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According to Westerners, Uranus gives knowledge in astrol- Moon should be in the sub of a planet who is significator of
ogy. Good aspects between Jupiter and Mercury is good for the 9th or 12th.
study and prediction. Uranus is good for invention and
research ; as such it is not suited for practical purpo~e. The Any of these planets In the sub ruled by the significators of
Ascendant and the 9th cusp if connected with Saturn and 10th shows name, fame, reputation and honour.
Mars, show that he will be a good astrologer. Any of these tn the sub governed by the significator of the
11th, promis~s success.
Saturn and Moon in 1, 3 ,9 or 10 give desire to learn
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Saturn in the sub of the Significators of the 9th or the 12th Those born in Sathabisha star or Sakuna Karana can learn
gives sound knowledge. astrology
Planets in the sub or constellation of occupants or owner of Mercury in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 or the 11th house, Venus
the second house facilitate expression in meticulous detail. and Mercury In 2nd and 3rd or Gemini lagna with jupiter in
2 or lord of 2nd becoming strong make the native an
Planets in thesub or constellation of occupants or owner of
astrologer.
the 3rd give opportunitY to edit, print and publish if the 3rd
house in connected with Mars. Otherwise one can only If Mercury is in lagna or 4th or 7th of 1Oth or lord of 2nd is
contribute articles. exalted or if Venus is in Mithuna or Kanya or Dhanus or in
its exalled position, the native will be an astrologer.
Good aspects between Satum and Mercury, show that they
will be exact. precise, methodical, good in mathematics New Findings
besides forethought, persistence and reasoning ability.
If the sub lord of the 2nd cusp is in the 7th from 2nd and
Venus and Uranus in good aspects wil1 confer titles. becomes a strong significator of the 2nd. the native will study
or know the shastras. The type of shastras has to be decided
If Jupiter and Venus form a vlgintile aspects, the native will by reference to the planets. If the same sub lord aspects or
be conferred a title. become the significator of the 9th or the 12th, it is definite
that he will be a good astrologer or good in occult science.
If Jupiter, Mercury and Mars are the significators of 2, 10 and
11 he will be an editor or publisher. Sensitive Points In Astrology
Jupiter and Mercury, significators of 3 and 9 will make him 1. 18-00' to 18-30' in odd signs and 11-30' to 12-00'
a journalist. in even signs denote 'learned in shastras'. This may
I indicate scientists, professors etc.
According to the traditional method, Moon in Cancer makes
the native an astrologer. 20 -30' to 21-00' in odd signs and 9 -00' to 9-30'
1\ 2.
in even signs denote au schola :~- dealing with Vedas
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and Vedangas, well versed in astrology, Ayurveda Balance dasa at birth is Sun dasa 4 yaars 8 months 24 day~ ~
and such subjects as they come under Vedangas'.
Planetary Positions
3. 21 -00' to 21-30' in odd signs and 8-30' to 9-00' Lord of Constellatlon . Lor:dof Sun
Planets
in even signs der.ote those 'well versed in shastras,
Rahu Veoos
scholars, teachers etc'. Sun
Sun Rahl'
Moon
Mercury Aahu
4. 23-00' to 23-30' in odd signs and 6-30' to 7-00' Mars
Mercury Aahu
Mercury
in even signs denote accountants, statisticians, Rahu
Jupiter (R) Saturn
astrologers, astronomers, etc. Sun Saturn
Venus
Satum Rahu
Saturn
Uow, we will consider the horoscope of CHEIRO who was Hahu Mercury Satum
very popular In the field of Palmistry, Numerology and Astrol- Mars Satum
KethuI
ogy tor his correct prediction. This chart was sent by a Jupiter Mercury
Uranus
Mercury Mars
penfriend of mine from Paris. The horoscQPe is as follows::- ~eptune
Saturn and Mars are found among the oo-rulers of the As Saturn is in the sub ruled by Rahu who is a significator
ascendant. The 9th cusp is In Mercury sign, Sun star, Jupiter of 9th and 12th. it show~ that he will have sound knowledge.
sub. Mercury and Mars are In Mercury star and Rahu sub
while Jupiter and Saturn are In the same star (of Saturn) and Jupiter in 3rd gave him the .faculty to contribute articles as
sub (Rahu). Therefore Saturn and Mars are oonnected with well as the opportunity to print or publish them as Mars and
the 9th cusp. Mercury are connected with'Jupiter in the 3rd house.
As Saturn and Mars are connected with the ascendant and The 1Oth cusp falls at 5 -22' Thula which is a sensitive
the 9th cusp, he will be a good and successful astrologer. degree denoting Guru, i.e., proceptor or teacher. So his
professor or carrier will be similar to above or connected with
Since, Mlf'l forma harmonious aspect with Mercury. he will
the above.
be blessed with argumentative faculty, success in material
field and lead in all pursuits. Generally , if the sub lord of the ascendant and the lord or the
sub where Moon is posited is one and the same plc;met
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for the belief that he will be welt vers~ _in Ule above sh~tra
Saturn, the native can concentrate or meditate. But if Jupiter
in the period of Rahu.
too Is posited In \he sub ruled by Saturn in addition to the
above, then he can medicate much more easily. In this case, In this case, the 10th cusp falls In a sensitive degree ru;ing
the ascendant falls in Saturn sub. Jupiter and Moon are In a preceptor or teacher while the ascendant and Rahu tails
Rahu sub while Saturn and Jupiter are in Saturn star Rahu in the are of 'Adhyapakastu Vedanam' denoting professor of
sub. So the native was able to concentrate or meditate very Vedas.
easily and Uranus endowed him with vision to see far
beyond. Mars at the degree of fore-telling {24o-1 0' Kataka) lifted him
high In the periods of Mars and Rahu, as not only Mcus In
According to the traditional system, Moon was not posited
In Cancer to enable him to emerge as an astrologer. Except
Rahu sub but also they are In conjunction.. Rahu denotes .
Palms as In the case of the symbol allotted to a political rarty
for Venus In Kanya, there were no conditions for his turning (S.LF.P.) In Srllanka:
an astrologer.
Moon In 5th In Rahu sub shows that his Interest and con-
In lle analysts of anY. horoscope, never consider the tradi centration will be In this field which will tou~ the sense of
tlonal system of Slokas and Sutras as gospel, as disappoint mosUy all the masses and spedally the lat!les. Mars and
ment will be in store for you. During the researches of the Aahu in the 8th shows that he wm be very ml.lch devoted to
author, It has been noticed that mostly all the traditional 'fore-telling' In the periods of the above p~nets, besides
combinations and slokas failed miserably. Hence think it attaining good knowledge In these periods~
over and dedde about the system you follow for success.
Luckily, according to the traditional method, Venus answers I did mention that Uranus had strong Influence on, or t.tOre
the conditions in the case of Cheiro and Guruji K.S. Krish- or less ruling, the ascendant (cusp). But Uranus was at the
namurtl. In several cases where the above traditional condi- sensitive point of 'Oesiko' meaning Guru, Travellers and
tions were seen, they failed to tum out out to be astrologers. Profess.ors. So the -above results will be noticed in the life of
the native. The sub lord of the 4th cusp (who is also the lord
:rhe 2nd cusp falls in Mars sign, Moon star, Rahu sub. As of the 5th house of Interest) Is Mars and It is In the 5th from
the sub lord of the 2nd cusp is in the 7th from the 2nd house the 4th along with Rahu in the constellation of Mercury.
and becomes a sign ificator of the 2nd beside the 9th and the..
1~th house (house of occult science) there is confirmation
I Generally Mercury/Rahu/Mars show finger print expert or
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sub lord of the 5t~ V\JSP is also Mars. This denies the 1. ROHINI
pleasures of any children, but he will attain mastery in all 2. MRIGASIRA
3. PUSHYAM
Vedas and Puranas in Mars period. He will have Manthra 4. UTHRAM
Upadesa in the conjoint period of Mars, Rahu and Saturn, 5. HASTHAM
and will be blessed with a guru. 6. CHITHIRAI
7. SWATHY
8. ANUSHAM
Mercury In the 7th from the 6th shows that he will have an 9. UTHRADAM
Incurable ailment which will be lingering and prolonged ill 10. AVITTAM
Saturn's period due to the connection of Saturn with Mer- 11. SATHAYAM
12. UTHRATTATHY
cury.
13. REV ATHY
Cheiro's is an interesting chart for astrological analysis. But These are considered to be the best stars for entering
rnto a new Premises/ Building anc:J others are to be avoided.
for reasons of space I do not wish to dwell more into the other
aspects of this great personality. LANDED PROPERTY:- Before commensing the constndion
of a building we have to calculate the. total measurement.
It should be divided into 9 equal pam and these 9 equal
IN MEMORY OF Sothlda Manl A. SIVAPATHAM, Srilanka parts are to be taken into account according to their serial
nurnbwa.
GOOD LUCK EXAMPLE:-
260 SUN MOON MARS MER JUP YEN SAT RAHU KETHU
1 4 8 12 HI 20 2-4 28 32 3C5
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1. SUN 6. VENUS
2. MOON 7. SATURN . ~12 Sq. IT IS MARS PATH: The result will be that one
3. MARS 8. RAHU . would loose his assets, unexpected _tire accident, unexpected-
4. MERCURY 9. KETHU worries, labour prOblems and they will sell their property out
5. JUPITER of compulsion. Mars has got power of heat and it is planet
. of evil (Male Planet)
These 9 planets are taken into account according to the
Navagraha position. Rahu and Kethu are considered to be 12-16 Sq. IT IS MERCURY PATH: (Budha) The person will
the Nodes. They will act as .planets on whose asterism things commit unwanted commitments and might indulge in illegal
are deposited. (for e.g. if Rahu is deposited in Mars Star activities, he will be popular through illegal activities and incurr
say Avittam he will behave as Mars) and they are not giving loss (Dual Planet)
any direct weight to the nodes. Please note Rahu and Kethu 16' to 20 Sq IT IS JUPITER PATH: They will be in a
are nodes. Westerners give the Astronomical name North node, position to capture the kingdom, have position & popularity
South node whereas Hindu give the name Rahu & Kethu: and become a popular politician, Domestic happiness will be
we have to consider Mars, who is representing Rahu and there, and . he would be expanding his show in a happy
Like wise we are giving the value of lncfiVidual planet who way (Male Planet)
can give abnormal lift, improvement, land status to the land
building etc. ' 20 to 24 Sq IT IS VENUS PATH: Relations will dO good
to him. Financial position will improve, wealth will be very
For example SUN is the Planet of vitality, strength and good & will purchase additional landed property and other
improvement. The Westerners follow Sun as the Father of assets (Female Planet)
other planet (Male planet)
24 to 28 Sq IT IS SATURN PATH: He will find lot of
If the front portion (entrance) of the building is 36 feet, tension, worries, health problem, Government problem (Female
~ should be divided by 9 and each part of that land comes planet)
to 4 feet.
So the entrance of the building should be given importance
Starting (}4 sq. belongs to SUN: IF THE ENTRANCE during its construction. According to this only things will be
of the building is SUN, these are the things to be taken in their favour.
into account before the construction.
For example, we have seen several people going in for
This Sun path will give unpleasant incidents, unhappiness, new construction. But all are not constructed according to
hoollh problem, misunderstanding with relations, unsatisfactory Vasthu Sasthra. In that case running or living with their family
life and poor income. cannot provide a smooth, calm life. Each planet has got its
value to determine the nature of the building, elevation etc.
4-8 Sq. IT IS MOON'S PATH: The result w~l be very rich
and the owner/occupant will have high level influence, social Now, we have to decide the Square feet of the place
status, financial growth, financial stability and decency in his (Total square feet of Room (cabin). The following is the result
activities. The westerners follow that the Moon is the mother for the square feet.
of the other planets (Female t-'lanet)
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If it is 47 Sq. feet There will be loss of property If. it is 64 Sq. feet . Good. All the ambitions will be
and mental torture fulfilled.
If it is 49 Sq. feet Illegal activities and losses will If it is 66 Sq. feet Financial position will be good.
be there. Having good voice in. the
Government
If it is 50 Sq. feet Good position, prosperity and
popularity will be there If it is 67 Sq. feet Loss, unexpected enemical
activities and will cause worry
If it is 51 Sq. feet Unexpected tension and. mental
agony will be there If it is 68 Sq. feet Victory over enemies, gain in
l your busine~ purchase of
If it is 52 Sq. feet Improvement in the financial assets.
status
If J\ is 69 Sq. feet Fire accident, loss, mental
If it is 53 Sq. feet Loss will be there through a tension
lady, female problem.
If it is 70 Sq. feet Popularity, position, social status
If it is 54 Sq. feet Government involvement in the will be good
matters will be there.
If it is 71 Sq. feet Social status will be good.
If it is 55 Sq. feet Relations will be your enemy Support from officials will be
there.
If it is 56 Sq. feet Improvement of your family,
blessed with more children. If it is 72 Sq. feet Good social status.
If it is 57 Sq. feet Unexpected Losses If it is 7.: Sq. feet Unhappiness, popularity will be
there. He will be Lady's man.
If it is 58 Sq. feet Warning Letters will be receiv9l
2.66 'f it i~ 74 Sq. feet Support from high officials
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If ~ is 75 Sq. feet Loss of things and Loss of Life. If ~ is 89 Sq. feet Improvement of assets, support
from relations and friends.
If ~ is 76 Sq. feet Good position, loss of assets,
name and fame will be good but If it is 90 Sq. feet Additional assets will come to
loss- also t~re . you
If ~ is 77 Sq. feet Blessed with movable and If it is 91 Sq. feet He will have good brain to
immovable property assets will attend to difficult jobs, and he
develop. i will be in a position to meet
If ~ is 78 Sq. feet Public support will be reduced, people of high rankings.
tension through public. If it is 92 Sq. feet Position will be good, popularity
If ~ is 79 Sq. feet. Going for cattle development he will be there and he will receive
will be an animal lover high honours from the
Government.
II it is 80 Sq. feet Goddess Lakshmi will be at your
If it is 93 Sq. feet
place. You will be ~ Unexpected Government problem
"GUB~RA" rich man. and unwanted strain, decisions
will go wrong.
If ~ is 81 Sq. feet Always tension . w~h life partner
If it is 94 Sq. feet He will be a poor man, change
If ~ is 82 Sq. feet Nature problem, unwanted of place and change of
worries will be there because of environment.
nature. If it is 95 Sq. feet Add up your assets, create your
If ~ is 83 Sq. feet Life will change, diversion in assets
your activities If it is 96 Sq. feet Yau will loose your assets
If ~ is 84 Sq. feet Unexpected improvement, If it is 97 Sq. feet Business will be good
encouragement through your
movements. If it is 98 Sq. feet name and fame will be there,
,.
very popular in local as well as
If ~ is 85 Sq. feel Good position, support from international level.
officials & QOVernment honours
If it is 99 Sq. feet Support from Government
will be received.
officials and honour through
If it is 00 Sq. feel Position will ue good, status will Government
improve. Don't give any advice
If it is 100 Sq. feet He will spend more time on
lo common man.
religious activities spiritual interest
If it 1s 07 Sq feet Blessed with another property will be more.
If it is 88 Sq. feet Good sl<~tus. position will be If ~ is 101 Sq. feet All thing will be in your favour,
goot.l. Pilgrimage will be there. earn more name and fame.
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tf it 1s 102 Sq. Feet Development in your status, If it is 116 Sq. feet You will have mental stability to
position populariity. face anything. Honour will be
received from Government.
If it 1s 103 Sq. feet Unexpected loss in your
doiT)estic life. If it is 117 Sq. feet Spending more time on the
welfare of animals.
If it is 104 Sq. feet Profit and Loss will be
alternating. If it is 118 Sq. feet Loss will be there
If it is 105 Sq. feet Always your wife will be having If it is 119 Sq. feet Gain more popularity. position
health problem will be good. Loss will be
persistant.
If it is 106 Sq. feet Development of your financial
position If it is 120 Sq. feet Loss in assets, tension, mental
agony will prevail.
If it is 107 Sq. feet Loss through your business
If it is 121 Sq. feet Very rich man, expectation will
If it is 108 Sq. feet God's gift, spiritual interest will comeout with success.
be more. Spending more time 011
religious activities. So it is If it is 122 Sq. feet Alround success will be there,
advisable for POOJA ROOM mental torture will vanish.
If it 1s 109 Sq. feet Unexpected improvement. These are all to be considered for a small house. If
increase of wealth will there. it is more than 122 Sq. feet we need not see anything.
