STRENGTH OF SIGNS

The dasa starts from the stronger of the two signs, the Lagna or the 7th house, since they are the seat of truth,
otherwise known as the satya-peethas. To ascertain the stronger of the two signs, the lagna or the 7th, following
rules can be followed. The rules are culled out from Brhat Parasari Hora Shastra and the Jaimini Sutras and
beautifully presented in the Narayana Dasa book by Pt. Sanjay Rath.
The reader of the Narayana Dasa book would nd that there is difference in the sequence of the rules given. To
them I shall say that the sequence is revised based on my interaction with the author and my experience.
Rule-1: The sign with a planet (or with more planets) is considered stronger than a sign without a planet (or
with lesser number of planets).
Rule-2:The sign which is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter or its Lord is stronger.
Rule-3: If the signs have equal number of planets and they are similarly aspected by Jupiter, Mercury and the
lord, then the status of the planets like exaltation, Mulatrikona, Svakshetra etc. should be considered to declare
the stronger sign.
Rule-4: If they are still equal in strength, or without planets, then the natural strengths - Dual signs stronger
than xed signs and xed signs stronger than movable signs is considered. (This rule will not work when
quadrants are considered).
Rule-5: If they are still equal in strength, then for an even (female) sign, the placement of Lord in an odd (male)
sign OR for an odd (male) sign, the placement of the Lord in an even (female) sign is a source of strength.
Rule-6: If they are still equal in strength, the sign which gives a higher dasa period is stronger. The dasa period
is counted by computing the signs from the sign to its lord in zodiacal direction if the sign is odd-footed and
anti-zodiacal if the sign is even-footed. (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius are odd-footed
and rest are even-footed.)
For Scorpio and Aquarius, the stronger of the two lords are to be taken to determine the dasa period.
Rule-7: If they are still equal in strength, the sign whose lord is the Atmakaraka is stronger.
Rule-8: If they are still equal in strength, then the degrees of their lords must
be considered. The Lord with a higher degree (used in Charakaraka) shall make the sign stronger.
STRENGTH OF PLANETS
Scoprio and Aquarius are lorded by two planets each. Scorpio is lorded by Mars and Ketu, whereas Aquarius is
lorded by Saturn and Rahu. To determine the dasa period of Scorpio and Aquarius, one need to ascertain, which
lord to be used. Hence, we must know the stronger of the two lords of these two signs.
If the lords are placed in the same sign then there is no trouble in computing the dasa period, since the
computation would be from the sign to the sign, placed with these two lords. However, if they are placed in two
different signs, their strength need to be ascertained, using the following rules.
Rule 1: If one of the lords is placed in the sign and the other is placed elsewhere, the dasa is estimated from the
lord placed in the other sign.
Rule 2: If both lords are placed elsewhere, the stronger of the two signs, where they are placed, shall give the
dasa period.
Rule 3: If the signs occupied by the lords are of equal strength, the lord contributing a larger dasa period should
be considered.
ILLUSTRATION
CASE I: Lord Sri Rama
1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th.
Lagna has two planets namely the Moon and Jupiter and the 7th has only one planet, namely Mars. Thus Lagna
is stronger compared to the 7th house.
2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius.
Scorpio: Mars is placed in Capicorn whereas Ketu is in Gemini. Among Capicorn and Gemini, Capricorn is
stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Gemini. Thus Mars is
the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio.
Aquarius: Saturn is exalted in Libra whereas Rahu is debilitated in Sagittarius. Among Libra and Sagittarius,
Libra is stronger since it is aspected by Mercury and none of Jupiter/ Mercury/ house lord aspects Sagittarius.
Thus Saturn is the stronger of the two lords for Aquarius.
CASE II: Myself
1. Find the stronger of the Lagna and the 7th.
Lagna has no planets whereas 7th has one planet, namely Saturn. Thus 7th is stronger compared to the Lagna.
2. Find the stronger of the two lords of Scorpio and Aquarius.
Scorpio: Mars is placed in Leo, whereas Ketu is placed in Taurus. Leo has more planets than Taurus and hence
Leo is stronger.Thus Mars is the stronger of the two lords for Scorpio.
Aquarius: Saturn is placed in Gemini whereas Rahu is placed in Scorpio. Scorpio has more planets compared
to Gemini and hence Scorpio is stronger. Thus Rahu is stronger of the two lords for Aquarius.
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Sunday, October 31, 2004
Gemstones in Jyotish I
Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies in Jyotish Shastra. The use of
Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such as Garuda Purana which gives elaborate description of the nature of
the gemstones and their use. Even though gemstone use is one of the most popular source of remedies for all ills
of the material world, may it be health, wealth or fortune, it is fraught with many misconceptions and erroneous
notions of their selection and prescription. This article envisages providing consistent principles which would
help the Jyotishas and laymen to select the right gemstones.
GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS
Since the gemstones enhance the inuence of the planet in the life of the person, the gemstones for the planets
giving yogas should always be chosen. To know the yoga givers or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope, studying
classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora shastra should be studied. However, I shall provide here some guidelines
which can help in choosing the gemstones.
Lagna lord is the rst and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the owner of both Kendra (Quadrant)
and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the Lagna, which represent health, vitality and the controller of the whole
horoscope. The placement of the Lagna lord is extremely important for the overall strength of the horoscope and
its gemstone can help a person overcoming all difculties in life.
The lords of two trines fth and ninth are equally important. They are the two important houses which control
the nancial wellbeing of a person. If they are badly placed in the horoscope, then the person might suffer
nancially in life. Thus their strength is extremely important in addition to the lords of second and eleventh,
who signify Wealth and Income.
Each planet can give results on the following basis.
1. Lordship
2. Placement
3. Natural Karakatva (Signications)
4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects)
Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and 9th) / Yoga- karaka if placed in a
dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also give malec results in addition to their inherent benec nature to do
good. Similarly if the yogakarakas are involved in other bad yogas, they can give bad results, while their
gemstones are worn. Whenever there is a conjunction or exchange of two planets, their inherent and functional
nature is greatly modied. When a benec planet comes into association with a malec planet, then the benec
nature of the planet is corrupted and it starts giving malec results, however the malec planet gains out of the
company and gives good results. Such subtle effects should always be kept into consideration, while suggesting
a gemstone for Jyotish remedial purposes.
Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in a dusthana, then its ability to do
good increases. It is advisable to wear Neelam, Saturns stone for such cases.
GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET
If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses other than 6th/ 8th or 12th) is
debilitated, they must be strengthened. One of the ways is to wear the stone of the debilitated planet. However,
the more effective way is to nd the planet who is causing neecha-bhanga to the debilitated planet. If the
neecha-bhanga is happening with respect to the Moon, then Mantra would be a good remedy, however, if it
happens with respect to the Lagna, then wearing the gemstone of the planet causing the neecha-bhanga would
make the debilitated planet come out of the state of debilitation.
When there is no cancellation of debility of other weaknesses then the gemstones for the supporters of the
debilitated planet can be prescribed for causing cancellation of debility or for enhancing the life-forces that are
being destroyed due to the debility. For example, the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio (8th house of natural
zodiac) and is said to be MARANA KARAKA if placed in the 8th house from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon,
in any chart is not good for longevity. Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force. The
information regarding this is given at the detail section for each planet and their gemstones
It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a horoscope. They are the lords of the
Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords of the Dusthanas are placed in other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it
confers Vipareeta raja yoga, whereby the native gains due to the loss of natural and functional signications of
the planet causing the yoga. For example, if 8th lord Moon is involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its
debilitation in the 12th house, the native might enjoy rise in life, but the Mother (natural signication of Moon)
and the marriage (8th house is the longevity of marriage) might suffer simultaneously. To enjoy the fruits of
Vipareeta Raja yoga, the native must not strengthen such debilitated planets that confer the yoga.
VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE)
Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of some planets in certain houses. If any
house is occupied by an enemy of its Karaka, then the signications of the house suffer. Keeping this principle
in view, the rst house to be checked in any chart is the ninth house of fortune and Dharma with Jupiter & Sun
as the signicator. Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these signicator and if they are placed in the ninth
house, they shall damage fortune and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the concerned Karaka by wearing its
gemstone in the ring nger. Suka Nadi states that if Rahu is in the ninth house, then the native has good fortune
after wearing a Topaz. The same principle of Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is
the enemy of Jupiter and since it is placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone of Jupiter) removes
the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the ninth house, then the person may suffer from
poverty/ failure in the homeland after 36 years. To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturns
enemy) is worn.
GEMSTONES VS. DASAS
Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain criteria. The right hand is ruled
Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating increase (right hand) or decrease (lift hand) of life force.
Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a malec planet, its gemstone should be
used in the left hand. Such use should be temporary covering the dasa-bhukti of the planet.
When the planet is a malec for the horoscope, the malecence of the planet can be reduced by wearing a
counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasa-bhukti of the planet. If instead a gem is to be worn for the main
Dasa planet itself, then it should be worn in the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malec then during its period
a Yellow Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the right hand ring nger or Hessonite/Brown Tourmaline etc
can be worn in the left hand middle nger.
FLAWED GEMSTONE
A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect or awed gem or with one that is
astrologically incompatible with it. Suta Goswami (Garuda Purana) advises not to wear a gem that is of
inferior quality or incompatible even if it is set together with the divine Kausthuba Mani of Vishnu. Just as the
best of saints lose their merits by bad company, similarly, an imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone can
ruin the benecence of other good gems.
GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD
For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the Naisargika Sambandha (natural
relationship) of other planets with the stone of the principal/ruling planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one
in trines to the Lagna or in the seventh house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are there, then the Lagna lord is
chosen. Thus if the ruling planet is the Moon, then all planets are compatible with it, but if it is the Sun, then
only Jupiter, Mars & Moon are compatible and their stones can be chosen.
Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the Gemstone ultimately falls on the Lagna
(more so, since Lagna is the controller of the physical body, where the gemstone is worn). The planets, whose
gemstone is worn, should be a friend to the Lagna lord as per the naisargika sambandha. If any planet is
inimical to the lord of Lagna, the use of its gemstone can damage / endanger the concerned people related to the
house owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fth house is inimical to the Lagna lord, then the use
of a gemstone of the fth lord can endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution should be used in
prescribing gemstones.
Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship) between planets in a chart as this also
takes the individual horoscope into focus. Here, the planets that are Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling
planet are chosen for supportive gemstones.
Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the naisargika sambandha, tatkalika
sambandha and other sambandha, the best and most benecial gemstones are those of the planets involved in a
benecial Yoga. If the tenth and ninth lord are involved in a Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, then their stones
should be used together to augment the effects of the Yoga. Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga and
other malec combinations or where benets accrue if the planets are weak and aficted like the Vipareeta
Rajyoga, should never be used.
GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS
Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as they shall prove to be very
adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of mutually inimical planets such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby
(Sun) or Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Red Coral (Mars). Such combinations can be extremely dangerous for the
native. The natural ght between the owners of the gemstones can be visible in the life of native, where we can
witness; the native is caught between many undesirable circumstances without his fault. The table shown below
shows the natural relationships between the planets.
FINGERS AND GEMSTONES
The index nger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In mantra recitation the beads should
never touch this nger, even while turning the rosary (when we nish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the
Ahamkara and is the nger of fall or expression of anger. The Gyana Mudra has all ngers except this
index nger stretched out with the index nger (of anger) being in touch with and controlled by the Akasha
Tattva of the Thumb. Normally for people who are spiritual / worship their Guru, gemstones should not be used
in this nger. Some astrologers prescribe Ruby / Yellow Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for use in the
index nger. However these gemstones have been found to give better results of stable power and gradual stable
growth in nance in the ring nger.
Tatwa in Palmistry
The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the quadrant (Kendra house) is whose
trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth house inuences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be
worn in the ring nger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should not be prescribed as then they
would be worn in the Tarjani (Index nger). Instead mantra of these planets should be advised.
Further gemstone cannot be worn in the nger of inimical elements. For example, if a Red Coral is to be worn
for Mars placed in the seventh house, this cannot be prescribed for the little nger due to Mars ruling Agni
Tattva (re element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a Coral can only be worn in the
ring nger (Agni Tattva / Fire) or middle nger (Prithvi Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the
other four ngers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether elementsymbolized by
the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other elements and is the driving force / Dhi Shakti.
GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA
Since the gemstones are taken for fullling the material pursuits in the life than anything else, the arudha lagna
plays a very vital role in selection of the gemstones. Arudha Lagna shows the image in this world or in other
words, the perception of the world related to the native. This is the material manifestation of the existantial
reality of a person. Maharishi parashara says that planets in the twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the
sources of expenditure, while that in the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income. Even though the
promise of the wealth can be seen from different dhana yogas in the horoscope and the strength of the 2nd, 11th
and the trines, the sources and the quantum of the gains or losses can be seen from the Arudha.
Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect to the Arudha Lagna for nal
selection of an Gemstone. The following guidelines can help in such judgement:
1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the gemstone for such planet can
increase the expenditure of the native. Malecs are well placed here as it confer rajayoga while placed here in
addition to the expenses shown. However one must remember that planets placed here shows the persons who
would secretly oppose the native in various activities. So the gemstones of such planets to be chosen after
careful consideration of all factors involved.
2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna shall give income from the
sources indicated by the planet. The sources can be known by judging both the functional as well as natural
signications of the concerned planet.
3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of sustainance of the Image. They should be
occupied by benecs or exalted planets. If they are occupied by malecs, the gemstones of such planets can
cause fall of image and troubles in career and various other troubles. In addition the planets in the 7th from
Arudha lagna shows the persons who would openly oppose the person in various activities, and this is more true
with respect to the Malecs. Thus if benecs are placed in the 7th from the Arudha Lagna, their gemstones can
be given, provided the native can withstand the opposition shown by the concerned planet.
4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the native. The presence of Moon or Jupiter
in the Arudha Lagna gives long lasting fame. They should otherwise be placed with benecs or exalted planets
and gemstones of such Moon, Jupiter, benecs or exalted planets can be benecial to the native, otherwise it can
be harmful.
Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either exaltation, mulatrikona, own
house or friends house. If gemstone of such planets is worn, it would benet the native by uplifting his image. If
such planet is in fall or unfavourably placed, then the gemstone of the planet, countering the evil has to be worn
(please refer to relevant section for more information on this)
5. Malecs in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benecs in these places makes the person spiritual,
unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing the gemstones of the malecs placed in 3rd or 6th can help in
fullment of objectives and gaining over all odds. However, malecs in the 3rd from AL can be detrimental to
the health and longevity, thus while prescribing the gemstones, one need to consider this factor as well.
6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity of the person. Malecs placed
over there can harm the health of the person and also the image. Stones of such malecs placed there should
never be worn.
7. All planets either be benecs or malecs give good results and nancial gains while placed in the 9th house
from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other adverse yogas exist, gemstone of such planet would be benecial to
the native.
8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benecs are best suited here and malecs are
prohibited. For example, if Saturn is placed in such 10th, then the career becomes a bed of thorne for the native.
DETAILS OF GEMSTONES
RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the mineral corundum. It is symbolic of
excellent health, vigor, love and passion, an aid to rm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens
the heart and blood circulation, makes one bold and courageous and eliminates depression, sadness or
sensuality. Increase name and fame. Its color ranges from purplish red (called Pigeon Blood) or bluish red to a
yellowish red. When cut into a cabochon (a non-convex) form, some specimens of ruby exhibit asterism i.e. a
six-rayed star can be seen in the interior of the stone. These are called star rubies and are very highly prized.
Burmese rubies are considered the nest. The ruby is a very brilliant, hard, durable, and wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called mother-of pearl), which is the
substance forming the inner layers of the mollusc shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute
foreign particle invading the body of the mollusc. The particle irritates the mollusc and becomes coated with
layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater molluscs produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton
pearl is hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl. Pearls are
commonly known as pear, bell, or drop, according to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black, rose, and
cream.
Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is controlled, but natural and these
pearls can also be used as astrological gems. Articial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely articial,
made largely of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and
increases peace of mind. This is an excellent gem for meditation.
RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a protective calcium carbonate or horny
skeleton (also called coral). Corals are divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial
symmetry (symmetry around a central axis) of eight-tentacle animals, each with an internal skeleton or six-
tentacle (or multiples of six). The Red coral belongs to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and
averts accidents, discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt free. By purifying
the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.
EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer faithful & of xed commitments. It
helps in planning & forecasting by enhancing intuition & psychic powers. It sharpens the intellect and gives a
photogenic memory thereby improving learning ability, communication and clairvoyance. Good for general
health, particularly the nervous system, it also has the power of healing diseases of the eye. It has the colour of
fresh young green grass as in the world's nest "drop of oil" emerald from Colombia.
Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence, special care should be given in
wearing and handling. A common aw reduction technique is to boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green)
and is actually good for the stone in light of its fragile nature. Oiling hides some of the whitish aws (cracks) by
lling the cracks and becomes an integral part of the emerald unless it is subjected to some type of degreasing
procedure.
YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes general well being and
spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy & childbirth. It nullies Kuja Dosha and promotes
marriage and controls a malec Mars in preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability
and nancial matters, it is one of nature's most wonderful gifts.
Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown, and pink-brown colours. It is a
hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly
sold as "Rio topaz," "Madeira topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."
DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and worldly happiness. Strengthens bones
and is useful for combating diseases of the sex organs. Makes one more attractive.

BLUE SAPPHIRE The nest blue sapphires are from Burma and Kashmir. It counteracts enviousness from
others and removes the evil eye thereby protecting from travel dangers and mental unrest and various forms of
madness. It alleviates long-term misfortunes by causing a change of place/residence. Fine, brilliant, deep blue
Burmese sapphires will surely dazzle the eye.
HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.
CATS EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded form), a light-coloured line appears
that moves as the gem is turned, giving the stone a resemblance to the eye of a cat. This phenomena called
chatoyance (asterism) is caused by a parallel arrangement of ne bres of either foreign substance or minute
hollow tubules.
(To be continued...)
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Saturday, October 23, 2004
The 12 Houses of Zodiac- From BPHS
This article was compiled by Sarat Chander one of the foremost student of Pt. Sanjay Rath, based on the
teachings of Pt. Rath. It was given to me long back, which I am putting here, with my own additions, for the
benefit of the Jyotish Enthusiasts.
First House
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deham r"pamca j#nam ca varnam caiva bal#balam
sukham duhkham svabh#vaca lagnabh#v#nnir$kshayet ..2..
deham - body; r"pam- looks; ca- as well as; j#nam - knowledge / intelligence; ca- as well as; varnam
appearance; caiva- ca+eva and also; bal#balam strengths and vigour; sukham duhkham - bliss and
unhappiness; svabh#vaca- nature; lagnabh#v#n- from Lagna Bhava; nir$kshayet- judge
Maharishi says to Maitreya that the physique, appearance, intellect (also the brain), the complexion of the body,
strength and vigour, weakness, happiness, grief and the inner nature of the person is to be determined from the
Lagna or Ascendant or the 1st bhava.
The 1st house, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, always rises in the East at the time of birth. Surya, being the
naisargika atmakaraka, becomes a very vital graha for the 1st house and his strength and placement is to be
reckoned carefully. A strong and well placed Lagna lord will bestow long and qualitative life.
The 1st house is the fountainhead of the entire life of the native. The 1st indicates the birth of the person and
how and in what form and physique God has wanted him/her to be born. Thus the 1st bhava and the lord of the
1st bhava, who is also called the 'Lagnesh' are very basics and important to the reading of the chart. Each of the
12 houses of the chart has its signicance and each of the signicance is closely linked to the 1st house i.e.,
birth.
As per the kalapurusha, the 1st bhava is indicative of brain, which is known for intelligence, we can safely
conclude that Brihaspati, who represents God, is seated on the head of man and the place is known as
'Brahmapeetha' or the seat of Brihaspati. It is Brihaspati who knows and sees all as it is he who has the supreme
intelligence and this supreme intelligence is God. Hence Guru is known as the one representing God in the
chart. Thus, his placement becomes vitally important to analyze the intelligence and knowledge, disposition and
the general well being of the person.
If the lord of the 1st bhava is either placed in or aspects or has anything to do with the 3rd, 5th and 6th houses,
the native of the chart yearns for knowledge - he is always in quest for knowledge - and he is called a
"Dheemantah". In other words, the native is said to possess "Dheemantah Yoga". While, the reverse is true only
in the case where the lord of the 5th bhava is either placed or aspects the 1st bhava.
Second House
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dhanadh#nyam kutumb#m%ca mrtyuj#lamamitrakam
dh#turatn#dikam sarvam dhanasth#n#nnir$kshayet ..3..
dhana- wealth; dh#nyam- grains and cereals; kutumb#m- family; ca- as well as; mrtyuj#lam-death trap;
mitrakam- ; dh#turatn#dikam- precious metals and gems; sarvam- all dhanasth#n#n-places of wealth, such as
bank or treasure box etc; nir$kshayet- judge
Wealth, food (grains and cereals); nature of food consumed (quantity and quality); Wealth; family (Kula);
family deity (Kula Devata); stored wealth (Sanchita Dhana) which could be valued in terms of money at any
point of time; granary; treasury; storage houses; godowns; teeth; lips; mouth; speech; eyes; gold and assets and
all property;
A good family is a sound requirement of a person. Being born in a particular family has a particular relevance.
