L and 11L. Saturn’s workings being coloured by the original 6 enemies, we hope his perceptions have escaped being tinted by mirages of enemies, conflict and wars as seen through the lenses of anger, greed, illusion, envy… This could be a problem since the sign of Cancer, being that of expansive Jupiter’s exaltation, tends to increase the actions of the planets situated therein.
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On to the 6H itself in the sign of Sagittarius, a masculine and fiery sign for some action. It is in trine to Mars, the brave Lord of war so we can rightly expect that Martian influences will spice it up as trines work together according to Nadi astrology. So far, this gives us an idea of the 6th house’s network in this chart. As the 11H, an earth sign here, shows the prarabdha of the 6H, we’ll now notice that Rahuji sits therein, a guarantee that his obsessive nature must influence or perhaps override the 6th house’s healthy practical logic and analysis and could distort the objectivity of Mr. Bush’s conclusions or even the facts on which these are based for that matter (my apologies to all Rahu-in-the-11H folks out there, I did say “influence” and it need not be all negative and I am sure there are some absolutely lovely “11H Rahus” who make the best of this position). In fact, as uppachaya houses, the 6H and 11H are places where things improve with time and effort. This said, perhaps his friends or social circles (11H) are not really what they appear to be. Rahu does benefit from Jupiter’s aspect and his thirst for power and grand ambitions are favoured – as well as his investments in and profits from hidden sources we could suppose. Said 11H is in turn influenced by the 4H. We see that Venus as Lord of both 4H and 11H is conjunct Saturn who, along with the Lagna Lord and Mercury (by virtue of parivarthana) are all linked to the prarabdha Lord, mighty Jupiter. Moreover, as the dispositor of Rahuji, Venus does not constitute a stable influence so 4H matters such as emotions, happiness, intuition and morality could be qualified as “shaky”. From this perspective, the 11H already tinted by Rahu and which designates Mr. Bush’s friends, mental attachments, gains from the 10H of actions, ambitions… further holds elements of fate, obsession and carries with it a shadow of “subconsciousness”. This 4H is further influenced by the 9H (and Mr. Bush’s dad), the Lord of which is Jupiter conjunct the Lagna Lord in the natural prarabdha sign of Virgo. As we’ve already noticed, Rahu has a say here so the father figure and ideology are tinted by Rahu’s obsession of grandeur. And, being in Virgo, a sign of business and service to others, this influence is channelled through politicking and the oil business (Rahu is minerals and hidden things and the Moon is liquid while Virgo is an artha earth sign). We could venture that the 4th house’s “subconsciousness” above finds its equivalent in the underground oil business. Onto the 9H prarabdha which comes to fiery Leo where sits enthroned the Rajayoga karaka and God of war Mars – in fact, “Mr. Bush-Dad” did have his war. Leo’s Lord, Sun, occupies Gemini, the 11H of gains from its sign (Dad won his war but not without expenses and repercussions – i.e. hidden enemies since Mars is in the 12H from 9L Jupiter). So, Mr. Bush Jr. and Sr. are Mars oriented fellows and through Mars they philosophize, apply justice and entertain their faith – the whole show being still under the influence of Rahu due to its undeniable influence on the 9L mighty Jupiter for a roller-coaster of ups and downs. Mars in the 2H of course “peppers” Mr. Bush’s speech with elements of enemies, arms and strategies. As Mars may not shy before a lie or two, these could also be features of his speech. And then, once upon a time and forever, the 2H prarabdha was and will be seen from the 7H – the sign of Capricorn here. We are delighted to proclaim that said 7H is in trine to the prarabdha Lord Jupiter, the Lagna Lord Moon and shadowy Rahu, linking it to fate, fate and 962
fate. To shed more light on this, 7L Saturn occupies Jupiter’s nakshatra so we can add some fate to this blend for our 2H past life non-flexible influences. Of course, this ‘fate’ being linked all the way to increasing planets like Jupiter and Rahu, some big ups are to be expected. 7L Saturn being in the 12H from the 2H brings unexpected or unplanned expenses linked to 2H affairs like family, education and income since, as noted above, the sign of Cancer tends to increase the planets situated therein. After these discoveries, we’ll further examine that the 7H prarabdha is seen from the 12H and there snugly sits between Rahu and Saturn – in papakartari – Lord Sun, the 2L of family life, speech, food, education – the dispositor of Mars… in the home of hidden enemies, foreign lands, material losses – he spoke of a powerful hidden enemy in foreign lands and spent many US dollars to “dig him out of his hole” – his foreign policies leave no doubt about his Martian inclinations (as long as he not need do the fighting on the field himself, of course). His artfully crafted speeches (with his famed “slips of the tongue” that provided “presidential” material for jokes books) have nevertheless served him and his associates in their common agenda. Mercury the 12L (and 3L) goes to the 1H in Cancer and we’ve already seen how prarabdha is infusing its celestial Mercurial influence. So, we’ll venture that his associates are just as “predestined” as he is. To qualify this “predestiny”, we land in the 5H of past life credits with moksha karaka Ketu parked right in… His wife’s religiousness (Ketu’s moksha aroma) together with conjugal love has helped him overcome his alcohol addiction and most likely warmed his ‘bed comforts’. It seems that his business sense did not allow him to flourish with Ketu there however but, since Ketu in the 5H gives more than the person deserves, he did land “The Big Job” as Mr. President of the USA (yes, you bet dad helped!) Ketu’s releasing effect in a moksha sign as prarabdha of the 12H might multiply losses due to hidden enemies or simply scatter and hide his enemies… or legitimate motives (a recollection of the shad ripus here). Scorpio is associated with destruction and regeneration; it’s Lord Mars who is also the prarabdha of the 5H due to its being Lord of Aries (natal 10H), goes to the 10H of actions from Scorpio and links with Rahu as Rahuji’s nakshatra Lord (nice duo) – so again, this lands us with fate for both his past life reward and present life actions. Said 10H of Aries is in turn supplemented by the 3H along with Jupiter and Moon – both self and prarabdha – leading us to think that his actions were fated from his past life, particularly considering that both Jupiter and Moon are in 10L Mars’ nakshatra (so much for “free will”). The 3H is modified by the 8H as the origin of his vitality – Mmmmm… with Mars facing the 8H of addictions from the 2H, we can easily say that his passion for some 2H matters have not been beneficial for his vitality (like alcoholism) – the 8H being where the subconscious can take over the person’s will – because this is where the mind/Moon is fallen. He also has the reputation of belonging to some secret societie(s) where rituals to improve one’s personal hidden powers are performed which would be an ingredient of his prominent status and actions… Still, 2L of family life, Sun, is in trine to the 8H so family brings him “luck” with his 8H matters. 8L Saturn being in Jupiter’s nakshatra and in the increasing Lagna of Cancer – the 4th sign of the public, brings again the origin of this incarnation to some fate that had to be worked out. The 6 house of prarabdha from the 8H of life’s origins and transformations takes us straight to the 1H – Mr. George W. Bush 963
himself who undergoes this fated life… From the public external point of view, he’s made his fair share of mistakes (millions of folks think that “he” is the mistake!) We hope he can face his Self and is able to deal and face his own motives that could still be tinted by the colours of his own 6 enemies after all… In recognition of the skills and depth of my Teacher-ji’s astrological knowledge, I must admit that there is quite a bit more that could be expounded on about the 6H – and this might be developed in a further write-up(s). All glories to Seers of Jyotish! Epilogue: since I completed throwing these thoughts on “screen paper”, I received some carefully concocted 6H injections to inoculate me from any sentiment of obsession concerning the Karma Theory – but not from the obsession as such…! So, God willing, we’ll -see’ya- for more… P.S. My banged little toe is just fine!
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The 8th House: Probing the Under-World By Andree Leclerc, Canada
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f you have read our 6H piece, you will know that this is an after-effect which proposes to auscult mysteries of the 8H. So, here we go…
Another fine hot sunny morning when my A/C was still mercifully working, my Teacher-ji called me and inquired how the 6H article was doing. Then he said he’d be thinking about all these dushtanas and how they somehow show the subconscious in a chart.
The author of an introductory book in French titled “Vedic Astrology: Destiny and Free-Will” published by IQ Editions in Montreal, Andree Leclerc studies and practices Vedic ways of life for over 25 years including Bhakti Vedanta, Jyotish, mantras… She is diving more deeply into Vedic astrology since 5 years. As an entrepreneur, she also co-founded a company wholesaling stone jewellery for which she has designed some 2000 models as well as web sites pertaining to Vedic astrology and various Vedic sciences in English and French that can be seen at www.Andreeleclerc.com. Andree is part of the Saptarishis Astrology Research Team and is currently in India learning under the mentorship of the magazine by interacting with various masters.
Thinking about it, I figured that a large part of the shadowy side of the 8H, which stands for the occult, metaphysical, psychology and psychoanalysis must indeed be a large portion of the subconscious, something over which we have no apparent control and no direct perception as far our individual selves are concerned. In reference to the Karma Theory in the 6H article, here’s a quote about the 8H: The 8H is 12th from the 9H and indicates the way we have spent in our last life, the moksha and realizations carried from the past. The 8H focuses on life beyond the mind as the Moon is fallen there.
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The facts of the matter are that, as “regular” folks, we do not know the forces, laws and subtle substance that have been designed and assembled to provide us with the bodies we perceive ourselves as wearing and which enable us to act and experience “life”. The more we know, the closer we get to a real experience of life, its anti-matter energy, how it operates with its infinite possibilities. This not-knowing leaves plenty of space for ignorance to rule our thinking patterns, behaviours, desires, decisions, actions… Our universe is ‘scientifically proven’ as being mostly unknown due to 95 to 97% of it being Dark Matter – that’s a pretty large percentage that casts a 95 to 97% shadow on what is said to be partially known. This is news also for us as microcosms of the universe – there must also be a huge chunk of our “Selves” that is lying in that Dark Matter – if we multiply this by 12 houses… we might just find ourselves trying to see the universe in the light of a candle, and decide to give up finding out!!! But, being brave, we’ll still give it a shot… Before jumping head first into this dark pool, let’s point out as an appetizer, that the 6H is the 11H of gains from the 8H of the subconscious… We can only gain what we know and we can only know what we have experienced – book-knowledge is very helpful but cannot substitute for real felt practical life lessons. The 8H is that of the mystic who has complete cognizance of what goes on beyond physical and mental perceptions hence, the Moon is fallen in the 8H. Before reaching that stage however, it should be noted that the Moon is what links both material and spiritual – as these two are of different natures, they cannot directly connect with each other without the perception part of our psyche. As Lagna, House #1, We Are That We Are; the basis of our own consciousness… and the outcome and future of our past. As such, the origin of our present existence is seen in the potency of the 8H – only through this mysterious seed of life strangely carried through organic matter such as semen that inexplicably fertilizes another living organic substance called an egg to develop our body in our mother’s womb could we aspire to know and find ourselves out – our physical, emotional, spiritual as well as metaphysical selves, the temporary and the eternal. At this stage, it is very naturally tempting to identify with our 6H prarabdha and develop an ego or identification that will, most likely, turn out to be a misidentification thus giving rise to “Ahankara” or material ego – something that can easily lead to egotism. Isn’t anger, when it arises, something very difficult to control or just ignore?? Are not fear, anger, cruelty, poison, punishments, destruction all under 8H jurisdiction? You bet. And the 8H also has the potency to regenerate and transform what has been destroyed, to unveil the nature of fear through analysis of subconscious and beyond-subconscious forces at work. As an occult science, astrology is an 8H goody to tackle and point out such hidden causes. The more we are under the spell of our subconscious, the harder the prarabdha of the 6H will hit, 6H being the gain of the 8H. To illustrate this by a crude example, let’s take a serial killer who has a compulsion to kill – he could not tell you why, he just has to do it. What is lying in his subconscious to undergo such a prarabdha? We can adopt the perspective that such a person is a slave of his own evil ignorance as his actions demonstrate – but we should bear in mind that his victims may not be completely innocent since his killing them is also their prarabdha – something that needs to be worked out between themselves... As beings with limited perceptions, we are disqualified to judge the serial killer’s acts as good or bad or according to whatever the laws of men may judge them to be. Our fellow might just be a guy who dived a bit into black magic in the past, was used as the ‘goat’ of a human sacrifice
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by others and had to come back to kill his past life’s killers in order to re-establish the balance between his karma and that of these folks (just an example). As a general rule, if we see suffering, we can guess ignorance lies near behind as there is no smoke without fire. Since our desire to dig in, develop, dissect and link these mysteries is growing, let’s first illustrate the sequence of where the 8H – along with its content – will hit and influence the different spheres of our lives by exactly reversing the 6H magic number with the 8H underworld number… 8H – 3H– 10H– 5H– 12H – 7H – 2H – 9H – 4H – 11H – 6H – 1H So we could say that the vitality, self-knowledge and expression of the 3H are some factors behind the conception/origin of life found in the 8H (this supposes that we’re born to ‘Be’ something – there is something left to spend in our 8H bank account). Then the 10H of actions in the outside world would be the motivating factor behind the need for selfknowledge in the 3H (might be useful to know oneself before getting out there and performing actions that might affect others). The 5H of desires and purva punya is the force lying behind the actions of the 10H, what ignites its motion and carries it forward. And the 12H’s realizations of one’s Self and what was spent in the last life quite logically plugs in behind 5H affairs (per example, the 5H’s desires would logically be for what we have not realized yet, the piety available to carry our 10H actions…) Our associates of the 7H will play an important part in what we were able to realize of our Selves and what we spent – some folks are more costly to hang out with than others… And then, our family, gains, education and what enters and leaves this body through the mouth, philosophical depth of the 2H will be influential to determining whom we’ll get as partner(s). And this 2H takes its roots from the 9H of father and ancestors who might, amongst other benefits, leave unearned property to the 2H of agriculture, ‘unearned’ being an 8H goody. The luck and goodness of the 9H (or some form of substitute if the real stuff is unavailable) is, in turn, a product of the 4H of happiness, mother, feelings… The 11H of attachments, friends and profits sets the stage for the 4H’s happiness (worldly accomplishments being sometimes acquired at the cost of one’s peace of mind). Then comes in a big player, the 6H, to compel us toward our attachments, friends, profits… And finally, the Lagna of a lifetime will further set the stage to the Rashis where the action is to take place. This also brings us to the dynamic of the 6/8 relationship which goes to show that while one house is the prarabdha of another one, this second house is the origins or subconscious forces lying behind the first – these kind of “break” one another since they are both mutually “victims”, so to speak, of actions performed in past lives (and rest assured that desires are subtle actions...) As we had done for the 6H, we’ll sum up how the Rashis’ elements interact with each other on the under-world 8H basis: -
dharma sthanas (fire signs) have their mysteries lying in water signs (my actions are based on the subjectivity of my feelings)
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artha sthanas (earth signs) go to fire signs (I acted and now I want results – quickly please!) - kama sthanas (air signs) are motivated by earth signs (darn! I’m getting attached to my obtained results) - moksha sthanas (water signs) are stirred by air signs (freaky, my attachments are getting hold of my feelings) -
… in light of this, we can’t help noticing how the sub-consciousness of the 8H, which is linked to Scorpio, a water sign, colours our actions, attachments and desires with the most beautiful subjectivity, leaving no ghost of a chance that we could perceive Reality from Its own standpoint – which most likely accounts for ghosts being 8H manifestations (!) We are also brought to notice the existing balance between masculine dharma and kama Rashis who are outgoing by nature – and the subjectivity and receptivity of female signs – and vice versa… Input leading to output and output being reabsorbed as input. We have seen in the 6H article that the 12H is the prarabdha of the 7H of spouse, business partner, etc. And guess what? The 8H from the 12H is the 7H – what a surprise! So, the mysteries/roots (8H) of each house’s prarabdha (6H) bring us back to that initial house. The reverse logic that the prarabdha of each house’s mysteries/roots brings us back to that very same house also holds true. Conclusion: these Dushtana houses have ganged up together to keep us out of their club…! Given these facts, we’re going to have to sneak in by their back door to get some info. And who do we see? Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and even Moon (!) all sitting and chatting over some ‘chai’, samosas and sweets (I thought Saturn would not like sweets…) They don’t look annoyed by our intrusion since they know there are folks out there trying to get to the essence of Dushtanas. Honourable and splendid Mars, the energetic warrior who presides this eminent Graha gettogether, addresses us: “Welcome children, welcome. Want to know about the 8H right? And you must be wondering what one earth the Moon and Venus are doing here, right? For Saturn, I guess you can easily justify his presence in this club due to his being karaka of the 6H and 8H… You’ve already figured out the scoop between the 6H being the gain of the 8H – so let’s just randomly apply this to a chart for starters before I take you for a ride in the under-world. Who would you like? Celine Dion? Yes “My Heart Will Go On” for The Titanic – great song for a great movie… So, as a superstar singer Celine Dion got Mercury and Venus in the 8H in Aquarius, Saturn’s air sign, and facing Jupiter R in Leo – she artfully blows out that air thanks to the 3 benefics. The association of these 3 benefics would be quite sufficient in itself to make her sing all she wants but see that the 8H is the 12H from the 9H of past life (you need to recall the Karma Theory for this one). The 12H is what she spent in her last life, it’s her ‘moksha’ from the last life – I see you wondering what this exactly means ‘moksha from the last life’… We could say that she has worked out and released these benefic’s energy and they’ve transformed into available strength she has with her now – her ‘self-realization’ – get it? They’re sitting in her 8H bank account and are complemented by Jupiter, ‘big bank’ himself. Jupiter is retrograde in the 2H of speech (a singer you know), which means that there is 968
something very significant about the 2H which needs to be worked out in this life – this Jup complements Venus and Mercury because it is in the 7H from them. To add to this, Jupiter is dispositor of Saturn and Sun the 2L (parivarthana between Jup & Sun in fact) plus Rahu all in the 9H, in emotional Pisces (she sings about love and feelings…) The 8H Lord has gone to the 9H of luck along with 2L and Rahu to boost the show. Jupiter is a mega-bank in this chart… And is the gain of the 8H as well because he is the 6L.
We could add that Mercury is the 3L of voice and creativity and 12L of international along with Venus being 4L of feelings and emotions and 11L of gains from career in the 8H (which is also a place of gain from career because it is the 11H from the 10H) – these 2 facing 9L Jup produce a winner package! (Call that a timely birth. I know, many other people were born with the same chart and they are neither that rich nor prominent although they may sweetly sing while taking a shower! Your Teacher will give you the assignment of writing about this apparent lapse of astrology when he finds you ripe for it). Yes, yes, we can add Rajayoga karaka Mars in Ruchaka yoga with Lagna Lord in the 10H granting her all the energy she needs to get out there and show the world. - You picked an easy obvious chart actually To carry on with the subject, know I am both the energy of passion and the passion of energy although I am not the life-spark as such – this is the Sun’s attribute and he is exalted in my sign of Aries; meanwhile the Moon is fallen in my Scorpio – I mean, Aries is for getting out there and existing while Scorpio is for introspection, a job for which your external perceptions would only interfere. Scorpio is a water sign where you can get poisoned and die; and then be brought back to life again in these same waters as they are the womb of the universe. I am fire and I warm up the waters of Scorpio to grant you new energy so that you can actualize your inner passion to live. Because the next house to Scorpio is Sagittarius, the 9th Rashi of father and ancestors, you need to get through my process in order to get there – that’s part of the scoop behind my sign being a place of desire and passion. On the other hand, the sign of Libra
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being the 11th sign from Sagittarius (your father), his attachment to your mother and gain from his relationship with her needs to be ‘consumed’ in my sign of Scorpio before you fully become your father’s descendant. That’s one reason why Venus is sitting here with us – moreover, his sign of Taurus complements my sign of Scorpio by helping provide a context to link Scorpio to the outside world, being 7th from Scorp. And please bear in mind that Taurus is the 6H from your father (9H) and your father will no doubt reap the 2H when you are born. Taurus is also the 8H from your father’s attachment (Libra) – so the quality of the 2H (Taurus, that fertile land) is really the roots of the 7H (classically Libra). Like a little puzzle, the 7H which we just said is your father’s attachment also plays the part of being your mother’s happiness since 7H is sukha of the 4H – so the 7H really shows how your father’s attachment to her makes your mother happy! Taurus is in fact the hidden roots for this happiness of hers in her marriage or relationship. Taurus is also the 11H of gains from your mother as 4H (classical Cancer). - I hope you’re not getting confused – have a warm drink to help wash down this info… Because there is more to come :–) Do you really want to know why Moon and Venus are hanging out here with the classical Dushtana Lords?? Ok, let’s improve on your 6H findings which brought you to the Karma Theory and the Nadi concept of Jupiter being Jiva, the conditioned soul in this very life – making Jupiter’s moolatrikona Sag as Lagna from this Nadi perspective. From Sagittarius, the 6H is Taurus where Moon gets exalted, the 8H is Cancer where Jiva himself gets exalted and the 12H is my Scorpio where Moon is fallen – getting on? From Kalapurusha, Scorpio is that dark metaphysical area where the soul is granted a new body which really means a new life to experience itself and learn the lesson – Saturn as 6H & 8H karaka is the one in charge of teaching you the lesson so please bow down and thank Him for this, He is a very patient and loving graha even though He mostly gets treated as persona non grata. My same Scorpio is the 12H from Jiva’s Lagna – whatever is left from Jiva’s spending in his last life and his self-realization or moksha from the past, becomes energy that can now be used and actualized – or it can also be lack of energy if you blew it. We referred to the 9H as being one’s past, one’s ancestry. In this context the 5H from your Lagna, as one’s child, carries forth this past into the future – you’re the junction between both… how does this feel? (Lord Mars is wearing a charming and enigmatic smile now…) This brings us to state that, as a deduction of logic, the 5H from any Bhava is its future. Therefore, the future of the 12H is the 4H of thoughts, memories, happiness, education, home, security – these are the 12H’s ‘children’ so to speak, the outcome of Jiva’s past moksha, how he was able to surpass his conditioning and know a larger part of his Self. But, because it is a hidden house, the 12H being the 9H of past from the 4H also shows in this life the thoughts and desires that you did not or could not actualise and experience in your past life. These were carried in this life and have been transported through the vehicle of your subconscious because, as you know, most of us are granted forgetfulness of our past lives. Lagna is the 10H of actions from the 4H – I Think Therefore I Am… eventually! – … as well, Lagna is the 9H of luck from the 5H – and the 5H is the gain or realized knowledge from your 4H which may bring you desires, wisdom, the capacity for spiritual practices, creativity, children – so you are also the result of that.
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Now, the 12H is the 5H of future from your 8H of the subconscious. And, the 5H being the prarabdha of the 12H, will give indications as to how the 12H energy will be expressed. Don’t think we’re getting off track because this also brings to our attention that the 8H is the 5H of future from the 4H of home (your mother’s child! – someone you might be acquainted with…) The 8H would therefore be the future that your present feelings, happiness, sense of security and nurturing will bring. All 4H matters are directed to your subconscious 8H and constitute the ‘luck’ or purva punya or… ‘poison’ if you are not careful with your thinking – of the 4H but, you can’t really see it because it is hidden – it will show up in your behaviour, reactions, actions, etc. and then, you can make a conscious effort to analyse the stuff and see what’s its made of. And, because the 4H is the 9H from the hidden 8H, we will say that it is the 8H’s past – which makes sense because we just identified the 8H as being the 4H’s future – but it’s still worth mentioning because this makes the 4H a focal point as both ‘victim’ and ‘fortune’ of the unknown in the 8H… How you will handle this will, in turn, print new impressions on your subconscious and be stored in your 8H for maturation and future use. So the 4H draws from its unknown source and replenishes it. In fact, just like you entertain different relationships with varied people (parents, spouse, children, friends, co-workers, boss and so on) that you may benefit in different ways, the 8H is also related to all the other bhavas in some ways like we’ve just seen (this goes for all houses as well). Without repeating what we’ve covered, we could in addition consider that the 8H complements the 2H as the 2H complements the 8H (being opposed); 8H is prarabdha of the 3H, the outcome of the 7H (the marriage contract), the action of the 11H (I see your eyes crossing here) and the past of the 12H. If we examine the physical functions of the 6H and 8H being, respectively, digestion in the intestines and excretion of what was digested, we will acknowledge that these are pre-set functions for which conscious effort is not needed. Same thing on the level of the karma they stand for – the whole thing is pre-set by our past actions, desires, attitudes, etc. The 6H being ‘health’ and the 8H ‘chronic diseases’ will show the pathology of our thinking, where it got stocked and now obstructs. As such, the 8H is also the 4H of feelings, perceptions, memories, etc. taken from the 5H of wisdom, desires, creativity, children… So, nothing we think or create in any way – whether we do it consciously or not – goes wasted. It all becomes imprinted in our subconscious and gets stored in this hidden place to be given back to us when the time is ripe (scary…?) So here’s the crucial point: the 4H, 8H and 12H are in trine to each other and play a game of being past and future of each other. The 4H is where we can perceive and identify the other two’s workings – or qualify them. These are all part of the underlying forces that brought you back in another birth justifying the 12H being the future of your subconscious 8H – and the 8H being the future of the 4H. Pertaining to this pivotal 4H as junction of subconscious forces, here’s a piece of news: as per the Karma Theory, the 4H is a place of ‘free-will’ (yeah!) True, the subconscious forces will sprout up in our minds and this is when we become empowered to deal with them. We DO have the choice of our reaction to any thoughts and feelings popping out of our subconscious – as we have seen above, our feelings are directly related to our actions. Human life, while it lasts, is a chance to get smart – it won’t happen in other forms of life because their biological
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equipment is unsuited for this. I’ll take this opportunity to mention that Kendras (4H, 7H, 10H) are places of free-will meaning, we can choose our 10H actions, our 7H partner (or no partner) and our 4H attitudes to thoughts and feelings. Since we know that the 4H is the weakest of the kendras, we can see that dealing with more subtle notions such as thoughts and feelings is a greater challenge – and they are not without consequences. From Kalapurusha, Jiva is exalted in the 4H – that’s where he is at his wisest and… most selfish that is, concerned with himself above the rest. As we know, Moon is fallen in my Scorpio and Venus is exalted in the 12H of spending, bed comforts etc. as Venus wants to share everything. From the point of view of Jiva, Jiva himself is exalted in the 8H – because Jiva is the expansive Jupiter, whatever lands in Cancer becomes expandable – for better or for worst. Which means that as a conditioned souls, you are given the opportunity to expand the future of your 4H of knowledge, to expand the knowledge you acquired from the wisdom of the 5H (8H is 4H from 5H)... 8H is also your 3H of ‘free-will’ regarding how you will handle the prarabdha of your 6H (that ‘unknown factor’) – since your attitude will determine your gains from the 6H that is, if Saturn’s lesson was wasted on you or if you came up with high marks. And then, we can also state that the 4H is the gain of the 6H (because 4H is 11th from the 6H), isn’t it interesting how all interlinks? I know your mind got ‘jammed’ a while ago on this 11H thing (8H being the action of the 11H) so let’s get back to it and put it that way: 8H is the 10H of action from the 11H right? 11H is for profits, attachments, friends, success, wealth and satisfying one’s desires as it complements the 5H. So, 11H also has a field of action and that is the 8H – where the Moon is fallen because if you complicate your mind in acting for these areas of life, you may flatly become a loser or a saint (this is often said about my Scorpio as Lagna). Then, from Jiva, Jupiter (big bank) is exalted in the 8H (of other people’s money) so that your actions pertaining to 11H affairs can increase your 11H with all its joys… - Have some sweets, we’ll still be here for another while...So, still from Jiva, we were saying that he expands at his best in the house where the Moon is fallen, where Moon’s perceptions stop snooping in – and Moon in turn is at his best in the 6H where his perceptions in dealing with Fate can be attuned and his actions are best carried out on a daily basis since Taurus is a very patient and stubborn worker… As far as Venus is concerned, I must confess that we have a particular passion relationship together. In Nadi astrology, Venus is the classical karaka for the wife and I, that of the husband. Therefore, you should know that in both Aries and Scorpio, I find my complement in Venus who, like me, also has a 6/8 relation between its signs. So from my Aries, Venus is exalted in the 12H and owns the 3H of “free-will” from my 12H of expenditures and bed comforts (ever heard the joke about wifely response “not tonight dear, I’ve got a headache”) – this same Venus is no one else than my spouse in Libra, the 7H of complement. As you can see, in my moolatrikona sign of Aries, I am surrounded by Venusian influences – and I’m not complaining as the guru of the asuras is a warm sweet watery graha who balances my dry active warrior passion. Sweet is also acid and you know, sometimes, behind his lovely appearance, Venus has the power to bitter my passion – as a side note, if you link this to Ayurveda, you will see that bitter taste reduces acidity and fire – this is how beautifully we complement each other on many levels!!!
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Then, from Scorpio, Libra is the 12H of (bed... etc… you got it!) and Taurus is the 7H of spouse… What’s more is that Venus is exalted in the 5H of my romance, children, desires, creativity, wisdom. So, from all angles, Venus is my past, present, future, the prarabdha of itself just like I am the prarabdha for myself. Which means that Venus as 6th and 8th Lord from its own signs is responsible for his own ups & downs and is prone to receiving something which is more like ‘instant karma’ – so he has to deal with his present thoughts and decisions in this life. The same thing holds true for me also. But then, our signs are marakas from each other (2H & 7H) so we both need to reduce our selfishness and make space for one another if we will gain from complementing each other. From both my signs, Venus is the thoughts, spending and moksha carried from the past into this life – and the 12L placement will show where these went. Anything else you should know…? Ok, let’s apply these concepts with an example chart before we conclude this talk – you choose… Hitler the Fuhrer? Mmmm… why not?
Libra Lagna so the 12H of past thoughts that he wants to actualize in this life is Virgo, the natural 6H and prarabdha sign – good start. Mercury goes to the 7H with royal exalted Sun, I (Mars) as warrior and Merc’s enemy – and I am exactly conjunct Lagna and 8L VenusR. Since 7H complements the Lagna, his associates are warriors and also work through some form of communication – Merc – like propaganda = mass distributed lies we could say, bearing in mind that Mercury is also dispositor of… Rahu! It would look like I’ve got Venus crushed to powder in graha yuddha (planetary war) but, if you look at the declination you’ll see that I’m actually at 16 degrees while Venus is 22 degrees – as a matter of interest, Venus gets the highest declination score in this chart and this not only makes Him part of our 7H gang but to top it up, He becomes our leader – so He is not quite the victim you would think at first sight although he may himself become victim of his own delusions being the 8L – or the illusions brought on him by a black magician, something we cannot rule out since the 8L is in pretty heavy company (he became a changed person after being hospitalized in 1918
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having been injured in WWI. That’s when he was diagnosed with ‘psychopathic hysteria’ – he was ‘transformed’ by the psychiatric treatments received). Venus as both Lagna Lord and 8L in this context could bring either possibility… With Venus there, Mr. Hitler’s expenditures and moksha from the past life rests with his associates in the 7H which includes his Fate from Kalapurusha combined with his thoughts and feelings from the past life (Merc) – something he came to work out with them as assistants because you see that it is the Lagna Lord which is retrograde (& 8L) – so he’s the one calling the shots as there is something from his past life he needs to work out. The 12L being with Lagna Lord who is also 8L show that he goes along with his fate. I’m also part of the crowd as Kalapurusha 8L – you know, I’m part of that ‘subconscious’ factor and bank balance carried from his past. I must say I’m in a pretty good position and combining with Venus – so, he did bring sufficient ‘funds’ to spend which gave him power and charisma. Mercury, a natural manufacturer and merchant is also the 6L of prarabdha of the 7H – that unknown factor that qualifies the 7H’s associates – it’s obviously sitting with two warriors and another merchant (Venus, Lord of Libra as classical 7H). This Venus also being natal 8L, their combined marketing could tap right into the subconscious of the public which would come as no surprise with Saturn as 4L and 5L in the 10H of actions, in the sign of Cancer (that’s the public!) aspecting the whole 7H party (I hope you remember our little chat about the 4H and 5H’s relation to the 8H – well, believe me when I say that their Lords will not just stand there as innocent bystanders – so while Saturn is applying the 4H & 5H’s to the 10H (let’s call these knowledge and wisdom) of the public, the 10H of action from there (7H) shows conflicts, breaks, wars, manipulation, treachery, fanaticism…) Moreover, I am also aspecting Shaniji – when we aspect each other like this Shani and Me, the result leads towards engineering, technical fields, manufacturing… Shani is in Cancer, the place of feelings, emotions, mind and the public – and we thought we could apply our united technical orientation to exploring the engineering of the mind, see how it could be compartmented and programmed so we’ve experimented this on our perceived enemies (see Jupiter below) who also happens to be Shaniji’s prarabdha (remember the six enemies) and the Lord of my own past and ancestors… As we’ve seen, the 7H is, in fact, the attachment, profit, etc. of the 9H. The 9L resides with us in the 7H – and, same 9L is dispositor of Rahu (!) So this 9L fellow came to the 7H to gain from us and with Rahu’s ‘grandeur’ complex made worst by Jupiter (see Jupiter below), he is ruthlessly determined to get the sough-after gains… Exalted Sun who is amongst us in the 7H is also the 11L and He’s also bringing his strongest desire for profits and royalty – as my sign of Aries is for leading and ruling, Sun and Mercury sure are fully cooperating with its agenda – looks like the four of us were not meant to behave like ‘saints’ so it comes as no surprise if history has pictured us as being ‘corrupt’. Shaniji is also in trine to the Fuhrer’s 6H – which means that He collaborates with the water signs – normally associated with ‘liberation’ right? In the meantime, Jupiter, the 6L from Lagna is with the 10L of actions – Moon – in the 3H of vitality, communication, self-knowledge. 3H is Sagittarius, a natural place for teaching, philosophising, ‘religioning’, the father of humanity, the warrior fighting a holy war – so this can become the vitality of a nation, the information of its collective self-knowledge and its prarabdha, in fact, due to this being the 6H from the 10H in Cancer. Ketu is also there – this is where Fate strikes; Ketu gives, let’s go of things or people (10L) or his perceived
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enemies (6L)… Giving us the picture of a tyrant whose tyranny was taken away – he was fated to lose. Ketu combined with Jupiter as Jiva the 3L of hands and 6L of Fate in the 3H, he also ‘escaped’ by taking his own life when he had to let go of his power (in the official version of the story anyways). Ketu also very closely aspects Me and Venus. This 3H is complemented by Rahu in the natal 9H which throws the 9H sectors of the chart completely off balance – Mercury the 9L, as we’ve seen, is cooperating with some questionable company for the sake of enacting this chart (know that like all Grahas, I am very fair minded but I still have to follow the rules of the game and play my part as set down by this person’s past deeds). Rahu also stands for psychology, manipulation, poisons (Rahu smells like the 8H sometimes!) He and Jupiter amplify each other and Rahu is most definitely influencing the Moon also. And to quote your own words here “Then the 10H of actions in the outside world would be the motivating factor behind the need for self-expression in the 3H of self-knowledge.” In this chart, you’ve got the 10L in the 3H and influenced by two expansive Grahas: Jup and Rahu. The Fuhrer actually studied arts but the fire signs are way too surcharged for such peaceful creativity alone because, to add fated power to this, the 4 planets in Aries are in trine to the 3 planets in Sagittarius – so these are all marching in the same direction (Fire!) and sharing common goals – Powerful! Fanatical, cruel, inevitable… So as you can see, this was simple especially considering that you did pick another obvious chart in the sense that it replicates official history from different perspectives. Whether he was himself wholeheartedly this personage or was induced to become this personage by some obscure outside force by Fate still may not be ruled out. If you dutifully apply your latest hidden houses’ findings, all charts should reveal their potential like this. I hope you will benefit form our talk and I’m sure that you will be able to improve on this with some further introspection. To leave you with hope about further targeting the Dushtanas’ workings, I’d like to mention that you could, as a study, take the particular degree of the 10H which would act as a midpoint between the 8H and 12H – another particular degree of the 7H would be the midpoint between the 6H and 8H and another particular degree of the 3H would be the midpoint of the 12H and 6H – these could be used to see if any graha lands on these points natally of by transit and if anything significant would result. You could also find the midpoints between the Dushtana Lords to further your research. And, if you find something interesting, let me know…! You take care now, relax and digest all this – it was great having you around. Wish you all the best!” On these kind words from Lord Mars all present clapped hands and applauded his enlightening speech. With mixed feelings of both gain of insights and loss of precious associates, we graciously paid due reverence to all Grahas present and to the Sun who is always present as our atma. We then went home, offered all due respects to the Seers of Jyotish including our valued dear Teacher and laid our buzzing mind down to rest into a welcomed 12H activity… Sleep! Sweet 12H dreams of 8H subconscious matters resulting from the 6H prarabdha which gains from a well-kept 4H, to All…
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… Special Thanks and Bye Bye to our chivalrous and sweet Lord Mars – we’ll miss you O Lord of Passion & Energy…! P.S. I know, we need to frankly spell out the whole Karma Theory – this might happen in the future, God willing always… P.P.S. It looks like my live-in lizard had babies… – which means that some of his cronies were… boyfriends!
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Padanadhamsa Dasa A Phalitha Dasa
By Mahamahopadhyaya Iranganti Rangacharya, India Copy Editor: Shanmukha
The relevant Jaimini Sutra is
तऽािप पदेश दसाे पदनवांशदशायां िपतृ िदन ेश िऽकोणे वा1 २-१-२९ tatrāpi padeśa dasānte padanavāṁśadaśāyāṁ pitṛ dineśa trikoṇe vā 2-1-29
Iranganti Rangacharya is one of the
But this is named as Padanadhamsa Dasa in Phalaratnamala of Krishna Mishra.
oldest authorities on Jaimini alive today, born in 1927, he started astrology at the age of 25 in 1952. Later in 1960 he started meticulous study of Jaimini astrology & thus has 48 rich years of experience in Jaimini at this age of 81. Author of numerous articles since 4 decades, 9 books & an extremely humble soul who in spite of weak health contributes to the cause of Jaimini. His work Jaimini Sutramritam published by Sagar Publications, New Delhi is considered a classic by the serious student of Jaimini Astrology.
Though Padanadhamsa Dasa was mentioned as an ayurdasa in Phalaratnamala, it was used as a phalita dasa also by some scholars of the past. The relevant karika is as follows:
पदेशांश राशे ु दशा न ेया िवचक्षन ैः चरे चरािद मागण षा षािदकः िरे
ु वषार् नदीदशोिदतः ाप भाग्यतो यग्मे padeśasthāṁśa rāśestu daśā neyā vicakṣanaiḥ care carādi mārgeṇa ṣaṣṭā ṣaṣṭādikaḥ sthire svāpatya bhāgyato yugme varṣā nadīdaśoditaḥ
Padanadhamsa dasa should be reckoned in the Jaimini Navamsa2 chart.
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Step 1:
Find out the Arudha Lagna in the Rasi chart.
Step 2:
Find out the sign in the Navamsa chart occupied by the lord of the Arudha Lagna.
Step 3:
Padanadhamsa dasa should begin from the sign obtained in the step 2 above.
Step 4: a. If the sign is cardinal and odd, the dasa-signs run regularly, if even, the dasasigns run reversely. b. If the sign is fixed and odd, the dasa- signs run directly in the order of every 6th sign, if it is fixed and even, the dasa- signs run reversely in the order of every 6th sign. c. If the sign is dual and odd, the dasa- signs run directly in the order of 1, 5, 9 signs. If dual and even, the dasa- signs run reversely in the order of 1, 5, 9 signs.
Calculation of Dasa Years: 1. Count the number from the dasa-sign to the lord of the dasa-sign directly if the dasasign is an odd sign. This number is the number of the years of the dasa-sign Count the number from the dasa-sign to the lord of the dasa-sign reversely if the dasa-sign is even. This number is the number of years of the dasa-sign 2. If the dasa-sign is occupied by its lord it gets 12 years 3. If the lord of the dasa-sign occupies its 7th sign, the dasa-sign gets 10years For clear understanding of the Padanadhamsa dasa, the horoscopic chart of Indira Gandhi is illustrated below. D.O.B=19-11-1917, at 11-12PM IST, Allahabad, India. Jaimini Navamsa of Mrs. Indira Gandhi:
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Ascendant =Cancer 27d.6mt Sun=7s.4d.8m, Moon =9s.5d.37m, Mars=4s.16d.23m, Mercury=9s.5d.37m, Jupiter=1s.15d.21m, Venus=8s.21m, Saturn=3s.21d.47m.Rahu=8s.10d.33m. Atma karaka Dara karaka
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Saturn. Sun.
Padanadhamsa Dasa in the chart of Indira Gandhi Arudha lagna is Aries the 10th of the ascendant (Cancer) because the Moon, the lord of the Ascendant Cancer is placed in Capricorn, the 7th of the Ascendant Cancer. The lord of the arudha lagna( Aries) is Mars placed in Leo in the Jaimini navamsa chart. Hence the Padanadhamsa dasa begins from Leo. Since Leo is a fixed and odd sign the dasa-signs are Leo, Capricorn, Gemini, Scorpio, Aries, Virgo, Aquarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Pisces in the order of every 6th directly in the Jaimini navamsa chart as given below. Sl. No
Dasa Sign
Years
Duration
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Leo Capricorn Gemini Scorpio Aries Virgo Aquarius Cancer Sagittarius Taurus Libra Pisces
11 Years 12 Years 11 Years 10 Years 5 Years 6 Years 12 Years 8 Years 10 Years 8 Years 12 Years 10 Years
1917 - 1928 1928 - 1940 1940 - 1951 1951 - 1961 1961 - 1966 1966 - 1972 1972 - 1984 1984 - 1992 1992 - 2002 2002 - 2010 2010 - 2022 2022 - 2032
Marriage happened on 26-3-1942 i.e. in Gemini-Libra (19-11-1941to19-10-1942). Gemini is occupied by the Dara karaka, Sun and its 7th is occupied by the Moon. Also the bahya (bhoga) of Gemini is Aries, the 7th of which is Libra occupied by Venus. She became a cabinet minister on 9-6-1964 and Prime Minister on 26-1-1966 in the Aries Dasa of 5years. Aries is occupied by Mercury and its 5th house is occupied by its own lord, Mars (Sutra: leyanmeshadhipaha) and the 9th house is occupied by the Moon and 10th house by Saturn in own house. The bahya sign of Aries is Sagittarius. This is occupied by the Moon, its 2nd is occupied by Saturn in own house, the 5th house is occupied by Mercury, the 11th is occupied by Venus, and the 10th is occupied by Jupiter. Note: Aries dasa begins from 19-1-1961 and ends on 19-11-1966, since the dasa-years of Aries are 5years. Aries Dasa Aries-Aries =
Aries-Taurus
19-11-1961 -5--------------19-4-1962 -5-------------
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Aries-Gemini
Aries-Cancer
Aries-Leo
Aries-Virgo
Aries-Libra
Aries-Scorpio
Aries-Sagittarius
Aries-Capricorn
19-9-1962 -5--------------19-2-1963 -5-------------19-7-1963-5-------------19-12-1963 -5--------------19-5- 1964 -5--------------19-10-1964 -5---------------19-3-1965 -5---------------19-8-1965 -5---------------19-1-1966 ----------------
Indira Gandhi became Cabinet Minister on 9-6-1964 in Aries-Libra and Prime Minister on 26-1-1966 in Aries-Aquarius. (in the bahya sign, Sagittarius). The meaning implied in Padanadhamsa is as follows: Pada means parama pada, nadha means the lord who is Lord Vishnu, amsa means part referring to Goddess Lakshmi, the inseparable amsa (apridhak sambandha). Hence it is quite apt to make use of this phalitha dasa in female nativities preferably. See below the dwara3 & bahya dasa-signs used above in the Aries Dasa of 5 years. S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dwara Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
Bahya Aries (1) Gemini (3) Leo (5) Libra (7) Sagittarius (9) Aquarius (11) Aries (1) Gemini (3) Leo (5) Libra (7) Sagittarius (9) Aquarius (11)
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Dwara & Bahya in Jaimini Dasas By Iranganti Kalyan Raghavan, India.
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he editor of Saptarishis Astrology wanted my revered father, Sriman Iranganti Ranga Charya to write on Dwara & Bahya for Saptarishis. But in view of my father’s minor indisposition, my father asked me to prepare a write-up on it under his guidance. Let me first do Padabhivandanam to my father from whom I have been learning astrology, and begin this write-up as follows:
Kalyan Raghavan is the son of the
The concept of Dwara-Bahya is found in the Jaimini Sutras.
मिलन े ार बाे नवांश े िनधनं ार ारेशयो
famous astrologer & scholar Iranganti Rangacharya. Kalyan a shy introvert person is a software professional based in Hyderabad who has been learning Jaimini astrology from his father from a very young age. This is his debutant article for any magazine and it is expected that he writes 100s of articles in Jaimini astrology with the grace of his guru and father Shri Iranganti Rangacharya.
मािले1 २-१-२७ maline dvāra bāhye navāṁśe nidhanaṁ dvāra dvāreśayośca mālinye 2-1-27
दशाौये ारं ततवितभं बाम 2् २-४-२
daśāśraye dvāraṁ tatastavatibhaṁ bāhyam 2-4-2
So the rule of dwara-bahya is of use in not only Ayurdasas but also in phalitha dasas.
Reckoning of Dwara-Bahya in the ayur dasas like Hora dasa, Atmanadi dasa etc: The dasa sign (in Hora dasa or Atmanadi dasa etc) which begins is the Dwara and is 1
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also the Bahya, the 2nd dasa sign is the dwara and its bahya is the 3rd sign, the 3rd dasa sign is the Dwara and its Bahya is the 5th, the 4th dasa sign is the Dwara, and its Bahya is the 7th, the 5th dasa sign is the Dwara and its Bahya is the 9th, the 6th dasa sign is the Dwara, its Bahya is 11th. The same are the Bahya signs for the rest of the six Dwara dasa signs. If the dasa sign which begins is even, the dasa signs run reversely and the Bahya count is reverse. But a typical Dwara-Bahya count is recommended by Vriddhas to some phalitha dasas which have padakrama order.
तिददं चरपयार्य िरपयार्य योः िऽकोण दशायां च पाक भोग ूकनं tadidaṁ caraparyāya sthiraparyāya dvayoḥ trikoṇakhya daśāyāṁ ca pāka bhoga prakalpanaṁ
Padakrama Order: Chara If the dasasign which begins is cardinal (chara) and odd, the dasasigns succeed regularly and directly, if it is cardinal and even, the dasasigns succeed reversely. For example Aries begins, so the dasa signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces and the Bahya signs are Aries(1), Gemini(3), Leo(5), Libra(7), Sagittarius(9), Aquarius(11), Aries(1), Gemini(3), Leo (5), Libra (7), Sagittarius (9), Aquarius (11) respectively.
Sthira If the dasa sign which begins is fixed and odd, the dasa signs run in the order of every 6th in the direct order. For example the dasa sign that begins is Leo. The dasa signs are Leo, Capricorn, Gemini, Scorpio, Aries, Virgo, Aquarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Pisces. Correspondingly the Bahya dasa signs are Leo (1), Gemini (11), Aries (9), Aquarius (7), Sagittarius (5), Libra (3), Leo (1), Gemini (11), Aries (9), Aquarius (7) Sagittarius (5), Libra (3). If the dasasign is fixed and even, the dasa signs run reversely in the order of every 6th and the Bahya signs run reversely in the order of 1, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 dasasigns.
Dual If the dasa sign that begins is a dual sign, the order of the dasa signs is 1, 5, 9 and if even it is reversely in the order of 1, 5, 9. The Bahya signs are 1, 9, 6, 3, 11, 8, 1, 9, 6, 3, 11, and 8.
Let us see some examples on how to use this concept.
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Illustration: Date of Birth: 11-5-1973 at 9.46 (taken from saptarishi’s-1) page-72
Chara Dasa (method-1 in Jaimini Sutramritam, page 263) Chart 1: Birth Ascendant is Gemini (dual sign). So Charadasa begins from the birth ascendant, Gemini. The dasa signs are Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Leo, Sagittarius, Aries Virgo, Capricorn, and Taurus.
Sl.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dwara (Paka) Gemini Libra Aquarius Cancer Scorpio Pisces Leo Sagittarius Aries Virgo Capricorn Taurus
Years 3 8 4 12 10 11 5 2 3 8 5 12
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Bahya3 (Bhoga) Gemini (1) Aquarius (9) Scorpio (6) Leo (3) Aries (11) Capricorn (8) Gemini (1) Aquarius (9) Scorpio (6) Leo (3) Aries (11) Capricorn (8)
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11-5-1973 15(Gemini=3+Libra=8+Aquarius=4) -------------11-5 - 1988 12 ÆCancer -------------11-5-2000 10ÆScorpio -------------11-5-2010 11 Æ Pisces (Bahya is Capricorn the 4th of which is occupied by Sun & Mercury, and the 5th is occupied by Saturn and Venus, so the period gives good name, progeny and official status). -------------11-5-2021 5 ÆLeo ------------------11-5- 2026 12 ÆSagittarius ------------------11-5-2038 3 ÆAries -------------------11-5-2041 8 ÆVirgo ------------------11-5-2049 5 ÆCapricorn -----------------11-5-2054 12 ÆTaurus ----------------11-5-2066 ----------------The padakrama order of the dasa signs and the Dwara-Bahya reckoning is same in all the Phalitha dasas in the case of cardinal and fixed dasa signs which begin. But in the case of Charaparyaya dasa, the order of the dasa signs varies from the dual sign to begin. So the Bahya(bhoga) also varies. Let me illustrate the point in the Chart-2 below Chart 2: Date of Birth: 12-9-1980 at 7-25 am. Birth Ascdt =Virgo
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Chara Paryaya dasa begins from the Ascendant, Virgo which is a dual sign. Since it is even too the dasa signs run reversely. The dasa signs from Virgo are Virgo, Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio, Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, Libra. The Bahya signs are respectively Virgo (1), Pisces (7), Virgo (1), Pisces (7), Cancer (3), Capricorn (9), Cancer (3), Capricorn (9), Taurus (5), Scorpio (11), Taurus (5), and Scorpio (11). Here let me cite a karika in respect of Dwara-Bahya (Paka-Bhoga) in general in respect of Padakrama reckoning of the sign-dasas.
चरे तन ु १ ि ३ सतु ५ अ ७ िपतृ ९ लाभग ११ िरे ल १ अय ११ नवम ९ जाया ७ पंचम ५ िवबमः ३ भे तन ु १ धमर् ९ अिर ६ सहज ३ उपा ११ रंीभ ८ ् बु ार् राशयः यग्ु मे िवलोमादोजेत ु बमात
care tanu (1) duścikya (3) suta (5) asta (7) pitṛ (9) lābhaga (11) sthire lagna (1) aya (11) navama (9) jāyā (7) paṁcama (5) vikramaḥ (3) dvandvabhe tanu (1) dharma (9) ari (6) sahaja (3) upāntya (11) raṁdhrabha (8) yugme vilomādojetu kramāt syurbāhya rāśayaḥ In the case of Chara Paryaya dasa, the Dwara-Bahya reckoning differs from the dual sign to begin as seen in the chart given above. Similarly according to the order of the dasa signs of Sthira Paryaya dasa, the Dwara- Bahya dasa signs could be written. However the results depend more on the Bahya dasa signs of the three phalitha dasas viz. Trikona, Chara Paryaya, Sthira Paryaya Dasas.
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Horoscope Matching - Jaimini Style By Jagdish Raj Ratra Typing: Prabha Acharya & Veneet Kumar Copy Editor: Veneet Kumar
Jagdish Raj Ratra is B.Com (hons) L.L.B Fellow (F.I.I) worked in Insurance Sector (LIC Of India) for 38 years. He has been dedicated to serious study in astrology since last few decades. He retired in Feb 1996, has special interest in Jaimini Astrology. He Researches on
Preface
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ndian Hindu population of LIG and HIG levels has such a blind faith in the efficacy of astrological advice before finalizing any marriage alliance that they would rush to any temple priest or an astrologer with faulty charts or without chart to know how many Koot points are in the Koot chart before finally stamping the alliance. If they do not have charts of the natives the astrologer asks the first letter of their names and then goes straight to the Koot charts.
a) Why there are 150 nadis in a sign and what is the span of each nadi b) Upapada – the ultimate determinant of married life. c) Horoscope matching by Upapada – a new discovery. d) Discovery of lost Trishansha (1/30) chart e) more in pipe line
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When such ill advised marriages break, hell of problems invade both the families. (a) These days’ minimum marriage expenses on both sides are between 5 to 10 lakhs which they arrange through hard savings or loans. This money is lost forever. (b) When girls return to parental homes, many poor and sensitive parents unable to face the shock, fall sick or die. (c) Both the bride and groom get tainted for life as rejected stuff. Their chances of remarriage in equal status families become remote. (d) Other siblings of those families carry a stigma that their elder brother or sister was shunted out of marriage and hence all the children of those families are worthless. Such is the cost of marriage failures. I have witnessed such scenarios in the society around. These are social tragedies and pollute the society. Is it not the duty of the astrological community to develop some dependable systems? Nothing is impossible if concerted efforts are made in any field. In my वानू (post-retirement) stage efforts have been made to search (develop) a simple method of Horoscope matching through Upapada. In the process I have written two articles on the subject of Upapada Kundali which instantly depict defects in the chart as far as matrimonial is concerned. One article - Upapada: The Ultimate Determinant Of Family And Marriage Life has very kindly been published in the December 2009 issue of the esteemed e-magazine Saptarishis Astrology. The second article on the role of upapadas in horoscopic matching titled Comparison Between Koot Milan And Upapada Milan (Horoscope Matching Jaimini Style) is being submitted to the publishers of Saptarishi Astrology. Jagdish Raj Ratra A-2, Rishi Nagar, Delhi – 110 034 987
Horoscope Matching - Jaimini Style [The few researches of Shri Jadgish Raj Ratra that were so far published in Saptarishis Astrology have created history & generated great interest among true lovers of Jaimini, he departed from traditional one track thinking that existed since centuries in Jaimini and presented his views which as per our sources (independent of the author) have been tested & observed since 2 decades. In this article which is an original piece and his own he has presented for the first time a solution that the readers can test for the vexing problem of horoscope matching on which every Indian consults an astrologer, and even those Indians who do not believe in astrology much still consult for horoscope matching for their children’s marriage. In this area many of our past systems are an utter failure on which modern so called researchers have failed completely but have not admitted. The issue is of genuine concern in improving quality of human life that an astrologer should have from within which is reflected in the works of Mr Ratra and his friends (known to us) in offering real contribution to astrology that ‘directly’ affects humans. Charts presented below are mainly taken from Mridula Trivedi’s book ‘Vivaha Sukha’ for their uniqueness. Lest the readers in possession of Mridula jis book may get confused, it is to be noted that on the charts given in the book, printed time in her book to be ignored (in example no 1 only clock time to be ignored) and sidereal time quoted be taken, which is what the writer of this article Shri Ratra has followed from her book – Editor, Saptarishis Astrology]
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n India marriage is a life bond between the spouses and not a just a matrimonial venture. Hence selection of life partner is a complex subject where parents and advisors (astrologers) extend their help and guidance.
Suppose a father of a marriageable adult puts up a matrimonial advertisement for a suitable life partner for his ward and nearly two dozen candidates remit their horoscopic data. How should the father tackle the input? There are 3 stages for screening:1. The first test is provided by Chandra Kala Nadi verse no. 218 in Book I
दारेशांश तिकोणे दारजक्षर्भं िवः। दारेशिराशौ वा योजयेत कालिवमः॥ The bride’s/groom’s Moon sign or ascendant will be Navamsha Rashi of the 7th Lord of the native or one of its trines or a sign aspected by the 7th lord. Reject those horoscopes which fail this test.
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2. Secondly reject those horoscopes which have an Alpayu Yoga (short life) or Daridra Yoga (poverty) or Sexual Aberration Yogas or Brutal Behavior Yogas or other such Avayogas (adverse yogas). 3. It is said that the final screening test is Moon’s nakshatra compatibility as per the Koot Milan chart enclosed. Out of total 36 points, the horoscope with the maximum score is recommended as the final choice. Reject those charts securing less than a 1 tally of 18 points which is due to Nadi Dosha . It is claimed that marriages with Nadi Dosha are not successful and issues out of such wedlock are prone to all sorts of ailments. As such their family tree suffers.
In actual life experience, marriage performed in ignorance or disregard of Koot Milan (Nakshatra compatibility) are found to be very successful and the marriages of very high score compatibility are instant failures. Does it mean that the Koot Milan system is not dependable or is a failure? If so, is there an alternative to this system? Over two decades we were in search of an alternative to the Koot Milan system and in this process our attention was focused on these two sutras of Jaimini found in section 3 of chapter 1 dealing with Arudha. के िऽकोणोपचयेष ु ौ मैऽी॥२०॥ ् ु ु वैरम॥२१॥ िरपरोगिचास
We understand that these sutras are meant for horoscope matching. We tried to apply them to the Arudha of score of couples to test harmony or friction amongst them but the sutras were not responding. In search for their utility we then shifted their use to the upapada section and to our surprise they responded with a high degree of success. Section A – Upapada Lagna What is Upapada Lagna? We have explained it in detail in our article Upapada – A Novel Exposition which appeared in the December 2009 Vol 7 issue of SA e-
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Note on Nadi Dosha: The 27 nakshatras are divided into 3 groups in a special sequence. Each group is called a Nadi. The 3 Nadis are named Aadi, Madhya and Antya. Aadi Nadi covers Ashwini, Aardra, Punarvasu, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta, Jyeshta, Moola, Shatabija & Poorvabhadra. Madhya Nadi covers Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Poorvaphalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Poorvashada, Dhanishta & Uttarabhadra. Antya Nadi covers Krittika, Rohini, Aashlesha, Magha, Swati, Vishakha, Uttarashada, Shravan & Revati. Marriage between natives having same Nadi is a dosha.
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magazine. For the benefit of those readers who are unable to go through that article we summarize the steps to locate the upapada in any chart: 1. Locate the rashi which has been occupied by the lagna lord. Call it Pitree Rashi. 2. If the Pitree Rashi is odd i.e. Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius, the count of the houses shall be forward like 1->2->3->…12. If the Pitree Rashi is even i.e. Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces, the count of houses shall be backward like 2 Æ1Æ12Æ10 ….3 3. In male charts the Anuchara rashi is 2nd from Pitree as per forward or backward count applicable to Pitree while in female charts the Agrachara rashi is 12th from Pitree as per forward or backward count applicable to Pitree. 4. Work out the Arudha of Anuchara or Agarchara rashi as per following formula: Sphuta of lord of Anuchara or Agrachara rashi = A Sphuta of Anuchara or Agrachara rashi = B Upapada = A × 2 – B Sphuta is the exact longitude of planets while sphuta of a house is the longitude of lagna + 30˚ per house till we reach the Agrachara/Anuchar house (rashi). 5. Special rule No.1: If the lord of 2nd from Pitree is in 2nd itself or that of 12th from Pitree is in 12th itself then add 90˚ to the longitude of the lord to get the Upapada. 6. Special rule No. 2: If the lord of 2nd from Pitree is placed is in 7th from 2nd or if the lord of 12th is placed in 7th from 12th then add 270˚ to the longitude of the lord to get the Upapada. 7. If the lord of Anuchara or Agrachara rashi is retrograde, work out the Upapada as per rules (4) to (6) and deduct 30˚ from it.
Now let us return to the two sutras. The Rishi says that if Upapada rashis of the male native and that of the female native are in mutual kendras (quadrants) then they enjoy top class harmony. Suppose male’s Upapada rashi is Cancer then that of female should be Cancer, Aries, Libra, or Capricorn. If the Upapadas are in mutual konas (trines) then there will be medium level of harmony between the natives e.g. if the male’s Upapada is Taurus and female’s Upapada ought to be Virgo or Capricorn. If Upapadas are in mutual Upachaya then the harmony is of border line. If the two Upapadas are mutually in 6th, 8th, 12th then the natives are mutual enemies and marriage between them will not be harmonious. So the marriage must be destroyed. The aforesaid interpretation can be applied to the lords of the Upapada rashis as a confirmation of results.
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In marriage failures, separation, divorce etc. the following sutras come into play: १. तऽ पाप पापयोगे ूोा दारनाशो वा
ु २. शभग्योगाऽ
३. नीचे दारनाशः ४. उे बदारः ु च ५. यग्मे
We have taken nine example charts from Mrs. Mridula Trivedi’s book Vivah Sukh for authenticity of facts and data. Every chart bears a number which is given in her book. Section B – Koot Milan Chart Guidance for use of bride/groom compatibility chart: • • • • • •
Horizontal axis shows the male’s Moon sign and Moon’s nakshatra. Vertical axis depicts the female’s Moon sign and Moon’s nakshatra. Each box contains figures in two colours Figure in the black colour is the compatibility score. Figure(s) in the red colour are the Dosha codes. Koot points as per our chart differ by one or half point from the calculation of Mrs. Mridula Trivedi, this is ignorable.
Explanation of Codes used: Code
Explanation
1
Varna Dosha (Social classes as Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra).
2
Dwirdwadasha.
3
Tara (Sequence of male’s nakshatra to female’s nakshatra and vice versa but not exceeding nine.
4
Yoni Baira (Instinctively enemy species)
5
Rashi Dosh (Mutual allergy)
6
Gana Dosh (Nakshatra classified as Gods, Humans, Devils).
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Bhakoot Shadashtaka Dosh (Moon signs’ mutual placement as 2/12, 6/8, 5/9).
8
Nadi Dosh
9
Nava Panchaka Dosha
Koota Milan Chart Male
Aries
Female Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Ash Bha Kri-1 Kri-2,3,4 Roh Mrig-1,2 Mrig-3,4 Ard Pun-1,2,3 Pun-4 Push Shle Mag PPh UPh-1 UPh-2,3,4 Has Chi-1,2 Chi-3,4 Swa Vish-1,2,3 Vish-4 Anu Jye Mul Pash Uash-1
Taurus
Ash
Bha
Kri-1
Kri-2,3,4
Roh
Mrig-1,2
28,8 34 27.5,6,3 19,2 23.5,2 23.5,2 27 19,8 20,8 22.5,8 30.5 26 20,9 26,9 16.5,8,9 13,7,8 10,4,7,8 13 22.5,3,4,6 27.5,4,3 22.5,6,4 16.5,7 24.5,6 12,1,8 12,8,9 26,9 24.5,9
33 28,8 29,6 20,2,6 23.5,2 14.5,2,8 18,8 27 27,3,5 29.5,3 21.5,8 24.5,6 20,6,9 18,8,9 26,9 22.5,7 20,7 4.5,6,7,8 14.5,6,8 29.5 22.5,6,4 16.5,6,7 15.5,7,8 18.5,6,7 20,6,9 19,8,9 26,9
28,3 29,6 28,8 19,2,8 11,2,6,8 18.5,2 21.5 21.5,6 22.5,3,5 25.5,6 26.5 22.5,8 16.5,8,9 20,6,9 21,6,9 16,6,7 17.5,7 19,7 28.5 17.5,8 20.5,8,4 14.5,7,8 19,6,7 24.5,7 25,9 19,6,4,9 12,6,8,9
18,2,3 19,2,6 18,2,8 28,8 20,6,8 27 19.5,2 19,2,6 20,2 22,5,6 23 19,8 17.5,8 21,6 21,6 21,6,9 21,9 23.5,9 23.5,7 12.5,7,8 15.5,7,8 19.5,8 24.5 29.5 19.5,7 12.5,4,6,7 6,7,8
21.5,2,3 22.5,2 10,6,7 20,6,8 28,8 35 27,2 24.5,2 22.5,2 24,4,5 25 12,6,8 9.5,6,8 23.5 26 26,9 25,9 20,6,9 20,6,7 15.5,7,8 10.5,6,7 14.5,6,8 27.5 22.5,6 13,6,7 19,7 10,4,8
22.5,2,3 14.5,2,8 16.5,2,6 26.5 36 28,8 20,2,8 26,2 23.5,2 25,4,5 18,8 19 17.5,4,5,6 15.5,8 25 24.5,9 26,9 12.5,8,9 12,7,8 26,7 18.5,8,7 22.5,6 20.5,8,3 22.5 12.5,7 11,7,8 17,4,7
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Uash-2,3,4 Capricorn Shrav Dhan-1,2 Dhan-3,4 Aquarius Shat PBh-1,2,3 PBh-4 Pisces Ubh Rev
27,2,5 28,3,5 20,6 20,3,6 15,8 18,8 14.5,2,8 24.5,3 25,2
Male
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
14.5,6,8 14.5,4,8 26,5 26 28,5 20,6 16.5,2,6 18.5,2,6 11.5,2,8
12,6,8,9 12,4,8,9 23.5,9 30,3 32.5,3 24.5,6 19,6 21,6 14,6,8
Gemini
Female Aries
28.5,5 26,3,5 11,4,6,8 10.5,4,7,8 21,6 25,4 21.5,2,4 16.5,2,8 24.5,2
Ash Bha Kri-1 Kri-2,3,4 Roh Mrig-1,2 Mrig-3,4 Ard Pun-1,2,3 Pun-4 Push Shle Mag PPh UPh-1 UPh-2,3,4 Has Chi-1,2 Chi-3,4 Swa Vish-1,2,3 Vish-4 Anu Jye Mul Pash Uash-1
16,4,8 17,8,9 20,6,9 27,6 25.5,6 31.5,3 26,3,5 26,3,5 17,8
22.5,3,4,9 26,9 12,8,9 19.5,8 27,6 31.5,3 26,3,5 18,8 26,5
Cancer
Mrig-3,4
Ard
Pun-1,2,3
Pun-4
Push
Shle
26,1,3 18,8 19.5,6 17.5,2,6 27,2 19,2,8 28,8 34 31.5,4 18,9,2,4 11.5,2,8 13,2 21.5 19,8 28.5 31.5 33 19,8 13,8,9 27,9 19.5,6,9 11.5,7 10,7,8 12,7 21 19,8 25,4
17,8 26,5 19.5,6 17.5,2,6 23.5,2 23.5,2 33 28,8 24,8 10,2,8 18.5,2 12,2,6 22.5,6 28.5,1,3 20,8,1 23.5,8 22.5,8 26,6 21,6,9 26.5,9 20,6,9 12.5,6,7 15,4,7 2,4,8,7 14,6,8 27 26
19,5,8 26.5,1,5 20.5,6,5 18.5,2,3 22.5,2 22.5,2 31.5 25,4,8 28,8 15,2,8 22,2 15.5,2 20.5,4 26,4 21.5,8 24.5,8 24,8 25.5 19.5,9 28,9 21,9 13.5,7 20.5,7 4.5,7,8 12,8 27 27.5
23.5,8 31.5,3 25.5,3,6 22,5,6 26 26,3,4 19.5,2 13,2,8 16,2,8 28,8 35 28 16.5,2,4 22.5,2,4 17,2,8 20,8 20,8 20.5 20.5,6,5 29 22,6 19,9 26,9 10.5,8,9 7.5,7,8 23.5,7 23,7
31.5,3 23.5,8 26.5,6 23 27 19,8 12,2,8 20.5,2 23,9 35 28,8 29 19.5,2 17.5,2,8 25.5,2 28 27.5 11.5,8 11,8 27 21.5,6 18,9 18,8,9 20,9 17.5,6,7,3 14.5,4,7,8 23,7
28,6 25,6 23.5,8 20,8 13,6,8 21,5,6 14.5,2 12.5,2,6 17,2 28.5,6 30,6 28,8 16.5,2,4,8 16.5,2,4,6 19,2,6 22,6 23 27 26.5,3,5 13.5,8 18,8 15,8,9 21,9 26,9 23.5,7 16.5,6 8.5,6,7,8
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Uash-2,3,4 Capricorn Shrav Dhan-1,2 Dhan-3,4 Aquarius Shat PBh-1,2,3 PBh-4 Pisces Ubh Rev
20.5,4,7 23,7 9,7,8 12,8,9 20,9 24.5,9 26,3,5 17.5,8 25,5
Male
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
22.5,7 21.5,7 15.5,7 18.5,9 13,8,9 18,8,9 19,8 28 26,5
28,3,5 28,3 22,3,6 13,7 8,7,8 12.5,8,9 18,8,9 27.,9 25.5,9
Leo
Female Aries
22.5,7 21,7 16,6,7 19,6,9 12,6,8 17,8,9 18.5,8 25.5 24
Ash Bha Kri-1 Kri-2,3,4 Roh Mrig-1,2 Mrig-3,4 Ard Pun-1,2,3 Pun-4 Push Shle Mag PPh UPh-1 UPh-2,3,4 Has Chi-1,2 Chi-3,4 Swa Vish-1,2,3 Vish-4 Anu Jye Mul Pash Uash-1
Mag 21,9 20,6,9 17,8,9 19,8 10.5,6,8 19.5,6 23.5,4,6 23.5,3,6 22.5,4 16.5,2,4 19.5,2,3 15,2,4,8 28,8 30,6 27.5,6 17.5,2,6 18,2 22.5,2 25.5,3,5 13.5,8 17.5,8 22,8 24.5 31 25,9 19,6,9 8.5,6,7,9
28,3,5 26,4 13,8 4,7,8 14,7 20.5,7 25,9 19,8,9 27,9
14,6,8 14,8 27,3,5 19,7 21,7 13,6,7 18.5,6,9 21,6,9 14,8,9
Virgo
PPh 25,9 18.5,8,9 20,6,9 22,6 24.5 15.5,8 19.5,4,8 29.5,3 26.5,4 20.5,4,2 15.5,2,8 15.5,2,4,6 30,6 28,8 35 25,2 23.5,2 8.5,2,6,8 11.5,6,8 25.5 19.5,6 23.5,6 20.5,8 23.5,6 19,6,9 17,8,9 24,9
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UPh-1 15,8,9 26,9 20,6,9 22,6 27,5 24.5,3,5 28.5,3 21.5,8 21.5,8 15.5,2,8 23.5,2,3 18.5,2,6 27 35 28,8 18,2,8 16,2,8 14.5,2,4,6 17.5,4,6 25.5 17.5,4,6 21.5,6 29.5 16.5,6,8 9.5,6,8,9 25,9 25,9
UPh-2,3,4 11,7,8 21,7 15.5,6,7 21,6,9 26,9 23,9 31.5,3 24.5,8 24.5,8 18,8 26,3,5 21.5,6 16,2,6 24,2 17,2,8 28,8 26,8 24.5,4,6 17.5,4,6 25.5,2 17.5,2,4,6 18,4,6 25 12,6,8 13,6,8 28.5 28.5
Has 9,4,7,8 20,7 15.5,6,7 21,6,9 25.5,9 25.5,9 34 24.5,8 25.5,8 18.5,8 27.5,5 21,6 16.5,2 22.5,1,2 16.5,2,8 27,8 28,8 27.5,6 20,2 27.5,2 18.5,2 18,4,5,6 25.5 12,8 13,5,8,6 27 28.5
Chi-1,2 13,7,9 6,6,7,8 18.5,7 23.5,9 20,6,9 12.5,8,9 21,8 27,4,6 27.5,6 19.5 12.5,6,8 26,3 21.5,2 7.5,2,6,8 13.5,2,4,6 24.5,4,6 28,6 28,8 21,2,8 21,4,2,6 27.5,2 27,5 11,8 24 27 12.5,6,8 21,5,6
Uash-2,3,4 Capricorn Shrav Dhan-1,2 Dhan-3,4 Aquarius Shat PBh-1,2,3 PBh-4 Pisces Ubh Rev
4.5,6,7,8 6.5,7,8 19.5,7 25.5 26.5 19.5,6 17.5,6,7 18.5,6,9 13,7,8
Male
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
21,7 20,7 12.5,6,7 18.5,6 12.5,6,8 16.5,8 14.5,7,8 25.5,7 23.5,7
24.5,9 23,9 15.5,9 17.5,6,7 11.5,6,7,8 15.5,7,8 16,8 27,3,5 25.5
Libra
Female Aries
20,7 18.5,7 4.5,6,7,8 11,6,8 20.5 25.5,5 23.5,7 17,7,8,1 23.5,7
Ash Bha Kri-1 Kri-2,3,4 Roh Mrig-1,2 Mrig-3,4 Ard Pun-1,2,3 Pun-4 Push Shle Mag PPh UPh-1 UPh-2,3,4 Has Chi-1,2 Chi-3,4 Swa Vish-1,2,3 Vish-4 Anu Jye Mul Pash Uash-1
Chi-3,4 22,1,6 13.5,6,8 27.5,3,4 22.5,7 19,6,7 11.5,7,8 14,8,9 20,6,9 20.5,9 19 11,8 25.5 24.5 10.5,6,8 17.5,4,6 16.5,2,4,6 20,2 20,2,8 28,8 28 34.5 22.5,8 6.5,2,8 19.5,1,2 26 12,6,8 20
25,9 24.5,9 17,9 19,7 9,7 15.5,7,8 17,8 26.5 26.5,5
17,6,9 19,9 15,8,9 17,7,8 25,7 17.5,6,7 18,6 10,4,6,8 19
Scorpio
Swa 26.5,4 29,1,3 15,6,8 10,7,8 15.5,7,8 24.5,7 27,9 27,9 28,9 26.5 27 12.5,8 11.5,8 25.5 25.5 25.5,2 26.5,2 19,2 27 28,8 19,8 7,2,8 22,1,2 15,1,2,6 21,6 27 19
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Vish-1,2,3 22.5,4 21,6 19.5,4,8 14.5,7,8 9.5,6,7,8 18,6,7 20.5,9 20,6,9 22,9 20.5 21.5 17,8 16.5,8 18.5,6 16.5,4,6 16.5,2,4,6 18.5,2 26.5,2 34.5 20,7 28,8 15,2,8 16,2 19.5,2 26 21,6 12,6
Vish-4 18.5,6,7 18.5,6,7 15.5,7,8 20.5,4,8 15 24 14,7 13.5,6,7 15.5,7 19,9 19,9 15.5,8,9 22.5,8 24,6 22.5,4,6 18,4,6 20 28.5 23.5,2 10,2,8 17.5,2,8 28,8 28,4,6 31.5 22.5,2 16.5,2,6 8.5,1,6
Vish-4 25.5,3,7 17.5,7,8 19.5,7 24.5,6 29.5 21.5,8 11,7,8 17,4,7 21.5,7 25,9 18,4,9 20,9 25.5,6 23.5,8 31 26.5 26 11,8 6.5,2,8 23.5,2 16,2 27 28,8 30 16.5,2,4 15.5,2,8 23.5,8
Jye 15,7,8 19.5,6,7 25.5,7 30.5,3 23.5,6 24.5,6 14,7 3,5,6,8 7,7,8 10.5,9 21.5,9 26,9 33 25.5,6 17.5,6,8 12,6,8 13.5,8 25 20.5,2 18.5,2 21.5,2 31.5,7 31,6 28,8 16,2,4,8 18,2,6 18,6,8
Uash-2,3,4 Capricorn Shrav Dhan-1,2 Dhan-3,4 Aquarius Shat PBh-1,2,3 PBh-4 Pisces Ubh Rev
24,6,9 26,1 23,1,8 18.5,8,9 26,9 19.5,6,9 12,6,7 2.5,4,6,8 13,6,7
Male
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
14.5,6,8 16.5,8 29.5,3 24.5,9 26,9 20,6,9 12.5,6,7 12.5,4,6,7 4,7,8
12,6,8 12,8 26,3 25,3,4 26.5,4 20.5,6 19,6,9 18,6,9 10.5,8,9
Sagittarius
Female Aries
21.5,8 21.5,8 24,1,6 20,9 19,9 26,9 19.5,7 19.5,7 11,1,8
Mul Ash Bha Kri-1 Kri-2,3,4 Roh Mrig-1,2 Mrig-3,4 Ard Pun-1,2,3 Pun-4 Push Shle Mag PPh UPh-1 UPh-2,3,4 Has Chi-1,2 Chi-3,4 Swa Vish-1,2,3 Vish-4 Anu Jye Mul Pash Uash-1
13,8,9 20,6,9 25,9 20,7 13.5,6,7 15,6,7 23 16,6,8 14,8 7.5,7,8 17.5,7 22.5,7 25,9 20,6,9 9.5,6,8 14,6,8 15,8 27,4 27.5 23 27.5 21.5,2 15.5,2,4 14.5,2,4,8 28,8 27,6 25.5,2,6,8
21,6 22,3,5 26,3,5 25,3,4 19,8 11,6,8 9.5,6,8,9 21,6,9 22,9
Capricorn
Pash
Uash-1
25,9 18,8,9 19,4,6,9 14,4,6,7 19.5,7 10.5,7,8 19,8 28 27,3,5 21,7 12.5,4,7 16,6,7 19.5,6,9 17,8,9 25,9 29.5,5 27 14,6,8 14,6,8 27 22,6 16.5,2,6 13.5,2,8 16.5,2,6 28,6 28,8 34,2
23.5,9,3 26,9 11.5,6,7,9 7,6,7,8 11,4,7,8 16.5,4,7 25,4 27 27,3,5 20.5,7 21.5,7,8 7.5,6,7,8 8.5,6,8,7 24,9 25,9 29.5,5 28.5 21,6 21,6 19,8 13,6,8 9,2,6,8 21.5,2 16.5,2,6 25.5,6 34 28,2,6
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27 27,3 12,8 11,8 21,6 26.5,4 25,9 19,8,9 27,9
Uash2,3,4 25,7 27.5,5 13.5,6,8 12,6,8,9 16,4,8,9 21.5,4,9 19.5,1,4,7 23.5,7 22.5,7 26,5 26 13,6,8 3.5,6,7,8 19,7,1 20,7 24,9 23,9 17,6,9 25,6 12,8 17,6,8 11,6,8 25 20,6 14.5,2,6 22,2 16
Shrav 26,7 26,1,3 14,4,8 10.5,4,8,9 18,8,9 26,9 24,7 22.5,7 23.5,7 27,5 25,4 13,8 4.5,7,8 18.5,7 20,7 25,9 24,9 18,7 27 23,8 16.5,8 11,8 26 20,6 14.5,2 23,2 15
Dhan-1,2 20,1,6 10,4,6,8 25,4 24.5,9 20,6,9 13,8,9 11,7,8 17,6,7 16.5,7 21,4,6 13,8 26 18.5,7 5.5,6,7,8 11.5,6,7 15.5,6,9 18,9 15.5,8,9 23.5,8 26,6,4 29.5 25 12,8 25,4 20,2 5.5,2,6,8 14.5,8
Uash-2,3,4 Capricorn Shrav Dhan-1,2 Dhan-3,4 Aquarius Shat PBh-1,2,3 PBh-4 Pisces Ubh Rev
14.5,2,6 16,4 20.5,2 29.5,3,4 22.5,8 15,6,8 16,6,8 24,6 26.5
Male
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
17,2,8 15,2,8 16,2,6 24.5,6 24.5,6 30.5,3 30,3 30.5,3 21,8
28,8 26,8 26.5,6 18,2,6 18,2,6 24.5,2 29.5,3 29.5,3 20.5,1,8
Aquarius
Female Aries
24,2 22.5,2 6.5,2,6,8 15.5,6,8 24.5,6 29.5,4 29.5,3,4 21.5,8 29
Ash Bha Kri-1 Kri-2,3,4 Roh Mrig-1,2 Mrig-3,4 Ard Pun-1,2,3 Pun-4 Push Shle Mag PPh UPh-1 UPh-2,3,4 Has Chi-1,2 Chi-3,4 Swa Vish-1,2,3 Vish-4 Anu Jye Mul Pash Uash-1
Dhan-3,4 20,1,6 9.5,4,6,8 24.5,4,5 29.5,3,4 26,6 19,8 13,8,9 19,4,9 18.5,9 12,7 4,7,8 17,7 24.5 10,6,8 17.5,6 16.5,6,7 19,7 16,7,8 19,8,9 21,9 24,9 24 11,8 24,4,5 28.5 14.5,6,8 22.5,2,8
26,8 28,8 27,6 18,2 18.5,6,7 23.5,2 28.5,3 29.5,3 21.5,8
26.5,6 27,6 28,8 19.5,2,8 24.5,2 20.5,2,6 25.5,6 14.5,1,8 22.5,4
Pisces
Shat 15,5,8 20,6 27,5 31.5,3 24,6 27,6 21,9 12,6,8 14,8,9 5.5,7,8 15,7 20,7 25 19.5,1,5 10.5,6,8 10.5,7,8 8.5,4,7 24,7 26,9 20,7,9 26,9 26.5 21 18,8 21.5,8 23.5,6 23.5,2,8
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PBh-1,2,3 16,8,4 24,4 18.5,4,6 23.5,6 30.5,1,3 29,3 23.5,3,9 17,5,8,9 16,8,9 9.5,7,8 18.5,4,7 11,6,7 18.5,6 24.5 15.5,8 14.5,7,8 13.5,7,8 16.5,6,7 18.5,6,9 25,9 20,6,9 19.5,6 24.5 10,6,8 14.5,6,8 28.5,4 28.5,1,3
PBh-4 14.5,2,8 22.5,2,4 17.5,2,6 20,6 27,3,5 26,3,5 25,3,5 18.5,8 18.5,8 16,7,9 24,4,9 17.5,6,9 18.5,6,9 24.5,7 15.5,7,8 17.5,8 16,8 19.5,6 12,6,7 19,7 13.5,6,7 19,6,9 24,9 9.5,6,8,9 16.5,6,8 29.5 31,6
Ubh 24.5,2 17,2,8 19.5,2,6 22,6 27,3,5 18,8 17.5,8 26.5,5 28,5 25.5,9 18,8,9 21,6,9 19.5,6,7 17.5,7,8 26.5,7 28 26.5 10,4,6,8 3,6,8,7 19.5,7 13.5,4,6 18,6,9 18,8,9 20.5,6,9 25,6 23 31,6
Rev 26,2 26.5,2 11.5,2,8 14,8 19,8 27,3,5 26.5,3,5 26,5 28,5 25.5,6 27,9 13,8,9 13,7,8 25.5,7 25.5,1,5 27 28 19.5 12.5,7 12,7,8 4,6,7,8 9.5,4,8,9 27,9 21,9 26.5 31 23
Uash-2,3,4 Capricorn Shrav Dhan-1,2 Dhan-3,4 Aquarius Shat PBh-1,2,3 PBh-4 Pisces Ubh Rev
17,2,6 18.5,2 18,8 28,8 33 28.5,6 17,1,2,6 5.5,2,3,8 14.5,4,2
17,2,6 18,2 23.5,2 33,8 28,8 19,6,8 7.5,6,8 16,2,6 16.5,2
23.5,2 20.5,2 19.5,6 28.5,6 19,6,8 28,8 17,2,8 21.5,2 18,2,4
29.5,3 28.5,3 26.5,3,6 18,2,6 8,6,8 17.5,2,8 28,8 33 29.5,4
31,3 29.5,3 15.5,6,8 7,2,6,8 17,2,6 22.5,2 33 28,8 34
22.5,3,8 22.5,8 22.5,4,6 14,2,4 16,2 20,2,4 30.5,4 35 28,8
Lag 21: 16
Ketu 17:14
Section C – Comparative Matching Example 1 Sat 13:51
Sun 18:13
Mer 17:22
Ven 28
Mer 08:06 Rahu 13:29 Moon 2: 54
Male 02-May-67 10: 59 hrs Sidereal Time [51] Lucknow
Jup 03:42
Lag 16:23
Ketu 13: 29
25:16:00
Chart No. 51 Nak: Dhanishtha 3
Moon 29:37 Rahu 17:14
Sat 24:19
Female 24th April 1973 22:04:73 hrs Sidereal Time [51] Ajmar
Mars 27 Jup 16:39
Mars R Upa
Ven 14: 47 Sun 10:54
Upa
Chart No. 51 Nak: Uttarashadha 1
Facts Male, an engineer and an MBA working as MD. Married in 1998. Koot score is 24.5. No Nadi dosha, Bakoot Dosha, Gana Dosha. After seven years of marriage they had no children. Mutual differences led to divorce in 2004. He married a Miss India. New alliance had Nadi Dosha, Gana Dosha but are in deep love.? Upapada Calculation
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Male Pitree: Virgo Counting sequence: Backward Anuchara: Leo Anuchara Lord: Sun Anuchara Sphuta: 136˚23’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 18˚13’ Upapada Sphuta: 260˚03’ Upapada: Sagittarius
Female Pitree: Aries Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Pisces Agrachara Lord: Jup Agrachara Sphuta: 351˚16’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 288˚39’ Upapada Sphuta: 226˚02’ Upapada: Scorpio
Analysis
Both upapadas are second and twelfth to each other hence enemies. Upalord of male i.e. Jupiter is 3/11 to female upapada whereas upalord of female i.e. Mars is in Kendra to male upapada. These factors delayed divorce. Male upalord is Jupiter which is exalted showing more marriages (उच्चे बहुदाराः) Mars upalord of lady is exalted showing more marriages. Jupiter the Upalord of male, in female chart is debilitated (Jupiter) aspects female upa showing separation, hatred and disregard. Example 2 Mars 29:49:00
Ketu 29:47:00
Lag 18:32
Jup 28:17 Sat 05:18
Moon 17:56
Male 26th Aug 1941 22: 03 hrs [45] Bulandshahar
Upa
Female 27th Sept 1945 00:30 hrs [44] Bareilly
Sun 9:59 Mer 17:23 C Rahu 29:47
Mars 17:34 Rahu Lag 14:13 Sat 0:18
Ven 9:25
Ven Moon
Upa
13:45
Sun 10:11 Mer 05:31 C Jup 13:45 C
Ketu
1:25
11:19
Chart No. 45 Nak: Chitra 3
Chart No. 44 Nak: Rohini 3
Facts
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There was lack of harmony amongst spouses. They had three issues. Widowhood became in her 37th year. There is no Nadi dosha. Koot score is 19 points. There is Ganadosha & Bhakoot Dosha Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Pisces Counting sequence: Backward Anuchara: Aquarius Anuchara Lord: Saturn Anuchara Sphuta: 318˚32’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 35˚18’ Upapada Sphuta: 112˚04’ Upapada: Cancer
Pitree: Virgo Counting Sequence: Backward Agrachara: Libra Agrachara Lord: Venus Agrachara Sphuta: 194˚13’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 129˚25’ Upapada Sphuta: 64˚37’ Upapada: Gemini
Analysis
Both upas are in dwidwadasha hence no harmony. Ketu aspects upa of female – widowhood. Upalord of male i.e. Moon is placed 12th to female upa while upalord of female Mercury is 2/12 to male upa. Example 3 Sun 6:18 Mer R 19:38
Ven 6:45
Mar 25:31
Jup R 26:07
Ketu
Moon 07: 34
Rahu 26:46
Upa Male
Moon 15:19
Female
21st Mar 1959 04:30 hrs [46] Bareilly
Lag 28:37:00
Jup R 08:41
Sat R 26:25:00
13th Aug 1963 08:20 hrs [47] Kanpur
Sun 26:18 Ven 21:39 C
Mer 21:14
Rahu 19:43 Ketu 26:46
Sat 13:12
Lag 0: 58
Upa
Mar 17:05
Chart No. 46 Nak: Pushya 1
Chart No. 47 Nak: Krittika 4
Facts
Happy married life with two sons. Koot score is 23.
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Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Sagittarius Counting sequence: Forward Anuchara: Capricorn Anuchara Lord: Saturn Anuchara Sphuta: 298˚37’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 253˚12’ Upapada Sphuta: 207˚47’ Upapada: Scorpio
Pitree: Leo Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Cancer Agrachara Lord: Moon Agrachara Sphuta: 90˚58’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 37˚34’ Upapada Sphuta: 344˚10’ Upapada: Pisces
Analysis
Both upapadas are in konas. Male’s upalord (Mars) is in kendra to female upapada in female chart. Upalord of female (Jupiter) is in kendra to upa of male in male chart. Example 4 Mars 15:03
Sat 09:35
Lag 21:39
Lag 20:20 Upa Sun 24:48 Moon 19:41 Sat 17:37
Rahu 19:58
Male
Female
5th Feb 1970 Ven 25:33 Moon 10:10 Sun 22:45
Mer 27:15
Upa
9th June 1972
15:30 [52]
04: 58 hrs [52]
Etah
Rahu 04:41
Ketu 19:58
Jup 12:12
Jup R 11: 56
Chart No. 52 Nak: Shravan 1
Chart No. 52 Nak: Krittika 3
Facts
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Mars 24:02 Mer 29: 49 Ven R 8:01
Ketu 04:41
The Koot score is 11 points. There is Gana dosha, Bakoot dosha, Nadi dosha and Yoni dosha. They were married on 16-02-1997. They are in excellent harmony and progressing in life. Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Sagittarius Counting sequence: Forward Anuchara: Capricorn Anuchara Lord: Saturn Anuchara Sphuta: 291˚39’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 9˚35’ Upapada Sphuta: 87˚31’ Upapada: Gemini. Exception: As per ःवःथे दारा it should be Cancer.
Pitree: Gemini Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Taurus Agrachara Lord: Venus Agrachara Sphuta: 50˚20’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 68˚01’ Upapada Sphuta: 86˚42’ Upapada: Gemini Exception: Agrachar lord is retrograde. So upapada is Taurus.
Analysis
Both upapadas are in upachayas. But upalord of male the Moon is in kendra of female upa in female chart and upalord of female is Venus is in kendra to male upapada in male chart. That is the binding force. Example 5 Moon 01:54 Lagna 12:04
Male
Ketu 10:54
Mars 20:06 Moon 17:32
Jup 04: 57
Female 16th Oct 1956 09:10 hrs [36] Varanasi
14th Oct 1954 20:51 hrs [37] Bombay
Mars 2:25
Rahu 15:12
Ketu 15:12
Ven 04:37
Mer R 20:43
Sat 07:18 Rahu Lag 10:54
Sun 27:31 Upa
Sat 16:19
Chart No. 37 Nak: Krittika 2
Chart No. 36 Nak: Shatabhisha 4 1002
Ven 18:15 Jup 27:35
Mer 12:22 Sun 29:30 Upa
Facts
Married on 21.4.1983 and divorce on 7.8.1983 Koot milaan was of upper grade with score of 32 points. Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Scorpio Counting sequence: Backward Anuchara: Libra Anuchara Lord: Venus Anuchara Sphuta: 192˚04’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 214:37’ Upapada Sphuta: 237˚10’ Upapada: Scorpio
Pitree: Aquarius Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Capricorn Agrachara Lord: Saturn Agrachara Sphuta: 280˚54’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 217˚18’ Upapada Sphuta: 153˚42’ Upapada: Virgo
Analysis
Upapada are third and eleventh from each other showing weak affinity. See upalord of male chart. Mars is placed sixth to female upapada in female chart. Similarly female upalord Mercury is placed in 12th from male upapada in male chart. Both are enemy position breaking marriage. Example 6 Jup 20:54
Moon 1:27
Mars C 16:16
Mars 22:36 Ven 27:37
Jup 18:19
Upa Lag 20:02 Rahu 17:19
Male 27th July 1951 20:55 hrs [40] Farizabad
Sun 13:10
Sun 10:36
Female
Ketu 10:06 Mer 8:41 Upa
Mer 6:49
28th June 1953 15:20 [41] Rahu 10:06
Ven 20:26 Ketu 17:19
Moon 29:40
Bareilly
Lag 23:02
Sat 5:10
Sat 27:21
Chart No. 40
Chart No. 41
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Nak: Krittika 2
Nak: Uttar Ashada 1
Facts
Lagan lords of both are friendly. There is nadi dosha and Koot score is 6 points. They had bitter differences and after three years they separated. Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Virgo Counting sequence: Backward Anuchara: Leo Anuchara Lord: Sun Anuchara Sphuta: 140˚02’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 100˚36’ Upapada Sphuta: 61˚10’ Upapada: Gemini
Pitree: Aries Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Pisces Agrachara Lord: Jupiter Agrachara Sphuta: 353˚02’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 48˚19’ Upapada Sphuta: 103˚36’ Upapada: Cancer
Analysis
Both upapadas are 2/12 denoting enmity. Mercury upalord of male is placed with Ketu in upasign of female and also Moon upalord of female is placed in 12 to upapada of male. Example 7 Moon 1:01 Mars 18:26
Lag 13:15 Rahu 14:14
Jup 05:31 Male 11th Oct 1927 03:53:28 hrs Ven 08:58
[30]
Sat 28:49 Rahu 14:58
Lucknow
Sun 26:52 Mer C 16:06 Ketu 14:14
Upa
Lag 13:47
Ketu 14:58
Agra
Mars 1:14
Sat 11:25 Upa
Female 08th Oct 1934 17:30 hrs [31]
Mer 16:31 Jup 06:28
Sun 21:34 Moon 20:02 Ven 11:00
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Chart No. 30 Nak: Ashwini 1
Chart No. 31 Nak: Hasta 4
Facts There is Nadi dosha. Koot score is 13. They were married on 25.5.1952. After 7 years of marriage husband started living with another married woman. Wife was dumped without divorce. She has no married life. Husband even after his retirement gives her corporal punishment.
Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Aries Counting sequence: Forward Anuchara: Taurus Anuchara Lord: Venus Anuchara Sphuta: 43˚47’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 278˚58’ Upapada Sphuta: 154˚09’ Upapada: Virgo
Pitree: Libra Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Virgo Agrachara Lord: Mercury Agrachara Sphuta: 163˚15’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 196˚30’ Upapada Sphuta: 229˚35’ Upapada: Scorpio
Analysis
Both upapada are 3/11 to each other – third grade harmony. Attention is attracted by upalord of male in 12th to upa of female chart and upalord of female in 8th to upa of male chart. Example 8 Mars 19:16 Upa Mer 25:24 Ven 10:19
Sat R 18:55
Moon 12:33 Ketu 09:52
Upa
Male 20th Oct 1942 7:30:00 [24] Kota
Lag 2:35 Sun 2:57
Lag 2:55
Rahu 9:36
Sun 13:44
Jup 1:17
Female
Moon 14:32 Sat 9:21
Rahu 09:52
28th Apr 1947 05:15 hrs [25] Delhi
Mars C 28:19 Ven 26:00 Mer 17:32
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Jup R 1:35 Ketu 09:36
Chart No. 24 Nak: Shatabisha 2
Chart No. 25 Nak: Pushya 4
Facts Native are husband and wife. Their koot score is 14.5 points. They have nadi dosha. As per marriage manual their marriage should not have been recommended. Their marriage is very successful, peaceful and harmonious.
Upapada Calculation Male
Female
Pitree: Virgo Counting sequence: Backward Anuchara: Leo Anuchara Lord: Sun Anuchara Sphuta: 122˚35’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 182˚57’ Upapada Sphuta: 248˚09’ Upapada: Sagittarius
Pitree: Pisces Counting Sequence: Backward Agrachara: Aries Agrachara Lord: Mars Agrachara Sphuta: 2˚55’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 349˚16’ Upapada Sphuta: 335˚37’ Upapada: Pisces
Analysis Sagittarius and Pisces are in mutual kendras. Upapada lords are in mutual trikona in rashi charts. Hence extreme love and affection between the couple.
Example 9 Rahu 0:53
Lag 29:44 Mar 23:31 Jup 24:36 Male 25th Sept 1930 00:54 hrs [26] Etawa
Sat 12:33
Moon 9:38 Ven 23:50 Ketu 0:53
Ketu 11:12
Mar 1:55 Sat 7:44
Female 23rd Jan 1938 23:09 hrs [27] Rampura
Sun 10:05 Jup C 14:56 Ven 7:20 Sun 8:07 Mer R 2:14 C Upa
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Mer 15:58
Upa
Rahu 11:12
Moon 14:30
Lag 21:14
Chart No. 26 Nak: Swati 1
Chart No. 27 Nak: Swati 3
Facts
Couple is leading prosperous and harmonious life. Female is actress. Male is poet and music lover. Their koot score is 28. Both are born in Swati Nakshatra but in different padas. Upapada Calculation Male Pitree: Virgo Counting sequence: Backward Anuchara: Leo Anuchara Lord: Sun Anuchara Sphuta: 149˚24’ Anuchara Lord Sphuta: 158˚07’ Upapada Sphuta: 166˚20’ Upapada: Virgo
Female Pitree: Sagittarius Counting Sequence: Forward Agrachara: Scorpio Agrachara Lord: Mars Agrachara Sphuta: 231˚14’ Agrachara Lord Sphuta: 331˚55’ Upapada Sphuta: 72˚36’ Upapada: Gemini
Analysis
Virgo and Gemini are in kendra to each other. Moreover their lords are in Kendra to respective upapada. Epilogue In her book Vivaha Sukha there are 52 charts of couples covered under 26 examples at serial no. 50 to 75 at pages 159 to 198 dealing with Nadi Dosha where upapada matching applies with full force. We have not discussed them all lest the subject becomes monotonous. Research minded readers may study these and other charts and apply the Jaimini Sutras to them. They will find their labour duly rewarded.
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Muhurta A concept to be amended as per Modern Times By Pt. Vijay Shrikrishna Jakatdar, India Typing & Proofing: Rushikesh Deshpande
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t’s a common observation that human mind gets haunted by the word ‘Muhurta’ whenever a season of marriages approaches and marriage procedures are started. It’s a practical experience that, fixing a marriage date by coordinating number of factors such as Muhurta given by an astrologer, availability of community halls and several other family complications is very difficult.
One of the senior most authorities in Maharashtrian Astrology. He hails from a parampara family and has advocated scientific temperament among his students. Known for his out of the box thinking, he has been an author of many works. Saptarishis Astrology expects a lot from him in time to come in this space. He is the President & Director of Phal Jyotishya Abhyas Mandal Sanstha, Pune.
To illustrate this fact, let’s consider an example. A person is working in USA and his family, back in India, trying to fix his marriage. Even though a guy appreciates the independence (of individual) in USA, he prefers to get married to an Indian girl from a well cultured family. His parents run from pillar to post to finalize a
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bride with matching horoscopes till they get the bride of their expectations. After this exercise, they go to an astrologer for ‘Muhurta’ of marriage. An astrologer has been given lot of background information (constraints in true sense) for Muhurta calculations. These constraints comprise of many factors such as, availability of marriage hall which family likes on 17th, 20th and 25th, groom will be coming to India for 1 month i.e. 10th December to 10th January, immediately after marriage couple has to complete visa formalities, etc. So considering all these factors 20th is most suitable for all of us. Moreover as per caterers asking to choose the timing around 11 o clock and that is also comfortable for our guests. After briefing this background, parents asks astrologer to judge a ‘Muhurta’ which will be beneficial to both bride and groom. How can an astrologer reach to a ‘Muhurta’ in perfect unison with astrology after getting restricted / constrained from all directions? And then a question arises, why should a formality of ‘Muhurta’ is to be followed at all? So, in the modern era of time, work and speed, we have to follow the concept of Muhurta which is contemporary. In my opinion, in the current period of scientific influence, we have to change ourself in order to keep pace with time. In order to study the word ‘Muhurta’ when ancient scriptures were browsed, I found this word used twice in ‘Rig-Veda’ (3.33.5 and 3.53.8). At both places, it means ‘some time or some moments’. ‘Shathapatha Brahmana’ defines Muhurta as fifteenth part of the day (10.4.2.18, 12.3.2.5). Moreover, in Taittariya Brahmana 15 names of Muhurta of day and night have been given. In the ‘Vedang Jyotishya’ part of Rig-Veda, it’s been specified that, a Muhurta is formed by ‘two nadika (ghatika)’. A difference of 6 Muhurta or 12 ghatika is observed among a longest and the shortest day. Even Manu and Kautilya (Arya Chanakya) has revealed the same meaning in their respective texts. 1009
Gradually the names of the Muhurtas got shuffled and in the period of Varahamihira only the names of deities of 30 Muhurtas (of day and night). It is specified in Brihatsamhita (98.3) that if we carry out / perform some work on deity of particular nakshatra then success is assured. For example, if the work is to be completed on Ardra nakshtara, then it is better if carried out on the first Shivamuhurta of that day. This is because the deity of both nakshtra and Muhurta is same i.e. Rudra. On the contrary, there is the citation in ‘Aatharvan Jyotisha’ (2.1.11 and 3.3.6). (There) It is decided that some of the Muhurtas in ahoratri (each of 2 ghatikas) are auspicious, giving rise to the new meaning of the word Muhurta. That meaning is ‘a proper period to perform / carry out an auspicious task’. And today, the word (Muhurta) is used in the same context. In the same text (of Aatharvan Jyotisha, at 7.12 and 16) a general rule is given. It states that the one should see whether the tithi, nakshatra, karan, Muhurta are beneficial for carrying out particular work. And among all of them, importance is to be given to the ‘Muhurta’. Further it gives the names of 8 Muhurtas as: 1. Roudra-Sandyak 2. Swet-Sandyak 3. Maitra-Sandyak 4. Sarbhat-Sandyak 5. Saki-Sandyak 6. Bairaj-Sandyak 7. VishvaVasu-Sandyak 8. Abhijeet-Sandyak In addition to them, there are other popular methods of reckoning Muhurtas like Shivalikhit Tables, Chaughadiya Muhurtas, Mahedra-Sandyak wela (times), Goraksha Gamanat Muhurta, Hora Tables, Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda Kala, Gulika Kala, etc. In old times, people gone crazy for performing different activities right from Shmashru (removing hairs), wearing a new clothing to Marriage. Its to our surprise that in ‘Muhurta Muktavali (verse 42)’, auspicious Muhurta for burglary is also specified, which is very comical. 1010
After such a brief discussion on the concept and definition of Muhurta, layman will certainly get puzzled and will ask whether it is possible to frame the easy definition of Muhurta compatible to today’s fast and busy modern life. So as per my opinion, this new definition could be: “(Whenever) you have a (better) mood, it’s a Muhurta”. Then we may assume this (better) mood can be of ‘planets’ and ‘jataka (subject)’. Also as Samartha Ramdas Swami1 says ‘Man Kara Re Prasanna, Sarva Siddhiche Karan’ . This Marathi line literally means, make your mind cheerful that is what will make (all your tasks) achievable. Here arises the next obvious question. What is meant by mood? How to decide it (whether it is good or bad)? Nice mood is cheerful mind and in astrology we Moon and its state (bal-power) is considered to decide the condition of mood (mind). In Rajmartand (page 39 A, Verse 611,612) the importance of Moon in context with Muhurta is given. And to illustrate this they have given following facts regarding the functions like marriage: “For tithi its 1 times influential, for day its 4 times influential, for nakshtra its sixteen times influential, for yoga its 100 times, for Sun its thousand times influential and for Moon its one tenth of million (1 lack) times influential.” And that’s why it is told to give attention to moon rather than considering other factors. In Muhurta Chintamani, lot of significance is given to Jupiter for performing the ‘thread ceremony’ and ‘marriage’. And for reckoning the Muhurta, 1
Samartha Ramdas Swami was one of the great saints from maharashra. He was a great devotee of Bhagawan Ram and famous for his teachings of ‘Balopasana’ (exercise of body for better health). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samarth_Ramdas 1011
information is presented in following manner for consideration of tithi, day, Nakshtra, yoga, moon and tarabala: • Jupiter from moon-sign: ¾ 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 – Very Auspicious ¾ 1, 3, 6, 10 – Moderate ¾ 4, 8, 6 – Inauspicious • Consideration of Moon and Tarabala: ¾ Moon: (In any either waxing or waning period) (For Waxing period (Shukla paksha)): From moon sign- 1, 3,6,7,10,11. In waning period: 2, 5, and 9. ¾ Tarabala: (For Waning period (Krishna paksha)): Count nakshatras from birth-nakshatra till the nakshtra of the day (on which function is to be performed). Divide that number by 9. If the remainder is 3, 5 or 7 then no tarabala exists. Else exists. • Auspicious Tithis: 1, 2,3,5,7,10,12,13. • Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. • Auspicious Nakshtras: Rohini, Uttarashadha, Uttarabhadrapada, Ashwini, Pushya, Hasta, Mruga, Chitra, Anuradha, Revati, Shravan, Dhanishtha, Shata-taraka, Punarvasu, Swati. • Varjya (to be avoided) yogas: Vyatipat, Vaidhruti, Kshaya-tithi, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Moon in waning period (Krishna paksha). There is a general indication given in Atharvan Jyotish (7.12 and 16) that, if we wish to make an function (event) or ritual to be successful, one should consider beneficial Tithi, Var (day), Nakshtra, Karan. And if, these four things are (together) not coming along, Muhurta should be given prime importance. Even then, either of the four (even Muhurta) is not available, then an announcement should be made from learned Brahmin that, ‘this day is auspicious’. If this is done, then event is successful. In Rajmartand, as per Bhrigu, auspiciousness of planets and a day is to be considered in stable situations only. It should not be thought upon in the situations of calamity (problematic situations) [Rajmartand page no. 25 A, Shloka 388]. In the same book, a general law of practical wisdom is given (page 24 B, shloka 397 / 8). It
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says that, if the country is ruled by other king, in the event of battle, or if parents have the threat of life then adult unmarried (virgin) girl (kumarika) should not wait for auspicious period (for her marriage). Even if it is not pure (this implies period is not favourable), and power (bala) of moon and ascendant (lagna) is not available, (her) marriage (ceremony) should be carried out. (Reference: Dharmashastracha Itihas (History of Religionscience) by De. Kane, pg. no. 283). At the same place, next citation is from ‘Bhujbal’ (udvah-tatva, pg. no. 124) which says that, for all un-married girls up to 10 years, planets, year, month etc should be considered (for events related to them). In short, this is a very complicated affair. Thus, the easy way ‘Go-Dhuli’ or ‘Gorajas’ [Go means cow and Dhuli means dust thus it literally means dust created by cows] was invented. When Sun is about to set, it appears like ‘saffron’ or ‘red sandal wood paste’. Due to (such) light, there are no stars shining at that time and the sky is covered by clouds formed from the dust raised by the grazing herd of cows while returning to their stables. It’s a ‘GoDhulika’ Muhurta. And it’s to be noted that, at such Muhurta any planet, tithi, stars or nakshtra don’t create any hindrance (Rajmartand pg. no. 34, 35 A). In some of the books (Muhurta Martand), it’s prescribed for ‘shudras’ though, it’s been accepted by upper caste people nowadays. If we think of all facts comprehensively I feel, that the use of Muhurta is to be considered just to make mind cheerful and not for altering (changing) future. This is because man’s effort is also important. That’s why Yadyavalka (1, 349, 351) has said that, ु दैव े पषकारे कमर्िसिः विता। ् दिे हकम॥् तऽ दैवमिभं पौष ं पौवर्
daive puruṣakārecca karmasiddhiḥ vyavasthitā | tatra daivamabhivyaktaṁ pauruṣṁ paurvadehikam ||
यथ ेकेन चबे ण रथ न गितभवर् ते ।्
ु कारेण िवना दैव ं न िसित। एवम प् ष yatha hyekena cakreṇa rathasya na gatirbhavet | evam puruṣa kāreṇa vinā daivaṁ na siddhyati |
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This means, without human effort, luck cannot succeed. Luck is nothing but the fructified human efforts of previous incarnation. Giving few illustrations in this regards; In political elections, two rivals submit their forms at ‘good’ Muhurta, still one of them is always defeated (while other wins). Everybody gets married on ‘good’ Muhurta, still we see divorces are happening in our society. This is because marriages are beyond time while divorces are results of human efforts. Ancient and respected astrologer Bhaskaracharya had made use of ‘good’ Muhurta, in order to avoid ‘widow’ combination (Vaidhavya Yoga) in his daughter’s chart. In between, the flow in the ‘ghatika-patra’ (an instrument used to measure time) was obstructed a rice grain and the Muhurta has got lapsed but not the ‘Vaidhavya yoga’. As far as my opinion is concerned, I feel that Muhurta is the concept which should be used (applied) by individual (native / subject) in his life, with his own wisdom, discretion and intellect. Because, one of the initial researcher of Astrology has mentioned in ‘Brihad-Yoga Yatra’ has given an influential statement: “If all auspicious-inauspicious signs, omens are on one side and purity of mind is on other side, then purity of mind will have a victory and it will be influential.”
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Combinations of Power - Rahu & Ketu By Joni Patry, USA In Vedic astrology the lunar nodes, known as Rahu and Ketu, have special powers in a chart. Often referred to as our karmic destiny, they indicate our greatest gifts and our darkest issues. In prediction they are where the annual eclipses fall, and indicate the areas of our life that involve the most transformation for that year. When the lunar nodes are combined with another planet they take on the quality of that planet. Each combination will produce very different results. Rahu and Ketu are described as shadowy planets because they are associated with the eclipses of the Sun and the Moon. These shadows developed the powerful myths and meanings bestowed on the nodes, myths of struggles with demons, serpents, and forces of darkness and light. Symbolically they may be seen as our own shadows.
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oni has been a practicing astrologer and
teacher for over 30 years and founder of the “Galactic Center” in Dallas. She has been the online Vedic Instructor for the On Line College, for the American College of Vedic astrology on line program, is a faculty member for ACVA (American Council of Vedic Astrology), and served as the executive secretary for CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology), where she published and distributed the International CVA Journal. As a writer she has published three books and many articles and research for Vedic astrology. Her book Eastern Astrology for Western Minds is a complete manual to learn Vedic astrology. Joni has organized International Symposiums and is a keynote speaker for national and international conferences. She has been on national television and radio programs as an authority on both Western and Vedic astrology. Her clientele includes the who’s who of America and Hollywood celebrities. www.galacticcenter.org is her website having a lot of goodies from beginner to advanced pupils. She can be contacted at [email protected]
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and Moon to partake of the nectar of immortality being given to the gods, planets, and luminaries. When the thief was discovered, Lord Vishnu threw a disk, splitting him in half, but he had already swallowed the nectar. This was the creation of the serpent’s or dragon’s head (Rahu), and the serpent’s or dragon’s tail (Ketu). Rahu is the head that is consumed with the thinking mind. The mind separated from the senses creates illusions, and Rahu is the indicator of worldly illusions. Ketu is the quality of knowing without the thinking mind. It is the perception of spiritual insights that lead to enlightenment. The Moon’s orbit around the Earth intersects the ecliptic at two points. These two points are the nodes of the Moon. The north node of the Moon (Rahu) is where the Moon crosses from south to north, called the ascending node. This symbolizes the birth into the material manifestation. The south node (Ketu) is where the Moon crosses from north to south, called the descending node. This symbolizes our leaving the material plane for the spiritual realm. So Rahu takes us into the physical world and Ketu takes us out of it. All this represents the cycles of birth and death into and out of this world. Rahu and Ketu are the indicators of destiny and fate, symbolizing our entrapment in this physical plane. These shadow planets control us by our desires. Our desires are our karmas. Our destiny is to release the chains this world has cast upon us. It is like the serpent’s bite. The poisonous venom intoxicates us into this world. Rahu takes us under its spell with the illusions of this world, the promise of happiness, leaving us with a sense of wanting: “If I could only have more of the things that give me pleasure”. But of course, this only leads to insatiable desires. We can never have enough. This is the venomous bite of Rahu. Conversely Ketu strips us of the objects of our desires, revealing that nothing in this world gives us security and permanence. It is essentially the process of enlightenment, when we come to realize that ultimately, it is all an illusion. Nothing of this material world lasts, therefore; it is all an illusion or Maya. Ketu is the bringer of enlightenment through the realization of this truth. Ketu is the release of this world. Extremes Rahu is our entrapment and Ketu is our final liberation from the karmas of the soul. Rahu will give things, but always with a price. Ketu will take away, but gives the gift of seeing or enlightenment. When the lunar nodes are combined with another planet they take on the quality of that planet, like mirrors magnifying the energy of that planet. Each combination will produce 1016
very different results. In a birth chart, the extremes caused by Rahu and Ketu will be seen in: 1. the houses that Rahu and Ketu occupy; 2. the houses of their (sign)dispositors; 3. the nature of the planet that conjuncts Rahu and Ketu and the houses ruled by the planet that conjuncts Rahu or Ketu; 4. the nakshatra dispositor of Rahu or Ketu. All of the houses that are involved with rules 1-4 will be connected to the destiny and fate of the soul. To get a deeper look at the results a planet will produce, you must look to the nakshatra dispositor of the planets. It is the nakshatras that determine the entire predictive system used in Vedic astrology, the Vimshottari Dasha System. This system is based on the nakshatra that the natal Moon is placed in at birth. This nakshatra determines the entire life sequence of events that occur in a lifetime.1, 2 The ruling planet of each nakshatra will be referred to in this article as the nakshatra dispositor. What will be exemplified throughout here is that when an individual is in a dasha and bhukti of the key planets referred to with these guidelines, you will see the events of their fate and destiny manifest fully. The dashas bring into fruition through timing of events the promise of the planets. Effects of Rahu SYMBOL Rahu (North Node of Moon): Rahu has the nature of a serpent. It poisons you to the illusions of this world. It is our desires that keep us incarnating here. Under Rahu, things happen. Rahu gives, but with a price. When our most intense desires are granted under Rahu we discover that too much of a good thing ends up causing our most intense suffering. We may, for example, gain fame and fortune, only to realize we have no freedom or place to go without being mauled by fans. Family and friends disown us out of jealousy. The fame and fortune we desired only brought us separation and sorrow. Ultimately the disillusionment leads to the enlightenment of Ketu, who detaches and renounces the world for spiritual enlightenment. The nodes are the most powerful of all the planets, for they cause the eclipses of the luminaries, the Sun and Moon. The nodes block out the light or consciousness. Rahu is the material world and all the desires it creates. It gives 1017
material things which will never bring lasting happiness. This is the illusion of Rahu. When these things start to fall away we become obsessed with trying to hold on to them. Rahu deals with fear, obsessive and compulsive behavior. It is about addictions, poisons, alcohol, and drugs. Any planet with Rahu will be magnified greatly in the chart as Rahu will take on the quality of the planet it is next to (in the same sign). This can be good or bad depending on the planet. Rahu with Venus or Jupiter can bring wealth, but Rahu with Saturn can cause suffering to the house they are in. Keywords: Fame, status, prestige, power, worldly success, fulfillment of worldly desires, outer success with inner turmoil, extremes, obsessive behavior, addictions, psychic disturbances, collective trends, foreigners and foreign lands, epidemics, disease, poisons that destroy and heal, medicine, drugs and alcohol. • Rahu and Ketu take on the quality of the planets that are associated with them or in aspect (especially conjunct). If they are not associated or aspected by other planets they will give the results of the planet that rules the sign they are in (dispositor). • The sign and nakshatra dispositor is considered the karmic control planet. • Rahu and Ketu cast the trine aspect 5 and 9 signs away from their position. • Rahu acts like Saturn, and Ketu acts like Mars. They can be described, in my opinion, like the outer planets. Rahu is similar to Pluto or a mixture of Uranus, Saturn, Pluto, and Ketu is similar to Neptune or a mixture of Neptune, Mars, and Uranus. • Rahu and Ketu will give raja yoga whenever they are either in a trikona or kendra house and they are conjunct a planet that rules a trikona or kendra.3 When the lunar nodes are combined with another planet they take on the quality of that planet, like mirrors magnifying the energy of that planet. Each combination will produce very different results. As we go through all the 1018
planets in conjunction with Rahu the qualities of each planet will be magnified with these conjunctions. Conjunctions will always occur in the sign Rahu and Ketu are in during the 18 month period Rahu and Ketu are in a sign, once with Rahu and then with Ketu. Below is a list of the conjunction frequency: • The Sun will conjunct Rahu and Ketu once a year (during an eclipse), 6 months apart. • The Moon will conjunct Rahu and Ketu once a month. • Mercury and Venus will conjunct Rahu and Ketu once a year. • Mars will conjunct Rahu and Ketu once every 2 years. • Jupiter will conjunct Rahu and Ketu once every 7 years, and the conjunction will occur 8 signs away from the previous conjunction. • Saturn will conjunct Rahu and Ketu once every 11 years, and the conjunction will occur 6 signs from the previous conjunction. Rahu conjunct Sun (Surya): The Sun is the life force of our planet. It is the soul and spirit of a chart. However it can be an overpowering influence. If it is too close to other planets it can burn up their capability to function properly. This condition is called combustion of the Sun. The Sun works best in the tenth house where it gives a sense of power and career opportunity. In other houses its forceful presence can be excessive and cause problems. Key Words: Atma-Self, masculine, day, future, soul, physical body and health, heart, life force, courage, pride, ego, vitality, will power, stamina, sense of self, power, fame, glory, inspiration, creativity, leadership, Father, teachers, authority, law and order, bosses, political leaders, kings or presidents. The Sun is the karaka for (indicator of) the father and leaders or Presidents. Famous People4 with Sun conjunct Rahu Hank Aaron: Sun conjunct Rahu, Saturn, and Venus in Capricorn in the fifth house Cheyenne Brando: Sun conjunct Rahu with Venus in Aquarius in the 10th 1019
house Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Sun conjunct Rahu, Pluto and Moon in Gemini in the 5th house Timothy Leary: Sun conjunct Rahu and Mercury in Libra in the 12th house David Cassidy: Sun conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 10th house Donald Trump: Sun conjunct Rahu in Taurus in the 11th house
Donald Trump’s chart The Sun is the atma or the self. It is the ego and rules our motivations and drive in life. The Sun rules leaders, teachers and is the karaka of the father. With the Sun conjunct Rahu his ego and sense of self worth is expanded and exaggerated. In the 11th house, this gives gains and the ultimate gift to fulfill his wishes and desires. Because Rahu indicates expansion in the physical materialistic world Donald’s gains are manifest in physical wealth. The Sun in this chart rules the 2nd house giving more credence to the gains pertaining to wealth and money. Rahu is exalted in the sign of Taurus according to Parashara,5 therefore, gives it great power to fulfill the indications of the 11th house, which is material gains and desires. When a planet is exalted it is in its most exalted state and has more power to produce the indications of the house it resides in.