We can go ahead with the work. But these are all to be
If it is 11 0 Sq. feet Wealth will be good. GoJdess considered upto the number 122 for Vasthu Sasthra, before
Lakshmi will always at your construction of a House, Room etc.
place
According to the Vasthu Sasthra certain things are to
If it is 111 Sq. feel All will b e in your favour. be followed.
fulfilment of ambitions is assured .
The land is similar to a human body and it has been
If it 1s 112 Sq. feet Loss of assets mental tension. given importance in olden days in different ways. They considered
If it is 113 Sq. feet All happenings be 1n your favour, the Head, body and feet. The following stars are not advisable
improvement is there. to be taken for any construction. But acccording to our stellar
Astrology of Krishnamurti Padhdhati, we are taking the stars
If it is 114 Sq. feet Loss. change of house. Fin<mcinl and we are deciding the planet, where it is deposited.
b<1ckground wiil be sound.
1. MARS STARS : MRIGASIRA, CHITHIRAI AND AVITTAM,
H ~ is 115 Sq. feet Lakshrni Knclatcha1n will be these 3 stars are called Head, not good according to Vasthu
there. You will exl~ncJ v0ur Sc.sthra.
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2. JUPITER STARS: PUNARVASU, VISAKAM and WEDNESDAY with Avinam star is not good
POORATIATHY are taken as Body. THUASDAY with Kenai star is not good
FRIDAY with Pooradam star is not good
. 3. SUN STA(ilS: - KAITHIGAI , UTHIRAM and UTHRADAM
SATURDAY with Revathy- star is not good
an taken as Feet.
These are all the matters they followed in the traditional
So, this is old method. But K.P. doe,s not stress on
method but we wUI not follow this.
the.;e olden beliefs. Where as these stars are taken for judgement
whether they suit or not, related to sublord theory. In these above mentioned days they will not ente ~r in
the house, and they are not taken as the best day and
EXAMPLE:
stars.
If these Mars Stars, Mrigasira, Chithirai & Avitarn are
According to thithies, these stars have been taken into
in the Star and Sub of Mars or Sub of Mercury, we can
consideration for certain matters.
consider them to be good undoubtedly.
In the olden days the following Thithi and Star combinationed
Likewise, if Punarvasu. Visakam & ~ooranathy are in the
were not considered .auspicious for entering new premises
sue of Venus it is good.
(GRAHAPRAVESAM)
Similarly, Krithigai, Uthram & Uthradam stars in the sub
ANURADHA-THIRITHIAI thithi is not good
of Mercury and Venus are good.
UTHRAM-CHATURTHI thithi is not good
Mars is the Karaka for the Bhoomi. No doubt it gives MAKAM-PANCHAMI Thithi is not good
Landed property but same Mars is not considered for the ROHINI-ASHTAMI Thithi is not good
Auspicious days. '<RITHIGAI-NAVAMI thithi is not gooa.
This is the olden theory followed by some people, but hose days the wood was the main thing to construct
we have to change certain things according to the modern tht: house for making Windows, Doors etc. Now a days Iron
times. and Steel are used. And certain metals we will not take
for certain reasons. But for security point this is our wiU
We have taken up the stars for certain matters and in
and pleasure to put something which is useful.
thn olden days they followed certain points according to the
Dn1 Lord.
WELL DIGGING:
Auspicious monH1 for Entering/Grahapravesam of a house.
Before going to work on the Well, Digging of a well
CHITHIRAI we have to follow certain principles. Tho following months
VAIGASI are all advisable months in those d<Jys i.e. OCTOBER 28
ANI to NOVEMBEH 6th it is very auspicious time. Here little doubt
IYPASI may arise as so111e days during the month of October and
November will be the rainy days. Some nwy lind slight tensions
KARTHIGAI
whether the water comes in the 20 teet or 17 feet or 11
THAI
feet. But this month has taJ.;en ns the m1::.ph.:ious month. Now
These are considere<..l to be auspicious month lo do we are considering these stars for Digging wells. UTHRAM,
Grahapravesam. UTHRADAM. UTHRATIATHY, KETTAI, REVATHY, CHITHIRAI,
AOHINI, SRAVANA, HASTHAM. MRIGASIRA. POORADAM,
Auspicious days for Grahapravesam are MONDAY, MAKAM. In these star~ if you dig a well you will find success.
WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY.
We are coming to the olden iheory i.e. !he thithi considered.
Likewise the following stars aro also considered . TUITHI For Digging a well , we follow PANCHAMI. SAPTAMI ,
TIIAITHIAI , EKADASI, PRADPMAL
ASWIN I ANUSHAM
LAGNA FOR DIGGING A WELL: KUMGAM
MRIGASIRA SRAVANAM
MEENAM
CHITHIRAI UTHRAM MAKARAM
PUNARVASU UTHRADAM RI SHABAM
HASTHAM UTHIRATATHY are KADAKAM are best for
SWATHY good digging a well.
Likewise Thithies Whenever you take a job, it should be taken before Sunrise
according to the Latitude/Longitude of that place. These are
CHATHURTI considered in the Olden days. These are more essential for
DASAMI digging well.
CHATURDASI
These Stars, Thithies. Lagnas are considered for
PRATHAMAI
commencing many Auspicious things.
SASHTI
EKADASI DIRECTIONS: The
These are called Ashta Dhiku and these 8 Ashta Dhiku Next, we come to the direction, let us see the Eastern
are taken for Digging of a Well and the advise is gi'Je:-1 direction. If you are going to Dig a well, a question arise
bebw: as to whether it is good for that premises or not.
The Hindu astrologers have subdivided each sign into Planet in English (Sun), Tamit-Suryan, Sanskrit - Ravi, German
halv.~s and called such a division as a Hora. Hence, roughly
- Sonnag (Sonne), Dutch Zondag (Zan).
one nour is needed for each Hora to rise in the east or
pass through the Meridian. But the Hindu astrologers, in olden Monday Thingal, Sflmavaram etc., In India. 1glish
days, did . not calculah; the time in hours and minutes. They (Moon), German Montau (Mond), Fn nch
usee to measure in Cihalis nnd Vighatis or Naligai and Vinadi. L11ncli (Luno), ll <tli~n Lunocli (Luna), :: utch
Maandag (Mnan) ntc.
l-Ienee a day is of 60 Gl1atis. Hence each sign is approximately
!i c- :1atis and half 0f n sign or n Hora will be about 2! Tuesday Sewru - Mangal~var eiG. En9lish (Mr .rs),
2
Gl1at i ~ . ' French Mardi (Mars), Italian Martedi <.Mars).
Pharos in Clmldean star lord says: In remote and ancient Wednesday Bhudu; Engli!;lt (M(~rcury), Italian Me, JQ!e.di
Chr:tldea tile knowlc:d !JI~ of the stnrs ttn(i the framing of the (Mefcury}, Fm11ch Me1cmdi.
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plan :ts in the saru~ or ier as is followed by the Hindus. of the Lord of the day, it does not matter whether it is
Onlr the duratic-:1 ~acll .:>lanetary hour division varies. (Readers Local Meantime or Standard Time, as the clocks ar l set
are also expecteu . to note that the Hindus adopt this hora to Indian Standard Tirne. .
divi~iJn in an arbita1y manner and it has no connection with
the rising of the sun Hora or Moon Hora in the East. Kala Further division of the day will be the division "' the
Hora. To trace the exact lime when the various events in
Hor-:- or planetary hours are different from Hora division of
the planetary hou rs governed by dilferent planets, or:!'ur it
a solar sign.
is necessary to know not only the main division day and
fhen, the doubt a1ises whether the hours mentioned are night called Hora hours or planetary hours but also the subr'ivision
the >tandard time or the local meantime. of the planetary hours of different duration.
What is an astrological day? It is the interval between Suppose one wants to note the time when Sail:! n will
the sun-rise on a day at a particular locality to the next rule its hour on Wednesday, so that one avoid (a) !.1J sign
succeeding sun-rise. As the planetary hours commence from an agreement in that period or (b) to fix the marriage :luring
the time of sun-riso which varies according to the latitude that time or (c) to meet a person to negotiate any tram action
and Longitude of tllo place, one is to take the timings to etc.,
lim local meantime.
Adopt the following principle:
Are we to takn that each planet rules exactly one hour
or nre we to fincl out the interval betwoon sun-rise and noon (1) What is the Indian Standard lime of Sun-rise in that
and divide it by 6, lilwwise moon to sun-set, sun-set to midnight locality on that day?
and mid-night to sun rise? So, a research was necessary Let it be 5-10 A.M.
to ; scertain which is to be followed. The modern Astrological (2) What i;:; the Indian Standard Time at noon in tflat
Re~: :-arch lnstituto hns found that the second method is correct locality on that day?
anc the one-hour systemmnlic division needs modification. Let it be 11 -59 A.M.
The sun rises in the northern latitudes, according to the (3) Therefore, the difference between sun-rise and Noon
sea:on, any time between '1-30 A.M. nne! 7-30 A.M. If one will be 6 hrs. 49 min.
is .> consider that n day commences from sun rise and
the first hour is governed by the lord of the day, then one (4) Divide this by 7: Then you get 1 hour 7 min. for
is to follow the chaldeans and should not follow lhe table each division.
published in almanacs etc., which is also reproduced in this (5) The day selected is a Wednesday. Hence from sun-rise
art:i.le to learn and unlearn. 5-10 A.M. to 6 17 A.M. Mercury rules the tir:--e. The
Therefore, planetary hours will hE! m:ac\ly one hour, noxt is oovomod by Moon. Hence 6-17 A.M. to 7-24
throughout the worl<l only on two days in a year, i.e., when A.M. is ri,Jled by Moon. The next belongs to Saturn;
sur. passes the vernal and nutumntll equinoxes or on mound i.e. Saturn is t.he lord for the duration from 7 .?4 A.M.
221 d March and 23rd September. On other days, the duration to 8-31 A.M.
of each planetary hour va~es. Therefore this period is governed by Saturn on a Wejnesday
When one calculates the interval between m1nrise and ruled by Mercury. Therefore this conjoined period ot Saturn
and Mercury are to be avoided for such actions as m(!nlioned
_noon, divides by !;i:< and takes the tirsl portion os the hora
282 above. When this conjoined period OP.erates in the r.:::ht, !=ind
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one spends his pleasant time with his wife, he can avoid (3) If Mars Dasa Jupiter Bhukti operates, to one, and
birth of children. This is an effective method of 'Birth Contror if the judge announces the judgement favourabiP. to
as both Saturn and Mercury are effeminate planets. But people, one, then the time at which he passes it, wi.l be
planting fruit-bearing trees in such conjoined planetary hours, during Mars hora Jupiter sub or Mars day (Tuesday)
will have very poor yield: the loss will be not only due to and Jupiter/ Hora or Jupiter day (Thursday) and Mars
locust, pest, rats, etc., but also due to scarcity of water supply Hora. In the latter case, the sub will be ruled by
and fertiliser. Hence for every action, one is to note which either of the two or any other signification cont rib~ing
planets will Contribute for peace, property, success etc., and to his success.
which planets 'are detrimental. Accordingly one can make a
(4) If one wants to construct a building, he prefers the
selection and enjoy the fruits.
conjoined Hora of Mercury and Mars.
(Now the question arises, whether one can come out
(5) One desiring to get married, will select the conjo:ned
successful by selecting such periods, even though he runs
Planetary Hour of Venus and Jupiter.
a very bad period according to dasa or according to progression.
People, running bad time (a) will never follow this, or (b) The above is general. Further, while selecting a Hora,
even if he tries to follow, he will be do in the evil sub-division the most important factor is omitted, which is a serious mistake,
of the planetary hour.) What is the sub-division? i.e., (a} One does not take into consideration which part of
the Zodiac rises in the East and what the Lagna is (b)
The planetary hour is sub-divided among the 7 planets
nor does one consider the position of planets at 1he time
Oust as, a dasa is divided among 9 planets as Bhuk1is and and their relative position to the ascendant, to the cusp of
each Bhuk1i is again subdivided among the same 9 planets that house which signifies the particular matter and to the
called antharams.) Karaka planet which also rules the same matter.
The first subdivision belongs to the planet which rules Indeed, these three are the important investigation to be
the hour and then the subdivisions are governed by the other made while el~ting a Muhurtha.
planets in the same order. Suppose the hora hour is ruled
by Venus; then the first subdivision belongs to Venus and But for common undertakings and the usual daily business,
the other 6 subdivision will be governed by MerCury, Moon, Hora will be helpful to offer confidence, peace of mind and
Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and Sun. mostly success.
As sun indicates power, authority, influence, dignity, honour If you are an agriculturist, all wet land cultivation, plantation,
and reputation. either to take charge of the following posts digging wells, excavating canals may be done in these hours.
or to meet such people for assistance, select Sun hora. Moon Hora on Fridays are good for harvesting sugarcane.
Father, Government official~. President (Sun, Mars and II you deal in milk and milk products, dairy farm, etc.,
Jupiter combination), Vice-President (Sun, Mercury & Mars), Moon Hora on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are auspicious
Governors (Sun, Mercury & Jupiter) Mayors, Judges (Sun, to sell boiling milk; Fridays are auspicious to deal in genuine
Jupiter & Venus), Physicians (Sun, Mercury & Jup~er) , Surgeons milk; on Mondays for adultered milk; Saturdays for Ice cream,
(Sun , Mercury & Mars), etc., etc.
Sun Hora is beneficial for signing contracts (Sun, Mercury Those who deal in resins, greens, food materials gur,
& Jupiter), to commit forgery or to undertake Handwriting, and those who do business in oils, kerosene, petrol, acids,
Thumb impression expert post (Sun, Mere and Saturn), to etc., can start business during Moon Hora. Moon Hora on
register documents; to approach for favour, to execute a will; a Monday and Rohini star day is ideal especially during Gothooli
to let on lease. to appeal for promotion, to complain to the Lagna.
Police about the lost property, to have mantras initiated and
Pearls, jewels, ornaments, corals, salt fish etc., can be
to concentrate, to enter into politics, etc., to purchase rice,
cardamom, pepper, chilly, almond, groundnut, coconut, aromatic purchased in this Hora.
herbs, trees with thorns, orange coloured articles, etc., Suppose you buy a marshy land, knowingly or unknowingly
during Moon Hora, you will have much appreciation of capital
One can co. 1mence praying to Suryanarayana - lord Vishnu
value.
and also give gold to make jewels, etc. For Vaccinatiion,
inoculation, etc., prefer this hour. Moon, the fastest moving planet, suggests that Moon Hora
Also, people who are governed by Sun or who have is advantageous or safe and successful overseas journey.
Sun as their ruling planet ~y pray to God for peace and Divers should select Moon Hora, but the Lagna should
prosperity during Sun's Hora'. not be afflicted by Saturn, if they want fortune .
.MOON Musicians select Moon Hora on Mondays or Fridays for
Moon is the lord of Monday. The Hora of Moon will fertile imagination and melodious tune. Tuesdays are beneficial
be very predominating on (a) Mondays (b) Rohini star day for those who use drum, Mridangam. Thapla. etc. On Wednesday,
and (c) Whenever Moon transits in its own sign, exalted sign Moon Hora is favourable for Jalatharangam. If Neptune is
and in Hastham and Sravanam star days. Also it is advantageo~ in 5th Lagna, during Moon Hora and if it is in ' a sign of
to note whether Moon occupies the Kendhra position counted long ascension, learn Veena. If it is of short ascension, take
from the ascendant during the Hora of Moon, when It Ia to fiddle. If Moon is in an airy sign and it is of long ascension,
strong. start Nagaswaram; if the ascendant is of short ascension prefer
flute . Thus, analy~e and judge.
Approach people during Moon Hora. Even the strong-willed
persons will yield. If you have to carry out the orders of Moon Hora is preferab!"l for those who get appointment
a lady and if she is a strict, straight forward lady who may as midwife, nurse, etc.
be moody also, arrange interview during Moon Hora. The
bard paraffin will become the soft paraffin. Also it is good to take up service in the Defence Department.
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the earth vertically down whereas Tunnel is horizontal earth,
rather rock, removal, mostly for railways, Saturn and Mars
You can plan, contemplate and scheme during Moon Hora.