Each family follows and worships a certain deity as its family deity, which happens to be the guiding deity of
the family. These are to be reckoned from the 2nd house.
The 2nd house is a vital house of the chart. It actually sustains the lagna or ascendant. It is the house of Lord
Vishnu, the preserver, the sustainer of life. It is he who takes care of the people and it is he who provides for
food etc. Without food and the wealth to buy the food, life cannot be sustained. To achieve the objective of the
birth of the atma, food is very essential to sustain the body in which the atma has taken refuge. So the 2nd
would indicate the quantity and quality of food that is consumed by the person.
When we say wealth, we are actually talking of the sustaining power - the power to buy us food and good things
in life and in times of dire needs. So we are talking of 'sanchita dhana' meaning stored wealth. Any stored
wealth which is liquidatable for purchase of food and essentials at the time of need. Such stored wealth
includes, stored foodgrains and granaries, gold, precious metals and gems etc., or any such thing which is
readily convertible into money.
The 2nd house is also known as the maraka - death inicting. Afictions to the 2nd could lead to loss of wealth
and shreeyam which leads to lack of food and everything that is needed for sustenance. Improper intake of food
or lack of food sets in disease which signies the death of the lagan or the person.
Third House
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vikramam bhrtyabhr#tr#di copade%apray#nakam
pitrorvai maranam vijo du%ciky#cca nir$kshayet ..4..
vikramam- Courage and Valour; bhrtyabhr#tr#di- brothers and sisters; copade%a- ca+upadesham- also advice;
pray#nakam- journey; pitrorvai maranam- death of father; vijo - knowledge/ intelligence, du%ciky#cca - ??,
nir$kshayet- judge
The 3rd house indicates arms; strength of the arms (Parakrama bala); courage; brothers and sisters (Co-borns);
short journeys (as a child walks with the help of his arms); longevity; intelligence; creativity; aptitude for work
and the type of work done (an evil graha in the third would indicate work in the armed forces/Police or
connected to it based on the graha wherein Surya heads the placement in indicating the rank and honour and
type of service rendered); Skills for work etc.
The strength of the arms is called 'parakrambal'. The 3rd house indicates how an in what manner will a person
use the strength of the arms. Whether it will be in the right direction and for the right purpose or not can be
gauged from the rasi, rasi lord and the graha(s) in the 3rd bhava.
The 3rd bhava, along with the 6th, 10th and 11th bhavas, is a 'Upachaya' (meaning growing) bhava. Since it is a
upachaya, the activities of this house is totally controllable by the person. It is not beyond the control of man
that he cannot change the fate or what is pre-destined. Thus, we can see that karma and all activities related to
the karma are in the upachaya bhavas and are totally controllable by man. A person with a strong 3rd house may
be good at sword ghting and would have very good parakrambal, but it is upto him to choose whether to ght
at all or not. Thus his karma is in his hands.
The 3rd house is also the 11th from the 5th house, which indicates the gains from knowledge. This implies in
what manner will the person utilize the knowledge he possesses. Whether it would be put to gainful use or not
can be deduced from here.
3rd House also indicates what would be predominantly held in the hand:
Saturn - Bow and Arrow
Surya - Gun, Sword
Mangal - Spear, Trisul, Sul
Guru - Tulsi mala or Jap mala
Sukra - Flowers, paint brush (anything beautiful)
Budh -Pen
Fourth House
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v#han#nyatha bandh"m%ca m#trsaukhy#dik#nyapi
nidhi kshetram grham c#pi caturth#t paricintayet ..5..
The 4th bhava indicates mother, motherland, relatives, property, vehicles and other conveyances, peace of mind,
prosperity of self, heart, formal education, general happiness, home and happiness.
The 4th house, along with the 1st, 7th and 10th houses, is one of the four quadrants or angles and it happens to
be one of the pillars of a person's chart. The rst is the lagna or birth, while the 7th is the descendent of the
lagna where the person comes down to the basics of desire. The 10th is the sky, where one climbs according to
karma, while 4th is the nadir - 'patal' - where one nds himself after the fall from the sky (karma). Thus, the
quadrants are very important houses of the horoscope.
The 4th is a very vital house inasmuch as it deals with one's mother and general happiness of life. The child, in
its initial years of life, is fully under the protective cover of the mother. It is mother who understands everything
related to the child. It is she who provides her child food, shelter, and succor to life. The child also looks for the
mother whenever it feels hungry or insecure. When man falls from the heights of glory (the 10th - karmabhava)
nobody except his mother who still wishes the very best for him and provides him the succor. The mother
protects even unruly and sinful children. Such is the blind, unbiased and true love of mother for the child. Lord
Krishna has therefore rightly called "Matrubhava Devta" meaning the mother - child relationship to be a
relationship between the individual and God. Therefore, the 4th bhava, in the form of mother's love and
relationship, establishes the love for God. It is the Lord who helps us at the weakest time like the mother who
helps the child when it is most vulnerable. Sri Adi Shankara has, therefore, said that, mother's blessing was of
vital importance for the attainment of moksha. He said: "Gatistvam gatistvam tvameka bhavani". It is the
blessings of mother that actually provides one the speed (gati) in the direction and desire for setting out on the
path for spiritualism.
It is also because mother (also God) is the one who provides 'ashraya' - shelter - to the person that we see the
acquisition of landed property and house(s) both in the native land and elsewhere, including foreign lands, from
the 4th house. Placement of the lord of 4th in 8th would indicate acquisition of property in other places, while
its placement in 12th would mean acquisition of property in foreign lands.
It also indicates anything that is imbibed or received from the mother. The rst language that we speak - our
mother tongue is; the place where we are born - motherland; the love for our culture and motherland is also to
be seen from the 4th house. Any inimical or papa graha in the 4th affects to that extent the symbolization of the
4th house.
The 4th also rules the heart. After all, love - true love - is possible only if there is a heart (conscious mind) to do
so. True is nothing but pursuit of the loved one with heart and soul. Any benevolence or arrogance of the
person's heart, whether a person is good or bad at heart, is to be seen from the strength and placement of the 4th
house, its lord and other grahas in it. Placement of Rahu could give a hard/stout heart. It could also indicate
heart disease/afictions to heart depending on its placement etc., while placement of a benec like Venus could
indicate passionate love and a very kind mother. Thus, afictions to the heart, both physical and emotional, are
to be seen from the 4th house. Thus, the 4th also becomes the house of happiness and grief. No afictions or
good placements could give a general sense of attainment of happiness and less emotional strains. This
establishes a clear connection between the heart (4th) and the mind (1st). The general sense of happiness
prevails only when the desires are fullled.
The 4th house also deals with formal education. It indicates the extent and type of formal education that one
would get in life. It indicates the school, college or institution, the length till which one will have formal
education. While presence of Rahu in the 4th will also indicate general deance in studies and disturbances to
mother etc., it would also indicate an inclination and even good control over foreign languages - something
which is uncommon to the native.
All modes of conveyances, of course - with the sambandha of Venus who is the naisargika karaka for vehicles/
conveyances, is to be studied and predicted from the 4th hosue. While presence or aspect of Venus on the 4th
would mean attainment and enjoyment of material pleasures of all good things of life, presence of aspect of
grahas like Rahu, Ketu, Sani would mean denial or destruction of the pleasures of the world resulting in lack of
general happiness. Thus we may say that the results indicated by any graha in the 4th fructify fast, while that of
those in the 1st or 7th will be felt only in the later part of life.
The general sense of happiness to an individual comes only when the acquisitions are self-made. Though we
know the need and importance of karma (10th) we still tend to run after the comforts for self. It is when we
achieve these comforts in the world of maya that we feel satised. It is this proud sense of satisfaction on
having achieved something material that gives happiness to everybody.
Fifth House
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yantramantrau tath# vidy#m buddhe%caiva prabandhakam
putrar#jy#pabhr#m%#d$n pa%yet putr#lay#d budhah ..6..
yantramantrau- yantras and mantras; tath# - and; vidy#m - learning/ knowledge; buddhe%caiva - also
intelligence; prabandhakam- composition; putra- progeny/ son; r#jy#- kingdom/ state; #pabhr#m%#d$n-
corruption/ falling down from place of honour; pa%yet - see; putr#lay#d - fth house/ the place of son; budhah -
observe
The 5th house indicates knowledge, the knowledge of mantras and yantras (amulets etc., used in spiritualism),
children (sons), planning, status or authority received from the government (or royalty) and other places, fall of
position or status etc., - In general, the house of future.
We are aware that the 1st, the 5th and the 9th form the Dharma Trikona. We are also aware of Brihaspati's
inuence on the 5th house as he is the karaka for children (to be seen from the 5th), for knowledge (dhi shakti
and he is also the Guru - teacher) and a supreme benec for the well being of the person during his life time.
Therefore, Brihaspati's inuence on the 5th is to be reckoned with great care and his is to be propitiated for
general well being and gain of knowledge and good things in life; and more so when there is any afiction to
the 5th, particularly that of Rahu.
Children are the hope for the future of parents and also the generation. As parents gamble/speculate our future
by way looking for assistance and achievements from our children in our later years. Therefore, the 5th not only
becomes the house of future of the person but also the house to look for speculative abilities and name and fame
to be gained in future. It is the 8th from the 10th (karma bhava) and the 10th from the 8th house (based on the
'Bhavatbhavam' principle). Hence the speculative abilities is to be seen from the 5th house as it becomes the
karmabhava for the 8th house which is known for gambling activities (or unearned wealth).
5th is the house that sustains the 4th being 2nd from it. Thus, we may derive the general well being of the heart
from the 5th. It provides life and succor to the heart by way of love. Love is the prime essence of well being.
When deprived of it, it not only wrecks the heart emotionally, but also physically.
By virtue of being in the 2nd from the 4th bhava (formal knowledge) and also because it is an activity related to
Brihaspati the signicator of dhi shakti without which one never accomplishes anything, the 5th house gains
importance by way of both formal and informal education. Intelligence to comprehend anything and putting it
to effective use is very important for a meaningful living. Since it is the Guru (teacher) who confers the
knowledge of 'mantra', tantra and 'yantra' vidya, it becomes the most important house to look for the knowledge
of the same and also the respect and obedience one would have towards the preceptors (gurus and teachers).
