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(MOON',S NODES)
IN
PREDTCTM ASTROLOGY 1
by
MANTT CHAND JAIN
CONTENTS
Chapters:
l. Introduction I
2. Rahu & Ketu in Hindu AstrologY 7
3. Rahu & Ketu in WesternAstrologY t2
4. True conceptionof Rahu & Ketu l8
5. Rahu & Ketu in Houses 23
6. Rahu & Ketu in Signs 28
7. Rahu & Ketu in AsPects 33
8. Combinationsof Rahu or Ketu with Planets 4L
9. Rahu & Ketu in Vimshottari Dasa 60
10, Rahu & Ketu in Transits il
ll. Transit Rahu & Ketu aspectingPlanets 94
12. Transiting PlanetsaspectingRahu & Ketu r 06
13. Kala-SarpaYoga lll
14. Eclipsesin Nativities r20
15. Rahu & Ketu in FemaleHoroscopes 130
16. Rahu & Katu in SYnastrY t35
17, Karmic Destiny 141
18. FamousPeople 153
PREFACE
If you leave out of the Moon's Nodes, you can miss one of
the most important luck areas in any chart. There is little
doubt that the omission of the Moon's Nodes (Rahu and Ketu)
from a nativity is a severe handicap to the interpreter of the
horoscope. The subtle relationship between the Sun, the
Moon and the Earth plays a large part in the unfoldment of
each individual's consciousness. The ecliptic is the plane of
the Earth's journey round the Sun. Rahu and Ketu show at
which points the Moon is also in alignment with Sun-Earth
relationship, thus making possible a more perfect rapport bet-
ween the three bodies and indicating at which precisepoint in
the zodiac the main effects of such a rapport can be anticipated.
It is really astonishing to note that mere points of inter-
section of the Earth and the Moon's Nodes should be so strong
in their impact on human life. It had been recognised that
they produce marvellous effect, at times more than the planets.
Since Rahu and Ketu are in exact opposition to each other, the
effect of these Nodes should be considered simultaneously.
The Second factor is the linking of the Sun and the Moon
with Rahu. The Union of the Soul or the Sun with the Mind
or the moon brought out the mightier child of Maya (material-
istic world) in Rahu. In our daily life, wd directly feel the
influence of the Sun and the moon only. We thus come to
believe that the Luminaries of the Sun and the Moon are.
therefore, the supreme earthly planets.
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CHAPTER 3
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energy from, the past incarnations. This energy is then
processed by that individual and redistributed into this
present lifc with the network set forth by Rahu'
The planets ruling the signs of Rahu and Ketu axis are
called the Karmic Controlling Planets. Since Ketu is the
intet point for Karma, the planet ruling the sign of Ketu is
called the incoming. or past life, Karmic Control' The planet
ruling the sign of Rahu controls the Karmic distribution in
this life. For this reason. it is called the Karmic Distribution
Control. The Controlling Planets have storing implications
depending upon where they fall in the chart and the aspects
they make with the Nodal axis. This aspact made by the
Controlling Planets to the Nodal axis is of great significance
in Karmic understanding.
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There rs a danger of destroying the new growth at Rahu by
too much concentration at the Ketu area. We always need to
be aware of maintaining a balance at the Nodal axis.
5. De Vore in his ; Encyclopedia of Astrology, writes:
From the position of the Moon's Nodes, we can see whether
there was an eclipse condition shortly before or after birth,
whether a planet near Rahu or Ketu would shortly be acti-
vated by the Moon's transit. or that of the Sun, and similar
and sundry factors which the modern astrologer can trace
from the ephemeris but often does not. The Nodes themselves
merely point to places where something may happen at such
times-which itself is of no small matter. Things happen
because of the time, the place and the planet and the Node
is often the middle factor in that formula.
6. Ronald C. Davison in one of his articles observed
Some years ago when investigatrng the astrological indications
of screen and stage talent, I noticed that in a large number of
cases, the Lunar Nodes were placed in the 5th and llth
houses, the sectors of the horoscope linked rvith public ent'er-
tainment. Sometimes Rahu would appear in the 5th.
sometimesin the I lth. there being no marked preponderance
either way.
A planet in conjunction with either Node has special
significancein relation to the things signified by the Node it
is with. There is little doubt that omission of Rahu and
Ketu from a'natal chat, is a severe handicap to the inter-
preter of the horoscope. The Nodes in transits often mark
the arrival of a significant period in the native's affairs.
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Introduction to Astr ology : The Head of the Dragon is mas-
culine, of the nature of Jupiter and Venusand of himself a
fortune. The Tail of the Dragon by nature is quite contrary
to the Head, for he is evil.
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CHAPTER 4
True Conception of Rahu & Ketu
Rahu and Ketu are controversialfiguresin Hindu Mytho-
logy, Astronomy and Astrology. Whatever may have been
the liables of mythology, the physicsof eclipsestells us that
the shadowsare causedby the Earth, the Sun and the Moon.
and they do not exist by themselves. In solar Eclipse.it is
Moon that covers thd orb of the Sun and castsits shadow on
the Earth and causesthe eclipse, ln Lunar Eclipse,it is
reasonablythe Earth that caststhe shadow on the Moon and
cause the eclipse. But if we seethe movementin both the
cases,it is the Moon that causesthe eclipse by playing hide
and seek.
What are Rahu and Ketu. The usual explanation given
by some of the learned astrologersis that they are as much
physicalbodies(planets)as other planets are and they are
invisible because their discs are dark. Others are of the
opinion that they are points in the eclipticwhere the plane of
Moon's orbit cuts the plane of Sun'sorbit.
Rahu and Ketu posedifficult problems for the astrologer
and have been the cause of considerable controversy in
the recent past. Authorities differ about them. From
what Varahmihira observesin is his Brihat Somhita.itis
obvious that he was aware of the true causesof eclipsesand
other celestialphenomena.
It must, however, be stated at the very outset that there
is a fundamental differencebetweenRahu and Ketu and the
other planets. The other planets are bodiesof physicalmass,
actually existingin the sky and visible to the eye. They have
form, shape and colour and their mass, gravity, atmosphere,
motion, distancefrom the Sun etc., have been studied in
detail and ascertained. On the other hand, Rahu and Ketu
are only tqre imaginary points in the heavens,without shape
or form. They are the points of intersectionof the apparent
path of the Sun with the path of the Moon. As these paths
are nearly circular, the points of intersectionare two which
lie I 80 degreesapart.
Now the basic assumptionof astrologyis that planets in-
fluence the earth and its inhabitants. Man dwells upon the
earth and so is influencedby them. The planetspossessmass
and have force of gravity. They also emit electro-magnetic
viberations. Theseeffect the earth and its inhabitants.
Rahu and Ketu do not existin the heavensand possesno
mass. They are only two imaginary pointsin the heavens.
Then how do they effectthe earth and its inhabitants?
It has alreadybeenstatedthat Rahu and Ketu are the two
points of intersectionof the path of the Sun and the Moon.
The apparentmotion of the Sun is due to the revolution of
the earth around the Sun. And the Moon revolves around
the Earth. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are the points of
intersection of the paths of the earth and the Moon in the
heavens.
The Earth and the Moon are two bodies possessing
physical mass. They move on definedpaths in the heavens.
Their movements on their paths createfields of force. The
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naine of the force is not material. It may be called electro-
magneticor any other. The inhabitantsof the earth are not
aware of the field of force createdby the earth, becausethey
are a part of the earth and move along with it. This fact
may be explainedthrough an example. The movementsof a
Railway Train on its track createsa field of force which is
noticed by a passerby and not by persons who are in an
equilibrium. Similarly, the inhabitants of the Earth are in
an equilibrium with referenceto the field of force created by
the earth during its motion around the Sun.
The equilibrium is, however. disturbed where the paths of
the earth and the Moon intersect. It is natural that where
two fields of force meet with eachother, somethingunsual
should happen. Rahu and Ketu are two Nodes of the Moon,
are the two points of disturbanceon the paths of the Earth
and the Moon. The path of the earthsor the apparentpath
on the Sun is thb ecliptic. Thus Rahu and Ketu are the two
points on the ecliptic 180degreesapart and in whose vicinity
disturbed condition prevail. They representthe cross-roads
on the fieldsof force of the earth and the Moon.
But what about the influenceof Nodes, whibh are ima-
ginary points ? They cannot either emit rays or reflectrays
emanatingfrom the other celestialbodies. So what is their
positionin Astrology.
Latitudes of the planets depend on their Nodes. so the
mutual relationshipin the positionof the planetswill not be
the same at any two instants in Kalpa, (one Kalpa, being
equal to lO90Maha-yugasand one Maha-yuga is of 4,32tr000
years), as the periodsof revolution of the Nodes are different
for different Dlanets. It is said that History repeatsitself but
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not in a identical manner. This truth is established on a
consideration of astrology. The events may be similar but can
never be identical.
But it is not only the Sun and the Moon that suffer when
t h e y c o m e i n c o n t r a c t w i t h R a h u o r K e t u . O t h e r p l a n e t sa l s o
develop abnormal traits when they come in contact rvith
t h e m a n d t h e i r n a t u r a l q u a i i t i e s s u f f e r ,u s u a l l y f o r t h e w o r s e .
W h c n S u n c o m e s i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h R a h u . t h i s g i v e sa
sttong :rdvantage to the Rahu area. The ego and the new
activity flow along the same path. Whenever the Sun is loca-
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ted is where there is strength, vitality, action and warmth.
But when Sun is in conjunction with Ketu, this givesgreater
difficulty in establishingthe new growth. In order to grow
and learn,the personmust build a strongego. To cut short,
wheneverRahu is in conjunctionwith any planet, it will en-
hancethe basic quality of that planet.
It is only in recentyearsthat Rahu and Ketu are recogni-
sedi4 Westernastrologicaltexts-thisis surely a sign of Indian
influenceon Westernastrologicalthought. Lately few astrolo-
gersof the West have written few booksproving with illus-
tration that the Moon's Nodes play an impartant part in
human affairs.
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CHAPTER 5
Rahu & Ketu in Houses
Whenever Rahu wil| be in the first house, Ketu will natrrral|y be in
the seventhhouse. Their results are comptimentary. so when we deal
with Rahu in the first house,no separate delineation of Kctu in the
seventh house is necessary.
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an early age. Career is given a second priority
in their life,
Although they have strong self displaying ego,
circumstances
may not give tlem the opportunity to be prominent
in their
field
S E V E N T H H O U S E : f h i s c o n d i t i c r no f t e n
s i g n i l i e st h a r
m a r r i a g e o r p a r t n e r s h i pa c t i v i t i e s a r e
e x t r . e n l e l yi m p o r t a n t i n
h-islife. Marriage or businesspartner
is usually ltlore mature
than the native. This person hasto
w o r k w i t h a p a r t n e r ,t o
I e a r n t h e b a l a n c ei t t a k e s t o d o t h i s . p l e a s u r e s
is obtained
through contact with public. They are
very charnting, diplo_
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matice and polite in generalexpressionor communication,
Affiictions threatensseparation from partnersand law suits'
Ketu in the ascendantis not conduciveto the health of the
native. When affiicted,evil resultsmay happen which may
adversely affect the native's health, reputation and relation
with theGovernment. sudden fall from position can happen.
EIGHTH HOUSE : This position forces the personto
learn to accept another'sfinancial help' Money is obtained
his
through partners. Legaciesare promised' Sometime in
life, h-e *itt u" forced to learn the acceptance of the humility
oftakingfromothers.Stronginterestintheoccultorhidden
sideofthelifeisnoticedasarescuefromthematerialworl
i.urrrlrrg from the idea or reality of death and regeneration
poverty'
is strongly noticed in this case' If affiicted' fear of
weakness according to the sign at the
nnunUui lorr.r, physical
8th house.
NINTH HOUSE : When the position is not developed'
in many
they have to learn a lot of lessonsfrom theirmistakes
This can
cases,they cannot even comunicatetheir problems'
get involved
also indicate disregard for religion' They will
with publication, publicity or some foreign affairs/activities
needsto
in their life-time due to strangecoincidences' He
his imme-
becomemore objectivein his interpretationswithin
of brothers or sistersare very destined
diate world. Affairs
in their life whetherthey want or not'
TENTHHoUsE:Thisconditionoftensigniliesstron.
ger successin the professionor careerarea but the native will
huu. u checkeredcareer. Avocation should be followed'
life'
sometimeto the point of sacrificinghome and domestic
way' and
This meansworking for or with the public in some
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he will have less time to spend on home matters. Public
recognitionand honours. Often difficultiesduring childhood
bring about a mother/father complex to this person. They
are a lot closer to their father than mother. Their first half of
life is not. very in the enjoyable comparedto the secondhalf.
When affiicted,others contrive to bring about his downfall.
ELEVENTH HOUSE : This position often signifiesthat
the person has considered friendship. Friends, in a better
position than the native, assistin time of need. Many hopes
are realised. Here they must becomelike an Aquarian in the
highestsenseof the word; a true humanitarian.Problemsand
difficultiesusually stem out of romancesand quite often form-
ation of a successfulrelationship is very difficult. There next
difficulty is with regard to children. Aflictions createenmities
and jealousies.
TWELFTH HOUSE : The personhas a lot to learn in
this life time with or without individul choiceand needs self
sacrifice. It is helping those less fortunate. handicapped,or
affiicted.In their work, they are quite methodical, practical,
punctualand steady. The digestivesystemor problemswith
circulation needsattention in their case. Affiiction sometimes
resultin lack of mental balance, vague imaginationsand
forebodings. Occult studies should not be indulged in at
such time.
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CHAPTER 6
2 . R a h u i d e n t i c a l t o i t s e x a l t e d s i g n ( G e r n i n i ) p l a c e di n
an angle or trine gives political power and fame. He will have
all the comtbrts and will become the chief of his clan.
3 . R a h u p l a c , : di n T a u r u s . C a t t c e ro r A r i e s g i v r s r v e a l t h ,
e d u c a t i o n .g o o d s e r v a n t s .p l e a s i n gw i f e / h u s b a n d a n d b e n r : l i t s
from the government.
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He would like to servethe sufrers and will have enthusiasm
for national service.
LEO/AQUARIUS : He has spent his past life in many
unu$ualactivities.He hardly had time for his personal needs
and worked towards achievingthingsfor others. In this life
time, he will have vitality to carry forward large enterprises.
He has the capacityto superviseothersand capableof under'
taking responsibilitiesvery early in life. His mental harmony
is possibly his greatestcharm. Strong self-conditioningand
self-confidence is noticedin him in this life. He will build new
housesand will travel in forqign lands.
VIRGO/PISCES : In past life, he was almost an incognito
person.He did not have many opportunities,becausehe could
not identify them and make use of them. In this lifetime,social
ddsiresare very pronouncedand there is often much stability
and perseverance. He has beengiven many opportunitiesin
this life, but at the sametime, he has to achieve themvery
methodically.Thus. he cannotjust skip and go on to the next
gamein life. Therewill be suddenaccessto much wealth.
LIBRA/ARIES : He has spent his past life with a lot of
physical activities, temper and aggression. In that life he
gained and lost many thingssimultaneously as he could not
learn to balancethem. In this life, he will be mild and gentle,
and dignifiedand upright. Whateverhe doesin this life will
have a senseof justice. He will achievemany success in this
life without fighting for them and just by utilising his mental
energies.He may not be after materialisticcomforts and luxu'
ries,but he is alwayslucky to be in plentiful in that respect-
SCORPIOITAURUS:He has spenthis past life in luxuries
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and comforts without caring for the higher learnings. He
would not listen to anybody and will go with a routine life. In
this life time, there is seldom steady accomplishmentand
mental discord robs him of much pleasure in life. He will go
from one extreme stage of living to another during the same
life, His hidden motive and energiesare strong aud he will use
them whenever he has to. As long as no body disturbs him, he
will be quiet, polite and gentle. He may forget, but never
foregives, what others do to him.
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CHAPTER 7
, Rahu & Ketu in Aspects
Aspects in Hindu Astrology are different than the so^calledmodern
aspects.For the purposeof this work, we follow the modern aspects.In
our studies,we have observedthat aspects with the Moon's Nodes are
workable upto l0 degreeorb.
Conjunctions to Rahu
SUN. It gives advantage to the Rahu area. This aspects
provides strong personalelevation wherever the Sun is located.
The destiny often helps them in most of the ways it can
during life. Responsibilitiesare often given to them just as
they are ready for them. People do lose their mates somehow,
since this automatically puts Ketu in the 7th (marriage) house
to the Sun.
Oppositions to Rahu
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MARS. Action and fear need to be balanced. Circulatory
problems or blood difficulties can be normal for thesepeople.
lndulgence and misusesof physical power, sex and energies
in past life have brought this condition in this life.
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NEPTUNE. This person must be careful of drug aud
sex
abuse, and over stimulation of the imagination
fr,irrr over-
i d e a l i s t i ct h o u g h t s . T h e a s p e c rw i l l g i v e t h e
individual the
ability to inhale spirituar and idealistic goars ro
org,,nir.' oni
restructure the individuality.
Squares to Rahu/Ketu
S U N . T h i s s e e m st o p u t a s t t . o l t g e tr h a n u s u a l
accent on
the Sun and its position. Under this condition,
r>nehas [o
adjust the right amount. lt is dilficult for
hirn to arrive at
successin life. The action and stressseem
to colneout .rt the
Sun position.