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Rahu and the Sun are in the nakshatra Mrigashira which is ruled by Mars, as shown in Figure 1. Mars is in the 2nd house of money and finance, further indicating his gains will be associated with the extremes of money. The nakshatra ruling planet of Sun and Rahu (Mars) is equally as important as the sign ruler, which is Venus, both being in Taurus. He was born on a lunar eclipse, which complicated his life with women and emotional issues due to relationships and marriage. This is because on a lunar eclipse the Sun and Moon are in opposition and conjunct the lunar nodes. The oppositions activate relationship issues, since they are 7th from one another. When Donald entered into Rahu’s cycle in 1999, his father died, and he ran for President of the United States. The Sun is the karaka of the father, and Sun with Rahu indicates power and leadership. Rahu indicates extremes and power. It will work as a malefic giving what is desired, but with a price to be paid. When the nodes (either Rahu or Ketu) are conjunct a planet, and the person enters the dasha/bhukti 6 of the node and the planet, such as when Donald entered into Rahu/Sun, then an extreme result will manifest. It can be problematic for the person if the planet is karaka, as the Sun is the karaka for the father. Rahu conjunct Moon (Chandra): The Moon is the reflective influence. The Sun sends out its radiance and the Moon reflects it back. It is receptive, and therefore represents the reflective mind giving consciousness. The Moon is the nurturing, protecting influence that a mother provides. It is the Yin or female influence, while the Sun is Yang or male. Keywords: The mind, reflection, feminine, night, emotions, sensitivity, nurturing, security, past, past-lives, patterns of behavior, receptivity, caring for others, heredity, Mother, the public or masses, popularity, inner contentment, home, water, habits, subconscious mind. The Moon is the karaka for the mother and the mind. Famous people with Moon conjunct Rahu: Pamela Anderson: Moon and Rahu in Aries in the 12th house Tony Blair: Moon conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the 10th house
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Gloria Vanderbilt: Moon conjunct Rahu in Leo in the 5th house Sharon Tate: Moon conjunct Rahu in Leo in the 3rd house Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: Moon conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 7th house
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ chart The Moon is the emotions and the mind. When it is with Rahu it indicates an obsessive compulsive mind. It will indicate a life with extremes interfering with peace of mind. The Moon and Rahu in the 7th house indicates the area of life this extreme tension will occur. The 7th house indicates the partner as in marriage or business. I see the 7th house as relationships that are contractual. The Moon rules the 10th house indicating a relationship with the partner that is connected to her career or social standing. She was a very public figure that boosted her husband’s career as the First Lady. When the 7th and 10th houses are connected the person will work in some capacity with the spouse. Taking a deeper look, Rahu is in the nakshatra Bharani and it is ruled by Venus. Venus is in Taurus in the 8th house. The ruler of the 8th in the 8th house of death ultimately predicts the death of the husband. The Moon is in Ashwini which is ruled by Ketu, and Ketu is in the 1st house meaning the results of this planet will affect her personally.
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At the time of the assassination of President Kennedy she was in the Moon/ Rahu period. They are both in the 7th house and the nakshatra dispositor of Rahu (Bharani) is Venus in the 8th house of death. Rahu conjunct Mercury (Buddha): Generally Mercury has to do with all forms of communication: speech, writing, and publications. Mercury also rules the intellect, learning, education, wit and a sense of humor. Mercury was the messenger of the gods and could travel to the underworld, the symbolic realm of hidden secrets where ordinary mortals could not enter. In Greek mythology, Hermes (Mercury) was also a trickster and a thief. Mercury's attributes include dexterity and creative ability with the hands. Mercury is fast and relates to short quick travels. He rules youthfulness and agelessness and is the perpetual Peter Pan, androgynous like a child before puberty. Key Words: Communications, speech, writing, commerce, sales, education, ideas, thoughts, school, analytical mind, rational mind, cognitive intelligence, sense of humor, youth, trickster, truth, telephones, television, computers, short distance travel, adaptability, childhood, aunts and uncles, neighbors, twins. Mercury is the karaka for Aunts and Uncles, communications and intellect. Famous People with Rahu conjunct Mercury Errol Flynn: Mercury conjunct Rahu in Taurus in the 2nd house Jacques Cousteau: Mercury Conjunct Rahu and Sun in Taurus in the 9th house Yoko Ono: Mercury conjunct Rahu and Sun in Aquarius in the 6th house Al Capone: Mercury conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 11th house Jackie Gleason: Mercury conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the 2nd house Edgar Cayce: Mercury conjunct Rahu, Saturn and Venus in Aquarius in the 8th house
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Edgar Cayce’s chart Edgar Cayce is the most prolific psychic of the 20th century. He would give information in trance medium sessions. His Mercury Rahu conjunction in the 8th house gives him his psychic abilities. Mercury rules the 3rd and the 12th house. The 12th house relates to spirituality and the 3rd house is communications. With Mercury in the 8th house his spirituality and communication skills come from his psychic ability. The nakshatra both Mercury and Rahu are in is Shatabhishak, which is ruled by Rahu. This makes Rahu even more powerful in its own nakshatra. It is like a planet in its own sign of rulership. On March 16th 1886, Cayce had his first vision. Two years later he was pronounced dead from drowning, but recovered. He was in a Venus/Mercury period when he had his first vision. Both planets are in the 8th house and the nakshatra dispositor of Venus is Purva Bhadrapada ruled by Saturn. All these planets, Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Rahu are in the 8th house. Rahu actually intensifies all these planets, giving him his amazing psychic abilities. But the 8th house is also the house of difficulty and death. He was in a Venus/Ketu period during the time of his near death experience with drowning. Venus is in the 8th house and Ketu is in the 2nd house, a maraka7 house, indicating possible death. But most importantly, Ketu is in Purva Phalguni ruled by Venus, and Venus is again in the 8th house, and it is in
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Aquarius ruled by Saturn. Venus’ nakshatra is ruled by Saturn, ruler of the 8th house in the 8th house, and it is in Purva Bhadrapada ruled by Saturn. All these planets in the 8th house are intensified in the 8th house of death and psychic ability. When he died January 3rd 1945, he had just entered into Saturn’s maha dasha. Rahu conjunct Venus (Sukra): Venus is the principle of attraction and therefore rules relationships. Relationships result in procreation and Venus is creative energy and passion. This not only relates to children but to all forms of the creative arts. It rules the senses and the pleasures of the physical body, which also include taste, music, touch, luxuries and aesthetic beauty. Venus refers to a person’s wealth and to their comforts in life. Keywords: The feminine spirit, beauty, grace, charm, refinement, luxuries, wealth, sensuality, vanity, charisma, glamour, good taste, sexual attraction, elegance, comforts, conveyances, arts, music, theater, love, affections, pleasure of the senses, sugar, flowers, the wife in a male’s chart. Venus is the karaka of relationships, luxuries, and the wife in a man’s chart. Famous people with Venus conjunct Rahu Burt Reynolds: Venus conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 8th house Sigmund Freud: Venus conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 7th house Merv Griffin: Venus conjunct Rahu and Mercury and Mars in Cancer in the 2nd house Catherine Oxenberg: Venus conjunct Rahu in Leo in the 3rd house Ted Kennedy: Venus Conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 4th house Elvis Presley: Venus conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the 3rd house
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Elvis Presley’s chart Rahu and Venus together represent extremes in the area of beauty, wealth and luxuries. Venus and Rahu in the sign of Capricorn represent leadership and business affairs. Venus and Rahu are in the 3rd house, indicating extreme talent in communication skills. It is the house of siblings. Elvis had a twin brother who died at birth. Venus rules the 7th and 12th houses, indicating extremes in loss in the area of the 3rd house. The 7th house is a difficult house being a maraka house. The 12th house indicates loss. The sign dispositor of Venus and Rahu is Saturn, placed in the 4th house. He was a very private person. The fame and notoriety forced him further inward. He spent a lot of time alone at home. He was very close to his mother, but in a very obsessive way, since Saturn is the dispositor of Venus and Rahu. Venus and Saturn are in the nakshatra Uttara Ashadha, which is ruled by the Sun. The Sun is in the 2nd house, representing his powerful voice that made him a legend, and gave him the title the King. The 2nd house is the voice and wealth, in which the Venus and Rahu would predict the extremes produced from these houses. On the day of his death, August 16, 1977, he was in a Saturn/Moon period, with both in the 4th house which is considered the house of the end of life. Saturn is the sign dispositor of Rahu and Venus, and the Moon is in Shatabhishak ruled by Rahu. This connects the Venus and Rahu in the 3rd
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house; the 3rd house is also a house of death, being the 8th from the 8th house, using bhavat bhavam.8 Rahu conjunct Mars (Mangala): Mars is the commander-in-chief. He is the planet of war. Mars rules the blood and the circulation of life force in the body. Mars’ nature is fiery and if provoked, he will fight. Mars deals with issues of anger but is also the planet of ambition and zest for life. It brings out suppressed energies or inner turmoil. Mars is very impulsive, aggressive and impatient; it represents accidents, surgery, wars, and volcanic eruptions, with courage and fearlessness as its positive side. Keywords: Energy, action, passions, fire, blood, sexual vitality, male influence, muscles, athletics, courage, strength, determination, motivation, self-righteousness, selfishness, anger, violence, aggression, injury, accidents, enemies, war, can inflict death, conflict, military, police, criminals, science, machines, weapons, guns, knives, property and real-estate, brothers. Mars is the karaka, for brothers (siblings), intelligence and real estate. Famous people with Mars conjunct Rahu John Adams: Mars conjunct Rahu in Virgo in the 1st house Clint Eastwood: Mars conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 7th house Harry Houdini: Mars conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 3rd house Joan Crawford: Mars conjunct Rahu in Virgo in the 12th house Carolyn Myss: Mars conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the 3rd house Jerry Seinfeld: Mars conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 9th house Albert Einstein: Mars conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the 8th house
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Albert Einstein’s chart Mars and Rahu occupy the 8th house, intensifying the qualities of the 8th house. Mars is exalted in Capricorn giving it even more intensity.9 The 8th house indicates deep profound thoughts and research. Mars is the planet of intelligence, so together with Rahu in the thought provoking 8th house we have a brilliant mind who uncovers answers to the Universe. Rahu is in Shravana which is ruled by the Moon, and the Moon is in the 6th house. This indicates his prodding scientific mind, searching for answers. His Mars is in Uttara Ashadha which is ruled by the Sun. The Sun in the 10th house gave him fame and recognition particularly due to his scientific discoveries. Saturn is the sign dispositor of Rahu and Mars. It is in the 10th house of career and social recognition which did come about later in his life. In 1922 when he won the Nobel Prize, he was in the Moon/Mars period. The Moon is in Scorpio ruled by Mars, and Mars is with Rahu in the 8th house. Mars the planet conjunct Rahu takes on this magnification and activates the houses it rules. Mars rules the 11th and the 6th houses. These are the houses of healing. But since Mars is in the 8th house he felt he had a lot to do with the destruction of many lives. He had enormous guilt dealing with the outcome of
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his discovery and development of nuclear energy. He didn’t create it for destruction, but this was exactly how it was used. He died of an aortic aneurism in 1955 when he was in a Rahu/Mars period. Both these intensified planets are in the 8th house of death. There is no surprise this is the dasha that took his life. Rahu conjunct Jupiter (Guru): Jupiter is the preceptor and teacher of the gods. He was to teach the path of righteousness and spiritual wisdom and represents God’s grace. Jupiter is expansion and growth. Whatever Jupiter aspects will grow large. This can indicate overweight conditions or a tall stature. Even an expanded organ such as the liver can cause health difficulties. Jupiter deals with the external rituals associated with religion. It is also about judgment and laws pertaining to legal advice and it rules lawyers. Keywords: Spiritual teacher, guide, truth, faith, religion, philosophy, spirituality, grace, law, the great benefic, fortune, wealth, expansion, higher education like colleges, optimism, generosity, joy, luck, self-indulgence, excess, money, long distance travel, children, the husband in a female’s chart. The karakas for Jupiter are children, the spouse in a woman’s chart, and wealth. Famous People with Jupiter conjunct Rahu Roger Daltrey: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Cancer in the 9th house Ursula Andress: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 6th house Jill Ireland: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 4th house Michael Landon: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 1st house Scott Peterson: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the 2nd house Ellen Degeneres: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Libra in the 12th house Madonna: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Libra in the 3rd house
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Madonna’s chart Rahu and Jupiter are in the 3rd house which denotes great creative abilities. The sign Libra can indicate creativity, particularity with music, because Venus as ruler of Libra rules the arts, and air signs can indicate music. Venus as the sign dispositor of both Jupiter and Rahu is in the 12th house. The 12th house has connections to film and dancing. The 12th house is connected to film for the association to Neptune and Pisces, and the 12 house rules the feet indicating dancing abilities. Jupiter rules the 8th and the 5th houses. The 5th is another house of creativity and the 8th house indicates sex and magnetism. The ruler of the 8th house is magnified with Rahu producing a very charismatic individual. The nakshatra dispositor of Chitra is Mars. Mars is in the 9th house in Aries. This gives her a lucky rise and her passion towards her religious beliefs. She was born in an Italian Catholic family and is now studying the Kabbalah. The nakshatra Chitra denotes someone who shines and stands out in a crowd. Mars becomes a wild card being with Ketu. It is related to the Jupiter conjunct Rahu because Mars conjunct Ketu aspects Jupiter and Rahu, and Jupiter and Rahu’s nakshatra dispositor is Mars. Jupiter and Rahu indicate expansion and huge extremes. Jupiter and Rahu magnetize the Mars conjunction to Ketu. From 1987-1994 she was in Mars’ dasha. This was the time she rose to the top as one of the most popular performers, taking the world by a storm. She became an icon at this time. During her Mars/Ketu period in 1991-1992 she 1030
produced the provocative taboo video Truth or Dare and published the book Sex. Madonna capitalized on her shock value knowing the more shocking it was, the more she would be a public commodity. Someone with Mars and Ketu in the 9th house is not afraid to express their beliefs, no matter who it offends. Rahu conjunct Saturn (Shani): Saturn is the furthest planet visible to the naked eye. It is therefore the slowest and darkest from our perception (outer planets excluded here) and perceived as giving darkness, delaying or slowing things down. Saturn rules old age. It is the final boundary, suggesting death and doom. As one becomes disillusioned with life, there is misery and frustration. It is the function of Saturn to strip away everything of this existence to rid one of all desires and attachments. This eventually leads to higher consciousness and final liberation from the karmic chains of the world. Saturn’s primary function is to lead the soul back to its source, to God. Characteristics of Saturn are delays, depression, restrictions, setbacks, destruction, disease and death. But Saturn also exhibits discipline, stability, and gives long lasting results. Keywords: Discipline, order, structure, dependability, stability, concentration, endurance, longevity, separation, solitude, limitation, bondage, obstruction, delay, poverty, death, disease, oppression, pessimism, worry, doubt, fear, phobias, bad luck, old age, retardation, paralysis, depression, stunted development, deprivation, bones, skin, degenerative diseases, arthritis, fixed assets, land, property, darkness, sorrow, detachment, decay. The karakas for Saturn are elderly people, death, and wisdom. Famous People with Saturn conjunct Rahu Carnie Wilson: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 6th house Ashley Judd: Saturn conjunct Rahu and Venus in Pisces in the 8th house Judy Garland: Saturn conjunct Rahu and Jupiter in Virgo in the 4th house Timothy McVeigh: Saturn conjunct Rahu and Venus in Pisces in the 10th house David Copperfield: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Scorpio in the 3rd house Lisa Marie Presley: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 9th house Priscilla Presley: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Gemini in the 7th house 1031
Priscilla Presley’s chart She has Saturn conjunct Rahu in the 7th house, indicating the spouse. The relationship with Elvis no doubt changed her life in a huge way. It represents fame and destiny through the spouse. Interestingly, in her daughter’s chart, Lisa Marie has the same conjunction of Saturn and Rahu, in her 9th house of the father. In Priscilla’s chart Saturn rules the 2nd and 3rd houses. Saturn’s magnification from Rahu brought the extremes of money from the 2nd house. The 3rd house indicates creative talents, and Priscilla came through with her acting abilities, but doors opened due to her famous marriage. Mercury is the sign dispositor of Saturn and Rahu. In the 5th house it connects her to her children and represents fame still associated with her spouse. The nakshatra of Saturn and Rahu is Ardra, which is ruled by Rahu. This intensifies Rahu even more! Further intensifying the effect of her extreme blessing or curse she experienced through her marriage to one the most famous people of our time. In 1977, when Priscilla was in the Saturn/Rahu period, Elvis Presley died. Once again the relevance and power of this combination predicted this unexpected shocking event.
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Lisa Marie Presley’s chart She has Saturn and Rahu in Pisces in the 9th house, indicating the extremes in life came from the father. Saturn rules the 8th and 7th houses. The 8th house has to do with inheritances, and she inherited most of her father’s fortune. The sign dispositor of Rahu and Saturn is Pisces. Jupiter as the ruler of Pisces is in the 2nd house. This further indicates the wealth gained from the father. Saturn is in Uttara Bhadrapada ruled by Saturn. This is like Saturn in its own sign, strengthening the power of Saturn. Rahu is in Revati which is ruled by Mercury. Mercury in the 8th house indicates the lack of the father in her life. He died before she really got to know him. He was not a part of her life. At the time of her father’s death, Lisa was in the Saturn/Ketu period. Natal Saturn is in the 9th house and the nakshatra dispositor is Saturn, and Saturn rules the 8th house of death. The nakshatra dispositor and sign dispositor of Ketu are both in the 8th house. Ketu is in Virgo, the sign dispositor is Mercury, and Ketu is in the nakshatra Chitra, which is ruled by Mars, so Mars is the nakshatra dispositor. Both Mercury and Mars are in the 8th house in Saturn’s sign. A major focus of the dasha/bhukti involving these two planets, Saturn and Ketu, are 8th house matters dealing with 9th house matters, therefore death of the father. Effects of Ketu
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SYMBOL Ketu (South Node of Moon): Ketu’s function is to cause inner turmoil so that the soul will seek the true essence of the individual. Whereas, Rahu is the material world, Ketu is the spiritual world. It is the headless serpent, implying the perception and wisdom that is a gut level knowing and that can give psychic or clairvoyant abilities. But Ketu can give a feeling of helplessness, self-doubt, and lack of confidence. Through humiliating experiences one becomes humble. Ketu is a wanderer without roots. It is a fiery force that can cause accident and injury. Above all, it is the karaka of loss that directs our attention back to the eternal reality, the self-realization of our essence with God. Rahu works on the outer material world and Ketu works on the inner spiritual world. Ketu with a planet will have a spiritualizing effect on it, directing the planetary energy to look within its essence. If Ketu is with Mars, the nature will actively seek the spiritual side of life, Martian qualities will be withdrawn, anger suppressed and channeled inwardly. Ketu with the Moon can give psychic abilities. Like Rahu, Ketu can cause mental instabilities, mass hysteria, diseases and plagues, and represent poisons like drugs and alcohol. However, both Rahu and Ketu can also be drugs or poisons that heal. Keywords: Loss, negation, lack of confidence, self doubt, fantasies, confusion, indecision, illusions, drug addiction and alcoholism, psychic influences, fire, injury, death, spiritual insight, liberation, perception, wisdom. • There is an ambition for power where Ketu is positioned by house. The ambition for power comes from a strong empty feeling. The house it is in will feel like an empty void therefore, there is a need to constantly fill this void creating an obsession to refill the emptiness. This is why there can be gains and abundance for the house that Ketu is in. • Ketu has been said to negate the planet it is conjunct or aspects. A planet conjunct Ketu becomes magnified in an unusual way, the outcome depends on the houses the planet with Ketu rules; that is if the planet with Ketu is a friend or enemy to the chart. This depends on the Ascendant.
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• Ketu is the suction point for all incoming karma from past incarnations. This karma is processed then set forth through our life with experiences indicated by Rahu. Rahu is the future and new karmas developed during this lifetime. The controlling planets are the sign and nakshatra dispositors of Rahu and Ketu. Planets conjunct these nodes become the wild card to express this experience even more. So Ketu is the past karmas of the soul in which are put forth into action in this lifetime through Rahu. Ketu is the talents and faculties developed through past lives. Ketu deals with the inheritance of these natural abilities but the real test is to balance these abilities and not let them control us. We must reach out and develop the Rahu qualities instead of letting the karma repeat itself of the previous lifetimes. We must learn to use this power for the good of mankind instead of selfish self grandeur. Ketu is our past while Rahu is our future, and where we must develop our skills in this lifetime. • If Ketu is with a benefic planet the qualities of that house are empowered. If they are in the sign the planet rules, extremes of wealth are possible, especially in the maha dasha of Ketu. For example, if Ketu is in the second house with Jupiter it gives wealth. But, it gives extremes of wealth if Ketu and Jupiter are in Sagittarius or Pisces. This becomes activated when Ketu’s maha dasha begins. At the end of the seven-year Ketu cycle all the gains during this cycle can be lost. Planets conjunct Ketu will be exaggerated in an unusual way. The exaggeration is due to a sense of lack that is overcompensated. Famous People with Sun conjunct Ketu Nicolas Cage: Sun conjunct Ketu in Sagittarius in the 1st house Amelia Earhart: Sun conjunct Ketu in Cancer in the 4th house Chandra Levy: Sun conjunct Ketu in Aries in the 10th house Mike Love: Sun conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 10th house Alice Bailey: Sun conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 12th house Roman Polanski: Sun conjunct Ketu in Leo in the 12th house 1035
Roman Polanski’s chart He was an iconic movie producer. Twice in his life he was exiled from the countries he lived in. In 1939 his family had to flee Poland due to the German invasion of World War II. Then in 1977 he was exiled from the United States due to his indiscretion with minors in his lover affairs. An event that caused great loss and pain was in August 1969, when his wife, Sharon Tate, was brutally murdered in the Charles Manson murders. These are all effects of the karmas of the 12th house. He has Sun conjunct Ketu in Leo in the 12th house. The intensity of this combination is stressed further by the sign and nakshatra rulers. Sun and Ketu are in Leo which is the ruler of the 12th in the 12th house. Both Sun and Ketu are in Magha ruled by Ketu. This intensifies Ketu again, the ruler of the 12th in the 12th, Ketu is the karaka of loss. The 12th house is the house of foreign lands and Polanski was exiled two times in his life from the counties he lived in. This configuration brought about intense losses in his life. The Sun indicates our ego and self esteem and with Ketu will mean the loss of these. The experiences in his life are humiliating and represent a deep sense of loss.
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In 1977 when Polanski was exiled from the United States because of his scandalous affairs he was in his Ketu/Rahu period. Ketu is powerfully connected to loss. Additionally its placement in the 12th house indicates problems with foreign countries. Famous people with Moon conjunct Ketu Van Cliburn: Moon conjunct Ketu in Cancer in the 11th house. Julia Child: Moon conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 5th house Emeril Lagasse: Moon conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 6th house. John Paul Getty: Moon conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 11th house Barbra Mandrell: Moon conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 11th house Donald Trump: Moon conjunct Ketu in the 5th house Bobby Kennedy: Moon conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the 10th house
Bobby Kennedy’s chart He has Moon conjunct Ketu in the 10th house of career, fame and recognition. The Moon in the 10th house can represent fame, particularly with a node of the Moon. The Moon is the karaka of the masses, the public and the mother. Since the Moon rules the 4th house of the mother, it indicates great loss for the mother; Rose Kennedy did loose almost all her children tragically while she was still living. The sign dispositor of Moon and Rahu is Saturn, located in the 7th house of marriage and partnerships. Saturn rules both the 10th and 11th
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houses connecting Booby to his older brothers in business partnerships. The 11th house represents older siblings. The nakshatra of both Moon and Ketu is Uttara Ashadha, which is ruled by the Sun. The Sun is powerfully placed in the 8th house. Therefore, his connections with his family, specifically his brothers, lead him to great loss through Ketu, and eventually death through the nakshatra dispositor the Sun in the 8th house. He never got to fulfill his political desires, for he had a greater destiny to fulfill for the world. Donald Trump (chart displayed earlier in Sun conjunct Rahu section) has Moon and Ketu in Scorpio the 5th house. You would think as the Moon is the ruler of the chart by owning the 1st house, he would be weakened considerably by being debilitated in Scorpio and conjunct Ketu. But the Moon with Ketu gives intuitive powers, and in the 5th house gives knowingness as to when to make investments. It does form Raja Yoga, for the Moon rules an angle (kendra) and the Moon and Ketu are in a trikonal, although it was during his Moon/Ketu period in 1990 that he had the biggest losses financially. In order to stay afloat he had to juggle all his properties. The sign dispositor of Moon and Ketu is Mars, and Mars is in the 2nd house of money, but the Nakshatra dispositor produced the result being Mercury (Jyestha is ruled by Mercury), for Mercury is in the 12th house of losses in its own sign. But he was still able to succeed through this difficult time. Famous people with Mercury conjunct Ketu Patrick Swayze: Mercury conjunct Ketu with Moon and Pluto in Cancer in the 11th house Alice Bailey: Mercury conjunct Ketu with Sun in Gemini in the 12th house Pope John Paul II Mercury conjunct Ketu and Venus in Aries in the 9th house Phil Hartman: Mercury conjunct Ketu and Mars in Libra in the 10th house Cameron Diaz: Mercury conjunct Ketu in Cancer in the 2nd house Jon Bon Jovi: Mercury conjunct Ketu, Saturn, Mars, and Moon in Capricorn in the 5th house Howard Dean: Mercury conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 5th house Bobby Fischer: Mercury conjunct Ketu in Aquarius in the 8th house
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Bobby Fischer’s chart He became the World Chess champion on September 2, 1972. He was exiled from the United States for his antagonistic behavior. After 20 years of exile he won again $3.35 million in a rematch with Boris Spassky from Russia on September 2, 1992. He has the combination of Mercury with Ketu in the 8th house. The 8th house is the most profound house for thoughts and research. There are other aspects that denote his keen intelligence, but I believe it is the Mercury conjunct Ketu in the 8th house that give him his probing mind. Mercury with Ketu indicates a deep thinking mind, and in the 8th house gives the quality of concentration coupled with research, as Einstein had Mars and Rahu in the 8th house. Mercury in an air sign gives more of a mental quality. Mercury as the planet conjunct Ketu, rules the 12th and 3rd houses. The 3rd house like the 3rd sign indicates mental ability and communication skills, for it relates to Mercury, because the 3rd sign is Gemini ruled by Mercury. The sign dispositor is Saturn. Saturn in the 11th house magnifies the results of Mercury and Ketu. The 11th house magnifies and multiplies the results of planets. The nakshatra dispositor of Mercury is Mars (Dhanishta). Mars is in the 7th house exalted. Mars is the key planet for intelligence, as the dispositor exalted in an angle will give the extreme of Mars in all its glory. It is called Ruchaka Yoga.10 It probably had a lot to do with his antagonistic behavior. In 1972 when he won the Championship he was in Moon/Mars period. Mars is his powerhouse and the Moon is in Mars’ sign, but the nakshatra that rules 1039
the Moon is Ketu (Ashwini); therefore the 8th house and Mercury are activated, giving depth to the thinking process. Famous people with Venus conjunct Ketu Marcia Clark: Venus conjunct Ketu and Mars in Cancer in the 10th house William Randolph Price: Venus conjunct Ketu in Taurus in the 1st house Christian Dior: Venus conjunct Ketu in Aquarius in the 5th house Sammy Davis Jr. Venus conjunct Ketu with Jupiter in Capricorn in the 11th house Charles de Gaulle: Venus conjunct Ketu and Mercury/Sun in Scorpio in the 3rd house Conner Clapton: Venus conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 2nd house Roger Daltrey: Venus conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the 3rd house
Roger Daltrey’s chart Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of the Rock and Roll band The Who, has Venus conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the 3rd house of creativity and communication skills. The Who is considered by some to be the best rock and roll band ever! Roger’s success is due to many aspects of this powerful chart, but particularly his exalted Jupiter conjunct Rahu in the 9th house. The rise of The Who began in the 1960s when he was in Rahu’s cycle. In 1964 the group changed their
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name from The Detours to The Who, and added Keith Moon as the drummer. He began his Rahu /Jupiter period. This catapulted them to fame and fortune. His Venus and Ketu in the 3rd house is what gave him his creative exuberant style of entertaining on stage. In 1975 he began his acting career in the movie Tommy. He was in Rahu/Venus period. The 3rd house has indications of film and showman ship. Venus rules the 7th and 12th houses. The sign dispositor Saturn is in the 7th house, also the nakshatra dispositor (Shravana) is the Moon. All these indications point to the 7th house. This confirms it was the group effort that made the The Who the success that it was. He has Saturn, Mars, and the Moon (with Uranus) in the 7th house. I can see each of these planets as representing each of the other three members of the group. I see the Moon as Keith Moon, because he was the most fluctuating, and it is close to planet Uranus indicating instability emotionally. He died at age 32 of a drug over dose in 1978. Besides, his last name is Moon! John Entwistle is represented by Mars, and Saturn represents Pete Townsend. Whenever I see 3 or more planets in the 7th house I know the individual is a success through the support of others, but also they are the ones who control and run the group. They get many people to help and do work for them. The combination of Saturn, Mars, Moon, and Uranus describes the volatile relationship The Who had in their group. Famous people with Mars conjunct Ketu David Cassidy: Mars conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 4th house Karen Carpenter: Mars conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 4th house Madonna: Mars conjunct Ketu in Aries in the 9th house Ted Bundy: Mars conjunct Ketu and the Moon, Sun and Mercury in Scorpio in the 4th house Kurt Cobain: Mars conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 3rd house George Gershwin: Mars conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 8th house Brad Pitt: Mars conjunct Ketu and Mercury, Moon, and Sun in Sagittarius in the 2nd house Mark Spitz: Mars conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 2nd house 1041
Mark Spitz’s Chart Mark won 7 gold medals at the 1972 Olympics. He has Mars and Ketu in Virgo in the 2nd house with Ketu. The sign Virgo denotes discipline and focus and in the 2nd house refers to his early childhood. His parents both made Mark their focus, training him in swimming since a very young child. He began breaking records as soon as he hit the water. His parents were so involved in his swimming career they moved three times to be close to better coaches. Mars becomes a driving force close to Ketu. Ketu can have the effects of Mars so together they become more intense. The 2nd house indicates speech and eating which were extreme in both cases. He was noted for his particular eating habits, and he was not well liked for his arrogant comments. His team mates often made fun of him and called him a hypochondriac. Ultimately he made his fortune through his endorsements which is due to his success as an Olympic star. The 2nd house rules our ability to make our own money. Mars rules the 4th and 9th house indicating both the mother and father, and both parents made him their focus sacrificing everything for his success. The sign dispositor of Mars is Mercury which is placed in the 6th hose. The 6th house is the house of competition and improvement. This is a house involved with athletes. Also, whenever there is a connection between the 2nd and 6th
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house one becomes vested in what they eat or health matters. The nakshatra dispositor of Hasta is the Moon. The Moon in the 4th hose indicates the focus his mother had in his career. He was in Mars/Ketu period, April 1972-September 1972. So it was this dasha/bhukti that prepared him and brought him the triumph of one of the most successful Olympic wins in history, aside from the new record breaker Michael Phelps of the 2008 Olympics. Famous people with Jupiter conjunct Ketu Jennifer Aniston: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 12th house Lucille Ball: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 11th house Hillary R. Clinton: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the 6th house Steffi Graf: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 4th house Henry David Thoreau: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the 11th house Vincent Van Gogh: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Sagittarius in the 7th house Jerry Seinfeld: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 3rd house
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because your mind has to think quickly and be a head of everyone in a conversation. Mercury is the planet that rules the trickster in Greek mythology and rules the mental disposition. In Gemini the mind is quick and adaptable. The sign Virgo which is also ruled by Mercury produces a more dry humor. Great comedians have to have Mercury strong. Seinfeld has Jupiter in the sign Gemini in the 3rd house which is associated with the sign Gemini since Gemini is the 3rd sign. Jupiter is accentuated by Ketu in the 3rd house. The 3rd house is about communications and the arts and Jerry has a powerful skill to come across dramatically in his stage act. Jupiter is magnified by Ketu and rules the 9th and the 12th houses. The 9th house gives him the popularity and blessings to be successful with his act. As his Mars conjunct Rahu aspects his Jupiter conjunct Ketu configuration, it becomes all the more magnified. Mercury is the sign dispositor of Jupiter and Ketu and resides in the 1st house of the self. This gives him a youthful appearance and flexible style. Mercury is in Aries with the exalted Sun giving him drive, ambition and success. The Sun rules the 5th house of drama and creativity. You will find talented actors, artists, musicians and writers have accentuated 3rd and 5th houses. The nakshatra dispositor of Jupiter is Mars, which rules Mrigashira. Mars is in the 9th house, with Rahu aspecting his Jupiter conjunct Ketu configuration, so it gives enormous power. The 3rd and 9th house axis is great for communications on a public level. The 3rd house also rules media and television. Ketu is in Punarvasu which is ruled by Jupiter, so it magnifies his Jupiter even more. This is a magnificently magnified Jupiter. This is the powerhouse that gifted him with his humor, communication skills and drama. He had his rise as a stand-up comedian during his Mercury dasha. The toprated TV series Seinfeld ran from 1989-1998. As soon as he hit his Ketu dasha the show ended. He was ready to retire while at the top. He stated he didn’t need any more money, and wanted his freedom. I am sure he traveled and had fun during this Ketu dasha.
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Coincidentally, he has a perfect Lakshmi yoga11 to produce wealth. Venus in its own sign (placed in the 2nd house), the ruler of the 9th house is aspected by the ruler of the 1st, and the ruler of the 1st is strong. Famous people with Saturn conjunct Ketu Ralph Waldo Emerson: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Leo in the 12th house Athena Roussel: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the 2nd house Christina Onassis: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 5th house Burt Bacharach: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the 11th house Doug Flutie: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the 6th house Jennifer Gates: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 7th house Tina Turner: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Aries in the 10th house Paul Gauguin: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 8th house Tyra Banks: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 1st house
Tyra Banks’ chart Tyra quickly rose to fame as one of the top models of the 1990s. Currently she has her own talk show, and is said to be the new Oprah Winfrey for the younger generation. Her Saturn-Ketu conjunction is in Gemini in the 1st house. The first house represents the persona of the individual and I believe this is what gives her a
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unique beauty. Ketu in the 1st will make someone appear mysterious with an unusual appearance. Her Saturn as ruler of the 8th and 9th houses makes her magnetic and spiritual. The ruler of the 9th house in the 1st makes one spiritual and the rulership of the 8th will indicate her search for meaning. As Saturn rules the 9th house it will give luck and fortune. Ketu gives it an unusual interesting quality. The sign dispositor of Saturn and Ketu is Mercury. Mercury as the dispositor gives her gifts in communications and learning. Saturn in Mercury’s sign gives focus and an ability to concentrate and learn. Mercury is in the 6th house indicating her desire to help others and promote healing to the planet. Her talk show will bring awareness to the world. The nakshatra dispositors of Saturn and Ketu are different. Ketu is in Mrigashira and Saturn is in Ardra. Ketu’s nakshatra dispositor is Mars. Mars is powerfully placed in the 11th house in its own sign of Aries. This indicates great gains and connections to very powerful people. As a model she worked with the most powerful people in her industry, working with designers Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, and Channel. Now in the media business she works with Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. She is a power to be reckoned with for future generations. Rahu is the nakshatra dispositor of Saturn. Saturn is aspected by its dispositor. This is a powerful Saturn that will give a feel of a magnetized Rahu. It is in the 7th house which can cause difficulty in marriage. So far she has not gotten married and is not interested. Trya’s Saturn and Ketu in the first house makes her unique and unusual. She could not have attained her success without it. Interestingly, she was in the Ketu dasha from 1994-2001 when she had her rise to fame as a super model. Ketu gave her rise and success, particularly because it magnified her powerful Saturn. Rahu and Ketu are our karmic destiny, as explored in these examples. Through understanding them we will discover our own destiny, and ultimately the karmas of our world. End Notes
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1. The Vimshottari Dahsa System is the predictive tool used by Vedic astrologers to predict the cycles with in an individual’s life. It is based on the placement of the Moon. There are 27 nakshatras within the 360 degree zodiac; their divisions are 13 degrees and 20 minutes (see Figure 1, Nakshatra Table, from my book). The ruling planet of the nakshatra of the natal Moon is the dasha that will begin your entire life cycle. This sets the beginning of the pattern that the later dashas (planetary cycles) will follow. This pattern is in a sequential order: Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury. For example if your natal Moon is in nakshatra Purva Phalguni, then you will begin life in the Venus dasha because Venus rules Purva Phalguni. The next dasha after the allotted time of Venus is completed will be the next planet that comes after Venus in this sequential order, which would be the Sun dasha, then the Moon and so on. Each dasha has an allotted time. Venus is 20 years and the Sun is 6 years. When you add up all the allotted time frames for each planetary cycle, it equals 120 years. Each nakshatra is also ruled by a planet. When determining the results of a dasha, the planet ruling the dasha will give the results of the house it is in and the houses it rules, but the overall effects of that dasha will be revealed by the nakshatra and its ruling planet of that nakshatra dasha period. For example: If you are in Jupiter’s dasha and natal Jupiter is in nakshatra Magha, you will look to the ruling planet of Magha, which is Ketu. The house in which Ketu is placed will give the overall effects of this dasha. If Ketu is in the 12th house the dasha will begin with great losses (12th house).
2. The dashas are further divided into subcycles. The next level down is called the bhukti. The mathematical equation used to break down the dashas can be referenced in my book. The subcycles are cycles within cycles, and break up the events within the long grand cycles. These subcycles follow the same sequential order as the maha dasha. They have an allotted time frame too, determined by the length of time of the grand cycle’s time allotment. Figure 2 indicates the duration of each subcycle. The grand cycle of Venus is 20 years but the subcycles break up the effects within this 20 year duration. The onset of any cycle will have the same subcycle as the maha dasha to begin with. The 1047
beginning subcycle of Venus will be Venus, Venus/Venus. Since Venus is the longest grand cycle, the subcycle Venus will be the longest subcycle because Venus is allotted the longest time frame. The Venus/Venus subcycle will be 3 years and 4 months in duration, the longest of all the cycles and subcycles. The following subcycle will be Venus/Sun. Because the Sun’s grand cycle lasts 6 years, the subcycle within the Venus’ grand cycle duration is 1 year 0 months and 0 years. Note that the order of the subcycles follows the same sequential order the dashas always follow: Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury. The bhukti will reveal the exact events of that time frame. For reference within this article you will see when an individual is in a maha dasha and bhukti subcycle. The results in a life will be determined by where the dasha ruler is in the chart by house, house rulership, house location of sign dispositor, and nakshatra dispositor. Sign dispositors are the planets that rule a sign. If Mars is in Virgo then the dispositor of Mars is Mercury, because Mercury rules Virgo. The nakshatra dispositor is the ruling planet of the nakshatra. If Jupiter is in the nakshatra Magha then Ketu is the nakshatra dispositor because Ketu rules Magha. So Ketu is the nakshatra dispositor of Jupiter. Synthesizing all these variables is the art of prediction with Vedic astrology. 3. Trikona houses are 1, 5 and 9. Kendras are the angles, 1, 4, 7, and 10. The trikona houses are the most auspicious or lucky and the kendras are the most powerful in producing results. So this combination of luck and power produce excellent results. This combination of trikona and kendra constitutes what we call Raja yoga. Raja means King, therefore, kingly yogas. 4. All chart data and biographical details are from Astrodatabank. 5. Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra by Maharishi Parashara is the main text used by Vedic astrologers, and the basis of Jyotish. 6. The shorthand for the dasha/bhukti is read with the slash. Rahu/Sun is understood as Rahu maha dasha and Sun bhukti.
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7. Maraka means killer. The maraka houses are houses 2 and 7 because they are both 12 houses from the houses that indicate the length of life in a chart. Houses 3 and 8 are referenced as the houses of length of life, therefore the 12th house from theses represents the loss of life, houses 2 and 7. 8. Bhavat Bhavam means from house to house and is another word for the derivative house system. But in particular any house repeated in numerical order will give more of the effects the previous house indicates, such as the 3rd from the 3rd is the 5th house dealing with writing. The 8th from the 8th is the 3rd house another house that has 8th house qualities. 9. The exaltations of planets are the same as in Western astrology. 10. Ruchaka Yoga is when Mars is in its own sign of rulership or exalted and is an angular (kendra) house, 1, 4, 7 or 10. 11. Lakshmi Yoga is a combination of planets that will produce GREAT wealth in an individual’s life. What constitutes a Lakshmi Yoga is Venus must be in its sign of rulership (Taurus or Libra) and the ruler of the 1st and the 9th houses is very strong by being in its own sign of rulership, exalted or in a kendra or trikonal house and when the ruler of the 1st is connected by aspect to the ruler of the 9th house this is a powerful Lakshmi Yoga.
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The Fascinating Dashamamsha -2 Indicator of Inherent Nature and Inclinations By Dr K S Charak, India.
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n interesting study of the Dashamamsha would be to compare the charts of the two prominent French leaders, Segolene Royal (Chart 4: born on September 22, 1953, at 16:10 hours, at Dakar, Senegal, 14ºN40', 17ºW26') and Nicolas Sarkozy (Chart 5: born on January 28, 1955, at 22:00 hours, at Paris, 48ºN52', 02ºE20'). There are some interesting similarities and some interesting differences in the charts of the two politicians which are indicated by the ruling deities of the Dashamamshas of the key points/planets in their charts. Segolene Royal is a powerful politician and the first female presidential candidate in France. An exalted vargottama Saturn in the tenth, aspected by Jupiter, ensures for her a certain support amongst the masses. In the navamsha chart, the Sun occupies the tenth house, and both the Moon and the Sun receive the aspect of Jupiter, a powerful yoga for rise in status. The Dashamamsha chart too is strong, with
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five grahas, including the lagna lord and the tenth lord, occupying the tenth house, and Jupiter from the fifth aspecting the lagna. In any chart, a combination of the lagna lord with the tenth lord, especially in the tenth house, forms a powerful Raja-Yoga. She is considered an exceptionally sharp, intelligent and stylish woman without political stains or emotional hang-ups. A strong BuddhaAditya (Mercury-Sun) yoga in the ninth house, the influence of Jupiter and Mars on the Moon, the placement of Jupiter in the fifth from the Moon, and an exalted Mercury which retains much of its strength in the navamsha as well, all ensure a sharp and intelligent native who can keep her head in balance.
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The Buddha-Aditya yoga, however, gets a little tainted by the eighth lordship of the Sun, a Paapa-Kartari to this yoga in the ninth house, and the occurrence of this yoga in the eighth house from the Moon. There is also a combination of Mars and Venus, the 4th/11th and 5th/10th lords, constituting a Raja-yoga which again falls in the eighth house (from the lagna), and in Paapa-Kartari. There is thus an element of nonconformism in her approach. Her own male party colleagues opposed her race for presidency. She has been a rebel from the age of twelve, who questioned why women should have fewer rights than men. In 1972, she sued her own father for refusing to provide for the family and education of the children after his separation from his wife. She eventually won the case in 1981, just a year before her estranged father‘s death from cancer. She lost presidential elections in April 2007 when she was running the dasha of VenusMoon (May 15, 2006 to January 13, 2008). Venus is the yoga-karaka afflicted in the eighth house in the rashi chart, and debilitated in the eighth house in the Dashamamsha chart. The Moon too is debilitated in the Dashamamsha, heavily afflicted in the tenth house therein. The lagna is Makara (Capricorn), in the sixth Dashamamsha. The ruler of this Dashamamsha is Varuna which ensures learning, intelligence and hidden strength. She grew up as one of eight children of an authoritarian former artillery officer who believed women did not need education. However, she graduated in economics from Paris Institute of Political Studies. The tenth lord and yoga karaka Venus, as well as the exalted and vargottama lagna lord Saturn in the tenth house, both have Agni as the ruler of their Dashamamshas, conferring on her great energy, inherent strength and ability to overcome opposition. She has been running the MD of Venus since January 2001. Its ruling deity Agni confers on her the fiery energy. Venus is debilitated in the Dashamamsha, with a Neecha-Bhanga (cancellation of debilitation). While she lost in elections during VenusMoon (both debilitated in the Dashamamsha; both with Neecha-Bhanga; in Agni and Ananta respectively), she also apparently split from her partner of twenty-five years. 1052
Venus is in the eighth from the lagna, in association with Mars (ruling deity Rakshasa), both in the seventh from the Moon. Also, the seventh lord from the Moon, the Sun, occupies the eighth house with the eighth lord Mercury (ruling deity Rakshasa). The influence of Rakshasa (or ‘demon’) on the Moon, Venus, the seventh from the Moon, and the seventh lord from the Moon, does not augur well for marital relationship and for a balanced emotional approach. Venus-Moon is followed by Venus-Mars (January 3, 2008 to March 14, 2009). Things can only improve from Venus-Rahu (March 14, 2009 to March 14, 2012) onwards as Rahu is ruled by the most auspicious Ishaana. It may be of interest to consider the significations of different grahas along with ruling deities of their Dashamamshas. Thus, for example, in Chart 4, Mercury, the planet of logic and discrimination, is ruled by Rakshasa, the demon. This makes one erratic in logic, a non-conformist and a rebel. The Moon, the graha for the mind, in Ananta indicates an attitude of strength, benevolence and perseverance as well as detachment. This Moon, also the seventh lord, is under the aspectual influence of Venus (Agni) and Mars (Rakshasa) and its nature thus gets modified by these aspects.
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by his detractors. A vargottama Jupiter in the tenth house gives him an ethical and benevolent approach to his actions, tainted somewhat by the RKA. He intends to encourage social mobility, better schools, and cuts in public sector staff. Jupiter in the tenth too is ruled by Ananta, the benevolent and the sustaining. The RKA along the 4/10 axis confers on the native the raw energy necessary to accomplish whatever be decides, irrespective of the views of others. His biographer Anita Hausser writes about him thus: “He’s hyperactive, he’s ambitious, he’s a heavy worker, a workaholic, he never rests.” Rahu and Ketu are ruled by Rakshasa.
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The seventh house is occupied by the Moon and Mars, the eleventh and the eighth lords respectively. He has had multiple marriages, along with breaks and divorces. The eighth lord, that too Mars, in the seventh house tends to disrupt any relationship, and the eleventh lord there brings in multiplicity. His latest marriage to the model-turned-singer Carla Bruni on February 2, 2008 is his third. Besides the marriages, there have been a few relationships too. The Moon is ruled by the strong and powerful Vaayu while Mars by the sometimes wayward Varuna. The seventh lord Jupiter in the tenth is associated with Ketu which imposes on Jupiter its deviant nature. Ketu is a demon in its own right. Its ruling deity too is Rakshasa or demon. Venus, the planet for sexuality and relationships, is exalted in the navamsha. The ruling deity of Venus here is Indra, which further signifies prominence, enjoyments, sexual indulgence and varied physical pleasures. Sarkozy too has his Saturn exalted, aspected by Jupiter. However, here this Saturn occupies the second house and is ruled by the benevolent Ananta. Thus three important points in the horoscope. Jupiter, Saturn and the lagna, are ruled by Ananta here. In addition, his two luminaries, the Sun and the Moon, are ruled by the all powerful Vaayu. His Venus dasha, which extended from December 1981 to December 2001, was significant for him. Venus is the yoga karaka for his rashi and navamsha charts, and is exalted in the latter. It is the lagna lord in the Dashamamsha chart. Ruled by Indra, Venus ensured for him recognition in public life. In early life he had suffered many insecurities. His father had abandoned his brothers and their mother. He attributes to his father’s injustice to him as the cause of what he is today. The lagna lord and tenth lord Mercury ruled by Agni ensures that the native has enough energy to weather the difficulties of life. Between 1983 and 2002, i.e., most of the MD of Venus, he served as Mayor of the affluent Paris subrub of Neuilly. Thereafter, he became interior minister. He also had a brief spell as finance minister in 2004 (MD of Sun). Venus dasha also ensured for him two marriages, the first one in September 1982, and the second one in October 1996. It was in April 2007 that the native won the French presidential election. He assumed office as French President on May 16, 2007. The operating dasha was that of Sun-Venus (December 24, 2006 to December 25, 2007). Venus, as we have already pointed out, is the yoga karaka in the rashi and navamsha charts, and the lagna lord in the Dashamamsha chart. In the latter, it forms a special yoga with the seventh (and twelfth) lord Mars in the twelfth house, aspected by the ninth and tenth lord Saturn. His election as President of France received special attention outside France (12th house: overseas) and he also enjoys a special position of eminence outside his country. His married life too has attracted special attention both in and out of France. The ruling deity of the Sun is the all powerful Vaayu and that of Venus is the ruler of the gods, lord Indra. This dasha also exposed him to his latest lady love, Carla Bruni, whom he met at a dinner party in November 2007 (and subsequently married her in February 2008). He runs the dasha of the Moon from December 2007 to December 2017. Moon-Moon is over on October 24, 2008, followed by Moon-Mars (ending on May 25, 2009). The Moon, like the Sun, is ruled by the powerful Vaayu. Mars is ruled by Varuna, the lord of 1055
Waters which has a lot of hidden strength and a capacity to pacify tempers. This will then be followed by Moon-Rahu. As we have already pointed out, Rahu is ruled by Rakshasa. He might have to be careful about his actions during this dasha as the RKA falls in the 4/10 axis of his rashi chart (affecting his Karma), the lagna/7 axis of navamsha (affecting his marital life) and the 5/11 axis of his Dashamsha (affecting his professional judgement). Conclusion
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e have seen that the Dashamamsha is an interesting varga or division of the horoscope and provides fascinating insight into the nature and inclinations of the native. While the Dashamamsha chart must be studied and analyzed in the usual manner of horoscopic analysis and examined along with the rashi and the navamsha charts as well as the other varga charts, its study in an independent manner considering its relevant ruling deities, is also called for. Sage Parashara emphasizes that highly significant results must be deciphered from the Dashamamsha. The fact that the ten Dashamamshas are ruled by the lords of the ten directions gives us a clue to the way this information may be used. The Puranas provide highly fascinating insight into the nature of the ruling deities of the Dashamamsha. We have found how amazingly the characters of the ruling deities of the Dashamamshas match with the nature and character of our natives. What is also important is that the concept of Dashamamsha is not simply a static concept. It does not just give indication about the nature and inclinations of a native which remain fixed for his whole life. When we integrate this concept with the deities that rule the dasha lords at different times of life, we get the dynamic aspect of it. We can then discern the various changes that occur in the activities and thought processes of the native with changing times. The inclinations and reactions of the native change as the dasha order changes. It is, therefore, suggested that the concept of the ruling deities of the Dashamamshas may be fruitfully applied to the following: • Lagna: This is the most important as it indicates the inherent nature of the individual. All other factors operate within the broad indications provided by the lagna. • Lagna lord: As expected, this is the next most important factor. • Tenth lord: The Dashamamsha is in reality the tenth house magnified. The ruling deity of the tenth lord too has a significant role to play in determining the nature of activities that would suit and interest an individual. • Various house lords: Each house lord needs to be considered in order to get a clear indication about how an individual would react to specific areas and specific circumstances in life. • MD and AD lords: Here is the dynamic aspect of the concept of the ruling deities of Dashmamshas. As the dashas change, the nature, inclinations and reactions of the native change according to the character of the ruling deities of the Dashamamshas in which the dasha lords fall.
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• Grahas and their Karkatvas (significations): It is important to consider this often ignored aspect of chart analysis. Each graha has a specific nature. When it is ruled by a particular deity, its nature gets affected by that ruling deity. Thus Mercury under the influence of Rakshasa or demon indicates an un-orthodox logic, and Venus under the influence of Indra indicates pleasures and enjoyments, often irrespective of all costs. We finally conclude that the study of Dashamamsha along with it ruling deities is a very interesting and fascinating aspect of astrology. The Dashamamsha chart must always be studied in every horoscopic analysis. It sheds tremendous light on the nature of an individual. In selected and limited number of cases, where we happened to know the real nature of the individual, we have used this knowledge in the rectification of the time of birth of the native. This aspect, however, needs further study before we recommend it for general use.
Appendix Varuna: Ruler of the West Varuna is the son of sage Kashyapa and the goddess Aditi, the mother of the gods. He is thus one of the twelve Adityas, so named because they were born to Aditi. Early in the cycle of manifestation, in the earliest Krita-yuga, all the gods together went to Varuna and said to him: “May you accept the lordship of all waters on the earth and protect us, even as our king Indra protects us all. May you ever dwell in the ocean, the refuge of the aquatic creatures. The great ocean, the husband to all the rivers and streams, would thus remain subservient to you. You would swell and shrink along with the Moon.” Varuna accepted the lordship of the waters. With appropriate ceremonies, the gods installed him as the king of waters. Thus lord Varuna took under his protection all rivers, streams, lakes, oceans and other reservoirs of water. Varuna also happens to be the lord of the western direction. Sage Kashyapa once prepared to perform a great sacrifice but could not procure a suitable cow for the purpose. He stole the cow from the cowshed of Varuna while his two wives, Aditi and Surasaa, concealed the cow. Varuna came to know of it and demanded his cow, but sage Kashyapa was reluctant to return the cow to Varuna. The annoyed Varuna cursed his own father thus: “May you be born as a human being on the earth and tend the cows, you who have stolen my lovely cow. Both your wives would be born there too. The calves of my cow are in distress without their mother. As a consequence, Aditi would suffer confinement as well as loss of her children.” Hearing this story, lord Brahma too chastised sage Kashyapa, “Learned one, you have succumbed to greed and thus lost your piety. Be, therefore, born, through a
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fraction of your being, as an earthling along with your two wives, and serve there as a cowherd.” Sage Kashyapa incarnated on the earth, through a fraction of his celestial existence, as Vasudeva. His wives Aditi and Surasaa were born as Devaki and Rohini, respectively the mothers of Krishna and Balarama. Varuna was of help to lord Krishna and Arjuna in their venture to destroy the Khandava forest where they intended to construct a capital city for the Pandavas. This forest was protected by the powerful Indra, the king of the gods, and lord Krishna and Arjuna had to confront Indra to burn the forest to ashes with the help of Agni, the Fire-god. Lord Varuna had been given a celestial bow and two quivers with unceasing supply of arrows by Soma, the Moon-god. This bow, the Gandiva, was matchless in that it was unbreakable and endowed with supernatural sturdiness. This bow had been designed by Lord Brahma. Varuna also gave a resplendent chariot that had been designed by the heavenly architect Vishwakarma as a result of prolonged penance. The white steeds that drove it matched the speed of the Wind-god. It was provided with all that was essential in battle. The flag on the top of the chariot carried a ferocious monkey that appeared to be able to destroy hordes of enemies. Other creatures of varying ferocity appeared to dwell in that flag. In much earlier times, the Moon-god had used this chariot to overcome the demons. Agni-deva gave a Chakra to lord Krishna for use during the inevitable combat that lay in the offing. It was thus that the resourceful Varuna helped lord Krishna who eventually subjugated Indra and destroyed the forest where the Pandavas were able to construct a city. The Pandavas returned the famous Gandiva and the ever full quivers to lord Varuna at the time of their relinquishing the kingdom and proceeding to the Himalayas. Varuna was fascinated by Bhadra, the daughter of the Moon-god and the wife of sage Utathya. He abducted her and enjoyed with her in his abode in the ocean. Sage Utathya was infuriated. He gathered all his spiritual merit, immobilized all the bodies of water, and started drinking water out of them. As reservoirs of water got emptied one after the other, the well-wishers of lord Varuna requested him to release the wife of the sage. But Varuna was so infatuated of Bhadra that he could not give her up. Seeing the obstinacy of lord Varuna, sage Utathya drank the ocean dry and the whole earth became arid. Lord Varuna, the ruler of the Waters, had no escape now. He came to sage Utathya, returned Bhadra to the sage, and sought his forgiveness. The sage was magnanimous. He forgave lord Varuna and relieved him, as well as the rest of the world, of the suffering by restoring the bodies of water to their original state. Maruta or Vaayu: Ruler of the North-West Maruta or Vaayu is the Wind-God. Immensely powerful and virtually invincible, Maruta has the capacity to permeate everywhere. Lord Hanumana of the Ramayana
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fame and, later, the mighty Bhima of the Mahabharata fame, with their unmatched prowess, were the sons of the Wind-god only. Hanumana accomplished several extraordinary feats. Fire could not burn him nor the unfailing Vajra of Indra hurt him. He was instrumental in bringing to an end the evil rule of the demon king Ravana. The story goes that Indra, the king of the gods, once had to direct his Vajra at Hanumana out of fear. The unfailing weapon hit the chin (‘Hanu’) of Hanumana and he fell unconscious, to all appearance dead. This agitated the Wind-god, his father, so much that he stopped all movement. With the stoppage of all movement, the bodily functions of the earthlings came to a halt. The flow of wind (Prana) stopped through their bodies, their bladder and bowel functions stopped as did their circulation. They all felt suffocated and near death. It was only after the intervention of Lord Brahma that the Wind-god came around and all flow of energy was restored. Hanumana was revived by Brahma’s touch and given the boon by Indra that his (Indra’s) Vajra would no longer be able to hurt him. Vaayu in the Body Vaayu does not mean ‘Wind’ in the ordinary sense. The word ‘Vaayu’ indicates a current or energy that flows through everything in the universe. The word ‘PraanaVaayu’ indicates the current of life-force which is the immanent energy permeating and sustaining the whole universe. The Praana that operates in the universe also operates inside the human body to provide sustenance to various bodily functions. The Praana links the matter with spirit. A constant supply of food and oxygen reinforces the bodily Praana under ordinary circumstances. While the yogi can draw upon the universal Praana for his survival, an ordinary individual needs food and air to keep himself alive. In the body, the PraanaVaayu performs different functions and has been given different names accordingly. Thus the one omnipresent Praana manifests inside the body as several Vaayus or energy currents. These are briefly mentioned below: 1. Praana: It controls the actions of the head, brain, chest, throat, tongue, mouth, nose, heart and lungs. Spitting, sneezing, belching, respiratory disease and conveying of food to the stomach are the functions that fall under this Vaayu. The activities of Praana are directed upwards; it also brings other functions into manifestation. 2. Apaana: This category of ‘Praana’ is directed downwards. It has the power of excretion and expulsion. It is located in the large bowel, rectum and anal canal, testes, urinary bladder, urethra, umbilicus, hypogastrium and thighs. It causes the expulsion of urine, stool, semen, menstrual fluid and the products of conception. Its area of operation is the pelvis and the pelvic floor.
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3. Samaana: The Samaana-Vaayu causes the assimilation of what is eaten, drunk or smelt. It has a regulatory control over homeostasis. It controls the various metabolic activities. It operates in the region just below the navel. 4. Udaana: It is located in the nose, throat, chest and navel. Speech and singing are the activities governed by it. It controls uttering of words, putting in effort, courage and physical strength. 5. Vyaana: The Vyaana-Vaayu permeates the whole body. It moves through the body at a rapid pace. The activities that fall under this Vaayu are those of blood circulation, blinking of eyes, and movement of various body parts. This Vaayu is in operation when making fire from wood by attrition. That is why Fire is considered the son of Vaayu-deva. Some Minor Praanas Besides the above-mentioned Praanas, there are some minor Praanas which can be considered as smaller units or parts of the major Praanas. They regulate and control some specific functions in the body. They are: 1. Naaga
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Ravana, the Rakshasa king, was born of the step mother of Kubera. He earned immense powers as a result of rigorous austerities. He got from Brahma the boon to conquer the earth. At the first opportunity, Ravana displaced Kubera from Lanka and snatched from him his Pushpaka as well. In the ill-matched fight, he looted the wealth of Kubera and destroyed his palace. Kubera thus cursed Ravana: “Never shall the Pushpaka remain your vehicle for long. It will come to belong to the one who kills you.” The misdemeanors of Ravana earned him the wrath of gods and men alike. When Ravana was killed by Lord Rama in the famous encounter narrated in the Ramayana, the Pushpaka Vimana was acquired by the conqueror. Lord Rama and his associates returned to Ayodhya, after fourteen years of exile and destruction of the cruel rule of Ravana, by the Pushpaka. Kubera thereafter resided in Alkapuri. He once came to know that the gods and sages had approached Lord Vishnu to somehow destroy Ravana whose sinful deeds were tormenting the earthlings. He sent a messenger to Ravana warning him about the impending danger. This well-intended act of Kubera so enraged Ravana that he cut Kubera's messenger into pieces and fed him to the Rakshasas. Not content with this, he mounted an attack on Kubera and killed many of the Yakshas, the subjects of Kubera. He plundered Kubera’s palace and looted his wealth. Lord Shiva is generally kind to Kubera. Lord Shiva Himself granted to Kubera the rulership of the Yakshas. However, on one occasion Kubera cast an evil eye on the goddess Parvati seated on the left thigh of Lord Shiva. This sin caused Kubera to become blind in one eye. Ishaana (Shiva): Ruler of the North-East uled by lord Shiva, the north-east is the most auspicious direction. The cycles of manifestation and annihilation are regulated by Maha-Vishnu, the eternal Lord Vishnu. When the phase of manifestation commences, Maha-Vishnu takes up three forms, each concerned with an important function. These three forms are: (a) Brahma, the Creator, concerned with the creation of the universe as well as all the life forms, including humans, animals and plants; (b) Vishnu, the Preserver, concerned with the preservation as well as sustenance of the created universe; and (c) Shiva, the Destroyer, concerned with bringing to an end whatever is created. All the three are important functions concerned with the varied activities that take place in the manifest universe. Lord Shiva is the all-powerful god, who is easily pleased by devotion and is the ultimate in benevolence. Enraged, he can destroy the three worlds. The Puranas contain countless stories about Lord Shiva. Generous in granting boons, He is one of the most extensively worshipped deity who, when pleased, is known to fulfil all the desires of his devotees. His famous weapon is a Trishula, the trident, which He uses with unfailing effect. His famous bow is called Pinaka. He wears a leopard skin for loin cloth, and uses
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the skin of an elephant to cover himself. Snakes He wears as ornaments on His limbs and body. When the gods and the demons churned the Ocean for Amrita, the elixir of life, several objects emerged from there during the process of churning. One of the most fearful things that came out was the deadly poison, the Kalakuta. This noxious poison threatened to destroy the whole creation. Its fumes had a benumbing effect and everyone was scared to death. Lord Shiva in all His benevolence came forward, swallowed the poison and saved the world. He established the poison in His throat which became blue in colour and earned Him the name “Neela-Kantha”, the bluethroated. Lord Shiva possesses immense knowledge of the scriptures. He is the original surgeon (and physician) who transplanted the head of a goat on the body of his father-in-law, and that of an elephant on His own son, Lord Ganesha. Those desirous of acquiring surgical skills and proficiency in martial arts need to worship Him. He is also the original dancer. Kaama-Deva, the god of Love, became arrogant and thought that he could sway the minds of the mightiest. He committed the folly of shooting his love-inspiring arrows at lord Shiva. Momentarily disbalanced, Lord Shiva regained composure and understood the mischief of Kaama-Deva. Enraged, He opened His third eye and with His glance of fury He burned Kaama-Deva to ashes. The lord of Love thus became bodyless. Many are Shiva’s conquests described in the Puranas. He destroyed countless demons. He showered His blessings on countless devotees, granting them boons that they ever sought. Such acts of apparent benevolence and simplicity sometimes landed Lord Shiva Himself in trouble. The story goes that a demon, Bhasmasura by name, pleased Lord Shiva by his devotion and extracted from the Lord the boon that he would reduce anyone to ashes on whose head he would place his hand. Once the boon was granted, the demon ran after Lord Shiva so as to place his hand on Lord Shiva’s head and turn Him to ashes. Lord Shiva ran for dear life. It was here that Lord Vishnu came to Shiva’s rescue. Lord Vishnu changed Himself into a beautiful enchantress and started dancing in front of Bhasmasura. The demon forgot about Lord Shiva and became so enamored of the beautiful damsel dancing in front of him that he too began dancing like the enchantress, aping all her moves. It was during this process that the enchantress put her hand on her own head, and the demon did likewise. Immediately, he was reduced to ashes as a result of lord Shiva’s ‘boon’. Brahma: Ruler of the Upward Direction t the conclusion of the cycle of annihilation, Lord Vishnu emerged from His long slumber and thought of resorting to activity, with the aim of bringing into manifestation the new universe. The essence of His activity emerged from His navel in the form of a stalk with a lotus flower at its end. This lotus flower of eternal dimensions spread its luminescence in all directions and the Lord, the all-
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knowing Vishnu, Himself entered the lotus in a subtle form. Soon, within the lotus flower, there appeared Lord Brahma the Creator, the manifest essence of the Vedas. Seated on the lotus flower, Lord Brahma controlled His Prana and resorted to intense meditation. He felt the urge to effect the creation of the manifest world. He could see the l tus, the water, the Aakaasha (empty space), the wind and His own body. He had to create the world out of these five only. So He meditated on Lord Vishnu, His source, and offered Him salutations. “You alone in the form of Vishnu, Shiva and Myself cause the preservation, the annihilation and the creation of this universe,” said Brahma. “I salute You.” Repository of the Vedas, Lord Brahma possesses all possible knowledge and wisdom. He took up the work of creation as ordained by the Wheel of Time. He created the Vedas and related spiritual disciplines after long meditation. This resulted in the creation of all knowledge. He then desired for sons and created His ten ‘conceptual’ sons, produced by mental concentration. They were the rishis by the names Mareechi, Atri, Angiraa, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Prachetaa, Vasishtha, Bhrigu and Naarada. From His own body parts, Brahma created ten more children. From his right thumb arose Daksha, the Progenitor. Dharma arose from His heart. Krodha (‘Anger’) took origin from the area between the eyebrows while Lobha (‘Greed’) arose from the lower lip. Moha (‘Perplexity’) originated from Brahma’s intellect while His ego gave birth to Mada (‘Insanity’). Pramoda (‘Mirth’) came from Brahma’s throat, Mrityu (‘Death’) from His eyes while the sage Bharata came out of His palm. In addition to these motherless sons, Lord Brahma also had a daughter by the name Angajaa. Lord Brahma Gets His Heads ord Brahma continued with His meditation in order to carry on with the work of creation. During this process, it so happened that His body got bisected into two: one part took a masculine appearance while the other took a feminine form. Lord Brahma accepted this feminine form as His daughter Saraswati, also known as Shataroopaa. However, soon after looking at Saraswati, Lord Brahma lost His mental balance and said to Himself, “O’ what a lovely form! What a beauty!” The Lord found it difficult to take His eyes off the charming figure of Saraswati. He looked at her longingly as she bent down to touch His feet. As she circumambulated her father, He still could not help looking at her. In this process, as she went around the Lord, new heads sprouted from the body of Brahma. Thus, Lord Brahma came to possess four heads so that He could effortlessly see Saraswati in whichever direction she moved. Seeing that their father Lord Brahma was indulging in a sinful activity, His sagacious sons persuaded Him to desist from it. “Father dear,” they said, “You are wise and learned. Still you have succumbed to lust and intend to indulge in a sin that none of Your predecessor Brahmas ever indulged in, nor would any of Your successor Brahmas dare to. Pray desist from it and set an example of Dharma for all Your creation.”
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Confronted thus with His sons, the Lord gave up His misdemeanor. However, criticized by His own sons, Lord Brahma felt humiliated. He cursed Kaama-deva, the God of Love, thus: “You shot your amatory arrows at Me and disturbed My balance of mind; for this sin of yours, at a later date, lord Shiva would reduce your body to ashes.” Brahma’s misconduct destroyed most of the merit of His austerities. As a result of this, a fifth head with matted locks made its appearance on top of His other four. Lord Brahma accepted this head also as His own. In course of time, Lord Brahma developed arrogance because He had five heads (while Lord Shiva had only four). Lord Shiva sensed this and, with His finger nail, He snipped the extra head off. Brahma again became four-headed. Through a long process, Lord Brahma created this manifest universe and all the animal and plant species that inhabit the earth. His sagacious sons were not able to produce the life forms at the required pace. So creation through a process of sexual union was introduced. This led to rapid procreation. By procreation, human beings fulfil their duty towards Lord Brahma. Ananta: Ruler of the Downward Direction
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adru, the mother of the serpents and the wife of sage Kashyapa, was displeased with some of her children. Upon them she showered her curse: “May you be consumed in the fire of the yajna to be conducted by Janamejaya, the saintly successor of the Pandavas.” “How can a mother curse her own children?” Thus pondered Ananta, the eldest and the noblest of the serpents. He felt so dejected with this incident that he parted ways with his mother, as well as his brothers, and resorted to rigorous penance. He gave up food and drink and survived only on thin air. He mastered his senses and carried out his austerities at sacred places of pilgrimage, all the time following a strict discipline of solitude and renunciation. Lord Brahma, the Creator, noticed with concern that Shesha Naga (another name of Ananta) was engaged in intense austerities, and his skin and muscles had shrivelled from his severe yogic practices. Lord Brahma came to him and thus spake to him: “O sinless one! Your austerities do but torment the world. Why don’t you do something for the welfare of the living beings? Pray mention to me the object of your desire and I shall grant that to you.” “My siblings are short sighted,” said Ananta. “Mutually hostile, they also harbour illwill toward the benevolent and mighty sons of my mother’s sister, and my father’s other wife, Vinata. Mother’s curse will also prove to be their undoing. I no longer intend to live in their company. I would give up my life in austerities so that I do not have their proximity even at death.” Lord Brahma consoled the noble serpent king. Said He, “There is no doubt that your brethren would die as a result of the mother’s curse. But I am aware of your noble
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intentions and have special affection for you. Seek, therefore, any boon that I would happily grant you.” “Lord,” said Ananta, “I only seek that my mind remains fixed in Dharma, and my senses remain under my control.” “So be it,” granted the Lord. “But,” continued He, “I have also something special to ask of you, for the well-being of the earthlings. And that is, that this earth with all its mountains, forests, oceans, continents and habitations, continues to wobble. You may hold it such that it becomes stable. May you slither under it. The earth would automatically make way for you.” Ananta did as he was directed to. He held the earth from all sides and placed it on his head to support and sustain it. The Paataala-Loka or the nether world is ruled by Ananta. This is supposed to be an exquisitely beautiful place, no less in beauty and grandeur than Swarga, the heaven of the gods. Lord Ananta, with his thousand hoods, rules here and spreads his glow in all directions. His radiance robs the demons of their vitality and thus protects the earthlings. When he yawns, the earth with its mountains and oceans trembles. Toward the end of the cycle of manifestation, a glowing Rudra emerges from his several mouths and annihilates the universe. Gods too find it difficult to comprehend his strength, his appearance and his essence. The celestial beings cannot understand the Anta’ (limits!) of his qualities; that is why he is called ‘Ananta’ (beyond limits!). By offering worship to him in the ancient times, sage Garga acquired the knowledge of the grahas, the nakshatras, the Shakunas (omens) and the like. That is the noble Ananta who continues to support this world on his head, without rest. Ruling deities of the Dashamamsha* Indra Agni Yama Rakshasa Varuna Maruta Kubera Ishaana Brahma Ananta
Lord of the east. He is king of the gods. The Fire-god. He rules over the south-east. The lord of Death; the upholder of Dharma. Ruler of the south. The demon; Nirriti, the demon. Rules over the south-west. The lord of waters; ruler of the west. Vaayu, the Wind-god. Rules over the north-west. The god of Wealth. Rules over the north. Lord Shiva. Rules over the most auspicious north-east. The Creator. Rules over the heavens above, the upward direction. Shesha, the Serpent-king. Rules over the nether world, the downward direction. *For ready reference; from the Vedic Astrology, vol. 11, no. 4, July-August 2007 issue. *Table 2: Ruling Deities of the Dashamamsha – Implied Meaning
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Indra इ Agni अि Yama यम Rakshasa राक्षस
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Varuna Vaayu वाय ु
Kubera कुबेर Ishaana
ईशान
Brahma ॄ Ananta अन
Power, lust for power, physical pleasures, wealth, recognition, learning, overlordship, arrogance, dominance, ability to take measures to attain one's ends without always caring for the means. Energy, capacity to perform and consume, limitless appetite, inclination toward virtuous and sacred deeds, excessive sexual energy, fearful when provoked. Capacity to inflict punishment or death, impartiality, justice, limitless power without loss of discrimination, spirituality. Raw energy, inclination toward wickedness, great physical strength and determination, vengefulness, capacity to wreak havoc, 'Tamasic' nature. Expanse, all-encompassing, great learning, hidden strength, ability to pacify tempers. Instability; capacity to permeate and to destabilize, interest in a wide range of things, immense strength and energy. Wealth, prosperity, arrogance because of riches. Overlordship, prominence, sacredness, benevolence, auspiciousness, the first amongst the lot. Creativity, procreation, freshness, power to materialize, great learning and wisdom, sagacity, ability to disseminate knowledge. Limitlessness; very limited (‘zero’); strength, benevolence, virtue, perseverance, power to sustain; outside the realm of imagination in a positive or a negative sense.
Note: Odd signs: Direct order; Even signs: Reverse order. *For ready reference; from the Vedic Astrology, vol. 11, no. 4, July-August 2007 issue.
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The Significance Of Birth Number In Horoscopes By Acharya V. Kumar, India.
A Acharya
stro-Numerology is the method of examining the significance of the interrelationship between the horoscope of a person and the various Numbers calculated from his date of birth. This method is based on the fundamental belief that there exists a link between both the constituent methods of ‘Divination’ as the ultimate purpose of both Astrology and Numerology is the same. This article, based on the author’s individual research, is an effort to testify that belief.
V Kumar has been a
researcher in astrology with more than 11 of his research papers being published in various journals on Astrology & Vastu. His journey started in 1989 & now he teaches Astrology at AIFAS, Bangalore. He has done M.A in Astrology and M.A in Philosophy & Religion. He has received several honors & in 2008 he was honored as ‘ Pracharya In Astrology And Vaasthu’ by AIFAS, New Delhi through Bangalore chapter II.
In any horoscope the lord of the Birth number happens to be one of the most influential planets. It is demonstrated here in, probably for the very first time, the significant role played in a native’s horoscope by the planet ruling his Birth Number. In order to make the understanding easier, let us start with
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some of the basic principles of Astro-Numerology.
Basic Principles of Astro- Numerology
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umerology as a system of prognostication is incomparable with Astrology, for the latter is more evolved than the former. But, the principles of Numerology could still be applied either exclusively or in parallel with Astrology to get a better insight into prediction. For example, the delineation of character, talents, mental tendencies, etc., are more easy with Numerology than Astrology. In Astrology, although the general characteristics of signs and planets which are used for delineating character, etc are well defined, there is a necessity for synthesis of multiple influences which could result in either a confusion or lack of clarity. But, in Numerology, each and every number signifies certain unique characteristics, which are not modified by any other influence. The following basic points are to be remembered:1) The numbers from 1 to 9 are assigned lordships of 9 planets as follows: 1Sun, 2- Moon, 3- Jupiter, 4- Rahu (or negative Sun or Uranus), 5- Mercury, 6-Venus, 7- Ketu (or negative Moon or Neptune), 8- Saturn, 9- Mars. The lordships shown in the brackets are suggested by some western authors on Numerology. Although normally they are not preferred, because Vedic Astrology does not recognize these planets, they do come-in handy at times in actual practice. 2) The significations of each planet as per Astrology are attributed to the respective numbers ruled by them in Numerology. For example, Sun is the ruler of number 1 and hence number 1 signifies heat, light, creativity, Government, leadership quality, etc. Similarly, Moon is the ruler of number 2 and hence number 2 signifies motherly care, emotional attitude, safety, security, etc & so on for other numbers. 3) Generally, the relationship among numbers such as compatibility, etc is decided based on the natural friendship/ enmity among the planetary lords ruling the numbers. For example, the numbers compatible with number 2 (ruled by Moon) are 1, 3 & 9 which are ruled respectively by Sun, Jupiter, 1068
and Mars. Other numbers are not compatible with number 2 because they are ruled by either neutral or inimical planets. 4) The selection of favourable weekdays, favourable colors, favourable Gemstones, etc are also decided based on the planetary lord of the Birth Number and his natural relationship with other planets. For example, if number 1 is the Birth Number of a person, his favourable weekdays would be Sunday, Monday and Thursday which are respectively ruled by Sun, Moon and Jupiter. Ruby ruled by Sun is his favourable Gemstone. Favourable colors would be Red, White and Yellow being the colors of Sun, Moon and Jupiter respectively. 5) The character, talents and tendencies are analyzed based on the planetary significations of Birth & Fate Numbers. Some authors have additionally employed the Astrological Number and Name Number also. Readers are requested to refer to any standard work on Astro-Numerology for details regarding the determination of the Birth, Fate, Name and Astrological Numbers for any person. A small example would suffice – Birth Date: 23rd March, then add 2 +3 = 5 is Birth number. Birth Date: 11th June, then add 1+1=2 is Birth number. Fate Number: 23rd March 1959, then add 2+3 (date) + 3 (month) + 1+9+5+9 (year) = 32, reduce to single digit 3+2 = 5, so 5 is the Fate Number Fate Number: 1st Nov 1959, then add 0 + 1 (date) + 1 + 1 (month) + 1+9+5+9 (year) = 27, reduce to single digit, 2+7= 9, so 9 is the Fate Number These rules are usually employed by almost all the practitioners. As there are different systems in Numerology, depending up on whether one is adopting the Chaldean, Pythagorean, Hebrew-Kabalah, Chinese or any other system, the above rules would be subject to certain modifications besides adding some more.
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numbers, the first two being more predominant than the rest. If a particular number repeats among these, then its impact is further more pronounced. 2) If three or more of the above four numbers is the same, then a sort of eccentricity is noticed in the behavior of the individual in the areas pertaining to the ruling Number. 3) Birth number is the most favourable number for an individual. The Name number needs to be synchronized well with Birth number for better success in life. In the absence of the same, significant hurdles in progress are noticed in many cases. 4) For deciding compatibility among numbers, two different methods can be employed. Both the methods work equally well. First Method: This is similar to the grouping of planets in Astrology. Numbers 1, 2, 3 & 9 belong to one group while 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 belong to another group. The numbers within a group are mutually friendly to each other and are either inimical or neutral with numbers belonging to the other group. Group A Group B
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example, in selecting a suitable profession, Birth number indicates the inclination or aptitude to a particular type of profession while the Fate number indicates different fields in which one is capable of succeeding. 7) In some cases, the most influential planet in the horoscope happens to be the lord of the Birth number. 8) In the horoscope, an intimate connection (by conjunction, aspect or exchange) exists between the rulers of both Birth and Fate numbers at Sign/ star level. 9) In many cases, the lord of Birth number significantly influences the Lagna sign/ Star lord or the Rasi sign /Star lord or becomes the Star lord of the longitude of Lagna. 10) If the Birth and Fate numbers are same, its planetary lord gets extra strength like Digbala or Vargottamamsa. 11) Usually, if the Birth Number for a native is one among the numbers 2, 4, 7 & 8, the native meets with certain unhappy or unfortunate moments in life, irrespective of other planetary influences in the horoscope. Such natives experience a sort of instability and uncertainty in their lives. Thus, it is concluded that the lord of Birth number happens to be one of the most influential planets in any horoscope. Case Studies Let us take up a few case studies for illustration of the above principles. Case no.1: Horoscope of a Male Birth Details: D.O.B: 01-11-1959, T. O.B: 06.24 PM, P.O.B: Bangalore, Karnataka, India Relevant Details in Numerology: Birth No. is 1 (Sun) and Fate no. is 9 (Mars) 1071
Analysis: Sun, the lord of Birth number 1, is conjoined with lord of ascendant Mars and 4th lord Moon in 7th house. Sun is aspecting the ascendant. Sun is in parivarthana (exchange of house) with Venus. Both the planets Mars and Sun (being the lords of Fate and Birth numbers respectively) simultaneously influence both the Moon-sign and the Ascendant of the individual. The ascendant lord Mars being posited in 7th house aspects 10th house as well. This combination satisfies principle nos. 5 to 9 enumerated above. As a result of these combinations, the native is employed in Government service and is presently working as an officer. Both Sun and Mars are falling in the same group. This has greatly helped the native to attain the status of an officer although he joined the service in a lower post. The native has worked as an office- bearer in the Officers’ Association. He is highly active, possesses creative skills and leadership qualities which are signified by Sun and Mars. Thus, in this case, lords of both Birth and Fate numbers have become the most important planets for the native.
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Case no.2: Horoscope of a Male Birth Details: D.O. B: 23-06-1960 T. O.B: 08.40 AM P.O.B: Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka, India
Relevant Details in Numerology: Birth No. is 5 (Mer) and Fate No. is 9 (Mars) Analysis: Mercury, the lord of Birth number 5, is posited in the Ascendant itself. It is possessing Directional strength (Dig Bala) also. The native is born in Mrigasira star whose lord is Mars. Mars is the lord of Fate number 9. For Cancer Ascendant, Mars is the Yoga karaka. Mars is posited in own house in 10th house with Digbala. He is aspecting both the Ascendant and Mercury, the lord of birth no.5 who is posited in the Ascendant. As a result of this, the native is well placed in Government service. He is very knowledgeable, bold and dashing. His nature of work involves frequenting touring and dealing with customers for product evaluation and technical certification. 1073
As the lords of Birth number & Fate number are not friendly to each other, the native’s job poses him frequent difficulties and is not a smooth-sailing one. Thus, in this case also lords of both Birth and Fate numbers are interconnected and are most influential planets in the horoscope. Case no.3: Horoscope of Mahatma Gandhiji Birth Details: D.O. B: 02-10-1869 T. O.B: 08.35AM P.O.B: Porbandar, Gujarat, India
Relevant Details in Numerology: Birth No. is 2 (Moon) and Fate No. is 9. (Mars) Analysis: Moon, the Lord of birth number, is well placed in Own house in 10th. Natal Moon’s star lord Mercury is posited in the Ascendant with Dig Bala and conjoined with the Ascendant lord Venus and the lord of Fate number Mars. Mars aspects 4th and 7th houses from the ascendant. Thus, in this horoscope, the lords of both the Birth and Fate numbers are powerfully influencing the four Kendra sthanas. 1074
As a result of Moon in own house in 10th and influenced by Rahu and Ketu, Gandhiji has engaged himself fully in the welfare of others sacrificing his life for the upliftment of the society at large exercising motherly care for all human beings. He has not been able to involve in any work of material benefit for his individual self. Also, the lack of self confidence in practicing law in the early years of his life is due to the same planetary influences. As the lords of Birth and Fate numbers are from the same group, despite all the odds and the challenges he faced, Gandhiji was fully involved and dedicated in his endeavors and seems to have enjoyed his role as a freedom fighter. Thus, in this case the lord of Birth number has very powerfully influenced the native. Case no.4: Horoscope of a Female Birth Details: D.O. B: 22-01-1961 T.O.B: 02.20AM P.O.B: Hubli, Karnataka, India
Relevant Details in Numerology: Birth No. is 4 and Fate no. is 4
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Analysis: Rahu, the lord of Birth and Fate numbers, is posited in 10th house alone in Purvabhadra star whose lord is Venus. Rahu is vargottama in the chart. Venus is the lord and also karaka for 7th house. The conjunction of Ketu with Venus and the aspect of vargottama Rahu have denied marriage to the native. But, the native enjoys a good profession in Government sector. As already pointed out, No.4 is alternatively ruled by negative Sun. In this case, Rahu becomes the strongest planet of the horoscope. As such, the native’s behavior was marked with eccentricities due to the influence of Rahu and she is unpopular even among her colleagues. (Refer point no.11 above) Case no.5: Horoscope of Dr. B V Raman Birth Details: D.O. B: 08-08-1912 T.O.B: 07.43 P.M P.O.B: Bangalore, Longitude 77º36´, Latitude 12º58´
Relevant Details in Numerology: Birth No. is 8 (Saturn) and Fate no. is 2 (Moon)
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Analysis: Natal Ascendant is Aquarius. It is a sign ruled by Saturn who is the lord of the Birth number of the native. Lord of Birth Number Saturn is conjoined with the lord of fate number Moon, in 4th house. This conjunction takes place in the Janma Rasi of the native. Planet Saturn signifies research. 4th house signifies knowledge and education. The planet Moon, signifies movement with the masses & is exalted in his chart. As a result, Dr. Raman excelled himself in Astrology (old-knowledge signified by Saturn) with a thorough research-oriented mindset. The conjunction of Saturn and Moon in Taurus, an earthy sign, has made Dr. Raman as one of the pioneers and an acclaimed exponent in the field of Mundane Astrology. Also it has facilitated his quest for truth through research and paved way for formulating his own Ayanamsa which he advocated as the correct one till he breathed his last. This sort of fastidiousness is also a characteristic influence of the Saturn- Moon combination. As the lords of Birth and Fate numbers are from different groups, the native had a challenging career throughout his life. In order to get Astrology recognized as a Science, he was many times at ‘verbal war’ with others who criticized Astrology and made all out efforts in propagating the science not only through ‘The Astrological Magazine’ but also by founding ‘The Indian Council of Astrological Sciences’, a national organization for the propagation of Astrology and allied Sciences. Thus, in this horoscope also, the lord of Birth number has played a very powerful role in shaping the nature and the destiny of the native.
Conclusion: As could be seen from the above discussion, the Birth and Fate numbers of a person play a very important role in their lives. The planetary lords of
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both these numbers have a strong interlink in the horoscopes. Such interlinks create far-reaching impacts in the lives of the individuals.
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The Original Lomasha Samhita - 1 Translated
By Veneet Kumar, India Copy Editor: Chandrashekhar Sharma
A ‘Mission Saptarishis’ Initiative
Preface
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eaders are requested to not mix this work with that of what Ashok Kumar & Anup Das are doing. That was not in manuscript form whereas this is in manuscript form and hence in order to differentiate we call this Lomasha Samhita ‘Original’. Special attention must be paid to the lineage of the rishis mentioned in this work with reference to how Jyotish knowledge was disseminated, this is the first time something so authentic has come out. Not to forget that this would be the oldest Jyotish document ever found. One can be sure that certain interpolations might have crept in when this work would have been copied several times over several centuries and this should not be forgotten yet the basic essence would not have changed. Readers will find hidden clues in this text which are not found in other works. The coming out of this work marks a new era in Jyotish bringing us closer to the Saptarishis and the content of it is very dear to our heart. We salute the man who gave us this manuscript, did not want his name revealed even though he paid for it and said give it out free to everyone – Publisher, Saptarishis Astrology.
I am a Sanskrit enthusiast and am still trying to get a good grip over this divine language. With whatever little knowledge I have of this language I have tried to present a faithful translation.
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Introduction This article presents the Sanskrit text of Lomasha Samhita (LS) along with its English translation. This work is also called Shashtisahasri which indicates that the entire samhita contains about sixty thousand shlokas. This makes the entire text about two and a half times the size of Ramayana and more than half the size of the largest epic - the Mahabharata! But unfortunately the full text is not yet available with us. What we have here is only the first utthana containing ten chapters and about six hundred shlokas. The original manuscript of this text is available at the following URL on the SA website: http://www.saptarishisastrology.com/download/Manuscripts/LomashSamhitaSwamisStudent10Chapters.pdf
The samhita is set as a conversation between sage Lomasha and his disciple Sujanma. Amongst these ten chapters, the first five do not deal with astrology directly but rather present an interesting background against which sage Lomasha begins to teach Sujanma. The actual astrological content begins from chapter six. The text mentions Lomasha to be the creator of the most ancient scripture of Jyotisha (2.11 to 2.16). In fact he is said to have received this knowledge from Brahma even before the celebrated Parashara. Even sages like Narada, Bhrigu and Vasishtha are said to have acquired this knowledge after Lomasha (2.12). What follows below is a brief overview of the ten chapters.
Chapter No.
Chapter Contents
Chapter 1
Greatness of the name of Rama
Chapter 2
Origin of the knowledge of Jyotisha
Chapter 3
Story of the twins of king Kirtidhwaja
Chapter 4
Going of Sujanma to the ashrama of Lomasha to study Jyotisha
Chapter 5
Lomasha begins to teach Jyotisha to Sujanma. Description of the avataras of planets as gods and living beings
Chapter 6
Rashis, Divisional charts, Shodashavargas and other basic stuff
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Chapter 7
Vishwaka Balas, Correction of lagna
Chapter 8
Longevity estimation and some other topics
Chapter 9
Yogas related to the birth of illegitimate children. Results of the placement of the lords of various houses in different houses. Description of various kinds of dashas
Chapter 10
Miscellaneous topics related to predicting happiness and sorrow in one’s life
This text contains many things which are not found elsewhere. For example LS 9.106 onwards specifies twenty two kinds of dashas amongst which dashas like Khetakrama, Rashikrama, Bhagkrama etc are not found in BPHS. Special y0gas for illegitimate children are presented in chapter nine which again seem unique to this text. A new method for longevity estimation is presented in chapter eight. Chapter ten contains special ways to time important events in one’s life. Interestingly many shlokas in Lomasha Samhita (LS) are similar to those found in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra (BPHS). One may compare LS 5.19 onwards with BPHS 1.6 onwards, LS 5.39 onwards with BPHS 2.1 onwards, LS 6.2 onwards with BPHS 4.2 onwards and LS 7.1 onwards with BPHS 7.10 onwards. These are just tentative examples and in general one will find many more shlokas which are either identical or are very similar. There are some conflicts between the two texts at some places as well. For example in the case of Vimshottari dasha LS recommends that is should be used if lagna is in the hora of Sun in the dark fortnight or in the hora of Moon in the bright fortnight (LS shlokas 9.112 1 onwards). BPHS does not mention any such restriction . The description of the Vimshottari dasha is also slightly different from that found in BPHS since according to LS one can count from either Ardra or Krittika depending upon other factors. Another difference is found in the description of the Shashthayani Dasha (LS 9.137 onwards). LS says that this dasha should be used when Sun is the lord of the ascendant while BPHS states that the dasha should be used when Sun is in the ascendant. One more difference is with respect to the names of deities of the Shashtiamsha (D-60 divisional chart). The list given in LS 6.53 to 6.59 and that 1
Editor Chandrashekhar’s Comments: As a matter of fact BPHS does mention the fact of Vimshottari having to be used when birth is in the hora of Sun is in dark fortnight or hora of Chandra in bright fortnight thus: े ॥् sE;a k«:[e=kRhaeraya< cNÔhaeragte iste, dhnaTSv]RpyRNt< g[yeÚviÉhRरत
saiñä kåñëe'rkahoräyäà candrahorägate site| dahanätsvarkñaparyantaà gaëayennavabhirharet ||
However the variation of counting from Ardra as indicated in LS, when such is not the case, does not appear in BPHS.
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given in BPHS 6.34-6.39 does not match exactly. There are a few more differences which the reader will find between the two texts. While all care has been taken to produce a precise translation but no human endeavour can be foolproof. Therefore in case some errors have been missed and are observed by the learned readers, they are kindly requested to bring them to our attention so that we can improve the translation further.
॥ौीरामाय नमः॥ Salutations to Sri Rama Chapter 1 िशवशबादयो देवा ाये यमहिन र्शं। तं वंद े रामभिं यीलया रतेऽिखलं ॥१॥ I bow down to the gracious Rama whom the gods Shiva, Indra and others meditate upon day and night and by whose playful act the entire (world) is created.
ौीलोमेश उवाच
् एकदा मनु यः सव शौनकाा बौतु ाः। न ैिमषे सूतमासीनं पूिरदमादरात॥२॥ Sri Lomasha said: Once in Naimisharanya, all the sages beginning with Shaunaka, who were all very learned, asked with due respect, the seated Suta the following.
र् मूभ। किथता भवता पूव कमर्णां गहना गितः॥३॥ अज्ञानांतिवेश कोिटसूयस O the destroyer of the darkness of ignorance! O the one with a brilliance of million Suns! The obstruse path of karma has been spoken by you earlier.
कमर्णा जायते िवूः कमर्णा क्षिऽय सः। कमर्णा जायते वैँयः तथा शूिािद कमर्णा॥४॥ (A man) is born as a vipra by the virtue of his karma. He is a kshatriya by the virtue of his karma. By the virtue of his karma he is born as a vaishya. Also he becomes a shudra etc by the virtue of his karma.
् र् कृ तं कमर् कथं ज्ञेय ं शभु ाशभु म॥५॥ कमर्णा सवर्मते ि ितं यमर्णा जगत।् पूवज 1082
This entire world, whatever it is, exists because of karma. How can the good and bad karma done in the previous lives be known?
ु एते संशयं िछि भगवूतभावन। सताािह कथां ौेां सव मे वुमहर्िस॥६॥ O lord! O the benefactor of beings! Dispell this doubt of mine. O Suta! Speak the excellent story. You deign tell me everything.
मिु नवाच
ऋषीणां वामाकण्यर् जगाद लोमहष र्णः। ताित भगवाूतः ूवुमपु चबमे॥७॥ The sage said: After hearing the words of the sages, Lord Lomaharshana Suta began to speak to them.
ौीसूत उवाच
् ु ं ऋषयः सव रहं परमत र् र्ूदायकम॥८॥ ण ु म।् पावर्तीिशवसंवादं चतवु ग Sri Suta said: Listen all sages, a supreme and astonishing secret, a conversation between Parvati and Shiva, which bestows the fourfold objectives (dharma, artha, kama and moksha).
् ु कै लासिशिखरासीनं देवदेव ं जगंु । लोकानां च िहताथार्य पावर्वाच शंकरम॥९॥ Parvati spoke to Shankara, the god of gods, the teacher of the world, who was seated on the peak of mount Kailasha, for the benefit of the world.
े शः॥१०॥ देवदेव महादेव सवर्ज्ञ परमेर। ः ौतु ो मया पूव मंऽतंऽाण्यनक सवर्धमार्िण जीवानां वहारािण यािन च। O god of gods! O Mahadeva! O omniscient one! O supreme lord! Earlier I have heard several kinds of mantras and tantras from you. (I have heard about) all the dharmas of living beings and all their conducts and practices.
् ु ौोतिु मािम िकं तं कृ तिनितम॥११॥ अधना
ु तरं ु िहकं परमं च यत।् सगमं ु चाूयासेन िसं सां जन ैरिप॥१२॥ गा गमै ु Now I desire to listen (to the answer of the following question). What is that secret tattva which is decidedly the most secret amongst the secrets, which is relevant to both this world as well as the afterworld, which is easily understood without much effort, which is well proven and which is accomplishable by ordinary men as well?
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ु ा िवपाक्षो जगः। पावर्तीवचनं ौ ु ूोवाच शैलजां भग वचनं सवर्िसिदं॥१३॥
After hearing the words of Parvati, Virupaksha1, the teacher of the world, Bharga2, spoke to the daughter of the mountain, words which bestow success in all endeavours.
ौीिशव उवाच ् ु धािस कृ तपण्यािस याे मितरीशी। पृ ं लोकोपकाराय ताां ूवदाहम॥१४॥ Sri Shiva said: You are blessed indeed! You have done meritorious deeds because of which your mind is (asking) such (a question). You have asked for the benefit of the world hence I am answering you.
ु सवर्िसिूदायकम।् रामनामपरं तं सवर्शाेष ु च ुटं ॥१५॥ रहं परमं पण्यं The name of Rama is a secret supreme and auscipicious. It confers all kinds of successes and it is enunciated in all sacred texts.
त नामूभावेण सवर्ज्ञोऽहं वरानन।े रामनामारतरं नाि िकं िचगये॥१६॥ O the one with a beautiful face! It is by the grace of his name that I am omniscient. There is nothing in the three worlds which is superior to the name of Rama.
ु ते। रामं देव ं पिर योऽदेवमपु ासते॥१७॥ रामेित क्षरं यऽ तऽ वैकं ु ठम िदवणर्सहॐािण कुिपाके ूपते।
Wherever are present the two syllables of the word Rama, there is Vaikuntha3. Those who worship other gods rejecting Rama, they suffer torments in the hell named Kumbhi for a thousand divine years.
् अज्ञानािद वा ज्ञानािामेित क्षरं वदेत॥१८॥
जजारकृ तं पापं नाशयित क्षणात।् ितं रामे जगव रामः सवष ु संितः॥१९॥ The one who, either knowingly or unknowingly, utters the two syallabled word Rama, his sins committed in this birth as well as those committed in previous births are destroyed in a moment. The entire universe is situated in Rama and Rama is situated in everything. An epithet of Shiva meaning that which is formless (िवप) but is still endowed with eyes (अक्ष) or sense organs. 2 Another epithet of Shiva meaning that which is effulgent. 3 The abode of Vishnu. 1
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वृक्षषे ु कवृक्ष यथा नृष ु च वैवः। नदीष ु च यथा गंगा सागरेष ु पयोदिधः॥२०॥ महेष ु भगवाूय ोतेक ै ादशी यथा। संवरेष ु ूभवः यन े चोरायणः॥२१॥
यथतषर्ु ु वसंताो मासेष ु मागर्शीष र्कः। ितिथष ु िवदैु वो यथा वारेष ु भारः॥२२॥ ् ु योगेष ु हष र्णायः। बभौ यथा ौतु ौ ॄाः मु तष ु यथािभिजत॥२३॥ नक्षऽेष ु यथा पो
् ु ु च यथा काशी पवर्तषे ु िहमाचलः। यथा गावः पश ु वै ं यथा धातषु ु कांचनम॥२४॥ परीष ु यथा दासेहं भिे देवषे ु गडजः॥२५॥ आौमेष ु च सासो यथा वणष ु भूसरः।
अक्षरेष ु यथाकारांकेैकः ूकीितर्तः। अथष ु च यथा िवा धमष ु शरणं हरेः॥२६॥
ु ं च ैव मिु ष।ु तथा सवष ु शेष ु रामशो िवधीयते॥२७॥ भगविः कामेष ु साय Just like Kalpavriksha is supreme amongst trees, just like a Vaishnava is supreme amongst all men, just like the Ganga is supreme amongst all rivers, just like the ocean is supreme amongst all water bodies, just like the Sun is supreme amongst all planets, just like the vrata of Ekadashi is supreme amongst all vratas, just like Prabhava is supreme amongst all the samvatsaras, just like Uttarayana is supreme amongst the two ayanas, just like Spring is supreme amongst all seasons, just like the month of Margashirsha is supreme amongst all months, just like the tithi ruled by Vishnu is supreme amongst all tithis, just like Sunday is supreme amongst all days, just like Pushya is supreme amongst all constellations, just like Harshana is supreme amongst all the yogas, just like the Brahm shines forth in all Vedas, just like Abhijit is supreme amongst all muhurats, just like Kashi is supreme amongst all cities, just like the Himalayas are supreme amongst all mountains, just like the cow is supreme amongst all animals, just like Gold is supreme amongst all metals, just like sanyaasa is supreme amongst all ashrams, just like Brahmana is supreme amongst all varnas, just like I am supreme amongst all servants and Vishnu is supreme amongst all lords, just like the letter A is supreme amongst all letters, just like the number one is supreme amongst all numbers, just like knowledge is supreme amongst all possessions, just like taking the refuge of Vishnu is supreme amongst all religious duties, just like the desire for bhakti of the Lord is supreme amongst all desires, just like Saayujya is supreme amongst all kinds of muktis similarly the word Rama is supreme amongst all words.
तावर्ूयेन रामभिं कु िूये। िवहाय रामं सवर्ज्ञ ं नाः संसारतारकः॥२८॥ Therefore, O beloved one! Perform devotion to Rama by all efforts. There is no one except Rama who takes (men) beyond the ocean of samsara.
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इित ते किथतं देिव रहं परमात ु म।् गोपनीयं ूयेन येन ौेयो वािस॥२९॥ O Goddess! Thus I have spoken the supremely astonishing secret to you. It should be kept hidden by you using all your efforts, through which you will certainly obtain prosperity.
॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहॐायां ूथमोान े ौीिशवपावर्तीसंवादे परमरहकथनो नाम ूथमोऽायः॥१॥ ||Thus ends the first chapter entitled "The Enunciation of the Supreme Secret" in the conversation between Shiva and Parvati in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
Chapter 2 सूत उवाच
ु ा रहं परमं रामनामयशोऽमृत।ं पनः ु पृित सा देव ं पावर्ती नीललोिहतं॥१॥ ौ Suta said: After listening to the nectar of the fame of Rama, the supreme secret, Parvati asked lord Nilalohita1 again.
ु पावर्वाच यया किथतं देव सवर्शाौघिवमहं। ौीरामपरमं तिमहं कृ तिनितं॥२॥ Parvati said: O lord! I am convinced that the name of Sri Rama, the embodiment of all the sacred texts, that you have mentioned, is the supreme tattva.
ु देवदेव ं पिर भजंत े बयः। अदेव ं कथं नाथ ते ॄूिह िऽलोचन॥३॥
Tell me, O Trilochana2! O lord! Why do men of evil intellect worship other gods rejecting the god of gods Rama?
िशव उवाच
र् ं ारं ताशाचरणं िशवे। जनयेाशं पं शभु ो वाशभु ोऽिप वा॥४॥ याशं पूवस 1 2
An epithet of Shiva meaning the one who has a purple hue. An epithet of Shiva meaning the one who has three eyes.
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Shiva said: O Shivaa! Whatever is the nature of the samskaras of the previous births, according to that is the conduct of an individual, which in turn generates the kind of form (which the individual worships), whether it is evil or auspicious.
कमार्धीनं जगव के िच ु पदव गताः। िविधशबादयः के िचाः कीटादय ये॥५॥ The entire universe is subservient to karma. Some (jivas) have acquired the status of Brahma, Indra etc while some, like those who are insects etc, are ruined.
कमर्णा जायते िवूः कमर्णा क्षिऽय सः। कमर्णा जायते वैँयथा शूिािद कमर्णा॥६॥ (A man) is born as a Vipra by the virtue of his karma. He is a Kshatriya by the virtue of his karma. By the virtue of his karma he is born as a Vaishya. Also he becomes a Shudra etc by karma.
ु पावर्वाच र् कृ तं कमर् कथं ज्ञांित पंिडताः। इित मे ॄूिह सवश कृ पया कणािनधे॥७॥ पूवज Parvati said: O the lord of all! O the ocean of mercy! Have mercy and tell me how shall the learned men come to know about the karma of previous birth?
िशव उवाच
ु र् कृ तं कमर् ज्ञांित बिमराः॥८॥ महरािशनवांशा ैर्ा िबलाबलैः। पूवज Shiva said: The intelligent people will know about the karma of the previous birth through the planets, signs, (divisions like) navamsha etc, aspects and the strengths and weaknesses of aspects.
ु पावर्वाच
ु देवदेव महादेव भानमहकारक। ां िवना कमर्ज्ञाता कः ऽाता को वृषवाहन॥९॥ Parvati said: O lord of the lords! O Mahadeva! O the one who confers benefits upon the devotees! O the one who rides on a bull! Who is the knower of the karma and the saviour (from samsara) in addition to you?
े के नाघं ूकटीकृ तं॥१०॥ कमर्शा को वा कः कतार् कणािनधे। इित मे ॄूिह देवश O ocean of mercy! Who is the speaker/expounder of the subject of karma? Who is the author/practitioner? O lord of the lords! Tell me this that who has revealed the (subject dealing with the) sins?
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िशव उवाच
ु दनः। वाहं कमर्शा कतार् त ु लोमशो मिु नः॥११॥ कालज्ञः कमर्ज्ञाता ाात ैको मधसू
Shiva said: The one and only Madhusudana1 is the knower of time, the knower of karma and the saviour. I am the expounder of the subject of karma and sage Lomasha is the author/practitioner.
ु ताृगविसाा नारदाष र्यथा। आे ूकिटतो ेष लोमशो िुिहणाजः॥१२॥ After him (this knowledge was acquired by) Bhrigu, Vasishtha and others and by Narada and other sages. Lomasha, the son of Vishnu, appeared in the beginning of creation.
ु लोमशः कृ तवाूव संिहतां समनोहरां । िशमापयामास सौमतेय ं िजनः॥१३॥
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Earlier Lomasha created a wonderful treatise. He taught it to his disciple Saumateya , a brahmana.
ु ताव जनाः ूाा देवता मनु यो िजाः। लोमशामु तेः सूनादाऽे यनंदनः॥१४॥ वनो ज ैिगष तािः पराशरः। ताारीतवैकााचिततः॥१५॥ भराज माण्डो गगर्ाे तततः। मागण ते ूोा मतमालो िवरं॥१६॥ After that all men, gods, sages and dwijas acquired this knowledge. From Lomasha, the son of Sumati, after him the son of Aatreya, Chyavana and Jaigishavya. After that Shakti and Parashara. After that Harita and Vaiklavya. And then after that Brihaspati, the lord of speech. Bharadwaja, Maandavya, Garga and others then obtained it one after the other. They were taught the details after (their teachers had) formed an opinion through their own interpretations. Special Note on Shloka 12: Following is a discussion between Editor Chandrashekhar Sharma & Translator Veneet Kumar CS: If I remember right druhina means Shiva ro Vishnu. Atmaja can be both son and originated from Intellect. Brahma is also referred to as Adya. Thus the shloka could mean that Brahma revealed this science to Lomasha, Bhrigu VasiStha Naraada and other sages. This translation needs to be checked properly, as Narada Samhita says: äMha=cayaeR visóae=iÇmRnu> paElSTylaemzaE, mrIicri¼ra Vyasae nard> zaEnkae É&gu>.2. bramhä'cäryo vasiñöho'trirmanuù paulastyalomaçau|
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An epithet of Vishnu meaning the one who slayed the demon named Madhu. Literally the son of Sumati.
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maréciraìgiarä vyäso näradaù çaunako bhruguù ||2|| Cyvnae yvnae ggR> kZypí prazr>। AòadzEte gMÉIra Jyaeit>zaôàvtRka>.3. cyavano yavano gargaù kaçyapaçca paräçaraù' , añöädaçaite gambhérä jyotiùçästrapravartakäù||3 ||
Thus this may indicate that it was revealed to all these sages in times gone by, by Brahma. This is also supported by King Kirtidhwaja’s twin case. The sages make a prediction and Saumateya is not able to make prediction and hence leaves to get instruction from Lomasha. So he could not have taught the sages the science of Jyotisha. VK: I have reinterpreted the verses to mean that Lomasha was the first to acquire the knowledge of Jyotisha. Then the knowledge was acquired by various sages but after Lomasha. I think this interpretation is correct. CS: Something is wrong here as Atreya itself means son of Atri, so why nandana? I think what is said that as Lomasha taught this to the Son of Sumati, so did the other rishis told the science with their own interpretation with detailed description. VK: I am not sure about आऽेयनंदन. Could it refer to the grandson of Atri?
ु पावर्वाच
े कृ पया जनवभ॥१७॥ किाले िवरिचतो देश े वा के न हेतनु ा। इित मे ॄूिह देवश Parvati said: At what time was this text created? At which place? What was the reason for its creation? O lord of lords! O the one dear to men! Please tell this to me.
िशव उवाच
र् िदनोन े त ु सहॐेऽगते समे॥१८॥ लोमशः कृ तवाेष एकिवंशितमे कृ ते। चतदु श
ु े पौभे शभु योगके ॥१९॥ संवरे त ु ूभवे माघे मािस िसते दले। पंचां वासरे शब Shiva said: Lomasha codified this treatise in the twenty first Krita yuga, when fourteen days were left for the completion of the one thousand and eighth year, in the Prabhava samvatsara, in the month of Magha, on the fifth day of bright fortnight, on a Friday, when Moon was in 1
the Pushya constellation and consequently there was an auspicious yoga .
ु ः पऽंु कथयामास संिहतां॥२०॥ आर तिनााधी यावशिदनािन च। लोमशः समते Beginning with that day, for ten days Lomasha, the one meditating on the Self, spoke this treatise to the son of Sumati. 1
Chandrashekhar’s Comment: The sage is perhaps indicating shubha yoga (23rd of the 27 yogas) being operative.
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यऽ साक्षागवित गंगा पापूणािशनी। नरनारायणो यऽ नाा बदिरकाौमं॥२१॥
ु तऽैवाापयामास संिहतां समनोहरां । ताा परमं लोकं ूापियंित मानवाः॥२२॥ Where the goddess Ganga, the destroyer of sins, is herself present, where Nara and Narayana are present, the place having the name Badrikashrama, there itself he taught this wonderful treatise. Knowing it men will attain to the supreme worlds.
ु पावर्वाच
् ु कः सजा िकमथ वै संिहतामधीतवान।् ॄूिह मे कृ पया देव ौोतिु मािम िवरात॥२३॥ Parvati said: Who was Sujanma? And why did he study the treatise? O Lord! Have mercy and tell me. I want to know in detail.
॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहॐायां ूथमोान े ौीिशवपावर्तीसंवादे ितीयोऽायः॥२॥ ||Thus ends the second chapter in the conversation between Shiva and Parvati in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
Chapter 3 सूत उवाच
् ु ा शंकरः सवर्तिवत।् सवर्लोकोपकाराय पनः ु ूोवाच शैलजाम॥१॥ पावर्तीवचनं ौ Suta said: After hearing the words of Parvati, the knower of the truth of everything, Shiva, spoke again to the daughter of the mountain for the benefit of the entire world.
िशव उवाच
् ु ण ु देिव ूवािम सरहं कथानकं । वंगराज चिरतं सवर्पापूणाशनम॥२॥ Shiva said: O Goddess! Listen. I shall tell a secret story - the story of the king of Vanga, which is the destroyer of all sins.
आसीृ तयगु े राजा नाा कीितर्जो बली। धमर्ज्ञः सवा च कृ तज्ञ ढोतः॥३॥ In the Krita Yuga there was a powerful king by the name Kirtidhwaja. He was a knower of dharma, veracious, mindful of former favours and of rigid vows.
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े समं तथा॥४॥ देविेण समं य िमऽमभविवे। यमेन वणेन ैव कुबेरण O Shivaa! He had friendship with Indra. He also had friendship with Yama, Varuna and Kubera.
् ु त ैवं शासतो देिव रां िनहतकं टकं । पऽवानवान्च ैव ूजावामर्शीलवान॥५॥ O Goddess! He had (good) sons, he possessed wealth, he had (good) subjects, was devoted to dharma and was of virtuous conduct. While he was ruling this way, all obstructions related to his kingdom were subdued.
ु े पितभिपरायणे॥६॥ त भायार्यं चासीमला कीरणेित च। सदाचारे सपे He had two wives named Kamala and Kirana. Both were of virtuous conduct, had attractive looks and were devoted to their husband.
ु ौ संबभूवतःु । एकवष च मासे च ितिथवारािदके समे॥७॥ ेायां कमलायां च पऽौ एकभे च ैकयोगे च ल ैकसमकालके । The elder wife Kamala bore two sons in the same year, the same month, the same tithi, vaara etc, in the same constellation, in the same yoga, in the same lagna and at the same time.1
जातौ समौ चािप वरौ पिभौ बभूवतःु ॥८॥
ु ु ँयामगौरौ कृ शूलौ लघदीघ बमेण त।ु एकोऽितगणवााता धमार्ा ससंयतु ः॥९॥ एकः पापी महाबोधी िपशनु ानृततरः।
Even though the two princes were born at the same time they were different in terms of appearances. There were respectively dark and fair, lean and obese, short and tall. One was extremely virtuous, charitable, pious and veracious while the other was sinful, extremely short tempered and devoted to slandering and falsehood.
ु राजा िविचऽा गितरैरी॥१०॥ ा तदा सतौ िवयं परमं लेभ े िचंतया िखमानसः। Seeing those two sons and the astonishing ways of God, the king was very much surprised and was depressed with worry.
् तदा िवलोकयामास नानामंथािु नकृ तान॥११॥ 1
SA Publisher: Shows the uniqueness of the text as probably this is the first time an ancient text speaks of twins birth, predicting on twins is still a dilemma to modern astrologers
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तथािप नो गता िचंता िकिमदं िचंिततं भृश।ं He then referred to various texts created by the sages but even then his worry did not subside. He frequently thought, "What is this?"
् एतिंतरे काले मिु नवृदं ं समागतम॥१२॥
ु ु ु ो जाबािलदवलो भृगः॥१३॥ विसः कौिशको गगर्ः काँयपो माठरः बतःु । पलहः िसमलः श शौनको नारदो ासः पौलोऽिऽः पराशरः। एते चाे च बहवः सवर्िवािवशारदाः॥१४॥ At this time a group of sages arrived in front of the king. Vasishtha, Kaushika, Garga, Kaashyapa, Maathara, Kratu, Pulaha, Simala, Shukla, Jaabaali, Devala, Bhrigu, Shaunaka, 1 Naarada, Vyaasa, Paulastya, Atri, Parashara - these and many others. All of them were proficient in all subjects.
मनु ीनां वृदं मालो तदा राजा समिु तः। अर्पाािदकं चबे ूाा महीपितः॥१५॥ Seeing the group of sages the king stood up and with a pleased mind he washed their feet, offered water for drinking and conducted other formalities.
् ु सखोपिवािौााू िविदतानु ीन।् ािमन शर् नने ाहं कृ तं देह पावनं॥१६॥ He asked the enlightened sages who were seated comfortably and had rested, "O Masters! By seeing you I have purified my body."
महांतः कृ पणाांत ु यांित तेहमादरात।् यूय ं सवर्गितौेाः समािधानतराः॥१७॥ ताो मनु यः ौेा मम शंकां पोहत।ु
"The great should protect the weak. They go to their houses out of respect. You are all dedicated to samadhi and concentration of mind and are the supreme refuge of all. Therefore, O great sages! Let my doubt be removed."
ु धरणीनाथः सतयोजर् ु इा पिऽके ॥१८॥ तानु ीशर्यामास कालज्ञानिवशारदान।्
Having said this, the king showed the two birth charts of his sons to those sages who were adept in the knowledge of time.
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It is interesting to note that eighteen names are mentioned here. Traditionally also there are said to be eighteen pravartakas or propounders of astrology.
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े १९॥ तदा ते मनु यः सव ा कं ु डिलके शभु ॥
महरािशनवांशााषर्मासािदकासमान।् पिऽकः पिऽकां ज्ञाा जन ैक भािमिन॥२०॥ O beautiful woman! Then all those sages, after seeing the two auspicious charts, planets, signs, divisions like navamsha etc which were identical with respect to year, month etc they thought them to belong to one individual.
ु तमः। मीनांग े तऽ जीव मेष े भौमो घटे शिनः। िसंहे िसंहािधपौ जकेु भागर्वो िमथने चंिाजे मदान े सकलादीसभागगाः॥२१॥ In them Jupiter and Moon were placed in the ascendant Pisces, Mars in Aries, Saturn in Aquarius, Sun in Leo, Venus in Libra, Rahu in Gemini and Mercury in the seventh house with all planets in identical Navamshas.
ु े सवर्सानकंु पकः॥२२॥ तेन जातो गणा मितमाीितर्माली। चबािधपो धनश ् ु री सवर्शऽिु वनाशकः। गौरांगो धमर्शील दीघर्लः ु सहायवान॥२३॥ राजराजो धनधार् ् ु सिमर्हायु ं रणे भवेत॥२४॥ ोतबंधोऽमे वष िववाहो ादशे भवेत।् अािवंश े सतो
ु तऽैव मृमाोित तेन ग गिमित। माघे मासे िसते पक्षे ादँयां रिववासरे॥२५॥
ु मनु यः सव तू ते बभूव ु दा॥२६॥ सूयदये कुवे राँये(राशौ?) कालाेण मिरित। इा “One with this configuration will be endowed with virtues, will be intelligent, famed, physically strong, a chakravarti king, wealthy, compassionate to all beings, a king of kings, a wielder of bow, destroyer of all enemies, of fair colour, shall have a conduct in accordance with dharma, tall, healthy and shall help others (or shall have many helpers). He will have the thread ceremony at the age of eight, marriage at the age of twelve, son at the age of twenty eight. At the age of seventy there will be a huge war in the battlefield. There itself he will die 1 and because of this attain heaven . In the month of Magha, on the twelfth day of the bright fortnight, on a Sunday, when the Sun will rise in the sign of Capricorn he will die by the weapon named Kalastra.” Having said this all the sages then became quiet.
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Death in the battlefield immediately takes a Kshatriya (warrior class born) to heaven.
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् ु मनु ीनां वामाकण्यर् तानवाच तदा नृपः। एकेदं फलं सौा ना घटते फलम॥२७॥ After hearing the words of the sages the king then spoke to them them, “O Saumyas! This result pertains to one son. It does not apply to the other.”
कारणं त मे ॄूिह वष र्मासादयः समान।् ितीय ु महापापी ःशीलो रणकातरः॥२८॥
ु र् ः। एतिचायर्तां सक ् भवंतो बिशािलनः॥२९॥ िवािवरिहतः बोधी ँयामो ॑ोऽितिनघृण “Tell me the reason for that. The years, months etc are identical but the second son is very sinful, of a bad character, a coward in battlefield, devoid of knowledge, short tempered, dark in colour, short in height and extremely merciless. All you intelligent sages should think about this properly.”
ु पृिथवीनाथं नृप पिरतोषणं॥३०॥ इित वां समाकण्यर् नृप मनु यदा। ऊचे Hearing these words of the king the sages then spoke to him words for his satisfaction.
मनु य ऊचःु
ण ु राजहाभाग धमार्ोोधन े हिरः। उपायं संूवािम िंता येन नँयित॥३१॥ The sages said: Listen, O King! O greatly fortunate one! Vishnu (is the cause of) the blossoming of the lotus of dharma. I am telling you the means through which your worry shall cease.
ु ु ु समितभृ गर् गोऽीयः कुऽाि रोिहतः। तमाय पू स सव कथियित॥३२॥
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Where is Sumati, your purohita, who is born in the lineage of Bhrigu? Call him and ask. He will tell everything.
् ु र् िह क्षमो वं ु तोरजजं धाऽा वरूदानात िऽसजां तर च। पूव ॥३३॥ By the boon granted by Brahma he is capable of telling about twenty one previous lives and an equal number of future lives.
इित वां समाकण्यर् मनु ीनां च तदा नृपः। तणातमाय ूेषयामास तहेृ ॥३४॥ ू Hearing these words of the sages the king then instantly summoned his messenger and sent him to his (the purohita’s) house.
तोऽिप ूगतऽ त पऽंु ददशर् ह। उवाच तं महाानं कुऽ ते जनको गतः॥३५॥ The messenger having arrived there saw his son. He asked that high souled one, "Where has your father gone?"
इित वां समाकण्यर् त तमवोचत॥३६॥
िपता पंचमापो गंगासागरसंगमे। ं कोऽिस कुऽ ते वासः िकं काय वतर्त े तव॥३७॥ शभु ं वाशभु ं वािप तो ॄूिह यथाथ र्तः।
Hearing these words of the messenger he said to him "My father has attained to the five 1 tattwas at the junction of Ganga and the sea. Who are you? Where do you live? What is your work here? Whether it is good or bad, tell me as it is."
त उवाच वंगराज तोऽहं तऽैव ूवसाहं॥३८॥
् यदाह ण ् ु तत॥३९॥ कं रो नाम मे िवि काशिमहागतः। तेनाहं ूेिषतो िवन स The messenger said: I am the messenger of the king of Vanga. I stay there itself. Know me, the one who has come in your presence, to have the name Kandura. O learned one! I have been sent by him (the king). Listen to what he has said.