Thus, any afiction to the 5th would reect the negatives of the house in terms of knowledge and intelligence of
the person, as also the respect and obedience for guru/teacher. One of the negative aspects of an aficted 5th
house would also indicate the speculative action that one would perform in the case of gambling (as it is the
10th from the 8th house - Bhavat- bhavam principle).
The 5th house also happens to be the 11th from the 7th (house of marriage). Hence the reckoning of gains from
marriage is estimated from the 5th house.
The placement of different planets in 5th are as follows:
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Sun
Indicates anger during child birth, struggle in the middle life, living in loneliness, love for father.
Moon
Love for mother, love for motherland
Mars
Love for co-born(s), knowledge of tactics of war, love or adept in arms, martial arts, sports and anything where
aggression is required. Also indicates a good cook. Knowledge of surgery. It could also indicate ceasarian child
birth (during such times Hanuman Pooja is suggested and 'Pitavastra' - yellow cloth is placed near the place of
birth to pacify the effects of Kuja), but Jupiter's presence would stop ceasarian and will allow a normal birth.
Mercury
Very intelligent, love for knowledge and intelligence, love for children, accomplished in accounting and trade
and commerce.
Jupiter
Love for son, fond of supreme knowledge including vedic knowledge, fond of teaching, learned in law and
could be a judge, very divine.
Venus
Love for daughter, fond of worldly pleasures, love for conveyances, love for travel, love for beautiful things.
Saturn
Love for stale things, lethargic and lazy, fond of sleeping, procrastinating and slow moving.
Rahu
Brilliant planning, shadyantra (deceptive planning), lack of Respect for gurus (preceptors), love for all kinds of
pleasures.
Ketu
Lack of planning, headless activity, denial of what is loved.
The numeric numbers and the number of children represented by the grahas are as follows:
Surya - 1 one child
Chandra - 2 two children
Brihaspati - 3 three children
Rahu - 4 four children
Budh - 5 ve children
Shukra - 6 six children
Ketu - 7 seven children
Shani - 8 eight children
Mangal - 9 nine children
Sixth House
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m#tul#ntaka%ank#n#m %atr"m%caiva vran#dik#n
sapatn$m#taram c#pi shashthabh#v#nnir$kshayet ..7..
m#tula- maternal uncle; antaka- end/ death; %ank#n#m- doubts and mistust; %atr"m- enemies; caiva- and also;
vrana- injuries/ ulcer/ tumor; adik#n- etc.; sapatn$m#taram- step-mother; c#pi - and also;
shashthabh#v#nnir$kshayet - judge from sixth bhava.
The 6th house indicates maternal uncle, doubts about death, enemies, ulcers, step mother, punishment etc.
The 6th bhava, along with the 3rd, 10th and 11th is a 'Upachaya'. It is the house of service (work). 6th is also the
house of punishment, depending on whether the work performed is good or bad, as per the principle - "Tanau
Tanah Danda Hara" (6th and 11th (Tanau Tanah means 6th to 6th) are the houses of punishment and reward),
wherein 'Danda' means punishment and 'Hara' means gaining victory. The Lord gains victory over the person by
showing him the rewards. However, the amount of punishment and reward to be meted out to a person is purely
the knowledge of God as it is only he who can determine it.
The 6th is the 3rd from 4th, which is the house of mother. Hence maternal uncles are seen from the 6th house.
6th is the house of enemies. The strength and weakness of the enemy is to be seen from here. It is considered
always good to have a weak or debilitated 6th lord as it indicates that the enemy is weak and could be won over.
However, to defeat the enemy the person would require a strong 7th house.
The 6th is also the house of service. This determines whether the person would be a 'karmayogi' or not. It also
determines whether the person would render service or would run a business and in what manner and
circumstances. To determine the karma of the 6th house it is important to study the 10th from it i.e., the 3rd
house (Bhavatbhavam principle) which determines the karma of the service rendered by the person.
"Shramdan" (rendering service in terms of physical labour in temples or places of worship and worship to
"Shani" - the lord for labour) will rectify afictions to the 6th house.
The 6th also happens to be the 2nd from the 5th house, which is the house of children. It, thus, sustains the life
of the child. The food habits and type of food eaten by the child can be estimated from the 6th house.
The 6th house indicates servants too. It also indicates whether the person himself will do his work or will get
done from the servants. Even the faithfulness/morality of the servants could be determined from the 6th house.
Seventh House
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j#y#madhvapray#nam ca v#nijyam nashtav$kshanam
maranam ca svadehasya j#y#bh#v#nnir$kshayet ..8..
j#y#- wife; madhvapray#nam- follower of madhava; ca- also; v#nijyam - business; nashta- destruction;
vkaam- look at, see, inspect; maranam- death; ca- and; svadehasya- body of self; j#y#bh#v#nnir$kshayet -
judge from the Jaya (7th) bhava.
After the 1st house (Lagna/Ascendant), the 7th house or Saptam Bhava is the second most important house. One
- because it is the exact opposite of the 1st (Ascendant), hence it should be the descendant of the native's Lagna,
which indicates the Kama (desire) of the native; and two - it is a strong controller for the 4th (Sukhasthan) and
10th (Karmasthan) houses (being a pada to the two houses on the principle of Bhavat Bhavam).
7th is a very vital house of the chart in many aspects. It indicates the inner desires, carnal desires, objective of
life, character, value systems of life etc. 7th, being the house that indicates the private parts, is also very
important to determine the sex/gender of the native. Hence it is also known as the 'Kalatra' meaning that which
indicates the sex and sexual instincts of the person.
7th is a very important house also because it provides the ability to bring forth new life in the form of progeny -
it gives form to a new atma that develops as the child. The organs (private parts) are basically used for
procreative activity. The general well being of a person could be determined on how good or bad the 7th house
is and what effects it has on the 4th and 10th houses of the person. Thus, 7th is the 'naisargika' bhava of Lord
Shiva who is the Lord for 'Kalyanam' meaning well being (Lord Brahma is for 'Ayu' meaning life/longevity
while Maha Vishnu is for 'Dhanam' for sustenance).
As the 7th deals with inner desires and procreation, it shows rebirth. It is also the 8th house (longevity/delay)
for the 12th house (moksh/emancipation). It could be known from this bhava whether, when, where and why
will an individual be reborn. In fact, there is a practice of preparing "Mrityu Kundlis" which is prepared at the
time of death and the 7th bhava of this chart would indicate exactly the nature, why, when and where about the
rebirth. A 'papa' graha in the 7th would indicate 'Punarjanma' (rebirth).
[Upaya: Prayer to Lord Shiva will help in cleaning the dosha of papa graha.]
How is the 7th related to the 4th (Sukhasthan) (the bhava for peace of mind, desires etc.)?
'Ichha' (desire/Kama) is the ultimate source of all problems. If one had no desires, except attaining God, there
would not be scope for any sorrow. It is only the desire to achieve something, to latch on to something, an
emotional attachment to something that causes the sorrow when it is either not attained or is lost. Now, desire
for something is love or kama. The purity or impurity of desire determines the quantum of sorrow. Desire to
attain God is, perhaps, the purest form of love/kama. Again, Kama can be for different purposes and with
different grades/degrees of intensity. Desire for wife (cohabiting with one woman - as practised and example set
by Lord Rama), children, home and their well being is a genuine and proper desire and to sustain them one
needs money. Hence the need for a job/Karma and hence the sorrow when you fall short of resources for
meeting those needs. Here comes the relativity between the 7th, 4th and the 10th. But, if the same love were to
turn into lust (carnal desire - an animal instinct for sex) then the desire is improper. The higher such improper
and uncontrolled desires the more the sorrows that one experiences.
7th is also the house that indicates the overcoming of enemies or being vanquished by them. Now, when does a
person have enemies? Only a person who has something which others do not, or, when somebody desires to
attain something which others too are aiming, does one create and have enemies. However, if a person were
simply desirous of attaining God, he is not going to have enemies. It is only materialistic things/worldly things,
which attract enemies. A beggar is most likely not to have enemies, while a rich man is bound to have more
enemies because what a beggar doesn't have a rich man has.
Here comes the relation between the 6th and the 7th bhava. The 6th indicates enemies and the 7th indicates
vanquishing enemies or being vanquished by them. A weak 6th Lord and a strong 7th bhava is sure to vanquish
the enemies, while in the converse the native is defeated.
7th bhava of the naisargika bha chakra is 'Vanij sthana' meaning the house of trade and commerce. What is the
aim behind the karma? If it is to earn money, then the second from the karma house (10th house) i.e., the 11th
house and its trines come into focus. And of these, the 7th happens to be the 10th from the naisargika 10th
bhava of the chart which indicates the karma to be performed and the actual desire for the performance of the
karma (to earn money for sustenance). Thus, the 7th also becomes the house of business and being the
naisargika house for 'Wife/Ardhangni' it also becomes the bhava for determining the compatibility with partners
in business.
Therefore, the 7th is truly reective of the inner self of the person. It is reective of the 'Ayana' of the person.
An inappropriate lordship/placement/rasi of the 7th bhava indicates the extent to which a person bears a
character, disposition in life, whether the person will be reborn or will attain moksha. Any afiction to the 7th
would be detrimental to the development of the person as a good social being. Hence the 7th is a very vital
bhava which holds the key to success or failure of life.
Thus, to determine the strengths and results of native's chart, the 7th, 7th Lord and is Darapada (A7) placement
become very signicant and important.
Mars in the 7th
Indicates Kuja Dosha (this is due to the anger of Deva Rishi Narad - Upaya: Prayer to Hanumanji is the sole
remedy). The placement of Mars in 7th indicates war or 'Yudh' in life (as may be seen from Lord Rama's life)
which means a life full of struggles with frequent separation from wife. This could mean a separation,
incompatible natures, angry nature/hot constitution of the wife/business partner, disharmony in marital life -
which means a generally tense and strained personal life. However, the positive signs of have Mars in the 7th
would mean that the person is very strong physically and also mentally as it aspects the 1st (Ascendant/Lagna),
which is also because struggles actually strengthen the person mentally and physically.
Venus in the 7th
This would indicate love for all beautiful things, strong desire for sex (being the natural Kalatrakaraka i.e., the
signicator for sex), beautiful wife/partner, desire for material luxuries of life, a robust physique with sexual
appeal, attractive body etc.
Saturn in 7th
This would indicate the dirty side of sex and other likings, a delayed marriage, spouse/partner being older than
self, this would also mean that the spouse could be older in thoughts, disposition, age etc., separation,
disharmony. The desire for sex could even be a carnal desire (as it gains Digbala in the 7th) without any
discretion for caste, creed and levels.
