Article 6

Shiva Yoga in Hindu Astrology

Saturn Sun,Moon Mery, Ven Ascdt. Rahu Mars Constitution: Shiva Yoga is caused when: a. The Lord of the 5th is in the 9th house, b. The lord of the 9th is in the 10th house, and c. The lord of 10th in the 5th. Fruits: The person will be a big trader, a conqueror and commander of armies. He will also possess divine wisdom and will lead a virtuous life. Our View: All the three combinations must be present to constitute Shiva Yoga but Yoga is full is significance. As is known to all astrologers and lovers astrology that the 5th house and 9th house constitute powerful Trikonas and 10th house is a powerful Kendra (angle). Disposition of the lord in the order indicated above fortifies the houses of fortune (9th house) and Karma (10th house) so that the native is supposed to become a beneficiary in respect of trade, fortune and philosophical knowledge and other allied activities of life. While judging the strength of this Yoga, due importance has to be given to mutual relations of the 9th lord, 5th in respect of Aries Ascendant by the Sun in the 9th house (being Lord of two adjoining houses owned by Saturn. It has been noticed that the Sun in the 9th house and Saturn in the 10th house exchanging their houses. On account of the Sun and Saturn exchanging their houses. On account of enmity between the Sun and the Saturn the potentiality of this Yoga may not be reaped in full bvy the Horoscope. In these circumstances, it can be said that Shiva Yoga is not of much consequence in respect of Aries Ascendant. It may be noted that for Aries Lagna, Saturn cannot own a trine, Readers may send their views with regard to Shiva Yoga with reference to actual results in the present day life of the natives. ketu