ु ततु ं वािप कमर्ज्ञ ं ससंिवदं। अिुथे समारो ानय यथािविध॥४०॥ समितं “Bring the knower of karma, the one possessing true knoweldge, Sumati or his son by properly mounting him on this chariot.”
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ु ोज। इित तोिदतं ौ ु ा सौमतेयो िजष र्भः॥४१॥ ताो ॄाणौे महैवाधना तवां ममानो रथमा तणात।् ूमानसो भूा ोजिजवरदा॥४२॥ अंगांग े समायातो राऽ ैके ण सतकः। Therefore, O great Brahmin! Come with me now itself. After hearing these words uttered by the messenger, the excellent dwija Saumateya, acceeding to the messenger's request, mounted the chariot instantly. Going with a pleased mind he, along with the messenger, reached Vanga from Anga in one night.
ु ा िवूागमनं िशवे॥४३॥ तदा सव जनाः ौ गेहामायाता भूदवे ाः क्षिऽयादयः। वालं कारससिहता िवूदशर्नलालसाः॥४४॥ O Shivaa! Then all the men - brahmins, kshatriyas etc on hearing the arrival of the vipra, stepped out of their houses along with clothes and ornaments with a derise to see the vipra.
तो नृप ं सभायां च कथायामास ततः। तदा राजा समिु ा ननाम िशरसा मु ः॥४५॥ आसनं पामर्िद नृपः ूादाद ् िजाय च। The messenger said everything to the king in the assembly as it is. Then the king, having got up, bowed his head and then provided the dwija a seat and washed his feet, offered water for drinking and conducted other formalities.
ु सखोपिवं िवूें कुशलं पृवाृपः॥४६॥
् राजानमािशषं दा िचरं जीवेित ॄाणः। किथतकुशलं चादौ िपतमु ृ र् ं ु वेदयत॥४७॥ The king asked the excellent vipra, who was seated comfortably, his well being. The vipra blessed the king by saying "May you live long!" and after asking his welfare mentioned the demise of his father.
॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहॐायां ूथमोान े ौीिशवपावर्तीसंवादे िवूागमनं नाम तृतीयोऽायः॥३॥ ||Thus ends the third chapter entitled "The Arrival of the Vipra" in the conversation between Shiva and Parvati in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
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ौीिशव उवाच तदा नृपोऽिप धमार्ा ानं दा िजाय च। तऽोपवसते िवूे सभा च ैकिदन े कृ ता॥१॥ Shiva said: Then the pious king offered a place to stay for the vipra. When the vipra was staying there one day an assembly was convened by the king.
ु विसाा मनु यो राजान तथागताः। सबाद डकः शिऽके तिु वर्दहे जः॥२॥
ु वीरबाः सषेु न नृकः सादकोरणौ। रमीवो िरपूतापः पाक्षः िसंहगजर्नः॥३॥ मंिऽणागताऽ चारो हष र्णादयः। हष र्णो भरतः शराजंघिे त कोिवदः॥४॥ Sages like Vasishtha etc and kings arrived. Subahu, Dandaka, Shalya, Chitraketu, Videhaja (son of Janaka, the king of Mithila), Virabahu, Sushena, Nrika, Suhlada, Korana, Ratnagriva, Riputapa, Padmaksha, and Simhagarjana. The four ministers Harshana etc also arrived there. Harshana, Bharata, Shalvara and the learned Ashwajangha.
ु ु मागर्शीषऽिसते पक्षे पंचां पभे गरौ। मृगले कृ ता राज्ञा सभा चाित मनोरमा॥५॥ The pleasant assembly (of the great sages and powerful kings) was convened by the king in the month of Margasirsha, on the fifth day of the dark fortnight when Moon was in the Pushya constellation and Jupiter was in Capricorn in the ascendant.
ु ः सतंु । आयामास हषण सजा ु तदा कीितर्जो राजा सभायां समते तऽ चागतः॥६॥ Then the king Kirtidhwaja summoned the son of Sumati in the assembly delightedly. Sujanma arrived there.
ु ु भूा उवाचेदं महामितः॥७॥ आगतं वी धमर्ज्ञ ं सौमतेय ं सजनं । कृ तांजिलपटो The intelligent king, after seeing Sujanma, the knower of dharma, the son of Sumati, having arrived, folded hands and spoke the following to him.
राजोवाच
ु िजपते पूवक र् मर्िवदे नमः। सौमतेयाय सवार्य सवर्ज्ञाय च ते नमः॥८॥ नमं The king said: Salutations to you, O king of the dwijas! Salutations to you, O the one who knows about the karmas of previous births! O Saumateya! O the one who is everything! O the one who knows everything! Salutations to you.
ु ु इित ासनं ूादापिवो िजोमः। तदा कीितर्जो राजा भरतं ूवाच ह॥९॥
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ु पऽयोः पिऽके ऽमा शीयमानय महात ृ ।् After praising him in this way the king offered a seat. The best of the vipras sat down. Then the king Kirtidhwaja spoke to Bharata, “O Minister! Quickly bring the two horoscopes of my two sons from my home.”
ु ा भरतो मंिऽसमः॥१०॥ इित नृपवचः ौ
ु गा गृहे समादाय पिऽके तऽ चागतः। उभयोः पिऽके ूादाौमतेय ं सनजनं ॥११॥ तऽोपिवो भरतो राज्ञो दिक्षणभागके । After hearing these words of the king, Bharata, the best of ministers, went to his home, picked up the two horoscopes and returned there. He gave the horoscopes of the two sons to Sujanma, the son of Sumati. Then Bharata sat down there on the right hand side of the king.
ु मूर् वतर्कः॥१२॥ उवाच िवूं नृपितः सधीधर्
र् िन का कथा॥१३॥ कयोिरमे पिऽके े िकं फलं वद कमर्िवत।् किे फलं िकं ाूवज ु भवेत।् एतव समालो वद दैवज्ञनंदन॥१४॥ िकमायवु दर् िकं वण िकं पं िकं गणं
The king, who had a good intellect and who was the propagater of dharma, spoke to the vipra, “To whom do these two horoscopes belong? What shall be the result? Tell, O knower of karma! Which result will accrue in which year? What is the story of their previous lives? Tell, what shall be the life span? What shall be the colour? What shall be the appearance? What shall be the nature? O son of a Daivajna! Speak after analyzing everything. ”
ु दं लयािप भयेन च॥१५॥ ु ः सतः। ु इित ूं समाकण्यर् नृप समते राजानं ूवाचे After hearing this question of the king, the son of Sumati spoke the following to the king with embarrassment as well as fear.
िवू उवाच
ु मां कथयािम तवामतः। अशा यिं िचिषयं तदाहं॥१६॥ राजन्ण ू कं । पिठतं चािप राजि कां ाकरणं नयं॥१७॥ मया न पिठतं राजन्ोितषं कमर्सच
ु मीमांसा धमर्शां च सां ं पातंजलं तथा। वेदांत ं च ससािहं पाकशां च वैकं ॥१८॥ ु पािरक्षकं च सामिु ं शाकुनं कायर्दशर्कं। न जानािम महाभाग ोितषं वसधािधप॥१९॥
The Vipra said: O King! Listen to my words which I speak in front of you. If there is any other topic related to any other subject, I shall tell you that. O King! Jyotish, the informant of the karma, has not been studied by me. O King of kings! Poetry, Grammar, Polity, Mimamsa,
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the scriptures of Dharma, Samkhya, Paatanjala1, Vedanta, Literature, Cookery, Medicine, Agriculture, Saamudra2 and Shaakuna3 have been studied by me. O the King of the Earth! O Highly Fortunate one! I do not know Jyotisha.
ु ु ा राजा िवूं चकोप इित िवूवचः ौ ह। जगादेदं वचो गौिर जनकं लोकबृिं हतं॥२०॥ O Gauri! Hearing these words of the vipra the king became angry with him and spoke the following words to the Janaka who was subsiding on the (money earned from the) people.4
राजोवाच
िधिग्वू तव ज िधिग्वा तव िधुलं। ोितषं ं न जानािस वेदांग ं धमर्िसिदं॥२१॥ ु े षवो यथा॥२२॥ ये िवूा ोितषं न ैव जानंित ते न नाकगाः। ते िवूा िनरये यांित करम
् २३॥ ु ोकाध ोकपादं च जाने ोितषं च ये। ते िवूा अयं यांित पनलके न जभाक॥
ं २४॥ ोतानां सूचकं ेताक्षात ् धमर् कारणं। संबांितपवर्कालानां ोितषं सूचकं ृत॥
ु ु मागऽयं मिभागीनां ोितषं धमर्साधकं । ॄािमखाा सव देवाः कृ ताौयाः॥२५॥ दशवष र्सहॐािण दशवष र्शतािन च। कं ु भीपाके ूपंत े ये च िनंदिं त ोितषं॥२६॥
ु ादौ सारोऽयमपु िदितः। ोितषं परमं तं जीवानां ःखनाशनं॥२७॥ ॄाणं िवसृ भूत ं च ैव भिवं च वतर्मानं तथ ैव च। सव ूदशर्कं शां िसिदं मोक्षकारणं॥२८॥
ु ं ु व। महसंानसािरािनः ऐिहकं पारलौं च शाोऽयं िवूपग ािूवेँमिन॥२९॥ The King said: O Vipra! Shame on your birth! Shame on your knowledge! Shame on your race! You do not know Jyotisha which is a part of the Vedas, which helps in performance of religious duties as prescribed by the Vedas. The vipras who do not know Jyotisha do not attain to heaven. Those vipras go to hell just like the arrows shot from hand5. Who know even half a shloka or one fourth of a shloka of Jyotisha, those vipras attain to the immutable Purusha, they do not take birth again in the world. This Jyotisha is the indicator of the vratas (religious observances). It is the direct cause of dharma. Jyotisha is the indicator of Samkranti6, of Parva and of auspicious and inauspicious time. It is the path treaded by the ones who attain liberation. Jyotisha is the means for dharma. All gods including Brahma and Rudra take recourse to Jyotisha. Those who revile Jyotisha suffer torments in the hell named 1 2
Yoga. Predicting based on the physical characteristics of the body.
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Study of omens. Chandrashekhars Comment: I think janakaM lokaMbrihataM means the king spoke to Sujanma. 5 In the descriptions of battle scenes in Sanskrit texts it is often mentioned that the arrows pierced the body of the opponent and entered into the earth or patala. That is what is being alluded to here. 6 When Sun enters into a new sign it is called a Samkranti. 4
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Kumbhi for eleven thousand years. In the beginning of creation the essence of Jyotisha was taught to Brahma by Vishnu. Jyotisha is the supreme tattva. It destroys the suffering of the beings. This scripture reveals everything - the past, future as well as the present. It grants spiritual perfection and is the cause of liberation. O the best of Vipras! This science is relevant to both this world as well as the future world because it follows the placement of 1 the planets. It is like a wife in the house of a vipra.
इित वां समाकण्यर् सौमतेयोऽॄवीचः। नृपजीवरक्षाथ राजािचमशांितदं॥३०॥ After hearing these words, to protect his life from the king, Saumateya said the following words which however did not bring peace to the mind of the king.
ु या। यदाहं ोितषं शां पठनारंिभतं तदा॥३१॥ हे राजन्ण ु मे वां सों सोत िपता पंचमापेनाहं पिठतं न िह। O King! Listen to my words. O observer of good vows! What you have said is indeed true. But when I commenced to study the science of Jyotisha, at that time my father attained to the five tattwas (that is he demised). Because of this reason I have not read the science.
ु ा राजा परमधािमर्कः॥३२॥ इित िवूवचः ौ
िवूं ूण िशरसा ापराधं क्षम यत।् गतो मासंाथ सवर्सानकंु पकः॥३३॥ Hearing these words of the vipra, the king, who was extremely righteous and compassionate towards all beings, said to him, “Pardon my offence”, bowed his head to the vipra and went for his afternoon prayers.
राजानमािशषं दा िवूो िवू जगाम ह। ोितषं पठनाथार्य नाा बदिरकाौमं॥३४॥ यऽ भागीरथी साक्षारनारायणो यतः। O Vipra! After giving blessings to the king the vipra went to a place called Badarikashrama, where there is Ganga, where Nara and Narayana are present, to study Jyotisha.
ं ३५॥ तऽ ा शभु ं ानं लोमशाौमं शभु ॥
ु ं मिु नवृदं िनषेिवतं। नानापिक्षमृग ैय र्ु ं रं ानं ददशर् ह॥३६॥ नानािुमलताय
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After seeing an auspicious place he saw there the pleasant and auspicious hermitage of Lomasha, which was surrounded by various trees and creepers, which were occupied by groups of sages and which were surrounded by various birds and animals.
॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहॐायां ूथमोान े ौीिशवपावर्तीसंवादे लोमशाौमे िवूागमनो नाम ु चतथऽायः॥४॥
||Thus ends the fourth chapter entitled "The Arrival of the Vipra in the ashrama of Lomasha" in the conversation between Shiva and Parvati in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
Chapter 5 िशव उवाच शन ैः शन ैगर्तऽ लोमशं िुिहणाजं। दशे वेदसशं सौमतेयो ननाम ह॥१॥ Shiva said: The vipra reached that ashrama slowly. Lomasha, the son of Vishnu, resembling the Vedas (that is looked like the incarnation of knowledge), appeared there and Saumateya bowed down to him.
ु मं। ं कोऽिस क पऽोऽिस ु तदा मिु नजर्गादेदं वचनं िजम कुऽ यािस भो िज॥२॥ ु आगतोऽिस िकमथ वै ते ॄूिह सिवरात ।्
Then the sage spoke the following words to the best of the dwijas, “O Dwija! Who are you? Whose son are you? Where are you going? For what reason have you come here? Tell me this in detail.”
् े दे ं िजोऽॄवीत॥३॥ इित वां समाकण्यर् मनु Hearing these words of the sage the dwija said the following.
िवू उवाच
ु ु भृगवंु शऽे ितिवातः समितॄार् णोमः। पऽोऽहं त धमर्ज्ञ देशऽगे ूवसाहं॥४॥
े ५॥ वंगदेश े ूजानाथः किीितर्जािभधः। तहेृ मानभंगोऽभूोितषाथ िह मे मनु ॥ यारं ोितषं तं तदथ र्महमागतः। कृ पां कु महाभाग दीनोऽहं शरणं मम॥६॥
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Vipra said: “In the lineage of Bhrigu there was a highly acclaimed brahmin by the name of Sumati. O knower of dharma! I am his son. I live in Anga. There is a king of Vanga by the name of Kirtidhwaja. O sage! My pride was shattered in his house for the sake of Jyotisha. I have come here to learn the essence of the principles of Jyotisha. O illustrious one! Have mercy on me! I am distressed. Grant me refuge.”
ु ा महाकािणको मिु नः। उवाच वचनं रं िजसंतोषकारकं ॥७॥ िज वचनं ौ Hearing the words of the dwija, the highly compassionate sage spoke words which were pleasant and brought solace to the dwija.
मिु नवाच
ु पाठियािम भो ॄज िचंतां सरां । ॄाण ैः सवर्था पू ं वेदनऽे ं च ोितषं॥८॥ ु ु े मु त चाि सोत॥९॥ ु माघमासे िसते पक्षे पंचां पौतारके । गवासरसं य मासमेकं ूतीक्ष ततो वै पाठयाहं। The sage said: “O Brahmin! I shall teach you. Forsake your invincible worry. Jyotisha, the eyes of the Vedas, is worshippable in every way by the brahmins. O the one with good vows! There is an auspicious muhurata in the month of Magha, on Thursady, the fifth day of the bright fortnight when Moon is in the Pushya constellation. Wait for one month. Then I shall definitely teach you.”
िशव उवाच
ु ा धं मा तथाना॥१०॥ इित मिु नवचः ौ
ु । ततोितो िजवरो रमयामास तऽ वै॥११॥ परमं हष र्मापेद े नाथ िशरसा मिनं
् ु वारतो िनं तदाज्ञा िनरतः सदा। भक्षयलमूलािन िनवासऽ चाकरोत॥१२॥ गसे Shiva said: Hearing these words of the sage, the dwija became elated and considered himself blessed. Then that best of dwijas bowed his head down to the sage, got up and spent his time there itself. He constantly dedicated himself to the service of his teacher and followed his orders. Eating fruits and roots, he stayed there itself.
् ु ू िविधवनु ीन॥१३॥ एवं मासगते काले सजा सवर्धमर्िवत।् मु त च ैव संूाे संप ु ायर् गंु ना पनः ु पनः। ु ु इित मंऽ ं सम ूमानसो भूा लोभसखादयः॥१४॥ अज्ञानांतिवंसभारः ूणताितर्त।् ूसीद मिु नशार्ल कणायग्ु गेक्षण॥१५॥ ु ऽज्ञानंिसन॥ े १६॥ नम ै भगवते बोधपाय सवर्दा। परमानंदकं दाय गरवे 1102
When one month had passed in this way and the muhurata had arrived, Sujanma, the knower of all dharmas, having rejected greed, worldly comfort etc with a pleased mind bowed down to his guru again and again and worshipped him as per injunctions with the following mantra - “O the Sun who destroys the darkness of ignorance! O the one who takes away the sorrow of ones who bow down to him! O the lion amongst sages! O the one whose eyes are filled with compassion! Be pleased. Salutations always to him who is the Lord, who is of the nature of consciousness, who is the abode of supreme happiness, who is the teacher, who destroys the darkness of ignorance.”
् ु ु ॥१७॥ ु ो मिु निवदां वरः। अथोपािदँयत शााणां सारं योितषं शभं इः स ससं His having spoken thus, the pleased sage, the best amongst the knower of tattvas, taught the auspicious Jyotisha which is the essence of the shastras.
ु ांबरधरं िव ं ु शां ु बरधरां िगरं। ूण पांचजं च वीणां याािमदं ततं॥१८॥ श ु ाुत॥ ं १९॥ सूय ना महपितं जगिकारणं। वािम वेदनयनं यथा ॄमख
After saluting Vishnu wearing white robes, Saraswati wearing white robes, after saluting Panchajanya (the conch of Vishnu) and the lute (of Saraswati) - the two by which this entire universe is pervaded, after bowing down to the Sun, the lord of the planets and the cause of the origin of the world, I shall speak (Jyotisha) the eye of the Vedas, as heard from the mouth of Brahma. Chandrashekhars Comments: Veena is lute, it is also one of the words that indicates seven planets and here that must be the meaning. VK: Both the conch as well as the lute symbolize sound. I feel that instruments which represent sound, which is the means of instruction, are being saluted here.
ु शांताय गभाय ऋजवे िचरवािसन।े आिकाय ूदातं ततः ौेयो वाित॥२०॥ न देय ं परिशाय नािकाय शठाय च। दे ूितिदनं ःखं जायते नाऽ संशयः॥२१॥ The knowledge of Jyotisha should be given to the one who is peaceful, devoted to his teacher, straightforward, who shall stay for long (to acquire the entire knowledge) and who believes in God. Then one shall certainly obtain merit. It should not be given to the student of another teacher, to the one who is an atheist and to the one who is crooked. If this knowledge is given to such a disciple then sorrows appear day after day – there is no doubt about this.
ु ु ु र्ु ः िऽगणाितः॥२२॥ एकोऽाको िवरनािदः ूभरीरः। शु ः समो जगामी िनगण संसारकारणः ौीमािमताा (च) ूतापवान।् एकांशने जगव सृजवित लीयते॥२३॥
Vishnu is the non-dual, unmanifested, beginningless, powerful, lordly, pure, constant, lord of the world, devoid of the gunas (in the unmanifested form), comprised of the three gunas (in
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the manifested form), the cause of the world, glorious, unlimited in form and endowed with affluence. Through merely a part of his power he creates, sustains and destroys the world.
् िऽपादं त देव मृत ं तदिशर्नः। िवदेित(िवदि?) तमाणं च सूधानं तथ ैकपात॥२४॥ Three-quarters of that God are indestructible. The knowers of the tattvas know it along with the remaining quarter which is called Pradhaana (or Prakriti). Commentary: One may want to compare what is being said in these verses with the following two verses from the celebrated Purusha Sukta of the Rig Veda: एतावान मिहमातो ायां पूषः। पादोऽ िवा भूतािन िऽपादामृत ं िदिव॥३॥
ु ततो िवाबामाशनानशन े अिभ॥४॥ िऽपार् उदैु षःपादोऽेहाभवनः। “This much is only the greatness of the Purusha. The Purusha himself is much greater than it. One quarter of the Purusha is the entire group of living beings. The remaining three quarters are imperishable and exist above in the sky. The Purusha ascended above with three quarters of its part. One quarter of its part manifested here in the tangible world. From this one quarter the entire universe, along with conscious and unconscious entities, came into existence.” The reference in the sukta is to the beginning of creation when the Purusha divided itself into two parts. From one-fourth part the visible and perishable world of living and non-living beings came into existence while the remaining imperishable part ascended above. These are the two parts of Vishnu being spoken of in this shloka. The shloka says that the enlightened beings possess full knowledge of both these parts.
ु सदेु विे त गीयते। यदाको िवर्ु यशिसमितः॥२५॥ ााको िववार् ाकिशिभः संयतु ोऽनंतशिमान।्
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Vishnu, in the form which is manifest as well as unmanifest, is known as Vasudeva . The unmanifested Vishnu is endowed with two kinds of energies while the manifested Vishnu is endowed with three kinds of energies and is infinitely powerful.
ु र् ि रजो गणा॥२६॥ सूधाना ौीः शिभूश या शिृतीया ूोा नीलाा तमिपणी। The energy named Shri is dominated by Sattva, the energy names Bhoo is dominated by Rajas and the third energy called Nila is dominated by Tamas.
ू ीशा ूेिरतो यदा॥२७॥ वासदेु वतु ार्भ ु िनेित मूितर्धक ृ ।् संकष र्ण ूो
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Inspired by the energy Shri, Vishnu divided himself four-fold. He assumed four forms (the three additional ones) named Sankarshana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha. (That is He retained one imperceptible form of himself and assumed three others forms which were respectively conjoined with the three shaktis. And thus he became perceptible.)
तमःशाितो िवदु वः संकष र्णािभधः॥२८॥ ु रजसा शािनः सया यतु ः। ूो
Lord Vishnu, accompanied by the power Tamas, became Sankarshana. He became Pradyumna accompanied by Rajas and Aniruddha accompanied by Sattva.
् कष र्णाातः ूो ु यदहंकृितः॥२९॥ महा(न)सं ृ ।् अिनायं जातो ोाहंकारमूितर्धक
Mahattattva emerged from Sankarshana. Ahamkara emerged from Pradyumna. From Aniruddha emerged the form of Brahmahamkara.
सवष ु सवर्शि शिधकया यतु ः॥३०॥ All energies are present in all forms but each form is dominated by its own power.
अहंकारिधा भूा सवर्मते दिवरत।् सािको राजस ैव तामसेहंकृितः॥३१॥ Ahamkara divided itself three-fold and permeated everything. Saatvika, Rajasik and Taamasik – these were the three divisions of Ahamkara.
देवा वैकािरकााता ैजसािदंिियािण च। तामसा ैव भूतािन खादीिन शििभः॥३२॥ The gods emerged from Vikara (sattva), the sense organs emerged from Tejas (Rajas) and the five elements sky etc emerged from Tamas together with their own powers.
ौीशा सिहतो िवःु सदा पाित जगयं।
ु भूशा सृजते िवनलशा च हि िह॥३३॥ Vishnu, accompanied with the power Shri, always protects the world; accompanied by the power Bhoo he creates and accompanied by the power Nila he destroys.
सवष ु च ैव जीवेष ु परमाा िवराजते। सव िह यिददं ॄ(न)् ितं िह परमािन॥३४॥
The Supreme Soul resides in all the beings. O Brahmin!1 Whatever exists is situated in the Supreme Soul. 1
CS: The word is BrahmasthitaM. So perhaps what this means is that whatever exists in this loka is the absolute one that is the Parmaatmaa.
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सवष ु च ैव जीवेष ु ितं ंशयं िचत।् जीवांशमिधकं तरमाांशकोऽिधकः॥३५॥ The two parts (jiva and paramatma) are situated in all beings. In some the jiva part dominates and similarly in some the paramatma part dominates.
सूयार्दयो महाः सव ॄाकामिषादयः। एते चाे च बहवः परमाांशकािधकाः॥३६॥ All the planets like Sun etc and gods like Brahma, Shiva etc – these and many others are dominated by the paramatma part.
शय तथ ैतेषामिधकांशाः िौयादयः। अास ु शीष ु ज्ञेया जीवांशकािधकाः॥३७॥ And their powers or consorts like Lakshmi etc are also dominated by paramatma part. In the powers or consorts of other (gods) the jiva part should be known to be dominant.
िशव उवाच
ु ा िजवरः सजा ु ु ूोवाच तं मिु नं॥३८॥ इित ौ ूकोिवदः। िकं िचंदहे मापः पनः Shiva said: Hearing this, Sujanma, the best amongst dwijas and adept in asking questions, succumbed to a doubt and spoke again to that sage.
िवू उवाच
ु ऽिप?) जीवांशसंय ु ाः िकं वा ॄूिह मनु ीर॥३९॥ रामकृ ादयो ये च वतारा रमापतेः। तेष(ते Vipra said: Were the incarnations of Vishnnu like Rama, Krishna etc also constituted of the Jiva part? O lord of sages! Tell this to me.
मिु नवाच रामः कृ भो िवू नृिसंहः शूकरथा। एते पूणार्वतारा े जीवांशकािताः॥४०॥ The sage said: O Vipra! Rama, Krishna, Nrisimha and Shukara – these were purnavataras (that is contained only the paramatma part). Others were accompanied by the jiva part.
े ािन ज परमानः। जीवानां कमर्फलदो महपी जनादर्नः॥४१॥ अवताराण्यनक The unborn Supreme Soul has many avataras. Janardana (an epithet of Vishnu meaning exciting or agitating men) in the form of planets grants the fruits of karma to the beings. VK: This verse is also found in BPHS 1.21 Where the word ॄन ् is used to address the disciple. This also makes more sense. So I have corrected this verse based on BPHS.
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् ं ापनाथार्य महााता इमे बमात॥४२॥ दैानां बलनाशाय देवानां बलवृये। धमर्स
ु सोमसत ु ु र् चंि यनायकः। नृिसंहो भूिमपऽ रामावतारः सूय बः च॥४३॥
ु भागर्वो भागर्व च। कू म भारपऽ ु वामनो िवबधे सिहके य शूकरः॥४४॥ के तोमनावतार ये चाे तेऽिप खेटजाः। These incarnations of Vishnu were born from the planets in sequence for the sake of destroying the power of demons, for enhancing the power of gods and for establishing righteousness. Rama was an avatara of Sun, Krishna of Moon, Nrisimha of Mars, Buddha of Mercury, Vamana of Jupiter, Parashurama of Venus, Kurma of Saturn, Shukara of Rahu and Meena of Ketu. The remaining avataras were also born from the planets.
परमाांशमिधकं येष ु ते खेचरािभधः॥४५॥ जीवांशमिधकं येष ु जीवाे वै ूकीितर्ताः।
The avataras which have a predominance of the paramatma part are called Khecharas (that is gods, literally meaning moving in the sky) and those which have a predominance of the jiva part are called Jivas.
सूयार्िदो महे परमाांशिनःसृताः॥४६॥
ु कायरे सदा॥४७॥ रामकृ ादयः सव वतारा भवंित वै। तऽैव ते िवलीयंत े पनः जीवांशा िनःसृताेषां तेो जाता नरादयः। तेऽिप तऽैव लीयंत े तेऽे समयंित िह॥४८॥ From the planets Sun etc the paramatma part emerges and the avataras like Rama, Krishna etc come into existence. After their work is over they always merge there itself (in the respective planets from where they emerged). The jiva parts of the planets emerge and human beings etc come into existence. They also merge there itself (in the respective planets from where they emerged). And they (the planets) merge into the Avyakta (the unmanifest).
् इदं यिथतं िवू सव यिवंित च। भूतािप भिवंित तः सवर्ज्ञतािमयात॥४९॥ O Vipra! I have said to you that in which everything is, was and shall be. The one who knows this shall acquire omniscience.
िवना तोितषं नाो ज्ञात ं ु शित किहिचत।् तादवँयमेय ं ॄाण ै िवशेषतः॥५०॥ Without knowing this, one cannot know Jyotisha in any way. Therefore it must be read, especially by Brahmins.
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ु यो िजः शामज्ञाा ोितषं ख िनंदित। रौरवं िनरयं भा चांधमजिन॥५१॥ The dwija who does not know the science of Jyotisha and blames it, he suffers in the hell names Raurava and is born blind in another birth.
ौीिशव उवाच
ु ु इपिदँय भगवांोमशो िुिहणाजः। आदौ त ु जातकं सवुमपचबमे ॥५२॥ Shiva said: Having instructed in this way in the beginning, lord Lomasha, the son of Brahma, commenced to speak the Jataka formally.
॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहॐायां ौीिशवपावर्तीसंवादे ूथमोान े पंचमोऽायः॥५॥ ||Thus ends the fifth chapter in the conversation between Shiva and Parvati in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
Chapter 6 मिु नवाच
ु नबः कं ु भमीनौ ततः परं॥१॥ ु ककर् ः िसंहः कुमािरका। तल ु ािलधनषो मेषो वृष िमथनः
यदाको िवःु कालपी जनादर्नः। तांगािन िनबोध ं बमाादशराशयः॥२॥ The sage said: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Saggitarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces – know these twelve signs to be the limbs of Janardana as time personified, which is the unmanifest form of Vishnu.
ु शीषार्ननौ तथा बा ोडकिटबयः। गोय गु ले जानयु गु ले जंघके तथा॥३॥ चरणौ ौ तथा लात ् ज्ञेयाः शीषार्दयः बमात।्
Head, face, the two hands, heart, chest, hip1, abdomen, private parts, the two thighs, the two knees, the two ankles and the two feet are the limbs signified in sequence by the twelve houses beginning with the ascendant.
चरिरिभावाः बू राबू रौ नरियौ॥४॥ 1
Chandrashekhar’s comment: Though Kati does mean hips, KatiH means waist and that is more appropriate
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िपािनलिऽधाै ं ेका िबयादयः। The signs beginning from Aries are movable, fixed and dual; cruel and gentle; male and female in a cyclic sequence. Pitta (bile), Vata (air), Tridosha (mixed) and Kapha (phlegm) are the tempers of the signs in a cyclic sequence.
ु ािािऽिवबिम॥५॥ रवण बृहाऽत
ु पूववर् ासी नृपज्ञाितः शैलचारी रजोगणी। पृोदयी पावकी च मेषरािशः कुजािधपः॥६॥ Aries is red in colour, has a large body, is four-footed, is strong during the night, resides in the east, belongs to the kingly class, resides on mountains, is dominated by the Rajas guna, rises with its back, is dominated by the fire element and has Mars as its lord.
ु ािधपो दीधर्त ु ावर्रीबली। याे माो विण(ग)् भौिम रजो पृोदयी वृषः॥७॥ ेतः शब Taurus is white in colour, has Venus as its lord, is tall, is four-footed, is strong during the night, resides in the south, resides in villages, belongs to the class of businessmen, is dominated by the earth element, is dominated by the Rajas guna and rises with its back.
ु सगदं च सवीणकं । ूमो िपािािऽबली माो ोजोऽिनला॥८॥ शीषदयी नृिमथनं ु ु समगाऽो हिरण िमथनाो बधािधपः।
Gemini rises with its head, indicates a pair of humans (male and female) holding a mace and a lute, resides in the west, is dominated by Tamas guna, is two-footed, is strong during the night, resides in villages, belongs to the vraja (shudra?) class, is dominated by the air element, has an even body, is light green in colour and has Mercury as its lord.
् पाटलोऽवनीचारी ॄाणो िनिशवीयर्वान॥९॥
ु जली। पृोदयी ककर् रािशमृग र् ांकोऽिधपितः ृतः॥१०॥ बपारौतनःु सगणी
Cancer is pale pink in colour, roams on earth1, belongs to the Brahmin class, is strong during the night, is many-footed, resides in the north, has a bulky body, is dominated by Sattva guna, is dominated by the water element, rises with its hind quarter and has Moon as its lord.
् ु ािऽयोऽनलः। शीषदयी बृहाऽः पांडुः पूव वीयर् ु वान॥११॥ िसंहः सूयार्िधपः सत 1
CS: Vana means forest or distant lands. So roaming on the earth may not be correct translation.
VK: It is अवनीचारी and not वनचारी. So roaming on earth could be appropriate though BPHS says वनचारी in 4.10.
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Leo has Sun as its lord, is dominated by Sattva guna, is four-footed, belongs to the kshatriya class, is dominated by the fire element, rises with its head, has large limbs, is pale in colour, resides in the east and is strong during the day.
पावर्िताथ काा रािशिदनबलािता। शीषदया च मांगा िपााचरा च सा॥१२॥ ु ा बालभावा बधािधपा॥१३॥ ु ससदहना वैँया िचऽवणार् ूभंिजनी। कुमारी तमसा य
Virgo roams on mountains, it is strong during the day, rises with its head, has limbs of medium size, is two-footed, resides in the south, represents a vaishya that is the business class, is a virgin holding grains and fire, is multi-coloured, is dominated by the air element, is a virgin, is dominated by Tamas guna, it represents the stage of childhood and has Mercury as its lord. Chandrashekhars Comments: It should be noted that allotment of elements to rashi differs in different astrological texts, hence the difference between the elements allotted to Rashis in Lomasha Samhita and BPHS. Some are of the opinion that beginning from Aries they are of the order Fire, Earth, Air and Water, in a cyclical fashion till it ends on Pisces being of water element (Parashara). Others opine that it is Fire, Air, Earth and Water that is the correct order. I am personally of the opinion that the elements are as follows: Aries-Fire, Taurus-Earth, Gemini-Earth (Rudrabhatta's opinion) Cancer-Water, LeoFire, Virgo-Earth, Libra-Earth, Scorpio-Earth and fire, Sagittarius-Fire, Capricorn-first half-Earth and second half-Water, Aquarius-Air and Pisces-Water.
ु ु ा तौली कृ ा रजोगणी। शीषदया वीयार् पिमेदचरो(पिमे भूचरो?) घाती शूिो ् ु पात॥१४॥ मतनि
ु ािधपोऽथ ांगो बपााणो जली। शब Libra rises with its head, is strong during the day, is black in colour, is dominated by Rajas guna, resides in the west, roams on the earth, is a killer, belongs to the shudra class, has a medium sized body, is two-footed, has Venus as its lord, has small limbs, is many-footed, represents a Brahmin and is dominated by the water element.1
सौो िदनवीयार्ः िपशंगो जलभूचरः॥१५॥ 1
CS: There is something wrong in the word Ghati and it happens to be GhaTi then this could mean one who is ever busy, which may be more appropriate. There is certainly something wrong with the word as the word in the manuscript is pashcimendudacaro. And acharo would mean one who does not move. Again the du in Indu is dIrgha so it may mean udacaro and could relate to the jataka liking to raom around inleaps and bounds. This does suit the chara nature of Tula Rāshi. Then pashcimendu means that it is powerful in the west, which makes more sense. VK: This shloka also occurs in BPHS 4.15,16 where Mr. Santhanam has translated घाती as mischevious or destructive. BHPS also says पिमे भूचरो instead of पिमेदचरो.
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रोमाोऽिततीांगो वृिक कुजािधपः। Scorpio resides in the north, is strong during the day, is tawny in colour, resides in water and land, has a hairy body, has sharp limbs and has Mars as its lord.
पृोदयी थ धनगु र्ु ामी च सािकः॥१६॥
ु रः॥१७॥ ु ादः समगाऽो धनधर् िपंगलो िनिशवीयार्ो पावकी क्षिऽयो िपात।् आदावंत े चत ु र् ो वसधाचारी पूव तेजवाृजोमी।
Saggitarius rises with its hindquarter, has Jupiter as its lord, is dominated by Sattva guna, is golden in colour, is strong during the night, is dominated by the fire element, belongs to the class of warriors, is two-footed in the beginning and four-footed in the end, has even sized limbs, holds a bow, resides in the east, roams on earth and is full of spiritual valour.
् मंदािधपमी भौमी याे ििनिशवीयर्वान॥१८॥
ु ादंत े त ु िवपदो जलगो मतः॥१९॥ पृोदयी बृहाऽः कबरर्ु ो वनभूचरः। आदौ चत Capricorn is lorded by Saturn, is dominated by Tamas guna, is dominated by the earth element, resides in the South, is strong during night, rises with its back, has large limbs, is variegated in colour, roams about in forests and lands, its first half is four-footed and the second half is footless and moves about in water.
ु पात।् वीय ु कं ु भः कं ु भी नरै वभू(बॅू) वण मतनि जलमो वाती शीषदयी तमी॥२०॥ शूिः पिमदेश ामी दैवाकिरः ृतः। Aquarius is represented by a man holding a water-pot, is brown in colour, has a body of medium built, is two-footed, is strong during the day, resides in the middle of water, is dominated by the air element, rises with its head, is dominated by Tamas guna, belongs to the shudra class, resides in the west and its lord is Saturn.
ु मीनौ पछासं लौ मीनरािशिदवाबली॥२१॥
ु जली सगणा छो(ो?) जलचरो िजः। अपदो मदेही च सौो ु भयोदयी॥२२॥
ु सराचायार् िधपा रािशनां गिदतं मया। Pisces is represented by two fishes joined at their tail and face, is strong during the day, is dominated by the water element, is dominated by Sattva guna, is pure, roams in clean water,
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belongs to the Brahmin class, is footless, has a medium body, resides in the north, rises with both head and hind quarters and its lord is Jupiter. Thus I have mentioned the characteristics of the signs.
िऽंशागाको रािशः ूलः सूफलाय च॥२३॥
ु िह॥२४॥ वगार्ः षोडशसंाता ॄा लोकिपतामहः। तानहं संूवािम सौमतेय ण A full sign has thirty bhagas for ascertaining finer results. Sixteen vargas have been spoken by Brahma, the forefather of the world. I shall now explain them to you, O Saumateya! So listen (carefully).
ु शः समांशकः। नंदांशौ दशमांश सूयाशः षोडशांशकः॥२५॥ क्षेऽ ं होरा च िेाणया िवंशांशो वेदबांशो भांशिणांशकतः॥२६॥ खवेदांशोऽक्षवेदांशौ षंश ततः परं। Kshetra (D-1), Hora (D-2), Dreshkana (D-3), Turyansha (D-4), Saptamsha (D-7), Nandamsha (D-9), Dashamsha (D-10), Suryamsha (D-12), Shodashamsha (D-16), Vimshansha (D-20), Vedabahuamsha (D-24), Bhamsha (D-27), Trimshansha (D-30), Khavedamsha (D-40), Akshavedamsha (D-45) and Shashtiamsha (D-60).
Ar
Ta
Ge
Cn
Le
Vi
Li
Sc
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Cp
Aq
Pi
Ma
Ve
Me
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Su
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D-1 Signs
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D-3 तेऽ ं त खेट राशेय य नायकः॥२७॥ र् ) कीितर्ताः॥२८॥ ोिवर्षमे राशौ समे तिपरीतकं । िपतरंिहोरेशाः देवाः सूयार्(सूय सूय The khestra is ruled by that planet who is the lord of that sign. Sun and Moon are the lords (of a Hora) in odd signs. In even signs their order is reversed. The Pitris are the deities of the Moon’s hora while Devas are the deities of the Sun’s hora.
िभागं चाऽ होरां ंज्ञ ं िऽतयांशकं । पंचनवपानां च िवषमेष ु समेष ु च॥२९॥ नारदागिवार्साः िेाणेशारादयः। Hora is half of a sign. Dreshkana is one-third of a sign. Lords of the own sign, fifth sign and ninth sign are the lords of the three Dreshkanas in odd as well as even signs. Narada, Agastya and Durvasa are the deities of the Dreshkanas in movable and other signs. Signs
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1st Sanaka 7-30 2nd Sananda 15 3rd Sanatkumara 22-30 4th Sanatana 30
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े ाः िबयादयः॥३०॥ क्षार्िदके पतययु ाशश
शनंदक ै (सनक) सनंद कुमार सनातनः। तेषामधीशां बमशो नगांशोऽथ ूचक्षते॥३१॥ Beginning with the sign itself, the lords of the four quadrants are the lords of the Turyamshas in signs beginning with Aries. Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatana are their deities in sequence. Now Saptamsha is being described. Signs 1st 4-17 2nd 8-34 3rd 12-51 4th 17-8 5th 21-25 6th 25-42 7th 30
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D-7 िवषमे बमेण ैव समामभेऽिधपः। क्षारेक्षीरौ च दाौ तथेक्षरु ससंभवः॥३२॥ मशु जलावोजे समे शु जलािदकात।्
In odd signs begin with own sign and in even signs begin with the seventh sign. In odd signs (the deities of the divisions are) Khshara, Ksheera, Dadhi, Aajya, Ikshu-Rasa, Madya and Shuddha-Jala. In even signs begin with Shuddha-Jala in reverse order. Signs
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3-20 2nd 6-40 3rd 10-00 4th 13-20 5th 16-40 6th 20-00 7th 23-20 8th 26-40 9th 30-00
Ve
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D-9 ं मािभावके ॥३३॥ भारे िरे धमार्च देवनृराक्षसा ैव चरािदष ु गृहषे ु च।
(Now Navamsha is being described.) In moving signs being with the own sign, in fixed signs begin with the ninth sign and in dual signs begin with the fifth sign. Devas, Nri (humans) and Rakshasas are the deities (of the amshas) in signs beginning with movable signs.
दशमांशािधपा ज्ञेयाः ानािषमे समे॥३४॥ धमरािदकाः ूोाेषामीशा ूचक्षते। पूवार्िददशिदाला इाियमराक्षसाः॥३५॥ े ानपजाः। अनंत बमादोजे समे वामबमेण ते॥३६॥ वणो मात ैव कुबेरश
In odd signs the lords of the Dashamsha begin with the own sign while in even signs they begin with the ninth sign. Their deities are now being mentioned. In odd signs the Dikpalas
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beginning from the east – Indra, Agni, Yama, Rakshasa, Varuna, Maruta, Kubera, Ishana, Padmaja (or Brahma) and Ananta. In even signs the order is reversed.
ू ाशके शा गु ण र् श े ाियमाहयः। भाय The lords of the Suryamshas (D-12) begin with the own sign. Ganesha, Ashwini Kumaras, Yama and Ahi are the deities (in a cyclic order).
मेषािंहाया ैव चरािदष ु म(गृ?)हेष ु च॥३७॥
ु िवंशांशश े ा वदािम ते॥३८॥ षोडशांशािधपाः ज्ञेया ॄािवेशभाराः। िवषमे याग्मे Lords of Shodashamshas begin from Aries, Leo and Sagittarius in movable signs, fixed signs and dual signs, respectively. Brahma, Vishnu, Isha1 and Bhaskara (Sun) are the deities in odd signs while in even signs the order is reversed. Now I shall tell you the lords of the Vimshamshas.
े ा(त)् िभावके । काली गौरी जया ली िवजया िवमला सती॥३९॥ िबया(त)् चरे िरे चापाृग
ु ी ेता लिलता बगलामख ु ी। ूंिगरा शची रौिी भवानी वरदा जया॥४०॥ तारा ालामख ु समु खी ु चेित िवषमे पिरिचंतयेत।् समराशौ दया मेधा िछशीषार् िपशािचनी॥४१॥ िऽपरा
धूमावती च मातंगी बाला भिाणानला। िपंगला का घोरा वाराही वैवी िसता॥४२॥ ु शी भ ैरवी च मंगला परािजता। एता िवंशित भागानामिधपा ॄहणोिदताः॥४३॥ भवने
In movable signs begin from Aries; in fixed signs begin from Saggitarius and in dual signs begin from Leo. In odd signs the deities are 1. Kali 2. Gauri 3. Jaya 4. Lakshmi 5. Vijaya 6. Vimala 7. Sati 8. Tara 9. Jvalamukhi 10. Shveta 11. Lalita 12. Balagamukhi 13. Pratyangira 14. Shachi 15. Raudri 16. Bhavani 17. Varada 18. Jaya 19. Tripura and 20. Sumukhi. In even signs the deities are 1. Daya 2. Medha 3. Chhinashirsha 4. Pishachini 5. Dhumavati 6. Matangi 7. Bala 8. Bhadra 9. Aruna 10. Anala 11. Pingala 12. Chuchuka 13. Ghora 14. Varahi 15. Vaishnavi 16. Sita 17. Bhuvaneshi 18. Bhairavi 19. Mangala and 20. Aparajita. These are the twenty deities of the divisions spoken by Brahma.
ु िसांशकानामिधपाः िसंहादोजभगे महे। ककार्ग्मभगे खेटे ं धः(दः?) पशधर्ु रोऽनलः॥४४॥
् िवकमार् भगो िमऽो मयऽतकवृषजाः। गोिवंदो मदनो भीमः िसंहादौ िवषमे बमात॥४५॥ ककार्दौ समभे भीमािलोमेन िविचंतयेत।्
Lords of the Siddhamshas begin from Leo in odd signs and Cancer in even signs. In odd signs (for the divisions) beginning from Leo the deities are Skanda, Parshudhara (ie Parashurama), 1
Chandrashekhar’s comment: Isha is also one of the names of Lord Shiva and he is indicated here.
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Anala, Vishwakarma, Bhaga, Mitra, Maya, Antaka, Shiva, Govinda, Madana, Bhima. In even signs (for the divisions) beginning with Cancer the deities begin from Bhima in the reverse direction.
् ु ु मृगात॥४६॥ मेष े मेषाषृ े ककार्लतो िमथने
् े ाः िऽकोणसमिताः। नक्षऽेशा ु भांशश े ा भांशसंभामात॥४७॥ ककर् राशौ च भांशश Divisions of Bhamsha begin from Aries in Aries, from Cancer in Taurus, from Libra in Gemini and Capricorn in Cancer. (For other signs) the lords of Bhamshas are identical to the lords of the Bhamshas of the sign in trine from it. Deities of the Nakshatras are the deities of the Bhamsha. (The lords of the Bhamshas are in the same order as those of the Nakshatras. Thus they begin from Dasra, Yama, Agni etc and end at Pusha for odd signs and reverse for even signs.)
े ा िवषमे कुजाकज्ञभागवर् ाः। पंचपंचासाक्षा भागा ततः समे॥४८॥ िऽंशांशश विः समीरशबौ च धनदो जलदथा। In the odd signs the lords of the Trimshamshas are Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Venus. The divisions are of size five, five, eight, seven and five. They are reversed in even signs. Vahni (Agni), Samira (Vayu), Indra, Dhanada (Kubera) and Jalada (Varuna) (are the deities).
् चािरंशितभागानामिधपा िवषमे बमात॥४९॥
ु ो मरीिच ा धाता िशवो रिवः। यमो यक्षेशगंधव कालो वण एव च॥५०॥ िवे ु ातो ज्ञेयाः ािधपसमिताः। समभे तल
The lords of the forty divisions in odd signs begin from Aries. Vishnu, Indra, Marichi, Tvashta, Dhata, Shiva, Sun, Yama, Yakshesha, Gandharva, Kala and Varuna (are the deities in a cyclic fashion). In even signs the divisions begin from Libra along with their ruling lords.
् तथाक्षवेदभागानामिधपारभे िबयात॥५१॥
ु ु ा िवकेु शारािदष॥५२॥ िरे िसंहािभावे चापाणे(िवधी?) शके शवाः। ईशातु सरे The lords of the Akshavedamsha begin from Aries in movable signs, from Leo in fixed signs and from Saggitarius in dual signs. The lords are Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu in movable signs, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma (in fixed signs) and Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva (in dual signs).
षंशकानामिधपः राशेः पिरिचंतयेत।् घोरराक्षसगीवार्णाः कुबेरो राक्षसतः॥५३॥
ु िकं रो ॅसंज्ञ कुलो िवषबिहणः। माया ूेतपरीषौ च वणिकला(काला?)हयः॥५४॥ 1117
चंिकोमलसंज्ञौ च पातु कशंकराः। देवा किलनाश िक्षतीशकमलाकरौ॥५५॥
ु मंदजो मृकालौ च दावािघरसंज्ञकः। यमधंटाः क ैवामृतः पूणिर् नशाकरः॥५६॥
ु ो वंशक्षयथा। उातकालसौााः कोमलः शीतलािभधः॥५७॥ िवषदग्धः कुलांत म करालदंंिााः ूवीणः कालपावकः। दंडभृिमर्लः सौः बू रोऽितशीतलोऽमृतः॥५८॥
पयोिधॅमणाौ च चंिरेखायग्ु मन े(भे?)। समभे यात ् ज्ञेया वगार्ः षोडशकीितर्ताः॥५९॥ The lords of the Shastyamsha begin from the sign itself. (In odd signs the deities are) 1. Ghora 2. Rakshasa 3. Girvana 4. Kubera 5. Rakshasa 6. Kinnara 7. Bhrashta 8. Kulaghna 9. Visha 10. Barhina 11. Maya 12. Preta 13. Purisha 14. Varuna 15. Indra 16. Kala 17. Ahi 18. Candra 19. Komala 20. Padma 21. Achyuta 22. Brahma 23. Shankara 24. Deva 25. Ardha 26. Kali 27. Nasha 28. Kshitisha 29. Kamalakara 30. Mandaja (or Gulika) 31. Mrityu 32. Kala 33. Davagni 34. Ghora 35. Yamaghanata 36. Brahma 37. Amrita 38. Purnanishakara 39. Vishadagdha 40. Kulanta 41. Mukhya 42. Vamshakhshaya 43. Utpaata 44. Kaala 45. Saumya 46. Komala 47. Shitala 48. Karaladamshtra 49. Chandrasya 50. Pravina 51. Kalapavaka 52. Dandabhrita 53. Nirmala 54. Saumya 55. Krura 56. Atishitala 57. Amrita 58. Payodhi 59. Bhramana and 60. Chandrarekha. 1The deities for the even signs are in the reverse order. Thus the Shodashavargas have been elaborated.
वगर्भदे ानहं वे सौमतेयावधरय। षगार्ः सवगार् िदग्वगार् नृपवगर्काः॥६०॥ O Saumateya! I shall now speak about the kinds of vargas. Listen. Shadvarga, Saptavarga, Dashavarga and Shodashavarga - (these are the kinds of vargas).
ु ादयः। ाां िकं शक ु नामा च िऽिभजनम ु ते॥६१॥ भवंित वगर्संयोगे षग िकं शक
ु ु टां च सिभः॥६२॥ चतिु भर्ामरां च छऽं पंचिभरेव च। षिः कं ु डलयोगः ाक If there is a combination of Vargas in the Shadvargas then Kimshuka etc yogas manifest. By two combinations Kimshuka, by three Vyanjana, by four Amara, by five Chatra, by six Kundala and by seven Mukuta. Chandrashekhar’s comment: Combination of Varga means when a planet occupies identical Vargas in Varga charts.
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The list of these sixty deities in BPHS is a little different from what is mentioned here. The list is reproduced here for comparison 1. Ghora, 2. Rakshasa, 3. Deva, 4. Kuber, 5. Yaksh, 6. Kindar, 7. Bhrasht, 8. Kulaghna, 9. Garal, 10. Vahni, 11. Maya, 12. Purishak, 13. Apampathi, 14. Marutwan, 15. Kaal, 16. Sarpa, 17. Amrit, 18. Indu, 19. Mridu, 20. Komal, 21. Heramba, 22. Brahma, 23. Vishnu, 24. Maheshwara, 25. Deva, 26. Ardr, 27. Kalinas, 28. Kshitees, 29. Kamalakar, 30. Gulika, 31. Mrityu, 32. Kaal, 33. Davagni, 34. Ghora, 35. Yama, 36 Kantak, 37. Suddh, 38. Amrit, 39. PurnaMoon, 40. Vishadagdha, 41. Kulanas, 42. Vamshakshaya, 43. Utpat, 44. Kaal, 45. Saumya, 46. Komal, 47. Sheetal, 48. Karaladamshtr, 49. Moonamukhi, 50. Praveen, 51. Kaalpavak, 52. 2ndnayudh, 53. Nirmal, 54. Saumya, 55. Krur, 56. Atisheetal, 57. Amrit, 58. Payodhi, 59. Brahman, 60. MoonaRekha (InduRekha)
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ु मं िऽिभते॥६३॥ सवगऽथ िदग्वग पािरजातािदसंज्ञकाः। पािरजातं भवेााम
ु चतिु भर्गपरां च ािंहासन पंचिभः। पारावतं भवेिदवलोकं च सिभः॥६४॥
ु लोकां भवित(नविभः?) शबवाहनं। िदिः ौीधामयोगः ादथ षोडशवगर्के॥६५॥ वसिभॄर् In the Saptavargas and Dashavargas yogas named Parijata etc arise. By two combinations Parijata, by three Uttama, by four Gopura, by five Simhasana, by six Paravata, by seven Devaloka, by eight Brahmaloka, by nine Shakravahana and by ten Shridhama. Now combinations in Shodashavarga shall be explained.
ु ु ांचिभः कं कायं॥६६॥ भिकं च भवेाां िऽिभः ाुसमाकं । चतिु भर्नार्गपं र् िं कं ॥६७॥ के रलां भवेिः सिभः कवृक्षकं । अिभदेन(चंदन?)वनं नविभः पूणच ू ि वर् ैः ाििुमाकं ॥६८॥ र् ांत ं भवेय र् त ं िरभर्वेत।् सूयक िदि ैःौवानाम िैध
शबिसंहासनं शबै गलोकं ितिथिभभवर् ते ।् भूप ैः ौीवभां ागभर् दे ै दाताः॥६९॥ By two combinations, Bhadraka, by three Kusuma, by four Nagapushpa, by five Kanduka, by six Kerala, by seven Kalpavriksha, by eight Chandanavana, by nine Purnachandra, by ten Uccaihshrava, by eleven Dhanvantari, by twelve Suryakanta, by thirteen Vidruma, by fourteen Shakrasimhasana, by fifteen Goloka and by sixteen Srivallabha. The various kinds of (combinations in) Vargas has been explained.
ु ोमूलिऽकोणभवनािधपितथा। ाढािनाथानां वगार् मााः सधीमता॥७०॥ सवगवााे ािधिमऽांशकािताः।
Being in one’s exaltation sign, moolatrikona, own sign, signs ruled by the lords of kendras from one’s Arudha should be considered for the vargas by a wise man. In the Saptavarga signs belonging to one’s Adhimitra should also be considered (as being capable of causing good yogas).
अंगता महिजता नीचगा बर्लाथा॥७१॥
ु समला मरणोपगाः। ािधशऽगु हृ गता उयोगनाशकाः॥७२॥ ःानसंिताः साः Planet which are combust, defeated by other planets, debilitated, weak, placed in malefic houses, in a state of sleep, associated with malefics, at the stage of death and in the house of one’s Adhishatru – these destroy the yogas.
ु ः ३३ कं ु जरांकाििभथा २९८। ककुिप्भ १० र्तभमामै पंचतक िभः १६५ पंचपंचचंिःै १५५ (९५?) बमेण च॥७३॥
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ु ैः ३५७ शूनख ैः २०० सूयार्िदखेचराः। पवर्ताक्षगण र् ारकाः॥७४॥ ं ु ा भवंित पूणक लवैः परमतग
Planets beginning with Sun (that is Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn) attain full exaltation at degrees 10 (Ar 10), 33 (Ta 3), 298 (Cp 28), 165 (Vi 15), 155 (Vi 5)1, 357 (Pi 27), 200 (Li 20). They become full karakas when in deep exaltation.
ु ं ु राशय ईिरताः॥७५॥ मेषो वृष मकरः का ककऽितमला। सूयार्िदखेचरानां च तग Aries, Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo, Cancer, the last sign (that is Pisces) and Libra are said to be the signs of exaltation of planets beginning with Sun (that is Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn).
ु ाघटाः। भािन मूलिऽकोणािन सूयार्दीनां भवंित िह॥७६॥ िसंहो वृष मेष का चापतल Leo, Taurus, Aries, Virgo, Saggitarius, Libra, Aquarius are said to be the moolatrikona signs of the planets beginning with Sun (that is Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn).
उभामे नीचा भाग ैः पूविदत ैथा। मूलिऽकोणा ःकोणाः समे तथा॥७७॥ Planets attain debilitation at the signs seventh to the previously mentioned signs of exaltation. At signs seventh to the mulatrikona they are in a duhkona that is an inauspicious trine.
ु ु जीवारा बधाक च जीवकार्ः िसताणौ। भौमाकर् चंिा मंदज्ञौ ज्ञिसतौ सदा रवेः॥७८॥ ु ु ाकर् जौ बधो शब ज्ञिसतौ शिशभारौ। कुजकार्ः बमादकार्ऽवो भूपितं िवना॥७९॥ ये शेषाे समा ज्ञेया इित न ैसिगर्कोिदताः। Jupiter, Moon and Mars are friends of Sun. Mercury and Sun are friends of Moon. Jupiter, Moon and Sun are friends of Mars. Venus and Sun are friends of Mercury. Mars, Sun and Moon are friends of Jupiter. Saturn and Mercury are friends of Venus. Mercury and Venus are friends of Saturn. Venus and Saturn are enemies of Sun. Mercury is an enemy of Mars. Moon is an enemy of Mercury. Mercury and Venus are enemies of Jupiter. Moon and Sun are enemies of Venus. Mars, Moon and Sun are enemies of Saturn. Moon is excluded from this list. The planets left should be known to be neutral. This is the description of natural relationships between planets.
िादशे िऽलाभे च चतथु र्दशमे िताः॥८०॥ 1
There seems to be an error in the shloka. Jupiter’s exaltation spashta should be 95 (Cn 5) instead of 155 (Vi 5).
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ु ताािलकाः ःु सदः शऽवभोपगाः। Planets placed in the second, twelfth, third, eleventh, fourth and tenth are temporary friends. Planets placed in the other houses are temporary enemies.
् िमऽिमऽेऽिधिमऽं ािऽं िमऽसमे भवेत॥८१॥
ु ऽाविधिषः संपण ू फ र् लनाशकः॥८२॥ िमऽशऽाविप समः शऽ ु समिरपौ तथा। शऽश A friend and a friend become Adhimitras (bosom friends). A friend and a neutral become friends. A friend and an enemy become neutral. A neutral and an enemy become enemies. An enemy and an enemy become Adhishatru (extremely inimical) and completely destroy the results (of each other).
लं होरा च िेाणो नवांशो ादशांशकः। िऽंशांशेित षगार्ः सोाः सनगांशकाः॥८३॥ िदूपषिभागाा िदग्वगार् ॄणोिदताः। तथा षोडशवगार् परैु व ूितपािदताः॥८४॥
Lagna, Hora, Dreshkana, Navamsha, Dwadashamsha, Trimshamsha – these are called the Shadvargas. Including Saptamsha they are called Saptavargas. Including Dashamsha, Shodashamsha, Shashtiamsha they become Dashvargas. This has been said by Brahma. The Shodashvargas have already been mentioned before.
लतयु ार्िवपताः क िसंज्ञा िवशेषतः। लपंचमभाग्यानां कोणसंज्ञािभधीयते॥८५॥ षायभावानां ःसंज्ञाः िऽकसंज्ञकाः। Additionally the ascendant, fourth house, seventh house and tenth house are called Kendras. The ascendant, fifth and ninth houses are called Konas. The sixth, eighth and twelfth houses are called Duhsthanas and also Trikas.
ु च सहजो बंधपु ऽारयथा॥८६॥ ु तनधर्नं
यवु तीरंीधमार्ाः कमर्लाभयाः बमात।् लादयः सदा तेष ु िचंतनीया िवचक्षण ैः॥८७॥ Houses beginning from the ascendant are called Tanu, Dhana, Sahaja, Bandhu, Putra, Ari, Yuvati, Randhra, Dharma, Karma, Labha and Vyaya respectively. (Results) should always be studied from them by the learned men.
ु ु भु ॥ ं ८८॥ शरीरवणर्िचािन ज्ञाितः शीलं गणािदकं । तनौ िवचायर्मिखलं देह च शभाश The physical body, bodily complexion, bodily marks, kinsmen, character, virtues (and vices) etc and happiness and sorrow of the body should be adjudged from the first house.
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Wealth, fame, joy, speech and friendship should be adjudged from the second house.
ु ाहसाहसौ॥८९॥ ॅातृभ ृ ािदकं सव बलम एतिभवन े ध ैय तेजो हठािदकं । Siblings, servants, physical strength, zeal, courage, patience, spiritual valour, obstinacy etc should be adjudged from the third house.
ु ःखं िनिधः क्षेऽ ं गृहं तथा॥९०॥ चतथु त ु सखं ु मं। मातृसौं िपतिु वर् ं जलं वाहनम
Happiness and sorrow, treasure, lands, houses, happiness from the mother, wealth of the father, water, vehicles and undertakings should be adjudged from the fourth house.
ु पंचमे ज्ञानमंऽौ च बिनितः सतंु धृितः॥९१॥ Knowledge, mantras, intellect, policies, son and steadfastness should be adjudged from the fifth house.
् ु ु ांधनं भयं। मातल ु ं च िपतभु ार्ग्यं पऽिवं ु षे िरपोणो मां ं चत िविचंतयेत॥९२॥ Enemies, sores, laziness, four-footed (animals), captivity, fear, maternal-uncle, luck of the father and wealth of the son should be adjudged from the sixth house.
ु समे दारकलहौ वािणं सतिवबमं । ौमिसििवर्वाद गतज्ञानाित िचंतनं॥९३॥ Wife, quarrels, business, courage of the son, success of efforts, disputes and knowledge of the state of the person who has gone away or is in travel should be derived from the seventh house.
मृतिवं जीवनं च गर्ानिविचंतनं। नािमार्नसीिचंता ीिवं ऋणममे॥९४॥ Legacy, longevity, fortresses, regaining of lost items, mental worries, wealth of the wife and debt should be adjudged from the eighth house.
भाग्ये भाग्यं रितः पौऽं धमार्धम यथािदके । Luck, amorous pleasures, grandchildren, dharma and adharma should be adjudged from ninth house.
ु रां वृिः िपतिु वर् ं कमर् पण्योदयं तथा॥९५॥ ु मिु ामानगणमामाः िपतरं दशमे गृह।े
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Kingdom, growth, wealth of the father, karma, fructification of merits, mudra (seal of authority), honour, virtues, villages and parents should be adjudged from the tenth house.
् ु लाभे लिसतोाहौ िमऽाथ ूिविचंतयेत॥९६॥ Profits, son’s wife, wealth and friends shoud be adjudged from the eleventh house.
ु े ैतिदत मे त ये दीघार्मयं ःखं िनरोधं लांछनं यं। संक्षपे ण ु ानसारतः॥९७॥ Long-standing illness, sorrow, confinement, ignominy and expenditure should be adjudged from the twelfth house. I have spoken this in brief according to your intellect.
ु ाुत।ं नवमेऽिप िपतज्ञ ु ार्न ं सूयार् नवमेऽथवा॥९८॥ िकं िचिशेष ं वािम यथा ॄमख
् यिं िचशमे लाभे तूयार्शमे िशवे(?)। तूय तनौ धनो(धन े) लाभे भाग्ये यिंतनं त ु तत॥९९॥
चंिाूय तनौ लाभे भाग्ये तिंतयेत ् ीवु ।ं ला(द ्)िभवन े युजािबमेऽिखलं ॥१००॥ ु पऽेु जायायाः समे भृगोः॥१०१॥ ु िवचारं षभाव बधाे िवलोकयेत।् पंचम गरोः अम यािप मंदाृौ ये तथा।
Now I shall mention something special as I have heard from the mouth of Brahma. Father can also be adjudged from the ninth house as well as from the house ninth to the Sun. Whatever is adjudged from tenth and eleventh houses that should also be adjudged from the houses tenth and eleventh to the Sun. Whatever is judged from the fourth, first, second, eleventh and ninth houses that should certainly be judged from fourth, first, (second?) eleventh and ninth from the Moon. Whatever is adjudged from the house third to the ascendant, all that should also be judged from the house third to Mars. Results of the sixth house should also be considered from the house sixth to Mercury. Results of fifth house should also be considered from the house fifth to Jupiter. Results of the seventh house should also be considered from the house seventh to Venus. Results of the eighth and twelfth houses should also be considered from the houses eighth and twelfth to Saturn.
ु समितस ु ु अथादिप वािम ण त॥१०२॥
् यावालं िचं ं तदीशा(त)लं िवः। Now I shall speak something else as well. Listen, O son of Sumati! Whatever result is to be studied from a house, it should also be studied from the lord of that house.
यावीशाौयं य तावदमे ततोऽिप च॥१०३॥ ज्ञेय ं त पदं ति तऽ िचं ं शभु ाशभु ।ं
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However distant is the house containing the lord, count that much ahead from the lord. The house obtained should be known to be the pada of the original house. The good and evil results should be studied from it as well.
अथ षोडशवगष ु िचंतालक्षं(लं) वदाहं॥१०४॥
ले देह िवज्ञानं होरायां संपदािदकं । िेाणे ॅातृज ं सौं तयु ाश े भाग्यिचंतनं॥१०५॥ ु पऽपौऽािदकानां वै िचंतनं समांशके । नवमांश े कलऽाणां दशमांश े महलं ॥१०६॥
ु ख ु ादशांश े तथा िपऽोिंतनं षोडशांशके । सखास िवज्ञानं वाहानानां तथ ैव च॥१०७॥
् उपासनाया िवज्ञानं सां िवंशितभागके । िवाया वेदबांश े भांश े च ैव बलो भवेत॥१०८॥ ् ् दांशके च ैव षंशऽे िखलमीक्षयेत॥१०९॥ िऽंशांशके ऽिरफलं खवेदांश े शभु ाशभु म ।अक्षवे
Now I shall speak about the things that are to be studied from the various Shodashavargas. The knowledge of the body is to be studied from the Lagna (D-1), wealth etc from the Hora (D-2), happiness from brothers from Dreshkana (D-3), luck from Turyamsha (D-4), sons and grandsons from Saptamsha (D-7), wives from Navamsha (D-9), power and position from Dashamsha (D-10), parents from Dwadashamsha (D-12), happiness and sorrow as well as vehicles from Shodashamsha (D-16), religious activities from Vimshamsha (D-20), academic acheivements from Vedabahuamsha (D-24 also called Siddhamsha), physical strength from Bhamsha (D-27), evils from Trimshamsha (D-30), auspicious and inauspicious things from Khavedamsha (D-40) and everything from Akshavedamsha (D-45) & Shashtyamsha (D-60).
यऽकुऽािप संूाः बू रः षंशकािधपः। तऽ नाशो न संदहे ो िुिहण वचो यथा॥११०॥ ु यऽकुऽािप संूाः कलांशािधपितः शभु ः। तऽ वृि पि िुिहण वचो यथा॥१११।
Wherever (in whichever house) the planet in a malefic Shashtiamsha is placed, there shall be destruction. This cannot be doubted just like Brahma’s words cannot be doubted. Wherever the planet in a benefic Shodashamsha is placed, there shall be growth and nourishment. This cannot be doubted just like Brahma’s words cannot be doubted.
इित षोडशवगार्णां भेदाे ूितपािदताः। उदयािदष ु भावेष ु खेटभवनषे ु वा॥११२॥
् वगर्िवाबलं वी तेषां तेषां शभु ाशभु ।ं जकालेऽथ ूादौ िनःसंिदग्धमदु ीरयेत॥११३॥ Thus I have described to you the details of the Shodashavargas. After studying the Varga Vishwabalas of the houses like ascendant etc or of the houses in which the planets of interest are placed at the time of birth or at the time when the query has been posed, the good or evil results should be pronounced without hesitation.
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॥इित ौीलोमशसंिहतायां षिसाहॐायां ूथमोान े ौीिशवपावर्तीसंवादे रािशभेदिनपणो नाम षोऽायः॥६॥ ||Thus ends the sixth chapter titled “Description of the Signs” in the conversation between Shiva and Parvati in the first part of Lomasha Samhita of sixty thousand verses.||
To Be Continued…………..
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Jaimini Sutras - 1 The Commentary Of Venkatesha & Balakrishnananda Saraswati Translated By Veneet Kumar, India Copy Editor: Chandrashekhar Sharma Saptarishis Astrology Publisher: Our Copy & Sanskrit Editor Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma opines that ‘Venkatesh has given some different interpretation of how to draw up Pada lagna and Varnadas than what is generally accepted. It can be pointed out that he does not seem to apply KaTaPaYadi system of decoding to the sutras that gives how to calculate pada if it falls in the 4th etc. Elsewhere too he gives interpretations based on both KaTaPaYadi system and meaning of words as understood normally. This gives a wider perspective to the knowledge contained in the sutras of Jaimini.’
I am a Sanskrit enthusiast and am still trying to get a good grip over this divine language. Though I am not an astrologer but I do have basic knowledge of this science & Jaimini Astrology which enabled me to understand and execute this translation.
It gives us great pleasure to introduce Veneet Kumar who has done this translation selflessly. Most important part of his submission was that it was done in a timely and systematic manner. This contribution by him to the World Jyotish Community only displays what a true vidyakaraka should do - use his God given ability to help mankind. He has a humble knowledge of Sanskrit which he has used so that lovers of Jaimini Astrology can study various commentaries. May this similarly encourage the young & uncorrupted hearts. If readers know any regional language or Sanskrit they are requested to come forward for translation. All of us should only pray & bless people like Veneet with - ‘May Ego & Selfishness - the destroyers of astrologers never touch the Knights of Astrology’
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Introduction:
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ot much is known regarding Venkatesha whose commentary has been presented here. The other commentator Balakrishnananda Saraswati was a contemporary of Venkatesha and was in fact his guru as Venkatesha himself says in the opening verses (verse number three, second half). Although the manuscript does not say so but it is known from other sources that the name of Venkatesha’s commentary is BhavaKaumudi.The two commentaries on the Jaimini sutras presented here have been assembled from the following manuscripts donated by Shri Ravindra Bhagawat which are available on the Saptarishis Astrology website:-
1. http://www.saptarishisastrology.com/download/Manuscripts/JaiminiS utras-VenkateshVyakhya0To25.zip 2. http://www.saptarishisastrology.com/download/Manuscripts/JaiminiS utras-BalkrishnandSaraswati0To50.zip 3. http://www.saptarishisastrology.com/download/Manuscripts/JaiminiS utraNeelakanthaCommentary.pdf 4. http://www.saptarishisastrology.com/download/Manuscripts/Jaiminiy aSutraVrittibyBalkrishnanandSaraswati1to50Manuscript.pdf Both the commentaries are mostly in prose form except for a few quoted shlokas. These shlokas are italicized in the English translation for easy identification. A lot of the text is common between the commentary of Balakrishna Saraswati and that of Venkatesha. As for the parts which are different, some of the differences are nothing more than small grammatical improvements in Saraswati’s work which hardly have any impact on the meaning of Venkatesha’s text while other differences are in the form of inclusion of additional explanatory material in Saraswati’s work. These have all been appropriately included in this article. Venkatesha’s text is maked in red while the additional text in Saraswati’s manuscript is presented in blue. While assembling the text from these manuscripts the text common to all the manuscripts was chosen as it is while the text which varied in these manuscripts was chosen so as to provide a smooth semantic flow as well as maximize the information conveyed. In a few places the text in the manuscript was incomplete because of missing pages etc. At some of these places the missing verses seemed to have been borrowed from standard texts and they have been patched with proper notes at these points while at other places where there was no hint the missing pages have been indicated in the article. While all effort has been made to ensure that the translation is precise and error free but in case some errors have escaped notice and are observed by the learned readers they are kindly requested to bring it to our attention.
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Jaimini Sutras – Venkatesh Vyakhya ौीगणेशाय नमः। ौीर।ु
िवोः पादपयोहं ूितिदनं ूक्षालयंित
ु खेलंित हरमूिर् पातकपरानज ू यर् िं त नरान।् पनः
र् िदशंित कािलं ाः सह संगताः िकल चतवु ग
ु भृश ं भूयाूधरभूषणं भवनभू भ र्ाय वो भीसूः॥१॥
अशाजाला यशोिवशालिवधूतकिलकालाः।
ु जयंित िपतृचरणाः॥२॥ ातौीिशवचरणा ॄाा भिव
ौिु तनरेशािभािभनवििवडायर्नामिवाताः।
ु िवां ूकाशयंत ु परः॥३॥ ु ौीबालकृ यितवरगवो
ौीमंगाधरिहतृजो दिक्षणातनामा ोितशाे िवरिचतढाासयोगः ूण।
गौरीगंगाधरपदयगु ं जातके ज ैिमनीये
ाांकुव िवशदवचन ैवकटे शिभधानः॥४॥
Salutations to Ganesha. Let there be prosperity. 1. She washes the lotus feet of Vishnu everyday; then again she plays on the head of Shiva; she energizes men even those devoted to sinful acts; merged with the Yamuna she grants the fourfold objectives (dharma, artha, kama and moksha); let that mother of Bhishma, born out of earth, the ornamet of mountain (Ganga) be for your prosperity. 2. Who have practiced the vast net of scriptures; whose immense fame has washed away the ill influence of the Kali age; who have meditated on the feet of Shiva, which are also known as Brahm; the feet of Lord Brahma are victorious on this earth. 3. Having the name Shrutinaresha, that is the one versed in the scriptures; famed by the name of Abhinava Dravidaarya, that is the new aacharya of Dravidas; may the distinguished yati and teacher Balkrishna reveal knowledge in front of me.
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4. I, by the name of Venkatesha, the son of the daughter of Shri Gangadhar; whose name is famed in the south; who has a firm practice in the scripture of Jyotisha; having saluted the feet of Gauri and Shiva elaborate upon the Jaiminiya Jataka through intelligible words.
Sutra – 1.1.1 उपदेशिमािद ज ैिमनीयं सूऽिनकरमयं जातकं । तामंथा िववृिरारते। उपदेश ं ााामः
ु शो रहाथ र्ः। कमार्नसारे ु ण शभु ाशभु सूचनूकारं िवशेषण े िनपियाम इित उपिदँयत इपदे ूितज्ञासूऽम।्
With the sutra upadesham etc begins the Jataka which is a collection of the sutras of Jaimini. Its small exposition now begins.
उपदेश ं ााामः Whatever is instructed is called an upadesha, an instruction. Here instruction means a secret (something which is not very clearly mentioned and hence needs elaboration). Auspicious and inauspicious indications are present (in one’s horoscope) according to ones karma. We shall elaborate upon them. This is what this Resolution Sutra1 states.
Sutra – 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 ् र् सवषां सवर्ऽिे त िभेदं दशर्यित सूऽााम ् राशीनां ादशानां ादशस ु रािशष ु िचिचत िन अिभपँयृक्षािण पार्भे च
् ् ् ित अवलोकयंतीथ र्ः। ु ान ािभम ु ान राशीन ऋक्षािण राशयो मेषादयः। सवऽिभ अिभमख ख पँयं ु ं यथा भवित तथा पँयंित। तथा सख ु राशीिनित िनकृ ोऽथ र्ः। तथा च त या अिभपँयंित सख
ु ो भवित। यथा षोऽमः समो वा रािशः संमख ु ो भवित त राशेः षोऽमः समो वा रािशः संमख
तथा चबासे िं। चबं चामे दशर्ियामः।
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Resolution sutra is the sutra at the beginning of a text stating its objective.
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पार्भे च इित। पा िते भे राशी च सव राशयो यथायोग्यं पँयीथ र्ः। तथा च ैकै को रािशः रािशऽयं ु ण तृतीयनवमौ। एवं चरे पँयतीथ र्ः संपते। पार्राशी च चरे बमेण पंचमैकादशौ मे
ु ण षः। िरे षः बमेण सख ु ु ोऽमः बमेण मे ु ो तबमे सख ण स एवामः। पार्राशी ु ण तावेवक ु ु ः बमेण तृतीयनवमौ मे ै ादशपंचमौ। उभयराशौ बममाां समः सख
चतथु र्दशमौ पार्राशी च। एवमेव वृा अेत े सूऽ े ाचःु ु उभयानभयः पँयेरााःु िरान्चरः।
समीपसंितं रािशं ा ऽीीथाबमम॥् इित।
चरं धनं िवना ाःु िरमंिवना चरः।
यग्ु मं ेन िवना यग्ु मं पँयतीयमागमः॥ इित च। अाथ मेषः चरः समीपं वृषभं ा िसंहं वृिकं कं ु भं च पँयित। ककर् ः समीपं िसंहं पिर
ु ा समीपं वृिकं पिर कं ु भं वृष ं िसंहं च पँयित। मकरः वृिकं कं ु भं वृष ं च पँयित। तल
ु समीपं कं ु भं पिर वृष ं िसंहं वृिकं च पँयित। वृषो मतः समीपं मेष ं पिर मकरं
ु ु ां कक च पँयित। िसंहोऽिप मतः ु ां च पँयित। तल समीपं कक पिर मेष ं मकरं तल
ु ु ण िनकटगं ु ां ा कक मेष ं मकरं च पँयित। कं ु भ मे वृिक ु बमत एव समीपगां तल
ु ु ु ां कक मेष ं च पँयित। िमथनं ु काधनमनाँयित। ु ु मकरं पिर तल का पनधर्न मनिमथ नािन ु ु ु पँयित। धनमनिमथ नकाः पँयित। मीन ु िमथनकाधनू िं ष पँयित। अऽैकयोगकरणेनािप एतदथ र्लाभे िवभतया योगकरणौमोऽयं राशीनां ितीयादशादीनां पार्भं न मां िकं त ु
ोकसंगहृ ीतानामेविे त नयित। अत एव पार्भ े चेित िवचनमिप रािशयाितिरं वारयित। Each of the twelve signs cast aspects only on some of the twelve signs. They do not cast aspects everywhere. This is what is indicated by the two sutras.
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अिभपँयृक्षािण पार्भे च Riksha means signs, Aries etc. All signs aspect the opposite signs. For a sign one of the sixth, eighth and seventh sign is the opposite sign. How does the sixth, eighth or seventh sign become the opposite sign? This should be known from the cyclic placement chart. This chart shall be shown ahead.
पार्भे च Bha means sign. All signs aspect the two signs which are placed in the neighbourhood. Thus each sign aspects three other signs – this meaning is established. For cardinal signs neighbouring signs are fifth and eleventh in-order; the same become third and ninth in offorder. Similarly the opposite sign in cardinal signs is the eighth in-order and the same is sixth in off-order. In fixed signs sixth is the opposite sign in-order and the same is eighth in off-order. Neighbouring signs in fixed are third and ninth in-order and the same are eleventh and fifth in off-order. For mutable signs the opposite sign is seventh and neighbouring signs are fourth and tenth in both order as well as off-order. This has also been said in the Vriddha-Karikas by the following two shlokas:
Mutable signs aspect mutable signs, fixed signs aspect cardinal signs and cardinal signs aspect fixed signs; excluding the sign situated in the neighbourhood each sign aspects three signs. A fixed sign aspects cardinal signs excluding the second sign; a cardinal sign aspects fixed signs excluding the last sign; a mutable sign aspects mutable signs excluding itself; this is the tradition. This means the cardinal sign Aries aspects Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius excluding the neighbouring Taurus. Cancer, excluding the neighbouring Leo, aspects Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus. Libra, excluding the neighbouring Scorpio, aspects Aquarius, Taurus and Leo. Capricorn, excluding the neighbouring Aquarius, aspects Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. Taurus in off-order, excluding the neighbouring Aries, aspects Capricorn, Libra and Cancer. Leo also in off order, excluding the neighbouring Cancer, aspects Aries, Capricorn and Libra. Scorpio, in off-order, excluding the neighbouring Libra, aspects Cancer, Aries and Capricorn. Aquarius, excluding the neighbouring Capricorn, aspects Libra, Cancer and Aries. Gemini aspects Virgo, Saggitarius and Pisces. Virgo again aspects Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini. Sagittarus aspects Pisces, Gemini and Virgo. Pisces aspects Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius. Here the description of the aspects of the signs could have been paraphrased for brevity but they are each mentioned separately to emphasize that the second and twelfth signs should not be considered as the neighbouring signs but only the ones mentioned in the shlokas should be considered as the neighbouring signs. Therefore also the dual number in paarshvabhe restricts the incorporation of more than two signs as the neighbouring ones.
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Sutra – 1.1.4 राशीष ु िसं िृँयभावं खेटेितिदशित
तिा तत ्
ु रािशिभं ु यथा भवित तथा तिाः चरिरिभाविनाः खेटा अिप त ैं राशीँयंतीयः। यथा राशयः ऽीुाशीँयि तथा रािशगता महा अिप
रािशऽयगताेटाोूकारेण पँयीित यावत।् तथा चों वृःै चरं िरगः पँयेिरं चररािशगः।
उभयं तूभयगो िनकटं िवना महम॥् इित। िररािशगताः खेटारािरगतांराः।
ु ु पँयंित राशीनभयान भयक्षे ऽसंिताः॥ इित च। रािशविािशगः खेटः पँयतीथ र्ः। अूववर् त।् अऽायं चबासबमः। िविदक्ष ु ंराशयः पूविर् दिश ु ावृिकौ उरां मकरकं ु भािवित खाकारेण चतरु ॐो मेषवृषौ ककर् िसंहौ दिक्षणां पिमायां तल
ु भ ू यरािशेतरु ॐे घटनानिे त वृाकार एव िवासः समिु चतो िवास इित ूाचीनाः। वत वेिदतोऽिूऽ।े चकाराभावेऽिप यथा योगकरणमाहाािे ऽथ लाघेऽिप चकारोऽयं
शाांतरोाहिभेदामिु नोित तिाेयात।् तथा िह िऽदशिऽकोणचतरु ॐसमावलोकयंित चरणािभवृितः।
रिवजामरेिधराः परे च ये बमशो भवंित िकल वीक्षणेऽिधकाः॥ इित। े ं ानं िऽकोणेित ितीयं चतरु ॐ इित तृतीयं समेित चतथु । अऽाानऽये अयमथ र्ः िऽदशेक
ु त र् मेण िवर्धतर् इथ र्ः। षे ु पादाधर्पादोनपूणब राशयोिकेन िके न ैकै कानिनिः। तथा च चत नन ु िऽदशेािद पाठबमेण सवषामिप महाणां तेष ु ान ेष ु पादािदरीा िवर्धतर् इथ र्ः 1132
ािदाशंकातो नोानबममाऽेण िवृिः। िकं त ु िनानबमं वमाणमहबमं चादाय पादािदबमेण िवर्धतर् इाह रिवजेित। तथा च शनेिकोणे चतरु ॐे समिऽदशेष ु पादािदबमेण ु िवृिः। गरोत रु ॐसमिऽदशिऽकोणेष ु भौम समिऽदशिऽकोणचतरु ॐेष।ु अेषां त ु
िऽदशिऽकोणचतरु ॐसमेिित िवभागः। अऽ ानचतु यमिप ोकरीा चबाकारवबासे ् िम।् अयं चाथ र्ः संूदायात ोकारा ूकािशत इित।
The aspector-aspected relationship defined with respect to the signs is extended over to the planets by the following sutra.
तिा तत ् Planets placed in the cardinal, fixed and dual signs also aspect the signs in the same way as the signs in which they are placed. Just like a sign aspects three other signs similarly the planets positioned in a sign also aspect the planets positioned in the other three signs in the previously described manner (that is planets in cardinals aspect those in fixed etc). It is mentioned in the Vriddha-Karikas:
A planet in a fixed sign aspects the one in a cardinal sign; the one in a cardinal sign aspects the one in a fixed sign; the one in a dual sign aspects the one in a dual sign; excluding the one placed in the neighbouring sign. Planets in the fixed signs aspect those in the cardinal signs; planets in the cardinal signs aspect those in the fixed signs; planets in the dual signs aspect those in the dual signs. Therefore the planets aspect in the same way as the sign in which they are placed. Rest is as described earlier. (That is planets in Aries aspect planets in Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius etc.) Now we describe the cyclic placement chart. Dual signs are in the corners. The remaining signs are placed in the form of a square bed as follows - Aries and Taurus are in the upper side, Cancer and Leo are towards the right, Libra and Scorpio are in the lower side and Capricorn and Aquarius are in the left side – this is what the experienced men say. But in practice from the viewpoint of dual signs, according to chaturasre ghatanaanaa, that is similar signs should be placed square to each other, circular placement should be known to be better for this sutra (in which the four cardinal signs, the four fixed signs and the four dual signs are all placed at the four corners of a square from each other). Just like sutras are joined together for the sake of brevity similary by omitting cha this sutra could have been shortened for efficacy. But by this reading of the present sutra tannishthastadvachcha the cha here stands to include those aspects of planets which are mentioned in other standard texts. It is said
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Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and other planets aspect positions tridasha, trikona, chaturasra and saptama with increasing quarter strength. Tridasha means third and tenth and is the first position. Trikona means fifth and ninth and is the second position. Chaturasra means fourth and eighth and is the third position. And saptama means seventh and is the fourth position. In the first three positions each position includes two signs. And in each of these four positions the strength of the aspect increases in
खाकारचबम ् Square Placement
चरादयः तः त उानषे ु पँयंित चराः बमेण ५।८।११
चबाकारासः Circular Placement
Cardinal etc signs aspect the above mentioned signs from themselves Cardinals aspect in-order 5|8|11 signs
ु ण ५।८।११ िरा मे
Fixed aspect off-order 5|8|11 signs
िभावाः बमोमाां ४।७।१०
Dual aspect both in-order and offorder 4|7|10 signs
िचबं Cyclic Placement Chart the sequence one-fourth, half, three-fourths and full. But if one thinks that this sequence of increasing strengths of aspects is obeyed by all planets then it is not so. Rather this sequence of strengths is to be conjoined with the later mentioned sequence of planets to determine the strength of the aspect of each planet. Therefore for Saturn the sequence of increasing strength of aspect is trikona, chaturasra, saptama and tridasha. For Jupiter the sequence is chaturasra, saptama, tridasha and trikona. For Mars the sequence is saptama, tridasha, trikona 1134
and chaturasra. For the remaining planets the sequence is tridasha, trikona, chaturasra and saptama. These four positions mentioned in the shloka should be looked in the circular placement chart. This meaning of the shloka is obtained from tradition.
Sutra 1.1.5 यथाफलिवशेषादेशाय िूकार आिदथा फलभेदं दशर्ियतमु गर्लभेदं नाम कं चन िवशेष ं दशर्यित दारभाग्यशूलागर्लािन ातःु
ातःु फलदातःु खेटक राशेवार् दारभाग्यशूलागर्लािन भवंतीयः। अिे ूायेण कटपयािदबमो बोः। तऽािप ादशािधकसंासिपाते ादशतं कृ ा िशं मां। कादयऽकाादयकाः पााः पंच ूकीितर्ताः।
याो तथा ज्ञेया ज्ञेया गणकै बिर्ु मरैः॥
इित। अत एव सवर्ऽ सवणार् भावा राशय न महा इित सवर्ऽ ूकृ तशे महाितभावानां राशीनां कटपयािदबमेण वणः संािनदश इित ोः। एवं चतथु ितीये एकादशे च
िवमानाकाग र्लािन भवि। िवमानं च व ु खेटाकं सित संभवे ािदकमिप बों। एवं च
सवषामिप राशीनां बमतो गणनया ितीयचतथु क ादशरािशगतमहा अगर्लाकतार्रः।
र् पमगर्लं योः कऽमर् ं िऽष ु कतृषर् ु पूण। अथवा िनातःु फलदातरु ार्शवे ार् एकितर्यल
यकिचतथु र्ितीय ैकादशा अगर्ला भवीित योजनीयं। सा चागर्ला ििवधा शभु महकृ ता पापमहकृ ता चेित।
Just like different kinds of aspects have been mentioned to ascertain specific results similarly to take us further tawards ascertaining specific results Jaimini mentions something called an Argala.
दारभाग्यशूलागर्लािन ातःु From the result-giving object under study, whether it is a planet or a sign, Daara, Bhaagya and Shoola houses cause Argalas - this is the meaning. In this text the standard sequence KaTaPaYadi is frequently employed and should be used to decode some terms. While using
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this sequence when a number greater than twelve is encountered multiples of twelve should be rejected and the remainder should be considered.
Five letters beginning from Ka, Ta, Pa and eight beginning from Ya should be known (to indicate numerals) by the intelligent people. Therefore sarvatra savarnaa bhaavaa rashayashcha na grahaah according to these sutras it is clearly indicated that everywhere in this text the signs and houses which are occupied by planets should be decoded using KaTaPaYadi sequence. (Using this sequence the meaning of Daara, Bhaagya and Shoola is four, two and eleven respectively.) Thus those positioned in the fourth, second and eleventh houses cause argalas. If there is a planet positioned in the house then the aspects should also be considered along with the argala. In this way for all signs, by proper counting, planets in the fourth, second and eleventh houses are argala causing planets. If there is one argala causing planet then the argala is mild; if two, then medium; if three, then full. Another way to interpret the sutra is by breaking it up as daarabhaagyashoolastaargalaa nidhyaatuh. This means that entities in the fourth, second and eleventh from the nidhyatri, that is from any sign are argalas. This argala is of two kinds – that caused by auspicious planets and that caused by inauspicious planets.
Sutra – 1.1.6, 1.1.7, 1.1.8 चतथु मगर्लां दशर्यित।
कामा त ु भूयसा पापानां
र् ा भवित। ं ने िषगयर् ोगािदलक्षणेन कामा तृतीयानागल पापानां पापमहाणां भूयसा संबध
ं े सेवागर्ला न शभु संबध ं ।े चतथु र्ितीय ैकादशेष ु त ु पापशभु ोभयसंबध ं ऽे िप भवतीित तृतीयान े पापसंबध ु ा भवतीित बाधकरिहतेथ र्ः। वेिदतं। अथवा पापानां संबिं धनी तृतीयरािशगागार्ला भूयसा बलेन य
ं जा तृतीयगागार्ला िनबार्धा एकिपापजा तृतीयानगाग र्लाऽरािशऽयेऽिप तथा च बपापासंबध
यागर्ला शभु पापकृ ता सा च सबाधेित िनतं। कामागर्लाया बपापकृ ताया िनबार्धाामा ु िित िवशेषकथनाय ूवृा सूऽिमदं पृथृ तं वेिदतं। अत एव दारेागर्लाऽय बाधकाशर्यित। िरनीचकामा िवरोिधनः
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बमेण चतथु र् दशमो ितीय ादश एकादश तृतीयेित ऽयाणां ऽयो
र् ाया एकादशगो िवरोधीिप ज्ञेयम।् िवरोिधन इथ र्ः। िवघटका इित यावत।् एकिपापजतृतीयागल
अगर्लाबाधकानामिप बाधकाशर्यित न नू ा िवबला
दशमादशतृतीय ैकादशा नू ांशा िवबला वा बमेण चतथु र्ितीय ैकादशतृतीयेो महािदो यिद
तिह चतथु ार्िदागर्लानां दशामािदा न िवरोिधन इथ र्ः। तदागर्लाबाधका न भवंतीित। बलानयनं र् ा च चामे िनपियित। अंशािधं नू तां चाेािदना वाित। इयं चागर्ला िवपरीतागल वृै पबृिं हता ु भयपण्यिवनाभावा रु ाः शभु ागर्लं ।
र् ं िवः॥ ुटांगज्ञेयभावा ु िवपरीतागल ितीयतृतीय ैकादशचतथु र्भावेो िृः फलिृः फलदातृः शभु ागर्लमाः।
ादशतृतीयदशमभावेः फलदेो महरु ााौयेो िवपरीताग र्लं िवः। शभु ागर्लिवरोग र्लमेव
ु । िःु फलदातू राशेः ितीयािदतः शभु ागर्लं ादशािदतोऽशभु ागर्लं च िविरित र् िमते िवपरीतागल वा योजना।
Now Jaimini mentions a fourth kind of argala.
कामा त ु भूयसा पापानां If there is a connection of the kaama house, which is of the third house, by virtue of aspect, shadvarga, conjunction etc. with three or more malefic planets then the third house also becomes an argala. It should be noted that only when the third house has a malefic connection that there is an argala not when it is under the influence of auspicious planets. In the fourth, second and eleventh houses argala is present in both cases when auspicious influences are present as well as when malefic influences are present. Another interpretation of the sutra could be that when the argala present in the third house is influenced by three or more malefic planets then it becomes endowed with strength. That is it becomes unobstructed. Thus argala in the third house influenced by three or more malefic planets is unobstructed while argala in the third house created by one or two malefic
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planets as well as argalas in the other three houses whether created by auspicious or by malefic planets can be obstructed – such seems to be the meaning. Because the argala in the third house influenced by three or more malefic planets is unobstructed and because it is different in character from the other argalas, this sutra has been separately created. Hence now the obstructing factors for the three argalas in the daara etc houses are being mentioned.
िरनीचकामा िवरोिधनः For the argala in fourth the house in the tenth; for the argala in second the house in the twelfth and for the argala in eleventh the house in the third – these are the three opposing factors for the three argalas. That is they are the destructors of the respective argalas. For the argala in the third house created by one or two malefic planets the eleventh house should be known to be the obstructor. The opposing factors of the opposing factors are mentioned in the next sutra.
न नू ा िवबला Not the ones at a lesser degree or weaker than them. This means if the planets in the tenth, twelfth, third and eleventh houses are at a lesser degree or are weaker than the respective planets in the fourth, second, eleventh and third houses then the planets in tenth etc houses do not oppose the argalas in fourth etc houses. That is they do not obstruct the argala. Jaimini will describe the calculation of the strength of planets in the future sutra. Jaimini will also mention greatness or smallness by virtue of degrees through the sutra aatmaa etc. This argala and the opposing argala have been elaborated in the Vriddha Karikas. Argalas from houses placed second, eleventh and fourth from the planet/house under study is called auspicious argalas while argalas from twelfth, third and tenth are known as opposing argalas. Argalas from the houses, aspecting planets, from the result aspecting planets and from the result giving planets which are in the second, eleventh and fourth houses are called auspicious argalas. Argalas from the result giving planets and from houses casting aspects or houses containing planets which are in the twelfth, third and tenth houses are known as opposing argalas. An argala which opposes the auspicious argala is only known as an opposing argala. Or else the shloka could be interpreted as follows - argalas in the second etc houses from the aspector that is the result giving sign are auspicious argalas and those in the twelfth etc houses are opposing argalas.
Sutra – 1.1.9, 1.1.10 ु र् ांतरं दशर्यित अथ पनरग ल ूाग्विकोणे
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र् ा तिरोधी तदपवाद ूाग्वत।् दारिरे ािदवत।् पंचम बमेण िऽकोणे पंचमनवमयोरगल ूाथिमकाारसंिनधानावम िऽिऽकोणेन िऽकोण इित पदेन शीयोपिितकाागर्लाानं। नवम त ु िवरोिधानिमित िववेकः। तथा पंचमेऽगर्ला भवित पापेन शभु ने वा। नवमे तिरोधी ु भवित। शभपापातरः पूववर् िदित बों। के तौ िवशेषमाह
िवपरीतं के तोः
ु बं िं धग र्ला नवमे भवित पंचमे तिरोधीथ र्ः। तथा च नवमे के तो ु नवममगर्लाानं। के तस
र् ाानं पंचमे तिरोिधानिमित यावत।् अथवा के तोलर् िवपरीतमगल र् ं तिरोधी च। तथा के तोरगल
च दशमादशतृतीयनवमागर्लाानािन तिरोिधन चतथु र्ितीय ैकादशपंचमा इित भावः।
र् ासूऽ ं कामेित पृथृ तं तथा िऽकोण िविशफलात पृ् थगेव। िवपरीतं िनबार्धाथा तृतीयागल ु ृ त िऽकोण एव वाा पृथगेव ूाग्विदित सूऽ ं कृ तं। या के तोिरित य के तक
ूाग्विकोणे िऽकोण इित पंचममेवक ै वचनापितते। तथा च कामागर्लाविददमिप िनबार्धमेव। एवं चािक्षे नवम िवरोिधं तदपवाद न िविचंतनीयः। िवपरीतं के तोः ल के तोवार् नवममग र्लाानिमथ र्ः। अऽािप पंचमागर्लािवरोिधं तदपवादेते िचंतनीयमेव।
े िे त िवभावनीयं। एवं च दारेादािवव पंचमनवमाामग र्लेित यावत।् सूऽपृथरणमिप िनबार्धादेरव ् या पंचमेऽगर्ला न कामावत पापबाादे व िकं त ु सवर्ादिप ूािठत दारेािदवत ्
शभु पापतरेण ैके नाां िऽूभृितिभवार् भवतीथ र्ः। िवपरीतं के तोः के तोलर् वा िवपरीतं पंचम एव ् ण गिणते ान े कामावापबाादग र्ला भवतीथ र्ः। या पंचमेऽगर्लं ूाचीवृिमत बमे पंचमेऽगर्लं भवित के तो ु परावृ गिणते पंचमेऽगर्लिमथ र्ः। Now again Jaimini shows another kind of argala.
ूाग्विकोणे In trines, that is in the fifth and ninth houses, argala, opposing argala and invalidation of opposing argala are identical to the previous description. That is they are as described in the sutras daara etc and rishpha etc. Since the fifth house occurs first in sequence of fifth and ninth and is placed closer to the daara that is the fourth house than the ninth house, and
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because ninth is the tritrikona (and not trikona) and because by the term trikona the fifth house appears first, fifth is the place of argala. The ninth house is the place of opposing argala – such is the right conclusion. Moreover, argala is created in the fifth house by both auspicious and malefic planets and in the ninth house opposing argala is created. Argala created by planets other than auspicious and malefic should be known to be identical with earlier description. A distinction in the case of Ketu is mentioned in the next sutra.
िवपरीतं के तोः For Ketu ninth house is the house of argala. Argala related to Ketu is in the ninth house and opposing argala is in the fifth house – such is the meaning. That is in the case of Ketu, out of the fifth and ninth houses, ninth is the house of argala and fifth is the house of opposing argala. Or else another interpretation of the sutra could be that argala and opposing argala for Ketu are opposite to that of the lagna. Thus tenth, twelfth and third are houses of argala and fourth, second and eleventh are the houses of opposing argala – such is the meaning. Just like, since the third argala is unobstructed so its sutra kaamasthaa etc. was created separately similarly because of the special results of trines and because of vipariitam ketoh that is in order to mention the inversion of argala in the trines in the case of Ketu the sutra praagvattrikone was created separately. ारो महा राशय Aspecting planets and signs
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ँया राशयः Aspected signs
र् ाौयराशयः शभु ागल Signs housing auspicious argala
िवपरीताग र्लाौयराशयः Signs housing opposing argala
िनाथ र्चबम ् Another meaning of the sutra could be that since in the sutra singular number has been used for trikona hence only the fifth house is indicated. Therefore just like the argala in the third house the argala in the fifth is also unobstructed. In this case the ninth house should not be thought of as opposing this argala. vipariitam ketoh would mean that with Ketu as the lagna 1140
the ninth house would be an argala. In this case also the fifth house should not be thought of as opposing this argala. The sutra should be considered to have been created separately because this argala is unobstructed. Therefore like in the sutra daara etc argala is also created from the fifth and ninth houses. Or else another meaning of the sutra could be that argala in the fifth is not created only by three or more malefic influences like the one in the third but rather by all kinds of influences just like in the daara etc sutra – by auspicious, malefic as well as other influences, by one, two, three as well as more planets. vipariitam ketoh For Ketu argala is opposite to the one for lagna that is argala is created in the fifth by three of more malefic influences as in the third house. Or else another interpretation of the sutra could be that argala is created in the fifth by counting in-order while for Ketu argala is created in the fifth by counting off-order.
Sutra – 1.1.11 अथ फलिवशेषसूचकमिनकारकिवभागं दशर्यित िनकारकममे िववक्षरु ाेािदना आािधकः कलािदिभन र्भोगः सानामानां वा सानामानां वा रादीनां शंतानां सानां रांतानामानां वा महाणां मे यो नभोगो महः
कलािदिभः कलाया आदयऽशाः रािशभागकलािवकलेािदिनदशने भागानां कलािवकलािदात ् त ैरंशरै िधको यः स आा आकारक इथ र्ः। कलािदिभिरित पाठे कला त ु षोडशो भाग इित।
् भागपयार्येन िनदशात कलापदं भागवाचकं वेिदतं। भागसाे त कलािवकलािदिभरािधं िचंतनीयं। अऽ रािशकृ तमािधं न मािमित संूदायः। तं वृःै भागािधकः कारकः ादभागऽकारकः। मांशो मखेटः ापखेटः स एव िह॥ इित। स च भागािधकः कारक आकारकः जातकराज इित अथ र्ः। अे त ु महा वमाणरीोपकारका
र्ु ाथ र्ः। आकारक ैवं िन यऽ ि आिद महाणामंशािदसाेन कारकलोपऽ भवंतीित वतल िरकारकादेव तिचारः कतर्ः। नन ु आािधकः कलािदिभन र्भोगोऽानािमेव सूऽम ु
लाघवािदित चेते अऽािधकपद िनिवािाहो ु सवर्महांशनू ांशतयाकारकतेित सूचनाय
ु ू ने ैवािधात।् अानां चेित पृथगिः। नन ु कथं ज्ञातिमित चेिाहोिवर्परीतं संचारा 1141
नभोगोऽानािमित पाठे महरीा राहोरािधं ूतीयेत। िऽाणां महाणां ॄयोगे ूसे
ु े राहोयिगतामिप नू ांशकानां ॄं त ु सतरामे रायोगे िवपरीत इित सूऽण वाांशेन
कारकं भवतीथ र्ः इित नीलकं ठटीकायां। अथवांशािदिभम र्हयसाे समकारकाभावे रारिप ु के समामनंतीित माादानां वेित गौणको िनः। अथवा माऽा सह पऽमे
ु अमकारकलोप वमाणादिभूायेण पृथगपादानं । नन ु के तोरिप तथाावानािमित कथं ु ः नोािमित चेिाके तोरंशािदसाेन कारकांतराभावादानामेवोिचतिमित िवशेषः। नीचपापय
ु ु महांतरबलेन बािप मोक्षणकतार् कारकः पांतदर्शास ु बंधनािदःखदः। उािदशभु य
भवित। या ूितकू ल आकारकः पापकमर्ारा संसारबंधनपदः। अऽायं िवचारो मंदगितमह
सवाशािधे वबे च सिवंशितिदवसपयत ं स एव कारकः ात।् िकं त ु तदनंतरमिप न एव। ात ् चंिबांतांशािन बमेतने अिधकमहैाािलकमहैवार् रंशाोै रऽ फलिवचारकायर्ः। To ascertain special results Jaimini now begins the section on temporary significators. Permanent significators are mentioned later.
आािधकः कलािदिभः नभोगः सानामानां वा Beginning with Sun and ending with Saturn – this is the group of seven; ending with Rahu – this is the group of eight. Amongst these, whichever planet, by virtue of its kalaa etc (degrees, minutes etc) is the most advanced that becomes the Atmakaraka. Kalaa means divisions. Kalaa, vikalaa etc are the divisions of signs. Kalaa actually means sixteenth part. But because it is synonymous with division hence the word kalaa here should be understood as division of a sign (that is relative longitude). If the kalaas or degrees are equal then the next division vikalaa or minutes should be used to decide the greatness. Here greatness caused by the virtue of signs should not be considered – such is the tradition. (This means all planetary longitudes should be measured relative to the respective sign of placement.) As has been said in the Vriddha-Karikas: One at the greatest degrees is the atmakaraka; one at the least degrees is the antyakaraka; one at an intermediate degree is of intermediate significance; it is also called an upakaraka (sub-significator). The one having greatest degree is the Atmakaraka; it is the king of the native – such is the meaning. Other planets become sub-significators according to rules described later – this is the meaning of the text.
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If two or more planets have the same longitude and a karaka is lost then permanent significators should be used to ascertain respective results. One could say that the sutra can be phrased as aatmaadhikah kalaadibhih nabhogoshtanaam for the sake of brevity. But the word adhika has been used in the sutra. So to indicate that Rahu becomes the atmakaraka by having the smallest longitude ashtanaam vaa has been mentioned separately. How do we know this? Because Rahu travels in opposite direction so it becomes greater by virtue of having a smaller longitude. If the sutra were nabhogoshtaanaam then Rahu would seem to contend for the post of the atmakaraka in the same was as other planets (that is by having the largest longitude). When two or more planets contend for the post of Brahma then according to the sutra raahuyoge vipariitah Rahu becomes the Brahma only when it has the smallest longitude. This is mentioned in the Neelakantha commentary. Or else when two or more planets have the same longitude and the seventh karaka is lost then Rahu can be included. Therefore the secondary statement ashtanaam vaa has been added. Or else as per the future sutra maatraa saha putram etc the eighth karaka shall be lost and in that context separate inclusion of Rahu has been done here. One may ask why Ketu has not been included through navaanaam vaa. The answer to that would be that because Rahu and Ketu have the same longitude and so cannot be different karakas. Hence ashtanaam vaa is appropriate. If the Atmakaraka is debilitated or conjoined with malefics then it gives miseries like bondage etc in its sub-periods. If it is exalted or conjoined with auspicious planets then it frees the individual even if he is bound by other planets. Or else an adverse Atmakaraka gives bondage in the world by its malefic influence. A special point needs to be mentioned here. If Saturn has the largest longitude and is retrograde then he shall remain the karaka for twenty-seven days. But not after that. Beginning from itself upto the division occupied by the Moon - in this sequence the planet which has greatest longitude or the planet which has the greatest longitude at that moment from that planet the results should be adjudged.
Sutra – 1.1.12 ु र्िवशेष ं दशर्यित आकारक ैव िन समष स ईे बंधमोक्षयोः स आकारको बंधमोक्षयोरीे ामी राजा भवित जातकराजो भवतीथ र्ः। तथा िह लोके ूिसो
ु ु न ु राजा बंधमोक्षयोः कारापातनमोचनयोरिधकारी भवित पऽामाूभृ तीनिप तोषगणान रोधे
कारािदष ु पातयित मोचयित साननािद च करोमाािदिभदर्ािन फलािन चाूथयित ु े ूधानािधकारी भवित। यथा ूिसं तथायमाकारको जातकराजः सखःखदान 1143
ु ामाूभृतयो लोककायर्कतार्रथाेऽपु कारका राजानमन ु ैव फलदातारो भवंित। राजानमनसृ
यथा राजिन बु े समादयः िमऽादेः काय कतमर्ु समथार् राजिन िग्धे सित अमाादयः
ु न फलदातारो भवंतीयम ू म।् शऽभु तू ाकाय कत ु समथार्थोपकारका राजानरोधे Now Jaimini mentions the pre-eminence of the just described Atmakaraka.
स ईे बंधमोक्षयोः The Atmakaraka is the lord of bondage and liberation. He is the king of the individual – this is the meaning. Just like a world famous king is the authority for bondage and liberation that is, he is the authority for putting one in jail and freeing one from jail and can put even his sons and ministers in jail or free them from jail or pay them honour according to their good or bad deeds; just like he distributes the fruits provided by his ministers similarly this Atmakarka is also a king of the individual. He is the prime presider over happiness and sorrow. Just like the ministers perform their tasks related to the kingdom only by following the king, similarly the upakarakas (sub-significators) provide their results only in accordance with the Atmakaraka. Just like when the king is displeased the ministers etc are unable to perform the works of their friends etc and when the king is pleased then they are even able to do works against their enemies similarly upakarakas give their results only in compliance with the Atmakaraka – such a meaning should be derived.
Sutra – 1.1.13, 1.1.14, 1.1.15, 1.1.16, 1.1.17, 1.1.18, 1.1.19 अथामाकारकं दशर्यित ु तानसरणादमाः
ु त ूधानकारकानपारणामना नू भागतयामाोऽमाकारको भवित।
े यािधकभागो राजकारक आसंज्ञकः। तदवधान ेन ततो नू ोऽमाः। अथ ॅातृकारकं सवार्पक्ष
दशर्यित। त ॅाता
ु तामामहानपारणा नू भागतया ॅातृकारको भवित। महेष ु यो महोऽमामहानू भागः ू ।ं अथ मातृकारकं दशर्यित स ॅाता। एवममेऽ
त माता
ु ॅातृकारकाहानू ांशो मातृकारको भवित। अथ पऽकारकं दशर्यित 1144
ु त पऽः
ु मातृकारकानू ः पऽकारक इथ र्ः। अथ ज्ञाितकारकं दशर्यित त ज्ञाितः
ु ु पऽकारकाातृ कारकाा नू भागो ज्ञाितमहः। अमे माऽा सहैव पऽकारक ैोे ः तेित यथायोगं थ र्कं । अथ दारकारकं दशर्यित त दारा
ु ु यथ र्ः। िरकारकपदोपपदािदः ज्ञाितकारकानू भागो दारकारक इित ज्ञेय।ं चकारोऽनसम
ििवचारः कतर्ो न त ु दारकारकादेविे त भावः।
(Here pages are missing in the manuscript. Only later part of the shlokas was available which seemed to be from Saravali. The former parts have been patched from this text.)
ं ु ा यिद क िेष ु संिताः। क्षर्िऽकोणतग
अोऽं कारकाे ःु क िेवे हरेमतर् म॥्
रिवतनयो जूकः कुलीरले बृहितिहमांश।ू
मेष े कुजो गिव िसतः पररं कारका एते॥
ु ं ु सगृ तग हांश े िता महाः कारकाः समााताः। मेषरू णे च रिविरित िवशेषतो वि चाणः॥
ु ो दशमािप कारकाः सव। लः सखसं एकादशेऽिप के िचांछंित न ततं मनु िाणां॥ नीचकुले संभतू ः कारकिवहग ैः ूधानतां याित। ु ो भवित नर िो न संदहे ः॥ िक्षितपितवंशसम
् ऽोऽकारका भवंित तेषां मे दशमगः इािद। अयमथ र्ः िमऽोरािशगाः पररं क िगाेत ते
कारकराज इथ र्ः। अोऽकारका इन ेन पररदशास ु शभु दा इित सूिचतं। एवमेव ांशािदयतु ा
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अिप पररं क िगाः कारका भवंित। लक िे िवशेषमाह। लेित चतथु र्दशमाः
ु क्षेऽगािदिनगणरिहता अिप लमह कारकाः। ल ु न तेषां कारकः। एवं
ु एकादशाः क्षेऽगणरिहता अिप। िमऽोगो महः लक िगो न भवित चेदिप ताशमान े
् ऽ े िवमानोऽिप यिद तिह दशमः सहजमैऽीतालमैऽीलक्षणयसंपः खेटः यििंित क्षे क्षेऽ कारकौ भवतः। एवं मंथांतराारकमहपािण अदशािप सकलािन िविचंतनीयािन
ु अगु मं। अथ पऽकारकिवकं दशर्यित ु के समामनंित माऽा सह पऽमे
ु मातृकारके ण सह पऽकारकं के चनाचायार् वदंित। कारकय ैं वदंतीित यावत।् अऽाादयो दारांताः सपिठताः। तऽ यिद ौ खेटौ भागािदसाेनाातमैककारकं भजतिह तऽ सभी
रािदमहैराािददारांतापिरमहािरमहाथ रारिप मा इानां वेंु । अऽ ऽयो यिद खेटा ु िह तऽ पूववर् दाािददारांतसकपिरमहाथ भागािदसाेनाातमैककारकतां ोजेय
रावे तरु िप न योजनीयः नवानां वेपाठात।् तऽांितमः कारको त एव। अे ाचायार्ऽ ु मातृपऽयोरै कोन िनवर्हंित। यिद चतरु ािदमहा भा….. (page missing in the manuscript.) Now Jaimini mentions the Amatyakarak
ु तानसरणादमाः By the virtue of coming just after the prime karaka in terms of possesing lesser degrees the planet becomes Amatyakaraka. Amongst all the karakas the one which has the largest degree becomes the king also known as the Atmakaraka. In the same sequence the one which is lesser than it becomes the Amatyakaraka. Now Jaimini mentions the Bhratrikaraka.
त ॅाता By the virtue of coming just after the Amatyakaraka in terms of possessing lesser degrees the planet becomes Bhratrikaraka. The planet which is lesser than the Amatyakaraka becomes the Bhratra. Similarly is mentioned ahead. Now Jaimini mentions the Matrikaraka
त माता
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The planet having lesser degrees than Bhratri planet becomes the Matrikaraka. Now Jaimini mentions the Putrakaraka
ु त पऽः The planet having lesser degress than the Matrikara is the Putra – such is the meaning. Now Jaimini mentions the Jnatikaraka
त ज्ञाितः The planet having lesser degress than the Putrakara or lesser degrees than the Matrikaraka is the Jnati planet. Because in the future sutra Putrakaraka is said to be identical with Matrikaraka therefore Jnatikaraka is supposed to succeed the appropriate karaka here. Now Jaimini mentions the Darakaraka
त दारा The planet having lesser degrees than Jnatikaraka becomes the Darakaraka – this should be known. The cha in the end of the sutra indicates that for the sake of completeness not only the Darakaraka but the permanent significator, pada and upapada should also be used to ascertain results of wife. (Now the concept of mutual karakaship is introduced. Pages containing initial part of the shlokas were missing in the manuscript but the ending parts of the shlokas were available from where it seemed that the shlokas were from Saravali.) If planets are in their own sign or are in mulatrikona sign or are exalted and are also in Kendras then they become karakas of each other. Acharya Hari says that they become karkas only when they are in the Kendras. If in a Cancer ascendant, Saturn is in Libra, Jupiter and Moon are in the ascendant and Mars and Sun are in Aries then these become mutual karakas. If planets are exalted or are in a friend's house or are in their own sign then also they are called karakas. Chanakya says that Sun in the tenth in the above example especially becomes a karaka. If a planet is in lagna, fourth house or tenth house then also it becomes a karaka. Some say that planet in eleventh also becomes a karaka but this is not the opinion of the sages. An individual born in a low caste will rise high in life through karakas. An individual born in a royal family becomes a king without doubt. This means that if planets are in their own signs, friend’s sign or are exalted and are also mutually in angles then they become mutual karakas. Amongst them the planet in the tenth becomes the king of karakas. By the term mutual karakas it is meant that they provide benefitial results in each others’ dashas. Similarly planets in their own divisions (hora, navansha etc) in mutual Kendras also become karakas. A special result is said for the lagna which is also a Kendra. Planets in fourth or tenth houses are the karakas of the lagna even if they are not in their own sign etc. But the planet in the lagna is not their karaka. Similar is the situation with planets in the eleventh even if they are not in their own sign. If a planet is in its own sign or is in a friend’s sign or is exalted but is not in the lagna and if a planet tenth
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to it is its permanent friend as well a temporary friend then irrespective of where this latter planet is placed, the two planets, that is the one in tenth and the one in its own house become mutual karakas. Similarly one should also bring to study all the special results related to karakas mentioned in the other texts. Rest is easy. Now Jaimini mentions an option for the Putrakaraka
ु के समामनंित माऽा सह पऽमे Some acharyas speak of the Putrakaraka together with Matrikaraka. That is they say that the two karakas are one and the same. Here seven karakas beginning with the Atmakaraka and ending with the Darakaraka have been indicated. Here if two planets have the same longitude and acquire same karakahood other than Atmakaraka then since the seven planets beginning with the Sun are unable to signify Atma upto Daara so for that purpose Rahu should also be accepted. This is what ashtaanaam vaa means. If three planets contend for the same karaka position other than the Atmakaraka then like Rahu, Ketu should not be considered because the sutra does not say navaanam vaa. In this case the last karaka will be lost. Other aacharyas do not accept Matrikaraka and Putrakaraka to be the same in this case. If four or more planets … (page missing in the manuscript).