Indicate Trench and Tunnel.)
w; ,en the merits and demerits will dawn in your mind and
you cannot decide on an impulse or rashly. If you want to use manure, Mars Hora on a Monday
Moon Hora in the night 'is good. What for, need not is auspic;ious. To purchase surgical instruments, Sunday-Mars
Hora or the day of the Lord of 12 and Mars Hora. To
be elaborated.
join duty in the Military Police or Factory Mars Hora on
For public activities and popularity, far platform speech, Tuesdays is a advantageous. It's lucky to start a press,
etc. Moon Hora is good; especially Thursday. mechanical engineering industry, building construction, or open
If your mother is rich or your maternal relatives, discuss electronics shop on a Wednesday in Mars Hora. To join duty
during Moon Hora; you will become their favourite and you In the court of law or take oath as a President; Judge etc.,
will have gains without pains. Law Thursday is propitious. Goldsmiths, jewellers may have
opening ceremony on Thursdays. Fridays are also good. Mars
On Wednesdays during Moon Hora, you can take Hora on a Thursday is beneficial for executive officers of
appointment in the Textile Department and you may put on temples or industry or church or colleges and schools and
new dress. those who say that they relinquish the world and start preaching
Hotels may be opened on Tuesdays during Moon Hora: to others whether they practise or not. But those who want
So also for drinks. to practise, but are not very anxious to teach others can
have it on a Saturday. On Fridays, Mars Hora gives vitality
During Moon Hora, pray to Goddess Gouri and Lalitha and satisfies the partner. It is good for union for jewellery,
for peace. for animal husbandry, for leather and hides, lor coffee, tea ,
MARS boarding, lodging, cinema theatre, games, Luxury goods,
automobiles, bull carts, jutkas, agriculture, timber, furniture, etc.,
Mars rules over Tuesdays. It governs Aries Mesha to learn telegrpahy; to deal in telephones accessories. To
and Scorpio - Vrischika, Chithra and Dhanishta. It gets exalted open a mill or factory prefer Wednesday. To prepare arms,
in Capricorn Makara. spears, instruments, digger, to excavate, to construct a slaughter
Hence the Hora of Mars will be most potent whenever house, lethal chamber, to have lead or copper industry, to
Mars is strong by transiting in its own or exalted signs or deal in hides, skins, shoes etc. Saturdays are fortunate.
in its stars and on Tuesday. Suppose on a Tuesday, when Those who buy land during Mars, Hora and sign the
Mars is in 123 20 to 24 6 2/3 in Capricorn in exaltation, document in the morning say, between 6-30 A.M. and 7-30
in its own star and own sub it is in its most potent position, A.M. having Sun in the 12th Bhava, will not enjoy the benefit
especiaily when it happens to be the 1Oth house to the of the appreciation of land value, as the Government will
Lagna rising then during Mars Hora. acquires the land.
It is auspicious for the commander-in-chief to prepare for
But those who sign and purchase the property between
war. It is good to file any suit in a court of law. It is
8 and 10 A.M. having Sun in the 11th house (supposing
advantageous to argue during Mars Hora and win the case.
that Sun rises at 6 A.M.) will have the full advantage of
On a Thursday, during Mars. Hora, try for compromise and
the high price.
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Approach people during Jupiter Hora. Note down Jupiter's hora in the night hours. Be friendly
with your partner in life wife or husband. Even if you had
Do you want overdraft facilities from a bank? Meet the no change to have a child so far, Jupiter will not let you
proper authorities during Jupiter Hora. Is Jupiter a benefic down. It will fulfil your desire by giving you a child. If you
to you? Are you running Jupiter's p eriod? Then, never miss have already many, avoid this hour.
to meet the ministers or high officials in the Government
dunng Jupiter Hora. Success in your attempts is certain. Have Open bank account, take up the junior a4ditor's post or
you the desire to study Veda, Astrology, Philosophy, Religion, accept the profession signified by Jupiter during its hour. Take
Law, Economics, Banking etc.? Purchase books and begin up Insurance policy on Saturdays during Jupiter Hora. Your
to read on a Thursday, preferably on Jupiter's star day and endowment policy will mature and yoo can enjoy the benefit.
But if the Insurance agents were to obtain the signature of
in Jupiter Hora.
a person, in a Ufe Polley during the conjoined period of
Do you deal in Gold and Silver? Is your income not Saturn and Mars, the Insurance company will lose heavily,
satisfactory? Are you depressed? Open a i.>ranch on a Thursday whereas it will be a fortune to the .members of the family
in Jupiter Hora when Jupite is in direct motiory and is strong. who . outlive the person who has signed his policy during
You must have decent increase in income. Mars Hora on a Saturday or Saturn Hora on a Tuesday.
Always make it a point to meet commercial tax and The Government has to choose Jupiter Hora if they lay
Income-tax officials during Jupiter Hora. The fnterview will be foundation for hospitals (on Sundays), Shipping {on Mondays);
pleasant, peaceful and. profitable. Buildings, for Police, Military Magistrate Court, Law. Courts
Industry etc. (on Tuesdays); for educational Institution, P~tal
If you are ill and if a physician offers any specific medicine Department, Communication, . All India Radio, Textiles
to be taken internally, prefer this Hora. Even to buy a tonic, Engineering, etc. (on Wednesday); for taw College or le!Jal
to take ayurveda medicine, Jupiter Hora on a Tuesday is department, Temples, churches, charitable Institutions, Banks,
advantageous. Treasury, Revenue Department, International Trade etc. (on
Establishment of Stri Sadhana office for the prevention Thursday); Animal Husbandry, Food department, Agriculture,
of prostitution, animal husbandry, construction of temples and Tea doard, Coffee -Board, Prohibition department, Gold De
charitable institutions, colleges, mutts, libraries, banks, etc., in Control etc. (on Fridays); Insurance Corporation, Labour
Jupiter's Hora will prove to be advantageous. departrt:'ent, mines and minerals, control department, Intelligence
Dept. Retrenchment, famine, refugee, quarters for servants,
This Hora is very essential to purchase vehicles especially inceneration, refugee, quarters for servants, inceneration,
on Fridays during Jupiter Hora, or refrigerators on Saturdays slaughter house, etc. on Saturdays. Such a beginning promi;;es,
during Jupiter Hora. or lay foundation for houses on Fridays (a} no delay and difficulty in completing the project, (b) Expansion
during this hour or take up minister's post on Sundays or and Improvement, (c) .Co-operation from the public and their
Tuesday in this hora or borrow money on Thursdays or invest wholehearted support, and (d) fulfilment of the desire of the
on shipping or Petrol Shares on Mondays or take up a job Government and benefit to the subject
in the educational department or air travel on Wednesdays,
etc. VENUS:
Depending on the God or Goddess or its dr.y, during It is otherwise called Sukra, Brigu, Velli, etc. It governs
Jupiter Hora, have initiation of mantras.
Friday.
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The hora of Venus is very strong for Venusian matters superintendent's post. Look: How Venus has played its part!
(a) on Fridays, (b) on the days when Moon transits to Bharani, It so happened that a girl was in the officer's room. The
!'oorvapalguni and Poorvashada constellations and (c) when mistake is that of a girl with whom he will not be strict.
Moon transits in Taurus or libra or Pisces which is its exalted Also, one is to understand that the recommendation for promotion
sign. If on a Friday, during Ve~us Hora, When Moon transits to the senior clerk is more to create the vacancy of the
in its own star, one commences to do any of the matters senior clerk's post and offer it to his sister. Thus Venus
signified by Venus, knowingly or unknowingly, success is sure. will play its role during its hour.
Peace and prosperity are promised. Hannony and happiness
If you have a look at the girl or at the boy before
can be had.
fixing up your marriage, you select Venus Hora if you want
Prefer Venus Hora if you want to meet an officer who to select this partner, but if you do not like the alliance,
is generally impatient, who is a hard taskrll!ster and who you select Mars or Saturn Hora when the negotiation will
is moody. You will find that he is calm and co-operating. fall through and you can be happy. Venus Hora promises
Even a militant type of person, arrogant, foolhardy and rash harmony and happiness. If you feel that you are exhausted
will give a patient hearing and will be helpful. The temper and you have lost much of your vitality, take medicine, especially
gets softened during this hour. A cobra may be ferocious Ayurvedic (especially from Sadhana Ayurveda ashramam at
due to Mars. But if it takes its food, which is shown by Calcutta) On a Thursday or Friday during Venus Hora, it
Venus, it is harmless. The fiery nature of Mars will be toned will rejuvinate you.
down by Venus.
Write love lette~ during Venus Hora. You start writing
It is not out of place to mention an instance in this after this hour starts and finish it before this hour is over.
context. Even though you may not normally have command of language
to give expression to your love, during Venus Hora, appropriate
A hardworking senior clerk in a firm committed a small
words will be used by you which will appeal to the partner.
mistake in his work. His officer got wild and called for an '
If you receive a reply during other Horas, do you not be
explanation. The poor fellow expected reversion. He was awfully
impatient. Wait till Venus Hora starts. Then open the sealed
afraid of to meet the officer during Venusian Hora and approach
cover and read. You will be very happy.
the officer most politely confess to him, how the mistake
had cropped in. Also the clerk was advised not to be very Now you may ask, "She had already written and posted
frank and place all the matters on the table for his consideration, the letter. How can the Hora change the contents of the
as the mistake was committed by the sister of the officer. letter?"
The clerk went to the Officer's room, at the Venus Hora. The answer is this. Knowingly or unknowingly you can
A lady was also found in the same room. The clerk appealed open the letter at any Hora. According to the Hora, you
to the officer and In many worda requested him to exeuae will find the letter. If it is Saturn Hora, then the partner
him. Though the officer was vehement to start with, suddenly. would have mentioned the inability to meet you and he will
he became calm. Now and then, looking at the girl and fix up some other time. If it is Mars Hora, the tone of
.,then turning to the clerk, he gave a patient hearing. The
the letter will upset you. So, why should you take ~ change?
intelligent officer understood that his sister had committed the
Venus Hora will arrange for tea, dinner, cinema, music, party,
blunder. So, he said to the clerk "Don't worry. I am satisfied.
meeting in an unfrequented place, etc. Those who would desire
Anyhow to be careful hereafter''. Further he added that he to cultivate love, must prefer Venus Hora.
nad recommended that the senior clerk may be given a
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Buy jewels, silk safees, costly dress, diamond and costly Wednesday, Lakshmi Narasirnha. On Thursday Dhana lakshmi,
gems, sandalwood, glass, powder, scented oils and scents,
On Friday Sowbagya or Dhanya Lakshmi; On Saturday.
eyelass, lipstick etc., during Venus Hora. It will add beauty
Alamelumangal Thayar, etc.
by moderate use-.
Those who start milk dairy should have it during Venus
Buy a Scooter or Car any vehicle during Venus Hora,
Hora on a Monday. For rice business, Venus Hora on a
preferably on a Friday.
Tuesday. For story writing, love letters, pleasant journey, shipping
Start agricultural operations or open the industry to clearance agency, agency for Textiles. Rayons. silk, perfumery,
manufacture agricultural implements for tilting, ploughing, etc., toilet, pharmaceutical products, cotton. laney articles, hosiery
especially on a Tuesday. for women, biscuits, chocolates, confectionery. fruits, flowers,
vegetables, etc., on wednesday during Venus Hora.
If you desire to have a poultry farm, cattle breeding or
possessing race horses, etc., prefer Venus Hora. Contractors Lay foundation for women and children hospital, rmirnal
to supply . spare parts, etc., to Railway, shipping, airport, etc., husbandry, A~?Countant - General' s oHice-. Income-tax Office,
have to sign the agreement during Venus Hora on a Wednesday Law court, etc., during the Venus Hora on Thursdays. Or
and those who would-like to have honeymoon, have to commence join duty .in such departments on those days and hours.
their journey during Venus Hora. Though it is silly to mention
an instance in such a magazine dealing in divine science, Music colleges, Cinema Theatres, Studios, Photographic
yet, to impress upon the mind of the readers that the planets Studios, Railway, Air Travel , Shipping, Stri Sadhana Hostels
will never fail to do their job promptly, the following is given for ladies, Schools and Colleges for girls may, with advantage,
to .read and forget. A boy, a non-believer in astrology, got be started during Venus Hora on Fridays.
married, arranged for honey-moon and he left his house with SATURN-HORA AND ITS USE
his modest wife on Monday during Mars Hora. The honey
moon was arranged for 3 days and they had to return on Saturn is otherwise called Neelan, Mandhan. Sani, Yama.
next Friday to attend a reception. Imagine what Moon and
The hora. of Saturn is strong for the matters signified
Mars would have dooe. After they steeped into the air-conditioned
by Saturn (a) on Saturdays, (b) on the days when Moon
I class compartment and when the train steamed off, she
transits in Saturn's signs Capricorn and Aquarius or (c) when
made her husband understand that she was having her monthly
Moon transits in Pushya. Anuradha or Uthrapadra stars or
period. What a pity! According to original programme, they
when the lagna at that hour is in saturn's sign or star.
remained only for a day in OOTY:
If you want to handle a violent person, prefer the hour
They cannot enjoy the beauty. They came back, when
of Saturn.
they returned, the astrologer met them on the platform. Both
of them invited smile. Yet, the astrologer laughed loudly at You practice Yoga or meditate during Saturn Hera so
them and said that a person is wise only when he has that you will be able to concentrate.
learnt astrology also.
Write letters to Saturnians, yogis, sages, mine-owners,
During Venus Hora, have the initiation of Manthras on land-owners, etc., in this hour.
Goddess, especially, Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. On Sunday
during Venus Hora, you can worship Chaya Oevi; On Monday, Sow the seed--bulbs, potato, topiaco or groundmrt or sesame
Parvathi; on Tuesday Lalitha; Raja Rajeswari, Kali; On in this Hora.
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named after the six rasis from Libra, their lords are those
the research scholars to explore the possibilities as to how
of the rasis after which they are named. Health is judged
far Krishnamur1i Padhdhati can be usefully extended to t he '' from this varga.
reading of the results more precisely from the varga charts.
SAPTHAMSA:- Each ras1 1s divided into seven parts of
Vargas:
4-2/7 degree each. The Sapthamsa of an Oja rasi is named
HORA:~ Each rast ts viewed t0 be divided into two horas after the rasi itself and the next six rasis in succession.
of 15 degrees each. The first horas of Oja rasis, and the Those of a Yugma rasi are named after the seventh rasi
second horas of Yugma rasis are called Ravi horas. The and the next six rasis in succession. The birth of children
second hams of Oja rasis and the first horas of Yugma etc. is to be deduced from this varga.
msis are called Chandra horas. Ravi and Chandra being the
ASHTAMSA:- Each rasi is divided into eight parts, each
lords of the respective horas named after them . From . the
of 3-3/4 degrees. The Ashtamasa of a chara rasi are named
hora is to be judged wealth.
after the eight from Aries; those of sthira rasis, after the
DREKKANA :- Each rasi is divided into three Drekkanas. eight from Sagittarius; and those of Ubhaya rasis, after the
The first Drekkana of a rasi is named after the rasi itself, eight from Leo, their lords being the same after which each
the second Orekkana of a rasi is namd after the fifth rasi amsa is named. This refers to longevity.
from the msi and the third Drekkana of a rasi is named
NAV~MSA:- Each rasi is divided into 9 parts of 3 deg_rees
after the ninth from the rasi. The adhipathi of each drekkana
20 m1nutes each. For Mesha, Simha, Dhanus, the first navamsa
is the mlipathi of the rasi after which it is named. Matters
is named after Mesha and the next eight are name~ c.her
pertnining to the longevity, prosperity of brothers and sisters
the next eight rasis. For Vrishabha, Kanya, Makara, the first
hnve to IJe read from Drekkana.
navamsa is named after Makara and the next eight are named
CIIATHU nA MSA OR TURIAMSA:- Each rasi is divided into after the next eight rasis. For Mithuna, T hula, Kumbha, the
fo ur rwt stl. 0nd 1 of 7 112 degrees. They are named after first navamsa is named after Thula and the next eight are
the fi t ~'.1. f,)l ll th. seventh and the 1Oth rasis, the adhipathis named after the next eight rasis. For kataka, Vrischika and
b0 i11!) ll tc ' S !' nf the rasis after which they are named. Net Meena, the first navamsa is named after Kataka and the
s;w ir l~!:> <.11 1d 1en I prospeti ty are judged from the Tu ri~.msa. next eight are named after the next eight rac;is. This is intended
Tile !~ilvinue. m<~y be in any form gold, jewellary, pre~ious to know all about the partner in life. For a saint, navamsa
5: :1 1H:'~; . cn~;h c~ tc . should be bad. Malefics. in 12, 1 and 2 from Jagf"la is essential.
