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Head) 

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Saptarishis Astrology Vol 7-Dec 2009 

The C.S.Patel Memorial Issue 

CONTENT 

No Article 

Author Page 

1 Vol 7 Publitorial Part 1 Saptarishis Astrology 7 


3 Saptarishis Astrology Update Saptarishis Astrology 55 

Western Astrology 

4 When Will I Find My Next Job Andrew McDonald, U.K 56 

5 Configuraciones Universales Hacia El (Spanish) Blanca Bustamante Martino, Mexico 65 

6 The Tortuguero Monument 6 & the Mayan End Date Carl Johan Calleman, Sweden 81 

7 The Final Mayan Calendar Steps to 2012 Carl Johan Calleman, Sweden 86 

8 Napoleons Astrocartograhphy Christine Kaspers, Netherlands 94 

9 Lunar Returns on Airliners Ciro Discepolo, Italy 99 

10 How To Predict Forex Constantine Semenov, Crimea 106 

11 Awakening the Inner Sense – Some Methods & 

Meditation Objects Floco Tausin, Switzerland 111 

12 Discover The Child Within Holly Hall, Canada 118 

13 Saptarishis Astrology - Life Time Achievement Award Saptarishis Astrology 123 

14 How To Beat Time John Frawley, Poland 124 

15 A Game Of Chance Lisa Gordon, U.K 133 

16 Launch Your Book - Tapan Das Tapan Das, Canada 138 

17 Death In Astrology Ron Bippus, Canada 140 

18 Financial Astrology Micha Felner - A Saptarishis 

Astrology Interview Maarit Laurento, Finland 157 

19 Jacko’s - Birth Time Rectification Micha Felner, Holland 162 

20 How To Predict Stock Market Crashes & Great 

Depressions Robert Gover, USA 171 

21 Similarity Between Quantum Mechanics & Astrology Tapan Das, Canada 179 

22 The Emperor Hadrian & Astrology Luciana Marinangeli, Italy 186 

23 Multiple Personality Disorder T.Stokes, U.K 192 

24 1008 Petals SA 196 

Indian Astrology 

25 Saptarishis Astrology - Life Time Achievement Award Saptarishis Astrology 202 



28 Ashtakvarga Thumb Rules Late C.S.Patel, India 251 

29 Tribute To A Genuine Researcher In Last 150 Years Of 

Astrology U.K.Jha, India 262 

30 Nadi Method of Marriage Ashutosh Kumar, India 272 

31 2009 Triple Eclipses Chakrapani Ullal, USA 282 

32 The Fascinating Dashamamsha - 1 Dr K. S. Charak, India 289

33 New Light On Jaimini Astrology-4 Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri, India. 306 

34 Obama’s Raja Yogas & U.S. Affairs Gayatri Devi Vasudev, India 315 

35 Krishna & the Unicorn of the Indus Seals Vamadeva Shastri (David Frawley), USA 322 

Mission Saptarishis 

36 Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 3 Translated By Yenbeeyes, India 332 

37 Saptarishis Nadi - Gemini Asc - Chart 4 Translated By Yenbeeyes, India 347 

38 Jyotish Phalaratnamala Of Krishnamishra -1 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 362 

39 Asta Siddantha Sara - Sukra Gati Translated By V.Raghavendra Rao 391 

40 Agni Purana - 1 Translated By Rahul Vedi, Australia 395 

41 

Lomasha Samhita-1 

Translated By Ashok Kumar Pandey 

& Anup Das, India 402 

42 Jataka Jambunatheeyam -1 Translated By S. Karthikeyan, Australia 409 

43 The Enigma Of Arudha - Part 1 - BPHS Series Madhura Krishnamurthi Sastri, India. 427 

44 Guru Nadi -3 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 441 

45 Sukra Nadi - 1 Translated By N Sundara Rajan, India 449 

46 Sukar Nadi - 6 Saptarishis Astrology Team 463 

47 Punarvasu Nakshatra Padas in Ravana Samhita Translated By Anuj Bahl, India 480 

48 Khannar Vachan - 1 Translated By Abhishekha, USA 530 

49 Narpatijaycharya-1 Translated By Alok Jagawat, India 543 

50 JyotishKalpadruma -1 Translated By A.K.Singh, India 559 

51 Lagna Varahi Translated By Anuj Bahl, India 567 

52 Bhrighu Nadi Jyotisham -1 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 574 

53 Bhrighu Nadi Jyotisham -2 Translated By Chandrashekhar Sharma, India 589 

54 Krushi-Parasharaha -1 Re-Translation By Virendra Battu, India 605 

55 

Kalpalatta - 1 

Re-Translated By Virendra Battu & 

Madhav Deshmukh, India 618 

56 Gauli Patnam & Gavuli Palku Lakshanam Translated By V.Raghavendra Rao 642 

57 Tatkalin Bhrigu Prashna – Part 1 Re-Translated By Rohit Sharma, India 650 

58 Vakya Prashna Saaram -1 Translated By Ramakrishna, India 669 

59 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi - 8 Venkat Ramana, India 676 

60 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -9 Venkat Ramana, India 685 


62 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -11 Saptarishis Astrology 699 


64 Bhrighu Saral Paddathi -13 Andree Leclerc, Canada 712 



67 KumaraSwamiyam - 4 Translated By V. Padmanabhan, India 741 

68 Bhrighu Pada Dasa System Dr K.P.Vaani, India 753 

Regular 

69 Saptarishis Astrology Update Saptarishis Astrology 762 

70 Dnyaneshwari - Chapter 5 V.V. Shirvaikar, USA 763 

71 Saptarishis Astrology Remedies Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India 766 

72 Ascertaining Marriage Life: Divorce Rules P.M.Padia, India 790 

73 Illusive Effect of Nodes - Shadow Of Moon Babubhai Yodh & B.D.Vaghela, India 806 

74 Death Mystery Of Subhash Chandra Bose B.K.Chauhan, India 813 

75 Jaiminis Chara Dasas & Predictions Gary Gomes, USA 820 

76 Can Horoscope be made from Palm Print ? (Gujarati) Rakesh Desai, India 827

77 Nabhasa Yogas G.K.Goel, India 832 

78 Upapada - A Novel Exposition Jagdish Raj Ratra, India 856 

79 Thy Notes -2, BCP & Prashna Saptarishis Astrology 874 

80 Child Birth Via Annual Charts Laura Barat, USA 876 

81 Lal Kitab Remedies For the Uninitiated Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India 882 

82 Dharak & Dharakansha Horoscope Paresh Desai, India 893 

83 Karve Guruji - An Exposition R.G.Krishnan, USA 903 

84 Longevity In Astrology S.C.Kursija, India 910 

85 Similarity Between Quantum Mechanics & Astrology Tapan Das, Canada 920 

86 Saptarishis Astrology 1st Annual Award Ceremony Saptarishis Astrology 927 

87 Book Launch - Predictive Series Vol 1 Saptarishis Astrology 930 

88 1008 Petals Saptarishis Astrology 931

Presents 

Life Time Achievement Award 

To 

Shri Iranganti Rangacharya 

For 

Highest Achievement In Jaimini Astrology 

Host: Indian Council Of Astrological Sciences - Secunderabad 

Date: Sunday – 27 th Dec 2009, 9.30 a.m 

Venue: 10, Kowtha Swarajya Vihar, Padmaraonagar, Secunderabad 

Full Day Seminar By ICAS, Secunderabad: On Matrimonial Harmony 

For Details & Registration -: Contact Shri B Somanatha Sharma +91 9441533988/ Mr V 

Gopala Krishna +91 9866248350

Saptarishis Astrology Update 

On the auspicious occasion of Datta Jayanti (1 st Dec 2009), the day of Lord Dattatreya who is 

considered the Guru of Gurus and a Guru avatar of Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara, this issue of the 

magazine which is a 922 odd page volume is being placed at the holy feet of Late Shri C.S.Patel who 

started the movement of removing rare shlokas from unknown manuscripts and presenting it in english for 

the benefit of the astrological world and hope that the injustice done to him by publishers of magazines and 

books at that time is healed to some extent now. By honoring such a gifted soul who did not have any guru 

or parampara or organisation or great money behind him one only exemplifies that even you can also 

become a C.S.Patel of Jyotish if you work honestly without craving for position, money or fame but have 

true concern of helping the jyotish community and not just for name sake. 

This issue has been the one where maximum work has gone and one hopes that the readers of the 

magazine enjoy it as much as the extreme hard work that has gone into it by the volunteers, writers and 

team members. Though there has been more than 2 months delay in getting this out due to various factors of 

administration, it is sufficiently big around 930 pages for readers to mull over it minutely for the next 6-9 

months. The only difference would be a new entrant would finish reading this issue within a month whereas 

a true seeker would spend few years trying to find the meaning of each shloka presented and testing the 

various techniques presented. Each one of you including the new entrants are requested to mull on it for 

years and to test each technique aggressively. Our vision is not to be seen every month or every 3 months but 

to remove the hidden knowledge and manuscripts out as it is felt that today we practice or teach astrology 

after just 10-20 years of learning without having read all the available material on astrology, this is Un- 

Shastriac and a practice that must be stopped by us only (complete jyotish community). To translate and 

hunt manuscripts it takes time and hence would like to come out either once or twice a year and concentrate 

on travelling over interiors of India with our limited resources. Hence once again a change in policy must be 

mentioned wherein the next probable date of release could be June-July 2010. 

BSPs 

Also one of the significant reasons behind this development is with the resources at hand it’s become 

a bit tougher and we would rather concentrate on writing on Bhrighu Saral Paddathis and make 

some steps towards finishing the Rishi Debt that the jyotish community is needed to do. As of now 

there are 300 Bhrighu Saral Paddathis out of which we have received (for the lack of a better word) 

around 60, out of which more than 15 are lost by us due to not noting it down properly & memory issues, but 

the rest of it must be aggressively tested and as quickly as possible written in article form for you all to test it 

further and understand what the technique is saying and most important what it is not saying. Even if we 

present 2 BSPs in an issue, in this lifetime we would not cover the complete 300 hence in this issue many are 

given. There is a specific methodology that is not mentioned in all Bhrighu Saral Paddathis articles which is 

the key to ‘How to use it’. This is difficult to explain in written form but if you constantly use it then you 

would get the Master Key yourself of how to use it more and more effectively, after 18 months of constant 

use you would surely reach at a much higher level than even what we have attained. But one must not forget 

that to use BSPs the rules of Jyotisha Purusha need to be followed otherwise failure in ones usage will surely 

result, this is what has been written and observed. 

We request more translators, typists, proof readers, Sanskrit scholars, english language editors to 

come forward as there is a dearth of them especially the ones who can selflessly do this for the future 

generations. Even a work like typing an article or manuscript is not considered low status volunteer work 

and infact we here at Saptarishis Astrology have the highest regard for those who do it. These are far bigger 

than the gurus of today. The amount of manuscripts and old works lying with us is so much that one only 

worries as to when it would come out for everyone since today there is truly a lack of quality information for 

Jyotishis and to bridge that gap would take centuries hence our hurry in creating such big volumes. The next 

issue which would be the 2 nd Anniversary Issue would be dedicated to volunteers, translators, authors and 

copy editors of the magazine. For the Anniversary Issue we invite letters from all to express their criticism 

or appreciation for the articles presented so far which would be published in the Anniversary Issue. 

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Dnyaneshwari 

The Philosophical Part 

By 

V.V.Shirvaikar, USA. 

Chapter 5 

Renunciation 

Arjuna's Doubt 

Arjuna is now confused and asks 

Shri Krishna. “First you told me 

to give up actions and now you are 

insisting on actions. (5:2). Which of the 

two paths is better?” (5:6) 

Dr. Vasant Vishnu Shirvaikar was born in 

1932 & did his M. Sc in Nuclear Physics 

from Wilson College, Bombay, and Ph.D. in 

Physics from University of Bombay. 

Worked as research scientist in Bhabha 

Atomic Research Centre Bombay for 37 

years and authored several research papers. 

He is a known authority on Dnyaneshwari. 

He is devotee of Shri Shankar Maharaj of 

Pune & with his blessings has published 

works on Dnyaneshwari, Yogiraj Shri 

Shankar Maharaj, & Amarvani-English 

translation of a Hindi book by the Jain Saint 

Amarmuni. Also published several articles 

on spiritual topics including a ten-part 

series on Datta-Parampara in the magazine 

Sai-Arpan published from Bombay. He 

resides in USA & is now engaged in 

expanding the series as a book. 

Karmayoga & Karmasanyas Are Same In 

Effect 

Shri Krishna said, “Both Karmasanyasa 

(renouncing actions) and Karmayoga 

(performing actions without desire for 

fruits) lead to liberation. But it would 

appear that Karmayoga is clearer and easier 

to follow for big and small. If one thinks 

carefully then it would be clear that the 

fruits of Karmasanyasa are also gained 

automatically through this path. I shall 

now tell you the qualities of a sanyasi and 

then you will realise that both paths are 

the same. (5:14-18). 

Qualities Of A Sanyasi 

A sanyasi does not grieve about his gains or 

losses and does not crave for what he has 

not received. His mind is steady as a 

mountain. He does not at all have feelings 

in his mind about “me” and “mine”. Such 

a person is forever a renunciate (sanyasi). 

In this state of his mind he is dissociated 

from the fruits of actions and he is ever 

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happy. Such a person does not have to leave his home, family and possessions to become 

a sanyasi because he is already dissociated from desires in his mind. (5:19-22). He whose 

intellect is free from desires does not get caught in the bindings of the actions. A person 

attains the qualities of a sanyasi (renunciate) only when desires are given up. Therefore both 

Karmasanyasa (renouncing actions) and Karmayoga (performing actions without desire for 

fruits) are the same. (5:23-25). Only ignorant persons think that the two (i.e. Jnyanayoga of 

the Sankhyas and Karmayoga) are different but those who have experienced Self know that 

they are not different. (5:26-28). One who follows the Yoga path attains very soon the bliss 

of the Brahman but one who cannot succeed in it wastes his efforts and cannot be a real 

renunciate. (5:32-33). 

Attitude Of A Non-Doer Is Necessary 

A 

person who has kept his mind free of delusion and by purifying it with the help of 

Guru's mantra merged it in the Self, becomes the Self. (5:34). A person who, after 

getting rid of desires, has 

become consciousness (Brahman) itself, 

pervades the expanse of the three worlds 

(i.e. heaven, earth and the nether) 

through the form of the Self, even by 

being at one place. (5:36). For such a 

person language like "This is done by me" 

or "I want to do this" becomes redundant 

and he remains a non-doer in spite of his 

actions. Because such a person is not 

even conscious of his body even though 

his outward behaviour and his bodily 

functions appear to be normal. Then 

how can he have the ego about his 

actions? (5:37-38). 

When we think about the Almighty God 

we see that the all-pervading God is 

apparently a non-doer. He creates this 

expanse of the three worlds but He does 

not get involved with these actions even 

if you call Him a doer. He raises 

populations of creatures from the five 

elements (earth, water, air, fire and sky or space. See note at the end of the Chapter) and He 

is in all, but belongs to none. In fact He is not even aware about the creation and destruction 

of the world. (5:76-79). He assumes form by taking birth but His formlessness is not 

affected. Therefore to say that He creates, maintains and destroys is rooted in ignorance. 

(5:81-82). 

When this ignorance is totally destroyed then delusion goes and non-doing nature of God 

becomes clear. Once a person is convinced in his mind that God is a non-doer then the 

fundamental idea that "He is not different from me" is naturally established. Once this sense 

has arisen in the mind then he does not see himself different from anything in the three 

worlds and considers the world to be as liberated as he is. (5:83-85). Such persons have a 

sense of equability towards everything in this world, (5:88). Such men of Knowledge do not 

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notice differences between different creatures. (5:93-95). Listen now to the characteristics of 

the person who possesses this sense of equability. (5:102). 

Indifference To Success Or Failure 

One who is not affected by the success or failure (or gains and losses) of his actions is 

a person with sense of equability. He is the Brahman personified. (5:103-104). Due to 

the limitless internal bliss of the Self he is not attracted towards the external 

worldly pleasures. (5:105-106). It is only those who have not experienced this internal bliss 

that are attracted towards the impermanent worldly pleasures. (5:110). The pleasures of the 

sense-objects are actually miseries from the beginning to the end but ignorant people cannot 

do without them. (5:120). It is these people who are addicted to the sense pleasures that have 

given the appearance of truth to this worldly delusion of Maya. (5:126). 

Persons who have controlled passions totally are not at all aware of the sorrows born out of 

sense-pleasures. (5:129). They are internally filled with bliss. But their way of enjoying that 

bliss is unusual. They are not aware that they are the enjoyers because they are in a state of 

egolessness and oneness with the Supreme. (5:131-133). This Bliss of the Self is the best, is 

indestructible and limitless. Only the desireless persons are worthy of it. (5:146). If you ask 

how these persons reached this stage while still living, it is because first they give up the 

pleasures with dispassion and concentrating at the point in between the eyebrows and while 

controlling the breath (Pranayama), they meditate with their eyes turned backwards. (5:151- 

153). Thus their mind turns inwards and through the state of samadhi they take the life-force 

and the mind upwards towards the experience of Brahman. When mind dissolves all desires 

and ego also dissolves. Therefore he who experiences the bliss becomes one with Brahman 

while still living. (5:155-157). 

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Om Shree Ganeshayae Namah 

Saptarishis Astrology Remedies 

By 

Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India. 

Copy Editor: Anup Das, India. 

This section titled Saptarishis Astrology Remedies that was announced in the last issue will be a 

regular section in each issue of Saptarishis Astrology. Albeit for this C S Patel Manuscript 

Centric Issue, we have dropped all regular sections to accommodate the manuscripts 

translations done by earnest scholars. This section will be presented as readers are eagerly waiting for 

remedies from a long time. I have taken up a few cases of the numerous cases with an intent to highlight 

specific atypical points in the chart / hand so that even scholars can benefit from this analysis. Some 

readers have sent low quality hand pictures which are not readable and hence dropped from this section. 

Readers are humbly requested to send high resolution pictures for clarity. If the case is unique then we 

may also contact readers in different net forums to benefit the readers of SA. The remedies offered by 

me will be based on Vedic Astrology and of Lal Kitab which actually is Elemental Remedy based on 

Tatvas (Elements) of nature. There lies some doubt about its being a part of Indian Astrology, but in 

reality its origin is from the Himalayan region of India. To appear in this section please mail us your 

birth details along with digital copies of your both hand prints (without hand prints requests cannot be 

attended to) to remedies@saptarishisastrology.com with a cc to admin@saptarishisastrology.com 

German Male writes about his problem: 

Query 1: Case From Germany 

Dear Saptarishis Astrology & Mr. Rabinder Bhandari, 

Rabinder Nath Bhandari was born on 26th Dec 

1950 and is a science graduate from Punjab University. 

He has been studying astrology since 1978 in which 28 

years. Being well versed in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi & 

English he has carried out indepth studies on the Lal 

Kitab and has delved deeper into Present day 

Palmistry along with Indian Samudrik Shastra apart 

from doing vast amount of readings for people. He is 

passionate about nature photography & often gets 

carried away with the simplicity of the Grand designs 

of the Gods, this simplicity reflects in his persona 

making him an extremely humble and loving human 

being. He is considered one of the foremost authorities 

on Lal Kitab alive today. 

For more than 6 years I’m looking for a job in business. I have studied economics at a German University, but 

cause of mentally problems in 2003 I had to stop with working for some months. Since that time I tried to find a 

new job unsuccessfully. Could you tell me what is my real profession or what kind of talents I have, so I could start 

a new profession maybe as a healer or whatever you say? 

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I’m looking forward hearing from you. Thanks a lot in advance. 

Name:, male, right hander 

Date of birth: 9.July 1965 

Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 

Time: 05:10 am 

Lagna: first degree of cancer, Cancer lagna is safe 

Yours Sincerely, 

From Germany 

Pls Note: Exact Date of ailment in 2003 is not mentioned by querist. 

Horoscope calculations as per data provided by native: 

Name German Male Gr.Father 

Sex Male Father 

Date Of Birth 09/07/1965 Mother 

Day Of Birth Friday Caste 

Time Of Birth 05:10:00 Hrs Gotra 

(In Ghati) 

1:45:30 Ghati 

Place Of Birth 

Stuttgart , Germany 

Latitude 048.48 Vikram Samvat 2022 

Longitude 009.47 Saka Samvat 1887 

Timezone -01.00 Hrs Month Asadha 

Time Correction 00.00 Hrs Lunar Paksha Sukla 

Local Birth Time 04:49:08 Hrs Lunar Tithi 11 

Local Birth Date 09/07/1965 Tithi At Sunrise 11 

Sun Rise 4: 27: 47 Hrs Tithi Ending Time 9:47:57 Hrs 

Sunset 20: 24: 39 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise Vishakha 

Day Duration 15: 56: 52 Hrs Nak. Ending Time 5:27:19 Hrs 

Sidereal Time 23: 56: 42 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise Shubha 

Bhayat 63:27:27 Ghati Yoga Ending Time 23:32:57 Hrs 

Bhabhog 64:13:9 Ghati Karan At Sunrise Visti 

Season Grisham Karan Ending Time 9:47:57 Hrs 

Balance Of Dasha Jup 0Y 2M 4D 

Planet's Position at Birth Time 

Planet Sign Degree Position Lord Nakshatra Pad Lord S. Lord 

Asc Cancer 00 26 29 Mon Punarvasu 4 Jup Mon 

Sun Gemini 23 22 08 Neutrl Mer Punarvasu 2 Jup Sat 

Mon Scorpio 03 10 53 Deb Mar Vishakha 4 Jup Rah 

Mar Virgo 11 51 09 Enemy Mer Hasta 1 Mon Mar 

Mer Cancer 18 01 20 Enemy Mon Ashlesha 1 Mer Mer 

Jup Taurus 24 22 36 Enemy Ven Mrigasira 1 Mar Rah 

Ven Cancer 16 40 54 Enemy Mon Ashlesha 1 Mer Mer 

Sat (R) Aquarius 23 45 00 Owns Sat P.Bhadrapada 2 Jup Sat 

Rah (R) Taurus 18 35 10 Friend Ven Rohini 3 Mon Mer 

Ket (R) Scorpio 18 35 10 Friend Mar Jyestha 1 Mer Ket 

Ura Leo 18 27 36 Sun P.Phalguni 2 Ven Rah 

Nep (R) Libra 23 58 18 Ven Vishakha 2 Jup Mer 

Plu Leo 20 49 08 Sun P.Phalguni 3 Ven Jup 

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Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa 23: 22: 31 Degree 

Mean Position of Rahu and Ketu are given 

Lagna Chart – D1 

Bhava Chalit Chart 

Navamsha Chart – D9 

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Vimsottari Dasa 

Jupiter 16 Year Saturn 19 Year Mercury 17 Year 

Jup 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Sat 13/09/1965 - 16/09/1968 Mer 13/09/1984 - 10/02/1987 

Sat 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Mer 16/09/1968 - 27/05/1971 Ket 10/02/1987 - 07/02/1988 

Mer 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Ket 27/05/1971 - 05/07/1972 Ven 07/02/1988 - 08/12/1990 

Ket 

00/00/0000 - 

05/07/1972 - 

Ven 

00/00/0000 

05/09/1975 

Sun 08/12/1990 - 14/10/1991 

Ven 

00/00/0000 - 

05/09/1975 - 

Sun 

00/00/0000 

17/08/1976 

Mon 14/10/1991 - 15/03/1993 

Sun 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Mon 17/08/1976 - 18/03/1978 Mar 15/03/1993 - 12/03/1994 

Mon 

00/00/0000 - 

18/03/1978 - 

Mar 

00/00/0000 

27/04/1979 

Rah 12/03/1994 - 28/09/1996 

Mar 

00/00/0000 - 

27/04/1979 - 

Rah 

00/00/0000 

03/03/1982 

Jup 28/09/1996 - 04/01/1999 

Rah 09/07/1965 - 13/09/1965 Jup 03/03/1982 - 13/09/1984 Sat 04/01/1999 - 13/09/2001 

Ketu 7 Year Venus 20 Year Sun 6 Year 

Ket 13/09/2001 - 09/02/2002 Ven 13/09/2008 - 14/01/2012 Sun 13/09/2028 - 01/01/2029 

Ven 09/02/2002 - 12/04/2003 Sun 14/01/2012 - 13/01/2013 Mon 01/01/2029 - 02/07/2029 

Sun 12/04/2003 - 17/08/2003 Mon 13/01/2013 - 14/09/2014 Mar 02/07/2029 - 07/11/2029 

Mon 17/08/2003 - 18/03/2004 Mar 14/09/2014 - 14/11/2015 Rah 07/11/2029 - 02/10/2030 

Mar 18/03/2004 - 14/08/2004 Rah 14/11/2015 - 14/11/2018 Jup 02/10/2030 - 21/07/2031 

Rah 14/08/2004 - 01/09/2005 Jup 14/11/2018 - 15/07/2021 Sat 21/07/2031 - 02/07/2032 

Jup 01/09/2005 - Sat 15/07/2021 - 13/09/2024 Mer 02/07/2032 - 08/05/2033 

08/08/2006 

Sat 08/08/2006 - Mer 13/09/2024 - 15/07/2027 Ket 08/05/2033 - 13/09/2033 

17/09/2007 

Mer 17/09/2007 - 13/09/2008 Ket 15/07/2027 - 13/09/2028 Ven 13/09/2033 - 13/09/2034 

Moon 10 Year Mars 7 Year Rahu 18 Year 

Mon 13/09/2034 - 15/07/2035 Mar 13/09/2044 - Rah 13/09/2051 - 27/05/2054 

09/02/2045 

Mar 15/07/2035 - 13/02/2036 Rah 09/02/2045 - Jup 27/05/2054 - 19/10/2056 

28/02/2046 

Rah 13/02/2036 - 14/08/2037 Jup 28/02/2046 - Sat 19/10/2056 - 26/08/2059 

04/02/2047 

Jup 14/08/2037 - 14/12/2038 Sat 04/02/2047 - Mer 26/08/2059 - 15/03/2062 

14/03/2048 

Sat 14/12/2038 - 14/07/2040 Mer 14/03/2048 - 11/03/2049 Ket 15/03/2062 - 02/04/2063 

Mer 14/07/2040 - 14/12/2041 Ket 11/03/2049 - Ven 02/04/2063 - 

07/08/2049 

02/04/2066 

Ket 14/12/2041 - 15/07/2042 Ven 07/08/2049 - Sun 02/04/2066 - 

07/10/2050 

25/02/2067 

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Ven 15/07/2042 - 15/03/2044 Sun 07/10/2050 - 12/02/2051 Mon 25/02/2067 - 

26/08/2068 

Sun 15/03/2044 - 13/09/2044 Mon 12/02/2051 - 13/09/2051 Mar 26/08/2068 - 13/09/2069 

Right Hand Shot Of Native 

Right Hand Of Native 

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Pay special attention to the highlighted areas. 

Left Hand Shot of Native 

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Left Hand Of Native 

In this case, I would specifically like to study a time period around 38 th year of his age, i.e. just year 2003 

(as exact date of start of mental problems is not quoted in the query) as quoted by him, during which he 

suffered from mental problems and from that time till date (…looking for some job or business). 

Which palm lines suggest about strength of various planets? 

(With reference to lal kitab) 

There are some points, which I have marked by encircling some area on the palm which speaks a 

lot about the strength of some planets; these can be correlated with planets while reading the Horoscope 

as well. 

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1) On the right hand palm, from the beginning of the heart line, there are many downward moving 

branches, which run up to a length of an approximate age of 38 years, this confirms the position 

of the planet Moon being very weak and during this period, the native will have to face some 

emotional set backs, which appears to be a continuous process. 

2) At the age of approximate 38 years of native, just below the Mount of Sun, a break appears in the 

Heart Line. This is an indication of serious ill influence by the planet Moon, which disturbs the 

native at an emotional plane, which at a later stage transfers its effects to the mental plane 

(represented by the planet Mercury). 

3) At the point encircled and marked No 3, there appears a break and a cross, from within the break 

on the head line and the cross a fine line moves towards the Saturn Finger (Long Finger) which 

indicates about the weakness of the planet Mercury and the line towards the Mount of Saturn 

displays some ill influence at this time by the Planet Saturn. 

4) After this break in Head Line, it’s further stream stands adversely affected and this line appears 

to be followed by an axe line (kuthar rekha), which represents its effects just equal to an Island 

formation (confusion in making decision due to duality of thoughts, while making any decision) 

and confirms further influence of planet Mercury to be read as weak for future readings from 

Horoscope. 

5) In both hands, presence of a broken Girdle of Venus, which crosses the mounts of Saturn and 

that of Sun, thus renders their influence weak. This line also cuts the Line of Sun and reduces its 

strength. This also adds to emotional sensitiveness and Venus in such hands generally gives 

negative effects. 

6) Analysis of area concerning Life Line - it is also a weak line which tells about the weak 

constitution and is not capable of giving a smooth life pattern. 

7) Mount of Mars is depressed and is covered by a number of lines, which renders planet Mars as a 

weak planet. 

8) Fate line too is cut down by a cross line at the age of 38 years, after which it is not clear in your 

palm shot, where as the line of Sun can be traced after this period. 

Planets in horoscope: 

1) Planet Sun is placed in the 12th house, which is associated with Saturn in Navamsha Chart and is at 

23 degree. This placement of 2nd lord in the 12th house is a negative point, which will affect the 

native’s financial position and add to unwanted expenses of his savings and earnings (because Venus 

the 11th lord of the Chalit chart Is placed in the 2nd house in Leo) 

2) Planet Moon is placed in 5th house and is in association with its permanent enemy Ketu, which 

generally eclipses Moon and at the same time, it is also in its debilitation sign i.e. in Scorpio. When, 

ascendant lord is very weak and is under malefic influence through aspect of 8th lord, Saturn renders 

natives live a struggling life, make a note of this rule. 

3) Mars in this chart appears to be a bit powerful due to its good position in Navamsha Chart, but it’s 

placement in 3rd house (6th from 10th house) in basic horoscope renders it as a trouble creating 

planet regarding career. 

4) Mercury is also not a good planet for natives with Cancer ascendant, because of its inimical relations 

with Moon. Mercury is also the lord of 3rd and 12th house. Mercury is also associated with Ketu in 

Navamsha Chart. 

5) Jupiter is placed in 11th house in association with Rahu, which turns Jupiter to a silent spectator 

hence makes Jupiter ineffective. 

6) Venus, which is supposed to be a beneficial planet for Cancer Ascendant, is also receiving ill 

influences from Rahu, which is occupying it`s sign Taurus (because Rahu and Ketu give their 

influence through that planet, in whose sign they get placed). In the Navamsha Chart, Venus is also 

associated with Ketu. 

7) Saturn is placed in the 8th house as 8th house lord, and aspects Moon the ascendant lord, which adds 

negative influence by affecting Moon. 

Relation of Rahu and Ketu’s stand is already explained in above quoted planetary positions. 

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Transit of planet Saturn during 2003: 

On 01/01/2003, Saturn was at 0.30 degree in Gemini and on 31/12/2003, it was at 15.52 degree in the same 

sign. This placement was in 12 th sign from Ascendant, where Sun is placed which is also the 8th sign 

from the Moon. All health related problems were caused due to the ill transit of Saturn the 8th lord, 

transiting the planet Sun, which is placed in the 8th from the Ascendant lord Moon. It is said that when 

Saturn transits 8 th house from Moon, it creates trouble just equal to death (serious health trouble) or imprisonment 

to the native. 

Suggested Remedies: 

1) Donate rice / milk on Monday; try to get blessings from seniors by paying respect to elderly 

persons. 

2) Wear a white pearl in right hand ring finger. 

3) Donate green millet (SABUT MOONG) on Wednesday. 

4) Make it a habit to clean your teeth with water first, as and when you rise early in morning. 

5) Avoid losing temper and develop a balanced nature in behaviour with every one. 

6) Reference Sun line – even after this period of trouble, it indicates that although you are hard 

working, but due to the absence of a clear Fate line and island formation in the Head line you 

feel confused in taking any decision in selecting a proper path in your life (regarding career). Try 

to fix your mind in a single direction and you can become a good healer. 

7) Avoid wearing black color clothes and refrain from alcoholic drinks. 

8) Place common salt and green millet in two earthen pots separately in your bed room. 

9) Good moral character is must for those, in whose hands; Sun line is cut / crossed by presence of 

Girdle of Venus, if they want to derive full results from Sun Line. 

Query 2: Chiranjilal Purohit, (Nagaur) India 

Chiranjilal Purohit writes about his problem: 

Sir, I am going to face my Ketu Mahadasha just from May, 2010. My Ketu is said to be occupying in 12 th house. 

Kindly advise me some remedial measure for my, this Mahadasha. I am fearful of my old age. My birth particulars 

are as under: 

Name: Chiranjilal Purohi, Male. 

Date of Birth: 6 th Aug, 1933 

Time of Birth: 7:27 Morning. 

Place of Birth: Nagaur (Rajasthan) 

Chiranjilal Purohit 

Gr.Father 



Day Of Birth Sunday Caste 


(In Ghati) 

3:33:21 Ghati 


Nagaur , India 



Timezone -05.30 Hrs Month Bhadrapada 

Time Correction 00.00 Hrs Lunar Paksha Krishna 


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Sunset 19: 21: 1 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise Sravana 


Sidereal Time 3: 48: 26 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise Saubhagya 


Bhabhog 55:56:17 Ghati Karan At Sunrise Balava 

Season Varsha Karan Ending Time 11:42:26 Hrs 

Balance Of Dasha Mar 6Y 8M 26D 

(Hand Prints Not Provided For Analysis) 

Horoscope calculations as per data provided by Chiranjilal Purohit 



Asc Leo 07 56 54 Sun Magha 3 Ket Jup 

Sun Cancer 20 12 44 Friend Mon Ashlesha 2 Mer Ven 

Mon Capricorn 23 49 54 Neutrl Sat Dhanistha 1 Mar Mar 

Mar Virgo 24 25 11 Enemy Mer Chitra 1 Mar Rah 

Mer (R) Cancer 09 52 53 Com Enemy Mon Pushya 2 Sat Ven 

Jup Leo 29 56 44 Friend Sun U.Phalguni 1 Sun Rah 

Ven Leo 18 26 31 Enemy Sun P.Phalguni 2 Ven Rah 

Sat (R) Capricorn 20 05 21 Ownhs Sat Sravana 4 Mon Ket 

Rah (R) Aquarius 05 38 33 Friend Sat Dhanistha 4 Mar Mon 

Ket (R) Leo 05 38 33 Enemy Sun Magha 2 Ket Rah 

Ura (R) Aries 04 28 49 Mar Ashwini 2 Ket Mon 

Nep Leo 15 59 21 Sun P.Phalguni 1 Ven Sun 

Plu Cancer 00 37 09 Mon Punarvasu 4 Jup Mar 


True Position of Rahu and Ketu are given 

Lagna Chart 

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Chalit Chart (Nirayana) Navamsha Chart 


Mars 7 Year Rahu 18 Year Jupiter 16 Year 

Mar 06/08/1933 - 28/09/1933 Rah 02/05/1940 - 13/01/1943 Jup 02/05/1958 - 19/06/1960 

Rah 28/09/1933 - 17/10/1934 Jup 13/01/1943 - 08/06/1945 Sat 19/06/1960 - 01/01/1963 

Jup 17/10/1934 - 23/09/1935 Sat 08/06/1945 - 14/04/1948 Mer 01/01/1963 - 08/04/1965 

Sat 23/09/1935 - 01/11/1936 Mer 14/04/1948 - 01/11/1950 Ket 08/04/1965 - 15/03/1966 

Mer 01/11/1936 - 29/10/1937 Ket 01/11/1950 - 20/11/1951 Ven 15/03/1966 - 13/11/1968 

Ket 29/10/1937 - 27/03/1938 Ven 20/11/1951 - 19/11/1954 Sun 13/11/1968 - 01/09/1969 

Ven 27/03/1938 - 27/05/1939 Sun 19/11/1954 - 14/10/1955 Mon 01/09/1969 - 01/01/1971 

Sun 27/05/1939 - 02/10/1939 Mon 14/10/1955 - 14/04/1957 Mar 01/01/1971 - 08/12/1971 

Mon 02/10/1939 - 02/05/1940 Mar 14/04/1957 - 02/05/1958 Rah 08/12/1971 - 02/05/1974 

Saturn 19 Year Mercury 17 Year Ketu 7 Year 

Sat 02/05/1974 - 05/05/1977 Mer 02/05/1993 - 29/09/1995 Ket 02/05/2010 - 28/09/2010 

Mer 05/05/1977 - 13/01/1980 Ket 29/09/1995 - 25/09/1996 Ven 28/09/2010 - 29/11/2011 

Ket 13/01/1980 - 21/02/1981 Ven 25/09/1996 - 27/07/1999 Sun 29/11/2011 - 04/04/2012 

Ven 21/02/1981 - 23/04/1984 Sun 27/07/1999 - 01/06/2000 Mon 04/04/2012 - 03/11/2012 

Sun 23/04/1984 - 05/04/1985 Mon 01/06/2000 - 01/11/2001 Mar 03/11/2012 - 02/04/2013 

Mon 05/04/1985 - 04/11/1986 Mar 01/11/2001 - 29/10/2002 Rah 02/04/2013 - 20/04/2014 

Mar 04/11/1986 - 14/12/1987 Rah 29/10/2002 - 17/05/2005 Jup 20/04/2014 - 27/03/2015 

Rah 14/12/1987 - 20/10/1990 Jup 17/05/2005 - 23/08/2007 Sat 27/03/2015 - 05/05/2016 

Jup 20/10/1990 - 02/05/1993 Sat 23/08/2007 - 02/05/2010 Mer 05/05/2016 - 02/05/2017 

Venus 20 Year Sun 6 Year Moon 10 Year 

Ven 02/05/2017 - 01/09/2020 Sun 02/05/2037 - 20/08/2037 Mon 02/05/2043 - 02/03/2044 

Sun 01/09/2020 - 01/09/2021 Mon 20/08/2037 - 18/02/2038 Mar 02/03/2044 - 01/10/2044 

Mon 01/09/2021 - 03/05/2023 Mar 18/02/2038 - 26/06/2038 Rah 01/10/2044 - 02/04/2046 

Mar 03/05/2023 - 02/07/2024 Rah 26/06/2038 - 21/05/2039 Jup 02/04/2046 - 02/08/2047 

Rah 02/07/2024 - 03/07/2027 Jup 21/05/2039 - 08/03/2040 Sat 02/08/2047 - 02/03/2049 

Jup 03/07/2027 - 03/03/2030 Sat 08/03/2040 - 18/02/2041 Mer 02/03/2049 - 02/08/2050 

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Sat 03/03/2030 - 02/05/2033 Mer 18/02/2041 - 25/12/2041 Ket 02/08/2050 - 03/03/2051 

Mer 02/05/2033 - 02/03/2036 Ket 25/12/2041 - 02/05/2042 Ven 03/03/2051 - 01/11/2052 

Ket 02/03/2036 - 02/05/2037 Ven 02/05/2042 - 02/05/2043 Sun 01/11/2052 - 02/05/2053 

Ashtakavarga Tables 

ARI TAU GEM CAN LEO VIR LIB SCO SAG CAP AQU PIS Sum 

Sun 5 4 5 5 2 3 5 4 3 5 3 4 48 

Mon 3 7 6 4 1 2 5 6 2 5 5 3 49 

Mar 3 4 5 4 2 4 3 4 3 4 0 3 39 

Mer 5 4 7 4 4 5 4 6 4 3 2 6 54 

Jup 5 7 5 4 4 6 4 4 5 3 4 5 56 

Ven 5 7 4 1 5 5 3 6 5 2 3 6 52 

Sat 2 4 7 4 3 0 2 4 2 5 3 3 39 

Asc 5 4 7 2 3 4 6 5 4 3 3 3 49 

Total 33 41 46 28 24 29 32 39 28 30 23 33 386 

Total(Witho 

ut Lagna) 

28 37 39 26 21 25 26 34 24 27 20 30 337 

Reduced Ashtakavarga Tables 

ARI TAU GEM CAN LEO VIR LIB SCO SAG CAP AQU PIS Sum 

Sun 3 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 12 

Mon 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 0 16 

Mar 1 0 5 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 12 

Mer 1 1 5 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 15 

Jup 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 11 

Ven 0 5 1 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 5 19 

Sat 0 4 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 18 

Asc 2 1 4 0 0 1 3 3 1 0 0 1 16 

Pind 

Sun Mon Mar Mer Jup Ven Sat 

Rashi Pind 84 124 89 121 91 173 138 

Grah Pind 30 40 10 16 24 24 77 

Sodya Pind 114 164 99 137 115 197 215 

Sh. Chiranjilal Purohit Ji has asked only about his Ketu Mahadasha period, but I will discuss 

some other aspects of this horoscope, which will throw some light regarding to health related field. 

In the birth chart Ketu is placed in the Ascendant in association with Venus and Jupiter. 1 st house lord, 

Sun is placed in the 12 th house along with planet Mercury (lord of 2nd house), but in Nirayana Chalit 

Chart, Ketu is placed in the 12 th house along with Sun and Mercury. The second combination which is 

of worth mentioning in this chart is that of planet Moon and Saturn, which are placed in the 6 th house. 

The current transit of Saturn is in Virgo. In the Ashtakavarga tables, Saturn had received ZERO 

benefic aspect, thus the transit of Saturn in this sign will give malefic effects. 

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According to LAL KITAB system of prediction, in the current year annual chart, all the four 

house in centre of horoscope i.e. 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th house are lying vacant and Rahu is placed in 8 th 

house, for which some specific remedy of Rahu is required to be performed. 

Lalkitab Chart Year 2009 - 2010 

Overall, effects of all above combinations can be summarised in a few words:- 

1) Effects of Ketu will be specific to health - weakness in lower limbs, starting from Lumbar region 

and also general debility because of its malefic effects on planet Sun, the ascendant lord. 

2) Ketu will also create some skin related diseases, i.e. some kind of skin allergy, eczema or boils. 

3) Ailments produced during planet Ketu Mahadasha confuse medical attendants in diagnosis. 

4) Above combinations will also affect Vision because, as it affects the 2nd lord, Mercury and both 

luminaries in the Chalit Chart i.e. Sun and Moon are afflicted. 


1) Worship Lord Ganesha. 

2) Give bread to Dogs out of your food and serve mixed grains of seven types (SAPTDHANYA 

OR SATNAJA) to birds. 

3) Float dry coconut in running water on Saturday or donate mustard oil on this day. 

4) Avoid wearing Black, Blue or clothes of mixed colours i.e. black and white combination, a 

combination representing planet Ketu. 

5) To strengthen planet Sun, avoid excess intake of common salt, avoid losing temper and take 

some sweet after breakfast. 

6) To protect your eyesight, which may also be affected due to combination of planet Moon and 

Saturn, don’t take pure water for 43 days, while taking water, mix something, such as sugar, 

common salt, lemon, milk or fruit juice etc. 

7) To ward off ill influence of planet Rahu`s placement in 8 th house in this years chart, it is 

advisable (if you can perform): take eight kgms of wood charcoal, four kgms of metal Lead (cut 

in eight pieces and float these items in flowing waters on any Saturday during day time and 

make sure that the skies are clear and sunny. 

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Query 3: Venkatesan Gopalachary, (Tirunelveli) India 

Venkatesan Gopalachary writes about his problem: 

Dear Sirs, 

I read with interest the May 2009 issue of Saptharishi and amazed to find that Saptharishi can help its readers 

solve their problems. 

I understand that Mr. Bhandhari will be answering the questions raised by readers concerning solutions to their 

problems. 

I have a cancerous problem of often losing jobs in short periods of time. I will be grateful if Mr. Bhandhari can help 

me solve the mystery. 

I give below the required particulars. I am not able to send the photos of my palm prints. 

Name: Gopalachary Venkatesan 

Male/Female: Male 

Date of Birth: 20 November 1947 

Time of Birth: 7:10 PM, time correction may be required here. 

Place of Birth:* Tirunelveli, South India. 

State of Birth: Tamil Nadu 

Country of Birth: India 

birth place Longitude, Latitude of place, TIRUNELVELI located in INDIA. 

Latitude: 8o44' N | Longitude: 77o42' E 

(Hand Prints Not Provided For Readings) 

Important Note (Why Hand Readings Are Must) 

While doing Astrological calculations as per data provided, I noticed that three planets i.e. 1st. Saturn 

2nd.Rahu and 3rd Ketu were transiting at a degree, in which these may occupy different houses while 

using different Ayanamsa tables for calculations at that period, so two different charts as per 

Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa and B.V.Raman Ayanamsa are given below, however in both cases, Niranayna 

Bhav Chalit Charts are same. 

In such cases, where planets present a doubtful picture, it is a must for an Astrologer to apply 

corrections based on readings / confirmations from some major life events or to do rectifications 

according to Samudrik Shastra i.e. by reading planets from palm lines or other aspects based on ILAM- 

E-QIAFFA (as per LAL KITAB ). 

