Vedic Jyotish-A Scientific Approach

Vedic Jyotish: A Scientific Approach
By Aseem Mehrotra
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Who Holds the Divine Joy in His Hand as Modaka and Who Always strives to Accomplish the Liberation of His
Devotees towards that Divine Joy,
Who Holds the Digit of the Moon as His Ornament and with a Joyful Spirit Protects the World,
Who is without any Master but is Himself the only Master for His Devotees, and Protects them by Destroying the
Demons,
To those who Surrender to Him, He Destroys the Inauspicious tendencies Quickly; I Salute Sri Vinayaka and sur-
render to Him.
To those who do not Bow down to God out of arrogance, He takes a Frightening form; His benign form is however
like a Newly-Risen Sun,
Who is always Fresh without any Decay, and is Saluted Reverentially by the Devas and the Devoted Persons;
Who Extricates those who Surrender to Him from Difficult Calamities,
Who is the God of the Devas, Who is the God of Prosperity, Who is the God with an Elephant Face and Who is
the God of the Ganas,
Who is the Great God; To His Refuge, Who is Superior than the Best, I Continually place myself in devotional sur-
render.
Who is the Auspicious Power behind All the Worlds and Who Removes the Mighty Demons,
Whose Huge Body signifies Prosperity and Boon-Giving and Whose Most Excellent Face reflects His Imperisha-
ble Nature.
Who Showers Grace, Who Showers Forgiveness, Who Showers Joy and who Showers Glory to His Devotees,
Who Bestows Intelligence and Wisdom to those Who Salute Him with Reverence; I Salute His Shining Form.
Who Wipes out the Sufferings of the Destitutes who take His Refuge; Who is the Receptacle of the Words of
Praises of the Ancients,
Who is the Former Son of the Enemy of Tripurasuras, and Who Chews down the Pride and Arrogance of the Ene-
mies of the Devas,
Who wields Terrible Power to Destroy the delusion of the Five Elements constituting the World; Who Himself
is Adorned with the Powers,
From Whose Cheeks flow down the Juice of Grace; Salutations to Him Whose Praise similarly flows down like
Juice from the Puranas.
Whose Beautiful Form of Ekadanta is very much dear to His Devotees, and who is the Son of the One Who Put an
End to Antaka.
Whose essential Form is Inconceivable and without any Limit, and which Cuts through the Obstacles of His Dev-
otees,
Who Continually Abides in the Cave of the Heart of the Yogis.
I Continually Reflect upon Him, the Ekadanta.
Those who Read the Great Ganesha Pancharatnam with Devotion ...
... and Utter this in the Early Morning Contemplating on Sri Ganeshvara in their Hearts ...
... will get Free from Diseases and Vices, will get Good Spouses and Good Sons,....
... and with it He will get Long Life and the Eight Powers soon.
PREFACE
Astrology is a science in itself and contains an enlightening body of knowledge. Many

great Maharishis, Jyotishacharyas and Scientists have contributed to this occult and an-
cient science of Indian culture. Maharishi Bhrigu, an ancient Indian mathematician, re-
searcher and philosopher, contributed to this science by compiling his works on astrol-
ogy in Bhrigu Samhita (the first ever book written on this topic). Today we have a fair
amount of Jyotish literature published in various languages.
Considering the amount of literature already available, I can only echo the few words
learnt from them. I am writing this book to share the little knowledge I received from
the great Mathematicians, Scientists, Maharishis and Acharyas.
In this book, I tried to focus on the science and mathematics behind Vedic Astrophysics.
I covered the divisional charts, ascendant or lagna, houses or bhava, signs or rashis,
nakshtras, planets or Graha, dashas, and several methods to understand the effect of all
these on our lives.
This book probably contains some fine knowledge I gained from many esteemed
Jyotishacharyas. I beg for the forgiveness from Great Sages if any mistake is made while
writing this book.
I am greatly thankful to my parents who motivated me to work in the field of Jyotish. I