PANCHAM SA: - Each rasi is divided into five amsas. each DASAMSA:- A rasi is divided intc ten amsas, each of
of six ck\J10es. In the cnse of chara rasis, they ar~ named 3 degrees. In the case of Oja rasis, they are named after
t1flcr lhr: 1" " i nml the next lour; in the case of sth1ra rasis. the rasl and next nine rasis; In the case of Yugma rasis,
tl w v ;un ll:'1 rnr.ct nfiPr ti1P. fifth msi <-m el the next fgur; and they are named . after the ninth rasi and the next line rasis,
i11 illt ' ,;1::.,, Ll f ul ll.:'Y" !<l!;is, Iiley are nmned aft er the ninth the lords being those after which they are named. All about
w si nnd ltv: rrexI four. Mnttcrs concerning spiritualisr(lj qoldiness, pro!ession,. such as earned income therefrom promotion, taking
sainliiner.r. . ~; iud hi etc. <lte seen from this varga. ~ fresh Job, statesmanship, etc. come under the purview
,Of Dasamsa.
511 /\S I ITl\MJ\ :- Ench rnsi i:~ divided into s1x arnsas of five
'< h' UH~o r ~;tr; I L
In tl to C.:'I S!~ of Oja rasis, IIIey are named after EKAOASAMSA:- Each ras1 IS divided into 11 parts, each
six t<'l~>h lmrn Aries; in !Ito case or Yugma rasis. they are of 2 degrees and 43-7/11 minutes. They are named aftei
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the 11 rasis counted backwards from the 12th rasi. Their the next 26 in the regular order of the hhachakra. Physical
lords are those of the rasis after which they are named. strength and stamina have to be judged from this varga.
A happy Ekadasamsa will . confer professional felicity without
TRIMSAMSA:- Each rasi is divided into 30 parts of one
exertion for the same, due to poorva punya, if the planets
degree each. In Oja rasis, the first five degrees of the amsa
are well placed in this.. varga. Unearned income, easy money
are ruled by Mesha, the second five degrees by Kumbha,
windfalls, lottery, elevation to higher status with increased
the next 13 degrees by Dhanus, the next 7 degrees by Mithuna
emoluments have to be judged from this varga.
and the last five degrees by Thula. In the case of Yugma
DWASAMSA:- Each rasi is divided into 12 dwadasamsas, rasis, the first 5 degrees are ruled by Vrishabha, the next
each of 2 1f2 degrees. The dwadasamsas of a rasi are named 7 degrees by Kanya, the next 8 degrees by Meena, . the
in succession after the rasi and the next eleven rasis, their next 5 degrees by Makara and the last 5 degrees by Vrishchika.
lords being those after which they are named. All matters This varga relates to happiness and misery.
relating to the parents are read from this varga chart.
KHAVIYADAMSA OR CHATURVEDAMSA:- Each rasi is
\ SHODASAMSA:- Each rasi is divided into 16 parts, each divided into 40 parts of 45 minutes each. In Oja rasis, they
of 1 degree and 52 1f2 minutes. In Oja rasi, the first 12 are named after Aries and the next 39 in succession. With
are nq.med after the rasi and the next 11 rasis while th- regard to Yugma rasis, they are named after Libra and the
Jasl four are named after Saturn. Mercury, Mars and Sun; next 39 in succession. Auspicious or inauspicious effects or
In the case of Yugma msis, the first four are named after anything good or bad has to be decided from this.
Sun, Mars, Mercury and Saturn in succe~ion and the last
AKSHAVEDAMSA:- A rasi is divided into 45 amsas, each
12 are named after lite 12 signs counted l>ac:l~wards from
of 40 minutes. For chara rasis, the amsadhipathis are named
the 12111 rasi. The adhipathis me either those of the rasis
after Aries and the next forty-four in succession; for sthira
after which the Shodasamsas are named or the planets after
- and uphaya rasis, they are respectively named after Leo and
which they are named. Happiness and vehicle:i have to l>e'
Sagittarius. and the next forty four in succession. i.e. when
seen from this.
the circle of l2 rasis completes, the cycle repeats character
VlMSAMSA:- A rasi is divided into 20 equal parts of 1 and conduct is to be deduced from this varga.
1h degrees each. In chara rasis, the amsas are named after Aries
SASHTIYAMSA:- Each rasi is divided into 60 parts, each
and the next 19 in succession. In sthira rasis and Ubhaya
of half a degree. Each amsa is given a special name and
rasis, they are named after Sagittarius and Leo respectively
the order of the amsas for Oja rasis is as under.
and the next 19 rasis in succession. Upasana. worship of
de ~y . having its blessings come under this varga. 1. Ghoramsa
2 . Rakshasamsa
SIDDHAMSA OR CHATURVEDAMSA:- Each 1asi is divided
3 . Devamsa
Into 24 amsns, ench ol 1 1/4 degree. For O]a end Yugme
rasis, the amsas are named after Leo and Cancer and the 4. Kuberamsa
next twenty-three respectively. This refers to all types of education, 5. Rakshoganamsa
general or specialised. 6. Kinnaramsa
7. Hrushnamsa
BHAMSA OR NAKSHATRAMSA:- Here a ras1 ts divided 8. Kulagnamsa
into 27 pat1s, each of 1 degree 6 minutes and 40 seconds. 9. Garalamsa
The first and the next 26 are named at.er the rasi and 10. Agnighathamsa
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wt.ich is now gaining momentum, spontaneously unfolded i1:;elf. The lord of house will attain the status of a significator
Another outstanding contribution is the discovery of the Ruling only if the house owned by it is vacant and there is no
Planets, which serve as a master-key. This was inspired by planet in its constellation.
the Hora Sastra of the star astrologer Varahamihira, who was Whether or not such results as are indicated by the lenant
renowed for his dexterity in the art. The principle of the planet, which is known as the ;'significator". will come to
Ruling Planets was perfected after a good deal of experiments, pass depends on the "SUB" portion of the: constellation occupied
and without the least effort we are now enjoying the fruits by the tenant planet. Again, lf the lord of the sub occupied
of other's pains. by the tenant planet is favourably connected by occupation
or lordship or constellation to the matters signified by the
Now, I shall give you an idea of the foundation on which
constellation lord of the tenant planet. The tenant planet fulfils
th edifice of Krishnamurthi Padhdhati was built.
the matters of which it is the signiticator due to its consellational
A planet tenanting a constellation affects the matters of position. If the tenant planet is placed in the sub of a planet
the house occupied by the constellation lord and the houses who occupies or owns houses detrimental to the affairs of
owned by him. While the results of the house occupied by the constellation lord according to its occupation ar.:! lordship,
constellation lord are fully brought out, those of the houses the matter is not fulfilled. The sub-lord signifying a house
owned by the constellation lord, are fully brought out, those which is 12th to the house . denoted by the constellation lord
of the houses owned by the constellation lord and the results proves harmful. The sublord Should not be in unfavourable
of the vacant houses are also affected. If any of the houses : aspects to the cusp of the house signified by the constellation
is occupied .bY another planet, the tenant planet acts only i;lord. The aspects are to be computed by reckoning the distance
partly through the house occupied by another planet, because : in terms of longitude.
any other planet in the constellation of the occupant will be The term "Sub" needs explanation to understand it in
stronger to affect the results of that house. For exampl~. its right perspective. You may all be aware that the arc
Mars in the constellation of Venus in 9 for Gemini ascendant, or extent of a star (naksahtra) is 13 20 This is divided
12th house Taurus occupied by Kethu and 5th house Libra into nine parts, not uniformly of 3 20 each .as is done
vacant. Now Mars will act fully through houses 5 and 9 for establishing the Navamsa position of planets, but are divided
where as Mars will act only partly through the 12th house. in the unequal proportion of the dasa years allotted to- each
Any other planet in the constellation of Kethu will be stronger planet in the Vimshottari system of 120 years. Each such
than Mars to offer the results of the 12th house. part is known as "sub", contracted form of sub-division. The
first sub in a constellation is named after the lord of the
The occupant of a house will move the matters of the constellation itself and the others follow in the same order
house if occupies, apart from the results it has to offer due as obtaining in Vimshottari Dasa system. namely, Sun. Moon,
tc its constellational position, if there is no planet in any Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Kethu, Venus. That is.
d its constellation. In the aoove example, if there is no planet in Jupiter star, the first Sub will be that of Jupiter. the second
in the constellation of Mars, Mars will influence the affairs Sub that of Saturn, the third one will be thai of Mercury
of the . house it occupies in addition. to the matters .it has etc. till the cycle of nine planets is completed. In other words,
the role to affect because of its position in the constellation if the constellation is akin to 'dasa', the bhukti is akin to
o~ Venus. "Sub" and the anthra is akin to "sub-sub". That is all.
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The occupant of a house offers the results of the house is in the sway of Mars who rules houses 4 and 11, yet
ocr<~pied through the house owned and its nature. If the it will bring loss, cause failures in attempts, disappoint and
owner of a house is not in 6, 8 or 12 from the sign it cause failures in attempts, disappoint and cause separution .
ow:1s, the result of the house will be experienced as normally tiecause the sub-lord Jup~er, though a natural benefic, governs
indicated, but if it occupies a sign which is in 6 , 8, or 12 the matters of the 12th house.
\ to the sign it owns, it will give results contrary to those A planet, in Krishnamurti Padhdhati terminology. becomes
indicated.
a malefic or benefic not in consideration of its nature, but
The Third house denotes brother, writing, agency etc. by reason of its owning benificient or malevolent houses or
an~ the 11th house denotes profit or gain. Therefore, the occupying them. Neither is Jup~er a benefic to one and all
lortl, of the 3rd in. It will give you gain or profit through nor Saturn a malefic to every one. '
brother, agency or writing. If Saturn, lord of 3, is in 11, Jupiter, apart from being Puthra karaka, is lord of 2 and
brotber will help you. As Saturn is restrictive in nature, the 5, si~nifying birth of children, to those born in vrischika lagna.
bro!her will be economical or calculative. If the lord of 3 If a planet tenanting the constellation of Jupher is in the
in 11 is Mars, the help will be surprising or sudden and sub of lord of 11 the native begets a child. But if the
the brother will be extravagant, which is of the nature of planet in the constellation of Jupiter is in the sub of rord
Mars. For those born in Libra, Saturn is lord of 4 and 5. of 12, no child will be bom in the period of the planet
If Saturn occupies Leo, the 8th sign to Capricorn, the matters in the sub governed by. lord of 12.
sigr ~ified by the fourth house, Capricorn, will suffer, but not
the significations of 5th house Aquarius, where the fifth cusp Again, suppose for Vrichika lagna, Jupiter, lord of 2 and
falls .. In short, the nature of the result depends on the lord 5 is in 9 in Cancer in Saturn star in 2nd house. S::rurn
of the constellation, gain or loss is shown by occupation, owns houses 3 and 4. Jupiter has to offer the result;;. of
lordship and karakathwa will show the source. The extent 2nd house occupied by Saturn, apart from houses 3 and . .
of the result will depend on the positional strength of the 4. 1The second house shows self-acquisition, bank po-:;ion
planet, namely Ucha, Vargotharna, own house, friends sign, and\ finance. Jupiter is the greater benefic and expensiv . in
enemy's sign and neechathwa. Although a planet by itself .,. char~cter. To know whether Jupiter will improve or cf use
is in neecha, if it is in the constellation of a planet in ucha, deterl,oration of bank position, look to his sub-lord. It is Venus
the tenant planet will offer exceedingly brilliant results. who :!s in the 8th house and ruler of houses 7 and 12.
So Venus, the sub-lord is connected to 12 and as such
How the sub-lord acts favourably or disallows a planet is detrimental. Therefore, loss or expeuses will be the rsult
to effect the matters signified by it is illustrated below: and hence Jupiter will cause deterioration of financial position
Mars is lord of 4 and 11 to those born in Makara lagna in his dasa, even though il is exalted. ThroLJgh which source
and planets in the constellation of Mars should- offer brilliant or matters such loss is incurred, is shown by Jupiter by
results, because the 11th house is always for success and his lordship and natur~ and by the sub-lord Venus. The second
fulfilment of desire. If a planet is in Chitta in the stb a house denotes family, and the 5th house refers to child-en
Saturn, the planet in the constellation of Mars will swefy love_ affairs, speculation etc. Venu~ is the karakn for transrort:
show gain and the native wiU be happy because there wil mustc, women etc. Through one of the sources, loss will
result.
be neither delay -nor disappointment, since Salun is the lord
of lagna and the 2nd house. Again, if the same ~ be
in the star of Mars but in the Slb of Jupiter, .....,.... il
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Whether a house or planet is beneficial of malefic depends (1) Mnrriage: Houses 2, 7, 11/ sub of 11th cusp.
on the matter quesited or the matter that has come up for (2) Longevity: Bhadaka and Maraka sthanasl sub of lagna.
consideration. Benefics are those which allow the native to (3) Employment: Houses 2, 6, 101 sub of 1Oth cusp.
(4) Promotion: House.; 2, 6, 11/ sub of 10 and 6
enjoy and malefics are those that cause frustrated ambition.
(5) Construction of l, ouse: House 4, 11. 12/ sub of
To go overseas, signiftcators of houses 3, 9, 12 are beneficial; 4th cusp.
for death, bhadaka and marakas are beneficial or conducive; (6) Overdraft: Houses 2, 6, 10/ sub of 6.
for marriage, houses 2, 7, 11 are beneficial; for divorce, (7) Child birth: Houses 2. 5, 11 sub of 5th cusp.
signif~cators of 6, 10, 12 and B are beneficial. Therefore, (B) Discharge from hospital: Houses 2, 4, 11/ sub of
4th cusp.
oo house or planet is wholly good or wholly bad. The 6th
(9) Reunion with husband: Houses 2, 7, 11/ sub of
house is said to be a 'upachayasthana' or improving house, 11th cusp.
for drawl of loan or overdraft yes, but unfavourable from (1 0) Lottery: Houses 3, B, 11/ sub of 3rd cusp (but
the point of health or of matrimonial relations. time is shown by significators of houses 2. 6, 11.
(11) Disposal of Immovable property: Houses 3, 5, 1QI
Now I shall proceed to describe in the following paragraphs, sub of 1oth cusp.
the general principles of judgement according to Krishnamurti (12) Getting a tenant: -Houses 4, 6, 11/ sub of 11.
Padldhali. (13) Foreing trip: Houses 3, 9, 12/ sub of 12th cusp.
(14) Recovery of property lost: Houses 2, 6, 11/ sub
Just as a planet occupying a particular degree and minute of 11th cusp.
of the zodiac is governed by a sign lord, constellation lord (15) Return of missing person: Houses 2, 4, 6, 11/
and sublord, so also the cusps of the figure of the heavens sub of 11th cusp.
at a given moment are governed by sign, constellation and {16) Getting a telephone: Houses 3, 9, 11/ sub of 3rd
Slb lords in accordance with \he degree rising on the cusps cusp.
of the houses. A table of subs can be had in any of the
First select the houses relevant to the query under
K.P. text - books. Supposing Moon or the cusp of a house investigation and know the principal house. If the sub-lord
is at 21 degrees Cancer. The sign lord is Moon, constellation of the principal house is retroqrade or is posited in the constellation
brd, Mercury, and sub lord, Venus. The sub-lord is the deciding of a retrograde planet, the mat1er quesited is not promised,
factor in all cases. no fruitful result will ensue. But if the sub-lord is direct and
in (he constellation of pk~et in direct motion and at the
For answering a query, a group of houses is considered, same time the sublord is a significator of any of the relevant
d which one of the houses is the principle house and its houses, the matter quesited is promised. For construction of
sU:l-tord is the deciding factor. A few subjects - matters are a house, the relevant houses a1c. 4, 11 and 12. If the sub-lord
mentioned below. with relevant houses and the principal sub-lords. of 4th cusp is direct and is in the constellationof a planet
in direct motion and if the sub-lord significes 4, 11, or 12,
you will be able to construct a house. But if the sub-lord
is retrograde and in the constellation of a retrograde planet
the reply if> negative.
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It the matter quesited is promised it will materialise in fructification of the event. The ruling planets are selected in
the ~njoint period of the sign~icators of the relevant houses. the order of their strength, the lagna constellation lord t:eing
I the strongest and the planets conjoined with the ruling plallets
T~e significatots in the order of their strength are (a) being the weakest. A ruling planet in the constellatior of
planets'. in the constellation of the occupants of the relevant an exalted planet is the strongest, that in the conste;Ltion
hou;es; . (b) occupants of the relevant houses; (c) planets of a planet in Neecha is the weakest. A ruling plam t in
in the constellation of the lords of the relevant houses; (d) the sub of another planet which is detrimental to the ho. 1ses
lorm of the relevant houses; (e} planets conjoined with or that are being judged, such as a significalor of houses 8
aspt.cted by the above significators. and 12 to the house under consideration, will not be fruittut.