Jupiter in 7th
Jupiter, the Devaguru, is considered the best placement in the 7th. A Guru, and that too a Devaguru, could never
do anything wrong. Hence
he indicates the best for the overall well being of the person, particularly in a female's chart where he indicates
absolute chastity. He should
indicate the chaste desires of the person.
Sun in the 7th
Sun, king of all grahas, would mean that the spouse/partner is very dominating in nature, very regal/
authoritative in disposition, angry/hot nature, reddish complexion, strong in physique and mental nature, a
burning and never ending desire for sex and all things rich and royal.
Moon in the 7th
Moon, queen of all grahas, would thus indicate beauty, cool disposition, strong mind, charming, regal taste,
splendorous mannerisms and dressing, urge for good and clean sex, white complexioned wife, good acumen to
trade, gullible etc.
Rahu in the 7th
Being a demon, will indicate diabolical nature, carnal (sex)desires, ruthlessness in all aspects of life, dirty
thoughts, lthy sex, involvement in prostitution, gambling and the likes. However, a controlled Rahu could also
give the better things of life and material fullment. Propitiating Lord Shiva with water (Rudrabhishek) to
control and calm the heated and passionate desires or have controlled sex is the best Upaya for Rahu, while - the
mantra: "Hari Om Tat Sat" - Satyanarana Mantra is helpful to just cut off the effects of Rahu i.e., no desires at
all).
Ketu in the 7th
Being the dismembered body of the demon Rahu, it would indicate a sickly spouse. Being the natural
signicator for Moksha, it would indicate that the partner/spouse will be a spiritual person. It could also indicate
a nagging partner. An aficted placement could mean sickness, unsteady mind, general destruction i.e., the
infra-red passion of Ketu leads to self-destruction as Lord Shiva destroyed Kamadeva. (The 7th house, is also
the house of Kamadeva - hence the desires. Destruction of desires (i.e., Kamadeva) eventually leads to moksha).
7th Lord in the 6th bhava would mean the spouse turning an enemy where the faithfulness or delity is to be
doubted. This could be redeemed only with a strong and benevolent Jupiter in the chart.
7th Lord in the 9th would mean that that bhagya (fortune) of the person will turn for the good after marriage.
Since 7th indicates rebirth and the 12th bhava indicates Moksha/sleep, 7th is a naisargika enemy of the 12th (7th
bhava is 8th from the 12th bhava) as, to attain the desires one has to remain awake and be attached to the desire
for its realization. Non-realization of the desire would eventually lead to rebirth for its fullment.
The longevity of the rst marriage (M1) is to be seen from the 2nd house to the 7th (i.e., the 8th bhava of the
chart - the principle of 2nd being the maraka) as it is the sustaining house for the 7th. The 7th from the house of
rst marriage (M1) (i.e., 2nd bhava of the chart) would indicate the possibility of the second (M2) marriage and
the longevity of this marriage is to be determined from the 2nd house to this bhava (M2) (i.e., the 3rd bhava of
the chart). The 7th from M2 would indicate the 3rd marriage (M3) and the 2nd bhava from M3 would indicate
its longevity. Subsequent marriages, usually till the 4th, are to be seen so on and so forth. Such a syndrome
normally stops with the fourth marriage when the effect of Moon (in the form of mother or mother-in-law)
comes in as a natural obstacle. However, these are to be reckoned by the Jyotish after careful observation of the
customs and practices of different communities and persons. Normally, this phenomena of multiple marriages is
most possible in people and communities where worship on Fridays is practised predominantly as they would
imbibe more of Venusian effects.
UPAPADA
Upapada, also known as Gaunapada, is the 'Arudha' of the 12th bhava of the chart (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas
1-2).
(Gauna - means one who follows {Anuchara - that which follows - Sloka 2 of Chapter 30-BPHS} -
Accordingly, the 'Arudha' of the bhava that follows (12th) the Lagna is, thus, the Gaunapada or Upapada.)
This pada determines the inner nature/attitude of the native towards the spouse. The 'Sambandha' or relationship
of the lord of Upapada vis--vis the Lagna lord, by way of placement, will determine whether the native would
marry at all or not. If the lord of Upapada goes to the 12th (the house for sacrice/Tyaga) therefrom, it indicates
a sure sign of denial of marriage. This would also indicate the delays, if any, and the reasons for such delay in
marriage.
Now, how do we see the 'sambandha' of the lord of Upapada with the lord of Lagna?
The rasi/sign occupied by the lord of the Lagna is called 'Paka Lagna'. The Paka Lagna signies the whims and
fancies of the native. While the natal Lagna determines what is good or bad for the body, Paka Lagna signies
what a person likes or dislikes. Thus, a papa graha occupying the Lagna will not signify clearly the likes and
dislikes of the person as the Paka Lagna would.
Therefore, the relationship between a graha and the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna should be studied carefully to
determine the likes and dislikes, whims and fancies etc., of a person. When the sambandha of a graha is not
good with the lord of Lagna/Paka Lagna, the graha tends to reject its signications. This determines the fact that
a certain placement of a graha, though it signies certain naisargik qualities, loses such qualities in terms of its
relationship with the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna. This has to be studied carefully to determine whether the
person would marry or not, what the person will like or dislike, what the person will adapt or renounce etc. For
example, mere occupation of Lagna by Shani - a naisargika signicator of alcohol and negative things - will not
determine the persons liking for alcohol or negative aspects as his paka lagna would, while the converse is true
in the case of benecs.
(Note: However, Brihaspati [Karaka for 'Jeeva' and Dhi Shakti which is the most important quality of man] is
the naisargik karaka for Paka Lagna.)
Since Upapada determines the nature/attitude of the person towards the spouse who is a lifelong partner, it is
very important that the sign/rasi of the Upapada is auspicious. It is the auspiciousness of the rasi that determines
the purity of nature of the native and how the person would treat the spouse. Any afiction to the rasi, or if the
rasi is inauspicious, to that extent the native's attitude towards the spouse is affected. This would mean that the
compatibility, delity, affection etc., which form the basics of good spousal relationship, either become
questionable or it is totally absent depending on the inauspiciousness or afiction of the sign.
Thus, the lord of Gaunapada becomes very important in determining the spouse (family etc.,), spousal attitude
of the person, and happiness/sorrow from spouse. An exalted lord of Upapada will bring to the native a spouse
from a noble family, while in the case of a debilitated lord of Upapada the reverse holds true meaning thereby
that the spouse will be from a family below the status of the native.
Following are the signications in the case of the lord of Upapada being conjoined with:
1. Surya - the spouse would be from a family enjoying political power, or from a higher caste meaning change
in caste (as Sun represents temples - a place where people of higher learning/caste live/work);
2. Moon - the spouse could be from a wealthy family, or a family with immense popularity.
3. Mars - the spouse could be from a family linked with the Martian qualities like Police, Military, Kshatriya
families etc.
4. Mercury - the spouse could be from a family involved in dealing with writing/books, or in accounting
professions, or in trade.
5. Jupiter - the spouse would be from a brahmin family, or from a learned family, or from a judicial family.
6. Venus - the spouse could be from a family with a poetic and romantic touch, artistic air, involved with cattle
(like dairying), dealing in clothes or cosmetics, or anything that is linked with beauty.
7. Saturn - the spouse would be from a lower family, or lower caste, or from a family engaged in menial jobs
such as factory workers etc.
8. Rahu - the spouse would be from a family involved in gambling and other such related activities, or from a
foreign land.
9. Ketu - the spouse could belong to an ascetic family, or a family that is detached from normal stream of
society.
As we know the principle that it is always the 2nd bhava that sustains the previous bhava, determining the
effects of the 2nd bhava from Upapada becomes important in determining the sustenance of the marriage. Any
afictions or inauspiciousness of the 2nd bhava from the Upapada will indicate the length of marriage i.e., how
long the marriage would last and when it breaks what will be the reasons that determine such a break. From this
we get an important principle:- The nature of sign in the 2nd bhava from Upapada is important in determining
the real cause of break in marriage (which could be in the form of death (under various circumstances), legal or
illegal separation, separation due to other ordinary or extraordinary circumstances etc.,).
The following graha placements/rasi in the 2nd bhava from Upapada indicate the broad causes for break in
marriage:
1. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a benec, or it is aspected by or conjunct with a benec, then the
native enjoys good results (from wife) - [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
2. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a papa graha, and/or it is occupied or aspected by or conjunct with
a graha in debilitation (either in rasi/navamsa), then the destruction of wife/marital happiness is bound to
happen. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
3. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate an exalted graha (either in rasi or navamsa) or should receive
aspect by any such graha, then the person should have many wives. The same is also applicable in the case of
Mithun (quality of copulation and many companions) being the 2nd from Upapada. Even Taurus (owned by
Shukra) is known to give plurality of marriage. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
4. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be occupied by its own lord or if the said lord is in his other house (in the
case of dual ownership), then the death of wife will be at an advanced age. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
5. If the graha, which is a constant indicator of wife (either the 7th lord or Sukra) is in own house, the loss of
wife will be only at an advanced stage. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 13 to 15).
6. If the lord of 2nd from Upapada is 2nd from the Lagna (natal ascendant) and is with a papa graha, then the
marriage could break due to the native's thieving habits.
7. Shani and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada - loss of wife through death and calumny (slander). (BPHS: Chapter 30
- Sloka - 16). If the said 2nd happens to be Shani's own house (Makar or Kumbh) the wife will have disease in
legs; and, if Rahu too joins Shani's own house in 2nd, the wife is sure to be lame. Shani, Rahu and Surya in the
said 2nd will cause distress to bones (Surya rules bones).
8. Mercury in 2nd from Upapada will cause verbal warfare (Budh rules speech) with wife. Even excess speech
(unwanted speech) can damage the marriage. The marriage could break due to extra-marital relationships, as
Budh rules Mithun and Mithun signies such relationships. Budh also signies dealing with books and writing.
Indulgence in books and writing could lead to a break in marriage. Budh and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada causes
breakage of bones. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 18). Budh and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada will give a stout
body to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). If Mangal and Shani occupy such a 2nd house that happens to be owned by
Budh, the wife then suffers from nasal disorders. (Slokas 19-22). Budh and Mangal in the 2nd from Upapada
will cause dental disorders to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). However, Budh in 2nd from Upapada in wife's
horoscope will indicate a strong Rajyog for the husband. This too could be a cause of break in marriage.)
