Transits or Gochara
Innumerable methods of interpreting results of transits or Gochara have been enumerated in classical astrological texts. It is not my intention either to decry or glorify them. In a subject like astrology, the dependability of methods must rest upon the accuracy of results obtained. Delineation of results by considering the move ments of planets from Jahma Rasi or the radical oon has invariably been a rule rather than an exception !ith the rank and file of astrologers in India. "he factor of latta or the dominant nature of the directional influences is hardly considered. It is not for me to comment on the reliability or other!ise of such methods of transit interpretations. #y transit is meant the passage or movement of planets. "hey take varying periods for moving from one sign to the other. $uch movements may give rise to certain changes in the generation and distribution of forces !hich in their turn are bound to produce their o!n effects on mankind in general and individuals in particular. It must be noted that.Gochara or transit results, ho!ever, po!erful, are al!ays subordinate to the radical or birth influences.% $ome astrological texts claim that irrespective of directional influences, planets !hile in transit can produce results, good, bad or indifferent, according to therparticular places transited, by them, both !ith refe rence to the oon and !ith reference to the situation of the different planets at the time of birth. $uch a vie! cannot cannot be tenable in the light light of facts and experience. I think think , the approach of Prasna of Prasna Marga Marga to the subject of Gochara jn the light of &shtakavarga is fairly systematic and scientific. "here are t!o factors to be considered in interpreting Gochara effects,v'(., )a*the &shtakavarga of the planet concerned and (b) the malefic or benefic nature of the place transited. "he follo!ing are the results likely to be produced by the $un and other planets !hen they transit different signs from the sign occupied by the oon at the time of birth. The Sun. — — )+* )+* inancial loss, discomfort, chest pain and aimless journey- )* increase of expenditure, eye trouble,deceit and unhappiness- )/* increase of emoluments, freedom from sickness and destruction of enemies- )0* 1uarrels !ith !ife, unhappiness in conjugal life and the general ailments - )2* increase of enemies and physical indisposition indisposition - )3* success over enemies, enemies, joy and good health - )4* !earisometravelling, chest pain and stomach troubles- )5* misunderstandings !ith or separation from !ife- )6* acci7 dents, stomach trouble, menial !orry and opposition - )+8* success in endeavours, honour andrealisation of ambition ambition - )++* )++* great success, respect, freedom from disease and prosperity- and )+* success by right right means, have means means of character. The Moon. — — )+* )+* Good food, comforts and clothes clothes - )* loss of respect, money and increase of obstacles - )/* domestic happiness and access to money- )0* loss of
trust in others and lack of peace of mind - )2* indisposition, grief and disappointment)3* happiness, success over enemies and good health- )4* respect from others and sudden ihflux of unexpected resoures- )5* apprehension, uneasiness and !orry )6* mental pain, stomach trouble and incarceration )if there is an indication in the horoscope*- )+8* success, authority and position, realisation of ambition - )++* prosperity, ne! friends and good income - and )+* injuries due to fall from vehicles and increased expenditure. Mars. — ( + ) "roubles from various sources and bodily affliction- )* trouble from the Government, fre1uent 1uarrels !ith enemies, disease, accidents, bilious and !indy complaints and loss by theft- )/* benefits through auspicious characters,financial improvement and ac1uisition of !oollen articles and also authority - )0* fpver, stomachache, piles and blood discharges and fre1uent trouble from ailments- )2* trouble from enemies, illness, misunderstandings !ith children and loss of physical energy - )3* success over enemies, termination of strife in the family, and ac1uisition of self7confidence- )4* fre1uent 1uarrels !ith !ife, eye trouble and stomachache- )5* loss of blood from piles and anaemia and loss of !ealth and name - )6* suffering from insults, heavy expenditure and !eakness due to ill7 health- )+8* ac1uisition of money from unexpected source - )++* fame, reputation and authority- and )+* unforeseen expenses, 1uarrels !ith !ife, eye disease and bilious affections. Mercury.