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dual. He is also the philospher.
VENUS. This aspect in a man's chart makes him attract
beautiful women with much charm of manner and they can
expect better luck regarding money matters. This gives a
nature that is dependable and well able to put action behind
the feglings of affection.
N E P T U N E . T h i s p e l s o n i s t a l e n t e d i n m u s i c a n c lt h e
arts, or has a great appreciation of thenr. This aspect pro-
v i d e s s t r o n g s e n s eo f s p i r i t u a l i t y o r e v e n m e d i u m i s t i ca t t i t u d e
to the individual. lt inclines him to metaphysical studies.
H e s e e k st h e s e e m i n g l yi m p o s s i b l e .
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CHAPTER 8
SUN
l . A s s o c i a r i o n o f R a h u r vi t h S u n . M a r s a r r d S a t n r n
n u l l i f i e sa l l t h e o t h e r g o o d c o u r b i n a t i o n so f t h e h o r o s c o p e .
2 . C o m b i n a t i o no f t h e S u n . l O t h l o r d a n d t h e a s c e n d e n t
lord aspected by Rahu rnakes [he negative proficient in reli-
gious scriptures. Some result is indicated if Raliu is in
c o t r b i n a t i o n r v i t h M a r s a n d t h e 2 n d h o u s el o r d .
3. Rahu, 2nd from the Sun and 9th fronr Saturn conl'ers
s p i r i t u a l i t y o n d t u r n s t h e n a t i v e i n t o a r e l i g i o u sl e a d e r .
4 . R a h u s c l u a r et o S u n a n d t r i n e t o S a t u n . r o l R a h u
p l a c e d3 r d o l t l t h l ' r o r nt h e S u n o r S i r t u r n s o n f c r s r o y u l i t y o n
t h e n a t i v e i r r r n o s to f t l r e c a s e s .
5 . T h e b e s t p o s i t i o n o f R a h u i s t o b e p o s i r e di n t h e l s t
h o u s ea l o n g r v i t h S a t u r n . t h e S u n a n d t h e M o o n h a v i n g t h e
9 t h r e s p e c to f J u p i t e r .
6 . R a h u w i t h t h e 7 t h l o r d i n S a g i t r a r i u so r P i s c e s r n u k e s
t h e n a t i v e a d u l t e r o u sa n d i f t h e S u n j o i n s w i t h t h c r n . h e r v i l l
h a v e s e x u a l r e l a t i o n sr v i t h t h e w o l n e n o t ' h i g h b o r n l r r r n i l i e s .
7. Rahu in the 6th, Saturn in the 8th. Mars and the
Sun in the l2th housecausesthe native to lose his mother in
his l2th year.
8. Rahu in the 5th, Moon in the ascendent,Venusin
the 2nd and Sun/Mercuryin the l2th house; the person will
be greatly troubled by his wife and children.
9. Moon joins Rahu, Saturn joins Mars and placed in
the ascendant,it is evil for the mother. However, if Sun/
Mars do not aspect Saturn, there will be comforts of the
Mother till late in the life.
10. Mars in the llth house with Rahu and thesun in
the 5th house,the native will lead a life as a chief of the
town.
ll. Rahu in the 7th houseaspectingVenus or Venus in
the 7th house from Rahu and if from Venus, Sun/Marsare
in the 3rd house,the personwill fall from a tree and die.
12. Personis not born on Thursday,Jupiter joins Rahu,
Mars join Saturnand Moon joins Sun. the native will become
lame.
13. Rahu in the 2nd house with Sun, Mercury, Venus
and Saturn, the mother dies soon after the delivery.
14. Venusin the 7th house;Sun, Mars, and Jupiter are
placedin a signowned by an evil planetand Rahu is placed
in a sign of maleficplanet, the nativervill sufferfrom chronic
illness.
15. Rahu in the 5th houseand the ascendantlord is in
association with the Sun. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. the
child will die soon after birth.
16. Rahu in the 2nd house.Sun in the ascendant,Mars
in the 3rd house.Mercury in the l2th houseand Venusis
exalted in Pisces,the native will enjoy royality.
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17. Moon in the 2nd house. Rahu in the 3rd house,
Jupiter in the 4th house, Mercury in the l2th house and
Saturn in the llth houseor 6th house,with exaltedSun in
Aries, gives rise to exceedinglypowerful Raja Yoga. If of a
Royal birth, the native is sure to becomean Emperor.
18. Corrjunctionof Rahu and the Sun in the 4th houseis
not favourable. There wlll be many financialtroubles, fear
to enemies,and failure of plans. Theremay be the problems
of children also. Finally the native will leavefor another
town or country.
19. Rahu conjunction Sun in the 7th, the native will
loosehis wealth through the associationof women.
20. Rahu conjunctionSun in the l0th house will bring
elevation in native's life. but the political careerwill be a
failure. He will havemany ups and downs in life. Rahu
conjunction Sun in the 9th housewill give higherlearnings
and foreign travels.
21, Conjunctionof Rahu and the Sun is bad in Aries,
Gemini, Libra, Scorpio and Aquarius. Sun conjunction
Ketu destroysthe housewhere they are placed.
22. Rahu or Ketu in close.conjunction to the Sun in the
8th housecurtailsthe longevity.
23. Rahu conjunction the Sun in l,eo is termed favour-
able. Similarly conjunction of Rahu and the Sun in the lst,
3rd, 5th or l2th house is excellent. It will bring fame,
social elevation,dignity etc. but the relationsbetweenthe
father and the Sun will not be cordial.
24. If Rahu or Ketu conjunction the Sun is affiicted,
placed in malefic houses or aspected'by -malefic planets,it
causes lossof professionand prestige. There will be frustra-
tions and comforts of the children rvill be denied.
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25. If Rahu is 5rh from the Sun and Jupiter and 2nd,
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3rd,.. 5th, _6th, 8th, 9th, 'l lth or l2th from the M;;';
p u b l i c l e a d e ri s b o r n .
26. Rahu in square aspect to Saturn, the Sun the Moori
and Jupiter, the politician is born. Jupiter in trine aspect
instead of square, shapes the administrators amongst them.
Alternatively, Rahu in the 2nd, 6th, gth or l2th house from
Saturn. the Sun, the Moon and Jupiter gives rise to a
politician and administrator.
27. Caplicorn ascendant. the native is claisified as luckv
if Rahu is not rvith Jupiter, Moon is with the Sun and Mars
is with Saturn.
28. Rahu in the 8th house aspected by Sun/Saturn and
not especred by the benelics; 8th or l2th year will prove
critical for the native.
29. When Ketu is in Sagittarius upto 3"-2A', anrJ the
M o o n a n d S u n h a v e t h e s a m ed e c l i n a t i o ' s , t h e n w h a t e v e r
may be the other combination denoting rank, status and
position the person cannot rise in life.
MOON
l . S a t n r n i n t h e 5 t h h o u s e a s p e c t e do r . a s s o c i a t e db y t h e
M o o n a n d R a h u c o n j u ' c t i o n 5 t r r h o u s el o r c r b r i n g s a b o u t t h e
'I'he
loss of children. same results are incliiated, when Rahu
i s a s s o c i a t e dw i t h J u p i t e r . r o r c l o f t h e a s c e n d a n t i s w i t h
M a r s a n d t h e r u l e r o f t l r c 5 t h h o u s er s w e a k .
2 . R a h u i n t h e 6 t h . t i t h o r l 2 t h h o u s er v i t h t h e M o o n
a n d S a t u r n a n d a s p e c t e d b y t h e l o r d o f t h e a s c e n d a n tbring
about the deathin bad circuurstances.
3 . W i t h t h e a s p e c to f R a h u o n S a r u r n , r v h e n t h e M o o n
i s v e r y w e a k . r v i l l l e a d t h e n a t i v e t o u n d e r g o t h e operattolr
of the head.
4. Rahu prorluces rvhitc- lcprosy u,hen combinedrvith
Mars or Moon.
5. If Rahu is 8th from Saturn, l0th frcm Jupiter and 3rd
from the Moon, a great scientist is born.
6. Ruler of the ascendentwith the ruler of the 6th house
and Rahu in the sixth house, the native will die by poison at
the hands of a woman. Some result is produced if Moon is in
the ascendantand Venus is with Rahu or Ketu.
7. Rahu with Moon in the 9th house and Jupiter in the
lOth house the native will be blessedwith lucky and beautiful
children.
8. Capricorn ascendant, Ketu 7th to Moon and 4th to
Venus, there will be 3 marriages or there rvill be three women
in his life. No cordial relations with the children. The resi-
dence will by old and mother's comforts are denied. The
native will alsg suffer from the heart disease. Such a Moon
brings diseaseand trials.
9. Capricorir ascendent,Saturn Sth to the Moon and Rahu
5th to the Moon, the mother of the native is rendered. Unfor-
tunate. There will be freckles on the face or birth-marks on
the body.
10" Jupiter and Moon in the l2th house are classifiedas
unfortunate, but if Rahu or Ketu stays with them. the defect
is cancelledand classifiedas fortunate.
I l. Rahu in the ascendent without Moon or any benefic
planet, Saturn in the third house and malefics in the 4tir, ?th
and l0th houses, the person will have nothing but sufferings
all through the life.
12. Rahu in the 4th housewith the Moon in the 8th houses
a n d m a l e f i c a r e i n t h e l s t , 4 t h , 7 t h a n d l O t h h o u s e s ,t h e l o n g e -
vity of the native is short.
13. If Rahu with the Moon, Mars and Saturn stays in
either the 7th or 9th house, then the health will be disturbed
on the 7th day or in the 7th month.
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14. Rahu in Aquarius, Mars in Capricorn, Moon and
Saturnin Virgo with Jupiter in Leo, the native will becomea
king.
15. Rahu in the ascdndantor in the 8th houseand is
aspectedby the Moon, the lOth day will be evil. (b) Rahu in
the 4th house Moon in the lst, 4th, 7th or l0th house,the
20th year will be critical. (c) Rahu in the 4th, 6th or 8th and
the Moon in the 8th, the 20th day will be evil. (d) Rahu in
the Sth house and the Moon is in the lst,4th,7th or l0th
house,then the life is short. (e) Rahu in the ascendant,the
Moon in the 6th house,the native may suffer from convul-
sions or fits. (f) Rahu in the 8th housewith a weak Moon
shows falling sickness. (g) Rahu in the 4th house with the
Moon in the 6th or 8th house,the life will be short.
16. Rahu with the Moon in the 3rd house,mother will die
at an early age.
17. Rahu/Moon conjunctionwithout benefic aspectsgive
rise to all sortsof mental diseases.Other planetsdeveloptraits
when eonjoined with Rahu or Ketu. (b) The conjunction
taking place in the 3rd housegivesone anxietyon accountof
one'sown pervertedthinking.The sisterbecomeswidow.
18. Moon in Capricorn aspectedby jupiter and Rahu in
Virgo, one may have numberof childrenout of which two or
three would survive.
19. Rahu's association with Moon alonein soft constella-
tion is good for intution. But if Mars join the combination,it
will have a very undesirableeffect. The person may suffer
from hysteria, swellingsand epilipticfits. One may become
sensitive and apt to suffer throughcontactwith the rougher
side of life. He will be highly stungand liable to nervous
exhaustion.
20. Moon/Mars/Rahu or Moon/Saturn/Rahuor Mercury/
Mars/Rahu or Mercury/Saturn/Rahu associations' especially
in Sagittarius, Aries, and Scorpio or in the constellation ruled
by Mars or Saturn is a dreaded combination unless there are
beneficial aspects. The person's life, coinciding with the
operation of main periods of any of the planets concerned, is
liable to be shattered and frustrated. Headstrong, restlessand
intolerant of restraint. ill-controlled temper inclines thc person
to go to extremes.
MARS
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house makes the person perverse, cruel and immoral.
There
will be sudden rise and sudden fall.
9. If Mars or Jupiter is with Ketu in the 3rd house
in
conjunction with the rord of the 2nd house, the native
can
shine well as an author or an editor.
10. Rahu or Ketu with Mars and Saturn in the 9th house
the father will die after untold hardships.
I l. Capricorn ascendant,Rahu 3rd to Murcury and
Mars
3rd from Rahu, there will be prominent birth_Mark or a
scar
on one of the legs.
12. Rahu in Gemini, Mars in Leo, Saturn in Libra
and
Venus in Virgo. the mother will die earlv.
13. Mercury 8th to Mars and nanu -sttrto Mercury,
the
person will have an stomach ailment and will have
financial
problems.
14. Rahu, Mars and Jupiter together in the 6th, gth or
l2th house, the native will earn the displeasureof
the ruler.
15. Mars or Venus or Mercury in the lOth house, identi_
cal to its own sign with Rahu, there will be sudden gains
and
sudden fall.
16. Rahu in the l0th house, Jupiter in the gth house
and
Venus is 4th to Mars, the person will get his hands
or feet
injured. He will become paralytic and thereby incapacitated
profesionally.
17. Rahu in the 4th house. Mars in the ascendant
and
Saturn in l2th house, 8th month will be critical (b) Rahu
in
the 3rd house, Mars and Saturn in the 2nd house, longevity
can be estimated as one year. (c) Rahu in the 7th house witl
the Moon, Mars and Saturn, the 7th day or the 7th year can
be critical for longevity. (d) Rahu or Ketu in the ascendant,
and ascendantlord joins Mars, the lgth year will be critical.
1 8 . M a r s / R a h u i n t h e 3 r d h o u s ek i l l s t h e e l d e r b r o t h e r o r
the native will be the eldest. He will
be slaveto his emotions.
Peoplewill have no regard for him.
If Rahu/Mars are in
Gemini in the 3rd house,the native will
live fo, i+y."* ;;;
will die on a Wednesdaymorning when
the Moon is in Revati
asterism.
19. Mars/Rahu in the 4th house (a)
: lf beneflc_the
subjectwilr gain through metal, gold,
sirvererc. and through
cloth etc. He might get a legacyas well. (b)
If affiiciea:,f,"?"
will be lossof wealth and tossesthrough
enemies and rogues.
Various types of obstaclesand delays
irise.
20. Mars/Rahu in the Sth house,
there will be no male
issueor issuesdies. Rahu in the 5th
t,our. in Ari., i;;;;
or aspectedby Mars bringsabout the loss
of sons. ";
21. Mars/Rahu in the 7th house gives
more than one
wife and indicateslove affairs before
marriage.
22. Mars/Rahuin the gth house spoils
the health, gives
middle ageand deathas a result of poison
or beingbitten by
poisonousinsect.
Mars conjunctionKetu, there will be
- .?? fear about male
children, of weapons,of il_health.
There will be lossof
wealth,family troubles, divorce and
death but towarOsiie
end of Dasa of Mars or Ketu, there
will be an increaseof
luck and much benefit.
24. Mars/Ketu in the 4th house, fear
will arisedue to
eitherof the following : (a) sons, (b) weapons,
(c) diseases.
Lossof wife and lossof wealth has to be
apprehended. At
the closeof Ketu Dasa,there will be happiness
and gains.
25. Mars/Ketu in the 5th house,there
will be an emo_
tional problemin the lgth year, por.litf
a love affair. The
hair will beginto fall-premature'baldness.
There may be as
many as three marriages.
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26. Rahu in Gemini arid Mars in Leo, the native will
enjoy all sort of comforts, authority and will becomethe
king.
11. Mars/Rahuin the l0th or llth or 2nd house produce
detective writers. Makes the nativerich by understandand
questionablemeans.
28. Mars in close conjunction to Rahu or Ketu makesa
personviolent.Suchapersoncannotcontrolhisangeran
iometimes murderoustendencyappears. Rahu/Mars associa-
tion also givessuicidal tendencies,speciallyin certain destruc-
tive parts of different asterisms' Rahu/Mars/Moon in the
asterismof the ascendantbrings about sucideby the native.
29. Rahu in the 2nd houseand Mars in the 7th house'
the wife will not survive.
30. Rahu in the 6th, Mars in the 5th Venusin the 8th
and the Sun in the 9th, the personwill lead his country or the
nation.
l0th
31. Rahu/Marsin the 6th houseand Mercury in the
house,thenativewillrisetoanauthoritivepositionandw
have an Excellentcareer'
32. Rahu and Jupiter in the 8th house causesstornach
are those
diseases. If the parts of the constellationsinvoli'ed
an operation' If for this
of Mars or Ketu, one undergoes
in the 3rd house,he will undergo the
combination.Mercury is
operation in a foreign country'
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CHAPTER 9
Rahu & Ketu in Vimshottari Dasa
As said earlier in this book, though Rahu and Kelu are
not physicalbodiesin the heavens,but they have been given
th€ status of planets in Hindu Predictive Astrology.
Naturally they cannot be ignoredin Vimshottari Dasa System
also. Rihu's period is for I I years and Ketu's T years.
Rahu and Ketu do not rule any signslike other planetsbut
the fact that a major share of Vimshottari Dasa period has
been apportioned (25 years) to these two planets speak
volumes of their importance Rahu and are termedKarmic
planets and their Dasa periods and sub-periods are quite
interestingin a sensethat they do bring the native back to the
Karmic or destinedpath. Freewillalmost does not exist in
termsof Node'speriods.
Similarly the Dasa periods and sub-periodsof Karmic
ControllingPlanets(rulers of the signs occupied by Rahu
and Ketu) are to be interpreted in a different manner. but
that is not the subject of this book. For other planets,
either they are consideredfrom the natal ascendantor from
the place occupiedby them is to be treated as Acendant for
that planet's Dasa, but for Rahu and Ketu, we are to cor-
porate both the schools.
