TITHI SHOONYA

DOSHA
, 7 2011

TITHI SHOONYA DOSHA

Published in Times of Astrology
Nov. 2004
Author: Smt. Usha Saxena

TITHI SHOONYA DOSHA

At times, while giving predictions, we come across situations that horoscope seems strong, planets
and their navamsha seems beneficiary, dasha, antardasha and gochar are also favorable but reality
shows a very contrast picture. One reason for such a case is Tithi Shoonya. This principle finds its
origin in Drik Ganit Panchanga of South India.
A Panchanga, Five-Limbed, is a local mini-Ephemeris, describes five time-related measurements,
viz., Tithi, Karan, Vaar, Nakshatra and Yoga. The effects of birth on the various Tithis on Jataka are
different and have been described in our Jyotish Shastras.
A tithi or lunar date is defined as the duration of time taken to change the distance between the
longitude of Sun and the longitude of Moon by 12 or a multiple thereof. This distance is
0 on Amavasya when both of them rise on the Eastern horizon at the same time. Thereafter, the
angular distance increases daily by about 12 till it becomes 180 on a Purnima or a full moon day
and then reduces progressively by about 12 to become 0at the next Amavasya. This cycle
continues. The 15 increments (each of 12) required to cover the angular difference of 180 between
an Amavasya and the next Purnima, make up 15 tithis, viz., Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Chaturthee,
Panchami, Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navmi, Dashmi, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Trayodashi,
Chaturdashi, and Purnima.
Literal meaning of Shoonya is null or zero and null or zero does not have any effect. According to Tithi
Shoonya principle, each tithi zeroes two rashis and their lords or in other words, each tithi makes
effects of two rashis and their lords ineffective. However, tithi Charudasi zeros four rashis and tithi
Amavasya and Purnima zeros none. The table below summarizes tithi and the rashis it zeros:

Tithi
Pratipada & Dwadashi
Dwitiya & Ekadashi

Rashis
Libra, Capricorn
Sagittarius, Pisces

Planets
Venus, Saturn
Jupiter

Tritiya
Chaturthee
Panchami & Ashtami
Shashthi
Saptami
Navmi & Dashmi
Trayodashi
Chaturdashi
Purnima & Amavasya

Leo, Capricorn
Taurus, Aquarius
Gemini, Virgo
Aries, Leo
Cancer, Sagittarius
Leo, Scorpio
Taurus, Leo
Gemini, Virgo,
Sagittarius, Pisces
-

Sun, Saturn
Venus, Saturn
Mercury
Mars, Sun
Moon, Jupiter
Sun, Mars
Venus, Sun
Mercury, Jupiter
-

Interpretations of Shoonya Tithis:

1. Lords of Shoonya Rashis gives bad effects even though they are benefic planets.
2. Planets situated in Shoonya Rashis become malefic even though they are benefic planets.
3. Malefics situated in Shoonya Rashis produces benefic results in their dasha.
4. Lords of Shoonya Rashis produces malefic results when they transit over benefic planets
and bhavas.
5. Shoonya planets (if not retrograde) produces benefic results when they transit over 3 rd, 6th,
8th & 12th house
Note: Readers may please note that the above is applicable for both Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Exceptions to Tithi Shoonya Dosha:
1. Lord of Tithi Shoonya rashi becomes benefic if placed in 3/6/8/12 from ascendant or moon
or is retrograde or is in conjunction with natural malefic planet.
2. Rahu or Ketu when situated in Tithi Shoonya rashi gives good result of that bhava.
3.

Lord of Tithi Shoonya rashi becomes benefic if placed in Nakshatra of Rahu or Ketu.

Results of Tithi Shoonya Planets:

1. Sun: Destroys health of the person indicated by the bhava in which it is situated, e.g., if
situated in 3rd, will affect health of younger brothers & sisters or if in 4 th, health of mother will
be affected. If Sun is forming Yoga, effects of that Yoga will be zeroed. Loss of esteem can
also be predicted.
2. Moon: Native will have unpleasant relation with his mother and he will be unhealthy.
3. Mars: Native will be lazy, devoid of younger brothers & sisters or will have unpleasant
relationships with them.
4. Mercury: Hindrances in education and loss in business may be predicted.
5. Jupiter: Native will be a non-believer in religion. Loss of wealth, loss of esteem and
troubles from children may also be predicted.
6. Venus: Results in opposition from spouse and polygamy.
7. Saturn: Native will be diseased and his decisions will cause losses to himself.

Case Study:
1. Tithi Shoonya Dosha not getting nullified
DOB: 26-01-1976
Birth Chart:

Tithi: Dashmi

Birth tithi of this native is Dashmi and it is zeroing Leo & Scorpio rashis and 8th and 11th bhavas. Lord
of 11th house is situated in Pancham Trikona, which is a very auspicious house and generally
indicates gains without pains. If tithi Shoonya principle is not accounted for, one may predict that
native will have sound financial health. But a reality in this case is absolutely contrast. Native is
struggling for his financial stability. This has happened due to the fact that Labha bhava and its lord
Mars is Shoonya, hence is unable to provide benefic results.
I have mentioned above the effects of Sun being Shoonya. Since, in this case, Sun is situated in
Ascendant, native is suffering physically also and his health is not sound. (Owing to natives privacy
concerns, I am refraining from writing details on his health)
2. Tithi Shoonya Dosha getting nullified
DOB: 22-11-1975
Tithi: Chaturthi
Birth Chart:

Tithi Chaturthi is zeroing Taurus and Aquarius rashis. But lord of Taurus, that is, Venus, is in 6 th from
ascendant ad lord of Aquarius, that is, Saturn, is retrograde. Hence, tithi Shoonya dosha is getting
nullified and native is getting fruits of both houses. Financial position of native is sound.
I have found this principle very accurate in many cases. Readers may also verify this at their end and
account for this principle while analyzing any horoscope.
Author: Smt. Usha Saxena