If the ruling planet is retrograde or even though in the constellation
If a Node is conjoined with or is aspected by a ~ig~i!icator
or is posited in any of the signs owned by a s1gn1flcat.or,
of a retrograde planet, it should not be decided that the
matter will not materialise, because the ruling planet fails to
incltr:le the Node and take the planet in the constellation
offer the result only when it is in the sub of a retrograde
of the Node also . planet. The ruling planets which are in the constellation of
A significator which is retrograde but in the conslell~tio~ the occupants or owners of houses signifying the matter quer.ited
of a planet in direct motion will not give the result un. 1t are really beneficial significators and they bestow bene1 icial
becomes direct. A retrograde planet, if .in the co~stellat1on results. If the sublord signifies the house which contn".!.Jtes
of another retrograde planet or in its own constell.atlo~ whe~ to the matter under examination, it is a fruitful significator.
retrograde, causes only failure. A planet even 1f d~rect, If
in the sub of a retrograde planet will appear to g1ve the Take the common planets between the significijtors and
result: but wilt !ail during the sub-period of the sub-lord. the ruling planets and they will indicate the conjoint period
of occurence of the event, it transit agrees.
Significators posited in 6, 8, 12 to the houses under
examination, if such houses are not connected to the matter Whenever Saturn is a significator, there will be dslay.
judged, are to be rejected and t~e s~gnificators whi?h are Sometimes, Moon may be in conjunction with Saturn, or both
placed in the sub of planets pos1ted 1n houses detnmental . of them may be in the same sign or bhava, or Moon may
be in Saturn sub or Saturn may be in Moon sub. All these
to the query will not be useful.
constitute what is known as "Punarpoo". In such cases there
Fruitful significators are selected with the help of the Ruling will be many diffcuhies, obstructions etc., and the matter will
planets. The ruling planets are: (1) Lord of th~ week-day, not fructify in the first attempt. To go further, the ruHng planets
(2) Lord of Moon sign; (3) lord of Moon's constellation; (4) L~rd may indicate Rahu bhukti as the earliest period for materialisution
of the langa rising at the time of commencement of w?r~Jng of an event. But because of punarpoo, Rahu bhukti will not
the chart or when the number is given, (5) planets conp1~ed give the desired result. Only the next bhukti, whose lord is
with the ruling planets. If a Node is conjo.ined with a. ruling a significator and a ruling planet, will be productive.
planet or is in the sign owned. by a !uhng planet Include
The lord of 11 6r occupant of 11 indicates whether the
it r such a Node is all alone Jn the stgn. prefer the Node
matter will fructify sooner or later. If Saturn owns or occupies
t~ the planet. (Sometimes, the sub-lord of the Moon and
it, there will be delay. But if Rahu happens to occupy the
the lagna also play a vital role). 11th house which is owned by Saturn, Saturn can delay
The ruling planets have the final say in the selection only up to the commencement of Rahu Bhukti, because the
of fruitful significators and indicate the earliest opportunity of occupant is stronger than owner. When Rahu bhukti commences,
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the matter will come to pass if Rahu is a signiftcator and
a ruling planet. be. If a node represents it. prefer the node to the plar.el.
If a node acts as the agent of three or more planets " nd
A fast moving planet as lord or occupan~ of 11th ho~se
the node itself is one of the significators and the sub is
indicates early fructification of the matter while ~low. ~ovmg
also favourable, and the significators whom it represents <.tre
planets show delay. Eleventh cusp on a movable stgn 1nd1ca!es
all ruling planets, the node itself will give the resuhs of the
ear1y results, a fixed sign shows d.elay a~d a .common stgn
planets whom it represents in the node's dasa, swabhukti
shows materialisation of the matter tn medtum t1me. and swaanthra.
Saturn as lord of 11 caus~s delay. If it is also lord
DASA, BHUKI AND ANTHRA (VIMSOTTARI)
of 12 and occupies lagna, obstacles and delay. will ~ ~used
till you become frustrated. If the same Saturn IS a S'']mficator A planet in a constellation denotes the matters sign;:ed
and a ruling planet, he will play a dual role and f.Jifil your by the constellation lord in terms of the houses occur:ed
desire. and houses owned by the constellation lord. If the lord of
the sub occupied by the tenant planet is favourably conne.: ied
Urga to propound a query emerges when the .Moon touches
to the matters signified by the constellation lord, the tenant
the most sensitive point of the zodiac, the Stf!n, _st~r. and
planet fulfils the matters signified by the lord of the constellat ...m.
sub of which govern the particular matter. When s1gn~tcator
This principle is applied to the dasa, bhukti and anthra lords
touches that point. the matter materialises . fa~?urably tf the
to see what they can do in their period, sub-period ::nd
significator is in direct motion. When the SJgniftcator touches
Slb-sub period and if everything is favourable, the m;;:t,cr
that point in retrogression, failure is the result.
materialises in the conjoint period of the tenant, the constella~ on
A planet is to give the result of the house occupied lord and the sub-lord. If the tenant-planet is in a sub, .he
by its constellation lord. The matter of that house will materialise lord of which occupies or owns houses detrimental to the
if the sublord of the portion occupied by tho tena_t~ planet indications of the constellation lord of the tenant, the mat .er
is direct. If the sub-lord is retrograde, the matter will ~ppear is not fulfilled. If the sub is neither favourable nor uhfavoUJ: )lo
to come through but during the period and Slb-penod of to the matters of the houses occupied or owned by .he
the sub-lord, it will fall through. But the retrograde su~l?rd constellation lord, he remains neutral. The sub-lord signily:nu
sometimes. does not spoil the significations as far as tnnmg a house which is vraya to the house denoted by the constellal;on
the event is concerned. lord is harmful. So also is the case if the sub-lord is in
unfavourable aspect to the cusp of the house signified by
The dasa, bhukti and anthra of an event are to be decided the constellation lord, the aspects being computed by longilu<.Je.
according to the strength of the ruling planets, the lagna
constellation lord being the strongest and l~ day.lo~: the The dasa lor<l\in a particular bhukti and anthra will chid :y
weakest. ff the lord of the dasa. in progress IS a ~tgnifi<?Sfor promote those matters of houses of which the dasa. bhuk~i
and a ruling planet, that dasa .will give the destred result and anthra lords are common significators. The matters indicated
and the bhukti and anthras have to be decided ~it~ re~erence by them will be fruitful only if the relationship between 'h>
to the remaining ruling planets. A planet who ts .'n hts own dasa and the bhukti lord between the bhukti lord, betw.en
constellation or the lord of the lagna of the ruling planets the bhukti and anthra lord and. finally the anthra lord c.tnu
can give the result in its swabhukti. If the lord of 'P 3 lagna the dasa lord is favourable. However favourable the plmKi.:lry
of the ruling planets is a planet and a node does not :epresent significations may be the matter will come to pass onl-. if
it, its period or sub-period can be taken as the c..se may transit is agreeable.
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IX 10-15 X 12-15 XI 11-15 XII 11-15 The houses to be judged for marriage are the second,
Kethu 15-49 Sai.2324R seventh and the 11th, because second house denotes the
family in a larger sense and includes all relatives, father,
Moon 2213 mother, brother etc. and addition to the family by marriage,
Jup 18-10 I 12-6-40 namely, wife and children; the seventh house denotes legal
VIII 9.15 bondage, partner in life, but not necessarily lasting friendship;
the 11th house denotes lasting friendship and intimacy which
VII 12640 II 9-15 may end in marriage, married partner brings permanent tie
of friendship for progeny and pleasure which is influenced
Venus 15-43 by the 11th house.
VI 1115 Rahu 15-49
Ill 10-15 The principal house is the 7th and if the sub-lord of
Mere 5-27 Mars 1328 IV 1215
.this cusp is a significator of any of the houses 2, 7, 11
Sun 4-59 v11 15 Ill 10-15
by lordship, occupation, constellation, sub or by being conjoined
with the significators of the above houses, marriage is promised.
Balance of Jupiter dasa, Saturn bhukti, Mercury anthm
If you take the sub-sub lord of the 7th cusp, if he is in
2 months 23 days.
a constellation, the lord of which is stationed at any of the
relevant houses, marriage is promised. In the absence of
any of these, if the sub-lord of the 7th cusp receives good
Planet Star lord Sub lord aspect from the greater benefic, Jupiter, marriage is promised.
Moon conjunction with Jupiter in the 5th house promises marriage.
Venus in 2, 7 or 11 from Moon in a fruitful sign promises
Sun Kethu Mars marriage, but if Saturn aspects Moon, marriage will be delayed.
Moon Jupiter Saturn The sub-lord of the 7th cusp in the example chart is
Rahu, who is in the constellation of retrograde Saturn, lord
Mars Saturn Rahu of 7. This promises that the querent will be married sooner
Mercury Kethu Mars or later. The significators according to their strength are (a)
planets in the constellation of the occupants of houses 2,
Jupiter Rahu Moon 7, 11, (b) occupants of 2, 7, 11 (c) planets in
Venus Venus Sun the cvnstellations of the lords of 2, 7, 11 (d) lords of
2, 7, 11 and (e) planets conjoined with or aspected
Sr\t,u'r (R) Jupiter Sctturn by the above significators.
Ral1u Saturn Jupiter
Kethu Moon Saturn
7th cusp Moon Aahu
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Buktinatha Saturn in Cancer in his own star, Venus sub, It is stated that the lagna in such matters will be governed
Jupiter ~ub sub. by the lord of the weekday, Moon's constellation lord, which
Anthranatha Sun in Libra in Rahu star, Moon stb, Saturn were ruling at the time of judgement. Accordingly, day lord
sub sub. is Venus, Moon's constellation lord Jupiter, and lagna conste!,ation
lord Mercury. Although in South India, the celebration~ start
\1oon was in Scorpio in Saturn star, Sun sub, Mercury from the previous night and last till some time late ir the
sub - sub. evening on the day of marriage, the most important rJl(' ment
is when the mangalya dharana takes pJace. In the ca~;e of
All the significators were transiting in the constellation,
the querent, it was accomplished at 9.51 a.m. on 5. . 1.75,
sub and sub-sub of significators, who were also ruling planets,
Dhanur lagna, Kethu star, Saturn sub. As Kethu reprto sents
exc(;;:>t Mars. Retrogradation has not affected the fixing of
Venus, the lagna sign and constellation may be taken to
date.
confirm to the rule. But Saturn is outside the purview.
Rahu is a significator of the 7th house and Saturn is
Good Luck!
lord of 7, apart from the other houses, they signify. Jupiter
in aspect with Rahu and Saturn has become a significator
of ~;\e 7th house and Jupiter is the dasa lord according to
the horary chart. The bhukti lord Saturn is lord of 7, apart
from the other houses he signifies. Neither Rahu nor Saturn,
who aspect Jupiter signify houses 2 and 11. Mercury, Venus
and "K ethu are significators of the 11th house only and they
do not signify the 7th house only. In Saturn bhukti, the lords
of anthras. Mercury, Kethu and Venus which are significators
and ruling planets, none of them signifies the 2nd houses.
Houses 2, 7, 11 which is the triad for marriage, have not
beE'n cumulatively signified by the dasa, bhukti and anthra
lord~ upto the anthra of Venus, let alone the other snags.
. Th~ Sun is the only planet who is the lord of the 2nd
hot;se and a significator of the 11th house. Since 2nd house
is acant and there is no planet in his stars, he is a strong
sig.tificator at that. Sun thus completed the lacking link for
eel 1oration of marriage. Therefore, Jupiter dasa, Saturn bhukti,
SL'n anthra marked the pleasant function coming through.
November 5 (day is ruled by Mercury) was a Wednesday,
the star was Anuradha, the lagna was Sagittarius (first Libra
was fixed as ascendant for the function, but was later changed
to Sagittarius) the constellation rising was that of Kethu and
the stb was governed by Saturn. It is worth while to note
that the calendar data, week-day, star-day, lagna sign, star
and sub were all governed by the ruling planets only.
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It i!': true that the ascendant, the meridian and Fortuna are
the three which move very fast and they alone can give
FORTUNA correct clue for different results within a short period to the
same person or diametrically opposite results to persons born
within a short interval in the same latitude and longitude.
Fortuna is otherwise called PARS FORTUNA. This is the Therefore one should not omit to include Fortuna while erecting
most sensitive and fortunate point in the Zodiac. This position a chart and offering the prediction.
in the Zodiac moves at a speed much faster than Moon.
Its position is c_alculated and arrived at to every native by Fortuna improves the matters signified by the house in
adding the long1tude of Moon counted from Aries zero to which it is located in the chart. As per progression when
the longitude of the Ascendant counted from Aries zero, 'and benefits from favourable aspects to Fortuna, one will be lucky
then from the Sun, deducting the longitude the Sun counted to have the matters of the house,' occupied by Fortuna enjoyed
frorn Aries zero. It is equivalent to adding the thithi to the to the satisfaction of the native. But malefic planets owning
lagna. ?~e can refer to the Ephemeris and obtain readily bad houses forming good aspects give adverse results whereas
the pos1t1on of all the planets including the nodes but the evil aspects after favourable results beneficial planets forming
positio~ . of fort_una is to be worked out for every horoscope. evil aspects with fortuna cause undesirable effects. Similarly
I t~ . ~os1t1on ~anes every moment and it moves about 1 degree during transit also one is to predict the beneficial nature of
wllhJn a penod of four minutes. the adverse ones according to the aspects formed to Fortuna.
Yogaadhipathis transiting the position of Fortuna bring unexpected
. While calculating the position of Fortuna we take the advantages. Fortuna represents world_ly success.
Ascendant, the Moon and the Sun. Actually these are the
three, _moving fa~ter than others. Therefor~. births within very First fiouse: Fortuna has nothing to do with longevity.
short Intervals wrll have the position of Fortuna in different why? Because for twins bam in the same sign as Lafina
~ongitudes. For those born around New Moon day, fortuna on a New Moon Day or for people born on New Mron
day Fortuna will be in the lagna. It is not uncommon tnat
IS f?und In the Ascendant; for Sukla Thiruthiyai-bom it will
some of them are short .lived. There are instances where
be In the 2nd house; for Sukla Panchami in the third house
children born on the new moon day die in their Infancy and
and for Suklapaksha sapthami in the 4th house and so on.
at all ages. Hence, even though Fortuna Is considered to
Fer people born on Full Moon day Fortuna will be in the
be the beneficial point, and Lagna contributes for long life
7tt house .For all people born during. Suklapaksha 1 to 7
yet has nothing to do with longevity. Similarly the characteristic
wt:&reas for an people bOrn in krishna Paksha Fortuna will
of a person is not influenced by Fortuna even though the
bEl found in between the 7th and 12th houses.
first house is considered for characteristics. But fortuna In
In our personal experience, Fortuna deserves series attention the lagna promises that the person will be fortunate, will
as It Indicates certain results which are not so clearly shown gain In his enterprises, lead a happy life, come up by his
by the aspects formed by the transiting planets to those In own efforts and. industry. He will work with confidence and
the natal chart. have a brilliant and successful career.
It is found . that the results enjoyed by the people born Second House: Label him as a lucky man. One 1114y
within an interval of few minutes are diametrically opposite. gain through property, make profits by business, lead a ha~y
So, one Is to try and find out which is it that moves so domestic fife, enjoy satisfactory bank position. Whenever there
fa~t as to form opposite aspects to cause such different effects. are good aspects there will be increase in income and
improvement in status.
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Third House: One can gain through brothers, make profitable the highest rung of his ladder. If afflicted, sudden fall. Becomes
short journeys, be an adviser or a secretary and gain; or a master due to good aspect and a beggar due to bad
take up agencies which will bring money to him without exertion aspects. Both extremes.
and enjoy the good relationship with the neighbours.
Eleventh House: Beneficial friends , helpful brott"\er, profitable
Fourth House: One can come by a decent patrimony, business, realisation of hopes, fulfilment of desires, pleasure
save much in his life time, invest on landed property, may profit and permanent tie of friefldship with powerful people.
find some hidden treasure or becomes sudden research with
mine produce, or earth or. minerals or metals. A wealthy Twelfth House: Lucky in purchases and sales; fortunate
person. in investment and even secret inimical activities will ultimately
do good to the native; gains from unknown sources; Increases
Fifth House: Investments, speculation and children the wealth. If afflicated loss in various ways; 12th house
contribute for sudden gains, ambassadors and young people "'; is for Sukha - Sayana - Pleasant bedding and rest. A watchman
will add to the fortune; he may have lucky children. The in the T.B. on the bank of a river, near damsite, most of
gain through cinema, opera drama, music will be substant~al. . the days may sleep on the soft foam quilt spread on a
But if fortuna is afflicted, one will have much loss, deception spring cot. That much comfort alone Fortuna in 12 can do
and waste money in pleasurable pursuits. to that watchman.