For interpretingRahu and Ketu Dasa, we are to consider
the houses occupied by them, the signs in which they are
placed along with the position of the planet ruling the sign
occupicd by Rahu or Ketu and the aspects they receive.
There will be so many promutations and combinations,that
a completedelineationis not possiblein one small chapter of
this book but we will try to give somebroad outlinesfor the
guidanceof the learned readers. For illustration, we take
the examplegiven in Chapter 17, "Karmic Destiny" of this
book. Ketu is in Aries in 4th houseruled by Mars and for
interpreting Ketu Dasa, the position of Mars (Karmic
Controlling Planet) in natal chart is equally important.
Mars is in Libra in lOth house. Had Mars beenexaltedin
the Ascendant,Ketu Dasa results would have been totally
different than what they had been now, i.e. Mars in its
Fall in the l0th house. The native had to changeas many as
six professions and he could hardly stay on one job for two
years Ketu Dasa proved to be the most unfortunate part of
his life. In addition. the learned reader must also consider
the stellar position of Rahu and Ketu. If they are placed on
the asterismsof Yoga-karka planets, their results will be
considerablymodified to do good.
Some of the broad outlines to be followed in connection
with their Dasa result interpretationsare as under :
1. In Hindu Astrology, (6th. 8th and 12th houses are
termed as Dussthanas(malefic house). Whenever Rahu or
Ketu is placed(a) on the asterismof the ruler of the 6th, 8th
or l2th house, (b) placed in 6th or 8th or l2th house, (c)
associatedor aspectedby the ruler of 6th or 8th or 12th
house;the nativewill be subjectto disturbinginfluences. By
modificationsdue to benefic planets,the evil will be mini-
mised, but cannotbe nullified altogether.
2. Similarly. angles(1-4-7-10)and trines(5-9)are termed
as benefic houses and whenever Rahu or Ketu is placed(a)
on the asterism of the rulers of these houses,(b) in these
houses(l-4-5-7-9-10),(c) related to be rulers of thesehousesby
aspectsor associations;their Dasa periodswill be favourable.
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3. When Rahu or Ketu happened to be (a) in
2nd, 3rd or llth house(b) or associatedor aspected by the
rulers of these (2-3-11)houses,(c) or placedon the asterism
of the rulersof 2nd, 3rd, or 18th house, mixed results will
occur and will not be powerfuleitherway.
4. When Rahu or Ketu is placed on the asterismof
Ketu, various unpleasant eventswill take place in its period,
but if Rahu or Ketu is placed on the asterismof Rahu, it will
give good results. (In Hindu Astrology, Rahu and Ketu are
termed as malefics,but so are the Sun and MarS. Our
experiencesaysthat when it comesto wordly affairs, Rahu is
to be taken as beneficand Ketu as malefic. Reverse will be
the case, if the subject is engagedin religiousand spiritual
pursuits).
5. As said earlier, Rahu and Ketu do not own any sign.
So Rahu and Ketu will give the resultsof the housesin which
they are posited, the results of the owners of the houses
occupiedby them and also the results of the planets with
whom they are associated.
6. Technically all the planets are classified either as
malefics or benefics but in practical applicationit is not so.
Everv planet standsto be modified by its location, aspects
etc. For example,Mars is maleficbut it is the only planet of
energy. Personwithout energyis as good as dead' It will
be upto the person concerned to use this energyconstruc-
tively, subject to Mars position in the natal chart. One
cannot be an athlete and earn international reputation with-
out Mars' energy, then how this planet can be termed as
malefic? Sameis the casewith all the other planets includ-
ing Rahu and Ketu.
(a) When favourable, Rahu will confer on the native all
round prosperity, high position of authority, all kinds of
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virtues and wealth. The native will resort to holy shrines,will
acquire sacredknowledgeand power. If affiicted,the period
will be liable to dangers from poison,reptiles,diseases and
troubles all over the body, danger from missiles and fire,
enmity with the mean,a fall from a tree and torments from
enemies.
(b) When favourable,Ketu Dasa will bring successin all
undertakings,acquisitionof wealth through bloody deed.good
fortune through a foreign king, attempts at poetical composi-
tion and destruction of enemies. When afficted, Ketu will
causeto the native intensemiseries,all his efforts will'become
fruitless; he will be doing only unprofitable things, there will
also be lossof positionof low class,he will sufferfrom rheuma-
tism or sharp pain in the heart, tuberculosis,shakingall over
the body, misunderstandingwith'the religious persons. He
will further commit the worst follies.
?. In between Rahu and Ketu, Rahu's Dasa is always
more favourable and powerful than Ketu. Even if Ketu Dasa
is favourable, the personshould be cautious, becauseKetu
takes away at the fag end of its Dasa, whateverit has given
earlier to the nature. The benefitsof Ketu Dasa are seldom
durable and lasting.Rahu's results,either for good or for bad,.
are generallypermanentand lasting.
8. Rahu or Ketu natally in the signs (Capricorn or
Aquarius) of Saturn doesnot give favourable results in their
Dasa periods.
9. Ruler of 2nd or ?th house is a death inflicting planet
and even if Rahu or Ketu is well placed in anglesor (trines
(l-4-5-7-9-10),but if they are associatedwith the ruler of 2nd
or 7th house, they can biing death in their main periodsor
subperiods. By their simply location in 2nd or ?th house,
without any malg$c association. will not confer on them the
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death inflicting powers. On the other hand, if they are asso-
ciated with benefic planets, they can bring fortune and
prosperityin their main &nd sub-periods.
10. When it comestb Signs,Rahu and Ketu are powerful
in dual (3-6-9-12)signs and if (a) the ruler of the sign so
occupiedalso happensto be the ruler of 1-4-5-7-9-10 house,
the native is guaranteedpeace,prosperityand fortune in their
periods or subperiods,(b) on the cther hand,if such ruler
owns 6th, 8th or l2th house,it will take away the good quali-
ties of the sign and will inflict miseriesand sufferings. Same
resultswill be of low potency if Rahu or Ketu are placedin
moveablesigns(l-4-7-10)or fixed signs(2-5-8-ll).
ll. If Rahu or Ketu (a) is placedin 6th or 8th or l2th
houseand associatedwith benefic planetsor, (b) if they are
placedin lst,4th, 5th,7th,9th or l0.thhouse and associated
with malefic planets,they will first give happinessand pros-
perity but in the end will inflict lot of miseriesand sufferings.
12. lf Rahu Dasa happended to be the 5th or 7th from
the Birth Dasa,it will prove to be malefic;all sortsof misfor-
tunesand miserieswill be inflictedon the native. So much so,
that he can evenmeetthe unnaturaldeath.
Rahu Dasa
The onsetof Rahu Dasa will be with unpleasantexperience
well markedin the life of the person. The end of Dasa,too,
may not be good. The end of Mars Dasa and the commence-
ment of Rahu Dasa-say the periodof six months-has been
said to be bad and painful as a rule.
Rahu, in Pisces,in its Dasagivesbeneficresultsfor first l5
yearsbut during the last threeyears(during Rahu/Sun,Rahu/
Moon and Rahu/Mars), takes away all whatever is given
earlier. Someof the authors have divided Rahu in three parts
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of six yearseach.First part will be sorrowful, second will be
happy and the last will be destructive.
Rahu in Houses/Signs
While giving the Dasa results of Rahu through houses,it is
presumedthat the planet does not stand for any modification
either for good or for bad. No separate delineationis given
for Rahu and Ketu in the Signs;as First houseand Sign Aries
will give. more or less,the sameresults.If the sign is different
than the honse,it will be for the learned reader to blend the
qualitiesof both and predict the outcomeaccordingly.
FTRSTHOUSEIARIES.The native will rise to a placeof
eminencein the world, will be happily placedin life, will be
physically strong, will have a brilliant appearance and his
prosperitywill be on the increaseas his life progresses.
SECOND HOUSE/TAURUS. There will be successor
acquisition of family acquisition of good children,good meals,
earning money by lectures,eloquencein speechand the con-
sequentapprobationof the audiencein the assembly.
THIRD HOUSE/GEMINI. One oughtto expectfriendship
with the help from brothers,hearingof agreeable news which
pleasethe mind, the exhibitionof one's valour, Ieadership in
an army attainment of somehonour, help from people and a
priaseby othersof his virtuesand good qualities.
FORTH HOUSE/CANCER. Help to relations,success in
agriculture,friendship with females, acquisition of vehicles,
new land, new house,wealth, higher status (promotion) may
be expected.
FIFTH HOUSE/LEO. The native may expectthe birth of
a son, respect and merriment with relationsor the post of a
councilor under kings. He will feed othersand enjoy all kinds
of daintiesin plenty. He will accomplish recognitionof his
creativeability.
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SIXTH HOUSE/VIRGO. The native will be able to sub-
due all his enemies by doing daring acts. He will enjoy prefect
health, will be highly liberal-minded, will be very powerful
and will live in all splendour and prosperity.
SEVENTH HOUSE/LIBRA. The person acquires new
clothes, jewels, new bed etc. He will be contended, will fully
enjoy all pleasuresin the company of his beloved. He will be
very powe(ful and perform marriages or sirnilar auspicious
festivities in his family and undertake pleasure trips'
EIGHTH HOUSE/SCORPIO. If favourable' one ought to
expect the complete discharge of debts, his own elevation,
cessation of quarrels and acquisition of moveable properties'
NINTH HOUSE/SAGITTARIUS. The person in the com-
pany of his wife, children, grand-children' relations etc', will
enjoy continuous prosperity, happiness and wealth; will per'
form rnertitorious deeds, receive royal favours, will be God
fearing, having respectfor religious literature.
TENTH HOUSE/CAPRICORN. The person will bring to
a successfultermination any businessor undertaking originat-
ed by him; he will lead a happy life, he will bbcome widely
renowned. settle himself on a permanent position; will do
cleverly r,vhat is good and proper, or he will get happy news
and will cotnmand great respect.
ELEVENTH HOUSE/AQUARIUS' The person will have
an uninterrupted influx of wealth, will meet with his kith and
kin. will be served by the servantsand sub-ordinates,and
there will domestic happinessand great prosperity.
TWELFTH HOUSE/PISCES. There will be much spending
or money by the native for the causeof the good. He will do
meritorious acts, and thus ward off the several sins already
committed.
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Rahu Dasa Sub-Periods
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be loss of property, failure of business,reversionin service
and lossof reputation and honour.Family membersand he
himselfwill sufferfrom one diseaseor the other. If Jupiteris
i n l s t , 4 r h , 5 t h , 7 t h , 9 t h , l O t h ,l l t h , 2 n d o r 3 r d f r o m R a h u
with powerful benefics,it will enhancethe results of these
house. The personwill be religiousand will be doing chari-
table deeds. In the last two monthsof the sub-period,there
will be losesof the elder brother, sufferings to the brothers
and father and the native himselfwill suffer from physical
ailments. Death may come during this sub-periodif Jupiteris
6th, 8th or l2th from Rahu being the ruler of natal2nd or
7th house.
RAHU/SATURN. 2y lOm6d: If Saturn is in natal lst,
4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or lOth houseidenticalto its own or exalted
sign or is in 3rd or llth natal house,there will be acquisition
of vehicles,honour. from the government. There will be
marriageceremonies in the family. He will build landedpro-
perties, but the earnings mostly will comefrom scheduled
castepersonsor muslims or christians. If he takes travels
towards West to the foreign countries;there will be lossof
moneyand reputation.After failuresand poor h.ealth,he will
return back to his country. If Saturnis in its fall or debilita-
tion and is placedin 6th, 8th or l2th natal house,therewill
be dangerfrom the enemiesand the ruler. Family members
will sufferphysically. Domestic peaceand harmony wiil be
disturbedand the close relations will become the sourceof
worry. There will be failure of business. If Saturnis 6th, gth
or l2th from Rahu and affiictedby malefic,the nativewill
suffer from heart trouble, loss of respect and reputation,
quarrelsand sufferingsthrough the handsof ememies.Foreign
travelswill bring failures. If Saturn happensto be the ruler
of the 2nd or 7th house,there is a dangerofprematuredeath.
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RAHU/MERCURY. 2y 6m l8d. If Mercury is in natal lst
4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or I lth house indentical to its exaltation
or own sign, the person will rise to a high status, there will
be peace and prosperity, financial gains from business, higher
learnings and acquisitions of superior vehicles. The person
will perform auspicious ceremonies,such as marriages etc. He
will receive financial honours and social recognition from the
rulers. Married life will be very happy. If Mercurry is in lst,
3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th, l0th or I lth house from Rahu, the native
will enjoy sound health. He will be happy and will earn the
name and fame. By doing charitable deeds and helping the
suffers, he will earn a great honour. He will devote most of
his time in religious learnings and teachings. If Mercury is in
natal 6th,8th or l2th house in a sign of Saturn or in conjunc-
tion with Saturn or 6th, 8th or l2th from Rahu in association
with malefics, he will not have respect for reli,eionsand learn-
ed people, worldly comforf: will be denied, will tell lies, and
rvill be mentally sick. There will be danger from the enemies,
king and the snakes. Quarrels in the domestic life, death of a
son or a teacher, loss of money and punishment from the
authorities are some of the other indications of this manifesta-
tion. If Mercury, in this position, happened to be the ruler of
the 2nd or 7th house, there rvill be poverty and also there is a
danger of premature death.
RAHU/KETU. ly 0m l8d. Both the planets are Karmic
and the native is to pay for the past Karmas now. There will
be unpleasant and tiresome journeys, loss of finances,death of
cattles, physical ailmerrts etc. If Ketu is in conjunction with
the Sth house ruler, it will give mental and benefic planets,
there will be financial gains and physical comforts. He will
buy the landed properties, will be honoured by the government
and will perform auspicious ceremonies. If Ketu is associated
with the Ascandant lord. the native will gain psychic and
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intuitive powers and will have comforts. If in conjunction
with the ascendantlord there will be financial gains. lf Ketu
is placedin natal lst, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or lOth house,the sub-
period will be beneficbut, placedin 8th or l2th house, there
will be physicaldiseases, fear from thievesand the fire. It will
also indicate separationfrom the parents, quarrels with the
brothers, mental worries and displeasurefrom the superiors.
If Ketu is in conjunction with the ruler of the 2ndlTth house,
there will be physicalsufferings.
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danger of Premature death'
lfsun.is in natal lst' 4th'
RAHU/SUN. Oy 10m 24d'
identical to its own sign or
StU, stn, iottt o. lith house
with benefic planets' there
exalted sign, and also associated
flnancial gains and acquisition
will be respectfrom the ruler'
be appointedas a ruler of a
of landed properties' He may
is in conjunction with the
small town or a village. ti Sun
by the ruler of the 10th
rulers of 9th and trt ani is aspected
honout:O
loor", the native will be respectedand :t-:l:,lt::
mrsslons'
*11 be sentto foreign countries on.important
and authoritative
"nJ will be appointed on someresponsible
^pori
He
and his children will
lon. ffis desirewill be fulfilled
gains' If Sun is placedin 6th'
also bring him honour and
is in debilitation' he rvill
8th, or 12th houset'onr Rot"" and
to diagnose'displeasure
sufferfrom chronical diseasesdifficult
foreign travels,
of the ruler, incre; ;i enemies,unpleasant lst' 3rd' 4th'
is in the
fear from thieves and fire' lf Sun
or llth from Rahu' he will be honoured
5th, 7th, 9th, l0th
be general prosperityirnd
in foreign countries,there will
rulers of 2ndi7th
gains. tf Sun is in conjunctionwith -the
diseases'
iou..r, he will sufferfrom incurable
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KETU DASA
Ketu playsa major role in keying the astute astrologer
-
where the ripe Karma explodewith a vengeance.
Ketu is a
very sinister indicator, radiating the very worst
Saturnian
woes and calamities. The Dasa period of
Ketu is for
7 years.
Ketu is the Inlet Karmic planet and during
this Dasa
period. the native is to pay for his past
Karma-s. Mostly,
the outcomewill be bad.
Xetu in Houses/Signs
FIIfT HOUSE/ARIES. The native may
-, be imprisoned.
He will lead the life incognito, will sufferfrom
feai, disease
and mental anxiety, rvill participate in funeral
rite, or will
leavethe work and take up another'stask,
will suffer loss of
positionand other misfortunes.
SECOND HOUSE/TAURUS. The person
wiil behave
stupidlyin a public assembly,will not beirue
to his word, or
to his family, will receiveevil tidings or write
bad letters,
suffer eye-trouble, wiil be foul-tongued,
spend heavily and
fear of the sovereign.
THIRD HOUSE/GEMINI. There may be
. demise of his
brother, evil cOunselwill prevail in his
undertakings and
there will be trouble through secret machinations
of internal
Gnemies, humiliation, discomfiture and
loss of pride
thereby.
FOURTH HousE/cANcER. There wiil be disrress tq
the- native's mother, sickness to his dear
friends, a"ngrn iJ
his lands and house, and from water.
FIFTH HOUSE/LEO, The person will
loose ,of,. He
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will have aberration of mined, deception, a wearisome
wandering, trouble in the stomach, displeasure of the
soverign and bodily weakness.