TITHI SHOONYA DOSHA

At times, while giving predictions, we come across situations that horoscope seems strong,
planets and their navamsha seems beneficiary, dasha, antardasha and gochar are also
favourable but reality shows a very contrast picture. One reason for such a case is Tithi
Shoonya. This principle finds its origin in Drik Ganit Panchanga of South India.
A Panchanga, Five-Limbed, is a local mini-Ephemeris, describes five time-related
measurements, viz., Tithi, Karan, Vaar, Nakshatra and Yoga. The effects of birth on the various
Tithis on Jataka are different and have been described in our Jyotish Shastras.
A tithi or lunar date is defined as the duration of time taken to change the distance between the
longitude of Sun and the longitude of Moon by 12* or a multiple thereof. This distance is 0* on
Amavasya when both of them rise on the Eastern horizon at the same time. Thereafter, the
angular distance increases daily by about 12 till it becomes 180* on a Purnima or a full moon day
and then reduces progressively by about 12* to become 0* at the next Amavasya. This cycle
continues. The 15* increments (each of 12*) required to cover the angular difference of 180*
between an Amavasya and the next Purnima, make up 15 tithis, viz., Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya,
Chaturthee, Panchami, Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navmi, Dashmi, Ekadashi, Dwadashi,
Trayodashi, Chaturdashi, and Purnima.
Literal meaning of Shoonya is null or zero and null or zero does not have any effect. According to
Tithi Shoonya principle, each tithi zeroes two rashis and their lords or in other words, each tithi
makes effects of two rashis and their lords ineffective. However, tithi Charudasi zeros four rashis
and tithi Amavasya and Purnima zeros none. The table below summarizes tithi and the rashis it
zeros:
Tithi Rashis Planets
Pratipada & Dwadashi Libra, Capricorn Venus, Saturn
Dwitiya & Ekadashi Sagittarius, Pisces Jupiter
Tritiya Leo, Capricorn Sun, Saturn

Chaturthee Taurus, Aquarius Venus, Saturn

Panchami & Ashtami Gemini, Virgo Mercury
Shashthi Aries, Leo Mars, Sun
Saptami Cancer, Sagittarius Moon, Jupiter
Navmi & Dashmi Leo, Scorpio Sun, Mars
Trayodashi Taurus, Leo Venus, Sun
Chaturdashi Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces Mercury, Jupiter
Purnima & Amavasya - Interpretations of Shoonya Tithis:
1. Lords of Shoonya Rashis gives bad effects even though they are benefic planets.
2. Planets situated in Shoonya Rashis become malefic even though they are benefic planets.
3. Malefics situated in Shoonya Rashis produces benefic results in their dasha.
4. Lords of Shoonya Rashis produces malefic results when they transit over benefic planets and
bhavas.
5. Shoonya planets (if not retrograde) produces benefic results when they transit over 3rd, 6th,
8th & 12th house
Note: Readers may please note that the above is applicable for both Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Exceptions to Tithi Shoonya Dosha:
1. Lord of Tithi Shoonya rashi becomes benefic if placed in 3/6/8/12 from ascendant or moon or
is retrograde or is in conjunction with natural malefic planet.
2. Rahu or Ketu when situated in Tithi Shoonya rashi gives good result of that bhava.
3. Lord of Tithi Shoonya rashi becomes benefic if placed in Nakshatra of Rahu or Ketu.
Results of Tithi Shoonya Planets:
1. Sun: Destroys health of the person indicated by the bhava in which it is situated, e.g., if
situated in 3rd, will affect health of younger brothers & sisters or if in 4th, health of mother will be
affected. If Sun is forming Yoga, effects of that Yoga will be zeroed. Loss of esteem can also be
predicted.
2. Moon: Native will have unpleasant relation with his mother and he will be unhealthy.
3. Mars: Native will be lazy, devoid of younger brothers & sisters or will have unpleasant
relationships with them.
4. Mercury: Hindrances in education and loss in business may be predicted.
5. Jupiter: Native will be a non-believer in religion. Loss of wealth, loss of esteem and troubles
from children may also be predicted.
6. Venus: Results in opposition from spouse and polygamy.
7. Saturn: Native will be diseased and his decisions will cause losses to himself.
Case Study:
1. Tithi Shoonya Dosha not getting nullified
DOB: 26-01-76 Tithi: Dashmi
Birth tithi of this native is Dashmi and it is zeroing Leo & Scorpio rashis and 8th and 11th bhavas.

Lord of 11th house is situated in Pancham Trikona, which is a very auspicious house and
generally indicates gains without pains. If tithi Shoonya principle is not accounted for, one may
predict that native will have sound financial health. But a reality in this case is absolute contrast.
Native is struggling for his financial stability. This has happened due to the fact that Labha bhava
and its lord Mars is Shoonya, hence is unable to provide benefic results.
I have mentioned above the effects of Sun being Shoonya. Since, in this case, Sun is situated in
Ascendant, native is suffering physically also and his health is not sound. (Owing to natives
privacy concerns, I am refraining from writing details on his health)
2. Tithi Shoonya Dosha getting nullified
DOB: 22-11-75 Tithi: Chaturthi
Tithi Chaturthi is zeroing Taurus and Aquarius rashis. But lord of Taurus, that is, Venus, is in 6th
from ascendant ad lord of Aquarius, that is, Saturn, is retrograde. Hence, tithi Shoonya dosha is
getting nullified and native is getting fruits of both houses. Financial position of native is sound.