Sixth House: Uncle and aunts will be lucky and they VIPARITHA RAJA YOGA:
will be helpful to the native. One will gain through servants,
small animals and doing banking business. One can enjoy Kalidas has mentioned in his book "Uttara Kalamrita" --
the full assistance of the bankers to have overdraft facililies Kanda 4 Sloka 22 the disposition of planets which cause
whenever needed. Viparitha Raja Yoga, i.e. " If the lords of the houses 6, 8
and 12 occupy either jointly or individually the houses 6,
Seventh House: Gains through partners. Wealth through 8, 12 with each other or if they are in any manner connect
the partner or other sex. One may gain through co~tracts, with the houses .6 or 8 or 12 or if they mutually interchange
titigation, election, competition and victory over enemies whe_~ their places and provided these planets do not have any
receives good aspects but of it is afflicated the results Wlil connection with other planets not owning 6 or 8 c;>r 12, th~n
be adverse. There may be gains through ass"ociations and the person will be a king and he will command much wealth.
clubs. He will establish a good name and enjoy his life."
Eighth Hou.se: Some old relative may bequeath a substantial
All the Hindu sages have unanimously declared that the
amount by a will or one may re~eive money through partner
houses 6, 8 and 12 counted from lagna or that Bhava are
or one may have a career woman as his wife or through
detrimental to lagna or that Bhava are detrimental to lagna
insurance business, or inheritance.
or that Bhava to which a planet happens to .be 'the lord
Nlneth House: Ambition for higher studies, aspiration for of 6 or 8 or 12 counted from that Bhava. . So, 6, 8 and
higher stat~s. goes on long journey or makes mon~y as travelling 12 are sajd to be unlucky houses and indeed evil.
agents or gains through the dealing with foreigners, publi?~tion
.or through discoveries or service in educational, legal, rehg1ous Not only the lords . of the houses become adverse but
or intematloMI trade, export and import. also planets posited in these houSes are still worse. Occupants
are stronger than the . owners. Therefore, planets occupying
TMth House: Brings name. fame, reputation in profession, .6, 8 and 12 must be worse than lhe lords of the houses.
promotion in selection grade overlooking seniors; wiH reach
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When the lords of the houses and also planets deposited This rule will not apply to Capricorn lagna born as lord
in those houses are considered to be undesirable then normally of 6th is Mercury and lord of 8th is Sun. Mercury and Sun
or ~ will expect. that lords of these houses :Jccupying the cannot occupy Gemini and Leo causing mutual exchange, i.e.,
aiJove said houses must be causing untold misteries. But, Parivartllana Yoga. Further according to Krishnamurti Padhdhati,
actually, in practice, it was found that under certain circumstances it is not necessary that planet should interchange the houses
these planets owing these evil houses and also occupying . 6 and 8. But if they are occupying the constellations of lord
SL-Ch houses cause brilliant results whictl are unexpected ancl of. 6 and lord of 8, i.e. the lord of 8 in the constellation
it is a 'Viparitha' to normal expectation and intelligent anticipation. of lord of 6 and lord of 6 in the constellation of lord of
Actually when we enjoy Raja yoga, it is 'Viparitha' and so 8 will produce the above said Yoga. Even in such Yogas
it is termed as 'Viparitha Raja yoga.' 6th house indicates benefics mutually exchanged between the houses 6 and 8
disease, debt, difficulty and dispute, 8th house denotes distress, are not harmful to the opponent to the extent to which malefics
difficulty, danger, drowning, etc., and 12th house shows loss, owning the houses 6 and 8 interchange. No doubt benefics
S\-'<indling, secret inimical activity, depression, etc. Therefore in 6, 7 and 8 cause Lagnadhiyoga to the native and mutual
nc'body would like to have any of the matters signified by exchange of the benefics by nature owning the houses 6
the 3 houses. and 8 bring about transaction wherein the native is benefited;
whereas he, with whom he transacted, has not gained equally.
One may ask 'How can lords of 6 and 8 in mutual Supposing a person purchases a property during Jupiter Dasa,
exchange cause 'Viparitha Raja Yoga'? Venus, Bhukti, lords 6 and 8 for Vrishaba Lagna, then this
It lagna represents the person, then the 7th house stands person purchases it at a cost lower than the market rate;
for. the opponent. The 6th house to a person is 12 to the whereas the seller loses to some extent. Anyhow he is capable
7th i.e. 'Vraya' house, and the 8th house will be the second of disposing even an unsalable property during that period.
to the 7th. It is a well-known fact that an interchange between Also it may be noticed in a few business people chart that
the lords of the houses 2 and 12 bring loss of wealth, loss the husband transfers certain shares and also gives gift to
ot members in the family, loss of eye-sight and defective his wife when the wife runs a period conjointly rule by lord
s Jeech, etc. Therefore, when the opponent loses, the native of 6 and 8. It is also likely that those who run the joint
g \ins. That is why the interchange between the lords of 6 period of lords of 6 and 8, borrow money as a handloom
and 8 bring about beneficial results to the native, success without any record and he who lent the money suddenly
in competition, in litigation, winning in election by the transit passes away thereby the native who runs the period of lord
C1f the planets 6 and 8. 6 and 8 temporarily is not honest and he appropriates tile
amdunt.
In my friend's horoscope lords of 6 and 8 were in mutual
excange and he had been running the conjoined period of The mutual exchange between lord of 12 and either lord .
these two planets. My friend did not work hard for a victory of 8 or 6 will be advantageous to the person only when
in the election. But he had an opponent who spent most they happen to be malefics. Benefics by nature owing the
extravagantly. His friends were much benefited monetarily but 8 and 12 houses by mutually having the interchange of places
they were not true to him. Actually they voted for my friend cannot do harm to the opponent and also much good to
accepting money from his opponents and my friend had a the native. Because if lord of 6 is a benefic and if it occupies
tt'lumping majority. Thus if lords of 6 and 8 are mutually lhe 6th house, the natives bank position will improve by borrowing
exchanged due to the secret inimical activity, the opponent or by service. Therefore benefics owning the houses 8 and
will lose and the person will gain. 12 mean that they awn the houses 2 and 6 to the opponent.
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doctor, that everything was ok except some minor accident the combination of 4, 8 and 12 su:J :ords, in a sign. Let us
during the period of Mercury,anthara, (Jupiter-Venus-Mer- see what the other combinations which will give accidents
cury} and that I cautioned him not to drive his scooter during to the individual.
the period. He laughed at my remark and told me that he has
been on Scooter for over 15 years and that not a scratch to Jupiter Venus Mercury Sagtt 2400.00"
himself or the pedastrians occurred and went away. Jupiter Mercury Venus Pisces 19 20.00"
Mercury Jupiter Venus Gemini 26 33.20"
The doctor had some liquor habits, rwas told later. During Venus Jupiter Mercury libra 23 53.20"
the Mercury anthara, there was some cocktail party and the
doctor seems to have had more liquor and lost his balance. One of these must be the lagna at the time of accident and
His friends advised him not to go home In the night and he the Moon also, should transit the stars of Jupiter, Mercury or
managed them hbwever and left the place In his Scooter, Venus!! On the day of the accident to the doctor. Moon was
along with a friend In the pillion. He was not even abl2 to transiting in Revathi owned by Mercury !! The doctor
manage the Scooter for afew yards and fell flat on the road. recovered some days later and sent for me. He was very
The friend escaped unhurt and the doctor had a serious much surprised over the accuracy of the K.P. System. 1told
Injury along the right eye and was bleeding heavily and he him that the sub period of Mercury anthra was over and that
was unconscious. His friends took him to the nursing home he can drive his scooter and nothing will happen during the
and saved him after much struggle. Poor doctor lost his right balance of Jupiterdasa, and ensuing Saturn dasa, he vowed
eye. one of his close friend was aware of my prediction and not to touch any vehicle throughout his life! The doctor
gave me the date and time of the accident. (The doctor's immediately took the diary of his father that as a child, the
wrist watch stopped while his scooter fell on the road). For doctor was involved in an accident where he slipped from
cur~osity I calculated the lagna and it exactly fell In Dhanur the stairs and his left arm was fractured. His father had noted
lagna (ruled by Jupiter) Po orad am star (ruled by VENUS and the the date and time of the accident and on verification. 1
Mercury sub). tallying with the.sub lords of 4, 8 and 12. found that he was running VENUS dasa Mercury bhukthi
and Jupiter anthra and again Dhanur lagna was arising in
K.P. System is Goldmine and it all depends upon how much SUN star (27 94' of Dhanur). I told him that the time did not
yu.... ~o into the mine. agree with the incident, and told him that it would have
happened with a difference of 12 minutes and the lagna .
; From this, it is inferred that the evenUs also happening Of}
degree would be 24 oooo of Dhanur. He further told me
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The purpose of living is to discover thn purpose of livin~ .Our
ancestors taught us that Astrology was one of the kr;ys to
the solution of this enigma. The importance of Astrolog)'was
well stressed by Vaidyanatha Dikshita when he said ;n his
treatise"Jatakaparijata" that there is nothing in the wor:d like
a horoscope to help a man in the acquisition of weaith, to
save him like a boat in a sea of troubles and to serve him as
a quite in his journey. The science of Astrology was held in
such esteem in ancient India as to be recognized as one of
the Angas of the Veda, though the term "Jyothisha Sastra"
as it was then known included both Astronomy and Astrol-
ogy. As Dr. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Astrology and
Astronomy brought to earth and applied to the affairs of
men". Of what use is Astronomy to mankind unle~s it is
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interpreted in terms of. our daily life and thought ? Even At pr~sent, a large number of almanacs appear in India
well-known Astronomical authorities have admitted that the every year from djfferent parts of the country and in different
manner in which the eastern nations had set forth to make la~guages. The makers of these panchangs follow the sid-
elaborate and costly arrangements for continual observation dhanta that appeals to them, though Surya Siddhanta is the
of celestial phenomena was not !ntended to advance the one widely followed. During the period from 400 AD to 1200
cause of astronomy but to gain results of great astrological AD, known as the period of Siddanta Jyotisha, as many as
value . They built observatories in order that, in the long run, eighteen siddantas were in application and these siddantas
a trustworthy system of astrology could be deducted by them persist in varying degrees in our panchangas even to this
from the study of the motions of the heavenly bodies. In our day. No wonder, therefore these almanacs vary widely in the
own . country, the subject was studied as part of the cur- positions of the Planets and the time when a tithi, nakshatra,
riculum in the 'Guru Kulas' though in recent times its study yoga and karana begins or ends. Even here the time is stated
has been neglected. in terms of ghatisand vighatis which were employed when
watches and clocks were not available. Would it not be
Time is of the essence in Astrology as much as in any other advisable now to change over to the time measurement in
aspect of life. Man cannot fulfil his obligations in society hours and minutes which is in universal use rather than
without devising ways of recording the flow of time correctly. confuso the reader by compelling him tofind out the. time of
Physcists are aware of the importance, of the time measure- Suryodhaya in the locality, convert the ghatis and vighatis
ment to them. An agriculturist should know the correct time into equivalent hours and minutes and then add it to the
of showing and harvesting. Religious festivals have to be Suryodhaya ~ala to arrive at the moment of beginning or
observed in time. And so the need for correct astronomical end, as the case may be, of a tithi or nakshatra.
ephemeris or panchangs is obvious.
No two almanacs agree as to when the Sun enters a par-
ticular rasi and when it leaves it and enters the next rasi or
A panchang or almanac is a book of information relating to
when the New Moon, Full Moon or Amavasya (Moon-Sun
the longitude, etc. of the Sun, the Moon and the Planets
conjunction) occurs. While one panchang considers a cer-
together with the related phenomena. lt.contains astronomi-
tain .time of a day beneficial for commencing a certain
cal calculations and furnishes the tlthls (the lunar day). Vara
(the week day), Nakshatra (the position of the Moon in its undertaking being ruled by an auspicious yoga according to
orbit), Yogi and Karana. A Panchang is to an Astrologer as it, the other panchanga differ. There is utter confusion in the
finance is to a businessman. panchangs in such fundamental matters like the beginning
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of t1lle ~ear, the solar months and day. the kmar monlh and Can we imagine two sets of heavenly bodies. one answer.ing ,
tithis. l here does not seem to be any uniformity among 1he to the followers of vakya calculations and the other to those
parrct'lang makers even in regard to the dates when the who adopt the ~orik~ system ? Impossible, It appears that
religious festivals are to l;>e celebrated. The seasons haw the makers of vakya panchanga due to their ignorance of
lost their. traditional association with. the months and very disinclination to learn the present methods ot calculation are
frequently festivals as given in the panchangs fall in the simply claiming superiority on antiquity and following.
wrong season. The consultant is naturally confounded apd
is a loss to know which panchang to follow. Can not all We are all gifted with the faculty of reason and discrimination
almanacs ensure uniformity and follow the lead given by the and if as a result of test, we come to the conclusion that the
National Calendar and prepare their panchangs making use 'Drik' method alone is correct we should let our reason
of the accurate date computed by the National Almanac Unit prevail to the exclusion of all other factors. A wise man is
of the Government of India Jn accordance with the most compared to the swan which known how to separate milk
up-to-date astronomical formulae and arrive at the Nirayana combined with water. Our ancients did expect us to revise
positions of the planets by substracting the Ayanamsa com- the calculations from time to time so that the results arrived
monly in use? Such a step,l am sure, will go far in narrowing at agree with the scientific and occular verification. Accord-
the wide gap now existing among the almanacs. ing to them 'Drik' karanaikya viheenah, khetas sthoolahas
karmanam arhah.~ That is to say, the positions of the planets
There exist a set of people who are blind to reason and still found by using calculations with observational precession
follow and advocate the vakya system of calculations. The will only be approximate and rough and not fit for religious
vakya system came into being when the calculations sug- observances. They have also advised us to observe
gested by Aryabhata to conform to the changes that had religious functions at a time arrived at accordi.ng to 'Drik'
crept in the Planetary motions since the time of Surya calculations alone. ~Mirtaham $amati Kramya. Chandalah
Siddhanta were found to be lengthy. To avoid this, certain Koti Janmasu". He who misses the day of anniversary of a
astronomers like Varuruchi invented the Vakya method departed soul is sure to penalised by births a crore ot times.
whereby readymade, calculated longitudes for small cycles That they do not want us to commit any error in this respect.
and great cycles were worked out and it was claimed that is thus amply clear.