SIXTH HOUSEIVIRGO. The native will be troubled by
thieves, suffer reverse,defeat and various diseases. He will
do wicked acts and servile duties. He will be despisedand
scandalisedand will suffer from wounds.
SEVENTH HOUSE/LIBRA. There will be distressto the
native's son-in-law,there will be separationfrom his beloved.
Somethinguntoward will happento him through the opposite
sex. He will haveintrigueswith wicked women' sufferfrom
diseases in his privateparts and will be wandering.
EIGHT HOUSE/SCORPIO. The person concerned
will suffer from excessivesorrow, want of sense, carnal
appetite, jealousy, unconsciousnesspoverty, fruitless rambl-
ing, calumny, sickness,humiliationand death.
NINTH HOUSE/SAGITTARIUS. The person will have
to incur the wrath of the deity that had beenworshipped
formerly and suffer something untoward' There will be
trouble to his wife and children' He rvill do rvickedacts'
One of his elders or his father may die, and he may suffer
from penury.
TENTH HOUSE/CAPRICORN. Anything donc by the
native becomes fruitless' He wil! further suffer loss of
honour, will be wickedin his behaviourand will be absent
in foreign places. There will be inauspicioushappenings.
He will leada bad life and suffertroubles.
ELEVENTH HOUSE/AQUARIUS. The natire will have
to hear evil tidings. There will be trouble to brothersor
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sickness to children, he will suffer misery, deception and ear
disease.
TWELFTH HOUSE/PISCES. The person concerned will
suffer from various diseases, dishonour and bondage. All
his wealtli will disaPPear.
KETU DASA SUB-PERIODS
KETU/KETU. Ov 4m27d. If Ketu is placed in natal
lst, 4th: 5th, ?th, 9th, l0th or I lth house and is associated
with the lord of the lst or 9th or l0th or Venus. there will
be financial gains, acquisition of cattles and animals,
happiness from wife and children and honour from the ruler,
but the native will remain mentally disturbed. If Ketu is in
natal 6th, 8th or 12th and is associated with malefic planets,
there will be heart trouble, loss of honour and wealth,
suflerings to wife and children and destruction to moveable
properties. lf Ketu is in 2nd or 7th house and associated
with the ruler of the 2nd or 7th house house, there, will be
physical sufferings, mental worries and loss of close
relations.
KETU/VENUS. ly 2m 0d. Venus in natal lst, 4th, sth,
?th, 9th, l0th or llth house, exalted or identical to its olvn
sign and associated with the ruler of the lOth house, there
will be honour and gains, prosperity and comforts and
social elevation. If Venus is associatedwith the rular of the
9th and l0th; instant substantial financial gains. restoration
of lost territory or property and pilgrimage to the religious
shrines will be the outcome. The native will get honours
and donations from the ruler. If Venus is in lst, 3rd; 4th'
5th, ?th, 9th, 10th, or llth from Ketu, the native will
enjoy good health. There will be acquisition of moveable
and immoveable properties, auspicious ceremonies, domestic
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comforts and honours from the king. Venus in the 6th, gth or
l2th house from Ketu aud associated with malefics, there
will be sudden unpleasant events, loss and distruction of
properties. Venus in natal 6th or 8th house in conjunction
with any debilitated Planet, there will be enemity from
brothers and close relations, physical discasesand sufferings,
loss of honour and reputation, and physical sufferings to
wife and children. If Venus is the ruler of 2nd and 7th natal
houses, there will be physical and rnental sufferings.
KETU/SUN. 0y 4rn 6d. If Sun is in natal lst, 4th, 5th,
7th, l0th or llth house identical to its own or exalted sign
and associated with benefic planets, there will be financial
gains, comforts and prosperity and recognitjon to the services
rendered. He will perform many auspicious ceremonies and
will develop insight and psychic powers. If placed in lst,
2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, loth or I lth from Rahu, there will
be financial gains and birth of a lucky child, wilt enjoy sound
health and develop self-confidence. He may become the
ruler of a small town, or city, will have many successfuland
pleasant journeys. Sun in 6th, 8th or l2th house associated
with malefics, there will be separation from parents,
displeasure from the ruler, danger from the thieves and the
snakes, rnigration to foreign countries, destruction of
properties under government orders, and rnany physical
ailments. If Sun is in 6th, 8th or l2th from Rahu and
associated with malefics, there will be no earnings and the
native is to suffer and starve. The cntire possessionswill be
destroyed and the native will be ruined. First 2/3 part of
the sub-period will be very evil and there wjll be some rclief
in the end of the sub-period. If Sun is affiicted being the
ruler of 2nd or 7th. there is a danger of premature dedth.
KETU/MOON. 0y 7m Od. Moon in natal lst, 2nd, 4th,
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5th, 7th, 9th, l0th or llth house identieal to its own or
exaltedsign, the nativewill be closeadviserto the king. He
will get gifts and donations frorn the king and will be
prosperiousand happy. There will be substantialgains from
the business. If Moon is waving, the native will build
charitable institutions,will be religious,and will enjoy all
the happinessand comfortsfrom the wife and the children.
If the Moon is in lst, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, l0th or ltth house
from Ketu, he will be respectedand surroundedby friends
and relatives. He will have financial gains and acquire
properties. There will be successin all his undertakings,
but in the end, he may earn the displeasure of the ruler and
may be exiled. tf the Moon is weak and locatedin natal
6th, Sth or l2th house, there will be obstaclesin all his
undertakings,failures of enterpqises,physical and mental
worries sepeation from parents and destructions of
possessions.If the Moon is in the 6th, 8th or l2th from
Ketu, these will be nothing but suffering and worries all
round. If Moon happened to be the ruler of the 8th natal
houseand afficted by the rulers of the 2nd or 7th house,
thereis a dangerof prematuredeath.
KETU/MARS. Oy 4m 27d. Mars in natal lst, 4th, 5th,
7th, 9th or lOth house identical to i(s exaltedor own sign
and associatedwith the benefic planets, will give financial
gains. acquisitionof landedproperties,and sometitle will be
conferred on the native. If Mars is associatedwith the
rulersof the 9th and lOth houses,there will be gain in the
immoveable properties and prosperity there from. If Mars
is placed in the lst: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, lOth or llth
house from Ketu, the native will enjoy the comfortsfrom
childrenand friendsand will have a social recognition. If
Mars is placed in natal 6th, 8th or l2th house or 2nd to
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Ketu, the person will die. If due to some other benefic
aspects. the native survives this sub-period, he will have
nothing but sufferings and misries in all the departments of his
life. If Mars happens to be the ruler of natal 2ndlTth
houses, he will be subject to physical and mental tortures and
may die premature.
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will be doing charitable deeds. This is the time when the
native will develop psychic powers. If Mercury is asso-
ciated with the rulers of 9th and lOth houses,there will be
increasein prosperityand fortune, and the native will move
in the companyof religiousand learnedpersons. If Mercury
i s i n l s t . 4 t h , 5 t h , 6 t h , 9 t h , l 0 r h o r l l t h h o u s e f r o mK e t u ,t h e
personwill be free from sickness and diseaseand will enjoy
sound health. There will be a birth of a son, financialpros_
perity, socialetevationand recognitionand gainsin business.
If Mercury is in natal 6th, 8th or l2th house in conjtmction
with or aspectedby Saturn,Mars or Rahu, the native will
earnthe displeasure of ruler and therewill be lossof pr,opert],
and vehicles. He is likely to be imprisonedor exiled. The
beginningof the sub-periodwill be favourable,but in the end,
there will be separationfrom the wife and the son and unplea_
santness. Same will be the resultsif Mercury is placed6th
8th or 12thfrom Ketu. If Mercury is the ruler of the 2nd or
7th house,there is a danger of prematuredeath.
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CHAPTER IO
'fransits
Rahu & Kctu in
Very little importanceis given to the Transitsby Hindu
estrologers though Dr. B. V. Raman has said inhis Hindu
PredictiveAstrology; The Dasa resultsstand to be modified
by the effectof Gocharaor transiting planet."
Natal planetswork as Aerialsof WirelessReceivingSetsin
Human body. Here is Planets(Human Aeriats) pick-up the
radio-activityfrom the Cosmos, transmitit to human body.
producing psycho-physicalchanges.Transits are more power-
ful and enableus to predict the effectsofthe current period.
In Hindu Astrology, it has been suggestedthat the Transits
should be consideredfrom the positionof natal Moon, but
our experience has shown that transits work better from the
natal Ascendantthan the natal Moon.
Sincethe Moon's Nodesare given in all Ephemerides, it is
a simple matter for the student of place them in the chart and
notice the positionan{ aspects. As said in earlier pages.our
studieshaveproved that Rahu and Ketu have a strong bearing
on eventsin one's life; naturally their transits cannot be ig-
nored. The learned readers will find much of interest and
matter for deep study in noticing the transits Rahu and Ketu
through the houses,on natal planetsand when natal planet
transit over Rahu and Ketu in their own horoscopes.Transits
of Rahu and Ketu are very interestingand important when it
comesto Hindu PredictiveAstrology.
In the life of an individual, the Node transits its own place
in about 18.2/3yearsand is oppositetoitsplacein 9.1/3years.
These are important years and should be noticed for the
efrectsof the Nodes. If the Nodes were adverselyaspectedat
birth, thtn theseyearsare of sorrow and trial accordingto the
houseposition of the Nodes, while if they are well aspected
at birth the 18.2/3year periods mark at a time of the acqui-
sition of somedesiredobject.
The transitsof the Nodes through the Housesof the birth-
chart should be noticed as they will havea powerful effect.To
put the matter briefly, the transit of Rahu through any house
enablesus to add to our acquisitionsaccording to the nature
of the house.As Rahu has the influenceof Jupiter conjunction
Venus,it givesintenseappreciationand respect for the area
by housewhere Rahu is located or transiting. There is popu-
larity in this place with optimism and cheerfulness. This is a
lucky place. However, to be more accurate,also take the sign
occupiedin consideration. Rahu in the 5th housein Cemini
will bc different than what it will be if it is in the sign of Sagi-
tt$ius. Every student will have to use his experience,intelli-
gpnceand discretion. Ketu has the influenceof a Mars con-
jund Saturn. In Ketu, too much of the Saturn accent can
producc fear and hold the Mars action back. This can give
poor timing, Mars representsenergy and Saturn, a cycle of
time. With the Combination, we needto take stock of the
issuerinvolved and do something about them. Thereis an
ambition for power where Ketu is locatedby house. Ihe trick
is to usc the energyof Mars in the right amount by the discip-
lining of Saturn in an area of selflessservicerather then over-
possessiveness.
Rrhu through the Houses
FIRST HOUSE: The native should developself-confidence
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and learn to do things by himself. He shoutd not
rely on any
body but on his own initative. At this time, rife wilr
bring him
into the situation where he wilr have to act
under his own
discretionand determination. He should devetop p.r*n"firy
that the world recognisehim as an "individual'i and " he need's
to take personalstand on things. Rahu transits
in the first
houseis constantly forcing him to project himself
AepeJing
on the sign position. The sign will indicate the reason
for thJ
projection of self. He will need to accomplish
things throuh
the power of his own personality and develop s"tf_.Jm"i.n"y.
SECOND HGUSE: This transit of Rahu through the
s"cond
housewill help the nativeto come closerto the culmination
of
his heart's desirein personalpossessions. If it is the money, he
is interested,Rahu wilt help provide the meansof acquring;
if
it is fame,it is closerto his grasp; and if it is know t"Og.,"
t
will find the Teacher.with Rahu's transit in the secona"n"u.", "
he shouldlearnto developpracticality,physicalenduranceand
perseverance.Temperamentally,he would like
tq.dependon
other's money and resources,but he is to learn to uuna
nis
own if he wishesto be successfur.He shourdtry to build
finan-
cial securitiesto his family membersand dependentson
him.
This is the time, with wise judjement, when he wil
be abreto
build his reputation and draw the attention of influential per_
sonswhich wilr prove to be an assetfor his future eoterprir"s.
THIRD HOUSE: Happinesswill cometo the native
and to
the closerelativesmutually. Both will be helping coopera-
ting with each other. This will prove favourabletime "ndfor travels
a-nd- journeys for pleasureor for learnings.
This is a good tran-
sit for third houseaffairs i.e, study, teJching, lectuiing,
writ-
ing, travelsand publishing. Wise decisionsat this time
regar_
ding partnership,relationwith others, ambitions and
carier,
whether professional,business, domestic or social
will go a
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long way or future prosperity.with this transit, the native is
promisedbenefitsin his immediate environment and he can
enlargehis sphereof action by working and going aheadwith
the mattersthat are closeat,hand. Matters of small signifi-
cance,apparently,are not to be neglectedor over-looked,be-
causeif worked out properly, thesemay prove prosperousfor
future.
FOURTH HOUSE: It is the time for developmentof the
domesticlife and benefitswill comethroug the home and the
mother. Changeof residence(houseto town or even the coun-
try) is visiblefor batterment. The native will either be able to
buy landed propertiesor make the additions and alternations
in the present properties. This is the time when the person
should build his future securities,put at the sametime, he may
be burdenedwith the problemsof his parent or differences
may developbetweenhim/her and the parent. This is the time
when the personcan build generousand barmoniousdomestic
life, if he developsthe attitude offorgive and forget the past
disharmony. It may be possiblefor him to be benefitedfinan-
cially through law. However, this is not the time to start a
new but to complelethe old on gainful basis.
FIFTH HOUSE: This is the time when the native need to
love deeply and intenselyon a one-ts-onebasisand the plea-
sure comesthrough the social intercourse. It may be difficult
for him to find a permanentlove as he will work on the spurt
of his emotions. It may not be possiblefor him to expresshis
love fully and so he may be misunderstood. This is not the
favourabletime for child-birth, and children born with this
transit can prove to be the causeof unhappinesslater in life.
If other transitsare favciurable,say Jupiter is also transiting
the fifth houseat this time, children born will be lucky, pros-
perousand will be the sourceof happinessto the native. The
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samewill apply to spcculative business. The transit can be
positive or nagative subject to the manifestationsof other
transits.Fifth houserules over creativeability and if the ener-
gy of transiting Rahu is properly blended,the native can create
somethingunique provided such indications are availablein
the overall pattern of the horosecope.
SIXTH HOUSE: This transit of Rahu tells to learn to work
and be of serviceto others. He must learn to help otherswith
no personal interests. However, he should not overstrain
himself in doing so and he must take good care of his own
physicalhealth, and concentrateon health matters. fn return,
the person will be equally servedby others. The native is
advisedto be practical than imaginate.However while helping
others,he should use his discrimination;attend to detailsand
disipline himself. Matters which may seemof routine,rela-
ting to careerof partnership activities, may prove of great
importancefor future if attended methodically. He should
take stock of personalserviceassets. Generous,constructive
servicepays worth dividends.
SEVENTH HOUSE: The person should overcomea ten-
dencyto go aloneand this is the time when he will be benefit-
ted by working with others. Transit of Rahu throughseventh
hbusewill help the native to enter in public life and get suc-
cessas thc all round cooperationwill be forth coming. Tbis
transit should also bear favourable fruits whether it is a mar-
raigeor opportunitiesare favoured. If already married,Iife
will be happy. Seventhhouserulesover opponents,so either
the person can win over his oppositionsor, if affiicted,can
involve himself in law and court-proceedings. A deepunder-
standingwill steerclearhis way and will lead to success.
EIGHTH HOUSE. With thi! transit, eighth house affairs
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will come to forefiont. It is the houseof sexpotentialand the
personneedsto learn the depth ofexperiencein sex,its proper
and beautiful purposeand the regeneration and rejuvenation
i t brings to human beings. If africted, it can causemany
emotional problems. Things which have been kept a secretor
looked will demandthe native's attentionnow. In addition,
eighth house also has to do with other's money and either he
will gain or lose subjectto the over-all pattern of the horo-
scope. This transit promises legaciesand other's money but
theseare lost if other transitsare not favaurable. Sometimes,
tbis can placethe native in a humiliating and a owkward
position forcing him to acceptfinancialhelp from others.
Excessof sexindulgencecan causethe discasesof the genera-
tive organs. Sometimes the death of someclose relation is
also accompaniedwith this transit.
NINTH HOUSE: Transit of Rahu through ninth housecan
bring a new light or religiqus and philosophicalideas. The
native should becomemore objectivein his thinking and stu-
dying, expandingmantally and spiritually. Long travelsand
jouneys can be undertakenfor higher learningsand expansion.
Opportunitiesalong linesof publishing, communicationand
distribution will comeand the nativeshould take the advan-
tage of them. Be creative and self expressivein thesefields. If
affricated,it can give him the tendencyto defy law in some-
way or givesthe inclinationto find waysof working deviously
within the law. This can also indicate disregardfor religion.
Brothers and sisterscan becomehelpful or vice-versa.
TENTH HOUSE: It is a period of public recognition
and added honours for the servicesrendered. Vocation or
professionwill need the person'sattention to the extent that
he may be required to ncglect his home and domestic life.
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This will mean that he wilr be working with the pubric
or for
the public in some way. Through veiy substantial
effort and
great extertion,sucessin pubtic life will be
attainedbut will
require personalsacrifice.Transit of Rahu through
the tenth
housewill give the urge to be a protector of great
massesof
people and to be a leaderamongstthem. plan
i sound
sion programme. He should take advantageof nearby"*p"n_
oppor_
tunities which will lead him into a wider fierd
of influince.