Horoscope calculations as per data provided by Venkatesan Gopalachary: 

Name Venkatesan Gopalachary Gr.Father 



Day Of Birth Thursday Caste 


(In Ghati) 

32:20:3 Ghati 

Place Of Birth Tirunelveli , India 



Timezone -05.30 Hrs Month Kartika 


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Sunset 17: 56: 20 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise Dhanistha 


Sidereal Time 22: 45: 42 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise Dhruva 


Bhabhog 66:59:32 Ghati Karan At Sunrise Vanij 

Season Hemant Karan Ending Time 14:5:4 Hrs 




Asc Taurus 23 09 42 Ven Rohini 4 Mon Sun 

Sun Scorpio 04 16 01 Friend Mar Anuradha 1 Sat Sat 

Mon Aquarius 00 35 10 Neutrl Sat Dhanistha 3 Mar Mer 

Mar Leo 02 38 10 Friend Sun Magha 1 Ket Ven 

Mer Libra 14 50 27 Friend Ven Swati 3 Rah Ket 

Jup Scorpio 12 48 39 Com Friend Mar Anuradha 3 Sat Mar 

Ven Scorpio 24 16 13 Neutrl Mar Jyestha 3 Mer Rah 

Sat Cancer 29 22 14 Enemy Mon Ashlesha 4 Mer Sat 

Rah (R) Aries 29 53 13 Enemy Mar Krittika 1 Sun Rah 

Ket (R) Libra 29 53 13 Friend Ven Vishakha 3 Jup Mon 

Ura (R) Gemini 02 05 00 Mer Mrigasira 3 Mar Ket 

Nep Virgo 19 01 50 Mer Hasta 3 Mon Mer 

Plu (R) Cancer 21 49 36 Mon Ashlesha 2 Mer Sun 


Mean Position of Rahu and Ketu are given 

Lagna Chart while using Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa 23:07:45 Degree 

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Lagna Chart using Raman Ayanamsa 21:40:59 

Bhav and Nirayana Cusps 

Bhav Arambha Madhya Bhav Sign Degree 

1 Taurus 07:05' Taurus 23:09' 1 Taurus 23: 09'42'' 

2 Gemini 07:05' Gemini 21:01' 2 Gemini 19: 39'27'' 

3 Cancer 04:57' Cancer 18:53' 3 Cancer 16: 47'37'' 

4 Leo 02:49' Leo 16:45' 4 Leo 16: 45'36'' 

5 Virgo 02:49' Virgo 18:53' 5 Virgo 19: 34'41'' 

6 Libra 04:57' Libra 21:01' 6 Libra 22: 30'18'' 

7 Scorpio 07:05' Scorpio 23:09' 7 Scorpio 23: 09'42'' 

8 Sagittarius 07:05' Sagittarius 21:01' 8 Sagittarius 19: 39'27'' 

9 Capricorn 04:57' Capricorn 18:53' 9 Capricorn 16: 47'37'' 

10 Aquarius 02:49' Aquarius 16:45' 10 Aquarius 16: 45'36'' 

11 Pisces 02:49' Pisces 18:53' 11 Pisces 19: 34'41'' 

12 Aries 04:57' Aries 21:01' 12 Aries 22: 30'18'' 

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Nirayana Cusps (Raman Ayanamsa) 

Nirayana Cusps (Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa) 



Mar 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Rah 30/01/1951 - 12/10/1953 Jup 30/01/1969 - 20/03/1971 

Rah 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Jup 12/10/1953 - 06/03/1956 Sat 20/03/1971 - 30/09/1973 

Jup 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Sat 06/03/1956 - 11/01/1959 Mer 30/09/1973 - 06/01/1976 

Sat 

00/00/0000 - 

00/00/0000 

Mer 11/01/1959 - 31/07/1961 Ket 06/01/1976 - 12/12/1976 

Mer 20/11/1947 - 27/07/1948 Ket 31/07/1961 - 18/08/1962 Ven 12/12/1976 - 13/08/1979 

Ket 27/07/1948 - 23/12/1948 Ven 18/08/1962 - 18/08/1965 Sun 13/08/1979 - 31/05/1980 

Ven 23/12/1948 - 23/02/1950 Sun 18/08/1965 - 13/07/1966 Mon 31/05/1980 - 30/09/1981 

Sun 23/02/1950 - 30/06/1950 Mon 13/07/1966 - 12/01/1968 Mar 30/09/1981 - 06/09/1982 

Mon 30/06/1950 - 30/01/1951 Mar 12/01/1968 - 30/01/1969 Rah 06/09/1982 - 30/01/1985 


Sat 30/01/1985 - 02/02/1988 Mer 30/01/2004 - 

Ket 30/01/2021 - 28/06/2021 

27/06/2006 

Mer 02/02/1988 - 12/10/1990 Ket 27/06/2006 - 

Ven 28/06/2021 - 28/08/2022 

25/06/2007 

Ket 12/10/1990 - 21/11/1991 Ven 25/06/2007 - 

Sun 28/08/2022 - 02/01/2023 

25/04/2010 

Ven 21/11/1991 - 20/01/1995 Sun 25/04/2010 - 01/03/2011 Mon 02/01/2023 - 03/08/2023 

Sun 20/01/1995 - 02/01/1996 Mon 01/03/2011 - 31/07/2012 Mar 03/08/2023 - 31/12/2023 

Mon 02/01/1996 - 03/08/1997 Mar 31/07/2012 - 28/07/2013 Rah 31/12/2023 - 17/01/2025 

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Mar 03/08/1997 - 11/09/1998 Rah 28/07/2013 - 14/02/2016 Jup 17/01/2025 - 24/12/2025 

Rah 11/09/1998 - 18/07/2001 Jup 14/02/2016 - 22/05/2018 Sat 24/12/2025 - 01/02/2027 

Jup 18/07/2001 - 30/01/2004 Sat 22/05/2018 - 30/01/2021 Mer 01/02/2027 - 30/01/2028 


Ven 30/01/2028 - 31/05/2031 Sun 30/01/2048 - 

Mon 30/01/2054 - 30/11/2054 

18/05/2048 

Sun 31/05/2031 - 30/05/2032 Mon 18/05/2048 - 17/11/2048 Mar 30/11/2054 - 01/07/2055 

Mon 30/05/2032 - 29/01/2034 Mar 17/11/2048 - 25/03/2049 Rah 01/07/2055 - 30/12/2056 

Mar 29/01/2034 - 31/03/2035 Rah 25/03/2049 - 

Jup 30/12/2056 - 01/05/2058 

16/02/2050 

Rah 31/03/2035 - 31/03/2038 Jup 16/02/2050 - 

Sat 01/05/2058 - 30/11/2059 

06/12/2050 

Jup 31/03/2038 - 29/11/2040 Sat 06/12/2050 - 18/11/2051 Mer 30/11/2059 - 30/04/2061 

Sat 29/11/2040 - 30/01/2044 Mer 18/11/2051 - 23/09/2052 Ket 30/04/2061 - 29/11/2061 

Mer 30/01/2044 - 29/11/2046 Ket 23/09/2052 - 29/01/2053 Ven 29/11/2061 - 31/07/2063 

Ket 29/11/2046 - 30/01/2048 Ven 29/01/2053 - 30/01/2054 Sun 31/07/2063 - 30/01/2064 

Lagna Chart Lalkitab Chart Year 2009 - 2010 

Bhav chalit kundli plays an important role while interpreting a horoscope (as Late, Pandit Kewal 

Krishan Ji, RajJyotishi, from Patti Amritsar used to say that : BINA CHALIT CHAKKRA, NATTO 

JANAM PATRA, which means that without Bhav Chalit Kundli, a Horoscope is of no value. 

This rule will apply here in such cases, where planets at such degree, as in this case present a doubtful 

placement in different houses. 

Overall, effects of all above combinations can be summarised in few words… 

1. Placement of Saturn in 3 rd house, which is 6 th from 10 th house, and placement of Moon, which is 6 th 

lord from 10 th house in 10 th house plays a negative role in relation to the career. Further, in Chalit 

Kundli, Mars is associated with Saturn, which is lord of 12 th from Ascendant and that sign is also 

occupied by a malefic planet Rahu. 

2. Sun, which is the 4 th house lord, is also weak in birth chart as well as in Chalit Chart. 

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3. Mercury is also placed in 6 th house in birth chart. 

The main Karaka Planets are weak as the major planets are in Baal or Mirit awastha (just below 5 degree 

or beyond 25 degree), and Jupiter is also combust, so it can be clearly interpreted as a life full of struggles. 


1. Pour milk on Monday in some well. 

2. Daily feed some part of your food to crows. 

3. Avoid use of black color and reduce excess intake of common salt. 

4. Be balanced in behavior just like a scale. 

5. Wear green emerald or onyx in short finger or ring finger of your right hand on Wednesday. 

6. Worship Durga Maa, as you are currently passing a Mahadasa Period of Mercury. 

7. Saturn is also in transit of 8 th house from Moon, so make it a habit to float Dry Coconut on 

Saturday in running waters. 

Query 4: David Suche, (Burlington, Colorado) U.S.A. 

David Suche writes about his problem: 

Advise some remedy, so my life may come to smooth sailing, almost homeless since few months. 

Horoscope calculations as per data provided by David Suche: 

Name David Suche Gr.Father 



Day Of Birth Monday Caste 


(In Ghati) 


33:10:26 Ghati 

Burlington , Colorado - 

U.S.A. 



Timezone 07.00 Hrs Month Ashwina 





Sunset 17: 35: 13 Hrs Nak. At Sunrise Sravana 


Sidereal Time 19: 45: 59 Hrs Yoga At Sunrise Sukarma 


Bhabhog 54:31:54 Ghati Karan At Sunrise Vanij 

Season Sharad Karan Ending Time 6:57:24 Hrs 


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Bhav and Nirayana Cusps 

Bhav Arambha Madhya Bhav Sign Degree 

1 Aries 00:54' Aries 18:48' 1 Aries 18: 48'32'' 

2 Taurus 00:54' Taurus 12:59' 2 Taurus 17: 48'43'' 

3 Taurus 25:05' Gemini 07:11' 3 Gemini 09: 56'05'' 

4 Gemini 19:17' Cancer 01:22' 4 Cancer 01: 22'41'' 

5 Cancer 19:17' Leo 07:11' 5 Cancer 26: 42'30'' 

6 Leo 25:05' Virgo 13:00' 6 Virgo 01: 48'10'' 

7 Libra 00:54' Libra 18:48' 7 Libra 18: 48'32'' 

8 Scorpio 00:54' Scorpio 12:59' 8 Scorpio 17: 48'43'' 

9 Scorpio 25:05' Sagittarius 07:11' 9 Sagittarius 09: 56'05'' 

10 Sagittarius 19:17' Capricorn 01:22' 10 Capricorn 01: 22'41'' 

11 Capricorn 19:17' Aquarius 07:11' 11 Capricorn 26: 42'30'' 

12 Aquarius 25:05' Pisces 13:00' 12 Pisces 01: 48'10'' 

Nirayana Bhav Chalit Kundli 

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Mar 00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000 Rah 05/02/1958 - 18/10/1960 Jup 05/02/1976 - 25/03/1978 

Rah 00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000 Jup 18/10/1960 - 14/03/1963 Sat 25/03/1978 - 06/10/1980 

Jup 29/09/1952 - 28/06/1953 Sat 14/03/1963 - 18/01/1966 Mer 06/10/1980 - 12/01/1983 

Sat 28/06/1953 - 07/08/1954 Mer 18/01/1966 - 06/08/1968 Ket 12/01/1983 - 19/12/1983 

Mer 07/08/1954 - 04/08/1955 Ket 06/08/1968 - 25/08/1969 Ven 19/12/1983 - 19/08/1986 

Ket 04/08/1955 - 31/12/1955 Ven 25/08/1969 - 24/08/1972 Sun 19/08/1986 - 07/06/1987 

Ven 31/12/1955 - 01/03/1957 Sun 24/08/1972 - 19/07/1973 Mon 07/06/1987 - 06/10/1988 

Sun 01/03/1957 - 07/07/1957 Mon 19/07/1973 - 18/01/1975 Mar 06/10/1988 - 12/09/1989 

Mon 07/07/1957 - 05/02/1958 Mar 18/01/1975 - 05/02/1976 Rah 12/09/1989 - 05/02/1992 


Sat 05/02/1992 - 08/02/1995 Mer 05/02/2011 - 04/07/2013 Ket 05/02/2028 - 03/07/2028 

Mer 08/02/1995 - 18/10/1997 Ket 04/07/2013 - 01/07/2014 Ven 03/07/2028 - 03/09/2029 

Ket 18/10/1997 - 27/11/1998 Ven 01/07/2014 - 01/05/2017 Sun 03/09/2029 - 08/01/2030 

Ven 27/11/1998 - 27/01/2002 Sun 01/05/2017 - 07/03/2018 Mon 08/01/2030 - 10/08/2030 

Sun 27/01/2002 - 09/01/2003 Mon 07/03/2018 - 07/08/2019 Mar 10/08/2030 - 06/01/2031 

Mon 09/01/2003 - 09/08/2004 Mar 07/08/2019 - 03/08/2020 Rah 06/01/2031 - 24/01/2032 

Mar 09/08/2004 - 18/09/2005 Rah 03/08/2020 - 20/02/2023 Jup 24/01/2032 - 30/12/2032 

Rah 18/09/2005 - 25/07/2008 Jup 20/02/2023 - 28/05/2025 Sat 30/12/2032 - 08/02/2034 

Jup 25/07/2008 - 05/02/2011 Sat 28/05/2025 - 05/02/2028 Mer 08/02/2034 - 05/02/2035 


Ven 05/02/2035 - 07/06/2038 Sun 05/02/2055 - 26/05/2055 Mon 05/02/2061 - 07/12/2061 

Sun 07/06/2038 - 07/06/2039 Mon 26/05/2055 - 25/11/2055 Mar 07/12/2061 - 08/07/2062 

Mon 07/06/2039 - 05/02/2041 Mar 25/11/2055 - 31/03/2056 Rah 08/07/2062 - 06/01/2064 

Mar 05/02/2041 - 07/04/2042 Rah 31/03/2056 - 23/02/2057 Jup 06/01/2064 - 07/05/2065 

Rah 07/04/2042 - 07/04/2045 Jup 23/02/2057 - 12/12/2057 Sat 07/05/2065 - 07/12/2066 

Jup 07/04/2045 - 07/12/2047 Sat 12/12/2057 - 25/11/2058 Mer 07/12/2066 - 07/05/2068 

Sat 07/12/2047 - 05/02/2051 Mer 25/11/2058 - 01/10/2059 Ket 07/05/2068 - 06/12/2068 

Mer 05/02/2051 - 06/12/2053 Ket 01/10/2059 - 06/02/2060 Ven 06/12/2068 - 07/08/2070 

Ket 06/12/2053 - 05/02/2055 Ven 06/02/2060 - 05/02/2061 Sun 07/08/2070 - 05/02/2071 

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Right hand shot: 

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Left hand shot: 

From hand shots of David Suche, it can be very clearly noticed that in the Right Hand, a line 

from beginning of life line moves towards the mount of Jupiter, this makes him very much ambitious 

and adds leadership qualities by birth. Fate line tell a story of a self made person, who will rise to a high 

level with it’s self working and will invest most of his earnings in landed and buildup properties. A faint 

line, which I have highlighted with pen tool, starts from life line and moves up into mount of Saturn, 

confirms above mentioned type of investments. But, it’s negative influence is that, in the long term, as 

and when the time to enjoy the fruits of his fate comes, Saturn will withdraw all support and ruin the 

native and bring him on footpath, especially when such properties are used as living as resting places 

temporarily for visitors. (Negative influence of planet Saturn) 

Life Line, which is forked towards its termination, points out towards a weak health and a life 

full of financial crisis towards old age. (A fork is the sign Mars negative – MANGAL BAD). 

Poor formation of Heart Line at various points (just from its very beginning and also at later age 

periods) is an indication of weak Moon, which represents a very much disturbed emotional life. 

In his Left Hand, Fate line is fragmented at various levels, which shows a much variable life 

style. Life Line is absent towards termination, which is treated as a bad sign in any hand. The Head 

Line also moves upward to join the Heart Line towards its termination. This is an indication of 

emotional shock, after which the brain force loses its co-ordination of thoughts and ideas which are to be 

implemented in future plans. 

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A strange picture of life is presented in both palms, which tells that FORTUNE TURNS LIKE A 

WHEEL OR JUST LIKE A SWING, WHICH MOVES UP DOWN OR CAN BE COMPARED 

WITH RAINBOW COLORS. This means that at one point of time there will be ocean full of riches 

and at the other there will be no shine like sands of poverty. 

Similarly, weak status of above mentioned three planets i.e. Saturn, Mars and Moon is visible 

and total spoiling of game of life appears to have occurred during the negative transit of planet Saturn 

from planet Moon and Vimshottari Mahadasha of planet Saturn. 


1. Float dry coconut in running waters on Saturday. 

2. Wear a white pearl of approximate weight five carats. 

3. Give sweet bread to poor. 

4. Avoid wearing black clothes. 

5. Try to keep your mind cool and calm. 

With best wishes and blessing: Do Good – Get Good 

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Ascertaining 

Marriage Life - 

Divorce Rules 

By 

P. M. Padia, India. 

Assistant redactor: Andree Leclerc, 

Canada 

Proofing: Carole McMechan, Canada 

P. M. Padia is an unknown name in India 

but in the West he is known as the guru of 

the man who introduced Vedic astrology in 

America, yes the guru of James Braha. 

Every American reads Mr Braha’s books 

when he starts Vedic astrology. James first 

learnt astrology from R. Santhanam & then 

had to come back to India and learn from 

Padia Saheb whom he immortalized in his 

books. Padia Saheb learnt astrology 

through 3 books and then mainly from his 

meticulous observation skills sharpened 

through decades. He has been a beloved 

friend of Saptarishis Astrology since many 

years and now has written the very first 

article of his life for Saptarishis Astrology at 

this ripe age of 70. We expect many articles 

to come out of his experience and in this 

venture SA Team member Andree Leclerc’s 

hard work is appreciated in teaming up 

with P.M.Padia and making this possible. 

In my long experience as a professional 

Jyotishi, I had many occasions to 

witness countless relationship 

problems in marriages. Out of my 

observations, I have noticed that there are 

specific combinations in charts that are 

indicative of marriage problems and, when 

they cumulate together, a divorce is sure to 

happen. One should not forget Desh, Kala, 

Patra that are country, time and customs 

of the native before venturing into blindly 

applying these rules. Some of these rules 

you would find working in charts of 

natives with happy married life and there 

are special rules which would be given in 

the next issue which will cancel the 

negative yogas mentioned in the rules 

below, these are most important and 

should not be forgotten. 

For ascertaining the marriage life of a 

native or even matching of horoscopes 

between 2 partners, we should consider the 

following rules: 

General Rules: 

1) The 1H (the native himself), 2H 

(family) soubhagya of spouse, 4H 

(domestic happiness), 7H (spouse, span 

of marriage life, sex desires), 8H 

(soubhagya – span of marriage life and 

sex ability), 12H (sexual compatibility, 

bed pleasure). If these houses or their 

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Lords are afflicted by natural malefic planets (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu), the 

married life will be disturbed and give separation or divorce. If we find afflictions to 3 or 

more of these factors, the chances of problems increase. Please note that for this method, it is 

more important to consider the 7H, 8H and 12H with their Lords and karaka 

(significator) of 7H (Venus for males and Jupiter for female). Most important if the lord 

of 5 th , 7 th , 8 th or 12 th is retrograde and if it is malefic and at the same time in any of these 

houses (5, 7, 8, 12) then there will be more chances of divorce. 

2) Same observations as above will have to be made in the Navamsha chart (D-9) particularly the 

good or bad Navamsha positions of the Rashi Lords of 7H, 8H and 12H. So, we should analyse the 

Navamsha in itself like we’ve done for the rashi and also see the Navamsha positions of the rashi 

lords. 

Note: the Karaka for the 2H is Jupiter – for the 4H it is the Moon – for 7H is Venus or Jupiter. 

Nakshatras Based Rules: 

3) If the Center point (cusp) of the above bhavas (1H, 2H, 4H, 7H, 8H, and 12H), their Lord and 

their karakas are in Nakshatras of malefic planets, especially Ketu and Rahu, then marriage 

life will be disturbed. The cusps considered here are according to the Sripathi Bhava 

calculations (all Vedic astro softwares should have this option). 

4) The Moon does not give good results in Anishtakaal Nakshatras (bad for Moon). 

Following are the Anishtakaal Nakshatras: 

a. The 2 nd and 3 rd padas of Pushya (6 o 41 to 13 o 20 Cancer) 

b. Ashlesha (16 o 41 to 30 o 00 Cancer) 

c. Magha (0 o 00 to 13 o 20 Leo) 

d. 1 st pada of Uttara Phalguni (26 o 41 to 30 o 00 Leo) 

e. 1 st and 2 nd padas of Chittra (23 o 21 to 30 o 00 Virgo) 

f. 4 th pada of Vishaka (0 o 00 to 3 o 20 Scorpio) 

g. Jyeshta (16 o 41 to 30 o 00 Scorpio) 

h. Mula (0 o 00 to 13 o 20 Sagittarius) 

i. 3 rd pada of Purva Ashada (20 o 01 to 23 o 20 Sagittarius) 

If the Centre point of 1H, 7H, 8H and 12H is in the above mentioned nakshatras or the 

Lords of the 7H, 8H, and 12H and 7H karaka (Venus or Jupiter) are in the above 

mentioned nakshatras, this will give disturbance in married life. 

The Moon in these Nakshatras will give hardship in life. At the time of birth, if Moon is 

in any of these nakshatras, the birth time is called Anishtakaal (Inauspicious time). To 

remove the inauspiciousness of these, Vedic astrology suggests performing particular 

religious Pooja. 

5) If Venus is in the 1 st pada of Ashwini Nakshatra (0 o 00 to 3 o 20 Aries) or, if Venus occupies 

Krittika Nakshatra (26 o 41 Aries to 10◦00 Taurus), married life will be disturbed. 

Other Principles: 

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6) When the 12L is aspecting or conjunct the 7H, or the 7L or 7H karaka or, if the 7L or its 

karaka is in the 12H and afflicted by malefic planet. 

7) Ketu or Rahu being in the 7H or any two malefic planets conjunct in the 7H or with the 

Lord of 7H or its karaka then disturbance in marriage life occurs. 

8) Saturn in the 2 nd , 8 th or 12 th house aspected or conjunct with other malefic planets. 

9) The Lord of 2H in the 12H or vice versa. 

10) When the 8L and 12L conjoint or aspect each other this also is bad for marriage life. 

11) Malefic planets afflicting houses 6 and 12 or their lords or karakas of 7H, is one of the 

reasons of divorce (because 6 th and 12 th houses are for sexual compatibility and bed 

pleasure for each partner). 

12) If the 7 th Lord or karaka is placed in the 6, 8 or 12 house or, if the Lord of 6, 8 and 12 is in 

7H afflicted by malefic planets, this may also give divorce. If any of these factors are 

retrograded, it will also disturb marriage life. 

13) In the native’s chart, if Venus and Jupiter are in the 6H or 8H from each other, this gives 

disturbance in married life. 

14) 7H, 8H, 12H or its lord or karaka(s) of 7H being hemmed in by natural malefic planets 

(called Papakartari yoga) brings afflictions. 

If any 3 principles or more apply on a chart, then divorce can be predicted depending on the 

strength of the planet to give effect or not. 

Master Principle for Exceptions: 

15) If the Lord and/or karakas of houses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 12 are in an angle house (kendra) or 

in a trine house (trikona) and are aspected by, conjunct with, or ‘hemmed in’ (Subha 

Kartari yoga) by benefic planets, this will protect and save the marriage life. Similarly, if 

benefics occupy, aspect or hem in the above houses, it also proves beneficial. 

So, above all, we need to judge how many bad and unfavourable yogas are present and evaluate 

their strength. At the same time, we should see how many good and favourable yogas are found 

and what their strength is. If bad yogas are more powerful than good yogas, this will 

definitively create difficulties, disappointments, hardships and unhappiness in the life of the 

native. And if good yogas are prevailing over bad yogas, there will be happiness, harmony, peace 

and progress and marriage life will thus be saved. This mastery of 

finding the fine balance between good yogas and bad yogas and coming 

to a conclusion can come to you only with ‘Experience’ which no course 

in astrology can teach. 

We will examine some charts to get a better view of the intertwining 

of these factors. Let’s see which one from our selection of famous 

personalities will win the laureate of afflictions (competition will be 

tight between some of our candidates). Our first criteria will be the 

number rules for each and for the finalists, we’ll give you the count of afflictions present. 

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Chart 1: Martha Stewart 

Well-known American entrepreneur. In 1960 she met Andy Stewart, 23, a Yale law student 

and they married the following year; one child. 

To her dismay, Andy moved out in 1987 and they divorced in 1990. The separation was not 

amicable and Andy got a court order to keep Martha away. A non-stop compulsive achiever 

known for a tendency to run over people, she was said to have put Andy down often. 

Let’s start with rule #1 which spells out that houses 7, 8 and 12 with their Lords and 7H 

karaka are the first factors we want to examine. We’ll immediately note that the 7H is 

hemmed in, its Lord is in the 6H of quarrel and divorce with Ketu and the 7H karaka is in 

the 8H with Saturn and receiving Rahu’s aspect – this is bad… Mars is also the 2H Lord. 

This also implies that houses 6 & 12 are damaged (rules 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 apply). 

Saturn (the Lord of the 4H) is well placed in the sign of Taurus (Kubera = wealth – is she 

not the glorious and prosperous queen of household?), but it is in the malefic 8H. It is with 

Jupiter, a natural benefic who is nonetheless by its dispositorship of Mars & Ketu. The 1 st & 

8 th Lord, Venus, is hemmed in (rules 1 & 7, 11, 13). 

The 1H receives Mars’ aspect, 2H does receive Saturn & Ketu’ aspects and the 4H receives 

Sun & Rahu’s glances. Nevertheless, Jupiter does aspect the 12H, 2H of family and 4H of 

domestic happiness but these are not free from malefic influences – besides, the 4H karaka 

the Moon, receives no malefic aspects but no benefic glances either so, rule 14 does not apply. 

This kinds of bundles it for marriage troubles but we’ll still list the Nakshatra afflictions, 

just in case anyone had any doubt. 

Nakshatra afflictions... 

The Ascendant is in Swati (Rahu is Lord) and Saturn the 4 th Lord, is in Krittika (Sun) 

(rule 2). The Moon is in Mula (Lord Ketu) (rule 3). 

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With all this, Martha Stewart gets 8 negative rules applying. 

Chart 2: Linda McCartney 

American photographer and musician, a chef and cook-book writer who also happened to the 

wife of former Beatles Paul McCartney. Together, they lived an uncommonly stable 

marriage contracted on 3/12/1969. For 29 years, she and Paul never spent a night apart except 

for one ten-day period when he was arrested and held in a Tokyo jail for having marijuana 

on his person. They lived most of their time on a farm in West Sussex, England. 

But before, while a student at Sarah Lawrence and the University of Arizona, she married, 

had a daughter and divorced in 1963. 

Her marriage to Paul McCartney ended when she died of Cancer on April 17, 1998 in 

Tucson, AZ. 

Born about 2 months after Martha Stewart, we will observe some similar positions as they 

even have the same Ascendant. 

Again here the 7H is hemmed in and is aspected by Rahu since the Nodes have changed 

houses. So now the Lord of the 7H and 2H, retrograde Mars, is alone in the 6H of quarrel 

and divorce and faces Rahu’s dispositor, the Sun, placed in the 12H so, houses 6 & 12 are also 

damaged – especially since Mars’ can’t help misbehaving, being retrograde. The 7H karaka, 

Jupiter (dispositor of Mars & 6L), is with retrograde Saturn in the 8H. Saturn (Lord of 

houses 4 & 5) is well placed in the sign of Taurus, but it is in the malefic 8H and it not on its 

best behaviour either due to retrogression and being dispositor of ketu. Mercury, the 12 th 

Lord is in the Ascendant and aspects the 7H. Mercury is conjunct Lagna Lord Venus and 

4H karaka Moon – these 3 receive Ketu & Mars’ glances (rules 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13 apply). 

The 2H receives Jupiter & Saturn’s aspects. Jupiter also positively aspects the 12H and 4H – 

let it be mentioned that the 4H as such receives no malefic influence. Venus, 4H karaka 

Moon and Mercury are in the Ascendant, an angle, creating Malavaya, Raja and Dhana 

yogas. This brings positive relief although Mars and ketu still aspects them all. 

Additionally, Jupiter and Venus are in 6/8 relation (rules 1, 12, 14). 

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Nakshatra afflictions… 

The Ascendant and its Lord are in Swati (Rahu). Saturn, 4 th Lord, is in Krittika (Sun is 

Lord), Jupiter is placed in Mirgashira (Mars), the center point of the 8H is in Ardra (Rahu) 

and 12 th Lord Mercury is in Chitra (Mars) (rules 2 & 3). 

Linda McCartney amazingly gets 9 negative rules but these are not as excruciatingly negative as in 

Martha Stewart’s case (or other celebrities below) as there is a sense of balance brought in by 

favourable yogas – we must conclude that some of the afflictions affected her in other ways 

(like dying of breast Cancer with the Moon conjunct 8L & 12L and receiving Mars’ aspect). 

Chart 3: Salman Rushdie 

Indian writer, a Moslem famed for the condemnation by the Ayatollah of Iran along with 

his death sentence given on 2/14/1989, for writing his book "Satanic Verses," 1989. He was 

married to his first wife Clarissa Luard from 1976 to 1987 and fathered a son, Zafar. He 

married American writer Marianne Wiggins in 1988. They divorced 3/02/1993. In 1997 he 

married Editor Elizabeth West and the couple had a son in May 1997. Still married to West, 

Rushdie became a couple with 29-year-old Indian model, author and New York City society 

girl Padma Lakshmi in early 2000 and they married in Manhattan on April 17, 2004 in a 

traditional Hindu ceremony. This was Rushdie’s fourth marriage. 

Controversial Mr. Rushdie has Mars in the Ascendant, in its own sign (Ruchaka yoga) and 

mutually aspected by both Jupiter and Saturn (Raja & Dhana yogas). Retrograde Jupiter 

(also 12 th Lord) in the 7H is aspected by Mars and Saturn. Mars is also 8 th Lord. Ketu in the 

8H aspects the 4H and the 12H. Venus in the 2H is with Rahu and hemmed in (rules 1, 5, 9, 

11, 13 apply). 

Lord and karaka of 4H, the Moon, is exactly conjunct the Sun (Amavasya) and becomes a 

malefic. The 6H receives Saturn and Rahu’s aspects and we have already seen the condition 

of Jupiter as 12 th Lord. Venus and Jupiter are in 6/8 relation (rules 1, 10, 12). 

Other favourable yogas such as Guru-Mangala, Kalpadruma and Vipareet are also present. 

To all this, we can add a full course of… 

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Nakshatra afflictions (!) 

The Ascendant is in Ashwini (Ketu) while the centre point of the 2H is in Krittika (Sun), 

that of the 7H in Swati (Rahu), of the 8H in Anuradha (Saturn) and of the 12H in Uttara 

Bhadrapada (Saturn) – so, the centre points of 5 out of the 6 houses under scrutiny are 

afflicted. Additionally, Ascendant Lord Mars (1H & 8H) occupies Krittika (Sun), 4H 

karaka Moon (also 4 th Lord) is in Mrigashira. (Mars) (Rule 2) (He sure looks like the winner 

as far as Nakshatra afflictions are concerned… so far). 

With all this action, Salman Rushdie gets 8 negative rules all categories considered. 

Chart 4: Pamela Anderson 

Canadian-American actress, star of the most watched TV show in history, "Baywatch," a 

sand-sex-surf-saga marketed to more than 40 countries and watched by a billion people 

every week. 

After a four-day courtship with "Motley Crue" drummer Tommy Lee, she married him on a 

beach in Mexico, February 1995, wearing a white bikini. They had a son on 6/05/1996. With 

stormy battles over substance abuse, she filed for divorce on 11/19/1996, Los Angeles, they 

reconciled five minutes later. The marriage finally broke up in spectacular demonstration of 

spousal abuse that took Tommy Lee to jail and Pamela to the divorce court. He kicked her 

once in the back and once in the buttocks. She filed a court order to keep him away. 

In April 1999, Pamela had a much publicized bust reduction to balance her exaggerated topheavy 

shape. This monumental event was followed with the announcement of reconciliation 

with her drinking, tattooed mate, referring to his beating as an "isolated event." On 

4/23/1999 she moved back to their $1.5 million Malibu home, thrilled that her boys have their 

daddy back. Their reconciliation soon ran its course and by 2001, Pamela was hot'n'heavy 

with rocker Kid Rock. 

Free from the afflictions we seek, the 7H even receives an exalted Jupiter aspect (rule 

14!) 7L Mars, however, is opposite Saturn while karaka of 7H Jupiter (also 8H Lord), in the 

3H is free from aspects. The 8H that shows the gains from marriage receives the combined 

aspects of Sun, Mars, Saturn and Rahu (that hurts!) Rahu conjunct the fourth house karaka 

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Moon sits in the 12H that also receives Mars’ aspect – this goes to say that the axis of the 

6 th and 12 th house is harmed by the Nodes (rules 1, 10, with intensity). 

The Ascendant is hemmed in between Sun and Rahu and its Lord (Venus) receives Rahu’s 

aspect. The 2 nd Lord is retrograde, conjunct the Sun and they receive Ketu’s aspect (rules 1, 

13). Pamela also has favourable Raja and Gajakeshari yogas. 


While the Ascendant is in Mrigashira (Mars), its Lord is placed in Magha (Ketu). The 4 th 

Lord Sun is in Ardra (Rahu). The 4H centre point is Ashlesha (Mercury), 4H karaka Moon 

is in Ashwini (Ketu), that of the 7H is Jyeshta (Mercury) and 7H karaka Jupiter is in 

Pushya (Saturn). Then the 7 th & 12 th Lord, Mars, occupies Chitra (Mars) (rules 2 & 3). 

So (hey) Pamela Anderson gets 5 negative rules. 

Chart 5: Woody Allen 

American comedian, writer, actor and film director, screenwriter, play writer and musician, 

gifted and appealing. The ultimate pessimist, Allen is an hedonic, one who is 

psychologically unable to enjoy himself; in therapy for over 20 years, perhaps the funniest 

neurotic of the 20th century. 

At 19, he married a 17-year-old student, Harlene Rosen. The marriage lasted five years. He 

married a second time, to actress Louise Lasser, and they had several good years together 

before calling it quits. 

He is said to have been ‘together’ with his co-star of 5 movies, Diane Keaton. 

In the fall of 1979 he met Mia Farrow, who had seven children. They slowly began a 

relationship early in 1980, wondrous at how different they were. The relationship began 

falling apart in the end of the '80s. 

On 12/01/1991, he began an affair with Soon-Yi (about age 21), one of Farrow's adopted tribe. 

When Farrow found out, it became a highly public explosion. She accused him of molesting 

daughter Dylan on 8/04/1992, which was never proven. 

On a chilly afternoon, 12/23/1997, Allen, 62, married Soon-Yi Previn, 27, at a municipal 

building in Venice, Italy. 

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To start with, the 7H receives aspects from Ketu and Mars; 7L & 4L Jupiter is in the 2H 

facing the benefic Moon and karaka Venus is conjunct Rahu that creates a Pitru dosha in the 

5H. Venus is hemmed in by Rahu and Saturn. The 8H, where 4H karaka Moon is placed, 

receives Saturn & Mars’ aspects and the 8L is aspected by Rahu. Saturn in the 6H aspects 

the 12H and Mars aspects 12 th Lord, the Sun (rules 1, 10, 13, 14). 

Mars in the Ascendant receives Rahu’s aspect – same Rahu is in a very close conjunction 

with Mercury, the Ascendant Lord (rule 1). 


His Ascendant escapes difficult Nakshatras! But then, the centre point of the 2H is Swati 

(Rahu), that of the 4H in Mula (Ketu), that of the 7H Uttara Bhadrapada (Saturn), for the 

8H it is Ashwini (Ketu) and the 12H cusp is in Magha (Ketu). The 12 th Lord Sun is in Uttara 

Ashada, its own Nakshatra (rules 2 & 3). To balance his difficulties, Mr. Allen also has Raja, 

Dhana, Gajakeshari, Kalpadruma and Brahma yogas. 

We’ve got 5 consistent negative rules for Woody Allen. 

Ready for another cinema character? Here she comes…. 

Chart 6: Brigitte Bardot 

French actress called "the French sex-kitten" for over 25 years, lush and pouty. A model at 15 

for magazine covers, she became the protégé of director Roger Vadim; they married on 

12/20/1952. The press have chronicled her misfortunes with relish, her marriage 

misadventures, the abandonment of her baby son and her suicide attempts. 

Actor Jacques Charrier was her second husband and the father of her son, and millionaire 

playboy Gunther Sacks was her third husband. On 8/16/1992, she was married in 

Switzerland for the fourth time to seven-year-younger Bernard d'Ormale. When she 

overdosed on pills on 11/14/1992, her husband said it was an accident. 

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The 7H has the 4H karaka Moon (9L) and they both receive Rahu’s glance. Meanwhile, 

Venus (7L and 12L) is uncomfortably sandwiched (hemmed in) between Ketu/Mars in 

Cancer and Sun in Virgo whilst the 7H karaka Jupiter (2L & 5L), conjunct Mercury (8L) in 

the 12H, receives Mars and Saturn’s aspects (7H matters get a full score). The 8H receives 

Jupiter’s benefic aspect and retrograde Saturn (4L), is conjunct Rahu and aspected by Ketu 

conjunct Mars (6L) intensifying the difficulties. This means that the 6H/12H axis is 

afflicted (rules 1, 8, 10, 11, 13). 

The 4H receives Mars and Venus’ glances and no aspects are found on the 2H (rule 1). 

Some of the favourable yogas ornamenting Ms. Bardot’s chart are Chamara, Amala, 

Brahma, Raja and Dhana yogas… 


The Ascendant is in Jyeshta (Mercury) and the 2H cusp is in Uttara Ashada (Sun). The 7 th 

and 12 th Lord, Venus, occupies the 1 st pada of Uttara Phalguni (Sun). Meanwhile, 7H karaka 

and 2 nd Lord Jupiter is in Chitra (Mars) and 4 th Lord Saturn is in Dhanishta (Mars) (rules 2 

& 3). 

Brigitte Bardot gets a pungent 7 negative points. 

Chart 7: Donald Trump 

American entrepreneur who made a fortune estimated at $1 billion by finding and buying 

losing properties and turning them around. 

Trump had a 13 year marriage with Ivana whom her met in 1975, producing three children; 

Donald Jr. in 1978, Ivanka in 1982 and Eric in 1986. Their divorce in 1991 was highly 

publicized with accusations of his affair with Marla Maples and Ivana reaming Trump for as 

much as she could at the time, settling for a $3.5 million dollar home and $14 million. With 

this being only 1.5% of his net worth, she continued to pursue for a higher settlement. With 

the publication of Ivana's tell-all book, Donald brought a $25 million law suit against Ivana 

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7/30/1992 for breach of privacy. His tempestuous relationship with Marla Maples 

included a public shouting match in October 1992 in a restaurant. Their daughter Tiffany 

was born 10/13/1993. Trump separated from Marla in May 1997 with a pre-nup between one 

and five million. 

Giving her a $2 million 12-carat diamond ring, Trump became engaged to Slovenian-born 

model Melania Knauss on April 26, 2004. They have lived together for the past five years. 

The multi-millionaire married for the third time on January 22, 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida, 

this time to Melania Knauss. The marriage ceremony was scheduled to begin at 7 PM. 

The 7H receives a mixture of Rahu, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn’s glances. Saturn (7L & 8L) is 

conjunct karaka Venus in the Lagna and they both receive Ketu’s aspect. The 8H receives 

Mars’ aspect while the Sun (2L) is conjunct Rahu. Retrograde 2H karaka Jupiter (6L & 9L) 

receives Rahu and Saturn’s glances. Mercury, the 12L is in his own house and receives no 

aspects – however, the 12H is hemmed in between Sun/Rahu and Saturn (rules 1, 11, 13). 

Raja Yogakaraka Mars is in the 2H and aspects the Moon (4H karaka) which is in a fallen 

condition and caught up in a total eclipse (!) (Rule 1). 


The Ascendant occupies Ashlesha (Mercury) and 2 nd Lord Sun is placed in Mrigashira 

(Mars). The 2H karaka Jupiter is in Chitra (Mars again), the 4H cusp is in Swati (Rahu), 

the Moon is in Jyeshta (Mercury), the 7H center point is in Dhanishta (Mars) and 12 th Lord 

Mercury is in Ardra (Rahu) (rules 2 & 3). We can easily imagine that Mr. Trump’s chart 

reveals Raja and Dhana yogas but also a Tapaswi yoga for an austere and dedicated person… 

(to his cause). 

“The Donald” gets 5 negative rules. 

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Chart 8: Nathalie Wood 

American actress, one of the few child stars who was able to make the transition from child 

roles to teenage and adult roles. 

Natalie' love life was active and complicated. She married actor Robert Wagner in 1957 when 

she was 19. The couple bought a house and tried to meet the demands of their respective 

careers. Neither handled money very well and soon the marriage was in trouble. They 

divorced after five years. Gossip columnists reported every spat and suspected liaison. 

Natalie was romantically linked with actor Warren Beatty and the two became the most 

written about Hollywood duo of 1962. After they split up, Natalie and Warren remained 

close friends. 

She later was engaged to Arthur Loew and Ladislav Blatnik, a shoe manufacturer from 

Caracas. Natalie also dated Elvis Presley, Raymond Burr, Frank Sinatra, and Henry Jaglom. 

Six years after her divorce from Wagner, Natalie married the handsome Brit, Richard 

Gregson, an agent turned producer. They had one child, a daughter named Natasha but 

divorced in 1972. Natalie then married Robert Wagner for the second time. They had a 

daughter, Courtney, and Wagner adopted Natasha. 

Retrograde karaka and bhadakesh Jupiter (also 4L & 7L) is in the 6H (divorce, wars) and is 

recipient of an 8H Mars aspect (Mars is also 8L). Saturn, the 6L of conflicts and 5L of 

romance occupies the 7H and receives Rahu’s aspect. The 8H which holds 4H karaka Moon 

is sandwiched between Saturn and Ketu (hemmed in); the 8L, Mars is fallen and badly 

combust by the Sun as 12L – plus, they both receive Rahu’s aspect – Mars and the Moon 

exchange houses (2 bad Lords for Virgo rising). 6L, 6H and 12L are all afflicted by malefics. 

But, benefic Jupiter and Venus also occupy the 6H and 12H respectively (rules 1, 9, 10, 11, 13). 

Saturn and Ketu aspect the Ascendant while Lagna Lord, Mercury, is conjunct Mars and 

Sun receiving Rahu’s aspect; the 4H receives Saturn’s aspect and Venus, Lord of the 2H of 

family life is in the 12H (rules 1, 8). This good lady has some Raja and Dhana yogas. 


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Here the center point of the 2H is Swati (Rahu). The 7H karaka Jupiter, also 4 th and 

7 th Lord, occupies Shatabishak (Rahu), 8 th Lord Mars is in Pushya (Saturn) and the 12H Lord 

Sun is in Pushya (Saturn) (rules 2 & 3). 

Nathalie Wood obtains a consistent 8 negative rules like Salman Rushdie. 

Chart 9: Britney Spears 

Spears married childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander on January 3, 2004, at The Little 

White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The marriage lasted 55 hours, ending with an 

annulment stating that Spears "lacked understanding of her actions to the extent that she 

was incapable of agreeing to marriage because before entering into the marriage the Plaintiff 

and Defendant did not know each others' likes and dislikes, each others' desires to have or 

not have children, and each other's desires as to State of residency". 

In July 2004, Spears announced her engagement to Kevin Federline, three months after they 

met. Federline had recently been in a relationship with actress Shar Jackson, who was eight 

months pregnant with their second child. On the night of September 18, Spears married 

Federline in a surprise, non-denominational ceremony at a residence in Studio City, 

California, filing legal papers on October 6. She gave birth to her first child, Sean Preston 

Federline, nearly one year later, on September 14, 2005 in Santa Monica, California by a 

scheduled caesarean section. 

‘Brit’ announced her second pregnancy in May 2006 during an appearance on The Late Show 

with David Letterman. Just two days before Sean's first birthday, Spears gave birth to her 

second son, Jayden James Federline on September 12 in Los Angeles. Spears filed for divorce 

from Federline on November 7, 2006, citing irreconcilable differences and asking for both 

physical and legal custody of their two children, with visitation rights for Federline. The 

couple reached a global settlement agreement in March 2007 and their divorce was finalized 

in July. 

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While the 7H receives Saturn, Rahu and Mars’ aspects, karaka Jupiter (Lord or 4H & 7H) 

is in the 2H of family life which is hemmed in Saturn, malefic Mercury and Sun (tough 

start). The 8H receives Jupiter’s benefic aspect but the 8L, Mars, is placed in the 12H, 

hemmed in between Rahu and Saturn. Saturn (6L), placed in the 1H receives Ketu’s glance. 

12 th Lord Sun which is conjunct Mercury, the Lagna Lord, is aspected by Saturn, Mars and 

Rahu – so, Sun and Mars are exchanging houses (3H & 12H). Mars also afflicts the 6H 

(rules 1, 9, 10, 13, 14). 

Venus (2L) placed with 4H karaka Moon is conjunct Ketu to the very degree and the 4H 

receives no aspects but is hemmed in between Mercury/Sun and Ketu (rules 1, 13). Amongst 

her glorious yogas, Britney has Gajakeshari, Amala, Raja and Dhana yogas, and 

interestingly, a couple of ascetic’s yogas: Tapaswi and Parivraja. 


To make a long story short, basically, all houses’ centre points, all karakas and pertinent 

house Lords are in bad Nakshatras. That was rules 2 & 3. 

With all this, “Brit” gathers some 6 negative rules. 

Chart 10: Margaret Trudeau 

Canadian noted family, the daughter of a former cabinet minister and political wife of Pierre 

Trudeau from 3/04/1971 to 1976. They had three sons by 1974 when M. Trudeau was 

hospitalized for psychiatric treatment. 

She left the marriage in 1976 for the drug-culture option of the "Rolling Stones" and racketed 

around New York "making the scene." She appeared in the film "Kings and Desperate Men" 

in 1978 and wrote an autobiography, "Beyond Reason" in 1979, divorced Trudeau in 1983 and 

married Fried Kemper. They had two children, a boy in 1985 and a girl in 1990. Maintaining 

her link with show biz, she spent three years as a local talk show host. Her husband went 

bankrupt in 1993 and now runs a smaller realty firm. 