Sutra – 1.1.20, 1.1.21, 1.1.22, 1.1.23 अथ िनकारकाुमपु बमते भिगनीािदना। तऽादौ भिगािदकारकं दशर्यित भिगारतः ँयालः कनीयान्जननी चेित आरतो भौमािगनी सामां। ँयालो भायार्ॅाता। किनॅाता माता च इित। एवं
ु योः ूकारेण शाांतरोपाााे िवचारणीया इथ र्ः। अऽ जननीकारकेन चंिोऽिप माः। रिवशब
े िनदशात।् अत ूाणीजनकः चंिारयोजर्ननी अूाण्यिप पाप इमे चंि मातृकारकेन सूऽकारैरव ु ु मातल ु ािदपु कारकी करोित एव रिवः िपतृकारक इऽानमिप अिमममंथतो िवेय।ं अथ बधं
ु ु मातलादयो बंधवो मातृसजातीया इरतः
ु ु ािदबंधवो मातृसजातीया मातृत ु ा। इित पदं शाांतरिसानानपु लक्षयित। उरतो बधाात ल इतरूववर् त।् अथ िपतामहािदकारकेन गंु दशर्यित ु खादे ु ु व जानीयात ् िपतामहः पितपऽाविप गम
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ु नावधारणायोगात।् ु बृहितारा जानीयादेविे त। येन ैवकारायः पऽािदिनकारका े ु कारकमाह अथ पािदष ु शब
ु मातामह इंतवे ािसनः पी िपतरौ शरौ
ु र्ु इित िनदशते ।े अपिठताबाायार् मातािपतरौ शरु ौ अंतवे ािसनो गरोरमे पिठताहृ ितशब ु ािचारणीया इथ र्ः। शाारोााे सवऽिप शब
(page missing in the manuscript)…िपतृमातृसृसिं ज्ञतौ च तावथौजयग्ु मक्षर्गतौ तयोः
शभु ािवािद। भिगारतः ँयाल इािद सूऽािण ूाचीन ैिददशर्नने ोपबृिं हतािन। आिदावमे तातंिााता चतथु र्तः।
ु ु ः॥ भौमाृतीयतो ॅाता बधाे च मातल
ु पंचमतः पऽः ु शब ु ामतः ियः। गरोः
ु शनेरमतो मृिरित तातािद िचंतयेत॥्
इित। एविमित शेन भौमादीनां येष ु पदाथष ु कारकं सूिचतं तवर्मऽ लाघवांगहृ ीमः।तथा िह ु कालाा िदनकृ निहनग ःु सं कुजो ज्ञो वचो
ु िसत मदनो ःखं िदनश े ाजः। जीवो ज्ञानसखे
ु ु नेता कुमारो बधः राजानौ रिवशीतग ू िक्षितसतो
ु ः॥ सूिरदार्नवपूिजत सिचवौ ूेः सहॐांशज
ु गो रगौर वबः। रँयामो भारो गौर इंनार्ां
ु ु ो भािरः कृ देहः॥ वार्ँयामो ज्ञो गगरगाऽः ँयामः शब वणार्ाॆिसताितरहिरतापीतिचऽािसता।
विजके शविशिचकाः सूयार्िदनाथाः बमात॥्
ु यस ु नपस ु ौ यवु ती नरा शेषाः। र् तौ ं ु काौ शिशशब बधसू
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ु िशिखभूखपयोमणानां विशनो भूिमसतादयः बमेण॥
ु कुजाक शशी बधे ु िसतोऽजानाम।् ु ग िवूािदतः शब
चाकर् जीवा ज्ञभृग ू कुजाक यथाबमं सरजमांिस॥ ु मधिपलत रु ॐतनःु िपूकृ ितः सिवताकचः।
् तनवृु तनबर्ु वातकफः ूाज्ञ शशी मृवाभु क॥ ु बू रणमूितर्दारः प ैिकः सचपलः कृ शमः।
िवाततहािचज्ञःर् िपमातकफूकृ ित॥
र् क्ष े णो बृहितः ौेमितः कफाकः। बृहनःु िपलमूधज
ु कावपःु सलोचनः ु र् ः॥ भृगःु सखी कफािनलाािसतवबमूधज
मोऽलसः किपलृ शदीघर्गाऽः ूलिजः पषरोमकचोऽिनलाा। ु बस ु वसे च मामाकर् चबधश ु रेु भौमाः॥ ासृगथ शब
ु शाः बमात ् देवाििवहारकोशशयनिक्षरे
ु वं ूलमभमिकहतं मं ढं ािटतम।्
ु ायसी ताॆं ािणहेमयिु रजताकार् म
िेाण ैः िशिशरादयः शशु चज्ञग्वािदषू ु वा॥
अयनक्षणवासरतर्वो मासोऽ च समा भारात।्
ु कटुकलवणितिमिौता मधराौ च कषाय इिप॥
ु ु िसतशीतकरौ च॥ र् तः िदक्ष ु बधािरसौ रिवभौमौ सूयस
िनिश शिशकुजसौराः सवर्दा ज्ञोऽि चाे बलिसतगताः ःु बू रसौाः बमेण। ु च ु साा वृितो वीयर्वः॥ यनिदवसहोरामासप ैः कालवीय शबगु श
ु र् नू ःु क्षीरोपेतांिहनिकरणः अःसारानयित रिवर्भगर् ाूयस कण्टकाां भौमः।
ु ः िग्धािनः कटुकिवटपाूिमपऽ ु भूयः॥ ु क्षां शब वागीशज्ञौ सफलिवफलावृ ु जांतरमऽ मांिदः॥ चंडालजाितथ सिहके यः के त
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े सप र्ानमदु ातं॥ राहोः के तो मांद
कं था फणि त ु िचऽपा के तोमर्हािछियतु ा िवशेषा।
भू राहो ु सीसं िशिखन ु नीलं धरामिणं तं कथयंित तज्ञाः॥ ु गर् ो ु क्षौमांबरं भारिगोयं। पीतांबरं देवगरोभृ
ु क्षौमं रािऽनाथ चांिेः ँयामक्षौमं रिचऽं कुज॥ श
वं िचऽं पवं शने ु नीलं राहोजणर्िचऽाितं च।
् पाितं तसनं च के तोबर्लाितानां त ु वदेत महाणां ॥
ु भृगोवर्सतं ः िक्षितसूनभाोमः शशांक ऋतःु ूवषार्ः।
ु ु हैमनो ऋतःु शनेः ाििशर ु कालः॥ िवदः शरेवगरो
ु शशऽोः के तो ु मासऽयमेव कालः। अौ त ु मासािहनां ु िदनािधनाथौ। धातमु हा राशनभौमा मूलमहौ शब
जीवमहौ जीवशशांकसून ू संवणर्यिं त ुटमेव शाे॥ ु ये ाः। इाू।ं एवं सवष ु लािदष ु भावेिप यथायोगं शाांतरिसा अऽािप ज्ञािपताः कारकाः सम
Now Jaimini speaks about the permanent significators through sutra Bhagini etc. In the beginning he mentions the Bhaginikaraka.
भिगारतः ालः कनीयान्जननी चेित Aara, that is Mars, indicates sister – this is well known. Syala which is also indicated by Mars means brother-in-law. Mars also indicates younger brother and one’s own mother. In this way permanent significators mentioned in other texts should also be considered. Example Moon should be known to be the significator of mother. ravishukrayoh praanijanakah chandraarayorjananii apraaniyapi paapdrishtah this is mentioned in future sutras by Jaimini himself wherein Moon is said to be the karaka for mother. Hence Sun is the karaka for father – this is not mentioned here explicitly but is still to be incorporated from the later part of the text. Now Jaimini mentions the Mercury as the upakaraka for maternal-uncles etc
ु ु मातलादयो बंधवो मातृसजातीया इरतः
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From the next planet that is Mercury relatives like maternal-uncles and maternal relations or relations similar to mother should be adjudged. The term iti here indicates the significants mentioned in the other texts. Rest is as described in the previous sutra. Now Jaimini mentions Jupiter in terms of being a karaka for paternal grandfather etc
ु खादे ु ु व जानीयात ् िपतामहः पितपऽाविप गम (Paternal grandfather, husband, children) should be known from Jupiter. Because of a contradiction with the previous sutra where an Anityakaraka was mentioned for ascertaining children this word eva emphasizes that Jupiter should also be used in this context. Now Jaimini states Venus to be the karaka for wife etc.
ु मातामह इंतवे ािसनः पीिपतरौ शरौ Antevasin (literally – the one in the end) – because Jupiter has been mentioned in the previous sutra this term can stand for both Jupiter as well as Venus. From the unmentioned (and hence the right meaning of the term antevasin) Venus, wife, one’s own mother and father, both in-laws, (maternal grandfather) and others significants mentioned in the other texts, all these should be ascertained – this is the meaning. (Page missing in the manuscript) These sutras bhaginyaaratah syaalah etc have been elaborated upon by the ancients. Ninth from Sun for father; fourth from the moon for mother; third from Mars for brother; sixth from Mercury for maternal-uncle; fifth from Jupiter for son; seventh from Venus for wife; eighth from Saturn for death - this is how father etc should be adjudged. The word iti here stands to include those substances which are signified by Mars etc. which are mentioned in other texts. They are mentioned here in brief. Time and soul are signified by the Sun, mind by Moon, strength by Mars, speech by Mercury, knowledge and happiness by Jupiter, lust by Venus and sorrow by Saturn. Sun and Moon are kings, Mars is commander-in-chief, Mercury is prince, Jupiter and Venus are ministers and Saturn is servant. Sun is reddish-black, Moon is white, Mars is not too dark red-white, Mercury is dark green, Jupiter is white limbed, Venus is dark or black and Saturn is black. Colours copper red, white, deep red, green, yellow, varigated and black are signified by the planets beginning with Sun; Fire, Water, Kartikeya, Vishnu, Indra, Sachi and Brahma are the lords of the planets beginning with Sun. Mercury and Saturn are neuters, Moon and Venus are females and the rest are males. Fire, earth, ether, water and wind are presided over by planets beginning with Mars. Venus and Sun are lords of brahmanas, Mars and Sun are the lords of kshatriyas, Moon is the lord of vaishyas and Mercury is the lord of shudras. Moon, Sun and Jupiter are saatvik in nature, Mercury and Venus are raajasik and Mars and Saturn are taamasik. Eyes brown as honey, body equal in height and width, dominated by pitta and having less hair - this is the appearance of Sun. Small and round body, dominated by vata and kapha, intelligent, sweet in speech and beautiful eyes - this is the appearance of Moon. Callous sight, young, large hearted, pitta dominated, restless, slender waisted - this is the appearance of Mars. Speaking multiple meanings, always interested in humour, dominated by pitta, vata and kapha - this is
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the nature of Mercury. Large body, brown hair and eyes, supreme intelligence, dominated by kapha this is the appearance of Jupiter. Happy, attractive appearance, beautiful eyes, dominated by kapha and vaata, having black and curled hair - this is the appearance of Venus. Saturn is lazy, with monkey-brown eyes, slender and long body, has tough teeth, tough hair on body and head and is dominated by vata. Nerves, bones, blood, skin, semen, fat, marrow are respectively signified by Saturn, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars. Temples, water bodies, fire places, places of entertainment, treasuries, bed and godowns are respectively signified by Sun etc. Blankets, new clothes, burnt clothes, wet clothes, medium clothes, tough clothes and torn clothes are respectively signified by Sun etc. Copper, emerald, gold, brass, silver, pearl and iron are respectively signified by Sun etc. Saturn, Venus, Mars, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter signify seasons beginning with spring. They also signify seasons depending upon whose drekkana is in the lagna. Ayana (half-year), kshana, day, seasons, months, fortnight and year are respectively signified by Sun etc. Bitter, salty, pungent, sweet, sour and astringent are the tastes signified by the same planets. Mercury and Jupiter in the east, Sun and Mars in south, Saturn in west and Venus and Moon in north - these are the directions in which planets become strong. Moon, Mars and Sun are strong during night, Mercury is strong at all times and remaining planets are strong during the day. Evil planets are strong in dark fortnight and mild planets are strong in bright fortnight. Planets are also strong in their own years, own days, own horas and own months. This is the description of the kalabala – strength based on time. The sequence of natural strength of planets is Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and Sun. Sun generates trees with a strong center, Saturn generates foul trees, Moon generates trees with sap, Mars generates thorny trees, Jupiter generates trees bearing fruits, Mercury generates trees which do not bear fruits, Venus generates trees which bear flowers. Moon again generates trees which are sweet and smooth and Mars generates bitter trees. Rahu signifies the chandala caste, Ketu signifies the shudra caste. Snake dominated places are said to belong to Rahu, Ketu and Saturn. Multi-coloured clothes are signified by Rahu and clothes with big holes by Ketu. The mineral of Rahu is Lead and of Ketu is blue gem. Yellow cloth is signified by Jupiter, Venus signifies silk, Sun signifies red cloth, white silk is signified by Moon, black silk by Mercury, red cloth by Mars. Saturn signifies multicoloured and black robes, Rahu signifies torn and varigated clothers. Ketu signifies cloth having shape and form. Venus signifies the Spring season, Mars and Sun signify Summer, Moon signifies rainy season, Mercury signifies Winter, Jupiter signifies Hemanta and Saturn signifies Shishira. Rahu signifies eight months and Ketu signifies three months. Rahu, Saturn, Moon and Mars are dhaatu planets, Venus and Sun are moola planets and Jupiter and Mercury are jiva planets. All this is mentioned in the texts. In this way the significations of planets indicated in the other texts should also be brought to study in this context.
Sutra – 1.1.24 िनसग र्बलं महाणां सूचयित मंदोऽायाहेष ु
मंदः शिनम र्हेष ु रािदष ु सायानितबर्लः। अे त ु रािद बमेणोरोरं बर्ला इित वेिदतं। ु च ु राा वृितो वीयर्वत ं इित। अथवा तऽ चायं िनसगर्बलाथ महाणां पाठबमः ूाचीन ैः पिठतः शकुबगु श 1153
् वहारायदु ार्यकारकानःे ू ामायदु ार्याधीनत सवर् ायािनेव छेदः। जंतन
शिनार्यािनथ र्ः। या महेष ु रािदष ु मंदो ायाृ। एकं ािवादौ िनसगर्दशाूकरणे
ृ र् ेनाेषां तदधनेन िनदशात।् एवमऽािप शनेव ृ र् ेन वृफलूदेन बशः शनेरेषां शनेव
वयतरेशेन च िनपणाहेिितपाठे मंदो। लं रािशष ु ादशभावमापेष ु नानािवधकारके ष ु सिप ु ु ू ात।् ले हीन े बलवित वा सित ूबलं वेिदतं। ल तनततस खःखभाग्यािदकारके न सवर्मल ु न ैव फलदातृात।् सित कुे िचऽकमितवत।् सित लाके पषे ु फलांतराणां परेषामिप तदानगु ण्ये
ूाभार्वािदित। नन ु कारकेन िािदमहसंिपाते कथं िवचायर्ः? तऽ िनसग र्बलतः कायर्ः। Now Jaimini indicates the natural strength of the planets
मंदोऽायाहेष ु Manda means Saturn is the lowermost, the weakest amongst the seven planets beginning with the Sun. Other planets beginning with Sun are weaker in succession – this should be known. To determine the natural strengths of planets this sequence is mentioned by the ancients – Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Moon and Sun are stronger in succession. Another interpretation of the sutra could be derived by breaking it as mandah jyaayan graheshu. All beings are subordinate to the planet which determines age and since Saturn is the significator of the age of all affairs hence Saturn is superior – this is the meaning. Or else another interpretation of the sutra could be that amongst the planets beginning with Sun, Saturn is the oldest. Because in the sutra ekam dwau etc in the beginning of the chapter where naisargik dashas are explained Saturn is the said to be the oldest that is has the longest naisargik dasha duration and other planets are placed below it. Similarly in other texts also because of being a significator of age and because of being vriddha that is the oldest in terms of age Manda is indicated in the sutra graheshu etc. (After mentioning the strongest planet the commentator now mentions the strongest house.) Lagna should be known to be strong even if there are different kinds of karakas and signs placed in the twelve houses of the chart. Lagna is the significator of body, of bodily sorrow and happiness and of luck hence it is the root of everything. Other houses and planets give results according to whether the lagna is strong or weak. Just like only when a canvas exists that a painting can exist. Only whe n the person in the form of lagna exists that the fruits of the other houses can come into existence. If two, three or more planets contend for the same karaka position then how should one decide? Through their natural strengths.
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To Be Continued ……………
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he beauty ideal of the present times is the young taut slim body. This ideal has so enamoured large chunks of the urban population that it has set into motion a relentless pursuit for the perfect body. In the process a whole new world of products and advertising has emerged as a multi-crore industry doing brisk business as never before. However, this trend is far from congenial for both the body and the mind. Many people with perfectly normal, not perfect, bodies see themselves as excessively heavy or disgustingly thin and feel miserable. At the other end of the spectrum are those who are overweight and see themselves as failures simply because they cannot fit into the slim and beautiful image that social pressure and the media cum advertising world have created and extolled adnauseum as the sole recipe for accomplishments of every kind. This ideal of slimness has now assumed the momentum of an ideology which dictates that without a slim body,
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one is a misfit in society. Such is its power, that many have been driven to starving themselves to death if only to lose those extra pounds. It has led to many suffering from a serious distortion of one’s image resulting in depression, melancholia, dangerous levels of jealousy and even suicidal tendencies. It has stolen away from them the peace and contentment that comes from feeling comfortable with the body one has to live in. Taking care of the health and wellness of the body is a desirable goal but excessive preoccupation with how it should look is nothing short of a dangerous obsession and the surest way to feeling wretched. The horoscope which is an X-ray of what one brings with one at birth carries clues to the kind of body one has to live with. It can show if one will be slim, reed thin, stout, fat, obese or suffer from morbid obesity. Based on an understanding of the signs and planets involved, one can identify the contributory factor to the kind of body promised by the chart. One can then put in suitable effort to change it to some extent. However, the main thing the chart does is to help one understand the wisdom of feeling comfortable in the body one has. The signs and planets influencing the Ascendant are the primary determinants of the kind of body one gets. One of the most commonly occurring features in the charts of those severely overweight is the preponderance of common signs. Such common signs can be Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. There is a commonly held belief that a slim person’s metabolism is high and an overweight person’s is low. But modern findings veneer towards the viewpoint that weight is not necessarily directly linked to metabolism. Instead they attribute it to total calories consumed being far in excess of total calories burned. But this statement is open to debate for it must have been everyone’s experience at some time or the other to have come across people who gorge themselves on food but appear emaciated and starved with not an inch of extra flesh on them. Nor are they known to have exercised in any way at any time. Such cases disprove the theories that excessive intake of calories leads to overweight. Though this is true in part, it cannot apply to all as the above instance shows. Such reed thin people may eat very well but also have a high metabolic rate which burns away the food they eat. Therefore, there can be cases both of overweight linked to metabolism and also of those not. Most classical works carry combinations for thin as also for fat bodies. They identify planets and signs that can either show slimness or overweight as also those that give slender beautiful bodies. Jataka Tattwa (A-35), for instance, gives a list of watery signs,
MüMïükÉOæûhÉfÉwÉÉÍsÉiÉÑsÉÉÈ xÉeÉsÉÉÈ zÉåwÉÉÈ zÉÑwMüÉÈ
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The signs Cancer, Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces and Scorpio and Libra are termed jala or watery. The rest are suska or dry. That is, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius have been shown as dry signs. According to Jataka Tattwa (A-65),
qÉlSìÉMïüUÉÈ zÉÑwMüɶÉlSìÉcNûÉæ xÉeÉsÉÉæ eÉsɤÉïaÉÉæ ¥ÉåerÉÉæ cÉ | Saturn, Sun and Mars are termed dry or waterless planets. The Moon and Venus are called watery planets. Mercury and Jupiter are water-resorters. Chart 1: Gulzarilal Nanda: Born July 4, 1898 at 0h. 2m. at 32 N 34, 74 E 3 with a balance of 10 years 4 months 25 days of Venus Dasa at birth. Sun 20-49 Merc 2501 Ketu 27-05
Ascdt 3-16 Mars 28-16
Chart 1 Rasi Rahu 27-05 Moon
Sat 15-48
Ven 2-14
Ascdt Jup sun
Merc
Ketu
Ven
Navamsa
Jup 11-19
Mars Rahu
Sat
Moon
19-16
Sun 20-49 Merc 2501 Ketu 27-05 Ven 2-14
1 Ascdt 3-16 Mars 28-16
Jup 11-19
Merc Ketu
1 Ascdt Jup sun
Ven
Rahu 27-05 Moon 19-16 Sat 15-48
Mars Rahu Moon
Sat
Gulzarilal Nanda (Chart 1), one of our most honest and principled politicians, was slim and reed thin. The Ascendant is the suska or dry sign Aries occupied by its ruler, the dry planet Mars. No other planet, especially watery ones, influence the Ascendant Aries or its ruler Mars resulting in a personality that never put on any weight. Apart from Mars, Saturn is another dry planet. In fact, Saturn is the Karaka for an emaciated-looking frame. Saturnine sign natives, that is, those born in Aquarius or Capricorn, more particularly in the former, are relatively safe from putting on extra weight
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though Capricorn is defined as a watery sign. The rulership of Saturn is not without its characteristic influence unless overridden by other weight-producing factors. Saturnine signs with Saturn influencing the Ascendant directly, especially from dry and airy signs, usually works against putting on weight. P.T. Usha, India’s golden girl as she was known in her heydays, is a good example of the Saturnine check on overweight. Chart 2: P. T. Usha: Born May 20, 1964 at 1h. 00m. at 11 N 30, 75 E 36 with a balance of 6 years 2 months of Venus Dasa at birth. Mer 12-44 Mars 1713 Jup 17-01 Ascdt 9-23 Sat 12-33
Sun 6-55
Rahu 12-03 Ven 13-15
Merc Ketu
Chart 2 Rasi
Moon 22-33
Ketu 12-03
Navamsa
Sat Ven Rahu
Moon
Ascdt
Mer 12-44 Mars 17-13 Jup 17-01
11 Ascdt 9-23 Sat 12-33
Ketu 12-03
Sun 6-55
Rahu 12-03 Ven 13-15
Sun
Sat Ven Rahu
Sun
9 Ascdt
Mars Jup
Moon
Mars Jup
Moon 22-33 Merc Ketu
The Ascendant is the airy Aquarius in Chart 2 occupied by its ruler, the dry Saturn. The Moon, a watery planet, aspects the Ascendant but being in Leo, a fiery dry sign and himself aspected by the dry Saturn, his influence ceases to be weight producing. The watery and dry signs produce corresponding kinds of bodies but Aquarius is more of an exception under watery signs. Likewise, though Sagittarius figures in the list of dry signs, its nature as a common sign contributing to girth takes control. Libra is a watery sign but being airy, is not really over-weight producing. There are also specific combinations (Jataka Tattwa) which show thin bodies. i)
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If Saturn and Moon occupy Mesha (Aries), the native will have an emaciated body. (C-13).
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ii)
If the lord of the 12th occupy the 11th or a Kendra (quadrant) and be retrograde, the result is a slim body. (C-14)
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iii)
If the owner of the Rasi occupied by the Ascendant lord be in the 6th, 8th or 12th the body is slim. (C-15).
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iv)
If a dry planet occupies a dry sign (on the Ascendant), it shows a thin body (C-16).
zÉÑwMürÉÑiÉåÅ…¡åûzÉå MüÉzrÉïqÉç |
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If the lord of the Ascendant be conjoined with a dry (sign) planet, a thin body is the result (C-17). vi)
zÉÑwMüaÉëWû¤ÉæÅ…¡åûzÉå MüÉzrÉïqÉç |
If the lord of the Ascendant occupy a sign owned by a dry planet, it results in a thin body (C-18) vii)
sÉalÉåzÉÉÇzÉåzÉåå zÉÑwMåü MüÉzrÉïqÉç |
If the lord of the Navamsa occupied by the lord of the Ascendant be a dry planet, it shows a thin body (C-19). viii)
zÉÑwrÉÉ…¡aÉæÈ mÉÉmÉæÈ MüÉzrÉïqÉç |
If malefics occupy dry signs and the Ascendant, it shows a thin body (C-20). Chart 3: Film Star: Born November 2, 1965 at 2h. 30m. at 28 N 36, 77 E 12 with a balance of 3 months 5 days of Moon Dasa at birth. Rahu 13-54 Sat® 18-41 Moon 22-59
Ven 3-51
Jup® 9-05
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Chart 3 Rasi Merc 7-33 Ketu 13-54 Mars 28-46
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India’s most successful film star currently, the native of Chart 3 has Leo rising with its ruler Sun in a Venusian sign Libra and which has endowed the native with a charismatic, not necessarily handsome, personality. The Ascendant Leo is a dry fiery sign and is aspected by the dry planet Saturn from an airy sign Aquarius. The actor is slim and may need no extra exertion to continue that way. Though Libra and Aquarius are shown as watery signs in classical texts, they belong to the airy triplicity of Gemini. Rarely do these signs produce heavy bodies unless overcome by weight producing factors. When airy and dry signs are predominant on the rising sign and dry planets influence the Ascendant directly with no watery planets interfering, then one gets a trim figure and physique. More often than not, when Aries, Leo, Libra and Aquarius are aspected by Mars directly, such natives rarely put on weight. When these signs are aspected by Saturn, then they are also slim but tending more towards thinness and a scraggly appearance. When Venus is also involved in directly influencing the Ascendant by aspect or occupation, then such natives would not only have no problem staying slim but also have proportionate wellformed bodies. An example for such a body is the late Princess Diana (Chart 4).
Chart 4: Princess Diana: Born July 1, 1961 at 17h. GMT at 3 W 0, 53 N 0 with a balance of 2 years 4 months 24 days of Mars Dasa at birth.
Ven 2-27 Ketu 7-50 Moon 2-05 Jup® 13-13 Sat® 5-46
Merc® 11-21 Sun 17-43
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Rahu 7-50 Mars 9-43
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The sign Scorpio rising has its ruler Mars in the dry, fiery Leo with Rahu. Mars is aspected by Moon-Ketu who themselves are influenced by the airy sign Aquarius which they occupy. Venus aspects the Ascendant which endowed the native with a tall, slim attractive frame. The fact the aspect of Venus on the Ascendant is from his own sign Taurus added to the beauty of the frame. Chart 5: Jurist: Born January 16, 1920 at 0h. 45m. at 18 N 58, 72 E 52 with a balance of 18 years 8 months 4 days of Saturn Dasa at birth. Ketu 01-18
Chart 5 Rasi
Sun 3-04 Merc 20-02
Ven 22-14 Rahu 0-18 Moon 3-34
Ven 22-14 Rahu 0-18 Moon 3-34
Merc 20-02 Sun 3-04
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In contrast is the native of Chart 5, a well-known brilliant jurist, whose appearance was anything but good-looking. Bird-like and scraggly, he was also small-built. The Ascendant 1162
(in Chart 5) is the airy sign Libra occupied by the dry Mars and aspected by the even drier Saturn from the fiery dry sign Leo. Thin and wiry, the native’s appearance belied his intellectual brilliance. Chart 6: Scientist: Born January 8, 1942 at 2h. 29m. (GMT) at 51 N 46, 1 W 15 with a balance of 5 years 3 months 10 days of Sun Dasa at birth. Mars 6-31
Sat® 0-15 Jup® 21-07
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Ketu 24-52
Chart 6 Rasi
Ven 29-05 Merc 5-47 Sun 25-12
Rahu 24-52 Moon 28-16
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Rahu 24-52 Moon 28-16
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Another example of such a personality is of a British scientist (Chart 6) whose discovery of theories related to Black Holes brought him global recognition. Thin and gawky, he can lay no claims to looks of any kind. The scientist is confined to the wheel chair after he was struck by motor neurone disease. That apart, what is to be noted is the fact many people confined to wheel-chairs tend to put on excessive weight, especially waist downwards. In this case that has not happened. We may note the airy sign Libra rising is aspected by suska Graha Mars from the dry fiery Aries. In all cases where only dry and fiery factors influence the Ascendant, the natives in a way are blessed with bodies that refuse to put on weight. Mars and Saturn are dry planets and give high metabolic rates. So they do not help fat to accumulate. If Mars alone is the factor causing a slim or thin body, then the natives are smart with trim waistlines. With very little effort they can even develop muscular looks. If Saturn is the planet, then muscular looks are next to impossible even with exercising with weights. On the other hand, since Saturn is
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sometimes a planet who does not exactly contribute to looks, he could give a tendency to a nice little paunch even if the rest of the body is thin. Such natives need to consciously fight this tendency through exercises that focus on the abdominal region. Summing up, fiery and airy signs on the Ascendant make one naturally thin. The influence by aspect or occupation of Mars or Saturn or of both on such an Ascendant adds to the characteristic of staying thin. If Venus, under such circumstances, influences the Ascendant, one is slim and attractive in build. If Mars alone aspects or occupies such an Ascendant, then one has a good physique and an athletic frame. If Saturn alone is the planet in such a position, one is thin and gawky. As always, afflictions mar the results. Favorable influences enhance the results. In all these cases, exercise may or may not be necessary to retain the slimness. If perchance, such natives tend to put on weight for any extraneous reason – life style basically – simple exercises can help shed the extra pounds. The awareness that one has such combinations as described above in the chart should make one realize that one’s body is structured that way and very little effort, if any, is needed to stay that way. It can be a blessing then but if they want to gain weight, they must work harder than others to acquire a well-rounded figure. But what of those with obese bodies? Do they have a chance of reducing based on astrological factors? More of it at a later date.
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Definition of a Graha By Gayatri Devi Vasudev, India Earlier Published In ‘Modern Astrology’ Available In Saptarishis Astrology Book Shop
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very science has at its base certain established principles that are selfevident truths and do not require proof. Such axiomatic rules are accepted without question. Euclid’s axiom, for instance, that things equal to the same thing are equal to each other is accepted universally as true. In Jyotisha too, the self-evident connection between human life and celestial bodies is an axiomatic principle. The celestial factors are recognised as ad infinitum but for the scheme of astrology, only 9 are considered relevant. These 9 factors known as Navagrahas (Nava + Graha) help in unlocking the unknown in human life and existence. What is a Graha? Is it the same as a planet? If yes, what about the Sun which is a star? What about Rahu and Ketu? And the satellite Moon? In other words, what is the definition of Graha? And how is it different from ‘planet’? Let us take a look at what the term planet has meant so far, and again as defined by the International Astronomical Union in August 2006. According to the Webster’s New World Dictionary, the term planet originally meant any of the heavenly bodies with apparent motion (as distinguished from the fixed stars) including the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Later it became any heavenly body that shines by
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rs. Gayatri Devi Vasudev is the Editor of
Modern Astrology, the successor to Dr. B.V.Raman's The Astrological Magazine which closed down in December 2007 following her resignation from its Editorship in June 2007. As Editor (January 1999 to July 2007) of The Astrological Magazine, the world's foremost and most authentic journal on Jyotisha or Indian astrology, and earlier as its Associate Editor, Gayatri Devi Vasudev was actively involved with her father--- its Founder and the Father of Modern Astrology Dr. B.V.Raman,---- from 1972 to until his death in December 1998, in his mission to bring astrology into the comity of sciences. She continues his mission. She is also the National Vice-President of the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences founded by Dr. B.V.Raman in 1984 to organize the study and practice of astrology. Gayatri Devi Vasudev has authored many books on astrology that include The Art of Matching
Charts, The Art of Prediction in Astrology, Advanced Principles of Prediction, Clues to Interpreting Charts, Practical Horary Astrology, The Story of Dr. B.V. Raman for Children and How to Judge a HoroscopeVolume II.
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reflected sunlight and revolves round the Sun, the major planets, in their order, from the Sun being Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. This definition does not recognize the Moon, Sun, Rahu and Ketu as planets while Earth is a planet. The I.A.U has now defined a planet as a celestial body that:a) is in orbit around the Sun; b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body force so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape; c) has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit. According to the I.A.U., the solar system consists of 8 planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Pluto, once hailed sensationally as a planet swimming in a sea of comets and ice-balls with an elongated off-killer orbit that occasionally crosses Neptune’s orbit, now stands disqualified from planet-ship. The planet as defined in modern astronomy cannot be equated with the Grahas of astrology. The Navagrahas are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. In order to understand and grasp the exact connotation of the term Graha, we will have to start at the very beginning which is trying to understand what astrology is and what its content is. Jyotisha, like the word Dharma which really has no equivalent in English, cannot be packed into a single English term. It has a wider connotation and is not astrology (in the sense of predictive science as commonly understood) only, nor is it only astronomy (a part of mathematics) but a conglomerate of both. In fact, it is best understood as applied astronomy. Jyotisha is constituted of 3 branches of knowledge.
ÍxɱÉliÉxÉÇÌWûiÉÉWûÉåUÉÃmÉÇ xMülkɧrÉÉiqÉMüÇ | uÉåSxrÉ ÌlÉqÉïsÉÇ cɤÉÑerÉÉåÌiÉÈ vÉÉx§ÉqÉlÉÔ¨ÉqÉç || Narada Samhita I-4 The excellent science of Jyotisha comprising of Siddhanta, Samhita and Hora as its three sections is verily the eye of the Vedas. Siddhanta is Ganita or mathematics which includes Gola or spherical astronomy. Samhita deals with the application of Ganita (particularly Gola) to terrestrial phenomena such as natural calamities, political developments etc., while Hora is the study of the correlations between astronomical factors and individual lives. Jyotisha therefore is the study of astronomical phenomena and their connection with terrestrial happenings. Understood in this sense, the Graha factor in Jyotisha attracts a wider astronomical implication to itself than the term planet. According to Brihat Parasara Hora (Chap.I-5), which is accepted universally as the most authoritative text on the subject and which is in the form of a dialogue between the teacher Parasara and the disciple Maitreya,* to a question from the latter, * This is as per Pandit Devachandra Jha’s translation published in Chowkambha Samskruth Series, Varanasi. A more recent translation by Girish Chand Sharma has Maitreya asking,
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MüjÉÇ xÉ×̹ËUrÉÇ eÉÉiÉÉ eÉaÉiÉvcÉ sÉrÉÈ MüjÉqÉç ? UuÉxjÉÉlÉÉÇ pÉÔÎxjÉiÉÉlÉÉÇ cÉ xÉqoÉlkÉÇ uÉS ÌuÉxiÉUiÉç || I-4 || meaning, How was the universe created? How will it come to an end? Kindly tell me in detail the relationship between those born on this earth and those existing in the skies?
MüjÉqÉxrÉ ÌWû ÌuÉvuÉxrÉ mÉëpÉuÉÉåÅjÉ sÉrÉÉå pÉuÉåiÉç | lÉpÉÈxjÉÉÌrÉaÉëWûÉhÉÉgcÉ pÉÔÍqɹmÉëÉÍhÉlÉÉ ÍqÉjÉÈ || Tell me, about the origin of the Universe and its dissolution. What is the relationship between the Grahas that move across the skies (lÉpÉÈxjÉÉÌrÉaÉëWûÉhÉÉÇ) and living-beings on earth (pÉÔÍqɹmÉëÉÍhÉlÉÉÇ), Parasara, the master, begins his explanation by saying (Chap.I-8),
xÉÔrÉÉï lÉiuÉÉ aÉëWûmÉÌiÉÇ eÉaÉÑSÒimÉÌiÉMüÉUhÉqÉç … the lord of the Grahas (is) Surya or Sun who is behind the origin of the world…. In other words, the text starts with two facts of Nature. Parasara’s answer is conceded by modern science and is that the Sun is the origin of the solar system including the earth. The other fact of Nature, disputed by modern science, but only until it is rediscovered in the west (and possibly by the west), concealed in Maitreya’s question is the axiomatic connections or correlations between the celestial orbiters and denizens of earth (UuÉxjÉÉlÉÇÉ pÉÔÎxjÉiÉÉlÉÇÉ cÉ
xÉqoÉlkÉÇ). It now becomes clear that the subject revolves round the Grahas or denizens of the skies. At this stage, the implication would be a Graha can include planet (as in modern astronomy) but not necessarily be limited to it for the generic term used is UuÉxjÉÉlÉÇÉ or
lÉpÉÈxjÉÉlÉÉÌrÉaÉëWûÉhÉÉÇ | As the dialogue between the master and disciple progresses, Parasara gives more clues to what Grahas are (Chowkamba version III-3, 4 and 5):
lɤɧÉÉhÉÉÇ aÉëWûÉhÉÉÇ cÉ rÉÉSØûvÉÏ lÉpÉÍxÉ ÎxjÉÌiÉÈ | MüjÉÌrÉwrÉÉÍqÉ iÉÉqÉÉSÉæ vÉÉliÉcÉåiÉÉ ÌlÉvÉÉqÉrÉ || iÉåeÉmÉÑgeÉÉ lÉ uÉϤÉliÉå aÉaÉlÉå UeÉlÉÏwÉÑ rÉå | lɤɧÉxÉÇ¥ÉMüÉxiÉå iÉÑ lÉ ¤ÉUliÉÏÌiÉ ÌlɶÉsÉÉÈ || ÌuÉmÉÑsÉÉMüÉUuÉliÉÉåÅlrÉå aÉÌiÉqÉliÉÉå aÉëWûÉÈ ÌMüsÉ | xuÉaÉirÉÉ pÉÉÌlÉ aÉ×WûÎliÉ rÉiÉÉåÅiÉxiÉå aÉëWûÉÍpÉkÉÉÈ || I shall now speak of the Nakshatras and Grahas in the skies. Those that are visible in night in the sky with their brightness and which are fixed without motion (lÉ ¤ÉUÎliÉ) are called
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Nakshatras. Other shining objects in the sky by virtue of their motion across the Nakshatras are called Grahas. Objects moving in the sky are called Grahas in contrast to the fixed Nakshatras. But not all the several bodies orbiting the sky fall into the category of Navagrahas whose number is restricted to 9. The same version says (Chapter III-10),
lɤɧÉÉhÉÉÇ aÉëWûÉhÉÉÇ xÉÇ¥ÉÉ aÉëljÉÉliÉUÉSè oÉÑkÉæÈ | ¥ÉårÉÉ aÉëWû lÉuÉ mÉëÉå£üÉÈ xÉÔrÉÉï±ÉxiÉÑ UuÉcÉÉËUhÉÈ || Details of the Grahas and Nakshatras may be obtained through literature (on the subject). Of the denizens of the sky, the Sun etc., are known as Nava Grahas.
iɧÉÉMïüpÉÉæqÉvÉlÉrÉÉå UÉWÒûMåüiÉÑ ÌlÉvÉÉÍkÉmÉÈ | ¤ÉÏhÉμcÉæiÉå xÉSÉ mÉÉmÉÉÈ mÉÉmÉrÉÑiÉÉå oÉÑkÉÈ || Of them, the Sun, Mars Saturn, Rahu, Ketu and waning Moon are always malefic. Also malefic is a malefic-associated Mercury.
vÉåwÉÉÈ xÉÉæqrÉaÉëWûÉÈ xÉÎliÉ xÉÉæqrÉÉÅxÉÉæqrÉÉÈ The remaining Grahas are benefics. Slokas (III-11,12) identify the Navagrahas while at the same time making an astrological classification into malefic and benefic ones. Here, Parasara does not begin with the names of the Grahas but from what he says, it may be concluded that the Navagrahas were common knowledge by his time and apart from those named, include Jupiter, Venus, Moon as evident from the rest of the text where only these 9 Grahas alone are constantly dealt with under different heads. But the G.C. Sharma version Sloka (Chap.III-10) clearly lists them:
AjÉ UuÉåOûÉ UÌuÉcÉlSìÉå qÉ…¡ûsÉvcÉ oÉÑkÉxiÉjÉÉ | aÉÑÂÈ vÉÑ¢üÈ vÉlÉÏ UÉWÒûÈ MåüiÉvcÉæiÉå rÉjÉÉ¢üqÉqÉç || (The Navagrahas) are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu (in that order). This version too defines Nakshatras and Grahas (Chap.III-2, 3).
...AÉMüÉvÉå rÉÉÌlÉ SØvrÉliÉå erÉÉåÌiÉïÌoÉqoÉÉlrÉlÉåMüvÉÈ || iÉåwÉÑ lɤɧÉxÉÇ¥ÉÉÌlÉ MüÉÌlÉÍcÉiÉç | iÉÉÌlÉ lɤɧÉlÉÉqÉÉÌlÉ ÎxjÉUxjÉÉlÉÉÌlÉ rÉÉÌlÉ uÉæ || Out of the many luminous bodies that are seen in the sky, some are called Nakshatras while others are called Grahas. Those that have no movement and the places of which are fixed are called Nakshatras.
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The definition of a Graha (Chap.III-4) is simply shown as,
aÉcNûliÉÉå pÉÉÌlÉ aÉ׺ûÉÎliÉ xÉiÉiÉÇ rÉå iÉÑ iÉå aÉëWûÉÈ| Those bodies that continuously move through the asterisms in the Zodiac are called Grahas. The first characteristic of the Navagrahas therefore appears to be their motion against the fixed nature of the other bodies in the sky, namely, the Nakshatras. Both versions move on then to key words related to the different Grahas which are descriptive in a symbolic sense and of relevance to interpretative work. Throughout, it is only these specific Nava Grahas that find place in the text which therefore clinches the issue of their number and identity. 1
Though the first seven Grahas are visible bodies, Rahu and Ketu do not have a physical body. But as Parasara puts it, the distinguishing feature of a Graha being motion, it is to be assumed they find a place in the Navagraha scheme for that reason. If Rahu and Ketu are not physical bodies, what are they then? The Moon’s path round the earth, when it is traced on the celestial sphere, is found to be a great circle inclined at a small angle of about 50 9' to the ecliptic. The points where the lunar orbit cuts the ecliptic are called Rahu and Ketu or the Nodes. The North Node is Rahu and the South Node is Ketu. Also described as Chaya Grahas, they are associated with the shadow effect produced on the solar or lunar axis discs at eclipse time2. The inference now is that a Graha can be a celestial body or a geometrical point. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are the Nava Grahas. The earth, a planet, is not included in the Navagraha scheme because the whole of astrology revolves round the earth or the geocentric model. The solar system is heliocentric but the frame of reference for astrological prognostication is shifted to the earth as the centre. It is the geocentric longitudes of the Nava Grahas that are considered in erecting a horoscope (the map of the skies for an observer on earth). A Graha therefore becomes a factor (celestial) with an apparent motion round the earth. In a relative sense, this is perfectly acceptable. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu revolving round the earth are Grahas.
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The word Graha is derived from the root Grhya meaning to grasp or receive and implying a force of attraction or repulsion. By inference, it means a celestial body or geometrical point with a field of force. 2 A solar eclipse can occur only on New Moon day and a lunar eclipse, on Full Moon day. But such eclipses do not occur every New Moon or Full Moon days. This is because for an eclipse to occur, not only should it be a New Moon or Full Moon day but such a Moon should be close to either Rahu or Ketu. In other words for a lunar eclipse, the Full Moon should be close to the ecliptic and hence, to one of the Nodes in order to pass through the shadow of the earth. And for a solar eclipse, the same conditions must be obtained on a New Moon day for the Moon’s shadow to fall on the earth.
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The second criterion for a Graha is that it should orbit the earth. There are innumerable bodies in the skies and as many and even more geometrical points of the intersections of the orbits of these bodies and their Moons orbiting the earth. Why then do they not qualify to be a Graha? The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the naked eye. The presence of Rahu and Ketu, which are geometric points and therefore not visible, becomes apparent vicariously by the shadows cast on the solar and lunar discs at eclipse 3 time. Uranus (Herschel), because of its immense distance of 19.18 Astronomical Units from the Sun is rarely visible to the naked eye and can be seen only through a telescope. Neptune, even farther at 30.07 Astronomical Units is also not visible. So also, Pluto at 39.44 A.U. Therefore, visibility, direct or indirect, to the naked eye is a distinguishing feature of a Graha. The Zodiac is an imaginary belt extending to about 80 on either side of the ecliptic or the 4 Sun’s apparent annual path with reference to the fixed stars traced on the celestial sphere . Pluto is inclined at 170 19’ to the ecliptic and is way beyond the Zodiac. All the Navagrahas are within a latitude of 70, including Rahu and Ketu. The inclination of the orbit of the Graha to the ecliptic should be within the range of the Zodiacal belt.
Celestial InclinationPeriod of Factor to EclipticRevolution (Approx) Sun 00 365.2564 days Moon 50 9' 27.33 days Mars 10 51' 687 days Mercury 70 00' 88 days Jupiter 10 18' 11.6 years Venus 30 24' 224 days Saturn 20 30' 29.5 years Rahu/Ketu 50 9' 18.6 years 3
The earth’s mean distance from the Sun — 92,600,000 miles — is known as one Astronomical Unit. The fundamental premise on which modern astronomy proceeds is that the celestial objects, the stars, the planets, the Sun and the Moon all appear to move on the surface of a large sphere. The section of this sphere by any plane which passes through its centre is called a great circle. The center of this sphere is an observer on the earth. The radius of the sphere is taken to be so large that the earth, whose radius is about 3960 miles will almost be a point at the centre of this sphere. — A Text Book of Astronomy by V.G. Ramachandran. 4
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Uranus 00 46' Neptune10 07' Pluto 170 19
84 years 164.8 years 247.7 years
The Navagrahas, in astrological assessments, are considered at two levels. The more important is their positions as they obtain at birth or the natal horoscope. However, their movements at any point of time with reference to the natal positions or Gochara positions are also an important criterion in interpreting the horoscope and so the periods of their revolution also assume significance. The Grahas have different sidereal periods of revolution as shown in the Table. Though the Grahas are 9 in number, Jupiter and Saturn are particularly important for predictive purposes. Their circuit of the Zodiac every 11.5 years and 29.5 years respectively repeats more than 2 times during the optimum span of human life marking benchmark years at such times in the life of an individual. On the other hand, the periods of Uranus (84 years), Neptune (164.8 years), and Pluto (247.7 years) are so large they cease to be relevant as they fail to cover even once the Zodiac and make contact with the 12 houses representing different sectors or areas of human life and activity in the optimum span of human life. Therefore, these trans-Saturnine planets fail to make it to the grade of Navagrahas and have no relevance to Hora. Grahas whose period of revolution fits into the optimum span of human life, say 75 to 100 years, and whose transits can be correlated timewise to the several stages of life like birth, growth, decay and death and the activities related to these stages alone can be treated as being one of the Nava Grahas. Summing up, a Graha in order to qualify for being a Navagraha must fulfil the following conditions: 1) It should be a moving celestial body or a geometrical point with a field of force. 2) It should have an apparent orbit round the earth. 3) It should be visible, directly or indirectly, to the naked eye. 4) The inclination of its orbit to the ecliptic should be within the range of the Zodiac. 5) Its period of sidereal revolution should be such as to be relevant to the optimum span of human life. These criteria are just part of an initial attempt to understand the astrological concept of Graha as differentiated from the term planet. They are deduced from the common features identified in the Nava Grahas Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. As more facts emerge that are common to the Grahas, their definition, or rather, our understanding of it, too could change.
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The Enigma Called Arudhas – Part 2 BPHS Series
By Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri Translation: Venkata Ramana, India Readership Level: Very Advanced A ‘Mission Saptarishis’ Initiative
Arudhas Of The Planets यापितधे राशौ खेटा वनं िज।
One of the oldest authorities on Jaimini
ततपितथं रिशं खेटाढं ूचक्षते॥ ६
Astrology, he graced the Astrological Magazine in 1960s under immense persuasion of Late Dr Raman and gave us some rare jewels in Jaimini Astrology. At the age of 80, he lives in a small town in Andhra Pradesh. Incidentally not many in India & West know that Andhra Pradesh has been the land of Jaimini Astrology after Banaras. Revered Sastriji leads a strict Brahminical life along with being very open minded & extremely humble. His humility only shows his supreme mastery over astrology. He and Iranganti Rangacharya are considered as the foremost authorities alive today in Jaimini Astrology. Mr. Sastri has supported Saptarishis Astrology right from its inception stage.
yasmādhyapatidhe rāśau kheṭā ttadbhavanaṁ dvija | tatastapatithaṁ raśiṁ kheṭāruḍhaṁ pracakṣate || 6
िनथिभयो रेव ं िवज्ञेय ं सबलाविध।
िवगणपदं िवू तत फलं वदेत॥् ७ dvinathadvibhayo revaṁ vijñeyaṁ sabalāvadhi | vigaṇayyapadaṁ vipra tatastasya phalaṁ vadet || 7
Translation: Count the number of Signs/Rashis a planet is away from its Rashi/Sign. From that Sign count the same number of signs to calculate Arudha of a Planet. For Calculating the Arudhas of the Signs Scorpio and Aquarius* (these two signs are owned by two planets viz., Mars, Ketu and Saturn, Rahu respectively) and the Signs where one planet owns two Signs the stronger of the two signs is to be considered for counting.
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(Explanation)*: Arudha has to be calculated from the Planet which is stronger. According to Krishna Mishra even if Rahu or Ketu are stronger Arudha should not be calculated with reference to them.
बालकृ नंद ािम (bālakṛṣṇanaṁda svāmi) in his work on Jaimini says
् र्हपद िमित वेिदतं। तऽ रिवचंियोरेकैक महात याव रेु महिमको रिशािमकरशेवररािशम ु रािशरेवपदम।् भौमादीनां भौमािद ािमक रािशयं मेषा वृिकाक िमित पदयं वेिदतम।्
grahāt yāvaddure grahasvamiko raśitsvāmikaraśestavaddurarāśirgrahapada miti veditavyaṁ| tatra ravicaṁdrayorekaika rāśirevapadam | bhaumādīnāṁ bhaumādi svāmika rāśidvayaṁ meṣā vṛścikātmaka miti padadvayaṁ veditavyam |
Translation: Since the Sun and the Moon own one Sign in the Zodiac they get only one Arudha. But the other planets own two Signs in the Zodiac and hence get two Arudhas. This view gets negated from the Sloka “SABALAVADHI” (BPHS) which means for the planets who own two Signs of the Zodiac Arudha has to be calculated from the Sign which is stronger. As the strength of the Signs is to be known for calculating Arudha for the planets, the method for weighing the strength of Signs is given hereunder. The method being explained is given by Somanatha in his treatise on Jaimini Sutras in II Chapter 3rdVerse. The following are the methods given for finding the strength of the Signs as well as the Planets.
STRENGTH OF SIGNS (Somanatha Mishra): बलाबल पिरज्ञानाय लक्षणं कथयित॥ balābala parijñānāya lakṣaṇaṁ kathayati ||
ु ं ूथम बलं तऽािप साे ब मह य ु ं। १ रािशनां महय ं ु नीचािद वैकेन। तऽािप साे न ैसगर्तः। तऽािप साे तग एवं कृ त बलं ूथमः॥ 1.
rāśināṁ grahayuktatvaṁ prathama balaṁ tatrāpi sāmye bahu graha yuktatvaṁ | tatrāpi sāmye tuṁganīcādi vaikalyena | tatrāpi sāmye naisargataḥ | evaṁ kṛta balaṁ prathamaḥ ||
ु ते २ अथ िितयं बलम
कारक चतिु वर्थबलपिरक्षण िमित िितयं बलं ु चतिु वर्ध बलमिप पवयो जनय ैव बोम॥्
2. atha dvitiyaṁ balamucyate kārakasya caturvithabalaparikṣaṇa miti dvitiyaṁ balaṁ
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caturvidha balamapi purvoktayo janayaiva bodhyam ||
३ अथ िय बलम ् चरिरोभय भेदने कृ तं त कारकािप िं॥ 3. atha ttiya balam carasthirobhaya bhedena kṛtaṁ tacca kārakasyāpi draṣṭavyaṁ ||
् िु वर्ध बलमिप चतथु ार् ं ु नीचािदकित िवकेन कृ त चतथु बलम।् एवम चत ४ अथ कारक तग िवक षोडशाधा कनीयम ्
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atha kārakasya tuṁganīcādikalpita viakalyena kṛta caturthaṁ balam| evam caturvidha balamapi caturthā vikalpya ṣoḍaśādhā kalpanīyam
अथ ूकरतरे बलपिरज्ञानम ्
atha prakaratarea balaparijñānam
ु ग्योगः ूथमः। १ ािम गज्ञ
ु ग्योगो िितयः। २ ािमन तािम गज्ञ ३ ािमन आौय कृ तृतीयः।
४ कारकपेक्षया कं टकिदष ु ििततथु ः। 1. svāmi gurujña dṛgyogaḥ prathamaḥ | 2. svāminaśca tatsvāmi gurujña dṛgyogo dvitiyaḥ | 3. svāmina āśraya kṛtastṛtīyaḥ| 4. kārakapekṣayā kaṁṭakadiṣu sthitiścatuthaḥ |
ु एवं चतथु र्कृ त बलमिप चतथु ार्िवक षोडशधा िवभ िनणर्यः कतर्ः। एवं पवोभयभे दने िऽंशधा बलभेदः॥ evaṁ caturthakṛta balamapi caturthāvikalpya ṣooḍaśadhā vibhajya nirṇayaḥ kartavyaḥ | evaṁ purvoktobhayabhedena dvatriṁśadhā balabhedaḥ ||
् ् एवं बलपिरज्ञानं कृ ा बलािधकमेव लं गृीयत।् साेत ु लमेव। एवं गृहीतात लात दशान ये ाः॥ इित॥ evaṁ balaparijñānaṁ kṛtvā balādhikameva lagnaṁ gṛhṇīyat | sāmyetu lagnameva| evaṁ gṛhītāt lagnāt daśāścaneyāḥ || iti ||
Translation: The Sign with a Planet in it is powerful than the Sign which has no Planet. In case Two Signs have got Planets, the Sign which has more Planets is stronger.
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When equal number of Planets are located in both the Signs then the Sign which has got an exalted planet is powerful. When the strength of the Signs is equal even after the Step (c) then the Natural strength of the Signs should be considered.
(Natural strength of Signs): Common (Dual), Fixed and Moveable Signs are powerful in the descending order. Common > Fixed > Moveable Note: Only in the case of Taurus and Libra (which are owned by Venus) there is a possibility of getting each of them one exalted Planet (Moon gets exalted in Taurus and Libra is the exaltation Sign of Saturn). For other Signs which are owned by Mars, Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn one of the Signs owned by them can get an exalted Planet viz., Aries, Pisces, Virgo and Capricorn respectively. However, this (two signs getting exalted planets) is possible while calculating the Dasha periods as the strength of 1st House and 7th House or 1st House and 4th House or 1st House and 5th House or 1st House and 3rd House or 1st House and 11th House, should be considered for computing different Dasha periods. Strength of Planets: 1. When two planets are compared in strength a planet conjoined with another Planet is powerful than the Planet which is not conjoined with any Planet. 2. When both the planets are conjoined with planets the Planet which has more number of planets with it is powerful. 3. When strength of planet arrived as above is equal then the planet which is conjoined with an exalted planet is powerful. 4. Even after the above consideration the strength of planets is equal then the Natural strength of the Signs in which the planets located is to be considered. 5. The planet which is in the exaltation is more powerful than the other. The other sources of the Strength for Signs come from the aspect of its own Lord, Jupiter or Mercury. For planets the aspect of Jupiter, Mercury gives strength. A planet is strengthened depending on its placement in Moveable, Fixed and Common Signs (natural strength of signs). Further, a planet is considered strong if placed in Kendra (Square) from the Karaka. Find out the strength of Signs for calculating the Arudha for the planets (who own two Signs in the Zodiac), from the above method.
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Commentator’s Note: Most of the Scholars are in agreement with the above detailed procedure for computing the strength of the Signs. Some Scholars considered the following steps to find the strength of Signs.
ूकारांतरतोलं ज्ञेय ं चतिु वर्धम।्
् तििधरेषिह॥ ूाितवेिशक मां ात बलं prakārāṁtaratopyanyadbalaṁ jñeyaṁ caturvidham | prātiveśika mādyaṁ syāt balaṁ tadvidhireṣahi ||
ु ु ीभनायकः। ीराशौ पषाधीशः पषरे यिदवतत तामबलं त ु ूाितवेिशकम॥्
strīrāśau puruṣādhīśaḥ puruṣarestrībhanāyakaḥ | yadivarteta tannāmabalaṁtu prātiveśikam ||
ु ँयोर् येनितौ चेदिधनायकौ। ीपरां ु ते॥ ूाितवेिशकनामैतथमं बलम
strīpurāṁśyorvya tyayenasthitau cedadhināyakau | prātiveśikanāmaitatprathamaṁ balamucyate ||
Translation: A Different Source of Strength: The Strength a Sign gets when a Masculine Sign has a Female Planet and a Feminine Sign has a Male Planet in it is known as Exchange strength. (Translators’ Note: Here it is not mentioned which sign should be considered as stronger in such an event) Regarding the primary strength, sloka “prative(de)sikah purushe” 2-3-12 is given in the Jaimini sutras. This has been commented by some scholars as,
ु ु ओजराशौ ूाितवेिशकः पार्रािशवतपरतः ु पॄतोवा ूाणाः बलवेन ूाण इते पषे puruṣe ojarāśau prātiveśikaḥ pārśvarāśivartīpurataḥ pṝṣṭhatovā prāṇāḥ balavattvena prāṇa ityucyate
Translation: For Male sign, if 2nd or 12th sign has got planet in it the sign or the planet would be strong. This is the primary strength.
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ु ािमयोग ितीयं बलमूिहतम॥् गज्ञ gurujña svāmiyogaśca dvitīyaṁ balamūhitam ||
Translation: When a Sign is conjoined with its lord, Jupiter or Mercury it is considered as stronger.
ािधप बलं मां राशीनांत ु तृतीयकम ्
svādhipasya balaṁ grāhyaṁ rāśīnāṁtu tṛtīyakam
चतथु पारदौबर् ं ािमनोयतलम।्
यिाशीशः कारका ु कं टकािदष ु संितः। पूण मं तथांच बलं तत ु तवेत ् ु ते। परतो बर्ला ैपार दौबर्म
ु ॥ एतािम बलं राशेतथु बलमते caturthaṁ pāradaurbalyaṁ svāminoyaccatadbalam | yadrāśīśaḥ kārakāttu kaṁṭakādiṣu saṁsthitaḥ | pūrṇaṁ madhyaṁ tathālpaṁca balaṁ tasyatu tadbhavet parato durbalatvā dvaipāra daurbalyamucyate | etatsvāmi balaṁ rāśeścaturthaṁ balamucyate||
Translation: Considering the strength of the Sign Lord is the third strength. When a sign is in Kendra (Square) to the Karaka it is considered most powerful than the Sign which is in Panapara [succeedent (2, 5, 8, 11)] or Apoklima [cadent (3, 6, 9, 12)].
Source of Strength (कृ िमौ – फलरमाला) kṛṣṇamiśra - phalaratnamālā
े महसंयतु म।् साेचरािदबमतो बलीात।् तऽािप साेत ु महापेताखगोबलीयान।् तऽानक िनसग र्तात।् एवं चतथु ार्िप बलं च यों। योगे िवल सदैवसिः। मृतौत ु सवर्ऽत ु बर्लं िह
बलािदकं मातमं वदंित। grahāvyapetātsakhagobalīyān| tatrāpyaneka grahasaṁyutatvam| sāmyecarādikramato balīsyāt| tatrāpi sāmyetu nisargatassyāt | evaṁ caturthāpi balaṁca yojyaṁ| yoge vilagnasya sadaivasadbhiḥ| mṛtautu sarvatratu durbalaṁ hi balādikaṁ grāhyatamaṁ vadaṁti |
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Translation: Shri Krishna Mishra says that after deciding the strength of Signs as above, for the purpose of predicting death, the Sign which is least powerful has to be considered as powerful.
Source of Strength (Nrisimha Suri) In his book “JAIMINI SUTRA PRAKASIKA”, Shri Akumalla Narasimha suri, has given the following steps to compute the strength of Signs.
ज ैिमिन सूऽाथ र् ूकािशक (नृिसंह सूिर) jaimini sūtrārtha prakāśika (nṛsiṁha sūri)
अथोते महाणांच राशीनं बलिनणर्यः।
महयोग ु राशीनां महाणांचिदमं बलम॥् athocyate grahāṇāṁca rāśīnaṁ balanirṇayaḥ | grahayogastu rāśīnāṁ grahāṇāṁcadimaṁ balam ||
Translation: 1. Planets which are conjoined with Planets are powerful. The Sign which has a Planet in it is stronger than the Sign which has no Planet. 2. Planet/Sign which is conjoined with more Planets is powerful than the Planet/Sign conjoined with less number of Planets.
ं ु ग ैः। साे बमहैयगमेत ु तग क्षर्िमऽ िऽकोण संित ैयग उते॥ sāmye bahugrahairyogastatsamatvetu tuṁgagaiḥ | svarkṣamitra svatrikoṇa saṁsthitairyoga ucyate ||
Translation: If the strength of the Signs is equal from (2) above the Sign with own, Friendly, Trinal or Exalted Planet in it is more powerful.
तहैयग साेत ु ज्ञेय ं न ैसिगर्कं बलम।्
तमंदावनीसून ु शशांकेािद िनितम॥् tadgrahairyoga sāmyetu jñeyaṁ naisargikaṁ balam | taccamaṁdāvanīsūnu śaśāṁketyādi niścitam ||
Translation: If the strength of Signs is equal after the step (3) Natural strength of Sign is to be considered.
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The Planets Saturn-Mars-Mercury –Jupiter-Venus-Moon-Sun are powerful in the ascending order. Sun is the most powerful planet of all and Saturn is the least powerful.
महयोग िवहीनानां राशीनां ािमनां बलम।् ् ं वािपततः॥ ज्ञेय ं त बलं ािमसंबध
grahayoga vihīnānāṁ rāśīnāṁ svāmināṁ balam | jñeyaṁ tacca balaṁ svāmisaṁbaṁdh vāpitadgataḥ ||
Translation: When the Signs do not have Planets in them the strength of the Sign Lords is to be considered.
ं ु जं बलम।् महयोगाबलं िद्चतीयं तग र् ं तृतीयं ातथु ाौयोवम॥् िनसगज
grahayogastvādyabalaṁ dcitīyaṁ tuṁgajaṁ balam | nisargajaṁ tṛtīyaṁ syāccaturthaṁtvāśrayodbhavam ||
Translation: Relationship with planets is the first strength. Connection with the planets which are exalted etc is the second strength. Natural strength is the third strength. Positional strength is the fourth strength.
ु रोरजं बलम॥् त ज्ञेय ं चरादीना म
tacca jñeyaṁ carādīnā muttarottarajaṁ balam ||
Translation: Moveable, Fixed and Common signs are powerful in the ascending order. This is called as positional strength.
आौयतोऽ िवशेषातथु र्ः
āśrayatotra viśeṣāccaturthaḥ
Translation: In “Jataka Sara Sangraha” the sloka “Ashrayatotra visheshachhaturthah” has been explained as,
् ् अऽ बलूकरणे िवशेषात चरात िरं बलवत।् िराभयं बलविदित रीा आौयतः बलं
मािमथ र्ः एततथु बलम॥्
atra balaprakaraṇe viśeṣāt carāt sthiraṁ balavat | sthirādubhayaṁ balavaditi rītyā āśrayataḥ balaṁ grāhyamityarthaḥ etaccaturthaṁ balam ||
Translation: Common sign is powerful than the Fixed sign and the fixed sign is powerful than the moveable sign. This is considered as the positional strength and fourth strength. Similar opinion has been expressed by Shri Narasimha Suri regarding poisitional strength. Some
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other scholars have taken the above sloka as “ Aagrayatto travisheshasath” and commented as,
् थ े अमायः एकराशौ बमहेष ु स ु सवषां तेषां महाणां रािशारकबल समेिप अऽ अिन मं
महाः िवशेषाली भवित॥ अममायः अिधकबागको बलवान।् कारकविदित बों॥
ekarāśau bahugraheṣu satsu sarveṣāṁ teṣāṁ grahāṇāṁ rāśidvārakabalasya samatvepi atra asmin graṁthe agrāyattaḥ grahāḥ viśeṣādbalī bhavati|| agramāyattaḥ adhikabāgako balavān | kārakavaditi bodhyaṁ ||
When more number planets are posited in one sign then the positional strength for all the planets is equal but the planet which has traversed more number of degrees compared to the other planets is considered more powerful.
BPHS: अथाहं पदमािौ फलं िकं िचवु िे ज।
र्ु े ऽथवीिक्षते॥ ८ पदादेकादशे ान े महैय athāhaṁ padamāśritya phalaṁ kiṁcidbhuvedvija | padādekādaśe sthāne grahairyukte'thavīkṣite || 8
् ु समितः। धनवान जायते बालथासख
शभु योगामु ागण धनािः पापतोऽधा॥ dhanavān jāyate bālastathāsukha samanvitaḥ | śubhayogātsumārgeṇa dhanāptiḥ pāpato'nyadhā ||
Translation: Oh! Great Brahmin! Now I shall explain the results from the Arudha of Ascendant. ḥorasārāṁsa (pāṭḥāṁtara)
पदादेकादशे ान े शभु महा यतु िे क्षते।
् ् लक्षीवान जायते बालः ूजावान शीलसं यतु ः॥ ् िवोपाजनर् ायेन नीितमान जायते सदा। नरोन नािको नून ं सत ु सािवकृ त॥्
padādekādaśe sthāne śubhagrahā yutekṣite | lakṣīvān jāyate bālaḥ prajāvān śīlasaṁyutaḥ || vittopārjana nyāyena nītimān jāyate sadā | narona nāstiko nūnaṁ satu sāstraviruddhakṛt ||
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अायोपािजतर् ं िवं िवं शामागर्तः॥ padādekādase vipra pāpakheṭayutekṣite | anyāyopārjitaṁ vittaṁ viruddhaṁ śāstramārgataḥ ||
Translator’s Note: The relevant Jaimini Sutras for these BPHS verses are given under the heading “Relevant Jaimini Sutras”
Relevant Jaimini Sutras
अथ पदं १-३-१ ये समहे महे वा ौीमंतः १-३-२ शभु ैनार्ो लाभः १-३-३ पाप ैरमागण १-३-४ atha padaṁ 1-3-1 vyaye sagrahe grahadṛṣṭe vā śrīmaṁtaḥ 1-3-2 śubhairnāyyo lābhaḥ 1-3-3 pāpairamārgeṇa 1-3-4
Translation: For a Native, if there are Planets in the 11th House from Arudha or if 11th from Arudha is aspected by Planets, he will be wealthy and happy in life. When for a native, benefic Planets occupy or aspect 11th House from Arudha the earnings would be from benefic means, person of morality, good conduct, devoted to god. When the planets occupy or aspect 11th house are malefic the earnings would from questionable means.
BPHS: िमौैिमौ फलं ज्ञेय ं ोिमऽािदगेहग ैः।
ु बधा जायते लाभो बधा च सखागमः॥ १०॥ miśraimiśra phalaṁ jñeyaṁ svoccamitrādigehagaiḥ | bahudhā jāyate lābho bahudhā ca sukhāgamaḥ || 10 ||
Translation: If 11th from arudha has benefic as well as malefic influence then the results will be mixed. When the 11th from A~1 is either occupied or aspected by the Planets which are exalted, Friendly, Own house the native will have income from many sources and be always happy.
Relevant Jaimini Sutras:
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miśrairmiśraṁ 1-3-5 uccādibhirviśeṣāt 1-3-6
BPHS: पदााभ गृहं य पंित सकला महाः।
ु ोवा स जातो नाऽ संशयः॥ ११॥ राजावाराजत padāllābha gṛhaṁ yasya pasyaṁti sakalā grahāḥ | rājāvārājatulyovā sa jāto nātra saṁśayaḥ || 11 ||
् पदााभगृहं पँयेत यं कि पँयित। अिवेन तदालाभो जायते िजसम॥ १२॥ padāllābhagṛhaṁ paśyet vyayaṁ kaścinna paśyati | avighnena tadālābho jāyate dvijasattama || 12 ||
Translation: If all the Planets aspect 11th from A~1 the person will be king or equivalent to king. When none of the planets aspect 12th from Arudha in the above combination there will be uninterrupted supply of money.
BPHS: महगोग बाे पदादेकादशेिज। चागर्ळे चािप तऽािप बगर्ळ समागमे॥१३॥ grahadṛgoga bāhulye padādekādaśedvija | cārgaḻe cāpi tatrāpi bahvargaḻa samāgame ||13||
ु महागर्ळे र् े िवू तऽा शभु महागळ
शभु ने ािमना े ल भाग्यािदगेनवा॥ १४॥ śubhagrahārgaḻe vipra tatrāpyucca grahārgaḻe śubhena svāminā dṛṣṭe lagna bhāgyādigenavā || 14 ||
जात भाग्य बां िनिदशे रोरम।्
् टो ादशं न ैव पँयित॥ १५॥ उयोगेश ु चेत खे jātasya bhāgya bāhulyaṁ nirdiśeduttarottaram | uktayogeśu cet kheṭo dvādaśaṁ naiva paśyati || 15 ||
Translation: If the 11th from Arudha contains many planets or has the aspect of many planets, Argala* (obstruction) of many planets is on this house, Argala of benefic planets or Exalted planets is formed, Ascendant or the 9th house has benefic planets and aspecting the 11th house the native will be very lucky and gifted. When more than one of the combinations mentioned above are available in a chart there should be no planet aspecting the 12th from Arudha. The above combinations are powerful in the ascending order.
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Translator’s Note*: It is felt that the concept of Argala is required to be explained here which is relevant to understand the combinations given above. Argala means an obstruction. The special feature of Jaimini System is, either from a Sign or Planet, when Planets are posited in the 4th, 2nd or 11th house would influence this Sign or planet in giving its results. Further, planet(s) placed at an equal distance from a sign or planet, counted anti clockwise will counteract the influence by the Argala (obstruction) causing planets. For example, a planet is placed in the 4th from a Sign say Aries. This planet causes Argala (obstruction) to Aries. Now from Aries count 4 houses in anticlockwise direction and if a planet is located there then this planet will counteract the results of the planet which is placed 4th from Aries. Therefore, for planets placed in 4th, 2nd or 11th house from a Sign or planet the planets placed in 10th, 12th or 3rd would counteract their results. When the planets causing obstruction (Argala) are benefic and there are no planets which are counteracting their influence, the planets causing Argala will enhance the results of the Sign or planet to which they are causing Argala.
BPHS: RESULTS OF 12TH HOUSE FROM ARUDHA
् पदानात ये िवू शभु पापयतु िे क्षते।
यबा िमेव ं िवशेषोपाजर्नादा॥१६॥ padasthānāt vyaye vipra śubhapāpayutekṣite | vyayabāhulya mityevaṁ viśeṣopārjanātsadā ||16||
ु ण कुमागार्ापखेचरे। शभु महेसमाग िमौेिमौफलं वामेव ं लाभो।१िप लाभगे॥१७॥ śubhagrahesumārgeṇa kumārgātpāpakhecare | miśremiśraphalaṁ vācyamevaṁ lābho|1pi lābhage ||17||
Translation: If 12th from A~1 has benefic/malefic planets or aspected by the planets the person will spend all his money. If benefic planets are posited or aspect 12th house the expenditure will be for good things, otherwise it will be for evil reasons. When there is a combined influence of benefic and malefic planets the expenditure will be for mixed reasons (benefic and evil). Relevant Jaimini Sutra :
् नीचेमहग्योगायािधम १-३-६ nīcegrahadṛgyogādvyayādhikyam 1-3-6
BPHS: 1183
ु ु तर्ु ।े ु भानभार् पदाढाये शब निभय राजमूलायोवा ंिा िवशेषतः॥ १८॥ padārūḍhādvyaye śukrabhānusvarbhānubhiryute | rājamūlādvyayovācya ścaṁdradṛṣṭyā viśeṣataḥ || 18 ||
Translation: If 12th from A~1 has Sun, Venus and Rahu and this combination is aspected by Moon there will be excessive expenditure because of the King (government). Relevant Jaimini Sutra :
् ु ै नपात ृ र् १-३-७ रिवरा शब चंिौ िनयेन १-३-८ ravirāhu śukrairnṛpāt 1-3-7 caṁdradṛṣṭau niścayena 1-3-8
The following explanation from Kalpalata by Somanatha Mishra is given for the benefit of readers.
् ु े ण ूीितपूवक र् ं दं भवित। त ैव चंि कलता- रिवराां नृपात बलाारे ण धनमपतं भवित। शब
ौ सित िनयेन ॄूयात॥् इित॥
kalpalatā- ravirāhubhyāṁ nṛpāt balātkāreṇa dhanamapahṛtaṁ bhavati| śukreṇa prītipūrvakaṁ dattaṁ bhavati| tasyaiva caṁdra dṛṣṭau sati niścayena brūyāt || iti||
Translation: If 12th from Arudha has Sun and Rahu the wealth of the native will be forcibly taken away by the King (government). When Venus is posited in 12th from Arudha the native voluntarily part his wealth to the king (government), if moon aspects Venus this will be certain.
BPHS:
पदाढाये सौे शभु खेटायतु िे क्षते। ज्ञाितमेयोिनं पापलहायः॥ १९॥ padārūḍhādvyaye saumye śubha kheṭāyutekṣite | jñātimadhyevyayonityaṁ pāpadṛkkalahādvyayaḥ || 19 ||
Translation: If Mercury is placed in the 12th from A~1 and benefic planets aspect, the expenditure will be for relatives. When malefic planets aspect, expenditure will be due to disputes with relatives. Relevant Jaimini Sutra :
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ु न ज्ञाितो िववादाा १-३-९ भधे bhudhena jñātibhyo vivādādvā 1-3-9
BPHS:
ु पदाये सराचाय वीिक्षते चाखेचरैः। करमूलायोवाः ैव िजसम॥ २०॥ padādyaye surācārye vīkṣite cānyakhecaraiḥ | karamūlādvyayovācyaḥ svastaiva dvijasattama || 20 ||
Translation: If Jupiter is posited in 12th from Arudha the native will spend his money for good causes or charity on his own volition.
् ु करमूलात १-३-१० गण
guruṇa karamūlāt 1-3-10
BPHS:
आढाादशे सौरे धरापऽेु ण संयतु ।े अमहेिक्षते िवूः ॅातृवगार्नयः॥ २१ ārūḍhāddvādaśe saure dharāputreṇa saṁyute | anyagrahekṣite vipraḥ bhrātṛvargāddhanavyayaḥ || 21
Translation: If 12th house from Arudha contains Mars and Saturn and aspected by other planets the native will spend for his siblings. * *Author’s note: It is my experience that this combination sometimes not working. But when Saturn is ahead of Mars then this rule is working.
BPHS:
् े येयोगाः किथतायथा। आढात ादशान लाभभावेच योगा लाभयोगकरा था॥ २२ ārūḍhāt dvādaśasthāne yeyogāḥ kathitāyathā | lābhabhāveca yogā lābhayogakarā stathā || 22
Special note: The combination given above for the 12th from Arudha can be made applicable to the 11th from Arudha also. For example, in case of Mars and Saturn in the 12th from A~1, there will be expenditure for the siblings. Similarly, if this combination is in 11th from A~1 the native will be benefited from the siblings. The results of 11th and 12th houses from Arudha as explained by Krishna Mishra are given here under.
कृ िमौ - फॉमाला kṛṣṇa miśra - phalratnamālā
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१ पदे शभु ानामिप संयिु त क िे शभु ानामिप संयिु तम।् यिऽकोणेष ु च रायोगं िवनाितं शभु योगमाः॥
1 pade śubhānāmapi saṁyutiśca keṁdre śubhānāmapi saṁyutitvam | vyayatrikoṇeṣu ca rāhuyogaṁ vināsthitatvaṁ śubhayogamāhuḥ ||
Translation: If the A~1 or Kendra (square) from A~1, have benefic planets they confer good results to the native. If Rahu is posited in trines or 12th from A~1 it will reduce the effect of Benefic Yogas (combinations) in the chart (nativity).
२ पदेतथा बू रगृहे शभु ने महेण ेशभु ायभािव।
शभु े तथा शोभनखेचरेण े शभु ं समदु ाहरंित॥ 2 padetathā krūragṛhe śubhena graheṇa dṛṣṭeśubhāyabhāvi | śubhe tathā śobhanakhecareṇa dṛṣṭe śubhatvaṁ samudāharaṁti ||
Translation: If the Arudha of Ascendant is a malefic Sign and aspected by a benefic planet it will not yield good results when compared to a benefic Sign aspected by a benefic planet.
३। पदाौये शोभनखेचराणां योगे भवेिाज समानयोगः। ु ादिप रािऽनाथाीचादिप ािपरीतमेव॥ अऽ शब
3| padāśraye śobhanakhecarāṇāṁ yoge bhavedrāja samānayogaḥ | anyatra śukrādapi rātrināthānnīcādapi syādviparītameva ||
Translation: When the Arudha of the Ascendant contains debilitated Venus or Moon they act as evil in fructification of the benefic yoga results, if any, available in the chart. If there are exalted Jupiter, Full Moon, Venus or Mercury in the A~1 they make a person equivalent to king. This combination is powerful in the descending* order. *Jupiter>Full Moon>Venus>Mercury.
ु भजं ु ौ तदािन र्िध लाभमायार्ः। ु गय ४ लाभेपादांिग ् ु ियतु यिदादे एकोभृगं रेशानलाभ मेव॥
4 lābhepādāccaṁdragurū bhujaṁgayuktau tadāhurnidhi lābhamāryāḥ | ekobhṛguścaṁdrayut yadisyādvadennareśāddhanalābha meva ||
Translation: When 11th house from A~1 has Moon, Jupiter and Rahu the native will acquire a treasure. If Venus and Moon are posited in the 11th the native will be benefited from King (Government). The persons who are honored by the king (government) have such combination. If either Venus or Moon is debilitated then this combination would not yield any result.
् देवालये क्षीनगृहषे ु तत।् ु ु न षःटौ ५ लाभे भधाक भजगे भामेन भूमावतेष ु के तोंिालेिवदनु िाः॥
5 lābhe bhudhārkī bhujagena dṛṣḥṭau devālaye kṣīnagṛheṣu tadvat | bhāumena bhūmāvateṣu ketoścaṁdrājjaleṣvidyavadanmunīṁdrāḥ || 1186
Translation: When 11th from Arudha has Mercury and Saturn and aspected by Rahu the native will be benefited by Temple, dilapidated house. If Mars or Ketu or Moon occupy 11th from Arudha the native will be benefited by Land, wells, water respectively.
६ रवौ तधा भौमगृहे पद लाभेिते ॅातृधनलाभः। ु ु ु ज्ञाित दनं वदंित॥ े ु सतानािः जीवगेहत बधत
6 ravau tadhā bhaumagṛhe padasya lābhesthite bhrātṛdhanasyalābhaḥ | jīvasyagehetu sutāddhanāptiḥ budhasyatu jñāti danaṁ vadaṁti ||
Translation: If 11th from Arudha is a Sign owned by Mars and Sun is posited in it the native will be benefited from his siblings. If owned by Jupiter and Sun is posited in it he will be benefited from children. If owned by Mercury and Sun is posited in it the native will be benefited from the relatives.
् ु ७ चंिािक गहे े भजािजर् त ं ात अऽ रज्ञो धनलाभ एव। ् भु ैयतर्ु े ोगते समागार् ु बू रैयतर्ु े नीचगतेऽमागार्त श त॥्
7 caṁdrārkigehe svabhujārjitaṁ syāt anyatra rajño dhanalābha eva | krūrairyute nīcagate'pyamārgāt śubhairyute svoccagate sumārgāt ||
Translation: If owned by Moon or Saturn and Sun is posited in it the native be benefited by his sheer hard work. If, owned by Sun and Sun is posited in it the native will be benefited from King (government). In all these combinations if Sun is conjoined with malefic planets or debilitated the income will be through evil deeds. If Sun is with benefic planets or exalted the incomes will be through benefic/good deeds.
८ चंिोबिलेन यतु ोऽिप यहेहे स एव ूभवेलाय।
ु ोथवािव नीचो धनायाय ैव भवेितांतम॥् े य िदनश 8 caṁdrobaliṣṭena yuto'pi yasyahehe sa eva prabhavetphalāya | dineśayuktopyathavāvi nīco dhanavyāyāyaiva bhavennitāṁtam ||
Translation: When Moon is conjoined with strong Planets and posited in a Sign he will give the results of the Sign Lord. When debilitated or conjoined with Sun he will cause expenditure. If moon* is posited in the 11th from A~1 and conjoined with any planet he will give the results of the planet with which it is conjoined. If not conjoined with any planet then it would give the result of the Sign Lord (*This sentence is at variance with the previous statement. Needs further clarification from author).
९ भौमो बली लाभगतध ैव बू रैयतर्ु ा धनूदाता। 1187
् सतािदकानां ु क्षेऽबमात ॅातृ वदंित लाभं यवनाध ैव॥ 9 bhaumo balī lābhagatastadhaiva krūrairyutaścālpa dhanapradātā | kṣetrakramāt bhrātṛsutādikānāṁ vadaṁti lābhaṁ yavanāstadhaiva ||
Translation: When strong Mars is posited in 11th from A~1 and conjoined with malefic planets he would give very less wealth. The 11th house from Arudha of each bhava has to be judged and results are to be announced for the respective relatives of the native.
् ः िपत ु राज्ञः सिचव पऽात ु रवे ु िं मसः कल्ळऽात।् १० शब ् ण के तोमनर्ु यो वदंित॥ ु बध त ु ज्ञाितधनं फनिात चौय
10 śukrasya rājñaḥ sacivasya putrāt raveḥ pituścaṁdramasaḥ kalḻatrāt | budhasya tu jñātidhanaṁ phanīṁdrāt cauryeṇa ketormunayo vadaṁti ||
Translation: When the 11th from Arudha is connected with (either by aspect or position) Venus, Jupiter, Sun, Moon , Mercury or Rahu/Ketu the native will be benefited from King (government), Son, Father, Spouse, relatives, theft/robbery respectively.
ु ु जाक जाकर् पऽौ ु यिदचोरीा। ११ चंिाकर् जौ रागक ितादान िनयतं नराणां लाभेवदाीच धनूदाःु ॥
11 caṁdrārkajau rāhugurūkujārkī dhvajārkaputrau yadicoktarītyā | sthitāstadānīṁ niyataṁ narāṇāṁ lābhevadānnīca dhanapradāsyuḥ ||
Translation: If 11th from A~1 has Moon and Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu, Mars and Saturn or Saturn and Ketu native will earn from evil/base means.
ु ादा े धनूदाःु । १२ नीचिताँशोभनखेचर िाः य ु था बू रगतध ैव॥ राशभु क्षेऽगतदैकः के त
12 nīcasthitāśśobhanakhecareṁdrāḥ yuktāstadā mlecca dhanapradāssyuḥ | rāhuśubhakṣetragatastadaikaḥ ketustathā krūragatastadhaiva ||
Translation: If 11th from A~1 contains debilitated benefic planets or Rahu is posited in benefic Sign or Ketu is posited in malefic Signs the native would be benefited from a foreigner.
ु १३ नीचोगंि सतध ैव बू रैयतर्ु ो े धनूदाता। ु दानीचगतदंश िेाणगो े धनूदात॥ गयर्
13 nīcoccagaścaṁdra sutastadhaiva krūrairyuto mlecca dhanapradātā | gururyadānīcagatastadaṁśa drekkāṇago mlecca dhanapradāta ||
Translation: When Mercury is posited in 11th from Arudha and debilitated or exalted or conjoined with malefic planets the native will be benefited from foreigners. Jupiter if placed in 11th from Arudha and debilitated or own navamsha or Drekkana the native will get income from foreigner.
ु गने िदन ेरेन नीचेन चंडाल धूदाता। १४ भौमो भजं 1188
ु बधोऽिप शीतांशदु वे येनयतु ो भवेिदित ूिसिः॥ 14 bhaumo bhujaṁgena dinesvarena nīcena caṁḍāla dhapradātā | budho'pi śītāṁśudevayenayuto bhavettadvaditi prasiddhiḥ ||
Translation: When Mars is placed in 11th from A~1 and conjoined with Rahu or Sun or any debilitated Planet the native will be benefited from an out caste person. Mercury also behaves like moon when conjoined with any planet.
१५ क्षेऽगो जीव यतु ध ैको िवािववादेन धनं ददाित। ु िद िकरोनराणाम॥् पद लाभे यिद भौमगेहे गयर्
15 svakṣetrago jīva yutastadhaiko vidyāvivādena dhanaṁ dadāti | padasya lābhe yadi bhaumagehe gururyadi dravyakaronarāṇām ||
Translation: When Mercury is posited in own Sign which is 11th from Arudha and conjoined with Jupiter and not connected with any other planet the native will be benefited from education. If the 11th from Arudha is the Sign of Mars and Jupiter is posited in it, similar result has to be announced.
ु ु गेहत े ु वधूधनािः बधगे १६ शब हे िनजिवय ैव। ु र् तगे े गेहे सेवाधनं सूयस े राज्ञोधनं चंि िदनश ह॥
16 śukrasya gehetu vadhūdhanāptiḥ budhasyagehe nijavidyayaiva | rājñodhanaṁ caṁdra dineśagehe sevādhanaṁ sūryasutasyagehe ||
Translation: If the 11th from Arudha is a Sign owned by Venus and Jupiter is posited in it the native will be benefited by woman, if 11th is owned by Sun or Moon benefit from King (government), if owned by Mercury benefit through education, if owned by Saturn and Jupiter is posited in it the native will be servant.
१७ वािनतो भौमगृहे गृहे भृगभु धर्ु रे कृ िषतो वदंित। िनक्षेपतौिरगृहे रवगेहे नृपााभमदु ाहरंित॥
17 vānijyato bhaumagṛhe svagṛhe bhṛgurbhudhare kṛṣito vadaṁti | nikṣepatassaurigṛhe ravīṁdugehe nṛpāllābhamudāharaṁti ||
Translation: If 11th from Arudha is a sign owned by Mars and Venus is located in it native will be benefited from business, if owned by Mercury through agriculture, if owned by Saturn from treasure, if owned by Moon or Sun benefit from King (government).
ु कुवृा शब ु रसंोधनदो नृप। १८ भौमरसंोकर् सतः ज्ञगेहगो देवधनूदाता चंिाकर् गेहे कृ िषलाभदाता॥
18 bhaumarasaṁsthorkasutaḥ kuvṛttyā śukrarasaṁsthodhanado nṛpasya | jñagehago devadhanapradātā caṁdrārkagehe kṛṣilābhadātā ||
1189
Translation: If 11th from Arudha is a Sign of Mars and Saturn is posited in it the native would earn through evil/objectionable means. If owned by Venus benefit from King (government), if owned by Mercury and Saturn is posited in it benefited from temple, if owned by Sun or Moon and Saturn is posited in it benefited by agriculture.
ु हर् े ॄ धनापहतार् क्षेऽगे सेवकादायहारी। १९ गर्गृ
ु े ु गहारी े ज गेहत े जीवी फणी राजगेह॥ 19 gurrgṛhe brahma dhanāpahartā svakṣetrage sevakādāyahārī | dhvajasya gehetu gurusvahārī mlecca svajīvī phaṇī rājagehe ||
Translation: The 11th from Arudha is owned by Jupiter and Saturn is posited in it the native will steal the wealth/money of Brahmins. If Saturn is posited in own house Capricorn (which is 11th from A~1) the native will steal/misappropriate the wealth of servants. If Saturn posited in Scorpio (which is 11th from A~1) he would steal the wealth of Guru (teacher). If Saturn is posited in Aquarius (which is 11th from Arudha) the native would live on the wealth of foreigners.
२० एकोबली कं ु दिलनां वरेण्यो रााथ र्मेव ूिदशजॐम।् ु िदनश ु दैवनोचे िपरीतमेव॥ ु े ण य े य शब
20 ekobalī kuṁdalināṁ vareṇyo rājyārthameva pradiśatyajasram | śukreṇa yuktaśca dineśayukta stadaivanoce dviparītameva ||
Translation: If Strong Rahu is in the 11th from Arudha or conjoined with Venus or Moon the native would be equivalent to king. Explanation: If 11th from Arudha is occupied by Rahu and conjoined with Venus or Moon and this combination is not connected (either by aspect or conjunction) with any other planets it gives excellent benefic results.
ु ग े िवषयर्य ं सौगृहे दधाित। २१ ां धनं बू रगृहे भजं
् एवंजािप िवचायर् िवान फलं वदेो िवतधा कदािप॥ 21 nyāyyaṁ dhanaṁ krūragṛhe bhujaṁge viṣaryayaṁ saumyagṛhe dadhāti | evaṁdhvajasyāpi vicārya vidvān phalaṁ vadenno vitadhā kadāpi ||
Translation: It is certain that if Rahu/Ketu is posited in benefic Signs they confer wealth by objectionable means and if they are posited in the Malefic Signs they confer wealth by benefic/acceptable means.
२२ क ििताः सौ खगाः शभु ाय बू रामहाफलं ूदाःु । िाय ूबलोिप खेटः पदािरोधीित वदंित संतः॥
22 keṁdrasthitāḥ saumya khagāḥ śubhāya krūrāgrahāduṣṭaphalaṁ pradāsyuḥ | draṣṭāvyayasya prabalopi kheṭaḥ padādvirodhīti vadaṁti saṁtaḥ ||
1190
Translation: If benefic planets are in Kendra (square) from the A~1, will give good results. If Malefic Planets are posited in these places they give malefic results. When a planet is aspecting 12th from A~1, even if it is strong/benefic it will not give good/benefic results.
२३ क िितो वा िनधनितोवा पदाली पितयो यंच। ु भजं ु ग राजे ये िनधर्नत ैव सम॥् िविश शब
23 keṁdrasthito vā nidhanasthitovā padādbalī pasyatiyo vyayaṁca | viśiṣya śukreṁdu bhujaṁga rājadṛṣṭe vyaye nirdhanataiva satyam ||
Translation: When strong planets are located in the Kendra (square) or 8th from Arudha or aspect the 12th from Arudha the native will be a pauper. If the planets involved are Moon or Venus or Rahu the effect is more.
् गतानीचाः बू राः पदादथ र्करा भवंित। २४ तृतीय षषःठर उा ु पँयंत ु यिद ूकृ ा पदं तदा तबलं वदंित॥
24 tṛtīya ṣaṣḥṭhara gatāścanīcāḥ krūrāḥ padādarthakarā bhavaṁti | uccāstu paśyaṁtu yadi prakṛtyā padaṁ tadā tatsabalaṁ vadaṁti ||
Translation: When debilitated, malefic planets are posited in the 3rd or 6th from Arudha they are good for wealth.
् ् २५ िवलभाताकर् कतः पदा िवचायर् खेटान िविवधान िवपित ।् उदीरये िाजसभास ु सक ् कदािपनोयाित मृषा पदं सः॥
25 vilagnabhātārkakataḥ padācca vicārya kheṭān vividhān vipaścit | udīraye drājasabhāsu samyak kadāpinoyāti mṛṣā padaṁ saḥ ||
Translation: The results of the above combinations are to be announced with reference to Natal Ascendant, Arudha and from Atma karaka (the planet which is in the advanced degree of a Sign when compared to all other planets in the chart). When the results are similar from any of the two places it should be considered as the final result. If results from all the three are different then the result indicated from the Arudha of the Ascendant is to be announced.
BPHS: RESULTS OF 7TH HOUSE FROM ARUDHA
आढामे रारथवा संितः िशखी।
कुिक्षािधयतु ोबालः िशिखना पीिडतोऽथवा॥ २३ ārūḍhātsaptame rāhurathavā saṁsthitaḥ śikhī | kukṣivyādhiyutobālaḥ śikhinā pīḍito'thavā || 23
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Translation: If Rahu/Ketu is posited in the 7th house from A~1 the native would suffer
ु ा मदु ररोगः १-३from disease of the stomach or he will have danger from fire. लाभे रा के तभ
१३ lābhe rāhu ketubhā mudararogaḥ 1-3-13
BPHS:
आड ्ःअ मे के तःु पापखेटयतु िे क्षतः।
् वृिलं गी भवेरः॥ २४ साहसीेतके सःइच ārūḍḥa tsaptame ketuḥ pāpakheṭayutekṣitaḥ | sāhasīsvetakesḥica vṛddhaliṁgī bhavennaraḥ || 24
Translation: If the 7th from Arudha has Ketu in it and connected with malefic planets (either by aspect or conjunction) the native would be courageous, has grey hair and looks older. References from ancient commentaries: Jaimini Sutras:
तऽ के तनु ा झिडित ािनिलं गािन १-३-१४ tatra ketunā jhaḍiti jyāniliṁgāni 1-3-14
वकटे र ाा : तऽ के तनु ा झिदित वाधर्िलं गािन १-३-१४ veṁkaṭeśvara vyākhyā : tatra ketunā jhaditi vārdhakyaliṁgāni 1-3-14
ौी सोमनाथा िमौ: तऽ ैव के तनु ा शीयं ूाणापहािरिण रोगिलं गािन संभवित somanāthā miśra: tatraiva ketunā śīghraṁ prāṇāpahāriṇi rogaliṁgāni saṁbhavati śrī
BPHS:
ु ब ु िनशाकराः। पदा ु सम ान े गश
् ऽयोयमध ैकोिप लक्षीवान जायते जनः॥ २५ padāttu saptama sthāne guruśukraniśākarāḥ | trayodvayamadhaikopi lakṣīvān jāyate janaḥ || 25
Translation: If 7th from Arudha has Jupiter, Venus and Moon (all the three or two or any one) the native would be wealthy.
BPHS:
ं ु े समे खेटः शबु ोवाशभु ः पदात।् तग 1192
् ौीमान सोिपभवे नू ं सीितर् सिहतो िज॥ २६ svatuṁge saptame kheṭaḥ śubovāpyaśubhaḥ padāt | śrīmān sopibhavennūnaṁ satkīrti sahito dvija || 26
Translation: When the 7th from Arudha contains either an exalted benefic/malefic planet the native would be wealthy and praiseworthy. उेन वा १-३-१६ uccena vā 1-3-16
BPHS: ये योगा मे ान े पदा किथतामया। िचंाध ैव ते योगाितीये िप सदा िज॥ २७ ye yogā ssaptame sthāne padācca kathitāmayā | ciṁtyāstadhaiva te yogādvitīye pi sadā dvija || 27
Translation: The above combinations which are discussed with reference to the 7th from the Arudha are to be made applicable to the 2nd from Arudha also.
BPHS:
ु एववा। उो रोिहणे जीवोवा शब एको बलीधनगत िँौयंिदशितदेिहनः॥ २८ uccastho rohiṇe jīvovā śukra evavā | eko balīdhanagata śśriyaṁdiśatidehinaḥ || 28
Translation: When the 2nd from Arudha is occupied by an exalted benefic/malefic planet or strong Moon, Jupiter or Venus the native would be wealthy. References from ancient commentaries: Jaimini Sutras:
ु े ष ु ौीमंतः १-३-१५ चंि गु शब caṁdra guru śukreṣu śrīmaṁtaḥ 1-3-15
ज ैिमिन पामृतम (् jaimini padyāmṛtam) ् ् ् ु ु े ष ु वतर्मानषे ु ौीमंतः। बवचनमिववक्षतम।् पदात ितीय ु ऽन र् ऽत पदात ितीये चंि गु शब इित पूवस
वतर्त।े अनवृु ि ज्ञानाथ र्वेवाऽ सूऽाणाममे अाय पाद सूऽांका योिजताः पदाितीये उेन उमहेणवा ौीमंतः।
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padāt dvitīye caṁdra guru śukreṣu vartamāneṣu śrīmaṁtaḥ | bahuvacanamavivakṣatam | padāt dvitīya iti pūrvasutrat'nu vartate| anuvṛtti jñānārthavevātra sūtrāṇāmagre adhyāya pāda sūtrāṁkā yojitāḥ padāddvitīye uccena uccagraheṇavā śrīmaṁtaḥ |
नीलकठ ा
ु ौीमंतो भवंित। ितीयितेन शभु पापातर महेण ु पदाितीये वया समया वा चंिािदषस उितेन वा ौीमंतः इथ र्ः nīlakaṭha vyākhya padāddvitīye vyavastayā samastayā vā caṁdrādiṣusatsu śrīmaṁto bhavaṁti| dvitīyasthitena śubhapāpānyatara graheṇa uccasthitena vā śrīmaṁtaḥ ityarthaḥ
सोमनाथ - कलत
ु ब ु महेणवा ौीमंतो भवंित। ु समेषवा ु ौीमंतो भवंित। एतदभावे के ना ु े ष ु ेषवा ितीये चंिगश somanātha - kalpalata dvitīye caṁdraguśukreṣu vyasteṣuvā samasteṣuvā śrīmaṁto bhavaṁti| etadabhāve kenāpyucca graheṇavā śrīmaṁto bhavaṁti|
् वकतेर ाा
ु िदष ु स ु ौीमंतो भवंित। समितेनो महेण येनके नािप पदामे वया समया वा गवार्
शभु ने वा योगेसित ौीमंतः इथ र्ः
veṁkateśvar vyākyā padātsaptame vyavastayā samastayā vā gurvādiṣu satsu śrīmaṁto bhavaṁti| saptamasthitenocca graheṇa yenakenāpi śubhena vā yogesati śrīmaṁtaḥ ityarthaḥ venkatesvara daivagna
जातक राजीय of Singaraya
ु ब ु ा यिदिताः इरं लभते जातो नाऽ कायर् िवचारणा। आढामे चंिगश jātaka rājīya ārūḍhātsaptame caṁdraguruśukrā yadisthitāḥ iśvaraṁ labhate jāto nātra kārya vicāraṇā |
एकादशे समेादाढातांगते।
ु े ौीमांदाभवेत॥् महेण तिन के् नािपय ekādaśe saptamesyādārūḍhāduccatāṁgate| graheṇa tasmin kenāpiyukte śrīmāṁtsadābhavet ||
वांचानाथा
ु एव वा। उोवा हिरणांकोवा जीवो वा शब
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एकोबिळ धनगतिँौयंिदशित देिहनाम।्
एवं लाभ चतथु र्े महैरिप िविचंतयेत।्
vāṁcānāthā uccovā hariṇāṁkovā jīvo vā śukra eva vā | ekobaḻi dhanagataśśriyaṁdiśati dehinām| evaṁ lābha caturthasthe grahairapi viciṁtayet |
Commentator’s Note: while delineating the above combinations some scholars have advocated that the results are to be announced from 7th house and some have stated that the results are to be announced from 2nd from Arudha. [Comment: {Jataka Rajiya} General rule is that the planets which are aspecting the Ascendant will be able to deliver results. The planets in Moveable Signs aspect the Fixed Sign, the planets in the Fixed Sign aspect the planets in the Moveable signs and the planets posited in the Common (dual) Sign the other common signs. The planets in the common sign are more powerful than the planets in the fixed signs and the planets in the fixed signs are powerful than the planets in the moveable signs. Planets which are strong and conjoined with other planets and stronger than the Ascendant and planets which are exalted, Mercury, Moon, Jupiter and Venus are in 2nd, 4th and 11th house the native would be wealthy. For any ascendant (or Arudha of ascendant) one benefic planet must be located in the 2nd house. If exalted planet is there it is auspicious. When mercury, Jupiter or Venus is posited in the 2nd house they confer more and more benefic results in the ascending order. In the 4th house, of all the planets, if Jupiter is posited it gives the most benefic results. Similarly, when the planets in the 2nd and 4th houses are stronger than ascendant it considered as most auspicious (combination of Moon and Jupiter and Moon and Venus is good). For example, for Scorpio Ascendant in the 2nd house (Sagittarius) if Jupiter is located, though it does not aspect the ascendant it gives great wealth. For Aquarius ascendant Venus in Pisces causes ‘Maha Raja yoga’ and If Jupiter is posited it is auspicious. For Aries ascendant Venus in second house (Taurus) may not be very good. Fourth house is equivalent to ascendant in strength. If 4th house is a moveable Sign it is ineffective. If it happens to be a fixed sign it is considered possing medium strength. If the 4th house is a common sign it is of full strength].
BPHS: येयोगापदे लेयधाविदतामया। तेयोगाः कारकांशिे प िवा बधविजर्ताः॥ २९॥ yeyogāścapade lagneyadhāvadgaditāmayā | teyogāḥ kārakāṁśepi vijñyā badhavarjitāḥ || 29 ||
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Translation: The results which are indicated by the above combinations are applicable with reference to Karakamsha Lagna [the sign which is occupied by the Atma Karaka in the Navamsha (D~9) chart]. This can only be done when it is not connected with the Bhadaka planet. Further, the results announced with reference to the combinations from Karakamsha Lagna can also be made applicable to the Arudha Lagna provided it is not connected with the Bhadaka planet.
ांशवदूायेण १-३-१७ svāṁśavadanyaprāyeṇa 1-3-17
BPHS:
े ािधपो भवेत।् आढा िभे सौे सवर्दश
् े ३०॥ सवर्ज्ञोयिदवा न ात किववार् दीच भागर्व॥ ārūḍhā dvittabhe saumye sarvadeśādhipo bhavet | sarvajñoyadivā na syāt kavirvādīca bhārgave || 30 ||
Translation: When there is a benefic planet in the 2nd from Arudha of Ascendant the native becomes Leader of the nation. If Venus is there native will be Omniscient, Poet, expert in debate.
BPHS:
् िते दारपदे िज। आढािेषःउ
े ३१॥ लजायापदेवािप सबल महसंयतु ॥ ārūḍhātkeṁdrakṇeṣḥu sthite dārapade dvija | lagnajāyāpadevāpi sabala grahasaṁyute || 31 ||
् त।् ौीमां जायते नून ं देश े िवाितमान भवे षेऽमे यान े जातो दारपदेऽधनः॥ ३२॥ śrīmāṁśca jāyate nūnaṁ deśe vikhyātimān bhavet | ṣaṣṭe'ṣṭame vyayasthāne jāto dārapade'dhanaḥ || 32 ||
Translation: When the AL and A7 are in mutual Kendra (square) or Trines (Konas) or if they contain strong planets in them the native will be wealthy, very popular. If AL and A7 are in mutual 6/8/ 12* position the native will be very poor. *{Note} Shri Durga Prasad Dwivedi has mentioned that AL and A7 will not be in mutual 6/8 /12 positions. While calculating Arudha of AL and A7 for odd and even Signs, AL (calculated with the help of general rules) will be 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 Signs from Ascendant. A~1 cannot come in the 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Signs from the Ascendant. If the exceptions for calculation of Arudhas (as explained above) are taken in to consideration 4th or 10th house also can become A~1. In such event the A~1 will be in 1, 3,4,5,7,9,10 or 11 from the Ascendant and there is a chance of A~1 and A~7 being in mutual 6/8/ 12 position.
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लाभपदेकिे िऽकोणे वा ौीमंतः। १-३-१८ अधा ँथे १-३-१९ lābhapadekeṁdre trikoṇe vā śrīmaṁtaḥ | 1-3-18 anyadhā duśthe 1-3-19
Example: Calculation of A~1 (without taking into consideration the exceptions). Location of AL Asc. Lord (Arudha Lagna) Ascendant Ascendant 2nd house 3rd house 3rd house 5th house 4th house 7th house * 5th house 9th house 6th house 11th house 7th house Ascendant* 8th house 3rd house 9th house 5th house 10th house 7th house 11th house 9th house 12th house 11th house Commentator’s Note: From the above table it could be seen that the 2, 4,6,8,10,12 signs from the Ascendant could not become AL . * When exceptions are used for calculating he Arudha (as explained earlier) 4th and 10th signs from Ascendant can become the AL. This will happen in case when Ascendant Lord is in 4th house then 4th itself becomes AL and when Ascendant Lord is in 7th house then 10th house becomes the AL. Similarly, when the 7th house lord located in various signs: Location of Seventh Lord Ascendant 2nd house 3rd house 4th house 5th house 6th house 7th house 8th house 9th house 10th house
A7 Arudha of 7th House 7th house 9th house 11th house Ascendant 3rd house 5th house 7th house 9th house 11th house 5th house
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11th house 12th house
9th house 5th house
It is mentioned that for calculating the Arudha for 7th house exceptions are not applicable, therefore 4th and 10th cannot become A7*. When exceptions are not applied AL and A7 cannot be in mutual 6/8/12 positions. This position (mutual 6/8 /12) is possible only when exceptions are applied for calculating the AL. [*This sentence appears to be contradictory to the exceptions for the calculation of the Arudha explained earlier. Needs clarification from the author]
BPHS: पदेतमेवािप क िे वृौ िऽकोणके ।
ु ः संितः खेटः भायार्भतृ र् सखूदः॥ ु सवीयर् ३३॥ padetatsaptamevāpi keṁdre vṛddau trikoṇake | suvīryaḥ saṁsthitaḥ kheṭaḥ bhāryābhartṛ sukhapradaḥ || 33 ||
पदाारपदे च ैवं क िे कोणे च संिते। योमऽी भवे ून ं िऽके वैरं ब्न संशयः॥ ३४॥ padāddhārapade caivaṁ keṁdre koṇe ca saṁsthite | dvayormaitrī bhave nnūnaṁ trike vairaṁ bna saṁśayaḥ || 34 ||
एवं ल पदािू तनयािदपदेिते।
् िमऽािमऽे िवजानीयात लभालाभौ िवचक्षनः॥ evaṁ lagna padādvipra tanayādipadesthite | mitrāmitre vijānīyāt labhālābhau vicakṣanaḥ ||
When there is one strong planet in AL or 7th house or Kendra (square) or Kona (trines) or Upachaya* (3, 11) Signs then the compatibility between wife and husband will be good. * Here, Upachaya (growth), only 3rd and 11th Signs are considered as 10th house is covered in Kendra and as blemish attributed to the 6th house and hence this house is discarded. (Normally Upachaya signs are 3,6,10 and 11 from Ascendant) When A7 is in Kendra (square) or Kona (Trine) from AL there would be mutual friendship between the wife and husband. If in 6/8 /12 there will be enemity between the wife and husband. The same rules are to be applied to find out the relationship between AL and A5 (Author: this opinion is not there in the Jaimini sutras but this view is supported by Vriddha Aphorisms).
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वृ कािरका
ु आढौ पऽिपऽो िऽलाभे क िगौ यिद।
योमऽी िऽकोणे त ु सां ेषोऽधा भवेत॥् एवंदारािद भावानामिप पािदिमऽता। जातकयमालो िचंतनीयं िवचक्षण ैः। इित॥ vṛddha kārikā ārūḍhau putrapitrośca trilābhe keṁdragau yadi | dyayormaitrī trikoṇe tu sāmyaṁ dveṣo'nyadhā bhavet || evaṁdārādi bhāvānāmapi patyādimitratā | jātakadvayamālokya ciṁtanīyaṁ vicakṣaṇaiḥ | iti ||
BPHS: ल दारपदे िवू िमथः क िगतेयिद। िऽलाभयोिकोणे वा तधाराजाधरािधपः॥ ३६॥ lagna dārapade vipra mithaḥ keṁdragateyadi | trilābhayostrikoṇe vā tadhārājādharādhipaḥ || 36 ||
एवं ल पदादेवधनािद पदतोिज।
ानयं समालो जातक फलं वदेत॥् evaṁ lagna padādevadhanādi padatodvija | sthānadvayaṁ samālokya jātakasya phalaṁvadet||
If AL and A7 are in mutual Kendra (square) or Kona (Trine) or 3/11 then the native would become King. The above rules are to be made applicable to AL and A2 and the results are to be announced*.
वृ कािरका - वकटे र ाा vṛddha kārikā - veṁkaṭeśvara vyākhyā
लाढं दारपदं िमथः क िगतं यिद। िऽलाभेवा िऽख़ोनवे ा तदाराजाऽधाधमः॥ ु िऽलाभौ क िगौयिद ु आढौ पऽिपऽो
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एवं दारािदभावनामिप िचंािरिमऽता। जातकयमालो िचंतनीयं िवचक्षण ै॥ इित॥ lagnārūḍhaṁ dārapadaṁ mithaḥ keṁdragataṁ yadi | trilābhevā trionevā tadārājā'nyadhādhamaḥ || ārūḍhau putrapitrostu trilābhau keṁdragauyadi dvayormaitrī trikoṇeṣu sāmyaṁ dveṣonyadhā bhavet | evaṁ dārādibhāvanāmapi ciṁtyārimitratā | jātakadvayamālokya ciṁtanīyaṁ vicakṣaṇai || iti ||
*There is a difference of opinion in this regard. Parashara indicates that the results are to be announced from the AL and A2 in a natives’ Arudha chart. Vriddha Karika mentions it as Jataka Dwaya (two horoscopes). ‘Somantha Mishra’ has given the following in the introductory chapter of his book.
ु त॥ े अथ भावालक्षणां
् भवादयतथु ार् लतः कारकतः िेाणतः अंशकेित॥ तऽ लतो भवाराशयः॥ कारकत महाभावाः ू म।् िेाणेत ु अयं िवशेषः॥ लािधप िेाणं लं। धनािधप िेाणं धनं एवमऽा
् अंशकोनाम आढरािशः। आढात मकपयार् लोचना कतर्ा। एवं भावपयालोचनां कृ ातशा िप एवमेव पयार्लो फलं वम॥्
atha bhāvālakṣaṇānyucyaṁte || bhavādayaścaturthā lagnataḥ kārakataḥ drekkāṇataḥ aṁśakaśceti || tatra lagnato bhavārāśayaḥ || kārakat grahābhāvāḥ drekkāṇetu ayaṁ viśeṣaḥ|| lagnādhipastha drekkāṇaṁ lagnaṁ| dhanādhipastha drekkāṇaṁ dhanaṁ evamanyatrāpyūhyam | aṁśakonāma ārūḍharāśiḥ| ārūḍhāt grakaparyālocanā kartavyā | evaṁ bhāvapayālocanāṁ kṛtvātattaddaśā svapi evameva paryālocya phalaṁ vaktavyam ||
Translation: Results of the Bhavas are to be considered from Ascendant, Karaka, Drekkana (D3) and Amsha (AL). From Ascendant 12 bhavas to be considered. From Karaka the Planets are Bhavas. In the Drekkana chart the place (sign) in which the Ascendant Lord is posited is the Ascendant of the Drekkana and the place where the 2nd lord is there is the 2nd house of Drekkana chart and so on. Amsha means Arudha chart and in this chart the placement of planets is to be considered. The results are to be announced after taking in to account the various points as above.
् े ूसंग वशात पदािधकरणे योगिवशेषाः ूवंत॥
prasaṁga vaśāt padādhikaraṇe yogaviśeṣāḥ pravakṣyaṁte ||
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् मे ् ु ण लं गृहीा तशादेव पदिनणर्योिप। एवं भूतादात ितीये ु पदंच पषे मेण ीचेत यिद
ु ौ महाधिननोभवंित। चतथु य ाव ूयोजकम।् िरचतथु ममम।् िद वाहन े चरचतथु त चंिशब
र् लम।् एवमेवाढ आढोािदकमिप शभु महोिरिप बलवलित। अयंच उभयचतथु त ु पूणफ योगोथाल योगाभावेिप। तथा च पयर्विसतोऽयमथः। पद उयोगं िवना पापिः दािरकरी।
ु ु ं शभु िः उ ि राजयोगकरी। एवं लािप। सरधा लपदयोः चतथु र् पंचमानक िवनानराजयोग इित िनष र्ः।
padaṁca puruṣaścetkrameṇa strīcet vyutkrameṇa lagnaṁ gṛhītvā tadvaśādeva padanirṇayopi| evaṁ bhūtātpadāt dvitīyeyadi caṁdraśukrau mahādhaninobhavaṁti| caturtheyadi vāhane caracaturthaṁtāva prayojakam | sthiracaturthaṁ madhyamam| ubhayacaturthaṁ tu pūrṇaphalam| evamevārūḍhasya ārūḍhoccādikamapi śubhagrahoccadṛṣṭirapi balavatphalati| ayaṁca yogonyathālagna yogābhāvepi| tathā ca paryavasito'yamathaḥ | padasya uccayogaṁ vinā pāpadṛṣṭiḥ dāridryakarī| śubhadṛṣṭiḥ ucca dṛṣṭiśca rājayogakarī| evaṁ lagnasyāpi| saradhā lagnapadayoḥ caturtha paṁcamānukulyaṁ vinānarājayoga iti niṣkarṣaḥ |
Translation: For male horoscopes Arudha has to be calculated clockwise (zodiacal) and for female horoscopes in anti clockwise (anti – zodiacal) direction. The A~1, as calculated above has moon and Venus in the second house the native will be affluent/wealthy. If 4th house (from AL) is a moveable sign it is ineffective. If fixed, it will be of medium strength. If common sign, it is of full strength. Similarly, when A~1 has the aspect of benefic planet, who is also exalted, it gives good result even if Ascendant has no such aspect. In result it can be conclusively said that when A~1 is not connected with any exalted planet (either by aspect or position) and is connected with malefic planet it causes poverty. Aspect of benefic planet or exalted planet causes auspicious result. Similar results are to be announced from Ascendant also. For any nativity, if ascendant, AL, 4th and 5th bhavas are not favorable, it is certain that the native will not be conferred kingship or authority. For a nativity, the Yogas (combinations) of wealth and kingship are to be decided (most importantly) with reference AL. In Parashara system the combination of Kendra (square) and Kona (trinal) Lords is considered most auspicious. But, when compared to this combination the ones which are explained above from the Arudha chart are conferring multiple/abundant auspicious results. T his is mentioned out of the experience of the author. These are to be studied by the scholars.
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The Cosmic Harmony of Time & Space By Nunzia Coppola (Meskalila), Italy. I PAY HOMAGE TO YOU GODDESS SARASVATHI DEVI Introduction ...We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep. William James
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unzia Meskalila Coppola, Astrologer and
Gestalt Counsellor, was born in Naples, lived for fifteen years in India and now resides in Perugia, Italy. She is the President of Associazione Culturale Jayavidya and the Delegate of C.I.D.A. (Centro italiano di discipline astrologiche). In Umbria she trained children affected with severe autism, using the techniques of NādaYoga. She gave lectures at the University La Sapienza, Rome for the Research Department on Sociology of Religions. She teaches Meditation and Karmic Astrology to groups and individuals. She also leads workshops on Shakti meditation and Lilākriyā, on Chakras awakening, on archetypal influence of Myths, and on the Five Elements, in Italy and internationally. She wrote the book "M come meraviglia" and many articles for Linguaggio astrale, the main Italian astrological magazine. She is the owner and webmaster of www.astravidya.com”.
Astrology is a symbolic and technical art which, by means of calculations, illustrations and analogies, indicates the connection of the Skies and the Earth in cosmic and individual space-time. The processes which evolve through astrological training encourage the perception, the analysis and an understanding of the changes in the life, especially those which help us to adopt conscious attitudes towards ourselves, the environment, society, our Planet Earth, and the Cosmos. Obviously, these goals are also shared with scientific, social and religious disciplines; as well as with non-scientific and non-religious disciplines which have been guiding humanity since ancient times. There are several typologies of rationality, numerous religious models and many paths, including the lay ones, towards knowledge. A fertile attitude towards research will consider a plurality of theories, including those which are furthest in time and space. For example, the discoveries and the hypotheses of modern physics demand
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a place in the planetary cultural heritage, in the same way that the Copernican Revolution permeated the Renaissance culture. Often, that which is not markedly scientific or traditionally religious or culturally familiar, especially if it detaches itself from the standards of the dominant organisations, upsets the homeostatic process of some people. On the other hand, affinities confirm and satisfy, while diversities transform and throw into crisis. The human being often resists change, fearing the transformation of what has been consolidated: he does not want to lose what he has acquired with great effort. He therefore refuses the unknown concepts which could annihilate the beliefs or the mental routines which have been followed for years and which are therefore reassuring: the stronger the refusal, the more hostile, and in some cases more dangerous, they appear to him. This resistance to change, if pushed to extremes, could create a fundamentalist mentality, determined never to change an idea and to entrench itself stubbornly behind its own convictions. Yet crossing the frontiers of new knowledge and assimilating novel information does not weaken one's roots; it merely strengthens and enriches them, while the cultural mould resonates in the background as a source of security. Similarly, once their validity has been accepted and assimilated, the differences no longer enter into conflict with the human tendency to hold on to soothing situations in order to preserve the so-called "steady-state", (the state which has been reached). The meaning of the term difference (from the Latin dif-fero, 'to spread', 'to scatter') implies the idea of plurality. Today, the new sciences and psychology place a focus upon the study of the harmony between differences, between diversity and unity. For some time now, something has been moving in that direction, as, for example, the research on the synchronicity of some events which are not comprehensible in psychological or physical terms, and which are therefore catalogued as 1 "phenomena of isochronicity in the space of events". With the passing of time and with the emerging changes, the desire to promote a reflection on human diversities and to weave the threads of possible social languages gets stronger and stronger. In fact, opening ourselves up to a new discipline is like creating our own way of expressing ourselves according to a rhythm in which the mind, even though it does not lose its original language, harmonizes with a new language and with its intrinsic culture. Amongst the vast number of languages to be studied in more depth, the astrological one also allows for the exploration of a mine which is rich in both old and new knowledge. Obviously, practising Astrology does not mean renouncing science or losing one's rationality; not least because it is a study which requires logic and method as well as an analogical ability. Astrology is not a faith, nor a confessional choice, nor an essential or salvific practice; but as an evolutionary tool (amongst a thousand others) it can constitute a further opportunity for those who wish to get to know and to apply it. Strangely enough, even though it is as ancient as time and space, and even though it is practised in every country on our planet, this discipline, which is transversal to many others, lives and expands in a niche dimension on the edge of the marginal, and in fact it is often oppressed by real and proper marginalizing actions. Or, at least, that is the case here in Italy. Just to give one simple example: it has often happened that, for the publication of my curriculum in academic circles, I have been asked not to mention the part regarding my astrological training. Some people associate Astrology with superstition, regarding it as an anachronistic affectation, a primitive reverberation suitable for naive people. I totally share these considerations but only with regard to the Astrology surrogate popularized by the media. I should like to invite whoever wishes to broaden their horizons by experiencing the astrological thought process; but at the same time, I should like to ask that whoever knows this discipline does not trivialise it.
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I. Interculture and the enhancement of diversities, the founding principles of Astrology Why are we here? It's a question that has troubled philosophers, theologians and those who've had one drink too many; but theoretical physicists have a more essentialist way of asking the question: why is there anything here at all? Geoff Brumfiel, 2006 The ancient origin-questions which have intrigued human beings since the beginning of time, continue to spread and multiply. Who are we? What are we? How are we? Where are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? How and why do we change? To know how to "think in complexity" increases the questions; it breaks them up into a thousand other questions, but it helps to discover the harmony between mental processes, whether these be collective or individual. According to the Italian mathematician of the last century, Luigi 2 Fantappiè, the entire universe will move towards an ever greater richness of syntropic phenomena resulting in a wealth of differentiations. Irwin Laszlo states that the comprehensive whole of the matter in space-time influences the behavior of each "quantum", of each atom and of each organism. The same human brain is intimately connected to its environment and to the reality of its 3 composite. With his "Networks science" Buchanan affirms that personal relationships, the human brain, viruses, communications and transport all act by means of complex networks controlled by principles, which are not visible but which are common to all aspects of reality, making 4 interpretation easier than one could have imagined. According to Gregory Bateson, the pattern which connects is a cybernetic concept of unity and interaction between the various objective realities of existence which, although they seem to be separate and independent, reveal a deep computer-like reciprocity, as if nature possesses a kind of mental network in its living totality. I hope to have the chance to study these theories in more depth by analysing their possible parallels with the astrological way of thinking and with some Eastern disciplines; at the moment, I can only point them out as elements of transversality with the theme being dealt with in this paper. Cross-culture embraces all sciences and all schools of thought, and it goes even further, asking that sources of a different origin be welcomed. Today's discoveries do not trivialise the ancient theories; on the contrary, each period of time is deeply rooted in the previous one, containing it and surpassing it, but not eliminating it. The future is not predestined, but it is malleable because it is made up of possibilities which go on establishing themselves one instant after another. Enhancing the differences means transcending the unambiguous and absolutist method, accepting interchangeable tools which compete between themselves in their diversity. In particular, pluridisciplinary research includes exchanges between exact sciences and human sciences, between new knowledge and ancient traditions, like a network in which the knots are the crossroads between Sumer Cosmology, Greek philosophy, Tibetan art, Chinese medicine, Hopi Cosmology, Hindu Jyotisha, the traditions of the American Indians, Superstring Physics, the world of computer networks and many other disciplines, amongst which: ancient and modern Astrology. The enhancement of the differences does not invalidate common conventions, it accepts them,
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knowing that they are versatile and effective, and used in a different manner depending on the place, the civilization, the culture and the time. Perhaps, out of all the forms which represent reality, time is the most palpable mirror of transition and difference. This concept is very clear in the history of calendars, where the beginning of the year comes about in dates which do not match, because each New Year's Day is dependent on the local culture in which the calendar itself was created. We can say the same thing for hours, the measurements created to give a quantifiable limit to time: we are dealing with purely conventional units which are accepted all over the world, even if they resonate in the world of differentiations at different intervals, depending on the selected parameter. In the following illustration, different typologies of hourly subdivisions can be seen.