Advancementis sure in social or business position,
more
remunerativesactivitiesor intangible but nevertheress
impor-
tant benefits.
ELEVENTH HOUSE: It is the houseof things hoped
for
and with this transit of Rahu through the eleventi
house,new
friendships are formed and many of the native,s
dreams
materialise. Much dependsupon whether the sign
involved
is masculineor feminine to denote the type of
friends most
favourableto the developmentof this house.
He needsto
learn the art of friendship and to become involved in some
type of socialendeavouror reform action. And besides,some
or all of these persons will be the meansof gain, the avenue
to opportunity, and the sourceof benefit to the person. On
putting it to test, the person wirl realise iis truth. Financial
benefitsmay result from club affiliationsor fraternal societies.
If in business, expect increased revenue and upsurgein
revenue making activities.
TWELFTH HOUSE: The native is called upon to rendcr
serviceto othersand demandsself-sacrifice,It is helping those
lessfortunate,handicappedor affiicated.The personmust learn
compassion,accept others as they are and help them inspite
of any differences. This is the position of Karma, and seimr
to call for same kind of payment. Here the native should
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learn more about health preservationand the store of occult
knowledgeis addedto. Certain intution will cometo him,
certain dreams, perpaps; This transit is an invaluable period
of preparations,if he bad nothing to offer, he will gain noth-
ing. What he is and had been doing during this period,will be
the basisof his expansionin the future. It is good for making
headwayin activitiesconnectedwith the institutions.
Ketu through the Houses
The transit of Ketu through a house seems to announce
that the time has arrived for him to discardor eliminatesome-
thing which he had outworn, similar to the casting-off of a
Sarmentthat is no longer suitable.
FIRST HOUSE: The native is calleduPon to assumemore
arduousand burdenromedutier. It will be the part of wis-
dom for him to direct his activitiesand govern his life systc-
matically, refusingto be the playing of chance,to think clearly
and plan his days,so that they will be filled with thc things
worth doing. Although, he may experience set-backs and
suddenreversalsnot to his liking, yet, by holding steadilyto a
single focus insteadof scatteringmental impulses,he will find
his attention wonderfully compensatedin the days to come'
The problemsin life seemto he very much concerned with
''special"personality'SeH-
self, and he tries too hard to be a
confidencemay needto be reinforced by his recognitionof
cfficiencygainedthrough past or presentexperience'
SECOND HOUSE; The person will be dissatisfied vrith the
working conclitions or with the money earned. It may give
him many changesin the jobs' or morc then one sourco of
income at one time. He will always be honest and sincere
to his work and the sourceof earning, with the result that he
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may be confionted with the financial difllculties. Transit of
Ketu through the secondhousecan give an inability to comp-
letely earn one's own way. Satisfaction and successin this
area is usually delayed.Pastdebtsbecomedue and are de-
manded. Suddenchangesin income and finances. Older per-
sons and friends, either bring money or causcunexpected
reversesor both. To conclude,this transit is not termed favo-
urable for financesand possessions.
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for the native to indulge in all kinds of relationships. If un-
married, marriage is not possibleduring this transit and if
married, it will be a Herculian task to get it going. There may
be parting due to death or divorce. Marriage in the "ideal
sense"may be many times tried and many times denied. The
personis not rational, where the partnerships are concerned.
He is capableof counselingothers, despite his own personal
problemsor more probably becauseof them, This is not a
good time also to deal with the public. Court proceedings
should be avoided as far as possibleor proceedcarefully
where it cannot be avoided. When collaborating,adopt the
reasonable lead to others, especiallyif they have had more
practical experiencein the matter.
EIGHTH HOUSE. Transit Kptu in the eighth house gives
a desire to be supported by another or the partner's moneyis
extremelyimportant to him. This transit will give an extreme
interest in sexualmatters as true regenerativeand rejuvenative
fcrce. This transit will also provide the knowledgeand talent
for handlingother people's money. He is not afraid of the
thought of death or dying. Death seemsto play an important
part as a rejuvenativeforce in his life. Sexualpotentiality will
be low and he will not care much for the sexual satisfaction
of the partner. The native should take extra care while
handling other's money,other's possessions, lnsurancematters;
all needmore than carefulhandling.
NINTH HOUSE. With this transit,the persondeepens
his interest in serious subjects or continuedstudy with a
practical and lasting application. Whether it be supervi.sed
study or knowledgeacquiredthrough his readingor practical
experience, it can be appliedto advantagein his career later.
It is important that he establisheslong-rangeplans towardsa
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definite objective and should not think for immediate gains.
He should talk over matters with those close to him. Local
activities tend to become broader in scope. Decide current
issues on the basis of furure trends. While planning for future,
he should take the advantage of his past experience. This
transit may coincide with travel, closer touch with distant
people and conditions, or a wider perspectiveeven though he
stays close to his own locality.
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CHAPTER II
Translt Rahu& Ketu Aspectingplanets
Moon's Nodes (Rahu and Ketu) always travel in retro_
grade motion in the zodiac at the rate of lg months
in each
sign approximately, and the cyclerepeats in every lg.2/3
years. Transiting conjunctions and oppositions
oi either
Rahu or Ketu to the natal planetsur"-of great importance.
The other aspects being minor, are not considered
here.
Transiting aspectsof Nodes to natal planetsare difrerent
than
the transitin-gaspects of planetstolnatal planets. These
are
narmrc configurations and bring the person back
to its
normal pattern of destiny. Thus, the Freewiil has
the most
significant freedom to the two transiting connections,
i.e.,
when the desti'ed Kodes are making significant
the natal planets, the free-will exisienci is at its"rp."i.-,o
minimum
i.e. at this time the native pays for his past karmas.
In other
words, it is the time when Destinyplaysits important,ot.
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his life and he has very rittre to choose.- This is like person
a
tied to the pole with a chain, who is askedto go
he pleasesas long as he does not break the chaln."oy*n.r"
;.r*;
is a guide line, which has forceful powers over the
native,s
j.o.urneythrough life. If he does not ,believe,
in Nodes, he
will miss someof the best aspectsto his chart. If the peison
craves something with all his heart, why not he
should
gaugehis efforts to coincide with the luckiest possible
dates?
Rehu conjunctionto planets
SLJN. This transit is Karmic and signifies the events of
egol identity/personality. The urge for him to be in
prominence and limelight will be strong. Successor failure
will mainly dependon his own outlook to the developmentat
this time. This is the time when he should keep himself
active in the performance of worthwhile tasks. Usually
this is the time when he can expect a greateramount of
success. This is the time of reward collection provided he
has earnedit. This is the time when he may feel that he can
conquer the world, but it will be wise on his part not to
over-doit. If he puts his best foot forward, there is hardly
anything which he may not be able to achieveand so when
he seesthat this aspcctis approaching,he should do his best
to lay the foundations to stabilisehis position in the world.
Before this aspect, he may find himself in a temporary
confining or binding period to be followed by substantial
freeness afterwards. More than often, this aspect brings
recognition and a personal elevation at this time. When
transiting Rahu trines a natal Sun and/or Jupiter, this is a
'luck'
aspectand needsonly minor planetsto set it ofr.
MOON. With this transit, native's sub-conscious mind
is working overtime making him more creative, causing
happiness to those dear and near to him. This often leads
to gloomy days before the transit completes,but he will have
a sign of relief and a smile on his face when this transit
passeson. It will be good for him if he shares the happy
influence with some one so that he can take the full
advantageof it. Women, in general, will play an important
role in his life at his life at this time. This transit will make
him more practical than imaginative with the result that he
will pay more attentionto his businesswhich will yield good
returns. This is alsothe time to collect money due to him.
A suggestion he makel to others at this time prove useful,
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but he must keep an close eye on what he is doing for
himself. His suggestionsto public issuesis helpful to those
who are in doldrums. An lmportant interview could work
out to his advantagewhich will havelastingvalue.
MARS, This transit would give tremendousamountof
energyand urge to do things which the person would not
want to do in normal course. Whateverhe is going to start
now shouldmoveforward progressively for a long tim:. The
person should stick to his chosenpath or action. get around
it tactfully, don't let others to interfere to cause him to
lose his tempcr or his good juCg:ment. He shouldusehis
own direction. In female's chart, this transit signifies a
strong male figure and his dominancein her life at this time
His creativeenergyis at high peak with this transit, but he
must not loose it by haste, excess or over-enthusiam
Accident prone tendencies overwork, and crossing the
endurancelimit should be carefully watched as he still has
the control over the output of his energies. High blood
pressure and irritable behaviour is quite commonwith this
transit, By acting with common sense and caution, the
person can make the best of this time. Selectwhat is sound
and reject the erratic.
MERCURY. This is a positivetransit with regardto the
activities of natal Mercury and is likely to bring sudden
changes. It will prove profitable to alter someof his work-
ing methodsin his work or at home. It will prove beneficial
to switch from the old to the new with a minimum of mis-
understandings.Change in'his jobs or cornmunicative
patterns are often associated with this transit. Here the
nervousenergyis quite highly excited but it is consumed
within the soul. Strain in the brain givesit a fatigue test
which helpsevaluatehis mental stamina and capacity. He
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is equally likely to g:t involv:d with th: affairs of the
brothers and sisters at this time. He should try to under-
stand the viewpoint of those. he is interested in but at the
same time he is not to be imposed upon, or lured into some
emotional matter that is basically unstable and undesirable.
If Mercury was retrograde at birth, coast along with the tide
rather than push forth. He can make the best of this period
by the controlled and purposeful use of his excellent and
intellectual endow ments.
JUPITER. This is the time when the person will have
substaintial control over his finances and philosophies. This
is a cycle of develop opportunities with self-confidence. but
stays within the framework of the conventional and atterly
realistic world. His general attitude is well balanced by his
desiresand proper circumstantial support. At this time he
may be doing something different than what the circumstances
want him to do. Be conservative-it pays high dividents
now. Basically this will turn out to be an excelleht decision
in the long run as he does not fight too vigorously with the
circumstances. During this transit, he should consolidate
his high aims and purpose. His popularity increaseswith
c h a r m a n d g e n e r o u s i t y o f h e a r t a n d m i n d w i t h i n t e r e s ti n
others. There is a danger of ovar-abum-dance in day-dreams.
w r o n g k i n d s o f a m b i t i o n s a n d a f a i l u r e t o c o o p e r a t ew i t h
others. He is prone to gain weight, so he should watch his
diet and all health measures.
Case histories shows that someone has had a totally
demolished car. The individual himself is hardlv ever
injured and we are not able to decidewhether this is 'lucky'
b e c a u s eo f J u p i t e r c r o s s i n gR a h u o r ' u n l u c k y ' ( t h e c a r b a d l y
smashed) becauseof Jupiter opposition Ketu. A paradoxical
event often arises, then. confusing us as to which is lucky
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and which is unlucky. PerhapsJupiter conjunct Rahu spared
the individual's life who knows? Or perhaps the event
would not have occured at all if Jupiter had not been
opposing(etu.
VENUS. For love and romance,it is rather a cooling
down influence,it is a disturbing one but has a stabilising
influence. The person should be careful that he is not lured
in so'me emotional affairs that is basically unstable and
undesirable. Some sober and harmoniousrelationshipmay
developmaking him happy as well as bringing him prosperity
in the material well-being. As this time, however,over
indulgenceneedsa control. If he marries at this time, it is
likely to be for love and money hoth. Financially, this is a
pretty good aspect,but if he knows what he is doing.
Businesswill be good. Income will be stable if not in
abundance. There is a tendencyfor over-enthusiasm. He
should take good care of his money-he tend to spendtoo
much on a good time. This is a rare comhination and
human relationships should be happy. The achievements,
if well deservedwill come to him at this time.
SATURN. With this transit, he may have been doing
good job but his efforts will not be appreciated. Life
limitations may reach a peak instantly and then thingsquiet
down substantially. Saturnian problems get more acute or
. he gets aware of those problems at this t.me. This is the
time when he shouldforget that the world oweshim a living.
Old habits that were hard to break, now seemeasierto cope
with. That transit is quiet known for many learning
cxperiencesthat he goes through irrespective whether he
wants to learn them or not. Changefollows change,what
exitedyesterdaydoes not exist today. What was security
yesterday,is no more security today; but with this transit,
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the native will be able to compromise with the situations
quickly, This also bringsabout his Iimits of patienceand his
limits of patience and his general stamina to face the
situations. But be confident that all the testingis done for
his own benefitwithout breakinghim completelyapart during
the test. Older persons,older ideas and methodologyplay
an important role in his life at this time. Their assistanceis
well worth looking into as a guiding sourcefor his spiritual
growth during this transit.
RAHU. At this time, the person will do well to save
whateverincomehe may get and to examinebusinesschanges
carefully before committing himself. What is available at
this time may be good. but it may not comeout to be as
promisingas it looked to be. He should also respecthis
food habits and avoid any type of indulgence. He should
avoid anything risky, but a progressivechange is welcome
and he should be on the look out for opportunity'hat is
both exciting, profitable and sound. Be generous, broad
minded, friendly and sociable. However, proceedcarefully
in dealing with superiors,credit, reputation etc., for some-
thing ahead. Adhere to what is sure and stick to the
scheduledway of life.
URANUS. Basically,this transit is more of a construc-
tive outlet or favourableeventsforming situation. A great
deal of optimism and stimulated ego plus the desire for
comesto the fore. The nativeshould not take
self-assertion
undue risk, or rely too much on hu own ability to speakhis
mind or to act too eccentrically. Be deliberate and forceful
at the sametime and he can find usualluck in the months
ahead.
NEPTUNE. Transit of Rahu over Neptune is Karmic
and often bringsabout various psychicorspiritual experiences
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connected with the past life activities and their manifesta-
tions in this life. Often a deep rooted creative talent comes
out without prior warning at this time and amazesothers.
Self-delusionor loss of individuality may occur if Neptune
was affiicted in the natal chart. Rahu conjunction Neptune
is more of a soft transit, bringing about better qualities of
Neptune, such as idealistic behaviour, general happiness
through high imagination and fantasies etc.
PLUTO. Transiting Nodes over Pluto are not highly
significant as it is a very slow moving planet and the effects
occur on many people simultaneously Thus, the influence
is felt more on a generational level than on a single identity.
As a result of this, there is not much individuality involved
in these transits.
Ketu conjunction to Plsnets
SUN. This is the time when the person be letting himself
in for some disappointment and he has to go through guiet a
squeezy period. Sudden and unexpected problems occurs at
this time which can land the person in troubles. If he is
engaged in a speculative ventures at this time. there is the
possitively that he will receive little or no return from his
investments. He is well advised to observe rigid economical
control at this time. With this transit often an inferiority
complex lack of self-imageand self-respectis noticed. If he
is already lying low, this transit may not be of any
significance to him. This aspect is equally bad for his
physical health due to, the lack of vitality. This aspect can
also bring possible sickness.death or regenerative process in
his close family members, especially to his father or male
figure. Fatigue, resentment, rebellion, pride, self-indul-
gence, physical and emotional excesses, stub-bornness-all
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must be cured. At this time, if he will insist in going his
own way, he may have to face many problems of his life or
he may suffer ill-health from nervous strain or overwork.
MOON. This transit followed by depressionand isolation
with or without any reason. Do not let melancholy and
gloominess overtake the native. Affairs of mother or
'woman' in life are important and often their hindrance
would be a negative aspect for him. He should try to
maintain his patience with regard to home affairs and things
connected with the home. Many restrictions at home are
visible. Fundamentally, this transit is not favourable and
makes it difficult for him to run normal life. He should
keep an close watch on the health of his mother and
problems from excessiveor fertile imagination. Renovating
old property now can prove more satisfactory than buying
the new one. lf somebody is trying to take advantage of
him, he should say so on his face and don't let him impose
on him. He is to take an affirmative stand and let others
know that he will not tolerate an attcmpt to take advantage
of him.
MARS. This is the time when the persons is likely to
make considerable mistakes in this undertaking with the
result that they likely to go wrong. There may be pressure
from the persons around him to make an change, but he is
to conserve his energies and reassert on the right things
decided by him in past. He is to avaid unpleasantness with
his associatesand keep his emotions under control. Accident
prone tendencies are quite likely and his health problems
need prompt attention. Low blood pressure or weak
energies, when trying to do a iarge project, occurs with this
transit. In a female chart, dangers' difhculties, and sorrow
from male figures are visible and should be avoided'
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Temperamental difficulties cause future problems. Female
physiologicalcycleoften getsdistortedat this time' Health
is to be protected by avoiding over-work and from debilitat'
ing affectsof nerves, worry, haste, impatience etc. He will
have to mark the time and it is advisedto do it with a good
grace, i.e. he must learn to compromisewith the circums-
tancesrather trying to fight with them.
MERCURY. At this time, a non-communicativeperiod
is almost ftrrced on the person whether he likes it or not.
Nervousenergybuilds up at this time and it certainly needsa
positive outlet. If not properly channelled, this cause
a nervous breakdown. Balancing of the energy and its
proper utilisation is a must at this transit. If the personis
handling large sums of money for others or responsiblefor a
financial accounting, he needs to be especiallyalert at this
stage. The person should not neglect his obligations to
,orn.oo" who has been helpfut to him regardlessof how
minor he feelsthe considerationwas. Mental alertnessmay
pay him handsomedividends. Unattention to the wealth
bf knowledgewhich can be accumulatednow would be a
foolish mistake. Avoid any long term planning or long
travel under this transit' In case of it being a negative
transit, businesschangesmay force him to bow to the wrong
individual.