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with the help of vakyas tho planetary positions including the
Moon can be calculated with great facility. "Drik~ means 'to see'. There is no such distinction In
astronomical calculations as visible calculations like the
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ecli~e$ and invisible calculations like the thithis for which Vakya anc;t Drik systems may work out to 17 ghatikas of time
inaccurate vakya cal_culations could be followed as advo- (6 hours, 48 minutes) in tithi and nakshatra which are two_
cated by the followers of the vakya system. Tithis are also important angas of the almanac. So also the position of Mars
visible as they are 12 degree distances between the Sun and and Mercury give vast disparity in the new system from those
the Moon and can be measured by astronomical instruments obtained according to the old method.
and the same Sun and Moon which cause eclipses cause
tithis also. The simplest method to verify the accuracy or The Hindus fix the dates of festivals, anniversary, birth day
. .
otherwise of any system is to observe the moment when an and other ceremonies only on an astronomical basis. They
eclipse occurs or the moment when it is New Moon or Full do not observe the rule Thirty days hath September, April,
Moon and see whether it coincides with the movement June and November." The birth days or the anniversaries
arrived at according to that system. The Drik system passes are celebrated not on fixed dates of fixed months, but based
' . the test, while the Vakya system utterly fails. If the time of upon tithis and nakshatras. As already said before, no
eclipse according to the vakya ~alculation is wrong, on the religious practices should be observed at wrong moments.
same analogy the beginning and ending moments of the Even for Astrology, the calculations must be accurate. In
tlthis calculated according to that system should also be Uttara Kalamrita, Kalidasa makes it very clear in Sloka 4 of
wrong. Are we still right in observing anniversaries of Kanda 1 that the exact positions of the planets are to be
departed souls and performing other religious functions caiculated according to the Dril< method. Mantreswara
according to the inaccurate vakya tithis ? echoes the same sentiment when he says in Phala Deepika
'Ghathir Drik Thulyathvam Ganitha Karanaithi", that is the
There is difference between the calculations. Old and new; position of the planets coincident with observation should be
for the elements of the planets and the data employed in the used. We wm do well to follow the Drik system for them we
old methods have not been subjected to any change, while shall be wise, others otherwise.
in the new method these have been rectified from time to
time. While converting the mean position of the planet
(mathya graha) to the true position (sputa graha), the old
method employed only a small number of inequalities while
the new system takes several inequalities into account. In
respect of the Moon, the maximum difference between the
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distance forwards in the mundane house occupied by the . the first point, according to the western system, of a ho.1se,
planets. A mundane house space (extent) depends upon the is the mid-point or Madhya of the same house accordin J to
semi-arc of the planet. If the semi-arc of Sun, for example, the Hindu astrology. This important distinction between the
in 59o9', Nocturnal, the house space in respect of Sun will two systems should not be lost si_ght of. Therefore, the
bP. 19o43', which is one- third semi-arc of the Sun. The house longitudes of cusps found according to the sayana are the
space in respect of_each planet will differ because all the longitudes of bhava Madhyas (mid-point) according to the
planets will not have the same se~i-arc. Hindus and the ayanamsa should be deducted to get
Nirayana longitudes of mid points of bhavas. Itwill be noticed
Astrologers who are practising the art of prognostication will that one and the same point is held to be important by both
not be concerned with the Mundane Map, unless they want though it is known differently by the two systems or:e is
to calculate Mundane Primary Directions. As Krishnamurti Sayana and the other is Nirayana. "Sayana" ('sa' is 8h9rt
'
Padhdhatiis based on Nirayana zodiacal map, the Mundane phonetically) means with or including ayanamsa "Nir ayana"
map which lspurely sayana will not be useful. means without or excluding ayanamsa. Therefore, while the
first house according to western astrology begins from the
In this article, it is proposed to show how cuspal orbs can be eastern horizon and extends downwards (eastwards}. the
applied without offending the principles of the Padhdh~ti. lagna mid-point, according to the hindu astrology Is at the
eastern horizon and the first bhava extends both upwards
(writwards) and downwards (eastwards) from it. The eclip-
( PLANETARY STRENGTH I fte p()1nt just mid-way between Madhya (middle) of a bhava
and the Madhya of the bhava next west is the beginning of
the bhava (first point of the bhava). The ecliptic point mtdway
According to the western system of astrology, a planet near between the Madhya of a bhava and the Madhya of a bhava
the cusp of a house is considered to be very strong in next east is the Bhava Antya (last point). Therefore. the
producing the results of that house to the cusp of which iUs beginning point of the birth lagna bhava is midway between
in close proximity In a zodiacal map. The longitude of the the Janma Lagna and the 12th bhava Madhya. The Bhava
cusps of houses as worked out with the aid of a modern Antya of the Janm~ Lagna is the point midway between the
ephemeris and aTable of Houses are the sayana longitudes Janma lagna and the 2nd ~hava madhya. Therefore. the
of the cusps and are the first points of the houses of the longitude of the commencement (Arambha) of a bhava is
horoscope according to the western system. But the cusp or
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The planets t~ave orbs and the aspects have orbs within planet is In that bhava. A planet near the cusp is stro a.ger
which they are of operative influence. In the same way. some than the others which are far removed from the cusp (Mad-
western authors are of the view that In a zodiacal map, a hya Bhaga}, Krishnamurti Padhdhatl recognises that near~
planet to cease to Influence the matters of a house must pass ness or away.from a cusp only shows the strength of the
and be away from the cusp of the house by one-third of the planet and considers that Saturn In 12 within 5 or 6 degrees
extent of the house concerned by descending Into the next of cusp of the ascen~ant causes delay, hindrance,
house lower (a planet in lagna will descend into the 12th, a obstacles, etc. while Jupiter so placed brings providential
planet in 10 will descend Into the 9th, a planet in 7 will help at least In the last minute emergency or accident. l hat
de-;cend Into the 6th and son on). Here I do not wish to draw is all.
the attention of the readers to the existence of divergent
views ambng the western authors themselves as to how We may be judgtrig a horoscope or a horary figure for
many degrees exactly constituted the orb of Influence for ascertaining
. the time ot conoucting
. marriage. A planet may
practical application to ensure accurate results, except to be In the 1oth house but within 1 or 2 degrees of the cusp of
say that as Krishnamurtl Padhdhati Is an exposition of Stellar
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the 11 ~ j J1ouse In a 2odiacal rr.ap. According to the general Jupiter is In lagna bhava and 0.3.45 away from the cusp c. f
princ~.;:l~. a planet ~. the occupant of the 11th;house If the the 2nd house. In the case of Jupiter no difftculty will arl&.J
longi; :' ~ 9 of the plan-at exceeds the longitude of the 11th as he Is tord of 7 and planets in his constellation wiD t ~
cusr . If the longitude of the cusp exceeds the-lOngitude of considered. In the degree of strength of significators, the
the planet, the planet wlll descend Into the 10th:,house. But planet in such a Jupiter star will be weak. In the case of
tMre is one Important point. In Krishnamurti Padhdhati, the Satwn. as he is not the lord of any of the houses 2. 7 or 11,
constellation lord lndic::\tes certain matters denoted by the there will be difficulty or there is no rule either to accept him,
houses owned and the house ocet.~pled by him. as he Is in the 1Oth bhava, or planets ln his constellation. ln
such cases, here Is how it can be done withinthe framework
Aplanet in the constellation moves the matters of the houses of Krishnamurti Padhdhatl. The cusp of the 11th house is
Indicate~ by the lord of the constellation by occupation and governed by Saturn and Jupiter as constellation and scb
ownership. But the sub lord decides whether It will be lords and Saturn is In his own constellation in the sub Jf
favourable or unfavourable. That means, the sub Is tJ:te Jupiter. The subford of both the planet and cusp is the san.e
deciding factor and is str_onger than the constellation. It Is Jupiter. Therefore, Saturn Is on the cusp of the 11th tlouse
well-known that the cusp of a house Is planet Is also and gets authority to cause marriage In his period or sub
governed by a c:ionstillation lord and a sub lord. Slmllarty, a period. And the native was married In Saturn dasa Saturn
planet Is also governed by a constellation lord and a sub lord. bhukti Moon Anthara. It can be said that Moon is lord of 11
Therefore, even though a planet is Inside the 1oth house, it In the constellation and sub of Jupiter,lord of 7. But It should
can be considered to be on on the cusp of the 11th house, be perceived that Jupiter. though lord of 7, .OOCUIJieS the
provided .the sub lord of the ~~sp and the sub lord of the lagna bhavaand Its sub should be unfavourable according
planet is ene and the same planet. And a planet on the cusp to prlrq>les, though constellation position can be acoepted.
of 11th house Is, wttholit doubt. In the 11th house. We shall now take Jupiter, Jupiter Is in the constellation of
Rahu and sub of Venus. The 2nd cusp is also. in the constr
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The cusp In the. horoscope furnished In this essay Is at lation of Rahu and sub of Venus. As the sub of the cusp ar.d
'18.38.11 Cancer. The longitude of Saturn, lord of 5 and 6, that of Jupiter Is_one and the same Venus~ Jupiter is on tt,e
is 15.39.52 Cancer. So Saturn Is 0.58.1.9 away from the cusp cusp of the 2nd house, Moon In the COO$tellation of Jupiter,
?f the 11th house In the 10th house. Jupiter, lord of 7 Is In lord of 7, It may be stated, has causetJ marriage In her
libra wnere the ~nd cusp tans. The second cusp Is at anthara But it you consider the sub, she is in the sub of
1 ~.45 .24. The longitude of Juptter IS 15.41.39 Ubra. Thus,
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observing punctuality and yet his superior judges his work
as always outstanding as he visits E's room only when 'E' Thul In every walk of life, some are fortunate and some
is very busy. 'E' is promoted, overlooking the claims of a are unfortlnite.
score of seniors. 'F' on the other hand, is called a failure Then the next observation is as follows. 'A' Is of course
in life as he works like a bull, carries files home like a luckyto live In a mansion with a few servants at his comL1and
donkey and bums midnight oil almost daily and after all this but he has no peace of mind as his wife is a demoness
ordeal, the poor fellow finds that neither his services are or rakshasi. One enjoys life at house but has no pease
recognized nor his name Is included in the panel for promotion. of mind in official life. Thus it can be observed that the
His bad luck is that his officer called him only when he same person is lucky in one walk of life and unlucl<f in
fs always In the toilet room or goes out to hunt for a much respect . of another. Therefore, it is necessary to find 01 t in
wanted file. The peon retums and informs the offiCer that which waJk of life luck is promised.
~ is not found in the seat and lhe officer forms a wrong
opinion and gets bad impression. Twins are born. One of the twins is lucky to have a
good wife. His income is not satisfactory; promotion comes
(d) When we go on further, we find 'G' has a girt who late; he cannot own a car. The other is saddled in a pood
marries a very rich business man who helps 'G' in leading job; gets promotion at short intervals but is not fortunate
an aristrocratic life from the time of his daughter's wedding in respect of wife. Their lagna falls in the same sign. The
whereas 'H' has a girl who runs away with a person who constellation is also the same. Gochara, Astakavarga bhava
Is all98dy married and is the father of a few children. They chakra, dasa, ail rem~in the same. But how to find out this
both get converted to another religion to permit them to bind difference Is the question. Here commended my research. One
themseMts In marriage. Look at the mental state of 'H'. of th& methods is to find out where the Fortuna falls. as
(e) A person 'I' gets an outhouse in a bungalow, well this point is the fastest moving in a chart. When all other
built and fully fumished. He pays only a token rent. But. factors remain the same, consider which changes In that 3hort
'J' pays pugree and remits every month 8XOfbitanl rent for intervals. In the two charts, the position of the planets is
. a portion in a building on the bank ol a backwater canal, the same ana only the position of Fortuna and the position
foul smelting; rooms need floCNing; tights and fans need renewal of the cusps of houses change.
of electric wiring; repair of water pipeline and provtsion of If the lord of the sub is the significator of the first house,
fans are other necessities. But mosquitoes; flies and bugs one is lucky in coming out successful in his enterprises, In
are his pennanent companions, keeping him alert, active and leading a smooth life and In realising his ambition.
cwtake.
If the lord of the sub Is the significator of the second
(f) 'Mr. 'K' purchases a car and it rms smoothly not one is lucky to have satisfactory bank position, gain through
gi .;ng him any trot.mle at all, while 'L' takes delivery of a property money-lending and profit In business. One leacls a
new car from the garage and before he has put it on the happy domestic life. If Venus and Sun rule the sub hi! has
read for a few miles he finds that it needs attention by good vision; Satum sho"!S good teeth; Mercury good Sf: ~ech
an expert mechanic, and or few coolies to push it. etc.
(g) 'M' takes money on hand loan from a friend for urgent If the lord of the sub Is the slgnlficator of the 3rd house
ex;>enses and it is pick-pocketed in a few minutes. 'N' takes one gair. , lhrough younger brother or sister (Mars) make profitable
loan, plays in races and wins a treble. ( short journeys (Mercury) be a successful sales man representative
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liaision officer, writer (Jupiter - Mercury) author etc. and enjoys strangers or father (Sun) be lucky in discovery or research
good relationship with neighbours (Venus) (Uranus) easily obtain a doctorate, earn a good name In
publications (Jupiter - Mercury) aAd fortunate in educational,
If the lord of the sub is connected with the 4th house,
one gains decent property (Mars) owns car (Venus) building legal, religious fields (Jupiter) and in import - export or international
trade (Mercury) or through brother-in-law.
(Mars) etc or gains through mother (Moon) or treasure (Saturn
- Mars) or deals in these and makes money. Fortuna in the sub of the significator o! the 10th house
brings name. fame, reputation, honour, prestige, promotion,
If the Fortuna is in the sub ruled by the lord who is
prosperity, popularity etc.
a significator of the 5th house, one makes .fortune through
speculation and increases one's bank Balance position due If the sub lord is a significator of the 11th bhava it
to the larger profits earned by chiidren (Jup~er) or he may marks gains through benefactor, friends, helpful and lucky elder
be lucky in music. operate. cinema (Venus - Mercury) etc. brother, very good profit in. business. The native succeeds
in his efforts and realises his ambitions. He leads a pleasant
If the lord of the sub is a significator of the 6th house
life and may have a lucky tie with another powerful person.
one's uncle or aunt will be lucky; obedient servants who
will be co-operative and intelliently assist the native; pel animals If the sub lord signifies the 12th bhava, lucky investment,
are a source of advantage. One can make substantial gains profitable transaction, gains through secret enemies, stay in
having poultry, dai1y farm, selling milk etc. One wiU have foreign land and money thereby, intelligent department, spy
good relationship with bankers and command overdraft facilities Fifth column, unaccountable money, sweet dreams etc are
to a good ex1ent at a moment's call. During ill-health also the affects.
he makes good friendship and later gains through such friendship.
Fortuna in the sub ruled by the significator of each house
If the lord of th e sub where Fortuna is found happened will be explained taking the horoscopes 01 people who are
to be the significator of the 7th house, one is lucky to have living now. To know the exact position of Fortuna, it is absolutely
a fortunate partner (Jupiter - Venus), gains through wife (Venus) necessary to note the exact moment of birth. In India, a
or partner or other sex, makes good profit through contracts majority of the people record only the approximate time of
(Mercury) litigation (Jupiter) election (Mars) competition (Mars) birth in 1ST. On many occations, I had proved beyond doubt
also one has social and financial success (Venus) through that if we work out following and Hindu method on a child
associations. societies and clubs. age 5. years or so with no significant past events to verify,
one wrll have many alternative vighaties of birth. The method
If the significator of the 8th house is the lord of the
of pre-natal epoch cannot give correct results. If any one
sub tenanted by Fortuna, one is lucky to have gains without
were to object protest, let him take the birth of twins born
pains by will, legacy, insurance etc. The partner in life earns
much and gives o decent share. Satisfactory bonus, gratuity with the actual birth difference of 28 minutes and calculate.
arrears due and recovery of entangled money are promised. . Can he get 7 degree difference in their lagna? Never, never.
Then how is this method useful? The actual time noted at
The planet signifying the 9th house and owning the st.Jb the time of birth of twins never agrees with the time obtained
occupied by Fortuna indicates that one will be lucky to quali~ after a careful hours of calculations following the pre-natal
highly (Mercury - Jupiter}. go on a long journey (Mercury epoch method. In England, they arranged a test in which
- Moon), make money as a Ambassador, representative, liaison ten birth-time accurately taken by a doctor - astrologer were
officer etc in a far off place, gail: through foreigners and rectified, according to the pre-natal .epoch method by six
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ZODIAC I a prominent abdomen. Face is wide between the ears, and tne
mouth will be iarge with nice teeth of chalky colour. The hair "Viii
be brown and the complexion pale. As the limbs are extremely
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slender whe'n compared to the large upper body, the whole body
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
appears top heavy and one will walk with a rolling gait Generally
dwarfs are born in this sign. .
1. ARIES -Mesha 00-00 30-00
Person born under this sign are of middle stature. They posses a 5. Leo- Simha 120 150
lear. and muscular body. They are neither stout nor thick. Their One born in Leo will have well developed bones and br' 1d
complexion will be ruddy and they-have a faid)l long neck and shoulders and forehead. He will be tall, well-built and muscu .u.
faoe. Their head will be broad at the temples and narrow at the Never wilt he be plumpy or ugly and be a lambhcdhara. His sta1us
chin, They have bushy eyebrows, eyes grey to greyish brown with will be full and his appearance majestic, imposing, commanding
snarP sight. Their hair will be wiry, colour varying from dark to .. . and dignified as Leo is a fixed and fiery sign or the royal ki~gly
sandy. sign. Comlexion will vary according to the e~act position of the
ascendant, and _planets occupying or aspecting the ascendant.
2. TAURUS-Rishaba 30-00 60-00
The stature will be middle, body plump forehead broad, neck thick 6. Virgo-Kanni 150 180
and stout, eyes bright,hair dark, complexion clear in appearance
The native will be tall with a slender body. He or she will have d11rk
solidly built and stocky shoulders big and muscles well developed.
hair and eyes. The eyebrows will be curved with much of hair
growth .' The voice will be th in and even shrill. Ever they will-...alk
3. GEMINJ-Mithunam 60-00 90-00
quickly and never they have pot belly. Dur to their activity, \t"\ey
Gemini gives a tall, upright,straight body the hands will be long. often appear younger than their actual age. The nose will be
The legs will be thin and ~e veins will be visible. Complexion will straight, indicating that. they are very clever, not necessarily cun-
l e n'\Oderate, fair or dark, depending on the planet which rises ning . The forehead near the eyebrows will be pronounced. The
then in Gemini at the time of birth. Their eyes will be hazel and expression of their eyes will be honest and frank. Among the
~hey look quick, sharp and active. Nose will be long. westerners, most of the Virgo-borns will have beautiful blue eyes.