Isaac Kiening, Planethurh, Fussen, 1568. Solar clock executed on the front page of an ancient volume. The "ab Ortu" or Babylonian hours, the "ab Occasu hours" or Italic hours, the "Astronomical" hours, the Planetary hours, the seven daytime curves of solar declension and the 12 zodiac signs are shown.
Differentiating is like defining the value of many precious stones, knowing that even though they have different colours, transparencies and features, they all belong to the huge treasure chest of jewels offered up by Mother Earth and the Cosmos. Difference does not occlude a union. On the contrary, it is like an opening towards an immensity of colours which create infinity of possibilities by transcending the bipolar consciousness of black-and-white. Multiple systems and polychromes, from which ideas and thoughts evolve, hatch in our minds from colours; in these ideas and thoughts, grey is no longer an integration-homogenization but one of the infinite nuances of reality. The various celestial bodies, which shine or darken in the celestial vault, are associated with colours and lights. The interconnection between the skies, the earth and humans through Astrology is one of the many possibilities for questioning oneself about life, for living pluralism and interculture,
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with the knowledge that others are interactive subjects and bearers of diversities which require more and more extensive relational goals, both in one's own life and during a consultancy. With regard to astrologers, opening up to diversity is also curiosity and respect for theories, experiences and astrological concepts which are different to the usual ones. Diversities imply the principle that infinity exists and so they do not scare those who uncover them as a resource, but who live them as foundations for harmony instead.
II. Harmony and pluriversal worlds What is beautiful in science is the same thing that's beautiful in Beethoven. There is a fog of events and suddenly you see a connection. It expresses a complex of human concerns that goes deeply to you, that connects things that were always in you that were never put together before ... Victor Weisskopf In etymology, the word 'harmony' derives from the Greek harmonia, a term which derives from the verb harmozein, 'to connect', 'to concede'. The verb harmozein in its turn is related to harmos, 'joint'. We usually interpret harmony as a consonance of sounds, colours, shapes or vibrations; in short, as equilibrium between various elements, or as an affinity, able to produce a pleasing sensation. In the field of music, harmony is the tonal simultaneity of several notes (this in itself implies plurality). In literature, the harmony of a text is the musical effect obtained by paying particular attention to the sound of the words and to the rhythmic quality of their composition. On a spiritual level, harmony is the fruit of a continuous integration of moments of serenity, contrasting experiences, conflicts, crises and moments of bliss. On a human level, it is the result of the continuous quest for a balance to recover unity in diversity. Moreover, harmony offers endless allegories about the mysteries of the cosmos. Among the myths linked to the principle of harmony, that of Harmonia and Kadmos presents unlimited metaphors. The figure of Harmonia is also the symbol of the integration of opposites: amongst other things, her wedding chariot was pulled by the lynx and the lion, two animals which are traditionally incompatible. Kadmos received, as a gift from Apollo, the ability to obtain music from his whistle which transformed the sound into euphony. The twelve Olympic Divinities who, as a whole symbolise the solar path, attended Harmonia and Kadmos's wedding; Hermes offered a lyre to the bride, Athena presented her with a luminous gown and the mother of Jason initiated her to Eleusinian mysteries.
Harmonia and Kadmos Musée du Louvre, N3157, attribuita a Python, 360-340 BCE
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These few mythological elements could already create an incessant flow of considerations regarding the essence of harmony as a synthesis of the pluralism and integration of elements which are different. It is not possible for me to dwell too long on the symbolism of this topic, but the matter could be taken up again in its mythological meaning on another occasion. From the music of the Pythagorean spheres to the world of quantum physics and more, man continues to search for the harmony of the universe. Pythagoras (575 B.C. - 495 B.C) proclaimed the principle of celestial harmony upon his return from a trip to the Orient, stating that all heavenly bodies travelling in space give off specific vibrations which, as a whole, create the "music of the spheres". He identified the boundary between the known and unknown universes in the harmony of the spheres. Taking inspiration from these principles, he recommended a way of life aimed at recognizing and reproducing the harmony of Creation. His intuitions regarding mathematical and numerical sciences, the different levels of knowledge and way of life encouraged considerable developments in the Fifth and Fourth Century B.C., also influencing art, music, astronomy and geometry. Heraclitus (535 B.C. - 475 B.C.), although he was very critical of the results of the Pythagorean investigation, affirmed that opposites join together in a principle of harmony. He maintained that only change and movement are real, that everything flows and therefore it is impossible to bathe twice in the same river. According to his theory regarding coming into existence, everything is in a constant state of movement and transformation. This hypothesis is mirrored in the theory of Chaos defined by James Gleick as "science of the process rather than of the state, of coming into existence rather than being." The cognitive practice of Heraclitus therefore rotated around the axis of polarity and conjunction, very clearly indicating the harmony deriving from the assimilation of opposites. In this regard, his three fragments seem very clear to me: • • •
that which contrasts goes together, and the most beautiful harmony can come about from elements which conflict harmony which from one extreme returns to the other extreme like the bow and the lyre invisible harmony is better than visible
In the extremities of the bow and the lyre he represented the various polarities inherent to the concept of time and existence: beginning and end, life and death. For Heraclitus, harmony is born from opposite extremities which meet up, transcending temporality and the human sphere. Even more in keeping with the concept of pluralism is the theory of the Pythagorean Filolao/Philolaus (470 BC- 390 BC) who described harmony as "a unity of the multiple and a concordance of the discordant". The Roman architect and writer Vitruvius Pollio (80/70 BC - 23 BC) on the other hand, dedicated a whole chapter of his examination of architecture to harmony. He indicated the ratio 1:2 as the ideal plan for the construction of the temple which he considered to be the mirror of the poles, and through which the universe manifests itself. Porphyrius (234 -305), in Ptolemaic Harmony, also described nature and the quality of harmonious consonances. Paracelsus (1493 -1541) stated: "As long as we do not know the state of the inner harmony of the patient, at the most we can release him from his illness. In this way, though, he will get sick again immediately afterwards, because nothing was done for his inner harmony. It is really on his inner harmony that one must act."
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In the Mysterium Cosmographicum (1596), Kepler suggested that in the creation of the world and in the lay-out of the skies, God had "looked at those five regular bodies which have been so famous from the times of Pythagoras and Plato" and that he had granted their nature with the number, the proportion and the relationships of the celestial motions. Later on, in book V of the Harmonices Mundi (1619), he linked harmonious relationships with the geometrical relations which he had already theorized about in the Mysterium. From the network of mathematics, musical theory and cosmology, Kepler brought to light the centrality and the importance of the planets, to which he assigned an interval in which the lowest note corresponded to the minimum speed and the highest note to the maximum speed. The pentagrams represented the harmonious structure of the cosmos where the space between the intervals was directly proportional to the eccentricity of the planets.
In the Seventeenth Century, the principle of the harmony of the spheres reached its highest expression, involving various areas of the sum of human knowledge: astronomy, astrology, theology, philosophy, music and anatomy. In western Astrology there are specific modern currents which are based on the theory of harmonics. The astrologer Dom Neroman, in Musique, Clef du Monde, suggests a concept of celestial harmonies associated with the structure of archetypes according to Plato's world. John Addey (1920-1982), on the other hand, harking back to the 5 6 Navamsha theory of the Jyotisa, elaborated the extremely interesting astrology of the Harmonics. However, at this moment I am not referring to the Astrology of the Harmonics in particular, but to the Harmony which is inherent to Astrology and to life in general. According to Hindu Philosophy,7 the law of karma represents the harmony of that precise moment in which the soul chooses the time and the place of its conception, planting the seeds of its own coming into existence, through the cycle of death and rebirth. Cosmic time shows itself to be in harmony with the Earth and with the life of human beings through the metaphor of harmony created by the Damaru8 of Shiva Nataraja, Lord of cosmic dance and of the passage from one evolutionary cycle to the next, between an expansion and a contraction of the Cosmos. He dances in a circle of fire which represents the process of life and death. His movements communicate that everything is subject to change, just like the energy which constantly takes on new forms in the Lilā (game) of creation. The unending evolution of the universes is represented by his dance in space and by the movements measured in time to the rhythm of the tambourine in the shape of an hourglass. In fact, Shiva is also called Mahakāla, the Lord of cosmic time. Every cosmic cycle has a beginning, a peak, an end, a pause, a new beginning and so on.
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Nataraja Himalayan Academy Publications, Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii.
On the other hand, the pause of retreat and lull between one cycle and the next is represented by Vishnu who is asleep, lying down on the coils of Ananta the serpent, symbol of Infinity, which acts as a bed.
Vishnu lying on the coils of Ananta
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These very ancient cosmological principles of cyclicity are similar to the concepts of New Physics,9 in which the Big Bang and the Big Crunch10 are cyclic phenomena. First of all, the universe goes through an initial phase of expansion, then the tendency is reversed and it gradually implodes until it reaches the dimensions of a galaxy, of a star, of a planet, of a stone, of a grain, of a planck11 and so on, until a new cycle of expansion returns. The topics of harmony are therefore closely connected to the world of modern science. According to ultra-modern Physics, matter vibrates with different frequencies in a symphony of sounds. Every system, every basic particle, every galaxy and every human being is made up of sound, that fundamental unity at the base of the huge diversity of the Cosmos, of which the planetary system is only a small part. In cosmic harmony, each individuality, no matter how unique and unrepeatable it may be, is part of the energy of the whole and so it encompasses all the other kinds of energy in various measures. The same thing happens for some principles and realities in apparent antithesis. Homeostasis and chaos, for example, are two terms which are apparently incompatible because homeostasis12 is associated with a positive and useful function, while chaos is considered to be a synonym of uncontrollable disarray. Nevertheless, it is a question of an apparent or partial contradiction, because many chaotic aspects are embedded in homeostasis, while various regularities are concealed in chaos. In living beings, order and disarray, stability and changeability live together in a profitable harmony because even the human mind is pluriverse and a participant in the stages of the harmony and the imbalance of creation. Perhaps, in the case of humans, the harmony between personal evolution and awareness of the other is tied up with a game of equilibrium between the process of "psychic homeostasis" and the function of the mirror neurons:13 on one hand, the homeostatic process helps to preserve the state which has been achieved and to satisfy needs, by limiting the external infiltrations which are too disruptive; on the other hand, the mirror neurons encourage empathy and identification in the actions and thoughts of others. I think that it is possible to pinpoint in these two functions a guarantee for the preservation of individuality on one hand and, on the other hand, an assurance for empathetic participation in the external world; all in all, harmony between the two sides. In the complexity of this reality it would also be interesting to free oneself from the harmonicuniversal monism, so as to open up to the plurality of the harmonies or of the universes, or rather, of the multiverses. Multiplicity, in fact, implies endless harmonies. The word "universe" is derived from the Latin universus, made up of unus (one) and versus (to be turned, to turn). Some of its meanings are "that it turns towards unity", "that it turns in a single direction". In the term "Pluriverse", a neologism which means "in multiple directions" in its Latin etymology, I have found the synthesis of many years of reflection and intercultural experience. The term was coined in 1977 by the French philosopher Edgar Morin, in the essay La Méthode. 1. La Nature de la Nature, in which he proposed universality as a single body of multiple universes. If we play around a little with the words, the idea of a multiverse or pluriverse world, rather than a universal one, comes to my mind. Since 1980, some cosmologists have been deducing that multiple universes could have been formed in a period before the Big Bang. More recently, according to some concepts of contemporary physics, what happens in our Universe originates from the vibrations of ultra-microscopic strings hidden in the depths of matter. According to Brian Greene, "The microscopic world seems to be full of little violin strings, and the way they vibrate orchestrates the evolution of the world".14
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However, I would not like these new theories to be confused with the insane and imaginary fantasies of some sectarian currents. Nor would I like someone to associate the Superstrings theory with the various salvific-apocalyptic movements in which one fantasizes about intergalactic journeys for the deserving or about parallel universes inhabited by thought forms or holograms inhabited by aliens, guardian spirits, UFOs and similar beings who are ready to save from planetary catastrophe those people who take refuge in the circle of the chosen, spreading the Good News. These strange movements often hold up, mixing filaments of misunderstood scientific theories with fragments of totally made up doctrines, with the threatening backdrop of various millennialism. Obviously, after the fateful date has passed and the proclaimed catastrophe has not happened, the prophecy is revised and changed. New revelations cancel the previous ones, they annul the sentence or they postpone it to another date, announcing that the change will only happen at the level of planetary awareness (something which is obviously of a real interest to everyone). This digression aims at specifying that absurdities of this kind have nothing to do with the world of New Physics nor do they have any relevance to the world of Astrology. Being open to cross culture and pluralism, however contradictory it may sound, does not mean justifying everything just because everything must be accepted without exception. On the other hand, disagreeing with these obsessions does not mean being disrespectful to whoever professes them nor least of all ignoring the existing nagging planetary problems which require a change to come to a solution. At this point, I think it would be useful to make some clarifications about the Superstrings theories.
III. Multiple universes and Superstrings; tools of awareness in astrological application Celestial movements ... are no more than an uninterrupted song for many voices perceived not by the ear, but by the mind, a figurative melody which traces reference points in the immeasurable passing of time John Banville: Kepler (Minerva 1990) For many years Kepler tried without success to understand the nature of the space between the Earth and the Sun, but he made the unavoidable and common mistake of his times: believing that our Solar System was the only one in existence. The scientists and physicists who followed came to understand that our system is only one amongst those which exist in millions of galaxies. Presently, the discoveries and the studies of the physicists go well beyond the existence of numerous galaxies, arriving at the theories based on the existence of a great number of universes, of black holes which transform into basic particles and also gigantic universes which are interchangeable with tiny universes. Modern physics is based on two foundations: the general relativity founded by Albert Einstein and the quantum mechanics validated by Max Planck. The first illustrates the behavior of large-sized objects (stars, galaxies, galaxy masses, etc.) present in the Universe; the second illustrates the atomic and subatomic world (molecules, atoms, electrons, quark, etc.). These two theories have allowed for extraordinary progress in the field of Physics, but they are incompatible. Physicists have deliberately ignored the fact that they are irreconcilable because each of the two theories can be applied to a different and specific investigative field and so it has not been necessary to resort to them both at the same time.
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For example, in order to study small light objects quantum mechanics was used; on the other hand, the laws of general relativity were used to analyse large heavy objects. However, new requirements have recently come about: black holes, for example, are objects with a very heavy mass, but at the same time they are very small, and so the study of them would require the simultaneous application of the two theories. Einstein had perceived that the basic level of nature was a single unified field, but he was unable to find it, not even after thirty years of assiduous studies and research.
Reconstruction of an image by L. Susskind, "Superstrings (Features: November 2003)". Physics World (November 2003). Wikipedia
Many physicists and mathematicians are now investigating the various theories of the Superstrings. According to these ideas, the incompatibility between general relativity and the mechanics of the quantum is overcome, because all the events in the universe are born from microscopic cycles of energy hidden in the nucleus of the matter. Invisible dimensions enveloped in the folds of space, black holes which can be transformed into basic particles, an irregularity in the Space-time network, Universes which generate other Universes: this is the cosmic vision, according to the Theory of the Superstrings. In truth, there is not just one strings theory. Physicists have arrived at the formulation of five theories which are very similar, but each with a few differences. In some theories, the strings are circular loops, in others they are ropes with free extremities. Presently, the most popular is the theory of super gravity in 11 dimensions, called the M-theory, the pivotal point of which is the unification of the four basic forces, including gravity. The M-theory belongs to the TOE (Theory of Everything), which is capable of embracing in a single formulation all of the interactions and particles which are present in nature. According to these theories, the vibrations of the strings manifest themselves as particles, the mass and charge of which are determined by the fluctuations of the string itself. Just like the strings of a musical instrument they produce different notes and so the different vibrations of the superstrings are highlighted by means of scientific instruments in the shape of protons, electrons, quarks and photons, etc. Greene adds that if we could examine the strings in greater detail, we would see that the particles are not point form, but they present a kind of tiny one-dimensional ring. In short, he establishes that no rule of physics confirms the idea that time flows in a particular direction. His vision culminates in a multiverse, where space and time can dissolve in finer and more basic essences.
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Even the human conscience is made up of particles and endless systems on the invisible background of vibrating waves that risked a reality which was not only quantitative but also qualitative. According to the physicist John Hagelin, the theory of the superstrings opens up the possibility of a field of thought named "hidden sector matter", which creates a connection between awareness and the physical brain. Awareness, in fact, can be reflected or modulated by the brain, but not created by it. Thus, Hagelin states that the container of awareness in the human being is the mental or subtle body, formed by an aggregated state of particles and intimately associated with thought: just like atoms are held together by photons, electrons, protons, neutrons and particles.
In India, right from ancient times, it has been argued that the human being is made up of three bodies: Sthula sharira (large or physical body), Sukshma sharira (subtle or mental body) and Karana sharira (causal or cosmic body). The whole of the three bodies forms the parts of the cosmic yantra
य.15 The subtle body acts as a bridge between the large and the causal one; moreover, it is the bearer of the awareness which lies, as if asleep, in a potential form. Awareness can be activated through various instruments: meditation, contemplation, visualizations, mantras
म,16 the analysis of one's
own planetary situation, etc. The essence of the mantra is as subtle as the channels of the subtle body and the strings of the superstrings, and so it can be perceived through channels which are different from the usual ones. The same thing happens for the energy, the vibrations and the sounds of the celestial bodies. According to Indian Astrology, the combination of the planets in the natal chart implies infinity of sounds and shapes which can be associated with mantras and yantras. Each celestial body possesses its own specific mantra and meditating on this one can get into tune with its energy. Indian astrologers, often, in order to improve their own level of awareness and to enter delicately into the world of the native, meditate deeply on the mantras of the analyzed planets; moreover, they all usually supply the consultant with a specific mantra to help him to recompose the kind of harmony he needs. There is a connection between listening to the mantra and the mirror neurons which act
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on the phonetic articulation17 in the temporal area, immediately pertaining to the auditory system. The mantras are capable of perfecting the action of the mirror neurons, strengthening the ability of the individual to become a part of the others a little, or to rediscover that he already is; at the same time, mantras also improve the total functionality of the homeostatic process. Through the sound of the mantra, the astrologer is reflected in the planet as a part of the cosmos, a part of himself and of the native under examination, according to expressions which are diversified by quantity and quality. The result is a unique, personal and individual interpretation of specific astrological factors, while at the same time remaining faithful to their canonic meanings: a harmony between fidelity to the canon and the overcoming of it.
IV. Astrology and Jyotisa By going deep into that entity which is myself I have the possibility of going infinitely farther. This is what really matters; if this is missing, life has really little meaning, because there is nothing left but a cycle of pleasure and pain, punishments and rewards. (Jiddu Krishnamurti, 'Knowledge', in Questions and Answers, 1983). Astrology is perhaps the oldest study material in the history of humanity. In the Rig Veda, for example, a particular position of the stars which could only have happened ninety-five thousand years ago, is hinted at. Astrological knowledge is the fruit of the many thousands of years of synergy between different cultures (Mesopotamic, Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Latin, Arab, American Indian, etc). Several intuitions arising from the cosmic matrix of the collective unconscious have developed from these cultures which differ so much. Moreover, this knowledge is expressed even today through the most varied means (cosmogonist, philosophical, mythological, psychological, humanistic, anticipatory, medical, astronomical, scientific, mathematical, statistical, etc). Every civilization has developed its own astrological system which could seem incompatible with the others, but which enlightens a specific field of this multifaceted discipline more vividly. Astrology is a source which is still alive and operating. Notwithstanding the ebb and flow of rejection from some circles, it continues to be backed up by the undiminished consolidation of practice, studies and research. It continues to maintain a relationship with the historical events from which is has re-emerged after repeated intervals of suspension. I find the Sanskrit term which denominates astrology particularly fascinating: Jyotisa, ोितष, "that which illuminates, the art of 18
light". It is a light which does not just brighten the future but also the shadows of the past through the half-light of the present. Jyotisa is the art which studies and which deciphers the nature of the karmic seeds so that the native can find his melody, attuning himself with the essence of Vastupurusha (bodily representation of cosmic space). Jyotisa associates the twelve zodiacal signs to Kalapurusha's limbs: Kalapurusha's soul is the Sun, his mind is the Moon, and his spinal column is the cosmic axis. In the same way, in the microcosm (the human being) the right eye represents the Sun, the left eye the Moon; the spinal column represents the Meru mountain and the axis of the world. In western Astrology, as well, the zodiacal melotesia associates the signs with the parts of
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Above right: Fratelli Limbourg Les très heures du duc de Berry. Below: Sapta chakra, 1899. http://en.wikipedia. Vastupurusha
Jyotisa, as well as comprising the elements which are common to those of all the other astrological traditions, includes a very particular principle in its system: karma कमर्. According to the karmic principles of Astrology, the Cosmos is a living organism and the human being is regulated by the same laws which govern the worlds, the celestial bodies and the universes. Each human creature, in fact, as has already been pointed out, is made up of the large physical body, the subtle body (which has the role of channeling the necessary energy and broadening its own conscience) and the causal body which is identical to the cosmos. The subtle or mental body is invisible and vibrant; it is crossed by a very thin network of energetic channels, just like the particles of matter are crossed by invisible, vibrant superstrings. Every 'Birth Theme' reflects as a whole and in the details a very elaborate symbology which
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requires various levels of reading. The Kalapurusha is represented in the temporal map of the chart with its planetary configurations and interactions, in the same way in which Vastupurusha is active in the spatial map of a temple with the sixty-four boxes which define the orientation of the building in harmony with the cardinal points and with the path of the stars. Just like in the heart of the temple, the universe is expressed in the heart of every birth chart with its rhythms of space and time: fences, entrances and labyrinths mark the journey of the native in his quest for lost harmony. The planetary system is a living organism, made up of energies and parts bound to each other by harmonic relationships. Awareness of the position and of the planetary characteristics in his own birth Theme helps the native to understand his past cycles and to get clues from them in order to understand how the future might be and how to ultimately undertake the return journey to the Cosmos. In fact, Astrology allows access to a dimension in which experiences; reflections and images permit the native to retrieve his sense of belonging, and also the knowledge that he is deeply connected to the Whole, even though he is only a single individual. For the spiritual astrologer and for the ascetic in general, each planet is an extension of his Self in the outer (akasha) space of the universe and in the inner space of his human awareness (cidakasha).
V. Conclusion While our glance turns towards the celestial vault, the mirror of universal or rather pluriverse myths, it is possible to perceive that the astrological code is an instrument of interculture and pluralism which has been in existence for thousands of years and which is still functioning. Using this ancient art as an instrument of knowledge implies a journey to recover the authentic part of ourselves which lives and pulsates, notwithstanding conditioning and frustrations. The journey, in fact, is the willingness to open up, to question those certainties and visions which have become rigid because of set patterns. Moreover, the journey period entails a wide inner space in the same way that unchartered territories allow us to get to know ourselves in the light of new discoveries. The voyage through the planetary symbols and archetypes is a pilgrimage towards the huge dark expanses inside our night, where we find our stability by facing up to the apparent loss of our identity. Inside and outside ourselves, in space and time, there is a starry blanket in which personal histories and ancient memories, which are common to all of humanity, can be found. Living the multiplicity of these histories introduces us to pluralism and therefore to non-violence. Through the astrological discipline, the native who is interested in the journey can face the future in the most harmonious possible way, starting from the past and absorbing the knowledge of the present. Astrology is art, discipline, technique and much more. It permits the harmonious synthesis between logical thought and analogical thought, between rationality and irrationality. As we have seen, it helps the native to identify himself but also to enter into contact with others. And what about the astrologer? Right from the beginning of his or her studies, the astrologer becomes immersed in a pluridisciplinary and complex system, committing rigorously to the study, the research and the systematic elaboration of all the materials pertaining to astrology: astronomy, cosmogony, codes of conduct, elements of statistics, ethics, philosophy, geography, information technology, mathematics, application and consultancy methodology, mythology, psychology, linguistic reflection, symbology, sociology, history, astrological technique, communications technique, principles and rules of interpretation, etc. With regard to consultancy, the astrologer
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commits to adding clarity of intention, cultural honesty, sensitivity, humanity, an ability to found relationships, an ability to listen, empathy, respect, an ability to analyse and to summarise, a continuous personal training and a profound inclination towards interculture, the disciplines and subjects which have already been mentioned. At the moment when the astrologer interprets the factors of a chart, he or she must also find the balance between a scrupulous adhesion to the canonical meanings handed down from tradition and the personalization of them by associating them to the nature of the native. In other words, although the astrologer must keep the origins of the tradition solid and clear without distorting and twisting them, it is also necessary you make them flexible and adaptable to the specific case and to the emerging situation. Last but not least, and with even more awareness, the astrologer must be able to safeguard individuality and at the same time know how to establish a strong contact with the native; to know and practise the very precious art of harmony between "contact and boundary", fusion and withdrawal. If one immerses oneself in the flow of change, which involves bodies and spaces and times and places, practising Astrology is like singing a "mantra" which is capable of getting in tune with the vibrations of the universe, of the Earth and of humans, with its energy. The close connection between rhythm and harmony and between small and large implies a rituality which allows the native to perceive the cosmic energy that is imminent in everything that exists. However, it is not always necessary to decipher the entire celestial vault in order to perceive the planetary energy which we share with the cosmos. At times, small effective gestures, like a special look or a wave of our hands, is enough. The potential for mimicry of our hands, in fact, expresses our mood and our frame of mind through every small movement. How much harmony a simple daily greeting hides! How much harmony is expressed through ancient and symbolic gestures like
ु ा! the Mudra मि
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The Mudra of the Namaste or Namaskar, for example, is the simple act of uniting the palms of the hands to greet another person, recognizing the cosmic energy which gives him life. The left hand which represents the female principle, the Moon, joins together with the right hand which is the male principle, the Sun. By joining the two hands together in an inspiration of awareness, the integration of the two polarities is conveyed, experimenting with an experience of unity by means of the two polar principles which, by joining together, unlock a multiplicity of planets, stars and endless galaxies. Every time that we join our hands together in a state of awareness we can feel the energy of our luminaries (Sun and Moon), of our parents, of our forefathers, and of the universes. With a single gesture we retrace the evolutionary process of creation and therefore of our birth and of our birth Theme. Interpreting an astral chart requires the same energy as a ritual act, it is like joining the hands together in order to retrieve the cosmos; it involves the sacredness of entering into the temple, the awareness of a gesture in space-time. The circle which symbolically encloses the astral configurations of the native is the boundary between the sky and the earth, between the known and the unknown, between us and the other. Immersing ourselves in the meanders of the chart means immersing ourselves in the life of others, and so our shoes must be left on the threshold. Each birth chart being the blueprint of the corresponding native is unique and incomparable: it is the manifestation of diversity and plurality in time-space. Notes & References: 1] These investigations evolved at the end of the twentieth century, with the theories and the mathematical formulas linked to the possibility of defining the known universe as multiverse in mathematically clear terms.
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2]
Giuseppe Arcidiacono, Fantappié and the Universes, Di Renzo Publishing.
3]
Ervin Laszlo, Making the Cosmos sacred again. For an unabridged vision of reality, Urra Editions, 2008.
4]
Buchanan Mark, Nexus. Why nature, society, economy and communication all work in the same way, Mondadori
5] According to a famous saying: "If the Natal Theme is the tree, the Navamsha Theme is the fruit". With the Navamsha, Indian Astrologers measure the strength of the natal theme and they analyse the relational compatibility of the native. The Navamsha chart originates from the division of the 30° of each sign in nine parts, each of 3°20'. 6]
Hindu Astrology.
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See article, www.astravidya.com/astrologiacarmica3.htm, Nunzia Coppola Meskalila
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The tambourine.
9] The Universe began to expand from an initial condition, which was extremely hot and dense and this expansion process is still continuing. 10 ] The force of gravity of all matter and energy in the observable horizon can stop the expansion of the Universe and later on reverse it. 11 ]
The time of Planck is the natural unity of time, that is, the shortest measurable interval of time.
12 ] The term "homeostasis" was coined by the physiologist Cannon (1934) to explain that motivation is needed to bring the functions of the organism back to a condition of ideal equilibrium, with the reduction of the tension produced by an unsatisfied need. 13 ] These cells were discovered by Giacomo Rizzolatti, an Italian neurophysiologist of worldwide fame. The mirror Neurons of man are connected to the comprehension of the actions, intentions and feelings of other people; they govern imitation, learning and language. 14 ]
Brian Greene, The Elegant Universe, pag. 117
15 ] "Support", "instrument". Every tool or machine or weapon is a yantra. The computer, the pen, the birth chart, etc., are yantras. The yantra for meditation is on the other hand a transfigured form of the macrocosm or of one of its parts; it is, moreover, the graphic receptacle of a specific Divinity. The Yantra is an arcane instrument and it requires specific techniques of learning and practice. Every yantra has a sound, a geometry with precise symbols to respect, which in turn are associated to specific emotions and ways of being. What happens, during the mediation on one's own mantra, is personal, unforeseeable and beyond any rule. Each yantra, moreover, corresponds directly to the mantra which represents it. 16 ] It derives from "Man", "mind" and "trai" "to protect, to free". As a cosmic sound, it helps to recognise personal and collective archetypes. In India, the Master whispers a very personal Mantra in the ear of the disciple, in tune with the deep needs of the person who is meditating. There are also common and general mantras, open to everyone and quite different from the very secret arcane mantras. The mantras of the planets, for example, are widely known. 17 ] Phonetic articulation is mainly carried out in the Broca area, situated in the left front hemisphere of the brain and on the side of sound reception. 18 ] Hinduist astrological system, (lately, in the West, it is nicknamed "Vedic Astrology" although, in fact, this kind of Astrology is not purely Vedic). At the base of this system there is the Sidereal Zodiac with the calculation of the ayanamsa, according to the precession of the equinoxes. The Jyotisa is based moreover on a few sub-systems, which are totally absent in Western Astrology. 19 ]
Mudra is a Sanskrit term which means "behaviour", "symbolic gesture" or "seal".
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Neecha Bhanga Rajayoga By O.P. Paliwal, India.
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his yoga, as the name implies, has two constituents – Neechabjanga and Rajayoga. Neechabhanga means cancellation of debility of a planet. Raja yoga means a yoga that gives power, authority, name and
fame. “उ नीच राजयोगौ” (Uchcha Neecha Raja Yogoo) is a famous dictum from Deva Keralam. It means Rajayoga will fructify with simultaneous presence of exalted and debilitated planets. Thus, Neechabhanga Rajayoga means that a debilitated planet on cancellation of its debility gives results of Rajayoga during its period (Dasa). If debility is cancelled in two or more ways, the effects seem to be very strong.
Neechabhanga - Cancellation of Debility Neechabhanga occurs under the following conditions:1. If the lord of the sign occupied by a debilitated planet; AND The lord of the exaltation sign of the debilitated planet be in a quadrant from the Moon sign. Both the planets should be in quadrant from the Moon as per following dictum:
् “नीच ितो उािन यो मह ात तिािशनथोिप तनाथः स च लािद के वत राजा भवेधािमर्क चबवत” (Deva Keralam, Vol.II/86; Phala Deepika 7/26; Jataka Parijata 7/13) Planets causing Neechabhanga are given below in a tabular form to serve as a ready reckoner. Planet
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Libra
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Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn
Scorpio Cancer Pisces Capricorn Virgo Aries
Mars Moon Jupiter Saturn Mercury Mars
Venus Saturn Mercury Moon Jupiter Venus
Exalted Full Moon, a phenomenon once a year, is most powerful benefic to generate Neecha Bhanga. 2. If the lord of the sign occupied by the debilitated planet OR the lord of the sign of its exaltation be in a square from the ascendant or the Moon (Phala Deepika 7/29). There is a lot of difference between condition 1 and condition 2. Under condition 1 both Dispositor (Rasi Naath) and Lord of Exaltation sign should be in a quadrant from the Moon but under condition 2 either of them should be in a quadrant either from the Moon or from the Ascendant. Under condition 2 Neechabhanga can occur in any one of the four alternatives – (a) The lord of the sign in which the debilitated planet is situated is in a quadrant from the Moon. (b) The lord of the sign in which the debilitated planet is situated is in a quadrant from the Ascendant. (c) Lord of the Exaltation sign of the Debilitated planet is in a quadrant from the Moon; and (d) Lord of the Exaltation sign of the Debilitated planet is in a quadrant from the Ascendant. This is a diluted condition. 3. If the lord of the sign occupied by the debilitated planet and the lord of the sign of its Exaltation are mutually in square to each other. (Phala Deepika 7/27) 4. If the debilitated planet is aspected by the lord of that sign. (Here only full aspect is to be taken into account, including the special aspects of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn). The aspecting planet should be exalted to give full results.
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् “यिन राशौ वतर्त े खेचरिाशीभेन ूेिक्षतेखेटः” (Phala Deepika 7/28) So far we have discussed Neechabhanga on sign (Rasi) considerations. But in horoscopy we use Ten Divisional charts. A planet may occupy its sign of debilitation in Rasi chart but may occupy exalted Navamsa or Drekkana, etc.
ु “नीचे ोाम्शो सरिव” On such cases Neechabhanga is there. This is clearly stated in Deva Keralam as follows:
् ् त” (Volume II/69) ु “नीच राशौ सयोगां श े योगवान भोगवान भवे i.e., Planets in Debility but in favourable divisions make the native enjoy prosperity and pleasures. In other words, there is cancellation of debility. In view of this we can add the following condition. 5. If there are planets in their signs of Debilitations but occupy their exalted Navamsa OR benefic Shashtiamsa (60th part of a sign). This is as per verse 20 of Chapter Seven of Jataka Parijata given below:
ु ाः ं ् ा ि िऽ चतमु र्हेाः षयंभके शोभनभागय “नीचत तु रं ाँयशसमिता वा धरापितधािमर्क चबवत”
The native becomes fortunate after 33 or 35 years of age. (Deva Keralam, Vol.II/87). This yoga on Cancellation of debility is known as Amrita Raja Yoga and bestows prosperity, gold, jewellery, etc. (Deva Keralam, II/88). Now see Two Examples. Example 1: Late Sir Mirza Ismail, Ex – Dewan of Mysore Born on 24th October, 1883 at 01:19 hours (IST). Ascendant 1
Cancer
26° – 14'
Sun
Libra
08° – 00'
Moon
Cancer
18° – 15'
Mars
Cancer
13° – 00'
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Mercury
Virgo
19° – 00'
Jupiter
Cancer
11° – 00'
Venus
Libra
16° – 26'
Saturn
Taurus
17° – 00'
Rahu
Libra
09° – 56'
Ketu
Aries
09° – 56'
Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa 22° – 13' – 18"
Vimshottari Dasa balance at birth – Mercury 14 years, 11 months and 23 days i.e. up to 17th October, 1898. Raja Yoga: Two Exalted planets Mercury and Jupiter and two planets – the Moon and Venus – in their houses. Neechabhanga: Two planets Mars and the Sun are Neecha. Mars gets cancellation because his dispositor the Moon is in a quadrant both from the Ascendant and the Moon. The Sun also gets Neechabhanga because his dispositor Venus is situated in a Kendra (Quadrant) both from the Moon and Ascendant. The lord of its
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Exaltation sign Mars is also situated in a quadrant from the Ascendant and the Moon. Dasa Effects of Neechabhanga Planets: He enjoyed Raja Yoga effects both in Sun and Mars periods (Dasa). Mars Dasa did not prove as good as Sun Dasa because the Sun is more powerful in Shadbala (Six fold Strength) than Mars. Example 2: Late Shri Ramakrishna Hegde, Born on 30th August, 1926 at 13:30 hours (IST) in Uttar Kannada District, Karnataka. Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa 22° – 49' – 59" Vimshottari Dasa balance at birth – Moon 6 years, 5 months and 26 days i.e. up to 26th February, 1933.
Raja Yoga: Two exalted planets – the Moon and Saturn and two planets – Mars and the Sun – in their own houses generate Raja Yoga. Neechabhanga:
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Jupiter is debilitated. He gets Neechabhanga since the Moon; lord of Jupiter’s sign of Exaltation is in a quadrant from the Ascendant. Dasa Effects: Jupiter period ran from February, 19502 to February, 1974. Shri Hegde enjoyed political power as a Minister in State Govt. for major portion of Dasa. Ascendant
Scorpio
27° – 37'
Sun
Leo
13° – 21'
Moon
Taurus
14° – 41'
Mars
Aries
20° – 47'
Mercury
Cancer
26° – 33'
Jupiter
Capricorn
27° – 33'
Venus
Cancer
21° – 59'
Saturn
Libra
27° – 40'
Rahu
Gemini
20° – 42'
Ketu
Sagittarius
20° – 42'
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Rasi chart is inserted as a representation only. The dasa of Jupiter in Jhora is from Nov 1957 onwards whereas the author writes Feb 1950.
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Longevity & Life Span – Part 1 By P.M. Gopalachary Copy editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada SA Reviewer: Yenbeeyes, India.
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n these series of articles I wish to present the different views of the Ancient Sages, Astropandits, modern research scholars, on Longevity and Span of Life. We know pretty well that no single principle or method will work correctly and efficiently in all cases. Therefore readers and scholars are requested not to be in haste to predict and declare the Longevity of any native.
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otarian P.H.F. P.M. Gopalachary born in 1945 is an
astrology and Sanskrit teacher possessed a wide academic background with qualifications of M.A. Sanskrit, M.A. Telugu, M.A. History, M.A. Political Science, M.A. Jyothisha and Technical Qualifications Diploma in Electronical Engineering and P.G. Diploma in Computer Applications. His vast Jyotish learning have deserved him the titles of Jyotirvidya Mahodadhi and Jyotirvidya Mahamahopadhyaya. His acts as the Rtd. Head of the Department of Oriental Languages at the V.R. College, Nellore. A.P. India. He is also the Director of Sri Mahaganapathi Astrological Research Institute, President of Vikramasimhapuri jyothisha vigjanana peetam and is a member of different societies including I.C.A.S, Magi Society, American Federation of Astrologers and Nellore Railway Users Association. He has been serving as President of the Nellore Rotary Club. Served in 2003-2004. Mr. Gopalachary also gives advice through Vedic (Conventional, Jaimini, Lal Kitab, K.P. ), Chinese, Feng Shui and Western, Astrology, Numerology, Yoga, Ayurveda etc., and suggest proper, useful remedies since 1979. He offers Free Coaching in Astrology and other Occult subjects and Gives Training in correct predictive techniques. He also offers Free Consultation in Ayurveda & Homeopathy medicines for more than 30 years. Mr. Gopalachary has published a number of Astrological and occult books out of which some were selected for G.I.A by The Central Institute of Indian Languages , Ministry of Human resources, Govt. of India.
In Sanskrit Longevity is called AYUSH. "Ayurda Agne". The sacred fire is addressed as Ayurda. It means giver of Ayush. Not living years. But it means Energy, Vitality, Living force, etc. Ayurveda means the knowledge or treatise which deals with Ayush. Here also not the years one will live. It deals with Physical and mental energy. "Brahmee Muhurthe uttishteth swastho raksharthm ayushaha" Here ayusha is energy. To protect it one should wake at about 3.30 a.m. (Brahmee muhurtha). The general blessing “Satamanam Bhavathi, Satayuh Purusha ssatendriya Ayushyevendriye prati thishtthi.”
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Also gives the same meaning. The word Ayush stands for Indriyas (senses). Saatha means powerful and sharp. One will live for more than a hundred years with powerful Indriyas. So Longevity is not equivalent to Ayush. Deerghayu means very very lengthy energy, which causes to live more and more years. A battery with more energy works for a long period.
According to Prasnamarga Depending upon the karma of previous birth one’s longevity will be long, medium or short. Yogas in a horoscope disclose the karma results. In this Sloka, the classification of yogas is given. The yogas are 1.by position /2. by Bhavas /3. by planets /4. by position, bhavas and planets /5. by sthana and bhava /6. by Bhavas and planets /7. by position and planets. Bhava means Lagna, second house, third house etc. Sthana means Ucha, Neecha, Friendly etc. Planets are Sun, Moon etc. Here the longevity is classified into two. One is Yogayu and another is Dasayu. Yogayu is of six types: Sadyorishta (within a year), Arishta (12 years), Yogarsihta (32 years), Madyayu (70 years), Deergha (100 years) and Amita (above hundred years). Sadyorishta, Arishta and Amitayu are independent of dasas. The time of death should be predicted in the appropriate dasas and vidasas of death inflicting planets based on the term (Alpa, Madhya, Deergha) of life indicated in the chart. The lords of Lagna and 8th house and lords of Chandra Lagna and its 8th house may give Alpa, Madhya or Poorna Ayus as per the mutual relationships such as inimical, neutral and friendly. If the lord of the sign in which Sun is placed in Navamsa chart, Lagna lord is placed or the lord of the sign in which Sun is in Chandra Navamsa chart is inimical, neutral or friendly to the 64th navamsa therefrom, the longevity will be Alpa, Madhya or Deergha. Various combinations causing Deerghyush are given hereunder: 1. Lagna and Chandra Lagna are strong 2. Connected with benefics (by aspect or occupation) 3. Benefics in 2, 8, Kendra and Kona 4. Malefics in 3, 6, 11th houses 5. Guru in Lagna or Chandra Lagna 6. Lagna lord in Kendra 7. Strong Chandra Lagna lord 8. Lagnadhipathi in 11th house Various combinations causing Short life are given hereunder. 1. Lagna and the Moon are weak or connected with malefics by aspect or association 2. Lords of Lagna and Chandra Lagna are combust 3. Lord of Lagna and Chandra Lagna are in 6th 8th or 12th house 1226
4. Chandra and Ravi in Parivesha 5. Birth taken place at earthquake or Eclipse or evil omens 6. Chandra in Mrityubhagas in Kendra or in 8th house 7. Chandra in 8th and aspected by any planet 8. Benefics in 6th or 8th and aspected by retrograde malefics 9. Evil planets in Kendra Kona or in the 8th We have to count and compare the aforesaid two types of combinations. The long life or short life is to be confirmed based on the majority of these yogas in a chart. We have to study the yogas, the nature of dasas, the positions of the Ravi, Shani, Guru and Chandra to ascertain the nature and cause of the death. The lords of 8th from Lagna and the Moon, planets connected with 8th from Lagna and the Moon, 22nd drekkana lords from Lagna and the Moon, Lord of the sign occupied by Gulika, lords of the houses and navamsas occupied by the above said factors and Rahu will cause death in their dasas and vidasas if they occupy the 8th, 6th and/or 12th houses and are connected with malefics. The dasas and vidasas of lords of 3rd 5th and 7th stars from janma nakshatra will cause death. If two or more planets simultaneously denote death, that period is also worth to be considered. The dasachidra (the fag end of any major dasa) may also terminate life. We can predict the time of death—year, month, even day—by considering the transits of Shani, Guru, Ravi and Chandra.
Shani Niryana Rasis Here Shani’s revolution means completion of one cycle with reference to his own natal position, or the natal position of the Moon, or of Mandi. If short life is indicated, death takes place in the first round; if it is medium life is shown, death takes place in the second round and if the indication is for long life then death takes place in the third round. If it is amitayu death may then be expected in the fourth round. If it is day birth, death will take place when Shani passes through the sign occupied by Mandi or its kona signs. For a night birth, death may take place when Shani transits the 3rd, 7th or 11th houses from Mandi.
Niryana rasis for Shani 1. The Signs and Navamsa signs where the Ravi, Shani and 8th lords are 2. The Kona signs of these rasis 3. The 2nd and 12th from the Ravi and their kona signs 4. The rasi where the 22nd drekkana lord is, and its trines
Niryana rasis for Guru
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When Guru transits in the rasis occupied by the lords of Lagna, rising drekkana and kalahora, along with their trines, death will take place. The same will happen whenever Guru passes through the 2nd and 12th signs from Shani and their trines. Whenever Guru, joined with malefics, transits the rasis obtained by the addition of the longitudes of the Lagna and the 8th house. Death takes place whenever Guru passes through the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 11th from Shani and, among them, whichever has got least aspect from Guru, in the horoscope.
Niryana rasis for Ravi 1. The rasi occupied by 8th lord 2. The Moonstar (janmanakshtra) 3. The Lagna star (the star in which Lagna rise has taken place) 4. Ravi’s Dwadasamsa rasi if Ravi occupies a chara rasi in the horoscope 5. Rasi occupied by the lord of the navamsa held by the lord of the 8th, if Ravi is in a Sthira rasi in the horoscope 6. The navamsa rasi occupied by the Lagna lord if Ravi is placed in an ubhaya rasi 7. And the kona signs of the above dealt houses
Niryana Chandra rasis 1. The signs occupied by the Sun, lord of the 2H and lord of the 8H 2. The 7th from the sign occupied by the lord of the 2H 3. The navamsa rasi of the lord of the 2H 4. The star occupied by Rahu and 8th lord 5. The kona signs of these places If the disease starts when the Moon touches the Gulika degrees, then death takes place when the Moon passes the seventh from it. Of these numerous niryanarasis, that alone be considered as the powerful Niryana rasi, that which has the least number of bindus in their (Ravi, Chandra, Shani and Guru) ashtakavarga.
Another Opinion The Niryana rasi of the Moon is the Yogasphuta rasi of the Sun and Shani. The Niryana rasi of Ravi is the yogaspguta rasi of the Sun and the lord of the drekkana occupied by Shani. The Niryana rasi of Guru is the yogasphuta rasi of Ravi and the lord of the navamsa occupied by Shani. The Niryana rasi of Shani is the yogasphuta rasi of the Sun and the lord of the dwadasamsa occupied by Shani. The navamsa rasis, the 7th houses there from, and the trines of the above houses constitute niryana rasis.
Lagna in which death takes place (Lagna Niryana)
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1. The 8th from Lagna 2. The 8th sign occupied by 8th lord 3. The 8th from the Lagna lord 4. The 8th from the navamsa rasi of Lagna lord 5. The kona rasis of above said rasis 6. The 4th from navamsa rasi of Lagna sign 7. The 4th from the rasi occupied by the Lagna lord
Pramana Gulika For a day birth, add 180 degrees to the position of Gulika in the previous night and for a night birth, the position of Gulika during the day is PRAMANAGULIKA. Death takes place when Shani passes through this rasi, when Guru moves in the rasi occupied by the navamsa lord who is dispositor of pramanagulika, when Sun transits the sign occupied by the dwadasamsa lord of pramanagulika and when the Moon moves through the rasi occupied by the thrimsamsa lord of pramanagulika.
According to Parasara…
Pindayu
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indayu is based on the planetary positions. They contribute different length of lifespan according to their being in Uchcha or Neecha position and also given their strength, weakness and position in various Bhavas.
The planets from Ravi to Shani contribute 19, 25, 15, 12, 15, 21 and 20 years respectively, when they are in their paramochcha (deep exaltation) position. If they are in paramaneecha bhagas (deep debilitation position), they will produce half of the above said years, as their individual contribution. If they are in between these two, they give proportionately. To find out, we have to use thrirasika method: Deduct the actual position of the planet from its deep exaltation position – suppose the product is less than 180 degrees, it should be deducted from 360 degrees. The product is to be multiplied by the number of years contributed by the particular planet. Then, to get the longevity years, this should be divided by 12.
Planets Ravi Chandra Kuja Budha Guru Sukra Shani
Ucha Bhagas 10 33 298 65 95 357 200
Neecha Bhagas 190 213 118 345 275 177 20
The years of longevity contributed by various planets need four types of rectifications. They are 1. Astangatha harana 2. Satrukshetra harana 3. Vyayadiharana 4. Krurodaya harana.
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Excepting Sukra and Shani, the contribution made by other planets should be halved, if they are combust (asthangata). Excepting vakri planet (under retrogression), any others’ contribution should be reduced by one third. Full, half, one third, one fourth, one fifth, and one sixth are the deductions of contributions made by the malefics placed in 12th to 7th houses from Lagna. Benefics in such a case lose only half of what malefics do. Shani, Ravi and Kuja are treated as kruras for longevity calculation purpose. If even one of these three planets is situated in Lagna bhava, krurodaya harana takes place. The Lagnabhava sphuta should be multiplied by the years given by the planet and then the product should be divided by 21600. (360*60). These years must be reduced from that planetary contribution. If a planet attracts more than one reduction, then only the highest reduction is to be taken. The others are to be ignored. In Vyayadi harana, if there are more than one planet in one bhava, the strongest planet’s portion alone should be reduced and not that of the remaining planets.
Pindayu Example Ucha Years Ravi Chadra Kuja Budha Guru Sukra Shani
19 25 15 12 15 21 20
Neecha Half years Months Exaltations 9.5 12.5 7.5 6 7.5 10.5 10
114 150 90 72 90 126 120
10 33 298 165 95 357 200
Nisargayu In this method the seven planets Chandra, Kuja, Budha, Sukra, Guru, Ravi and Shani are allotted 1, 2, 9, 20, 18, 20 and 50 years respectively. Like in Pindayu, here also these planets contribute the above allotted years, when found in deep exaltation. And half of these years will be result when placed in deep debilitation position. The reductions should also be done like in Pindayu. Lagna is also to be added here.
Amsaayu In navamsa chart, count from Mesha to the sign where each planet is situated. It may be called as Q. The number of years given by each planet is Q-1. N is the total number given by all the planets. Suppose Jup is in Kanya in navamsa chakra. Counted from Mesha it is 6. So Jup gives 6-1 years longevity. In this way, prepare the years given by all the planets. Afterwards we should observe Vriddhi and Harana. 1230
1. 2. 3. 4.
Supposing a planet is placed in its own sign in Rasi or Navamsa or Drekkana chakras or that it is Vargottamasa, the years given by that planet should be multiplied by two (doubled.) Suppose a planet is retrograde or exalted, then the year should be multiplied by 3 (tripled) The planet which is in an inimical sign in rasichakra looses 1/3 of the years it initially promised The planet which is combust or debilitated foregoes half of its years. * Budha and Sukra are exempted for the combustion rule. * The inimical rule does not apply to Mars.
Again, the planets occupying the 7th Bhava to 12th Bhava in Rasichakra forego some amount of years as given below.
Bhava
Benefic planet
12th house 11th house 10th house 9th house 8th house 7th house
½ ¼ 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/12
Malefic Planet 0 ½ 1/3 ¼ 1/6 1/8
The harana and vriddhi is to be done only once. Jivasarma Matham
According to Jivasarama, the paramayu is 120 years and five days. If equally divided into seven for the seven planets, each planet will obtain 17 years, one month, two days, eight liptas and 34 viliptas. If a planet is in deep exaltation position, it will give fully and if in deep debilitation it will give only half of its portion as we saw in pindayu. The planet which is in between these two will contribute proportionately. Parasara says if one out of the Lagna, the Sun, or the Moon is stronger than the other two, Amsayu, Pindayu or Nisargayu should be respectively chosen. If among these three, two are equally strong – then the longevity would be worked out as per both systems and the average is to be considered. If all the three are equally strong, then the average of the three is to be considered. However, in Saravali it is said if these three are not strong then the longevity given by Jeevasarma matham is to be taken. The position of the Lagna lord, 8th lord, Shani, Chandra, Lagna and Hora Lagna are to be considered for longevity calculation.
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These six are grouped into three. 1. Lagna lord and 8th lord. 2. Shani and Chandra 3. Lagna and Hora Lagna If the two constituents in any group are in Movable signs or one in Fixed and another in a Dual sign, this will give long life. If the two constituents in any group are in a Dual sign or one is in Movable sign and another is in a Fixed sign, will give medium life. If the two constituents in any group are in a Fixed sign or one is in Movable sign and another is in a Dual sign, will give short life. Out of these three groups, if the same span of life is indicated by two, this has to be taken. If the three show different spans of life, importance should be given to the Lagna and Hora Lagna group. But suppose there is Chandra in Lagna or in 7H, then the span of life given by the group Chandra and Shani stands correct. The quantum of life also is considered. Long life by three pairs 120 yrs: by two pairs 180 yrs:
Medium life by three pairs 80 years:
by two pairs
Short life by three pairs 32 years:
by two pairs 36 years:
by one pair 96 yrs.
72 years:
by one pair 64 years
by one pair 40 years
If the contributor among the above pairs is in zero degree of the sign, it gives full years and if the planet is in the 30th degree, the given years will be zero. In between zero to last degree, the years will be proportionate. The longitudes of the contributors are to be added and the product is to be divided by the number of contributors. This should be multiplied by basic years (such as 180, 120, 96, 80, 72, 64, 32, 36, and 40) and divided by 30. The 8H and the eighth from it(3H) are places of longevity. The 12th from these two i.e. 2 and 7 houses are maraka sthanas. Between these two maraka sthanas, the 2nd bhava is more powerful. The 12th bhava also causes death. Weak Lagna also acts as a sort of maraka. The lords of 6th and 11th houses may also sometimes cause death. If the natural benefics become Kendra lords can cause trouble. Though Guru and Sukra are benefic planets, will cause death if they occupy maracas thanas. Shani connected with maraka planets will become a maraka himself. Balarishta grahas, Chidragrahas, arishtadagrahas also will become marakas.
Longevity As Per Jaimini In the first Pada of the 2nd chapter of Jaimini Sutras, the methods of calculation of longevity are revealed.
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The Lords of Lagna and 8th house, Lagna and Chandra and Lagna and Hora Lagna have prominent roles. The numbers 1, 2 and 3 represent Chara, Sthira and Ubhaya rasis respectively.
Long Life
Medium life
Short life
1. Lagna lord Eighth lord
Chara Chara
Ubhaya Ubhaya
Sthira Sthira
2. Lagna lord Eighth lord
Sthira Ubhaya
Chara Sthira
Chara Ubhaya
3. Lagna lord Eighth lord
Ubhaya Sthira
Sthira Chara
Ubhaya Chara
Anushangika Methods Method 1 If the lord of the 8th from Lagna is in a Kendra, long life is assured. If he is in Panapara, middle life is indicated: 2, 5, 8 and 11 houses. If he is Apoklima, short life is indicated: 3, 6, 9 and 12 houses. If the lord of the 8th from the 7th house is in a Kendra, long life is indicated. If he is in Panapara, middle life is indicated. If he is in Apoklima, short life is indicated. Decide the term of life indicated by the stronger between these two.
Method 2 If the lord of the 8th from Atmakaraka is in a Kendra, long life is assured. If he is in Panapara middle life is indicated. If he is Apoklima short life is indicated. If the lord of the 8th from the 7th house from Atmakaraka is in a Kendra, long life is indicated. If he is in Panapara, middle life is indicated. If he is in Apoklima, shortlife is indicated. Decide the term of life indicated by the stronger between these two.
Method 3 Vriddhakarika Factors to ascertain longevity 1. Lagna lord and 8th lord 2. 8th house and 8th lord 3. Chandra sign and 8th lord from Chandra sign 1233
Examine the three factors by chara, sthira and ubhaya signs and ascertain longevity indicated by two. If these differ select middle life.
Method 4 This method is applicable only when Lagna lord becomes Atmakaraka. The sign occupied by Lagna lord is treated as Lagna. The sign occupied by 8th lord becomes Hora Lagna. If Lagna is stronger than Hora Lagna, count the number of signs from Lagna to Hora Lagna and divide this number by 4. If the reminder is 4 then long life. If it is 3 then middle life. If it is 2 then short life. If it is 1 then very short life. If Hora Lagna is stronger than Lagna, count the number of signs from Hora Lagna to Lagna and divide this number by 4. If the reminder is 4 then long life. If it is 3 then middle life. If it is 2 then short life. If it is 1 then very short life. We have to asses the term of life by these two i.e. principle and subsidiary methods. Find wherever Kakshya Vriddhi and Kakshya Hrasa occur. We have to calculate the life span with the help of kakshya years of the planets in kakshya places.
Kakshya Vriddhi 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Occupancy of Jup in Lagna or its 7th house. Occupancy of the natural benefics only in both Lagna and its 7th house or in its trikona places. Natural benefics with Atmakaraka or in the 5th, 7th or 9th. Atmakaraka should be exalted. Jupiter should be Atmakaraka.
Kakshya Hrasa 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Saturn should be yoga karaka. If Sat is with Lagna lord or Hora Lagna lord. If Sat occupies the 8th from Lagna or Hora Lagna. If Sat is with 8th lord, Lagna or Hora Lagna. Both Lagna and its 7th house should be occupied by natural malefics only. The 5th and 9th should be occupied by natural malefics. The 5th and 9th counted from the 7th from Atmakaraka should be occupied by natural malefics. Malefic Atmakaraka should be debilitated. Malefic Atmakaraka should be associated with natural malefics in signs other than the exaltation sign.
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Sun-3, waning Chandra-1, Full Chandra or in his own or exalted place-6, Jup-6 ,Exalted Jup12, Mercury-3, Venus-6, Saturn 5 or 6 or 7, Mars 2 or 3.
Kakshya Places 1 Lagna and its 7th house. 2. The 5th and the 9th houses of both Lagna and its 7th house. 3. Sign occupied by Atmakaraka and its 7th house. 4. The 5th and the 9th houses of both Atmakaraka and its 7th house. 5. The planets associated with Jupiter also should be taken. 6. The 5th, 9th and 7th houses of both Jupiter and its 7th house Then, 1. Add the years of he benefic planets in Kakshya places shown above. 2. Subtract the years of malefic planets in Kakshya places. 3. Add if malefics are in own house or exalted in kakshya places. 4. Subtract if Atmakaraka is a malefic or debilitated. 5. Add if Atmakaraka is a benefic or exalted.
Benefics: Malefics:
Jup, Ven, Chandra, Merc (even though with malefics). Sun, Sat, Mars, waning Chandra, Rahu, Ketu.
Vriddhakarika method Required data 1. Day time or night time duration in (gahtikas). D.D. or N.D. 2. Ghatikas at the time of birth from sunrise or sunset. 3. Sphutas of Lagna lord and 8th lord. 4. Sphutas of Lagna lord and Hora Lagna. 5. Chandra sphuta.
Hora Lagna Preparation of Hora Lagna is different in this vriddhkarika method from that of parivrittidwaya method. For the day birth, divide the D.D. by 12 and by the quotient thus obtained, divide the birth Ghatikas from sunrise. The quotient being plus one is the resultant number. The remainder is to be converted into degrees minutes etc. This will become the longitudes of Hora Lagna. If the Lagna belongs to the odd group, then count directly from it. If it belongs to the even group, then count in reverse order as we do generally in Jaimini system. For the night birth, divide the D.D. by 12 and by the quotient thus obtained, divide the birth Ghatikas from sunset. The quotient being plus one is the resultant number. The remainder is to be converted into degrees minutes etc. This will become the longitudes of Hora Lagna. If the Lagna belongs to the odd group then count directly from it. If it belongs to the even group then count in reverse order as we do generally in Jaimini system. Here a formula is given for better understanding. 1235
D.D or N.D = Quotient (Qt) 12 B.G.R or B.G.S = Qt1 and R1 Qt Qt1 + 1 = RN 30 * R = Long. Of Hora Lagna Q
1 2 3 4
Dr. B.V. Raman has given this formula in his book ‘Studies in Jaimini Astrology’. Short life 12 yrs + (30-n) * 1.1 Middle life 33 yrs + (30-n) * 1.1 Long life 66 yrs + (30-n) * 1.1 (Here ‘n’ means degrees of Lagna lord, 8th lord, Lagna, Hora Lagna, or Chandra). At first, we have to ascertain the term of longevity by the method given hereunder with the use Kakshya vriddhi and Kakshyahrasa. Lagna lord and 8th lord, Lagna and Hora Lagna and Lagna and the Chandra are to be considered. If the planets involved are in the 1st degree of the sign, the full term of life is promised. If they are in the last degree of the sign short life is promised. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Judge the term of life using K.V. and K.H. methods. Find out which of the three factors indicates that term of life. Use the longitudes of those planets involved in the formulae of the concerned term of life. Take the average of the two as the years of the life-span. If the same term of life is indicated by Lagna lord and 8th lord and Lagna and Hora Lagna, take the average. If Chandra is in Lagna or its 7th house, ascertain the term from Lagna and the Chandra.
Horoscope of Jawaharlal Nehru Karka: Lagna 24 De. Chandra 17 De, Simha Shani, Kanya Kuja, Tula Budha and Sukra, Vrischika Ravi, Dhanus Guru and Ketu, Mithuna Rahu.
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Ratripramana 32 Ghatis Birth Ghatis 14.10 32/12=2, 40. 14-10/2-40 = 5 quotient. N = 5+1=6. As Lagna is an even sign we have to count in reverse order. Kumbha is 6th from Cancer. So Kumbha is Hora Lagna. As Chandra is in Lagna, the term of life should be judged from Lagna and Chandra. Long life is promised. Now work on the formula. From Lagna degrees From Chandra degrees Average 72.6 + 80.3
66+(30-24)*1.1=72.6 66+(30-17)*1.1=80.3 = 152.9 = 76.4
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The Life span is 76 years. Nehru breathed his last at the age of 75.
Horoscope of Mahatma Gandhi Lagna Tula, Kuja 26, Budha and Sukra 24, Vrischika Shani, Makara Ketu, Mesha (A.K.) Guru 29, Karka Rahu, Simha Chandra and Kanya Ravi.
Ahahpramana 28.53 Ghatis Birth Ghatis 4.27 Hora Lagna Vrishila. Looking at the Lagna and the Moon and Lagna and Hora Lagna, middle life is promised. As Guru is Atmakaraka, Kakshyavriddhi takes place and middle life extends to long life. Here the 8th house is Mithuna from Hora Lagna. Venus and Mercury are to be taken. From Venus degrees From Mercury degrees Average
72.6 + 85.8
66+(30-24)*1.1 66+(30-12)*1.1 = 158.4
= 79 years
72.6 85.8 2
Gandhiji died at the age of 79 years.
Horoscope of Swami Vivekananda Lagna Dhanus 26 and Ravi in it, Makara Budha and Sukra, Mesha Kuja, Vrisha Ketu, Kanya Chandra 18 and Shani, Tula Guru, Vrischika Rahu.
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Ahahpramana 29.30 Ghatis
Birth Ghatis 0-22
Hora Lagna Dhanus 26.
By seeing Lagna and the Moon and Lagna and Hora Lagna, middle life is promised. From Lagna degrees From Moon degrees
33+(30-26)*1.1 33+(30-18)*1.1
37.4 45.2
Average 37.4 + 45.2 = 82.6 = 41.3 years 2 2 By Lagna and Hora Lagna From Lagna degrees 33+(30-26)*1.1 37.4 From Hora Lagna degrees 33+(30-26)*1.1 37.4 Average
is
37.4
Average from both 41.3 + 37.4 2
= 78.7 2
= 39.3 years
Vivekananda died at the age of 39 years.
To Be Continued….
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Using Kakshyas Effectively By R.G.Krishnan, USA Reviewed by: Pamela Jablonski U.S.A.
How to use daily Kakshya count of planets easily and effectively to improve our success rate and to minimize the damage due to evil effects of planets Introduction:
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hose who are already exposed to Ashtaka Varga system of prediction will be familiar with the word “Kakshya”. For those who are new to this subject I would advise them to read any good book on Ashtaka Varga system of prediction to understand this article better.
R.G.Krishnan is a professional Vedic Astrologer, based at Murphy, Texas. He is also a featured speaker at various international symposiums held in USA. He has more than 50 yrs experience in Vedic Astrology and more than 21 yrs experience in ‘Financial Astrology and study in Stock Markets & Commodity markets. We congratulate him for his published prediction of the stock market meltdowns in Jan 2008. He is also the author of the book ‘Vedic Astrology-Stock Market Analysis’. He has also been publishing e-books on month to month trends in US Stock Markets every year, since the year 2001. Visit his site http://rgkrishnan.com
In the eighties, I had frequent interactions with late Mr. C.S Patel and learnt “Ashtaka Varga system of prediction” from him. He had impressed me a lot in the use of Ashtakavarga to determine the results of transit planets. From my experience in the past 25 years I can say that Ashtakavarga gives us a lot of input to enable us to make precise predictions about timing of events. Among other things late Mr. C.S.
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Patel told me was the importance of Kakshyas & how the transits of planets as they transit through Kakshyas in each sign affect us both positively and negatively. And he showed how the Kakshya count on a daily basis can help us to evaluate how bad or good a day will be. Ever since then I have been using daily Kakshya count in favor of several near and dear ones and many clients and have been able to guide them precisely in the hour of their need. In this system each sign is divided into 8 compartments called “Kakshya” (in Sanskrit meaning a compartment). Each Kakshya has a longitude of 3deg and 45 min The nine transiting planets will transit each Kakshya for the duration noted against each as follows Sun—3.75 days Moon—6 .75 days Mars –5 days Mercury—2.50 days Jupiter—1.5 months Venus----3 days Saturn—3.75 months Rahu & Ketu ---2.5 months The transiting planets move from one kakshya to the next kakshya as they go around the zodiac during transit. In this process they transit either a kakshya having one bindu or a kakshya having zero bindu (the situation in each kakshya will be that either it has one bindu or zero bindu). Thus we take a total daily count for the seven planets namely Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn (we exclude Rahu & Ketu) and arrive at the total kakshya count per day. The general guidelines used to arrive at the results of daily Kakshya count for any native are as follows: 1) Days in which all the 7 planets excluding Rahu & Ketu transit a kakshya with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 7 bindus) are likely to be super days conducive to high degree of success& gains. 2) Days in which at least 6 planets excluding Rahu & Ketu transit a kakshya 1240
with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 6 bindus) are likely to be excellent days conducive to many happy developments& gains. 3) Days on which at least 5 planets excluding Rahu & Ketu transit a kakshya with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 5 bindus) are likely to be very good days conducive to happy developments 4) Days on which at least 4 planets excluding Rahu & Ketu transit a kakshya with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 4 bindus) are likely to be above average days conducive to happy developments 5) Days on which at least 3 planets transit a kakshya with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 3 bindus) are likely to be average days with no major positive or negative developments. 6) Days on which only two planets excluding Rahu & Ketu transit a kakshya with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 2 bindus) are likely to be bad days in which the native will be prone several setbacks including health setbacks. 7) Days on which only one planets excluding Rahu and Ketu transit a kakshya with a bindu (that is the total kakshya count is 1 bindu only) are likely to be very bad days during which the native will be prone to major health setbacks, accidents and injuries and also major setbacks in all undertakings. 8) Days having none of the planets excluding Rahu & Ketu transit a kakshya with a bindu(that is the total kakshya count is zero bindu) are likely to be the worst days in which the native will be prone to major health setbacks, hospitalization, accidents &injuries and major setbacks in all undertakings. From my experience in the last 25 yrs I state that I have been able to successfully guide my various clients based on their daily kakshya count arrived at based on their natal horoscopes. Does very low daily kakshya count indicate a life threatening situation? One thing I observed after examining several hundred cases, is if the daily kakshya count falls to 2 bindus or less, the native is generally prone to major setbacks like in health, accidents, life threatening situations etc. I have cautioned several clients in advance when their kakshya count went below 2 1241
bindus. Many of them have given me a feedback that on such days they had experienced major setbacks like health setbacks, accidents, fractures, etc. I have also observed that in cases where Kakshya count was below 2 bindus that if such a day coincided with transit of malefic planets over the native's 64th Navamsa reckoned from lagna, Sun or Moon, then that day will possibly be the worst day for the native. Now let us take the case of a few celebrities whose horoscopes are well known to every one, like Princess Diana, Indira Gandhi, and President John F. Kennedy etc. It is seen that on the day of his assassination on November 22, 1973, President John F Kennedy had only 2 planets transiting a Kakshya with a bindu. It is also seen that on the day Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India was assassinated on October 31, 1984; she had only two planets transiting a kakshya with a bindu. Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated on January 30, 1948, had only two planets transiting a kakshya with a bindu. Princess Diana met with a fatal accident on August 31, 1997, and on that day she had only two planets transiting a kakshya with a bindu. How does this information help? Can we use this information to safeguard against major setbacks in our lives? The answer is ‘yes’ Can daily kakshya count help us to prevent or overcome any major damage? Yes, daily kakshya count can help us to take good preventive measures on bad days having a daily kashya count of 2 bindus or less and thus can help to minimize the damage that was indicated on that day. I generally advise my clients to lie low on such days and to avoid taking unnecessary risks and, if possible, to do more prayers on those days. Many of them have contacted me with feedback about how they avoided major setbacks by taking these precautionary measures.
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How can we use daily kakshya count to improve our success rate in all our daily undertakings? Every one of us wants to be successful and will be interested in any method that can increase our success rate. One such method is the daily Kakshya count. Nowadays we can compute daily kakshya count for any nativity well in advance in a matter of seconds using astrological software available in the market. These daily Kakshya counts can serve as an additional input to evaluate a good or bad day. Normally we use the traditional method of evaluation in which we count the Nakshatra ruling on a particular day from the Janma Nakshatra of the native to arrive at proper conclusions. I have seen that if the day as found by traditional methods of electional astrology is good and the daily kakshya count on that day happens to be 4 bindus or more, then that day is likely to be doubly good and conducive to high degree of success in all undertakings. Many businessmen have contacted me with a feedback that they were successful on the day when their daily kakshya count was more than 5 bindus. They request daily kakshya counts from me well in advance as they say that they can plan all their important business dealings to coincide with very good days on which their daily kakshya count is more than 4 or 5 bindus. Guidance regarding choosing best dates for successful outcome or surgery etc? Many of my clients have asked me questions regarding choosing the best dates for Caesarean operations and other major surgeries. In addition to using the traditional methods of using Nakshatras and choosing the best possible lagna based on the principles of electional astrology & Muhurtha for that date, I also work out the kakshya count for the native for that date. If the count is more than 4, then outcome of the surgery etc. is generally successful. On the other hand if the kakshya count is 2 or less, I have advised to avoid surgeries on those days. I have often got feedback from them about the successful outcome of their surgery. Buying a new House or making major investments? Some of my clients have asked my about choosing the best date for buying a house or for making major investments .I have been able to successfully guide 1243
them in this regard by choosing the date on which the daily kakshya count was more that 4 bindus, and by avoiding days on which the kakshya count was less than 2 bindus. Can Kakshya count help forecast election results? I have tried in the past in India to forecast election results based on the daily kakshya count of the candidates who are in the election fray. I have found in more than 80% of cases that the daily kakshya count of the winner was always more than that of the loser. To make my point I state the following fact: In the elections held recently in USA on November 4, 2008, President Barak Obama had 3 planets transiting a kakshya with bindu while his rival John Mc Cain had only two planets transiting a kakshya with a bindu. Maybe this was one more factor in favor of President Barak Obama to win the election. Can daily Kakshya count be used to evaluate the trends both ‘up’ &’down” on the NYSE stock market? I keep track of New York Stock Market on a daily basis and also check the daily kakshya count based on the natal chart of NYSE. I have often observed that any major ‘down turn’ in the NYSE coincided with a daily kashya count of 2 bindus or less. To make this point I give below 3 instances of such downturns on days when the daily kakshya count was 3 bindus or less. -1/20/2009 DJIA went down by 332 points, the daily kakshya count was on that day was just 1 bindu. -1/22/2009 DJIA was down by 105 points; the daily Kakshya count on that day was just 1 bindu. -7/2/2009 DJIA was down by 223 points; the daily kakshya count on that day was just 2 bindus. By the same reasoning I also found that when the DJIA index shot up it generally coincided with a daily Kakshya count of more than 4 bindus. To make this point I give below a few examples. 1244
-3/10/2009 DJIA was up by 379 Pts and the daily kakshya count on that day was 6 bindus. -2/24/2009 DJIA was up by 236 pts and the daily kakshya count on that day was 5 bindus. -3/26/2009 DJIA was up by 174 pts and the daily kakshya count on that day was 6 bindus. Can daily kakshya count help with rectification of birth chart? We all know that rectification of birth time is a complicated process. In cases where the lagna fell on a cusp I have used daily kakshya count method to determine which lagna is more applicable in that case to a fair degree of accuracy. For example if he lagna falls in a cusp between Leo & Virgo lagnas , I calculate two trial horoscopes assuming time of birth few minutes earlier and a few minutes later and thus make one horoscope with Leo lagna and the other with Kanya lagna. Then I work out the kakshya count on the days a specific good event occurred and kakshya count on the day a bad event occurred for each horoscope separately. By comparing the kakshya count in the two horoscopes for the same event we can come to proper conclusions about the correctness of the lagna that is applicable in that case. Advise to all research minded astrologers The above are the few points which I have enumerated from my own experience. I request all research minded astrologers to do more research in these areas by applying these principles to other areas and developing these ideas further. It would then be possible to take Vedic Astrology & Ashtaka Varga system of prediction to an even higher level of accuracy.
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The Magic Of Ashvagandha By Rushikesh Deshpande, India Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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strology is an art as well as science. It’s an art since the astrologer has to carefully analyse any chart in order to reach a meaningful conclusion. And it’s a science since one has to use the ‘rules’ set by the scientists (ancient astrologers mostly) to solve and understand the chart. The real skill of the ‘artist’ is reflected in the very important (and controversial) domain of astrology named as ‘remedies’. Once it is finalized that the subject is in trouble due to certain planet placements, a remedy or remedies are suggested. Ideally, the intensity of ‘treatment’ should depend upon the gravity of the problem and the receiving capacity of the patient (subject). In most of the cases, mismatch happens, which further raises certain complications. Remedies popularly used in Vedic astrology are the use of gems, mantra, tantra upayas and sometimes ayurvedic herbs. The aim of this article is not to criticise any school of remedies, but to share a practical experience on ‘Ashvagandha’ (an ayurvedic herb). This is the chart of a native who is also our friend. In a casual meeting on a Sunday
Rushikesh is associated with Saptarishis team since its inception & is one of the core team members. He has obtained his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Manchester, UK. He considers astrology as similar to any other branch of engineering and thus believes that its study should be supported with researcher’s practical observations. He analyses events by applying ancient astrology laws from modern perspective. His interests include Indian Tantric Systems, Rituals & Remedies in astrology, and Ancient Indian Astrology. He is currently working in the field of Electrical Power Systems.
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morning, he complained about his health and overall low performance in daily life. The main problem with him was that the proper diagnosis of the health trouble was not happening. His complaints were hypotension (low blood pressure) in the rare events of extra stress and consistently short tenures of sound sleep, lack of concentration, low memory, low income, no satisfaction and low in spirituality.
Upon analysing the chart, native was suggested to take ashvagandha as remedy on the problems reported. The best part about the astrologer who suggested the remedy is that, he explained the reasons logically. • As Rahu is in 6H, the house of disease and disorders, native would have wandered a lot for diagnosis of his trouble. But as the precise problem couldn’t be detected, thus its treatment is also not possible. (Native generally has the good health. In the condition of tension he used to have low blood pressure giving rise to body pain, low concentration, irritation, headache, hair fall, etc. He had it for the first time few years back. But no doctor could recognize it and temporary treatments were performed). • In the rasi chart, the karaka of heart and the blood circulation Sun (also an AK) is debilitated in the 11H. It is conjunct with exalted Saturn. For Sagittarius ascendant, Saturn being the lord of 2 H and 3 H becomes the malefic. Also, Saturn along with Sun shows low pressure in blood circulation (hypotension). • The karaka of blood, Mars, is 12th from Arudha lagna (AL) along with 6H’s Lord Venus. It does indicate the native may suffer from disorder related to blood.
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• Sometimes 10H is examined for sleep1 and disorders related to it like snoring. Presence of 6HL (which is also the depositor of Rahu) and Mars in enemy’s (Mercury’s) sign of Virgo in 10H may indicate disturbance of sleep. It can even show issues in that respect say drowsiness or general temporary weakness (due to lack of sound sleep). • (By Copy Editor) The other aspect of at looking at ‘sleep’ issue is in considering 12H as the house of sleep: Natal Mars is 12L in 12H from AL with 6L that is also dispositor of Rahu. Also, badakesh Mercury is in the 12H of sleep with Lagna Lord and Ketu. Ketu in the 12H is a promise of sleep disturbance as Ketu, by virtue of his generosity, gives away karakas of the house where he sits. • Benefic planets (Jupiter, Mercury) in 2H (from AL) indicates that disorder can be well treated. Jupiter (1HL) is in conjunction with Ketu in 12H, indicating the spiritual nature of native as well as his benefiting from treatments with occult remedies. (Native had similar problem in 2006. When he consulted one of the occult masters, he said it’s due to lack of fire element in the stomach2 and suggested some remedies. Those were effective for the period of 1.5 years. But later, problem started again (with low intensity). For the second time, problem is cured with occult consultation when native was advised to take ashvagandha in 2010). • Native is under Mercury MD (18 Sep’1995 – 18 Sep’2012). His AD of Saturn started on 14th Jan’2010. Also Saturn became retrograde on 14th Jan’2010. Native had indicated this period as the starting point of the troubles, which does indicate that Saturn has a major contribution in health related issues for this chart. Astrologer’s Perception about native’s problem and remedy suggested: • • • •
Native suffers from Rahu (as per symptoms explained by him). The problems associated or caused by Rahu can be treated by strengthening Mercury3. In the Rasi chart, Mercury is weak as it’s placed in 12H in Mars’s sign of Scorpio. Thus, it is prevalent that native would suffer from Rahu and, as Mercury is also weak, natural resistance is not observed. • Rahu in 6H attributes the native with a blessing of naturally finishing enemies, though it ought to give health issues as Mercury is weak. • Ayurvedic herbs when taken as astrological remedies tend to strengthen the planet associated with the planet treated. These herbs act like a medicine (the analogy is of
This is as per ‘Sanchit Darshan- Mr. M. D. Bhat’ pp 20, 159. There it is suggested to examine 10th house for sleep related issues. Especially malefic planets more in number occupying 10H have to be checked. They include Uranus, Saturn, ill positioned Mars, and Neptune etc. While, other references indicate to examine 12H for sleep considering Moon as its karaka (Crux of Vedic Astrology – Pt. Sanjay Rath, pp.545). 2 Low BP is caused due to low fire in the stomach as per Ayurveda. “Hypotension is related to weakness of the digestive fire, due to poor circulation, congestion & stagnation and with reducing the blood flow”.(http://healthy-ojas.com/lowbp/hypotension-natural-herbal.html) 3 This can also be justified with kalachakra technique. Rahu is on the South-West (SW) direction of digchakra. Nirutti is the deity. SW direction indicates trouble, disease, disorders. As per kalachakra, Mercury has an ability to obstruct Rahu’s negative force. Vishnu is the deity of Mercury. 1
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the rapid improvement created by medicine as compared to other astrological remedial measures like gems or rituals). If a planet is ill-placed, the herbs tend to first finish its negative effect and then the process of strengthening begins. Ashvagandha represents Mercury. “Ashvagandha4 is a rejuvenating tonic and takes care of the adrenal gland (responsible for fight and fright situations). It is especially beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis, hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, general debility, etc. It has also shown impressive results when used as stimulant for the immune system. It is considered as an adaptogen that stimulates the immune system and improves the memory5”. Though ashvagandha is not suggested for those who suffer from hypertension (High BP). Certain side-effects are observed during studies6.
Native’s Feedback: • When native started taking ashvagandha, he has reported magical results within the span of 4 days. • Over the period of week, he found himself to be physically active, less stressed, and cheerful and his working capacity had gone up. • Native observed improved memory especially at concentration level. • Improvement in the domain of spirituality is also reported by the native. This does indicate that, if the planetary period is unfavourable, ill effects caused by it can be partially controlled with the use of proper remedy though proper care should be taken in order to avoid any side effects.
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http://ashwagandha.wisepooch.com/index.php
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Saptarishis Gurukul
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his issues topic for Saptarishis Gurukul would be analyzing the verses of a modern day classic called Jataka Tatva – Elements of Nativity, crudely translated. This work is in sutra form, crisp and has some unique features. It has no need of comments, its worth and uniqueness is well known in the scholarly circles of Banaras. This book is very use full for research. It is probably the only classic in modern times which has a blend of Parashari and Jaimini principles showing that both are in a way one and the same. Some of the principles in its sutras are too unique and cannot be found anywhere. The author Shri Mahadeva Pathak who lived from 1842 AD to 1888 AD was one of the biggest authorities in astrology and has been mentioned as coming from the direct lineage of Parashara. It is said that Shri Pathak could see a person’s face and create natives horoscope from the face, such was his mastery over the Jyotish Shastra. He was popularly known also as Ratlam Ke Pandit (the Pandit from Ratlam). He had one of the biggest libraries in India and this work Jataka Tatva is supposed to have been culled from various classics that are no longer available hence the importance of Jataka Tatva is very high in scholarly circles. It is often written by scholars in their write ups ‘from BPHS to Jataka Tatva’ thus highlighting the position of Jataka Tatva in classical astrology. It is obvious many of the sutras might not hold true 100 % in predictive applicability and this each Guru can & has indicated as per his experience in Saptarishis Gurukul. Like any other classic the modern reader can ignore this work yet the modern generation must be reminded that it cannot be ignored especially by the students of Jaimini Astrology. If one thoroughly tries to ponder each sutra of this work with honesty then one would finally get a depressing feeling that this work is too superior and we cannot understand astrology in this life time.
On an ending note let it be noted that in English two translations have appeared of Jataka Tatva, one by Late S.S.Sareen and before that by Late V. Subrahmanya Sastri in 1941, both out of print. In the immediate future we would try to bring out the complete translation by Shri V. Subrahmanya Sastri. With Folded Hands Saptarishis Astrology
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Sage Gautama’s Vidyashram
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autama Maharishi is one of the Saptarishis of the current Manvantara (seventh). He was one of the Maharishis of Vedic times, known to have been the discoverer of Mantras -- 'Mantradrashtaa', in Sanskrit. The Rig Veda has several suktas (Sanskrit: 'hymns') that go with his name. He was the son of Rahugana, belonging to the line of Angiras. The Devi Bhagavatam says that the river Godavari is so named because of its association with Gautama. He had two sons by name Vamadeva and Nodhas, both themselves discoverers of Mantras. There is a hymn called Bhadra in the Sama Veda which again is ascribed to Gautama Maharishi.
Guru: Shri A v sundaram
Shri A.V. Sundaram, now 70 years is a retired mechanical engineer who worked in educational institutions. He is a student Jyotish since 35 years and was closely associated with Mr. C.S. Patel. As one of the founding members of ICAS some 25 years ago, he gave astrology classes along with Dr. B.V. Raman and acts in quality of ICAS’s National Joint Secretary till today. He is an instructor in Nadi astrology and currently conducts classes while also being pledged to research. Mr. Sundaramji’s keenness rests in bridging the scientific outlook of astrology with its philosophical aspect since Jyotish is based on rebirth – he aims at linking astrology’s modern application with ancient perceptions. He lives in Secunderabad, A.P.
Jataka Tatva Commentary Explained in personal conversation with student Andree Leclerc, Canada Questions from Saptarishi Astrology: 1) Shasta Viveka, Verse 3
ु शौ शऽू चेातृवरै म।् लेश सखाये If the Lords of both the 4H and 11H be inimical to the Lord of the Lagna the native will hate his mother.
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his is a very general statement because there are only few Lagnas for which, by nature, the 4L becomes inimical. Then, you also have to see the 11L – both should be there. So if you put a chart, which are the Lagnas that have both as inimical? You 1251
will find it very limited. Let’s work it out…
1. Mesha, 4L Moon is not inimical – 11L is Saturn, inimical so it becomes neutral 2. Vrishabha, 4L Sun is inimical and so is Jupiter the 11L – chances are increased 3. Mithuna, 4L is same Lord, Mercury and Mars is inimical – so, neutral 4. Karka, Venus –4L and 11L is Venus and they are OK 5. Simha, 4L Mars is friendly and 11L is Mercury which is neutral – fine 6. Kanya, yes, 4L – Jupiter and Mercury don’t get along – and 11L Moon is inimical – so for Kanya Lagna, hating the mother is a possibility 7. Thula, 4L Saturn is friendly and 11L Sun is inimical – so, neutral 8. Vrishika, 4L Saturn is not friendly and 11L Mercury is inimical. Moreover, this is where the Moon becomes neecha – Vrishika is a problem 9. Dhanur, 4L is himself (Jupiter) and 11L Venus only is inimical – so, neutral 10. Makara, 4L Mars is neutral but is 11L also – Makara can be because both are Mars 11. Kumbha, 4L Venus is friend and 11L Jupiter is enemy – so, neutral 12. Meena, 4L Mercury is inimical and 11L Saturn is also enemy – problems are a possibility
To summarize these, we’ll say that the potential problematic Lagnas are Vrishika and Meena along with Vrishabha, Kanya and Makara – all the earth signs and 2 water signs. “Hating” is a very strong word to be used. So we must see exactly what the Rishi said – the Sanskrit word must be known. It could be that the native with such position may not get the affection of the mother or he may not be able to show affection to the mother. In addition to that, the location of the Lagna Lord and the 4L also play an important role. If the Lagna Lord is in trikona to the 4L that’s very favorable for the native’s relationship with his mother. If the Lagna Lord and 4L are in 6/8/12, they may not get along. So we can’t totally accept this statement of the Rishi as dicta because what is important for any relative is to see the sukha or happiness one will receive from that relative and this is seen from the karaka; Moon is a karaka for mother. If the 4H from the mother – Moon – contains a benefic, the man gets happiness from his mother – if a malefic is present we can naturally expect the reverse – while no planet in the 4H makes it neutral. Let’s note here that the tenant of a house is more important than its owner so a planet present should come first in our considerations. Therefore, we should judge in reference to the karaka and location of the Lagna Lord and 4L rather than giving a blanket statement for this dicta. I am myself an example of Moon in 8H from the Lagna. Due to this position, I could not be with my mother, I had to be away from her because of foreign education etc. etc. (of
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course, I am speaking here from the context of being born in India where boys live with their parents all their life). So, with Moon in 6/8/12 from the Lagna, you’re destined to have your mother away from you. My Lagna Lord, placed in the 4H, is looking at my natal Moon in the 8H so that means I am friendly with her but I could not be with her because of my working. To sum this up: what you get from the Lagna is Fate – not necessarily your choice; and what you get from the Lagna Lord is your desire, your free-will.
2) Shasta Viveka, Verse 15
के कर् जावे ॄणपीिठकापीडा। If Saturn conjoined with Ketu occupy the 7H, the native will experience trouble through boils etc. (in the anus) Query from Saptarishis Astrology: a) Why Saturn and Ketu b) Why boils c) Why 7H when 8H is taken for anus, also in previous shloka Scorpio is given for anus d) What is the general consideration an astrologer has to make when Saturn conjoins with Ketu in any house?
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aturn and Ketu are the planets which talk of the karma of a person. The results of karma are Saturn, Mars and the Nodes. Boil is a disease coming out of karma. Saturn represents anything which is the end – for the body, Saturn is the skin because of its position as the last planet. Ketu also tells of the end but more in the context of a tail. In the human body, anus is one of the ends – while the mouth as the main entry is represented by Rahu. Ketu will be the end of any portion of the anatomy taken – ex: if you take the head, the end is the feet – so that could be the reason why Saturn/Ketu was given. Boils are only obtained on karma basis – there is supposed to be a growth. Shani also represents Rahu and Rahu also talks of boils and their growth. Shani is treated as Rahu. Saturn/Ketu combination shows the house where man will bear his Cross. The greatest sorrow to go through and the greatest loss are supposed to be where Sat/Ketu is placed. Saturn shows the place where you have restrictions; Ketu shows the place where you’re loosing something. But here again, we need to consider who is ahead and who is behind – that’s very important. Moreover, we have to see if Saturn is Vakri (retrograde). The Rashi chart is the result of our past life and, when a planet is Vakri, this shows that there remains unfinished karma from the past that must be completed in this life – therefore, there can be no blanket results for Sat/Ketu in a house.
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Additionally, Sat/Ketu need to be seen considering the totality of the horoscope in reference to the Lagna Lord and Sat/Ketu’s dispositor. In some cases, Saturn himself may be the dispositor of Rahu or Ketu – if Saturn is dispositor of Rahu that is very dangerous, if Saturn is Ketu’s dispositor it’s OK. So, dispositor of Rahu/Ketu is an important factor, the location of the Lagna Lord in reference to that needs to be considered; therefore, giving a blanket result for Sat/Ketu would not be suitable. The consideration would be to check the dispositor of Rahu/Ketu, check whether Sat is the Lagna Lord or is Lord of the 6/8/12; if it is 8L then we should also see whether Ketu is joining or separating from Saturn. If it is separating from it, the Karma is past. If it is going to join, then care must be taken. But this combination is also said, on a philosophical level, to combine karma with a yogi/Rishi because Ketu is a Rishi – so this man should have been influenced by a Rishi in his past life and Rishis tend to lose things; consequently, this man has to accept losing things for his own benefit – he will be having losses which will, in turn, give him realizations – self-realization or whatever you call it; this is more a spiritual combination – a karma planet combining with jnana knowledge, and is more for spiritual activities. The first point you have to see is the house where they are placed – has he lost that particular relative? Supposing Sat/Ketu are in the 4H, if he has lost his mother in the early days, then that planet is not powerful, the effect of the planet is lost. If it is in the 9H and he has not lost his father then the planet is very powerful for giving results. If it is in the 3H and he has lost a brother, fine it will not damage him so much. The loss of the relative in the house where these 2 are placed is the first consideration. If you have lost somebody then you don’t have much to worry; if you have not lost a relative signified by that house, then you have to take care because this will give you losses in your personal life. Ketu was given 7 years dasha as it is linked to the 7 Rishis (the Saptarishis). When Saturn is in trine to Ketu, it therefore connects the person’s karma with a Rishi. Rahu for his worth has been attributed 18 years dasha due to its link with the 18 siddha purushas. With Saturn in trine to Rahu, the person’s karma is linked to a Siddha Purusha.
3) Dasama Viveka, verse 69
ु ल र् े मृितः। चाकार्वे िपतज If the Moon and Sun occupy the 9th house, the death of the father will occur in water
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ee, first of all Sun in 9H is in the house of father and Sun is the karaka. Moon is the 12L to the Sun’s sign Simha and the 12L generally speaks of getting away from the family. Your regular residence, where you stay, is the 4H and the 12H is the 9H from 4H. 9th from 4H (which is 12H) is away from your home – this could be hospital, prison, abroad… When you say death in water, death normally cannot occur in water in the house – it needs to be away from the house. Again, death could only be given by the drekkanas – here he takes only karakas in consideration based on karaka Sun being in his own house with the 12L. Let’s consider this logic: Sun is in the 9H and Moon is the 12th Lord from the Sun’s
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natural sign of Simha. Such a Moon is also in the 9H which means that Moon occupies the 10H from his own position taken to be Karka, the 12H from Simha. So the 12L being in the 9H means the 12L is in the 10H from his house in all probabilities. Sun is the Atma. Therefore, taking Simha as the Sun’s moolatrikona, we see that Mercury’s moolatrikona is in the 2H, Venus’ in the 3H, Jupiter’s in the 5H, Saturn’s in the 7H, Mars in the 9H and Moon’s moolatrikona occupies the 10H. These are the permanent positions and prime Rashis of the planets. It follows that each planet influences that house from Atma – Mercury the 2H of speech of Atma, Jupiter the 5H of wisdom from Atma, the 7H balances and complements Atma through Shani: Time; the 9H is the continuity of Atma and the 10H is Atma’s karma or actions. The Sun is the criteria for the father – placed in the 9H from His natural position with the 12L from His natural position which is Moon. So the 12L is said to be in the 10H from his own Rashi of Karka. We need to take the Sun as Karaka here because no Lagna is mentioned. 9H from Sun’s moolatrikona of Leo is the 10H from Karka, the Moon’s Rashi. Therefore, from the Moon’s vantage point, since it is treated as being in the 10H from its own house this means that Moon becomes more powerful to give the effect because kendras are more powerful than trines. Here again, this could be subject for verification. We’ll also mention that Sun conjunct Moon is Amavasya or the New Moon which is a longevity factor for a shorter life – besides, this is said to be a combination where the native has some unhappiness concerning his/her parents.
4) Dasama Viveka, Verse 175
ं ु ऽे क सबलमयतु े भूपितः। तग If the Sun be exalted and conjoined with a strong Saturn, the person will become a king Query from Saptarishis Astrology: a) Saturn will be neecha if Sun is exalted so how will Saturn be strong b) Are there other considerations to be seen for Saturn’s strength, if so what exactly; please guide how a young astrologer should see it.
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his is more an abstract theory. Because Sun is exalted means kingly power – Saturn is masses. So Saturn will be neecha if conjunct exalted Sun. The dicta in words needs to be rechecked – according to Nadi, joining is also in trikona. If Sun is exalted, Saturn could be in the sign of Sagittarius which is a kingly house – or in Simha which again can give kingly power. So this conjoined need not be necessarily in the same house – this should be treated as sambhanda. There are six types of sambhandas and it may not be limited to conjunction alone. Saturn represents the masses, the discipline and Sun represents the authority by virtue of heredity – a king – Sun does not become a king in modern times. Sun is father and father’s father so what you are getting by heredity is Sun. The person must be born in a king’s family with Saturn being 1255
the masses. A person born in a king’s family with Saturn being strong, the support of the masses and the discipline can make him a powerful king. Basically, the public is 4H. If Sun is in the 10H, in his own house, the house of Mars’ exaltation – and Saturn is in the house of Cancer, the 4th sign of the masses where Jupiter gets exalted, this might be more powerful. So the word “conjoined” may not exactly suit. But another way of looking at it is, if a planet is neecha, because it is with an exalted planet, neechabhanga rajayoga can take place. So quite likely, Saturn helps him and Saturn being neecha, the public is weak so he becomes a powerful king – that could be another way of looking at it. Saturn neecha is a necessity because there is growth – it is the starting of the life and neecha allows growth and, when a planet is neecha, its dispositor must be in Kendra. So if you see, the dispositor of Saturn neecha gets exalted in the 10H so Saturn neecha people are much more powerful in public life than Saturn uccha people. Saturn uccha people are arrogant in public life. Strong does not necessarily mean by shadvargas but strong by position in reference with the Sun – that is how we can also look at it. ‘He will become a king’ means he is not getting it by heritage so he should become king by virtue of his own work because Saturn means the public – with a strong public support and a strong personality, this man becomes a king – which implies that Saturn giving support to the Sun is more important. Again this is a trait – Sun is powerful, you are born to rule but again, without a planet in Simha, to be a leader will be difficult. So if Saturn is in Simha and Sun is exalted, yes, he can become a king of the masses.
5) Stree Jataka, Verse 48
भौमक्ष राहौ समेऽमे ये िवधवा। If Rahu occupies a sign of Mars identical with 7H, 8H or 12th House, the woman concerned will become a widow. Query from Saptarishis Astrology: a) How is this to be interpretated in male charts, can it be interpreted b) How is this to be interpretated in chart of Obama who has Mars Rahu in the 8H in the sign of Leo
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idow by definition means someone who lost her husband – or one who lost her virginity, as simple as that. Rahu is an alien planet; 7H representing the relationship, Mars is the husband or male partner if you will. Again the 12H is the house of bed comforts and again Mars is a separative planet – Sun, Mars, Rahu are separative planets; wherever they are placed, they separate you from the bhava – in the 7H, you are separated in your physical relationship; in 8H you are separated from your marriage Contract; and, if in the 12H you are separated from your bed comforts. So a woman’s relationship with her husband or partner, the Contract with him – how long the relationship lasts and how long 1256
she enjoys the relationship (12H) – all this gets broken by 7 units of time – 7 months, 7 years or 7 cycles due to Mars’ influence as Mars denotes 7 – anything to do with Mars is 7 days, 7 years… Also, Mars and its signs are separative; Rahu is also a separative planet... 7 years after the marriage. Mars is the physical relationship of a woman. So more likely she isn’t a widow in the sense of husband’s death but that means she loses her sexual partner first. The word widow represents her physical sexual partner that she will lose first – that’s what’s important. Mars is her relationship and Rahu breaks her relationship being a separative planet. For a male, with Rahu in Mars’ sign, he could have hydrocele (water in testis sac). Rahu is always an alien and tells of his partner’s family so his connection to the partner’s family is important for female partnership and sexuality. The 7H is partnership, the 8H is contract, litigation, scandal and the 12H is hidden relationship – Rahu in the 12H indicates the person has extra-marital affair(s). 12H is for prison, alien and here in India is often taken for Muslims. For Obama, Rahu & Mars in the 8H tell that he could get problems because of his wife’s relatives.
6) Stree Jataka, Verse 52
ूनऽे े पापे िववाहोरं समाे रण्डा। If the 7H and the Lagna be occupied by malefic planets, the woman concerned will become widow in the 7th year after marriage. Query from Saptarishis Astrology: A) Logic of the above verse B) Why 7th year after marriage
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un, Rahu, Mars – if any of these 3 malefics have to do with Lagna or 7H, they can give separation. In benefics, more than a malefic, if Mercury is there in reference to the Lagna or the 7H, it indicates separation. With Mercury in the 7H, one person deserts the other person – mutually they fight, they don’t like each other – or one person may like the other person but that person being selfish leaves that first person. With Mercury in the 7H of the wife’s chart, the husband becomes selfish and leaves the wife even if the wife is friendly with him because Mercury is aspecting the Lagna. So Mercury’s location becomes an important factor when you talk of separation. A period of time is mentioned but there must be some missing clue – why the Rishis say after 2 years, after 7 years or 10 years. There must be something to do with that number of years. It could be by progression – such an important factor that will come and join a breaking point…
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So for the 7 years, we are at a loss to know why 7 years, what makes it 7 years… Or it could be because of Mars which has 7 years cycles – every 7 years a change in the life of man takes place. Because something is missing somewhere in the dicta, we are not able to know – we should read that dicta in depth and figure it out. 7) Stree Jataka, Verse 68 & 69
झेऽमे काकवा। If Mercury be in the 8th house, the female will bear only one child
इं िववाहकाले पृायां च िचम।् If Saturn and Sun be in the 8th house, the woman concerned will be barren
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asically, 8H is representing the uterus in a female chart; Mercury is considered to be a eunuch planet and is therefore a limited source of bearing a child. Again, Saturn and Sun are barren – Sun is a separative planet while Saturn is a restrictive planet.
I am not in favour of taking at face value most of this, because they are very straight forward dictas which can prove wrong on a number of horoscopes. While the Rishis have given a dicta, they have not given the exceptions for that dicta and a number of cases with Mercury in the 8H can be shown to contradict this dicta – because when you talk of children it has more to do with the husband’s chart than the wife’s chart. Supposing a lady married a person who is impotent, then she must get a child by other ways – but you could always say that she will have a problem of childbearing because of fallopian tubes. Mithuna stands for the connection portions in the body and if Mithuna is affected, then fallopian tube could be affected. Rahu is the pathway within the uterus and, due to Rahu’s influence, obstruction problems could also manifest. Let’s also open a parenthesis here to mention that Mercury is the ambassador of connections within the body including such areas as the nervous system and reproductive system. Concerning dictas, first of all we take them as right and try to explain them – we will always find some reason to justify the Rishis’ statements but we can also show horoscopes that have these combinations and still having children – that means there must be some exceptions to this kind of rules. All astrological literatures have exceptions to the rules which are not mentioned by the Rishis because students used to get more details in gurukula. Here we don’t have a gurukula so we depend on our own practical observations. ALL RULES HAVE EXCEPTIONS BUT EXCEPTIONS ARE NOT THE RULE
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Sage Bharadwaja’s Vidyashram
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haradwaja was one of the great sages (rishis) descendant of rishi Angirasa, whose accomplishments are detailed in the Puranas. Bharadwaja rishi was the father of Dronacharya and the grandfather of Ashwatthama. Bharadwaja rishi, a sage of the Vedic period - is renowned for his thirst for knowledge. He attained extraordinary scholarship and power of meditation. He was one of the Saptarshis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the present Manvantara; with others being Atri, Vashishtha, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kashyapa
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Jataka Tatva Commentary 1) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, First House, Verse 84 (Page 41)
क्षर्ग े भौमेऽे कातराः। When the ascendant is aspected by Mars posited in his own sign, the native will be a coward.
Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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ith all due respect to Jataka Tatva, I have not found this sutra to be 100% correct. I have seen many cases of Mars in own Rasi aspecting the Lagna being a courageous person, however, in the face of certain others the person’s courage will fail them and instead, another will have greater courage. For Mars to aspect the Lagna it has to be in the 6th, 7th or 10th Bhava. When in the 6th it can give great courage to enemies, when in the 7th great courage to the spouse, when in the 10th great courage to one’s employer, thus in the face of these individuals the courage of the native may be less. With that said, Jaimini gives much
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better methods to determine courage or lack off that seem to work much better than the ideas conveyed in this Sutra.
2) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, First House, Verse 8 (Page 34)
ु शगिलकां ु र् िनगिलके े ानां मे योऽिधकबली ताके मूितर्िऽािदनाशाः। यावीयरेशसूयश शश While considering any house locate the strongest out of the lord of the 8th house counted from it, the Sun, Saturn, the lord of the sign occupied by Gulika and the lord of the Navamsa occupied by Gulika. In the Dasa of that planet, loss of beauty, wealth etc may take place Query: Logic of the shloka & kindly show application of the above verse on an example chart if possible.
Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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his Sutra conveys three ideas. First, the lord of the 8th house can cause trouble in its Dasa, as is well known. Sun and Saturn are strong separating influences that can thus cause loss during their Dasas. Gulika is also a strong separating influence, how having no Dasa gives his effects during the dasa of his Rasi or Navamsa lord. Thus in this Sutra Jataka Tatva provides the separating planets. The Dasa of these planets need to be watched as they are inclined to separate a person from those things that they influence.
3) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 147 (Page 132)
ु मािरगेहे झेसूयर् े ले पापे कुलदेवदोषािपऽः।
When the 6th house counted from Saturn is aspected by Mercury, Moon or the Sun, the Ascendant is aspected by a malefic; the native is denied sons through the wrongs done to the family deity.
Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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he family deity is represented by Saturn, the 6th from any Graha represents debts and wrongs, thus the 6th from Saturn represents debts and obligations not fulfilled directed towards the family deity. One of the three Grahas of conscious decision, the Atma, Manas and Budhi, Sun, Moon or Mercury, influencing the 6th from Saturn thus represents unfulfilled obligations done to the family deity. This combined with afflictions in life as indicated by a malefic aspecting the Lagna indicates denial of children due to the withdrawal of the blessings of the family deity who is the force behind the native’s generation.
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4) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Saptama Viveka, Verse 153 (page 183)
ु नीचगे शब ु े वा चे दारनाशः। सखे
If Venus or Moon is in the 4th house in his fall, death of the partner is indicated.
Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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he 4th house is the house of the domestic life and one of the female Grahas (the Moon or Venus) in debilitation here can indicate lack of domestic happiness due to a female, thus the passing of the wife is caused resulting in lack of domestic happiness.
5) Shloka 166 Prakerna Tatvam (Page 237 of Subramanium Shastrys translation)
सौश े वा ककाश े वािणवान।्
If the Navamsa Rasi of the Atmakaraka planet belongs to Mercury or if it be Cancer, the native will be a trader.
Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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his Sutra is based on Jaimini’s Upadesa Sutras where it is demonstrated that the navamsa of the atmakaraka pertains to one’s career. Mercury and the Moon, the lord of Cancer, are the two Vaishya Grahas and thus the Atmakaraka placed in the rasis of Mercury or the Moon can cause one to be involved in a Vaishya career such as trading. Jaimini very much expands on this idea and one would do best to study the material in Upadesa Sutras as Mercury and Moon and their Rasis can give several different careers according to Jaimini.
6) Stri Jataka Tatva (Page 343 of Subramanium Shastry’s translation) Shloka 39
े दशायां िवधवाः। पापेऽमेऽमेशांशश When the 8th house is occupied by a malefic planet, the woman concerned becomes a widow and the widowhood will occur during the dasa of the planet owning the navamsa occupied by the lord of the 8th house Query from Saptarishis Astrology a) Kindly expand on the logic of the shloka c) Can one deduce out of this shloka a method of timing events that can be replicable to other houses i.e. ‘Timing Events of Fructification of houses via dasas’
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Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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he 8th house is a critical house in terms of marriage as it represents the conjugal bond between husband and wife. In a woman’s horoscope this is particularly so as women’s sexual chemistry causes them to bond stronger to their husband than does a man’s sexual chemistry cause him to bond to a woman. Traditionally as well, women being financially dependent upon their husband makes the 8th house important in marriage for a woman because the 8th house is the husband’s money. A malefic in the 8th can trouble this bond resulting in the loss of the woman’s husband. This can be timed to happen during the navamsa lord of the 8th lord from the Rasi chart. Why? Because all of the Rasi lord of a Bhava lord, the Nakshatra lord of a Bhava lord and the Navamsa lord of a Bhava lord can bring about the effects of a Bhava, in this case ill effects due to the malefic in the 8th.
7) Shloka 13 Prakerna Tatvam, Chaturtha Viveka (Page 133 of Subramanium Shastrys translation)
ु ु न। गरावे धन े मे राहौ ून े मातृसखं
If Jupiter be in the Lagna, Saturn in the 2nd house and Rahu in the 7th, there will be no happiness through the mother.
Guru Shri Ernst Wilhem:
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here are several things happening in this Sutra, first, Rahu in the 7th is in the 4th from the 4th, and thus Rahu in the 7th alone brings always some distance with the mother, however slight. Saturn in the 2nd impinges upon family happiness and additionally throws a full aspect upon the 4th house, so family happiness is particularly reduced from the mother. Finally, Jupiter in the Lagna in this case is joined with Ketu who must also be in the Lagna since Rahu is in the 7th. Jupiter is the Karaka for happiness and when joined Ketu it always indicates happiness that must come from within and such a Jupiter is not suited to search for happiness in external things, thus happiness from externals, including the mother, is reduced. In conclusion, with mother troubled and lack of external happiness, happiness from mother is not indicated.
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Sage kashyaps Vidyashram
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ashyapa Maharishi was an ancient sage, who was one of the Saptarshis in the present Manvantara. He was the father of the Devas, Asuras, Nagas and all of humanity. He married Aditi, with whom he fathered Agni, the Adityas, and most importantly Lord Vishnu took his fifth avtar as Vamana, the son of Aditi, in the seventh Manvantara. With his second wife, Diti, he begot the Daityas. Diti and Aditi were daughters of King Daksha Prajapati and sisters to Sati, Shiva's consort. Kashyapa received the earth, obtained by Parashurama's conquest of King Kartavirya Arjuna and henceforth, earth came to be known as "Kashyapi". He was also the author of the treatise Kashyap Samhita, or Braddha Jivakiya Tantra, which is considered, a classical reference book on Ayurveda especially in the fields of Ayurvedic Pediatrics, Gynecology & Obstetrics.
Guru: Shri Chandrashekhar sharma
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1) Jataka Tatva, Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Navama Viveka, Verse 31 & 34 Verse 31: If the lord of the 4th house is in the 5th the native shall be a devotee of God Vishnu Verse 34: If the planet owning the Navamsa occupied by the Lord of the sign, Jupiter is posited in, be aspected by Jupiter or Venus the native shall be devoted to his Guru.
Guru Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma:
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t the outset I must say that Jataka Tatva is primarily a collection of yogas from different astrological classics therefore some of the yogas indicated are only repetition of what is said in other texts in words of Mahadev Pathak. He has also included yogas that occur in Jaimini sutras. Some of the yogas including the Nabhasa yogas may not occur in the form they are given, due to astronomical reasons. One must bear this in mind before blindly applying the yogas to live charts.
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Now coming to the specific question that is asked (letting go about the correct shloka numbers) and keeping it in mind that Mahadev Pathak followed the deities as given by Jaimini, I think that the reason that he ascribes: 1) 4th lord being in 5th leading to bhakti of Lord Vishnu is that he has considered the kendra, that is 4th bhava, as Vishnu sthana (as told in BPHS) and its lord going to the Mantra bhava that is the 5th appears to result in the jataka being a devotee of Lord Vishnu. I think the next shloka referred to is :
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2) I think the correct translation should be “when the lord of the navaaMsha occupied by Jupiter is aspected by Jupiter and Shukra, this makes the Jataka a devotee of his Guru.” Jupiter is the karaka for one’s Guru. Now if we remember Kalpadruma yoga we can see how strength of the dispositor of lagnesha and the NavaMsha lord of the navamsha occupied by him (and its dispositor etc) grant strength to lagnesha. Here the same principle appears to have been applied and thus the navamsha dispositor of Guru being aspected by the only two full time benefics who are both themselves Gurus (one of the Gods and other of the demons), strengthens the 9th bhava, which is also the mUlatrikona Rāshi of Guru in natural zodiac, indicating besides others Guru and as such this leads the Jataka to be devoted to his Guru.
2) Jataka Tatva, Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Navama Viveka, Verse 89 & 94 Verse 89: If Rahu or Sun occupy the 10th house, the native shall have the opportunity to bathe in the Ganges. Verse 94: If Mercury or the lord of the sign occupied by him is in the 12th house, the native shall have the luck of bathing in the Ganges.
Guru Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma: 1) Rahu occupying the 10th bhava leading to one taking a bath in holy river Ganga is mentioned in many classics. Mahadev Pathak adds Sun also to this position. As a matter of fact he has associated Ganga bath with most of the natural benefics when connected with the 3rd, 9th, 10th bhavas and in exaltation in rasis etc. But let us look at the combination under discussion and try to understand the logic behind Ganga bath being the result of the yoga. I think the primary reason is that some authorities consider that the 10th house is also related to conducting the final rites of father after his death. I tend to agree with this as 10th is 2nd (the bhava of wealth) from 9th, the bhava for father and since, for a Hindu, the most important wealth is final emancipation that is only possible if son performs the last rites of a
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father. In Hindus these last rites have, traditionally, been conducted on the banks of River Ganga during which one also takes a bath there. Rahu is said to represent our desires to remain on the martya loka (Mortal universe) and his going to the 10th signifies end of such desire and liberation for the father this to my understanding is on account of the fact that when Rahu is in the 10th Ketu the granter of Moksha (Moksha Karaka) occupies the apex of Moksha Trikona; that is the 4th bhava. Thus Rahu in the 10th is said to lead to bath in Ganga. The reason Sun is also added here might be as Sun being Karaka for the father and its being positioned in the 10th aspecting the 4th and would indicate liberation of the father and, in turn, the son that is the jataka, being able to take bath in river Ganga. 2) In case of Mercury or its dispositor in 12th leading to bath in Ganga, the logic appears a bit more tortuous. It seems that here (as with Sun connected with Ganga bath) karaka for relatives (Gyati karaka), that is Budha, is considered. So Mercury or its dispositor going to the 12th which is the bhava of final emancipation is perhaps thought to make the final rites of his relatives (not only father) in order to grant them final emancipation and for that purpose the jataka may perform the last tires by bank of Holy Ganga and hence the reference to Bath in river Ganga. Here again we find that use of karaka and the moksha Trikona is made to conclude that the Jataka shall perform last rites of relatives and thus shall have an occasion to bath in Ganga.
3) Jataka Tatva, Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Navama Viveka, Verse 113 If Jupiter is in the 6th house and the Sun is in the 4th, the native shall take to ascetic life without necessary religious penance.
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would personally think that the translation of “tapohIna sanyaasi” as one who takes to ascetic life without necessary religious penance may not exactly be right. It could mean one who is some one who poses as an ascetic. And to me that appears to be more likely in view of Jaimini sutra “ravigurubhyaam gurovavishvaasa”, and the fact that the primary karaka for 9th that is Sun occupies 8th from it as Jupiter the karaka for Guru goes to dusthana (6th, 8th & 12th houses are termed as Dusthanas). However assuming the translation to be correct, the logic for the yoga could be that here Jupiter the karaka for religion, Guru, as in preceptor, and owner of the 9th bhava in natural zodiac is going to the 6th that is 10th from the 9th indicating some fame due to religion. However he is also Karaka for wealth, income and progeny so it is possible that the Jataka may not undergo any religious penance. This is further consolidated as Sun the karaka for atmabala is bereft of Digbala and he is lord of the 5th bhava that is mantra pada being positioned at 12th from 5th which is Mantra bhava (which happens to the 9th from the 9th) leading to not undergoing the religious penance. In order to put record straight, let me reiterate that I do not think these results will ensue with the combinations given in the yoga and most probably the person will be one who poses as an ascetic.
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I take shelter, in support of my interpretation, in the following shloka from Guru-GIta which is conversation between Lord Shiva and Parvati given in Skanda Purana, where one of the requirements for Guru is said to be that he should have himself undergone “tapa”, that is penance and then only advise the students, besides other factors like Shruti meaning scriptures, direct experience and logical deductions that are true mark of a Guru. A true ascetic is also a Guru in the real sense and thus I think the translation of “Tapohina” as one who merely poses as an ascetic not having gone penance is the right one.
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4) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Dasama Viveka, Verse 44 (Page 224)
If Jupiter is in the 1st or 4th house the native would engage himself in Govt or public work.
Guru Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma:
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ersonally speaking I do not think these results would ensue with placement of only Jupiter in the Lagna or the 4th, I would think more on the lines of the person being one who either imparts knowledge (could be a teacher) or one who may be a consultant or a Banker. However let us look at the probable astrological logic behind the said yoga. Many of Jataka Tatva shlokas derive their logic from Jaimini sutras. If we look at Jaimini sutras we find that Guru does have connection with government, as his influencing the 12th from Pada lagna is said to make one spend due to taxes vide Adhyaaya 1, pada3, sutra 10, “guruNaa karamUlaat”. Then we again find sutra 35 telling us “maatari gurau shukre candre vaa raajakIyaaH” indicating one to be a high government official if Guru (Shukra or Chandra) is in trines to the Lagna lord or the 7th lord. Even otherwise Guru is called the Mantri or adviser to the King Sun. Thus when in the Lagna he aspects the 5th bhava which happens to be the rasi of Sun in natural zodiac and he therefore may be connected with government work. His aspect on the 9th would also indicate his caring for righteous behaviour and so public work maybe mentioned. The logic for Guru in the 4th giving government work or public service may have to do with its aspect on the 10th bhava which is also called throne of the King and connection with it might be taken to make one take government work or Public service as the 10th bhava is also called “Maana Sthana” and Guru in 4th can certainly give honours to the Jataka which could be on account of his public service. So personally I would think that while Guru in lagna would give government work, for his position in the 4th public work might be more prominent, especially in education field.
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If Mercury is in Virgo Ascendant, Jupiter in Pisces, Saturn in the 11th house and Venus in Sagittarius and Mars and Sun are weak, the native would be a King of Kings
Guru Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma: I think the reference is to the following shloka:
kNya¼e }e H;e jIve laÉe mNde hye zu³e v³akaRblaE rajaixraj>.101. kanyäìge jïe jhañe jéve läbhe mande haye çukre vakrärkäbalau räjädhiräjaù||101||
This means when Budha (Mercury) occupies the lagna in Kanyaa (Virgo) rasi, Guru be in the Pisces, Saturn in 11th (in Cancer) and Venus be in the 4th occupying Sagittarius while Mars and Sun are weak (obviously Mars occupies Cancer in the 11th bhava and Sun occupies Libra the second bhava in debility and being lords of trika sthanas in debility in good bhava gives viparIta rajyoga, the person becomes King of Kings. The translation is correct.
The logic is simple, the lord of the 10th occupies the lagna giving the jataka fame on his own efforts, Venus is with digbala in 4th giving luxurious houses, vehicles etc., Guru in 7th in own rasi aspects the lagna giving wisdom, the 11th giving wealth and as that happens to be Cancer owned by Moon strengthening the mind, and the 3rd strengthening the bhava and also making him one who cares for his bretheren. Mars though in debility being one trishadaaya1 lord in another trishadaya house and giving good results of vipareeta rajyoga being a trika lord (8th lord) in debility in 11th and Sun another trikesh (12th lord) in debility in 2nd bhava giving rise to viparita raj yoga and Mars aspecting the 6th by aspect the ability to overcome his enemies. Saturn in an upachaya (11th), which also happens to be its 1
Tri in Sanskrit means 3, Shada is 6, and Aaya is 11, thus “trishadaya bhavas” means 3rd, 6th and 11th bhavas. Their lords are functional malefics. When they occupy a trishadaya bhava not owned by them it is a Vipareeta (contrary) yoga that is a good yoga. – Chandrashekhar Sharma
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multrikona bhava in natural zodiac that is the 11th and also lord of one trishadaya sthana (6th) placed in another trishdaya sthana, gives him wealth. This is a classic case of all benefics occupying Kendras and malefics occupying upachayas and trikeshas in debility in bhavas other than trika bhava, resulting in vipareeta rajyoga leading to an extraordinarily powerful rajyoga. I think in such a case, though the shloka does not mention it, Chandra should be in the 7th conjunct Guru giving it pakshabala.
6) Jataka Tatva, Misra Viveka Verse 39 If Saturn and Venus combine in a single house, the native would be short sighted but conversant with the art of writing books and painting.
Guru Shri Chandrashekhar Sharma: I think the reference is to the following shloka:
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The reason for Shani conjunct Shukra giving short sight is understandable (though personally I think “alpa-drishti” means afflicted sight or one with deficient sight) as Shukra is connected to Eyes and affliction to Shukra can cause problems with eyesight, however it need not necessarily be only short sight. The author seems to think that Saturn afflicts Shukra. Shukra also gives interest in painting and other art forms and being called Kavi (poet) is also connected with poetry and also writing (Jaimini). However I would doubt if Saturn and Venus being conjunct in any bhava will give these results. That is more likely if they occupy the 3rd or more likely the 11th bhava. Personally I think that the word “lipipustakacitravetta” indicates that the intent of the author in giving the yoga was to indicate that Saturn and Venus being conjunct, the jataka will be having defective eyesight and be either a clerk or seller of books or drawings/paintings. It is also felt that for this the combination has to occur in the 2nd bhava.
7) Jataka Tatva, Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Saptama Viveka, Verse 164 If Saturn or Moon is in the 10th or the 4th house counted from Mars, the native could satisfy his wife in Coition.
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being the lord of the 8th in natural zodiac his connection with sexual organs is obvious. However their nature is divergent and I must confess why they would lead to expertise, as indicated by the author; just by this placement is beyond me to understand. The only reason would be that Saturn may be able to constrain the hastiness of Mars and thus allow the coitus to last for a longer period leading to the wife being satisfying. Again when Moon is in 4th from Mars it gets aspect of Mars, whereas when in the 10th it is devoid of such an aspect. So barring the Paraspara karaka (mutual causative agents) principle, at least I am not able to fathom the reason behind the results attributed to this yoga, since none of the planets involved are karaka for wife. Thus, though they may indicate good libido for jataka, unless the reference to satisfaction of wife is a figure of speech to indicate his virility. I would have understood Venus and Moon in square to be able to give the results in the yoga attributed to Mars-Moon relative position as Jaimini says that when in Karakamsha “raajakiyaaH kaaminaH shatendriyaashca shukre.” Venus also rules semen. But this must remain my personal opinion.