JUPITER. Unforseenand unexpectedcxpendituremay
come with this transit that the native never plannedbefore'
This transit is likely to give him sudden deplection of
financial resources. This aspect will bring the nativesome
unexpected expelrses which he hasnot planned before'
This transit may be termed as negativewhen it will confront
him in all directions. So he should accept whatever comes
his way even though it may be much lessthan his expecta'
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tions. lt is advised that the native should harmonise his
desires with the things as they are and not in following
expensiveday dream. Lie low, take what comes and he
shouldprotecthis healthand position by avoiding excesses.
This is a time when he should pay for past karmasand
naturally it will cause great strain. Here the native's
philosophiesare testedand he is forcedto abide by his own
rules and regulations. Thus, he cannotdo anythinghe likes
and get away with it. Try to avoid borrowing and it must
be only done when there is no other alternative. Do not
disturbdomesicsecurityand happinessby temperamentor
impatience. At this point, loss of weight is quite likely un-
lesshis natal chart hasa lot of nervous creatingaspects.
VENUS. It is not a good transit for love and romance
affairsand it can causethe native a great amount of trouble
and also may end abruptly. He may go wrong in his
judgernentsand should protect himself from the possibility
of appointments. It is not a good time to get married. If
married, it will need great amount of sacrificeby both the
partiesto keep this relationshipalive. Generally divorces
and separationscomeunder this manifestation. Financially,
too, this is not a favourabletime. Suddenlossesand diffi-
culties can crop up. He should keep his expensesfor
entertainmentand recreationto a minimum. He is advised
to participate in diversionswhich can provide him with
amusement,yet do not put strain on his financial resources.
This is not a good time to go for holidaysor pleasuretrips.
Businessmay not be good. Do not make any change in the
constitutionof businessat this time and alsodo not think for
any expansion. He should try to hold what he possesses-
finaneially or emotionally and should wait till the storm
passesover which will not take long.
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SATURN. This is negative transit depending upon the
strength of Saturn in the person's horoscope. He should
avoid breaks wherever possible. He is to protect his health
by plenty of sleep and rest. ln natal Saturn is not very
prominent, the effects may not be noticed externally, though
he will know that something is happening, but he cannot
put his finger on it. General rcstrictions, physical weakness,
meloncholy or isolated attitudes and behaviour are all at the
door of this transit. Avoid nervous traits, mental fatigue,
worry etc. Probable sickness or death in a near family,
especially of older relations, is noticed. Circulatory
problems weak bones, colds etc., are normal Saturian
problems which will come to surface now. In general, this
is a discouraging transit thai often ciistorts and disintegrates
the individuals on many fronts. If the natal Saturn/Nodes
aspect is favourablg, lhen the transit may not affiict the
native much, and at times can bb beneficial even. General
focus and areas of obstructions will come from the house
ruled by Capricorn in the natal chart.
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i: URANUS. This transit is indicative of influencesthat are
on a slightly destructive and discouraging level. This
causescircumstancesto appear to oppresshis individuality.
The person cannot rebel to good purposes,he must confirm,
so relax and ride loosein the saddleof fate. He must move
with care to avoid unhappinessand set-backs. Play safe all
along the life. Efforts to force his will on others can lead to
life, while discontent will cause a sense of frustration and
unhappiness.
NEPTUNE. The transit is slightly unfavourable and
distorted, bringing about the lower, qualities of Neptune
such as self-intoxication,exceqsiwdelusionand imagination,
drugs, alcoholetc. The personis to keep his feet on the
ground and avoid serious errors.of judgement. Be realist,
face and facts, and thus gain inner power from closecontact
with the thingsas they are.
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CHAPTER 12
Conjunction to Ketu
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careful as he is likely to earn the displeasureof the government
and socially he may be placed in unhappy environments.
MOON. This is a disturbing transit and his emotional
attitude will be out-of-harmony with the prevailing family
traditions. This transit is not good for public relations or
pubhc contacts also and he will try to avoid them. Business
activities will be slow and the person is likely to develop
differenceswith his parents. Serious or pessimistic outlook
towards life.
MARS. The person may desire for a power and authority
which he does not deserve. There will be a lack of popular
support for his personal ambitions. He will have problems in
businessand will get unpopularity in his professionalor politi-
cal actions. He may be conservative in his outlook.
MERCURY. The person will be critical to the general
views of the society and it will be a unfavourable time for
public relations or dealing with communications media. The
native will be burdened with heavy work responsibility. The
mental outlook will be conservative and he will be reticence
in expressinghis ideas. Not favourable for long travels.
JUPITER. There will be lack of public support for perso-
n a l , e d u c a t i o n a l ,r e l i g i o u s a n d c u l t u r a l g o a l s . H e w i l l l o o k t o
the prevailing conditions with critical eyes, but he will have
respect for the religion and the social customs though he will
have his ways of doing the things. He may not do or acbept
which is being done normally.
VENUS. Socially the person will be reserved and there
will be lack of interest in social activities that do not serve a
useful purpose for him. He will have reserved emotional,
social, romantic and artistic outlook. Business will be slow
and there may be financial problems. It is not an auspicious
time to get married and if married,there may be domestic
unhappiness. Try to avoid any confrontaiion as far as
possible.
SATURN. The person is likely to get involved in antiso-
cial activitiesor will havereclusive behaviour. He will not
have much of the respectfor religiousceremoniesand festivi-
ties. He will havenegativeoutlook towardsthe life with the
resultthat he witl get frustratedand depressedwhen desired
success will not be fourthcoming. It is a malefictransit and to
be handledcautiously. Quite often, the personwill witness
the death of a relativeor someother person,he knows. How-
ever, the relativeor acquaintanceis not alwaysa closeone,so
this may not be as personally unfortunateafter all. During
this period,the native is not advisedto start anythingnew.
URANUS. During this transit, friends and associates
will term the nativeeccentricand unpredictable.He will rebel
against the current socialculture and beliefs. For worldly
lif,e,i.e. for gains and comforts, this is not a favourable transit.
However, if the native is engagedin somespiritual pursuits,
he may seethe light.
NEPTUNE. There will be confusionin social purposeand
lack of understanding from surroundingculture. At times,he
may like to withdraw from social involvement and be of his
own. If the native'spersuit will be in the directionof spiritua-
lism, he will seethe light but if he is involvedin the materia-
listic world, he will have nothing but the sufferingsand
disappointments.
PLUTO. This transit will make the native rebellion against
the traditionat cultural standardsand sociallaws . He will
like to go deepbehindthe religiousbackground.His business
activity will be related to antiques, re-useof old, discarded
items etc. He will look more in the pastthan in the present.
It is a difficult transit for worldly comforts.
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CHAPTER 13
KaIa-SarPaYoga
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of Rahu or Ketu with a planet will operate independently.
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of the horoscope. Any bad aspect of life due to past
Karmas. can be counteracted to a very great extent by hard
work and concerrtrationof mind.
In the chartswith this yoga in addition to other benefic
yogas,it is observedthat such natives show themselves a
shadeabovethe averageand reveala deep sharpness in their
intelligence,(constructiveor destructive)and generallyfind
their rank abovethe ordinary. This doesnot mean that they
cannot fail in their efforts. It is also not arguedthat the
mere presenceof this Kalasarpa Yoga will confer greatness.
What is concluded here that this Yoga showsthe seedsof
ultimate greatnessby undergoing the process of pain and
suffering resulting in coming to prominence despite
difhculties.
In estimatingthe evil contentsof this yoga, classicalastro-
logicalcannonsshouldnot be ignored, In charts of persons
born in humble circumstances, this yoga makessuchnatives
industrious, perseveringand ultimately ieaching the top.
Some astrologers think that this Yoga renderslife short and
deprivesthe personsof money, inheritedor self-earned.Th:se
observationsmight be regardedas limited, being circumscribed
by so many other fatord also. It is, therefore. quite fair to
assume that Kalasarpa Yoga alone cannot affict untoward
miseriesunlessother evil yogasare present.
Obviously,longevity factors do not need to be streesed
becauseof the presenceof the Kalasarpa Yoga. Kalasarpa
Yoga doesnot itself shortenthe life unlessother life shorten-
ing yogasare present,
To Rahu, in spiritual astrology. is assigned the brain
where the thousandpettaled lotus, the abode of Lord Shiva.
believed to be located. Such a planet(having 18yearsin
Vimshottari Dasa and 12 years in Ashtottari) may not be
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regardedas totally evil but might be consideredto have some
mundane and spiritual good associatedwith it and if Rahu
and Ketu encloseother planetsbetweenthemselves,not much
evil needpredicted.
lt is also possiblethat even without attach.ngmuch impor-
tanceto Kalasarpa Yoga in a chart, but subjectingit to criti-
cal analyticalmethods,one can possibly judge with a degree
of accuracythe strengthof the horoscope and easily predict
the eventsto come evenwhile taking note of the presenceof
this evil yoga.
It is however,to be observed that salienteffectsof Kala-
sarpaYoga cannotaltogetherbc eliminated.The Yoga, strong
or week leadssometimesto unbearablestrains and tensions.
delayingsuccess or makingsuccess look insignificant
in relation
to eforts made to achieveit. This Yoga is also found to be
associated with frustrations and lossesalthough efforts are
madein pursuit of food or genuineand honest. The yoga
perhapsselectsthe pure and simplc.honestand truthful and
loyal and hardworkingsouls for its victims. Such individuals
sufer indignitiesof outrageousfortune despitetheir 'purest-
ray'quality and character.Paradoxicallvtherefore,this yoga
appears in chartsof blessedsoulsor thosewho can endure
evil and extractgood out of it. God sparesHis weakercrea-
tion from this Yoga lestit breaksthem. Knowing thesepossi-
ble capabilitiesof this Yoga. parentsshould be wary and take
early steps to sufficiently educateand make their children's
mind firm to avoid impact of future frustrations,if any. in
storefor them during Rahu-Ketu periods.
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Ketu, when the intensity either for good or evil would be felt
as modified by transits. With this Yoga, there are no opposi-
tions in the chart and this is important. So in transits, if the
chain will go for good by conjunctions, trines and sextiles,it
will continue for a long period of life. Similarly by Transits. if
the planets are affiicted by oppositions and squares, it will
equally take a long time for the native to come out of affiic-
tions. 28th year onwards may be worst in such caseswhen
transit Rahu comes to conjuuct natal Ketu at the prime of
youth.
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self-seekers.Friends are not likely to be of much assistance in
tife. Loss by and treachery of friends is a pretty sure result of
this Yoga. It is common in the horoscopes of great flirts'
It is more conducive to flirting than to marriage' There seems
to be the possibility towards the production of illegitimate
children. This yoga gives the danger of too free a course of
life and we do not think asceticsare commonly favoured with
this yoga.
Kalasarpa Yoga affiicted through 6th/l2th house axis can
cause even imprisonment. People born with this yoga are not
favoured lor Army or Navy employments. Remembering that
the l2th house is the house of secret enemies,and also of
regrets and self-undoing and that the 6th house has the ruler-
ship over health, diseases,work and enemies,this axis can
move the native on extremes. Either this yoga will be too bad
or ioo good. We do got see the middle course. On the positive
side, the native can take to higher learnirtgsand development
of the spiritual self. On the negative side, he can be tormented
with diseases,and poor health causing long confinement in a
hospiral or can prove himself to be an ememy to the civilised
world.
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CHAPTER 14
Eclipses' in Nativities
Astronomy is thc science of the heavenly bodies : the Sun,
Moon, Planets. Comet and Fixed Stars. It treats of their
magnitudes,motions, distances,constituents, etc. Astrology is
the scienceof heavenly influences as related to the earth and
its inhabitants. Astrology and astronomy are as true now as
ever before. In ancient times astrology was a science, religion
and art combined, and as such has outlived all sectarian
b i g o t s a n d r e l i g i o u sf i y p o c r i t e s .
A s t r o n o m i c a l l y ,a n c c l i p s ei s t h e i n t e r p o s i t i o n o f a d a r k
celestial bociy between a luminous one and the eye, or the
p a s s i n go f a l u m i n o u s b o d y i n t o t h e s h a d o w o f a n o t h e r b o d y .
Eclipses of the Sun always happen at New Moon and eclipses
of the Moon at Full Moon. Eclipse of the Sun always cornes
on from the West, and passesover eastward, while eclipse of
the Moon comes on from the east and passeswestward.
Ancient astrologersdiscovered the r'egularity of the reoccur-
rence of eclipsesafter a period of l8 years and odd. How they
arrived at this result, we do not know, as cclipsesare not
always visible in any single place.
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indicates aunts. The Sun denotes the father. and the Moon
the mother. Saturn also sometimesindicates the father, and
Venus the mother etc. Uranus indicates uncles and the grand
parents_or- scienific people. Neptune indicates cripples or
mystical friends.
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Moon for as Many months. As the lunar eclipsecffectswill
felt stimulatedby directionsor transits,the most markedeffect
will always occur when a planetis in transitover the eclipse
point, the nature of the effectbeingshownby the natureof the
transiting body, Mars causingcuts and burns,Saiurn,falls and
so on. The affairs of the housein which the eclipse fall in the
radicalmap will alsobe disturbed. Although usuallyadverse
an eclipse may be sometimesproduceultimategood, and in
the caseof an eclipsefalling on Jupiter,and to a losserextent
when on Venus, the immediateresultis unpleasantbut the
final resultis advantageous.Eclipsesate of exterme impor-
tanceand shouldalwaysbe most carefullystudied. The most
dangerousare thosethat fall upon the Sun, Moon or Ascen'
dant, as they usuallydisturb the health and frequentlydenote
deathwhen the directionsare sufficientlysevere."(Text Book
of Asrrology,pp 207).
Sage Varahmihira,who quotesancientHindu Rishis has
given much informationin the Brihat Samnita,(Vol-I). lmpor-
tanceis attachedto the angle of the Sun or Moon in rela-
tion to the place where the eclipseis seen.Did it occur rising
or setting?In which sectionof the heavens-half risen, second
section,mid heaven,fifth sectionor sixth scction?This is easily
understood. You divide the semi-circlein to six sectionsof 30
degrees.You get six housesi. e.'l'12. At point 12the lumi-
nary would be rising,at point l0 it would be in the mid-hea-
ven and at point 7 it would be setting.It is statedthat should
the eclipse(Grahana)occur in the lgth nakshatrafrom the
birth asterism,then that personwill feel the ill effectsof the
eclipse.
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involvedin
accidentprone and will have several One may be
slip at homeand
an automobile accident and the other may
rapid succes'
meet a bone fracture. Such accidentscometo
worry' Just
sion,though nothingserious,but enoughto cause
the eclipseis
walking iown the streetbecomesa problems'If
it will bring him personalelevation that
in favourableaspects,
is lasting and iurable. He will meetsuccess in whateverhe
will do at this time.,
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EIGHTH HOUSE. Brings activity other's money is
concerned, While a favourableaspect,securities and reserves
will increase,he will get legaciesand gifts, loans will be
easilypaid off. Insurancepolicieswill get paid up. With the
adverseaspect, there will be drain on his reservesand he will
undergoheavydebts. Liabilitieswill increaseand taxation
department can proveto be very troublesome for him at this
time. There may evenbe death of somecloserelation.
NINTH HOUSE. The favourable aspects will bring
peace,prosperity with regard to his 9th houseaffairs. It will
bring long journeysand travelsin his life which are educa-
tional and full of pleasure. Adverselyaspected,the eclipse
herecan bring trouble through religious or litigation, which
may go against him. Many difrcultieswill be encountered
in travellingto distantplaces. There will be difficultiesand
problems in all his enterprisesand any amount of labour will
not bear favourableresults.
TENTH HOUSE. lf favourable, the eclipse here can
bring the native fame and elevation. Working conditions,
professionalactivitiesand wordly affairswill be to his advan-
tage. If in employment.he can expect a rise and if in
business.he will have expansion. With an adverseaspect,
he will havenothingbut trails and tribulationsin his profcs-
sional career. Sometimesdeath of a parentor a separation
from them may take placeunder adverseeclipse. Remember
that this is the houseof native'sstatusin the world, the way
other peopleseehim. so be sure that he seesthe best side of
his natureand individuality.
ELEVENTH HOUSE. Housethe hopes and wishes. It
alsorulesover friendsand associates.
With favourableaspect.
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the person will be surrounded by influential and sincere
friends, who will extend full cooperation to enable him to
realise his hopes and wishes, even without his knowledge.
The adverseaspect will bring him many diftlculties through his
friends and associates. He will be blamed for the incidents
where he is least involved. He may be blackmailed, if
contesting for any elected office. All his efforts will end
in disappointments and failures. Be sure to choose friends
and associates wisely, especially new ones coming into
native's life during the eclipse period. The aspectsdetermine
the kind of people he attracts under this influence.
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off the things signified by that body in the radical map. If
the person so affected does not compromise with the situation
and attempts to force issues along lines indicated by that
planet, he is just heading for the troubles' One will do good
to have much self-control at this time. Eclipse opposition a
natal planet acts irr exactly the opposite manner. It is the
opposition point of that planet which gets depressed'
Opposition by eclipse intensifies and greatly increases the
power ofthat planet.