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Jupiter, Mars and Saturn all aspect the 7H (some good and some bad), Jupiter aspects 

Venus (7L & 12L in the 9H) while karaka Jupiter (2l & 5L) is free from aspects. Ketu glances 

at the 8H and 8L Mercury occupies the 11H that is in a perfect Papakartari yoga. Mars (1H & 

6H) conjunct Ketu receives Saturn’s glance – so, Mars and the Nodes afflict the 6/12 houses 

axis. We shall note that the 12H and its occupants are hemmed in by Mercury and Jupiter 

(some positive) (rules 1, 10, 14). 

Jupiter is in the Ascendant which is good but 4H karaka Moon in the 2H receiving Rahu’s 

glance; 4L Saturn is conjunct the Sun and the 4H receives the combined aspects of Ketu, 

Saturn and the Sun aspect (rules 1). Not many yogas in this chart but, out of all our 

personalities, Margaret Trudeau is the only person with 2 trines and the 7L receiving benefic 

aspects – these are 5H, 9H & Venus. 


The Ascendant which occupies the 4 th pada of Vishaka and all houses cusps are in bad 

Nakshatras save for the 4H. The Moon is in Mula (Ketu) and the 4 th Lord, Saturn is in 

Magha (Ketu). Venus, the 7 th and 12 th house Lord is in Pushya (Saturn) (rules 2 & 3). 

Canada’s ex-lady earned 4 negative rules. 

Our finalists are… 

Britney Spears = 6 rules 

Brigitte Bardot = 7 rules 

Martha Stewart = 8 rules 

Salman Rushdie = 8 rules 

Nathalie Wood = 8 rules 

Linda McCartney = 9 rules 

We’ll need to proceed by elimination. To make a more detailed count, we have scientifically 

considered each malefic influence or aspects on all houses, Lords and karakas concerned. 

Linda McCartney = gets a total of 28 afflictions. Besides, she does have 3 benefics on angles 

and nice yogas despite some bad hits - 

Martha Stewart = has 22 afflictions. Some good placements are found but they do not create 

the benefic yogas we’d wish to find. The difficulties are rather intense like the lady herself - 

Salman Rushdie = surprisingly gets a total of 21 afflictions. Yogas, yogas, yogas… are to be 

found here. But his Moon (mind) is quite afflicted - 

Brigitte Bardot = gets 25 afflictions. She’s got some very nice yogas though - 

Nathalie Wood = gets 24 afflictions. Some good yogas are there but the difficulties are quite 

concentrated - 

Britney Spears = has 35 afflictions (!) Yeap, she’s got good yogas but her ascetic yogas suggest 

that she would benefit in using her inborn capacities to perform austerities for simplifying 

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and purifying her life – in doing so, she could benefit from them; otherwise, they may 

just destroy her (so far, she has been doing the “otherwise”)… 

The laureate of afflictions is won by… Britney Spears!! 

In the next issue I would give out special rules for ascertaining happy marriage life and 

especially laying more stress on those rules which over rule the bad yogas. 

Saptarishis Astrology Team Member Rahul Vedi from 

Australia Writes 

himanshu is made up of him+anshu "him" in sanskrit means ice (as in 

himalaya - house of ice) and anshu is a form of the root "ansha" meaning 

part put together, himanshu means piece of ice. 

More than 10 years ago - when I visited NASA, Huston, TX,USA - I told 

them that "hima-nshu" is what NASA calls Moon. 

The rishis of ancient times, did not name him "himanshu" just like that. 

There was a reason and a motivation for calling him "himanshu" now, they 

(NASA scientists) have reconciled with that piece of intellectual 

information. 

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/6471812/nasa-findswater-on-the-moon/ 

NASA finds water on the moon 

WASHINGTON (AFP) - A "significant amount" of frozen water has been 

found on the moon, the US space agency said heralding a giant leap 

forward in space exploration and boosting hopes of a permanent lunar 

base. 

Preliminary data from a dramatic experiment on the moon "indicates the 

mission successfully uncovered water in a permanently shadowed lunar 

crater," NASA said in a statement on Friday. 

"The discovery opens a new chapter in our understanding of the moon," it 

added, as ecstatic scientists celebrated the landmark discovery. 

"Yes indeed we found water and we did not find only a little bit but a 

significant amount," said Anthony Colaprete, project scientist and 

principal investigator for the 79-million-dollar LCROSS mission. 

The data was found after NASA sent two spacecraft crashing into the 

lunar surface last month to probe Earth's nearest neighbor for water. 

Rahul Vedi 

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Illusive Effect of 

Nodes – Shadow of 

Moon 

By 

Babubhai Yodh & B.D. Vaghela, India. 

Readership: Advanced 

[Publisher: This is the rarest of rare articles and though 

looks simple initially but the author has subtly given a 

huge portion of his experience which goes contradictory 

against the dispositor theory of planets. All are 

requested to test these techniques which we are 

personally aware of both authors having worked hard on 

for many decades.] 

Shri Babubhai Yodh is an 86 yr old 

astrologer who hails from a parampara 

family in Gujarat, India. He has done B.A in 

English literature from Bombay University in 

1948 and has been a teacher all his life. He 

has devoted his entire life to Jyotish having 

written two books in astrology a) Art of 

Prediction & b) Importance of Transit Points 

both considered classics. He specializes in K.P 

astrology and has devoted students who 

learn earnestly from him. Students from 

Ahmadabad should earnestly hunt him 

down and learn the esoteric meaning of 

planets which he has discovered that is not 

available in any text is the experience of the 

publisher of Saptarishis Astrology. 

If a path of journey is straight and clear 

without any obstruction, our journey 

can be simple and easy without any 

tension. But whenever our journey passes 

through a dark portion, it becomes very 

difficult and obstructive to our journey 

while passing through this dark portion. We 

become very perturbed and disturbed. 

Similarly whenever North Node and South 

Node come in the way of planets which are 

revolving around the Sun, then path of 

these planets becomes difficult and they can 

not show their effect clearly according to 

their natural characteristic. The sign which 

are occupied by Nodes also create illusive 

result. In astrology, therefore, Nodes have 

tremendous influence on the planets and 

signs and give unimaginable results. 

Interpretation of this influence is very 

difficult. 

The information given by our ancestral 

astrologers about Nodes are very useful but 

it requires deep thinking to interpret its 

predictive influence with reference to 

experience of present time. After 

continuous study and review on the basis of 

experience of fifty years in the field of 

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astrology, the author has tried to give the specific interpretation about the influence of 

Nodes in this article. North Node and South Node are only sensitive points and do not have 

physical body of their own. So they are considered shadow planets. 

But effect of these Nodes is observed similar to physical planets. In an agricultural land if there 

is a shadow under the big tree, it is observed that no crops can be grown in the area of this shadow. 

Similarly whenever shadow of these Nodes covers any sign of the Zodiac, it gives 

unpredictable effect to that sign and also to the planet which becomes lord of this sign. 

According to the basic principle of astrology, North Node (Rahu) is considered mouth of 

serpent and it is broad that shows development; while South Node (Ketu) is considered tail of 

serpent which is narrow that shows restriction. 

Influence of North Node - Rahu: 

N 

orth Node always gives good result in the signs of Mercury and Venus. North 

Node is considered as shadow of Moon. Shadow always remains inseparable from 

its object. The North Node being the shadow of the moon, it gives strong effect in 

the sign of Moon that is Cancer. North Node is not favourable in fiery sign i.e. in the sign of 

Aries, Leo & Sagittarius. It is therefore clear that North Node in the sign of Taurus, Libra, 

Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius and Cancer gives beneficial result whether it is situated alone or 

with other planets. Though the result of North Node in above signs is favourable but not 

straight forward and it creates difficulty for giving the good result. North Node in these signs 

gives success by one’s intelligence, firmness and strong efforts. North Node gives good 

result for the matter pertaining to material world. 

Whenever, North Node is places in any house in the sign other than signs of Mercury, 

Venus and Moon, it creates many difficulties for the matter of that house and planet which 

owns the sign and gives adverse result which can not be avoided. Therefore it is clear that 

North Node in the sign of Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn & Pisces does not give 

favourable result. 

For an instance, if North Node in Scorpio sign placed in the sixth house, it creates difficulty 

in the service of a native. In this situation, native has to pass through tough period with 

quarrels and court cases and it so happens that native has to leave the service. 

Influence of South Node - Ketu: 

N 

orth Node is considered as broad portion while South Node is considered as narrow 

portion. Therefore, main characteristic of South Node is to create narrowness and 

restrict the circumstances for giving beneficial result in the life of a native. Our 

ancestral astrologers have considered the South Node for giving spiritual knowledge and 

therefore it gives salvation. South Node is connected with occult science, religion, spiritual 

reading and also with modesty and humbleness. South Node gives good result for the matter 

pertaining to non-material world. 

South Node is favourable in fiery sign i.e. in the sign of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. South 

Node gives beneficial result in the signs of Mars and Jupiter i.e. in the signs of Aries, 

Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces. As per natural characteristic of South Node, it is a planet of 

restriction and impediment. Therefore, if it is placed in unfavourable sign other than the 

signs of Mars and Jupiter, it creates totally negative results for the matter pertaining to that 

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house and planet which owns the sign. For an instance, if South Node is placed in the second 

sixth or tenth house in unfavourable sign such as Taurus, Libra, Gemini and Virgo, then the 

result of these houses is experienced totally negative, that is in the second house, shortage of 

money, in the sixth house difficulty in service and in the tenth house failures in career are 

observed. 

Prediction of North Node - Rahu: 

N 

odes represent the planet which is owner of the sign in which these Nodes are 

placed. If North Node is in Taurus, it represents the planet Venus and gives the 

results of Venus. In this case, North Node will give the result which Venus is 

supposed to give. Here North Node is giving the result; therefore result of Venus will be 

very beneficial because North Node is considered giving favourable result in the sign of 

Venus. Therefore, Node is the main planet which gives the result of the house in which it is 

placed. The planet which is owner of this house will give subsidiary result. 

For an instance, Venus is placed in Virgo and North Node is placed in Taurus. Here Venus is 

in debilitated sign, but North Node will not give adverse result of Venus because North Node is 

placed in its favourable sign of Venus. Therefore, North Node will give the beneficial result of 

Venus. This can be interpreted clearly during Vimshottari Dasa System. In this case 

whenever, a native passes through Venus period, it will not give beneficial result. In this 

period a native experience shortage of money and prosperity. But when a native passes through 

North Node period, then native experiences good result of Venus and gets money and prosperity. 

North Node, in the sign of Sagittarius and Pisces gives specific results. For an instance, if 

Jupiter is placed in an exalted sign of Cancer and North Node is placed in Sagittarius, then 

North Node represents Jupiter. North Node is placed in unfavorable sign of Sagittarius; 

therefore it does not give beneficial result regarding the matter of Jupiter. Therefore, during 

Vimshottari dasa period of North Node, a native will get adverse and evil results of Jupiter 

even though Jupiter is placed in its exalted sign of Cancer. For clarification of this principle, the 

following birth chart is given. 

Case 1: 

Native - Male 

Date of Birth - 30 / 31-05-1955, Time of Birth - 4-20 AM, Place of Birth - 

Nadiad (Gujarat) 

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Vimshottari Rahu period: 22-11-1969 to 23-11-1987 

In the above chart Ascendant is in Aries and Jupiter is in Cancer placed in the fourth 

house. North Node is in Sagittarius and placed in ninth house. Jupiter is in its exalted sign 

Cancer. But North Node placed in the sign of Jupiter, is not beneficial for giving the result 

of Jupiter. Here North Node represents Jupiter. Therefore during the Vimshottari Dasa 

period of North Node, it is supposed to give the results of Jupiter relating to the matter of 

fourth house (Mother, House, Peace, Happiness etc.), ninth house (father) and twelfth 

house (Bondage). 

Here North Node is placed in unfavourable sign of Jupiter, therefore a native gets adverse 

and evil results for the houses mentioned above during the period of North Node. Ninth 

House shows the Father, native’s father lost both the eyes and so he had to live in ordinary 

state during this period. In this circumstance native’s father was helpless, jobless & had to 

live under the care of relatives with complete dependency. Native’s father lost his income 

and he could not have his own house. Therefore the native had to live without any facility of 

education and comfort and suffered many difficulties during this period. 

Prediction of South Node - Ketu 

Prediction of South Node is similar to North Node; South Node gives beneficial result 

in the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces. For an instance if in a birth chart of a native, 

Jupiter is a weak planet; it gives weak result during the Vimshottari dasa period of 

Jupiter. But if South Node is placed in Sagittarius in the same birth chart, native gets good 

results for the matter of Jupiter during the Vimshottari period of South Node. It also gives 

the good result of the house in which South Node is placed. 

South Node in the sign of Mercury, Venus and Moon gives adverse result. Gemini, Virgo, 

Taurus, Libra and Cancer are unfavorable signs of South Node. For an instance, in a birth 

chart of a native, if South Node is in Cancer and Moon is in Taurus or Cancer, then during 

the Vimshottari dasa period of South Node, a native gets adverse result for the matter 

pertaining to Moon. The reasons are that South Node is in unfavourable sign of Cancer 

giving adverse result of Moon. Moon is placed in its own or exalted sign of Cancer or 

Taurus, but South Node will spoil the result of Moon because it is in unfavourable sign of 

Cancer as mentioned above. In a natural horoscope, the sign Cancer shows the fourth house 

which indicates internal peace and happy family life. But in this case, South Node in the 

sign of Cancer shows the lack of above matter of fourth house and creates adverse 

circumstances and many difficulties. 

For clarification of this principle, the following birth chart is given. 

Case 2 

Native : Female 

Date of Birth : 5-12-1952, Time of Birth : 00-10 AM, Place of Birth : Nadiad 

(Gujarat) 

Vimshottari Ketu period: 18-01- 1996 to 18-01-2003 

In the above chart Ascendant is in Leo and South Node is in Cancer and placed in twelfth 

house. Here South Node is in Cancer and therefore it represents the Moon, the owner of the 

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sign in which South Node is placed. South Node in the sign of Cancer is unfavorable for 

giving beneficial result of Moon. South Node in the sign of Moon is supposed to give 

adverse result for the matter of twelfth house in which South Node is place, eleventh house 1 

in which Moon is placed and for the Karaka matter of Moon. This adverse result is 

experienced during Vimshottari Period of South Node. 

The matter pertaining to twelfth house is bondage, feeling confinement, restriction in every 

walk of life etc. Native’s home life is totally disturbed. Husband of the native is not of her 

liking. She has no issues due to ovary problem and therefore she feels lonely at home. Native 

feels confinement at her own home and seeks solace and peace at different residence of her 

relatives. 

The matter pertaining to eleventh house is benefit and ambition. Native is qualified with 

M.A. B.Ed with Library Science, but she could not get proper service according to her choice 

and wherever she has served, she could not remain more than three months due to her 

mental unsteadiness. Cancer also indicates liver in human body, therefore South Node is 

sign of Cancer gives adverse result to digestive system. Native suffers from indigestion and 

acidity and has to take medicine regularly for this trouble. 

Conjunction of Planets with North Node (rahu) and South Node (ketu) 

W 

henever a planet or planets are in conjunction with Nodes, then during the 

Vimshottari dasa period of the planet, connected with the Node, it will give 

very beneficial result to the native if Nodes are placed in their favourable signs. 

For instance, in a birth chart, if North Node (rahu) is in Virgo in conjunction with Jupiter 

and Saturn. Here, North Node is placed in its favourable sign of Virgo; therefore, beneficial 

results are experienced by a native during Vimshottari dasa period of Jupiter and Saturn 

which are in conjunction with North Node. During this period a native gets good results in 

his life for the matter relating to Jupiter and Saturn with his intelligent efforts because 

1 Publisher: Refer to editorial where we have mentioned 11H for wife & children, in case of female natives it would be 

husband and children, you can see how this chart vibrates with Ketu’s dispositors effect in the 11H and has not given her 

children and good marital life. 

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North Node is in the sign of Mercury. Similarly it can be interpreted for the result of 

the planets in conjunction with South Node. 

For clarification of above principle, the following birth chart is given 

Case 3 

Native : Male 

Date of Birth : 10 / 11-06-1922, Time of Birth : 1H – 45M- AM, Place of 

Birth : Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 

In the above chart, Ascendant is in Pisces and North Node is in Virgo placed in the seventh 

house in conjunction with Jupiter and Saturn. The native has following period of 

Vimshottari dasa in his life. 

1-09-1984 to 1-09-2000 Jupiter Period 

1-09-2000 to 1-09-2019 Saturn Period 

During the period of Jupiter, native got good result about family and astrological activity. In 

year 1986 marriage of daughter happened and his son got service in insurance company, in 

year 1993, marriage of son in highly established family, these are the auspicious events in the 

life of a native. In year 1988, native started his office in Ahmedabad for astrological 

Consultation. During the above period, native began to write a book on astrology and came 

across many opportunities to deliver lectures and teaching on astrological subjects. 

During the period of Saturn native has completed his writing of book on the subject “Art of 

Prediction in Astrology”. The book was published with good response in November-2000. 

Again in year 2007, the second edition of this book was published. During the same year 

2007, native wrote a new book on the subject “Prediction of Transit Planets”. Therefore, 

during the period of Saturn from 1-09-2000 and onward, native has achieved high esteem in 

astrology and public exposure. Considerable progress and development in astrological field is 

experienced by native during this running period of Saturn 2 . 

2 Publisher: One may notice previous commentaries by Saptarishis Astrology, we have always maintained that 11H is the 

house of Jyotisha ‘too’ and here one can see that during the period of the 11L that is Saturn the native attained high esteem in 

astrology and his writings were published. 

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Planet Gripped by North Node and 

South Node: 

A Planet in conjunction, opposition or in 

square aspect to Nodes is considered as 

gripped planet when the degree of the 

planet is less than the degree of Nodes. 

The closest grip between planet and Node 

will be within five degree difference 

between. 

Vaghela Bhai as he is fondly called was 

born in 1941 has been studying astrology 

since more than 30 years with an avid 

rationalist approach. He gives more 

importance to Progressed theory with 

transit of planets & also Navamsa. A 

constant companion to Shri Babubhai Yodh 

he practices astrology with a zeal of leaving 

something for the younger generation. He 

was employed as a Mechanical Engineer 

with the State Government in Water 

Supply Dept & now his retired life is 

devoted to spreading astrology in 

Ahmadabad. He has been a great supporter 

of Saptarishis Astrology right from its 

inception days. 

Result of gripped planet is observed less 

than expectation or almost nil. If powerful 

planets are gripped by Nodes, they also do 

not give good result. There is all possibility 

to be wrong in astrological prediction 

whenever such type of planetary situation 

arises. 

For clarification of this principle, we take 

the same birth chart as mentioned above. 

In the above chart, Ascendant is in Pisces 

and South Node is placed in the Ascendant 

which is in square aspect with Moon in 

Sagittarius and placed in tenth house. 

The degree of South Node is 12°-30’ and 

degree of Moon is 11°-00’, therefore, degree 

of planet is less than the South Node. The 

degree of Moon is less than degree of 

South Node by 1°-30’. Therefore, Moon is 

gripped by South Node. Moon is placed in 

tenth house and becomes owner of the 

fifth house. 

Therefore, Moon does not give beneficial 

result regarding professional career and 

prosperity in the life of this native. 

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Death Mystery Of 

Subhash Chandra 

Bose 

By 

B.K.Chauhan, India. 

B. K.Chauhan is a Mumbai based 

practicing astrologer since 1987, born on - 

08/07/1949. Being an Aquarius ascendant 

he is highly interested in research pertaining 

to the rationale of ancient astrological tools. 

He has several articles published in the 

‘Astrological Magazine’. A humble poet & 

full of genuine energy. 

Around 111 years ago, the great personality 

that was Subhash Chandra Bose was born in 

Cuttack, Orissa. He was a brilliant student, 

and did his B. A. in Kolkata. In England he 

passed the I.C.S. examination with merit. 

Out of his rebellious and independent spirit 

arose his life mission. He joined the 

national movement for the liberation of his 

motherland from the British, a cause for 

which he sacrificed his life. He was greatly 

influence by Gopanandhu Das, 

Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, Vivekanand, 

Chittaranjan Das, Tilak, and Aurobindo. 

The day August 18, 2008, Bose’s 62nd death 

anniversary, as usual carried the mysterious 

impression about his death in contrast to his 

open life mission and activities. Here is an 

attempt to probe into the mystery 

surrounding his tragic death, a most 

unfortunate and unforgettable for Indians, 

with the help of classical astrological 

measures. 

Bose was born on January 23, 1897, in 

Cuttack, Orissa at 12:15 PM. I have taken his 

birth time as 12:07 PM as rectified by 

astrologer Fakirchandra Dutta. 

Ascendant Aries 24°-36´1 (chart No.1), Sun 

Capricorn 11°09´, Moon Virgo 07°29´, Mars 

1 The author uses AstroComp Software, where 

Jhora gives 20.42 Asc whereas Kala gives 27.02 on 

same data 

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Taurus 19°26´, Mercury Capricorn 09°36´, Jupiter Leo 16°29´, Venus Aquarius 26°19´, 

Saturn Scorpio 06°38´, Rahu Capricorn 23°32´, Uranus Scorpio 05°55´, 

Neptune Taurus 25°25´, Pluto Taurus 19°28´, Mandi Capricorn 23°21´, Fortuna Sagittarius 

20°55´, Prati Navamsa ( Asc x 81) Gemini 12°31´, Navamsa (Asc x 9) Leo 21°25´. 

Structure and Nature: Aries Ascendant 24°36´, medium height, Moon in Pisces in 

Navamsa, good complexion. As Mars is the Ascendant lord, he was a real “Ram’’, heading 

towards his goal with great might, vigor and militant 

temperament. 

On Aries Ascendant at 24°36´ the fixed star ARIETIES (a 

pearly white star situated on the horn of the Ram) was 

transiting at 26°00´. This star’s characteristics are like Mars 

conjuncts Jupiter according to Ptolemy. I.e. rulership, 

positivity, prone to bloodshed, bravery, firmness, gain of 

ruling power, true militancy. The Moon, Virgo 07°29´, in 

trine with (1) Sun Capricorn 11°09´ (2) Mercury 09°36´ (3) 

M.C. Capricorn 12°21´ gave him intelligence, ambition, 

rulership, and determination. 

All these clues give us satisfactory answer to the validity of the chart. 

Officially, Bose died in a plane crash over Taiwan, while flying to Tokyo on 18 August 1945. 

However, his body was never recovered, and many theories have been put forward 

concerning his possible survival. One such claim is that Bose actually died in Siberia, while 

in Soviet captivity. Several committees have been set up by the Government of India to 

probe into this matter. Here I have considered only the ‘Death Mystery’ of Subhash 

Chandra Bose. Since much is known about his life and mission, I have not analyzed the 

other events in his life for want of space. Yet, to mention in brief, during the ages 11 to 18, he 

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was running the Vimshottari dasa of hot, red, and youthful Mars. Then, from ages 19 to 36, 

he ran Rahu dasa. Rahu in the 10 th house in the constellation of ascendant lord Mars (also in 

trine to it) gave him foreign travel, jail, political involvement, etc. He was elected as 

president of the Indian National Army in 1938. 

The session held at Haripur, defeating Pattabhi Sitaramaiya, the candidate proposed by 

Mahatma Gandhi (Jupiter / Mercury) formed Indian National Army on 21-10-1943 

(Jupiter/Sun Period) 

Life Span or Longevity: Jaimini is the best for judging longevity of any nativity. Ayur- 

Khand (span) at short (0-36 Years), Middle (36-72) and Long (72-108) is fixed in the system. 

(1)Method of Pairs/Principle of exclusion: Ascendant lord and 8 th lord Mars (in Taurus- 

Fixed sign) shows short life. (2) Ascendant Aries-movable sign and 8 th cusp Scorpio-fixed 

sign –shows middle span. (3)Hora lagna in Virgo 20°-dual sign and ascendant is movable 

sign shows short life. 

Out of above three pairs—short life (up to 36) is indicated, but Subhash Chandra Bose died 

on 18-08-1945 according to the reports then received, at the age of 48 years 6 months 24 days. 

So, the Ayur khand actually fell in middle-span (36-72 years). 

Kakshya Vriddhi: 

(1) Venus, the lord of Pakka Lagna and also lord of AK (Atma Karak – soul significator) and 

dispositor of Lagna Lord and 8 th lord Mars- aspected by Jupiter the lord of fate, elevates the 

span from short to middle (36-72). 

(2) Strongest of the 8 th lord or 8 th from the 8 th (3rd lord) becomes Rudra. If it is posited in the 

house 2-5-8 or 11 th than Middle life span is to be taken. Here the planet Venus, being AK, is 

posited in the 10 th shows middle span (36-72). 

(3) 8 th lord from AK if posited in 2-5-8 or 11 th , the succedent houses, than middle span is 

indicated. Here 8 th (Capricorn as per Jaimini System) lord from AK is Saturn, posited in 8 th 

from Ascendant also shows middle span. 

(4)8 th lord from AL is Saturn, posited in the 8 th give middle span. 

Now the planets, touching the longevity, contribute as follows: 

Each degree = 1.1 Year (according to scholar Iranganti Rangacharya). Thus: Ascendant 

degree, Mars, Sun, Moon, Venus and 8 th cusp give 

(1) 36 + (30 – 25 Asc. Degree ) 1.1 = 41-06-00 ( yr- m-d ) 

(2) 36 + (30 – 19 Mars ) 1.1 = 48 –01-06 

(3) 36 + (30 – 11 Sun ) 1.1 = 56-10-24 

(4) 36 + (30 – 07 Moon ) 1.1 = 61-03-18 

(5) 36 + (30 – 20 Venus ) 1.1 = 40-04-24 

(6) 36+ (30 – 23 8 th Cusp ) 1.1 = 43-08-12 

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291-10-24 

The total divided by 6 gives 48-07-24 yr-m-d. as longevity. Netaji died at the age of 48-06-25 

yr-m-d. 

One more rule, supports the middle span, which is: If 8 th lord from AK (Here Saturn) from 

Ascendant is in 7-8-or 9 th house than death occurs in the 2 nd quarter of longevity 

compartment (1 house = 9 Years X 4 =36 years, up to short life span) 2 nd quarter comes 

between 47-03 yr-m and 49-06 yr-m in the middle compartment tallies with above total years 

of longevity at the time of death. 

No hope for Purnayu - as in Trishamsa chart, 8th house occupied by Rahu- Ketu in 

Capricorn and in Scorpio Navamsa Ascendant, the 8th house is occupied by Mars and Pluto. 

Badhakesh Saturn for Aries Ascendant in 8 th opposing Mars (body lord) and aspecting Sun 

can’t grant more years to the native withholding it’s Karakatwa for 8 th house being 

badhakesh !! 

Year of death: Progressed Trishamsa Ascendant at the rate of 1 year per house gives clue for 

the dangerous year keeping life-span in mind in the connection with proper dasa. This 

progressed house, in Trishamsa, should form trine with Saturn or should transit from the 7 th 

to Saturn. The aspect sometimes also gives the year of death. 

Here Trishamsa Ascendant is Gemini , counting 1 year per one house anti clockwise, the 49 th 

death year of Bose, comes to Ascendant itself. Saturn in the 4 th house aspects Ascendant, 

the 49 th Year. The sign arrived at the sum of Rashyadi of Ascendant, Sun and Mandi comes 

Scorpio 29°06´, its lord is Mars and it is in Taurus in natal chart, Should transit Jupiter be in 

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or trine to it in natal chart gives death-year. On 18-08-1945, Jupiter was in Virgo, trine to 

Taurus gives confirmation. 

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Transit Saturn should transit from or trine to the sign arrived at addition of Mandi and 

Saturn. Here it comes to the sign Leo 29°-59´-36´´ almost in Virgo Squaring Gemini giving 

same effect cannot be overlooked. On 18-08-1945, Saturn was transiting Gemini in the year 

of death. 

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Month of Death: Month of death is seen from the transit of Sun is trine to Mrityupad ( 

Arudh of 8th House ). Here Arudh of 8th falls in Leo, transit Sun (on 18-8-1945 ) was in Leo, 

aspected by natal Mars and Saturn, forming square aspect with both the planets. 

Lunar-day ( Tithi ) of Death: The strongest planet in the 5th House or 5th Lord shows the 

Tithi – here Jupiter is in the 5th in Leo shows 5th and 13th lunar day and 5th Lord Sun in the 

10th house shows 1st and 9th tithi ( according to Jaimini System ). Here 9th Tithi was just 

over at the time of death ruled by the Sun. 

Time (Lagna) at Death: The sign of Arudh (AL) Lagna or it’s trine should rise at the time of 

death. Though the time of death (Formasa, Taiwan) is said to be at 14-45 Hrs. The rising 

sign was Scorpio 20°43´. Scorpio is in 8 th to Natal chart with Uranus and Saturn showing 

the tragic death. We can take Libra (Trine to AL) and Sagittarius the 8 th to AL as variations. 

Dasa at Death: In Jaimini System, Navamsa or Shool dasa is considered to ascertain ones’ 

death. Here starting from Ascendant, the dasa of the 6 th House occupied by moon – can kill 

the native. This house falls between 45 th to 54 th of Age. Bose died at the age of 49 th running. 

According to Vimshottari Dasa, death took place in Jupiter Major, Moon Sub, Venus sub - 

sub and Rahu sukshma. 

‣ Jupiter: being 7 th Lord, posited in 5 th along with Mrityu pada (A8) is in constellation 

of Venus aspected by Venus the first rate Marak and Aspected by Saturn, the 

Badhakesh . 

‣ Moon sub : It is lord of Vipat- Tara , and also lord of 22 nd Drekkana and posited in 

the 6 th 

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Lagna. 

Gemini is AL, 3 rd from Gemini is Leo where A8 (Mrityu Pada) falls. 8 th from AL is 

Capricorn, the movable sign and 8 th from Leo is Cancer ( according to Jaimini System ) the 

movable sign with Ketu gave DUR-MARAN at distant place. 

Mrityu pada A8 is in Leo shows east direction. Bose died at Formasa (Taiwan). 

Doubtful Part of Death: 

Death of Bose (as recorded in the History) is doubtful according to some of the Section of 

the people. Commissions were formed by the Government. Report of the last commission 

was not tabled in the Parliament. The said report is very confidential about the death of 

Bose. West Bengal at large is not happy with the Government. At Kolkata, in Indian 

Museum, under Bose’s portrait, year of the birth is mentioned but next to it is “Question 

Mark “ for perhaps doubtful death !! 

Here are some of the classical combinations relating to mystery of death: 

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Jaimini Chara 

Dasas and Prediction 

By 

Gary Gomes, USA 

T 

his article will show how to use 

the Jaimini Chara Dasas as a 

predictive tool. 

The Chara dasa system of prediction is a 

general use Mahadasa, similar in its 

flexibility to the Vimshottari dasa system 

that works very well for most predictive 

patterns. The next section will provided a 

brief recap of the way in which this system 

is set up, based on principles taught by 

K.N. Rao on his trips to the United States 

in the mid-1990's. 

Basic principles: 

Gary Gomes is the current President of the 

Council of Vedic Astrology. He has been a 

practicing astrologer since 1990 & has 

been published in numerous magazines. He 

teaches Jyotisha through the American 

College of Vedic Astrology, Kepler 

College, and Dirah Academy International. 

He has special interest in some of the lesser 

explored systems of Vedic astrology, such as 

Jaimini and Chandra Kala Nadi 

techniques. He can be contacted for 

readings or lessons at crystalx@verizon.net 

or at www.crystalexpectations.net & 

http://www.councilvedicastrology.org 

A Brief Overview Of Jaimini Astrology 

Jaimini is predominantly practiced in the 

Andhra Pradesh area of India, but its 

governing principles are also discussed in 

detail in the encyclopedic compendium of 

astrological techniques, the Brihat Parasara 

Hora Sastra. The BPHS has enough 

material in it to keep most of us studying 

Jyotisha busy for several life times. The 

Jaimini factors are not referred to 

specifically as Jaimini indicators. 

However, when one reads P. S. Sastri's 

translation of the Jaimini Sutras, or either 

of Mr. Rao's texts on Jaimini Astrology, 

one realizes that these principles are, in 

fact Jaimini principles. There are other 

Jaimini texts which have emerged over the 

years (including The Jaimini Upadesa 

Sutras written by Sanjay Rath, Jaimini 

Sutramitrum by Iranganti Rangacharya 

and a recent translation in process by Ernst 

Wilhelm of the United States). 

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However, Mr. Rao's texts go the furthest in explaining how the Jaimini dasa systems work, 

and are still, in my opinion, the clearest exposition of Jaimini principles available in the 

West. 

The following are the major differences between Jaimini and "standard" Parasara astrology: 

1) The use of sign mahadasas (Chara, Sthira and Shoola dasas are the best known, but 

there are approximately 44 mahadasas used in Jaimini astrology); 

2) The use of padas. Padas are indicators in the signs. The best way to explain a pada is 

to illustrate it. Suppose we are looking for the marriage pada in a chart. The seventh 

house is the marriage house in a standard chart. Let us assume we have a Libra 

ascendant. Aries is the seventh house in this chart. The ruler of the seventh house is 

therefore Mars. Then let us assume that the Graha Mars is in the sign Capricorn. This 

sign is ten signs away from Aries. We then count ten signs from Capricorn to get the 

pada for marriage matters. Thus, the sign Libra is the marriage indicator for this chart. 

Issues connected with marriage (and partnerships in general) will reach fruition 

during the mahadasa or bhuktis of Libra. 

3) The extensive use of karakas. There are karakas in Parasara astrology, but these are 

based on certain "natural" karakas of the planets. For example, Venus is the natural 

karaka for marriage and Mars is the karaka for brothers. However, in Jaimini 

astrology, the Karakas can be any of the planets. (I choose to follow Mr. Rao in 

choosing to exclude the North and South Lunar Node -- Rahu and Ketu -- as Jaimini 

karakas for most purposes. There are seven karakas which are judged in terms of the 

planet which is highest in degree to that which is lowest in degree, regardless of sign 

placement. The karakas are, in descending order, the atma karaka (the indicator of 

self), the amatya karaka (the indicator of career); the bhatri karaka (the indicator of 

siblings and father); the matri karaka (the indicator of mother and education); the 

pitri (Or putri) karaka (the indicator of children, intelligence and creativity); the gnati 

karaka (the indicator of strife, disease, and spiritual sadhana); and the stri or dara 

karaka, the indicator of marriage (and partnerships in general). Most authors, Parasara 

included, mention 7 and 8 karakas. In the Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, both 7 and 8 

karakas are mentioned, indicating to me that both must have some utility for 

interpretation. NOTE: The dasas of Rasis which include either the Atma Karaka or 

Gnati Karaka are considered to have more difficulties than normal, and the dasas of 

rasis that contain the amatya karaka, matri karaka, putri karaka, and dara karaka are 

generally favorable. The bhatri karaka and combinations of the two groups tend to be 

neutral in auspiciousness. These karakas are of extreme importance in judging a chart, 

especially in terms of career potential and, especially, for judging spiritual potential, as 

indicated in both the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra and the Jaimini Sutram. Also, 

although this stance is not universally endorsed, it has also been my experience that 

the Jaimini karakas work especially well when we analyze the planetary mahadasas 

and the maturity of planets. 

The calculation of the Chara dasas is done as follows: 

Sequence of Mahadasas 

The dasas start from whichever sign is in the lagna. So, for a Libra ascendant, Libra 

would be the first mahadasa. For a Virgo ascendant, the first mahadasa would be Virgo, for 

Aries ascendant the first mahadasa would be Aries. There are no exceptions to this. 

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The next thing to look at is how to ascertain the direction of the mahadasas. The pattern of 

the dasa sequences is as follows: 

Aries Lagna -- Sequence of mahadasas = Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, 

Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. 

Taurus Lagna -- Sequence = Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, 

Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini 

For Gemini Lagna -- Sequence = Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, 

Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer 

For Cancer Lagna -- Sequence = Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, 

Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo 

For Leo Lagna -- Sequence = Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, 

Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer 

For Virgo Lagna -- Sequence = Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, 

Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo 

For Libra Lagna -- Sequence = Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, 

Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo 

For Scorpio Lagna -- Sequence = Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, 

Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius 

For Sagittarius Lagna -- Sequence = Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, 

Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn 

For Capricorn Lagna -- Sequence = Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, 

Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius 

For Aquarius Lagna -- Sequence = Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, 

Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn 

For Pisces Lagna -- Sequence = Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, 

Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces 

To determine the length of the maha dasas indicated above, look at the placement of the 

ruler of the signs, and count from the sign in question either forwards or backwards, as cited 

below. If a planet is in its own sign, it is assigned twelve years. 

Aries -- Count Forward to Mars' location, then subtract 1 

Taurus -- Forward to Venus' location, then subtract 1 

Gemini -- Count forward to Mercury's location, then subtract 1 

Cancer -- Count backward to the Moon's location, then subtract 1 

Leo -- Count backward to the Sun's location, then subtract 1 

Virgo -- Count backward to Mercury's position, then subtract 1 

Libra -- Count forward to Venus' location, then subtract 1 

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Scorpio -- Count forward to Mars' (or Ketu's) position, then subtract 1* 

Sagittarius -- Count forward to Jupiter's position, then subtract 1 

Capricorn -- Count backward to Saturn's position, then subtract 1 

Aquarius -- Count backward to Saturn's (or Rahu's) position, then subtract 1* 

Pisces -- Count backward to Jupiter's position, then subtract 1 

*If there are more planets in the sign in which Mars or Saturn sits, then the counting is done 

to this sign; if there are more planets in the sign in which Ketu or Rahu sits, the counting is 

done to that sign. 

If Mars is in Scorpio, and Ketu is not, then, Ketu is selected. If Ketu is in Scorpio and Mars 

is not, then Mars is picked. If both are alone in signs, then determine which among Ketu or 

Mars is at higher degree. The planet at higher degree is the winner. 

If both are at the same degree, then count to the planet at higher minute. If both are at 

higher minute, count to the sign with higher second. This same way of determining the 

winning planet, for terms of counting the number of years to be assigned to the sign in 

question, is to be used for Saturn and Rahu in the case of Aquarius. 

The number which results from the counting (including the sign from which the counting 

starts) is then to subtract 1 from the total. This will give the mahadasa in years. 

The following examples will illustrate some of these principles. 

Suppose an individual has a Taurus rising sign, with Venus in the fourth house. This makes 

his first mahadasa Taurus, and it will last for three years (4-1). He has Mars in the twelfth 

house in Aries; his next mahadasa (Aries) will last for twelve (12) years. Let us assume he 

has the Planet Jupiter in the third house in Cancer; the next mahadasa (Pisces) will 

(counting backwards) last for 8 (9-1) years. 

Let us now consider the Aquarius mahadasa; this uses the principle that the planet with the 

higher number of companion planets will be chosen to be the sign to which counting will be 

done. In our hypothetical example chart, the Rahu is in the same sign (Cancer) with the 

Sun, Mercury and Jupiter. Saturn is in the same sign with the Moon (in Taurus). 

The choice of Rahu as the sign to which one would count to get the mahadasa length is 

obvious according to the principle already stated. The Aquarius mahadasa (which we count 

backwards to get), gives us an Aquarius mahadasa of seven (8-1) years. 

Special Yogas 

Jaimini astrology uses a variety of special yogas or combinations which do not exist in other 

types of Jyotish. The two most unusual (but, in their own way, very logical) are the special 

combinations which have to do with Saturn and Venus. Venus, in combination with, aspected 

by or aspecting the Moon, produces a special auspicious combination in Jaimini which manifests during 

the mahadasa of one of the signs in which the planet sits. (Remember the special aspects which are 

unique to Jaimini) 

Likewise, there is a special combination in Jaimini astrology which makes use of Saturn. In 

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standard Parasara astrology, the planet Saturn is often interpreted as a bringer of hardship, 

but in the tenth house or when casting an aspect on the Moon, Saturn produces a 

phenomenal rise to power or intense charisma, respectively. 

Likewise, there is a really positive influence when Saturn aspects the Karakamsa sign in the 

Rasi (natal birth chart). The Karakamsa sign is the sign in which the Atmakaraka planet sits 

in the Navamsa chart, transferred to the natal chart. 

Finally, Upagrahas are a very valuable predictive tool that can be used for enhancing 

interpretation of Jaimini Chara Dasas. 

Let's look at a chart: 

William Rehnquist, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: 

October 1, 1924, 11:32 AM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

Rehnquist has had several major achievements in his life, starting in 1952 when he was Class 

Valedictorian of his graduating class at Stanford Law School. 

He was a law clerk for Justice Robert Jackson from 1952-1953. 

He was in private practice in Arizona from 1953-1969, serving as legal advisor for Barry 

Goldwater's presidential campaign in 1964. 

He served as Assistant Attorney General of the United States from 1969-1971 under 

President Richard Nixon. 

On December 10, 1971, he was confirmed as an Associate Justice on the United States 

Supreme Court and in 1986 he became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. 

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In 1999, he presided over the impeachment trial of then President William Jefferson Clinton. 

Let's look at his Chara dasas for these events: 

October 1, 1949- October 2, 1958, he was in a Cancer mahadasa. 1 

October 2, 1958 -October 1, 1960, he was in a Gemini mahadasa. 

October 1, 1960 – October 2, 1963, he was in a Taurus mahadasa 

October 1, 1963 – October 2, 1973, he was in an Aries mahadasa 

October 2, 1973 – October 2, 1977, he was in a Pisces mahadasa 

October 2, 1977 – October 2, 1982, he was in an Aquarius mahadasa 

October 2, 1982 – October 2, 1985, he was in Capricorn mahadasa 

October 2, 1985-October 1, 1996, he was in a Sagittarius mahadasa 

October 1, 1996 -October 2, 1999, he was in a Scorpio mahadasa 

October 1, 1999 – October 2, 2009, he was in a Libra mahadasa 

Cancer mahadasa is the natural ninth house mahadasa. Cancer is aspected by Jupiter, his 

Bhatri (indicator of teacher) planet and Mars (his Gnati or hard work planet); Rahu in the 

ninth house alone gives great status in life, and its lord Moon (his career indicator planet 

aspected by Saturn, his Putri Karaka or luck indicator planet). So the ruler of the sign will 

still have some say in Jaimini astrology and you will see that the karakas work together to 

support the ruler of the sign. This period, although a period of effort (gnati karaka) and 

ambition (Bhatri Karaka) would have brought honor (Putri and Amatya Karakas) during its 

dasa. So, valedictorian and clerking for a Supreme Court justice is a very impressive career 

start. Cancer is also his 3 rd , 5 th and 11 th arudha, indicating very good luck 

Although he was active during his Gemini and Taurus dasas, his national prominence 

started when he was legal advisor to Goldwater, which started in 1963-1964, concurrent with 

his Aries dasa commencement. Since Aries is the natural sixth house indicator in this chart 

(the house of competition/politics), this house is blessed; also, similar to Mr. Rehnquist's 

Cancer dasa, the ruler of Pisces is Bhatri Karaka, which helps ambition. The Sun is the 

status provider in the chart, in his eleventh house giving a raise in status. His appointment 

as Assistant Attorney General came during an Aries-Scorpio dasa, a time of great drive and 

skill in his chart (Venus, Mercury and Jupiter, several skills enhancing and yoga producing 

planets aspect Aries in this chart. Scorpio is the indicator of partnerships in this chart, and 

Jupiter being in this sign indicates luck on his part in partnerships. 

1 Publisher: Other softwares are giving different starting points for this Cancer Dasa in the above chart. Our direct 

communication with K.N.Rao on which software he uses for his chara dasa, he wrote back below 

S…., 

I use Parashara light 2000. 

Yours sincerely, 

K.N.Rao., F-291 Saraswati Kunj, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Delhi 110092.Phones 2272-1624/ 2272-1625 

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His appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court occurs in her Aries-Aquarius dasa. Similar to 

his Cancer dasa, Aquarius disposits to his twelfth house (public service) Jaimini Raj Yoga of 

Saturn and Moon, and to Rahu in the ninth house. Aquarius contains his competitive planet, 

aspected by Libra, his eight, tenth and second house dasa. Also, Aquarius is his fourth house 

indicator of status, giving rise in status in life, perhaps unexpectedly (eighth house Arudha). 

The ascension to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was nominated June 17, 1986 by 

President Reagan, during a Sagittarius-Libra dasa—again, his Saturn-Moon conjunction 

produced a Raj Yoga and he took the position during a Sagittarius-Virgo dasa, with his Sun 

as leadership indicator in the chart showing a rise in aspiration (11 th house). 

The 1998 Libra dasa commenced with his inclusion in the second impeachment trial in U.S. 

History, a peak event for any Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. 

Just from this simple exposition of events in the late William Rehnquist's life we can see the 

dasas in the chara dasas functioning smoothly and indicating significant events in the 

former Chief Justice's life. I will follow up with subsequent articles supplementing this 

analysis and integrating the upagrahas. 

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શું હાથ પરથી જન્મ કુંડળી 

બનાવી શકાય છે? 

By 

Rakesh Desai, India 

ભારતીય જ્યોિતષમાં જાતકનું ભિવય 

જાણવા માટે બે િવા વધુ પર્ચિલત છે. એક 

હતરેખાશા અને બીજી જ્યોિતષશા. 

હતરેખાશા સામુિદર્કશાનો એક ભાગ છે 

તેમા જાતકનો હાથ જોઈને ફળકથન કરવામાં 

આવે છે અને જ્યોિતષશા થી ફળકથન 

રાકેશભાઈને નાનપણથી હતરેખાનો શોખ હતો, હતરેખા 

શીખવા માટે તેઓ ખુબ મુકેલીઓ પડી છે અને 

હતરેખાશાના જીવનમા બે યિક્તઓ તેમના માટે 

પર્ેરણાદાયક રહેલા છે . 1) વ.ી એન. બી પરમાર – 

રાજકોટ 2) ી ઉપેન્દર્િસંહ ભદૌિરયા. આ બે ગુરુજનને 

કારણે હતરેખાશા સમજવામા સરળતા પડી. 