extend my thankfulness to Microsoft Word for correcting the grammatical and spell
mistakes in this work. I am thankful to Bing and Google for providing me a platform so
can I translate my works to English. I am also thankful to www.Scribd.com for provid-
ing me a podium to publish my little work on a vast and a huge topic. I can compare
this work with a drop of water in great oceans.
May all planets bestow their energy on us,
Aseem Mehrotra
Email: aseemmehrotralove@yahoo.com
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................... 1
1.1: What is Solar System ............................................... 1
1.2: Solar System and Jyotish ......................................... 1
1.3: History of Vedic Jyotish .......................................... 3
1.4: Jyotish and Our Life ................................................ 4
1.5: Jyotish and Mathematics (Ganita) .......................... 4
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts ............................................... 7
2.1: Chakras (Charts) ...................................................... 7
2.2: Harmonic Charts (Varga Chakras) ........................ 8
2.3: Vedic Calendar (Panchang) .................................... 8
2.3.1: Tithi ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2: Maas (Vedic Months) ............................................................................................ 10
2.3.3: Paksha (Phase of Month) ...................................................................................... 11
2.3.4: Nakshatra (Constellations).................................................................................... 11
2.3.5: Yoga ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.4: Ayanamsa ................................................................. 16
2.5: Dasha ........................................................................ 18
Chapter 3: Rashis ............................................................ 19
3.1: Introduction ............................................................ 19
3.2: Classification of Rashis.......................................... 20
3.2.1: Odd & Even Rashis .............................................................................................. 20
3.2.2: Odd-Footed & Even-Footed Rashis ................................................................... 20
3.2.3: Movable, Fixed & Dual (Char, Sthir & Dwiswabhav)..................................... 20
3.2.4: Five Elements ........................................................................................................ 20
3.2.5: Pitta, Vaata & Kapha ............................................................................................ 23
3.2.6: Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas ..................................................................................... 23
3.2.7: Rashis and Directions........................................................................................... 24
3.2.8: Rashis and Colors ................................................................................................. 25
3.2.9: Day and Night (Diva & Nisha) Rashis .............................................................. 25

3.3: Indications of Rashis .............................................. 26
Chapter 4: Graha ............................................................ 29
4.1: Introduction ............................................................ 29
4.2: Classification and Characteristics ........................ 29
4.2.1: Benefic (Shubha) & Malefic (Paap)....................................................................... 29
4.2.2: Main Governance.................................................................................................. 30
4.2.3: Graha & Colors ..................................................................................................... 30
4.2.4: Gender of Graha ................................................................................................... 30
4.2.5: Pancha Mahabhuta ............................................................................................... 30
4.2.6: Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas ..................................................................................... 31
4.2.7: Sapta Dhatu ........................................................................................................... 32
4.3: Planetary Dignities ................................................ 32
4.3: Planetary Relationships ........................................ 33
4.4: Planetary Aspects (Graha Drishti) ....................... 34
Chapter 5: Bhava ............................................................ 36
5.1: Introduction ............................................................ 36
5.2: Bhava Significance ................................................. 37
5.2.1: 1st Bhava (1st Astrological House): ..................................................................... 37
5.2.2: 2nd Bhava (2nd Astrological House) .................................................................... 37
5.2.3: 3rd Bhava (3rd Astrological House): .................................................................... 37
5.2.4: 4th Bhava (4th Astrological House):..................................................................... 38
5.2.8: 8th Bhava (8th Astrological house): ..................................................................... 39
5.2.10: 10th Bhava (10th Astrological House): ............................................................. 40
5.3: Significance of Bhavas in Human Body.............. 41
5.4: Special Category of Bhava .................................... 42

5.4.1: Trikona ................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.2: Kendra .................................................................................................................... 43
5.4.3: Panaphara .............................................................................................................. 43
5.4.4: Apoklima ............................................................................................................... 43
5.4.5: Upachaya ............................................................................................................... 44
5.4.6: Dushta .................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 6: Special Lagna ............................................... 45
6.1: Bhava Lagna ........................................................... 45
6.2: Hora Lagna ............................................................. 46
6.3: Ghatee Lagna .......................................................... 46
Chapter 7: Divisional Charts (Harmonic Charts) ............ 47
7.1: Method of Calculation ........................................... 48
7.1.1: Rashi Chart ............................................................................................................ 48
7.1.2: Hora Chart ............................................................................................................. 48
7.1.3: Drekkana Chart ..................................................................................................... 49
7.1.4: Chaturthansh Chart.............................................................................................. 50
7.1.5: Panchansh Chart ................................................................................................... 50
7.1.6: Shashthansh Chart ................................................................................................ 50
7.1.7: Saptansh ................................................................................................................. 51
7.1.8: Ashthansh Chart ................................................................................................... 52
7.1.9: Navamansh Chart................................................................................................. 52
7.1.10: Dashamansh Chart .......................................................................................... 53
7.1.11: Rudransh Chart ................................................................................................ 54
7.1.12: Dwadashansh Chart ........................................................................................ 55
7.1.13: Shodashansh Chart .......................................................................................... 56
7.1.14: Vimsansh Chart ................................................................................................ 57
7.1.15: Chaturvimsansh Chart .................................................................................... 57
7.1.16: Nakshatransh Chart......................................................................................... 58
7.1.17: Trimsansh Chart ............................................................................................... 59
7.1.18: Khavedansh Chart ........................................................................................... 61
7.1.19: Akshavedansh Chart ....................................................................................... 61