Lahiri's Ephemeris for hundred years and many other
books list the degreesand signs of eclipses for years ahead, so
that the student can take the advantage offavourable aspected
eclipsesas well as to counteract any inharmonious activities
prevalent during an eclipse period' Astrology can be a guide
post in enabling us to note the adverse and favourable periods'
so we may act and guide out lives accordingly. This may be
a new phase to some of the readers but they may get excellent
results by watching their own and their family's charts' 11
will pay ricb dividends.
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CHAPTER 15
l3r
domesticpeaceand happinessbeforemarriageand it will be
only after marriage that she will feel happy provided Zth
houseand 7th lord are favourablystrong.
14. Mars in the 8th is an indicator of widowhood. Same
is the case when Ketu is in the gth house. The
eventis
certainif Mars and Ketu (both) are in the gth house,unless
strong benefic factors counler it. Ketu in the gth can make
her a vishkanl'a(a poisonousgirl).
15. Conjunction of Sun and Ketu in lst, 2nd, 3rd,
4th,
sth, 8th, 9th, llth or l2th may bring about the death
oi
husbandin her middrerife. Thc evil of this manifestation
is
lessend in the lOth house. There is no malefic effectin
6th
or 7th house.
16. Rahu or Ketu are not termed favourable in the
7th
housefor happy cordial relationwith the husband. Mars
or
Uranus in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu in the Zth house
is an indicationof widowhood.
17. Conjunctionof Rahu or Ketu with benefic planets
in
the 7th housemay result in a secondmarriage,Conjunction
of Rahu or Keru with the ruler of the gtli house,the girl
may not be a one man's woman,
18. Ketu in the l2th is bad for a woman at the time
of
delivery. Ketu in the 9th is equally bad and deniesher
paternalhappiness. SimilarlyKetu in the 4th does not give
motherly happiness. In some cases,she may suffer at the
hand of step-mother.
19. Mars_conjunction Rahu in the 5th, the womanis
,,
uKery to suner ltom irregular menstruationor excessive
_
menstruation. Rahu-Mars Conjunctionin the :ra. sfrema,
havedefectin her left leg or birth-mart on ttrat ti;:' ""- "'*'
20. Rahu in the Sth denotesa big famity with poor finan_
cial condition. She is arso !ikery" to iuui----'ut.iiri""rir
troubles(8th houserulesover ,.*-ptt.ntlui).
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21. Woman with Rahu conjunction Moon, Mars and
Saturnwill give birth to sickly children,
22. Woman with Rahu in Capricorn ascendant and
Jupiterin the 9th will give birth to as manyas elevenchildren,
but only five will survive.
23. If thereis a Grand Trine betweenMoon, Jupiter arrd
Rahu, there will be much difficulty at delivery and the
children will be unfortunate.
24. Rahu in the 5th will destrorymany conceptions.Rahu
conjunctionSaturnin the 5th housewill causewomb diseases
and there will be no child-birth. The numberof conceptions
destroyedin the womb.canbe ascertainedthus : with Venus-
6; with Jupiter-S;with Mercury-4; with Mars-3; with Moon-
2; znd with Sun-one.
25, Libra ascendant,Rahu in Aries. Venusin Cancerand
Mars either in Libra or in Aries, the woman will leaveher
first husband,marry secondtime and will be morally loose.
26. Moon, Jupiter and Rahu in Taurus trine Neptune, or
Rahu in Gemini trine Sun and Uranusor Rahu in Gemini,
the 7th lord Jupitertrine Saturn on the cuspof the 7th house
or Rahu in Capricorn trine Venus and Neptune or Rahu in
Leo squareMars and Saturu but Jupiter sextile to the 7th
house lord Sun, Venusin the ascendant,the woman will get
happily married.
27. Rahu in Cancer, Neptune square 7th house, the
woman will become a widow, Rahu in Sagittariussquare
Neptunewith Saturnin fall and 7th lord Jupiterin fall in the
8th, the girl will become widow shortly after marriage.
Cancer Rahu in Pushya Nakshatra ruled by Saturncauses
widorvhood. Rahu in Leo opposition Mooh, the 7th lord
Mars square Saturn, Neptune square 7th house, Moon
conjunction Jupiter in Capricorn, the girl will become a
widow at a very young age.
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28. Rahu in Virgo square Sun and Saturn or ?rh house
ruler square Mars and conjunction Saturn and Uranus;
clelayedmarriage but good moral character.
29. Rahu in Capricorn, Moon in Cancer or Uranus in the
7th house opposed to 7th houses ruler Mars or Uranus
sextile the Sun, Mercury and Saturn-no marriage. This is
possiblewith Taurus or Libra ascendantsonly.
30. ,Rahu in Capricorn, Moon in Cancer, 7th house Jupiter
restrograde in the 6th-no child-birth due to mensestrouble.
31. Moon conjunction Mars in Sagittarius and Rahu con_
junction Uranus in Gemini, the girl will get
married at an
early age but will be deserted by her husband.
32. Rahu in Capricorn in the 7th house square Saturn girl
will get married later in her life.
3 3 . R a h u i n S a g i t t a r i u s ,S u n t r i n e N e p t u e , s q u a r e M o o n ,
conjunction Ir4ars, 7th house lord in Cancer, married bliss
w i l l b e d e n i e dd u e t o t h e d e f e c t i n t h e h u s b a n d .
3 4 . T a u r u s , a s c e n d a nwt i t h S a t u r n , R a h u i n S c o r p i o ,S u n
and Venusin Leo, Mars ruler of the 7th house in Aquarius
square Saturn. unhappy married lil'e, constant quarrels
bringingimmorality.
35. Capricorn ascendant, Rahu in Taurus with Mars, the
lady can lrave womb troubles as a result of which she will not
conceive. Aspected or associated by Jupiter, she may get
children, but all of them rnay die causing her unhappineis.
If Ketu is there insread of Rahu, birth of children*itt not
be denied, but the children u,ill be the source of unhappiness
instead of joy. Rahu ancl Mars in the 5th house on the aste-
rism of lVlars, the lady may deliver by a caesareanoperation.
36. Fenralehoroscope, Capricorn ascendant. Moon is 5th
t o _ J u p i t e ra n d R a h u i s 5 t h t o - M o o n , t h e r e w i l l U " a d u e i i e
i n f l u e n c e sd u c t o t h e c h i l d - b i r t h a n d m a y a l s o b r i n g t h i
r h e u m a t i s mo f r h e t h i n g s .
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CHAPTER 16
Rahu & Ketu in Synastary
The art of chart comparison or synastry is a difficult one,
since it calls for of an expertnessin analysing the essential
personality pattern of both the individuals. This branch of
astrology needs for a wide knowledge of human naturc. As
said in the early pages of this book, astrology is a religious
science, occult and art and as such needs some sort of
intuitional ability and know instinctively what relationships
are good and bad. But persons with good background of
natal astrology can also try chart comparisons.
The first step is a quick analysis of the charts of each
subject. This is essentialin order not to be thrown off track
in our synthesis. At all times, one should remember, it rs
the total person or the entire chart being compared with
another complete person, not a list of virtues and vices. So to
make our analysis, first pick out the obvious features of the
chart. Usually, the outstanding points of an individual are
determined by the over-all pattern of the horoscope.
When Rahu and Ketu are opposite one another between
the two chaits, they seem to understand and help each other
the best. Whereverthe nodal axis falls on the other's chart
is $,here the area can get out of balance. Ketu always does
the teaching. Judgement would have to be made as to
whether the Nodes are in aspect to each other before a final
delineation can be made. Favourably aspectedNodes between
charts can bring out about lasting influence. Unfavourable
Nodescan causea separativeaction.
We know that more is neededthan Rahu and Ketu alone
in our considerationas the placementof eachplanethasits
own say. However, much depend whether the person is
accentuatinghis Rahu or Ketu in his life. It is that basic
iharacteristic that lasts through Iife and influences every
action. In our opinion Rahu and Ketu should be kept
separate in our interpretation. They are of separate
influencesand should be read as such. In betweentwo, it
is Ketu which is stronger than Rahu. When Rahu will
'conjunct
a planet, Ketu will naturallyopposeit, but it is the
conjunction which is important and not the opposition.
When it comesbetweenRahu and the planet; it is the planet
which is strongerthan Rahu and it is Ketu which is powerful
than the planet. These are some of the salientfeaturesof
Rahu and Ketu in synastry.
Conjunctionsof Rahu
SUN. It is a positivestrongmagneticattractionand there
is a sinceredesireto understandand help each other. It is
Karmic and the Sun personwill comeforward to assistRahu
personto grow in strengthand vitality to build his destiny.
This conjunctionaddsto the sprrituality and self confidence
in both.
MOON. It is againKarmic as Rahu and Ketu are closely
linked with Luminaries. It is something from the past life
carried over to this incarnation. The union between the
people of opposite sexesseemsdestined. There is love,
strong attracrion and spirit of consideration for each other.
This aspectwill work more favourably in domestic life than
ontsideworld.
MARS. This conjunction will give ambition, creative
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ability vitality etc. in both' Mars person will be able to take
Rahu person along with him to achieve successby stimulating
energy and drive. ln between opposite sexes,it is better to
have Mars in the male chart and Rahu in female chart to
have the laiting comPatibilitY.
MERCURY. One will help the other to stimulate intellec-
tual pursuits and growth. Each other will appreciate one's
talents and intellect. Rahu will help Mercury in his/her
educational pursuits and can spur to greater mental feats'
Mercury's reasoningwill keep Rahu balanced'
JUPITER. This aspect will help both to develop on
spiritual lines. Both will have generosity and tolerance
towards each other. Jupiter also helps to develop self-
confidence in Rahu and makes him to move forward.
VENUS. Both the persons will bc sincere in affections
and will try not to hurt the feelings of each other. In matri'
monial alliance, there is companionship and sympathy
between them. However, this aspect map make both the
personsextravagant.
SATURN. This aspect will increase the sense of duty
between the both. Saturn person brings discipline and sense
of responsibility to the Rahu person and can prove to be a
great teacher. It is not a good aspect to be considered for
matrimonial alliance but it will prove good if Saturn is the
master and Rahu is the employee.
URANUS. Both the persons will respect each other's
need for freedom and individuality. Uranus will help to
stimulate creative ability of Rahu. Though Rahu may not
like to work under Uranus but he will not hesitate in admit'
ting the superiority of kahu. It is not good for marriage or
businesspartnerships but may work well for social life.
NEPTUNE. This cau be termed as spiritual and Karmic
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contact. Neptune is the planet
of past Karmas and Rahu
will distribute them in this incarnation.
These people can
work for great constructive good
in the area of love and
compassion for others.
PLUTO. This contact makes both
the person feel that
there is strong bond between them, perhaps
a bond that even
death cannot break. Both will fr.fp
i""i other in character
improvement.
Conjunctions of Ketu
SUN. As said earlier, relations between
_ Luminaries and
Nodes are Karmic. This aspect
muy explaio that thesetwo
persons have probrems in their past
lives and will nu"t aguin
in this life tc resolve thenr. So
they will be attracted to each
other to work out the problems.
tutunyfarniliarities will be
fo-und amongst them. k"tu p..roi
*iil always have the
edge over the Sun person.
Ketu will try to dominate the
Sun person, with the result resentments
tend to build and
eventually Sun person seeks a
ways to free himserf. The
relations can never be lasting and
permanent, though initial
attraction may be there.
MOON. Ketu can always arouse
the Moon person
emotionally. Ketu will be demanding
of the Moon *i h;;;
result unpleasant domestic changes
Jun tuk. piace. This
aspect will causefluctuating and
disturbing relations between
them and may not prove to be lasting.
Contacts o.iginufff
will be due to Karmic conditions.
MARS. As said earlier. Ketu
is powerful and will
dominate over the planets. Here Ketu
man will restrict the
Mars personal desires, passions,
energy ancl action and will
try to subduc him. Between
opporit. sexes, it may work
t e m p o r a r i l yb u t w i l l n o t l a s t
Oue lo rivalry. This aspect is
not favoured in matrimonv.
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MERCURY. Ketu person will have greater power over
Mercury and has something to teach him. Ketu man will
create the situations where Mercury will need serious thinking
and this way, he will be able to increase his knowledge.
D uring cfisis, they may stay together, but their relations will
not last long and finding the suitable opportunity, Mercury
person will break and go away. This contact can be said to
be good between the teacher and the student.
JUPITER. There will be over-flowing of energy and inspi-
ration between both with thc result that one will not accept
the superiority of the other. Initially Ketu may accept the
guideline from Jupiter, but having learnt it, will try to teach
him. This will cause resentment and Jupiter may break away
from him.
V E N U S . H e r e K e t u w i l l t r y t o p o s s e s sV e n u s w i t h o u t
giving. Initially both will feel the responsibility to each other
for the love and affection as their duty, but later on when
V e n u s w i l l f i n d t h a t K e t u i s t o o s e l f i s ha n d d e m a n d i n g ,t h e y
w i l l s e p a r a t en o t t o m e e t a g a i n .
SATURN. Saturn restricts and restrains and sometimes
conrpletely blocks Ketu person's development. Equally Ketu
can put strain on Saturn will cause the mood of depressionor
will give the feeling of to much responsibility on him with the
result Saturn will part and separate.
URANUS. This is no aspect for compatibility. Such per-
sons can never go together for long, as there will be friction
amongst them. Uranus wants to rebel, Ketu wants to hold,
resulting in a break. Such peasonsshould not associatein any
walk of their lives.
NEPTUNE. lt can be termed as favourable if both the
parties are engagedin the persuit ofpsychic phenomena, astro-
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logy and occult learning. This combination can again
be
termedas Karmic. However,this aspectwill prgve to be the
worst and evil, if they are.engaged
in indulgenceof any type.
In such casesthe relations may not last long.
PLUTO This aspect can make them to indulge in sex
perversions,if there are other aspectsto support it.
This as_
pect will create sex problemseven if both the parties
are of
the samesex. Outwardly,they may look friendsbut inwardly
theremay be a desireto harm eachother in one way
or thc
other. It is advised that such personsshouldnever
come
together.
The readers will observethat Ketu conjunctionwith any
planet is nevergood and Ketu person will always
have the
dominanceover the other.
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CHAPTER 17
pranetary
Among J:.',',?::::lL, aremostimportant
the Moon being the closest light near the Earth. As the
influence of the Moon is very strong in a natal chart, so the
influence of Moon's Nodes is very important in the life of a
soul.
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element by house position. Thus the basic Karmic energy will
be from Fire-Air (by signs) and Water-Earth (by house). Here
both the conversionsare converging to the common boundry
of Air Earth domain. If the native can bridge the gap between
the interface of Air and Earth, the rest of the flow will be
quite smooth, The Air levels is-Intellectuality and Commu-
nicatiorrs, and the Earth level is-Practicality and Materialism.
One Nodes conversion (Fire-Air) rs bringing higher know-
ledge into something logical that can be easily communicated.
The other Node conversion (Water-Earth) is trying to convert
understanding of feeling and sensitivityinto practical-matera-
listice attitud. The Karmic processof this person is to learn
to use his mind and intellect by planning a practical action
which can provide him material significance. Remember that
these elementalanalysis will not tell us a life-long story but a
path that is significant in the life of that person.
The native was given to the wet-nurse to be brought up as
his mother was not keeping a good health at the time of his
birth. After couple of years, when the wetnurse brought him
back, his mother refused to recognisehim as hcr own child.
Her arguments were that the wetnurse had changed her baby
with somebody'selse. In his childhood, he suffered emotional-
ly for want of love and afrection from his parents. This is
due to Ketu in 4th house. and it was Karmic. But Ketu is in
Aries (Fire). This gave hime tremendous amount of energy to
fight his own way to establish his own individuality and it
was again Karmic. Had Ketu been in some other elemeni i.e..
Air or Water or Earth instead of Fire, his Karmic Destiny
would have been totally different. Rahu will redeem his
Karmic Destiny through 2-6-10 houses as stated earlier,
through Air and Earth elementsin this incarnation. During
this time so far, he had to work very hard. Even today at
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this age of 59 years,he works for more than 12 hours a day.
This is the 6th houseaffairs. Financially, (2nd house)he had
neverbeenwell-offexceptfor a very short period in between.
Vocation (lOth house),he ha0 changed as six professionsso
far. Air element-whatever work he did or doing at present
in his life, he attained some sort of recognition and he is
alwaysa doer-practical (earth element).
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lo recentpast life complications with her. Sensitivity and
emotionalis6 is something he has to overcome and show
an imageof tough practicality in this life. His first half of life
is not very enjoyableas comparedto the secondhalf of life.
Controlling Plenets
IM
As he could not balance himself in past incarnation (Libra
sign), he is to suffer in this incarnation in his married life
(Libra-sign of marriage)and his vocation (l0th house),Mars
is the ruler of the 4th he will suffer in his 4th house afrairsin
this incarnation,i.e. monther, domestic peace and harmony
ctc. It is due to his past-life-karmiccontrol.
Next planet to be considered is Venus-the planet of
Karmic Dlistribution Control. Key Nodes for Venus are-
love, beauty, money etc. Venusis in the first housein Capri
corn. We are to blend thesethree characteristics(Venus,
First house and Capricorn) to understandthe Karmic Distri-
bution Control in this incarnation. Capricorn is the sign of
ambition but of restrictions also and the first housemeans
'person'. Naturally the presentlife of the native will be full
of ambitions but of restrictions also with regard to the
Keynotesof Venus(love, affection and money).
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through ultra high and low emotional stagesin this category.