— ( + ) 9oss of money due to advice by !icked men, !orry due to association !ith tale7bearers, 1uarrels, imprisonment and dis7agrecble ne!s !hile travelling- )* disgrace, ill7treatment from relatives but ac1uisition of success and !ealth - )/* ne! friends, but anticipation of trouble from government and enemies, aimless roaming about due to misdeeds- )0* prosperity for relatives and family members, addition to family and gain of money- )2* 1uarrels !ith !ife and children- )3* gain of reno!n,success and popularity-)4*bloodlessness, 1uarrels and mental uneasiness : )5* birth of an issue, success, happiness and ac1uisition of ne! articles - )6* obstacles and mental !orry - )+8* defeat of enemies, ac1uisition of money, happiness !ith !ife and agreeable company- )++* ac1uisition of !ealth- birth of a son and happi ness - and )+* disgrace from enemies, disease and domestte disharmony. Jupiter. — )+*9oss of money and intelligence- aimless roaming about and fre1uent 1uarrels - )* happiness, domestic harmony and success over enemies - )/* moving about from place to place, obstacles to o!n !ork and loss of position - )0* troubles from relatives, development of a sense of resignation to the inevitable- )2* ac1uisition of servants, birth of a son, general prosperity, addition of property and development of good 1ualities - )3* affliction of mind, friends turning enemies and indifferent to good things - )4* happiness, erotic pleasure, good income, purchase of a conveyance and graceful speech- )5* imprisonment, disease, heavy grief and serious illness- )6* influential, birth of an issue, success in !ork and ac1uisition of !ealth from an unexpected source - )+8* destruction of position, loss of money and health and aimless
roaming about- )++* reinstatement in former position, and recovery of health- and )+* fall from ideals and right conduct and increase of grief. Venus. — )+* &c1uisition of comforts for pleasure, and a happy life - )* ac1uisition of money and gifts, birth of an issue, and erotic pleasure- )/* influence, !ealth and respect- )0* disgrace to enemies and general prosperity - )2* rene!al of contact !ith friends, increase of reputation, influence and po!er - )3* general happiness, extension of business, birth of an issue and good income - )4* humiliation, disease and danger)5* injuries and trouble from !omen and mental !orry - )6* ac1uisition of a ne! house, articles of luxury and !ife if not married - )+8* increase of virtue, happiness, !ealth and performance of religious acts - )++* 1uarrels and disgrace- )+* ac1uisition of ne! friends, money, perfumes and clothes. Saturn.— )+* ear from poison or fire, of friends and family members, fear of incarceration, travel to foreign lands, loss of money and near relatives- separation from kith and kin and suffering from insults- )* emaciated physical appearance, loss of comfort, ac1uisition but not enjoyment of !ealth- )/* increase of !ealth and other comforts, good health, general happiness and disappearance of enemies- )0* separation from friends and family members, suspicious nature, crooked behaviour and !icked acts - )2* separation from sons, loss of money and fre1uent 1uarrels- )3* freedom from enemies and diseases, association !ith fair sex- )4* separation from !ife and children and aimless roaming about- )5* indulgence in mean activities and bereft of happiness)6* same results as in )5*, suffers from hatred, heart trouble and even imprisonment)+8* gets ne! avocation, but loses money and fame - )++* fre1uent loss of temper;but ac1uisition of !ealth through !rong means - and )+* grief, series of miseries, ill7health and general affliction.
"he above results are general and they should be carefully applied to individual horoscopes in the light of directional influences and &shtaka7varga dispositions.
in a Rasi devoid of bindus reduces the benefic effects !hile an unfavourable transit in such a Rasi !ill further increase the malefic effects. or example, in the $tandard >oroscope, the $un?s transit of &ries )/rd from oon* should prove favourable. In the $un?s o!n &shtaka7varga, there are 2 bindus in &ries. "herefore the good effects produced should be to the extent of 3@. "he $un?s transit of =apricorn )+th from the oon* should prove adverse. =apricorn has no bindus. "herefore the evil results to be produced by this transit are to the brim. "his is only a general method of gauging the extent of benefic or malefic results a transiting planet is capable of. &ccording to classical texts, the follo!ing results are supposed to be produced !hen planets transit Rasis !ith different bindus. In $un?s &shtakavarga, !hen the $un transits a Rasi having 5 bindus, the effects !ill be !ealth and prosperity and royal favour - 4A !elfare, happiness and pomp - 3A rising po!er- 2A!ealth- 0Aboth good and bad !ill be e1ual- /Afatigue through journey - Asinful actions - +Asevere sickness, and no binduAdeath. $imilarly in oon?s &shtakavarga !hen oon transits a Rasi !ith 5 bindusA happiness, prosperity and help from relatives - 4Again of clothes, agreeable food and gain of perfumes - 3Astudy of antras and association !ith religious beads- 2A courage and mental satisfaction- 0Amisery and ill7health - /A1uarrels !ith rela 7 tions - A1uarrels brought about by one?s !ife and one?s !ealth- +Airreparable losses- and no binduAsorro! and extreme panic.
agreeable !ife - 27meeting !ith friends - 0Ae1ual dose of good and .bad - /A1uarrel !ith the people of the locality and relatives- Adiseases and dismissal from service +Afear from !ater and poison - and no binduAall sorts of calamities.
