Turyamsa

Visti Larsen 1.1 Introduction

The Chathurthamsa or the Turyamsa, as its also called, is the Varga Division of the 4th house. Being within the material plane (D1-D12) it would indicate the immovable material property, such as home, lands buildings, etc. all of which belong to the 4thhouse indications. Vahana or vehicles are not to be seen from this varga, readers are referred to the Shodasamsa (D-16) for the same.

1.2 Description and Calculation

Maharishi Parasara states the following in the use of the Turyamsa:

tuyaze aGyicNtnm!.7-2.
turye bhgyacintanam |7-2| The 4thdivision throws light on fortunes. The calculation of the Turyamsa is given as follows:

Sv]RidkeNptyStuyazeza> iyaid;u, svarkadikendrapatayasturye

triydiu| The 4 Kendra from the sign itself, are lords of the 4 divisions respectively. In other words, the lord of the 1stTuryamsa is the sign itself. The lord of the 2nd Turyamsa is the 4th from the sign, and etc. As 1 sign (30 degrees) has 4 Turyamsa, this corresponds to; 30/4 = 7:30 degrees per Turyamsa. A quick table for reference is given: Signs: 1 01 7:30 4 15:00 - 7 22:30 - 10 11 2 2 5 8 3 3 6 9 12 4 5 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 1 2 6 6 9 3 7 7 10 1 4 8 9 8 9 11 12 2 3 5 6 10 10 1 4 7 11 11 2 5 8 12 12 3 6 9

Later Maharishi Parasara describes the 4 Devas of the Turyamsa:

snkZc snNdZc kmarZc snatn>.9.

sanakaca sanandaca kumraca santana||9||

The 4 Aswini Kumara: Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatana, lord the 1st, 2nd, 3rdand 4thdivisions respectively. The use of the Devas is explained separately.

1.3 Bhavas
Being that Turyamsa is a division of the 4thhouse, this off course implies that the focal point of this Varga is the 4thhouse itself. This 4thhouse will show our house/property, its circumstances and state, etc. The 11th from the 4thhouse, gives Labhaargala on the 2ndhouse. The 2ndhouse shows the gains we receive from our property, which could come from selling, renting, or otherwise distributing ones property for others use. If the 12thhouse also associates with the 2nd, then the person may sell houses, hence the personal loss of property is experienced, yet the gain of money is as well. This Argala which is received from the 2ndhouse is obstructed by the 3rdfrom the 4th, namely the 6thhouse, which shows how the competition or enemy may deny ones own gains. The 2ndfrom the 4this the 5thhouse, which gives Dhanaargala on the 4thhouse. The 5thshows how ones followers, or children, tend to use the house, be it to spoil (malefics) it or restore it (benefics). This also shows how ones own power and authority may influence the house. This is however obstructed by the 3rdhouse which is the 12th from the 4thhouse. This shows the lease of the house for others use, such as renting and etc, or simply not being home, whilst others use the home. If there is a connection between the 2ndand 3rdhouses, the person may earn money by leasing their house/property. The 4thfrom the 4thgives Sukhaargala on the 4th house activities, and is the 7th house. The 7thhouse shows business, contracts or agreements, which helps one attain more property. This Sukhaargala is obstructed by the Lagna, being the native, showing how the natives own ideals may lead them to different properties, or even estrange them from owning properties. The 10thhouse, opposing the 4th, would definitely bring this purpose of estranging the person from the home, and the person could wander from house to house, either due to renouncing their own home, or due to their occupation, which prevents them from staying home. Similarly the other bhavas should be understood from the 4thhouse.

 The Arudha of the 4thhouse, we can call Chathurpada (A4), will show the image associated with the property. A king will have a very fortunate Bhoomi Arudha, yet may live in a small Hut if the 4thhouse supports it. The Maraka Sthana (2ndand 7th) from the 4thhouse and its Arudha, are important to see the destruction of property/buildings, etc.