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Sage Angiras Vidyashram
ngiras (अंिगरस, ् pronounced as "angiras"; nominative singular Angirā - अंिगरा, pronounced as "əngirα:") is a Vedic rishi (or sage) who, along with sage Atharvan, is credited to have formulated ("heard") most of the fourth Veda called Atharvaveda. He is also mentioned in the other three Vedas. Sometimes he is reckoned as one of the Seven Great Sages, or Saptarishis of the first Manvantara, with others being, Marichi, Atri, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya, and Vashishtha Bharadwaja Maharshis was his descendant. His wife is Surupa and his sons are Utatya, Samvartana and Brihaspati. He is a Manasaputra (wish-born-son) of Lord Brahma. Other accounts say that he married Smrithy, the daughter of Daksha.
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Guru: Shri daya shanker
r Shanker is not a theoretician but a great Sanskrit scholar & predictor of repute. His holiness
Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakotipeetham, Shree Jayendra Saraswati presented to him in the Ekambareswar Temple of Kanchipuram ceremoniously the title and award in the name of great prophet Nostradamus instituted by Express Star Teller, a monthly astrological magazine from Indian Express Group i.e. “Nostradamus Award 1994” on 5th September 1995 for his world predictions 1994 published in EST that came true. His contribution is great in shaping the editorials and world predictions in “The Times Of Astrology” where almost all the predictions are accredited with trueness including the Predictions for sulking milk by idols (1995), India’s Nuclear test (‘98), Kargil war (‘99), Military Rule once more in Pakistan (1999), Failure of Agra Summit (2001), Terrorists’ attack in America (2001), Carnage in Nepal (2001) and Attack on Indian Parliament (2001), Hindu Muslim Riots (2002), Threat of assassination to Chandrika in Sri Lanka (2002), Dissolution of Srilankan Parliament (2004), Debacle of NDA Govt. at center and a Dark Horse becoming the Prime minister of India (2004) and Winding up of Disinvestments Ministry (2004), about Shankaracharya (2004), Disaster and vast destruction through Calamity (Tsunami) and Earthquakes (2004) Emergency in Nepal (2005), Economy Crash In America (2008), Closure of American banks (2008), Terror attack on Buildings in India (2008), Heavy Fluctuations on Stock Exchange in India and recovery(2008) etc.
Jataka Tatva Commentary Let me first clarify that ‘Jatak Tatvam’ by Shri Mahadeva, is a compilation of principles prevalent in general astrology at his time and the learned author has tried to concise a few general principles from old as well as his contemporary horoscopy in small Sutras. The book ‘Jatak Tatvam’ was meant to be a part of astrological curriculum for the persons/students who wanted to know the principles of natal horoscopy. This book was 1270
meant to be a guide for the teachers of astrology. Unless, a teacher is well versed in the science of astrology, these Sutras could not have helped him in teaching astrology as the conciseness and brevity of the Sutras had to compromise of so many things that can find place only in elaboration of the issue under consideration. The danger of misinterpretation of these Sutras, thus, is always there in the hands of the otherwise ld. scholars who have not realized fully the scheme of astrology. The danger of interpretation of the Sanskrit text in such Sutras is also not ruled out as it happened to interpolate the similar looking samskrit texts in such works during the Moghul dominion in Indian history. Thus, while interpreting the Sutras of ‘Jatak Tatvam’ one should not wonder if a few verses are found devoid of merit and misplaced being irrelevant or unconcerned to the topic in hand. In this backdrop, I have tried to analyse a few verses for the benefit of readers of ‘Saptarishi Astrology’ in particular and other keen students of Vedic astrology. 1) Misra Viveka Verse 74
ु सोेशऽे ेऽेश े सोेऽवीयर्ः कुलसखदः। If the lord of the 1st be in the 3rd house and that of the 3rd be in the 1st, the native shall have very little virility but will give happiness to the family.
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he ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
To my mind, neither this principle is based on sound logic of astrology and fits in astrological scheme nor is it found to be true. It has self contradictory status i.e. the native is supposed to be having very little virility and at the same time is supposed to bring happiness to the family. In a traditional family atleast in India, if the person is devoid of virility is hardly supposed to have his own children to complete the family and such persons are not supposed to be liked by their spouses. Therefore, it cannot be expected that both the observations of the author be fulfilled in case of mutual exchange of Lords of first & 3rd houses present in a horoscope. Such combination is found in the horoscope of George W. Bush, who became the most powerful President of America and had decent family with children. Another example is of veteran film actor, Shashi Kapoor who had this combination and has completed his family with two sons and one daughter. These two persons are having the mutual exchange of lords of 1st and 3rd houses as mentioned but in no way can be said that they have very little virility. Thus, according to me this verse is also an interpolation in the original text of astrology. Neither the 1st nor the 3rd house is related to the virility and nor are these houses detrimental to each other.
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2) Chp 3, Prakirna Tatva, Twelfth Viveka, Verse 36
ु ायोः सतायोः षायोः सोाययोतथु र्दशमयोवार् महसाे बनम।् If there is any equality between the planets belonging to a) 2nd and 12th b) 5th and 9th c) 6th and 12th d) 3rd and 11th e) 4th and 10th houses, the native shall have to undergo imprisonment.
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he ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
Though in “Sangya Tatvam”, Verse No.30 on Page No.7 ‘Swa’ has been used to mean 2nd house, I do not think that the same meaning should be imported to for this ‘Swa’ to be here. Here it should be first house being the native’s own individual identity. Similarly, ‘Anka’ in the phrase “Sutankayo” should mean the 4th house instead of 9th. Hence, the correct translation according to me would be that if out of the following pairs: 1) 1st and 2nd ; 2) 5th and 4th ; 3) 6th and 12th ; 4) 3rd and 11th and 5) 4th and 10th are having same number of planets respectively, the native may suffer imprisonment or chained to be in isolation. The logic according to me is that 12th negates first and 4th negates 5th permanently whereas 12th negates 6th and 4th negates 10th temporarily and therefore the position of planets in these houses in pairs would not yield good results to the native. The pair of 3rd and 11th house signifies violation and therefore, it may be treated as instrumental in such adverse periods. The author appears to have done some rationalization towards the general principles of Parashari wherein similar Yoga by the name of ‘Shrankhalabandh Yoga’ is prescribed to form if equal numbers of planets are posited in the pairs of house i.e. 2nd and 12th; 3rd and 11th; 4th and 10th; 5th and 9th; 6th and 8th and 1st and 7th. The veracity of such ‘Shrankhalabandh Yoga’ is hardly proven. No such yoga is formed even in the horoscope of Charles Shobraj, the biggest cheat who has been jailed so many times. Apart, from this nowadays many Bollywood heroes, bureaucrats and politicians are being taken into judicial or police custody but none of them has such ‘Shrankhalabandh Yoga’. At best, it can be inferred from this verse that such a combination would hinder the chances of the native to achieve liberation, the Moksh as they will only be chained in the material world.
3) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Dasama Viveka, Verse 93
ु ः। नीचे जीवेऽे धमर्प े रे शभु ांश े नृपत
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If Jupiter is debilitated in the Ascendant and the lord of the 9th house is in the 8th and in a benefic Navamsa, the native will be equal to a King.
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he ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
To my mind this verse suggests that ascendant should be Capricorn having Jupiter in it and the 9th Lord Mercury should be in Leo sign in the span of from 16 degrees 40 minutes to 20 degrees in the Nakshatra & navamsa owned Venus to have the benefit. The author is of the opinion that such person will be equivalent to a King. This is also a general combination. However, Mercury, apart from being 9th Lord would also be 6th Lord and the degree occupied by Mercury would fall in the Nakshatra of Venus, the 10th Lord. Thus, despite Mercury being in 8th house, would confer prominently the results of 10th and 5th house which according to the traditional astrology constitute purely ‘Rajyoga’ as Venus is considered ‘Rajyoga Karaka’ for Capricorn ascendant. Jupiter in ascendant Capricorn even in debilitation would be in the Nakshatra of Mars, the 11th and 4th Lord and such Jupiter would enhance the status of the person by bestowing large income and lot of assets in his possession. However, this combination would work only if the position of Mars and Venus is in the improving houses i.e. either of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th houses.
4) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Saptama Viveka, Verse 158
ु े ऽे दारहा। चेऽे शब
If Moon is in the 12th house and Venus is in the 7th the native will kill his own wife.
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he ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
To my mind this verse points out very general proposition. According, to me Moon in 12th does not always give instable mind and similarly, Venus in 9th house does not make a person always obsessed with the ideas of sex. There must be some other combinations more prominent than this to suggest that such a native will kill his own wife. According to me Moon in the 12th house will keep the person in more peace of mind and his spiritual leaning to inculcate wisdom in him not to be much haunted & affected with association of women that are interpreted with the placement of Venus in 7th house. This combination alone cannot empower & allow native to kill any of the women in his association, what to talk of his own wife. According to me, if readers find any of such example, that should be analyzed for other reasons properly in that horoscope as killing his own wife would engage the native into an act of volition denoted by the 11th house and 3rd house simultaneously, alongwith the 6th house the loss of wife.
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5) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Saptama Viveka, Verse 44
धम चे वयोिधकीगमनम।् If Moon is in the 9th house, the union will be with a woman far advanced in age.
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he ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
To my mind this verse appears to be an interpolation as neither the 9th house nor the Moon has any relation with the age of life partner or a partner in a cohabitation to be older. In fact, 9th house legalizes the co-habitation and therefore, traditionally, it is considered for legal marriage and the wife is called Dharmapatni in Samskrit as well as in common parlance in India. Moon is always considered beautiful and younger in age. Therefore, the verse cannot be interpreted as that if the Moon be in the 9th house, the union will be with the women far advanced in age. No doubt, the phrase, ‘Vayodhik’ means literally older in age but when it has to be addressed with a woman to qualify, then the phrase would have been ‘Vayodhika’ in place of ‘Vayodhik’. Therefore, if at all, it is given to be any little credence, it should qualify the male native only and then, the translation would be that if the Moon be in the 9th house, the native will be able to co-habitat with the women even in his advanced age. Nevertheless, this principal is, according to me, is absurd and has no relevance and applicability. Just to point out to the readers how it is not applicable and how it is incorrect to believe it to be part of original text of ‘Jatak Tatvam’. I would refer to the horoscopes of Adi Shankarcharya, Amitabh Bachchan, George Washington, Ian Thorpe, Lokmanya Tilak, Lord Curzon, Chandra Babu Naidu, M. G. Ramchandran, Sant Tulsidas, Samarth Guru Ramdas, Satya Sai Baba, Swami Shivanand, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, Raman Maharshi, Ramanujacharya, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Shami Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rashtra Kavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Industrialist V. H. Dalmia who are all having Moon in their 9th house and their life partners were not elder to them. Moreover, Mahatma Gandhi was having his Moon in 10th house and his wife Kasturbha Gandhi was elder to him. Similarly, the wife of Sachin Tendulkar is elder to him whereas Tendulkar has his Moon in 4th house and definitely not in 9th house. All these horoscopes are easily available in the Book published by Nishkaam Peeth Prakashan, the publication division of The Times of Astrology, by the title ‘The Times Select Horoscopes’ from New Delhi. Therefore, my suggestion is that the astrologers and the readers should not waste time in testing the veracity of this verse in ‘Jatak Tatvam’. 6) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 216
ु पऽनवां शो यावापः शभु ाः तावभर्पातः।
The number of abortions one may have is proportional to the amount of malefic aspect – without benefic aspects - upon the Navamsa indicated by the centre of the 5th bhava.
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he ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
This Sutra is also finding place in Pancham Vivek in “Prakeerna Tatvam”. According to me, it is to be noted that all the words are singular form i.e. ekavachan of Samskrit in this verse. Therefore, it is not advisable that the words “Yavat” and “Tavat” should be interpreted to give the sense of plurality. In my opinion, this Sutra should be interpreted that if, the Navamsa falling in the 5th house is aspected by a malefic as much as it is also unaspected by a benefic planet, it should result into an abortion or miscarriage, especially of the first conception as 5th house denotes only first conception.
7) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 175
पापक्ष पापयतु े ले सूयऽ बले यग्ु मक्ष कुजे िऽंशषध्र्सितः। When Aries, Leo or Aquarius is rising, malefics occupying it and the Sun is weak; Mars is in a dual sign the native shall have children after the age of 30
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he word ‘Riksh’ is used by the author in the sense of a sign or Rashi whereas it could also mean a constellation or group of stars. The ld. Translator Panditbhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri has translated it as above.
I respectfully beg to differ with him. The reason is that the author has not used any proposition like ‘Wa’ to mean “or” or, ‘Cha’ meaning “and” as has been used by him in Verse 174 and 176 respectively. The words ‘Paparkshe Papayute’ have to be taken into same context and according to me it means that the particular sign of a malefic planet has the same particular malefic planet posited in it; meaning thereby, this should be sign Aquarius owned by malefic planet Saturn and here as per this Sutra, the Saturn should be posited in Aquarius sign itself. Apart from this, the Sun in realization should be placed in ascendant meaning thereby the ascending should be Libra. “Yugmarkshe” means Gemini sign and therefore, Mars should be in Gemini Sign. Thus, the correct interpretation of this Sutra should be that in case of Libra ascendant, the debilitated Sun is in the ascendant, the Saturn is in the Aquarius sign and Mars is occupying the Gemini sign, the Native will have Progeny when he is above the age of 30 years. The question may arise as to how I opine that the term ‘Paparkshe Papayute’ has been taken to mean only Aquarius sign and not Capricorn whereas both the signs are belonging to the malefic planet Saturn and also, why not Aries and Scorpio sign that are belonging to another malefic planet Mars. The answer is very simple. Since the position of Mars has already been given i.e. to be in Gemini, the ‘Paparkshe Papayute’ has to be belonging to the other malefic planet Saturn only. It is only Aquarius sign whose results are negated by the Lord of the sign i.e. Saturn itself as the other sign of Saturn Capricorn falls generally in the 12th house to the sign Aquarius. However, the placement of Saturn in Aquarius enhances the result of Capricorn sign as Aquarius finds place
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second to Capricorn, second being improving house to the first. Moreover, this Sutra is finding place in ‘Prakeerna Tatvam’, ‘Pancham Viveka’ bearing the various impacts on and results of 5th house, the house relating to Progeny i.e. children, are discussed. The 5th house for ascendant Libra, normally will have the sign Aquarius and Saturn, according to this Sutra will find place in the 5th house, the house under consideration. And the placement of Saturn in Aquarius will improve the deterioration of the results of 5th house being the 4th lord also. In my considered opinion, if the 4th house is unoccupied, this situation may even deny the ‘Progeny’, at least the first conception. The sign Gemini and Mars will be in the 9th house, the 5th when counted from 5th house and whereas, the weak Sun being placed in ascendant. The author might be of the opinion that when a cruel planet, i.e. Sun though weak, placed in first house, the other malefics are placed in other Trine (Trikone) houses, the native may get at least delayed progeny, if not denied. The denial could not be predicted by the author because he is of the opinion that a house is fortified in case it’s rural occupies, the same house. I reserve my opinion on this principle too. Perhaps he has given importance to Sun more because Sun becomes the 5th Lord in the natural Zodiac i.e. the horoscope of Kaal Purush. The classical texts do not consider Sun to be a pap graha, therefore, I refrain myself to categorize Leo sign to be ‘Paparkshe readers may ponder over it. Papayute’ here in this context. The
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Sage jamadagni’s Vidyashram
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amadagni, was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages) in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara. He was a descendant of the sage Bhrigu, one of the Prajapatis created by Brahma, the God of Creation. Jamadagni has several children with wife Renuka, the youngest of whom was Parashurama, an Avatara of Lord Vishnu.
Guru: Shri Deepak bisaria
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eepak Bisaria, 53, is an experienced and technically accomplished astrologer with strong predictive instincts. He is on the teaching faculty of the Institute of Astrology of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan since March, 1997. He underwent the two year Astrology program here from 1993 to 1995. Before induction into the faculty in March, 1997, he was picked by Mr. K.N. Rao as sectional editor of Journal of Astrology. He also wrote several articles for the Journal and contributed to several group research projects. His book on Indian marriage in modern urban educated society, published in October, 2008, is regarded as a path-breaking exploration of marital astrology. He has been writing the monthly Newsletter at www.journalofastrology.com since 2009. Deepak believes that one can be blessed with an astrological sense only if it is in one's destiny. We should respect the verdict of the almighty and handle this divine gift with devotion and commitment of a devotee, he says.
Jataka Tatva Commentary
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he source of present day Vedic astrology that we practice lies in millions of sutras spread over thousands of books in virtually all Indian languages. Through the centuries, India has been the proud creator of more than 600 panchangs (almanacs)from 600 different locations, perhaps each unaware of the other. From Vedic times, estimated at 20000 to 25000 years ago, Vedic knowledge coiled in sutras through struti and smriti –listening and memorizing perhaps amazed anyone who reached them with genuine earnest. Gradually they were put in manuscript and print form also. Some of the sutras have been found to hold stunning revelations of predictive techniques, indicative of the depth reached by our great rishis. Many shlokas, while standing alone, generate a feeling of awe and admiration for the super science called astrology. Some make sense 1277
when aligned with other sutras and a few require informed interpretations. The uncovering of these shlokas is an endless process and at times a delightful joy of discovery for an astroresearcher. It is important to caution that some trash is also mixed up and therefore the interpretations have to be made with utmost care. It is necessary to keep testing the meaning derived after empirically examining various hypotheses using scientific and statistical checks. We have attempted to unravel some such sutras picked randomly from Jatak Tatva written by Shri.Mahadevji Revashakarji Pathak of Ratlam. He lived between 1842 AD to 1888 AD Jatak Tatva consist of five tatvas. The first three sutras selected for analysis are from ‘Prakirna Tatva’ - dealing with the effects of 12 houses of a horoscope, The brief interpretation of these sutras has come in from an understanding of them through the thought process that has the elements of logic and experience acquired in Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan under the guidance of Mr. K.N.Rao. Call them the first impressions. The appreciation of these crisp 1-2 line sutras will differ from astrologer to astrologer. Never mind, like astrology their interpretation has also to be an ongoing process. One has to keep in mind that no word is final in astrology.
1) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 173 (page 162)
रे कोणेऽक गेहशैिथभयम।् When the Sun is in the 8th, 5th or 9th house there is danger from a dilapidated house.
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ndoubtedly, this relates to inheritance and paternal property. With the Sun joining the 5th, the house of grandfather (being 9th from 9th) and of children matters relating to inheritance can be logically implied. The 8th house is the house of inheritance and the ninth house is the house of the father. The Sun is the soul for all and the significator of self (Lagna) and the father, the 5th house besides children and grandfather is also the house that indicates poorva janma punya linking earlier births with it and the 9th has many portions of the attributes of the 5th as it is the 5th from 5th (bhavat bhavam). On combining inheritance, ancestral, past life links, malificence of Sun and Mahadevji’s own observations, perhaps the shloka relates the dilapidated part to inheritance and paternal property. 2) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 184 & 185 (Page 137)
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पऽेु श े नीचे मयतु े काकवा। If the lord of the 5th house is in his fall and associated with Saturn, the mother shall have only one child
ु शब ु भौमातराे िऽिववाहेसानः। सते When the 5th house is aspected by either Venus or Mars, the native shall be issueless though he marries twice or thrice.
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ith regard to the A part it cannot be said unless the horoscope of the mother or the dwadashamsha of the person is studied. The 5th affliction may have a limited influence on the siblings of the person as the 5th house is the 3rd from 3rd (bhavat bhavam). With regard to part B the results would vary from Lagna to Lagna. The aspect of Venus and Mars could be helpful also depending on the lagna. Venus, represent the seminal fluids and is rendered weak when placed in the 11th from Lagna as it is with less digbala there. Also, the 11th being a trishadhaya does not help it much so far as children are concerned. When the author says even if he marries twice or thrice, he perhaps means that due to the influence of Mars and Venus on the 5th house the inclination to marry would be there. In modern context it can be interpreted that Mars and Venus ignite inclinations to associate with the opposite sex when related to the 5th house. 3) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Third House, Verse 39 (Page 90)
ु लागौ पापौ अनजोिः। If malefics occupy the 1st and 12th houses, the native shall have brothers.
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f malefics occupy the 1st and 12th houses, the native shall have brothers” Standing alone this sutra may mean many things. Since malefics in 1 and 12 do not affect the 3,5,9,11 so such configuration could mean good siblings. The 3rd and the 11th are the houses for co-borns and the 5th and 9th are the bhavat bhavam houses of these. However Lagna in paapkartari does not augur good for the owner of the horoscope so far as the physical body and general well-being represented by 1279
the Lagna is concerned. He may be dependent on support from co-borns and other well-wishers. In an almost reverse situation if there are benefics in the 1st and the 12th house and malefics in 3,5,9 and 11 it would mean strength for the Lagna but weak support from co-borns and co-workers. 4) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 35 (Page 119)
अंशातु े सपापौ चेौ मकृ त।् If Moon and Jupiter along with a malefic are in the 5th house from the Navamsa occupied by the Atmakaraka the native shall be a literary figure.
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f Moon and Jupiter along with a malefic are in the 5th house from Navamsha occupied by the Atmakarka the native shall be a literary figure. This is a Jaimini principle. Jupiter signifies authorship. Surely this would take one towards literary work but other alignments should also be examined. Moon represents the mind and is sensitive to other planetary influences. The Influence of Jupiter gives the Moon literary propensity, no doubt; Mars hardens it and makes one unscrupulous and has been found to be a helpful combination for success in business and for making money. Venus gives the romantic penchant. Mercury gives the literary touch but both the mind (Moon) and intellect (Mercury) combine adversely affect the nerves. Saturn brings in grief when with Moon and inclines one to be a loner. Rahu-Ketu disturb the equilibrium and cause phobias and manias. The inclusion of a malefic for authorship is perhaps due to the involvement of printing where there is a need for a cruel planet. 5) Misra Viveka, Verse 3 Page 253
ु शो ज्ञेयतु िके वािग्वामबहीनः। सते If the lord of the 5th, associated with Mercury and Jupiter, is in the 6th , 8th or 12th, the native would show speech defect, devoid of learning or literary work.
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ercury and Jupiter, is in the 6th 8th or 12, the native would show speech defect, devoid of learning or literary work. Not necessary although the 5th house being the 3rd from 3rd signifies communication and Mercury is
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undisputed vani (speech) karaka, yet on a single configuration cannot be made. Although Jupiter’s role so far as speech is concerned is limited to whether a person lies or speaks the truth, it has certainly to do a lot with respect to knowledge. Standalone predictions of speech defect or no success in literary fields on such combinations is not advisable.
6) Misra Viveka Verse 47 (Page 258)
लेऽेऽक चे षे भौमेऽे मातािपतृघाती। If Sun is in the 1st or the 12th house, the Moon in the 6th and Mars in the 7th, the native would murder his parents.
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f Sun is in the 1st or the 12th house, the Moon in the 6th and Mars in the 7th , the native would murder his parents. Not necessary. Sun and Moon signifies parents and Mars in the 7th is not good for the mother irrespective of the Lagna as the 7th is the 4th from 4th (bhavat bhavam of 4th) Mars aspecting the lagna 2nd and 10th would give aggression to the person, yet stand-alone this configuration should not be made the basis of this rarest of the rare situation. There have to be multiple afflictions in the birth chart, navamsha and the dwadashamsha for such an event to take place. 7) Dasa Tatva, Verse 36 (Page 280)
ु ानिु तहार्िन। पाके शािधकग भौ During the dasa period of the Atmakaraka the native may suffer the loss of position/status and that of wealth.
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uring the dasha period of the atmakaraka, the native may suffer the loss of position/status and that of wealth. The rashi dasha where atmakarka is placed is a difficult period. This has been explained in the brilliant book on chara dasha by Mr. K.N.Rao. Even when the atmakarka is in the 10th from the rashi whose dasha is operating the owner of horoscope becomes prone to dangers and becomes sensitive. This is found also whenever the transit Moon is over the natal Moon or 1281
the Lagna. The person becomes sensitive during such transits. In muhurta, for this reason, dangerous options like travel or mundan samskar Tonsure-shaving the hair on the head for the first time is not recommended. The loss of position/status would be dependent on the antardasha and pratyantardasha as also on PAC (Position/Aspect/Conjunction) of the dasha lords.
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Sage Vashishtha’s Vidyashram
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ashishtha (विशष्ठ ) in Hindu mythology is one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara, and the Rajpurohit / Rajguru of the Suryavansha or Solar Dynasty. He was the mānasaputra ("mind son") of Brahma. He had in his possession the divine cow Kamadhenu, and Nandini her child, who could grant anything to their owners. Arundhati (अरुं धित) is the name of the wife of Vashishtha. The star Mizar of the stellar constellation Ursa Major is thought of as Vashishtha and the small one beside it, Alcor, as Arundhati. Vashishtha is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. Vashishtha and his family are glorified in RV 7.33, extolling their role in the Battle of the Ten Kings, making him the only mortal besides Bhavayavya to have a Rigvedic hymn dedicated to him. Another treatise attributed by him is "Vashishtha Samhita" - a book on Vedic system of electional astrology.
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he Sutras that comprise the Jataka Tattvam of Mahadeva are highly authentic and useful tools in predictive astrology. Short and crisp, they harbor within themselves some of the most subtle principles of Vedic astrology mentioned in the astrological classics from Parashara downwards. Since there are no explanations given, it is not always
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easy to understand the underlying astrological principles in these Sutras. One can only make an attempt to unfold their meanings. It is important to add a word of caution at the outset. Like all standard principles of astrology, the principles depicted in these Sutras should not be applied verbatim. They undergo several modifications in their expression depending upon the numerous additional dispositions in the chart, including the vargas, the additional planetary influences, and the dasha order. It is, therefore, incumbent upon the practitioner of Vedic astrology that he applies these principles to the actual horoscopic charts only intelligently. 1)
Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 180 (page 163)
ु ून े कोणे जीवे पऽिचाः। If Jupiter should occupy the 5th, the 7th or the 9th house, the native will worry about the son.
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he above mentioned dictum has been stated almost verbatim in the Jatakalankara1. The expression here is Putra-Chinta, literally worry about the son. This can be taken to mean worry about progeny, i.e., worry about the sons as well as the daughters. ‘Chinta’ or worry implies concern about the existence, delay or denial of progeny, their general well being, or their health. It could also involve the relationship of the native with his children. The 5th is the house for progeny. Jupiter as the Putra Karaka, the significator for progeny, in the 5th house tends to cause suffering at the hands of children. The 9th is the alternate house for progeny, being the 5th from the 5th. In that sense, Jupiter is the appropriate Karaka for this house and its placement in this house is not welcome. The 9th house is Bhagya, which implies status, well being, Punya as well as progeny. Jupiter’s role in the 7th house, in relation to progeny, appears a little strange. However, when we realize that the 7th and the 8th houses in a native’s chart are essential for his child’s entry into the physical world, the placement of Jupiter, the Karaka, in either of these houses causing trouble to or through progeny becomes understandable. There is an additional reason why Jupiter in the 7th may not be welcome in matters related to progeny. Jupiter obtains maximum directional strength in the east, i.e., the lagna. In the west, i.e., the 7th house, it has the least directional strength. The Putra Karaka with no directional strength is not comfortable in matters pertaining to progeny.
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Dr Charak has published Jatakalankara with an excellent commentary – A Must Read Recommendation by Saptarishis Astrology.
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It may be emphasized here that in each of the above cases, it is the placement of Jupiter that is considered adverse and not its aspect. Thus, Jupiter in the lagna or the 3rd or the 11th, variously aspecting the 5th, the 7th and the 9th houses, is not considered adverse for progeny. Additionally, Jupiter in the 5th, the 7th or the 9th house is adverse only in matters of progeny. It is not in any way adverse for the native’s health, learning, scholarship or religious/spiritual inclinations. 2) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 118 (page 156)
अंशायु चे के तु े नीलकुी। The Moon in the 4th house of Karakamsha, aspected by Ketu, leads to bluish-black discoloration of the skin.
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he term used here is Neela-Kushthi, or ‘bluish black leprosy’. All grahas are supposed to cause Kushtha or ‘leprosy’ appropriate to their inherent natures. We have to be a little careful here while translating the astrological classics into English. While the exact translation of Kushtha into English is ‘leprosy’, which latter is an infectious disease treatable with appropriate medicines, the word Kushtha has been used in the astrological and ayurvedic texts to mean any skin lesion or discoloration which is chronic and not amenable to easy cure. The Moon in the 4th house of the Karakamsha, afflicted by Ketu’s aspect, leads to bluishblack discoloration of the skin. Karakamsha in the Jaimini system is equivalent to the lagna. The Moon indicates beauty or facial luster. Its affliction can adversely affect the appearance of the individual. The Moon signifies the outer membrane or covering, in other words the very superficial layers of skin.
The 4th house is an individual’s personality, his circle of friends, his public image or his visibility in the society. The Moon’s affliction here leads to skin lesions on the exposed parts of the native’s body so that they are visible to others and affect his public image. The Moon in the 4th house tends to expose the individual to the public, for good or bad. According to Parashara, the Moon alone in the 4th from the Karakamsha ensures that the native have his first physical union with his wife (or sexual partner) under the open sky. He probably cannot afford a house to shelter him in! So it is the exposure that has been emphasized upon. We do not subscribe to the concept that Rahu and Ketu have any special aspects like Jupiter. Both Parashara and Varahamihira make no mention of the 5th and 9th aspects of Rahu and Ketu. The aspect of Ketu mentioned in the Sutra under consideration is the
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‘rashi drishti’ of Jaimini. Same results may be expected if the Moon in the 4th from Karakamsha is in the Rahu-Ketu axis, i.e., associated with either Rahu or Ketu.
3) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 141 (page 158)
माकर् योगे कं फरोगः। The Sun-Saturn conjunction causes Kapha-Roga.
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iseases involving Kapha are loosely translated as phlegmatic illnesses. They include such ailments as bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, etc. They are often associated with production of mucus and sputum. Convincing explanation about why Sun-Saturn conjunction should lead to Kapha Roga is hard to find. However, when the Sun and Saturn, respectively the father and the son who are hostile to each other, exert a mutual influence on each other (through conjunction, aspect or exchange), both are likely to suffer. The Sun is primarily of Pitta or ‘bilious’ nature, and signifies inflammation. Saturn on the other hand is cold, and of Vaata or ‘windy’ nature, with tendency to lead to poor body resistance, and proneness to illness. The Sun and Saturn together can lead to debilitating inflammatory afflictions of the respiratory system.
4) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 57 & 61 (page 148/149)
ु ल गरा दरोगी। Jupiter and Rahu in the lagna cause dental disease.
षे राके तू दऽधरे वा रोगी। Rahu or Ketu in the 6th causes disease in the teeth or lower lip.
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either Jupiter nor Rahu or Ketu are in any way the significators for teeth. However, Rahu the demon in the lagna does tend to disfigure the face. Jupiter in the lagna under the influence of Rahu tends to suffer affliction, and this goes under the name of Guru-Chandala yoga. Rahu in the 6th has also been mentioned to cause disfigurement of the face and teeth. We have to accept the classical dictum even if sufficient explanation is not available with us.
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5) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 32 (page 146)
ु िवधौ ज्ञे आयािरगे गदाोणम ु ये गरौ ।्
Jupiter in the 12th, with the Moon and Mercury in the 11th and the 6th, leads to ulcer in the anal canal.
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his is a relatively weak planetary disposition for causing any serious illness, unless there are additional malefic influences here, or the lagna is excessively afflicted. Jupiter in the 12th may be good for religious or spiritual pursuits but is not protective against ill health. With the Moon in the 11th and Mercury in the 6th (or vice versa), the two inherently weak benefics fall in the mutual 6/8 relationship. Besides, they fall in the houses that indicate disease (6th; and 11th, i.e., 6th from the 6th). Afflicted Moon-Mercury can lead to skin disorders, allergies, and superficial (not too deep!) skin ulcers. The combination mentioned here is likely to cause what is known as an anal fissure, a linear ulcer in the anal canal. It is painful but eminently treatable.
6) Stri Jataka Chapter Verse 58 (Page 273)
मेऽमे पित रोगी।
The husband suffers ill health if Saturn occupies the 8th house.
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he 8th house of the natal chart of a woman indicates her ‘Vaidhavya’ or widowhood. By implication, it indicates the length of her conjugal life with her husband or sexual partner. No graha in the 8th house of a female native has been praised by Parashara. That includes the benefics Mercury, Jupiter and Venus as well.
According to Parashara. The female native with Saturn in the 8th houses tends to be wicked, physically ugly, a cheat, and bereft of conjugal bliss. Malefics in the 8th house of a female native cause ill health to the husband. Saturn in the 8th tends to delay widowhood (unlike Mars which is much quicker in effect) but spoils the husband’s health. It makes the husband grow old sooner so that the native eventually outlives him.
7) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, First House, Verse 112 (Page 44)
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When Jupiter is in Makara rashi either in the lagna or in the 12th, the native is not an ‘addict’.
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upiter, the best benefic, is debilitated in Makara or Capricorn. Its presence in the lagna or in the 12th house is mentioned here to be protective against ‘Vyasana’, loosely translated as ‘addiction’. However, ‘Vyasana’ conveys many meanings, including addiction, loose moral character, misfortune, lucklessness, fall, suffering, misery, and the like. A debilitated Jupiter in the lagna or the 12th house tends to protect the native against all the above mentioned blemishes. When Jupiter is debilitated in the lagna, it happens to be the lord of the 12th as well as the 3rd house. According to sage Parashara, a debilitated 3rd lord affecting the lagna by association or aspect produces a Raja-yoga and, therefore, protects the native against any suffering or misfortune. On the contrary, it enhances the status of the native. Third lord in the lagna generally makes the native self-confidant and discriminating. Jupiter’s debilitation in the 12th house is not considered adverse either. Generally, debilitated planets yield favorable results when located in the adverse houses. Twelfth is the house of spending. Jupiter as a benefic in the 12th house ensures that the native spends his earnings (Jupiter here is the 11th and 2nd lord, indicating his earnings and wealth) on religious and spiritual pursuits only. He is unlikely to waste his money on anything immoral or ethically incorrect.
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Sage Atri’s Vidyashram
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ttri is the Rishi present in all Manvantras. He was among the three main seers who propounded the sacred thread (after Brihaspati) which has three strands symbolizing Creation (Brahma and the letter A), Sustenance (Vishnu and the letter U) and Dissolution (Shiva {m} and the letter M). Together these three strands show the vow that a Brahmin takes to recite and adhere to “Aum." Brahmarsi Atri is the seer of the fifth mandala (book) of the Rigveda. He had many sons, including Soma, Datta, and Durvasa, who are the incarnations of the Divine Trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra. He is among the Sapta Rishi (seven luminous or eternal sages in the sky) symbolized by the great bear and the seven stars around it. Named Megrez in Latin. The star is also considered as δ (Delta) or the 4th star in the Great Bear constellation.
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Jataka Tatva Commentary 1) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 149 (Page 132)
ु येश े ख़ाे िवपऽः। If the lord of the 12th house is in the 10th or the 1st the native shall not have sons.
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here is a very clear distinction being made in this shloka between male and female progeny--as the placement of the 12th lord does not negate the birth of female children. Nothing else is mentioned regarding the nature of the 12th lord or of the situation of the 5th house and its lord, or of the strength or weakness of Jupiter as the karaka for both the 5th house and for progeny—some of the things that we may normally look at to determine the sex of the child or for the likelihood of actually having children. We might think that it is the author’s intention to have us assume that when he is speaking of the 12th lord, he is in fact talking about the 8th lord from the 5th. In this case the 8th lord would occupy the 9th house and the 6th house from the 5th. These placements might cause some damage to the interests of the 5th house or to the happiness or health of the children, but how would it limit the male issues and permit the female? I believe if we take the author at his word and assume that we are dealing with the 12th, the 1st and the 10th from the lagna, perhaps we may find a simple and logical explanation for this shloka. The Kendras are considered the most powerful houses in the chart in general and of those, the 10th and the 1st are the most powerful in that order respectively. The 10th because that is the area where the Sun shines the brightest at midday and the 1st because, not only is it representative of sunrise but it also rules the energetic passion, physicality and main direction of the life. Planets placed in the Kendras and especially in these two houses, give an emphasis towards a strong and active life. If we think of the natural meaning of the houses in terms of male verses female energy or active verses passive energy, and lacking any signs or planetary placements to help guide us, we might make an assumption that the 10th and the 1st houses are the most active and therefore the most male dominated of the twelve houses. In contradistinction to houses 10 and 1, we have house 12. An Apoklima or cadent house, it rules the background of life, away from the limelight. It can also rule confinement or imprisonment, spiritual renunciation, time spent in ashrams, loss of authority, expenditures illness etc. The 12th house may be the least ‘material’ of all houses and in fact one might argue that it is the house most directly opposite to the energetic and forward movement of life as represented by the kendras. If we combine the energies of the 12th house with those of the 1st and 10th, by placing the lord of 12 in those houses, we may certainly take something away from the ‘thrust’ of life and lessen significantly the male energy of the chart. Of course here we are talking about the basic predisposition of the native himself and not his children. Is it possible that the author of our shloka was inferring that the balance between the male and female energies in a person’s chart is a factor in determining the sex of the children? Lord of the 12th in the 1st is generally considered detrimental to the physical body and life force and tends to humble the person who has it in some way. If the person otherwise has a 1290
good chart for spiritual life, then this placement may enhance the spiritual side, otherwise it may serve as a weakening and frustrating factor and prevent one from fully expressing his ego drives in the material world. The lord of the 12th in the 10th can act in a similar manner by frustrating one’s desire for power, fame and recognition. The 1st and 10th houses, if fortified, will allow the native to push forth many of his objectives in the world through ways typically stereotyped as masculine or male by being aggressive and assertive, authoritative competitive, forceful and confident. The 12th lord interference with this ego expression may make one more introverted, shy, humble and yielding and in this way may exert a more feminine influence upon the chart. Would this influence be enough to minimize or deny the birth of male children of the native? We couldn’t say for certain, but it is one possible explanation for the rationale behind this shloka. One can find many examples to both prove and disprove this shloka. Something additional to consider here is the location of the 12th lord in both the Rasi and Bhava chakras as there can often be a difference in its placement between the two charts. One very excellent example that proves the merits of the shloka is the chart of Jeff Bridges, winner of this year’s Academy Award for best actor. His data is Dec. 4, 1949 @ 11:58 PM PST in Los Angeles, Ca. Jeff has three daughters only, so it is certainly not through a lack of trying that he has no sons.
2) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 46 (page 147)
िसंहे वा कक चाक क्षयी।
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If Moon and the Sun are in Leo or Cancer, the native shall be a T.B. patient.
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o help us understand the rationale behind this shloka, it might be helpful to understand a few facts about TB.
Tuberculosis has been around for many thousands of years. Despite effective treatment today with antibiotics, T.B. is still considered a major disease in developing countries, mainly due to a rise in HIV infections and a neglect of adequate control programs. The infection normally begins in the lungs but may spread to other organs such as the throat, stomach and intestines. The disease is caused by a tiny bacterium and is contracted much as one would catch a cold, by sneezing, coughing etc. There is a latent form also where one may have been infected but does not develop the disease due to its suppression by the immune system. Generally it seems that a constitutional weakness, lowered immune function, unclean living conditions or poor nutrition may all contribute to making one susceptible to the disease. Mahadeva is pairing together the Sun and Moon in either Cancer or Leo as one cause for contracting TB. The Moon naturally becomes the focus here as it is extraordinarily weak when in combustion. Even if out of the combustion range, it essentially has no light and is obliterated by the Sun. As Moon rules the mind and emotions, it is a powerful factor for health in general and its affliction can lead to both mental and physical disease. The Moon therefore may be the most important planet underlying a strong immune system. And as stated before, one with a weakened immune system may be more susceptible to TB (and many other diseases as well). Beginning from Aries, the 4th and 5th houses of the Kalapurusha, Cancer and Leo respectively, are generally related to the lungs, heart, stomach and upper abdomen. A weakened and afflicted Moon in Cancer or Leo may thus lead to disease in the chest cavity or upper abdomen. While malefics such as Saturn and Rahu and a weakened lagna and lagnesh are more often associated with TB, the focus on the Moon points to contracting the disease by undermining the health primarily due to a mental affliction. Naturally a certain number of the charts with these Sun/Moon conjunctions would also include the Nodes during eclipse times, thus bringing harm to the Sun also. Astrological predictions must always be considered for time and place under which planetary combinations are occurring. Although we can find many examples today of natal charts that possess the above conjunction of Sun and Moon, with no hint of TB present in the life, we also have the added factors of improved medical care with vaccines and antibiotics that target TB, sanitary living conditions and better nutritional standards that may help to offset a natal predisposition to contract the disease. 1292
3) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Saptama Viveka, Verse 129 & 130 (page 180)
दारपे सशभु े ूलनी भायार्। If the lord of the 7th house is associated with a benefic planet the partner shall have large breasts.
मदेश े सपापे ी दीघर्भगा। If the lord of the 7th house is associated with a malefic, the partner shall have a large clitoris and private parts.
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f the lord of the 7th house is associated with a benefic the partner shall have large breasts.
If the lord of the 7th house is associated with a malefic, the partner shall have a large clitoris and private parts.
The 7th house and its lord are indicative of the partner and specifically the physical attributes of the partner, as the 7th becomes the 1st house of the partner. The 7th lord’s associations and aspects would further define the physical characteristics and overall health and fortune of the partner. Association with benefics would generally enhance the partner’s status, appearance, health luck etc and conversely association with malefics would increase the possibilities of ill health, misfortune, unattractive appearance etc. A number of classical texts, including the Brihat Samhita and the Garuda Purana, describe various aspects of women’s physiology. Well developed, firm and evenly proportioned breasts are considered attributes of a ‘queenly’ disposition and thus are considered as more desirable and therefore ‘benefic’. Women possessing a ‘hidden’ clitoris are also in the favored category and thus by inference, women with a large and protruding genitalia could be classified as less fortunate and thus somewhat ‘malefic’. Large genitalia for both sexes are considered less auspicious in general by ancient texts. The 4th house rules over the breasts and the 7th and 8th houses would describe the external genitalia. Women whose own Rasi chart has Jupiter ruling or Jupiter and Venus occupying the 4th (or 4th from Chandra lagna) generally have large breasts. Planets in Cancer or the Moon’s association with the 4th lord may also increase the size of the breasts.
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Malefics, especially Saturn, occupying the 8th house may give large genitalia for both men and women. The two shlokas point one generally in the direction of benefic vs malefic results of the 7th lord in association, but in practical examples of charts, these simple associations by themselves, don’t often yield the results described in the shlokas.
4) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Dasama Viveka, Verse 121 (page 233)
ु ोनचरेऽे भौमेाकार्ः ोगाः भूपितः। तल If a moveable sign other than Libra is Ascending and Mars, Jupiter and the Sun are in their respective exaltation, a King is born
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he exaltations of Mars, Jupiter and Sun are all in moveable or cardinal signs and therefore will all occupy kendras when a moveable sign rises. These placements naturally also form Mahapurusha Yoga’s for Mars and Jupiter.
Libra lagna is excluded as both Mars and Jupiter become malefic by house rulership with Mars also acting as Maraka or death inflictor by becoming lord of both 2nd and 7th houses. Sun by its rulership of house 11 is also considered to be malefic by many authorities. Capricorn lagna would not be entirely free from troubles as both Jupiter and Mars are considered malefic by BPHS, although Mars’ rulership over house 4 improves its status somewhat. Cancer and Aries lagna’s would be the best, as the three planets are generally considered benefic for these Ascendants, with the exception of the Sun as lord of the 2nd for Cancer, and that blemish may be ameliorated by Sun’s association with a benefic. Sun, Mars and Jupiter are all mutual friends and their occupying the kendras in full force could certainly bring about a kingly status to the charts owner. However, as with all yoga combinations, each planet should be judged carefully for its many strengths and weaknesses. Aspects by, or association with malefics, poor placement in varga charts, Rx motion, papakartari yoga, and many other factors may render these combinations as merely ordinary. This was the case in 1956 when these exaltations occurred while Saturn and Rahu were in the sign of Scorpio and were thereby aspecting both Mars and Jupiter. We would be hard pressed to find such a combination at full potential in the charts of the world’s current political leaders or so called ‘kings’, as these exalted placements give a certain
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amount of good character along with power. These more benefic qualities seem to be conspicuously absent from the majority of both military and political elites of our time. These three planets in exaltation are not that common. The reason for this is that Mars is required to be in Capricorn in the April/May timeframe only (when the Sun tenants Aries) during a year when Jupiter is in Cancer. Mars occupies Capricorn every two years, but moves in a backward motion through the various months as the year’s progress. For instance in 2009, Mars entered Capricorn in late January, in 2011 it will enter in early January and in 2012 will enter in late December. If we combine this motion with Mars’ Rx movement, and then additionally require Mars to be in Capricorn only in the Spring during a year when Jupiter tenants Cancer, we may be waiting a long time. The last time the three planets were all in exaltation was the Spring of 2003. The time previous to that was 1956 and before that, the year 1813. The next time this occurs will be in the year 2050. In 2003, Prince Moulay Al Hassan, the heir apparent to the throne of Morocco was born on May 8 @ 6:40 AM GMT in Rabat, Morocco. His father and mother are the current King and Princess of Morocco. In the celebration of his birth, his father released 9,459 prisoners from jail and reduced the sentences of over 38,500 others. Prince Moulay has Taurus lagna along with all the above exalted planets. Although his chart does not meet the requirement of a moveable Ascendant, his Lagnesh Venus is also exalted in Pisces while his Moon occupies Pushya nakshatra. From Chandra lagna therefore, Sun, Mars and Jupiter all occupy kendras. Additionally, if we were to take two minutes off the birth time, then all three exalted planets would also occupy kendras in the Bhava chakra. On May 3rd and 4th of 2003 the Moon was also exalted, giving a total of five exalted planets. If we place these planets in Cancer or Aries lagna, we indeed have a combination for a very powerful kingly personality who may currently be walking among us. This same combination will not happen again until May of 2193.
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sage Bhrighu’s Vidyashram
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asistha in Hindu mythology was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara, and the Rajpurohit / Rajguru of the Suryavamsha or Solar Dynasty. He was the manasaputra of Brahma. The star Mizar of the stellar constellation Ursa Major is thought of as Vashisht and the small one beside it, Alcor, as Arundhati his wife. Vashisht is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. Vashisht and his family are glorified in RV 7.33, extolling their role in the Battle of the Ten Kings, making him the only mortal besides Bhavayavya to have a Rigvedic hymn dedicated to him. Another treatise attributed by him is "Vashisht Samhita" - a book on Vedic system of electional astrology.
Guru: Shri Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra
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r. Suresh Chandra Mishra is one of the most popular names in Hindi Jyotish having translated the highest number of classics ever done by any modern author along with exhaustive commentary. Apart from his mastery over sanskrit he has studied all branches of astrology and his book in English titled ‘Panchadhayee’ has been considered the rarest book in last 100 years containing not to be found techniques alongwith applications. He was also a regular contributor in the English magazine Vedic Astro.
Jataka Tatva Commentary 1) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Ashtama Viveka, Verse 33 & 35 (page 188)
राौ खे सपार्िृ तः।
If Rahu and Venus are in the 10th house the native shall die of cobra bite th
ु भौमे मेऽमे सपार्िृ तः। खेऽक सखे
If Sun is in the 10 house, Mars is in the 4th and Saturn is in the 8th the native shall die of a snake bite.
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ahu & ketu represent serpents in Vedic Jyotish. The word Mrityu or Mriti does not always mean literal death. It can result in excessive physical and or mental trouble. Since X house denotes mind, brain or head, such a combination may result in disorder of worms spread over brain, infections or other such ailments and /or snake bite as Rahu, a demon and Venus ( considered Guru of those) are combined in X. Here Venus must have Markatwa for such an impact. The Sun & Mars (heat and fire) respectively affect IV, the brain and Sukha, while Saturn in VIII falls trine from Sukha. Hence, severe loss of Sukha from heat, fire or venom, radio therapy etc. 1296
2) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Ashtama Viveka, Verse 98 & 109 (page 196 & 198)
ु ततु ो मॄः। ु े ोाऊंािद गणहे उयोगाभावेऽमभावािधितञ्यंशश When the aforesaid Yogas are not operative the cause of death shall be declared for the lord of the decanate containing the 8th house (22nd dec from Asc) as fire, water etc according to its characteristic
ु ु मॄगाे िसंहवराहवृिकतो मे भजतोऽे चौरा िशरतो मृः। When it is the 1st decanate of Capricorn, death shall be caused by a lion boar or Scorpion; if it is the middle one, it shall be by a snake; if the last, it shall be by thieves, fire weapon or septic fever.
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his is an established fact of vedic Jyotish that the 22nd drekkan is the most likely cause of death when the VIII has no planet. One must refer to Drekkan appearance as described by Parashar or VarahMihir
Rashi Makar pertains to water, wet area and serpents moving on earth and /or water. The first Drekkan in Makar contains big sharp teeth, biting or piercing ability, hence, lion, boar or scorpion are included. The II Drekkan has black shining appearance in serpents, thus snake and the last one is personified as a human with weapon and blanket, therefore, heat, fire, fire arms and thieves are included. 3) Stri Jataka Chapter Verse 62 (Page 274)
सूयवर् ाणादँयां जाता िवषाा। She would be Visha Kanya, if born on a Sunday under Satabhishak on Dwadasi.
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ogas based on the week day, Nakshatra, Tithi and other Panchnga factors have been established after a long observation by sages, characteristics of such components and effect of such combinations. Shatbhishak contains scatteredness in nature and related to rain god Varun, the Tithi is labeled as Paksha Randhra (draining out good) and the Sun lord of the day is the sole cause of water and life. This all in its combined form, disburse good always in flushing out form.
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4) Stri Jataka Chapter, Verse 56 (Page 273)
ु े नगभार् वा मृ तापा। अमे जीवे वा शब
If Jupiter or Venus occupy the 8th house the native would miscarry or have children born dead
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nder such Yoga, a female might suffer from disturbance in her generative organs which can cause such effect. But Venus or Jupiter here in a strong rashi will not show much obstacle in this regard. An adverse effect is increased when these are in a weak rashi or own V house.
5) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Ekadasha Viveka, Verse 20 (page 246)
ु श े धम वाहनसखम ु ।् भाग्येशााभेशश े सखे If the lord of the 11th house counted from the lord of the 9th is in the Navamsa of the Atmakaraka and the lord of the 4th is in the 9th, the native shall have vehicles at his command.
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ouse IX being house of Punya or inherited comforts reserves all sort of luxuries. Analysis of a house needs the house, its lord, Kaarak of that house, etc. In this reference, XI from the rashi inhabited by IX lord is equally important. (refer Panchadhyayee) the IX and XI lords give rise to good of a house or planet occupied by them. 6) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Shashta Viveka, Verse 155 (page 160)
ु पापेऽे िऽकोणे गिलके चौरभयम।्
If a malefic is in the 1st house and Gulika is in the 5th or 9th, the native should guard against thieves.
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ulik is the super most entity among malefics, in such a Yoga the chart or lagna or the native himself will have multiple bad effect on lagna. Here the word ^Chor Bhaya* has implied meaning as crook, trick masters, Thugs, thieves and alike anti
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7) Chp 3 Prakirna Tatva, Panchama Viveka, Verse 188,189,190,191 (Page 137) Query: What is the logic of the number of issues here?
ु धीेऽक शभु े िऽपऽः।
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If the Sun aspected by a benefic is posited in the 5th house, the native shall be blessed with three children
् ु िऽपऽु ः। मृगऽे क जे सते If Saturn occupy Capricorn in the 5th house, the native shall have three children
सुते मृगगे भौमे िऽपुऽ ्ः। Mars in Capricorn in the 5th house shall grant three children to the native.
ु पपऽः। ु कुे मे सते Saturn in Aquarius in the 5th house shall bless the native with 5 sons.
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he number of issues here indicates progeny more than one only. The Sutras have literal compilation of an age old reference book which in practice varies in accordance of age, era, cult and culture as well as common vogue.
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Moon, Mind & Kemadruma Yoga By Rajendra Rasiklal Shah, India Copy Editor: Yenbeeyes
Preface
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n this article, the theory of working of mind has been explored for the Kemadrum Yoga person. The belief that Kemadrum Yoga gives monetary poorness is not seen in practice. The mental status of Kemadrum person is analyzed. The yoga is dreaded much for the poverty while it has been clarified that it is not giving poverty but incapability of dealing financial responsibilities at the time of stress.
् ् ु मन: एव मनाणाम कारणम बमोक्षयो: |
Rajendra R Shah has Civil Engineering
(ॄिब उपिनषद, अमृतिब उपिनषद , ोक: 2 )
Degree and works as Senior Engineer (Design) in Narmada Project, Gujarat. He is working in the field of astrology since last 28 years. He has deep interest and vast experience of traditional, Krishnamoorthy Paddhati, Sarvatobhadra Chakra, Western astrology as well as astronomy related to astrology. He has written few articles on various subjects which were published in Janmabhhomi Gujarati Almanac. He teaches astrology and mathematics of astrology and has been connected with Astrological organizations of Nadiad, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. He delivers lectures and PPT presentations in Astrological Seminars. He offers his services for various organizations. He is interested in exploring the ancient Vedic wisdom of India.
manaḥ eva manuṣyāṇām kāraṇam bandhamokṣayoḥ (Brahmabindu Upanishad-
Amritbindu Upanishad – Canto – 2) (The mind attached to sense objects leads to bondage and that which is free of sense objects sets one free. Hence it is said) It is indeed the mind that is the cause of men’s bondage and liberation.
ु ामतीरः। शरीरं यदवाोित या
र् ािनवाशयात॥् गृहीैतािन संयाित वायगु ौीमद ् भगवद ् गीता अाय - १५ ोक ८
(śrīmad bhagavad gītā adhyāya - 15 śloka 8)
When he gets a new body or abandons an old one, the Jiva, the lord of the body, moves, carrying them (the mind and the senses) with him, as the wind carries smells from their seats (in flowers and the like).
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चमा मनसो जातः candramā manaso jātaḥ has been clearly said by the Upanishads. Moon is the fastest moving among all planets in our solar system. She represents THIS moment, the moment which is ever changing, ever changeable and always volatile for the results. The Moon in daily life is responsible for THIS Present moment of mine, yours and all of us. It creates and builds up the results for this moment, and manifests the same with reference to our circumstances, our mental status and thoughts. The Ascendant in our horoscope is the Body, Purush, Deha. In astronomical terms, it is the Earth. We live on this planet Earth. The Earth as a cosmic medium in the space receives cosmic radiations from all other planets of solar family. In the beginner’s course of astrology lectures, many ask a question: “In the horoscope where is the Earth? The Earth is placed not as a planet but the pivot of the horoscope is the Earth itself in the form of Ascendant. It is the strongest part in the horoscope. The rotation of the earth on its axis is completed in 24 hours and represented in horoscope by the change of Ascendant every two hours thus covering all the 12 signs in a span of 24 hours. Thus, Mother Earth has a very important placement in our horoscope. The Moon affects the mental status, thought processes and one’s ability to utilize his mental strengths. With the Moon’s position and strength, we can judge the thinking processes, ideology and details of all parameters affecting the psychology of a person. As per the modern psychology, there are two parts of the mind. 1. External mind i.e. Conscious mind and 2. Internal mind i.e. Sub conscious mind. The sub conscious mind is the hidden storage part of the mind like the fathomless well. It stores all our experiences and interpretation of our experiences. This is what we call Smriti. (ृित). The collection of the experiences from our surroundings and the action which is to be taken by our mind and body is known as Beliefs and are constantly being registered in the subconscious mind. The reaction for our new experience is based on the previously registered Beliefs. This is recognized as “Frames of references” by the psychologists of the West. Our Yogashastras call this as Sanskaars (संार). The subconscious mind collects and collects all the beliefs or Frames of references or Sanskaars from this birth to next birth. I.e. the default values of Sanskaars of a person at new birth are set from the previous birth. The position of the Moon in the horoscope tells us about our interpretations of the experiences and our view point towards the life. Thus, the Moon is a pivotal point for our thoughts, virtues and personality. Chandra, Sharira (Body) and Physiology and Anatomy: Chandra is deeply connected with all the functions and metabolism of our body. Manasagari Paddhati (Commentary by Vanshidhar) Says:
् कुसमूभम ् ु इ: सवर्ऽ बीजाो , लम च ॥
īnduḥ sarvatra bījāmbho lagnam ca kusumaprabham ||
Moon is always the seed and water. Ascendant i.e. Deh bhaava is the flower resulting from it.
In above stanza, the relation between the body and Moon is clearly mentioned. This proves direct connection between Moon and all metabolic function of the body. The present physiology and anatomy also establishes the same thing. Let us understand. We
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are in connection with our surrounding through the Smriti i.e. intellect or mind. All Our receptive organs (ज्ञान ेिय) receive the impulses (ताऽा) from the surroundings (िवषय) and send them to the mind via nervous system. The mind in turn interprets and reflects for the action, based upon stored Beliefs (संार). Physically, it sends the signals to the heart via sympathetic nerve and parasympathetic (Positive –negative) nerve which in turn connected with the S.A. Node (pacemaker) of the heart and regulates the bits of the heart. Accordingly, the supply of the blood i.e. Oxygen i.e. ूाणशि to each and every cell of the various organs is regulated. Thus, Moon itself is Mind, िच, संार, ृित Thoughts, Surroundings, and watery element of the Blood too. Thus the positive and negative feelings directly affect the ूाणशि –Life force reaching to each and every cell of the body. The Moon is significator of sea. The water element which has occupied the earth in form of seas is also available in body in the same proportion (3/4th). In medico terms, the blood and various hormones are very important watery element in human body. Moon directly rules over both of these elements. Hemoglobin being iron element is ruled by mars but the watery element of the blood, its circulation and blood pressure is directly under control of the Moon. All the hormones are watery elements and they are governed by various glands. All glands are governed by Pituitary Gland and the same is governed by Pineal Gland which is situated in the place of AagnyaChakra (आज्ञाचब) inside, below the forehead. The secretion of the hormones is governed by the interpretation of various impulses received by the sensitive nerve centers in the brain. The interpretations are based on the beliefs – संार – in the mind. During all the day, daily metabolism, other body routines and all biorhythmic processes are governed by the hormones. Thus, the total effect of Chandra – Moon on the surroundings, mind, finer vibrations, Feelings, the heart beats, secretion of hormones and all metabolic processes is surely experienced hierarchically. Chandra represents a Thought. It is fluid. Moon is watery element. The Moon is symbol of unsteadiness- restlessness. When doing some ritual, in the beginning, the Brahmin –Purohit makes us to take a holy oath - संक by keeping some pious water steady in the palm (reciting मम आन:...) The steady water in the palm is a representation of the steady thought to form the holy oath संक. The water can not be steady without support of the palm. The Chandra needs support. Flowing water has tremendous powers. If we manage this water by controlling its flow, tremendous electricity can be generated. It is the Water Power. The power of thoughts i.e. mind’s power is much सू finer and so carries tremendous energy within. The well organized mind power can create magnificent results in the life.
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The Moon is a vibration having rhythm or pulse. The pendulum of the clock represents this moment. The pendulum reaches from one side to another side and one cycle is completed. The pendulum is coming back due to friction of air. From both side there is “support” in form of friction of air which keeps motion of pendulum in well defined boundaries. With similar understanding, in the horoscope also, presence of planet besides Moon is considered good. When, no planet is present on both adjacent signs, it is reducing strength of Moon. This type of yoga – combination is termed as Kemadrum Yoga. Kemadrum Yoga: Definitions: What Shastras Say: MaanSaagaree Paddhati (Commentary in Hindi by Vansheedhar), 4th Adhyaya, description of various yogas, About Kemdruma Yoga:
ु रिवव ादशग ै: सनफां चाित्तीयग ै: ।
ु सनफाया उभयित ैर्रर् ाके मिुमसंिज्ञता वाा: ॥ The absence of Durdhara or Sunapha-Anapha yoga in Kundali i.e. absence of any planet except sun in 2nd and 12th from Moon creates Kemadruma Yoga. Brihat Jatak by VarahMihir (English Commentary by B. Suryanaraina Rao) Chapter-13, Stanza- 3)
ु िहाक सनफानफाधरा: ाोभय ैम र्है: शीतांशो: किथतोऽथा त ु बिभ: के मिुमोऽ ैरसौ । के े शीतकरेऽथवा महयतु े के मिुमो न ेते ु ूिसा न ते ॥ के िचे नवांशके ष ु च वदंि:
“With The exception of the Sun, other planets in the 2nd house from the Moon, in the 12th from him and in the 2nd and 12th from the Moon cause Sunapha, Anapha and Durudhara yogas respectively. If these are not so many say it is Kemadrum. If planets are in Kendra from Moon or if the Moon is conjoined with planets, there is no Kemadrum. Some says these yogas arise from Kendras and Navamsas, but their doctrine has not been accepted.” As per the standard texts, the absence of planet on both sides of Moon is required to form Kemadrum Yoga. Rahu Ketu is not considered in this yoga. i.e. presence of Rahu Ketu can not eliminate Kemadrum Yoga. Rahu and Ketu are not the solid body planets but the crossing points of energy transits. As per psychology, Rahu represents the complexity of the mind, revolving vortex of the concentrated thoughts. Further, though Sun is neutral to Moon, presence of Sun nearby the Moon causes Amavasya and thus reduces strength of Moon. The Moon gets light only when she is away from the Sun. Full Moon is considered stronger and the strength of Moon reduced as she comes closer to the Sun. Thus it can now be said that if there is not a single planet except Sun, Rahu and Ketu, in 2nd or 12th from the Moon, the Kemadrum Yoga is formed.
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Results of Kemadrum Yoga: What Shastras Say: MaanSaagaree Paddhati (Commentary in Hindi by Vansheedhar), 4th Adhyaya, description of various yogas, About Kemdruma Yoga:
ु क़े मिुम े भवित पऽकलऽहीनो देशांतरे ोजित :खसदािभत: ।
ु ज्ञाित ूमोदिनरतो मखर: कुच ैलो नीच: सदा भवित भीितयतु िराय:ु ॥1॥ …के मिुम े मिलन:िखतनीचूेोिन तऽ नृपतेरिप वंशजात: ॥2॥ One who is born in Kemadrum yoga, lives without wife and sons in other country and is always sad with difficulties. He is busy enjoying doing public works of cast fellows. (ज्ञाित) has bad manners, mean minded, always anxious, long lived, with filthy appearance, unhappy and messenger for the mean works. These results are achieved even if one (having Kemadrum Yoga) is born at the King’s Royal family. (Author’s Translation) Saaravali (Adhyaaya: 13, Shloka: 7)
क़ांतापान .......पाथ र्वंशोऽिप ॥ One who is born in the Kemadrum yoga, is without wife, food, water, home, clothes, friends, relatives and is poor, sad, dependent, mean minded, opposing many persons, even if he is born in the Royal family. Brihat Jatak by Varah Mihir (English Commentary by B. Suryanaraina Rao) Chapter-13, Stanza- 6)
के मिुम े मिलन:िखतनीचिन:ा: ूेा: खला नृपतेरिप वंशजाता: ॥ The person born under Kemadruma, although he may take a birth in a royal family, will be dirty, sorrowful, doing work against his caste, poor, dependent and roguish. All these Granthas consider Kemdruma yoga as a dreaded yoga and evil results are predicted for it. Also, in general terms, Kemadruma Yoga is considered as Daridrya (Financial Poorness) Yoga. Over all, the person having Kemdruma Yoga is poor, away from his family, not having company of friends, relatives and living in the unknown place. He looks filthy with dirty cloths and does the works which are prohibited by religious/ social codes or not fit to his social status. He has physical and mental sorrows and doing roguish and desperate acts. In Kemadrum yoga, there is not a planet to support the Moon on either side. There are no well defined boundaries for the mental activity. There is not a specific subject of interest to control the mental activity. Remember, here the strong or week Moon is not the matter. But, the mind without any control excessively gets all the characteristics of Moon’s sign as per the position in the house (Bhava) in the horoscope. In this situation, the mind is continuously engaged in the non-productive mental activity denoted by Moon’s sign and Bhava. The person may not be able to concentrate any activity and behave like rolling stone. This could be a negative factor for the responsible works of life. 1304
The over activity of the mind does not allow the person to concentrate on the basic needs in the realistic world and may make a person irresponsible towards his social duties. The basic question is: Does Kemadrum Yoga really gives monetary poorness? If we analyze the results of Kemadrum Yoga by words, it can be clearly said that basically Kemadrum Yoga gives Resourcelessness i.e. cutoff situation from the resources as well as poorness. Is this about only monetary poorness? In my humble opinion and observation, the persons having Kemadrum yoga are not found monetarily poor. Thus this Yoga talks about the “flaw/weakness” of mental activity and not the monetarily poorness throughout the life. As seen earlier, bond of our existence with the present moment is through the connecting link of fine intellect (ृित). This link keeps us alive with our interests of life. The Moon accepts the impulses (ताऽा) from the surrounding and aspecting planets. i.e. mind receives signals from the subjects (िवषय) indicated by the planets affecting Moon. In Kemadrum, there is not a single planet to fulfill the subjects to the mind. Such a person cannot keep the continuity or permanent link with the life interests. In today’s mobile phone terminology we can say: Loosing (Mobile Tower) signals off and On! The person does not remember or learn from the experiences of life and every experience is a new experience for him. The moments - like beads of the rosary of the infinite time - are separated in the absence of thread of fine intellect to connect/co-relate the experiences of life and the person finds himself without resources. He feels lonely in the midst of the crowd. Further, the word देशारे (i.e. in the other unknown place) also indicates typical results. One who is grown up in his own place with all the means of happiness and full of resources and if he has to live at far unknown place or country, can not enjoy his own resources. In an unknown place, with all difficulties and scarce resources, away from the family and friends, the person surely feels as poor and may experience as if he is cutoff from all. This is also the result of Kemadrum Yoga. The officers serving at responsible posts with possibility of transferable jobs should check for the Kemadrum Yoga in their horoscopes. Or, the persons going abroad without any background in the unknown country for earning should also check for the Kemadrum Yoga. The strength of the longest chain lies in its weakest link. For a Kemdruma Yoga person, it is not sure which link of moment will fail and as a result the chain will fail. The person feels heavy stress during the work of responsibilities. And it is possible that at a crucial moment, he may make a mistake in making an important decision. Thus, the person having Kemdruma Yoga should be very much careful during Panoti (Sadhe Sati), at the time when Chandra Dasha is running or Rahu-Ketu transits over the natal Moon. Preferably, the important decisions should not be taken in haste for a very small cause. He should not be drawn to the decision in haste and wait for change in situation to have the time to take advice from the masters in the concerned field. The advice of a person whose Jupiter is aspecting your Moon, Sun or Ascendant could be beneficial to you. Now, very important clues:
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Ψ The person who is having Kemdrum Yog should not run the independent business or entrepreneurship in his own name alone, particularly when all financial decisions are to be taken by him alone. Ψ He should also not carry the posts with financial responsibilities particularly when the risk and benefits of the company are fully dependent upon him. Ψ The Kemdruma yoga should be considered as a negative factor when selecting a finance executive for strenuous and risky works as it reduces the endurance limit of a person to bear the stress. Ψ Also, the prompt action speculation should be considered as a challenge to the Kemdruma Yoga person. The said results are experienced more effectively when the Moon is operative in Dasha or Antar or Pratyantar. Ψ When, Dasha of Chandra is operating for a Kemdruma Yoga person, he should avoid starting a big venture in his own name. The venture which carries great efforts to manifest the big dream based only on his whim, may fail miserably and if other planetary combinations are adverse, this could create long lasting, sometimes life long stretches of the mistakes. Ψ If this type of situation arises forcefully and a Company/ Organization is to be formed, it is desirable that he should not be owner of the company but he should keep his status as the salary drawing employee of his own company. Further, the interesting fact is that the persons having Kemdruma Yoga have some affinity among themselves and they form the group easily. Such relation is the expedition of two Moons finding mental support of each other.
Does Kemadrum Yoga demolish? Kemadrum yoga is said to be demolished: Ψ If there is a Moon in Kendra in Birth Chart (D-1) Ψ A planet is in Kendra from Moon in Birth Chart (D-1) Ψ If there is a Moon in Kendra in Navamsa (D-9) chart, Ψ If a planet is in Kendra from Moon in Navamsa (D-9) chart. Ψ If all planets are aspecting the Moon in Kemdruma, it demolishes the bad effects of Kemdruma Yoga and the person becomes the big emperor. Ψ The Moon with full strength in a benefic sign with benefic planets like Jupiter and Venus gives good results in Kemdruma Yoga. Ψ A Yoga formed by Moon is Adhi Yoga in which the benefic planets are in 6th, 7th and 8th from Moon. This gives beneficial results thus it nullifies the effects of Kemdruma Yoga. Among all the combinations above, the Navamsa Kundali consideration is not supported by the Rishis. When a planet aspects the Moon in Kemadrum Yoga, the situation is changed significantly. This also demolishes the Kemdruma Yoga. In this situation, there is only one planet aspecting the Moon i.e. there is one subject available to the overactive mind for running behind and the mind constantly thinks about that subject. e.g. In a Scorpio Ascendant horoscope, Moon in Gemini in 8th house is in Kemadruma but aspected by Sun (10th Lord) in Sagittarius. The person is Class-I government officer and is always working and has workaholic tendency. In one more Cancer Ascendant horoscope, the
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Moon in Pisces in Kemdruma in 9th house (Spirituality) is aspected by Sun (lord of 2nd House = Speech). Here Moon is Poorna Balee (Full strength). The mind is constantly working for the speech – Lectures on Spirituality as the sign Pieces represents the deep ocean of spirituality and aspected by 2nd Lord Sun. The native is a Priest (Maharaj Saheb) in Jain Parampara and delivers religious lectures. (3rd house Sun=Communication with the common men using finer Intellect). Thus, the person may be busy with other fields, but in the innermost mind, he is constantly in connection with the subject denoted by the planet aspecting the Moon. We can say in Computer Terms: The subject denoted by the planet is active in his RAM (Random Access Memory) always. There is very strong force acting over the mind in this case. When Kemadruma Chandra is in the 6th, 8th or 12th houses, it creates more difficult situation. The mental energy, thoughts and emotions of such native remains hidden or somewhat obscure. Because the 6th and 12th houses are Apoklima Bhavas – away from the Kendras and 8th house itself is the house of secrets and sorrows. In this case, the quantum of complications and hidden mental energy is much more which is never expressed on social platform. Further, the Moon in sixth and eighth house is in Quincunx aspect Shadashtak from Ascendant. The mental energy is not in accordance (Trine aspect) with the Physical –Deha – and Aatma Tattva. The Dehabhav is not benefited from mental energy. This denotes wastage of mental energy. The mind is constantly thinking about limitations and difficulties. If ascendant lord is not strong, the native may develop inferiority complex in such case. Is there any Remedy for Kemadruma Yoga? Kemdruma person is always in search of some mental support. The vast ocean of his mental energies is ready to shower upon at some unknown place. It should be remembered, rather must be accepted by the Kemdruma native that the most steady and strong support can be expected from the GOD only and any other support has its own limits in terms of space and time. However, when taking decisions, the hard realistic facts and solid truths of life should be remembered. For this it is advisable to keep company of some other person at the time of taking decision. The identity of this person can be astrologically decided thus: The person whose Jupiter is aspecting your Moon, Sun or Ascendant can be your guide or guru. If it is not possible to keep presence of such person at the time of taking decision, the decision should be halted for proper time to get the advice of some expert in the field, guide or respectful person. Moreover, following remedies in general can be suggested in back ground of Lal Kitab. 1. If Saturn or Rahu is not present in 2nd house, Ψ Donation of silver article in the temple. Ψ Abhisheka of milk and water on Shivalinga Ψ Donation of Kheer keeping in Silver vessel (Prepared from milk, sugar and rice) in temple. 2. One should keep a square piece of silver with himself. 3. The holy waters of sacred rivers like Gangajal should be kept in the place of worship at home. 4. The items signified by Moon e.g. pearl, milk, curd, ice cream, lassi, buttermilk, rice, silver, water, Khir etc. should be donated.
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Om Namah Shivay – The recital of mantra should be carried out near the Shiv Mandir in vicinity of Banyan Tree, Pippal Tree or Oudumber Tree (Fig Tree). Using the rosary with white Sphatika (white crystal) or Rudraksha could be beneficial. One should keep the silver item received from the mother with him.
I hope the nectar after churning the Kemadruma Yoga shall be useful to all learned readers. Blessings of Lord Shiva may be showered upon the SaptarishisAstrology and all of us! The creative suggestions of learned readers are always welcome.
Bibliography 1. Physiology and Anatomy; Evelyn Purse 2. Mind-its mysteries and control; Sri Swami Sivananda; Divine Life Society Publication, twelfth edition: 1994; (http://www.dlshq.org/download/mind.htm) 3. ManSagaree Paddhati; (Vansheedhar krit Bhasha Teeka ); Commentary in Hindi by Vansheedhar 4. Brihad Jatak; Varah Mihir; Commentary in English by B. Suryanarayana Rao 5. Saravalee; Kalyan Verma 6. Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta; Translation by Swami Tapasyananda; Sri Ramkrishna Matha; Chennai
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Contents 1.
Jupiter’s Column (from Vol IV) - Graha Sambandha
2. Suns Column (from Vol V) – Swearing In Charts 3.
Moons Column (from Vol III) - Vowels and Planetary States
4. Venus’ column (from Volume I) - The seventh from Venus 5.
Mercury’s column (from Volume IV) - The New Year [2010-2011]
6. Mars’ column (from Volume I) - Health Chakra 7. Saturn’s column (from Volume II) - Objections to Astrology
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Jupiter’s Column (From Volume IV)
Graha Sambandha
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riendship among planets has been a very popular subject in astrology. What is exactly the basis behind the relationship between planets and how do we derive it? Why certain planets are termed friends and some termed enemies to a planet? The Sanskrit word for relationship is termed – “Sambandha” and in this column we will look at the relationships between Grahas. Graha Sambandha can be of two types – 1) Naisargik Sambandha [Permanent/Default Relationship] This is the relationship between Grahas as Nature/God has destined it to be. There is a verse in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra which gives us a clue into this relationship.
् ् ख-ाधीधमार् ु ं ु पाः। िऽकोणात ात -स यःु तग ु िरपवाे समाोभयलक्षणाः॥५५॥ सदो trikoNAt svAt-sukha-svAntyadhIdharmAyuHsvatuMgapAH| suhR^ido ripavashcAnye samAshcobhayalakShaNAH||55||
The below explanation is found in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra’s Translation by GC Sharma, Vol 1 55. Natural Relationships: The lords of the signs which are the 4th, 2nd, 12th, 5th, 9th and the 8th from the Moolatrikona sign of a planet and the Lords of the exalted sign of each planet are the friends of a particular planet. Lords of the signs other than these are his enemies. The planets which have got the features of both (of a friend and of an enemy) are neutral to the said planet. These should be taken as the natural relationships of the planets Based on the above mentioned rules we arrive at the below table of planetary relationship.
This is what is accepted and all students of astrology accept this table as is. However, the motto of AIAC Times has always been to delve into the root of every dictum and extract out the principle of a dictum given by Parasara rishi. Why did Parasara rishi select the Mooltrikona signs of the grahas to determine the relationships between the grahas? Why are the 2, 4, 5, 9, 12 signs from the sign in question considered for friendship among their lord?
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What is the underlying reason behind this dictum? To understand this theory and go to its very root we have to understand the concept of “Upachaya” houses. The houses 3,6,10 and 11 are called Upachaya houses. These are the houses where one’s own desire and will makes the maximum impact. Many astrologers call these houses the Houses of Free-will. However, why are Upachaya houses considered houses of Free will? Let us see each house with respect to the first house – House
Karaka
Natural Rasi / Lord
Gender of Lord
Meaning
2
Jupiter
Taurus/Venus
Female
Family, wealth
3
Mars
Gemini/Mercury
Neutral
Courage, Siblings
4
Moon
Cancer/Moon
Female
Mother, assets
5
Jupiter
Leo/Sun
Male
Children
6
Saturn/Mars
Virgo/Mercury
Neutral
Service
7
Venus
Libra/Venus
Female
Wife
8
Saturn
Scorpio/Mars
Male
Longevity
9
Sun/Jupiter
Sagittarius/Jupiter
Male
Religion
10
Saturn/Mercury/Sun/Jupiter Capricorn/Saturn
Neutral
Work
11
Jupiter
Aquarius/Saturn
Neutral
Gain
12
Saturn
Pisces/Jupiter
Male
Loss
We see that in the natural order of the zodiac sign, the houses indicated by the lord of the signs which are Neutral in gender become Upachaya houses. Mercury is too flexible to have a gender and Saturn is too old and rigid to have one. However, does this have a deeper significance? Courage and labor can be shown in area of life. Similarly, profession and gains are based on our decisions and require hard work and persistence. Neutral genders of planets indicate that God [or Nature] has given us the ability to modify those areas of life based on our desire and will. Thus, while determining “natural” friends, we should not look at the people who can be influenced. We should look at those grahas which are destined to be a graha’s friend. This is the reason why all sign Lords with the exception of the Upachaya lords are considered friends while determining Naisargik Sambandha. However, the question remains as to why one should select the Mooltrikona sign of the planet as the reference point for this relationship calculation. Mooltrikona sign is like the office of the grahas. Exaltation is like a function where the graha is the chief guest. Own sign is like own house of the graha. Now, someone is truly a friend who helps us when we need them. We need help most when we try to achieve something, when there is a question of proving oneself. In workplace, in our own respective karma we face real
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struggles of life and friends who stick with us then are truly our friends. This fulfils the condition – “A Friend in need is a friend in deed”. Astrologically, grahas except Sun and Moon and the nodes, all rule two signs each and thus taking sign based on rulership only will lead to confusing results [as the sign which is left out may yield contradictory result compared to the one taken into account]. If we consider exaltation, we become biased towards the strength of the planet; in that case we should also consider the negation as debilitated state. Thus a neutral zone of Mooltrikona is selected for this purpose. Thus all rasi lords except the Upachaya lords and the Lord of the 7th rasi [Maraka] are considered friends to the rasi lord [Mooltrikona sign]. This is the basis of the Naisargik Sambandha. 2) Tatkalin Sambandha [Temporary/Natal Relationship]. This kind of relationship is based on a particular natal chart. Grahas placed in a chart become friends or enemies based on their respective positions. There is a verse in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra which gives us a clue into this relationship.
दशबाय सहज ााे पररम।् ताले िमऽतां याि िरपवोऽऽ संिताः॥५६॥ dashabandhvAya sahaja svAntyasthAste parasparam| tatkAle mitratAM yAnti ripavo.anyatra saMsthitAH||56||
The below explanation is found in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra’s Translation by GC Sharma, Vol 1 Planets Sun etc. situated in the 10th, 4th, 11th, 3rd, 2nd or the 12th from another are mutual friends (or friends to that planet). If they are situated in other than these places they act as his enemies. Why did Parasara rishi mention that the planet placed in the 1st house will be friends to the planets placed in the houses 2, 3, 4 and 10, 11, 12? What is the underlying reason behind this dictum?
To understand Parasara’s dictum we need to understand the revolution of the Earth around the Sun. The day of the sidereal winter solstice is a very important date called “Uttarayan” in the Vedic times. It denotes the “upward” movement of the Sun with reference to the Earth. Similarly the sidereal summer solstice is called
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“Dakshinayan” or “downward” movement of the Sun with respect to the Earth. It is believed that during Uttarayan i.e. between Uttarayan to Dakshinayan, the Gods are awake and bestow their blessings on humanity. However during Dakshinayan i.e. between Dakshinayan to Uttarayan, Gods sleep and thus are inactive. Since Lagna is dependent on time of birth on a day, which in turn is dependent on Earth’s movement, the arc between 10th house to the 4th house can be imagined as personal version of Uttarayan and Dakshinayan. Here, the 10th house is equated to the position of winter solstice and 4th house to the position of summer solstice. Planets placed in the houses 10th to the 4th would thus act as temporary friends to planets in Lagna. Extending the same logic, this can be applied to all the houses. The below figure shows the Tatkalin Sambandha between planet placed in the Lagna and the planets placed in the other houses. Arc of Tatkalin friends to planet(s) in Lagna
Arc of Tatkalin enemies to planet(s) in Lagna
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Sun’s Column (From Volume V)
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Swearing-in charts
he original premise of this month’s Sun’s column was to examine the effect of the Sun’s position at the inauguration of U.S. Presidents on their presidential terms. There are many factors in mundane astrology relating to the time for oath taking ceremonies. Of particular importance is lagna, planets in lagna, Moon, planets in Kendra and trikona, panchang, and of course, the Sun, since it represents the country’s head of state, its soul and expression. Below is a recommendation from Daivagya Acharya Shri Ram’s Muhurta Chintamani, translated by G.C. Sharma, Sagar Publications: The auspicious Muhurta for the Coronation of a king is when the Sun is in Uttaryana (moving towards the North and is in the signs from Capricorn to Gemini), Jupiter, the Moon and Venus are not combust, Mars, the Sun, the Lord of the Natal Ascendant, the Lord of the Present Dasha of the would-be-king and the Lord of the Janma Rasi or sign are endowed with strength. Also Chapter 18 of Time Tested Techniques of Mundane Astrology, M.S Mehta and A. Radhika, Vani Publications contains a thorough discussion of the various factors with examples. Regarding U.S. presidents, there is a limitation regarding the day of the inauguration. Since 1789 until the passage of the 20th Amendment, presidential inaugurations were held on March 4 with some exceptions (i.e. March 4 falling on a Sunday (4 times) and the deaths of Harrison, Taylor, Lincoln (assassination), Garfield (assassination), McKinley (assassination) and Harding). No time was legislated for taking the oath of office on March 4, however, it was traditionally done at noon or close to noon on inauguration day. The 20th Amendment of 1933 set noon on January 20 (6 degrees Capricorn) as the beginning of the presidential term and the ending of the prior term, and changed the inauguration day from March 4 (19 degrees Aquarius), ostensibly to shorten the “lame duck” period between the outgoing and incoming administrations. January 20 is five or six days after the Sun’s entry into Capricorn which is the beginning of Uttarayana or the upward movement of the Sun. As cited above, Jyotish classics prescribe that coronations should take place during Uttarayana, when the Sun is in the rasis from Capricorn to Gemini (roughly from mid-January to mid-July). The source of the noon inauguration tradition is likely English history which is based on even earlier tradition. For example, the coronation of William the Conqueror took place on Christmas day in 1066 at noon in London. About two and half centuries earlier, Charlemagne was crowned in 800 on Christmas day, also at noon, the time chosen by the court's astrologer. Interestingly, Christmas Day was about 9 degrees Capricorn in the tropical zodiac. Abhijit muhurta (8th muhurta of the day) is consideration one of the best muhurtas for oaths and coronations of heads of state, the Sun’s particular province. It begins about 1 ghati (24 minutes) before Local Noon Time (LNT) and ends 24 minutes thereafter (total 48 minutes) or approximately 11:25 am to 12:25 pm local time. When the Sun first enters Capricorn, particularly if LNT is used, the Abhijit muhurta guarantees placement of the Sun in the 10th house where it gets directional strength. In addition to the above astrological criteria, the Sun’s relationship with Saturn (both are karakas of the 10th house of royalty) is important. The Sun rules the Kshatriya class (politicians and rulers). For both dates, March 4 and January 20, the Sun’s dispositor is Saturn but for the March 4 dates, we have to also look at Rahu, the co-ruler of Aquarius, keeping in mind that that Saturn’s caste is Sudra (workers) and Rahu’s caste is Chandala (the opposition).
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Unfortunately, I was unable to locate inauguration times for any presidents prior to Franklin Roosevelt except for George Washington. (The inauguration times I have are courtesy of Astrologers Weekly.) However, it turns out that these two presidents, Washington and Roosevelt, happen to be the most significant in regard to the length of their presidential terms. George Washington is important because he was the first president (17891797), and served two four year terms, setting a precedent that was followed by all succeeding presidents until Franklin Roosevelt, the 32nd president (1933-1945) who served the longest of any president (over three complete terms) causing passage of the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two 8 year terms. For a more modern comparison, the inaugurations of the most recent presidents, George W. Bush and Barak Obama are also discussed. The question has been raised whether changing the U.S. inauguration day from March 4 to January 20 at noon changed the country’s destiny from the original purpose of the founding fathers. An American astrologer and occultist, Dan Sewell Ward, lamented moving the swear-in day from March 4 to January 20. He says “Originally the dating of major events of the Republic was based on: July 4 (Independence Day), approximately November 4 (Election Day), and March 4 for the presidential inauguration. The November day was varied slightly in that Tuesday (ruled by Mars’ assertiveness) needed to be election day. The 4th day of these three months (exactly one-third of a year apart) represents a grand trine, one of the most delightful and beneficial aspects in astrology. It was good news for the nation as a whole....The change destroyed the grand trine...It is noteworthy that the powers that be deemed it important to change the inauguration date. Apparently they had more respect for astrology than one might have thought.” An opposing argument could be made that the January 20 date is far better suited to the world power that the U.S. would become. Compare the Sun’s position on March 4 at noon (in Aquarius in the 9th house where it is a karaka) to the Sun’s position on January 20 at noon (in Capricorn in the 10th house where it gets dig bala). The country grew from an isolationist agricultural-industrial power into the world’s greatest military power during Franklin Roosevelt’s administration. Roosevelt’s first inauguration was on March 4, 1933. His second inauguration was on January 20, 1937, when the 20th Amendment first went into effect. Although set for March 4, 1789 as prescribed by the Confederation Congress, George Washington’s first inauguration was delayed until Thursday, April 30, 1789 1:48:30 pm, New York City:
Left: George Washington Swearing the Presidential Oath on the Masonic Bible in 1789. Below: George Washington Inaugural Bible.
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The chart has Leo rising, one of the recommended lagnas for oaths. Lagna is ruled by exalted Sun in Aries which is with Venus and Mercury in the 9th. The Sun is very strong in the chart followed by exalted Jupiter (8th house ruler). This follows Mehta et al.’s recommendation that the 8th house have benefic aspects and the lagna lord be stronger than the 8th lord. The Sun is in Uttarayana and the week day was Thursday, both positive. Saturn in its own sign of Aquarius gets dig bala in the 7th and provides ballast to the shining 1st house that we think of from that time in history. Mars in the 8th in Pisces rules both the Sun and debilitated Rahu in the 4th in Scorpio. Rahu has graha drishti on both Mars and exalted Jupiter and the once-rebels must deal with the shock of letting go of England and forging their new country’s identity. Saturn aspects the Sun by both rasi and graha drishti (3rd aspect) and aspects Rahu by 10th graha aspect indicating a dry but stable beginning for the new government and its relationship with its President. Washington wanted to serve without payment but finally accepted payment to avoid making the presidency possible only for the wealthy. He turned out to be a skilled and fair administrator and only reluctantly agreed to serve a second term. George Washington’s second inauguration took place on the prescribed day, March 4, 1793, a Monday, this time in Philadelphia, and reportedly he took the oath precisely at noon: Sun is with lagna lord Mercury in the 9th in Aquarius and on the Rahu/Ketu axis. The Sun’s lord is Saturn (karaka of the 8th) debilitated in Aries and Saturn aspects the Sun by rasi drishti. Washington limited himself to serving two four year terms. The Sun’s co-lord Rahu (the opposition) opposes the Sun by graha drishti. In 1794, Washington ably took up military command again to enforce a whisky tax (Sun rules Rahu in the 3rd, Mars in 10th in Pisces is aspected by Jupiter in Scorpio in the 6th). Moon and Jupiter are th together in the 6 house of service but Moon is debilitated. By limiting himself to two terms, Washington set a precedent followed by every president until war-time President Franklin Roosevelt. At the end of his last term, he was very happy to return to farming. Jumping to the first inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt, the 32nd president:
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Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover on inauguration day, March 4 1933 during the procession to the Capitol.
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he Sun (president) is in Aquarius in the 9th house with Venus and its lord Rahu (the opposition) all of which are aspected by graha drishti by Jupiter (R) and Mars (R) in the 3rd. Saturn (karaka of the 8th – longevity) is lord of the 8th and in its own house and aspects Lagna lord Mercury in the 10th. The country was in the midst of the Great Depression, fighting for survival. A lot of things are about to happen and bold steps will be taken (Sun is lord of the 3rd, the house of courage). Immediately upon taking office, Roosevelt worked on relief programs eventually creating the FDIC, initiating budget reform, and the first and second New Deals. By the second half of his first term, due to the success of his programs, he gained much greater support from Congress. Needless to say, he also had many enemies (6th house ruler Mars (R) with Jupiter (R) in the 3rd house) including the war veterans in a dispute over benefits and people opposed to the confiscation of privately owned gold. Though he suffered from polio, he managed to keep his disability from public knowledge throughout his political career.
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Franklin Roosevelt’s second inauguration, the first under the 22nd Amendment, took place on Wednesday, January 20, 1937, 12:29 pm, U.S. Capitol, Washington DC: The Sun is in Capricorn in the 10th where it gets directional strength, one of the classical positions for oaths. The Sun is aspected by Mars by 4th graha drishti, its only aspect. The challenges facing him included the growing threat of Hitler and the isolationist attitude of the nation (Moon in the 1st in Aries, opposed by Mars in the 7th and aspected by Rahu and Jupiter th th in the 9 as well as Saturn in the 7 ). He secretly developed the country’s military arsenal (8th house Scorpio) and forged a close relationship with Winston Churchill (Mars in the 7th). Finally, in 1940 he openly opposed the Neutrality Acts by giving destroyers to Great Britain. He ran for an unprecedented third term and won by appealing to popular isolationist sentiment promising to do everything he could to keep the country out of the war. His third inauguration (not shown) took place on January 20, 1941, 12:03 EWT, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC. By December of that year, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the country was at war with Japan and Nazi Germany. For Roosevelt’s fourth and final inauguration, I could not find a recorded time, so the chart below uses the “legal” time, January 20, 1945, noon, White House, Washington DC:
Sun’s ruler Saturn (R) is in the 3rd with Rahu aspected by Mars, Mercury and Ketu by graha drishti 7th aspect. Mars is both lagna ruler and ruler of the 8th (likely not recommended for oaths since you want the ruler of the chart to be stronger than the 8th house ruler). In addition, by shad bala, Mars is the weakest planet in the chart, and creates a lot of havoc. The Sun in the 10th in Capricorn only has 5th graha drishti from Jupiter (R) and no other aspects. Roosevelt died of a massive brain hemorrhage on April 12, 1945 during his natal Ketu/Rahu/Jupiter Vimsottari dasha, just shy of three months into his 4th term. Jupiter in this case provided the escape route afforded by death. For application of these concepts to modern presidents, inauguration charts and short descriptions are provided below for George W. Bush and Obama.
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Sun’s lord Saturn (R) is in the 2nd with Jupiter (R) in Taurus and is aspected by Rahu (12th aspect). Ketu in the 9th is only aspected by Rahu. Defense is weak (i.e. events of 9-11). Jupiter and Sun aspect the Sun by graha drishti indicating initial money and popular support. 4th lord Moon in Scorpio in the 8th is MKS and debilitated, not good for the happiness of the country.
Sun’s lord Saturn (R) in the 3rd. Communication mishaps, torture scandals hit the news. Rahu (opposition) is strong in the 1st and Ketu (the defender) is now much stronger in the 7th. Mars is ruler of the 1st and 8th and is in the 8th in Scorpio. Something is going to die – Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. 9th lord Jupiter in the 6th, religious fundamentalism and its enemies. In Chart below the ruler of the 10th in the 5th and the ruler of the 5th in the 10th shows a strong start for the incoming administration, harmonious relationship between 5th house karma (splendor, intellect, creative energy) and the 10th house (karma, authority, honor, government). 10th house contains Sun, Jupiter (debilitated), Mercury (R) and Rahu. Lagna lord Mars in the 9th in Sagittarius is aspected by Rahu (12th graha aspect), assassination attempts likely and have been reported. Again, as in George W’s first inauguration, 4th lord Moon is in Scorpio in the 8th is MKS and debilitated. This time Ketu is in the 4th indicating a more detached attitude. The country is still suffering from the housing and financial crises of 2007.
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Moon’s Column (From Volume III)
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Vowels and Planetary States arasara rishi writes in Grahavasthadhyay about Baaladi avasthas (states of the planets) etc. and states:
बमाद ् बालः कुमारोऽथ यवु ा वृाथा मृतः।
् षडंशरै समे खेटः समे ज्ञेयो िवपयर्यात॥३॥
kramAd bAlaH kumAro.atha yuvA vR^iddhAstathA mR^itaH| ShaDaMshairasame kheTaH same j.Nneyo viparyayAt||3|| Baala (infant), Kumara (adolescent), Yuva (youth), Vriddha (old) and Mrita (dead) are the five states of the planets. Each zodiac sign is divided into 5 parts of 6 degrees each, and each part accorded a planetary state. The states of the planets are assigned in the above-listed order for the odd signs and in reverse order for the even signs. State
Odd signs
Even signs
Strength
Baala
[0-6]
[24-30]
1/4
Kumara
[6-12]
[18-24]
1/2
Yuva
[12-18]
[12-18]
1
Vriddha
[18-24]
[6-12]
fraction
Mrita
[24-30]
[0-6]
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फलं पादिमतं बाले फलाध च कुमारके ।
् त े च खम॥५॥ ् यूिन पूण फलं ज्ञेय ं वृ े िकं िचत मृ phalaM pAdamitaM bAle phalArdhaM ca kumArake| yUni pUrNaM phalaM j.NneyaM vR^iddhe kiMcit mR^ite ca kham||5|| The strength of the planets is determined based on the state of the planets set forth in the table above. However, the table below shows the points of maximum exaltation given by Parasara rishi: Planet
Point of Maximum Exaltation
Avastha
Strength [?]
Sun
10 [Aries]
Kumara
1/2
Moon
03 [Taurus]
Mrita
0
Mars
28 [Capricorn]
Baala
1/4
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Mercury
15 [Virgo]
Yuva
1
Jupiter
05 [Cancer]
Mrita
0
Venus
27 [Pisces]
Baala
1/4
Saturn
20 [Libra]
Vriddha
fraction
The above strength analysis of planets based on Baaladi avasthas doesn’t seem correct and is rather contradictory based on the fact that the point of maximum exaltation for each planet should indicate the point of maximum power. Now, we can surely assume that these rules should be applied excluding exaltation, mooltrikona, debilitation, and own house zones. However, these rules then become confusing since we also have rules for friendly, neutral and enemy houses. Thus, the question remains how we can use the Baaladi avasthas? The connection is given with pancha swaras (five vowels). Baala
Kumara
Yuva
Vriddha
Mrita
A
I
U
E
O
अ
इ
उ
ए
ऑ
Let us understand the application of Baaladi avasthas and Pancha Swaras with respect to real cases. Baala
Kumara
Yuva
Vriddha
Mrita
A
I
U
E
O
अ
इ
उ
ए
ऑ
Moon, Venus
Saturn
Sun, Jupiter
Mercury, Rahu, Ketu
Mars
The vowel “U” seems to be most appropriate for the native in the profession of the director. However, the vowel “A” is also suitable for him as a film actor. The native, Allen Stewart Konigsberg, changed his name to Woody Allen. The “oo” in Woody sounds like “u” and thus activates the Yuva avastha planets namely Sun and Jupiter. For a Leo rising like Allen, it suits him perfectly.
Baala
Kumara
Yuva
Vriddha
Mrita
A
I
U
E
O
अ
इ
उ
ए
ऑ
Sun
Saturn
Moon, Mercury,
Mars, Venus, Rahu,
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Jupiter
Ketu
In this case, it would seem that the vowel “E” would be the best choice for the native for the domains of happiness and wealth. However as an actor and an international male sex-symbol, the vowel “O” is more appropriate. The native, a Bollywood actor, was born as Farhan Abraham but changed his name to John Abraham and success in the domain of films (Venus) as a macho image (Mars) was inevitable.
Baala
Kumara
Yuva
Vriddha
Mrita
A
I
U
E
O
अ
इ
उ
ए
ऑ
Jupiter
Mars, Rahu, Ketu
Moon, Saturn
Mercury, Venus
Sun
The vowel “A” alone would give this native utmost joy and happiness and “A” was certainly activated in his life with his Guru Sri Ramakrishna. He wanted to be his Guru’s yogi messenger (Ketu), a celibate (Mars) and spread his Guru’s mission and words to foreign lands (Rahu) – the only vowel that can satisfy all these is “I”. Born as Narendranath, his Guru named him Vivekananda and the world knew him as a celibate monk with a mission. His speech in Chicago, the city where I live in, made history at the Parliament of World Religions of 1893. Parasara also wrote about a Dasa system based on the Pancha Swara. One can also bring consonants into the equation to get even more insight into one’s life. Perhaps in another issue of AIAC Times I will discuss that with you.
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Venus’ Column (From Volume I)
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The Seventh From Venus arasara rishi writes the following in Brihatparasarahorashastra’s Vargavivekadhyaya
ु पऽेु जायायाः समे भृगोः। ु पऽ च गरोः अम यािप माृौ ये तथा॥४२॥ putrasya ca guroH putre jAyAyAH saptame bhR^igoH| aShTamasya vyayasyApi mandAnmR^ityau vyaye tathA||42||
For matters of the fifth house, one should study the fifth from Jupiter, for matters of the seventh house one should study the seventh from Venus For matters of the eighth house, one should study the eighth from Saturn, for matters of the twelfth house one should study the twelfth from Saturn. This apparently simple verse has a very deep meaning. For this issue, I will focus only on the relevance of “seventh from Venus” in matters of the “seventh” house. Before we go with this analysis, let us first visit the shloka that which Parasara gives us on the seventh house (Brihatparasarahorashastra, Bhavavivekadhyaya).
जायामूयाणं च वािणं नवीक्षणम।् ् मरणं च देह जायाभावािरीक्षयेत॥८॥ jAyAmadhvaprayANaM ca vANijyaM naShTavIkShaNam| maraNaM ca svadehasya jAyAbhAvAnnirIkShayet||8||
From the seventh house one can judge spouse, travel, trade (perhaps business), vanishing from sight (or loss of sight) and death. In the earlier verse, Parasara asks us to judge the seventh from Venus regarding matters of the seventh house. However, one might get confused as to which signification of the seventh house one should refer to when looking at the seventh from Venus. To get absolute clarity on this subject, one should refer to another very important shloka from Brihatparasarahorashastra, Karakadhyaya
् च मातल ु ः। कुज तृतीयतो ॅाता बधु ात षे ् चमात प् ऽो ु दाराः शब ु ा समे॥२३॥ े ात पं देव kujasya tR^itIyato bhrAtA budhAt ShaShThe ca mAtulaH| devejyAt paMcamAt putro dArAH shukrAcca saptame||23||
One should see third house from Mars for brothers, sixth from Mercury for maternal uncles, fifth from Jupiter for children and seventh from Venus for wife
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This leaves without any doubt that Parasara rishi strictly asked one to analyze the seventh house from Venus for spouse. A complete book can be written on the application of just the “seventh from Venus” part of the shloka given by Parasara rishi. However, due to lack of time and space, we will deal with some well-known cases and in a tabular study instead of clumsy and detailed charts. Person
7th from Venus
Analysis
Mahatma Gandhi
Jupiter (R)
Devout partner who stayed with him till her last breath
Shahrukh Khan
Jupiter (R)
One of the very few Bollywood actors who has a very supportive wife
George Washington
Jupiter (R)
Martha and George Washington’s married life was a solid one, untroubled by infidelity or clash of temperament
Steve Jobs
Jupiter (R) + Ketu
Although Rahu afflicts Venus in his case, the presence of Jupiter in the seventh from Venus confers that he actually has a supportive partner who is also a philanthropist
Marilyn Monroe
Saturn (R)
Her sorrow in relationship is well-known
Pierce Brosnan
Saturn (R)
Lost his wife to ovarian cancer
Jude Law
Saturn (R)
Marriage broke, affairs broke as well
Elizabeth Taylor
Ketu
Unless one has detachment (Ketu) in relationships, one cannot have so many marriages
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Mercury’s Column (From Volume IV)
The New Year [2010-2011]
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n March 16, 2010 2:32:00 hrs IST New Delhi, India, the world entered into the new era for this year. This same time can be converted for different geographic locations around the world taking into consideration their time difference with respect to the Indian Standard Time. For example, On March 15, 2010 16:02:00 hrs CST Chicago, USA, the new year began. In this article, I will attempt to answer the question – “Why Chaitra Shukla Pratipad is considered to the start of the New Year”? For the western readers who are not familiar with the Hindu time-keeping system, Chaitra Shukla Pratipad is the first day after the new moon in Sidereal Pisces sign. The oldest reference of start of the New Year is found in Yajur Veda. Yajur Veda states that New Year begins with the “Vasanta Ritu”. “Vasanta Ritu” is the spring season. Spring begins when Sun and Moon enters Pisces. The day after the New Moon clearly indicates the start of the Spring Season. However, why the season spring was selected for this should be interesting to note. More often than not, during the new moon in Pisces, Venus would be exalted in Pisces and Mercury would be debilitated in Pisces. However, it is in this month in which we see the activity in human beings increasing after the cold winter is over. Leaves sprouting on trees and green starting to show up around brings in the message of a new beginning in our lives. Let us now see how to predict the major world events this year. Considering Pisces to be the first house, we should judge the world events by a progression scheme of a month a sign. Month span (approx.)
House
March 15 – 1 (aspect of April 15 Rah/Ketu and retro Saturn)
Events
Although aspects of Rahu and Ketu would indicate the continuation of earthquake like events, the aspect of retro Saturn is excellent and indicates improvement of economy and hope for people.
In this way, one can predict the events for a year in general for the world. I had mentioned in AIAC Times Volume III that I will write on how to predict on events from the Shukla Chaitra Pratipad chart. The above method can used to predict on global events. I will discuss finer methods on this in subsequent issues of AIAC Times.
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Mars’ Column (From Volume I)
Health Chakra
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n the article “Indian Planetary Images and The Tradition of Astral Magic”, David Pingree writes –
I am providing the images of the manuscript for the reader’s reference below –
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Pingree has actually ridiculed these manuscript pages of Kasinath’s Lagnachandrika as utter gibberish and the method of casting the nakshatras as a misinterpretation of the manuscripts and equated it with superstitious magical rituals. He [Pingree] also mentioned Narapatijayacryasvarodayah.
that
Graha-chakra
is
referred
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by
Narapati
in
his
work
However, I do have a curious mind and wanted to dig a little deeper into the understanding of the graham chakras. First with the limited collection of texts I have in my personal library here in Chicago, I wanted to find a reference to this kind of chakras. Fortunately I did find one. Before I proceed with the details of the reference, I thought I should mention again the probable dates of the authors of various texts that refer to these graham chakras. Author
Date
Kasinatha Bhattacharya
Early 16th century CE
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Narapati
Early 12th century CE
Pandit Dhundriraj
15th century CE
A great classic called Jataka Bharanam written by Pandit Dhundiraj and has a similar and very interesting shlokas on Graha-chakras, in this case Shani-chakra (the circle of Saturn). On such Chakra is mentioned as Shani Chakra. The Sanskrit shlokas are given below
शभु ाशभु ज्ञानाथ शिनचबं िविलतेनराकारं िलखेबं शिनचबं तते।
् वेिदतं फलं ताानवानां शभु ाशभु म॥१॥ shubhAshubhaj.NnAnArthaM shanicakraM vilikhyatenarAkAraM likheccakraM shanicakraM taducyate| veditavyaM phalaM tasmAnmAnavAnAM shubhAshubham||1||
जक्षर्तो यऽ च कुऽ सं ं िमऽ पऽंु ूथमं िविदा। चबे नराे ख जिधाि भािन ूवदेलािन॥२॥ janmarkShato yatra ca kutra saMsthaM mitrasya putraM prathamaM viditvA| cakre narAkhye khalu janmadhiShNyAdvinyasya bhAni pravadetphalAni||2|| Draw a figure of a man. This form would be called Saturn’s (Shani) Chakra. The auspicious and inauspicious results faced by the native will be judged by this chakra. In the human figure drawn put all nakshatras from the birth nakshatra as detailed in the following verses. The effect of transit Saturn should be predicted according to corresponding meaning associated with the human body organ which transit Saturn occupies.
नराकारशिनचबे नक्षऽासमाह-
ु । ु े िलखेीिण यगु ं च गे नक्षऽमेकं च िशरोिवभागे मख
् ु म॥३॥ न ेऽे च नक्षऽयगु ं िदं भपंचकं वामकरे चत narAkArashanicakre nakShatranyAsamAhanakShatramekaM ca shirovibhAge mukhe likhettrINi yugaM ca guhye| netre ca nakShatrayugaM hR^idisthaM bhapaMcakaM vAmakare catuShkam||3|| The birth nakshatra should be put at the head of the figure, next three nakshatras would comprise of the mouth and the next two in the genitals Next two nakshatras would comprise of the eyes, five nakshatras in the heart region and four nakshatras in the left hand.
वामे च पादे िऽतयं िह भानां भानां ऽयं दिक्षणपादसंम।् चािर ऋक्षािण च दिक्षणाे पाणौ ूणीतं मिु ननारदेन॥४॥ 1330
vAme ca pAde tritayaM hi bhAnAM bhAnAM trayaM dakShiNapAdasaMstham| catvAri R^ikShANi ca dakShiNAkhye pANau praNItaM muninAradena||4||
Three nakshatras in the left foot, three nakshatras in the right foot and four nakshatras in the right hand This has been mentioned by Devarshi Narada.
बमाक्षऽासेन शिननक्षऽफलम-् रोगो लाभो हािनराि सौं बः पीडा संूयाणं च लाभः। मे चबे माग र्गे कनीयं तैलोाीयगे ःु फलािन॥५॥ kramAnnakShatranyAsena shaninakShatraphalamrogo lAbho hAnirAptishca saukhyaM bandhaH pIDA saMprayANaM ca lAbhaH| mande cakre mArgage kalpanIyaM tadvailomyAcchIghrage syuH phalAni||5|| The Nakshatra of Saturn (at birth and also in transit) when placed in various organs of the human body (also called Shani Chakra) will cause the effects in the following ways – Human body organ (position of Saturn at birth and subsequently in transit)
Effects
Head
Diseases
Mouth
Profit
Genitals
Losses
Eyes
Obtainment of Wealth
Heart
Happiness
Left Hand
Bondage
Left foot
Pain
Right foot
Travel
Right hand
Profit
The above mentioned rather insignificant five verses are from a humungous classic called Jataka Bharanam by Pandit Dhundiraja which has been neglected by most jyotish scholars. Is this human figure called Saturn’s chakra (Shanichakra) mentioned by Pandit Dhundiraja and earlier by Narapati and later by Kasinath a ridiculous misinterpretation of the manuscripts as David Pingree suggests?If so, then why is the description of the human body so precise in relation to the nakshatras? Also, why use nakshatras at all for this? If the Saturn chakra knowledge is relevant, then can such chakras exist for other planets as well? These questions will be answered in subsequent issues of AIAC Times that is a promise.
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Saturn’s Column (From Volume II)
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Objections to Astrology
arold Washington Public Library’s astrology rack [6th floor, BF series] is one of my favorite places in the city of Chicago. Not only do the astrology books hold my interest but I find the books against astrology equally exciting. One such book which I found particularly interesting is entitled “Objections to Astrology” [1975, Impact Series, Prometheus Books] by Bart J Bok. The book contains signatures of 192 leading scientists including 19 Nobel Prize winners who unequivocally disavow astrology. Reading this book was a real treat. One of the very first things I was taught in jyotish [astrology] is to understand the three principles of Sthana, Kala and Patra [place, time and individual background] when dealing with any issue in jyotish [astrology]. Many astrologers reading a book containing scientific arguments against astrology might become very angry or disappointed. Such a reaction demonstrates a biased attachment to astrology proving that astrologers, like practitioners of any profession on this planet, are human beings. However, the best astrologers have their practice grounded in the three primary principles [place, time and individual background]. This gives them the ability to analyze the problem with clarity because they can get into the shoes of the other person and see things from that person’s perspective. Below is an excerpt from “Objections to Astrology” discussing one of the key arguments the scientific community poses against astrology.
Now, let me mention that the astrological community should understand and appreciate the fact that these arguments are coming from the scientific community. Thus, any response to this gravity argument must be in language that the scientists can understand. In communication between two such diverse groups as astrologers and scientists, it makes sense that if the astrologers want to respond to the scientists’ arguments, it is up to the astrologers to address the scientific principles involved. The question of “how” planets influence us is an extremely relevant and scientifically well-founded question. According to the “Theory of Universal Gravitation” formulated by Sir Issac Newton in 1687, all objects are
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attracted toward other objects, due to a force called gravitation. This includes everything from subatomic particles to massive stars and planets. The formula given for the gravitational force between two objects is F = GMm/R² where F is the force between the two objects, M is the mass of one object, m is mass of the other object, R is the distance between the centers of the two objects and G is an universal constant. The scientists argue that such a force between Earth and other planets is too miniscule to affect people and things on earth. Mentioned below are some issues regarding the arguments posed by the scientific community. 1) Neither the astrological community nor any known astrological text has laid claim to the fact that the gravitational forces between the planets govern human life. 2) The quality of the gravitational forces between Mars and Earth and Jupiter and Earth (according to accepted norms of physics) is the same, irrespective of the planets involved. However, in astrology these planets and the energies associated with them are given completely diverse domains. Therefore, how can the force or forces be gravity? 3) To make a bold statement, the scientific community has ignored a few scientific facts. The Universe doesn’t collapse on itself due to the presence of dark matter [and dark energy], a principle which is still not completely understood by scientists. Dark matter plays a very significant role in the theory of gravitational forces. 4) It is not entirely true that physical planetary forces have no effect at all on life on Earth. On the last point let me elaborate a little. In all astrological texts, Jupiter is has the status of a King or God. In Vedic Astrology, Jupiter is called “Dev Guru”, the Guru of the Devas and is considered a natural benefic planet. In the example below, modern science reinforces the astrological belief regarding Jupiter’s status as a benefic planet without causing any contradiction.
This image above, taken on January 4 and 5, 2001, by the ion and neutral mass spectrometer instrument on the Cassini spacecraft, makes the huge magnetosphere surrounding Jupiter visible in a way no instrument on any previous spacecraft has been able to do.
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Jupiter's magnetosphere is very special. It is the biggest thing in the entire solar system. Not only is it big enough to hold all of Jupiter's moons, but the sun itself could fit inside. It goes all the way to Saturn. More importantly, we humans owe our existence to Jupiter and its magnetosphere. The gravitational force combined with its magnetosphere deflects the inflicting meteors towards the Earth [from Saturn’s belts] and the harmful radiations to the Earth. No wonder, this failed star [Jupiter] is physically like a God standing there and protecting Earth and its life forms. The point is how did the scientists “assume” that the principles of astrology are based on planetary “forces”? Could it be because an astrologer uses a chart based on planetary positions to interpret a person’s destiny? In that case, any scientist uses a watch to see time. Would a scientist deduce that the hands of the clock govern the principles of time? Probably not. To elaborate, in 1998, I was troubled a lot by a question pertaining to astrology as we know it today. What if in a few thousand years from now, something happened to the planet Mercury and it just blasted into pieces? In 2002, I watched a Hollywood movie called “Total Recall” and another question sprang up in my mind. What would a horoscope of a Martian [or even a human born on Mars] look like? I encourage my students to ask such questions. Such questions are not stupid, and if properly analyzed, would shake the very foundation of jyotish as we know it today. If something happens to the physical planet Mercury one day and it is shattered into pieces in space, all humans will not cease to communicate. People on Earth will not suffer from memory losses nor cease to learn new things. Borders and Barnes & Noble for sure will not stop selling books. All things indicated by Mercury in classical astrology will not undergo any change. The question then is “why” so? The answer is extremely simple. If the second hand in my wrist watch breaks, time is not affected at all. We should not be surprised at all by this reasoning. After all, we use latitude and longitude to denote any place on Earth based on “imaginary” lines. All systems of astrology that use the lunar nodes utilize “imaginary” points in space. Similarly, if the planet Mercury no longer existed, an “imaginary” Mercury could still be plotted and charts with Mercury could still be drawn. The point I am making is that it isn’t the physical planet Mercury that is influences us; it is the predominant presence of “Mercurial” elements in us that influences us. The physical planet merely plays the role of a hand of a 9-hand astrological clock [7 planets from Sun to Saturn and 2 nodes]. I will not answer the question as to how the element of Mercury is measured in us [humans] in this article but will surely do so in subsequent articles in the e-zine series. Now, if someone is born on Mars, what would be their horoscope and how could you predict from it? For sure, the planet Mars would not be shown in their horoscopes, the factors of Sthana, Kala and Patra [place, time and individual background] would change completely, and a blue-green planet called “Earth” would be seen in the horoscopes of Martians. Tabulated below are some “objections” raised in the book “Objections to Astrology” and my responses to them.
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Objection
Response
No considerable gravitational force on humans
The 9-hand clock theory, no astrologer or astrology book mentions gravitational forces as an influencing factor. However, some factors are evident and they do physically influence life on Earth like Jupiter’s presence, Lunar tides, Sun spots and comets.
Zodiacs move and the position of the stars Precession of the equinoxes in relation to the change with respect to Earth sidereal zodiac was explained centuries ago. The factor called “Ayanamsa” exists to account for this movement. Twin Birth Challenge, Statistical Astrology One chart isn’t enough to know everything about results etc. someone. Divisional charts need to be cast to determine ascertain differences in the lives of individuals. Sthana Kala Patra [Place, Time and Individual background] can never be forgotten as principle factors in astrology.
Much more explanation is necessary on this topic and this issue will be dealt with subsequent issues.
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Shukra Nadi - 1 Transliteration From GranthLipi By Vinodh Rajan, India. Copy Editor: Veneet Kumar
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his is the transliteration from GranthiLipi manuscript which was used by Mr. N Sundara Rajan for the first part that he translated into English which was published in Vol 8 Dec 2009 issue. Vinodh Rajan who knows GranthLipi was contacted by team member Veneet Kumar and they together worked on this project to make it available to scholars who know Devanagiri Sanskrit Lipi.
I am a Software Engineer with great interests in Indology related topics & Religions. I have also interests in various Writing Systems & Bauddha Mantras. More inclined towards Bauddha Siddhanta, hence consider myself an Advayavadin. While there are many Indophiles, I am a Japanophile! I have developed several applications which can be found on my site, http://www.virtualvinodh.com, which also contains various articles written by me. Though I have no formal knowledge about Astrology, hoping to learn Kalachakra Astrology sometime in the near future.