9. Shukra in 2nd from Upapada could signify break in marriage due to libidinous activities. Rishabh being such
a 2nd house indicates many wives or plurality of marriage, which could also be a cause for break in marriage.
(BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7-12). Shukra and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada will cause disorder of blood,
leucorrhoea. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Sloka 17).
10. Moon in 2nd from Upapada would signify break in marriage (or death) due to problems in the lymphatic
uids that would damage the physical health of the wife. As Moon rules mind, it could also indicate emotional
problems leading to break in marriage. If Shani aficts such placement of the Moon, it is sure to cause severe
depressions for the wife.
11. Surya in 2nd from Upapada would cause death/separation due to high fevers, bone disorders.
12. Brihaspati in the 2nd from Upapada would cause break due to child birth/childlessness, lack of intelligence,
excess weight etc. Jupiter and Rahu in such a 2nd house will cause dental problems; while Guru and Shani in
such a 2nd house will cause trouble in eyes/ears of the wife. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 19-22).
13. If Mangal happens to be in 2nd from Upapada, it could cause separation from wife through sudden accidents
in combination with Kethu for certain; blood disorders; death in ghts; death due to arms and ammunitions;
separation due to ery temperament; anger and inexibility and ego; and other Martian qualities.
However, all these are to be studied from the natal ascendant, Lagna Pada (Arudha of Lagna), the 7th from
Upapada and the lords thereof. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Slokas 22 & 23.5).
(Upaya for delayed marriage: Fasting on the days of the lord - can consume only milk and some fruits.)
However, to clear the general afictions to the 7th bhava and also the kidney, prayer to Lord Shiva is the key.
Chanting the Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra 11 times with milk held in the hand and consuming that milk
immediately thereafter helps in removing all poison (toxicity) from the body. This not only puries the mind
(thought) but also cleanses the kidney, which is signied by the 7th bhava. [Maharshi Attri is believed to
cleansed the body of Lord Shiva off all the poison that he consumed during Sagar Manthana by placing Moon
on his (Shiva's) head. Hence milk (signied by Moon) is believed to cure the afictions of this house (ruled by
Shiva) with the chanting of Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra].
Eighth House
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#yu ranam ripum c#pi durgam mrtadhanam tath#
gatyanuk#dikam sarvam pa%yedrandhr#dvicakshanah ..9..
#yu- age/ longevity; ranam - battles and wars; ripum - weaknesses; c#pi - and also; durgam - difcult situation;
mrtadhanam - wealth of the dead/ legacy/ inheritence; tath# - and gatyanuk#dikam - things that have happenes;
sarvam -everything; pa%yed- see; randhr#t- randhra bhava/ 8th house; vicakshanah- observe from/ experience
from, being conscious of
The length of one's life is to be seen from the 8th house. A strong 8th house, lord of the 8th and lord of the lagna
who is also well placed determine the life of the person. There are four types of aayus - (1) Dirgaayu (long life -
beyond 75 years); (2) Madhyaayu (middle life - 32 to 75 years); and (3) Alpaayu (short life - 20 to 32 years);
while the fourth type is known as Balarishta (child death - 0 to 19 years). In normal parlance, a longlife or
dirgaayu is considered good as it generally indicates the satisfaction of having lived the life as one gets enough
time to accomplish the desires. The strengths of the 8th house and its lord, lagna and its lord and their
placements; as also the 10th house and 10th lord (as it is the 3rd house from the 8th) are to be considered
properly before pronouncing the longevity of the person.
Since the 8th is indicative of the longevity, it is also intimately connected with the battleeld and enemies. A
stronger enemy is bound to kill in the battle while a weaker enemy is likely to be won over. A proper study of
the 8th house and the Rudramsa can indicate the timing of war, the length of war and its victory or defeat. Since
8th is also an indicator of forts and fortresses, one will come to learn their strengths and weaknesses, rise and
fall of the forts (kingdoms and kings).
We know that the lord of 8th is also called rogesh (lord of long-term disease). A proper and detailed study of the
8th could indicate the type of disease that one would die of and the length of time that one will suffer during the
inimical period of the 8th house and its lord. The placement of the lord of 8th will also indicate the place where
exactly in the physical body would one get affected by disease, the type and duration of such disease and its
cure or otherwise. All this would depend on the placement of grahas in the 8th, placement and strength of lord
of 8th and lord of lagna.
It would be very interesting to note the relation between the 7th and 8th house in terms of longevity. While the
8th indicates longevity, the 7th (being the 12th to 8th) indicates loss to the longevity. A strong 7th indicating
strong/over indulgence in sex causes loss of longevity. Loss of semen, which is vitality, cuts short the length of
life. Thus the 7th, which is opposite to celibacy, affects very much the longevity of life. A strong Venusian
activity is thus an enemy of the longevity.
8th is also the house of Mrutadhanam, meaning, the accruals in the form of legacies and insurance.
It is also known as the house of unearned wealth, which also includes gambling. While the activity of gambling
itself is seen from the 8th house, the karma (the act of speculation) for gambling is seen from the 5th house (it is
the 10th from the 8th - Bhatbhavam principle).
Thus, the 8th, along with the 6th and 12th houses is called the 'dushtstana' meaning the malec houses because
of their ability to either create or make enemies and provide detachment and loss. The Moon in 8th is
particularly undesirable as it is called "Ashtama Chandra Marana Karaka" meaning the Moon in the 8th wields
death-inicting powers to the sign/house it owns. Rulers are known to be killed, wars are known to be lost,
persons are known to lose their lives when the Moon is placed in the 8th.
Ninth House
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bh#gyam %y#lam ca dharmam ca bhr#trpatny#dik#mstath#
t$rthay#tr#dikam sarvam dharmasth#n#nnir$kshayet ..10..
bh#gyam- fortune; %y#lam ca- and; dharmam - path of righteousness, duties and obligations; ca- also;
bhr#trpatny#dik#mstath# - also the wife of the brother; t$rthay#tr#dikam - pilgrimages etc.; sarvam - everything;
dharmasth#n#nnir$kshayet - judge from the dharma sthana (9th house)
The 9th bhava signies father, dharma, guru, past karma, bhagya, long journeys, thighs, sister-in-law (brother's
wife), journeys to holy places etc.
Why is the 9th house the signicator of father and dharma?
From the principle of trines, we know that Lord Brahma resides in the 1st bhava, while Lord Shiva resides in
the 5th and Lord Vishnu in the 9th bhava. While the 1st bhava signies 'ayu' (birth) and the 5th signies
prosperity, the 9th indicates 'dharma' since Lord Vishnu resides in it. It is he who xes the dharma of the person
and gives according to what he deserves.
The 9th house of the naisargik rasi chakra is Dhanur (Sagittarius) which is a ery sign and its lord is Devaguru
Brihaspati (Jupiter). The ery nature of Dhanur is because of its agni tatwa, which means energy in the form of
light. This agni is called the 'Brihat Agni' or the light of enlightenment and it acts on the dhi shakti (head)
without with one will never be able to attain enlightenment/knowledge. This energy is represented by Brihaspati
as we know that he is the signicator of dhi shakti.
It is because of the reason that Lord Vishnu's will in determining the creation of the person, his dharma, his
bhagya etc., is seen from this house of Brihaspati, that Jupiter is seen as representing God (Bhagavate/Bhagam)
in the horoscope. Brihaspati is said to represent God in the horoscope because he possesses all the qualities like
shantam (peace), shubhalakshanam (good looks/disposition), daya (mercy) etc., that God possesses.
But how is Brihaspati connected with the birth of the individual? Jupiter represents God and he is the sustainer
of life (jeeva) while Surya is the giver of life. Therefore, there should be some graha representing and acting as
God to create life. It is Surya, in the form of father who acts as God to create life. God xes our birth on the
basis of our past karma but he cannot take birth on earth to create every individual being. The job of creation is
thus the responsibility of the father when he, at that moment of creation, acts as God. The representation of God
in physical form by the father is the reason why the 9th house is associated with father.
How is father responsible for birth?
The atma that is to take birth resides in the body of the father in a place called "Mooladharachakra". The
Mooladharachakra is actually the end of the spinal chord in our body. In the fetal stage, the baby in the womb of
the mother develops with a tail, which is actually the extension of the spinal chord, which gradually recedes,
with the growth of the fetus. In the Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained how the atma comes to reside in
this chakra of the father. It is in the form of rain that the atma comes down on the earth and through the soil, it
enters the trees and gets into the fruits through the sap of the tree. The atma, then nds its way to the father
when such a fruit which bears the atma to be born is consumed by him. Through the blood stream it reaches the
mooladharachakra where it resides till such time xed by God for its birth.
The deity of Mooladharachakra is Lord Maha Ganapthi as he is the deity of Ketu. We know that Ketu rules the
tail. It is the initial tail that gradually recedes to become the end of the spine and is known as
Mooladharachakra. Thus, Ketu becomes the important graha to be studied to see the procreative aspects of the
father. Therefore, Ketu is known to expand the family in terms of numbers and is also symbolically represented
by a yellow square, which is the symbol of Ketu (procreation). Since Surya is the giver of life and is the
naisargik atmakarak (who also represents father), it is exalted in Aries in the Ashwin nakshatra, which is a
nakshatra of Ketu. Thus, we see the connection of how and why Sun is exalted in Aries.
Thus, we come to see the relationship between father and God. Therefore, the physical presence/form of father
is seen from the 9th house. Besides, the other important of role of father in a person's life is to teach the child
the ideals/principles of life. The rst ideology/principle, otherwise known as dharma, is learnt from the house
i.e., from the father. Then comes the role of the teacher - Guru. A good guru teaches good things to the child.
Good knowledge is very important for the proper upbringing of the child. It is good knowledge and good
principles imbibed by the child both in the family and from the Guru, that stand good in the life of a person. It
keeps him principled in life. And good principles inculcate good and strong discipline. Therefore, the 9th house
becomes a very important chart in the life of a person.
Any deviation from/desertion of dharma leads to the destruction of the self nally. When dharma (principle) is
affected, the 11th house (labhasthana) therefrom, which is the 7th house indicating wife, is rst affected.
Subsequently leading to affect the 5th (the house of children - because the wife's principles (7th) is affected) and
the 3rd is affected as the prakrambal of the native is used to shield the family (wife and children). And when the
3rd is affected, the Lagna too is affected because it is the individual who is adding on to his sins (paapa). Now,
when is the dharma affected? It gets affected in a bid to earn more (labha - 11th house). Bad principles adopted
to increase the income in labhasthan (11th) no doubt increases the income, but it also increases the sins to that
extent affecting the 9th house, which sets of a chain reaction to the other houses (11th therefrom). This is
derived from the "Mandooka Dasha" (Mandooka dasha means frog jumps on every third house. This is seen in
the Rudramsa chart and is seen for devining wars, victories, defeats etc.).