રાકેશભાઈને જુદી જુદી પામર પેટનર્ અને િફગર પેટનર્ ભેગી 

કરી તેમાથી સંશોધન કરવાનો શોખ છે ડીઝીટલ કેમેરાની 

મદદથી હાથના ફોટોગર્ાફસનુ ખ ૂબ મોટુ કલેક્શન તેમની 

પાસે છે. એક સરખો યવસાય કરતી જુદી જુદી 

યિક્તઓના હાથના ફોટાઓનું કલેકશન છે તેમા ડૉક્ટરો, 

જાદુ ગર, િકર્કેટરો, ઉોગપિત, જ્યોિતષો, રાજકારણ, 

પોલીસખાતા, િફમ ક્ષેતર્ે, સકર્સના યિક્તઓ તથા 

આધ્યાિત્મક યિક્તઓ વગેરે ખ્યાતનામ યિક્તઓના હાથના 

ફોટોગર્ાફસ અને એક સરખી બાબતોની તકલીફોમાથી પસાર 

થયેલ યિક્તઓના હાથ વાકે લગ્નજીવન સંબધીત , અંધ 

યિક્તઓ, એક જ પર્કારના રોગ ધરાવતા,આિથર્ક મોટુ 

નુક્શાન કરનારયિક્ત, ગુનેગાર,જોડીયા બાળકો, તાજા 

જન્મેલ બાળકો , કુટુંબની ચાર થી પાંચ પેઢીના યિક્તઓના 

હાથના ફોટોગર્ાફસ તેઓની પાસે છે. ભારતીય જ્યોિતષ 

સંથાનમા રાકેશભાઈ હતરેખાના િશક્ષક તરીકે સેવા આપી 

રા છે. હતરેખામા સંશોધન કરી રા છે. ઈમેલ: 

rrdesai3@yahoo.co.in, વેબ સાઈટ :‐ www.palmstar.in. , 

મો.નં :‐ 98250 15153. 

કરવા માટે કુંડળી હોય છે. તેમા જાતકની 

કુંડલી બનાવવા માટે જન્મની તારીખ , સમય 

અને થળ હોવા જરી છે. બે િવા થી 

સચોટ ફળકથન કરી શકાય છે માટે િવવાન 

લોકોને િવચાર આવતા બે વચ્ચેનું સામ્ય 

શોધવા લાગ્યા તેમાં પણ ઘણા િવવાનો 

કુંડળી પરથી હથેળી પર આવા િચન્હો હશે 

અથવા તો તેમના હાથમાં આ ગર્હ વધારે 

ઉપસેલ હશે અથવા હથેળી જોઇ કુંડળીમાં 

આવા યોગ કે ગર્હો હશે વગેરે વગેરે .... 

અનુમાન કરવા લાગ્યા. ઘણા િવાનોએ 

હતપરથી કુંડળી (હત-કુંડળી) બનાવવાની 

ચાલુ કરી પણ તેમના પોતાના જુદા-જુદા 

માપદંડ હતા અને આ પણ લોકો આવા 

કાયર્ સાથે સંલગ્ન છે તેઓ પણ જુદી-જુદી 

રીતને અનુસરી રા છે. આપણા ભારત 

દેશની સાથે િવદેશમાં પણ કેટલાક િવાનોએ 

કામ કરેલ છે િવદેશમાં ી મેનફર્ેડ મેગ 

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(Hand and Horoscope) જમર્ની, ી ફર્ેડ-ગેિટગ(The hand and the horoscope) યુ.કે , એ કાય 

નધપાતર્ કરેલ છે. ભારતમાં ી આર.જી. રાવ (Destiny in thumb and Wonders of life) , ી 

એમ. એમ. ગફ્ફાર (Palmastra) ી િમિહરાચાયર્ (Astro-Pamstry), ી એલ. આર ચૌધરી 

(Astro-Palmistry) , ી ભોજરાજ િતર્વેદી(अँगूठे से भिवंयज्ञान), આપણા ગુજરાતમાં સુરતના 

વ. ી શંભુિલંગમ્, નારગોળ વાળા વ.ી મનુભાઈ શાહ(હાથ પરથી જન્મકુંડળી), આણંદના 

ી ભાલચન્દર્ વૈરાટકર(કુંડળી- હતદશર્ન)નાં કાયને અને યોગદાન િવસરાય તેમ નથી આ 

સાથે બીજા નામી અનામી િવધ વાનોનાં એટર્ો પાિમટર્ી પર કરેલ કામ નધનીય છે. પણ તેઓના 

કામ પરથી િશખનારને સચોટ િદશા મળતી નથી. પહેલાના વખતમા એટલે કે 60 થી 70 વષર્ 

પહેલા જાતકોના જન્મતારીખ અને સમયને નધવાની પર્થા વધુ પર્ચિલત ન હોવાને કારણે ઓછા 

પર્માણમાં જન્માર બનતા હતા અને તેના બદલે જાતકની હતરેખા જોઈને બનાવેલી કુંડલી 

ચાલી જતી હતી. પણ અત્યારનાં સમયમાં જાતકોના જન્મતારીખ અને ચોક્કસ સમય નધવા 

પર્ત્યે સભાનતા હોવાને કારણે તેમની પાસે બે કુંડળી બની શકે એક જન્મની તારીખ , સમય અને 

થળ પરથી બનાવેલ કુંડળી (સમય-કુંડળી) અને હત પરથી બનાવેલી કુંડળી (હત-કુંડળી). તે 

બેનો અભ્યાસ અને સરખામણી કરતા, તારીખ પર થી બનેલી કુંડળી(સમય-કુંડળી) અને હત 

પરથી બનાવેલ કુંડલી (હત-કુંડળી)માં ઘણો તફાવત આવે છે. 

જલન્ધર પંજાબ િનવાસી મારા વડીલ “ લાલ િકતાબી હતરેખાશાી” ી રિબન્દરનાથ 

ભંડારી હતરેખા અને હથેળીમાં ચોક્કસ થાને આવેલા ભાવનો અનોખો સંગમ ી પંડીત 

પચન્દજીની લાલ િકતાબના ફરમાનો અને અરમાનોના આધારે કરી પર્ત્યેક રિવવારે તેમના 

િનવાસ થાન પર 45-50 યિક્તઓની હતરેખા જોઇ મીનીટોમાં િનદાન કરે છે તેમની આ 

પિત સચોટ છે પરંતુ તે આધારે બનતી કુંડળી સમય-કુંડળી સાથે મળતી નથી તે પોતે 

પોતાના િનખાલસ અને ઉદાર વભાવ પર્માણે સહજ વીકારી લે છે. 

અંબાજી િનવાસી ી અમરિસંહજી મહેતા હત કુંડળી ના િનમાર્ણ કાયર્માં સાચી લગન 

અને િનઠાપ ૂવર્ક કાયર્રત છે તેમાં તેમની િવદુ ષી િદકરી રાિગણીબેન પણ સહયોગ કરે છે. 

તેઓને આ કાયર્માં નધપાતર્ સફળતા અને મહારત હાંસલ થયેલું છે.તેઓએ તેમની ટેકિનક 

ખુલા મને અમોને આપેલ છે.તેઓ પણ ઘણીવાર સમય કુંડળી અને હત કુંડળી જુદી પડતી 

હોવાનું વીકારે છે. 

નારગોળ વાળા ી મનુભાઈ શાહની િવદુ ષી પુતર્ી કું. વષાર્બેન પણ આ કાયર્સાથે સંલગ્ન છે 

અને તેઓએ તેમના િપતાી પાસેથી મેળવેલ િવા જાળવી રાખી છે અને જ્યારે અમે 

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તેઓીને મયા ત્યારે ખુબ િવનમર્તા 

પ ૂવર્ક તેઓએ અમોને િવાની ખુબીઓ 

અને ખામીઓનું 

િનદેર્શન કયુ ર્ 

તેઓ મારા જીવંત સંપકર્માં છે. 

અને 

સુરત િનવાસી ી ઓચ્છવલાલ 

શાહ પણ હત- કુંડળીનાં સારા ાતા 

છે 

અગતનાડી કે અન્ય નાડીઓના નામે દિક્ષણ ભારતીય જ્યોિતષ પણ અંગ ૂઠાની છાપ 

લઈને હત- કુંડળી બનાવે છે. પણ તેઓ જાતકને ઘણા પનો પુછે છે અને જ્યાં સુધી જન્મ 

તારીખ અને સમય જવાબમાં ન બોલે ત્યા સુધી તેઓ આગળ વધતા નથી એવો મારો 

પોતાનો અનુભવ છે. 

હવે આપણે જોઈએ કે હત ઉપરથી હત-કુંડળી બનાવવા માટે જરી મુાઓ 

નો ઉપયોગ િવિવધ િવાનો િવિવધ પિત માટે કરે છે 

1-હાથનો પર્કાર 2-રેખાઓની શઆત અને અંત 3-પવર્તોનો ઉઠાવ- ઢોળાવ 4- પવર્તો 

પર પડેલ િચન્હો 5- બીજા ગર્હોની સંા વી કે ગુરુ માટે ઊભી લીટી , શુકર્ માટે આડી રેખા 

ચન્દર્ માટે અધર્ચન્દર્ાકાર ,મંગળ માટે િતર્કોણ વગેરે 6-રેખાઓના પર્કાર 7- હાથના આંગળી 

અંને અંગ ૂઠાની છાપ ઉપરથી, લગ્ન અને ગર્હોના અંશો કાઢવામા આવે છે.તે િસવાય અદાજીત 

જન્મનો સમય અને જન્મનું વષર્. 

અંગ ૂઠાના રેઝીસ પરથી લગ્ન સોધવા માટેની વાત 

કરતા મારા સંગર્હ અને અભ્યાસ પરથી જોતા જો સરખા 

જોડીયા છોકરાઓ ની ઉમર 13 વષર્ની હોય અને તેઓનો 

ચહેરો પણ સરખો આવતો હોય (Identical Twins) તેવા 

લોકોની િફંગરપેટનર્ લેતા તેઓ ની િરજઝ લગભગ 

એકબીજા વીજ હોય છે અને હતમાં જ્યાં બેનાં ડેટા સરખી જગ્યાએ જ હોય છે .મુખ્ય 

લાઈનોમાં થોડો ઘણો ફેરફાર જોવા મળે છે રેઝીસ સરખા હોવાને કારણે જોડીયા બાળકોની 

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હત પરથી કુંડળી પણ સરખી બને અને મોટા ભાગે તેઓની સમય કુંડળી પણ એક જ હોય 

છે પરંતુ તેની સમય પરથી બનાવેલ 

સમય- 

કુંડળીમાં અને હત-કુંડળી એક હોય તે જરી નથી માટે મારા એક વડીલ ઓ હત-કુંડળી 

બનાવે છે તેઓ કહે છે કે હત- કુંડળી એ જ સાચી કુંડળી છે તેના પર આધાર રાખવો જોઇએ 

સમય કુંડળી ખોટી હોઇ શકે છે આમ તેઓ પણ સમય-કુંડળીમાં અને હત-કુંડળી તફાવત હોય 

છે તે વાત પરોક્ષ રીતે વીકાર કરે છે. 

હવે જોઇએ કે એક જ શહેરમાં એક જ સમય પર જન્મેલ જુદી જુદી યિક્તઓની સમય 

પર થી બનાવેલ સમય-કુંડળીઓ સરખી હોય છે પણ હત પરથી બનાવેલ હત-કુંડળીઓ 

સરખી હોતી નથી. કારણ કે તેઓની પામર િપર્ંટ અને ફીંગર િપર્ંટ સરખી હોતી નથી. 

તેથી હાથ પરથી હત-કુંડળી થી બનાવેલ બે જાતકોની કુંડળીમાં તફાવત આવશે 

કારણકે તેમની રેજઝ અને રેખાઓમાં ખ ૂબજ ફરક હોય છે અહીં એ ફિલત થાય છે કે રેજઝ 

અને જન્મ સમયના ગર્હોના અંશોને કોઇ લેવા દેવા નથી અને જો બેનાં રેજઝ જો સરખા હોય 

તો જ કુંડળી સરખી થાય તેથી અંગ ૂઠા અને આંગળીઓની પેટનર્ પણ અલગ અલગ હોય છે 

છતાયં બે જાતકોની સમય પરથી બનાવેલ સમય કુંડળી સરખી આવે છે . 

ઉપરોક્ત ચચાર્ નો અથર્ એ નથી કે હતરેખા અને જ્યોિતષ એક બીજાના પુરક નથી. 

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તેઓ એક બીજા પુરક તો છે જ પરન્તુ હાથ પરથી સમય કાઢવો અને કુંડળી બનાવવી એ 

અંગર્ેજી કહેવત “િફટીંગ ધ ક્વેર બાર ઇન રાઉન્ડ હોલ ” વું છે. દા.ત. જો આપ કુંડળી જોતા 

હોવ અને આપને તેમાં પૃથ્થકકતાર્ ગર્હોનાં કારણોસર કે અન્ય કોઇ કારણોસર સપ્તમ ભાવ 

દુ િષત થતો હોય તો હાથમાં લગ્નરેખા, દય રેખા તુટેલી અને સાથે ભાગ્ય રેખા પણ તુટેલી 

જોવા મળે છે . આવીજ તેવી જ રીતે હથેળીમાં જો િવદેશ જવા માટે જો રેખા દેખાય તો 

તેઓના કુંડળીમાં તે અંગેની અસર ચોથા ભાવ પર , નવમાં ભાવ પર કે બારમાં ભાવ પર 

દેખાઇ આવે છે. આમ આવી કેટલીય બાબતો પરથી ફિલત થાય છે હતરેખાશા અને 

જ્યોિતષશા વચ્ચે સામ્ય હોય જ છે. તેના માટે હત-કુંડળી અને સમય-કુંડળીનાં િવવાદમાં 

પડવું િનરથર્ક છે. 

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Nabhasa Yogas 

By 

G.K. Goel, India 

“If one has realized one’s self here, truth 

is fulfilled; if one does not realize one’s self 

here, it is a supremely GREAT loss. Reflecting 

upon the self in every experience the wise 

transcend this world and immortality (Self)”. 

-Kenopanishad, Cp2 (5) 

G. K. Goel is an Engineer by profession 

and his interest in Astrology goes back 

since last four decades. He is regularly 

conducting the classes at 'Astro Research 

Org. Delhi’ since 1991 and was an honorary 

faculty member for the refresher courses 

conducted in 'Lal Bahadur Sanskrit 

Vidyapeeth (a deemed University) under 

the auspices of UGC. His articles are 

published in many leading journals and 

contributing to many astrological sites. The 

present article is the result of his in depth 

study of the subject and placed these yogas 

in a completely different light. These are 

the basic yogas and should be studied at the 

initial stage of synthesis of any nativity. It is 

our earnest belief that readers will be 

immensely benefit from this review of 

Nabhas yogas which is placed in 

completely new light" 

Introduction 

Each planet, Rasi (Sign) and Bhava 

(house) are assigned natural signification 

(Naisargika Karkatva). Similarly, the each 

nativity also has its own natural signification 

as a whole. This signification is indicated by 

Nabhasa Yogas. 

What is the universe? The 

Bhagwatam Purana says the Universe is 

beginningless, endless (Sanatana) and 

immortal cycle of Karma. It has only two 

fruits (1) Renunciation - be part of the one 

(Self), (2) or be part of the immortal cycle 

of Karma (unending Vasanas). 

All Jeevas (living beings) are a part of 

this immortal cycle of Karma. No one 

seems to be aware of the purpose of human 

existence. Most of the human beings crave 

to get something material, something 

gross, and something substantial. Humans 

are attracted by superficiality like other 

creatures, but in a more sophisticated 

manner. 

Ancient seers and sages had 

experienced within themselves deep 

personal knowledge of the Self. Sound 

logic and reason supported every 

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statement. They went about it with 

mathematical precision. They teach us “Action is the insignia of life.” The law of life 

proclaims that none can remain even for a moment without performing activity. Everyone is 

made to act helplessly according to one’s own inner temperament. Natural law indicates that 

if one chooses to remain idle one is petrified and perishes. 

The basic nature of man is the cumulative effect of all his past thoughts, desires and actions. Past 

activities are the cause. Present nature or constitution is the effect. This is indicated by Nabhas 

Yogas. 

Vedic astrology divides the Karma (action) in three categories namely: 

(i) Sanchit - Total accumulated Karma or remaining unexhausted Karma Phala 

(Fruits of action) from all previous births. These are identified with the help of 

various Yogas formed in the nativity. 

(ii) Prarabdha - Bhagya (Fate and Destiny) - This is indicated by various Dasas 

(directions) operating at a given time. 

(iii) Kriyaman - Actions that manifest into fruits in a given period on a specific time of 

the life of individual. These are ascertained with the help of Transit of planets. 

The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from its root Yuj, which means to join, to unite. In 

astrology, Yogas means a special planetary combination, which reveals inherent inclinations, 

possibilities of political power and influence, wealth, asceticism, misery, debts, dishonesty, 

corruption etc. If special Yogas for aristas or misfortune are present in a horoscope, the 

person will face miseries in life, even though according to ordinary astrological rules, such a 

horoscope is a promising one. Thus extensive knowledge of Yoga is very necessary for 

proper assessment of horoscope’s indications. 

There are innumerable Yogas expounded in Jataka Granthas. Dr. Sukhadev 

Chaturvedi, head of the astrology department of Shri Lal Bahadur Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, 

New Delhi, made a compilation of 832 main Yogas. Even, these do not include such Yogas 

which are based on some specific principles like :(1) Yogas of two, three planets and so on, 

(2) Yogas in Vargas, (Divisional Charts), (3) Raj Yogas, (4) Sanyas Yogas, (5) Female Jataka 

Yogas, (6) Yogas for finance and poverty, (7) Yogas for service and business, (8) Yogas 

based on Char Karakas, (9) Yogas based on Pada Lagans and (10) Graha Arudhas. 

Prashna Marga gives the following definition on the formation of astrological Yogas of 

various categories in Chapter 9: 

LFkkurks Hkkor% LFkkuHkkouHkÜpjSA 

LFkku HkkolHk;ksxkn~Hkko[kspj ;ksxr%AA49AA 

;ksxk% L;q% ifM~o|k% LFkku[kspjkH;ka rq lIre%A 

mPpewyf=kdks.kkfn xzgk.kka LFkkueqP;rSAA50AA 

Hkkok yXukn;% izksDrk% [kspjk HkkLdjkn;%A 

HkkoLFkkuxzgS% izksDrs ;ksxs ;s ;ksxgsro%AA5AA 



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Rs”kka oyh ;% drkZ L;kRl ,okL; iQyiznkAA52AA 

“There are seven ways for formation of various Yogas: (I) Those formed by position, 

(ii) by houses, (iii) by planets, (iv) formed with the help of all the three - position, houses 

and planets, (v) by position and houses only, (vi) by position and planets, (vii) and those 

formed by houses and planets. The position means the placement in 12 Rasis (signs)- Aries 

etc. (The signs are also identified as Exaltation, Mool -Trikona etc. for planets). The houses 

mean the 12 houses commencing from the Ascendant (Lagna). The planets mean the nine 

planets Sun etc. The combination of these constituents causes the formation of various 

Yogas of different categories. 

The strongest constituent in forming a particular Yoga is called the “Yogakarta” and it 

is this which gives the results of Yoga (in its directional period-dasa and during transit). 

‘Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra’ is an ancient and extremely comprehensive treatise on 

Vedic Astrology. In fact, this book lays down the basic fundamentals of Indian Astrology. 

Maharishi Parasara narrated this Shastra to his disciple Maitraye around 1800 B.C. 

(According to Vishnu Purana, V.E. point was in first quarter of Krittika Nakshatra in that 

Era). 

After describing the characteristics and effects of (i) planets, (ii) signs-rasis, and (iii) 

houses or bhavas (in fact Sixteen Division Charts are basically bhava charts of different 

categories), Maharishi Parasara expresses the importance of Yogas in following words as a 

concluding remark in Chapter 36 of ‘BPHS’:” 

,oa Hkkokf/iR;su tUeyXu'kkfngA 

'kqHkRoe'kqHksRoa p xzgk.kka izfrikfnre~ZAA45AA 

izU;kukZi iqu;ksZxku~ ukHklknhu fofpUR; oSA 

nsfguka p iQya okP;a izo{;fe p rkuge~AA46AA 

“Up till now, I have explained the methods to judge the auspicious and inauspicious 

results of planets based on the twine principles: number one, based on the ascendant 

(Lagna), the rising sign at the time of birth; and number two, based on the lordship of the 

houses. However, there are different categories of Yogas like Nabhasa Yoga etc., which are 

to be considered in depth before arriving at a final judgment and prediction for a nativity.” 

Parasara has, therefore, laid extra emphasis on the consideration of Yogas, out which 

the Nabhasa Yogas attain an apex position. 

NABHAS YOGA 

There are 32 main Nabhasa Yogas, which are classified in four categories. 

The word “Nabhasa” means the sky. As such, the Yogas are formed in the sky with the 

help of all the three constituents, namely all the seven planets (excluding Rahu and Ketu), 

all the 12 signs and the 12 houses (including all shodhas vargas - 16 divisional charts), are 

called the Nabhasa Yogas. In these Yogas, all seven planets participate simultaneously. 

Each nativity will have at least one yoga out of 32 main Nabhasa Yogas. 

The main question which arises is that why are only seven planets are considered and 

Rahu and Ketu are excluded? There are fundamental reasons for excluding these two 



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Chhaya Grahas (nodes of the moon). This aspect needs to be examined in some detail as it 

contains the key to understand the purpose and utility of the Nabhasa Yogas. 

The Jeeva or the individual soul or self is in reality Pursha, who operates in this world 

through the causal, subtle and gross (physical) body. The causal body is the combination of 

soul and the mind (manah) - the sun and the Moon. This represents the creative principle in 

the Universe .The causal body is constituted of mere desires (Vasanas). Therefore this body 

is the seed of one's personality in the unmanifested form. The causal body manifests and 

functions itself as the subtle (astral) body (the linga sareer), which operates with the help of 

five senses of perception represented by Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. In other 

words, the subtle body is composed of feelings, emotions and thoughts generated on account 

of accumulated Vasanas from past births. Thus, the linga sareera represents the personality 

of an individual. This personality functions through the Gross body. 

Nabhasa Yogas indicate basic traits and personality represented by the subtle body. The 

subtle body is like a sapling. It can be made to grow any way one likes. Similarly, the 

indications given by Nabhasa Yogas can be changed, modified or molded into any direction 

based on the vibration generated by the placement of Rahu and Ketu along with other Yogas 

in the nativity operating from time to time. 

The causal and subtle body operates through the Gross body. The gross body is like 

fully grown tree, which cannot be modified. As much, you can change or modify your 

feeling, emotions and thoughts manifesting in the Gross body, if you can control at the level 

of the subtle body, which supports the Gross body. Thus, Nabhasa Yogas contain and 

provide basic information that ultimately helps the individual to operate and use his own 

free will for the improvement of his lot. 

Parasara narrated 32 Nabhasa Yogas. These are divided in four categories; there (3) are 

called Ashraya Yoga, two (2) Dala Yogas, twenty (20) Akriti Yoga and 7 (seven) Sankhya 

Yogas. These 32 Nabhasa Yogas again have 1800 different varieties (sub-divisions). 

These numbers-32 and 1800 are of mystic nature as they represent subtle body (and not 

the gross body). The soul is immortal and never changes, it is the manah- mind that is 

responsible for the cycle of Birth and death, creation and destruction. 

The Moon returns to the same point in the Zodiac in about 18.60 years, (which is the 

sidereal the period of Rahu and Ketu). If 32 is divided by number 1800, the remainder will 

always be 14. The number 14 represents 14 bhuvans (mansions) in which soul reappears as 

jeeva to exhaust his accumulated karma. Therefore, these numbers indicate the universal and 

immortal cycle of Karma. 

Even, in the days of Varaha-Mihira and Kalyan Varma, the Nabhasa Yoga are given 

due importance. But, it is little surprising that Saravali says; 

;ouk|SfoZLrjr% dfFkrk ;ksxkLrq ukHklk ukEukA 

v"Vkn'k 'krxqf.krkLrs"kka }kf=ka'kfng o{;sAA22@2AA 

"Yavan and other Acharyas indicated 1800 Nabhasa Yoga. I, Kalyan Varma indicate 

their 32 main categories." 

Bhattotpala in his famous commentary on ‘Brihat Jataka’, mentions that he could not 

get the opportunity to study such monumental work- "Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra". 

There was a state of neglect of Nabhasa Yogas in last 1500 years. We have even 

forgotten that Parasara was actually the original and primary source of information on 

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This article is mainly based on following classics: 

1. "Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, translated by Girish Chandra Sharma-Chapter 37. 

(Published by Sagar Publication New Delhi) 

2. "Brihat Jataka by Varaha-Mihira, Chapter12 

3. "Saravali by Kalyan Varma-Chapter 21 

4. "Horaratnam" by Balbhadra, Chapter 6 (Published in Hindi by Motilal Banarasi 

Das, Delhi) 

5. "Hora Sara" by Prithuyasas-Chapter 19 

The Sanskrit Slokas are not included is this article. These can be referred from original 

texts. 

The following points are very important and should always be kept in mind while 

considering Nabhasa Yogas: 

1. All the seven planets-Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn take 

part in these Yogas. Any Yoga, which considers less than seven planets or also 

includes Rahu and Ketu, will not generally be considered in the category of 

Nabhasa Yoga. This principle is adopted at many places in Hora Shastra e.g. (1) 

Determination of the longevity (Ayurdaya) of planets by the methods of Pindayu, 

Nasargayu and Ansayu (2) Astaka Varga System. 

2. Nabhasa Yogas basically recognize three groups of signs moveable, Fixed and 

dual. The signs of a particular group always fall in angular Houses from each 

other. The emphasis is not placed on the signs of exaltation, mooltrikona etc. of the 

planets. This is on account of the fact that Nabhasa Yogas indicate basic traits of 

personality i.e. the feelings, emotions and thoughts generated in the subtle body 

(linga Sareera) on account of one’s sanchit karmas. The other Yoga tries to amend 

or mould these traits. 

3. Similarly Parasara gives importance to angular houses and the Graha Mallika 

Yogas. All indications of the subtle body manifest in the Gross body, through the 

actions of individuals. This makes the angular houses most important. 

Furthermore, the angular houses are greatly influenced by the planets, which are 

placed in their adjacent houses. This is the principal that makes the Graha Mallika 

Yogas very important and effective. 

(4) The Sun and the Moon operate on the level of creative Principle. They cannot be 

branded either Malefic or Benefic while considering Nabhasa Yogas. The Sun will 

act as Malefic or Benefic if it is conjoined with Malefics or Benefics respectively. 

The Sun, when placed alone in a house, will act as krura (a mild malefic) as 

Atman-the Soul is neither enemy nor friend of the Jeeva. The Moon is the cosmic 

and pure Mother and, as such, will act as benefic; the principle of waxing or 

waning Moon does not apply while considering Nabhasa Yogas. 

(5) Jupiter, Mercury and Venus will act as benefic, and Mars and Saturn will act as 

malefic. 

(6) Lordships of planets, their combustion, interplanetary war etc are also not 

considered in Nabhasa Yogas. 

(7) The above observations may be explained in another manner. The natural 

signification of planets, signs and also houses do not change but the same manifest 

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Similarly, Nabhasa Yogas indicate the natural traits of the personality of an 

individual and these never change. These traits manifest in the life of an individual 

with the help or superimposition of other Yogas. This is an important point, which 

should not be lost sight of. 

Nabhasa Yogas and Their Significations (Effects) 

Parasara indicted following 32 Nabhasa Yogas, divided in 4 categories: 

1. 3 (Three) Asharya Yogas: Rajju, Musala and Nala. 

2. 2 (Two) Dal Yogas: Maala (Srik)and Sarpa(Bhujang). 

3. 20 (Twenty) Akriti Yogas: Gada, Shakata,Vihag(Pakshi), Shringataka, Hala, 

Vajra, Yava, Kamala(Abja), Vapi, Yupa, Shara(Ishu or Vana), Shakti, Danda, 

Nauka, Koota, Chattara, Dhanushi(Chapa), Ardha Chandra, Chakra, and 

Samudra. 

4. 7 (Seven) Sankhya Yogas: Vallaki, Daama, Pasha, Kedara, Shoola, Yuga, and 

Gola. 

No. Names Description 

The 3 Asraya Yogas 

1 

2 

3 

1 

2 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

Rajju 

Musla 

Nala 

Srik or Maala 

Sarpa 

Gada 

Shakata 

Vihaga 

Sringatak 

Hala 

Vajra 

Yava 

All planets occupy the movable signs 

All planets occupy the fixed signs 

All planets occupy the common or dual signs 

The 2 Dala Yogas 

Benefic planets occupy the Kendras 

Malefic planets occupy the Kendras 

The 20 Akriti Yogas 

All planets occupy any two adjacent angular houses 

All planets occupy the 1st and 7th houses 

All planets occupy the 4th and 10th houses 

All planets occupy the 1st,5th and 9th houses-Trines 

All planets occupy any of the other triangular house 

Benefic planets occupy the 1st and 7th houses and malefic planets 

occupy the 4th and 10th houses. 

Malefic planets occupy the 1st and 7th houses and Benefic planets 

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8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

Kamala(Abuja) 

Vapi 

Yupa 

Ishu or Vana 

Sakthi 

Danda 

Nauka 

Koota 

Chhatra 

Chapa 

Ardha Chandra 

Samudra 

Chakra 

Veena (Vallaki) 

Daamini 

Pasha(Pushpa) 

Kedar 

Shool 

Yuga 

Gola 

All planets occupy all the four angular houses 

All planets occupy the eight houses other than angular houses 

All planets occupy the four signs from Lagna (Ascendant). 

All planets occupy the four signs from the 4th house. 

All planets occupy the four signs from the 7th house 

All planets occupy the four signs from the 10th house. 

All planets occupy the seven signs from Ascendant. 

All planets occupy the seven signs from the 4th house 



All planets occupy the seven signs from a Panaphara or Apoklima house. 

All planets occupy the six alternate signs from the 2nd house. 

All planets occupy the six alternate signs one from the Lagna 

(Ascendant). 

The 7 Sankhya Yogas 

All planets occupy any seven signs 

All planets occupy any six signs 

All planets occupy any five signs 

All planets occupy any four signs 

All planets occupy any three signs 

All planets occupy any two signs 

All planets occupy any single signs 

Asraya Yoga 

1. Rajju Yoga: If all the planets are situated in moveable signs (1, 4, 7 and 10), they cause 

Rajju Yoga. 

Effects: The native born in this Yoga will be found of wandering, will be charming, 

remain in good health, fortunate in distance places (away from home) and will be of a cruel 

and wicked disposition (This means- hard task master). 

Parasara has given six natural characteristics or traits of the native when born with 

Rajju yoga. These significations will act as catalyzing agents, whenever any other Yoga will 

operate. In this manner, the overriding effects of Nabhasa Yogas may be considered. 

2. Musala Yoga: If all the planets are situated in fixed signs (2, 5, 8 and 11), they cause 

Musala Yoga. 

Effects: The native born in this Yoga are endowed with honor, wisdom, knowledge and 

wealth, will be dear to the king (i.e. persons of authority), will be famous, will have money, 

sons and be of a firm disposition. 

Parasara indicated 8 (eight) outstanding characteristics for a native born in this Yoga. 

All these good qualities are basically on account of firm disposition. This is based on the 



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trait of the fixed signs, as against the moveable signs, which makes the native restless and of 

a wondering nature. 

3. Nala Yoga: If all the planets are situated in dual signs (3, 6, 9, and 12), they cause Nala 

Yoga. 

Effects: The native of Nala Yoga will have some kind of deformity in body parts (a 

limb may be less or superfluous), will be very skillful in accumulating money, be helpful to 

relatives and friends and be of a charming disposition. 

The natives of Nala Yoga have a lot of flexibility, attraction and delicacy; whereas 

moveable and fixed signs indicate clear-cut traits in disposition. The natives of this yoga are 

not blessed with the sound body. Their fondness for amusements and multiplicity in their 

behavior create considerable conflict in their minds. 

Notes: 

(1) There are divergent views on the meaning of the word ‘Ashraya’ and also on the 

formation of Ashraya Yoga. As a matter of fact, these three Ashraya Yogas are the 

backbone of most of the Nabhasa Yogas. 

(2) The word “Ashraya” means to depend on something .The first view therefore is 

that these yogas are dependent on the nature of signs i.e. moveable, fixed and dual 

and are thus called Ashraya Yoga. The other view is that other yogas depend on 

Ashraya yogas. Both views have their own merits. The nature of the sign is bound 

to affect the characteristics of a planet which is placed in it. 

(3) The signs of the same nature always occupy houses in an angle from each other. 

Most of the Nabhasa Yogas are formed on account of the placement of planets in 

angular houses e.g. Gada, Shakata, Vihaga, Vajra, Yava, and Kamal. All these 

Yogas will take the basic traits from one of the three Ashraya Yogas. Let us take 

the example of Kamal Yoga. This Yoga is formed when all the planets are in 

kendras to the Ascendant. Naturally, the results are bound to vary depending upon 

whether angular signs are moveable, fixed or dual. Accordingly the effect of Kamal 

Yoga will dependent on the Ashraya Yogas.Same comments are applicable to other 

yogas, in which all seven planets are placed in angular houses to each other. 

(4) These Yogas will be indicative of the most powerful results when formed in the angular 

houses from the Ascendant. Parasara teaches five Ascendants namely - Ascendant (rising 

sign), Moon, Sun, Paaka Lagna (the house in which Lagna lord is placed) and Pad Lagna. 

When an Ashraya Yoga is formed with the Ascendant as Kendra, all the other four 

ascending signs will also fall in angular houses. Naturally, such an yoga is bound to 

generate very powerful effects. These comments would also be applicable to Gada, Shakata, 

Vihaga, Vajra, Yava and Kamal Yogas in which all the planets are placed in angular 

houses from rising sign. 

(5) Pure Ashraya Yoga will be formed if all the seven planets occupy three angular 

houses from each other. If all the planets occupy any one sign, Gola (Sankhya) 

Yoga will be formed. If all the planets are placed in two angular signs, either of the 

Yogas - Gada, Shakata or Vihaga will be formed. If all the planets are placed in all 

the four Kendra houses, Vajra, Yava or Kamal Yogas are formed. 

(6) It is important to note that whenever any Nabhasa Yoga is formed involving 

angular houses (signs) from each other, the results of such Yogas will certainly be 

affected by one of the three Ashraya Yogas depending upon the signs (moveable, 



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dual, or fixed). 

(7) Ashraya Yogas can be formed when all the seven planets are placed in Kendra 

(angular), Panaphara (Succedent) or Apoklima (Cadent) houses. When the planets 

are placed in Panaphara or Apoklima houses, the results will be mild and may be 

felt in the later part of the life. 

(8) The Sun, Mercury and Venus will always be together in one sign whenever Ashraya yogas 

are formed. This is true for all the Nabhasa Yogas when formed by placement of planets in 

angular or trinal houses from each after. In such cases, the Sun will act as benefic. 

Dala Yoga 

When only benefics or malefics occupy angular houses, then two kinds of Dala Yogas are 

formed. In Nabhasa Yogas, when the Sun is placed with benefic planets, it acts as a benefic. 

The Sun placed with malefics or not conjoined with any planet will act as mild malefic in 

Nabhasa Yogas. The Moon will always be considered as a benefic. As such Saturn, Mars and 

Sun (when not with benefics) are considered malefics. Moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter 

and also Sun (When with Benefics) will act as benefics. The necessary explanations are 

already given in this article 

Dala Yoga basically means that benefic and malefic planets are segregated from each other. 

The effect of these Yogas will be most effective when formed in Kendras from the Lagna. 

(i) Maala Yoga: If all the benefics occupy three angular houses, and the malefic are placed 

in houses other than the Kendras, Maala Yoga is formed. 

Effects: Maala Yoga will make the native always happy, endowed with conveyance, robes, 

food and other articles to enjoy life; such natives will prove to be good husbands and 

will be endowed with the company of females of good character. 

Parasara has brought out two points in this Yoga: 

(a) Any reference house will be strengthened and endowed with good qualities if the 

remaining three angular houses are occupied by benefices, whether it be the 

ascendant, Moon, Sun, Paaka Lagna, Lagna Pada or any other reference point or 

house. 

(b) Benefics in angular houses generate a righteous and splendorous life, free from 

passion and greed. 

Some authorities believe that the Moon is not included among the benefic planets in 

this Yoga. This is an erroneous view. However, the Moon may also be considered as an 

ascendant for this Yoga. Venus and Mercury will always be together in this Yoga. If the 

Moon and Jupiter occupy two angular houses, the auspiciousness of the Yoga can be judged 

by the readers themselves. This Yoga will be operative if the Moon is also in an angular 

house with benefics, otherwise the Maala Yoga may not be fully effective. The Maala Yoga 

will be even more effective if a benefic planet owns the sign rising in the ascendant. 

(ii) Bhujang (Sarpa) Yoga: If all the malefics occupy three angular houses and the benefics 

are placed in houses other than the angular ones, Bhujang (Sarpa) Yoga is formed. 

Effects: The native born in Sarpa Yoga will be a crook, cruel, endowed with self-inflicted 

poverty, always surrounded with miseries of all kinds, and always looking to enjoy others' 

food and drink. 

Such Yogas are rarely formed. There are only two malefics Saturn and Mars. When 

Saturn and Mars are in an angular position and the third angle is joined by Sun (not 



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conjunct with Mercury or Venus), only then this yoga is formed. 

(This Yoga is of a common occurrence in horoscopes and yields to adverse results if 

Rahu and Ketu are placed in 4th and 10th houses, though it may not fall in the category of 

Nabhas yoga ). 

The Sarpa yoga generates extreme passion and greed. The other features are already 

discussed under Maala Yoga. 

Comparisons Between Ashraya And Dala Yogas 

As explained above Ashraya Yogas are formed and operate in their purest form if all 

the seven planets occupy three angular houses. If all planets are in one, two or four angular 

houses, then other kinds of Akriti Yogas become more effective. 

In the two Dala Yogas, the benefics or malefics should occupy three angular houses. 

This means that Dala Yogas are an extension of Ashraya Yogas. In Maala Yoga, if benefics 

occupy moveable, fixed or dual signs, three different kinds of Yogas are formed. The best 

results will be seen when all the benefic planets are place in fixed signs in angular houses. 

Similarly, Bhujang Yoga can be divided into three different categories. 

As such, Dala Yogas are a different version of Ashraya Yogas. 

Akriti Yogas 

Parasara discussed 20 main Akriti Yogas in BPHS. The names of the Yogas are given 

according to the figure that is formed due to the placement of planets in the nativity. 

1. Gada Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy two successive 

angles. 

Gyan Mukta says: 

yXukEcqSjEcquxLFkrSokZ lIrkEcjSjEcjyXulaLFkS%A 

,oa prq/kZ dfFkrks xnkjO;% 'kqHkk'kqHkS% [kspjdSLrq loSZ%AA 

According to Muktavali, four kinds of Gada Yogas are formed when all the seven 

planets occupy successive angular houses. This means that all the planets should occupy the 

1st and 4th houses, 4th and 7th houses, 7th and 10th houses or 10th and 1st house from Lagna. 

However, if all the planets occupy other successive angular houses, like the 2nd and 5th 

houses, 3rd and 6th houses and so on, then Gada Yoga also will be operative but the effects 

will be different. 

Effects: The natives of Gada Yoga will put in concerted efforts to earn wealth, will 

perform sacrificial rites, will be skilful and efficient in the knowledge of Shastras and will be 

endowed with wealth, gold and precious stones. 

Such results are powerful if all planets are placed in houses in angles from the 

ascendant. I have already explained the reasons in my notes on Ashraya Yogas that the 

planets generate very powerful Yogas if placed in Kendra houses. Gada yoga natives earn 

wealth by fair means and by using their skill and putting in persistent hard work. The 

results will be modified according to whether the planets are placed in moveable, fixed or 

dual signs. This means that the results of Ashraya Yogas are to be correlated with the above 

effects. The placement of planets in auspicious or powerful houses will not over-ride the 

signification of the signs. Yogas give effects with the help of the planets, houses and signs, 



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all put together. 

Gada Yoga has another interesting feature. Whenever all planets are placed in the 

adjacent angular houses from the ascendant, these planets will influence and aspect the 

remaining to angular houses. For an example, if planets occupies fourth house, the native 

will try to strengthen his physical existence and search for situation and people who can 

offer material and moral security out of his role in the outside world (which symbolizes the 

10th house). On the other hand, if planets are occupying the 10th house, the native will not 

only draw away from the concern of the family and home, but he will find solace and 

fulfillment in enhancing social status, career, profession and may seek honor from people of 

authority. 

Except in the case of Gada Yoga, when all the seven plants occupy two houses (signs), Parasara 

and other Jataka Granthas have mostly indicated mixed or bad results. Such yogas are the four Akriti 

Yogas namely Shakata, Vihaga, Sringataka and Hala and one sankhya-yoga namely Yupa. 

2. Shakata Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy the ascendant 

and the seventh houses jointly. 

Effects: Shakata means some kind of vehicle. The persons born in Shakata Yoga will be 

afflicted by diseases, will have ugly or diseased nails, will be foolish, will earn living by 

pulling (or driving) vehicles/carts, will be poor (able to meet both ends with difficulty), 

devoid of friends and relatives (as he will be always on move). Varaha Mihira says such a 

person will have a mean wife. Lagna Chandrika adds that he will be clever in money matters, and 

in spite of other problems, he will have a happy disposition and will have stable sources of finance. 

Shakata Yoga involves the Ascendant and the seventh house, which represent the self 

and partners. These houses are complementary to each other. Malefic influence indicates a 

mean wife and a profession involving travel. Parasara says that the seventh house represents 

wife, journey and even absence from home without any prior information. This Yoga yields 

better results if malefic planets own the ascendant and benefics are placed therein. In such 

an event, Lagna Pada will fall in the tenth house and the planets in the Ascendant will 

provide Subha Argala on it. 

3. Vihaga Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy the 4th and 10th 

houses from the Ascendant. 

Effects: Vihaga means bird, which always flies from one place to another. The persons 

born in Vihaga Yoga will be fond of roaming, earn with the help of subordinate jobs, act as a 

messenger (or tale bearer), act as a pimp i.e. sustain himself on professions which depend on 

prostitution or trading in women, be shameless and always ready to pick quarrels. Lagna 

Chandrika says that the native enjoys and feels happy in roaming around, in picking 

quarrels and acting as a pimp for prostitutes. 

The fourth house represents Mana - mind and as such controls the inclinations and 

character of the individual. On the other hand the 10th house represents profession (some 

authorities say livelihood of an unstable nature). When all the planets are in the 4th and 10th 

houses, all the important Lagnas (except the Ascendant) will also fall in this axis i.e. Moon, 

Sun, Paaka Lagna and Pada Lagna. This Yoga generates defects in character because malefics 

occupy the 4th/10th axis. In the present day context, this Yoga generates an inclination for 

professions like salesmanship, marketing jobs, modeling, and prostitution, indulgence in sex 



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activities etc. The above results shall accrue if malefics and benefics are mixed in two 

houses. If malefics will be placed in 4th house and benefics are in 10th house, the person will 

earn money by fair means but indulge in notorious activities. However in the reverse case, 

the person may be a dacoit, swindler etc, but will be of a charitable disposition. Ashraya 

Yogas will modify the effect according to the nature of the signs placed in angular houses. 

If all the planets are placed in opposite houses, say 2nd and 8th, 3rd and 9th, 5th and 11th, 

or 6th and 12th, the results will be worse than in Shakata and Vihaga Yogas. 

It may be pointed out that in these Yogas, the Sun, Venus and Mercury will always 

occupy one house, and the placement of the Moon, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn will generate 

different kinds of effects. As in Kendra houses, the Moon and Jupiter will form a Gajakesri 

Yoga, a stable source of income is foreseen in both the Yogas, inspite of poverty and other 

defects. Such persons will not cheat others unless influenced by Rahu/Ketu or by other 

adverse Yogas. 

Parasara has indicated four different kinds of Yogas, when all the seven planets occupy all the 

four angular houses. These Yogas are Vajra, Yava, Kamal and Vaapi. Horasara indicates three 

Yogas namely Mangala, Madhya and Kleeba. Kamal and Mangala Yogas are the same. Yavana 

Jataka makes two additional divisions of Vaapi Yoga, namely Madhya Yoga (when all planets are in 

Panphara houses) and Kleeba Yoga (when all planets are in Apoklima houses). 

4. Vajara Yoga: If all the benefics occupy the Ascendant and 7th house and malefics 

occupy the 4th and 10th houses, Vajra Yoga is formed. 

5. Yava Yoga: If all the malefics occupy the ascendant and 7th house and benefics 

occupy the 4th and 10th houses, Yava Yoga is formed. 

These are very important Yogas and have far-reaching implications. Varaha Mihira in 

Chapter 12, Sloka 6 says: 

iwoZ'kkL=kuqlkjs.k ek tzkn% Ñrk%A 

prqFkZHkous lw;kZTKflrks Hkor% dFke~AA 

“I have described the Vajra and other Yogas adopting the view of former writers. How 

can Mercury and Venus occupy the 4th sign from the Sun?” 

I wish to make following observations on these Yogas: 

(1) The objection of Varaha Mihira is valid. Some authorities tried to prove the validity of 

the Yoga in a roundabout manner. Such explanations do not have much worth when 

Varaha Mihira raises the finger of doubt based on some specific principle. It appears 

that Varaha Mihira objects on two specific grounds; number one, Mercury and Venus 

cannot fall in angular houses from Sun and number two, that the Sun is a malefic and 

falls in same category as Saturn and Mars. The first objection is based on an 

astronomical reality which cannot be wished away by giving any argument. 

(2) With regard to the validity of second objection, the following observations are to be 

examined. Parasara originally narrated these Yogas around 1800 B.C. Satyacharya and 

other authorities had adopted them. Sage Parasara was surely aware about such 

objections. I have already given reasons in the Introduction of this article, that the Sun 

will act as a Kurura (not malefic) when placed alone or with malefics. The Sun will act 



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as benefic when placed with benefics. Mars and Saturn will always act as Malefics .The 

Moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will always act as benefics. Under the 

circumstances, Vajra and Yava Yogas are fully operable and their formation is not 

affected by the presence of the Sun with benefics i.e. with Venus and Mercury. Jaimini 

Updesh Sutras also accepts the Sun as a benefic and considers it a malefic only in 

special circumstances. 