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tenance attractive. The eyebrows add to his beauty. In the adult Complexion _will be fair, appearance handsome of the 12 sgns,
age occipital region gets bald. The nose will be little bent like the the signs Venus and Aquarius produce beautiful children . TP.eth
parrot. may be defective. The hair has a brown shade. There may be a
mole or scar in the calf muscle.
8. SCORPIO-Vrichikam 210 240
The body will be well proportioned, Hands are generally long. The 12. PISCES-Meenam 330 360
status is above average. Broad face.~ommanding appearance Pisces generally produces short people. They will w~igh as :-.1uch
short and curly hair and muscular body are indicated by Scorpio. as a tall person as they will be plumpy and the hands and fe.sk will
They have good personality.
appear to be stout. They shoulders are mascular and spher ical.
9. SAGITTARIUS-Ohanus 240 270 The eyes will be big and protruding. But the hair will be soft and
silky.
A well proportioned anO:--a well developed body, tall, large forehead,
high and bushy eyebrows long nose, bright eyes, charming ap
pearance graceful look, fair complexion and handsome figure.
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whether one can have menstrual lroubles. uterine and OYarian
f - ASTROlOGY-AND DiSEASE-) afflictions, dyspepsia, eye trouble, lunacy and diseases connected
with breast.
Various bootes written by western authors are referred , especially. Mars: Governs the red bone marrow, haemoglobin. red blood
"The message of the stars" written by Max Henindel and Augusta corpuscles, which carry food to various parts of the body and help
Foss Heindel, published by L.N. Fowler & Co .. Lilly's Astrology, in throwing out the waste. It also governs the genilals. Accidems.
Zadkiel, Sephariel, Uewlyn George, Allan Leo, etc. How the infor- burns gunshot, injuries surgery, are shown by Mars.
mation collected therein is to be made use of while applying
Krishnamurti Padhdhati is given below: Mercury: Pulmonary system, respiratory diseases. molor seg-
ment of the spinal cord, vo<.al cords, locomotor ataxia, nervous
He says
disorders, deafness.
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wh1 n the signlficators of one and six operate, one is to give the confined to bed or Isolated, I.e. admitted In the isolation ho!apetr-..
time when one will fall HI. Similarty one has to note down when the or otherwise hospitalised.
eletenth house slgnificator will operate. If the 11th house sig-
The fatal disease is shown by the significator of the 8th~ One
nificator Is also the significator of the fifth house one will surely have
may suffer from various diseases during his lifetime. But that which
tne cure for the disease from which one suffers. Unless the sub sub
was the last disease from which one suffered is indicated by the
period of the slgniflcator of the 11th housr operators following the
period of the disease, immediate cure is denied, and one is to wait sub lord of the 8th cusp. Twins may be born. The lagna and also
till the significator of the 5th and the 11th begin to operate. the 8th cusp may be in the same sign a~ star for both of them.
But the nature of the death differs. How? Which can exp(ain the
Nature of the diseases: The ascendant and the significators of reason for this, except the sub-lord of the 8th. One of them meet,
the Ascendant will indicate whether one can maintdln good health with accident. The other passes away on another date after suffer-
or suffer from any disease or will have rapid or slow recovery from Ing from some other disease. The only method by which one can
the ailment or succumb to it. decide is only by judging the sub-lord of the 8th cusp as the cusps
alone change within the few minutes interval in their birth iime.
The sixth house d enotes the upset of the health, the disease from Therefore one should note the nature of the disease as explained
which one will suffer, its nature and duration of the disease. It is not below:
nece~sary that one should suffer from nay one variety of the
disease in his lifetime whenever he falls ill. The nature changes. Note the sub-lord of the 6th cusp. This needs correct moment o1
according to the significator of the disease and the period running. birth. If It is notavailable, then if you want to know the sub of ~rye
Normally there will be a few significators o! the sixth house. All sixth, you take the ruling planets at the moment when you have the
urge to putt, 1 query. Mysteriously God will help you by eliminating
cannot cause diseases unless the same sign!ficator of the sixth
the previous and the next sub to the one which you hi:lVe to select.
house is also significator of the first house also. 6th house indicates
not only diseases but also ~ebts, difficulties. separation from the Now a gentlem~n has enter~ my room in Delhi. H-is question f
partner, etc. Hence to definitely predict that one will suffer from whether there w1ll be any rehef from the disease from which he is
some disease one should note whether the significator of the sixth suffering. Today it is Saturday. The constellation in which Moon is
house is ~lso connected with the Ascendent It is connected with trasitting is Poorvashada, governed by Venus ts the sign Sagit-
the second and not the first, then it indicates either entering into tarius, owned by Jupiter. This shows that the body gets emaciated
service or borrowing money. If it is connected with the second and due to passing away sugar in the urine. Hence decided that it
also the 12th it shows that he would have lost what he borrowed should.. b e diabetes. When I a~ked the gentleman whether he
or repaid the loan already taken, etc. But if the significator of the surfers from diabetes, he said. 'Yes' _His horoscope also ind~cated
sixth house is also the significator of 1 and also 12 one will be the same c'' : :..,e, It is as follows:
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-1>/ 29 10' FORTUNA VII In the above horoscope the sub-lord Is Venus. It Is In Scorpio. th'!
KETHU V2T' 10' 538' 16 20' 8th sign of the zodiac and In a watery sign zodiac indicating sexu; tl
tt> 29' Vt22 10' organ and excertion from the body. Venus was In the consteflaticn
of Jupiter in Libra. Libra is for kidney, bladder, etc. How clear it is,
m2ff 1o VIII 20 10'
is to be judged by the readers themselves. The native of this ch..;.rt
URA.1T'54' BORN 12-17 P.M. NEP. 24 51' .found out that he had unusual thirst in the night and when he sent
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MOON4.56' 2-10-1922 his urine to the clinical laboratory he found that there was sugar in
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1120 10' 22-33 N & 88-24E IX 26 10' the urine. Thus every reader of my magazine or the book should
become a capable astrologer who could diagonise the disea~e
with least effort even without seeing the patient. It is the cho t
HAAS 18 25' X1123 30' XI2T' 10' RAHUff 29' erected for the moment of judgement which reveals. Where is the
ASC.1620' . VEN. 0 44' MERCURY SUN 15 38' necessity for the patient to visit the ct:tamber of astrologer. For n
t> 28' SAT. 1-t' 43' medical officer he should see patient, hear his case. do all th~
possible tests and arrive at a correct diagnosis. For an astrolog. r
JUP. 1 57' X 29 10'
it is easy to eliminate many of the .suspected ones and pitch upcl
the disease correctly.
Now l'et us see the 6th cusp of the native. It is In Venus sign, Moor
star and Venus sub. Combination of Venus Moon Is judged for Pathogenic effects of the twelve signs of the Zodiac:
profession as one who deals in milk, petrol or syrup. Here for
Aries: Reacts upon the head producing headaches, neural- .
disease we have to take that he passes not urine but syrup-like
gia,coma, trance diseases of the brain and cerebral hemorrhage,
., flJid. It should be clear1y stated as diabetes as Moon Is connected
insomnia, tendency to Inflammatory diseases pains. etc.
with the 8th house by owing it and 8th hous~ shows micturition-
passing urine. If I want to note the sub from the ruling planets It Taurus: Diphtheria, croup, apoplexy, goitre, dlseaseof the cerebel-
can be seen that it may be Jupiter or Saturn or Venus sub as today lum, cervical vertebrae. Planets deposited in Taurus will oppose
it is Saturday and the star is Poorvashada. The lord of the star is the sign Scorpio. Hence they also cause venereal diseases pil~s.
stronger than the lord of the rasi which Is stronger than the lord of fistula and constipation. Irregular menses and troubles thereby.
the day. Therefore the divine grace is ever there to fix correctly that
which you want of judgement. Therefore whenever you want to Gemini! Pulmonary diseases. eosonophilia , dry cough,
find out the disease of a person note the sub-lord of the sixth cusp; pneumonia, bronchllles. pleurisy, asthma. inflammation of peric<.r-
fird out in whose constellation it Is deposited. Find out the sign dium, affections of the hands asthma, and tuberclosis.
where the lord of the star was at the moment of birth or at the time
of query and also the sub-lord of the sixth; both put together give Cancer: Pains In the st9mach, gas trouble, Indigestion. cou{,t~.
the clue. hlccpught. dropsy; melancholia, hypochondria, hysteria, jaundk c
gall stones.
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If Sun would have been the sub-lord of the 6th cusp and is the
Leo: Regurgitation of blood, palpitation. aneurism, feeling giddy, ' significator of the houses 6 and also 1, or if the signifi'Altor of 6 is
faintings. spinal meningitis, curvature of the spine, arteriosclerosis, also the significator of 1 is diposited in the constellation of Sun and
an9ina pectoris, hyperaemia. anaemia, hydraemia. if Sun would have been in the following signs then "the native will-
suffer from any of the following types of diseases.
Virgo: Tapeworm, roundworm, hook worm , malnutrition ,
peritonitis. interference with the absorption of the chyle, typhoid , Aries (Sun): Aphasia, toss of conscience, brain fever. cerebr; I
cholera. appendicitis. loose motion. Vitamin B deficiency. haemorrhage meningitis, cerebral anaemia or congestion of ttl3
bloods, faintings, headaches, thrombosis etc.
Libra: Potyria. suppression of the urine. inflammation of the uterus
bright's disease. Lumbago, rheumatic pains, eczema, skin dis- Taurus (Sun}: Quinsy, diphtheria polypus of the nose, eye trouble.
eases. affection of the vasomotor system, kidney, Appendicitis.
Hernia. Gemini (Sun}: Pleurisy, Eosonophilia bronchitis, hyperaemia o(
the lungs.
Scorpio: Affections of the bladder, Coliform infection, trouble in
the urethra and generative organs, rectum, colon, the prostate Cancer (Sun): Anemia, dropsy, dyspepsia, gastric fever.
gland. then. nasal catarrh. adenoids. trouble in the womb, ovaries,
Leo (Sun): Palpitation of the heart, backache, spical affections and
venereal diseases. irregularities of the menses leucorrhoea, rup-
eye trouble.
ture. renal stone.
Virgo (Sun): No proper digestion and assimilation, peritonitis,
Sagittarius: Affections of the hips. thighs, femur, ilium, locomotor
typhoid, dysentery.
ati1xi::l. sciatica. rheumatism. dise:ases in the hip. Also pulmonary
trouhtes fracture of collar bone, varicose veins.
Libra (Sun): Bright's disease, eruptions of the skin, boils.
Capricorn: Affects the skin. the patella, kneecap and the knee.
Scorpio (Sun): Reveal calculus, genital system distrubed urinary
storn<~ch. eczema. erysipelas. leprosy, leucoderma, digestive dis-
trouble, menstrual difficulties, affections of the uterus and ovary.
turb<mcr.s, rheumatism, chills gout. neuralgia melancholia blood
disorders Sagittarius (Sun): Sciatica, paralysis of the limbs, pulmonary
diseases.
Aquarius: Affects the ankles. the lirnbs. varicose veins, sprain in
the anllo. dtopsy. irregularity of I he functioning of the heart., skin Capricorn (Sun): ~heumatism, skin affection, digestive distruban-
and nyP (fi-:c-:ts os. ces.
Pisces: Alfccts the feet and toes. It also affects the intestines. Aquarius: Varicose veins. dropsy, poor circulation, palpitation of
Deformities of the feet. dropsy. delirium. tremens due to drugs, the heart.
Clddi<;led to drinks and thereby complications.
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Pisces (Sun) : Perspiration of the teet, Intestinal troubles, typhoid Capricorn(Moon): Rheumatism, lack of synovial fluid, skin erup-
fev~r tions, poor digestion and digestive distrubances.
If moon would have been the sub-lord of the 6th cusp and is the Aquarius(Moon): Varicose veins, ulcers of t he leg. dropsy,
slgnificator of the houses 6 and also1, .or if the significator of 6 is hysteria fainting and heart trouble.
also the significator of 1 and is deposited in the constellation of
Moon and if Moon would have been in the following signs then the Pisces(Moon): Either drinks much or ever used to take drugs.
native wm suffer from any of the following diseases. Tender feet, varieties of disorders in the abdomen.
Aries (Moon) : Insomnia, headache, lethargy and weak eyes. If Mars would have been the sub-lord of the sixth cusp and is the
significator of houses 6 and also 1 or if the significator of 6 is also
Taurus (Moon): Sore throat. eye trouble, also menstrual com-
the signlficator of 1 and is deposited in the constellation of Mars
plaint .
and if Mars would have been in the follo~ing signs, then the native
Gemini (Moon): Catar rh of the lungs, asthma, stomach,!. will suffer from the f~llowing types of diseases.
bronchitis. pneumonia, rheumatism in the arms. sprain and pains
in the shoulders. Aries(Mars): Sunstroke, cerebral haemorrhage, congestion,
thrombosis, brain fever, delirium, shooting pain in the head, insom-
Cancer (Moon) : Chronic ailment in the stomach leading to Cancer nia, wounds or boil in the head, inflammatio n of the kidney, r~nal
dropsy. obesity, bloating digestive disturbances. epilepsy. haemorrhage, renal calculi.
Leo (Moon) : Backache. disturbed circulation, convulsions, heart Taurua(Mars): Mumps, enlarged or inflamed or septic tons~s
trouble, eye defect. suffocation, adenoids, diphtheria, polypus, nosebleeding, goitre,
inflammation of the Larynx, excessive menstrual flow, scalding
Virgo (Moon) : Bowels disorder, abdominal tumours, dysentery
peritonitis.
urine. venereal ulcers enlargement of the prostate gland stran-
guary.
Libra (Moon): Bright's disease, abscess of the kidneys, .uraemia,
headache, insomnia. Gemini (Mars): Haemorrhage of the lungs, pneumonia, bronchitis
cough, wounds and fractures In the arms, collar bone, fracture in
Scorplo(Moon): Disturbed menses, bladder troubles. hydrocele.
the femur, sciatica.
genito-urinary distrubances, throat troubles.
Sagittarius(Moon): Affections of the blood, hip disease, femus _c..- (Mars): Milkfever, lnftammation, ulceration, haemorhage
fracture, asthma. ol the stomach, dyspepsia.
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Leo (Mars): Muscular rheumatism. especially in the back, enlar- constellat ion of Mercury and if Mercury would have been
gement of the heart, palpitation, pain in the heart suffocation deposited in.
fainting, inflammation of the pericardium.
Aries(Mercury): Brain fever. nervous headache. vertigo. neural
Virgo (Mars) : Typhoid, inflammation of the bowel s, peritonitis, gia, nervous disorders of the kidney, lumbago.
worms. diarrhoea, cholera, ventral hernia, appendicitis. Taurus{Mercury): Stuttering, hoarseness and deafness. nervous
affections of the genito-urinary system.
Libra(Mars): Inflammation of the kidneys, excess of urine haemor-
rhage of the kidneys, renal stones, brain fever, sunstroke, pains in Gemini(Mercury): Gout in the head , arms, shoulders. bronchitis,
the head. asthma, asphyxiation. pleurisy, nervouspain in the hip.
and stranguary, tonsils, larynx. nosebleeding. Virgo (Mercury): Flatulence, wind colic, short breath. nervous
debility.
Sagittarius (Mars): Fracture of the femur, dislocation, sciatica and
ul~ers of the thigns, pneumonia bronchitis cough.
Ubra (Mercury): Suppression olthe urine, renal parexysms,lum-
bago vertigo, nervous headache, eye trouble.
Capricorn (Mars): Carbuncles, erysipelas, smallpox, chicken Scorpio(Mercury): Pains in the bladder and genitals, menstural
pox, measles, pimples, Itches, inflammatory skin disease!i1, trouble, stuttering deafness.
dyspepsia ulcerated stomach
Sagittarius(Mercury): Pain in the hips and the thighs. cough,
asthma, pleurisy.
Aquarius (Mars): Varicose veins, fracture ofthe leg, blood poison-
ing heart failure, fainting palpitation of the heart. Capricom(Mercury): Rheumatism, pain in the knee, diHiculty to
bend, pain in the back. skin disease. melancholy nervous indiges-:.
Pisces(Mars): Deformities of the feet, accidents to them corns
tion. flatulence.
bunions and perspiring feet ventral hernia, inflammation of the
bowels, diarrhoea. Aquarius (Mercury): Shooting and gnawing pains. varicose veins .
corrupt blood, palpitation and neuralgia of the heart.
If the sub-lord of the 6th cusp Is Mercury or if Mercury is signilicator
bf .the sixth house and also the significator of the first or if the Pisces(Mercury) : Gout in the feet general weakness. lassitude.
significator of the sixth and also the first house be deposited in tne worry, tuberculosis deafness.
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