As a result, it is best not to provoke them emotionallyai the
wrong time. Vivid irnagination and stronger sensitivityto-
wards someof the past-lifeexperiencesand their iliumination
is noticed in this aspect. They may go through typical or un_
usual emotional experienceswhich could be part of their
recent life externalizatiunwith a great similiarity to reality.
Sun trine Rahu. This aspect providesgood popularity,
personalelevationand execution of proper ego for him.
circumstantial assistancein getting recognisedin the world is
noticed. Strong foundation and establishmenr of identityis
done by the help of the father-figure' in life. Successin the
public life or evenin politicsis seen. During his recentlife,
he had beenwell recognisedfor his assistaucc to others. As a
result, in this life repaymentis done to him to get somewhere,
no matter wherehe starts in life. Optimistic attitudes and
open goals are quite comrnon for him.
Dasa Periods
TRANSITS
lVe are of the opinion that Transits are more powcful and
decisivethan Vimshottari Dasa System, and even capableof
modifying the Dasa System,though someof the learnedastro-
logersmay not be in agreementwith us.
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tely cfiange the patterr of his life. This aspect may not operate
in his life-time any more.
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CHAPTER 18
Famous People
1. Prime Minister Morarji Desai
We start this capter with the horoscope of Prime Minister
Morarji Desai. This is one of the very few horoscopesof the
lgth Century, the corr€ctnessof which is not disputed.
ft
ar-a*\
/oD
Iv ab
we need readers' permissionto say that let them take his
horoscopeto any astrologerof the world (irrespectiveof tn"
school,he follows) and we.haveour doubtsif he can identify
this horoscopewith the person,who is the prime Minister
o'f
India. However, if you disclosehis identify, it will be qurt"
easyfor any astrologerto justify his statusastrologically.
l. cyril Faganand Garth, Alren have said in their resear-
chesthat for a pcrson to be lucky and prominent,he should
have the planetsin the Foreground(angles).fhis-importanci
of the planetsin angresis equally recognishedin Eastern
as
well as Western School. In this uase,there is not a singie
planet in an angle.
2. "When two planets,each owning a housemutually intcr_
changeplaces,i. e. each occupythe others,house,the
action
is termed Parivartana.when either the lord of the 6th or gth
or l2th houseis involved in sucha exchanges of houses,it is
termed as Dainya yoga. The man born in a Dainya V"g"
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be a fool, wilr be reviling othersand commit sinful aitions.
He will alwaysto tormentedby his enemies,wiil speakwoun-
dingly and will be unsteadyin mind." phatadeepiLo op rraan-
teswara, Sloka 32-33,Chapter VI. There is a Dainya ioga
in
this horoscopedue to exchangethe houses between
sa-turn
and Venus.
3. Some astrolggerswill arguethat three planets_Saturn,
Jupiter and Mars are exalted. But saturn and Jupiter
are
retrogrades. Uttorakalamrtuaby Kalidasa(Slokai_A.
tp,
Chapter II) has said : "When a planet is retrograde in
his
motion, his strengthis similar to that when in hlsextaltation.
If a planet conjoinedwith a retrogradeplanet, the strength
is
ll2 a Rupo. If a planet. be retrgradein tris motion
wn]le in
his exaltation house, he gets only his Neechabala
i, .. ;;:
thing."
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4. Phaladeepika, Slaka 5, Chapter XV: "When a house has
.itslord in the 6th, the 8th, or the l2th, or is occupiedby the
lord of any of these three,it suffersannihilation,say those
that know the propertiesof a house." ln this chart Mercury,
Venusand Mars in the 8th houseand Laturn, ruler of the 8th
is in the 5th housei. e. 7 out of 12 houseare rendered week
and powerless.If the readerstake thke the newly discovered
planets into consideration,then Uranus is in the 6th an<I
Neptuneand Pluto are in the l2th house.
The point, we wish to stress,is that without the know-
ledgeof Rahu and Ketu or without incorporating them in
the chart, this chart cannot justify the elevation of the per-
son to be the Head of Government.
The learnedreaders have observed through the earlier
pagcsof this book that the co-relationbetweenthe Lumina-
ries (Sun and Moon) has given the birth to Rahu and Ketu.
There are very few horoscopeswhere you will find both the
Luminarieswith Rahu and Ketu. In this, caseRa.huis with
Sun and Ketu is with the Moon and this by itself is an im-
portant Yaga.
2. Chapter7, page33, about Sun conjunctionRahu we have
said: "It gives advantagesto the Rahu area. This aspect
providesstrorrgpersonalelevationwhereverthe Sun is loca-
ted. The destinyoften helpsthem in most of ways it can du-
ring life. Responsibilities
are often given to them just as they
are ready for them." This conjunctiontakesplacein his 9th
.houseand the readers know all about the 9th housecharac-
teristics. This conjunctionprovidesthe native success in his
ambitions.
3. About Moon conjunction Ketu, GoergeWhite has said
"The Moon is greatlystrengthenedby beingwith either Nodc
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and rendered much more tortunate provided the North Node
is elevated: in fact this is the most essential points of the
Moon's dignity. If th9 Moon, is with either Node and the
North Node is elevated, it adds to a person's stature (look to
the native's height and social status) and also makes him
more fortunate in all the affairs of life.,, you take out Rahu
and Ketu from this horoscope, and it will become powerless.
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At the time of electionsand his occupyingthe officeof the
Prime Minister, Rahu was transiting on his Saturnis the
ruler of the sign occupiedby Rahu and he is the planet of
Karmic Distribution Control. Sun (ruler of the signoccupied
by Ketu), planet of Incoming Karmic Control was transiting
in his lOth houseat that time.
To conclude,his elevationto the presentposition is pure-
ly Karmic and it is at the door Rahu and Ketu.
2. JacquelineBouvier KennedyOnassis
40N54, 72W 23, Sunday 28-7-1929,E.S.T. 13-18-42
'ea
i:
I
Z
1;
l. Moon (ruler of the l0th house)with Rahu
in the Zth is
responsiblefor her becoming the First Lady
of United States
of America (wife of the president).
Ketu is the ascendantin Libra (sign of marriage)
' is res-
ponsible to make her widow twice.
s-uaaen fa' irom thc
position can happen.
3. Venus and Mars are her Karmic Controlling planents,
who happenedto be the rulers of her ascendant
and the 7th
houserespectively.They are also the natural planets
riageand sex. Venusand Mars in a square 9f mar-
aspect,thus den_
ying her the matrimonialhappinessin
this incarnation. Mars
+rine Rahu: This aspectprovides her added ptrysicat;ir.;;;;
or reserveenergies.It can give a feelingof independ"n".6._
causeof the 'vital nature' in her." She
may not marry any
more now.
President Kennedy was assassinatedon 22-l-1963,
i. e.
when was undergoing Moon/Rahu sub_period.
Moon is on
the asterismof Ketu and Rahu is on the asterism
of Venus,
planet of Karmic Control.
-Incoming Venus is in the gth
(nouseof death).Itwas due to her past Karmas
that she was
to sufer in this incarnation in her r;arried life.
At tfri,1i_.,
transit Rahu was opposingher natal Saturn,
transit Saturn
square natal Rahu./Ketu and transit Neptune
was on her
Ketu ,in the ascendant.
3 president John F. Kennedy
7l W08, 43 N20, Tuesday, 29-S-lgt7,E.S.T t4 5l
24
l. Ketu in the r0th housein its Fail in the Gemini is by
it-
self enoughto indicate that he will not be able to comjlete
his term as President. Ketu in the lOth houseis not
teimed
favourable for the secondhalf of life and does not promise
lasting prosperity and happiness.
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2. Karmic Controlling Planets-Mercury and-Jupiter-are
ruler of
conjunctionwith Mars (Planetof arms,voilenceetc')
the 8th, in the 8th (houseof tleath)' With this configuration'
meetthe
it was a foregone conclusion that the native will
placed on
unnatural voilent death. Mercury 4nd Jupiterare
of self-
the asterismof Sun, ruler of the l2th house-house
Prime Minister Morarji Desai' too'
undoing and sufferings.
(Mercury is the ruler of-the
has Mais conjunctioi Mercury
but for him
ascendantin both the cases) in the 8th house'
Mercury is not the Karmic Control Planet'
Rahu/
3. He became President on 2t-l-1961 i' e', during
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Moon and both the planets,in trine aspect,
are placedon the
asterism of Venus.,a yoga karka planet
placed in the 9th
house,identicalto its own sign,Tuuius.
tt" ,"u, assassinated
on 22-ll-1963,i. e. in Jupiter/Jupiter.
Jupiter,too, is no trine
aspectto Rahu, but has gone on the
ascertismof sun ,ur.i oi
the natat t2th house.rufritei i; ;d;;;;;t
of Karmic Distri_
bution Control, placedin the gth house
(death)i. e. his voi_
Ient death was Kalmic indicatedby
the position of Rahu and
Ketu in his natal chart.
4. 1960-61: Transit Rahu was on his
natal Moon and tran_
sit Saturn and Jupiterwere on his natar
Rahu. All this transit
Fere favourabte.22_ll_1963:Transit
Rahu camei;';;;j.*;
his Ketu and we have in
-said earlier pagesof this book that
this transit is most unfoutunate. fnisiriggering by itself was
enoughto bring this sad episodeof
his life.
presidentMujibur
Rahman
23N36.89853. Wednesday,t7-3-tgZO,
I.S.T. 23_29_50
He becamethe Head of the Government
(Bangladesh) on
l2-l-1972, becamepresidenton 2S_t_lgi5
and was assassina_
ted on l5-8-1975.We have said in our
Arricle (Fate& i"rliiry
October l9Z5)that yT.hir declaring
Emergency and taking
over as Presidentwhich is responsi-ble
for his assassination.
It.had beenrepeatedlysaid that whenever
.
junction Rahu is in con-
_with any planei,it will the basic quality
of that planet. We have also saiclthat"nt,un".
whereverRahu is pla_
ced, there will be enhencementin that
area. Enhancement
dcesnot meanfor good it can be
bad also subject to the
characteristics of the planet and the t ous.. Symbolically,
netsand signs are classifiedas pla_
maleficsand benefics,but
when it comesto actual operation,
tfr.V-c"nwork vice_versa.
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Rememberingthat the l2th houseis the house of secret
cnemies and also of regrets and self-undoing,it must be a
bad place for Rahu to lie. Here Rahu is in the l2th housein
conjunction with Mars. Mars is the ruler of the ascendant
and also the planet of Incoming Karmic Control. It is this
configurationin Mujibur Rehman'shoroscopewhich is res-
ponsiblefor his elevationas the Head of the Government and
also for his assassination.Sixth and twelfth are rather secret
add obscure housesto know much about. This axis is not
favouredfor the personwho.becomethe Head of this States.
Here Rahu has enhancedthe qualities of Mars, but also of
l6l
l2th houseMars, as a ruler of the ascendant,conjunctionta_
king place in the l2th house is responsiblefor his assassina-
tiod. SinceMars is also the planetof Incoming Karmic Con_
trol, this assassinationwas Karmic due to his past Karmas.
Any good astrologercould convenientlyseeand predict the
end of his life in the manner it has taken place, piovided he
had consideredRahu and Ketu in his horoscope.
Another interestingpart of horoscopeis that Mars is rpla-
ced on the asterismof Rahu when Venus, planet of Karmic
Distribution, Control is placedon the asterismof Mars, i. e,
Venusis under the sway of Mars and Mars is underthe sway
of Rahu. To conclude,his elevation and assassination *.r.
Karmic and cannot be predicted safelyif we do not take
Rahu and Ketu into consideration.
Wheneverthe lord of the ascendantwill be in the 6th, gth
or 12th housein associationwith Rahu or Ketu or with Kar-
mic control Planets,there will alwaysbe danger of unnatural
and prematuredeath.
He becamethe Prime Minister of Bangladeshon l2-l-19?2,
when he was under Saturn/Moon. He was safe upto Saturni
Mars, but saturn/Rahu createdproblemsin his political rife.
There were difficulties, with the result he dissorvedthe
Parliamentand becamethe president, which finally resulted
in his assassination.
Transit Rahu was in his ascendant in square aspect to
Saturn, Uranus. Venusand Moon. Transit Uranus was on his
Rahu and transit Jupiter was on his Ketu. Transit Mars was
opposingtransit Rahu. In the previouschapterson Transits
of this book, the readershave seenthat transit Ketu conjunc-
tion natal planet and transit pranetsconjunction Ketu ari not
termed favourable.
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5. President Jimmy Carter
84W 24,32N 02, Wednesday,l-10-l C.S.T.7-14-9a.m.
was to pay for his past Karmas through his defeat at the Polls.
By this time, transit Rahu shifted to his 6th house to oppose ,
his natal Mars ruler of the 7th and the l2th house. The in-
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teresting part of the caseis that president Ford
was defeated
by President carter whose horoscope
we have dealt earlier.
Both the Presidentshave Venus as tie ascendant
ruler. At
this time, when transit Saturn was in conjunction
with natai
Rahu of Carter, it was in conjunctionwiih natal
M";;-;i
Ford. If the learnedastrologerswould
have given the'd;
weight to Saturn'stransit on prisident Ford,s
Mircury, ptanei
of Incoming Karmic control, it would not have
been difficurt
for them to seehis defeat againstpresident
Carter.
7. Queen EtizabethII
W_._"lol"this chapterwith the horoscopeof
_- eueen Elizabeth
II of Englandto answerpeterVidal,squestion-, .,Will
ElizabethAbdicate?',SundayStandarld-October ar;;;
2, 1977.
51N32,00N05,Tuesday, 20-4_1926 GMT 25_40_00
For the foreign readers,who are not fully conversant
__ with
Hindu Astrorogy,we wourd rike to add that in
Hindu Astro-
logy, day and date beginswith sunriseand notfrom
midnighi.
Naturally, the Queenwas born on Tuesday(and
not on Wed_
nesday)on 20-4-1926,at midnight_25-40_00(1.40
a.m.). Her
ruler of Destiny is Mars and ruler of the horoscope
is Jupiter
(SiderealChart). Both the planets
are in conjunction in the
2nd houseof possessions, where Mars is exalted and Jupiter
getsNeechabhangaRaja yoga (cancellation
of debilitation
and giving rise to Royalty). However, there is parivartana
a
Yoga (exchangeof house)arso due to the exchange
of house
BetweenMars and Saturn, termed as Dainye yoga
and this is
bad. But Prime Minister MorarliDesai, too, has this yoga
and
he has becomethe prime Minister of India at the
fag end of
his life. The author, too, has thisDainya yoga
butit could
not stop his elevationin the life. After analysinghundreds
of
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Amongst other factors, it is Rahu rising in her ascendant
which is responsiblefor her royalty. The readersare requested
to refer to pages65166of this book where we have delineated
Rahu in the first house and in the sign Saggittarius and they
will be convincedof our statement. Sheis not to be blamed
as most of the British Empire was liquidated in her father's
(King GeorgeVI) time.
According to Carter, Jupiter conjunction Mars opposition
Neptune (exact) may bring a withdrawal from power and
responsibility. Peter Vidal is of the opinion that there are no
indications either in the Queen's horoscopeor in prince
Charles'horosgoperhat anythingwill happento disturb the
statusquo of the royals in the nextfew yearsalthoughfactors
occuringin the Queen'shoroscopeduring l98l-82 could at
that time resultin bad publicity......Looking further ahead,
both horoscopesshow adversemajor configurationsinvolving
Uranus around 1985. At this self-sametime, the queenwill
have Saturn transits over her natal Saturd.
Shewas Crowned during Venus/Moonsub-period. Venus
is placed on the asterismof Jupiter and Moon is placed on
the asterismof Mercury. Mercury and Jupiter are her Karmic
Controlling Planets. At the time of her Coronation, transit
Rahu was on her natal Rahu.
She will be under Mars Dasa upro March 1983and Mars
is placed on its own asterism and is exalted.but we have
said in earlier pagesthat the fag end of Mars Dasa before
Rahu takes over is always troublesome.In rhe year 19g2,
pointed out by Peter Vidal, transit Rahu will be in conjunc-
tion with her natal Ketu and we have also said earlier about
this transit as malefic. Here we are in agreementwith his
observationsthough our upproach is totally different than
his.
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Rahu Dasa will be the 7th from her birth
Dasa pbout
this, too, we have said that it will t; ;;rt malefic.
Shecannot
outlive Rahu Dasa though Rahu Dasa should
not be bad, as
Rahu is in the ascendanr,thoughdebilitatej;il;;
lrlng ,
asterismof the Sun, ruler of the 9th hoise.
During the year 19g5,she will still be under
- Rahu/Rahu,
when transit Saturn will come to conjunct her
natal S"turo,
but it is the transit Rahu opposition Saturn
which is impor-
tant. The configurationis not termed beneircand
she witi be
placedunder difficult circumstances.Though
our observations
are somehowin agreementwith peter vidar,
but we do not
accept Saturn transit conjunction natal Saturn
is as bad as
concludedby him. The readerswill agreethat
without incor_
porating Rahu/Ketu, a clear cut astrological
picture is not
formed in PredictiveAstrology.
Though hundreds of tlre casesof Famous people
can be
cited to prove the validity of Rahu and
Ketu in predictive
astrologybut we fell that these should suffice
for the learned
leaders.Let them apply the rulas given in
this book and get
convinced that predictive astrology is incomplete
without
Rahu and Ketu.
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