(3) There are some other interesting and special features In Vajra and Yava Yogas. Malefics and 

benefics are segregated in these Yogas like in the two Dala Yogas. In Vajra Yoga, benefics 

occupy the 1st and 7th house axis and in Yava Yoga the 4th and 10th house axis. Parasara has 

given a very specific condition for Kamal Yoga that no angular house should be vacant and 

malefics and benefics should be placed mixed together and not in segregated form. In Gada 

Yoga the planets occupy adjacent angular houses but there is no such condition that malefics 

and benefics should he placed either in a mixed or segregated condition, whereas for Vajra and 

Yava Yogas there is no specific condition that all the four houses should be occupied. This gives 

the following interesting possibilities: 

(a) If either Ascendant or seventh house is occupied by all benefic planets and 

similarly either the 4th or 10th house is occupied with all malefic planets, the 

effects of Gada Yoga will be operative duly modified by Vajra Yoga. (This means 

that the malefics and benefics are placed in a segregated condition but also forming 

Gada yoga.) 

(b) Similarly, if either the Ascendant or seventh house is occupied by malefics and 

either the 4th or 10th house is occupied by benefics, the effects of Gada Yoga will 

be operative, duly modified by Yava Yoga. 

(c) The further modification of these results will be necessary according to Ashraya 

Yoga, depending on whether moveable, fixed or dual signs are placed in the 

angular houses. 

(d) Vajra and Yava Yogas will operate fully if all the angular houses are occupied. 

(e) If only three angular houses are occupied, the effect of Asharya Yogas will be more 

prominent. 

(f) Similarly, in Dala Yogas, the condition is that three angular houses are occupied by 

either benefics or malefics, but then the planets should be placed in a segregated 

manner. Parasara has not put specific emphasis that all the three angles should be 

occupied (unlike Kamal yoga where all angular houses must be occupied). Let us 

take the example of Maala yoga. From the Ascendant or any other house, if the 

other three angular houses (it may be either one or two or all the three) are 

occupied by benefics and these houses are not occupied by malefics, Maala Yoga 

will be operative. Of course, it would be more effective if all three angles are 

occupied. Let us suppose that if all the three angular houses from a malefic plant 

are occupied by all the benefics, then the Dasa of the malefic planet will not be 

adverse. In the case of Vajra yoga, if all the malefics are placed in the 4th or 10th 

house (either one of the two houses) and benefics occupy both the 1st and 10th 

houses, a partial effect of Maala Yoga will be operative and the adverse results will 

be considerably reduced. Similarly, if benefics are placed in one house and malefics 

occupy both the other houses, the adverse results will grossly increase on account 

of the partial effects of Sarpa Yoga. At the same time, Ashraya Yogas will be 

operative in full as only three angular houses are occupied. 



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Ashraya, Dala, Gada, Sakata, Vihaga, Vajra, and Yava Yoga are formed based on 

angular houses; as such these Yogas are inter-dependent on each other and should not be 

viewed in isolation. 

Effects of Vajra Yoga: The native born in this Yoga will be happy, valorous and 

charming in the beginning and at the end of his life. In the middle position of his life and 

during his young age, he will be devoid of desires and fortunes and will be villainous and 

inimical to people. 

All Jataka Granthas have followed Parasara and narrated almost similar results for 

Vajra Yoga. The affliction to the 4th and 10th houses makes existence difficult in middle age 

and generates bad character. 

Effects of Yava Yoga: The native of this Yoga is happy in the middle portion of his life, 

is endowed with wealth and progeny, is of a charitable disposition and has firmness of mind. 

Due to the auspicious influence on the 4th and 10th houses, the native will observe fasts and 

religious rites and has Satvika feelings. Such a native suffers grief and sorrow in the 

beginning (childhood) and at the end of life i.e. in old age. 

Auspicious influences on the 4th and 10th houses brings peace of mind and the native 

enjoys excellent mental and physical health. Malefic influences on the ascendant and 

seventh house bring disease, miseries and sorrow in childhood and in old age particularly 

after the age of 54 years. This Yoga is more beneficial in middle age if ascending sign is 

owned by benefics. If the ascending sign is of dual nature, the native will suffer from some 

kind of permanent disability in the body. 

6. Kamal Yoga: Kamal Yoga (Yavan Jataka calls it Mangla Yoga) is formed when all 

the seven planets occupy all the four angular houses from the ascendant. No angular house 

should be vacant. Further, malefics and benefics should be mixed with each other. 

Effects: This is a rare but very powerful Yoga. All Jataka Granthas accept the view of 

Parasara. In Indian mythology the lotus is a symbol of purity, beauty and elegance. Parasara says that 

a native born in Kamal (lotus) Yoga will be endowed with grandeur and be virtuous, long-lived, free 

from untimely death, very famous and pure, will perform hundreds of auspicious deeds and be ruler of 

the earth. Yavanacharya says that such a native will do auspicious acts during his whole lifetime and 

will be an able and powerful orator. He will have beautiful and auspicious progeny, be long-lived and 

intelligent. 

In fact, Kamal Yoga has the capability to purify the person and take away all the evils 

generated by other Yogas. God incarnate, Lord Rama had 5 planets in the Kendra houses. (I 

have not come across any horoscope so far having all the seven planets in all the four angular 

houses.) 

7. Vapi Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy houses other than the 

angular houses. (In Vapi Yoga, all the planets should not be confined either to Panphara or Apoklima 

houses only). 

Effects: The person born in Vapi Yoga will be skilful in accumulating wealth and also skilful in 

earning wealth, will be endowed with enduring wealth and happiness, be blessed with progeny, will 

enjoy art, dancing and surroundings which are pleasing to the eyes and will live like a king. Varaha 

Mihira says that such persons will live in moderate comfort over a long period, will be able to invest 

his savings in secured investments, and be a miser. Jataka Bharana says that such persons are skilful 

in earning wealth, are famous in their community, happy, proficient in some skills, beautiful but enjoy 

happiness at a moderate level. 

This is a common Yoga found in many nativities when seven planets fall in eight 



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houses other than the angular houses. The results will vary to a great extent from native to 

native. For example, if the Ascendant lord occupies the 6th, 8th or 12th house, the miseries in 

life may increase, whereas placement of the Ascendant lord in a trine, the 2nd or 11th house 

will be beneficial. This is the reason, why the Jataka Granthas have given different results. 

On the other hand, if most of the malefics occupy the 3rd and 6th houses and the benefics 

occupy the 2nd, 5th, 9th and 11th houses, this Yoga will yield better results. 

Horasara gives the following two Yogas (as an additional version of Kamal and Vapi yogas): 

7(a) Madhya Yoga: When all the planets occupy panaphar (2 nd , 5th, 8th and 11 th ) houses, 

Madhya yoga is formed. 

Effects: The native of this Yoga will live in other countries, be troubled by relatives 

and be timid in nature. He will not have lasting wealth, will have few issues and will be in a 

bad state at the time of death. 

7(b) Kleeba Yoga: When all the planets occupy Apoklima (3 rd , 6 th , 9 th and 12 th ) houses, 

Kleeba Yoga will be formed. 

Effects: The native born in this Yoga will be grieved, will live away from his birthplace, 

be in the company of mean women and be fond of disputes. He will have a short life and his 

death may occur in a distant place away from home. 

Kamal, Madhya and Kleeba Yogas are generally not found in horoscopes. I feel that 

even if 5 or 6 planets are in angular houses from each other, these Yogas will be operative to 

a great extent. The results of these Yogas should be read along with Ashraya Yogas, because 

angular houses will have signs of a similar nature. Jupiter and Saturn occupy angular houses 

at an interval of about five (5) years, when the formation of such Yogas are possible. 

Yogas Based On Placement In Trinal Houses 

8. Shringataka Yoga: Shrinagataka Yoga is formed when all the seven planets occupy 

trines from Ascendant (1 st , 5 th and 9 th ). (The placement of planets in even two trinal houses 

from the Ascendant will make this Yoga operative, because shringataka means horns.) 

Effects: The native born in Shringataka Yoga will be fond of quarrels, study in battles, 

be of happy disposition, dear to the king (i.e. influential persons in society), endowed with 

an auspicious wife, otherwise he may have an inimical disposition towards women. Varaha 

Mihira says that such persons will be slaves to their wives. 

In general this Yoga generates auspicious, prosperous and happy results. This is 

basically on account of the presence of Jupiter in a trine, from where it also aspects the other 

two trine houses. Mercury, Venus and Sun will always be together in this Yoga. This Yoga 

is possible when Saturn and Jupiter are trine to each other. Such a combination occurs at an 

interval of about seven (7) years. 

9. Hal Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets are placed in trines to each other, 

except the trines from the Lagna, i.e. when all the planets occupy the 2 nd , 6 th and 10 th houses, 

or the 3 rd , 7 th , and 11 th houses or the 4 th , 8 th and 12 th houses. 

Effects: Such persons earn money after putting in a lot of physical labor, have a big 



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appetite (gluttonous), are penurious, lead a miserable life, earn their livelihood by agriculture 

and upbringing of animals (like cow, horses, sheep etc.), work like a servant. As a matter of 

fact, such persons earn their livelihood after putting in a lot of hard work and labor. 

This is a combination of trade and commerce with the help of relatives and friends. 

Each trinal placement, of course will give different effects. However, Jataka Granthas give 

only general results for this Yoga. 

Important Note 

It may be noted that when Jupiter and Saturn are conjunct, there arise possibilities of formation 

of many powerful yogas, which require the position of all the planets in angular or trinal houses. This 

is the reason why the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn brings epochal and far-reaching changes in 

society. These conjunctions occur every 20 years with an advance of about 123 degrees from previous 

conjunction. This conjunction occurs in the same sign after about 60 years with a mean advance of 

about 9 degrees from the previous conjunction. In about 794 years, Jupiter and Saturn conjoin almost 

on the same degree (the difference may be one degree only). As such Saturn and Jupiter control 

Epochal events with a cycle of about 20 years, 60 years and a final cycle of 794 years. These 

conjunctions always bring far-reaching effects when they occur in the sign of Aries. In the last 120 

years these conjunctions occurred on April 18, 1881 at the 10 th degree, on October 20, 1940 at the 20 th 

degree (when both the planets were retrograde), again on February 15, 1941 at the 16th degree, and 

finally on May 28, 2000 at the 29th degree in the sign Aries . The twentieth century (52 nd century of 

Kaliyuga era) has seen, without any iota of doubt, epoch-making changes in the field of scientific 

achievements and unprecedented changes in social order all over the world. 

The importance of Kamal and Shringatak Yogas may be looked at from this point of view also, as 

these Yogas are controlled by the cycles of Saturn and Jupiter. Maharishi Parasara may have 

indicated powerful effects for these yogas on account of such considerations. 

10. Yupa Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets are placed in the first four 

houses from the Ascendant (i.e. in 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th houses). Parasara has not imposed the 

condition that all the four houses should be occupied, but the Yoga will be most effective if 

all the houses are occupied and no house in between is unoccupied. (If one house is vacant, 

Shoola Yoga, a Sankhya Yoga, will be more effective). 

Effects: The persons born in Yupa Yoga will have spiritual knowledge, will be 

interested in doing sacrificial rites (Yajnas), be endowed with wife and valour, interested in 

keeping fasts and other religious observations and be distinguished. 

All Jataka Granthas have given similar auspicious results for Yupa Yoga. There is a 

rule for Graha Maalika Yogas that the house from where Yoga commences, controls the 

good effects of the Yoga. In Yupa Yoga, the Lagna should be powerful. The above 

auspicious results will be felt in full measure if the Ascendant, 2 nd and 4 th houses are 

occupied by benefics and the 3 rd house by malefics. 

11. Shara (Arrow) Yoga: When all the seven planets occupy four houses from 4 th house 

(i.e. 4 th , 5 th , 6 th and 7 th houses), Shara Yoga is formed. Varaha Mihira calls it Ishu or Vana 

Yoga. 

Effects: The person born in this Yoga will be a maker of arrows, be the head of a prison, 

will earn money by hunting animals in forests, be a non-vegetarian (tamasic food), be of a 



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violent disposition and a creator of low class and rough handicrafts. Varaha Mihira adds that 

such persons will indulge in torture. 

The persons of such Yogas generally indulge in activities like manufacturing weapons 

for unlawful objectives. Their handiwork will lack refinement and fine skill. In case the 4 th 

house is auspicious and powerfully disposed, this yoga will lead to favorable results. 

12. Shakti Yoga: When all the planets occupy four houses from the 7 th house (i.e. 7 th , 8 th , 

9 th and 10 th ), Shakti Yoga is formed. 

Effects: This Yoga signifies denial of wealth, the native will be unsuccessful in 

undertakings, miserable, have a mean and lazy disposition, be cruel, well-versed in the art of 

war, in the modern context be adept in winning arguments or convincing others, be of a firm 

disposition and will ultimately obtain good results. Varaha Mihira says the person will not 

be skilled in work and will be without money and comfort. 

Parasara’s views are more balanced. According to him, such persons will ultimately win 

the day on account of their firm disposition and capability and determination to convince 

others. 

13. Danda (Stick) Yoga: When all the planets occupy four houses from the 10 th house 

(i.e. 10 th , 11 th , 12 th and 1 st ), Danda Yoga is formed. 

Effects: Such persons will be away from wife, children and their own wealth, may have 

to adopt cruel methods, live away from their relatives and friends, be miserable, and may 

even serve mean people. Varaha Mihira says that such persons will be separated from 

persons affectionate to them and will not hesitate to earn their livelihood by employing low 

class means. 

In Sanskrit, Danda is indicative of persons who roam away from place of birth in the 

search of livelihood. In olden days this was a bad indication and the evils attached to such 

circumstances are mentioned in this Yoga. In the modern age such a Yoga may prove a boon 

for persons who try to settle or visit distant lands for their livelihood. In horoscopes in 

which the 10 th , 11 th , 12 th and 1 st houses are occupied, the native either settles down in a foreign 

country or may visit foreign countries frequently to earn money. 

Graha Maalika Yogas 

When planets occupy five or more than five consecutive houses, such Yogas are called 

Graha Maalika Yogas. In Nabhasa Yogas Rahu and Ketu are not considered. Parasara 

indicated only four Yogas of this category, namely Nauka, Koota, Chhatra and Chaapa 

Yogas. Yavan Jataka and Bhavartha Ratnakar by Shri Ramanujacharya includes other Graha 

Maalika Yogas. I am including all these Yogas for the benefit of the readers. 

14. Nauka Yoga: If all the seven planets occupy the seven houses commencing from the 

Ascendant, Nauka Yoga is formed. 

This Yoga will give full effects if all the houses from the Ascendant to the seventh 

house are occupied. However, it is essential that the ascendant and seventh house should be 

occupied for Nauka Yoga to be operative. 

Effects: The persons born in this Yoga will depend for their livelihood on water-born 

minerals, pearls, creatures etc., (these days fishing and dealing in pearls and coral etc. is a big 

industry), and they will be wealthy, over-ambitions, famous and renowned. On the negative 

side, the native will be cruel, miserly, greedy and avaricious. 

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Bharana says that such natives also have thievish tendencies. All the planets placed in five 

consecutive houses are a common occurrence. However, it is rare find a configuration when 

all the seven planets are placed in seven consecutive houses. This is the reason that 

Kalasarpa Yoga (i.e. when all the seven planet are on one side of Rahu-Ketu axis) is found 

commonly in many horoscopes. 

15. Koota Yoga: When all the seven planets occupy houses from the 4 th to the 10 th house 

this Yoga is formed. 

Effects: The person of Koota Yoga will be unreliable in speech, will be head of a prison 

or one who will be in-charge of bonded labour, may encounter liquidity problems, be crafty, 

cruel, and will live on hills and in fortresses (meaning large villas). 

These persons are generally honoured, reputed, employ lot of bonded labour, but do not 

hesitate to earn money by questionable means. 

16. Chhatra Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets are placed from the 7 th to 

the Ascendant, i.e. in the visible half of the nativity. 

Effects: The person born in this yoga will provide protection to his family members and 

associates, be kind, will be very dear to the influential people in society (i.e. kings, ministers 

or persons of high status), will have excellent intelligence, be happy in the beginning and 

end of the life and be long lived. 

As the planets are placed in the visible half of the nativity, such persons will be of great 

excellence, good fortune in profession, obtaining favors from government and other 

organizations etc. If the 10 th house is occupied by benefics, they will also enjoy a good life 

even in their middle age. 

17. Chaapa Yoga: When all the planets occupy houses from the 10 th to the 4 th house, 

Chaapa Yoga is formed. Saravali and Yavan Jataka also call it "Varnuka Yoga". 

Effects: The natives of Chaapa Yoga will not speak the truth, will provide protection to 

thieves and criminals (in modern terminology they may resemble underworld dons), they 

themselves will indulge in criminal activities, will wander in forests, be devoid of fortune, be 

happy in the middle part of their lives. However, Varaha Mihira and other Jataka Granthas 

say that they will happy at the end and in the beginning of their lives. 

The planets placed in angular houses will control the fortunes of the native. 

Graha Maalika Yogas From Yavan Jataka 

(1). Shayani Yoga: This Yoga is formed if all the planets are placed in five houses 

commencing from the Ascendant. (In Yupa yoga, all planets are placed in four houses from 

the Ascendant) 

Effects: The natives of Shayani Yoga will get lot of honor on account of the fame and 

prominence of their families and they will be endowed with lasting happiness, 

(2). Jangal Yoga: This Yoga is formed if all the planets are placed in five houses from 

the 4 th house. 

Effects: The natives of this Yoga are generally adept in serving others. 

Such a Yoga is prominent in housewives, in well-to-do families. They try to look after 

their families well. Such persons enjoy helping their kith and kin. 

(3). Nishrayani Yoga: If all the planets occupy five houses from the 7 th house, 

Nishrayani Yoga is formed. 

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They sometimes get trapped or deceived by others. 

This is a very powerful Yoga as its name suggests. Nishrayani means leader. Such 

persons rise in life due to their intellectual abilities and persuasive skills. They always rise if 

they work in groups. 

(4). Kunta Yoga: If all planets occupy five houses from the 10 th house, Kunta Yoga is 

formed. 

Effects: If this Yoga starts from the Sun in the 10 th house, the person is full of fighting 

spirit and shines like the Sun. Otherwise a person of this yoga will be of fiery disposition 

and be able to overcome all adversities. 

Kunta means a spear with a pointed sharp edge. Such persons therefore fix their eyes on 

a specific goal in life and are able to win over all adversities 

(5). Pankti Yoga: When all the planets occupy six consecutive houses commencing 

from the Lagna, 4 th , 7 th or 10 th house, Pankti Yoga is formed. These Yogas are called Nagar 

Yogas. 

Effects: If this Yoga commences from the Lagna, the person enjoys a status like a king, 

but if this Yoga commences from 4 th , 7 th or 10 th house the person enjoys a status like a 

minister. These persons enjoy urban social life. 

(5a). Pankti Yogas of different kinds are formed when all the planets occupy six houses 

in consecutive order. It commences from any house other than an angular house (1 st , 4 th , 7 th 

or 10 th ). Such Yogas are simply called Pankti Yogas (but these Yogas do not fall into the 

category of Nagar Yoga.) 

Effects: These persons also enjoy life, but depend for their prosperity on agricultural 

proceeds and animals. They are able to fulfill all their desires and use their knowledge for 

productive work. On the negative side, they do not have any set goal in life i.e. they lead 

town or village life as it comes to them. 

Note: Ramanujacharya says that Graha Mallika Yoga occupying five, six, seven, eight 

or nine houses will be fortunate provided the Yoga starts from the Lagna or the Sun. He 

suggests the presence of all nine planets including Rahu and Ketu. However, as we are 

discussing Nabhasa Yogas only, Rahu and Ketu are not being considered. The following 

points should be kept in view while considering Graha Maalika Yogas. 

(1) The commencing house is most important and controls the effects of the Yoga to a 

large extent. 

(2) If the Yoga starts from an angular house, or a powerful Sun, it yields auspicious 

and powerful results. 

(3) If the planet in commencing house is weak, the Yoga will not yield good results. 

(4) Dr. B. V. Raman gives a table in his translation of Bhavartha Ratnakar, which is 

reproduced below for ready reference: 

Starting house of Results 

Graha Maalika Yoga 

(1) Lagna King, commander, wealthy, 

(2) 2 nd house Very wealthy, dutiful, resolute, unsympathetic 

(3) 3 rd house Ruler, rich, sickly, surrounded by brave men 

(4) 4 th house Charitable, liberal, wealthy 

(5) 5 th house Malicious and famous 



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(6) 6 th house Greedy, somewhat poor 

(7) 7 th house Coveted by women and influential 

(8) 8 th house Poor and henpecked 

(9) 9 th house Religious, well-to-do, mighty and good 

(10) 10 th house Respected, virtuous 

(11) 11 th house Skilful and lord of lovely women 

(12) 12 th house honored, liberal and respected 

Parasara also narrates the following yogas: 

18. Ardha Chandra Yogas: Ardha Chandra Yogas occur when all the seven planets 

occupy seven houses commencing from any house other than the angles (i.e. the 2nd, 3rd, 

5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 11th or12th). Thus if we begin from the 2 nd house, the first Ardha Chandra 

Yoga will be formed when all the planets occupy the 2 nd to the 8 th houses. These Yogas are 

eight in number. 

Effects: The person born in Ardha Chandra Yoga will be fortunate, the general of an 

army (means that he will command over people), will have a splendorous body, be a favorite 

of the king, be strong and be endowed with gems, gold and armaments (according to 

Saravali). 

Parasara is of the view that the seven planets should occupy all the seven houses. 

However, this Yoga will manifest even if five houses are occupied consecutively. In some 

cases, it is found that either Rahu or Ketu occupy the intervening house. Even though such a 

Yoga will not fall in the category of Nabhasa Yogas, but powerful effects of Graha maalika 

Yoga will be felt. As suggested by Ramanujacharya, Graha Maalika Yoga operates even if 5, 

6, 7, 8 or 9 houses are occupied by eight planets. As Ardha Chandra Yogas commence from 

Panphara or Apoklima houses, it gives prominent results in young or old age respectively. 

Note: Many learned savants in astrology maintain that Kala Sarpa and Kala Amrit 

Yoga’s are not mentioned in any ancient Hora Granths. Graha Maalika And Ardha Chandra 

Yogas Paved The Basis Of These Yogas. When ever, all the planets are placed (particularly 

in consecutive houses) on one side of two points which are 180 degree away will give rise to 

such yoga’s." 

19.Chakra Yoga: If all the planets occupy six alternative houses commencing from the 

Ascendant, Chakra Yoga is formed. 

Effects: The person of this Yoga will be either an emperor or a greatly honored saint 

whose feet even the kings, bearing crowns studded with bright stones, will bow their heads 

to. This Yoga is formed when all the planets are in odd houses (i.e. 1 st , 3 rd , 5 th , 7 th , 9 th and 

11 th houses). If odd signs occupy these houses, the emperor will be of widespread fame, will 

have a powerful disposition and be wealthy. This combination is more suited for emperors. 

If all the planets are in even signs, the person will be of gentle manners, have sweet speech 

and good intelligence. The latter combination is more suited to saints. Chakra Yoga 

basically gives a lot of power, authority and influence over others. 

20. Samundra Yoga: If all the planets occupy six alternate houses commencing from the 

2 nd house, Samundra Yoga is formed. 

Effects: The person born in Samundra Yoga will be endowed with many precious 



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stones and much wealth and splendor; will enjoy all kinds of pleasures, be very popular 

among people, will have sons, a radiant personality and lasting wealth. 

In fact, this is a combination of wealth and a splendorous life. 

Sankhya Yogas: 

These are seven in number. I give below these Yogas in tabular form: 

(1) Gola Yoga — all planets in one sign 

(2) Yuga Yoga — in two signs 

(3) Shoola Yoga — in three signs 

(4) Kedara Yoga — in four signs 

(5) Pushpa Yoga — in five signs 

(6) Dama Yoga — in six signs 

(7) Veena Yoga — in seven signs 

Before discussing these Yogas, it would be advantageous to discuss their special 

features: 

(1) One or another Sankhya Yoga is always present in every horoscope. I may be 

permitted to say that Sankhya Yoga has its own effect on each nativity and acts as 

a catalyst. It may not be forgotten that Nabhasa Yogas are indicative of a 

combined Karakatva (signification) of the nativity. They do not give results 

directly but with help of other Yogas. 

(2) If any particular Sankhya Yoga is present, then the chart is to be carefully scanned 

to see which other Nabhasa Yogas are present and operating. Suppose any one of 

the Yogas like Kamal, Vajra, and Yava is present, then the effects of Kedara Yoga 

will be felt at some stage. For example, if Gada Yoga is operating, the effects of 

Yuga Yoga will definitely manifest at some stage. 

(3) Gola, Yuga and Shoola Yogas generate adversities in the native's life, while the 

remaining four Yogas help in generating even Raja Yogas, if other conditions are 

favourable. 

(4) It may always be remembered that Nabhasa Yogas do not operate in isolation of 

each other, but try to be co-operative with each other. In all Yogas formed by the 

angular position of planets, Ashraya Yogas will be operative. Whenever the 

malefic and benefic planets are segregated from each other, the effects of Dala 

Yoga will be felt. Sankhya Yogas will modify the effects all other Yogas. There 

should not be any doubt about it. 

Effects Of Sankhya Yoga 

1. Gola Yoga (all planets in one house). Jataka Granthas have given diverse results: The 

person of Gola Yoga will be strong, be devoid of wealth, learning and intelligence, be dirty, 

be always sorrowful and miserable. Hora Sara says such persons will have a short life, have a 

defect in some limb, will be devoid of relatives, wife and sons. Hora Sara further says that if 

the above Yoga is formed in the Ascendant, 9 th , 10 th or 11 th house, the above results will not apply. 

Mythological literature indicates that Meghnath, the son of Ravana, had Gola Yoga in 

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2. Yuga Yoga: Such persons will be hypocrites, be devoid of wealth, right conduct, 

progeny and mother and be declared outcasts by society. Hora Sara says that such persons 

will be disabled, harsh in speech and shameless, will incur debts, be short lived, and have 

lack of ability. 

The effects of this Yoga are generally bad. If Gada, Shakata and Vihaga Yogas are 

formed without involving angular houses, the effects of Yuga Yoga will be felt more 

prominently. 

3. Shoola Yoga: Shoola means thorn. Such persons will be sharp but devoid of means to 

achieve success in life, violent in behavior, rejected and scorned by society, very brave and 

get fame in war (fights). Hora Sara says that such persons will be clever and will pursue 

many vocations to earn their livelihood, be sickly, earn by sale and purchase, and will be 

childless in spite of two marriages (meaning that they may not be happy or lucky with 

regard to progeny). 

These persons are very crafty and are ruled by expediency only. Their wealth and profession is 

never steady. When any Ashraya Yoga is present involving three angular houses from the Ascendant, 

a cunning or crafty statesman is born, famous for his machinations. Their wealth and fame will 

always vary in sine waves and such persons are really very tough and difficult to deal with. 

The above three Sankhya Yogas do not always yield good results. Even other good and 

auspicious Yogas are overshadowed by these Yogas. In case all the planets are placed in three 

houses in Kendras or trines from the Lagna, then the effects of Shoola Yoga will be 

neutralized to a great extent. 

4. Kedara Yoga: Such a person will be a benefactor to others, will earn name and fame 

by his own efforts, agricultural products will be the mainstay of his livelihood, he will be 

truthful, happy, dutiful, will be sluggish in taking decisions (if other good Yogas are present, 

then he may act after giving due consideration to all aspects), will earn honors and wealth. 

Most powerful Nabhasa Yogas are formed when all the planets are in four angular 

houses. In such a situation Kedara Yoga becomes operative automatically. This is one of the 

very auspicious Yogas. When the planets are placed in four consecutive houses, Kedara 

Yoga will again become operative. 

Now the effects of three Yogas, when all the planets are placed in five, six or seven 

houses, will be explained. These Yogas will enhance the good results of Graha Maalika 

Yogas and help to generate Raj Yogas. 

5. Paasha Yoga: Paasha is rope, which is used to tie, to bind together or to restrict. The 

person with Paasha Yoga will be burdened with many responsibilities and expenses, be 

skillful in work, will have a crafty disposition, and will have many servants and a large 

family to support. On the negative side he will be very talkative and be devoid of virtues and 

good manners. 

This Yoga is a mixed bag. On account of their crafty nature, such persons land 

themselves into trouble with authorities. Girish Chandra Sharma says that if the Ascendant 

lord is placed in the 2 nd Drekkana of Scorpio (Paasha Drekkana) in the 6 th , 8 th , and 12 th house, 

it forms a Yoga for imprisonment. 

In Graha Maalika Yogas when planets are placed in five houses and if the commencing 

sign is occupied by benefics and is strong, the native obtains good results, otherwise this 

Yoga can give a lot of problems as Paasha Yoga, which is also formed, starts showing its 



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esults. 

6. Daamini Yoga: Paasha may represent a rope, which is equivalent to a noose also. 

Dam or Daamini indicates money or a group of things. This is an auspicious Yoga. The 

persons born in Daamini Yoga will be thoroughly gentle, helpful to others, will have 

righteously earned wealth, be very affluent, famous, endowed with many sons and gems (or 

sons who will be like gems in society), will have fortitude and be learned. He will be devoted 

to public welfare and be a noted scholar. 

7. Veena Yoga: Such a person will be a lover of songs, dances and musical instruments, 

be skilful and of happy and loving disposition. He will be the chief among his own family, 

wise and expert. He will love the right things and will be full of enthusiasm. 

Some additional Nabhasa Yogas are given in Hora Sara, Yavan Jataka and Vridha 

Yavan Jataka. These Yogas are given below for the benefit of readers. 

1. Safal Parvat Yoga: This is a kind of Maala Yoga. When all the benefic planets occupy 

the 1 st , 7 th and 10 th houses, and malefics are placed in the other houses, Safal Parvat Yoga is 

formed. 

Effects: The person of this Yoga is very powerful and influential like a king. This is a 

good Yoga for successful politicians. 

2. Kalash Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the malefics occupy the 1 st , 7 th and 10 th 

houses and benefics are placed in the other houses. 

Effects: The person of this Yoga will accumulate a lot of material wealth and will work 

for the upliftment of good people of saintly disposition. (Such results are possible if the 

Ascendant lord is powerfully disposed and the 4 th house is under benefic influence.) 

3. Dola Yoga: When four planets occupy the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th houses and the other 

three planets occupy the remaining three Kendras, then Dola Yoga is formed. (Dola means 

roaming about here and there). 

Effects: Such a person enjoys travelling and remains happy and prosperous. 

4. Pipeelika Yoga: This Yoga is formed when benefics occupy the 6 th and 12 th houses 

and malefics are placed in the 3 rd and 9 th houses. 

Effects: These persons are devoid of property and wealth. (This is a kind of Vajra 

Yoga.) 

5. Garta Yoga: When malefics occupy the 6 th and 12 th houses and benefics occupy the 3 rd 

and 9 th houses, Garta Yogas formed (it is opposite to Pipeelika Yoga). 

Effects: Such persons are always unhappy, worried about others and poor. 

6. Nadi Yoga (River Yoga): When benefic planets occupy the 5 th and 11 th houses and all 

the malefics occupy the 2 nd and 8 th houses, Nadi Yoga is formed. (Nadi means small river.) 

Effects: These persons are lucky, live like kings, and travel in auspicious Nakshatras 

(meaning that they enjoy travelling for good and auspicious undertakings). 

7. Nad Yoga: When malefics occupy the 5 th and 11 th houses and benefics occupy the 6 th 

and 8 th houses, this Yoga is formed. 

Effects: Such persons are very wise and blessed with sons (6 th and 8 th houses provide 

unobstructed and benefic Argala on the 5 th house of wisdom and progeny). 

8. Varaha Yoga: When all the planets occupy the 1 st , 4 th and 5 th houses, Varaha Yoga 

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Effects: Such natives will command land, wealth, happiness and wisdom. 

9. Kantaka Yoga: When all planets occupy the 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th houses, Kantaka Yoga is 

formed. 

Effects: Such natives will be wealthy and learned but short lived, and will have no 

issue. 

Varaha and Kantaka Yogas fall in the category of Soola (Sankhya) Yogas. Varaha Yoga 

yields better results. 

10. Sankha Yoga: This Yoga is formed when all the planets occupy the 1 st , 4 th , 9 th and 11 th 

houses. This is a kind of Kahala (Sankhya) Yoga. 

Effects: Such persons will be a repository of virtues, brave and well versed in the 

Shastras. 

Conclusion 

Nabhasa Yogas indicate the natural significations of the nativity. As such the results 

are not felt directly or straightaway. This can be explained by an example. Saturn is the 

significator of grief, servants, hard work and foresight. If Saturn is placed in the Ascendant 

in sign Aries, the native will be required to put in a lot of hard work but he will get only 

grief in return. However if Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Libra, he will gain 

wealth and comfort in return for his efforts and labor. Similarly, the signification of 

Nabhasa Yogas will manifest and depend on the other Yogas in the nativity. 

Dr. B. Suryanarian Rao, in his commentary on Brihat Jataka quotes Bhattotpala: 

"Rich men may have external objects for enjoyment, but their minds may be greatly 

affected and they may feel themselves miserable, through various other causes. Poor men 

may have external marks of misery, but at heart they may feel quite happy and contented. 

Happiness and misery (wealth and poverty, health and disease) are relative terms and are 

made so by the bent of mind the man possesses and the view he takes of the presence of evil 

and good about him.” 

Thus, the overall signification of a nativity, indicated by Nabhasa Yogas, will manifest 

and amend itself according to other Yogas. These effects will be felt in directional periods 

and transits. 

One has to cultivate art of prediction with the help of Nabhasa Yogas, because these 

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To 

The Editor, 

Saptarishis Astrology 

www.saptarishiastrology.com 

Sir, 

We enclose herewith a detailed article on Jaimini's Upapada for publication, if that meets your standards. 

Upapada Sutras by Shri. Jaimini are drafted for male nativities. Modern day females have right to select 

/reject/divorce their husbands on various grounds of disharmony, physical, mental or sexual disabilities. Looking 

into the needs of modern times, we were desperate that Upadesha Sutras become applicable to female charts also. 

After years of experimentation we discovered “Agra” (A¢) sign, for finding Upapada for female charts. Thus 

“%ppd< pd< ipÇnucrat!“, of male natives becomes “%ppd< pd< ipÇ¢at!.“ for females. With this modification, now 

Upapada Sutras become applicable with full force to charts of both sexes. 

We do not have facility of computers to check the accuracy of charts used in the article. We entirely depend on 

charts available in books and journals. Kindly check them, if you so desire. 

Sincerely yours. 

Word of Appreciation 

(Jagdish Raj Ratra) 

A-2, Rishi Nagar, 

Delhi 110 034. (India) 

Jaimini Sutras have always been enshrouded in mystery, for long due to the very nature of sutras, which by their 

very nature are very brief. Upapada (%ppd) or Gaunapada (gaE[pd) is one such factor that has always been 

subject to multiplicity of opinion amongst scholars. The mystery here is about what the sage meant when he 

talked of pitranucaraat (ipÇnucrat! ). Some scholars opine that it is the 12th bhava while some say that since the 

2nd bhava rises after the Lagna bhava on the horizon one should treat the 2nd bhava as the Gauna bhava 

(gaE[Éav), whose pada can be called the upapada. Then some opine that for odd rasis rising as lagna one should 

treat the 2nd as the Gauna bhava (gaE[Éav) and for even rasis the 12th should be considered the Gauna bhava 

(gaE[Éav), whose pada shall be called upapada. There are some scholars who claim that for female this should be 

reversed as is done in case of Putra bhava (puÇÉav) for Stree jataka (female astrology). Some scholars have 

another explanation for the word pitranucaraat (ipÇnucrat! ). They say that the word Pitra (ipÇ) is not to be 

interpreted by “katapayaadi” (kqpyadI) decryption method but to be taken to indicate the bhava of Pita that is 

father and hence it is the Gauna bhava (gaE[Éav) of the 9th bhava which is to be taken as the bhava whose pada 

shall lead to Upapada. Each of these arguments has its own distinct logic. It is then no wonder that most 

astrologers keep away from the Jaimini sutras as these complexities are too much for them. Jagdish Raj Ratra has 

taken great pains to unravel this aspect of Jaimini sutras and given a new direction to the whole method of 

calculation of upapada and shown here how the principles of sage Jaimini can be applied with the help of 

numerous charts. We hope that this article will help give a new insight into the application of Jaimini principles, 

to our learned readers and encourage them to carry out more research in this, least understood and most talked 

about, branch of Vedic astrology. 

Copy Editor: Chandrashekhar Sharma. 

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Upapada: 

The Ultimate Determinant Of Family 

& Marriage Life 

A Novel Exposition 

By 

Jagdish Raj Ratra, India 

Copy Editor: Chandrashekhar Sharma 

Readership Level: Scholars 

In arranged marriages Matching of Horoscopes 

ranges from fashion to necessity. Koot Milan is 

done from Nakshatra-Padas of would be brides 

and grooms. Some experts perform 'Graha 

Milan', yet the future spousal life remains a mystery 

or rather a Lottery. 

Jagdish Raj Ratra is B.Com (hons) L.L.B 

Fellow (F.I.I) worked in Insurance Sector (LIC 

Of India) for 38 years. He has been dedicated 

to serious study in astrology since last few 

decades. He retired in Feb 1996, has special 

interest in Jaimini Astrology. He Researches 

on 

a) Why there are 150 nadis in a sign and 

what is the span of each nadi 

b) What is their importance and its 

contribution in natives age span? 

The Rishis of yore solved this problem of 

uncertainty. They developed a system, whereby 

from horoscope of a groom, harmony and turmoil 

of Conjugal Life, Virtues and distractions of wife, 

the number of children she will bear, the number 

of co-born she has, (the Mayaka of her root 

family) could be predicted. The method was 

through Upapada Kundali. By certain rules, one 

of the houses in male horoscope was chosen as 

reference to lagna which was called 'Upapada'. 

Shri Jaimini, whose Sutras are like an ocean in a 

cup, define Upapada - upapadaM (%ppd

Dhanu is Aroodha of Mesha, whose lord occupies the fifth house from it. This rule is applicable to all 

non-kendra placement of sign lords. 

Special Rules: (1) svasthe daaraaH.(SvSwe dara>,) & (2) sutasthe janmaH. (sutSwe jNm>,) now 

daaraaH (dara>) is plural of (the word) daaraa (dara). So, it refers to more than one sign or bhava. 

Sva (Sv) has more than one meaning. (i) Swa is own. (ii) Putting numerical value to Swa is 4. (iii) 

Dara's numerical value is, Da = 8. Ra = 2. If written in speaking order, it is 28. expunging multiples of 12, 

we get 4. [Having collected the numbers from the letters used, we have to reverse them. Then divide the 

same figure by twelve, and obtain the remainder. Thus the word daaraa (dara) stands for 28 divided by 

12, it stands for the figure 4 indicating 4 th house.] 

If Simha lord is placed in his own sign, there is zero gap between sign and sign lord, in terms of signs. 

Rishi says extend this gap to 4 signs, eg. If Mars is in Mesha, its pada is in Kataka. 

The second connotation is that, if that gap between sign and sign lord is four signs, [then also extend to 

another further a total of four signs], to get Aroodha, eg. If Mars, the Lord of Mesha is placed in Cancer, 

count four signs away [from Kataka] which is Tula, which is Aroodha of Mesha. These are special rules 

for [concerned] sign lord's placement in first Kendra, but second Kendra placement from his sign comes 

under general rules to which one sign reduction is applicable in Aroodha to retro lords of Pitree, 

Agrachara and Anuchara signs. sutasthe janmaH. (sutSwe jNm>,) is special rule for placement of sign lord 

in the 3rd Kendra to his sign. The word Suta (sut) is seven, and the word Janma (jNm) is ten, 

numerically, under katapayadi paddhati. This rule says, if sign lord is placed in seventh from its sign, 

though gap is seven signs, extend it ten signs ahead to reach the Aroodha. This is the rule for third 

Kendra placement. To the fourth Kendra placement general rule is applicable, as no specific rule has 

been framed. These Kendra placement rules override vriddha karikas and their followers. Rishi rejects 

them. 

Summary of Padas: 

Placement of Sign Lord 

First House 

Seventh House 

Second House 

Eighth House 

Third House 

Ninth House 

Fourth House 

Tenth House 

Fifth House 

Eleventh House 

Sixth House 

Twelfth House 

Aroodha of Sign 

Fourth House 

Fourth House 

Third House 

Third House 

Fifth House 

Fifth House 

Seventh House 

Seventh House 

Ninth House 

Ninth House 



This summary of padas (Aroodhas) is valid where Lagna degrees and Planet degrees are not available. 

Wherever this information is available the padas are calculated by formula: 

Pada = Sphuta (degrees) of bhava lord X 2 – Bhava sphuta. 

Under special rules, simply add 90°, 120°, 180° etc. to the bhava sphuta to get the Pada. 

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Pitree (ipt&) is a key word in definition. Almost all scholars have put numerical value of Pitree 

(ipt&) condensed to one i.e. rising Lagna [bhava]. A careful study of Jaimini Sutras will reveal that, his 

predictions on Jataka are not based on rising lagna but, on derived lagnas such as seven karakamsha 

lagnas, twelve Aroodha Lagnas, [including one Upapada-Lagna], Varnada Lagna, Gulika etc. 

Bhavesha Ashraya Raashi (Éavez Aaïy razI that is the Rashi that gives shelter to the Bhava lord) 

is very significant in Aroodha system. Here rising lagna is subordinate to the sign of placement for 

Lagna Lord, because the placement sign is the place in the horoscope from where it shall discharge its 

horoscopic duties by aspects and other relationships. Hence, placement sign is called Pitree (ipt&) Bhava. 

(Éavezae yÇ itóit s> ipt&,). This concept has given excellent results in age calculations, in thousands of horoscopes. 

Anuchara (Anucr) is the one that follows the person ahead of him. Suppose A, B, C three persons 

are standing in queue. A is first in queue, B second, and C as third. Hence B is anuchara of A. C is 

anuchara of B. A is leader of (A¢cr) of B. B is Agrachara (A¢cr) of C. Applying this logic to signs that 

rise in the east. Suppose Mesha is rising in the East, whose Agrachara (A¢cr) was Mina. When it 

passes off, Vrishabha shall follow as Anuchara (Anucr). 

We shall chart the odd signs as per Praachi VrittiH Vishameshu' (àacIv&ÄI iv;me;u). 

For odd signs: 

Agrachara sign Pitree sign Anuchara sign 

(A¢cr razI) (ipt& razI) (Anucr razI) 

12 Pisces 1 Aries 2 Taurus 

2 Taurus 3 Gemini 4 Cancer 

4 Cancer 5 Leo 6 Virgo 

6 Virgo 7 Libra 8 Scorpio 

8 Scorpio 9 Sagittarius 10 Capricorn 

10 Capricorn 11 Aquarius 12 Pisces 

For Even signs: REVERSE ORDER. Parävåtyotareñu (prav&Tyaetre;u). 

AgraChara sign 

(A¢cr razI) 

Pitree sign 

(ipt& razI) 

Anuchara sign 

(Anucr razI) 

3 Gemini 2 Taurus 1 Aries 

5 Leo 4 Cancer 3 Gemini 

7 Libra 6 Virgo 5 Leo 

9 Sagittarius 8 Scorpio 7 Libra 

11 Aquarius 10 Capricorn 9 Sagittarius 

1 Aries 12 Pisces 11 Aquarius 

Merging the two groups, we get Anuchara and Agrachara signs as under: 

Pitree sign 

AgraChara 

sign 

Anuchara sign 

(ipt& razI) (A¢cr razI) (Anucr razI) 

1 Aries 12 Pisces 2 Taurus 

2 Taurus 3 Gemini 1 Aries 

3 Gemini 2 Taurus 4 Cancer 

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4 Cancer 5 Leo 3 Gemini 

5 Leo 4 Cancer 6 Virgo 

6 Virgo 7 Libra 5 Leo 

7 Libra 6 Virgo 8 Scorpio 

8 Scorpio 9 Sagittarius 7 Libra 

9 Sagittarius 8 Scorpio 10 Capricorn 

10 Capricorn 11 Aquarius 9 Sagittarius 

11 Aquarius 10 Capricorn 12 Pisces 

12 Pisces 1 Aries 11 Aquarius 

Anuchara sign (Anucr razI) is relevant for male nativity and Agrachara sign (A¢cr razI) for female nativity. As 

per Vedic tradition, wife is Anuchara (follower or one who walks behind) of husband, and Husband is (leader or 

one who walks ahead) Agrachara. 

Having understood Pitree, Anuchara and Padam, we can easily locate Upapada in any horoscope. 

Please note, in Aroodha, no distinction is made between even and odd signs. Their count is always 

forward. If a bhava lord is retrograde, such retrogration needs special attention and are subject in 

themselves, as explained herein after. Sri Jaimini gives following Sutras. 

papSy papyaege àìJya darnazae va, (Paapasya Paapayoge pravajyaa Daara Naasho Vaa.) (J.S. 01.04.05.) 

na AÇ rvI> pap>, (Na Atra RaviH PaapaH.) (J.S. 01.04.03.) 

zuÉ†gyaegat! n, (Shubha Drug Yogaat Na.) (J.S. 01.04.04.) 

nIce darnaz>, (Neece Daara NaashaH.) (J.S. 01.04.05.) 

%½E b÷dara>, (Ucche Bahu DaaraH.) (J.S. 01.04.06.) 

In a nutshell, benefics by aspect (Jaiminian Aspects) and conjunction on Upapada, or its lord, 

blesses native with blissful married life. While malefics create differences, tensions, quarrels, disloyalty 

and even divorce. It has been observed that, Ketu by aspect or conjunction on Upapada or its lord, denies 

marriage. If benefics force marriage. Ketu kills spouse or destroys marriage, while other malefics create 

disharmony. 