Thus, the 9th bhava is also for discipline. It indicates 'Japa' which disciplines the person's life. Strong 9th house
will indicate a strong sense of discipline and, hence, strong principles. This will reect the extent to which the
person will observe discipline in life and obedience towards his father and Guru. (A strong 9th and the Sun
placed in 4th or 8th from Lagna indicates the person to be very obedient to father.)
The 9th house also reects the past karma of the person. It is the good deeds in one's life that determine the
quality of life one would lead in the next birth. The physical body of a person perishes with time, but the atma
carries with it the karma accumulated by the person. It is according to this karma that one gets the share
(Bhagya - derived from bhaga or bhagam, meaning the share from father/God) of the material things in the
world. Hence, the 9th house is also called the house of 'Bhagya' - meaning, what one would enjoy as his/her
share of things in the world as decided by God.
Since the 9th signies the thighs of the person, it also indicates long distance journeys. While studying long
distance journeys, it is very important to study the "Jalapatha saham" (Jala - meaning water; patham - meaning
crossing; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the person will cross large bodies of water (oceans
etc.,) and also "Paradesa saham" (Paradesa - meaning foreign; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether
the person will have residence in foreign land. However, the sambandha of Shukra is also to be reckoned as he
is the signicator of vehicles (means of conveyance), while Ketu, the mokshakaraka, will indicate astral travels
(travel of the atma by detachment from the physical self - which is normally attained only by Sadhus after
strong tapasya. Ketu helps attain this by way of detaching the mind from the physical self.).
9th bhava being the house of the Lord, it also indicates temples and other places of worship (strong inuence of
Surya on 9th will indicate construction of temples, while afiction from Rahu will indicate destruction/
desecration of religious places).
9th bhava also indicates the wife of the younger brother and also the wife's younger sister.
Another aspect that could be seen from the 9th house is 'renunciation' and its timing is to be derived from its
'Drig Dasha' (Drig - is the power to see).
The spiritual guru of the person is to be seen from the 'Vimsamsa' (D-20) chart of the person. It is the spiritual
guru who can help and guide the person during trying times and put him/her on the right path.
Thus, we may see that the 9th house is a very important house of the horoscope of a person. It reects the
principles and ideals of the person and to what extent will he/she follow it in life. Thus, a good and strong 9th
house would mean a strongly principled life and opposite would hold true in case of afictions of the 9th.
Connection between the lords of the 9th and 10th bhavas will indicate "Dharmakarmadipati Yoga" which will
mean that the person will use the principles (whatever acquired from family and from guru) in performing
karma (job).
Hence, it may safely be assumed that prescribing a stone/gem of the 9th lord would be immensely benecial to
the person at all times with the exception being the case where the 9th lord is also the lord of the 6th house (the
house of enemies). Also, Jupiter being the lord of the 9th of the natural zodiac, chanting the mantra "Om Gurave
Namaha" will strengthen the 9th house, while chanting the mantra "Om Sat Gurave Namaha" will pacify him/
her and also strengthen the person spiritually.
Tenth House
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r#jyam c#k#%amvrttim ca m#nam caiva pitustath#
prav#sasya rnasy#pi vyomasth#n#nnir$kshanam ..11..
r#jyam - royalty/ kingshjip/ authority; ca- and; #k#%amvrttim - ambition; ca- and; m#nam - reputation/ fame;
caiva- and also; pituh- father; tath# - and; prav#sasya - living in foreign land, immigration; rnasy#pi - also debts;
vyomasth#n#t- the house of sky/ ether/ akasha; nir$kshanam- judge from
Royalty/authority (Rajyam); place and profession/livelihood/honour; gains from father; living in foreign lands
and debts are to be understood from the 10th house so says the standard text (BPHS).
The 10th house is the most important quadrant/kendra of a chart. It is one of the principle pillars of the life of
the person as it depicts the karma/action of the individual. This shows the karmic direction in ones life. It is to
be seen along with the 9th house which shows the dharma of the person. Any connection between the 9th and
10th house will show the inter-link between the dharmik (religious) and karmic (action) levels of the native.
The 10th house of the natural zodiac is Capricorn (Makar) owned by Saturn (Sani). Our Maharishis were such
great seers that what astronomical science is proving today regarding the gradual drift or precession of the solar
system towards the constellation Capricorn, was realized and noted by them many thousands of years ago. The
four quadrants/kendras (Aries (Mesh); Cancer (Kark); Libra (Thula) and Capricorn (Makar)) of the natural
zodiac represent the four yuga as follows:
1. Aries (Mesh) - 1st house - Satyug
2. Cancer (Kark) - 4th house - Tretayug
3. Libra (Thula) - 7th house - Dwaparyug
4. Capricorn (Makar) - 10 thouse - Kaliyug
ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA 10TH HOUSE AND THE RELEVANCE IN KALIYUG
Vedic (Hindu) astrology is based on the lunar movement and is, therefore, centred around the movement of
Moon (representing Krishna Vishnu avatar). The horoscope is, therefore, based on the principle movement of
Moon. The xation of Moon decides the xation of other planets in the chart.
Moon takes 27 and 1/3rd days to traverse the zodiac from zero degrees Cancer (Kark) and return to zero degrees
Cancer. This would mean that there should be 27 & asterisms/Nakshatras. However, we have 27 visible
asterisms/Nakshatras from Ashwini to Rohini and the 1/3rd invisible nakshatra. The 1/3rd part of the invisible
nakshatra was referred to Hari (Maha Vishnu) and this was found to be approximately 10 degrees (all other stars
rule 13degrees and 20 minutes of a sign/constellation). As Capricorn (Makar) is the constellation that is the
abode of Maha Vishnu in kaliyug, this invisible (inter-Calary) nakshatra named ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA was
xed in the Makar rasi. This is the rasi and star towards which the entire solar system is known to be heading
and this movement of the solar system is known is precession. This is the nakshatra used to adjust the motion
of Moon. This nakshatra is most powerful during the noon (12 noon) when Maha Vishnu is known to be on the
move to ensure dharma and all good works can safely be undertaken during this period.
Since this is in Capricorn the 10th house of the natural zodiac, the signicance/importance of the 10th house
in every individuals chart becomes very important and central to a persons quality of life and action.
A strong 10th house determines whether a person will become a karmayogi or not. Karma is action/labour and
perform karma one expends energy. Therefore, the rst signicator of the 10th house becomes Saturn (Sani) as
he uses up a great deal of energy to do a work. Besides, Saturn is the planet who keeps the account of all bad
karmas of a person and punishes a person according to the deeds of the person. Thus, Saturn is also known as a
Karmic planet. Besides the individual karma, Saturn also keeps an account of the Pitri Rina (debts of father
and forefathers). Therefore, the rst action of a person born on this earth should be to wipe away the pitri rina.
Lord Krishna says in Bhagwad Gita that blessed are those who die without any debts pitri rina in particular.
To wipe away all accumulated debts and to perform work one needs energy and this energy comes from the
planet Mars (Mangal). Mars, thus, becomes the 2nd important planet so far as the 10th house is concerned. As a
matter of fact, this one of the prime reasons why Mars exalts and also attains digbal in the 10th house. Mars is
represented by Lord Hanuman who is a symbol of supreme strength and energy. Regular prayers to Lord
Hanuman will thus remove all Martian afictions and help perform right karma.
Where does all the energy of Mars come from? Sun (Surya) (Narayan) is the only source from where Mars
draws the strength/energy. Sun is therefore another chief planet for the activities of the 10th house. Sun also
gains digbal along with Mars in the 10th house. It is, therefore, very important that all karma/activity is
performed during the day when there is natural sun light.
Performance of any karma/activity either good or bad requires intelligence (Dhi shakti). Thus, Jupiter, the
chief signicator of Dhi Shakti becomes the 3rd important planet for the 10th house. Regular chanting of
Brihaspati Gayatri helps strengthen Jupiter, which eventually strengthens the intelligence of the person and
also helps the person perform only right and good karma.
One of the most important aspects of doing any karma/action, is the basic desire to do so. This desire for doing a
karma comes from the planet Mercury (Budh). Therefore, Mercury becomes a very important planet for the
10th house. A weak and aficted Mercury could ruin the life of a person due to lack of desire to perform any
karma/activity.
The positive sides apart, the following are the negative sides of the above planets in the 10th house when they
are either too strong or weak/aficted:
1. Sun = short term goals over shadow the long term/actual goals of
the person. Therefore, the ayana (direction) of the person is lost.
2. Saturn = there is too much of hard work with minimum of returns or
very little achievement.
3. Mars = there is very high energy level and there is too much
drive/passion in anything/work undertaken by the person.
4. Jupiter = there is simply too much knowledge and, therefore, lack of
focus because of the broad base of knowledge. This aspect can, however, be controlled by strengthening Saturn
(the lord of Jupiters debility) the primary level of control. The secondary level of control is by strengthening
Moon (the lord of Jupiters exaltation). Saturn Jupiter conjunction causes Brahma Yoga.
The different aspects of karma/activity are:
(a) Creation
(b) Preservation; and
(c) Destruction
The planet occupying the 10th house signies the karma/activity that would be performed by the individual.
Sun in the 10th will signies the creation. It represents a king or top positions in the government. It is bhagwan
Ram who decides who will be the king. Thus, Sun in the 10th will give Rajyoga while its afiction will give the
opposite Pravrajya yoga, meaning renunciation. Sun aspected by Saturn will cause delay or loss of the
Rajyoga.
Moon in the 10th signies preservation. The sustenance of the Rajyog depends on the will of Krishna (Moon). A
weak or aficted Moon will render an oscillating Rajyog. To sustain such a weak or oscillating rajyog, it is
important to strengthen Mars (the lord of Moons debility) at the primary level, and Venus (the lord of Moons
exaltation) at the secondary level.
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Badhakasthana & Badhakesh
Introduction
In Prasna Marga, Harihara has given the analysis of an horsocope based on Badhaka point of view. He says that
for all movable signs, the 11th house therefrom is the badhaka sthana, for all xed signs, the 9th therefrom are
their badhakasthana and for all the dual signs, the 7th therefrom are their badkasthanas. Thus for the 12 signs of
the zodiac, the badhakasthanas are:

In this method, the quadrants of the house of harm can also be harmful. This is based on the principle of
Paraspara Karaka i.e. doing each others job when the planets/signs are placed in mutual quadrants. Paraspara
Karaka means, you pat my back and I shall pat yours or you kick my back and I shall kick yours. The patting or
kicking is dependent on the natural relationship of the planets under consideration. Thus if natural enemies are
placed in the quadrants, they shall ght and when natural friends are placed in such position, they shall work
with each other in harmony.