ौीर।ु अिवम।ु ौीमणताितर्हरवरदपरॄणेनमः।
ु नाडीमः शब ु ालम -् कुबेरांश ं तल े रे ले भाग्येश े पमिते। कुबेरांशच
ु िवूकाले िनशानाथे िवूजासभाग्यवान ॥्
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यं पमगभर्ाेॅातृऽय (से)। यमलगभर्सोदरसोदरीयेसोदरय(ेसोदरीय)
ु ऽवं ु शवृि - यामलगभर्सोदरी बाे च न –तोदर िववाह ेसोदरी एका च।तोदरीपऽीप
ु शवृििवहीन। यौवन े च न। ेॅातृपऽीप ु ऽवं ु शवृि।एकबाे च न। पऽवं ु ऽवं ु शवृि फलं भवेत -् किनसोदरीय। एका बाे च न एका पऽीप
ु े के रािशगे। लाभेश े िवबमान े सखे
नदीूाे िमतमामे िशवालययतु े जा॥ जननं माऽं मिरे उरांश े ूजात जननं िपतृमिरे। र् ाग जातके ॥ िकिलाफलं भेदं पूवभ
ु कटके ललनांशगेमे कीटे नीचांशगे गरौ।ूभवािदसवर् धायर्ूे सूित उरायणगेरवौ। –मकरमासे ु कृ पक्षे एकादँयां भृगवासरे ।
ेनक्षऽसंजातः तृतीयचरणेभवः।
ु ाले ूसूितमान॥् राऽौ तृतीययामादौतल ु ं आधानमेव च । िशरोलं तथ ैवात -् आधानं मेषमास धनलर् आधानं ूथमं लं ितीय िशरोदयं।
तृतीयं भूपद ैव ऽयंवी फलं भवेत॥्
विस भिवफल ैव गाग्यर् भूतफलं भवेत।्
जयमिु नवतर्मानफल ैव ऽयं वी फलं भवेत।्
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ीवु सूऽबमेण ैव ीवु ांशनाडीफलं भवेत॥् विस उवाच –
् श ं िमथनं ु ोिेाणं िमथनम ु नवां ु च ैव शब ु िऽंशांशजातके ।नबे िदनश े े चहोरासम
ु ः-कुे च सौे तल ु ःमीनांशभौमे िशिखसंयतु ु ांशभाग्यांशय यग्ु मांशभाग्यांशय
ु ःनांशके तबु धां ु शय ु ःकटके शिनललनांशय ु ःललनच े राः नबांशभौमेोांशलाभांशय
ु य ु ः – कीटे च चंिे (चंिौ) गसं ु ः। नबांशजीवे नीचांशसखां ु ः– ु शय कटकांशभाग्यांश य
ु ः –चापेभग ु ः-अिं योगे ूभवा मनाः ु ु ांशनवांश य कं ु भांशचंिे पंकजांशय ृ ौ च तल
िवािववेकी कुले योगवान।्
लेश े िवबमाितेभाग्येश े पमिते।
ु ु श े के रािशगे॥ लाभेश े सखरािशे सखे एतहयोगाातकफलं भवेत।् ृ लेश े उभयरािशे रेश े उभयरािशगे।
् त॥् येशिे ररािशे दीघार्ययु गवान भवे
ु िवंदित। सषिसख ु ैव सषिवयेित परमाय
ु ु ु ैव।पऽपौऽािदवृ ु पऽऽयप ऽीयपसं ासख ि।अयतु एक आिधनक्षेऽवृि गृहऽययोग ु मामयक्षेऽवृि फलपऽपौऽािभवृ ि फलं भवेत–्
् ु सषिमृितभर्वते ।ूभवािदमथाे मृितंिवात।् उरायणगे मकरमासे।शपक्षे एकादँयां
् जेसपु ण्यााअे ु िदवाूथमपादादौ मकरले मृितभर्वेत-इह ज्ञानयतु ोभवेत।्
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ु ण फलं भवेत-् ु िऽकोणगे जीवेताराबलानसारे षामये मासे तावामे मे।रिविऽकोणगे जीवे शब कुबेरांश े चरे ले भाग्येश े पमिते।
ु कारके सखरािशे िपतादीघमर् ायषु ः॥ ु ु ो। िपतािवासौवां िवाबििववे कीच िलिप एकसमाय
देवॄाणभ िशवपूजापरो िनं।
् त॥् ु ानानानशील वैिदकाचारवान भवे
ु ख ु ं भवेत।् क्षेऽमूलाीवन यावदाय
ु पऽसानयोग कलऽयोगवावेत॥् ु ऽवस ु ु ाच पऽप ु ऽीयचत ु ु ु ऽवं ु शवृि पऽयप ु ु संान फलं भवेत।् ं ा। पऽीप पऽीप सं ऽीं
ु ु ु ं ाच सोदरी च चत ं ा च सोदरसोदरीचतस ं ाच िपतासोदर चत
् ु ं ावंशवृििवहीन फलं भवेत।् एवं भूतः िपताचेत जातक वंशवृिचतस एकोनिवंश े
ु उरायणमकरमासेशपक्षे तृतीया मृितभर्वते -् ु श े के रािशगे। कुबेरांश े चरे ले सखे
कारके नीचरािशे माताममायषु ी॥
ु ु पितभिगणािता।वं ु ु ु ा च माता सािका शा शवृिकरापण्याप ऽीवस सं
् ु ु ु ु ऽचत ु ु ं ा च वंशवृि।पऽीप ं ान फलं भवेत।सोदर पऽयप ऽीयचत िसंा च
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ु िः।एकपऽवृ ु ि सोदरीयतु एवं भूताच।जननीऋतस ु वष दिक्षणायनगे कटकमासे िसंा च पऽवृ
कृ पक्षे तृतीयायां मृितभर्वते ।्
ु िऽंशांशजातके । कुबेरांश े चरेले शब ँयामवणर्शरीर वातिपभाव॥ ु िवाबििववे की च ात।् िलिप एक समथ र् िलिपय अास लेािवा समथ र् िपऽािजर्तभागे ् ् गृ ु हवे ासः ु उोगमूलात य के िचालं मास तागे राजारे ूभारे लाभिवहीन। पात ब
् ऽगृहलाभ पाोगलाभ ू ात क्षे उोगमूला िवहीन िववाहानर उोग कलऽवगमर् ल
ु भवेत।् ितीयाे तृतीयाे सोदरवृि िपतृमातृसखं ु भवेत-् फलं भवेत।् जये बालरोगं िपतृमातृसखं ु वष मातृमरण वसवष ु गभार्मे िवूजासखं ु । चतथु पमे वष सोदरीवृिऋतस
ु लेािवासमथ र्।प नववषदशवषिवावृिलाभ।एकादशेादशेवषिवावृिलाभ।ऽयोदशेमनवष ु ैवलेािवासमथ र्िपतृॅातृसख। ु क्षाेषोडशाेसख
् ु उोगमूलात य ू ाौ।एकािवंशरे ाजारेूभारे े ातृमल अादशेएकोनिवंशिे पतृमरणिवंशॅ
् ु हवे ास ू ात सौ। े तिु वश े िपऽािजर्तभागेवास ेॅातृमल ऽयोिवंशच पिवंशषे िवंशबे गृ
् ु हे वासकफल। एकोनिऽंश े राजारे उोगमूलात य िववाहय। सिवंश े अािवंश े बगृ बलाारेणजभूपवू ईशाभागेिववाह उरभागेिववाहिववाहानर सौ े ोगेनसौ। तषचउोगलाभएकं एकाधिनूमाणंउोग।िऽंशएे किऽंशउ े लऽसौंशाि। ािऽंशऽे यिंशक
ु ू ात ् े ोगूबलििऽिनूमाणउोग।षसिऽंशपे ऽसान चतिु ंशपे िऽंशउ कलऽवगमर् ल
ु गृहलाभक्षेऽलाभ।अिऽंशएे कोनचािरंशपे ऽसानउोगूबलचत िु नूमाण
ु ािरपषच उोगअवाहनयोगयोगवृि।चािरएकिचािरयोगूबलधनवृिक्षेऽवृिचत ु ु ािरउोगूबलधनक्षेऽवृिसाएकोनपापऽसानवृ िक्षेऽधनवृि।पाशेएकिपिऽपपऽी
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ु ु पऽिववाहउोगूबलधनक्षे ऽवृिसौपऽूबलषीसापाशे वाहनययोगअयतु एकगृह
ु ु िपऽूबलयोग। ु ु क्षेऽवृीपऽउोगूबलषशािएकििऽचत षसषिपऽपौऽािदवृ िमहे
् ु भवेत–सषिमृ (गृह?े ) लीकटाक्षयोगवृियावदायःु सखं ितभर्वते –्
कुबेरांशफलं संूक्षयंिनमतं-(70)।
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Perils of a Wrong Muhurta A Case Study By Shanmukha, India
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his write-up is reverentially dedicated to my father Sri T. Nooka Raju, for giving me the idea to write this. A brief introduction about him is given below, which is the background story that triggered this writeup.
Shanmukha, a graduate in Electronics
1. Introduction My father is an Ayurvedic RMP (Registered Medical Practitioner), yet practices Allopathic system for his livelihood. Though he was not trained in Astrology, he was attracted to the science since his childhood, while he was learning Ayurveda from his Guru in traditional Gurukula system, where he used to live in his Guru’s house, doing daily chores in the house. His Guru was a traditional Vaidya Vidvan and initiated my father into daily Puja, Bhagavadgita etc, which my father follows till the date. My father does the Gita Parayana Yagna and gives the discourses on Gita during Karthika month and conducts Gita Jayanti celebrations every year for the last three decades.
and Communication Engineering, works in a Scientific organization of Indian Govt. He started his study of Astrology when he was 22 years old and though not traditionally trained; he is very fond of the wonderful system of Jaimini and learns it from his Guru Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. He is now working on ancient commentaries on Jaimini and writes some of his musings on Jaimini system at his personal blog http://sutramritam.blogspot.com
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As he is a medical practitioner in a village, he visits the villages nearby and does his practice, so he gets the chance to mingle with various kinds of people, which enriched his knowledge. Though my father is not highly educated, but learnt various systems like mantras for snake bites, preparing Talismans from the Sanyasis roaming in our native villages out of his interest. Similarly he learnt fixing Muhurtas based on his interaction with Pandits in our village. When I told my father that I was learning astrology, he encouraged me and at the same time cautioned me by telling an incident in his life. As my father is a well known person in our village, people come to cross check the Muhurta, even though they would have already gotten it fixed by a competent Pandit. Sometimes, poor people directly come to him and request for a Muhurta. Once, a known person came to him and asked for a Muhurta, he fixed it by looking at the Panchanga. After sometime he realized that it was a wrong Muhurta given in the Panchanga, which he missed to cross-check. My father explains that after that incident, he faced a lot of problems in his life. He says that he was running bad times like Sade-sathi etc. of course. From that day, he developed the habit of cross-checking every Muhurtha he came across in the wedding invitations he receives. So, he cautioned me “Fixing Muhurta is not an easy task; it’s like changing one’s fate from that moment, so the Astrologer needs to take extra caution while doing so.” Henceforth, even I learnt Muhurta part; I never tried to fix Muhurta for I fear I am not very competent to do that. Recently, when I visited my village, my father drew a chart before me and asked me “What are the faults in this Muhurtha?” I explained the faults in that Muhurta based on my knowledge. Then, he told me that this was a Muhurtha given in a popular Panchanga (Almanac) in our region and explained that bridegroom died in an accident four days after his marriage conducted in the above cited Muhurtha. My father complained that he found not much strength, which is essential for the important ceremonies like marriage. This article contains two such Muhurthas from his observations which proved detrimental for the respective lives of the couple. It is not the intention of this write up to attribute the mishap solely to the defects of the Muhurta, but to highlight the importance of selecting good Muhurta, lest the bad Yogas in the birth chart will trigger the disaster.
Basic Rules in fixing Marriage Muhurta1: Any Muhurta shall be free of Ekavimshati (21) Mahadoshas. Kalidasa explains that a Muhurta sullied with any of these 21 Mahadoshas shall be rejected as it is fatal even if good placements of planets in Vargottama, exalted, or own house etc.
तं च शभु ैििभयतर्ु मिप ोित ैालय2 र्ु सत ैलर् ं च पंचिे कम।् ांश ैयर्िद िमऽग ैगण
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This article draws heavily from Muhurta Kalpadrimamu (Telugu) – Sri Iranganti Rangacharya. Muhurta Sindhuvu (Telugu) – Sri Vadrevu Suryanarayana Murthi – Page 58 1343
बू रेष ु िऽभवािरगेष ु यिद वा वगमांशाितं
ु ायोः॥ लं दोषिविषतं यिद तदा मृूदं tallagnaṁ ca śubhaistribhiryutamapi svoccasthitaissvālaya svāṁśasthairyadi mitragairguṇasatairlagnaṁ ca paṁceṣṭikam | krūreṣu tribhavārigeṣu yadi vā vargottamāṁśānvitaṁ lagnaṁ doṣavidūṣitaṁ yadi tadā mṛtyupradaṁ syāttayoḥ || 3
Readers can refer to any standard book on Muhurta for the explanation of these 21 Mahadoshas. As name suggests, any muhurta possesses any of these doshas is strictly prohibited. 8th house from any Lagna is the place of obstacles and hence this place must be free from any malefic association. It is strongly suggested by the classics that 8th house must be free from occupation of any planet (malefic or benefic) for any auspicious ceremonies. Benefic planets in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th is recommended. But Moon in Ascendant is strictly prohibited for any auspicious occasion. Natural malefic planets in 3rd, 6th and 11th increase the strength of Muhurta. 7th house also needs to be free from placement of any planet (जािमऽ शिु ःjāmitra śuddhiḥ)
We give below some very basic rules in selecting a good muhurta for marriage. The readers are cautioned that this list is not exhaustive. 1.1
Month of Marriage:
Lunar Vaisakha, Jyeshta, Maagha and Phalguna months are best for marriage. Karthika and Margasira months are medium and the rest are bad for the marriage.
ु माघो े ैते शभु ूदाः4। वैशाखः फणो मासौहन े मागमो अेशभु ामताः॥ vaiśākhaḥ phalguṇo māgho jyeṣṭhaścaite śubhapradāḥ| māsaudvahane mārgomadhyo anyetvaśubhāmatāḥ||
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Nakshatra of Marriage:
The following Nakshatras without Vedha are suitable for marriage. Mrigasira, Hasta, Moola, Anuradha, Magha, Rohini, Revati, Uttara, Uttarashadha, Uttrabhadra, Swati. 1.3
Tithi of Marriage:
Rikta tithis like Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdasi and Amavasya are not recommended and rest are suitable. Ashtami and Shashti are also not suitable according to some savants. Sukla 3
Muhurta Sindhu – English by Sri Iranganti Rangacharya; Muhurtha Sidhuvu – Telugu by Vadrevu Suryanarayana Murthi. In our humble view this book contains lucid explanations useful for the beginner. 4 Muhurta Kalpadrimamu (Telugu) By Sri Iranganti Rangacharya – 1976, page 1344
Pratipat, Chaturthi, Ashtami, Navami, Chaturdasi, Krishna Chaturthi, Ashtami, Navami, Shashti, Dwadasi, Trayodasi, Chaturdasi and Amavasya are not suitable for marriage. 1.4
Weekday of Marriage:
All weekdays except Sunday, Saturday and Tuesday are suitable. According to some experts Monday results in second marriage, which was accepted as suitable for second marriage by Kalidasa. There was a karika which allows Muhurtas during night time of Sunday, Saturday and Tuesdays. Yet, it will be wise to adhere to the most accepted norms while selecting Muhurta for important ceremonies like marriage.
न वारदोशाः ूभवि राऽौ िवशेषतोऽकार्विनभूशनीनाम ् na vāradośāḥ prabhavanti rātrau viśeṣato'rkāvanibhūśanīnām
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Ascendant of Marriage:
The following table gives the results of marriage various Ascendants. If lord of Asc. or the Jupiter aspects the Asc., this evil will be mitigated.
दािरं बिधरतनौ िदवांधले ैधं िशशमु रणं िनशांधले। ु र्दोषः॥ पंग्वंग े िनिखलधनािवनाशमीयःु सवर्ऽािधप गििभन dāridryaṁ badhiratanau divāṁdhalagne vvaidhavyaṁ śiśumaraṇaṁ niśāṁdhalagne | paṁgvaṁge nikhiladhanāvināśamīyuḥ sarvatrādhipa gurudṛṣṭibhirnadoṣaḥ ||
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Type of Asc.
Results
Remarks
Badhira (Deaf)
Poverty
Daytime : Li, Sc Night Time : Sg, Cp
Andha (Blind)
Daytime : Widowhood Daytime : Ar, Ta, Le Nighttime: Childless Night : Vi, Ge, Cn
Pangu (Lame)
Loss of Wealth
Daytime: Aq, Night : Pi
Navamsa of Marriage:
Sagittarius, Libra, Virgo, Pisces and Gemini Navamsa of any Ascendant are suitable for marriage. Pisces is prohibited by some savants. The last Navamsa of any Ascendant is prohibited except if the Navamsa is Vargottama. Exception: If Moon is in Capricorn or Libra, the Movable Asc. and Movable Navamsa are prohibited even though Vargottama.
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Bad Position of Planets at Marriage: • Saturn in 12th, Mars in 10th, Venus in 3rd, Moon or any malefic in Ascendant are bad for marriage Muhurta. • Any one of Lord of Muhurta Lagna, Venus, Moon in 6th is bad. • Similarly, the Moon, Lord of Lagna, Mars and any benefic in 8th is bad. • Any planet in 7th is also bad 1.7
Good placements for the planets:
• Sun, Ketu, Rahu, and Saturn in 3rd, 11th, 8th and 6th. • Mars in 3rd, 11th and 6th • Moon in 2nd, 3rd, 11th • Mercury, Jupiter except in 7th, 8th, 12th • Venus except in 8th, 3rd, 7th, 6th, 12th 1.8
Specific Bad Placements:
• Saturn or Sun in Ascendant. • Moon in Ascendant, 6th, 8th • Mars in Ascendant, 8th • Mercury, Jupiter in 8th • Sun and Rahu combined in Asc. • Venus in 6th or 8th • Any planet in 7th.
2. Case Studies: 2.1
Case 1:
This is the first case observed by my father. The wedding invitation was given to my father on the night of 6th April 2004, just a day before the marriage. As a habit my father checked the Muhurta in the Almanac (Panchanga) and found there is a major fault in the Muhurta. Since, it was just a day before, he couldn’t do much to explain them. The marriage was conducted on the given Muhurta. He was so scared about the Muhurta and the bridegroom resides in the same village my father practices his medical practice, he quite often visits them and inquires about his life, without telling him about his apprehensions. But, fate is so cruel that this Bridegroom died in a very peculiar manner. My father narrates the incident below.
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“In the village, there is a dried open deep well in which there was a bore-well fixed for agricultural water supply. There was drizzle for two days before the incident. On the day, three members including this bridegroom were repairing the bore – well. The first person went into the well and suddenly collapsed there beside the wall. Then, our bridegroom anxiously entered and also collapsed upside down. The third person entered the well using a rope, felt breathless right in the middle and wisely came out. Then, a group of farmers tried to pull out the person inside the well by knotting the rope. As the first person collapsed and sat leaning the wall, they could rescue him by gripping rope to his hand. The second person, our bridegroom, was upside down; they couldn’t do much and couldn’t save his life. They found that Oxygen was nil in the deep well by sending a cock and side and found it dead.” As the birth data is not available, let us see what is in-store in marriage Muhurta?
Case 1: April 7th, 2004 at 07:30 Hrs, at 17N41, 83E03, IST The Pandit fixed this Muhurta which was given in a popular Panchanga in our region. The Pandit didn’t even care to do the needed time correction, which is almost +2 minutes for the place the Panchanga was prepared. The Panchanga5 was prepared for the year 2004-2005 by Sri Butte Virabhadra Daivagna, Srisaila Asthana Siddhanti. He uses Surya Siddhanta based calculations, whose Ayanamsa is near to Dr. Raman’s Ayanamsa. The scanned images of wedding invitation card and the Muhurta mentioned in Panchanga, which are in Telugu are also given below.
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It shall be noted here that the Panchanga makers use either Purva Paddhati or Drik Paddati methods in preparing their Panchangas. In Purva Paddati scheme, they apply necessary Bija Samskaras (Corrections) to comply with Observatory results and don’t apply the necessary Bija Samskara (Corrections) for Sun and Moon. That means the Tithi, Karana etc. are done from their own calculations based on various Karana Granthas, which means the longitudes of Sun and Moon can’t be justified with Observatory results. The Drik Paddati method applies all Bija Samskaras for all planet that is in accordance with the Astronomical Observatory results. The above cited Panchanga is based on Purva Paddati, which means the longitude of Moon as well as tithi etc. need not match with the software based calculations, let what ever be the Ayanamsa. Readers can read any standard work or Calander Review Committee reports for much understanding of the concept.
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2.1.1 Analysis of Muhurta Chart: We shall not dwell into the Ekavimshati Maha Doshas in this article since it itself takes more than an article. Readers are requested to refer to any standard text on Muhurta. We shall concentrate on very basic rules that were not followed in this Muhurta. • First and foremost, there is no जािमऽ शिु ः (jāmitra śuddhiḥ) for the Aries Ascendant and Libra Navamsa Muhurta as Ketu and Moon are occupied in 7th house of marriage. For a marriage muhurta, this is of utmost important factor along with Asthama Suddhi.
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Of late, new research scholars are advocating that benefic planets in 7th is acceptable, yet the classical literature always denies any planet in 7th which is unfortunately not followed. The following verse of Sage Vasishta explains the same.
सव जािमऽ संािवदधित मरणम ् sarve jāmitra saṁsthāvidadhati maraṇam
This Jamitra Dosha can be mitigated when a strong benefic aspects the Ascendant. This case Jupiter placed in Vargottama aspects Aries, but he similarly had malefic aspects from Mars and Saturn. • Ascendant was occupied by Rahu and retrograde Mercury. According to some classical literature, Rahu, Ketu being shadow planets doesn’t have malfeasance for Muhurta, yet being malefic associating Moon proves strong malefic for this Muhurta. Mercury being associated with Rahu Ketu axis also becomes malefic & reduces the strength of Muhurta Ascendant.
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• It is a known fact that at least 5 planets shall be strong for any Muhurta by occupying the respective houses from Asc. For example, malefic in 3, 6, 11th and benefics in Kendra and trines etc. In this case, Jupiter in 5th Leo and Saturn in 3rd Gemini were strong and the remaining all planets were not anyway fortifying Ascendant. • Refer to exception in point 2.6 above. This case Moon in Libra and hence any Movable Ascendant or Movable Navamsa is prohibited for marriage Muhurta, which unfortunately not followed. • Though it is not a complete Kartari Yoga, but Mars in 2nd and Sun in 12th from Muhurta Ascendant weakens the strength of the Muhurta. • The Karaka for marriage Venus is conjunct with inimical Mars and also subjected to Kartari of malefic planets. • The 7th from Moon is also occupied by malefic planets.
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Case 2: 5th November, 2009 at 19:03 hrs 17N41, 83E03, IST6
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his is another case of Muhurta, where the Bridegroom died after a couple of days of marriage. This Muhurta was given in one of the famous Panchangas of Coastal Andhra Pradesh districts, published from Kakinada. It seems the almanac maker uses Ayanamsa near to Lahiri. The Pandit, who fixed the Muhurta as given in the Panchanga didn’t care to cross-check the important factors in fixing up a Muhurta. He, unfortunately, even didn’t do the necessary correction in Ascendant time required to adjust the Muhurta to the Pushkaramsa of the Lagna. As a tradition, the Muhurtas are fixed for the respective Pushkaramsa of the signs. The following table gives the Pushkaramsa for the signs. Signs Puskara Amsa Degree Aries, Leo, Sagittarius 21˚ Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn 14˚ Gemini, Libra, Aquarius 24˚ Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces 7˚
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For correct Pushkaraamsa, the Asc. should be at 14˚, which needs correction in time.
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2.2.1 Analysis of Muhurta Chart. Let us check the important factors that were unfortunately over – looked in fixing up the Muhurta. Since, we don’t have the birth details of the couple, we can’t deduce the Longevity and compatibility factor in the charts of the couple, which is very important in marriage. • Moon occupies the Ascendant in Taurus. Have a look at the section 2.7 above, which prohibits Moon in Ascendant for marriage Muhurta. Moon with full digital strength is highly benefic, yet Moon in Lagna is not a welcome factor. Any other benefic like Jupiter with strength is welcome. The following verse of Brihaspati explains Moon is not acceptable in Ascendant while explaining about Vishaghati Dosha.
चंिोिवषघटीदोषं हंितके िऽकोणगः। लं िवना शभु ैर्ः के ेवा लपथा
caṁdroviṣaghaṭīdoṣaṁ haṁtikendra trikoṇagaḥ | lagnaṁ vinā śubhairdṛṣṭaḥ kendrevā lagnapastathā
• Venus in 6th is a very important Mahadosha that shall be considered for any Muhurta. There is an exception mentioned by Kashyapa vide the following.
ु ऽे गतोिप वा। नीचगेत ु तरु ीयेवा शऽक्ष
ु भृगषोवो दोषोनाीऽन संशयः॥ nīcagetu turīyevā śatrukṣetragatopi vā | bhṛguṣaṣṭhodbhavo doṣonāstītyatrana saṁśayaḥ ||
Venus in 6th dosha can be mitigated when Venus is debilitated or in inimical signs Cancer, Leo, and Sagittarius. In this case, the Venus occupied his own sign, which is not tune with the exception, thus making a major Mahadosha. In fact, other savants like Kalidasa don’t approve this exception, though. • Lord of Ascendant (Venus) occupying 6th itself is another fault, which was unfortunately over - looked. The following verse explains the important factors to consider
ये शिनः खेऽविनजृतीये7 ु भृगनौचं िखला नशाः। लेिवगिरफ़ौमृतौग्लौः लेट ् शभु ारामदेच सव॥
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Muhurta Kalpadrimamu (Telugu) – Iranganti Rangacharya. Page No - 108
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vyaye śaniḥ khe'vanijastṛtīye bhṛgustanaucaṁdrakhalā naśastāḥ| lagnetkavirgauścarifaumṛtauglauḥ lagneṭ śubhārāścamadeca sarve || Translation: Saturn in 12th, Moon or any malefic in Ascendant, Mars in 10th, Venus in 3rd is
not acceptable. Similarly, anyone among Lord of Muhurta Lagna, Venus, Moon in 6th is bad for marriage muhurta. Any benefic in 8th, Lord of Muhurta Lagna or Mars in 8th is also not acceptable. Any planet in 7th is not good for marriage Muhurta. • For any Muhurta, the strength is decided by the placement of benefic planets in quadrants and trines, similarly, malefic planets in 3rd, 6th, and 11th. In this case, only Ketu, Mars and Sun had the respective placement. For the people in the southern region like Andhra Pradesh, the strength of Jupiter is a must. Even Jupiter occupying 9th house, he is very weak by debilitation and close conjunction with Rahu. As indicated above, important ceremonies like marriage, at least five planets shall be in strength by occupying respective places, which gives the strength to the Muhurta. In this Muhurta, only malefic planets occupy some good placements, no benefic is in good position. Look at the chart, no benefic occupied any quadrant, even if Moon in Ascendant which is not acceptable, no benefic in trine except Jupiter in 9th sullied by Rahu resulting Guru Chandala Yoga.
3. Conclusion: It is shown in the above two charts how important is selection of Good Muhurta for auspicious ceremonies like marriage. There are a couple of divergent views by the ancient savants regarding the selection of Muhurta for various occasions, yet all agree to the point that Ekavimshati Mahadoshas shall be checked for any Muhurta. Since the birth details of the natives were not available, only Muhurta charts are analyzed for any major faults in the Muhurta. If the charts are available, the picture would have been much clear as to which led to catastrophic effects on the bridegroom.
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Gulika – A Compilation By A.G.Suresh Babu Shenoy, India
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erala from time immemorial has given high importance to Gulika and there will not be a single chart drawn without its representation while the charts of other parts of the country never used to display it let alone give it any significance.
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rawn into Astrology & Tantra from
1. Reasons
very early age and hailing from one of the orthodox Brahmin families of Kerala, Shri. Suresh Babu Shenoy, has been doing research in many branches of astrology for the past 25 years. His serious leanings into Astrology started after getting the blessings from Late Brahmasree Kaimook Parameshwaran Vaidikan Namboothiry, Kodagara, Chalakudi (Kerala). Suresh Babu has been providing professional astrological help to those who needed it over the years. He has also participated in quite a few Ashtamangala & Deva Prashnas conducted in Kerala Temples. He uses & studies only the original classical works, be it Parashari, Mihiracharya, Jaimini or Tajik. He has also created an unique Astrology Software based on Windows, with many features required in Ashtamangala Prashna. He has his own site in Yahoo Groups, where he advises and helps members who are desirous of learning the practical applications of the science of Astrology.
Here are a few reasons. Prashna Marga1 9-41
sveR;amip papana< maiNddaeR;àdaeixk< sae=itdae;krae yaeg†GvgRvzt> zne>. Of all the malefic planets, Gulika is the most malefic. If Gulika is associated with Saturn, it becomes much more malefic. Note: a) Natural malefics Sun, Mars & Saturn, weak moon and mercury 1
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associated with malefics. Rahu/Ketu 6/8/12 lords, (b) Maraka planets, 22nd drekana lord, 64th navamsa lord are malefic and inimical to the native. The (a) group can confer difficulties & (b) group can even cause death or such situations. By the above statement, Gulika is far more malefic than all of them in aggravating the negative properties or even turning the positive to nil or negative. (reducing their benefic nature). This is more so when it is associated with Saturn who is karaka for 8th & 12th bhava and also Karaka for roga / sapa (illness / curse) etc. Brihad Jatak 4-17 dae;àdane gui¦kae blIyan! For giving difficulties / problems Gulika is very strong. zinvl! gui¦kae }eyae From Saturn know Gulika: this actually refers to the Saturn’s Yaama. But also indicates the nature of Gulika. gui¦kí m&Tyurœ Gulika is Mrithyu: Gulika is equated to death. It is not difficult to understand the implication of this. This also means, it helps us to find the maraka dasa etc. gui¦k¢hs The planets associated with Gulika confer inimical results (aniShTa) AÇanuòanpÏit, tLkaljEinRimÄE> àòaêFaedyeNÊgui¦kadE> Aayu> àwm< icN*< SvSwanturiv;yÉedmvgMy. The span of life should be ascertained first and whether the native is healthy or sickly should be ascertained from nimithas seen at the time of prashna, Prashtaruda, Udaya lagna, Moon and Gulika etc. 1353
Note: Prashna Marga quotes this verse from Prashna Anushtana Padhathy, a much older treatise of Astrology from Kerala. Here the author, by referring to Gulika specifically indicates its importance in determining the life span of the individual, his health and illness. This is the foremost of factors. What is use of Raja yogas if the native doesn’t have enough life span to enjoy them? And what good it shall do if he is sick due to diseases? Hence, before venturing into the raja yogas it is important to ascertain the above factors. It is here the Gulika comes to help most. PM 10-4 Aw dae;da dzaphara %CyNte, l¶aÖa yid jNmtae m&itptI m&TyuSwtÖI]kaE mNd> ³ªrd°ga[pae gui¦kpStEyuR´raZy ra÷íE;u suÊbRlae jnui; yae Éaven=ÉIòe iSwt> papalaeikts
From the above it is easy to understand the importance of Gulika in horoscope and why it is displayed in Kerala charts.
2. Determination of Gulikodaya Parashara Horaa. przr haera, rivvaraidzNyNt< guilkaid inêPyte idvsanaòxa É®va varezadœ g[eyt! ³mat!. Gulika is determined from Sunday to Saturday by dividing the day by eight and counting from day lord. I.e.: day time, the time is divided into 8 portions and the first portion of the day starts with days lord. Aòmaem!=zae inrIz> SyaCDNySm&t> raiÇmPyòxa k«Tva varezat! pÂmaidt>. Eight portion does not have a lord and Saturn’s portion is Gulika. Night time is similarly divided and first portion starts from the 5th lord from the Varesh (day’s lord). zNyma àae´ae rVy kals<}k> saeMya SvSvdezaeÑv> S)…q>. Gulika is Saturn’s portion, Kala is Sun’s portion, Ardha Prahara is Mercury’s portion and the sputa is calculated according to each place (sun rise / set). guilkeòvza‘¶< S)…q< yt! SvSvdezjm! guilk< àaeCyte tSma¾akSy )l< vdet!. Lagna sputa calculated at this time is called Gulika and predictions should be made thus.
Phaladeepika.
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)ldeipk, cr< éÔdaSy< "q< inTydan< oinMmRiNdnaf(> ³me[akRvaral! AhMmaRnv&iÏ]yaE tÇ kayaER inzayaNtu vareñrat! pÂma*a> Mandi Nadi are 26, 22, 18, 14, 10, 6, 2 for each day starting from Sunday. The differences in duration of day should be considered. Night time nadi is the 5th from the day’s lord.
Uttarakaalaamrita %Ärkalam&t, caê>oair jqa vyae nq tnU ên< *umanaht< oa Meaning: The Udaya Ghati of Mandi from Sunday onwards are 26, 22, 18, 14, 10, 6 and 2. To find the days Mandi Udaya time, The Dina Pramana should be multiplied by Mani Udaya Ghati and expunged by 30. The sign thus arrived is the Rising sign of Mandi. This is same as provided in Phaladeepika. The sputa thus arrived is called Mandi raÇeMmaRnmh> àma[mihùTo{fàma[< ÉvedkaR*a zinvasraNd idvsevareñral! o{fpa>. The lord of each portion of Day or Night starts with Sun on Sunday (the week days lord) when Ratri Maan or Dina Maana is divided in to 8 divisions. The 8th portion do not have a lord ANTya zn
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Syata< mNdsutavuÉavit olaivTyevmUcmuinMmR{fVy> iklyÇtaE invstaE tÇEvhainàdaE. Gulika & Mandi are sons of Saturn and are malefic. They are inimical to the rasi where they are occupying. Though Parasara explains only one type of calculation, Phaladeepika gives another, which is also accepted by Uttarakaalaamritha, where it gives both the methods. The point to note is the fact Parasara as well as Uttarakalamritha states that 8th portion is without lord. Sarvarth Chintamani gives two verses practically meaning the same but uses different words Gulik & Mandi. In fact there are only two methods of calculation. 1. The method that uses the Sunday=26 nadi etc 2. The method of dividing the duration of the day by 8th and finding the Gulika at the start of the Saturn’s portion. While the first method is used in Jataka / prashna, the second method is used for Muhurtha. Saturn’s hora is not considered auspicious as we have seen from the illustration on the Mandi-Gulika as below – this portion is also called Gulikodaya and avoided for muhurthas. The table below computes Gulika/Mandi at Sun rise taken as 6AM and Sun set at 18 PM (12 hrs each) for ease of computation. Mandi Rising time is the Beginning of Saturns Hora 6:00:00 Divisio ns Sun
7:30:0 0 1
9:00:0 0 2
10:30: 00 3
12:00: 00 4
13:30: 00 5
15:00: 00 6
16:30: 00 7
18:00: 00 8
19:30: 00 1
21:00: 00 2
22:30: 00 3
0:00:0 0 4
1:30:00 5
3:00: 00 6
4:30: 00 7
6:00: 00 8
Sun
Moon
Mars
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mar
Mer
Jup
Mon
Moon
Mars
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Tue
Mars
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mar
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Sat
Wed
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Sun
Moo
Mar
Mer
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sun
Thu
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Moo
Mar
Mer
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Fri
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Mar
Mer
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mar
Sat
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Sat
Mer
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
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Mer
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Gulika Rising time is at the Middle of the Saturns Hora 6:00:00
6:45:0 0 1
8:15:0 0 2
9:45:0 0 3
11:15: 00 4
12:45: 00 5
14:15: 00 6
15:45: 00 7
17:15: 00 8
18:45: 00 1
20:15: 00 2
21:45: 00 3
23:15: 00 4
0:45:00
Sun
Moon
Mars
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Jup
Ven
Sat
Mon
Moon
Mars
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Ven
Sat
Tue
Mars
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mar
Sat
Sun
Wed
Merc
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Sun
Thu
Jupi
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Fri
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Sat
Mer
Divisio ns Sun
Day Time
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Kerala
Mandi
16:24: 00 14:48: 00 13:12: 00 11:36: 00 10:00: 00 8:24:0 0 6:48:0 0
15:00: 00 13:30: 00 12:00: 00 10:30: 00 9:00:0 0 7:30:0 0 6:00:0 0
5
2:15: 00 6
3:45: 00 7
5:15: 00 8
Sun
Moo
Mar
Mer
Jup
Sun
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Moo
Mars
Merc
Jup
Ven
Sat
Moo
Mar
Mer
Jup
Ven
Sat
Sun
Moo
Mar
Mer
Jup
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Sat
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Moo
Mar
Mer
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Ven
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Ven
Sat
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Moo
Mar
Mer
Calendar Time Gulik a 15:45: 00 14:15: 00 12:45: 00 11:15: 00 9:45:0 0 8:15:0 0 6:45:0 0
Start
Night Time
End
16:30: 15:00: 00 00 15:00: 13:30: 00 00 13:30: 12:00: 00 00 12:00: 10:30: 00 00 10:30: 9:00:0 0 00 9:00:0 7:30:0 0 0 7:30:0 6:00:0 0 0 Used in Muhurtha
Kerala
Mandi
22:00: 00 20:24: 00 18:48: 00 4:24:0 0 2:48:0 0 1:12:0 0 23:36: 00
21:00: 00 19:30: 00 18:00: 00 3:00:0 0 1:30:0 0 0:00:0 0 22:30: 00
Gulik a 21:45: 00 20:15: 00 18:45: 00 3:45:0 0 2:15:0 0 0:45:0 0 23:15: 00
day changes day changes day changes
It is very clear from the above table that Mandi mentioned in classical texts such as Parashara Hora is the Start of Mandi kaal (Gulika Kaal) – Period of Gulika / Mandi which is used in Muhurthas and spans 90minutes.
The above indicates that such Gulika should be computed for the beginning of Saturn’s period and not in the middle of it as some say even if we want to compute the Gulika/Mandi as per Parashara in true sense. I had used the word Hora to describe the 8 portions of the day & night. In fact the correct word is “Yaama” which is of 90 minutes duration and Hora is of 60 minutes duration. So as per Parashara, Mandi / Gulika is the duration of Saturn’s yaama. Due to the way he has written the verse, it is my opinion that the Gulika thus calculated should be at the beginning of Saturn Yaama as we have also seen used for Muhurtha.
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In this regard, I would like to present the view of the author of Madhaveeyam for determining the Yaama lords. This is essentially an advanced text book for Muhurtha, which is followed in Kerala for Muhurtha matters.
Maadhaveeya. maxvIye, ¢ha varnawadyae vasrSy àma[aòÉagaixnawa> ³me[ twa yamvTyaí tLpÂma*a y Aa*
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So Gulika and Mandi are not two different longitudes but only one and the other refers to time only to be used in Muhurtha It is also a general practice to avoid the whole period of Gulika in determining Muhurtha and in unavoidable circumstances till the time lagna cross the Gulika sputa as calculated using Sunday=26 ghatika structure. This by itself indicates that there is only computation of Gulika and the other is only TIME to be avoided. So the time arrived using Parashara method should be indicated in terms of Time and the longitude arrived using the Sunday=26 ghatika should be indicated as longitude of Gulika. The wordings like “Gulikodaya” & “Mandikaal” is further proof of the above. The misinterpretation & confusion thus created has given rise to many other theories like one is used in the determination of “Mrithyu” and the other in the determination of Adhaana or birth time.
3. Gulika in Various Bhavas. Prashna Marga In fact the Verses quoted in Prashna Marga are from other books as stated by the author himself. raegI ]ta saeTw< iÖ;l! æat>e szaEyR> suoaidhIn> suoge=irÉIt>. 1) Sickly, having diseases; wounded body. (in the first house) 2) One’s talking will be of low nature. He shall be shabby (in the second house) 3) He shall hate brothers; heroic / brave (in the third house) 4) Without happiness, fear from enemies (In the fourth house) Note: a) In many horoscopes, it is found that if Gulika is placed in the lagna, some physical defect will be there even if it is minor. This could be in many forms like one leg slightly smaller than the other, 6 fingers etc. Many a times unless one (astrologer) asks, even the native may not have given much thought to it. I have seen this effect in many cases. 1360
b) In practice, such persons may have defective speech / two kinds of voice / mocking manner. They wear very shabby dress or not appropriate to their status. guvaRidinNdak«dnaTmj> SyaCzUlI suttSwe irpuge injiÖ¦œ iv;e][ae v. 5) Defying ones Guru / mentor / ancestors and without sons / children (in the fifth house) 6) He shall hate one’s own people (in the sixth house) 7) Shall have “Visha drishti”(destructive looks) , highly libidious (sexual), shall destroy one’s spouse. (in the seventh house) Note: fifth house is also Mantra sthana (House of Mantra) & putra sthana (House of Children). It is also 9th from the Ninth house (pitru sthana-House of Father & ancestors). In fact all the three are complimentary 1st / 5th / 9th . Father – Self – Son circle. Visha drishti – This is also an indicator of drishti badha. Which means either the native himself have Visha drishti (whatever he looks at daily / constantly is destroyed) or he becomes a victim of such afflictions. xIman! b÷Vyaixrnaytayurœiv;ai¶zôEm&RitròmSwe xmRiSwte xmRtpaemnUn> oSwe sukIiÄR> prkayRs´>. 8) Intelligent, illness, short span of life and shall die due to poison, weapons or by fire. (in the eighth house) 9) He shall not have a sense of righteous, lack mantra japa / tapa etc. (in the ninth house) 10) He shall be having good reputation and a helping mind (in the tenth house)
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k…yaR½ paEé;yutae xnvahnawaRnEñyRvan! Égvte b÷É&Tyyu´> Ê>Svßva<í k…noI ivklae VyySwe l¶aidÉavgtmaiNd)l< àidòm!. 11) He shall have power, wealth, vehicles, prosperity and many servants. (in the eleventh house) 12) Shall have bad dreams, deformed nails, physical defects.(in the twelfth house) Note: Regarding point 12) the statement about bad dreams has been tested in many instances and found to be true.
3.1 The Effects Of Gulika In Each Bhava As Per Other Classics. 3.1.1. Gulika in the 1st House Brihat Jataka caer> ³ªrae ivnyrihtae vedzaôwRhInae naitSwUlae nynivk«tae naitxIÚaRitpUJy> naLpaharae n iv;yprae naitjIvI n zUraenÁ}>³ªx> klhk«dy< mNdpuÇe ivl¶e. 1) thieving character 2) rough / cruel / ferocious 3) without humility 4) lacking the knowledge of Vedas, or wealth 5) not very fat (physical appearance) 6) defective eyes 7) without intelligence or is not respectable 8) will eat more food 9) will not have much interest in material aspects (vishaya also indicates sexual behavior) 10) short life span 1362
11) without valor / bravery 12)angry, without knowledge and quarrelling (may also mean , quarrelling without understanding the reality). These verses only indicate what factors could be affected by the position of Gulika in lagna. They need not manifest in the native in full or may get modified due to other influencing elements. rajawva n&psMStÊpaÄivÄZïIman! gjeNÔrwvahnvaijyu´> ¢ame pure c ngre pirpUJymanae l¶SwmaiNd)limTypre vdiNt. The same text also provides other indications, perhaps contrary to the previously stated results. This is due to the fact that the previous results are most if Gulika is occupying Lagna alone and the second (this) refers to results when the Gulika is associated with Jupiter. 1) king or similar status , wealthy 2) having elephants, chariots, vehicles 3) Respected in the house / village / city You can see the Gulika in lagna if associated with Jupiter gives quiet a different effect
Jataka Paarijaata jtk pairjat guilkel¶iSttemNdxI raeigpapyutetuvÂnpr> kamIÊracarvan!, weak intelligence, sickly and if associated with malefic planets shall cheat others, kamee (highly sexual) or may also mean greedy, durachar – not following the dharmic path.
3.1.2 Gulika in the 2nd house
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Brihat Jataka b&hTjatk, n cafuvaKy< klhaymanae n ivÄxaNy< prdezvasI n va'œn sU]mawRivvadvaKyae idnezpaEÇe xnraizs
Jataka Paarijaat jatkpairjat, ivÄSweiv;yaturaeqnprkaepIÊralapvan! papVyaemcraiNvtegtxnaeiv*aivhInvan!. 1) after sensual pleasures 2) wandering / roaming 3) angry 4) bad language 5) financial loses and without education if associated with malefic planets “paapavyomacharaanvite” could mean many things. “vyomacharan” traveling in the sky. This might be indicating a malefic entity that travels in the sky/heavens. Many classics have emphasized the role of 2nd house regarding education since it is vaak sthana (speech). One’s speech reflects his education also. And education indirectly helps in the acquisition of wealth. So a malefic in the second may (need not always) indicate that the person lacks proper education and hence wealth also.
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Jataka Paarijaat ivrhgvmdaidgu[EyuRt> àcurkaepxna¾Rns<æm> ivgtzaekÉyíivsaedrshjxaminmNdsuteyda, Separation / desertion, ego, very angry disposition, running around to make money Fearless, lack of illness, and lack of brothers.
3.1.4 Gulika in the 4th house Jataka paarijaat ihbukbvns
3.1.5 Gulika in 5th house Jaataka paarijaat tnyÉvnyatemNdsUnaEivzIlílmitr"buiÏSSvLppuÇaeLpijvI. Bad conduct / nature / habits, wavering mind / intelligence, very few children and short span of life. ílmitrsutapTyae=LpjIvI szUlI
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Wavering mind / intelligence, dangers to children, short life span, sharp internal pain.
3.1.6 Gulika in 6th house Jaataka paarijaat b÷irpug[hNta ÉUtiv*aivnaedI yidirpug&hyate mNdpuÇeitixr> Destroyer of group of enemies, engaged in occult / tantric practices of low order/ magic sklirpuinhNda ÉUtiv*aivnaedI irpuÉvnsmete ïeòpuÇSsuzUr>. Destroyer of all enemies, engaged in occult / tantric practices of low order / magic, excellent children and brave
3.1.7 Gulika in 7th house Jaataka paarijaat klhk«idnpaEÇekamyatek…drSskljnivraexI mNdbuiÏ>k«t¹> Creates quarrels, ill natured / physically handicapped spouse, countering / countered by- everyone, low intelligence, ungrateful klhk«idnpaEÇe *Unge hIndarSskljnivraexI mNdbuiÏ> k«t¹> Creates quarrels, without / deficient spouse, countered / countered by – everyone, low / slow intelligence, ungrateful.
3.1.8 Gulika in 8th house Jaataka paarijaat
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ivklnynv±SSvLpdehaeòmSwe Defective eyes, body, short stature ivk«tnynv±SSvLpkayae égaÄaeR gr¦dhnzôEÊm&Rtae naytayu>. Defective eyes, body, short stature, sickly, early / sudden death due to poison, fire, weapons.
3.1.9 Gulika in 9th house Jaataka paarijaat guéjnipt&hNta nIck«Tye guéSwe Destroyer of parents, ancestors and mentors, does things of low nature / quality tpis guétnUjacarxMmRv&taenae Detached / separated from Guru, father, children, customs and religious austerity
3.1.10 Gulika in 10th house Jaataka paarijaat AzuÉztsmet> kMmRge mNdsUnaE injk…lihtkMmaRcarhInaeivman> Along with bad natured persons, without costumes befitting to ones lineage and without honor. ymÉuiv dzmSwe nIckMmR c luBx> What one does shall be of low nature, miser.
3.1.11 Gulika in 11th house
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Jaataka paarijaat AitsuoxntejaeêpvaNlaÉyate idnkrsutpuÇeca¢j Very happy, wealthy, high personality, destroyer of elder brother/sister suosutmittejaeêpvan! laÉyate Évit spirvarae Jyeòha vahnaF(>. Happiness, children, high personality, without / inimical to – elder brother/sister, lots of vehicles, followers.
3.1.12 Gulika in 12th house Jaataka paarijaat iv;yrihtve;ae dInvaKy>àvI[ae iniolxnhrSSyaNmNdjeir>)yate. Unfitting dress / looks, miserable / sad / helpless words / speech, destroyer of savings / wealth. iv;ysuoivhInae dInvaKyae VyyaÄaeR Évit zintnUje irP)ge zuiÏhIn> Unfitting dress/ looks, miserable / sad / helpless words / speech, destroyer of wealth, lack of cleanliness. Some of the above indications may seem to be irrelevant, but are in fact indicators of inner most nature physical / mental, which usually may not be visible outside.
4. Gulika With Different Planets. Brihat Jataka
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s ipt&Öe;kae mat&¬ezkrStwam&téca ÉaEmen saedyRha %NmadI zizjen devgué[a pa;{fkae Ë;kZzu³e[ àmdak«tamyhtae nIca. When Gulika is with Sun – Defying father/ancestors Moon- mother suffers. Acts against her wishes / liking Mars - brothers suffer and acts against their wishes / liking Mercury- Unmaada (excitement / mad / intoxicated / fury / possessiveness) Jupiter- Pashandi- religious hypocrite Venus- death due to sufferings or illness related with females, favorite / husband of female of low character k…ò(LpayuMmRNdsmete iv;aÉaejI sPpaeRpete ketuyute viûÉyaÄR> ÉUÉ&Ö
nature & attributes of Jupiter. Jupiter is Pragjna(decisive intelligence) karaka and karaka for the 5th house – intelligence, management could get affected due to this association. It is similar for other planets & bhavas. To state explicitly, the benefic affects of benefic planets gets reduced or twisted while malefic effects of malefic planets increases by its association. On a finer note, this gives rise to two distinct characteristics, while it reduces the quality of many attributes mostly internal, the same could result in the increase of other external malefic affects. An intelligent person must use the above according to circumstances not take them per-se. That is what Astrology is all about. 5.
Activities during Gulikodaya Muhurtha
xaNys<¢h< A_y. dhānyasaṁgrahamabh yaṁgaṁlavanaṁkra yavikrayaṁ nayanonmīlanaṁg ihyaṁ bhūṣaṇaṁ iṇamocanaṁ agnyādhānaṁpraves haṁcagandhalepa nabheṣajaṁ gajāśvārohaṇaṁma ntrasvīkāraṁc ābhiṣecanaṁ ābhicāraṁ mahādānaṁvedāraṁ bhaṁviśeṣataḥ| |
ु िवंशार्चरे िािशेष अिळकोदये । viṁśalkarmmācare dvidvānviśeṣa alguḻikodaye|
ाेसमाेबतिु भयूप ै
े ज वािजबन े वँमूवेशग े वनूवेश े राूवेशल
् ओदयेशभु म।। ् ु राजािभषेकोगिळक
sthāpyesamāpyekra tubhiścayūpai rveśmapraveśegaja vājibandhane rāṣṭapraveśelava napraveśe rājābhiṣekoguḻik odayeśubham| |
The above is provided in Kaalavidhanam.
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The Gulikodaya is not entirely inauspicious and could be used for following events. 1)Collection / buying / stocking of cereals, gram etc 2)Massaging with oils & bathing 3)Business activities / trading 4)Opening of eyelids / using kasturi (Also done during Pratishta of idols). 5)”Grihyam” grahyam a part of the above ritual 6)Dressing 7)Getting freed from debts (pay back) 8)Lighting of fire (sacrificial fire) 9) Use of perfumes / ritual in temples also 10)Taking medicines 11)Getting on Horse & elephants 12)Getting Mantropadesh (initiation of Mantra) 13)Conducting Abhisheka (ritual) 14)Abhichara (Tantric ritual for destruction) 15)Maha daana (giving away as repentance for blemishes / afflictions / wrong doing etc) 16)Vedaarabha (learning Vedas, starting the recital of Vedas) It says 20 items could be done during Gulikodaya. 17)Sthaanapa, receiving of Yupa (Sacrificial post) 18)Entering house & tying of elephants etc 19)Entering a new country, Lavana (Salt) teertha. 20) Coronation ceremony of kings. Though the above is provided, they are not actually followed as such. Most of the above is related with pratishta karma (consecration of deity) and yagas. Coronation ceremony is not done during gulokodya. So also house warming etc. It shall conflict with other Muhurtha theories. What is to be remembered is India is a diverse country with many customs & systems, some originating from sources that are not accepted by the learned scholars and some are region specific. This is true regarding some tantras also. Just because something is written in Sanskrit, doesn't mean they should be followed or is accepted by every one. What could normally be done with regard to day to day life for common man are 1)Trading 2)Pay back debts 1371
3)Erect the first door of the house 4)Taking medicines for chronic & severe illness particularly related to Visha Chikitsa. 5)Abhichara, Mantropadesha for such rituals. 6)Taming & putting wild yet tamable animals like elephants, horses in the stable. 7)Some rituals related with Pratishta (Consecration) & Yagyas.
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Numerology in Astrology By Ajitkumaar, Germany Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada
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hile I have been studying Astrology for a number of years, I was wondering if there is a connection between Astrology and Numerology. I found out in a number of horoscopes that numerology is reflected in the astrological D-1 and D-9 charts plus the Nakshatras and the birth dates. This is illustrated in this article using the charts of well known people.
Mr. Benadi was born in a Jain business
The following assumptions have been made for the illustration: 1 represents Sun 2 represents Moon 3 represents Jupiter 4 represents Rahu/ negative aspect of Sun (1and 4 exchangeable) 5 represents Mercury 6 represents Venus 7 represents Ketu/ negative aspect of Moon(2 and 7 exchangeable) 8 Represents Saturn 9 Represents Mars
family in Chinchali, Belgaum district, Karnataka in the year 1939. In 1970, Mr. Benadi went to Germany, where he settled down as a structural consultant and retired in July 2004. In 1991, he consulted 3 astrologers to find out whether the muhurtha chosen by him for building a house was good. All of them said OK. In spite of that, he had quite a few difficulties while building his house. From then onwards he studied Astrology much more seriously and found out that there were flaws in the muhurtha chosen. In course of his study, he met several senior astrologers like Dr. BV Raman, Dr. Vasan, Prof. RG Rao, Dr. Krishna Kumar, late R Santhanam, late C S Patel, Dr Desika, late S K Kelkar, late Dr CG Thakkur and enjoyed astrological interaction with them.
Application: With the help of numerology, a check on the correctness of the birth-data can be made. Either the birth number, or the destiny number are connected with
1. Natal Ascendant or D-9 Ascendant 2. Ascendant lord or and Moon sign lord 3. Lords of Nakshatras occupied by Moon or Ascendant lord. Example 1. Pt, J L Nehru. DOB 14-11-1889, Lat. 25N 27 Long . 81E51, at 23.05hrs.
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Birth number 1+4=5. Destiny number 1+4+1+1+1+8+8+9=33
3+3=6
Both Ascendant and Moon are in the Nakshatra of Ashlesha whose lord is Mercury. Birth number 5 represents Mercury. Destiny number 6 represents Venus. Venus is with the Ascendant lord Moon in D-9 Chart. Example 2. Rajiv Gandhi DOB 20-08-1944 in Mumbai at 8.11.AM Lat.18N58, Long.72E49 Birth number 2 Destiny number 20+8+1+9+4+4=46 4+6= 10 which means 1 Sun represents Number 1 Moon represents Number 2
D-1 Ascendant and D-9 Ascendant is Leo whose lord is Sun, representing 1. Moon representing 2 is also in D-1 Ascendant. Example 3. Sanjay Gandhi DOB 14-12-1946 , Delhi, at 9.27AM Lat. Birth number (14) 1+4=5 . Destiny number 1+4+1+2+1+9+4+6=28 2+8=10 which means 1 5 represented by Mercury 1 represented by Sun
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Moon is Leo in D-1, ruled by Sun representing 1: D-1Ascendant is in the star of Uttaraashadha, lord Sun, represented by 1 Mercury, representing 5, is in the Nakshatra Anuradha, lord Saturn and Saturn is the lord of D-9 Lagna. Example 4. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa DOB 18-2- 1836 06: 28 Purulia, Lat. 23°20N, Long. 86°22E Birth number 1+8= 9 Mars Destiny number 1+8+2+1+8+3+6=29 means 2 Moon
D-1 Ascendant is in Dhanisha star, lord Mars. D-9 Ascendant is Scorpio, Lord Mars Mars himself in the star of Shravana, lord Moon which means 2. In D-9, Mars is in the sign of Moon. Example 5. Dr B V Raman DOB 8-8- 1912 at 19:42: 44hrs, Lat. 12°58’59”N, Long. 77°34’59’’E Birth number 8 Saturn Destiny number 8+8+1+9+1+2=29 which means 2, Moon
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D-1Ascendant Aquarius, lord Saturn representing 8. D-9 Ascendant Capricorn lord Saturn. Saturn is in star Rohini, lord Moon representing 2. Moon also aspects Aquarius in D-9, lord Saturn. Example 6. Swami Jayandra Saraswati DOB 18-7-1935 at 7:00 AM Lat 10°42’00”N, Long. 79°26’00”E Birth number 1+8=9 Mars Destiny Number 1+8+7+1+9+3+5=7 Ketu
Mars aspects D-1 Ascendant (4th aspect) and Ketu aspects Moon (9th aspect) in D-1 chart. Ketu also aspects Aquarius in D-9 ( 9th aspect), lord Saturn and Mars ( 5th aspect). Example 7. M K Gandhi DOB 2-10-1869 in Porbandar at 7.12 AM. Lat. 21N38, Long 69E36 Birth number 2 Moon Destiny number 2+1+0+1+8+6+9=27 2+7=9 Mars
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D-1 Ascendant has Mars representing 9. Ascendant itself in Chitra, lord Mars’ Nakshatra. Moon is in own house, representing 2 D-9 Ascendant is Scorpio, lord Mars again representing 9. Example 8. Arun K Bansal, CEO Futurepoint and astrologer. DOB 13-12 –1956 Delhi, 23.10hrs. Lat 28N40, Long. 77E13 Birth number 1+3=4 Destiny number 1+3+1+2+1+9+5+6=28 2+8=10 means 1
D-1Ascendant is Leo, whose lord is Sun, representing 1 D-9 Ascendant is also Leo with Rahu representing 4. Example 9. K N Rao DOB 12-10-1931 at 7.55.22 AM Lat. 16N11, Long. 81E08 Birth number (12) 1+2=3. Destiny number 1+2+1+0+1+9+3+1= 18: 1+8=9 3 represents Jupiter 9 represents Mars
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Ascendant is in Nakshatra Vishakha, lord Jupiter, represented by 3 Moon is in Nakshatra Chitra, lord Mars, represented by 9 D-9 ascendant is Aries, lord Mars, represented by 9 Jupiter himself exalted in Cancer, lord Moon.
Example 10. John Lennon, Beatle DOB 9-10-1940, 18.30 hrs in Liverpool, Lat 53N 25, Long. 003W00 Birth number 9 represented by Mars Destiny number 9+1+0+1+9+4+0=24 means 6 represented by Venus
D-9 Ascendant has Mars represented by 9 Venus, representing 6, is in 10°11 Leo, which is Magha Nakshatra, lord Ketu. Ketu is in D-1 Ascendant.
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Example 11. Tiger Woods, star Golf player DOB 30-12-1975 at 22:50hrs in Cypress, CA, Lat.33N49’01, Long. 118W02’11 Birth number 3 represented by Jupiter. Destiny number 3+0+1+2+1+9+7+5=28→1 represented by Sun. Ascendant in D-1 is in the star of Uttaraphalguni, lord Sun, representing 1. Jupiter(3) is in the D-9 Ascendant.
Example 12. Barak Obama, current president of USA DOB: 4-8-1961, 19.24hrs, Honolulu, Lat. 21N18’25, Long. 157W51’30 Birth number 4 represented by Rahu or negative aspect of Sun. Destiny number 4+8+1+9+6+1=29 2+9= 11→2 represented by Moon.
Moon is in Rohini, own Nakshatra, representing 2 Rahu is in the sign of Sun, Sun aspects Ascendant in D-1. Sun is also lord of D-9 Ascendant
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Application: I repeat that with the help of numerology, a check on the correctness of the birth-data can be made. Either birth number, or the destiny number are connected with: 1. Natal Ascendant or D-9 Ascendant 2. Ascendant lord or and Moon sign lord 3. Lords of Nakshatras occupied by Moon or Ascendant lord.
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Characteristics of Different Ascendants By Amitabh Tripathi, India Reviewed by Pamela Jablonski, USA Aries i. People of Aries Ascendant are generally born in upper middle class or upper class family (Mars as Ascendant Lord rules Aries, a fire sign). ii. They have more acid in their body than others (Because Of fire sign). This is the reason behind acidity problem of Aries Ascendant Person. iii. They generally gain from government related work (Sun becomes lord of 5th house). iv. They like to work as an administrator. They often make quick decisions without taking enough time. This is the main drawback of this sign. v. People of Aries Ascendant should have patience in making any decision. They generally attract opposite sex person of Libra ascendant. vi. They have good relation with Leo, Sagittarius ascendant person (Leo and Sagittarius are 5th and 9th sign from Aries) and normal relation with Cancer and Scorpio Ascendant person (lord of Cancer is friend of Mars and Scorpio‘s lord is Mars).
Amitabh Tripathi is a Mumbai based astrologer & software engineer with good experience in Vedic astrology and has 3 years experience in Market astrology including commodities price prediction. He specializes in Crude Oil Price movement apart from doing significant researches on Jataka Kundali.
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Their financial status definitely improves after their marriage (Venus becomes the lord of 2nd and 7th house). People of Aries Ascendant can be easily found serving in the Army or in other government jobs. They generally work in their office as an Administrator. They get success from an early age (Mars as Ascendant Lord).
Taurus i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.
People of Taurus Ascendant are generally born in middle class family (Because it is an Earth sign). They are more hard working than others (It is an Earth sign and Saturn becomes the lord of 9th and 10th house). They generally gain from transport or mining related work (Because of Saturn). They always work hard to achieve their goal and usually succeed. They have more patience than a normal person (Saturn creates Rajyoga). Person of Taurus Ascendant should use patience to achieve success. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Scorpio ascendant. They have good relation with Virgo, Capricorn ascendant person (Because 5th and 9th Sign will always be friendly), and normal relation with Cancer and Scorpio and Aquarius Ascendant person. Person of Taurus Ascendant can be easily found in coal mines or in transporting work. They generally earn success after a lot of hard work. They get fortunate after the age of 27 (Saturn is the main reason behind this. Being Lord of 9th house and 10th house Saturn gives late results).
Gemini i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix.
People of Gemini Ascendant are generally born in middle class family. Gemini is the most common ascendant in the world. Most people in the world are born with Gemini Ascendant. They generally have dual characteristics, one is positive and one is negative. Because of this, people wonder about the true character of Gemini people. Characteristics of Gemini Ascendant people can totally change in a minute. They sometimes look positive and calm but at other times they can be found as totally negative and angry. They can found everywhere in any field. They attract to opposite sex person of Sagittarius ascendant. They have good relation with Libra, Aquarius, Virgo ascendant person (Because 5th and 9th Sign will always be friendly) and normal relation with Leo and Taurus, and Pisces Ascendant person. They should keep a distance from Scorpio Ascendant person (Because Scorpio becomes 6th sign from Gemini and its lord Mars is an enemy of Mercury). Scorpio Ascendant people will always create problem for them.
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Person of Gemini Ascendant can be easily found in any company or business.
Cancer i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. xiii. xiv. xv. xvi. xvii.
People of Cancer Ascendant are generally born in rich family (Because Moon is the lord of this sign). Even if born in middle class family, they will get a chance in their life to be a part of a rich family (Because Moon is the lord of this sign). This Ascendant has feminine characteristics. So this Ascendant suits for female. Cancer is the most talented Ascendant by far. They always want to be No. 1 in their field and they generally get success in a little time. They want love in their life from the beginning. Because of that they always search for love until they find it. (Because Moon is the lord of this sign). They generally have love relations at an early age. Cancer people are very attractive and they can attract any person of any Ascendant. They are very emotional and sentimental. Because of that they are very caring and soft hearted. They always want to become richer than they actually are. They love luxury in their life and usually live luxuriously irrespective of their financial condition. This is the most amazing feature of Cancer Sign. They make wrong decisions in their early life which leads them to big problems in their future. Because of that they should be very careful in making decisions but especially in their early life. They should take advice from their elders when making important decisions. People of Cancer Ascendant should take patience in relationships of any kind. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Capricorn, Scorpio, and Leo ascendant. They have good relation with Pisces, Aries ascendant person and normal relation with Libra and Virgo Ascendant person. They should take a distance from Aquarius Ascendant Person. People of Cancer Ascendant can be easily found in Politics or in the Army (Because Mars and Sun are friends of the Moon). They are very brave and generally create milestones for others. They receive good fortune from birth (Because Moon is the lord of this sign).
Leo i. ii. iii. iv.
People of Leo Ascendant are generally born in upper middle class or upper class family (Because Sun is the lord of Leo Sign). They are more aggressive than others because it is a fire sign. They generally gain from government related work (Because Sun is the lord of Ascendant). They always like to work as an administrator and usually do the same. (Sun is the lord of Leo).
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They can not satisfy themselves by working under anyone. Ego is the main problem of this sign. Leo ascendant person generally can not control their ego which leads them to bad relationships. This is the main cause for Leo people being unsuccessful in their domestic life. They normally make quick decisions without taking enough time. This is the main drawback of this sign. Person of Leo Ascendant should take patience in making any decision. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Aquarius ascendant. They gain from property related work or they have property. They have good relation with Aries, Sagittarius ascendant person and normal relations with Scorpio and Cancer Ascendants. Their financial status is normally good enough to maintain their status. People of Leo Ascendant can be easily found in politics, the Army or in any government job. (Because Sun is the lord of Leo Sign and Mars creates Rajyoga). They generally work in their office as an Administrator (Sun is the lord of Leo). Leo people generally are fortunate in competition. Sun always help him to be no 1. They generally get success from an early age which leads them to build ego in themselves. They have to control their ego to be a complete successful person. Most of the successful politicians have Leo ascendant. Politics suits them better than any work.
Virgo i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii.
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People of Virgo Ascendant are generally born in middle class family (Because Of Earth Sign). They are generally very clever and they generally have a business mind (Because of the lord Mercury). That’s why they can be found in any business organization. Virgo is the third most common ascendant in the world. They generally gain from business related work. They always like to work where mental ability is required. They normally follow their own decision. This is the main drawback of this sign. Person of Virgo Ascendant should take advice from others in making any decision. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Pisces ascendant. They have good relation with Capricorn, Taurus ascendant people (5th and 9th Sign will always be friendly) and normal relation with Cancer and Leo Ascendant person. But they have to be careful about Aries and Scorpio Ascendant people (Because of 3rd sign and 8th sign for Virgo). They should not make any serious relationships with Aries and Scorpio Ascendant people otherwise they will regret it. Aries and Scorpio Ascendant people will always create problems for them. Their financial status generally improves after their marriage (Because of Venus becomes the lord of second house and 9th house. They can get success from an early age.
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Libra i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.
People of Libra Ascendant are generally born in upper middle class or rich family (Because Venus is the lord of this sign and Mercury becomes the lord of 9th house). They are very calculative. They are like their sign, as balance is the sign of Libra, they are very balanced people. They adjust themselves to different situations. They always calculate the risk and effort in any work before doing it. They always try to judge people again and again because of their nature. This nature creates some confusion in their mind about every person. They have beautiful face and attractive personality. You can find a Libra person in cinema or in fashion industries. Most of the actresses in film industries have Libra Ascendant. They always like to look good and attractive. They spend more money on their garments and beauty products in comparison to any other sign. The generally get good position in their office. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Aries ascendant. They have good relation with Aquarius, Gemini ascendant person and normal relation with Cancer and Virgo Ascendant person. Their financial status generally improves after their marriage. They can get success from their early ages.
Scorpio i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii.
People of Scorpio Ascendant can be born in any type of family. Scorpio is the second most common ascendant in the world. You can find person of Scorpio Ascendant everywhere. They can be rich as well as poor. This is the most destructive sign. Most of the destructive people have Scorpio Ascendant. Scorpio people are very difficult to understand. They have a destructive mind which can be invisible to others. They always keep their secrets to themselves. They do not fully trust their close friends and relatives. They always face problems in their relationship with their sibling (Especially of the same gender). They are passionate and emotional as well. They have a better chance of becoming genius than the native of any other sign. They gain from government related work (Because Sun becomes the lord of 10th house). They always like to work as an administrator. They generally feel jealous of every one regardless of their status. This is the main drawback of this sign. People of Scorpio Ascendant should take patience in making any decision. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Taurus and Scorpio ascendant. They have good relation with Leo, Cancer and Pisces ascendant person and normal relation with Libra and Aries Ascendant person.
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Relationships with Gemini and Virgo Ascendant people will not be good. People of Scorpio Ascendant can be easily found in the Army or in politics most politicians have Scorpio Ascendant. They always want revenge from their enemies, even if a conflict is very small. They get success from an early age. They should control their jealousy and other bad habits to be a successful person.
Sagittarius i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix.
Person of Sagittarius Ascendant are generally born in upper middle class or upper class family. They are aggressive from their early age. Sagittarius is the luckiest Ascendant .There will be some one to help them in every difficulty. They generally gain from government related work (Because Sun becomes the lord of 9th house). They always like to work as an administrator and usually do the same. They are generally religious (Because Jupiter is the lord of the ascendant). They have faith in god. They can be angry in a minute (Because of fire sign). This is the main drawback of this sign. People of Sagittarius Ascendant should take patience and control their anger. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Gemini and Virgo ascendant. They have good relation with Leo, Aries and Pisces ascendant people and normal relation with Cancer and Scorpio Ascendant person. Their financial status is generally good. People of Sagittarius Ascendant can be easily found in any Army or in any government job. They generally work in their office as an Administrator. They get success their entire life.
Capricorn i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii.
People of Capricorn Ascendant are generally born in lower middle class or poor family. This is the most amazing ascendant sign of them all. Capricorn is the most uncommon ascendant in the world. They always face difficulties in their early life. They have to become a responsible person in early age to support their family. They face difficulties and bad luck in almost everything. But they have amazing power and determination that lead them to overcome those problems. If you want a responsible person, go for a Capricorn ascendant person. Capricorn Persons are most reliable person in term of responsibilities. They use self denial. They punish their body to achieve their goal. They have amazing will power. They cannot accept defeat until they have won or are exhausted. Their hard luck leads them to become an experienced successful person.
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Person of Capricorn Ascendant should take care of their body. They generally face back problems in their life. They are emotional as well as practical. They are like an all-rounder. The generally have more than one quality in themselves. If anyone defeats them in any game they will master that game for the next time to defeat that person. “IF there is a will, there is a way” this sentence is probably made for a Capricorn Person. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Cancer ascendant. They have good relation with Virgo, Taurus ascendant person and normal relation with Libra and Aquarius Ascendant person. But they have to be careful about Leo and Scorpio Ascendant people. Leo Ascendant People are opposite to you and Scorpio person can be dangerous to you. Their financial status and luck definitely improves after their marriage. People of Capricorn Ascendant can be found in any Sports or in Army. Female of Capricorn Ascendant doesn’t face as many difficulties as Male of Capricorn Ascendant. Female of Capricorn Ascendant face 70% less problems than a Male Capricorn. They can satisfy themselves in any condition and that is the most noticeable property of this sign. They get success after the age of 29 (Because of Saturn becomes the lord of Ascendant and Sun becomes the lord of 8th house).
Aquarius i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. xiii.
People of Aquarius Ascendant are generally born in upper middle class or rich family. Many successful people are born in Aquarius Ascendant. Aquarius person has proved their success in every field. They can do every type of work. Anyone can see a big difference between two Aquarius ascendant people. They are generally shy, sensitive, gentle and patient. They are generally tall with a thin body. They generally get much success in their life after 27. They can be reserved and unpredictable. They look different from others. They can be easily identified in the crowd. They sometimes can be unemotional and detached. This is the main drawback of this sign. People of Aquarius Ascendant should analyze themselves and their behaviors. Aquarius can be said the most successful ascendant sign. Many successful celebrities have born with this ascendant. They are very adjustable personality; they can easily adjust themselves in any society or any job. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Leo and Libra ascendant. They have good relation with Gemini, Taurus and Sagittarius ascendant person and normal relation with Pisces and Capricorn Ascendant person.
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People of Aquarius Ascendant can be easily found in film or in fashion industries. Many actors have Aquarius Ascendant.
Pisces i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi.
People of Pisces Ascendant are generally born in upper middle class or rich family. Pisces Ascendant people will be imaginative and sensitive. They are also intuitive and sympathetic (Because lord of 5th house becomes Moon). If their Moon is not in good position or in the effect of Rahu or Ketu in their natal horoscope, they can be greedy and self centered. Their mood changes frequently (Because Moon is the lord of 5th house). They are generally kind in nature. They are more concerned with problems of others than with their own. The liver of Pisces ascendant person will not be as good as a normal person (Because Venus becomes the lord of 8th house and 3rd house). They should avoid oily food and sweets otherwise they can have diabetes easily. They have good imaginative power which leads them in a dream world. They are weak willed in comparison to other water signs (Cancer and Scorpio) They always like to try something new in their work. They don’t like a boring life. They like excitement. They want luxuries and generally live luxurious life. They generally attract to opposite sex person of Virgo and Gemini ascendant. They have good relations with Cancer, Scorpio and Sagittarius Ascendant person and normal relation with Aries and Capricorn Ascendant person. They are fortunate from birth.
These are the normal characteristics of 12 Zodiac Signs as an Ascendant. People can be slightly different from the normal characteristics of the Ascendant because of the planetary positions in their natal chart.
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The Punch of Hora & Sub Hora By Venkat Ramana, India
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e hear so many incidents that astrologers of the past used to identify the purpose of the visit of a client who visits them just by looking at the horoscope of the native without being told by the client and stun them. I was thinking many a times whether it is possible to do so and tried to identify the reasons for the visit of people who come to consult me. Most of the times I failed. Then I thought it may not be possible for me. But without giving up I tried to correlate in various ways as to why the client visits an astrologer at a specified moment. Do the planets indicate to the astrologer the purpose of visit of the client? If so, in what way? Is it not possible for the astrologer to identify the reason for the visit of the client and pronounce the results just by looking at the horoscope of the native without being prompted by the client the reasons for his visit? These are the questions which haunted me for long.
Venkat is a law graduate and presently pursuing post graduation in management. He has studied Jyotish Visharada in the ICAS (Indian council of astrological sciences) and is an honorary faculty in one of its branches at Hyderabad. He has been studying palmistry for more than 10 years and over a period of time his interest drifted towards astrology. A friend of Saptarishis Astrology and a very humble yet extremely dedicated student of this subject. He is a senior member of the Saptarishis Astrology Re-Search Team.
Further, there is one more reason why my thoughts cruised in this direction. When a patient visits a doctor he himself tells the doctor the problems/symptoms which he is suffering from for a correct diagnosis and suggesting the medicine. Here the patient is very cautious while explaining his problems to the doctor as he is aware that a probable wrong diagnosis by the doctor may suggest him wrong medicine for which he has to undergo side effects if such a medicine is administered. Whereas when he visits an
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astrologer he expects the astrologer to identify the purpose of his visit and all his problems just by going through his birth chart (most of the times the birth data may not be accurate) and pronounce the result and suggest remedies. He expects that an astrologer must be equipped with such knowledge and, when an astrologer fails to do so, his opinion of the astrologer is lessened. There is no problem if the client forms such an opinion on an astrologer but it is a concern if he forms such an opinion on the science of astrology.
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f course, there are so many methods available to identify the purpose of visit of the clients to the astrologer, from omens to body language to the direction of the drifting of the light of the lamp by a village astrologer to the prashna by the modern day astrologer. However, the environment in which the modern day astrologer lives in may not permit him to use the traditional methods like omens, drifting of the light of lamp as they have become not noticeable. One can use prashna to identify the purpose of visit of a client. But is it possible to construct a prashna chart always? It may not be possible at times. During such times is there a simple method to identify the purpose of the visit of the native by looking at the natives’ chart. With a view to know the purpose of the visit of a client to an astrologer, an attempt is made to take the help of the Hora and the Sub-hora prevailing at the time of consultation. In this method, the astrologer must be thorough with the calculation of the hora and sub-hora for each day. It is well known that ‘Hora’ means an hour. The hora has to be reckoned from the sunrise time. First hora on a day will be ruled by the day lord. Further, sub-hora has to be calculated in the sequence of the hora lords. In order to know the hora sequence, the following table is helpful. The hora sequence is from the slowest moving planet (Saturn) to the fastest moving planet (Moon). Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Sun
Venus
Mercury
Moon
Let us go through the hora sequence on a Monday for twenty four hours from Sun rise to the next Sun rise (i.e. Tuesday). Assume that Sun rise time is at 6 AM. 6-7 Moon 13-14 Moon 20-21 Moon 3-4 Moon
7-8 Saturn 14-15 Saturn 21-22 Saturn 4-5 Saturn
8-9 Jupiter 15-16 Jupiter 22-23 Jupiter 5-6 Jupiter
9-10 Mars 16-17 Mars 23-24 Mars
10-11 Sun 17-18 Sun 00-1 Sun
11-12 Venus 18-19 Venus 1-2 Venus
12-13 Mercury 19-20 Mercury 2-3 Mercury
It could be seen from the above table that the first hora on Tuesday will be of its lord Mars. Further it can be observed that the same hora repeats after every seven hours. Now let us see the sequence of the sub-hora lords. An hour contains 60 minutes and there are seven hora lords in number. If we divide an hour by seven we get 8 ½ minutes approximately. Therefore, there will be seven sub-horas in an hour. The first sub-hora in any hora is ruled by the Hora lord and the sequence goes on in the Hora sequence. 1390
With the help of Hora and Sub-hora it was tried to identify the purpose of the visit of the client by looking at his natal chart. It is experienced that in most cases either the Hora or the Sub-hora lord is giving the hint as to the nature of query the client may pose. Now let us go through some charts where with the help of hora and sub-hora using which the purpose of the visit of the client was predicted successfully.
Rules I. II. III.
For the above purpose one needs to have the natal chart of the client and Identify the hora and sub hora at the time of consultation. One should also know the exact time of Sun rise at the place of consultation.
Chart No. 1
The native of this chart approached scribe on 31-03-2009 at 15:33 hrs. It was a Tuesday and the Sun rise time was at 06:14. The hora prevailing at the time was of Venus and the Sub-hora was of Mercury. Now in the natal chart Venus is the 2nd and 9th lord and Mercury is the 1st and 10th lord. The lords of 2nd, 1st and 10th are concerned with profession and the 9th lord is of luck (bhagya). The native came to enquire about his prospects for profession. In this case the hora and the sub-hora clearly indicated the purpose of visit of the client.
Chart No. 2 The below native approached on 5th April 2009 at about 10:59 am on Sunday and the Sun rise time was 06:11. The hora prevailing at that time was of Saturn and the Sub-hora ruled by Moon. In the natal chart the hora lord Saturn is located in the 6th house and the sub-hora lord Moon is located in the 10th house, both indicating profession. The native asked about his profession. Further, native was running Rahu-Saturn-Saturn dasha. Predominantly the karaka for profession Saturn was indicating the purpose of consultation.
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Chart No 3.
The native approached on 5th April 2009 at about 11:02 am on Sunday and Sunrise time was 6:11 am. The hora prevailing at that time was of Saturn and the Sub-hora ruled by Moon. In the natal chart Saturn was the 10th lord and Moon the 3rd lord. The hora lord indicates that the question is regarding profession and the sub hora lord Moon indicates change. The native asked regarding changing his job.
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Chart No. 4
The above native approached on 5th April 2009 at around 10:54 am on Sunday and Sunrise time was 6:11 am. The hora prevailing at the time was of Saturn and the sub-hora was of Mercury. In the birth chart Saturn is the 7th lord and Mercury is 12th lord. The native was running Saturn-Mercury dasha. He asked scribe regarding getting a job abroad. Saturn being the 7th lord indicates work in foreign country and Mercury being the 12th lord indicates long distance travel.
Chart No. 5
The above native approached on 5th April 2009 at around 03:24 pm on Sunday and Sunrise time was 6:11 am. The hora prevailing at the time was of Mercury and the sub-hora was of Moon. In the birth chart Mercury is the 7th and 10th lord and Moon is the 8th lord posited in 5th house of love. This indicates the question will be regarding 7th house and 5th house. The person asked the prospects of his marriage.
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Chart No. 6 The chart given below is of a lady. Her father consulted scribe on 9th April 2009 at 11:18 am on a Thursday. Sunrise time was 06:09 am. Hora prevailing at the time of consultation was of Moon and the sub-hora was of Saturn. Please see the chart the hora lord Moon is the 12th lord posited in the 7th house and Saturn is the 7th lord. This clearly indicates that the question is regarding 7th house and Moon being the 12th lord indicates disturbances in the marital life. The question was regarding marital harmony.
Chart no. 7 The below chart is also of a lady. This chart was given on 17th April 2009 at 12:55 pm. It was a Friday, Sunrise time was 06:02 am and the hora prevailing at the time of consultation was of Mars and the Sub hora was of Jupiter. In the native’s chart Mars is the 3rd and 8th lord the most malefic functionally and Jupiter is the 7th lord posited in its debilitation rashi. Both are indicating that there is definitely some problems in the natives life regarding her marital life. The question was also regarding marital disharmony prevailing between the husband and wife.
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Chart No. 8
The chart is pertaining to a girl pursuing her studies. The chart was given on 17th April 2009 at evening 06:39. It was a Friday and the hora prevailing at that time was of Mars and the sub hora was of Saturn. In the birth chart Mars is 4th and 9th lord and Saturn is the 6th and 7th lord. The hora lord Mars indicates the question may be regarding education. The girl asked scribe whether there will be any breaks in her education. Later scribe understood that there is a break in her education due to a love affair. Then I understood the significance of the sub hora lord Saturn located in the 5th house in the birth chart. Writing in retrospect at times it is very easy to predict with this method, at times the hora and sub hora lord create a slight puzzle which a discerning and intuitive astrologer can unravel maybe easily. We leave it to the readers to experiment further with this method and, one thing is sure, the more we practice with this method on 40-50 charts the more one would become adept in using this method.
Hora Table Note: Horas have to be counted from the time of sun rise only for understanding the system of hora fixed timing of sun rise has been taken as 06:00 am every day. Monday
6-7 Moon 13-14 Moon 20-21 Moon 3-4 Moon
7-8 Saturn 14-15 Saturn 21-22 Saturn 4-5 Saturn
8-9 Jupiter 15-16 Jupiter 22-23 Jupiter 5-6 Jupiter
9-10 Mars 16-17 Mars 23-24 Mars
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10-11 Sun 17-18 Sun 00-1 Sun
11-12 Venus 18-19 Venus 1-2 Venus
12-13 Mercury 19-20 Mercury 2-3 Mercury
Tuesday
6-7 Mars 13-14 Mars 20-21 Mars 3-4 Mars
7-8 Sun 14-15 Sun 21-22 Sun 4-5 Sun
8-9 Venus 15-16 Venus 22-23 Venus 5-6 Venus
9-10 Mercury 16-17 Mercury 23-24 Mercury
10-11 Moon 17-18 Moon 00-1 Moon
11-12 Saturn 18-19 Saturn 1-2 Saturn
12-13 Jupiter 19-20 Jupiter 2-3 Jupiter
10-11 Mars 17-18 Mars 00-1 Mars
11-12 Sun 18-19 Sun 1-2 Sun
12-13 Venus 19-20 Venus 2-3 Venus
11-12 Moon 18-19 Moon 1-2 Moon
12-13 Saturn 19-20 Saturn 2-3 Saturn
Wednesday
6-7 Mercury 13-14 Mercury 20-21 Mercury 3-4 Mercury
7-8 Moon 14-15 Moon 21-22 Moon 4-5 Moon
8-9 Saturn 15-16 Saturn 22-23 Saturn 5-6 Saturn
9-10 Jupiter 16-17 Jupiter 23-24 Jupiter
Thursday
6-7 Jupiter 13-14 Jupiter 20-21 Jupiter 3-4 Jupiter
7-8 Mars 14-15 Mars 21-22 Mars 4-5 Mars
8-9 Sun 15-16 Sun 22-23 Sun 5-6 Sun
9-10 Venus 16-17 Venus 23-24 Venus
10-11 Mercury 17-18 Mercury 00-1 Mercury
Friday
6-7 Venus 13-14 Venus 20-21 Venus 3-4 Venus
7-8 Mercury 14-15 Mercury 21-22 Mercury 4-5 Mercury
8-9 Moon 15-16 Moon 22-23 Moon 5-6 Moon
9-10 Saturn 16-17 Saturn 23-24 Saturn
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10-11 Jupiter 17-18 Jupiter 00-1 Jupiter
11-12 Mars 18-19 Mars 1-2 Mars
12-13 Sun 19-20 Sun 2-3 Sun
Saturday
6-7 Saturn 13-14 Saturn 20-21 Saturn 3-4 Saturn
7-8 Jupiter 14-15 Jupiter 21-22 Jupiter 4-5 Jupiter
8-9 Mars 15-16 Mars 22-23 Mars 5-6 Mars
9-10 Sun 16-17 Sun 23-24 Sun
10-11 Venus 17-18 Venus 00-1 Venus
11-12 Mercury 18-19 Mercury 1-2 Mercury
12-13 Moon 19-20 Moon 2-3 Moon
6-7 Sun 13-14 Sun 20-21 Sun 3-4 Sun
7-8 Venus 14-15 Venus 21-22 Venus 4-5 Venus
8-9 Mercury 15-16 Mercury 22-23 Mercury 5-6 Mercury
9-10 Moon 16-17 Moon 23-24 Moon
10-11 Saturn 17-18 Saturn 00-1 Saturn
11-12 Jupiter 18-19 Jupiter 1-2 Jupiter
12-13 Mars 19-20 Mars 2-3 Mars
Sunday
Sub Hora Table One Sub Hora Is Of 8:34 Minutes Approximately
Note: sub hora has to be reckoned from the start of the hora. Approximate divisions of sub hora has been made ignoring the seconds. Therefore there is a difference of only 0.02 mts at the end of each hora.
Saturn Hora: 1. SATURN – SATURN
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. SATURN – JUPITER
8.34 mts –
17.08 mts
3. SATURN – MARS
17.08 mts _
25.42 mts
4. SATURN – SUN
25.42mts _
34.16 mts
5. SATURN _ VENUS
34.16 mts _
42.50mts
6. SATURN _ MERCURY
42.50mts _
51.24mts
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7. SATURN _ MOON
51.24mts _
59.58mts
Jupiter Hora: 1. JUPITER – JUPITER
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. JUPITER – MARS
8.34 mts
– 17.08 mts
3. JUPITER – SUN
17.08 mts _
25.42 mts
4. JUPITER - VENUS
25.42mts
_
34.16 mts
5. JUPITER - MERCURY
34.16 mts _
42.50mts
6. JUPITER – MOON
42.50mts _
51.24mts
7. JUPITER – SATURN
51.24mts _
59.58mts
Mars Hora: 1. MARS – MARS
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. MARS – SUN
8.34 mts
–
17.08 mts
3. MARS - VENUS
17.08 mts _
25.42 mts
4 MARS - MERCURY
25.42mts _
34.16 mts
5. MARS – MOON
34.16 mts _
42.50mts
6. MARS – SATURN
42.50mts _
51.24mts
7. MARS – JUPITER
51.24mts
59.58mts
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Sun Hora 1. SUN - SUN
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. SUN- VENUS
8.34 mts
–
17.08 mts
3. SUN - MERCURY
17.08 mts _
25.42 mts
4 SUN- MOON
25.42mts
_
34.16 mts
5. SUN - SATURN
34.16 mts _
42.50mts
6. SUN – JUPITER
42.50mts _
51.24mts
7. SUN – MARS
51.24mts
59.58mts
_
Venus Hora 1. VENUS - VENUS
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. VENUS - MERCURY
8.34 mts
–
17.08 mts
3. VENUS – MOON
17.08 mts
_
25.42 mts
4 VENUS - SATURN
25.42mts
_
34.16 mts
5. VENUS - JUPITER
34.16 mts
_
42.50mts
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6. VENUS - MARS
42.50mts
_
51.24mts
7. VENUS – SUN
51.24mts
_
59.58mts
Mercury Hora 1. MERCURY -MERCURY
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. MERCURY – MOON
8.34 mts –
17.08 mts
3. MERCURY - SATURN
17.08 mts _
25.42 mts
4 MERCURY – JUPITER
25.42mts _
34.16 mts
5. MERCURY – MARS
34.16 mts _
42.50mts
6. MERCURY – SUN
42.50mts _
51.24mts
7. MERCURY – VENUS
51.24mts _
59.58mts
Moon Hora 1. MOON - MOON
0 mts
–
8.34 mts
2. MOON – SATURN
8.34 mts
–
17.08 mts
3. MOON – JUPITER
17.08 mts _
25.42 mts
4 MOON – MARS
25.42mts _
34.16 mts
5. MOON – SUN
34.16 mts _
42.50mts
6. MOON – VENUS
42.50mts _
51.24mts
7. MOON - MERCURY
51.24mts
59.58mts
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Observations of the Moon’s Nodes on the Personality By Chiria, USA Copy Editor: Andree Leclerc, Canada.
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Rahu
ahu, or the Moon’s North Node, is often compared to Saturn, but I could never see this in regard to behavior or personalities. Recently I ran across something that suggested that Rahu may function like a negative Jupiter. This validates what I’ve always observed. Although, like Saturn, Rahu can have disastrous effects, psychologically, and even physically, it has similarities to the greater benefic in that it has to do with expansion. Saturn, on the other hand, has to do with lack or limitation. Of course expansion can lead to limitation, as when overeating leads to disease or disregard for the law leads to prison time, but psychologically it’s still expansion. Jupiter, then, has to do with overall good fortune and privilege, while Rahu’s connection is with possibly ill considered “I want what I want now” attainments. Rahu could be symbolized by a baby bird with its beak wide open, demanding to be fed at all times.
live with my husband in the
Southwestern United States. I have four grown children. I consider myself a lifelong student of astrology, because there’s always more to learn. I’ve been studying it since 1968, when I was a young adult. I began with the Tropical System and switched to the Vedic ten years later. I find it to be much more accurate, particularly insofar as house rulers are concerned. I’m an observer of human nature and love to see people in the light of their natal horoscopes. I never cease to be fascinated and challenged by this ancient field.
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Like Jupiter, Rahu has to do with “much-ness”. People with Rahu on the ascendant are often physically large. I know one man with such a placement who is six feet, eight inches tall. Three female acquaintances of mine with that placement are all well over six feet, unusual for women. There can also be heaviness and large bones. Richard Houk, on page 290 in his book The Astrology of Death, cites the example of a man who had Rahu above and in the same sign with the ascendant and conjunct Venus, a sensual planet. This man weighed over 900 pounds. Rahu often seems to have to do with unusually strong desires. Though Saturn is often blamed for many negative human traits, I haven’t observed this to be one of them. People with Saturn strong, particularly if on the ascendant, tend to be simple and humble. They do not demand a lot materially from life. They may be depressive and have inferiority complexes, but they are not materially avaricious. Rahu is the “wanter”, whether that wanting is for goods, money, power, fame, success, food, sex, excitement, or experience. There is a sense of boundlessness, but it’s often combined with a lack of discipline and willingness to do the work that’s necessary to gain that which is desired. That’s why, in very extreme cases, Rahu is associated with crime or moral wrongdoing. Often a person with Rahu rising will own much more than is needed for a satisfying life and have a hard time parting with things that have outworn their purpose. Where there is a desire for power or control Rahu may be observed conjunct the Sun, Moon, or ascendant. Several well known American cult leaders who have brought about the deaths of many of their followers as well as themselves through their irrational activities have had this node in a prominent position. A young man who is frequently in a state of frustration and anger if things don’t go his way or he doesn’t get what he wants has the Sun, which is his ascendant ruler, conjunct Rahu. Rahu conjunct Mars, if there are other indications as well, can be violent. With Venus conjunct, established relationships may be suddenly thrown away and replaced by new ones. Rahu can also have to do with fame, though usually of the short lived variety. Once, when it was transiting my 3rd house (communication) cusp I made a brief appearance on the TV news. Rahu has a connection to aviation. The six feet, eight inch tall man mentioned in the second paragraph obtained his personal pilot’s license after a mere four hours of training. John F. Kennedy Jr. had Rahu rising and he was also a private pilot. In his case it unfortunately led to an early death, possibly caused by carelessness.
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An interesting point is that Rahu in one person’s chart conjunct the Sun in the chart of another can have a positive effect on both parties. The two can be supportive of each other and productive as a team in business or some other endeavor. I’ve observed that it’s not uncommon in a marriage for one partner’s Rahu to be in the same sign as the other partner’s ascendant. This can be in the natal or navamsa (9th harmonic) charts or cross over from one to the other. This may point to a karmic tie, though there’s no way to prove it. So, is it always disastrous to have Rahu in a strong position in the natal chart? No. Rahu is adventurous; it forges forward, and creates new experiences. The important thing is for it to be controlled and not do the controlling. In many cases, as a person ages, he or she will learn to let Rahu work for them and not allow its more reckless qualities to dominate. As with everything in astrology the entire horoscope has to be examined and analyzed.
Ketu
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etu, or the south node of the Moon, is Rahu’s spatial opposite, and is supposed to be opposite in its nature as well, though they are both considered to be malefic.
I find it more difficult to pinpoint the effects of Ketu than Rahu on the psyche, so I’ll have less to say about it. But while Rahu seems to exaggerate, intensify, and expand, Ketu seems to take away from, diminish, or make invisible. In this way it strikes me as being more similar to Saturn and this is also why it’s more difficult to observe. Ultimately Ketu is supposed to relate to attaining enlightenment and saying goodbye to worldly attachments, but that’s theoretical and probably works that way only with a small minority who has it in a prominent position. I know one young man with the Moon on the ascendant in the sign of its rulership, Cancer. Taken by itself, this should describe a person who attracts attention and is very visible, but the Moon is conjunct Ketu. When he was a student his class put on a play and he was the only one who chose not to have a role. Instead, he chose to be a stagehand. This fellow is extremely handsome and has the build of an athlete, so he had nothing to hide, but Ketu makes the native either want to go unnoticed, or circumstances make it so that that will be the case. Ketu seems to desire to, or is made to, blend into the background. In Western astrology Ketu is supposed to have to do with past incarnations, and I have noticed that people with it prominent seem to be connecting with a past era, but it’s something that can’t be proven empirically. I knew a man whose Sun was conjunct Ketu in the 10th house. He was a university professor and his area of expertise was 18th Century 1402
German literature. He called himself an “18th Century man”, and would have gone back to that time if only there were a time machine to take him there. He scorned modernity and especially the technology that had been brought about during the 20th Century. I have a female acquaintance with Jupiter and Ketu on her navamsa ascendant. In the natal chart Jupiter rules her 2nd house of support systems and wealth. Although neither rich nor from a privileged class, this woman spends as much money as she has to make her surroundings look elegant. She also has a spectacular wardrobe, even though she rarely goes out of the house. She relates to others, especially men, as though they were servants, giving orders and becoming critical if things aren’t done to perfection. If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that this woman was very wealthy in a past incarnation and did indeed have servants to wait on her. As you can imagine, these traits don’t work in her favor this time around, and she finds it very frustrating. I’ve observed that people with Ketu in conjunction with Mercury will often be less than truthful. Whether this means that they deliberately lie, or just that they perceive, process, and relay information in a distorted way, I don’t know. As can be expected, Ketu connecting with the 7th house or Venus may wreak havoc with relationships. Perhaps there’s karma to be worked out in this area. A strong link between one person’s Ketu and the Sun, Moon, personal planets, and possibly ascendant in another’s seems to have a negative effect. It’s as though the Ketu sucks the energy from the planet it contacts, which is quite the opposite of the effect of Rahu in interchart comparisons that I mentioned earlier. As Rahu reminds me of a baby bird in the constant act of receiving nourishment, the picture that comes to my mind symbolizing Ketu is of a drain with the plug removed, ever in a state of being emptied. Both nodes seem to indicate a lack of consciousness in the area they affect. We all have the nodes somewhere and we all have our quirks and unbalanced areas, but if those nodes are prominent, there tends to be compulsive behavior and distorted perception. In extreme cases this can point to personality disorders. But it would seem that objective self-awareness and insight could be the best antidotes to the negative influences of Rahu and Ketu.
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Jupiter Hampered By North Node By Babubhai N. Yodh & B.D. Vaghela, India
Shri Babubhai Yodh is an 86 yr old astrologer who hails from a parampara family in Gujarat, India. He has done B.A in English literature from Bombay University in 1948 and has been a teacher all his life. He has devoted his entire life to Jyotish having written two books in astrology a) Art of Prediction & b) Importance of Transit Points, both considered classics. He has oflate done rare researches in K.P astrology. We urge students from Gujarat to go and learn KP from him and remove it out for welfare of astrologers in form of articles.
Vaghela Bhai as he is fondly called was born in 1941 has been studying astrology since more than 30 years with an avid rationalist approach. He gives more importance to Progressed theory with transit of planets & also Navamsa. A constant companion to Shri Babubhai Yodh and practices astrology with a zeal of leaving something for the younger generation. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer with the State Government in Water Supply Dept & now his retired life is devoted to spreading astrology in Ahmadabad.
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t is a common principle observed in Vedic Astrology that whenever Sun transits through Sagittarius and Pisces, this period of Sun transit is not considered auspicious period for marriage. Similarly when Jupiter transits through Leo, it is also not considered favourable period for marriage. So combining above astrological principles, it is clear that transit of Jupiter in the sign of Sun and transit of Sun in the sign of Jupiter are not prosperous for 1 1404
happy married life. When Jupiter is in conjunction with Sun, Jupiter gets combust and this period of transit also affects marriage life of a person. Above astrological principles indicate the rule of combustion. Whenever above mentioned transits are observed, Jupiter gets combust and good qualities of Jupiter are extinct and do not remain effective. Beneficial qualities of Jupiter are subdued in presence of Sun. Jupiter represents family life, honesty, prestige, virtue, development, devotion, progeny, education, wisdom etc. So when Jupiter is in state of combustion under influence of Sun, these qualities of Jupiter remain inside and do not shine out properly and become ineffective in the life of a person. These qualities of Jupiter are very essential for happy and prosperous married life of a native and therefore auspicious period for marriage is not preferred when Jupiter is under influence of Sun as mentioned above. These principles are partially observed by all astrologers while considering auspicious period for marriage. This principle is true because beneficial quality of Jupiter is essential for marital life of a native. But practically it is observed that relationship of Jupiter and Sun as mentioned above is not found so negative and harmful as it is observed in principle. But in experience it is observed that good quality of Jupiter is badly hampered by North Node. Jupiter is the highest beneficial planet and North Node is considered the most malicious planet. Jupiter represents religion, devotion, virtue, truth, honesty, family life, straight forwardness etc. while North Node characteristic is totally contrary to quality of Jupiter shown above. Jupiter’s influence is in subjective world and spiritual matter while North Node’s influence is in objective world and materialistic matter. Effect of North Node is unpredictable and gives illusive results relating to sign in which it is placed and to planet which becomes lord of this sign. Readers are requested to refer our article in Saptarishis Astrology Volume -7 on page 806 of December-2009 regarding effect of Nodes. North Node represents the planet which is owner of sign in which North Node is placed. Sagittarius and Pisces are unfavourable signs for North Node. North Node in these signs gives peculiar results relating to natural characteristic of Jupiter. If North Node is placed in these signs it gives highly unfavourable results of Jupiter because in that case North Node represents 2 1405
Jupiter. Therefore, if North Node is placed in unfavourable signs i.e. in signs of Jupiter, it spoils the natural quality and characteristic of Jupiter. In this article, we will study the influence of North Node when it is placed in Sagittarius and Pisces with reference to marital happiness and family life. So when North Node is places in the signs of Jupiter, it disturbs and hampers marital happiness and family life of a person. The periods of transit of North Node in the sign of Sagittarius and Pisces are shown below.
Transit of North Node in Sagittarius: 1. 2. 3. 4.
June-1935 to January 1937 February 1954 to August 1955 September 1972 to March 1974 April 1991 to November 1992
Transit of North Node in Pisces: 1. 2. 3. 4.
November 1930 to May- 1932 June 1949 to December-1950 January 1968 to July 1969 September 1986 to March 1988
Many complications and difficulties have been observed in married and family life of persons who are borne during above period. There is no marriage in life; delayed marriage and hurdle in married life is observed. We request all not to take only the above Rahu in Sg, Pi as the sole factor to predict on the quality of marriage as one has to look at several other factors and planets before coming to a conclusion, the above technique is just a reminder for us to double check marriage in charts when Rahu is in Sg or Pi. For clarification of this principle, following birth charts are given Case-I Native : Female Date of Birth : 18-02-1954 Time of Birth : 17 H 30 M Place of Birth : Padra (Baroda-Gujarat) Latitude : 22° N 18’ Longitude : 73 ° E 18’ 3 1406
In the above chart, Ascendant is in Cancer. North Node is in Sagittarius1 and placed in sixth house. Native had love marriage in 1975 and married against willingness of her parent. Her husband has no regular income and always harassing her in small matters. Often, she was beaten up by her husband. Though her father is a very rich man, she could not get any help from him because she did not take consent for her marriage. She is good looking, smart and well-spoken, even though she had to suffer for ten years in marriage life. After that she became independent in earning by home decoration activities and commission in land transaction. She became independent to maintain her husband and two children. Her husband has to depend on her and has to follow her because of no earning. She is not happy with marital life and her family life also disturbed. Her husband is totally dishonest person. He is addict to a habit of tobacco and wine. In order to fulfill his bad habit, he used to steal money of his wife. Finally, she decided to leave her own house and live separately from her husband with her two baby girls. Some persons supported her and gave her land to establish organization for service of animals in 1996 and at present she lives in and runs the organization very well and devoted her life for services of pet animals.
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Case-II Native Date of Birth Time of Birth Place of Birth Latitude longitude
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Female 26-04-1969 17 H 15 M Mumbai (Dadar) 19° N 01’ 72° E 51’
In the above chart, Ascendant is in Virgo and North Node is in Pisces & placed in seventh house. She graduated with Masters Degree in arts. Then after two years, she got degree in journalism. She is a good dancer and first class journalist. She wanted to marry but she could not get right person. Many persons came across her for marriage, but they were not faithful and cheated her and broke the promise of marriage. So, she became very much frustrated for marriage life. Finally in the year 2008, (39 years) it was decided to marry a person living in Canada. They met several times and they both agreed to marry also. Her parents had fixed date of marriage and invitation cards were also printed. But at last moment, she did not foresee happy married life with this person and she denied for marriage. Till to day she is unmarried.
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Case-III Native Date of Birth Time of Birth Place of Birth Latitude longitude
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Male 25-06-1949 16 H 18 M Baroda (Gujarat) 22° N 18’ 73 ° E 12’
In the above chart, Ascendant is in Libra and North Node is in Pisces & placed in sixth house. He has got master degree of arts. He married in 1975 with an ordinary and uneducated girl. He is only son of his parents and very obedient. They lived in joint family with his father and mother. Being an obedient son, he has to follow parent’s liking in all the matters. Parents were very much orthodox in nature and living style. Native did not earn sufficiently and has to depend on parent and follow all instructions from them. He was in Jyoti Industry in 1994, but industry did not prosper well. Therefore he did not get more salary and he had to leave the job. He was nice person, but they could not live harmoniously due to less earning, disturbance from his parent, financial limitations, want of comforts and no other entertainment except family living. Moreover he has two sons to maintain and to look after their education and needs. In this state of living, it was unbearable for him to 6 1409
continue living with his father. At this stage, native separated from his parent and lived in rented house with his family. His wife was very unhappy with this orthodox atmosphere. It was not possible for her to adjust with this type of living. Native could not satisfied his wife’s willingness and also could not provide any entertainment and comforts in her life. Whatever native was earning, it was not sufficient to maintain his family. Even with this type of situation, his wife tried to adjust herself with the family for fifteen years. After all she because rebellious and use to quarrel with her husband. She did not agree to any matter of her husband. In such circumstances, she found small job of teacher so that she need not depend on her husband and became independent. She used to act according to her free will and she started to live separately from her husband and till now they are living separately. Case-IV Native Date of Birth Time of Birth Place of Birth Latitude longitude
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Male 25-02-1950 00 H 10 M Nadiad (Gujarat) 22° N 41’ 73 ° E 54’
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In the above chart, Ascendant is in Libra and North Node is in Pisces and placed in sixth house. Native is only matriculate and could not complete higher education. He married in the year 1982 and got engaged in service in factory as a laborer. Due to hard work in factory, he left service of factory and joined ordinary service with insufficient earning. After marriage, they lived in very old house of his grandfather without any facilities. His wife had to suffer many difficulties due to financial limitations and inconvenient residential facility. Earning was not sufficient for livelihood. She could not bear these difficulties of daily routine life and result was that she suffered with high blood pressure. She could not get any medical remedy due to financial shortage and as a result she died of heart attack. She had no issue. Native could not marry thereafter and living life very ordinarily in dissatisfied condition.
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alicious effect of North Node related with Jupiter as mentioned above in marital happiness and family life depends on situation of Jupiter in the horoscope of a native. As per astrological rule, Jupiter is the best benefic out of all the planets. So, if Jupiter aspects any house, all matters related to that house are protected from any impediments. Generally it is observed that if seventh house is aspected by Jupiter by remaining in first, third and eleventh house in the horoscope, the seventh house is protected.
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The Zodiac, Godhead & You By Vic Di Cara, Japan
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he universe is a mirror. It reflects the truth of your soul. The most active area of the universe, from our point of view on Earth, is the Zodiac, through which all the planets move and thus mark the unfolding of divine, universal time. The zodiac is a circle. Circles have no beginning and no end. They are eternal – as are you, as is all this. The progress of the Sun measures this circle to have 360 units, we call them “degrees.” The combined movements of the Sun and Moon divide this zodiac into 12 distinct regions, each covering 30 degrees of the circle of infinite life. Universal acoustics create resonances and echoes forming overtones and harmonics. These further subdivide the 12 distinct zodiac regions into smaller and smaller sections called “Amshas” with their own distinct characteristics. Eventually, every half a degree in the zodiac acquires its own unique traits as a result of the subdivisions generated by these harmonics and overtones. Understanding what these “amsha” zodiac divisions are is very important to being able to utilize astrology effectively and reliably as a systematic artful science. Amsha is a Sanskrit word. I first came across this word 20 years ago when I was reading the famous Indian philosophical and spiritual classic: Bhagavad Gita. It is in the seventh verse of the fifteenth chapter:
Vic DiCara has actively participated in Vedic culture since 1991. He began practicing Jyotisha professionally in April of 2008. He received mantra-diksha into the Rupa Goswami sampradaya of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and has translated and taught courses on many subjects of Vedic Philosophy and Rasa Theology. Additionally, Vic is a professional musician who has toured the world and published records extensively since 1988. His ability to bridge the conceptual gaps between East and West and to simplify complexities without losing subtlety has gained him renown already in Astrology and in all his pursuits. He currently offers private readings and personal instructions and can be reached via his website: www.vicdicara.com or email: [email protected]
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ममैवांशो जीवलोके जीवभूतः सनातनः । मनःषानीियािण ूिबितसथािन कष र्ित ।।
mamaivāḿśo jīva-loke jīva-bhūtaḥ sanātanaḥ manaḥ-ṣaṣṭhānīndriyāṇi prakṛti-sthāni karṣati mama — My; eva — certainly; aḿśaḥ — fragmental particle; jīva-loke — in the world of conditional life; jīva-bhūtaḥ — the conditioned living entity; sanātanaḥ — eternal; manaḥ— with the mind; ṣaṣṭhāni — the six; indriyāṇi — senses; prakṛti— in material nature; sthāni — situated; karṣati — is struggling hard. Krishna: “The host of souls struggling hard with the habitual conditionings of their mind and senses in the material world are in fact eternal subdivisions of my self.” I was discussing this topic with a fellow astrologer who is a follower of the famous yogi, Yogananda. She shared with me Yogananda’s explanation of the verse, and I clarified my understanding of the same: Yogananda-Ji comments that, “complex man requires the sensory instruments of delusion to perceive his finite existence.” I am in complete agreement. The six senses (including the mind) are products of the delusory energy of the material world and their purpose is to give the living entity a sensation and experience that she is a being with a clear, finite beginning and end which cuts herself off from the infinite Godhead. Spiritually speaking we are women who have abandoned our family and husband and are now taking drugs to delude our mind and senses into coping with what we have done. Yogananda-Ji continues, “Bound by these limiting and limited mediums, he feels himself isolated by God and motivated by Maya, and sustaining his separation by misuse of free choice.” Again, I am in full agreement. We used our inherent freewill to turn from godhead and enter a deluding material world of drug-like senses and mental states which give us a feeling of limitation which we both loathe and crave simultaneously. We loathe it because it curtails our every wish. We crave it because it makes us feel independent from the “radix chart” of Godhead and thus gives us the chance to fulfill the motivation for our strange free choice which brought us here in the first place. Now Yogananda-Ji states, “Eventually he chooses to break the ties of Prakriti and moves back through the evolutionary pull to God…” Again, we are in absolute agreement. Godhead created this delusory material world and therefore it too, deep beneath its apparent struggle and limitation, is actually full of nothing but mercy, kindness and love. This world functions on the basis of Karma which is the loving guidance of Godhead in the role of a mother gradually leading us, her children, to lose interest in our deluded intoxications and move once again inward towards our original nature. Then Yogananda-Ji states, “The illimitable Spirit of God and the pure soul in all beings are the same in essence. Only when the jiva becomes identified with the body does it put on its apparent limitations.” 1413
Again we completely agree, but persons reading Yogananda Ji may miss the key words: “in essence”. The soul and God are the same in essence, not the same in all respects identically. Specifically, Godhead is the cake, and we are the slices of the cake. Godhead is the ocean and we are the drops of rain from it. Godhead is the Radix, and we are the subdivisions. Godhead is the infinite zodiac circle and we are the infinit(essimal) subdivisions thereof, the “amshas.” Consider the amshas of the Zodiac signs. Anyone must admit that by definition they are subdivisions of a sign. They are like slices of cake. You cannot have a slice of a cake if the cake does not exist! A slice cannot be made unless there is something to slice. And a slice always remains a partial sample of the whole cake. The primary purpose of the amsha subdivisions of the Zodiac signs is to differentiate the various degrees within the signs – giving unique qualities and resources to every half degree or even less, and thus affecting the actual dignity of any planets occupying specific degrees within the signs. Secondarily, we calculate the amsha subdivisions as charts in their own right – based on the exact degree occupied by the ascendant and planets in the radix of the main zodiac. So, even as apparent charts unto themselves their very existence is inexorably related to the radix of the main zodiac! Similarly even when a soul enters into the complete illusion of the material world, she never loses her inexorable relationship to Godhead. What does an astrologer do with these subdivision charts? What they should do is use them to gain angles of vision into certain specific topics that the main zodiac radix may not directly expose to view. The caturamsha (fourth subdivision) for example gives a deeper image into the realities of the fourth house in the radix chart and the fourth house from the moon in the radix. The navamsha (ninth division) gives a line of sight to previously unseen areas pertaining to the seventh house of the chart and the seventh house from Venus, etc. etc. As such, even in their role as charts unto themselves they are finer divisions of the original whole, the Radix, the main birth chart – they are never entirely separate entities, nor are they ever able to overpower or be more prominent than the Radix. Astrologers who claim to have “experience” to the contrary are confused astrologers. This we can know on the strength of the clear and simple logic I just presented. The drop does not become the ocean. The slice does not become the cake. The subdivision does not become the Radix. A sign does not become the whole Zodiac. Ever. It never happens. An astrologer is deluded to look at a subdivision chart (an amsha) and think this chart is completely separate from the Radix birth char, just as a person is deluded to look in the mirror and see something other than a subdivision of Godhead. Some followers of Yogananda might propose that when we “take off the deluding body” we will become god. This is ignorant of the fact that our definition is to be an amsha of God. The soul can never be wholly different from God, nor can she ever be wholly identical to God. An amsha is a subdivision. A subdivision does not exist without the thing that it subdivides! Therefore the subdivision can never become completely divorced from the thing it subdivides, nor can it wholly become that which it subdivides. If you go back to the metaphor of the soul as a woman who has divorced herself from Godhead you will remember that she is taking drugs to facilitate the idea. This is why the material world has to delude the soul with a limited and cloudy mind and senses – it is the intoxication which gives the illusion that the subdivision (soul) has become independent from and divorced from the thing which it subdivides (Godhead).
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An astrologer who wants to read the subdivisional charts without the context of the Radix chart is in as much illusion as the conditioned soul who thinks herself to have no relationship with God, or who presumes to become God. You can accept this with absolute certainty. It is impossible for the subdivision to exist without the thing it subdivides, and equally impossible for it to become the thing it subdivides. It is crystal clear and simple logic. Persons who claim that spiritual truths don’t have to be logical delude themselves. The only way they can make their fanciful ideas work is by avoiding clarity and hiding in the shadowy clouds of the six senses and deluded mind. In addition to Logic, Krishna himself clearly spells it out. The word he uses in the verse is “sanatana” which means a situation that never changes! It is the last word on the first line of the verse. Therefore it is an emphatic modifier for that line: “The host of souls in this world are subdivisions of my own self, and this will never change!” That is the clear and simple meaning of the words of the Vedic authority, Krishna. It is also a clear and simple logical conclusion. Therefore from two important epistemologies (pramana) it is verified as the reliable truth. Another Vedic text is very important to understanding subdivisions – either of the Zodiac or of Godhead. It is the opening mantra of the Isa-Upanishad:
ॐ पूणमर् दः पूणिर् मदं पूणार्त पू् णमर् दु ते । र् पूणम र् ादाय पूणमर् वे ाविशते ।। पूण
oḿ pūrṇam adaḥ pūrṇam idaḿ pūrṇāt pūrṇam udacyate pūrṇasya pūrṇam ādāya pūrṇam evāvaśiṣyate “OM.” From the infinite comes the infinite. This soul comes from that infinite. Therefore it too is infinite. Subtracting infinity from infinity, infinity remains. Godhead is infinite. Metaphors comparing godhead to a cake or an ocean are useful but limited. Godhead is infinite and limitless. The subdivisions of something infinite are themselves infinite (a mathematical truism, ∞ ÷ ∞ = ∞). This world and everything in it, including the souls in it, are all infinite subdivisions of the infinite whole. Being a subdivision of infinity is not belittling in the least! This is what Yogananda Ji truly means when he tells you that “God and the soul are the same in essence.” This is what it means to perceive the indispensable importance of the subdivisional charts in astrology. It also illustrates that the supreme Godhead does not diminish when there are subdivisions made (∞ - ∞ = ∞), nor do the subdivisions need to “combine” to “create” godhead (∞ does not require any additions to become ∞). The soul and God are eternally distinct yet intimately inter-related entities, the infinite whole and the infinite subdivision. If we apply this understanding to the Radix chart and the subdivisional charts we will more perfectly understand them.
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Dnyaneshwari The Philosophical Part
By V.V.Shirvaikar, USA.
Chapter 6
Meditation Yogi Not Different From Sanyasi
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hri Krishna further said, "Yogi (Karmayogi) and sanyasi are both same. You may think they are different but on careful thinking carefully you will find that they are same. Except for the differences in names it is clear that yoga is the same as sanyas and from the spiritual point of view there is no difference at all between the two. (6:39-40). It is an accepted principle that he who performs actions but does not get attached to the fruits thereof, should only be considered as a yogi. (6:43). He who performs whichever actions appropriate to his caste and circumstances, but does not maintain the ego about his being the doer and does not permit the desire of the fruits to touch his mind is a sanyasi and doubtless is a yogi also. (6:45-47) On the other hand, he who, forsakes the regular routine duties and incidental duties (like offering to forefathers etc.) considering them to be restrictive and instead immediately gets himself involved in other actions, gets himself into unnecessary problems. Why should one give up the burden of family life only to
Dr. Vasant Vishnu Shirvaikar was born in 1932 & did his M. Sc in Nuclear Physics from Wilson College, Bombay, and Ph.D. in Physics from University of Bombay. Worked as research scientist in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Bombay for 37 years and authored several research papers. He is a known authority on Dnyaneshwari. He is devotee of Shri Shankar Maharaj of Pune & with his blessings has published works on Dnyaneshwari, Yogiraj Shri Shankar Maharaj, & Amarvani-English translation of a Hindi book by the Jain Saint Amarmuni. Also published several articles on spiritual topics including a ten-part series on Datta-Parampara in the magazine Sai-Arpan published from Bombay. He resides in USA & is now engaged in expanding the series as a book.
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burden oneself with the life of a renunciate? Therefore, one who remains within the prescribed code of actions by doing daily fire rituals etc. enjoys automatically the yogic bliss. (6:48-51) Shastras have stated that Sanyasi is a yogi because it is only when the desire goes that the essence of yoga is obtained. (6:52-53)
Yogi Should Not Abandon Actions One who follows the yoga path should not give up the path of actions. By assuming proper posture and breath-control, by steadying the intellect, controlling the organs and keeping them away from the sense-pleasures, he should turn the consciousness inwards and meditate by continued abstraction of mind (Dharana). This will lead to elimination of the tendencies towards materialistic actions. Then the means (sadhana) becomes one with the goal and one becomes steady in he state of samadhi. By practising thus the yogi reaches perfection. Now listen to the characteristics of such a perfect person. (6:54- 61) A perfect person: Sense objects do not enter his mind and he is engrossed in the Knowledge of the Self. He is not excited by the pleasures and sorrows in the world nor is he enticed by pleasures. Even if he has to perform actions he does not care about the fruits thereof. His actions are just sufficient for the survival of the body otherwise he is oblivious to other actions. Such a person may be considered as settled in yoga. (6:62-65)
Arjuna's Query Arjuna then asked (not in the Gita), "Who gives him this capability?" (6:66).
The Harmful Ego Shri Krishna said, “In this state of oneness who can give what and to whom? (6:67). It is due to ignorance that a person dreams of life and death. But when he wakes up he realises that the dreams were unreal and becomes aware of the truth that he himself is the Brahman. We harm ourselves by the unnecessary I-am-the-body ego. (6:68-70). Thoughtfully, one should give up this ego and be benefited by becoming one with Brahman. Really speaking, by being infatuated with the body, one becomes one’s own enemy. (6:71-72). An individual himself is Brahman but his intellect does not believe it. (6:75). A person who nurtures desire becomes his own enemy. On the other hand, he who does not bother about these bindings is the real knower of the Self. (6:80). For a person who has conquered his mind and calmed his desires the Supreme Self is not very far. When wishful thoughts disappear from the mind the soul becomes Brahman. (6:8182). When the false ego vanishes completely he becomes one with the Brahman already present within him. The thoughts of hot and cold, happiness and sorrow, honour and insult are not possible in such a person. Just as whatever comes in the path of the sun gets illuminated, whoever comes in the path of such a perfect person becomes like him. The thoughts that these deeds are good and those are bad do not enter his mind because he has become one with the Brahman and is devoid of duality. When he ponders over the nature of this world he finds that it is unreal and when he searches for the reality he experiences that
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that reality is himself. When he later tries to determine whether he is bound by space and time or by the all-pervading, all his efforts stop because now his feeling of duality with Brahman vanishes. One who has conquered his senses while remaining in his body has automatically reached the level of Brahman. Such a person should be called a yogi and the master of his senses. The differences like big and small do not enter his mind and a lump of earth, a precious stone or gold are the same to him. (6:84-92). Then how can the ideas about friend and foe, relative or a stranger come to his mind? (6:94). Everything in this world appears as Brahman to him. One who has experienced that this world is pervaded by Brahman is a person with vision of equability towards everything. (6:100-101). Even thoughts about such a person coming to one’s mind make him become like that person. (6:104). But there is no limit to the praise of such a person. (6:111) ARJUNA ASKS FOR ADVICE Arjuna then expressed his desire that though he does not have the qualities of saints in him and perhaps he is not yet fit to understand the importance of these characteristics, Shri Krishna's advice might make him fit to become one with Brahman. (6:138-140). Shri Krishna, realising that this is the opportune time to tell him about the practice of Yoga, told Arjuna, (6:151)
Advice On Kundalini Yoga "What I am going to tell you now is about that Yoga path which is the king among all yoga paths, therefore listen carefully. By this path one gains innumerable fruits of detachment through deliberate actions. Lord Shiva is even now a follower of this path. Some Yogis tried other ways to attain Brahman but getting wiser by their experience they had to turn to this straight path of Self-realisation after which they made rapid progress. A person who has discovered this path forgets his hunger and thirst and is not aware about when the day comes or when the night falls. Every step in this path opens towards the mine of liberation. Whether you go eastward or westward the progress on this path occurs quietly and definitely. (6:152-159). Now I shall tell you the details; but they are useful only if you experience them. (6:163). Selection of location: First of all a suitable place should be selected for the practice. One should get a feeling of happiness on sitting there and a feeling that he should not leave the place. One’s sense of dispassion should increase while sitting there. Saints should have occupied that place earlier, the effects of which are still felt by getting a feeling of satisfaction, courage and zeal. The practice of yoga should occur naturally by sitting there and the beauty of the surroundings should give one the experience of the bliss of the Self. Even an atheist should feel like doing tapas there. (6:163-167) That place should be beautiful and pure. It should be inhabited only by seekers and be away from the crowds of ordinary people. Plenty of roots and fruit-laden trees should be available throughout the year and water, especially from natural fountains, should be available even in dry season. It should enjoy mild sun and cool breeze. It should be so thickly wooded that not only wild animals but even bees and parrots cannot enter. But there may be a few water
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birds around and perhaps a cuckoo and occasional peacock may also be there. Arjuna, one should carefully search for such a place looking for a secret cave or a temple of Lord Shiva. (6:171-179). Preparation of the seat: After selecting one of the two places (cave or temple), one should sit there alone for a long time and check whether or not the mind becomes calm. If it becomes calm then one should prepare a seat there. The seat should be made of Darbha grass over which one should put a deerskin and cover it further by a clean washed cloth. The seat should be level and not too high or too low from the ground. If the seat is too high it will make the body unstable and if too low then the body will touch the ground. In short the seat should be steady and comfortable. (6: 180-185). Stabilising the mind: Then one should sit there concentrating the mind while remembering one's Guru. The Guru must be remembered until the mind is filled with Sattvic (pure) feelings so that one's ego gets blunted, mind is rid of thoughts of sense-objects and the organs do not stir. One should remain in this state until one experiences that the mind has merged with the heart. In this state one experiences that body automatically becomes steady and airs in the body are coming together. After remaining in this state the mind stabilises, interest in worldly affairs gets inhibited and he attains the state of deep trance (samadhi) effortlessly as soon as he sits on the seat. (6: 186-191). Yogic posture and Chakras: Now listen carefully to the details about the yogic posture. First sit with the calves of the legs pressed against the thighs and keeping the left leg on the other leg at a slight angle, press the right sole steadily on the anus, keeping the sole of the left foot naturally pressed on the right foot. Pressing the heel tightly at the centre of the space between the anus and the base of the generating organ, one should balance the body on it. Keeping the two ankles straight he should lift the base of the spinal column. This will make the whole body to be supported and balanced on the heel. This is the characteristic of the Mula Bandha posture (the knot at the root or base) also known as Vajrasana. Once this posture is successful then the downward path of the Apana part of the vital breath (or life force) gets blocked and it starts receding inside. (6:192-200). (See the note regarding Prana at the end of the chapter) Then let both palms held in cupped shape rest on the left leg, which will make the shoulders rise. The head automatically gets in between them. The eyes then remain in half-closed state and the sight turns inwards. Even if it turns outwards it can look only up to the tip of the nose. The desire to look around vanishes. Then the neck gets contracted and the chin presses against the chest hiding the throat. This posture of the neck and chest is called the Jalandhar Bandha or knot. (6:201-208). Then the belly becomes flat and the navel gets raised. The posture of the part of the body between the navel and the anus is called Odhiyana Bandha or knot. (6:209-210). Thus the Yoga practice starts with the external parts of the body while the thoughts, desires and other affairs of the mind vanish. He is not aware anymore of hunger and sleep. (6:211213).