Practical utility of Upapada is available in the following horoscope discussed by late Dr. B. V. 

Raman, at page 760, of October 1986 issue of [The] Astrological Magazine. In this piece Raman gives 

instance of his flop interpretation of Kalatra Bhava of one Sri Acharya of Tirupati at Allahabad in 

March 1938. 

How is my Kalatra Bhava? was asked by 48 years old Acharya. Mr. Raman writes - my analysis 

was simple following Parashara. The lord of the seventh house Sun is in Kendra in association with 

Jupiter and Mercury and otherwise un-afflicted. Depositor of Sun, Mars is exalted, but in the twelfth 

house with Venus and Ketu, aspected by Lagna lord Saturn. Thus, while the seventh house is somewhat 

afflicted, there is no denial of marriage. Since Moon is in a malefic sign and aspected by Saturn and 

Mars. This makes you impulsive and quarrelsome. Due to this, your wife could have left or died. 

The Acharya became furious and remarked that, he took pity on his knowledge. He said, "No 

astrologer in India including 'Jyotisha Samrat' has succeeded in analyzing correctly my seventh house. 

He told - 'My first marriage took place in my 12th year and wife died in 18th year. And my second wife 

marriage performed in the 18th years and bore me two sons and four daughters. She also died in 41st 

year. My third marriage was performed when I was 43 years and she too died in my 47th year, after 

giving birth to a female child, who also died. Today, I have no wife and have come to this place to spend 

rest of my life. I myself know astrology but cannot figure out which yoga have caused these deaths''. 

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The horoscope quoted by Shri Raman is difficult to decode as far as 7th house is concerned. 

Using Jaimini definition of Upapada we shall try to understand, whether it is applicable to this chart. 

The sign allotted to Lagna Lord Saturn is Kataka (an even sign). It also is Pitree. It qualifies for 

backward counting. Its Anuchara is Mithun. (See chart of Anuchara and Agrachara). Aroodha for 

Mithun is Mesha, which becomes Upapada. It is a malefic sign. But sign lord being exalted should grant 

multiple wives which it did grant. But how many? Three benefics Sun, Mercury and Jupiter aspect 

Upapada, denoting three wives. 

Lagna 

// 

Ketu 

Mars 

Shukra 

Moon 

Upapada 

Sun 

Mercury 

Jupiter 

Anuchara 

Saturn 

Rahu 

Pitree 

Lagna 

But all died. Ketu's conjunction or aspect on Upapada or its lord, or both or on marriage granting 

planets, destroys wives (spouses). Here Ketu joins Upapada lord (Mars) and aspects three marriages 

granting planets destroying all marriages. 

End of Part I 

We will demonstrate role of Ketu on Upapada over dozen cases in Part II. Thereby confirming 

our interpretation of Upapada passes the test of scrutiny. 

Upapada Part II 

Deviating entirely from traditional meaning of Upapada we have visualized new concept of Pitree [sign] 

(ipt& razI) and Anuchara [sign] (Anucr razI) and proposed Agrachara [sign] (A¢cr razI) for female 

natives. We have made random selection of charts from various sources - astrodata bank - Articles by 

renowned authors appearing in widely read magazines. 

Chart No 1. 

A female born on 19th November, 1957 at Ambala (India). She married twice and became widow on both 

occasions. Any explanation? 

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Ketu 

Upapada 

Venus 

Lagna 

Saturn 

Mercury 

Sun // 

Mars 

Rahu 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Jupiter 

Moon 

Lagna [Scorpio] lord Mars occupies Tula rasi which is (i.e. Pitree) an odd sign. It is female chart. 

We take Agrachara sign, from Pitree, which is Kanya. Pada for Kanya is makara, which becomes 

Upapada of chart. Upapada is a malefic sign makara aspected by two benefics Mercury and Sun. (Sun is 

not a malefic under Upapada), along with Saturn, the lord of Upapada, granting two marriages. Ketu, 

the terminator, aspects Upapada lord Saturn and also the marriage grantors Sun and Mercury, which 

resulted in termination of both marriages. 

Next 5 charts are from Saptarishis Astrology website where all are cases of 'No-Marriage' are given. 

Chart No 2. 

A female native born on 19th February, 1959 at 4-45 Hours at 7 E 6, 50 N 44. Sagittarius Asc 

Ketu, Venus Mars Moon 

7 th House 

Mercury 

Sun 

Female Chart 

(Reverse counting) 

Saturn 

Agrachara 

//Lagna 

Jupiter 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Upapada 

Rahu 

Lagna lord Jupiter in Vrishchika which is Pitree, an even sign, governed by reverse counting. 

Agrachara of Pitree is Dhanus, whose Aroodha is Tula. Hence, Tula is Upapada. Ketu joins Venus, the 

Upapada lord, destroying all possibilities of marriages. 

Chart No 3. 

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A female born on 11th November, 1958 at 00-30 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 26 N 40. Lagna Katak. 

Ketu 

Mars 

Lagna 

// 

Upapada 

Saturn Mercury Sun, Moon, 

Jupiter, 

Venus 

Pitree Lagna 

Rahu 

Agrachara 

Lagna lord Moon occupies Tula which becomes Pitree, which is an odd sign governed by forward 

counting. Agrachara of Pitree is Kanyaa whose Aroodha, Makara, becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu 

aspects Saturn, the Upapada lord, which gets no benefic relief. Hence, marriage denied. 

Chart No 4. 

A female born on 16th June, 1954 at 20-00 Hours. (05-30 East). 77 E 13, 28 N 40. Dhanu is Lagna. 

Agrachara Sun, Ketu, 

Mercury, 

Jupiter, Lagna 

Pitree 

Venus 

Mars(R) 

Moon Rahu 

Lagna // 

Saturn ( R ) Upapada 

Lagna lord is placed in Mithuna which is Lagna Pitree Mithuna, an odd sign is governed by 

forward counting. Agrachara to Mithuna is Vrishabha, whose Aroodha falls in Kanya. So, Kanya is 

Upapada. 

Ketu aspects Upapada and pollutes upapada lord Mercury, along with Sun and Jupiter, and 

aspects Moon, other benefic. Thus destroys all chances of marriage. 

Chart No 5. 

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A male native born on 12th October, 1931 at 07-54 Hrs. (05-30 East). 81 E 8, `16 N 10 with Tula as 

rising lagna. This is the chart of Shri K. N. Rao, astrologer and writer who remained chronic bachelor 

like A. B. Vajpayee, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, and Miss. Lata Mangeshkar. 

Rahu 

Jupiter 

Saturn 

Anuchara 

Moon,Venus, 

Mars 

Lagna & Pitree 

Lagna // 

Mercury, 

Sun, Ketu 

Upapada 

Lagna/ Pitree rashi is Tula (as Venus lord of lagna occupies lagna) by forward count Anuchara is 

Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanyaa which is Upapada. Ketu joins Kanyaa and its lord Mercury, 

marriage denied. 

Chart No 6. 

A female native born on 11th July, 1968 at 1`5-17 Hrs. (05-30 East). 78 E 28, 17 N 23 with Vrishchika 

Lagna. 

Rahu Saturn Agrachara Sun,Mars 

Mercury 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Venus 

Moon 

Jupiter 

Lagna 

// 

Ketu, 

Upapada 

Lagna is Vrishicika and Pitree Lagna rashi is Mithuna, an odd sign with forward count, has 

Vrishabha as Agrachara. The lord of Vrishabha, Venus is placed in 3rd house from Vrishabha. Hence, 

Kanyaa is Vrishabha's Aroodha, which becomes Upapada of the chart. Ketu joins Upapada and at the 

same time, aspects Mercury-Upapada Lord, destroying all chances of marriage. 

Next five charts (from 8 to 12) have been taken from Editorials 'KUJADOSHA CONFINED' to 

KUJA DOSHA ALONE by Mrs. Gayatri Devi Vasudeva, Editor of ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE, 

December 2005 issue. In all these charts, there is Kuja Dosha, and marriage ended in Divorce or Death. 

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All that happened, when Parashara's Vimshottari Dasha of Mars was not operative in nativity. We 

have examined them under Upapada, and found that Ketu was culprit in each. 

Chart No 7. 

Shri. M. K. Gandhi was a Mangalik but his conjugal life was most harmonious. Chart of M. K. Gandhi 

is well known. I have no exact degrees of planets with me. Editor may add them 1 . 

Jupiter 

Rahu, 

Moon 

Ketu 

Saturn 

Anuchara 

Mars, 

Mercury 

Venus // 

Lagna & 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Sun 

Upapada 

Lagna and Pitree rashi is Tulaa (since lagna lord occupies Lagna itself) - an odd sign, needing 

forward count. Its Anuchara rashi is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha falls in Kanyaa i.e. Upapada, with Sun 

free of any malefics including Ketu. His married life was blessed. 

Chart No 8. 

Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born on 19 November, 1917 at 23 Hrs. 13 min. at 25 N 27, 81 E 51 with balance of 

unexpired Vimshottari of Sun - 1 Year 3 Months 25 Days. 

Jupiter Ketu 

Saturn 

// 

Lagna 

Moon 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Venus 

Rahu 

Upapada 

Sun 

Mercury 

Mars 

1 Copy Editors addition: Mahatma Gandhi born on 2 nd October 1869 at 7.12 a.m. Porbandar, with Tula lagna at 4 degrees 37 

minutes (LMT used). Co-ordinates 69E36 21N38 

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Editors (of Astrological Magazine) comment were Mars in the 8th House, from Moon, is 

severest form of Kuja Dosha. Here Mars Dasha expired from 12th to 19th year of age. But widowhood 

came 16 years later. Kuja Dasha had nothing to do with Kuja Dosha. 

Lagna Pitree is Makara, an even sign of backward count. With Agrachara being Kumbha, whose 

Aroodha Dhanu becomes Upapada, with Venus (showing love marriage) & Rahu (Out of Caste 

Marriage) but, Ketu terminates marriage. 

Chart No 9. 

A female born on 26th January, 1975 at 3 Hrs 26 Min. at 29 N 32, 75 E 04 with balance of Vimshottari 

Dasha of Rahu having 10 Months 22 Days. 

Ketu 

Moon 

Saturn(R) 

Jupiter 

Venus 

Mercury 

Sun 

Upapada 

Mars 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Rahu 

Lagna 

// 

Mars in 2nd house from Lagna is weak Kuja-Dosha. Mars being placed in the 7th from Moon,, is 

powerful Kuja-Dosha. Her husband died within 4 years of marriage, during Saturn Dasha- Rahu Bhukti. 

Lagna Pitree is Dhanus, an odd sign, under forward count, whose Agrachara Vrishchika getting 

Aroodha of Makara, which is Upapada, under aspect of Ketu. Retrograde Saturn is running towards 

Ketu. Hence Upapada comes under grip of Ketu, hastening the death of husband. 

Chart No 10. 

A female born on 31 December, 1969 at 20 Hrs 22 Min. at 29 N 36, 77 E 12 with balance of Vimshottari of 

Moon at 7 years 14 days. 

Saturn 

(R) 

Mars 

Rahu 

Upapada 

Mercury 

Lagna 

Ketu 

// 

Sun 

Venus 

Jupiter 

Moon 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Mars in 8th from Lagna is severe form of Kuja-Dosha. Mars Dosha commenced when native was 

8 years and was over, when she was 15 years. She was married in September 1996 and consent divorce 

came in January 2000. 

Lagna Pitree is Kanya (backward count) having Agrachara in Tula, whose Aroodha is Kumbha 

which becomes the Upapada of chart. Upapada is occupied by Mars and Rahu showing rift with spouse. 

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Jupiter aspects on Upapada granted marriage. Ketu aspects Upapada Lord as well as Jupiter 

consuming his benefic powers, did not kill, but separated the spouse. 

Chart No 11. 

A female born on 25 August 1956, at 5 Hrs at 28 N 39, 77 E 13 with balance of Ketu Dasha of 6 years 13 

days. 

Mars 

Upapada 

Moon 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Ketu 

Venus 

Lagna 

Sun 

Jupiter 

// 

Saturn 

Rahu 

Mercury 

Mars in 8th of Lagna is dangerous Manglika Yoga, should have killed spouse in his dasha, which 

was operative from September 1998 to September 2005. But, death occurred much earlier during 

Vimshottari Venus Dasha and Mercury Bhukti. The husband was killed in a plane accident. 

Lagna Pitree is Mesha, an odd sign for forward count. Agrachara is Meena, whose Aroodha falls 

in Makara. Two benefics Sun + Jupiter aspects Upapada. Ketu aspecting Makara terminated first 

marriage. She may re-marry. 

Chart No 12. 

A male native born on 14 November, 1948 at 21 Hrs 15 Min. at 51 N 30, 00 W 10. With balance of 

Vimshottari Ketu at 2 years 4 Months and 22 Days. The native belongs to British Royalty and got 

married in July 1985. But divorce came in August 1996. The Mars Dasha, which operated from April 1987 

to April 1994, did not destroy marriage. 

Moon 

Rahu 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Upapada 

Lagna 

Saturn 

// 

Jupiter 

Sun 

Mars 

Ketu 

Mercury 

Venus 

Lagna Pitree is Mesha an odd sign, with direct counting has Vrishabha, as Anuchara. Aroodha 

for Vrishabha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Upapada is aspected by benefic Sun and malefic 

Mars also Upapada lord Saturn, prolonging married life somewhat, but Ketu aspecting Upapada lord 

spoils the game. 

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We observe that, in cases of celibacy (Siddhas, Shankaracharyas, Spiritual men) no marriages, 

disharmony, divorce or destruction of spouse, Ketu is involved by aspect or conjunction over Upapada sign or 

Upapada Lord. In the first place Ketu denies marriage and if benefics force marriage, it destroys them. 

In Part III we shall take some tough cases. 

End Of Part II. 

Some charts of spiritual men are being discussed here. 

Chart No 13. 

Shri. Shankaracharya of Shringeri born on 13th November, 1917 at 8-29 A.M. at Bangalore. Planetary 

longitudes of planets and Bhavas are: Lagna 236 0 37', 

Sun 207 0 28', Moon 188 0 13', Mars 132 0 59', Mercury 212 0 58', Jupiter (R) 45 0 50', Venus 253 0 30', Saturn 111 0 

41', Ketu 70 0 50', Shri Shankaracharya was world known Brahmachari. 2 

Jupiter 

( R ) 

Ketu 

Shri. 

Shankaracarya 

of Sringeri 

13-11-1917. 

Saturn 

Mars 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Venus 

Rahu 

Upapada 

Mercury 

Lagna 

// 

Sun 

Moon 

Ignoring longitudes, we may say that Lagna Pitree is Simha, Anuchara is Kanya, whose lord 

Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada, and is aspected by Mercury, Jupiter and Mars. Ketu is 

nowhere involved with Upapada and its lord, the native should have been a family man. Has Jaiminian 

failed ? No. Notice carefully Kanyaa sphuta is 176 0 36' (i.e. Lagna Sphuta minus 60 0 .) and Mercury is 212 0 

58'. The gap between them is 36 0 12'. When we add 36 0 12’ to the longitudes of Mercury, that is 212 0 58', 

we get 249 0 10', i.e. Dhanu becomes Upapada. Which is under aspect of Ketu, along with Venus. Ketu 

has destroyed sensuous, Venusian role and made him Brahmachari and Spiritual Man. 

Chart No 14. 

Sai Baba of Shirdi born on 18th May 1837 at 8-21 P.M. at Pathri (Maharashtra). 

2 Copy Editor’s note: All Shankaracharyas are brahmacharis (celibates), having taken oath of renunciation while they are 

still very young and bachelors 

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Rahu Sun 

Mercury 

Venus 

Sai Baba of Shirdi 

Jupiter 

Upapada 

Mars 

Lagna 

Pitree 

Lagna 

// 

Saturn 

Moon 

Ketu 

Pitree is Simha. Anuchara is Kanya, whose Aroodha is Makara, which becomes Upapada. Ketu 

joins Upapada Lord. Saturn controls Venus by aspect, making him a Spiritual Man. 

Jaimini Upapada and Ketu's role makes wonderful distinction between Shri. Ramkrishna Paramhamsa a 

super spiritual man who had spouse and kins and his disciple Shri Vivekananda, who was a karmayogi 

without spouse. 

Chart No 15. Ramakrishna Paramhamsa. 

Venus 

Upapada 

Sun 

Moon 

Mercury // 

Lagna 

Mars 

18-2-1836 

Rahu Jupiter ( R) 

Ramakrishna 

Paramhamsa 

(Figures indicate 

degrees and minutes) 

Ketu Saturn(R ) 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Lagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Meena, which is Upapada. Ketu is 

nowhere involved with Upapada and his lord. Hence, not destroying spouse. 

Chart No 16. Swami Vivekananda 

Lagna Pitree is Tula. Anuchara is Vrishchika, whose Aroodha is Kanya, which is Upapada. Ketu aspects 

Upapada lord and Venus, thus denying family life. 

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Mars 

7.46 

Ketu 

23.41 

Mercury 

13.13 

Venus 

8.32 

Swami Vivekananda 

12-1-1863 

Sun 

29.24 

Lagna // 

27.31 

Rahu 

23.41 

Jupiter 

5.28 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Moon 18.54 

Saturn 15.02 

Upapada 

Now, we will discuss difficult charts, where Lagna lord or Lords of Anuchara and Agrachara bhavas are 

in retrogration. Here, Upapada worked out in normal procedure, do not respond to the realities of life. 

How to tackle them? There is no guideline in texts. 

We are of the view, that retrograde planets have their corpus or body in one sign, and their 

inclinations are focused in the previous sign. Compare such a planet to a retreating soldier who is firing 

in his front, but stepping backward to his previous bunker for safety. In such a situation, we propose to 

use both signs - sign of placement and previous sign. Take Agrachara / Anuchara bhavas from previous sign, 

but keep the order of forward and backward count applicable to sign of placement of retrograde plane. 

To explain the thought, an illustration chart is given. 

Jupiter 

( R ) 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Mars 

( R ) 

Lagna 

// 

Dhanu is Lagna and its lord Jupiter, as retrograde, is placed in Mithun, which is Pitree. It's body is 

placed in 7th bhava, while it's inclinations are towards 6 th bhava. Take Agrachara and Anuchara from 

Vrishabha, but count will be forward, as Pitree is an odd sign. If it is male chart, Anuchara is Mithuna, 

follower of Vrishabha. If it is female chart, Agrachara is Mesha, predecessor of Vrishabha. Let us 

prepare chart of Agrachara and Anuchara signs, for odd and even Pitree Lagna signs having retrograde 

planet. 

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Placement sign Previous sign Anuchara sign Agrachara sign 

For odd signs 

Aries (1) Pisces (12) Aries (1) Aquarius (11) 

Gemini (3) Taurus (2) Gemini (3) Aries (1) 

Leo (5) Cancer (4) Leo (5) Gemini (3) 

Libra (7) Virgo (6) Libra (7) Leo (5) 

Sagittarius (9) Scorpio (8) Sagittarius (9) Libra (7) 

Aquarius (11) Capricorn (10) Aquarius (11) Sagittarius (9) 

For even signs 

Placement sign Previous sign Agrachara sign Anuchara sign 

Taurus (2) Aries (1) Taurus (2) Pisces (12) 

Cancer (4) Gemini (3) Cancer (4) Taurus (2) 

Virgo (6) Leo (5) Virgo (6) Cancer (4) 

Scorpio (8) Libra (7) Scorpio (8) Virgo (6) 

Capricorn (10) Sagittarius (9) Capricorn (10) Scorpio (8) 

Pisces (12) Aquarius (11) Pisces (12) Aquarius (11) 

Having fixed the procedure for locating Anuchara/Agrachara signs, we might face another problem in 

locating Aroodha for Anuchara/Agrachara signs, if their lords are retrograde. We propose to locate 

Aroodha as usual, but reduce one sign from such Aroodha to reach Upapada. 

Chart No 17. 

Miss. Lata Mangeshkar born on 22 September, 1929 hated marriage. 

Rahu 

Ms. 

Mangeshkar 

22-09-1929. 

Jupiter 

Lata 

Lagna 

Moon 

Venus 

// 

Saturn 

Mars 

Ketu 

Upapada 

Sun 

Mercury 

( R ) 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Lagna Pitree is Kanya, where lagna lord is retrograde. As per retrogression chart, Agrachara sign is 

Karka, whose Aroodha is Tula which is Upapada. Venus, its Lord is aspected by Ketu, thus destroying 

all desire for marriage. 

Chart No 19. 

A female born at Delhi on 13 February, 1978. at 04-28 A.M. at Delhi. Left “in-laws” forever after 2 days 

of marriage. 

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Ketu Moon Jupiter 

(R) 

Pitree 

Lagna 

Sun 

Venus 

Mercury 

13-02-1978. 

Mars 

(R) 

Saturn 

(R) 

Lagna 

Rahu 

Upapada 

// 

Lagna Pitree is Mithun, with retrograde Jupiter. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara is Mesha, whose 

Aroodha in normal case is Tula. As Mars, Lord of Mesha, is retrograde, one sign is reduced reaching 

Kanyaa as Upapada which is under aspect of Ketu. 

Three more female charts with retrograde lagna lords found with Prof. P. S. Sastry's Jaimini 

Sutras at pages 93 and 94. All became widows after short interval of marriage, due to effects of Ketu on 

Upapada and Lord of Upapada. Place of birth and has been withheld by P.S. Sastry. 

Chart No 20. 

Ketu 

Moon, Jupiter 

Saturn (R) 

Lagna, 

Pitree Lagna & 

Agrachara // 

Venus 

Upapada 

Sun 

Female Chart 

03-06-1961. 

Mercury 

Mars 

(R) 

Rahu (R) 

Her husband was shot dead six months after marriage. 

Pitree sign is Makara, with retrograde Saturn. As per retrograde chart, Agrachara sign is Makara, whose 

Aroodha is Mesha. Ketu aspects both Mesha and its lord Mars. 

Chart No 21 

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Upapada 

Sun 

Ketu 

Mercury 

Venus 

Lagna 

Moon 

Mars 

// 04-05-1956 

Saturn(R) 

Rahu 

Lagna 

Pitree & 

Agrachara 

Jupiter 

Pitree Vrishchika. Lagna lord Retrograde. As per Retrograde chart, Agrachara is Vrishchika. Upapada 

being Meena. Ketu aspects Jupiter. Upapada Lord being Uccha, showing multiple marriages. She 

became widow early in life. 

It is likely that, there might be cases which do not respond to Upapada and Ketu combination. We 

remember a Chandrakaka Nadi dictum "based on Parashara Principles' that, a male who has Jupiter in 

the 3rd house, will make his in-laws (from where he gets wife) prosperous {7th is spouse or wife, 9th 

from 7 th is 3 rd his in-laws (Wife's father)}. Another dictum - aspect or conjunction of Rahu + Saturn on 

3 rd house, or its lord, destroys chances of marriage. If the marriage does occur then such 

aspect/conjunction, destroys the marriage. 

So far we have demonstrated the effects of ketu on Upapada. Over the centuries astrological scholars 

were unable to crack Upapada, and thus discarded it, as useless, having no practical value. 

It is surprising - even 'Chandra Kala Naadi' which uses every tool of prediction, prescribed by Shri 

Parashara has not made a mention of Upapada even once. This may be due to the way Upapada had 

been defined under Parashara system, in their times, did not match with realities of Life. Therefore, 

they dropped Upapada in their Nadi. 

We have presented before astrological community interpretation of Upapada as defined by Shri Jaimini 

and its utility. Still more work, is needed on this topic. Some one will do that in future. 

We would request the parents that apart from traditional method of horoscopic matching, they should 

also study Upapada of 'WOULD-BE' (Groom/bride) before taking final decision. 

We are of the opinion that, each Jaimini Sutra is a topic in itself. Perhaps nobody knows that simple 

looking first Sutra of Jaimini %pdez< VyaOyaSyam>, contains full profile of Jaimini Jataka Shastra having 

581 sutras spread over 3 chapters each divided into 4 sections each. We propose to write on it, some day. 

Lastly would like to thank Shri K. Bhushan, one of the senior most student of this shastra in this 

country & always a great inspiration to me and others, with whom this particular discussion on 

Upapada & Pitree dates back to 11 years back & without whose support this article would not have been 

written. 

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Thy Notes – 2 

By 


Bhrighu Chakra Paddathi (BCP) & Prashna 

Our office accountant came and said there is a problem, we instantly did question. Noticed 

that Moon is in the 6H so there is a health issue, the Hora Lord was also Moon and Kaala 

Lord is Saturn sitting in the 10H of father. The dispositor of this moon is also with 

debilitated Sun (karaka father) the 9L of father & also 10L Mercury. So both ways 9H or 10H 

of father are afflicted. He said it is heart problem of father so we saw the 4H in the chart and 

also the 4L from 9H or 10H. This 4L from 9H is Mars sitting with Ketu indicating operation 

and in the 8H of longevity, so the conclusion was it’s a serious question re the longevity of 

the father. He said he has been admitted to the Govt hospital in Kerala and he does not want 

to shift to private as they would charge a lot. So our attention while he was talking went to 

Lagna Lord Jupiter sitting in the 2H of money. So the issue was about money, where lagna 

lord sits the issue is seen is a dictum that many a times comes true. The dictum of where Moon is 

in the prashna chart does not always come true and there is more to it. The Key is at times to look 

in the Navamsa chart too and here in the Navamsa chart Moon is in the 8H with Ketu so 

the question is about longevity. Unfortunately Moon in one of the most important 

divisionals is with Saturn who is the 8L of death there and in the 4H of one’s home. So 

death or a chronic disease to an old man (Saturn) can come in ones house. 

Now Saturn has to play a very important role and in Rasi chart it is in the 10H and in Bhava 

Chalit Chart it has gone into the 9H of father. Saturn means Peeda karaka (troubles 

significator), always look at it in a prashna chart, don’t ignore it at all. Saturn in a Prashna 

Chart signifies the Karma that is pending. It is gone in the Bhava Chalit Chart in the 9H of 

father, in the sign of Leo whose lord Sun is the karaka of father and the boy needs to rush to 

his native place and be next to father. 

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BCP 

How do you use BCP to double check what is happening and where is the remedy. 

We asked him what is the age of his father currently and he said 64 years. Now 

deduct from age multiples of 12 (refer Vol 3 issue for articles on BCP). So deduct 

60 from 64 which is the 4H of heart and he had to query relating to heart condition of his 

father. The 4H has A8 (longevity) A6 (diseases) and HL (money) in it. Its lord Jupiter is 

with Rahu in the 2H of family and money. The issue is of the heart of the father or you can 

take it this way since 9H is father, 8 th from it which is the 4H is the issue, which is the 

longevity of the father (4H). Do u see now with BCP methods one can double check the 

prashna. 

You will notice that there is some logical issue here since 1H is self the querent and the 64 th 

year is not of his but of his father, yet it has been observed that by some strange coincidence 

it does work at times and gives us clues. 

Actual BCP Method 

One is seeing from Prashna about father so see 9H is father, its 64 th year would be 4 th from 

9 th house which is the 12H, it has Gulika Mandi so there will be problem to father in the 64 th 

yar, now its lord is Mars (operation) with Ketu (scissors) in the 8H of longevity (question 

for client) but in 12 th (hospitals) from 9H of father in the sign of Cancer (heart-4H of natural 

zodiac) it is aspected by Jupiter, so Jupiter will give the remedy as it is also 6H (health) from 

9H of father. All this is matching and within an hour from this write up we would come to 

know if operation is really needed or not. The remedy lies in the recitation of mantra of 

Jupiter as it is in the 2H of the chart. 

As predicted to the accountant his father did go to hospital, money was an issue so they 

operated in a Govt hospital instead of private hospital and he has now come out of the 

hospital (Jupiter’s aspect) with the bi-pass operation which went well. Probably in the next 

issue will try to reveal some more methods of usage of BCP which since a year we have 

ignored. 

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Child Birth Via 

Annual Charts 

By 

Laura Barat, USA 

Copy Editor: Virendra Battu, India. 

Readership Level: Advanced 

Publisher: Laura’s research must be applauded, she was 

only given the topic by SA and she came up with this 

novel article. 

Laura Barat has been practicing Vedic 

Astrology and giving consultations for 12 

years. She is a graduate of the American 

College of Vedic Astrology and a graduate 

and regional teacher of Dirah Academy 

International. She is also a member of the 

American Federation of Astrologers and 

has written numerous articles about 

Astrology. During her teens, she was very 

interested in Astronomy and that turned 

into an avid passion for Astrology. 

Metaphysical subjects have interested her 

since childhood. Laura studies under the 

brilliant Vedic Astrologer, Ernst Wilhelm. 

She uses the rather novel method of 

delineating horoscopes with the Tropical 

Zodiac instead of the Sidereal Zodiac while 

also using all Vedic techniques from 

Maharishis Parasara and Jaimini. Her 

website is: www.laurabarat.org. 

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hildbirth must be a focus of the 

year. Childbirth is indicated 

through the 5 th house, 9 th house 

and 7 th house. The 5 th house because it is a 

house of children, the 9 th house because it 

is a secondary house of children according 

to the principle of bhavat bhavam, and the 

7 th house because it is the house of 

conception. To determine if it is, indeed, a 

focus, there should be at least two of the 

following factors present: 

• The Muntha (Progressed 

Ascendant) occupies any of the 

aforementioned Houses within the 

Annual Chart (Varshaphal) 

• The Muntha lord occupies any of 

the aforementioned Houses within 

the Natal Chart 

• The Year Lord rules or occupies the 


Varshaphal 

• The Year Lord occupies the 


Natal Chart 

• Jupiter as Year Lord 

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• Jupiter or the ruler of the 5 th or 9 th house occupying the Muntha. 

• The Sun in the 5 th , 7 th or 9 th house or ruling these houses. The Varshaphala is based on 

the Sun, so the Sun always plays a major role in every Varshaphala chart. 

Sahams 

When predicting with Varshaphal and Tajika in general, Sahams play an extremely 

profound role. Sahams must always be assessed in every Varshaphal or the astrologer would 

most certainly miss something important during the year. There are many Sahams and of 

course, it is impossible for each one to give 

their effects during every year. For a Saham 

lord to give its effects, the planet must be 

endowed with strength by either having a 

Pancha Vargiya bala of above 10 or being 

exalted in the Varshaphala, or being within its 

own Hadda, TriRasi, Drekkana, Hora or 

Navamsa. The better a planet is with regards 

to these factors; the more able it is to give its 

effects. 

After determining childbirth is a major focus of the year through the methods mentioned 

previously with regard to the Muntha, Muntha lord, Year lord, Sun, etc., then it is important 

to consider the Sahams pertaining to childbirth. They are the Prasava (Delivery of Child) 

Saham and the Putra (Progeny) Saham. To determine if the Saham is activated, assess the 

following factors: 

• The Saham is conjoined the Year Lord 

• The Saham is in the Muntha 

For a Saham lord to give its effects, the 

planet must be endowed with strength by 

either having a Pancha Vargiya bala of above 

10 or being exalted in the Varshaphala, or 

being within its own Hadda, TriRasi, 

Drekkana, Hora or Navamsa. 

• The Saham lord aspects the Ascendant or the Ascendant lord and is related to the 5 th 

house lord or 9 th house lord, or the Saham is in the 5 th or 9 th house. This is only in the 

Varshaphal chart. 

Timing – Method 1 

To time the event of childbirth, there are two methods. 

a) Using the Patyayini Dasa, you determine the planet that will give the event by 

strength (pancha vargiya bala) and lordship of relevant houses. 

b) Look at the Tajika Yogas formed by this planet. When it forms a Tajika yoga with the 

Ascendant Lord, Year Lord, Muntha Lord or Ascendant, then the event will take place 

in its dasa or antardasa. 

c) To determine whether it will be the dasa or antardasa of the planet, you must first 

determine the type of Tajika yoga it is forming. 

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d) If it is an applying Tajika yoga, then the event will take place in the planet’s dasa that 

comes first within the dasa sequence. The antardasa will be that of the aspecting 

planet. 

e) If the Tajika yoga is a separating yoga, then of the two planets, the event will take 

place in the planet’s dasa that comes second in the dasa sequence and the antardasa of 

the other aspecting planet. 

Timing -Method 2 

This method seems to give the event more often than Method 1. 

a) Find the Saham in the Varshaphala chart and determine its Shastiamsa (D-60) sign. 

b) Using Mudda Dasa and using the Shastiamsa, the event will happen in the dasa of 

either the lord of this sign, the ruler of the lord of the Shastiamsa Sign, or the lord of 

the 5 th house from this Shastiamsa sign. 

c) To determine which of these planets will give the event in its dasa, you must take the 

strongest by dignity utilizing Parasara principles. 

Some Examples 1 using this method 

Case 1: Angelina Jolie -4 June 1975 at 09:09 AM, Los Angeles CA, USA, 34n03, 118w14, PDT 

h7w (is daylight saving time) 

Varshaphala and Shastiamsa Chart for Angelina Jolie at age 30. Shiloh, her first natural born 

daughter, was born on May 27, 2006. 

1 Copy Editor: Kindly note that Laura Barat uses Vedic Astrology on Tropical Zodiac (Sayana system) and Kala software, 

the D 60 and some charts might not match what other free softwares display. 

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Ascendant in Natal Chart is Cancer 

Muntha: Capricorn 

Year Lord: Mercury 

Muntha Lord: Saturn 

There is a focus on childbirth due to the year lord being in the 9 th 

house and the 9 th lord. The Sun is also in the 9 th house. Mercury is 

imbued with very high Pancha Vargiya Bala at 14.038. The Muntha 

is Capricorn which falls in the 7 th house in the Rasi. Shiloh was 

born just a few days before Angelina’s next birthday so she was 

conceived within this year, so 7 th house indications would be 

revealed and are correct. Now that we have established that this 

chart holds the possibility of children, let’s go further. 

The Prasava or Delivery of a Child Saham falls at 13:19 Pisces. The Putra or Progeny Saham 

falls at 18:43 Aries. The Lagna is being aspected by Jupiter to 40.9 points out of a possible 60. 

Anything over 40 is a strong aspect. Therefore, we can see that the Prasava Saham will be 

activated. Not only is it aspecting, it is within the Ascendant which gives Jupiter, the 

Saham lord, extra power. 

The Shastiamsa of the Prasava Saham occupies Taurus. For timing of childbirth, we have 

three possibilities. Taurus is ruled by Venus, so Venus dasa could bring the birth. The ruler 

of Venus, the Moon, could also bring the birth. Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo, the 5 th house 

from Taurus, could bring the birth. As it was, Shiloh was born in Venus/Ketu 

dasa/antardasa of the Mudda Dasa. Venus is in neutral dignity and also rules over the 

Moon and Mercury in this case, so Venus has quite a lot of say in bringing the baby into this 

world. 

Case 2: July 19, 1951 in Glendale, California at 20:33. First born child came into this world on 

April 2, 1972 

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Native, Age 20 Varshaphala and Shastiamsa. 

Ascendant in Natal Chart is Aquarius 

Muntha is Libra 

Year Lord is Saturn 

Muntha Lord is Venus 

The year lord, Saturn, occupies the 5 th house in the Natal chart and the Muntha occupies the 

9 th house in the Natal Chart. The Sun rules the 9 th house. Also, here again, there is a heavy 

emphasis on the 7 th house. Her son was born within 2 weeks of exactly nine months of her 

birthday so it very well could have been that he was conceived in this year with Saturn the 

year lord being in the 7 th house and with strength at 11.831 of Pancha Vargiya Bala. Three 

factors point toward children being a focus of the year. 

The Saham of Progeny is at 6:53 of Gemini conjoined the Year Lord. Its Shastiamsa is 

Cancer. In the Mudda dasa, her son was born in Moon Dasa which lasted between March 

9 th and April 9 th . 

Case 3: March 2, 1969 in Lakeland, Florida at 06:38. Child was born September 21, 1990. 

Native, Age 21 Varshaphala and Shastiamsa. 

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Natal Ascendant is Pisces 

Muntha is Sagittarius 

Year Lord is Sun 

Muntha Lord is Jupiter. 

In this chart, the Muntha falls in the 9 th house. The Muntha Lord falls in the 5 th house in 

the Natal Chart and the Year Lord, which is also the Sun, rules the 5 th house. So, clearly, 

children are a possibility. The Saham for Delivery of a Child falls in Leo and its lord, the 

Sun, is the Year Lord. The Sun aspects the Lagna within orb. The Progeny or Putra Saham 

falls is in Cancer at 00:41, directly on top of the Muntha lord, Jupiter. However, it is the 

Delivery of a Child Saham that will give the birth. The child was born during 

Mercury/Mercury dasa/antardasa. The Shastiamsa of the Prasava Saham is Virgo. The 

possible candidates for the dasa lord in Mudda dasa were Mercury, Saturn and Venus. 

Mercury rules over Virgo and consequently Saturn and is in a great friend’s sign. Venus 

rules over the Saham lord, Mercury, and is in enemy’s dignity. Therefore, it is only natural 

that the Mercury dasa would give the birth. 

One can utilize these methods not only for childbirth, but also for marriage, falling in 

love, increased wealth and promotion in career. All that is needed is to substitute the 5 th , 7 th 

and 9 th houses with the relevant houses regarding these subjects and then manifestation and 

timing of manifestation can be predicted. 

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Lal Kitab Remedies 

– For The 

Uninitiated 

By 

Rabinder Nath Bhandari, India. 


Rabinder Nath Bhandari was born on 

26th Dec 1950 and is a science graduate 

from Punjab University. He has been 

studying astrology since 1978 in which 28 

years he has spent in extreme deep study 

of Lal Kitab. Being well versed in Urdu, 

Punjabi, Hindi & English he has delved 

deeper into Present day Palmistry along 

with Indian Samudrik Shastra apart from 

doing vast amount of readings for people. 

His interests likes in nature photography 

& the exactly how nature is simple, this 

simplicity reflects in his persona being an 

extremely humble and loving human 

being. He is considered one of the foremost 

authorities on Lal Kitab alive today. 

beemari ka bagair dwayee bhi ilaaz hai 

(Disease can be cured without medicine) 

magar mout ka koyee ilaaz nahin 

(but to avert death there is no medicine) 

duniyavi hissaab kitaab hai 

(these are worldly calculations) 

koyee daawaa e khudai nahin 

(not a final verdict of almighty) 

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bove quoted lines are printed at 

the top of front page of LAL 

KITAB, which convey their 

message very clearly to the reader or 

follower of this system of prediction. So, I 

am giving at the beginning of this article 

on remedies an example case, showing the 

strength of the first line i.e. 

beemari ka bagair dwayee bhi ilaaz hai 

(disease can be cured without medicine) 

Example Case 

On 4 TH April, 2009, I received a 

phone call from a lady, who was 

weeping while talking to me and 

said that her husband had met with an 

accident, received head 

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injury and is now admitted in a Hospital at Chandigarh. He is lying in a subconscious state 

and attending doctors say that his life is at risk and they will have to perform an operation of 

his brain. But she trusted me and asked for some remedy, if I can recommend something for 

avoiding this operation and to protect his life. 

On that day, I advised her to do some charity at temple. Next day, she came to me early in 

morning asking for remedial measures. After reading planetary influences and also his palm 

lines, as his hand prints were already with me in my computer, I advised her to donate or 

take ½ kg, Barley grains and approximately same quantity of Jaggery (gur – a sweet 

product made from sugar cane juice) in the evening time within two hours after Sun set to 

some religious place, and advised her to repeat it for three days continuously at the advised 

time and stop after that, because it is very clearly mentioned in LAL KITAB, as for any 

turmoil in brain or brain fever, Rahu is mainly affecting planet, just like molten LAVA 

beneath earth layers, so with the help of this remedy, ill effects of planet Rahu can be totally 

controlled, and may be helpful in treating such cases. In this case, according to the hand lines 

or horoscope of native, rahu was the main affecting planet to the brain but longevity of the 

native was not hampered. 

She started performing the advised remedy from the same day evening and on the third day 

evening time, when she last visited the temple and returned back, native started giving some 

response and after a weeks time, he was discharged from Hospital and got cured without any 

operation. 

I understand that when there is only ill health indicated, it can be cured by performing very 

simple remedies. 

Birth Chart and Annual Chart according to LAL KITAB are given below: 

Similarly, you can also have a look on the Palm Lines of native in attached image: 

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In the annual birth chart, we can very clearly see that Sun and Rahu are again in 8th house, 

which is supposed to be the big loss causing return of planet rahu over Sun as per natal chart. 

From, palm lines of native, you can very clearly see the points, which I have marked both in 

Left and Right hands, most adversity is shown in Left Hand, influences of which can be 

cured with the help of remedies, where as in the right hand, there are signs of longevity, 

protection and life line is uninterrupted except head line, which wears an island on it (4), 

which will affect natives brain power for some time. 

Above quoted example shows that: 

Beemari Ka Bagair Dwayee Bhi Ilaaz Hai 

(Disease Can Be Cured Without Medicine) 

To understand remedies, first of all it is a must for the reader to understand the basics of 

remedies and items related with concerned planets, for which I am giving below first of all 

some charts for ready reference: 

Table No: 1 - For Single Planets 

Ill Influences Of Planets Can Be Cured By Donating Items Of Concerned Planets / Through 

Worship Of Concerned Divinity Quoted Against Name Of Planet 

Name 

of 

Planet 

Color of 

Planet 

Gender of 

Planet 

Divinity 

Remedy for 

progeny 

& other 

factors 

General items for 

remedy 

1 Jupiter Yellow Male Brahma Ji Haripujan Yellow gram 

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Planet 

2 Sun Wheatish Male 

Planet 

3 Moon Milky Female 

Planet 

4 Venus Like curd Female 

Planet 

5 Mars Red Male 

Planet 

Vishnu Ji 

Shivji 

Lakshmi Ji 

Hanuman Ji 

Katha 

Harivansh 

Aradhaya 

Dev Pujan 

Public 

Service 

Gayatari 

Paath 

6 Mercury Green Emasculated Durga Ji Durga 

Paath 

7 Saturn Black Emasculated Bhairon Ji Worship of 

King 

8 Rahu Blue Emasculated Saraswathi Ji Kannya 

Daan 

(Bearing 

expenditure 

of girl`s 

marriage) 

9 Ketu White 

Black 

mix 

Emasculated Ganesh Ji 

Donation 

of Kapila 

Cow 

Pulse, Gold 

Wheat, Red 

Copper 

Rice, Milk, Silver 

Ghee, Curd, 

Camphor, Pearl 

White 

Red Masoor Daal 

(pulse of red 

color) 

Pulse Moong full 

(green), Emerald 

Full black pulse 

(Daal urdmaash) 

Iron 

Blue Sapphire, 

Mustard 

Seasame (Black 

and White) – 

TIL in Punjabi 

Articles Representing Conjoined Planets (More Than One Planet) 

Conjoined Planets Related Articles 

Jupiter –Ketu Yellow Lemon 

Jupiter – Moon Banyan tree 

Sun – Moon 

Horse and cart, Litchi fruit, Milk of Banyan tree. 

Sun – Venus 

Shining red, burnt earth, bronze bowl, Multani Mitti (gaachni). 

Sun – Mercury Green mountains, red alum, white glass 

Moon – Mercury Mother - Daughter, sand in river water, parrot, swan, well with 

downstairs 

Moon – Saturn Black ink, Baoli (water storage well), reversed weapon which 

strikes in forehead, tortoise, spoiled milk, bus or vehicles of iron, 

poisoned milk, cursed well 

Venus – Mars Earthen tandoor, sweet pomegranate (Anaar), Geru (ochre) 

Venus – Mercury Constituents of Sun, Libra (weighing scale), sand, floor machines 

Venus – Saturn Ghee (clarified butter) and black pepper, burnt black brick in brick 

Killen, black shining dry mountain 

Mars (mangal bad) – Magnifying glass, shining red garments of girl, flower of 

Mercury 

pomegranate. 

Mars (Mangal Nek) – Subhra (Red cloth which is non-shining of the bride, at the time of 

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Mercury 

Mars – Saturn 

Mercury – Saturn 

Mercury – Rahu 

Mercury – Ketu 

Saturn – Rahu 

marriage), blood red color which is not shining, parrot with girdle 

around its neck. 

Dry palm date (chhohare), coconut fruit (unpeeled) 

Mango tree 

Nelar, which is common on banyan tree (Moon and Jupiter) and 

spoils its fruits 

Barry (a hunter bird) from whom even the elephant dreads. 

Sarpmani, which sucks out the snake poison from the snake bite. 

(This Chart Proves Helpful In Treatment Of Conjoined Plants Through Items Quoted 

Against These) 

Curing Ill Influences Of Planet Through Habits Of Native: 

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very individual when observed closely indicates the dominating planet by choice of 

color in general use, his character, behavior with relatives, his personal behavior and 

eating habits etc. The native will not be in the habit of using items related to the 

dominating planet in excess, where as on the contrary, if any planet is very weak, he will be 

used to make use of items in excess, related to that planet. For example, if the Sun is the 

dominating planet, the native will avoid excess use of common salt and will not like to eat salty 

preparations. Similarly, if the Mars is weak, 

if the Sun is weak, excess intake of common 

salt should be avoided, one should correct his 

nature by controlling his temper, he must 

follow old traditions laid down by our 

ancestors and pay respect to his parents, must 

do charity and refrain from accepting 

donations or charity. 

birth chart or according to palm lines in the hand of native. 

the native will be used to eat sweet 

preparations in excess. However, if the Mars 

is dominating, the native will avoid use of 

excess sweet preparations. 

In similar manner choice of colors 

influences up to a great extent, so there is a 

great stress paid on use of or to avoid some 

colors according to planetary placement in 

Human behavior of a person in worldly matters, and with his fellow beings or relatives is 

also under the influence of dominating or adverse affecting planets. So, it is also advised in 

Lal Kitab, repeatedly not to behave against the fixed norms for planetary behavior, according 

to their placement in Birth Chart. 