1.4 Planets and Karakas

The Karaka/significator for lands (bhoomi) is Mars, whilst that of buildings (griha) is Ketu. These two are important in judging the quality of the property. Saturn is the prime enemy of Mars, and when associated with the 4thhouse can cause a lot of damage to the land and building, in the form of cracks, leaks etc. If Saturn is placed in the 4thhouse, whilst Mars is in the 10thhouse, then Mars will attempt to protect the property from Saturn. This can lead to fires, etc as Mars will destroy the house rather than let Saturn have its way. The type of house can be seen from the planetary influences on the 4thhouse. Maharishi Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, slokas 1.2.42-47, gives us the following combinations: If there are exalted planets in the 4th, the residence is large. Sun indicates huts, thatched houses, placed in open areas. Moon indicates a palatial building, especially when associated with Venus. Mars and Ketu indicate a brick or clay house, which can withstand the winds of Saturn. Jupiter indicates a house made of wood. Saturn and Rahu may indicate a house made of stones or rocks, or such materials. Mercury creates a building of mixed influence.. I.e. made of both wood and bricks. This will depend on other grahas influencing Mercury. If the 4thhouse is a movable sign the native may have many houses in various places, as per Vyankatesh Sharma (Sarvath Chintamani). Similarly a fixed 4thhouse will keep the person in 1 place. Some examples will clarify this.

2.1 Example Charts

Chart 1: Royal Property This is the Chart of Prince Charles of England. Lagna is Cancer, whilst its lord is in the 10thgiving Fame. This is confirmed by the Arudha Lagna being placed in the 7th from Moon in Libra. The 4thhouse and Arudha Lagna, has Ketu with Mars and Venus on each side, forming a type of Vaitanika Yoga, or Yoga for Royal insignia. Sun is the Chara Atmakaraka, and is the 2ndlord (family) in the 4th, joined with Chara PitriKaraka -

Mercury, confirming birth in a Royal family, and many favors from elders/preceptors. Furthermore, theres Vasumati Yoga, formed by Benefics in the Upachaya Sthanas, giving abundant wealth. Saturn in the 11th from Arudha Lagna, is important showing favors from the press and public, and Saturn being in the 2ndshows the reason. As 4this a Movable sign, he has many royal resorts, various places in the world. The Turyamsa should reveal some more details about the homes.

The 4thhouse has Ketu and Mercury, showing houses made of various building materials but mainly of Brick/Clay. The Arudha of the 4thhouse is in the 12thhouse, namely Virgo, whilst receiving Rasi Dristi from Jupiter and Venus, forming an auspicious Yoga, showing how his homes would be perceived as very fortunate/rich in appearance. The Hora Lagna is also here, whilst its lord is in the 4thhouse, conjoined with the 2nd lord, whilst it has Rasi Dristi on the 2ndhouse, hence sales of property are also indicated. Note the Parivartana between Ketu the 2ndlord and Saturn the 4thlord, and significator of the public, showing a lot of earnings coming from the public. The Dhanapada (Arudha of the 2ndhouse) shows through which means the native will buy property. Dhanapada has Rasi Dristi with the Darapada (A7) and Putrapada (A5) showing how business and his followers help in paying for the property. Jupiter is the lord of the Dhanapada and is placed in the 3rdhouse with Dara- & Putrapada, showing that this comes from leasing out buildings, for tours, tourism, etc. As Venus is in mutual dristi with Jupiter, the leisure/tourism is confirmed. The female native, has Chathurpada in the 12thhouse, showing property in foreign nations. As the 4thhouse is a movable sign, this shows travel and many different types of property. Furthermore, the Chathurpada, is aspected by Satrupada, showing some legal cases connected with the property! The Satrupada is with Ketu and Exalted-Mercury, showing a highly influential and favored enemy, possibly with some spiritual significance connected to him/her. Chart 2: Owner of Island Property. We us venture into the Turyamsa for more.