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Awakening of Kundalini: The Apana breath then hits the Muladhar Chakra situated at between the anus and the generating organ and removes all the impurities accumulated there since childhood. (See the note on the Chakras at the end of chapter). Then the Apana breath rises to the Manipur Chakra situated just below the navel and starts hitting against it. Thus the confined breath stirs the body from inside and removes the impurities accumulated since childhood. Then the powerful breath enters the abdomen and eliminates the phlegm and bile. Then it reaches the centres of the seven essential elements (viz. flesh, blood, muscles, bones, marrow, chyle and semen), gets rid of the fat, and drives the marrow out from the bones. It cleans the blood vessels and relaxes the organs, which may frighten the seeker, but he should not get frightened. By creating these ailments it throws the diseases out from the body. Then the Apana breath brings the solid flesh and bones and the liquid blood together. (6:214-220). While this goes on the Kundalini force awakens by virtue of the heat created by the yogic posture. It was sleeping like a baby cobra coiled in three and half coils near the navel with its mouth facing down, (6:221-223) but now gets awakened due to the constriction by the Mula Bandha. (6:225). Kundalini reaches other Chakras and purifies the body: When it wakes up it opens its mouth and swallows the Apana which has occupied the space in the region of the heart. It then swallows the fat and excess flesh from the region of the heart and wherever else it can find flesh. (6:229-231). Then it searches for the palms and soles, tears open the upper parts and searches every joint and organ. It extracts the vitality from the nails, purifies the skin and makes it touch the bones. Then it cleans the insides of the bones and scrapes the interior of the blood vessels with the result that the roots of the hair are burnt. It then drinks off the seven essential elements and makes the body hot and dry. (6:232-235). It then draws back the Prana coming out of the nose and the Apana which is inside and when they meet only the curtains of the six Chakras separate them. They would have met except that Kundalini asks them, "What business do you have here? Get aside!" The principle is that the Kundalini eats off the Earth principle (solid part) and also completely licks off the Water principle (liquid part) from the body and feeling satiated becomes mild and rests at the Sushumna (central) nerve in the spine. (6:236-240). In this satisfied mood it vomits the saliva, which becomes the nectar, which guards the body. At this stage the heat leaves the body, which now becomes cool from inside as well as from outside because of which the lost strength returns. The flow in the Sushumna nerve stops and the functions of the remaining nine Pranas also stop. Because of this the body is without action and becomes still. The Ida and Pingala nerves in the spine meet and the three knots get loosened and the curtains of the six Chakras open. Then the vital airs passing through the right and left nostrils (which are designated Sun and Moon respectively) fade to the extent that even a flame will not flicker by them. (6:241-245). At this time, the intellect gets stilled and the remaining fragrance in the Prana enters the Sushumna nerve along with the Kundalini. Then the spiritual nectar (Ambrosia or Amrit) situated at the crown of the head spills into the mouth of the Kundalini and then gets absorbed throughout the body including the ten Pranas. (6:246-248).
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Body gets rejuvenated: The skin, which veils the lustre of this nectar but is brightened by it, is shed and all the organs show their bright aura. (6:250, 252-253). Now even Death is afraid of it (the body) and the aging process gets reversed. The yogi gets back his lost childhood and he looks like a boy. (6:259-261). He gets bright new nails. He gets new teeth also but they are tiny like a row of pearls. Tiny hairs grow on the body. The palms and soles become red and the eyes become so clean that his vision cannot get confined within the eyelids and even with half-closed eyes the range of his vision reaches the sky. (6:262, 265267). Though the colour of his skin becomes golden, his body becomes light as air because now there are no earth and water principles in it. He is able to see beyond the seas and understand what is going on in heaven. He is able to understand what is in an ant's mind and he can ride the wind. Even if he walks on water his feet do not get wet. Thus he attains such spiritual powers (Siddhis). (6:268-270). Divine experiences: Now listen to what happens further. The Kundalini, with the help of Prana rises up to the heart through the Sushumna nerve. (6:271). This Kundalini now may be considered as the basis of this universe and of AUM, which is the expression of Supreme Soul. (6:272-273). The yogi then starts hearing the divine Anahat sound. (6:274). The intellect, which is near the Kundalini power, becomes active and is now able to hear some of this Anahat sound. (6:275). There are ten types of Anahat sound and he hears the first type of sound called Ghosha and in this basin of Ghosha itself sound pictures are then generated which one sees through one's imagination but when the person is not himself where is the imagination? Actually it is impossible to explain where the sound is coming from. (6:276277). I forgot to tell you one thing that is the Anahat sound reverberations near the heart persist as long as Air principle is not destroyed. The reverberations in the Sky principle (space) open the window of the Brahmarandhra (Sahasrar) easily. There is another space above the Sahasrar (lotus of thousand petals) where the Consciousness (Chaitanya) resides without support. (6:278-280). There the Kundalini flashes its energy and by giving an offering of it to the intellect it makes the duality disappear. Now the Kundalini drops its brilliance and merges with the Prana. At that time it looks like a golden robe shed by a statue of air or like a tongue of lightening. (6:281-284). Thus, when it reaches up to the Sahasrar, it looks like a golden chain or a stream of shining water. Then it suddenly vanishes in the space of the spiritual heart and its power dissolves into itself. We should really call it power but it is really the life-force which is no longer aware now of any material aspect of the world. (See notes at the end of Chapter.) In these state things like conquering the mind, holding the breath or meditating do not remain. Having desires or giving them up also stop. Therefore this Kundalini may be considered as the melting pot of all the five principles. (6:286-290). Dnyaneshwar Maharaj says, "Using the body itself to devour the ego about the body is the principle of the Nath Panth (sect). Shri Krishna has merely mentioned it in the Gita, but I have put the details before the audience.” (6:291-292) Siddhis: When the lustre of the power vanishes, the appearance of the body also changes and eyes of common people cannot see the real form of the yogi. Actually the gross body continues to possess the limbs and other organs but it is now made of air principle. (6:293-
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294). His body can become so light that he is called Khechar i.e. one who can travel through space. Once he reaches this stage his body performs miracles because now he has gained Siddhis. (6:296). One need not go into the details about these Siddhis, main point being that the three principles Earth, Water and Fire have disappeared from within his body. Of the five principles, Water principle has destroyed the Earth principle and Air principle has destroyed the Water principle while in the spiritual heart, the Air principle has destroyed the Fire principle. What remains is the Air principle in the shape of the body. But after some time that too vanishes in the space of the spiritual heart. At this time the Kundalini changes its name to Marut i.e. wind or air. But until it merges into Brahman its form as power persists. (6:297-301). Then it breaks the Jalandhar knot and surges through the throat to the Brahmarandhra. With the help of recitation of the basic sound AUM, it rises to the Pashyanti stage of the sound and enters the Brahmarandhra up to the half of Tanmatra. By steadying itself in the Brahmarandhra, it embraces the Brahman. The curtain of the five principles is withdrawn and the power meets the Supreme Brahman and evaporates into it along with the Sky principle. (6:302-306). (See the note at the end of the chapter) Thus the soul, which was separated from the Brahman by virtue of acquiring the body, enters the Brahman. At that time thoughts about whether the soul is different from me (that is the Brahman) does not survive in the mind. (6:307-309). The person now experiences merging of what is described as Sky principle with the sky. This cannot be described in words but has only to be experienced. (6:310-311). Arjuna, understand that this phenomenon is not something explicit which can be understood by listening to words. There is nothing more left for him to know. I can only say that if one is fortunate then one should experience it and be one with the Brahman. (6:316-318). But it is meaningless to talk about it. That (the Brahman) is the root of the universe, the fruit of the yoga, and the energy of the bliss. That is where the forms dissolve. It is the place of liberation and beginning and end disappear there. It is the seed of the five principles and brightness of the Great Effulgence. When the non-believers tortured my devotees, I had to assume my beautiful four-armed form out of it (the Brahman). The great bliss of this state is beyond description. Persons who have realised Self by steadily striving for it have become pure and reached my status. (6:321-326).
Arjuna's Doubt Arjuna now gets a doubt whether he is fit for practising this yoga. He asks, “Shri Krishna, I am convinced about the excellence of this yoga practice. But I am not worthy enough to practice it. What I want to ask you is whether anybody would be able to practice it or whether it requires one to be qualified to practice it.” (6:333-337).
Worthiness For Yoga Practice Shri Krishna replied. "This yoga is a means to liberation. Even an ordinary task cannot be successful unless the doer is worthy and capable of doing it. But the worthiness can be only judged if and when the task is successful. If there is worthiness then only a task that is
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begun becomes successful. But capability is not something one can easily acquire. When a person, by becoming detached performs the prescribed actions then he attains authority. You can use this trick to attain worthiness. (6:339-343). Arjuna, one rule of the yoga practice is that he who does not perform prescribed actions does not become worthy. (6:344). One who is a slave to the pleasures of the tongue and of sleep does not have the right to practice yoga. Also, one who, out of obstinacy, reduces his diet by suppressing his hunger and thirst and does not sleep properly cannot control his body. How can such a person succeed in yoga? Therefore one should not pamper the sense-pleasures but at the same time one should not totally abandon them also. (6:344-348). One should eat but it should be proper and in moderation. One should undertake only a limited number of tasks. One should talk only what is necessary, walk within limits and sleep at proper times only. (6:350). Even if one has to stay awake for any reason, it should not be beyond some specific limit. By such regular routine the essential constituents of the body remain in balance. And when the senses are satisfied in proper proportions the mind also remains satisfied. (6:351352). Once the external organs become regulated the internal happiness increases and the yoga is achieved even without practice. (6:353). One who practices yoga by remaining regular and controlled in his habits experiences the Self. (6:355). A person whose mind becomes steady and remains so until death, may be called a person who has achieved yoga. In this stage his mind may be compared to a flame in windless air. (6:357-358).
Gains From Yoga Practice A beneficial thing often appears as painful to a person. Otherwise nothing is easier than the practice of Yoga. (6:363). Only with the practice of yoga, by sitting steadily in the posture as I described, can the sense-organs be disciplined. Once that is achieved the mind automatically sets itself towards the Soul. When it returns from there and looks back at the Self it realises that “I have been That” all the time. Then it is immersed in bliss and dissolves in the Self. It becomes one with That (Self or the Brahman) beyond which there is nothing else and which can never be realised through the senses. (6:364-368). In this state, his mind remains steady and his awareness about the body vanishes even if it is afflicted by severe pains. (6:369-371) Because of this indescribable bliss he forgets other things also. Because of the pleasure of the experience of the Self the mind forgets the desires and is no longer mindful of the worldly matters. The bliss which adorns the yoga, and which gives satisfaction and knowledge appears in form by the study of the yoga and the person who sees (experiences) it becomes of that form. (6:372-374).
Attitudes For Starting Yoga Practice Arjuna, you may feel that this yoga is difficult, but in a way it is very easy. First one should get rid of desire and anger, which arise out of thoughts in the mind. (6:375) Once the sense pleasures are eliminated and organs are controlled, the mind becomes calm. Thus, once dispassion sets in then desires do not enter the mind and the intellect is sheltered by courage.
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The intellect, once it is helped by the courage, turns the mind towards Self-realisation. (6:375-378) Even if this does not happen there is another easy way towards Self-realisation. First one should make a rule that a resolution once it is made will not be changed. (6:379-380). If this makes the mind steady then well and good. But if it does not, then let the mind wander freely. Then bring it back from wherever it has wandered. It will then be steady by itself. Once the mind is able to remain steady for some considerable time it will by itself come towards the Self and when it sees the Self it will become one with it. The duality will then merge into unification with the Self and the bright light of the union will illuminate the three worlds. (6:381-384). Everything becomes full of divine energy once the mind dissolves. (6:386) If you are not able to do even this then listen further. (6:390) One should fix the thought in one’s mind that “I am in the body of every being and everything is in Me; that this universe and all living beings are interlinked.” (6:391-392). Needless to say that he who sees my presence in every being with the feeling of equality and does not harbour discrimination in his mind based on outwardly differences between them is undisputedly one with Me. (6:393394). By not being involved with its affairs he reaches my level through his experiencing of the Brahman even while he is in his body. He who has experienced my all-pervasive nature himself becomes all-pervasive. (6:401-402). I have seen that a person who has experienced Self in the three worlds is himself Brahman by virtue of his experience, even though he goes about normally in his body, with people thinking of him in their own perception as happy or unhappy as the case may be. (6:407-408). Therefore my advice to you Arjuna, is to practice the outlook of equality by which you will see the universe in yourself and be one with it. There is nothing else worth achieving other than this outlook of equality. (6:410)
Arjuna's Doubt On Nature Of Mind Arjuna now raises a doubt, "Shri Krishna, the path you have told just now will not sustain because of the nature of the mind. It tortures the intellect and weakens the determination and runs away from courage. It creates desires when one is in a state of satisfaction and wanders everywhere. It bounces if suppressed and assists if controlled. Therefore it does not appear possible that the mind would become steady and impart the sense of equality. (6:414-416).
Directing The Mind Shri Krishna replied, "What you are saying is true. The mind is mercurial. But if one can turn it towards the practice of yoga observing dispassion, then it will become steady after some time. The mind has one good quality and that is, it develops a liking for a thing towards which gets attracted. Therefore one should make it to like the experience of the Self. (6:418-420). Those who are not dispassionate and also do not practice yoga would find it impossible to control the mind. But if we do not at all bother about following the techniques of regulated
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behaviour (Yama-Niyama) and about dispassion, and instead get immersed in sense pleasures and thus do not conquer the mind then how can it become steady? Therefore let your actions be such as to control the mind and then we shall see how it does not become steady. "(6:421424)
Arjuna's Doubt: What If Seeker Dies Halfway? Now Arjuna raises one more doubt. He says, "Shri Krishna, I did not know about this yoga until now therefore I was thinking that mind is uncontrollable. But now, by your grace, I have been introduced to the yoga. But I have one more doubt that only you can settle. (6:428-430). Suppose a person, deeply desirous of attaining liberation, gives up worldly pleasures in good faith but has not been able to fully succeed in his spiritual efforts. If such a person dies before attaining his goal then he will have neither the liberation nor the worldly pleasures. Thus in spite of having faith he has lost both. Please tell me what happens to such a person." (6:431-432).
Seeker Is Reborn As Yogi Shri Krishna replied, "Arjuna, can there be anything other than liberation for one who longs for it? He is merely taking rest for some time. And even then, during that rest period, there is such a happiness which even gods do not gain. Had he practised yoga then he would have attained liberation before death. But because of lack of speed he had to stop in the middle. But liberation is reserved for him. (6:437-440). He reaches with ease the planes which even Indra the king of Gods finds it difficult to attain. But he gets sick of the incomparable enjoyments on these planes and says all the time, ‘Oh God! Why are there impediments in my path to liberation?’ Then he returns to the earth to be born in a religious family and starts gaining spiritual wealth. People in such family observe morals, speak clearly and truthfully and behave as prescribed in the Scriptures. (6:441-445). For them the Vedas are the living deity, actions are guided by Swadharma and discrimination, thoughts are only about God and the family deity is their wealth. Thus the person happily is born here on the strength of his meritorious deeds. (6:446-448). Or he is reborn into the family of a yogi of high level. The person even as a child is already loaded with knowledge because of his past. Due to the mature intellect he knows all branches of knowledge easily. (6:451-454). His intellect develops further from the point of his death in the earlier lifetime and he is able to grasp mysterious subjects and even difficult things told by a Guru. (6:457, 459). His senseorgans come under his control, mind becomes one with the Prana the vital life-breath and the Prana dissolves in the Consciousness. Somehow, yoga practice also comes easily to him and he can attain the Samadhi State effortlessly. (6:460-461). He attains Siddhis even while he is an acolyte. (6:464). He is able to do his spiritual exercises effortlessly because he has reached the shores of the Self-realisation after millions of years and after overcoming the impediments of thousands of births. He gets the power of discrimination and putting that also behind in time and going beyond thought he becomes one with the Brahman. (6:465467). He then gets that indescribable and unfathomable bliss which is beyond words. He
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becomes the living image of the state of the Brahman, which is the ultimate destination. (6:469-470). He reaches this state while still in his body. (6:480). Consider him as my lifeforce (Prana). He experiences that he is the devotee, devotion and the deity of devotion all three in one. This union of love between him and Me can be described only as he being the soul in My body. (6:482-485).
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Nature & Characteristics of Signs By Va. Da. Bhatt, India. Translated By: Neelam Bennur, India Copy Editors: Rushikesh Deshpande, India & Andree Leclerc, Canada
Readership Level: Beginner To Intermediate
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he science of astrology is studied by different people with varied objective and intentions. Most of them pursue it just as a hobby. Basically astrology can be considered as an intellectual hobby. The pleasure and the mental satisfaction one gets from it is of prime importance. In later stages, this pleasure can keep an individual active in many domains of life. (For an illustration) Many industrialists involve themselves in opening and running of new businesses, though they are blessed with enough wealth that can feed their future generations. In the same way, a talented astrologer is not interested in how much money he gets from a subject. Rather, he enjoys the satisfaction that he gets from the feeling of ‘solving the birth-chart’. This satisfaction is always greater than ‘cash’ and ‘fame’. Astrology can be as interesting as the game of chess and a person can literally get immersed into it.
Va Da Bhatt is a name popular among Maharashtrians, belonging to the famous Bhatt brothers of astrology. Stationed in Pune, he has revolutionized Jyotish teaching together with his late brother Ma Da Bhatt. The Bhatt brothers have revived Marathi Jyotishi teachings for more than 3 decades with their parampara knowledge. His books on Jyotish are considered all time classics and every Marathi astrologer has lived with them.
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Characteristics of signs, karakatva of planets and Bhava – vichar (significance of houses in the chart) are some of the interesting aspects of this science which I enjoy the most. The real pleasure lies in experiencing the verification of views (principles) set by ancient astrologers. In this article, I am going to mention some of such characteristics of signs which are very simple. They may not be so important in relation to predicting the future life of a person, but I always get attracted towards them. I will explain the reasons. If I predict that a person has a mole or a scar on the back and if it comes true, then this prediction has no significance with respect to the person’s future life. Such an argument was put in forth in response to such discussion. I agree upon this point that such a prediction has zero value from a person’s future perspective and also it’s not a big deal to do such predictions. But it’s an eternal bliss to be experienced in astrological principles. Some of the Nadi authors and creators justify such predictions with reasons which are, sometimes, really surprising. In one case, a native had a big black mole like a birth-mark on his back. His horoscope has Jupiter and Ketu in Leo sign. In the interpretation of this chart, the Nadi author says, “in the previous incarnation, this person went to a temple. He saw a young, beautiful girl coming out from a temple. He teased (misbehaved with) that girl. Thus, that girl hit him with a stick lying nearby. That scar should be there on this person’s back in this incarnation as well!” So, I just want to convey a message to all my astrologer friends that, it’s not a simple business to tell about the scar or mole on the body or back without having prior idea. Rather, it’s just an indication of one’s knowledge about astrology principles. If we can correctly predict about some of the incidents which are going to happen in an infant’s life in advance, it’s a signal that there is something meaningful in this science of astrology. If we study the signs’ elements and their influence on body parts, it can be a research subject in itself. In the above example, there is a consideration of planets in the sign of Leo. Many a times, the connection of Leo sign and back can be experienced significantly. In this way, planet-karakatva should be skillfully applied. (In following horoscopes, few concepts are used. They are: • Stambhi planets: Static or stationary state of planet. • Margi / Straight: The state achieved by planet after retrograding.) H. No. (1): Boil on a back since Birth. Girl Birth Date: - 22nd Aug 1987, Ascendant – Leo.
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The girl of chart no. 1 had a big boil on her back right from birth that had to be removed with an operation. In the chart, Leo is the ascendant with Sun, Mars, Mercury and Venus in complete conjunction in ascendant itself. Leo governs back and stomach. In this way Leo element is justified. Many a times, karakatvas of planets can be strongly experienced. Sun and Mars both govern bones. When they are positioned in the seventh house, the spouse suffers from bone disorders, spondylitis or vertebral problems. In this manner, we can experience the power in combinations of planets of astrology using simple principles. This can be explained in many ways. But let’s see one more example with the sign of Leo. H. No. (2) Male, - Birth Date: - 12th June 1933. Ascendant –Libra1. Without considering the degrees of the planets, when I asked the native about a spot or a birth scar on his back, he nodded in appreciation. Reason for it is that Mars and Ketu are the two planets which indicate a scar or a wound due to surgery or wound due to sharp instruments, or with burns. In the same way, the lord of the 6th house indicates the scars, wounds, mole on the body. Here, 6H lord is Jupiter and it is placed in Leo with Mars and Ketu.
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2. Further I questioned if his elder brother had a surgery on the stomach. The answer was ‘yes’. Reason – Labha-sthana (House of gain) i.e. 11th house is related to the elder brother. In this chart, Mars, Jupiter and Ketu are placed there. Two planets which are malefic – for Libra ascendant – are in Leo. Leo governs the stomach and a Mars is related to surgery. Third house is house of brothers & sisters (siblings). Also, Mars is Bhatru karaka (indicative of brothers), Jupiter shows elderly figure. In addition to all, the 11th house indicates elder brother and Leo indicates stomach. All these facts are considered here. 3. Thirdly I enquired about his mother, whether she is suffering from some chronic disease? Answer: She lost her vision after the birth of the native. The factors considered here are: Moon, the Matru karaka, the 4th house is related to mother, retrograded Saturn in 1429
conjunction with Moon. Moon has square aspect with Uranus. Lords of the 2nd house and 6th house are in conjunction indicating that father had assisted maternal uncle financially. In various ‘Samhitas’ and ‘Nadi Granthas’, elder siblings are well thought upon from the 11th house. Some of the facts can be well estimated considering those planet’s positions. But an astrologer has to apply his mind to get accuracy. Merely with the principles of planetary Karakatvas, a considerable amount of things can be predicted. E. g. Saturn in 11th house! I had predicted about the problem in the leg of the native with Saturn in the 11th house in Pisces or even described about the leg of native’s sibling’s with just considering Saturn. In one book it is written that there will be a defect in the brother’s leg if Saturn is placed in the 11th house. I have observed this fact in horoscopes with Aquarius ascendant. In the other horoscopes of Aries ascendant, Rahu and Mars are in the 11th house in Aquarius and Saturn in Scorpio. Here, a Nadi author predicts the death of elder brother at an early age. Let’s study the following chart from the 11th house’s perspective. H. NO. (3) Girl Birth Date:- 12th may 1950. Ascendant – Libra.
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The real life situation of this native can be explained in following lines. The native, a girl, is unmarried. Her elder sister died due to burns in a fire accident after delivery. The native was shocked with this incident and decided not to get married. Planets in the horoscope show these traits / events clearly. An actually exact prediction of events is not possible the way they exactly happened, but we can broadly tell about the possibilities in that reference. Here Saturn – Mars are in Leo in the 11th house. Though, the lord of 11th house (Sun, lord of Leo) is exalted, it is placed in Kritika Nakshatra along with Mercury. Saturn – Mars are related to fire accidents as well as general accidents. They are in the 11th house which is related to elder brother /sister. Jupiter in the 5th house receives an aspect by them. Jupiter is lord of the 3rd house. To examine the delivery of her sister, consider the 5th house from 3rd 1430
house, 5th house from 3rd house lord or the 5th house from 11th house. Then there will be a confirmation to a guessing. Other facts that can be considered are, the lord of the 7th house (Mars) placed with Saturn, the Lord of the 5th house (Gemini) from Jupiter i.e. Mercury is retrograded and in Kritika etc. The reason behind the single status (unmarried) of this girl is Venus which is in conjunction with Rahu in Pisces and in square aspect to Uranus. This indicates that, with only considering the planets’ karakatvas, many facts can be successfully predicted. In addition to this, Mars had just become straight from stambhi (static) and moved with low speed. Mars is the karaka of brothers / sisters. So this is important here. In regards to this, I had given the correct prediction to the native. Let’s examine H. No. (4). Many years back, I indicated that the younger brother of this native may face a severe accident. Later, his brother died in the accident. This is because of the lord of 3rd house, Mars, was stambhi i.e. without speed or stationary. At the same time, when Mars is in Aquarius, the lord of Aquarius (Saturn) is placed in Scorpio with Rahu. The third reason is the placement of Mars (stambhi) in the 3rd house from the Moon, and the lord of 3rd house from the Moon, Saturn, placed in Scorpio. H. NO. (4) Male, Birth Date: - 10th October 1956. Ascendant – Aquarius
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With the study of Karakavas of planets, characteristics (elements) of signs and lords of houses in a proper manner, we can predict many things perfectly. Horoscopes can be ‘solved’ solely with the consideration of Karkatvas of planets. This is well demonstrated in Bhrigu Nandi Nadi. In my own horoscope, the Sun is at the last degree of Virgo. For such a chart, the Nadi author describes, “as in Kundali of this child, Sun is proceeding towards Libra which is its sign of debilitation; the prosperity of his father will soon come to an end”. In the other chart, only from the position of Venus in the 2nd house from Jupiter, the author
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predicts that the wife of the native will be teacher. Basically, I like all these simple characteristics of signs and astrological–tatvas (principles). In the previous horoscope, Mars’ Karkatvas are considered. If the planet is changed, then the technique of prediction and result also change. Let’s consider H. NO. (5) in this context. H. No. (5). Female: - Birth Date: - 7th Jan. 1951. Ascendant – Aries
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Here the lord of third house i.e. Mercury is retrograded in Mula nakshatra. It is placed in the opposite house (i.e. 9th house) from the 3rd house where retrograded Uranus is placed. So, here karakatvas of Mercury are important if we want to study the native’s brother/sister. Her younger brother is mentally retarded. Many a times, when there are ways to analyse a chart with simple methods, KP (Krishnamurthy Paddhati) followers adopts complex techniques. Instead of considering the very evident effects of retrograded Uranus opposite Venus, they think about sub–lord of 7th house etc. which further increases the complications. Many of the modern (so called) astrologers have not understood how to use even basic principles of astrology. Thus they cannot enjoy this science of astrology. After observing the following chart H. No. (6), I asked (native) if he has in interest in Adhytma (spirituality) or if he has blessings of ‘Guru’ (spiritual guide).
H. NO. (6) Male, Birth Date: - 29th may 1959. Ascendant – Pisces. Moon – Rashi: - Aquarius.
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Here ascendant lord Jupiter is in the 9th house (Bhagya) and lord of 9th house – Mars is in the 5th house, the 5th house lord, Moon is in 12th house. (Vyaya). In the Chandra Lagna chart as well, the 9th house lord from the Moon is in the 5th house. He is extremely interested in Adhyatma. Another interesting fact is that he is from the lineage (family) of Sant Eknath Maharaj. I was really happy to know that. Mercury and Venus are in Parivartana – Yoga i.e. Mercury is in the sign of Venus (Taurus) and Venus is in the sign of Mercury (Gemini) which is related to the profession of chartered accountancy. Jupiter in the 9th house indicates relation with delivering lectures and education. He is a good orator giving lectures on religious-subjects. 1433
Only the Graha - karkatvas are sufficient for knowing the direction of thinking and predictions thereon. Description can be given for every planet. Firstly, lets understand about the Sun. Sun is karatava of father. In this context, let’s see how planetary combinations give results. Consider H. No. (7). H. No. (7) Female. Birth Date:-1st April 1964. Ur
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When this lady was asked whether her father had an accident involving a leg injury? The answer was ‘Yes’. Her father’s leg was fractured. Here Sun – Mars are in the 9th house and 9th house governs the father (Pitru Bhava). Sun is also a Pitru karaka planet. Mars shows accident. Pisces is related with the legs. Thus Rashi tattvas or sign characteristics are fairly indicative. The Sun governs father in the chart. So while thinking about the father of the native, one must see the position of Sun (Sign and house where Sun is placed) as well as other factors like its combination with other planets, planets in preceding and following houses, and aspects it is receiving. One can moderately predict about the father with all these considerations. Consider H. No. (8).
H. No. (8) Teenager -Birth Date:-16th June 1968. Ascendant – Sagittarius In this kundali the Sun is in conjunction with Mars in Gemini. Lords of the 9th house (Bhagyesh) and 10th house are also in Gemini. Sun –Mars form a square aspect with Harshal.
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One day a K.P. astrologer visited my home. He suggested that I study K.P methods. He showed me some Kundali. By observing Navamsha Kundali, I asked him whether his brother-in-law had a stomach operation. And that was a true prediction because he (brotherin-law ) had an injury due to insertion of a Bamboo in his stomach and thus was operated. I considered planets in Leo sign in the 9th house of Navamsha Kundali. So, traditional methods are also perfect, they only need to be studied properly. I agree that there are some good thoughts in K.P method as well. I will not predict the same kind of effects (results) whenever I consider planets in Gemini though I will stick to the ‘principle’ of that sign (Gemini). As per the physiology, Gemini rules over shoulders, throat, hands, wind pipe and lungs. Gemini sign means twins, dual natured sign, and intercourse. Even when depicted as picture, it is shown in the form of two naked children, a couple of husband-wife with ‘Veena’ in hand. In one of the chart, by observing Saturn – Mars and Rahu in Gemini in 6th house, I predicted that the native’s maternal uncle must have undergone a collar bone surgery. The prediction was correct. If Moon – Saturn conjunction is in Gemini, the native experiences excessive sweating in the shoulders region; or, the presence of Saturn – Rahu in Gemini shows excessive under–arms sweating. This shows that Rashi – tattvas are not wrong. If a detailed study of all the rashis and their characteristics would be carried out, it would make a separate book. Now let’s see about Gemini and Pisces signs. I will only explain the real situation and concerned planetary combinations. H. NO. (9) A big black spot and a right -hand Girl – Birth Date: 3rd Dec.1960. Ascendant Capricorn
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On the right arm of this girl there is a big black spot since birth. Mars is retrograded in Gemini in the 6th house. Saturn is in the 12th house i.e. in the opposite house from the 6th house. Lord of 6th house, Mercury, is in the sign of Scorpio ruled by Mars. So, here Gemini’s characteristics are prominently experienced. The 3rd house is the house of siblings, especially younger siblings. Many things about siblings can be predicted from planets and Rashi in the 3rd house as well as from Karaka – planet Mars. While thinking about the sibling’s nature, luck, vocations, diseases etc, third house should be considered. I have explained this in the following examples. H. NO. (10) Right hand of the younger brother is paralyzed due to polio. Male, Date of Birth – 17th July 1949. Ascendant – Aries
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In this Kundali, the 3rd house lord is in the Gemini, the 3rd house itself. Also, Bhratru Karaka Mars is placed in the 3rd hose along with Uranus. Lord of 3rd house from the Moon i.e. Venus is in Ashlesha Nakshatra. The right hand of his younger brother is paralyzed due to polio. H. NO. (11): Male, Date of Birth: 6th July 1949, Ascendant – Aries
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H. NO. (12): Male, Date of Birth: 6th July 1950, Ascendant – Aries.
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In both of the charts above (11 and 12) the natives’ siblings experienced terrible accidents causing severe breakages in bones of hands. Thus, major surgeries were performed. The relation between the sign of Gemini and the hands is experienced vividly whenever malefics are placed therein.
H. NO. (13) : Hand – Bone is fractured. Male – 9th may 1944, Ascendant – Gemini
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This native met with an accident and his hand – bone got fractured. Steel rod had to be installed during surgery. Here Saturn – Mars are in Gemini. Mars is in natal Gemini and also in Gemini Navamsha i e. Vargottam. The next example is also of Mars in Gemini. H. No. (14) Lost left hand in Bomb Blast. Col. Vasant- Nagesh Ranade, 26th march 1914. Ascendant- Cancer.
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He lost his left – hand (from shoulder) in a Bomb Blast during WWII on June 11th, 1944. In this Kundali, Mars is in Gemini while the lord of third house, Mercury is Stambhi in the 8th house along with Rahu. Saturn is in the preceding house to Mars i.e. in the 11th house – generally in such a case, attention should be given to planets in the 3rd house as well. There are many charts of Scorpio ascendant with Mars placed in the 8th house in Gemini. These natives experienced injuries to hand. In H. NO. (15) [Chart not shown], Ascendant is Scorpio, Mars is retrograded with slow movement in Gemini in the 8th house (Feb-1961). Also, Saturn and Sun are placed in 3rd house. The native’s right hand was injured in a fire accident. Gemini governs hands as well as neck (throat). Let’s consider next Kundali in that context (H. NO 16). Ascendant is Gemini and lord of 6th house (mars) is in 1st house with sun and Ketu. Lord of ascendant, mercury, is placed in 12th house (Vyaya- sthana) and it is stambhi (stationary). This native is suffered from typhoid twice. In mars – dasha, he suffered from Gandmala. Mars is Vargottam planet placed in Gemini. H. No. (16) Gandmala (Copy Editor: Equivalent name of ‘gandamala’ I found is ‘Scrofula’. This is from Wikipedia. Scrofula is the term used for tuberculosis of the neck, or, more precisely, a cervical tuberculous lymphadenopathy. Scrofula is usually a result of an infection in the lymph nodes)
Male, Birth Date: - 26th June 1955 Ascendant –Gemini
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H. No. (17): One of twins. Male, 2/3rd July 1960.
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(Copy Editor: Neither on 2nd or 3rd July 1960, Mercury is not retrograded).
In this horoscope, Gemini is the 3rd house. Sun and Venus are in Gemini in 3rd house while Mars – the Bhatru Karaka Planet is in the 1st house. Gemini is in the 3rd house from Mars. Lord of 3rd house, (Mercury) is retrograded. He is one of a set of twins. Sometimes I change my prediction according to lords of the houses. In one of the case, I asked the native whether his maternal uncle has twins. The answer was yes. I was pleased, as my logical thinking was correct. The same chart is discussed below. H. NO. (18) : Maternal – uncle has twins, Male 12/13 June 1964.
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The lord of 6th house, Venus, is retrograded and is in Gemini. It is placed along with Rahu. The other combination is Mercury being placed in the sign of Venus and vice versa. Venus is in exact conjunction of Rahu. Mars, Mercury and Sun placed in Taurus indicate all sorts of throat disorders faced by the native. On similar lines, we can examine the following chart. H. NO. (19): Second child of native has twin children, Male 4/5 August 1926. Astrological characteristics are sometimes very funny or quite interesting. In what form they might be expressed is not certain. I asked three questions to a person in H. NO. (19) I. Do you have twin siblings? Answer was No. II. Does your mother have twin siblings? Again he nodded no. III. Does your 2nd child have twins? The answer was yes.
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She had twins but due to some complications, the fetus had to be prematurely removed. Thus, her twins didn’t survive. Now let’s understand the logical explanation behind these questions. Here Venus is the lord of 7th house. 7th house is the 3rd from 5th house and thus indicates second child. Now from the 5th house from the 7th house is the 11th house where Retrograded Jupiter is placed. In a similar manner, planets in the ninth house (from 7th) are considered since this is the 5th house from 5th – so 9th house in real sense). H. NO. (20) is the chart of same date but of Libra ascendant.
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H. No. (20):
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I asked this native if his mother is the second wife of his father. He answered that, ‘my father got married twice and both of my mothers are alive’. Here the sign Gemini is the 9th house which represents the native’s father. In that sign, Moon, Venus and Rahu are placed. One specific observation to be mentioned: in the seventh navamansh (Gemini Navamsha) of Sun (Sagittarius Navamsha), Mars and Saturn are placed. Persons in both the above horoscope are very rich. In one of the chart, an astrologer predicted that the girl will get acceptance from two grooms at a time and it will become difficult (for the family) to decide which one should be accepted. That girl’s Kundali had Sun, Mercury and Venus positioned in Gemini in the 4th house with ascendant Pisces. He has used the Gemini’s characteristic in practical manner. I have described in detail about the characteristics of Virgo and its relation with disorders of the stomach in my previous article ‘Mars in Virgo’. Nevertheless, I have taken certain charts for explaining the same here as well. In H. NO. 21 Lord of 6th house (Saturn) and lord of 12th house (Sun) are in Virgo (ascendant). Moreover, there is a conjunction of 6th house lord and ascendant lord in the ascendant. In Rashi – Kundali also lord of the 6th house (Mercury), lord of 8th house (Sun) and lord of Rashi (Saturn) are in Virgo. These points are worth noting. H. NO. (21): Male: 29th September 1952. Ascendant – Virgo Death due to Jalodara (Dropsy, a disease caused due to excess of water content in stomach.)
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H. NO. (22), Death due to cancer Birth Date: - 25th Nov. 1940. Ascendant – Sagittarius Ur
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H. NO. (23) Ulcers Male, 5th October 1949, Ascendant –Leo
This person had an ulcer in stomach. He had undergone a surgery. Lord of the 6th house, Saturn is in the Ascendant. Retrograded Mercury, Sun, Ketu, and Neptune are conjunct in Virgo. In Rashi Kundali also, the lord of the 6th house (from Moon) is in the 1st house. And Sun, Mercury, Ketu, and Neptune are in the 8th house (from Moon) placed in Virgo. The influence / governance of rashis (signs) on the body parts are experienced in many ways. H. NO. (24) A big scar on the forehead, Male, Date of Birth: 8th September 1941
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Ascendant lord Mars is placed in Aries in the 6th house. Mars is Vargottam and retrograded. Saturn and Uranus are in Kritika Nakshatra and the ascendant is aspected by Mars and Saturn. Pisces governs legs. The 6th house is the house of diseases and all types of troubles. Saturn and Mars are karaka planets for said 6th house. All these facts are important when we study charts and accuracy in predictions can be improved. Some people say that sometimes everyone gets some kind of injuries to the hands or legs in a life span. So what’s the big deal (of astrology) in predicting that! I say, here is the real verification (test) of astro-science. My experience in this respect is quite interesting. Saturn governs the legs. Thus, Saturn is called as servant or Das. Saturn gives disability (Pangutva). I used to interpret ‘disability’ as ‘disorders in the legs’ or lameness. This meaning is also true but not fully comprehensive. Those who are conversant with ‘Shanimahtmya’ know that Saturn made Raja Vikramaditya lame. In my horoscope, Saturn is retrograded in Aquarius. I had a minor scooter accident. There was no leg facture as such but still, my leg was plastered. I use to limp while roaming inside the home. And one day I confessed to Lord Saturn that ‘today I am totally convinced with your Karakatva – at last you made me to limp’. Nowadays, with the advent of science, modern equipments and advance medical research, we don’t see much of the people who have lost their limbs or disabled. It doesn’t mean that we don’t experience the Karakatva of Saturn. Even today, Karakatva of Saturn can be observed in one way or another. In my study of astrology, I noticed that Mars gives trouble to the part of the body governed by the signs in which it is placed. Maybe that problem would be related to the organ or maybe the system. E. g. if Mars is in Leo, it will give heart trouble in the life of native, or Mars in Virgo may affect his digestive system. Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces govern legs. When Saturn is positioned in these signs, the native suffers disorders or injuries in the legs. I know that Saturn stays in one sign for 2 .5 years. So, a critic can argue and say, ‘millions of people would get born during this period’ thus my observation is wrong. But, it is to be noted that such a planetary position is to be studied with the conclusion based in the context with other planets. In this regards, it is more relative to give examples with Pisces, Mars and Saturn. It is to be noted that sometimes, to experience the effect of a planet, certain years of the life have to be passed. If a person is healthy till the age of 60-65 and then he loses all power in the legs, this also an effect of planets in the chart. In one of the pensioner’s horoscope, Moon and Rahu were in Ashlesha Nakshatra’s 4th pada (charan) in Cancer. Just to examine the effects of planets, I asked him whether ‘he ever had experienced a threat from water’ or ‘he ever got drowned in water’! He replied – never. But after four years, I learned that the same old man fell down in the well behind his house. He was saved and admitted to the hospital. In short, planets speak about the events in the life but when the events will happen cannot be exactly predicted. Still, my opinion is that if we can tell the effects of planetary combinations, it’s already a great achievement. Now let’s see the effect of Mars in Pisces. H. NO. (25): Leg – Fracture of leg bones. Female, 14th October 1941. Ascendant –Capricorn
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Mars is retrograded in Pisces and Sun is in Virgo, in the opposite house to Mars. I predicted that this lady will have severe injuries in leg and it happened. The lady met with a minor accident by falling down from the staircase. Though her leg was plastered and operated, she suffered of lot for one year. Here, I considered the lord of the ascendant Saturn which is in conjunction with Uranus in Kritika. H. NO. (26) – Male, 12th April 1915. Leg fractured Ascendant- Libra
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He was imprisoned for political reason. While playing Kabaddi in jail, his leg got fractured. Here, Pisces is in the 6th house and Mars is positioned there. Mars has a square aspect with Saturn, Sun is Vargottam in Pisces and so, the leg got injured. In view of imprisonment, the lord of Rashi (from the Moon) i.e. Jupiter is in the 12th house in Saturn’s sign. In the lagna chart as well, Mercury’s sign is in 12th house. Saturn is in Gemini i.e. Mercury’s sign. 12th house also governs legs and the lord of the 12th house (Mercury), is in Pisces. Pisces also signifies 12th house thus, imprisonment. In this Kundali Mars is Dhanesh (Lord of the 2nd house) from the ascendant and also from the Moon. The 2nd house is for speech and Mars is placed with Mercury. This person is very talkative. Another interesting fact from rashi karakatva is here, he has lost his six pairs of shoes in a year. One of my friends; whenever he observes Sun – Saturn conjunction in a chart, asks the person if he has some problem with his watch. If he sees Ketu is in the 4th house, he says there may be a saffron flag, or temple near to native’s house. I don’t know why but I am very much attracted towards such predictions. In one Kundali, Mars was in Pisces in the 5th house and there I predict disability in his son’s leg. Or if such a Mars is also lord of the 6th house and Mercury is afflicted, I predict disability in his maternal uncle’s leg and so on. But it’s difficult to write about Leo, Cancer and women’s breasts as I have no experience about it. Every sign has certain properties. If those are understood perfectly, no doubt there will be accuracy in predictions. In a char of a 65 years old man, Moon was in Sagittarius but in the last degrees (about 29 degrees). By calculation, I have considered it in Capricorn. He was surprised to know that since till now, he had used Sagittarius as his Rashi. But when I asked him whether he had pain in his knees and if his birth place is nearby to a lake of river, he said yes. What other proof is required for Capricorn Rashi and Moon in Capricorn Navamsha. Capricorn governs Knees. Let’s consider the next chart. H. No. (27): - knees injury in an accident. Male, Birth Date: - 8th February, 1934
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Because of an accident, his knee was fractured. Ascendant is Capricorn and Saturn, Sun, Rahu, and Venus are placed there. The lord of the sixth house (Mercury) is in conjunction with Mars. He hasn’t got married yet. Venus is retrograded in Capricorn and conjunction with Rahu and Saturn. Till today he is waiting for marriage (proposal’s) approval from a widow. Saturn signifies disability in the legs. It can be experienced from the point of view of karaka planet. H. NO. (28): Father is disabled. Male, Birth Date: - 7th November 1924.
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The father of this person was disabled from many years. Both the legs had to be cut from the knees. 9th house indicate the father. Here Saturn and Sun are in the 9th house. Even if we consider the 10th house for father, then also the lord of tenth house, Mars, is in Aquarius (Saturn’s sign). Saturn, Mars and Rahu are in Aquarius Navamsha. As Mars is lord of the 9th house from the Moon, it is important in this chart. Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces govern the portion below hips and this can be experienced. Saturn as well as Pisces governs the legs. So when afflicted Saturn is in Pisces, or when Saturn is ascendant lord or Rashi lord or when Mars in placed in Aquarius or Pisces and Saturn is in Aquarius, we observe injuries in the legs. Ascendant etc. in Navamsha Kundali is also oftentimes significant from that point of view.
H. NO. (29): Male, Birth Date:- 19th march 1936.
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Sun and Mars both are in Pisces and Saturn is in Aquarius in the preceding house. Saturn is in opposite house of retrograded Neptune. The leg is injured and it took a long time to recover. H. NO. (30): Birth Date: - 20 April 1964
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This boy also had an accident and his leg was injured and plastered for many days. Saturn and Mars are posited in the same houses and signs after 28 years (considering H. no (29)). Similar to previous the chart, Saturn is in opposition of Uranus retrograded.
H. NO. 31 : Big boil on leg. Female, 19th February 1938
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Saturn and Mars are both in Pisces. She had a big boil on leg which had to be removed by surgery. The lord of the 5th house is in the 12th house and Jupiter is debilitated so she has no progeny (child). H. NO. (32) Swelling on both legs. Birth Date 14 April 1966. Nep
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H. NO. (34) Crippled, disabled. Teenager, Birth Date: - 29th may 1967. Saturn is in Pisces and in mutual aspect with Mars. Mars is in Virgo and just became straight (from retrograded). Its speed is very slow. This boy is lame and disabled.
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This girl is very beautiful but a leg is paralyzed due to polio. Here also Saturn is in Pisces and retrograded. Ascendant is aspected by Saturn.
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Sun is in conjunction with Uranus and Moon is in Kritika. In her brother’s Kundali, Ascendant is Taurus. Lord of the 3rd house, Moon is in the 12th house and in Kritika Nakshatra. In some other chart, the ascendant is Cancer. Moon and Sun are in Mula Nakshatra in the 6th house; Saturn is in Pisces and in Square aspect of Sun and Moon. She is also disabled with polio. In order to minutely study astrology in detail, examination of Navamsha chart is crucial. In these contexts, Navamsha chart’s planetary positions are quite descriptive. H. NO. (36): Boy- Birth Date:- 21st march 1965.(10.05am) Pune This boy met with an accident. Operated twice, one of his feet nonetheless had to be cut. Saturn is in Aquarius. Lord of ascendant, Venus, is placed with Sun in Pisces. Retrograded Mars with retrograded Uranus are in the 4th house opposite to Saturn and indicating a potential combination for accident. In Navamsha Kundali, the ascendant is Pisces. Saturn is in Navamsha Pisces while Sun and Uranus are in Virgo and Jupiter is in Kritika. The accident happened on April 23rd, 1985.
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Moon, Mars, Rahu, Jupiter and Venus are all conjunct in Aquarius. Mars, the lord of the 7th house is with Rahu and Venus. She had an inter-caste marriage and experienced the mysterious death of her husband. Due to an accident in Jan 1975, her knee was operated and an artificial plastic knee was fitted. Saturn, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter are in Pisces Navamsha. Mercury and Saturn are in parivartan Yoga. She is intelligent and financially sound. To conclude, I have found in another example where the Sun is in conjunction with Saturn in Aquarius and in opposite house to Neptune that this native is lame with Polio. In another chart with Libra ascendant, Saturn is in conjunction with Venus in the 6th house in Pisces. Mars and Ketu are in Libra. Sun and Mercury are in Aquarius and this native has one disabled leg.
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In another horoscope (Birth Date: - is 18th April 1937), Ascendant is Capricorn. Saturn is in Pisces is in the 3rd house. Uranus, Sun, Venus and Mercury are in the 4th house. Mars (retrograded) is in Scorpio. The native’s thigh bone got injured in an accident and was thus operated. I hope that this study will help the readers in their use of karakatva.
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Arudha & Its Evaluation By U. K .Jha, India.
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Arudha or Pada of a house is one of the most unique system of prediction dealt in Jaimini Upadaesha Sutra (JUS) but is scarcely used by modern scholars of Vaidik astrology. Apart from JUS, the description of Arudha is also found in several other classical texts of astrology. However, owing to inexplicable reasons,its use in prognostication could not be popular among the savants. Main reason for this; to my own perception, is the controversy associated with evaluation of Pada of a house; especially when the lord is located in angular position from its house. Because of the confusions and lack of unanimity in opinion among the scholars, this has remained as an abandoned tool of prediction like many other predictive tools described in JUS. From the details available in C S Patel’s book titled “Arudha System of Prediction” wherein he has profusely quoted verses from Bhrigu and other Nadi texts it appears that this system, for sure, was vastly in vogue in the far distant past.
K Jha is a graduate mechanical engineer
from University of Roorkee (Now IIT, Roorkee) and has published large number of thought provoking articles. Among the many books written by him including world famous title “Utopia and Anarchy of Stars” the latest ones are “Lost Horizon in Astrology” and “MandookDasa of Jaimini”. Other titles likely to hit the stands are “GangadharDasa”, “Tara Dasa”, “CharaDasa of Jaimini” and “NavamshaDasa of Jaimini”. A unique authority on Jaimini Astrology that he learnt in his own family and from the astroscholars of Tantrik cult, he is today much sought after name among the students of Vaidik astrology on account of innovative ideas, one point sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific approach for dealing with the subject matter. He has done marvellous research on AshtakaVarga System of prediction that is yet to be published. Besides these he knows number of rare Dasa systems that he learnt from the scholars of secret Tantrik cult. Few of these Dasa systems would appear in the pages of SA soon.
I have been applying Pada principles quite often and have also used it freely in interpretation of charts in my recent book “Mandook Dasa of Jaimini” which was earlier published in this magazine. Subsequently, a lot of requests were 1
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received from various quarters to elaborate upon the fixation of pada and the article is directed to address all such queries in logical ways. But before embarking upon an absorbing discussion on Arudha and its principles of evaluation, I would opt to have a small digression from the main topic because the philosophy behind Pada principles has in general not been properly understood by most of the conventional or research oriented scholars so far. Many have invariably misunderstood the imports of the pertinent sutras of Jaimini (JUS) and they calculate the Pada of the houses wrongly. Scholars go to the extent of blaming the Acharyas of Varanasi for including the special rules for Pada evaluation in their works and have advised others to discard them. Obviously they have not tried to go through Jaimini sutras with a deep mindful reading and have utterly failed to perceive the pristine principles operating behind Pada system of prediction. A researcher cannot afford to be sempster because he has to move in quest of sempiternal truths. Research is caused by those unborn power within us which is aroused to build a reality from some structured dream erected in the valley of cloud like thoughts. It is like measuring the breadth and depth of some viewless vast. The outcome that we gain or see is hardly more than any death bound littleness; for, the whole process remains loaded with some ineffable uncertainty till the end and a mystic enthusiasm drives us to the desired Eldorados. For example, Jaimini's CharaDasa has been in vogue since thousands of years and if we are going to do something very original in this old Dasa system it becomes our bounden duty to first explain to the students why it is called Chara Dasa? Similarly it is essential to understand why it is called Pada or Arudha? In the academic fora, one cannot afford to project his triviality as a case of supernality under the cover of verbose loquacity. We often forget the fact that majority of Samskrit scholars neither know English language nor do they go through those magazines of astrology. And the self accomplished infidels take the sobriety and nicety of Samskrit scholars as a symptom of pusillanimity. Most ofthe so called great scholars/researchers of Jaimini astrology havefailed to express their own understanding of those capsuled sutras and moved straight way to dissuade others from using them.The superabundance of intellection must be displayed in logical manner because the freedom of accepting or rejecting something cannot be taken for granted without the exhibition of rationally acceptable sapience. In the arena of intellectualism none can be allowed to take presumptuous stand. Ignorance is not and cannot be the bliss where knowledge and intelligence alone are to be prized. Many of the standard classical texts of astrology have described about the LagnaArudha or Pada of the houses but it is highly unfortunate that a common view on the topic has not been formed. The ragging confusions have left this system of prediction totally unused and the failure to determine the correct Pada or Arudha of the house has given rise to great deal of controversies which no one seriously tries to remove. Everyone is sticking to 2
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his own views and refuses to buzz from there, clinging to the arguments in the name of illustrious grandfathers or Parampara. All this has not only damaged the reputation of Vaidik astrology but has also given to implications that we lack proper knowledge and sense of discrimination to evaluate the things in right parlance. Because of the obstinate stand taken by these savants wisdom is here brutally terminated along with the wise. We all are certainly responsible for such eventualities but the onus of bringing this disrepute to Vaidik wisdom certainly lies with those who have jumped into the foreign market masquerading as an expert par-excellent and created this situation through exposition of their own lack of understandings and confusions. Arudha or Pada of a house has been dealt mainly in Jaimini Upadaesh Sutra but its reference can be seen in various classical texts. The description available in BPHS in this context is basically a commentary on what has been given in Jaimini Sutra. There is hardly any difference between BPHS, VridhaKarika and other commentaries on Jaimini as the confusions have existed in as it is where it is condition. The sutras of Jaimini are brief and terse and the commentators have taken the things in their own stride. However, it is quite clear that none has tried to apply logic to remove the shrouding confusions. The propensity of this confusion can be appreciated from the simple fact that few of the modern savants have preferred to do away with the exceptions/special rule given with the general rule for determination of Arudha. One of the versions of BPHS has also gone along the same line and that is the basis for these savants. On the contrary few other savants have infused the concept of double lordship for Scorpio and Aquarius signs. That is certainly alien to injunctions of JUS. The definition of Arudha is simple but confusion is intractable. We shall revert to the same subsequently and before going for the same it is more important to understand the philosophy on which the concept of Padaa or Arudha is based upon. Horoscope is the two dimensional presentation of the globe of Karmic energy signature of the native and this energy is operating through myriadsof inter-passing plain within that globe. The seeds for various types of events are dispersed all along the globe and keep on floating from place to place for finding appropriate energy field or soils to settle for fecundation of ordained effects. The sages have devised several methods to trace those energy fields and Pada technique is one of such methods. In all those techniques the vibrations of previous karmas are intelligently followed to ascertain the probability of manifestation of the event and intensity of its effects. Let us not forget that all houses are capable of delivering all types of effects because they are capable of providing of requisite soil to the ever floating seeds of karma for fecundation. The planets or Karakas work to stir the process of fecundation at ordained time. 3
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The seeds are not free to settle anywhere for fecundation but are governed by certain basic parameters and rules. These rules are again based on the grand theory of vibration which is amplified, actuated, subdued and controlled by the house concerned, its lord and karakas etc. The karmic energies keep on hovering inside the space or globe in and around those places where the concentration to stimulate them are high. In the theory of Pada system of tracing the settling points of floating karmic seeds, the lord of the house concerned plays the pivotal role. In other methods the house itself or its significator does that job. The philosophy here is to accentuate the vibration of a house along the path of its lord. But sometimes it becomes difficult to have the optimum amplification and then some other techniques are applied. That is erroneously understood as exceptions; whereas, they in fact are the special rules when the amplitude of the vibrations of the house is raised to the zenith. We will come to these points later and first go through the principle of Pada determination. Let us first see what does the BPHS tells about the Pada of a house. Kathayamyathabhawanamkhetanam cha Padaamdwija TadvisheshaphalamJnatumythoktamprangamahirshibhih Lagnadyavatitherashautishthetlagneshwarahkramat TatastavatitherashauLagnasyaPadaamuchyate SarveshamapibhawanamjneyamevamPadaamdwija TanubhawaPadaamtatrabudhamukhyaPadaamviduh. O! Brahmin, now I am going to narrate the Pada of the Lagna and other houses in order to tell the special effects of the houses. As far as the lord of Lagna is removed from the Lagna so much far away from the Lagna lord would be the Pada of the Lagna house. Similarly, the Pada of the other houses should be worked out. In other words, as much away would be the lord from the house concerned at so much distance from the lord would be the Pada of that house. Among all these Padas the Pada of the Lagna is deemed principal. If only the term Pada is used somewhere then it must be inferred as the Pada of Lagna. It is called Pada meaning foot (or base) because the vibrations of the house concerned remain gravitated there for deliverance of effects. It is also called Arudha because the vibrations of the house concerned rise through that path to remain mounted in its Pada house.Thus, through the Pada we follow and find the house where the karmic impulses appertained to the house concerned gets gravitated for fecundation. A house has its natural significations that ought to materialize through that house or its lord when its energy field is stirred by the lord or other planet influence its field. But this does not happen always and the effects of that house can manifest through other houses also where its vibrations remain pivoted on account of several reasons. In case of Pada system it 4
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happens through the position of the lord. Sometimes it works through the significator of the house concerned. That is why look for children from the 5th house from Jupiter or for wife through the 7th house from Venus and so on and so forth. Sometimes, the house by virtue of its location itself creates conducive field for fecundation of its seeds and that is called the principle of BhawatBhawam. Here; however, we would confine our discussion to the principle of Pada or Arudha only. The purpose of all this is to locate the identical energy fields available to the floating seeds inside the karmic globe for materialisation of effects of any house and by moving so much distance we endeavour to explore its amplified vibrations. This gives some idea about the influences of the forces active inside the globe of karma vis-a-vis the cosmic forces interacting with the same. Because these incessantly active and interacting forces the seeds appertained to some specific karma remains floating and hovering to find appropriate energy field conducive for fecundation of the ordained results. Astrology is essentially a science of vibration and its principles are devised to reveal the underlying laws governing the emanation, involution and evolution of both the universe as well as the embodied beings. The forces active in actuation of procedure for manifestation of any event during the currency of life in the unfolding universe vis-a-vis physical, spiritual and psychological development of the native can be perceived only through intelligence. The vibrations appertained to the karmic energy signature of the native incessantly interact with the cosmic impulses and follow inexplicable paths to enable the materialisation of events commensurate with the deeds of the previous birth. It is; therefore, increasingly important that the pulsations of karmic energy be measured in different dimensions with optimum amplitude and Arudha system of prediction is one such brilliant efforts of the Vaidik bards in this direction. Special rules to work out the Pada of a house have been given for those conditions where the multitudes of deflection in karmic vibrations are visibly not apparent. Hence, we should not and we must not attempt to discard them on account of lack of our own understanding. If the Pada happens to be the same house, there would be no amplification of vibrations and we would not get the amplitudes created by the differential forces through displacement. This would defeat the purposes of having differentiated energy field with identical features through displacement. At the same time we also know that the energy field of a house gets completely reversed in its 7th place. That is why it is often said that planets located in 7th position from their place become frail and feeble. Hence, if the Pada falls in the 7th house from the house concerned the likeness of energy field cannot be built and the purpose of locating seeds in the conducive field for fecundation would be defeated. Sages were fully aware of this situation and; therefore, they devised special rules to handle that situation. What is that rule as per BPHS? SwasthanamsaptamnaivamPadaambhavitumarhati 5
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TasminPadaatvevijneyammadhyamturyakramatPadaam. YathaturyasthitenatheturyamevaPadaambhavet Saptame cha sthitenathevijneyamdashamPadaam. The same or the 7th place of a house concerned does not happen to be its Pada. In that condition 4th or the 10th place from the house concerned can be its Pada. For example, if the lord of a house is deposited in the 4th house from the house concerned, that 4th house itself would be its Pada. In case the lord of a house is located in the 7th place from the house concerned, 10th would be its Pada. What is this 10th? The 10th Place or the 10th house of the birth chart? Most of the scholars take it; though mistakenly, as the 10th house of the horoscope. We would come it again subsequently. Let us now see what JUS says about the Pada or Arudha of a house. There are in all three sutras appertained to Pada system. The first sutra says YavadishashrayamPadaamrikshanam. This is the general rule that says count down the position of lord from the house concerned and progress as much distance away from the lord. The place/house thus obtained would be the Pada of the house under consideration. VriddhaKarika also says the same thing, Lagnadyavatitherashautishthellagneshwarahkramat Tatastavatithamrashimlagnarudhamprachakshate. There is no confusion in this respect and Pada of a house can be calculated easily as per this rule. But the next two sutras go as under after which the sage has given rider that he has used the pneumonic system to indicate signs/houses but the same does not apply to planets. SwastheDarah. SutastheJanma. The first sutra says if the lord be in the 4th house (swa = 4/12 = 4) from the sign concerned, Dara (28/12 = 4) i.e. 4th house becomes the Arudha. The next sutra says, if the lord be in the 7th place (suta = 67/12 = 7) from the house concerned, Janma (58/12 = 10) i.e. 10th house (place) would be the Pada of the said house. There has been lots of controversy over these two sutras among the savants since very remote past. One theory says that if the lord be in the 4th place, 7th place (Dara) should be the Pada of the house concerned. Similarly, if the lord be in the 7th place, Lagna (Janma) be its Arudha. Here, the first principle or general rule has been accepted and these sutras have 6
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been considered as examples for the preceding sutra. So, they have not broken the second terms Dara and Janma as per Katpayadi (pneumonic) system. This has probably prompted few scholars to accept the above theory. But in the texts written in Sutra Vangamaya examples are usually not given. In that condition both the terms used in the above two sutras will have to be decoded as per the pneumonic system. If these two sutras are interpreted with pneumonic system we get a clear rider that the self house and the 7th house from there for any house cannot be the Pada of that house. This is what has been stated in BPHS in more explicit terms. Why these places cannot be the Pada has already been explained earlier. There is another rider hidden in these sutras which will be taken up at latter stage of discussion. The controversy over interpretation of these sutras was so intense in the past that one of the ancient commentators of Jaimini Sutra has taken them as the Dasa periods of the signs in those conditions. A modern scholar has stretched these sutras to establish them with mutable signs only. At the cost of repetition it is again stressed here that astrology is the science of vibrations and most of its finer principles are based upon the theory of vibrations. Let us try to understand the philosophy of Pada principles afresh. The amplification of vibrations has to be made with respect to the position of the lord for determination of the Pada house. This is evident from the general rule. In the subsequent two sutras special rules have been dealt to handle special conditions considering that the 1st place (same house) and its 7th place cannot be the Pada for the house concerned. These conditions would arise in following situations
• When the lord is placed in the sign/house concerned. In that case the same place would tend to be the Pada. • When the lord is placed in 4th pace from the house concerned. In that eventuality the 7th place will tend to be the Pada. • When the lord is placed in 7th house from the house concerned. Then the same house i.e. the house concerned would tend to be the Pada • When the lord of the house is placed in 10th position from there. So, the 7th house from the house concerned would tend to be the Pada. The latter two sutras are pertinent with the above for conditions of placement of the lord from the house concerned. In those conditions the vibrations needs to be raised up to the zenith (10th position) to get the displacement through differential forces active in the house concerned. Now, if the lord of a house is situated in the 4th place reckoned from there, the 7th house from house concerned would be the Pada as per general rule. Since, the 7th 7
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place cannot be the Pada, its vibrations are required to be raised to the zenith i.e. the 10th place. But that gives the same house for which the Pada is to be worked out. Neither the 1st nor the 7th place can be the Pada. Therefore, the place of the lord i.e. 4th place would be accepted as the Pada of the house concerned. This is told in the first of the above two sutra. When the lord is located in the 7th place from the house concerned, same house becomes the Pada as per general rule. However, the same place i.e. 1st house from the house concerned cannot be the Pada. Therefore, the vibrations would be raised to the zenith i.e. upto the 10th place. This has been told in the second sutra of the above two sutras. This gives the 4th place from the house concerned and not the 10th place. In other words if the lord is placed in the 7th location from the house concerned, 10th position from the lord would be the Pada of the house concerned. The reckoning has always to be made from the lord. This gives 4th place as the Pada for the house concerned in above situation. If the lord is placed in its own house, same would be the Pada of that house as per general rule but that cannot be as per the rider obtained from above two sutras and as elaborated in BPHS. So, count the 1oth location from the lord. That would be the Pada of the house concerned. It means when the lord is placed in its own house, the 10th house reckoned from there (i.e. from the lord) would be the Pada of the house concerned. Lastly, suppose the lord is placed in the 10th location from the house concerned. It would then give the 7th place from the house concerned as the Pada which cannot be. Here, the vibration has already been raised upto zenith and nothing is left. So, the position of the lord i.e. the 10th place would become the Pada of the house concerned. Based on above adumbrations if we try to prepare chart for Lagna for various dispositions of the lord of Lagna, the Pada in different conditions would work out to be as under SN Position of Lord
Pada House
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10th house
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2nd House
3rd house
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3rd House
5th house
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9th house
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11th House
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5th House
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10th House
10th House
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11th House
9th House
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12th House
11th House
We may see it clearly from here that only the six positions can be the Pada for any house for various locations of its lord. The houses start repeating themselves after the placement of lord in 7th position onwards. Unfortunately, the savants of all the eras (of commentary on this venerable text) have miserably failed to appreciate this and have sauntered around nothing instead of comprehending the imports of these sutras fully. For the first time this scribe has endeavoured to enlighten the astrological fraternity that the term Janma denoting 10 has been suggested by the sage to reckon upto the 10th position in special eventualities when the Pada falls in 1st (self) or 7th positions from the house concerned. Scholars have erroneously taken these two sutras as exceptions; whereas, they in fact constitute the special rules to be applied where general fails. The mute point is how can we say that the above suggested scheme is correct? For this let us forget the placement of the lord in Kendra positions for the time being and think about the placement of the lord in Panphara and Apoklim position. When the lord is placed in Panphar position from its house, its Pada would fall in some Apoklim position. Similarly, if the lord is placed in Apoklim position from its house, the Pada would go to some Panphara position. There is repetition of Pada in sequential manner. The Pada of the house from any position would be the same for its 7th position (of lord) also. For example, take the case of Lagna as given in above table. The Pada for the 2nd/8th, 3rd/9th, 5th/11th and 6th/12th position would be the same. But it would never go to the Lagna or the 7th house. There is no confusion in this respect. Confusion is only in case of placement of the lord in angular (Kendra) positions from its house that is in 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th locations. We have seen above that the Pada in case of Panphara location of the lord falls in Apoklim position and for Apoklim location in Panaphara positions. So, for Kendra location, it would naturally fall in some Kendra position only. Since the deflection of vibration is arrested and confined here to some Kendra position only the principle of 7th location would not apply here in view of the limitations. While the floating seeds of the house due to Panphara location of the lord can settle in some Apoklim position and vice-versa the floating seeds of the house due to Kendra location of the lord would be confined to some Kendra house only. This is the constriction here.
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Butt again thee same hoouse or thee 7th housee there fro om cannott be the A Arudha as has h been seen s in case c of Paanphara an nd Apoklim m locationss of the lo ord from the t house concerned. Because of the constriction stated d above foor cardinall location of the lorrd from th he house concerned c the stt th p w would not be there. For exam mple, repetition or symmetry with resspect to 1 and 7 positions th th f the house con ncerned, Pada P when the lorrd is placeed in the 4 positioon or 10 position from uld not bee same as was obserrved in caase of Panppharaor Apoklim A loccation of the t lord. This T wou can n be understood as under. u Wh hen the loord of the Lagna is placed in n the 3rd or 9th housse (3rd from m 7th hou use), the Pada P th th wou uld be sam me, but it would w nott happen so s when th he Lagna lord l is placced in 4 or 10 hou uses th h th (4 from 7 house). The T Pada would w be different d in i that casse due to tthe constrrictions staated aboove. This is to ensu ure clear deflection d of karmiic impulsees when th he lord is deposited d in anggular posiition from m the hoouse conccerned. The T rider concealeed herein is that the measuremen nt of pulsattions throough the principle p of o displacement is allways to be b made frrom th t be raiseed to the zenith (110 positio on) to obtain the location of the lord and it has got to th opttimum defflection when the Pada happeens to fall in the sam me house oor to its 7 h location.. Thee scholarss who sugggest that the Pada of Lagnaa would in n 10th hou use when Lagna lord is th situ uated in 7 house are a obviou usly wron ng as it is not goverrned by aany basic principle and look ks like soome excep ption. The term Jaanma is im mplied to indicate 10th position from the locaation of the lord and not the 10th house h of the nativ vity. Pleaase bear in i mind that t th th deffelection iss measureed in term ms of 10 position p because thee 10 house in zodiiac represeents th sky y (zenith).. That would be thee 4 housee in abovee condition n. Compillers of BPHS have also end deavoured to conveey the saame thingg but latter savantts failed tto catch the t hint and missunderstoood the aph horism con ncerned.
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What is the Correct Procedure for Computing Jaimini’s Chara Dasa? By U. K .Jha, India.
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[U K Jha tries to bring in logic into the most basic fundamental points in Jyotish. No doubt it is the need of the hour but at the same time one must bear in mind that unbiased, non-obsessive & non – I, Me, Myself approach is essential to discover the logic of the Sages, otherwise logic for one is stupidity for another. This condensed line from a great one we had reserved for a future editorial but must mention it here, “It Is Only When You will reach the stage of no thought - in which there is no existence of hate, arguments, fame or glory, then only then ‘true astrology as it is’ will be shown to you”. It is secondary if the experienced author of this article is right or wrong in his approach to unravel chara dasa of Jaimini, what is more important is the ‘Approach To Study’ that he suggests which is ‘as to finding out what the Sage Jaimini said in the first place’, as the Sage could have meant only one system of chara dasa, thus there can be only ‘One Truth’, others are variations only though at times variations might yield you better results is not to be forgotten. The process of seeking is always filled with adventures & misadventures in finding that One Truth and must be accepted as a process and not fought upon. Keeping in mind the controversy of the Mandook Dasa article of this author & the historic battle among scholars to discover or prove their own variation of Chara Dasa the above is written not as a sermon but as loving thought of unified
K Jha is a graduate mechanical engineer
from University of Roorkee (Now IIT, Roorkee) and has published large number of thought provoking articles. Among the many books written by him including world famous title “Utopia and Anarchy of Stars” the latest ones are “Lost Horizon in Astrology” and “MandookDasa of Jaimini”. Other titles likely to hit the stands are “GangadharDasa”, “Tara Dasa”, “CharaDasa of Jaimini” and “NavamshaDasa of Jaimini”. A unique authority on Jaimini Astrology that he learnt in his own family and from the astroscholars of Tantrik cult, he is today much sought after name among the students of Vaidik astrology on account of innovative ideas, one point sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific approach for dealing with the subject matter. He has done marvellous research on AshtakaVarga System of prediction that is yet to be published. Besides these he knows number of rare Dasa systems that he learnt from the scholars of secret Tantrik cult. Few of these Dasa systems would appear in the pages of SA soon. astrologers community. If you like something take it or leave it but don’t spend your energy fighting on it or where the sign Sagittarius resides in your chart that house will be spoilt almost irrevocably, there is no 1
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99% in the above. At the same time a democratic publisher tries not t0 take sides with his authors or awards them brownie points, he also tries to allow each new or old theory/technique to be expressed in his journal whether it is right or wrong, so that someone 50 years from now can take a thought expressed and come to the One Truth. This truth finding in Kaliyuga is merely a process of shastra which a scientist knows better than an astrologer. For Truth (technique) is more important than the discoverer (author). Lastly the Publisher of Saptarishis Astrology strictly follows K N Rao’s variation of Chara Dasha but feels it is necessary to study this article or any new thought with an open, unbiased, empty mind & then test it. – SA Editor & Publisher]
Preamble
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t is an irrefutable fact that the Chara Dasa has its origin in Jaimini Upadesh Sutra and all other texts have taken it from there only. The sage or the composer of these sutras or the author of JUS (Jaimini Upadesh Sutra) has definitely given only one method for computation of Chara Dasa and so, there cannot be more than one procedure for computing this Dasa correctly. The fact that several methods are currently in circulation impels one to think which of these methods are correct and completely in tune with JUS. Either all the methods in vogue are wrong or only one of them can be accepted as correct. Therefore, all the procedures given/adopted by various ancient and modern authorities need to be scrutinised on the anvil of rationality and under the light of different sutras appertained to this Dasa as given in the original text. The motive behind writing this paper is to set in a lively and intellectual confabulation about the correct procedure for computation of Chara Dasa as dealt in JUS. Learned readers and experts of Jaimini are requested to examine the points raised herein on the basis of reasoning and not by the opinions of any authority. It is repeated everything must come out from the injunctions of JUS only. Chara Dasa is said to be the most versatile and universally applicable Dasa system given in Jaimini Upadesha Sutra (JUS). Why this Dasa is deemed most important by the Jaimini scholars is a point to be pondered upon in the serene quietude of mind. What is the specialty of this Dasa system when other Dasa systems also work fairly well? There has got to be something very rare and special in computation of this Dasa with respect to the determination of sign of commencement as well as the order of signs in main period and sub-periods. Should one not try to explore the reasons for attachment of extra importance to this Dasa system and find out the specialities in computation of the same? Above all, why it is called Chara Dasa? What adds up mobility in it and removes all fixity? Commentators are silent on this issue in spite of claiming that this is most universally applicable Dasa system of Jaimini. Is a penetrating pondering needed to ascertain what is special with 9th house and why the sign in 9th house must control the order or direction in sequence of Dasa pattern? Does the word Panchame Pada Kramat have any special connotation? Is there any missing link appertained to the computation of this Dasa? After all, why it has failed to find popularity among the savants if its calculation is really so simple as given in the texts and as propagated by later savants? Commentators and Karikas (say BPHS or Vriddha Karika etc) have done their best to expound this Dasa but with same faulty procedure, if this author is permitted to say so and they are silent over the sequence of signs in Bhukti (sub-period). Why the texts and savants have 2
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maintained an enigmatic silence over the computation of sub-period and its sequence? Is it because of the complicities associated therewith? In the entire text (JUS) we find that there are following two sutras that bear a clear mention of Chara Dasa. Panchame Pada kramat prakpratyakatvam charadasayam. Dwiteeyam bhavabalam charanavamshe.
The first sutra is the penultimate sutra of chapter 2, quarter 3; whilst, the second sutra is the opening aphorism of quarter 4, chapter 2. They have been separated on two counts – firstly by change of quarter of the chapter and secondly by an intervening sutra (the last sutra of quarter3, chapter 2 – Atra Shubhah Ketuh. To almost all the commentators this sutra is seemingly irrelevant though few opine that Ketu is deemed always auspicious in delineation of Chara Dasa. This sutra is placed in between the above quoted two sutras. So can it have any information in regard to computation of Chara Dasa. We will come to this point in subsequent discussions. The JUS has given only one method of computation or only one type of Chara Dasa but today we come across with several types of Chara Dasa with different procedures of calculation; all claiming to be real and accurate. But that cannot be the case as the text has dealt with only one method of computation or type of Chara Dasa. Although it is the job of those who are engaged in conducting research, scribe feels it is pertinent to have a quick glance of different procedures or types of Chara Dasa currently in vogue before opening up any articulate and absorbing discussion. We would also endeavour to examine the rationality of procedures prescribed by different authorities.
Method Given By Neelakantha, BPHS and Vriddha Karika
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lthough JUS is quite controversial a text; at least to the total number of chapters included in this text, scribe is of the strong opinion that it has only two chapters in original. That becomes clear from the concluding sutra of quarter 4, chapter 2 – Siddhamanyat. However; without going into such confabulation it is to be noted that we have a 300 or 350 year old commentary on JUS by Neelakantha where Chara Dasa has been dealt. The method given here is almost akin to the one dealt in Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra (BPHS) and Vriddha Karika (VK) etc. The main points of the procedure dealt in these books can be summed up as under: • The Chara Dasa commence with the sign deposited in Lagna of the birth map. • The course of sequence of the signs operating in main period (Maha Dasa) is governed by the samapad or vishamapada nature of the sign identical with 9th house of the nativity. • The operation of signs in Maha Dasa (or Dasa) proceeds in regular manner. 3
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• If the sign in the 9th house is a vishamapada sign the Dasa would move in direct or zodiacal manner. In case it is a samapad sign, the Dasa would move in reverse way. • The calculation of Dasa periods of the signs are reckoned from the sign concerned to the sign of which its lord is an occupant (both inclusive). The figure thus obtained minus one is the number of Dasa period of that sign. • The sign occupied by its own lord gets a Dasa period of 12 years. • One year is added in the calculated Dasa period of the sign if the lord is in exaltation and one year is deducted if the lord is debilitated. • The signs Scorpio and Aquarius have dual lordships. • Nothing has been said in these books as regards to the method of calculation of Bhukti (sub-period) and order of sequence of signs in Bhukti. These authorities have not said anything as to where the question of strength as stated in second sutra quoted above is to be addressed to and for what purpose? As it has been given in JUS its application must find a place somewhere in total scheme of computation of Chara Dasa. For the computation of any sign Dasa (Rashiyadi) system, it is essential to have following informations very clearly and unambiguously: 1. 2. 3. 4.
The sign with which the Dasa would commence. The sequence of operating signs in Dasa. The method of computation of Dasa periods. The method of calculation of Dasa balance at birth, if the operating period of each sign is fixed. 5. The method of computation of Bhukti and the duration of each sign during Bhukti. 6. The sequence of signs in Bhukti. In the above two sutras we do not find adequate details in respect of above points. Since it is the hall mark Dasa system of Jaimini astrology, it cannot be expected that the sage or composer of these sutras would remain tight-lipped on these vital informations, else it would become like any other Dasa system dealt in this text. This can be appreciated from the fact of Vimshottari Dasa system dealt in BPHS and other classical text of astrology. Further, on critical examination of the suggestions made above by Neelakantha, BPHS and Vriddha Karika etc; but not explicitly given in JUS, we observe the following points. Here in the above suggestion it is not explained as to why a sign occupied by its lord must always get 12 years of Dasa period nor it is clear as to why one year should be deducted from the calculated Dasa period of sign? The latter postulate appears to be a compromise for according recognition to the former supposition. Why the signs Scorpio and Aquarius must have joint rulership of Ketu and Rahu respectively; especially when it is not explicitly mentioned in the standard classical texts of astrology? What specific purpose does it really serve? 4
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Why the reckoning of the Dasa period should be on sign to sign basis when JUS has clearly used the term nathantah? If the term Panchame applies to 9th house as per pneumonic numeral, why the commencement of the Dasa must take place with the sign in Lagna because no such specific reference is apparently found in the above sutras. If the Dasa starts with Lagna, an element of fixity is inadvertently introduced in it for birth in each Lagna. Since this Dasa is called Chara Dasa most of the informations required for computation of this Dasa must bear an element of mobility. Same degree of fixity would be introduced for each Lagna if the sequence of Dasa signs is always controlled by the sign deposited in the 9th house. Mobility in calculation of Dasa periods of the signs must also be there. If the sign occupied by its lord gets 12 years of Dasa periods, again an element of fixity is involved here. As a matter of fact; in the reckoning of sign to sign for computation of Dasa period, an element of fixity again gets introduced though inadvertently. Even if the lord is placed in the same sign or at same sign to sign distance in two or more charts, the Dasa period of the sign in each chart must be different. This would accord mobility and tend to justify the name of this Dasa as Chara Dasa. Although nothing has been stated about sequence of sub-period in these books, it ought to bear an element of mobility here also. The above inquisitions clearly indicate that all is not well with the conventional method of computation of this Dasa done on the basis of suggestions made in those books. Something is certainly amiss here that gives rise to above doubts and fails to provide some convincing answer. Does it not look that the prevalent method of computation is wrought with some intrinsic error. Right from BPHS (Parasara Karika) to other ancient commentaries same mistakes have been repeated as if they emanate from some eternal void. An exhaustive and comprehensive investigation needs to be done in this respect, instead of following the dotted lines of suggestions made by ancient authorities.
Method Given by Raghava Bhatt & Nrsimha Suri etc.
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he method given by these two ancient scholars is completely different than the one given by Neelakanth etc. They have also suggested different approach of computation has been suggested for male and female nativities. Their method can be summarised as under:
1. The commencement of Dasa takes place with Lagna if the native is male. 2. The direction for determining the sequence of Dasa signs would be in accordance with the odd or even sign deposited in Lagna. 3. The commencement of Dasa would take place with the sign in 4th or the 10th house for female horoscopes. If the sign in Lagna is odd the Dasa would commence from the sign in the 4th house. If it is even the Dasa would start from the sign in 10th house of the chart. 4. The calculation of Dasa periods of the signs is done by counting from the location (sign) of the lord to the sign concerned (both inclusive). 5
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5. If the lord is located in an odd sign the counting would be direct and if in an even sign it would be indirect. 6. If the lord is deposited in the sign concerned then, the Dasa duration of that particular sign would be taken as 12 years. 7. If the lord is located in the 7th house from the sign concerned the Dasa duration of that sign would be 10 years. 8. No addition or reduction of one year from the calculated Dasa period is done for exalted or debilitated status of the lord. 9. As per these authorities the Dasa sequence of moveable, fixed and mutable signs are different. The method adopted by these savants is completely different than the one suggested by the previous set of ancient authorities. It seems as if they were under the sway of some unseemly enthusiasm for finding a new method because of most their suggestions are in total violation to Jaimini’s injunctions. These authorities have incorporated few of their own insinuations about which JUS is utterly silent. The text (JUS) does not speak anything about bifurcation of Dasa calculation on gender line nor is it in tune with Vaidik ethos and theology because astrology deals with the things determined in discarnate state on the basis of previous Karmic ruts. Soul is beyond the boundaries of gender determinations. None must try to justify these odd things on the basis of “Stri-Jataka (Female Horoscopy)”. The text (JUS) does not suggest calculation of Dasa duration of the signs by reckoning from lord to the sign concerned for Chara Dasa. This method of computing the Dasa period of a sign has been clearly suggested in some other types of Dasa in the text. The suggestions given at point no 6 &7 above have been taken owing to wrong interpretation of relevant sutra appertained to evaluation of Arudh of the sign/house when lord is located in angular position from the sign concerned. Further, the sequence of Dasa for moveable, fixed and dual sign have been taken through wrong interpretation of three sutras given in quarter 4 of the 2nd chapter of JUS. These two intelligent scholars have also transfused different types of Dasa systems in their books all of which are not appertained to the concerned sutra of JUS. These Dasa systems might have been in vogue during their life time or they might have learnt them from some other source and have placed them in their books to make them more popular under the shadow of Jaimini. Scribe too has learnt about a dozen types of Dasa systems from various sources which are not found in any standard classical texts. So, the possibilities of existence of those Dasa systems outside JUS cannot be ruled out. However; we may note from discussions of these two ancient authorities that order for sequence of Dasa signs in Chara Dasa can be governed by Lagna too as they have completely deleted the role of the sign in 9th house in this respect. This is a point to be noted. But if the commencement of Dasa as well as order of Dasa sequence is both governed by the Lagna, it would infuse tremendous amount of fixity and remove all elements of mobility consequent upon which it cannot be termed as Chara Dasa. One thing that becomes quite conspicuous from this method is that these authorities have tacitly; though indirectly, subscribed to the view that the three sutras on the basis of which 6
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sequence of operation of signs in this Dasa system has been determined, are related to the computation of Chara Dasa in one or the other manner. From above one can easily see the difference in approach and perception of these two set of ancient authorities over computation of Chara Dasa. Since JUS has dealt with only one method of computation one set of these authorities are bound to be wrong. Or it may be that both the set of these authorities have failed to grasp the meaning of sutras of JUS fully. Let us now look into the different procedures of calculation for Chara Dasa adopted and advocated by various modern scholars.
Method Adopted by Dr. B V Raman and Followed By K N Rao
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part from Dr. B V Raman who has discussed this Dasa in his small booklet on Jaimini astrology, K N Rao has made a courageous attempt to work on this Dasa system. Dr. Raman has followed almost the same method and injunctions as given in the commentary of Neelakantha and in the books like BPHS and Vriddha Karika etc. But he has made one additional point also regarding the computation of sub-periods of signs under main period of any sign. As per him the sign whose sub-period is to be studied would operate in last. He, however, has not provided any reason, source or basis behind making such suggestion. K N Rao has followed the procedure adopted by Raman including the said suggestion for subperiod. He has; however, made one very important deviation from the conventional method of computation. He has removed the convention of adding one year or subtracting one year from the calculated Dasa period of any sign for exalted or debilitated status of its lord. This is construed from the fact that Jupiter in Capricorn would accord zero year Dasa period for Sagittarius sign; while, Mercury in Virgo would give 13 years of Dasa period for Virgo. Nowhere in JUS have we found the said suggestion about addition or subtraction of one year for exalted or debilitate status of the lord of any sign. It is also not explicitly mentioned anywhere in JUS that the lord occupying its own sign would get a Dasa period of 12 years. The procedure given in JUS for calculation of Dasa period of a sign is based upon the principle of one sign or 30 degree equivalent to one year while we see how far the lord is removed from its sign. That is why no sign can have a Dasa period of more than 12 years mathematically. Further JUS does not tell anything about the concept of dual lordship of Scorpio and Aquarius nor any provision; as given in other texts, for computation of Dasa periods of these two signs with reference to their dual lordship is found there. Without giving any serious thought on the same everyone has blindly followed the same in their books / commentaries. It is indeed quite surprising that no reason has been advanced as to why the planet Saturn would share its Moola Trikona sign with Rahu. If the principle of Jaimini for reckoning the Dasa period of the sign occupied by its own lord is applied strictly we may get less than 12 years or even less than one year depending upon the situation. Scribe after deeply studying JUS humbly feels there is no need to deduct one year from the calculated Dasa period of any sign. 7
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Method Adopted by Pt. P S Sastri
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t. P Sastri in his commentary on JUS has also followed nearly the same procedure as given by Neelakantha and others in respect of computation of the Chara Dasa but he has made a distinct departure from the conventional method of computation for Dasa period of a sign. Instead of sign to sign reckoning he has applied degrical calculation from the sign to its lord. Here he has followed the injunctions of JUS - nathantah sama prayena - instead of other’s commandments - tasmattadishparyantam. But he has also followed other allusions given in other books viz addition of one year for exaltation and subtraction of one year for debilitation of lord of the sign from calculated Dasa period. This has defeated the purpose as it may give either negative Dasa period or a Dasa period of more than 12 years for a sign which is mathematically absurd. In the illustration taken for demonstration of this method he has selected a chart where no planet is in its own sign nor Mercury is in exaltation nor is Jupiter in debilitation. If such an example is taken the fallacy associated with other considerations may become conspicuous. For example, in a chart, say Lagna is Sagittarius 27d 26m and Jupiter located in Capricorn has longitude of 02d 50m. In that case the actual displacement of the lord from the sign is only 05d 24m which corresponds to about 02 months and 05 days. In that case if one year is deducted for debilitation of Jupiter, the figure would go in negative – minus 09 months 25 days – that is quite bizarre. Further let us presume that Lagna is Virgo 02d 50m and Mercury deposited in Virgo has a longitude of 05d 15m. Then Dasa duration of Virgo would be 11s 27d 35m which corresponds to 11 year 11 month and 01 day. Now if one year is added due to exaltation of Mercury, the net figure would exceed 12 years (12y 11m 01d) which is mathematically not correct. Rest other things such as dual lordship of Scorpio and Aquarius etc and the associated provisions for calculation of their Dasa periods has also been followed by Pt. Sastri.
Methods Given by Pt. Iranganti Rangacharya
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t. Iranganti Rangacharya in his book titled “Jaimini Sutramritam” has offered two types of Chara Dasa without explaining which one is correct or nearest to the letter and spirit of Jaimini Upadesha Sutra (JUS). He has given a very nice interpretation of the term "Panchame". Scribe humbly feels that the term Prakpratyaktvam has been unnecessarily stretched that does not look quite convincing as the same thing cannot be applied to all the sutras where this terminology has been repeated?
Method of Sanjay Rath
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anjay Rath in his commentary on JUS has introduced a new concept for computation of Chara Dasa. As per him Chara Dasa would commence with the stronger sign between Lagna and the 7th house. It seems that the injunctions of the second sutra quoted in the beginning have been taken as a basis here – dwiteeyam bhavabalam charanavamshe wherein JUS talks about the use of second source of strength in Chara Dasa and Navamsha 8
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Dasa. But where and for what purpose the second source of strength is to be applied in computation of Chara Dasa? Although it has not been explained anywhere as to why the Chara Dasa should begin with the stronger sign between Lagna and the 7th house, scribe presumes that this has been inferred from the sutra - pitrilabha pranitoyam. However; it cannot be said with any certainty because while commenting upon this sutra he has attributed the same to the computation of Narayan Dasa alias Padakrama Dasa. Further in the notes alluded to above sutra he writes that the direct or reverse order of the said Narayan Dasa would be governed by the sign deposited in the 9th house of the horoscope. No suggestion of that sort can be inferred from the above sutra. As such, it is hard to say why and how the concept of stronger sign between Lagna and 7th house has been introduced in calculation of Chara Dasa for determination of sign with which the Dasa would commence. The sutra that talks about the use of second source of strength also states that it has to be applied in both Chara as well as Navamsha Dasa. The learned astrologer in his commentary on JUS has not applied it in delineation of Navamsha Dasa. It; therefore, implies that this sutra has to be used in some different connotation as the ruling given in JUS cannot and must not go unapplied. It becomes increasingly evident from a critical study that second source of strength cannot always give clear decision for determination of sign of commencement in Chara Dasa. It is because this has its own limitation and there can be countless instances when the question of comparative strength between Lagna and 7th house would remain undecided. That would give rise to some very uncharacteristic situation; for, the computation of Dasa cannot proceed till the sign with which it would commence is decisively ascertained. As a matter of fact JUS does not tell anything about the selection between Lagna and 7th house on the basis of strength for commencement of Chara Dasa nor has any separate name of Dasa (say Narayan or Padakrama) been attached with the relevant sutra. Therefore, it is hard for scribe to tell anything as to how that Dasa got attached to JUS and why? May be some latter savant developed this Dasa on the basis of appertained sutra of JUS. Whatever may be the reason for seeming discrepancy in the description of Sanjay Rath as regards to computation of Chara Dasa it is amply evident that he has indirectly but circumspectly subscribed to the view that the said sutras are somehow or the other appurtenant with the evaluation of Chara Dasa. Scribe does not wish to make any comment on other things because hardly any of the astrologers has been able to even take note of the said error. While no other authorities have taken note of the sutra – dwiteeyam bhavabalam charanavamshe – in their computation of Chara Dasa, Rath must be appreciated for at least making an attempt to apply this sutra, no matter in right or wrong connotation. However; these variants of Chara Dasa gives us an elbow room to think that the conventional method of calculation of Chara Dasa as dealt in BPHS, Vriddha Karika and other texts needs to be re-examined logically; for, only one method of computation can be expected from the sage or the composer of sutras given in JUS.
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We may say that this one is the Chara Dasa of Neelakantha and that one of Raghava Bhatt, yet another one of so and so and like that. But when we say Chara Dasa of Jaimini we will have to go by the injunctions of JUS in comprehensive and exhaustive manner with each detail available in JUS. Our dilemma in understanding the sutras of JUS is vivid from many angles. If Siddhamanyat implies to whatever not told here (in JUS) may be known from other standard texts (of astrology) and if the meaning of Siddha Ududaye implies that Dasa related to constellation may be learnt from other classical treatise of astrology why not the meaning of Horadayah Siddhah should go like "the details of Hora and other divisional charts may be learnt from other classical texts?" But the savants have let loose their thought to loiter around and many things viz Hora, Ghatika, Varnada Lagna etc have been explained in this context as a consequence to which many other Lagnas have also come to sight viz. Tara, Divya, Sri, Jaya, Lalitha and Hariharabramha Lagna etc. It is not being that they are irrelevant in astrological parlance but they are certainly alien to the descriptions of JUS. The other important thing is that in Jaimini sutra we find the suggestions about working out the Dasa sequence of signs but where is the procedure to work out the sequence of signs in Bhukti? It is mostly the blind following of a system that gives birth to some awkward parampara which is subsequently abused in multifarious ways by shrewd astrologers. Normally the sign under which the sub-period is to be seen operates first. Then, why should it be different in Chara Dasa? Even if the suggestion made by Dr. Raman is found off the hook one thing is clear that there is something in the order of the signs in sub-period of the Chara Dasa owing to which it may not necessarily always begin with the sign under which Bhukti is to be studied. Is there anything in the whole text (JUS) that can be taken as a suggestion about computing the sequence of signs in Bhukti and would that bring out the said difference in sequence? Almost all the savants over centuries are silent on this point. We will come to this issue at appropriate point of time during the subsequent deliberations. It is true that every authority is a doctrine unto himself and every suggested method is potentially divine in approach. However; it does not imply that the quest for truth should be relinquished. The knowledge is always gained and retained through a struggle against the stupefaction of nature and never from the surrendered confinity to its torporofic perplexities. Hence, all that is said and suggested in various ancient and modern commentaries need not be and must not be accepted blindly. In this context, the old authorities including Vriddha Karika have left no stone unturned to compound the problems of an articulate investigator. It (ChDS) is the principal Dasa of Jaimini astrology and; therefore, it must also look like the principal Dasa and its description cannot be taken like other Dasa which are mostly studded with excruciating brevity. One must expect some more clarity from the composer of these sutras in respect of Chara Dasa because it is the most popular Dasa system of Jaimini method of prognostication. In fact the composers of these sutras have been quite liberal and generous in exposition of the complete procedure of its computation through number of aphorisms dedicated to this Dasa system. The most important Dasa of Jaimini astrology is found very late in the text. It has been dealt in 3rd quarter of 2nd chapter (aphorism no. 31). But the method of computation of Dasa duration for different signs as well as sequence of signs operating in Dasa etc has been dealt in 10
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1st quarter of 1st chapter. What is the point in dealing with the procedure to calculate the Dasa period so early and Dasa description so late? Clearly, the things related to Chara Dasa have been misplaced in the text deliberately by someone for inexplicable reasons. There is no guarantee that this is the only sutra on Chara Dasa and other appertained sutras are not there in the text (JUS). It; therefore, requires a patient probing to cull out different informations pertinent with this Dasa system from the available text and piece them together to find out its actual shape and form. Only that would constitute the parts of some real research. Since it is the most important Dasa system of Jaimini astrology it ought to have been given earlier and nearer to other relevant sutras pertaining to computation of the Dasa period of any sign and the method of reckoning the Dasa sequence. So, there is no point that the sutra related to this Dasa should be placed so far off. And, if this sutra has been taken so far off then other sutras must also have been placed at some other irrelevant places. Such possibilities cannot be ruled out summarily. Further why this Dasa should be discussed so proximate to the description of Arudha while other Dasa systems have been dealt in other chapter? Is there any relevance of Pada principle in working out this Dasa system (ChDS)? An inquisitive mind is compelled to think in this line.
Commencement of Chara Dasa Most interesting thing in respect of Chara Dasa is its commencement, here in this chapter we would try to explore a scribes attempt for working out the commencement of this Dasa with reasons and arguments so that the students may appreciate it on rational grounds. Sutra 31 of 3rd quarter of 2nd chapter, which is given below is normally taken by the savants as single and final sutra furnishing informations related to the computation of Chara Dasa. Therefore; their entire conception about this Dasa revolves round this sutra only. There are other sutras that supplement this sutra. Panchame Pada kramat Prak Pratyaktvam Charadasayam. The term Pancham according to pneumonic numerals gives the figure 9 denoting the 9th house of the birth map (561/12 = 9). But it also suggests Lagna; as has been explained by Pt. Iranganti Rangacharya in his book titled “Jaimini Sutramritam”. The term Panchame is a compound word consisting of two words Pam and Chame wherein Pam denotes Lagna (Pa = 1) and Chame alias chakram is about its cyclic order in determination of the pattern of sequence. Raghava Bhatt and Nrisimha Suri have also inferred same meaning from the term panchame. The fact that the composer of this sutra has used the term Panchame to denote both the 9th house as well as the Lagna has not been considered by any of the savants/commentators till date. That is the basic reason for variance in suggestions made for calculation of this Dasa. Many scholars suggest that the Dasa would start with Lagna and the sequence of other signs would depend upon the Sama(pad) or Vishama(pad) nature of the sign placed in the 9th house. That is the conventional approach adopted by most of the scholars - ancient and 11
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modern. However; our view is that the term panchame here stands for both 9th house as well as the Lagna. Many may laugh on this suggestion but we would see latter that it is very true and composer of JUS has himself revealed this point through supplementary sutras. Since, the term Panchame denotes both the Lagna as well as the 9th house, clarification as regards to commencement of Dasa is needed. Whether it would start with 9th house or with Lagna needs to be explained by the author of the text (JUS). Has the composer of sutra dropped any hint in this respect? We will see it latter. Let us first of all see what the above sutra says in respect of computation of this Dasa system. If the term Panchame Pada Kramat is taken as the Pada (Samapad or Vishamapad) nature of the sign deposited in the 9th house of the horoscope, the meaning would be that the Chara Dasa would commence with the sign identical with the 9th house and proceed in direct or reverse manner as per the samapad or vishamapad nature of that sign (deposited in 9th house). So, nothing as regards to Lagna or the role played by it in commencement of this Dasa can be inferred from this sutra. Then why and on what basis the savants include Lagna for commencement of this Dasa? One is bound to ponder over this point very penetratingly. In case the term panchame is taken to denote Lagna then the Dasa would commence with the Lagna and move in direct or reverse way as per the samapad or vishamapad nature of the sign deposited in Lagna. Now the consideration of 9th house in determination of direction of sequence of operation becomes extraneous as the sutra does not speak anything like that. Then why and on what ground the role of 9th house has been incorporated by the savants? This is also required to be thought over. No reference to the strength of the signs located in Lagna or 7th house has been made in this sutra. Then how such a proposition like stronger between Lagna and 7th house has been made and on what base? Have they been mislead by other considerations? We will look into this aspect also in the subsequent discussion at appropriate place. Ancient authorities like BPHS and Vriddha Karika etc have considered the role of Lagna in commencement of this Dasa and the samapad or vishamapad nature of the sign deposited in the 9th house for determination of sequence of signs likely to operate under this Dasa. What can be the possible cause for considering both the Lagna as well as the 9th house in computation of this Dasa? Is it some sort of any compromise because the above sutra; as explained above, does not speak anything to this effect. The role of both Lagna and the sign in the 9th house can be considered in computation of this Dasa only; and only, if the term Panchame is considered to carry double meaning denoting both the Lagna and the 9th house. If this be the case, then one will have to critically examine their respective roles in calculation of this Dasa setting aside the suggestions made by BPHS and Vriddha Karika etc. At the same time it would be ridiculous to think that the composer of the sutra would remain silent without dropping some further hint in this respect. Further, in that condition the meaning of the term Pada and kramat used in this sutra may tend to lead us to some other unknown area of computation. 12
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The best way to get out the skeined tangles of confusions is to ignore all the suggestions made by the ancient or modern authorities and try to understand the things with our own wisdom. That leads us not only to some logical conclusions but also very close to the exact purport of these sutras. In this article we have invariably endeavoured to follow this track on countless occasions to reach to some rational conclusions. Let us try to critically examine this sutra on logical basis. As has been seen earlier the term panchame can be interpreted both as Lagna and as the 9th house. Ancient authorities like BPHS and Vriddha Karika etc have considered the role of both the Lagna as well as the 9th house in computation of this Dasa system (ChDS). This is quite noteworthy. It is; therefore, clear that the term panchame has been used here with double meaning; else, there can be no other reason for the ancient authorities to consider both of these houses in computation of Chara Dasa. But the question is which of the two signs would commence the Dasa and which would govern its order of sequence? The text (JUS) must speak something as regards to the order of precedence. Before coming to this issue we may take note of the following points as well. The sutra related to Chara Dasa has been given very late; whereas, it should have been placed along with other pertinent sutras in Chapter 1, quarter 1. Pt P S Sastri has also held the same view. The second point to be noted is that the details of this Dasa have been placed near the description of Arudha or Pada system of prediction. Does such proximity indicate any relation of this Dasa with the Pada system of prediction? Let us look into this aspect also. After the term Panchame two terms - Pada and kramat has been used. Scholars have invariably taken these two terms as linked to samapad or vishamapad nature of the sign. But such repetition is not required as it gets covered in the subsequent term prak pratyaktvam (as narrated or explained before). It implies; therefore, that the term Pada used here needs to be read in other connotation. If we take the term Pada in different connotation, the meaning of panchame pada can be – Pada of 9th house and the Pada of Lagna. Here, the term kramat would stand for the order of precedence between the Pada of Lagna and the Pada of 9th house for computation of this Dasa. In other words one of the Pads would be used for commencement of this Dasa and other Pada for determination of sequence of operating signs. Which one would precede, has got to be given by JUS itself and we cannot arbitrarily exercise any choice in this respect. The sutras related to Chara Dasa should have been given after the discussion on Pada (Arudha) is over in the 1st quarter of the 1st chapter. That would have shown the relevance of Pada in Chara Dasa more clearly. But they have been placed before the description of Pada and; therefore, look quite irrelevant. If the sutra - nathantah samah prayena - is removed from its place, it would look as if the reckoning of the Pada has been discussed in previous sutras. Now, everyone knows that the reckoning for Pada evaluation of a house is always direct and never otherwise. So, the right place for the sutras appertained to Chara Dasa should have been after the topic of Arudha.
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The sutra dealing with this Dasa has been placed as penultimate sutra of 3rd quarter of 2nd chapter because other Dasa systems have been dealt in that quarter. This type of displacement has not only broken the link but also created lots of confusion in regard to computation of Chara Dasa correctly. However, if we bring this and other sutras in 1st chapter near the description of Pad, the relevance of Pada in computation of Chara Dasa becomes logically more tenable. If the principle of Arudha is removed nothing very special remains in the composition of this Dasa. After the term Panchame composer has used the term Pada which implies that the working of this Dasa is dependent upon the Pada or Arudha of the 9th house as well as the Lagna. The first thing that comes in mind with respect to the term Panchame is 9th house in accordance with pneumonic numerals. The inference of Lagna comes through special interpretation of the term. Therefore, the Dasa ought to start with the Arudha of the 9th house (panchame pad) and the sequence of other signs would be decided as per the nature of the sign located in Lagna Pada in regular but in direct or reverse manner. The 9th house denotes the luck and this Dasa being most important ought to begin with the sign containing the elements of the house of luck. Some people may object to this but even Parasara has used the word Darmabhavapad; albeit, the composer of the verse faltered in the next line. Now grammar cannot help here because the sentences have been framed according to grammar that cannot give any other meaning. Logic and logic alone can be helpful in such a situation. If that is not the case and if Dasa has to start with Lagna why its course be decided in accordance with the nature of sign in 9th house? Why not with other important houses say 5th or 10th? Lagna is most important house in the birth map. As the Dasa starts with the Arudha of the 9th house (luck), the course of Dasa sequence would be decided in accordance with the sign of the Lagna Pad. The use of principles of Pada is one of the most special features of this Dasa because it removes the elements of fixity for commencement of Dasa and from the direction in sequence of the signs operating under this Dasa. Since, luck matters to all for everything; this Dasa is deemed to be most widely applicable. We will latter see that even JUS has given precedence to 9th house over Lagna and based on the same we say that the Dasa would start with the sign in Pada of the 9th house and sequence will be decided as per the nature (sampad or vishamapad) of the sign deposited in Arudha Lagna. Here the term Pada has to be read separately from Kramat and one need not be confused with terms like vishamapad or samapad as the same has already been told through the term prakpratyaktvam and need not be repeated again here. Scholars are unnecessarily getting themselves confused with samapad and vishamapad here from the term Pad. Kramat is here to establish the order of precedence between Pada of 9th house and Pada of Lagna for commencement of Dasa and sequence of Dasa respectively. The how and why associated in this respect will be clear from subsequent delineation. The use of Pada in working of this Dasa may not be digested by many scholars despite above arguments. The attention of all those scholars is invited to the fact that few relevant 14
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sutras are still found near the topic of Arudha. Now the question is whether the sutra quoted above was also nearer or not? Further, few of the ancient commentators (say Raghava Bhatt etc) of this text (JUS) has taken the sutra of Pada (special rule) as the indicator for calculating the Dasa period of the sign when lord is placed at a specific distance. It is easy to say that he (Raghava Bhatt) misunderstood the aphorism. But what could have lead that great savant to draw that erroneous inference? Was it not the proximity of these sutras to the sutras of Pada which created the confusion? Those who could fully understand the relevance of Pada in Chara Dasa easily shifted the sutra appertained to this Dasa (ChDS) elsewhere without shifting the other relevant sutras extremely vital for its computation and left the things to be explained by the learned preceptors to the students. Since this Dasa includes the calculation of Pada (Arudha) few sutras of this Dasa have been left near the discussion of Pad. Other Dasa systems have been dealt elsewhere and that can be one of the reason that the sutra appertained to Chara Dasa has also been shifted to some other place in the text (JUS). Someone may jolly well blame scribe for distorting the facts but would they have the courage to blame the author of Vriddhakarika who digressed from the Mandook Gati in Mandook Dasa and gave an awkward interpretation for the term trikoot. Our endeavour here is only to proceed logically and those who are habitual of sticking to the dotted lines would find many jolts here in the course of exploration of the specialties of this Dasa. We often run from pillar to post to cite and quote samskrit verses but always fail to apply our own reasoning. That is why the mistakes committed by ancient authorities are flowing incessantly with some unmitigated perpetuation. This Dasa is named as Chara Dasa because all the factors related to computation of this Dasa includes mobility in the birth map. As stated above the application of Pada principle is to remove any fixity in determination of commencement and course of sequence of signs in this Dasa rendering it fully Chara (mobile). Latter on we will see that even in the principle adopted to compute the sub-period of this Dasa, this concept of mobility (chara) has been maintained to keep it completely free from any fixity. The main objection of the scholars to our suggestion is due to separating the term Kramat from the term Pada. The second objection can be to our interpretation of the term panchame because the normal mind seasoned with conventional method of calculation would not accept it easily. To the perception of the scholars in general the term kramat has been suffixed to Pada denoting the order of Dasa as per samapad or vishamapad nature of the sign deposited in 9th house. This is the main hurdle in accepting the term Panchame Pada as Arudha of 9th house and Lagna. The implication of the term kramat with respect to the term panchame has in general not been properly appreciated by the astrologers. Since our interpretation would change the very foundation of computation followed customarily, people are bound to object the same. The scholars would not accept in the first place that the term Panchame has been used here in compound sense to denote both 9th house as well as the Lagna. As such, it is imperative that the dual meaning of the term Panchame be established first. This cannot be done till JUS itself comes out to support and clarify the same. Once it is established that the term 15
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panchame has been used here with double meaning denoting both Lagna and 9th house, the relevance of the term kramat with respect to panchame Pada would become clearer. In that case it (kramat) would imply the order of precedence between Bhagya Pada and Lagna Pada for the purpose of commencement of Dasa and the sequence of operating signs. There are scholars who do not take the 9th house into account for any purpose in this Dasa system and proceed with Lagna. That is one thing. But why BPHS and Vriddha Karika have introduced the role of 9th house for working out this Dasa? Should we discard them as utterly absurd or look into it for some contemporaneous suggestion. No confusion can arise without a solid foundation of some misplaced truth. If the compilers of BPHS and Vriddha Karika were misguided then there must have been something to do this. And that must be in the sutras of this text (JUS) only.
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The Question of Calculating Dasa Period of Signs in Jaimini Chara Dasa By U K Jha, India.
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ere is an interesting dialogue picked up from internet and placed below before commencement of actual discussion related to above captioned subject. The honest intention behind picking up this point is to impress upon the fact that a student ever stands confused when the things are not logically explained to them by their teachers. None must feel offended or defended by the ensuing discussion because it has been taken with a pious purpose of explain the things in the interest of the lovers of astrology.
K Jha is a graduate mechanical engineer
from University of Roorkee (Now IIT, Roorkee) and has published large number of thought provoking articles. Among the many books written by him including world famous title “Utopia and Anarchy of Stars” the latest ones are “Lost Horizon in Astrology” and “MandookDasa of Jaimini”. Other titles likely to hit the stands are “GangadharDasa”, “Tara Dasa”, “CharaDasa of Jaimini” and “NavamshaDasa of Jaimini”. A unique authority on Jaimini Astrology that he learnt in his own family and from the astroscholars of Tantrik cult, he is today much sought after name among the students of Vaidik astrology on account of innovative ideas, one point sharp logic, acute rationality and scientific approach for dealing with the subject matter. He has done marvellous research on AshtakaVarga System of prediction that is yet to be published. Besides these he knows number of rare Dasa systems that he learnt from the scholars of secret Tantrik cult. Few of these Dasa systems would appear in the pages of SA soon.
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for us, but lets see what the future tells. Best wishes, Visti. ----- Original Message ----From: Manoj Pathak To: Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 7:06 AM Subject: Re: Sv: [gjlist] Char Dasha >> > >Indeed for Jupiter in Cap, Sag recieves zero years. > >For Mercury in Virgo, Virgo only gets 12 years. >> > No this does not help. When all exalted planets get one additional year for > exaltation, debilitation planets loss of one year, then why discriminate > Mercury, the planet of astrology and the planet of Mimansa, the most > difficult and articulate form. > > I know things can be explained by using various kinds of languages, going > around in circles and leading to nowhere. > > May be future tells us something about it. > > Manoj > ________________________________________________
Indeed for Jupiter in Cap, Sag recieves zero years. >For Mercury in Virgo, Virgo only gets 12 years. > No this does not help. When all exalted planets get one additional year for exaltation, debilitation planets loss of one year, then why discriminate Mercury, the planet of astrology and the planet of Mimansa, the most difficult and articulate form. I know things can be explained by using various kinds of languages, going around in circles and leading to nowhere. May be future tells us something about it. Manoj
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1. Dear Manoj, Namaste. We at sjvc work with the Rasi Dasa's more often than vimshottari, so we've got this covered. Hence the reason for calculating a Rasi Dasa from a Varga, which we use extensively and succesfully. Indeed for Jupiter in Cap, Sag recieves zero years. For Mercury in Virgo, Virgo only gets 12 years. You see none of the dasa's can recieve more than 12 years, as the final amount of years aloted for these Dasa's are 144 years, always. So after calculating the first 12 signs of Chara Dasa, one lists them once more giving the 2nd sequence. The 2nd sequence is the same 12 signs, only their years are: 12-x, where x is the before calculated year. This will give an end result of 144 years passed. This is applicable to all Rasi Dasa's, i.e. Drig, Lagnadi, Trikona, Padakrama, etc. I'm not sure about Yogardha thou. Ayur Dasa's are another topic. Hope this helps Best wishes, Visti. ----- Original Message ----From: Manoj Pathak To: Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [gjlist] Char Dasha > Hello list, > > I was wondering in a method of calculation of Char Dasha, there is a method > which says that for debilitated planet you need to deduct one year and for > exalted planet add one year to the dasha period. Now for Saggitarius, > Jupiter placed in Capricorn dasha becomes zero but for Mercury placed in > Kanya, the dasha of Kanya is not taken as 13 years. Surprised am I at the > duality of statements here. > > Manoj > __________________________________________________ >
Indeed for Jupiter in Cap, Sag recieves zero years. >For Mercury in Virgo, Virgo only gets 12 years. > 1483
No this does not help. When all exalted planets get one additional year for exaltation, debilitation planets loss of one year, then why discriminate Mercury, the planet of astrology and the planet of Mimansa, the most difficult and articulate form. I know things can be explained by using various kinds of languages, going around in circles and leading to nowhere. May be future tells us something about it. Manoj
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ust few days back I chanced to go through the above correspondence (dated 05/08/2001 on India Divine.Org) between Manoj Pathak and Visti Larsen about calculation of Dasa duration of a sign vis-a-vis addition or subtraction of one year for exalted or debilitated status of the lord of the sign. As far as my knowledge goes both are learned astrologers engaged in teaching astrology to their students and both of them are the students of reputed astrologers. So it is natural to construe that each of them tried vehemently to project the views of their own respective Gurus. The matter appears to have remained unresolved as both of them have left the matter to unfold itself in future. However, none of them have touched upon the core issue as to why a sign can have maximum of 12 years Dasa duration only? What is the mathematical explanation for this. This also presents a picture of the dilemma the students of astrology are presently passing through. When basics are not clear a student always feels flustered. What is harm if an exalted Mercury gives 13 years duration to Virgo or a debilitate Jupiter gives zero years duration to Sagittarius? Why cannot this happen? What is the governing principle? None of these (or any other) scholars have ever dwelled on this basic issue. Since, I have initiated an absorbing discussion on the various issues related to Chara Dasa through SA I felt it appropriate to take up this issue for the benefits of the students of astrology. Irony is that every one today is a great scholar in astrology regardless of his or her own actual understanding of the basic principles of this divine science. So, I know that after my exposition many would spring up to say that they knew it since beginning; albeit, none has no where explained it till date. The above referred confabulation between the two learned astrologers not only bears testimony to this fact but also highlights the confusion and ignorance presently prevalent on this topic while computing the Dasa duration of any sign in Chara Dasa as dealt in JUS.
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The hidden rider in the Sutra Nathantah Samah Prayen ((I/I/29) of JUS is that the Dasa duration of a sign would be calculated on the basis of the distance traversed by the lord from the sign at a rate of one sign or 30 degree per year. Since the separation of the lord from the sign cannot exceed 12 signs or 360 degrees, the maximum Dasa duration of a sign will be 12 years only. As such, an exalted Mercury cannot give more than 12 years Dasa duration to Virgo. Similarly, in case of a debilitate Jupiter the lord has distinctly moved away from its sign and; as such, the Dasa duration of Sagittarius cannot be zero years. This mathematical principle cannot be ignored in any case. However; in above case neither the sign Virgo Would have a Dasa duration of exact 12 years nor the sign Sagittarius would get exactly one year of Dasa duration. Since, the scholars at large are not applying the above hidden principle of JUS strictly the Dasa duration of different signs calculated for Chara Dasa as per prevalent (though faulty) practice is mostly incorrect. For example, Virgo in above case may get even less than one year of Dasa duration and Sagittarius more than one year of Dasa period. As the ancient scholars erroneously presumed that a sign occupied by its lord would always get a fixed Dasa period of 12 years they were left with no other option but to introduce a false assumption that one year should be deducted from the Dasa duration of the sign obtained by counting its distance upto the lord of the sign concerned. If the above mathematical principle for calculation of Dasa period is applied strictly no need for deducting one year arise in any case. Because of the ignorance of this basic mathematical principle few scholars take 12 years of Dasa period even for the sign whose lord is placed 12th to it. In this way two conditions for 12 years of Dasa period come to picture. As a result no sign then gets a Dasa period of one year in such schemes. The lack of understanding of this principle has been so glaring that many other odd concepts with irrational suggestions have been introduced in computation of Chara Dasa of Jaimini. Here I need not elaborate them all because they have been touched in my article on Jaimini Chara Dasa and have been explained in detail in my forthcoming book on Chara Dasa. Before concluding this small write up, I would like to caution the students that each Dasa system dealt in JUS is locked with some hidden rider and key to the same can be had only from a learned preceptor. Those who try to understand the hidden meaning of Jaimini sutras under the light of descriptions available in BPHS or Vriddha Karika would more often than not land on the wrong track because author of these texts have themselves failed to reach to the bottom of these sutras. Before someone frowns on my above suggestion I would like to take one more example; say Drig Dasa of Jaimini. BPHS as usual has not been able to explain it fully. Those who have deviated from there are also not found on the right track. The concept of aspecting planet is alien to JUS. There is no sutra that can be attributed to Divya Lagna. If we carefully read JUS we find clearly that the text has been closed in second chapter. Sidhamanyat – is a proof to it. The book has been concluded here. Other chapters or talk of more chapters are the product of some fertile mind and pregnant ideas of few
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gosssipmongeer. Many scholars subscribe to this view v and give g credeence to only first two chaapters. Stu udents may bear it in i mind fiirmly. Hence, one should s nott and one must not fall in the t trap off hastily coonstructed d knowled dge from any a sourcee or in any y form.
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1008 Petals The Nature of True charity Once Arjuna asks Krishna, when every king, including the Pandavas are doing great charity and giving away things to the poor generously. Then why Karna alone is praised for his generosity. Krishna, the next day, takes Arjuna to the outskirts and by his powers creates a Golden and a silver mountain, and asks Arjuna to donate the mountains to others, before Sun set. Arjuna, seeing the small mountains, laughs and says, it’s not a big deal. So he calls everyone from the surrounding villages and gives them a piece of the mountain by breaking the mountain. But to his shock, he sees that the mountain grows by the same size he breaks it and its almost sun set and even after distributing to everyone and tired of the act, he almost gives up, saying it’s his maya (illusion) and he can’t win over it. Then Krishna sends for Karna just before sunset and asks Karna to donate the mountains before sunset. Karna just calls two passerby, asks one to take the golden mountain and the other to take the silver mountain and walks away. Krishna says to Arjuna - this is generosity. You were not liberal to give away everything but Karna can give away anything to anyone and that’s why he is great.
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