If any one want to correct or ward off ill influences of negative planets, it is a must for him 

to refrain from intake of items e.g. if the Sun is weak, excess intake of common salt should be 

avoided, one should correct his nature by controlling his temper, he must follow old traditions laid 

down by our ancestors and pay respect to his parents, must do charity and refrain from accepting 

donations or charity. 

So, first of all, more stress should be paid to correct those habits, which generally destroy 

good effects of planets on native, which are generally indicated, while interpreting a Birth 

Chart according to Lal Kitab, which I will like to say as Lal Kitab Warnings, which should 

not be ignored, before advising any Lal Kitab remedy. 

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Few examples from Lal Kitab: 

Example: 01 

Sun in 11 th house: 

Sun in the 11 th house is quoted as fully religious minded, but selfish with luxurious life. If 

native is a vegetarian and religious, will be a man of power and authority, and live a long, 

happy life. 

But it is also quoted in the same chapter: 

Zubaan Teri Gost Ka Khaana Jo Maangey 

Likhey Khud Lawalidy Vidhaat Kalam se. 

If a person, in whose Horoscope, the Sun is placed in 11 th house and is a meat eater, will be like eating 

boiled flesh of one’s own kith and kin and will remain issueless up to the age of 40 years and at the 

end, he will lose his male child). 

This is a warning to a person born with the Sun placed in 11 th house of Horoscope, which is 

very clearly mentioned in Lal Kitab, which I have found and observed many times come 

true. Logic behind this is explained in a unique way in Lal Kitab, as Saturn is the real 

significator of 11 th house (own house of Saturn) but Jupiter also exercises its powerful 

influence here (fixed house of Jupiter).The 11 th house is treated as Court of Jupiter, where 

Saturn takes an oath to decide all matters in a judicious manner. 

In this case, the Sun is expected to be fully religious, but when native behaves against the 

expected planetary behavior, by indulging in bad vices represented by Saturn, i.e. eating 

meat etc, Saturn will write a decree for his father, the Sun. In Lal Kitab, there are mentioned 

Baits of Sacrifice for every planet which means that a real planet spoils the effects of other planet 

instead of its own, in this case the Sun will take benefit of this and push forward Ketu to be 

punished or in other words, ill effects of Sun will be transferred to Ketu. This is the main 

reason for trouble to ones male child which is represented by Ketu. So, before performing 

any remedy for this planet, it is must for a person with Sun in 11 th house to refrain from use 

of meat etc. 

Example: 02 

Sun in 10th house: 

Placement of the Sun in 10 th house of horoscope, it is advised to native that he should not 

wear dark blue and black color clothes and avoid moving bareheaded. White and wheatish 

color turban or cap will give auspicious results. Source of light in western wall of his house will 

give adverse effects. He should avoid stay for long time with his in-laws and keep good 

relations with them. Hot tempered nature will spoil him. 

Why all this is quoted in this house alone? 

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Reason for this can be very well explained in the light of Lal Kitab. As 10 th house of 

horoscope is the own house of Saturn, when Sun comes to the house of Saturn, it will make 

Sun a weak planet. So, to protect Sun, first of all, remedies are done through colors of 

malefic planets, i.e. Saturn & Rahu, the native is advised to wear white clothes instead of 

Black And Blue colored clothes and keep head covered with white cloth. Secondly, to correct 

Rahu, help through behavior with relatives of Rahu is advised. Next, native is advised to 

control his temper and reduce the use of common salt (salty items), which are representing 

items of the Sun. 

If native follows above guidelines in his life, when the Sun is placed in 10 th house, he will be 

a successful person. There are more remedies, which may be performed in addition to 

changes as quoted above, but these changes will give him a great relief. 

Example: 03 

Venus In 10 TH House: 

According to Lal Kitab, native with Venus in 10 th house of horoscope gets very many 

occasions for indulging with other women, but there is a warning “will be deprived of children 

and there will be no conception for a period of 12 years from the day of sex with other women”, where 

as on the other hand, it is also quoted if such person maintains good character, Venus will give good 

results and will live a luxurious life. This is a clear example of behavior (karma) of native, 

which spoils or improves the results of the concerned planet, by obeying guidelines given in 

Lal Kitab, in relation with planetary behavior. 

There is a great number of such remedies, which are quoted in Lal Kitab in connection by linking every 

planet with every house of horoscope and also by paying attention towards ill influences of other 

planets on concerned planet, which are very much logical in their explanation, when someone tries or 

makes an effort to understand these remedies. Every remedy works effectively when performed strictly 

according to Lal Kitab direction. 

As every body part is linked to some planet, so there are a number of remedies 

which can be performed through the concerned body part: 

In Lal Kitab, relationship of Planets with various body parts of human beings is very well 

explained; e.g.: (Nine planets as quoted on face in Lal Kitab) ________ 

Jupiter _________________: Nose and forehead 

Sun______________________: Right eye ball 

Moon ___________________: Left eye ball 

Venus ___________________: Cheeks 

Mars +Ve________________: Upper Lip 

Mars –Ve________________: Lower Lip 

Mercury________________: Teeth and frontal part and tip of nose 

Saturn__________________: Hairs of eye brows and eye lashes specially 

Rahu ____________________: Chin 

Ketu_____________________: Ear 

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Similarly, every part is representing some planet, and there are a number of remedial 

measures quoted to ward of ill influences of different planets, as an when required by linking 

that remedy with concerned planet and house of horoscope with that body part, which prove 

very effective in giving curative results, few examples of which are quoted below: 

1. Application of Saffron or Turmeric Tilak (Dot) in central part between eye brows on 

forehead (to improve the position of Jupiter, when it is ill affected by Mercury or 

Rahu or when Jupiter is giving negative results due to it’s weak placement). 

2. Cleaning of nose early in morning with water and keep nose dry (a remedy for 

Jupiter). 

3. Cleansing teeth every morning with fresh water immediately after getting out of bed 

(a remedy for Mars –Venus, through by curing Mercury). 

4. Use of Alum (an item of Mercury planet) for cleaning teeth for 43 days is 

recommended (to correct ill influences of planet Mercury). 

5. Piercing of nose is recommended (a remedy of Mercury). 

6. Piercing of Ears is recommended (a remedy of Ketu). 

7. Tie up pure white silk thread on both toes of feet (a remedy of Ketu). 

8. Let the rain water pour onto summit of head of the native, because it is written in a 

symbolic way i.e. Brahaman di bodi minh mangdi, which suggests for a remedy of moon 

to ward of ill influences of Jupiter’s placement in 7 th house of horoscope. 

And there are many more remedies quoted in a similar way, having a link with body parts, 

which when performed according to Lal Kitab directions, works wonderfully and results are 

astonishing. 

So, from this, it is evident that it is also of much importance to be careful in knowing the link of 

planets with body parts and adopt concerned remedial measure in the same way as per laid down 

guidelines in Lal Kitab. 

Effects of plants / animals/ pets/ main entrance of residential place/ metals and utensils 

used in daily routine life of a person are also to be studied accordingly to select a proper and 

permanent cure for ill influences of weak planets. In the similar way, native’s behavior with 

his relatives linked with various planets is also supposed to be maintained accordingly as per 

Lal Kitab guidelines. 

There are so many other warnings related with our daily routine work, which are also 

helpful to common man for smooth sailing of life of a person: 

When the general remedy is of no use, the under noted remedies will be helpful within a 

time of hours: 

1. Mars Negative: Sugar and sesame combined balls (rewaries) to be thrown in 

running water. 

2. Jupiter: Application of Saffron on forehead, tongue, umbilical point is 

recommended. 

3. Sun: Put Jaggery (gur – an sweet product made from sugar cane juice) in running 

water. 

4. Moon: Place milk or water in a pot towards head side of bed during night time and 

put it in Keekar (Acacia tree) in the morning time. 

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5. Saturn: Donate Mustard Oil after looking in it, the shadow of your face should be 

seen in that mustard oil and then it is to be donated. (Chhaya Paattar Daan). 

6. Venus: Donate Cow or Millet (Jowar / Churry). 

7. Mars Positive: Give sweets or sweet meals in charity or flow Jaggery in running 

water. 

8. Mercury: Punch (make a hole) a copper coin and flow it in running waters. 

9. Rahu: Donate white color radish with leaves or flow wooden charcoal in flowing 

waters. 

10. Ketu: Serve dogs with bread from your food. 

General Indications & Helpful Remedies For Destroyed (Ineffective) Planet Of A 

Person: 

This is a very important point, which was first of all quoted in Lal Kitab 1940 version on 

page 48 (from line 3) to page 50 (up to line 2) and in Lal Kitab 1952 on page 183 in one table. 

Sr. 

No. 

Planet 

Name 

General Indication of 

Debilitation 

1 Jupiter Loss of hair on the summit 

of the head of such person 

without any illness. Habit 

of wearing round weeds 

necklace around neck. Loss 

of gold; false rumors may 

become the cause of 

calumny. Stoppage of 

education without any 

reason. 

2 Sun Death / Loss of Sun colored 

(Red) Cow or of brownish 

grey colored buffalo. Loss of 

power of giving motion in 

the parts of body and flow 

of saliva from the mouth 

continues. 

3 Moon Death of Horse and Milk 

animals. Water pond or 

well may dry up. Loss of 

sense of feeling and touch 

in the body. 

4 Venus Thumb of such person may 

become worthless without 

any disease or skin may be 

affected (SKIN DISEASE) 

Helpful Remedies in Such Condition 

To apply yellow “Tilak” on the forehead or 

turban. Starting of work after cleaning 

nose, and keep the nose dried up all day 

will be helpful. From the childhood, day 

from which water in the nose dries up 

automatically, the Jupiter will be 

considered as active. 

Put some sugar or sweet thing in mouth 

and drink some water before starting daily 

routine work. 

To receive blessing of others by touching 

their feet would be of great help. 

Taking care of ones clothing (dress) would 

be helpful. 

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5 Mars Death of child soon after 

birth. Loss of eyesight of 

one eye. Joints may become 

motionless. Color of blood 

may appear to be like of a 

dead man. May have sexual 

strength, but with no ability 

to reproduction. 

6 Mercury Damage of teeth. Unable to 

differentiate fragrance or 

bad odor. The sex power of 

such person proves 

deceptive. 

7 Saturn House may fall, buffalo 

may die, incidence of fire. 

Loss of hair from body 

without any illness, 

particularly from eyebrows. 

8 Rahu* Pure black dog may die or 

may be lost. Loss of nails of 

hand, mental disorders and 

unnecessary enemies. 

9 Ketu* Nails of feet may be lost. 

Troubles of urinary tract or 

rheumatic disease. Death or 

trouble of children. 

Use of white surma (stibnite - Antimony 

sulfide) will be helpful. The remedy 

quoted in Mangal Bad – Mars negative will 

also be of help. 

Get nose pierced. Keeping teeth clean will 

be helpful. 

Use Meswak (tree branch or bark of a tree) 

for cleaning teeth. 

Staying with joint family and not spoiling 

relations with in laws. Keeping up summit 

(Choti) in the head will be helpful. 

Get the ear pierced. Rearing of Ketu will be 

of help. (Here Ketu may be quoted as: 1. 

Son in law staying at in-laws house. 2. 

When brother stays at sisters house. 3. 

Daughters son staying at maternal house. 

Except these above three worldly 

representative, a two colored i.e. black and 

white Dog is also treated as Ketu’s 

representative. 

There are so many helpful remedies quoted in Lal Kitab, but always keep in your mind, the 

first line of Lal Kitab i.e. 

Beemari ka bagair dwayee bhi ilaaz hai 

(disease can be cured without medicine) 

magar mout ka koyee ilaaz nahin 

(but death can`t be averted) 

For the last line, I am giving birth details of a person, who is not in this world with us and 

his hand prints were not available for Astro Palmistrical readings, but still I am giving his 

birth chart and annual chart with available details of his last days because it is quoted in Lal 

Kitab : 

Magar mout ka koyee ilaaz nahin 

(but death can`t be averted) 

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This boy consumed poison on 12 th June, 2009 at about 3:00pm and left this world on 22 nd June, 

2009 after struggling for life at 5:00 AM. 

Lal Kitab clearly points out to the astrologer to consider the longevity of native first and if 

he finds some adversity therein, it is the moral duty of astrologer not to disclose this time 

(time of death) before hand, because this may put the concerned person in a state of worry, 

because there may be some error while doing calculations, because it is also quoted in Lal 

Kitab in its very beginning i.e. 

Duniyavi hissaab kitaab hai 

(these are worldy calculations) 

koyee daawaa e khudai nahin 

(not a final verdict of almighty) 

So, it is a request to all and specially to learned astrologers, who understand this system of prediction 

to be careful while selecting and recommending any remedy by considering permanent effects (planet 

effect) and curable effects (rashi phal effects) i.e. From right hand and from left hand readings 

respectively and follow laid down rules according to Lal Kitab. 

Khush raho aabad dunya, 

Madad malik apni dega, 

maal o jaan badhte raho 

neki khud karte raho…… 

These lines are from Lal Kitab, as blessings to all from our respected Pandit Rup Chand Joshi Ji 

(writer of Lal Kitab) and also an advice to do good always. 

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Dharak & Dharakansha 

Horoscope 

By 

Paresh Desai, India 


Paresh Desai is a doctor by profession & 

has pursued deep study of astrology since 

several decades. He comes from a parampara 

where ‘Only Sarvatobhadra Chakra’ is used 

for predictions, no dasas at all. His Guru was 

the illustrious legendary celebrity astrologer 

of Bombay, Shri Ravindra Desai who had 

learnt astrology from Baroda & Benares for 

25 years and then developed his own system 

of Sarvatobhadra Chakra. We expect Mr. 

Desai to reveal some rare secrets in this space 

in the coming years. 

W 

e have come across many such 

situations where in spite of 

giving prediction after 

considering all the principles of Phalit 

Jyotish, our predictions have gone wrong. 

One of our great Jyotishacharyas of yester 

years Varaha Mihir has given us the 

principle that “a native will get good and 

favourable fruits of the house whose lord is 

strong and powerful in the birth horoscope 

provided that it is also strong in the 

Navamansha horoscope”. This has been 

verified to be true in many instances but 

there are few instances where this principle 

has not been proved correct. My Guruji 

wondered why this has been so. He thought 

of all the principles of Phalit Jyotish he had 

studied but did not get any answer so he 

went to his Guruji for the explanation and 

solutions. His Guruji also thought about 

this but could not find any reason. So he 

told my Guruji that he had taught him all 

the principles of Jyotish which he had 

studied from his Guruji and that he had 

nothing more to offer. 

My Guruji kept on thinking about it 

and one day, he suddenly thought of Tarak. 

Our jyotishacharyas have described about 

Tarak in their literature. My Guruji 

prepared a table of Tarak and put all the 

planets in the nakshatra under Tarak in 

which they were situated at the time of 

birth respectively. He found out that a 

planet which came under favourable Tarak 

gave favourable fruits but a planet which 

came under unfavourable Tarak did not give 

good or favourable fruits even though it was 

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strong in birth horoscope as well as in Navamansha horoscope as per the principle 

of Varaha Mihir. He studied many charts in this way and found out that a planet which is 

strong in the birth horoscope and also in the Navamansha horoscope has to be strong or 

favourable in Tarak also. Then and then only it was capable of giving favourable or good 

fruits of that house. He verified this in many horoscopes or charts and came out with the 

modified principle that “a planet which is strong and favourable in birth horoscope and also in 

Navamansha kundali gives favourable and strong fruits of the house of its lordship only if it is present 

under good or favourable Tarak”. 

T 

o understand this properly, we must first understand the concept of Tarak given by 

our learned Rishi-Munis. They studied the effects of different nakshatras on planets 

starting from the nakshatra of Moon. Why nakshatra of Moon? In Indian Vedic 

Astrology, whenever a planet is giving fruits of its house, Moon plays very important role. 

Moon is considered as our mind in astrology and it is through our mind that we feel 

happiness or unhappiness, joy or sorrow. All the emotions and feelings are because of mind. 

Moon is also very close to earth and whenever a planet is going to give fruits, it transfers its fruits to 

Moon and Moon transfers them to the native and this way native gets Shubha or Ashubha fruits as 

per the transit of planets. So Chandra Rashi Kundali (Moon Rashi horoscope) is used for 

Gochar prediction in our Nirayan system of Indian Vedic Astrology. 

Our learned Rishi-Munis observed the effects of various constellations on planets as 

per its distance from the constellation of Moon. They studied the effect of nakshatra on 

planets in giving fruits when it is in the same constellation as that of Moon. Then the effect 

of second constellation from Moon was studied and so on. In this way they studied the 

effects of all 27 Nakshatras on planet’s behavior in giving fruits and they found out that 

there were nine types of effects as per the distance of specific nakshatra from the 

constellation of Moon. Considering the nakshatra of Moon as the first Nakshatra, the effects 

up to nine nakshatras were different and same effects were repeated from 10 th Nakshatra to 

18 th Nakshatra and from 19 th Nakshatra to 27 th Nakshatra. This way nine groups of 

nakshatras were formed each having three nakshatras. These groups were given the name of 

Tarak. Each Tarak was given a name as per its effect on planets. The names they gave were 

in serial order 

1 Janma 2 Sampad 3 Vipad 

4 Kshema 5 Pratyari 6 Sadhak 

7 Naithan 8 Mitra 9 Adhimitra 

As we know there are 27 Nakshatras or constellations. Our learned Rishi-Munis 

considered the nakshatra of Moon as the first nakshatra and placed this nakshatra below 

Janma Tarak. Then second nakshatra from moon was placed in second Tarak i.e. Sampad 

Tarak. This way they placed nine Nakshatras under nine Taraks in serial order. The 10 th 

Nakshatra was again placed under Janma Tarak and next nine nakshatras were put under 

nine Taraks respectively in serial order in second row. Again 19 th nakshatra was placed under 

Janma Tarak and remaining nakshatras were placed under respective Tarak in 3 rd row. In 

this way three rows of nine nakshatras were formed under taraks. Each Tarak contained 

three constellations. So Tarak is nothing but the group of nakshatras. The nakshatra of 

moon is considered as the first nakshatra. So Janma Tarak will contain 1 st , 10 th and 19 th 

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nakshatra from Moon’s nakshatra, Sampad Tarak will contain 2 nd ,11 th and 20 th nakshatra 

from Moon’s nakshatra and so on. If we see this in tabular form it will be as follows. 

Sr. 

No. 

Tarak Serial Number of Nakshatra 

from Moon 

1 Janma 1 (Nakshatra 10 19 

of Moon) 

2 Sampad 2 11 20 

3 Vipad 3 12 21 

4 Kshema 4 13 22 

5 Pratyari 5 14 23 

6 Sadhak 6 15 24 

7 Vadha 7 16 25 

8 Maitra 8 17 26 

9 Adhimitra 9 18 27 

The effect of each Tarak on planets in short is as follows: 

1. Janma Tarak: Fruits obtained as per the strength of the planet in birth horoscope. 

2. Sampad Tarak: More than expected fruits are obtained. 

3. Vipad Tarak: Fruits with worries and obstacles in the beginning. 

4. Kshema Tarak: Fruits for family and enjoyed with family members. 

5. Pratyari Tarak: Fruits with hopes and despair or hopelessness. 

6. Sadhak Tarak: Fruits with constant efforts. 

7. Naithan (Vadh) Tarak: Destruction of fruits at the last moment. 

8. Maitra Tarak: Fruits with the help of friends or recent acquaintance 

9. Adhimitra Tarak: Fruits obtained with the help of family members or very close 

friends. 

My Guruji changed the word “Naithan” to “Vadha” (Sudden end – slaughter) as it is 

more appropriate. 

As the planets were imbibing the effects of Tarak under which they came, my Guruji 

changed the word Tarak to Dharak as the meaning of Dharak is to wear or to take the effect 

of some thing else. E.g. when a car is painted red, we say it is a red car, when it is painted 

yellow, we say it is a yellow car. Similarly a planet coming under a particular Tarak takes 

the effects of that Tarak. So we can say that it has taken the effect of that Dharak and will 

give fruits as per the characteristics of that Dharak. 

Characteristics of Dharak 

1. Janma: This is the first Dharak. The Nakshatra of Moon is placed under this Dharak. 10 th 

and 19 th Nakshatra from Moon also come under this Dharak. 

a) Its meaning is taken as “As It Is” i.e. a planet coming under this Dharak gives fruits or 

results of its house as per its strength or weakness in the birth horoscope. 

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) If it is strong and powerful in the birth horoscope and is equally strong and powerful 

in Navmansh kundali, then it gives good and favourable fruits of the house of its 

lordship. 

c) The fruits are obtained easily and also last for a long time. 

d) If it is weak in the birth horoscope and also in Navmansh kundali, then it gives weak 

fruits or unfavourable fruits of the house it represents. 

e) If it is strong in birth horoscope and weak in Navmansh kundali or vice versa, it gives 

mixed fruits. A strong planet gives good fruits and a weak planet gives poor results of 

the house it represents if it comes under Janma Dharak. 

2. Sampad: This is the second Dharak. 2 nd , 11 th and 20 th Nakshatra from Moon comes under 

this Dharak in three rows respectively. 

a) In Sanshodhanatmak Sarvatobhadra chakra, the meaning of Sampad is taken as “More 

Than Expected.” It also means extra or additional or more or excessive. 

b) That means a planet coming under this Dharak gives fruits of its house of lordship in 

excess or more than what a native was expecting. Sampad Dharak makes the planet 

coming under it to give more fruits of its house. 

c) Suppose a person is doing some consultation and expects to earn Rs.5000/- as his fees 

but his client would be very happy with his consultation and gives him Rs.7000/- 

which is more than what he had expected for. So a planet coming under this Dharak 

gives more fruits than its capacity or its strength in the birth horoscope. 

d) Similarly if malefic planets are giving worries or unfavourable fruits than the native 

will get more worries than what he had expected for. 

3. Vipad: This is the 3 rd Dharak and 3 rd , 12 th and 21 st Nakshatra from Moon comes under this 

Dharak. 

a) Vipad means Obstacles or Worries. 

b) These obstacles and worries are found in the initial phase of the deeds. These worries 

and obstacles get over as the deeds progresses. 

c) A planet coming under this Dharak always gives worries and obstacles while giving 

the fruits of the house it governs. As the native continues his work, these obstacles 

and worries start getting removed and the deeds get completed eventually. 

d) But there is no charm at the end of the work as the native has to pass through lot of 

difficulties and worries even for executing a simple work. E.g. a person wants to buy a 

car of particular model and colour. He goes to the showroom of that car and books his 

car. He is promised the delivery of the car after 7 days. He goes to the showroom for 

delivery but his car has not reached the showroom. So he is told to come after another 

7 days. He again goes after 7 days to find out that the car of his choice of colour is not 

there. He is not interested in other colour so he is promised delivery of the car of his 

choice of colour after another 7 days. After 7 days he gets the car of his choice but 

there is no happiness or charm of obtaining the car of his choice as it has come after so 

many obstacles and frequent visits to the showroom. 

e) So a planet under vipad Dharak does give fruits of the house it governs but after 

obstacles and hardship in the beginning. 

4. Kshema: This is the fourth Dharak and 4 th , 13 th and 22 nd Nakshatras from the Nakshatra of 

Moon come under this Dharak. 

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a) The meaning of Kshema is “Easily Obtained And Enjoying Fruits With Whole Family”. It 

also means that whatever fruits native gets, he shares them with his family members 

and enjoys with them. 

b) Whenever there is worries about the fruits of the house, he dose not share his worries 

with his family members but keeps it to him. 

c) Thus a planet coming under this Dharak gives fruits of the house it governs easily, 

without worries and as per expectation and are enjoyed by whole family. 

d) We can take two meanings of this Dharak. 1. Fruits are obtained easily, without many 

efforts and 2. They are enjoyed with whole family. 

e) Native will not use the fruits for self only but will distribute them to all family 

members and relatives who are in his contact. 

f) As there are always two sides of a coin, here also fruits obtained are of two types. 

When benefic planets are giving fruits, they are obtained easily and enjoyed by the 

family but when fruits are obtained by malefic planets, i.e. when unfavourable fruits 

are obtained and there are worries and less fruits in spite of hard work, native does not 

like to pass on his unhappiness or worries to his family members. He would try to 

keep his worries and unhappiness or failures to himself. 

g) We can take an example of a person doing a job. He will earn his salary every month 

and give money to his family. Whatever he earns, he uses for the happiness of his 

family. But when he loses his job, he gets worried but does not tell his family about it. 

He does not want his family to worry about it and be unhappy. But his family would 

come to know about this in due course and every one in the family will be sad and 

unhappy. 

h) But this is a good dharak, so whenever the unfavourable transit of planets is over, the 

person will get another job and every one in the family will be happy. So this dharak 

involves his family in both favourable and unfavourable situations. 

5. Pratyari: This is the 5 th Dharak and 5 th , 14 th and 23 rd Nakshatras from the nakshatra of 

Moon occupy this Dharak. 

a) The meaning of the word Pratyari is “Nirasha” i.e. “Despair’’. 

b) The planet coming under this dharak gives fruits of the house it governs in such a way 

that the situation is very hopeful to start with and the native is confident that he will 

get the fruits soon but suddenly the situation changes and it becomes hopeless. Native 

looses confidence of getting fruits and becomes disappointed. 

c) But this situation does not remain for long and as the transit becomes favourable, he 

again becomes hopeful of getting fruits. This way, the planet coming under this 

Dharak gives fruits of its house always with hopes and despair. 

6. Sadhak: This is the 6 th Dharak and 6 th , 15 th and 24 th Nakshatra from the nakshatra of 

Moon come under this Dharak. 

a) The meaning of Sadhak is “Sadhana or Intense Efforts”. 

b) The fruits of the house are not obtained without making efforts if the lord of that 

house is placed under this dharak. It makes the native continuously work or keep on 

making efforts to obtain the fruits of the house. 

c) If a person makes efforts to achieve some level and achieves it and stops making 

efforts thinking that the level will be maintained without much effort, he finds it 

difficult to maintain that level. 

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d) That means that the native has to be constantly active to keep on getting the fruits of 

the house if the lord of that house is placed under this dharak. 

e) If native stops working, the fruits also stop coming in. 

7. Vadha: This is the 7 th Dharak and 7 th , 16 th and 25 th Nakshatra from the nakshatra of Moon 

comes under this Dhark. 

a) The literal meaning of Vadha is Slaughter. It means Premature and Sudden Death. 

b) Here its meaning is taken as sudden and premature loss of the fruits of the house if 

the lord of that house comes under this dharak. 

c) This dharak is not considered as a good dharak. 

d) There is sudden loss of the fruits of the work which is near completion. Native is 

confident of getting the fruit of the work he is doing but suddenly something 

untoward happens and picture changes suddenly and everything is lost. 

e) The fruits of the work which native was about to get are suddenly lost and the native 

does not understand what went wrong. 

f) If the planet coming under this Dharak is strong and powerful then it gives the fruits 

of the house during benefic rotation, then suddenly the fruits are stopped from coming 

in but after some time when the rotation of benefic planets start, he starts getting the 

fruits of that house again. 

g) That means there are many ups and downs in getting fruits of that house. 

8. Maitra: This is the 8 th Dharak and 8 th , 17 th and 26 th Nakshatra from the Nakshatra of 

Moon comes under this Dharak. 

a) Maitra means Friend or Some Person With Recent Acquaintance. 

b) The planet coming under this dharak gives fruits of its house with the help of a friend 

or some other person. 

c) That means some person, a recent friend or an acquaintance becomes instrumental in 

getting the fruits of that house. If the native works himself, he may find some delays 

or obstacles or may not be able to do it satisfactorily but if he asks someone to do his 

work, then the work will be done nicely and satisfactorily. So someone becomes 

instrumental in getting the fruits of that house. 

d) During benefic rotation of planets, native gets good fruits with the help of others but 

during malefic rotation of planets, native gets worries and may not get the desired 

fruits. E.g. a person wants to buy a railway ticket. If he goes himself to railway station 

or booking office, he would find a big queue. He may have to stand for a long time 

and waste his time but if he contacts some railway booking agent on phone, he will 

get the ticket without standing in long queue and without wasting his time and ticket 

will be delivered at his door step. 

e) It is also observed that when a planet under this Dharak it becomes capable in giving 

fruits and if there is no one at that time to help the native, he may not get those fruits. 

9. Adhimitra: This is the 9 th Dharak and 9 th , 18 th and 27 th Nakshatra from the Nakshatra of 

Moon comes under this Dharak. 

a) Adhimitra means Family Members or Very Close Friend or Someone Very Close To The 

Native. 

b) Here also a close friend or a family member becomes instrumental in getting the fruits 

of the house whose lord is placed under this Dharak. 

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c) If native tries to get the fruits of the house with his own efforts, he may not get the 

desired result but gets the fruits with the help of a close friend or a family member. 

d) Here also during benefic rotation of planets, native gets good fruits with the help of a 

family member or a close friend but during unfavourable rotation of planets, the same 

close friends or family members become instrumental for native getting bad fruits or 

worries of that house. 

Dharakansha Horoscope 

D 

harakansha Kundali is one of the research works of my Guruji Dr. Ravindra Desai, 

it would be prudent for the erudite scholar to work further on it for its miraculous 

snap shot results in judging houses. 

I. He calculated the Dharak of each planet and placed them in the house in which the 

respective planet is situated in the birth horoscope. 

II. He then studied the effects of dharak on that house and found out that Dharak plays a 

very important role in modifying the fruits of that house. 

III. If a favourable Dharak is present in the house, it increases the favourable fruits of that 

house but if an unfavorable Dharak occupies that house the fruits of that house 

become unfavourable even if the house is strong in the horoscope. 

IV. If more than one dharaks were present in the house then their combined effects were 

observed on the fruits of that house. 

To understand this properly let us prepare a Dharkansha Horoscope of a native and 

study the effects of dharaks on the fruits of that house. 

To prepare Dharakansha Horoscope, one has to prepare a birth horoscope with spasta 

grahas (Degreecal position of planets). From this, find out the constellation of each planet. 

One has to prepare a dharak chart and place each planet under the Dharak in which its 

Nakshatra is present. Then find out the dharak of each planet. Place the dharak of each 

planet in the house where it is situated in the birth horoscope. This way dharakansha 

kundali will be ready. 

Let us take few examples. 

Example: 1 

Name: KD 

DOB: 13-05-1986, TOB: 17.34.00, POB: Vadodara, Gujarat State, India 

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Planets at the time of birth will be as follows: 

Planet Sign-Dg-Mt-Sc Nakshatra 

1 Sun 00-28-45-57 Krutika 

2 Moon 02-18-32-53 Aardra 

3 Mars 08-25-28-44 Purva Shadha 

4 Mercury 00-17-44-19 Bharani 

5 Jupiter 10-23-51-46 Purva Bhadrapad 

6 Venus 01-26-36-15 Mrugashirsh 

7 Saturn 07-13-48-41 Anuradha 

8 Rahu 00-05-08-33 Ashwini 

9 Ketu 06-05-08-33 Chitra 

10 Uranus 07-27-50-26 Jyeshtha 

11 Neptune 08-11-48-44 Moola 

12 Naseeb 07-26-06-03 Jyeshtha 

13 Ascendant 06-06-19-08 Chitra 

Prepare the tabular chart of nine dharak and write nakshatra in serial order under it starting 

from the nakshatra of Moon as follows. 

Janma Sampad Vipad Kshema Pratyari 

Adra Mo Pun Pus Ashl Magh 

Swa: 

Shat 

Vish 

P.Bha 

Ju 

Anu 

U.Bha 

Sa 

Jye 

Rew 

Ur 

Fo 

Mool 

Ashw 

Ne 

Ra 

Sadhak Vadha Maitra Adhimitra 

P.Fa 

U.Fa 

Hast 

Chi Asc 

Ke 

P.Sha Ma U.Sha 

Shra 

Dhan 

Bhar 

Me 

Krut 

Su 

Roh 

Mrug 

Ve 

Draw the birth horoscope and put the dharak of planets in the house which they 

occupy. 

Dharakansha Kundali 

8 

Pratyari 

Sadhak 

9 

Vipad 

Kshema 

Adhimitra 

7 

6 

5 

10 

1 

4 

Sam 

pad 

11 

12 

Vadha 

Pratyari 

Sadhak 

Janma 

2 3 

Adhimitra 

8 

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Nakshatra 

Adra - Aardra Swa - Swati Sha - Shatbhisha 

Pun - Punarvasu Vis - Vishakha P.Bha - Purva 

Bhadrapada 

Pus - Pushya Anu - Anuradha U.Bha - Uttara 

Bhadrapada 

Ashl - Ashlesha Jye - Jyeshtha Rew - Rewati 

Magh - Magha Mool - Mool Ashw - Ashwini 

P.Fa - Purva P.Sha - Purva Bha - Bharani 

Falguni 

Shadha 

U.Fa - Uttara U.Sha - Uttara Kru - Krutika 

Falguni 

Shadha 

Has - Hasta Shra - Shravan Roh - Rohini 

Chi - Chitra Dha - Dhanishtha Mrug - 

Mrugashirsh 

Planets 

Asc - Me - Mercury Ra - Rahu Fo - Fortune 

Ascendant 

Su - Sun Ju - Jupiter Ke - Ketu 

Mo - Moon Ve - Venus Ur - Uranus 

Ma - Mars Sa - Saturn Ne - Neptune 

Predictions from Dharakansha Kundali: 

Adhimitra Dharak in 1 st House: Adhimitra means family members or very close friend and 

the 1 st house is the house of body and mind. Family members and close friend of the native 

become instrumental in proper growth of mind and body of the native and also in 

maintaining it fit. They also help him in his deeds for getting stability in his life and to 

maintain it. But during malefic rotation of planets, they become instrumental in bringing 

him mental and physical worries and also for his stability in life. 

Vipad in 2nd House: Vipad means obstacles and worries and 2 nd house is the house of financial 

matters, wealth and family members. Native is finding obstacles and worries in his deeds for 

getting money and saving it and also for creating wealth. He is finding obstacles and worries 

in the beginning of his deeds even if they are straight forward and simple. Native has to 

work for removing those obstacles and then he will succeed in his efforts of earning money 

and getting wealth. But there will be less charm in spite of getting money and wealth as 

native has to pass through lot of hardships and extra work. This is also the house of family 

members so there may be worries in his relationship with his family members. As the lord 

of this house Mars is situated in third house, native will earn money and get wealthy by his 

self efforts and enterprises and his brothers or sisters may become helpful. 

Kshema in 2nd House: Kshema means to get fruits easily and to enjoy them with family 

members. 2 nd house is the house of money, wealth and family members. So native will be 

able to earn money easily and save them for the future. He distributes the fruits of second 

house among his family members and his relatives or his well-wishers and enjoys with them 

happily. He does not use or keep money for himself alone. Native also shares his wealth 

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with his family members and enjoys with them. But whenever there are financial worries or 

worries regarding his wealth, he would not share them with his family members. This is the 

special feature of this Dharak. 

Pratyari in 3rd House: Pratyari means despair and the 3 rd house is the house of new 

enterprises. This is also the house of brothers and sisters. Whenever native thinks of doing 

some new enterprise he finds that the atmosphere is not always favourable. The atmosphere 

which was favourable when he started his deeds does not remain same for long. After some 

time he would find some obstacles and unfavourable circumstances which make him lose his 

hopes about the out come of his deeds. His mind fills up with despair. But this despair also 

does not remain for long. As the rotation of planets improve, the place of despair is taken up 

by hopes, this way there is always the atmosphere of hopes and hopelessness regarding the 

fruits of this house. 

As this is also the house of brothers and sisters, the relations of native with his 

brethren are sometimes very good and sometimes there is worries. 

Sadhak in 3 rd House: Sadhak means Sadhana or Tap or to work continuously or constantly 

either mentally or physically. Native has to work constantly for obtaining the fruits of his 

deeds. If he stops his deeds then the fruits of his deeds would stop coming in i.e. he has to 

work constantly for achieving and maintaining the fruits of his deeds or enterprise. Suppose 

native has established a company and has fixed certain target for income and works to 

achieve his target and is happy after achieving it. He thinks that his company is well 

established now and there will be no problem if he focuses his attention to some other 

business. But as soon as he stops looking after his company, the business slows down and his 

income decreases. He again has to focus all his attention to the affairs of this company and 

again he will start getting fruits i.e. he has to look after his company affairs even after it is 

well established. Then and then only he would get proper and continuous fruits. 

Sampad in 5 th house: Sampad means extra or more then one’s expectation. 5 th house is the house 

of education, intelligence and children. Some take 5H for higher education note this. Native 

was an average student during school; parents were always worried about his education. But 

he got more marks than his efforts during exams. He got better results in his exams than his 

expectations. During graduation studies he got first class through out. Then he gave CET 

for MBA but could not get admission in India. He was totally disappointed. He then read 

about Australian University fair and attended the seminar. He submitted his certificates and 

was selected for MBA by one of the best universities of Australia and has completed 2 

semesters with credits and he was one of the top ten students out of 70 who were selected for 

industrial training. This means that whenever there is a rotation of malefic planets over 5 th 

house, he would get worries which are more than his expectations but whenever there is a 

rotation of benefic planets over this house, he would get much better fruits than his 

expectation. 

Till the next issue of Saptarishis Astrology I would leave you to work out the results of 

Vadh & Janma in the above chart. 

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Karve Guruji – An Exposition 

By 

R.G.Krishnan, USA 

Karve Guruji (respectfully called in this manner by his devotees) is a well known 

person in the astrological world. He, Karve Guruji along with his daughter Pinki 

and son Sandeep visited our house at Murphy, Texas and stayed with us from May 

22nd until May 30th, 2009. We consider this as our good fortune and a blessing that a highly 

spiritually elevated person like Karve Guruji could spend his time with us and perform his 

daily poojas in our house. This was his second visit to our house. He had earlier visited our 

house for the first time in 1995 and stayed with us for a week. 

Karve Guruji is a blessed soul who got divine vision in his childhood and is also a self 

realized person. During his stay with us from May 22 to 30, 2009 we had several occasions to 

chat with him whenever he was free from his daily poojas. 

On each such occasion, I took the opportunity to ask him as 

many questions as possible about his early childhood and as 

to how he got “Siddhi” that is super normal powers and high 

degree of intuition with the help of which he is able to 

comprehend date and time of birth of any one who meets 

him or talks to him over the telephone. I also asked him 

questions about his Guru from whom he got the astrological 

knowledge. 

Karve Guruji is a very humble person and as such he 

did not want any publicity about him. However we tried to 

reason out with him stating that he owed to the Astrological 

world to tell about him and to spread his message of love to 

all human beings and to bring to their notice the Divine 

mantra he got in his divine vision. 

He replied stating that all things that happened in his 

life were by the will of God and that he did not plan for it 

nor will he take any credit for the various things that happened in his life. 

I asked probing questions to him, to his daughter Pinky and to his son Sandeep and the 

information gathered from such questioning is given below which I share with the readers of 

the Saptarishisastrology magazine 

Karve Guruji’s Birth & Early Childhood. 

Shri Karve was born on an Ashadi Ekadasi day, (the exact year of his birth is not 

known as he was born in his parent’s home at Pune (old name Poona) in a middle 

class Brahmin family household. In those days births that took place in homes were 

not recorded by the local Municipality. Due to this reason he did not have any birth 

certificate. His father was a pious Vedic Brahmin and his grand father was also a pious 

Vedic Brahmin. They both devoted their entire time in doing prayers & meditation and 

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spent a considerable part of their time to go to Varanasi [old name Benaras] and to do 

‘Tapasya’ (penance) there. 

In his early childhood, he was guided by his parents in doing daily prayers and other 

Vedic rituals as done in any Brahmin family. When he came of school going age he went to 

a nearby Municipal school at Poona itself. However he did schooling for two years only and 

then dropped out of school as the school education did not interest him. 

His First Exposure To Astrology: 

In his early childhood, some time in the year 1938 or 1939, he happened to pick up a 

used book from an old books shop. He said that something made him pick up this book as it 

fascinated him from the very beginning. In that book he found horoscopes of Lord Sri Ram 

and Lord Sri Krishna were given with some astrological comments. That was his first 

encounter with Vedic Astrology. Reading this book was a thrilling experience to him and he 

felt that as if that he knew the subject (may be from his past births). With great interest he 

read the book over and over again as the two horoscopes made a big impact on his young 

mind. He soon memorized these two horoscopes along with the astrological comments on 

them as contained in that book. 

The details of these two horoscopes are as under: 

Sri Ram’s Horoscope: 

Sri Ram was born in Punarvasu Nakshatra in Kataka Rasi (Cancer Moon sign) Kataka 

Lagna (Cancer ascendant), with a Jupiter exalted and well placed in ascendant (Lagna). 

Saturn exalted and well placed in 4th house, Mars exalted and well placed in the 7th house, 

Venus exalted and well placed in the 9th house, Sun exalted and well placed in the 10th 

house along with Mercury, Rahu in 6 and Ketu in the 12th house. Thus lord Rama had 5 

planets in exaltation signs and one planet in own sign. He told me that this horoscope made 

big impact in his mind and it seemed to him that he was familiar with astrology as he could 

understand the book very clearly. 

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Lord Sri Krishna’s horoscope has the following placement of planets: 

He was born in Rohini Nakshatra in Vrishabha Rasi (Taurus Moon sign), Taurus 

ascendant (Vrishabha lagna). Sun strongly placed in own house and in the 4th house in Leo 

sign (Simha Rasi), Mercury strongly placed in Virgo sign (kanya Rasi), Venus strongly 

placed in own house in Libra (Thula Rasi), Mars exalted and placed in Capricorn sign, 

Saturn strongly placed in own sign Aquarius, Jupiter strongly placed in own house in Pisces, 

Rahu placed in 6th house from ascendant and Ketu placed in the 12th house from ascendant. 

Thus Lord Krishna had in his horoscope 5 planets well placed in own sign (Swagrahee) and 2 

planets well placed in exaltation signs. These two horoscopes made a big impact on his 

young mind and he read this book with interest over and over again. Around this time he 

felt a deep urge to learn more and more about astrology by reading more books and by 

discussing the matter with astrology knowing persons. 

Shortly, after this book incident, in the year 1939, he met his first Guru by the name of 

Hari Bhau Dikshit. He gave him the initial knowledge in Astrology. Later in the year 1945 

he met Sri GaneshViswanath Joshi. He was a born blind but knew astrology and was a 

bachelor. He used to sit in a temple all day long every day and tried to guide astrologically 

the various persons who came to seek his guidance. By the blessings and guidance of Shri 

Joshi he developed his knowledge further & could also astrologically guide persons who had 

come to him with their problems. 

Around this time the number of people from all walks of life seeking astrological 

guidance from him was increasing day by day and he did his best to help them astrologically. 

One such person was Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan, father of Super Star Amitabh Bachchan 

who had come to Poona to attend one “Kavi Sammelan” (Meeting of poet artistes) in the 

year 1942. He had told Karve Guruji that his wife was expecting a baby and wanted to know 

about the future of that baby. Karve Guruji told him that a son will be born to him soon who 

1 Publisher: It may interest readers to read another very interesting variation of Shri Krishna’s Horoscope via this article in 

Outlook Magazine http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?225095 

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will have a very bright future and that he will become a famous person down the road & 

will be visible throughout the world. Later a son was born to him who was named Amitabh 

Bachchan and every one knows about Amitabh Bachchan now is a super star of Indian 

Hindi movies 

In the year 1943 Lata Mangeshkar then a teenage girl met him and wanted to know 

about her future. Karve Guruji told her that she will become a famous person down the road 

and her name will be practically in the lips 

of every citizen of India. All of us know 

about the singing sensation called Lata 

Mangeshkar. Around this time many 

astrology knowing persons used to meet 

him and discuss astrology with him. In the 

year 1944 one famous astrologer of that time 

by name Sahu Modak met him and 

discussed astrological points with him. 

In the year 1944 One Inspector 

general of Police in then Bombay 

Presidency( now called Maharashtra State) 

by name MaruthikarNarainkar Kamte met 

him and took him to Yerawada Jail to meet 

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who was lodged in 

that prison (jailed by the British Rulers for 

taking part in freedom movement). Karve 

Guruji told Mr.Nehru at that meeting that 

he will be the first Prime Minister of 

Independent India and that day is not far of. 

Every one knows that India became independent in the year 1947 and Mr.Jawaharlal Nehru 

became the first Prime Minister of Independent India. Around this time the father of Sri 

Shantaram had met him and told him that he is worried about the future of his son. Karve 

Guruji told him not to worry as his son will make a big mark down the road and will become 

very famous all over India. Everyone knows about V.Shantaram a highly successful Movie 

figure. 

Around this time, many Hindu Sadhus and Sanyasis & some saintly persons from 

Muslim community, used to meet him often and all of them used to tell him that he is a 

blessed person & that he will be able to see God in a divine vision very soon. 

Shortly after this on 8 Aug, 1945, he had a “Divya Dhrishti” (Divine Vision) at a Vishnu 

temple, at Poona. In that Divine vision he could see in the Idol, the God Vitthal, God of 

Pandharpur temple – God Balaji of Tirupathi temple and God Srinathji of Dwarka temple. 

They all appeared before him as if he was watching a TV screen. 

This was his first divine vision and during that divine vision he experienced a blissful state 

of mind and a feeling of happiness of the highest order never so far experienced in his life. 

Soon after this incident many Hindu Sadhus and Sanyasis used to meet him and told him 

that he will be able to see many more such “Divya Dhrishtis”(Divine Vision) in his life. 

On 18th August 1952 at 7 pm, through the help of one Sanyasi, he could get a grand 

divine vision in which he could see Lord Vishnu in Vishwadarshana. It was like watching 

TV screen and during this Divine Vision the mantra “Om Shri Vishvadarshan Devatayai 

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Namaha” was given to him. Since then he has been reciting this mantra in his daily 

pooja & he continues to do so even now. 

He has since asked several persons who sought his guidance to chant this mantra daily 

as a remedy to overcome their problems as this mantra will help to invoke the blessings of 

the Almighty God. 

His Marriage & Family Life 

Karve Guruji got married in the year 1957. Since he did not have a formal education he 

did not work on any job. He used the family fortunes for making his living and the family 

fortunes gradually got dwindled. His family consists of three sons and three daughters. 