From the placement of the badhakesh (lord of the badhakasthana) or planets in the badhakasthana, we can judge
the wrath of others and their result consequences in our lives in form of troubles. The wrath of following are
discussed here under:
1. Wrath of deity
2. Wrath of Sarpadeva or divine sepents
3. Wrath of parents
4. Preta Bhadha
5. Dristi Badha
6. Abhichara
Wrath of Deity
The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. The 12th house from the Atmakaraka is the
place of the Ista Devata and it is from the 12th house from the Badhakesh that the past life history of
maintenance of the deity is to be deciphered.
The following guidelines are the key to the analysis of wrath of deity
1. Badhakesh is placed in an adverse place and aficted.
2. If a Malec planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesh, it indicates that the worshipped image
was mutilated.
This brings the wrath of the deity signied by the Badhakesh. Depending on the malec planets [Rahu, Saturn,
Mars] / Upagraha [Guika, Mandi] involved, the following can be inferred: -
(a) Gulika/ Rahu: Gulika is the son of Saturn and extremely diabolical. It rises at the end of the Saturn's
portion in the eight part division of the day. Gulika shows poision and Rahu indicate serpents. Hence this
indicates some blemishes related to serpents such as a curse of the Serpent deity or a serpent having touched the
image of the deity has made it very impure.
(b) Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple.
(c) Mars: Disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc.
The fault leading to the wrath of the deity can be narrowed down as follow. Here we must understand that the if
Badhakesh is ill placed and the 12th from the badhakesh is aficted, the we can be certain that the native shall
have wrath of a deity. The reason can be divined from:
1. The malec inuences on the 12th from the badhakesh and/ or
2. The badhakesh itself and/ or
3. From the house where the badhakesh is placed
Cause of Wrath based on placement of Badhakesh in different houses [Ch15, Sl 11],
1. Lagna: Lagna shows image and hence this means that the idol has been mutilated.
Inuence of planets on Badhakesh in Lagna:
a. Mars: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity. A fresh idol has to be installed in a
temple.
b. Saturn/ Rahu/ Gulika: Saturn rules dirt, Gulika poison and Rahu impurities. Thus if they inuence the
badhakesh, it indicates that pollution and dirt have made the idol impure.
c. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. (Birds are ruled by Sun)
2. Fourth house: Fourth house shows the place of worship or the temple and hence it means that that the
temple is either broken, desecrated or forgotten.
Inuence of planets on Badhakesh in Fourth House:
a. Mars: The temple is either broken or dilapidated and needs repairs
b. Saturn: The temple has been forgotten (Saturn rules loss of memory)
c. Saturn/ Rahu: The temple is desecreated (Saturn rules dirt and Rahu rules impurities) and needs to be
sanctied.
3. Second or Eleventh house: If the badhakesh is in one of these two houses, these houses being the dhana and
aya bhava respectively, it indicates that the deitys wealth has either been stolen or misappropriated.
The nature of the property can be judged from the nature of the sign. This property is either Dhatu (Inanimate
object), Moola (grains, trees, lands etc) or Jeeva (Men, Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable,
xed or dual.
The nature of the sign is however, overridden by planets if they conjoin the Lagna. Mercury and Jupiter signify
Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify Moola and the others viz., Moon, Mars, Saturn and Rahu signify Dhatu. This can
also be judged from the placement of the badhakesh in different nakshatras. For that matter the naksatras
reckoned from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu, Moola & Jeeva.
Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses.
Remedial measures
Since the dispositor of a planet indicate what sustains the planet and the house and also represent the mental and
psychological aspect of a house or planet, the remedy of the sin committed against the deity can be seen from
the dispositor of the badhakesh. The tattva (Elements) of the dispositor of the badhakesh, shall indicate, which
remedy can propitiate the angry deity. The remedies based on the tattvas are given below:

Further Remedies are given based on the house where the badhakesh is placed and also the planet who shows
the cause of the wrath(This can be the aficted badhakesh itself of the malecs in the 12th from the badhakesh).
They are as follows:
Remedies based on placement of the Badhakesh in different Houses

Remedies based on the obstruction by planets

Wrath of Sarpa Deva
In jyotish the planet which signify the serpents is Rahu. The placement of Rahu in different parts of the
horoscope and the evil inuences it exerts show varity of troubles due to wrath of serpents. Based on the nature
of inuences on Rahu, the serpents can be of various types. Though curses of the Divine Serpents have already
been dealt in the section above, placement of Rahu in 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 house requires additional attention and
propitiation.
Nature of Wrath:
1. If Rahu is connected in any way with Badhakesh, it becomes extremely diabolical. The dasa of such Rahu
could be extremely troublesome. Whenever such placement occurs, remedial measures are compulsory.
2. Jupiter represent the divine qualities and its inuence on Rahu while simultaneously inuencing Badhakesh,
it shows divine nature of the serpents. Thus, if Jupiter associates with the Badhakesh and is placed in a
Dusthana [6/8/12] and if Rahu is in a quadrant from Jupiter, then the curse is from superior or divine serpents.
3. In the above combination, if Gulika is in quadrants instead of Rahu, then these are inferior serpents. This is
because, Gulika is the son of Saturn and is known for its diabolical nature. The nature of Gulika is to give
poison and if it is involved in the wrath of serpents, the trouble could be extrenely strong, as though the life of
native has become full of snake venom. Such combination requires immediate propitiation.
4. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are benecial and essentially intent in long term good.
5. Similarly, the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents intent on causing disaster.
Remedies:
The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other traditional texts
Wrath of Parents
1. The Badhak sign should be Aries/ Scorpio (indicating the anger/ re of Mars) to show the presence of a curse.
The Sun (natural signicator of father) should be in this Badhak sign in Rasi or Navamsa to show the curse of
father. Similarly, the Moon (natural signicator of mother) should be in the aforementioned Badhak sign to
show the curse of Mother.
2. The Badhakesh associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow of the father or some
paternal elder respectively. The Badhakesh associated with Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the anger/sorrow
of the mother or some maternal elder respectively.
3. 6th lord in 9th house or 9th lord in 12th house or the Sun in the sixth shows the displeasure of father.
Similarly, the 6th lord in 4th house or 4th lord in 12th house or the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure
of mother.
Remedies:
Serve your parents if they are alive. Perform Shraddh or work for some elderly persons in the memory of your
parents if they are dead. Mars so placed shows the curse of brother, Venus of spouse etc. The ritual called Tila
homa can be performed if the parent is dead.
Preta Badhak
If the funeral ceremonies or annual rites called Shraddh of the dead are not performed, then, it is believed that
such a dead person remains in the form of a Pisacha & affects relations. The presence of Gulika/ Ketu in the
Badhak sign shows the danger.
The malec associating with Gulika shows the cause of death of the Pisacha. Some of such combinations
showing the death is given below:
1. If Gulika/ Ketu is in any manner associated with Mars by conjunction, aspect or is placed in Aries or Scorpio,
it shows sudden death or accident, burns, weapons, smallpox etc.
2. If instead of Mars, the association was with Saturn, misery & poverty may be the cause of death.
3. Rahu associating with Gulika shows snakebite and other deadly poisons.
Similarly, the sign occupied by Gulika/Ketu show the sex of the Pisacha. If Gulika associates with the 4th house
or lord in some manner, then the Pisacha is related to the family, if not, then it is from outside. The
ashtottaramsa [108th Division of a sign. If in the beginning, young age and if in the end of the sign, old age is
indicated] is the age of the Preta/Pisacha.
Remedies include Parvana Shraddh, Tila Homa etc. Depending on the afiction, Pooja/mantra of Ugra Devata
should be prescribed.
Dristi Badha
Dristi means sight. Such kind of obstruction appear in life is some of the person related to us becomes jealous or
evil towards us and thus exert invisible evil inuences. The evil eye has been classied as three kinds of
demons. Their names are always Kamas as the evil eye is causes by desire (Kama).
1. Ranthu Kamas causes worries and is indicated by the Badhakesh in Lagna or associating with Lagna Lord
and Gulika.
2. Hanthu Kamas is intent on killing, and is seen by the association of the Badhakesh with the 6th or 8th house
or its lord and the Lagna or Lagna lord. Relief comes from the aspecting benec planet.
3. Bali Kamas desires some form of Bali (sacricial offering). This is indicated by Rahu /Gulika is in 4th ,5th ,
7th or 8th house. If 6th lord conjoins /aspects, the problem is due to enemys action.
Remedies
Natural benecs have the ability to mitigate the evils in the horoscope. If such planet is in quadrants to the
Rahu/ Gulika or aspecting or associating with the Badhak, gemstones of the planet should be worn and the
deities indicated should be worshipped and given offerings.
Abhichara
Abhichara means black majic. This is something which is practiced in many ways in different parts of the
world, invoking the negetive energies. The basic motive for black magic is driving the enemy away from the
locality, kill him or cause Lunacy. This can involve things such as giving him food (polluted)/burying material
inside his house etc.
Combination for Abhichara:
1. Badhakesh association with 6th house or lord.
2. 6th lord in 1st, 7th, or 12th house as Mars occupies or aspects Lagna.
3. Ketu is 1st, 4th, or 10th as Mars aspect Lagna.
Remedies
1. Mritunjaya Japa, Ganapati or Tila Homa indicates the relief.
General Remedial Measures
1. Jupiter [who represent Sadashiva or Maha-Vishnu] & ninth lord help /protect.
2. A natural benec in the ninth or ninth Lord in strength in a quadrant or Jupiter in Lagna/aspecting Lagna are a
few of the combinations for protection.
3. If malec are in quadrant to them, they will strongly block the efcacy. The ninth Lord can also be the Lord
of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 houses respectively. The other house inuencing the ninth house would show the deity
who need to be worshipped. For example, if the ninth Lord is also Lord of second house then, start the remedial
process by worshipping the Kuladevata.
4. If any planet conjoined or aspected by a natural benec or a natural benec itself, is in Lagna, then the deity
indicated by the benec planet shall surely protect the person.
5. If the ninth Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then the deity he worshipped in his
previous birth has been neglected, thereby leading to misfortune and troubles.
6. If the fourth Lord is associated with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Grama Devata who need
to be worshipped.
7. If the second Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then it is the Kula Devata. Advise
resumption of worship immediately.