Although he never worked on any job, by the grace of God he has been running the family 

comfortably until to-day without any problem as most of the people who sought his 

guidance generally helped the family by giving some donation. 

Karve Guruji’s Trips Abroad: 

He was invited by Arsha Vidya Gurukulam at Saylosburg PA, USA in the year 1995 

to attend an astrological seminar. As part of that trip he visited Texas and stayed with us in 

our home for about 15 days. Subsequently he has been visiting USA almost every year 

during summer. He has also visited countries in the Middle East. During 1997 he was invited 

by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to Nether lands and there he was conferred the title of 

“Satpursuha’’ by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. 

Karve Guruji is a tireless person. It is amazing that at his age (estimated to be about 

80 yrs old), he observes fasting on every Monday which means that he will not take even 

water after he gets up until he finishes his daily pooja and after that he will take a small 

quantity of special food prepared for such fasting days. He observed this fast during his stay 

in our house and we were amazed to see his energy level was the same as on non-fasting 

days. He attributed this to “Daiva Shakthi” that is divine help. I have heard of Sages living 

in Himalayas living on pure cosmic energy as they live in caves in remote areas where food 

and water is generally not accessible. Likewise may be Karve Guruji is able to absorb energy 

from the cosmos (cosmic energy) on such fasting days. It was really amazing. 

Karve Guruji’s Message To Readers Of Saptarishis Astrology Magazine 

He says that the mantra he got in the divine vision namely “Om Shri 

Vishvadarshan Devatayai Namaha” should be chanted for overcoming all problems by each 

and every one irrespective of the religion they may belong, as this is a universal mantra for 

all religions and Gods. The flyer given by Karve Guruji is attached for information of all 

readers at the end of this write up. 

May God bless Karve Guruji with long life so that he can be a source of inspiration to the 

younger generation? 

For the benefit of those readers who wish to call Karve Guruji they may call his daughter 

Pinky Karve in India, I have given below the cell (mobile) number & landline number of 

Pinky Karve in India. Before calling her the readers are advised to keep a copy of their 

horoscope with them for ready reference to enable them to double check the placement of 

planets in the horoscope which they will hear over the telephone during their telephonic talk 

with Pinky or Karve Guruji. 

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Pinky Karve (aka Sanjivani Karve)—mobile (cell):9769753139; Landline 91-22-24362998: e- 

mail—psanjivani@yahoo.com 

His Message 

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For All Religions & Gods 

OM----TAT----SAT. 

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Longevity 

In Astrology 

By 

Dr.S.C.Kursija, India 

S.C. Kursija is a graduate of Delhi 

University, Meerut University and 

Homeopathic System of Medicines in Delhi. 

He has worked in various capacities for Delhi 

Homeopathy Medical Association (DHMA), 

and was founder and chief editor of their 

monthly journal, Hahnemann Homoeopathic 

Sandesh. He has received numerous awards 

and passed the Jyotish Visharad from the 

Indian Council of Astrological Sciences 

(Madras). He is a member of the faculty of 

Bhartiya Vidhya Bhawan and has taught 

astrology for ICAS, Madras Delhi Chapter-1. 

Currently, Dr. Kursija is General Secretary of 

all Indian Federation of Astrologers Societies. 

Dr. Kursija teaches astrology and Vaastu in 

various chapters, and has written on various 

topics of interest. He is particularly 

interested in hearing from fellow astrologers 

who have researched the topic of suicide in 

astrology. He can be contacted at 

sckursija@yahoo.com. 

I 

f we read any classical book we will find a 

chapter on longevity and some principles to 

know the time of death. Death is ultimate 

end of the life. Every Jeeva is to die. These 

classical books were written hundreds of years 

back. Then natives were not afraid of death. 

They wanted to know their period and time of 

death because they were honest and true to their 

karma. They knew that rebirth will give more 

energy and force to work more hard for uplift of 

soul. But the present man is afraid of death. He 

knows that he is not doing right things and doing 

karma only for the benefit of present life and 

seeking more and more comfort of life for the 

body, not for the uplift of Soul. He requires 

Artha (money) to purchase comfort of life. He 

wants to earn more and more money by illicit 

manner, wrong means. Therefore he is afraid of 

death. The journey of life is for the upliftment of 

the Soul. So to know the span of life and time 

and day of death is not a curse but a boon for 

those who follow the righteous path in life. But it 

is fearful for those who follow the path of 

materialism and amass wealth from every source 

and every way with out caring for his fellow 

being and society. They know that wealth and 

material is capable to increase body comforts 

only and pomp and show in the society. 

In connection with longevity we desire to know 

A. the span of life, B. nature of death such as unnatural 

death or accident, long suffering from 

chronic disease or peaceful death, C. place of 

death such as at home, at distance place like in 

foreign country or away from home or on the 

way to home. The yoga, dasha and transit are 

important to know all the above factors. 

The longevity is divided by our sages in to three 

periods 

1) Alpa Ayu 2) Madhya Ayu and 3) Purana Ayu. 

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Alpa Ayu (short span of life) is up to 32 years. It has been divided in to again three periods. 

‣ Sadhyorista immediate death within one year 

‣ Balarishta one to 12 years 

‣ Yogarishta up to 20 years 

Madhya Ayu (medium span of life) is up 64 to 75 years. It has been divided in to again three periods 

‣ Madhya Alpa ayu 

‣ Madhya-Madhya ayu 

‣ Madhya Purana Ayu 

Purna Ayu Age (full span of life) is more than 70 years and up to 100 years 

‣ Deerga Ayu more than 100 years up to 120 years 

‣ Parama Ayu more than 120 years. 

We are mainly concerned up to Purna Ayu. There are nearly 82 methods of calculations of the span of 

life and all fails to calculate accurate span of life as the native has free will to do karma. He can increase 

his life by controlling his Karma and devoting in good karma. He can decrease his life span by bad 

karma and immersing himself in the philosophy of eat, drink and do merry or living the style of W 

cube. Wealth, Wine and Woman. 

Our Rishis were very concerned about the span of life. They evolved methods to determine the span of 

life. They evolved A. Amshayu, B. Nisargayu, C. Pindayu and D. Lagnayu. They said that 

‣ If lagna lord is strong and have aspect or conjoined with benefic planet, one should determine 

the span of life by Amshayu. 

‣ If Sun is strong then determine the span of life by Pindayu. 

‣ If Moon is strong then determine the span of life by Nisargayu. 

It was only Acharya Satyacharya who said that the span of life should be determined only by Lagnayu. 

Standard methods of Judgment of Longevity 

(1) Method of three planets: Placement of Lagna lord, 10 th lord and 8 th lord in movable, fixed or 

common sign. The Movable sign represents Purna-ayu, Fixed sign represents Alpa-ayu and Common 

sign represents Madhyam-ayu. (PAM) 

(2) Method of three pairs: (a) Lagna lord and 8 th lord (b) Saturn and Moon; (c) Lagna and Hora 

lagna posited in movable, fixed or common sign (PAM). Movable + Movable=Purna-ayu; Fixed +Fixed 

= Alpa-ayu; Common + Common + Madhyam ayu 

(3) 8th Lord Placement: 

(a) Occupation of Kendra indicates a Long life. 

(b) Occupation of panaphara house indicates Madhyam life. 

(c) Occupation of apoklim house indicates Alpa-ayu 

(4) Kakshya Vridhi of Ayu: If Jupiter is posited in 7 th or Lagna or conjoined with benefic planet 

or aspected by a benefic planet. Only Jupiter is not enough, powerful planet in Kendra or trine, indicates 

long life. 

(a) When Ascendant (lagna) is hemmed in between benefic planets 

(b) When benefics are in trine from Ascendant. 

(c) When benefics planet is posited or aspects lagna 

(5) Kakshya Harana of Ayu: 

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(a) If Saturn is debilitated or in enemy sign and associated with or aspected by a malefic planet. 

This reduction will not be done if Saturn is posited in exaltation, own sign, or not aspected or associated 

with malefic sign. 

(b) When Saturn is posited in Kendra from Jupiter or Kendras are aspected by Saturn along with 

Mars. 

(c) If Moon is posited in 8 th or 12 th from Ascendant. 

(d) If Saturn is posited in Lagna or Rashi i.e. sign of Moon 

(e) If Saturn is posited in 6 th , 8 th or 12 th from Ascendant or Rashi 

(f) If Saturn conjoined with Lagna Lord or Rashi lord. 

(g) If Lagna is hemmed in between malefic planets. 

(h) If Malefic planets are posited in lagna, 8 th , 3 rd , 5 th , 9 th , or 11 th from Lagna. 

As our span of life is dependent on our “Sanchit” and “Prarabdha Karma” our Rishis emphasized on the dasha 

and antar dasha of Marakesha and Badhakesha. When span of life is decided on Marakesha and Badhakesh, 

it is called Dashayu. 

The 8 th and 8 th from 8 th i.e. 3 rd are the houses of longevity. The 12 th from these houses i.e. 7 th and 2 nd are 

the Maraka houses, their lords are called Marakesh. The badhaka lord for movable sign is 11 th lord, for 

fixed sign is 9 th lord and for dual sign is 7 th lord. There are some learned astrologers who are not ready 

to accept 9 th lord as badhaka for fixed sign. They say that it is lord of the trine and Sage Parashara has 

said that the dasha and antar dasha of 9 th lord is beneficial as it is house of Lakshmi. But they forget that it 

is Apoklim 1 house also. 

The lagna, lagna lord, planets in lagna and planets associated with lagna lord are also responsible for 

longevity. 

The 10 th house and 10 th lord, planets posited in 10 th and planets associated with 10th indicate present 

karma which can increase or decrease the span of life. 

Therefore the three planet, Lagna, 10 th and 8 th lords are the easiest method to calculate the span of life. 

After calculating probable span of life, one should look for the dasha of maraka and transit during that 

period. 

We read in “Mahabharata” that mass destruction was caused by malefic planets surrounding Sun at the 

time of war. Sun is the soul of the Kala Purusha i.e. of the Universe. Varahamihira calls the Sun as 

Kalatma-The soul of time. Therefore it is important to consider Sun in matters of longevity. 

If the span of life is going to expire then the dasha and antar dasha of Marakesh i.e. 

(1) The Lord of 2 nd house, 

(2) The Lord of 7 th house 

(3) The malefic planets posited in 2 nd , 

(4) The malefic planets posited in 7 th , 

(5) The malefic planets associated with 2 nd lord, 

(6) The malefic planets associated with 7 th lord, 

(7) The malefic planets aspecting 2 nd lord, 

(8) The malefic planets aspecting 7 th lord, 

(9) The lord of the sign occupied by 2 nd lord in navamsha, 

(10) The lord of sign occupied by the 7 th lord in navamsha. 

(11) The 12 th lord 

1 Brihat Jataka Chapter 1 Shl - 18. The houses next to the angles are known as the Panapharas or Succedent houses. 

The houses next to the Succedent houses are termed the Apoklims or Cadent houses. The fourth house is known as 

Hibukam, Ambu, Sukham and Vesma. The seventh house is known as Jamitram. The fifth house is called Trikonam. 

The tenth house is known as Mesurana and the 10th. 

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(12) The planets posited in 12 th house. 

(13) The planets associated with 12 th lord. 

(14) The lord of the sign occupied by the 12 th lord in navamsha. 

(15) The 8 th lord 

(16) The planets in 8 th house can cause death if the span of life is going to expire. 

(17) If the span of life is going to expire then if Saturn is lord of 3 rd , 6 th, 11 th or 8 th and associated with 

marakesh its dasha or antar dasha can also cause death. 

(18) If the span of life is going to expire then the dasha of a benefic planet associated with marakesh 

can cause death. 

So in Laghu Parashari it is clearly said that if the span of life is going to expire then only the dasha and 

antar dasha of marakesh can cause death, otherwise not. Therefore it is the duty of an astrologer to 

know the possible span of life i.e. Alpa, Madhya or Poorna and then see the dasha and antar dasha of 

marakesh. 

Since the subject is vast we will touch the matter in general way and these will be in connection with 

Alpa, Madhya and Poorna ayu. 

The principles according to Sage Parashara 

Alpayu – Short Span Of Life 

(1) If the Lagna Lord is posited in movable sign and 8 th lord in dual sign. 

(2) If the Lord of Lagna and 8 th Lord are posited in fixed sign. 

(3) If Saturn and Mars in Lagna and Jupiter in 6 th and Moon in 8 th , 

(4) If lagna lord in 8 th aspected by malefic planet. 

(5) If the Lagna Lord is weak and malefic planets in 6 th , 8 th , 12 th 

(6) If 8 th lord in kendra aspected by a malefic planet. 

(7) If Lagna Lord is posited in 6 th , 8 th , 12 th , and not aspected by a benefic planet, and conjoined or 

aspected by a malefic planet. 

(8) If Lagna Lord is conjoined by a malefic and malefic planets are posited in kendra not aspected 

by a benefic planet, 

(9) If malefic planets are posited in 2 nd and 12 th , not aspected by benefic planet, 

(10) If Lagna Lord and 8 th lord are combust, debilitated, posited in enemy’s sign, and posited in 

6 th , 8 th or 12 th house. 

(11) If 8 th lord or Saturn is combust, debilitated, or posited in enemy’s sign, 

Madhyayu – Medium Span Of Life 

(1) Lagna lord in immovable sign and 8 th lord in fixed sign. 

(2) The malefic planets in 2 nd ,3 rd , 4 th , 5 th , 8 th , and 11 th 

(3) The malefic and benefic planets occupy kendra and trikona 

(4) Jupiter as lagna lord becomes weak and malefic planets in kendra and trikona. 

(5) The benefic planets in kendra and trine and Strong Saturn in 6 th and malefic planets in 6 th and 

8 th 

(6) Hora lagna in fixed sign. 

Poornayu – Full Span Of Life 

(1) If Lagna Lord and 8 th lord in movable sign, 

(2) Hora Lagna in dual sign 

(3) 10 th Lord in 5 th and 8 th lord in exaltation and benefic planets in Kendra. 

(4) The benefic planets in Kendra and malefic planets in 3 rd , 6 th and 11 th . 

(5) The benefic planets in 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th and malefic planets in 3 rd , 6 th , and 11 th . 

(6) 8 th Lord in lagna and aspected by Jupiter or Venus. 

(7) The Lagna Lord, 8 th Lord and 10 th Lord in Kendra or trikona or 11 th . 

(8) The Lagna Lord or 8 th in 8 th or 11 th . 

(9) The Lagna Lord or 10 th Lord in kendra, 

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(10) The lagna lord, 6 th lord and 12 th lord in own houses. 

According to Sage Parashara, the movable signs give Poornayu, fixed sign gives Alpayu, and 

Dwisvabhava sign gives Madhyayu. He has made three groups to judge the longevity of a native, (1) 

Lagna lord and 8 th lord, (2) Moon and Saturn, (3) Lagna and Hora lagna. 

If lagna lord and 8 th lord are posited in movable sign or one in fixed sign and other in dual sign, one 

enjoys Poornayu. 

If both are posited in dual sign or one in movable and other in fixed sign, the native enjoys Madhyayu. 

If both are posited in fixed sign or one in movable sign and other in dual sign, the native enjoys Alpayu. 

If the entire three groups indicate Poornayu, the native lives for 120 years, if two members indicate 

Poornayu, the native lives for 108 years if only one indicates Poornayu, the naïve enjoys 96 years of life. 

Similarly 80, 72, 64 respectively are the years for the Madhyayu 

Similarly 40, 36 and 32 respectively are the years for Alpayu 

The final decision of longevity is to be taken from Lagna and Hora lagna, if all the three group members 

give different results. 

Hora Lagna 

The calculation of Hora lagna in the text is not sound mathematically. The text says that if the 

birth lagna is odd sign, add the Ishta kala to the longitude of the Sun. If the birth sign is even, 

add the Istha kala to the longitude of the lagna, which looks unsound. More over the longitude 

of the lagna or Sun has not been taken in to account. It is clearly said that the Ishta kala is the time 

from sunrise to the birth time of the native. Therefore the longitude of the Sun should be taken into 

account. We should take the standard time deduct the local time of the sun rise. It will give the Istha 

kala in hours and minutes. The hours indicate sign and minutes divided by 2 indicates the longitude of 

the lagna. The Hora lagna will be the Longitude of Sun in sign and degree and minutes plus the sign 

and hours and minutes arrived at by Istha kala. 

Suppose we desire to the Hora lagna of Delhi at 4pm.. the sun rise is at 6hrs and 19 minutes. The 

4pm means 16hrs.Now 16-00 minus 06-19= 9 hrs and 41 minutes. 9hrs are the sign and 41 divided by 2 i.e. 

20-30 is the longitude of the sign i.e.9s-20 degree and 30 minutes is the longitude; add longitude of the 

Sun on that day. It will give the Hora lagna with longitude. 

If Moon is posited in lagna or 7 th from lagna then lagna and Moon gives the final indications. 

If Jupiter is posited in lagna or 7 th in strength and conjoined or aspected by a benefic planet, then one 

section of life is increased i.e. Alpayu becomes Madhyayu, Madhyayu becomes Poornayu and Poornayu 

becomes Amitayu. 

If Saturn is one of the members of the group indicating span of life, one should deduct one section of 

the life. If Saturn is posited in his own sign or exalted, or yoga karaka, not conjoined or aspected by a 

malefic planet, one should not deduct the section of life. 

BPHS chapter 39 shloka 31—50 

Sage Parashara has given other methods also, such as 8 th lord and Saturn, 3 rd lord and Mars etc. The 

above method is mainly applied. 

Sage Jaimini has taken the three groups as Parashara but with little difference A) Lagna lord and 8 th 

lord, B) Moon and lagna, C) Lagna and Hora lagna, not Saturn. 

Moreover both have not taken into account the 10 th house and 10 th lord in its account, where as 10 th 

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educe or increase the kakshya of the birth i.e. from Alpayu to Madhyayu, from Madhyayu to 

Poornayu or from Poornayu to Madhyayu. 

Some rules of Jaimini 

Alpayu: if four or more planets in from 9 th to 12 th houses, 

Madhyayu: If four or more planets in from 5 th to 9 th house 

Poornayu: if four or more planets in from lagna to 4 th house. 

Kalidas in Uttarkalamrita 

Alpayu: if malefic planets are posited in Kendra and trikona, 8 th and 12 th 

Madhyayu: if benefic planets are posited in 2 nd , 3rd and 11 th 

Poornayu: if benefic planets Jupiter, Venus, unafflicted Mercury and full Moon and trine lords are 

posited in kendra or trine. 

Ramadayalu in Sanket Nidhi 

According to him if the planets are posited in last portion of the sign it contributes little toward its 

longevity. If planet posited in own sign or exaltation or friend’s sign contribute long life. 

Some Observations 

Long life is indicated 

(1) If benefic planets are posited in benefic houses, Kendra or Kona with strength. The malefic 

planets in Upachaya houses. 

(2) No malefic planet should be connected with 8 th or 8 th lord except Saturn. 

(3) If 8 th lord, 3 rd lord and 10 th lord are strong and posited in kendra. 

(4) If Lagna Lord and 8 th lord are posited in movable sign with benefic aspect. 

Madhyamayu is indicated 

(1) If benefic and malefic planets are posited in kendra and kona. 

(2) If lagna lord is weak and 8 th lord is strong without benefic aspect, and 8 th house has no malefic 

planet but has benefic aspect. 

Alpayu is indicated 

(1) If malefic planets are in kendra, kona and benefic houses. 

(2) Weak lagna lord and 8 th lord or both posited in fixed sign. 

(3) If Saturn is weak and not aspected by a benefic planet. 

Source Of Death 

8th house from lagna or Moon which ever is strong indicates death and source of death. When there are 

many planets in 8 th , death will be due to disease of various kinds pertaining to these planets. One’s 

death should be expected to happen caused by humour to the sign of the 8 th house or to the Navamsha 

sign occupied by the 8 th lord. 

• Sun indicates death due to fire. 

• Moon-water, 

• Mars-weapon, 

• Mercury-by fall, 

• Jupiter-by fever, 

• Venus-by indigestion, 

• Saturn-by hunger 

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• Sign or Navamsha belong to Aries be unoccupied: fever, poison, disorder of stomach and 

biliousness. If Aries is occupied or aspected by a planet, death will be caused by disorder belonging to 

that planet. (It should be considered in each sign.) 

• Taurus: death is caused by vitiation of three humours of the body, by weapon, or fire. 

• Gemini: due to cough, asthma, excessive heat, colic and the like. 

• Cancer: due to rheumatism, insanity, or diarrhoea 

• Leo: due to boil, poison, weapon, or fever. 

• Virgo: due to disorder of stomach, quarrel, a fall from a piece, 

• Libra: due to own faults, fever, 

• Scorpio: due to jaundice, enlarge spleen, 

• Sagittarius: due to fall from a tree, wood, weapon, water. 

• Capricorn: due to derangement of mind, plough, colic, 

• Aquarius: animal, weapon, poison of serpent, cough, consumption, un-natural death. 

• Pisces: serpent bite, while on journey, through storm, or machine. 

Place of death 

The rising Navamsha of the chart indicates place of death. 

• Aries-forest or where sheep and goat are abound, cow shed 

• Taurus-forest where animal graze 

• Gemini-residence 

• Cancer-water resort 

• Leo-forest, distance place 

• Virgo-if forest, distance place 

• Libra- market place 

• Scorpio-uneven place in the ground 

• Sagittarius-cowshed 

• Capricorn-water resorts, near river, in well etc. 

• Aquarius-residence 

• Pisces-water resort 

These are the general indications from classical books particularly from Hora Sara. 

Let us apply the above principles on some charts. 

Case 1 

Dr. B.V.Raman DOB Aug 08, 1912, TOB 19:43 hrs, Bangalore. Dr. B.V.Raman – the father of modern 

Astrology, his life was not an easy task. He died on Dec 20, 1998 after 86 years of span of life. 

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The lagna lord Saturn is posited in fixed sign Taurus a friends sign in Kendra and aspected by Jupiter 

who is in a kendra. The 8th lord Mercury is posited in fixed sign with malefic planet. 8 th house is 

occupied by Ketu a malefic planet. If we go by the method of Alpayu, Madhyayu and Poornayu, we can 

say that the native will live for Alpayu. But as the lagna lord, 8 th lords 3 rd lord and 10 th house and 10 th 

lord are posited in kendra, lagna lord is aspected by Jupiter and lagna lord aspects its own lagna, so the 

native lived a long life. Moreover lagna lord and 8 th lord are posited in movable sign in navamsha is 

giving Poornayu. The benefic planet Venus exalted in kendra. At least two lagna should be strong. The 

lagna is aspected by his own lord and Moon is posited in the sign of friend and dispositor Mars who is 

in Kendra in his friend’s sign. 

Case 2nd 

The native was born on Sep 26, 1913, at 21:00, at Tenali Andhra Pradesh. He is still alive 2009. 

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The lagna lord Venus is posited in Kendra and aspected by Jupiter from own sign, 8 th lord Jupiter is 

posited in his own sign, 3 rd lord Moon posited in own sign, 10 th lord Saturn in lagna indicates long life. 

The native is plus 95 and all faculties are normal. Moon in his own sign, lagna lord in Kendra gives two 

strong lagnas. 

Case 3 

The native was born on 17-10-1977, 18:15 hrs Faridabad. He died on 17-07-1996 at the age of 19 years. 

The lagna lord Mars is debilitated in Kendra, lagna is aspected by Sun in debilitation. Mars is 8 th lord 

also and 8 th house is aspected by Gulika. The 3 rd lord Mercury is posited in 6 th house with Rahu and 2 nd 

lord Venus, a maraka. The 10 th lord Saturn is posited in 5 th house in the house of enemy and hemmed in 

between Mars and Rahu. The two lagnas, birth lagna lord Mars and Sun are debilitated. Moon is posited 

in the sign of Jupiter, but Jupiter in 3 rd is detrimental to 9 th . So all the three lagna are weak. He died at 

the age of 19 years. 

Case 4 

The native was born on 23-3-1951, at 19:00, Bulandshahar UP. He died on 10-1-1996 

The native died at the age of 45, Madhyayu 

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"The Lagna is Virgo and lagna lord Mercury is posited in 7th and is debilitated, detrimental to lagna. 

8th lord Mars is posited in 7th, aspecting the lagna and 10th, afflicting Moon and Sun. Retro Saturn is 

posited in lagna, aspecting 3rd, 7th and 10th. Saturn is 5th and 6th lord. 3rd lord Mars is again posited in 

7th. 2nd lord Venus is in 8th. 7th lord Jupiter is posited in 7th aspecting lagna, 3rd house which gave 

him Madhyamayu. 10th lord Mercury is debilitated in 7th.It is the position of Jupiter which gave him 

Madhyamyu." 

More cases of span of life can be given. It will only multiply the volume, but the result will be the same. 

The lagna and lagna lord, 8 th house and 8 th lord, 3 rd house and 3 rd lord, 10 th house and 10 th lord should be 

strong for Poornayu. If two or three are strong it will give Madhyamyu and if are weak and afflicted 

Alpayu is give as span of life. There are three lagnas (Asc) in a horoscope. All three lagnas should be 

strong for Poornayu (full span). The strength of two or one gives Madhyamyu (medium span). When 

all three lagna are weak it gives Alpayu (short span). 

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Similarity Between 

Quantum Mechanics 

& Astrology 

By 

Tapan Das, Canada 

Readership Level: Very Advanced 

Abstract 

Tapan Das, Ph.D., P.Eng. has 35 years of 

technical management experience in 

telecommunication, wireless, IP, WiFi and 

ASIC. He has worked as VP, Director and 

Technical Manager in SGNT Technologies, 

Kinaare Networks, Lucent, Nortel, and 

Plessey. He holds an M.Sc. in Electronics from 

the University Of London, UK and a Ph.D. in 

Microwave Electronics from the University of 

Bradford, UK. He holds seven patents and 

has published number of technical papers in 

International journals. He had an active 

interest in astrology for a long time and has 

been researching astrology and cosmology 

for the last five years. He has published six 

papers on this subject in Research in 

Astrology with Media in Science (RAMS), 

International Society of Astrological 

Research (ISAR).and Journal of the Mindshift 

Institute. Recently, he has published a book 

Why Astrology is Science: Five Good 

Reasons. 

Modern physics is dominated by the 

concept of quantum mechanics. The 

principles of quantum mechanics are 

– duality of wave and particle, probability, 

uncertainty, discreteness of energy, and 

contextual behavior. In this article, the author 

shows with examples how the principles of 

astrology are similar to quantum mechanics. If 

the research work on astrology is pursued on 

these principles, astrology will be accepted as a 

science by the scientific community. 

Quantum Mechanics 

Quantum mechanics is the science of matter 

and radiation at an atomic level. Classical 

(Newtonian) physics failed to explain very 

small particles (where quantum mechanics 

took over) and very fast particles of nearly 

the speed of light (where theory of relativity 

took over). Quantum mechanics corrects 

classical physics at the atomic and 

subatomic levels. The term quantum (Latin 

for quantity) refers to the discrete units that 

the theory assigns to physical quantities 

such as the energy of light and 

electromagnetic wave. 

Classical physics explained all physical 

phenomena in the world with two entities – 

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matter and fields. Drop a stone from a bridge. The stone is made of matter. It drops 

because the earth’s gravitational field pulls it. Earth as a matter produces gravitational field 

which pulls the other much smaller matter like stone following Newton’s laws of motion. 

Scottish physicist James Clark proposed another field called electromagnetic field laying 

down the laws of electric and magnetic fields. Electricity and magnetism are not two 

separate fields but different aspects of a single electromagnetic field. Maxwell figured out 

that light is also an electro-magnetic field at certain frequencies. 

However, problem came with the classical physics in explaining why iron glows red around 

thirteen hundred degrees. According to classical physics, black bodies should glow bright 

blue at all temperatures. German scientist Max Planck solved this problem by proposing that 

matter particles do not vibrate any way they please, but at frequencies that follow the simple 

rule: 

E = nhf 

Where E is the particle’s energy, n is any integer, f is the frequency of the particle’s 

vibration, and h is the Planck’s constant. This was the first foundation of the quantum 

mechanics. Following this, the most celebrated scientist of the twentieth century Albert 

Einstein explained the photoelectric effect – light’s ability to eject electrons out of metal – 

using Max Planck’s quantum action. Einstein also showed that light consists of shower of 

particles called photons. 

While physicists were puzzling over the light’s seemingly contradictory properties - waves 

and particles, French physicist Louis de Broglie hypothesized that all entities have both wave 

and particle aspects. The wavelength of a photon can be obtained from its momentum by the 

formula: 

p = h/λ 

Where, p is the momentum, λ is the wavelength, and h is the Planck’s constant. But, this 

wave function differs from ordinary waves in that it carries no energy. For an ordinary 

wave, the square of its amplitude measures its energy. For a quantum wave, the square of its 

amplitude at a certain location represents not energy but probability, the probability that a 

particle – localized quantum of energy - will be observed by a detector placed at that 

location. 

probability = (amplitude of wave function) 2 

The fundamental principle of quantum mechanics is based on the laws of probability, not 

laws of certainty. Probability is a measure of the relative number of ways an event can 

happen. The probability that a coin, when tossed, will come up heads is exactly ½ or 0.5. But 

the result of any toss is uncertain. But, if we flip the coin enough number of times, say a 

million times, we will find that heads showed up very close to half a million times making 

the probability of heads almost ½ or 0.5. 

Danish physicist Niels Bohr, who is considered the founder of quantum mechanics, 

proposed that electrons can exist only at discrete energy levels around the nucleus of an 

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atom which prevents them from spiraling into the nucleus as classical physics 

predicts. Let us look at the picture of a hydrogen atom in its ground state. If we think that 

the electron is looping around the nucleus as shown in Figure 1A, then we are 80 years out of 

date. According to quantum mechanics, the probability density plot of the electron in 

hydrogen atom is shown in Figure 1B. The density of the dots represents the probability of 

finding the electron in that region. 

Figure 1A: Electron looping around the nucleus in hydrogen atom according to classical 

physics. 

Figure 1B: Electron probability density cloud of hydrogen atom according to quantum 

mechanics. 

The size of an atom is ~1 x 10 -10 meter. The central nucleus where 99.9 percent of the atom’s 

mass resides is ~1 x 10 -15 to 1 x 10 -14 meter. The size of an electron is not exactly known, but 

thought to be of the order of 1 x 10 -14 meter. If the nucleus were the size of our Sun, then the 

hydrogen ground state would be twenty times larger than the solar system. If the electron 

were really a point particle moving around the atomic space, it would reside in a space so 

vacant that it would make solar system seem crowded. Now, if we consider the wave 

function of the electron with its probability density, then the probability density will fill up 

the whole atomic space. For instance, let us try to push our hand through a wall. Since atoms 

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are mostly empty space, their electrons are too small to stop us. But, the probability 

density clouds of the atoms push our hand back. Pretty effective, aren’t they? 

German physicist Werner Heisenberg proposed uncertainty principle for the quantum 

mechanics stating that position and momentum of a particle can not be accurately 

determined simultaneously. If the position of the particle is accurately known, then the 

speed and direction of the speed will have poor accuracy. This is because the measurement 

itself changes the position or speed or direction of the particle. This is not obvious in the 

macroscopic world around us. If we want to measure the length of a table with a tape, the 

measurement does not change the length or position of the table in our acceptable measuring 

capacity. In the case of electron, measurement becomes different. The very act of looking at 

the electron with a super high power magnifier uses light made of photons. These photons 

would have enough momentum that they once hit the electron would change its course. 

Heisenberg wrote the uncertainty principle as: 

Δp Δx 

= h ………………………………. Equation 1 

On the right side is the Planck’s constant divided by 2π. Momentum is represented by p, and 

position (distance) is represented by x. The Δ symbols mean ‘uncertainty of’, not ‘change of’. 

Hence, Δx is the uncertainty of position, and Δp is the uncertainty of momentum. Since h on 

the human scale is extremely small, Δx and Δp are, for all practical purposes, zero in 

everyday world. 

The attributes of an electron are contextual [1] depending on how they are measured. An 

example of a contextual attribute is the color of an object. If you go to a shop to buy a dress, 

the color of the dress you choose will depend on the light in the shop. If the dress you choose 

is white, but the light in the shop is bluish, then the dress will have the bluish tinge. 

Moreover, if you are wearing tinted glasses, then the color of the dress will also depend on 

the tint of your glasses. Hence, the contextual attributes of an object depends on the 

environment and the person observing or measuring it. 

Astrology 

A 

strology is based on the idea that the cosmic events happening in the universe affect 

the events happening in the Earth. The basic concept of astrology is that the planets 

and zodiacs affect the health and energy of a person. By studying the patterns and 

cycles of the planets and zodiacs, astrologers have gathered data thousands of years ago how 

cosmic patterns and events affect human life. The planets and their relationship between 

themselves and with zodiacs change constantly, but can be predicted accurately by 

mathematical calculations. Thus by comparing the position of the Earth to the planets and 

zodiacs, astrologers can explain the present event and predict the future. 

The cosmic energies that we know so far are the protons of elements of the periodic table. 

The dominant elements are hydrogen and helium along with other elements (lithium, 

beryllium and boron) with a few like carbon and oxygen. These cosmic rays on their way to 

the Earth are deflected by the electromagnetic field present throughout the galaxy. When 

these cosmic rays reach the Earth, they collide with the atoms of the upper atmosphere of 

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the Earth releasing showers of gamma rays, X-rays and subatomic particles. There may be 

other forms of cosmic energies reaching the Earth that are still to be discovered. 

Our Sun is producing energy bursts continuously not only in the form of heat and light, but 

as radio waves, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays. A solar flare is a sudden local 

explosion in a particular region of the Sun’s atmosphere releasing intense bursts of X-rays, 

ultraviolet rays, radio waves and energy particles [2]. A constant stream of electrons from 

the Sun is responsible for the Auroras on the Earth. 

The space surrounding the Sun and its corona is plasma. Each planet has a plasma sheath, 

the size of which is determined by the difference between the electric potential of the planet 

and that of the nearby solar plasma. The shape of the plasma is like a tear drop with the 

pointed end facing away from the Sun. The Sun and all planets except Venus and Mars have 

intrinsic magnetic field. There are strong “Dust Devils” in Mars which is a storm of highly 

charged particles. The planets and their satellites very close to the Earth also act as shields 

for the energy flow reaching the Earth. The effect of shielding of the Moon is particularly 

strong for the Earth. Thus the cosmic energies reaching the Earth are also affected by the 

solar system. 

How these energies affect a person is still to be understood. One theory is that it affects the 

biofield of a person. Modern science has confirmed that the human body is not just a 

physical structure, but is also composed of energy field. This biofield or human energy field 

(HEF) is the frontier of modern science, and the development of diagnostic and treatment 

systems. Dr. Victor Inyushin [3] at Kazakh University in Russia has done extensive 

research in the area of biofield and has suggested the existence of a bioplasmic energy field 

composed of ions, free protons, and free electrons. The bioplasmic particles are constantly 

renewed by chemical processes in the cells and are in constant motion. There is a balance of 

positive and negative particles within the bioplasma that is relatively stable. A shift in this 

balance causes a change in the person or organism. At the same time, some of this energy is 

radiated into space. Dr. George De La Warr and Dr. Ruth Brown built instruments to detect 

radiation from living tissues, and developed Radionics, a system of detection, diagnosis and 

healing from a distance, using the human energy field. They took photographs using the 

patient’s hair as antenna. These photographs showed internal diseases, like tumors, cysts 

inside the liver, and cancers within the brain. 

The biofield energy has been known in the past and has been called by different names in 

different cultures, such as qi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ki in Japanese Kampo 

system, doshas in Ayurvedic medicine, prana in Hinduism. The imbalance in the biofield 

energy causes sickness and disease. This concept has been in the practice of many forms of 

therapy, like acupuncture, qiqong, ayurvedic, homeopathy, and therapeutic touch. 

Similarity between Quantum Mechanics and Astrology 

Like quantum mechanics, astrology is also based on probability. Astrologers have 

collected data thousands of years ago how certain pattern of zodiacs and planets 

provide certain attributes. Sun sign represents the zodiac that the Sun is in at the time 

of a person’s birth. For example, the attributes of a person with Sun sign Aries is – 

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leadership, energy, aggressiveness, courage, confidence, arrogance and belligerence. It 

does not mean that every Aries person will have these attributes. It means that the 

probability of an Aries person to have these attributes is higher than other Sun signs. The 

actual figure of probability is not quoted so far, but only be calculated statistically from very 

large numbers of collected data. 

The uncertainty principle of quantum mechanics applies to astrology as well. The Sun sign 

of a person means that the zodiac of the Sun sign, the Sun and the Earth are in line. The 

energy particles from the Sun sign zodiac and the Sun reach the Earth, and affect the people 

born at that time. But, the energy particles on their way to the Earth can be impacted by the 

electromagnetic fields and gravitational fields in the path, and the solar system as described 

earlier. Thus there is some uncertainty how much of these energy particles can reach the 

Earth. Similarly, there are some uncertainties on the attributes assigned to the Sun signs. 

These attributes have been based on the collected data so far. How extensive the data 

collection has been is not known and the attributes may change as more data are collected. If 

the uncertainty of the energy flow is ΔE, and the uncertainty of the assigned attributes are 

ΔA, then 

ΔE ΔA = astrology error 

As we see from Equation 1, the multiplication of the uncertainties of position and 

momentum in quantum mechanics equals Planck’s constant divided by 2π. In case of 

astrology, the values of astrology error and its constancy are not known. But, what is 

accepted so far is that there is a margin of error in astrology analysis and prediction. 

The contextual attributes mentioned in quantum mechanics apply to astrology as well. If the 

astrology prediction is that a person is going to win some money, then for a poor person 

living in poor neighborhood, winning $100 may be substantial and the neighbors might 

congratulate him. But, for a rich person living in rich neighborhood, this amount may be 

insignificant and will go unnoticed by the neighbors. Hence, the effectiveness of the 

prediction depends on the environment and the observers. 

Conclusion 

"I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics." - Richard P. Feynman, US 

physicist. 

No one has yet claimed to understand quantum mechanics, but it has been successful so far 

in explaining the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. Einstein never 

accepted the probability theory of quantum mechanics. His famous saying – “God does not 

play dice”. He had constant debate with Niels Bohr about quantum mechanics, but they 

agreed that somehow quantum mechanics explains the behavior of atomic and subatomic 

particles. 

Couldn’t the same thing be said about astrology? First thing that should be realized that 

astrology is not certainty but probability. Second thing is that the astrology is based on the 

data collected over a certain periods few thousand years ago. That data collection has not 

continued; hence astrology attributes have not been updated. Astrology has not been 

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accepted as a science by the scientific community. In order to get astrology accepted as 

a science, its basis should be similar to quantum mechanics – (1) duality of cosmic energies 

as particles and waves, (2) probability, not certainty, (3) uncertainty principle of cosmic 

energy flow and human attributes, and (4) contextual attributes. 

The scientific basis of astrology should be how cosmic energies affect human biofield. There 

are two limitations here. First, scientists so far know very little about the cosmic energies. 

Our universe is made up of 74% dark energy, 22% dark matter, and 4% ordinary matter 

consisting of baryons [4]. So far nothing is known about the dark energy and dark matter. 

Second, very little is known about human biofield, although currently some research work is 

going on. Until the study of human biofield is taken into mainstream scientific research, the 

full effect of cosmic energies on humans will not be understood. 

References 

[1] “Quantum Reality beyond the New Physics”, by Nick Herbert. 

[2] “Cosmic Energy Controlled by Planets and Zodiacs Affecting Human Life”, 

Tapan Das, ISAR, Vol XXXVI Number 3. 

[3] “The Human Energy Field”, Gloria Alvino, http://twm.co.nz/enrg.htm 

[4] “Dark Energy and Primordial Energy”, Tapan Das, The Journal of the 

Mindshift Institute. 

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7

INDIAN COUNCIL OF ASTROLOGICAL SCIENCES 

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 

The Chairman and Members of the 

INDIAN COUNCIL OF ASTROLOGICAL SCIENCES (Regd.) 

Secunderabad Chapter 

& 

The CEO and Team Members of 

SAPTARISHIS ASTROLOGY, MUMBAI 

request the pleasure of your company and participation 

with friends at the inaugural session of 

SEMINAR ON MATRIMONIAL HARMONY – ASTROLOGICAL ASPECTS 

& 

Honouring of 

Sri Iranganti Rangacharya 

An Icon on Jaimini System of Astrology 

Sri Gokaraju Gangaraju 

Industrialist and Philanthropist 

will inaugurate 

Sri Daya Shanker 

Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai & Honorary Consultant Editor – The Times of Astrology 

will be the Guest of Honour 

Sri Kowtha Lalith Manohar 

National Vice President of ICAS and Patron of the Secunderabad Chapter 

will Preside 

Date: 

SUNDAY, 27 th DECEMBER 2009 at 10 AM 

Venue: 

“Kowtha Suryanarayan Row Auditorium” 

(Swaarajya Press Compound) 

10, Padmaraonagar, Secunderabad – 500 025 

Ar Somnath B Sarma 

Chairman, ICAS 

Secunderabad Chapter 

CEO 


Mumbai 

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Programme 

Seminar On Matrimonial Harmony – Traditional & Nadi Aspects 

Organized by 

THE INDIAN COUNCIL OF ASTROLOGICAL SCIENCES SECUNDERABAD CHAPTER 

(as part of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations) in association with SAPTARISHIS ASTROLOGY, MUMBAI. 

INAUGURAL SESSION 

0930 Hrs … … Registration followed by TEA 

1000 Hrs … … Prayer 

1005 Hrs … … Welcome address by the Chapter Chairman, 

Sri B. Somnath Sarma 

1015Hrs … … Lighting of the Lamp & Inauguration of the 

Conference by Sri G.Ganga Raju 

Address by 

Sri Kowtha Lalith Manohar, 

Vice President – ICAS & Patron, 

Secunderabad Chapter of ICAS 

Sanskrit Scholar & Industrialist 

Address by 


Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai. 

Address by 

CEO of Saptarishis Astrology 

Vote of Thanks 

Sri V.Gopala Krishna 

Technical Session I: 

MARITAL HARMONY – ASTROLOGICAL ASPECTS 

Moderator - Sri A.V. Sundaram 

1100 Hrs … … Speakers: Sri B. Somanatha Sarma 

To 

Sri Jayaraman 

1300 Hrs Dr. Vani 

1300 Hrs 

To 

1400 Hrs … … Lunch 

Technical Session II: 

Moderator - Sri C.V. B. Subrahmanyam, 

Dean – Astrology Department, 

Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad. 

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1415 Hrs … … Speakers: Mr M Anjaneyulu 

CEO Saptarishis Astrology, Mumbai 

Smt Satyamma Bharadwaja 

“Sri Iranganti Rangacharya Sanmana Sabha” 

1615 Hrs … … Benediction 

His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Vidyanrusimha Bharati Swamiji 

Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Sri Pushpagiri Peetham 

Honouring Sri Iranganti Rangacharya Garu 

by 

Sri Gokaraju Gangaraju & 


(Courtesy - Saptarishis Astrology) 

1630 Hrs … … Address by 

Sri Iranganti Rangacharya 

Vote of Thanks 

CEO of Saptarishis Astrology 

1700 Hrs ... … High Tea 

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Saptarishis Astrology - Predictive Series Vol 1 

Collector’s Edition Launched 

Book Launch 

This is to announce that Saptarishis Astrology has launched its first book titled ‘Predictive 

Series – 1, Collector’s Edition’ which has been launched by Sagar Publications at an MRP of 

Rs 300/- 

It contains 30 of the finest articles from the digital edition of Saptarishis Astrology magazine 

along with a foreword by Ernst Wilhem, USA – author of various bestselling books & 

courses. The foreword is accompanied by an interesting Preface from the Publisher of 

Saptarishis astrology. The book can be gotten in various stores in India & on our website 

http://shop.saptarishisastrology.com/ . All authors have decided not to accept any royalty 

& the total royalty from the sale of the book gotten by 

SA from Sagar Publications will be donated to an old 

and poor astrologer that will be nominated by readers, 

pls feel free to nominate by writing to us at 

admin@saptarishisastrology.com 

Reviews 

Ernst Wilhem – Last year, 2008, was the launch date 

of Saptarishi Astrology online astrological journal, which 

for the first time unveiled a fraction of India’s astrological 

knowledge to the entire world via the internet. Sure, there 

have been and are other astrological magazines that have 

revealed interesting principles of astrology, but these had 

small circulation in comparison to Saptarishi Astrology 

which was made available to anyone everywhere and 

that for free. Saptarishi Astrology has made the vastness 

of the Astrological Library of India available worldwide. In this first Saptarishi Astrology 

book the finest gems from amongst the many gems to be found in the Saptarishi Astrology 

online journal have been selected for you. 

Starteller – These are some of the rarest articles ever found on Predictive Astrology. Some 

obscure concepts that have been hidden for centuries are presented here. All articles are 

exceptional; some of them demand re-reads and further research. 

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1008 Petals 

The Mayonnaise Jar 

Contributed By 

Carole McMechan, Canada 

When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle, 

When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, 

Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. 

A professor stood before his philosophy class 

And had some items in front of him. 

When the class began, wordlessly, 

He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar 

and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. 

He then asked the students, if the jar was full. 

They agreed that it was. 

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured 

them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. 

The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls. 

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. 

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. 

Of course, the sand filled up everything else. 

He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.' 

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire 

contents into the jar, effectively 

filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 

'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, 

'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. 

The golf balls are the important things - family, 

children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions – 

Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full. 

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car. 

The sand is everything else --The small stuff. 

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'If you put the sand into the jar first,' He continued, 

'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. 

The same goes for life. 

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, 

You will never have room for the things that are important to you. 

So... 

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. 

Play With your children. 

Take time to get medical checkups. 

Take your partner out to dinner. 

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. 

'Take care of the golf balls first -- 

The things that really matter. 

Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.' 

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. 

The professor smiled. 

'I'm glad you asked'. 

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, 

there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.' 

Please share this with other "Golf Balls" 

I just did...... 

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