7.1.20: Shashtyansh Chart ........................................................................................... 62
7.2: Challenges in Predicting Divisional Charts ....... 62
Chapter 8: Vimsottari Dasa Types & Analysis ........... 64
8.1: Vimsottari Dasa System ........................................ 64
8.1.1: Computation of Vimsottari Dasa ....................................................................... 65
8.1.2: Predictions Using Vimsottari Dasa .................................................................... 67
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1: What is Solar System
The solar system is a gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and the objects
that orbit it either directly or indirectly. As per the scientific data available in modern
times, solar system formed 4.5672 billion years ago. Earth was created 4.54 billion years
ago. The oldest material found on earth as of now is staggering 4.4 billion years old.
These are the zircon crystals extracted from a rock on a sheep ranch in Western Aus-
tralia.
Sun is the central star and all other celestial bodies, present in this system, continuously
travel around it. These bodies include eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupi-
ter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, which are themselves orbited by more than 140 moons
(only Mercury & Venus have no moons). In addition, the solar system contains some
dwarf planets (plutoids), their moons, millions of rocky asteroids and billions of icy
comets. All of these objects are held together in a group by Suns gravity and together
form the Solar System.
1.2: Solar System and Jyotish

As we know, all bodies in our solar system (including our home planet, The Earth) con-
tinuously orbit around the Sun. Thus, all celestial objects are constantly in motion with
respect to Earth. The positions of Sun, Earths Moon and some planets close to Earth
have great effects on all forms of lives (in any of the four states: Jagrat, Swapna, Susupt or
Turiya) present on Earth. This is the basic principle of Vedic Jyotish. How accurately we
can make predictions of these effects on all forms of lives nurtured on Earth based on
the positions of these celestial bodies is the query that we will attempt to solve in the
forthcoming sections of this book.
Each of these heavenly bodies are directly or indirectly luminous. All of these possess
their own gravity and electro-magnetic field. These different forms of energies influence
the physical, mental, spiritual and environmental factors of all forms of life on Earth. In
Vedic Jyotish, Saturn is termed as most distant heavenly body effecting the life on earth
and Moon the closest one. In total seven heavenly bodies in our solar system have their
effects on Earths life:
Sun (Surya)
Moon (Chandra or Som)
Mercury (Budh)
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Venus (Shukra)
Mars (Mangal)
Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspati)
Saturn (Shani)
In addition to these seven physical objects, two shadows affect the life on Earth on a sig-
nificant level:
Rahu (Northern Node of Orbit of the Moon)

Ketu (Southern Node of Orbit of the Moon)
These nine celestial objects in Jyotish are termed as Graha. The positions of these signifi-
cant celestial objects (some physical objects and some non-physical like shadow planets)
are recorded on a two dimensional 360 pattern in the form of a Chart or a Diagram.
Collection of many such Charts (some depicts relative positions of celestial objects with
respect to Earth and some the mathematical derivatives of basic charts) is called a Horo-
scope (Kundli).
As all these celestial bodies constantly in motion with respect to Earth, so the charts also
vary every another smallest unit of time. The more accuracy in time measurement guar-
antees more accurate predictions. In addition to time, another factor involved in the ac-
curacy of these predictions is the change in position of the celestial objects with respect
to any point on Earth in a smallest measurable unit of time. Mathematically this rela-
tionship is represented as follows:
f(Pa) f(t)
f(Pa) f(x)
Where,
Pa : Prediction Accuracy
t: Measurement of Time
x: Measurement of Relative position of Celestial Bodies
f(Pa) = k*f(t)*f(x)
Where,
k: Astrological Parameter (a complex & non-linear parameter)

1.3: History of Vedic Jyotish

Hinduism (a way of life) is a culturally rich practice. As per the ancient scripture, Hindu-
ism is believed to be as old as the history of life in this huge and vast universe. Though
the name Hindu or Hinduism is nowhere written in these scripture but in modern times
people who follow the principles of these ancient scripture are termed as Hindu. Many
beautiful and useful science like Yoga, Ayurveda, Swara, Artha, and Jyotisha etc. were de-
veloped by ancient scientists and researchers. In addition to these science many scrip-
ture were written explaining all these. Some of them are still preserved in the form of
Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads.
Jyotisha is the most comprehensive and complete system of astrology available today on
this globe. In contrast to western astrology (which is broadly based on only Suns posi-
tion at any point of time with respect to Earth), principles of Vedic Jyotish are highly
sensitive to the smallest unit of time that can be measured by the most modern atomic
clock ( ) and the smallest distance travelled by the main celestial objects with
respect to a particular point on Earth.
Mid-modern astrologers like Dr. B.V. Raman termed this form of Jyotish as Hindu
Jyotish as this science of predictions is first compiled in the scripture which in modern
times are followed by Hindu religion. Later on, astrologers termed it as Vedic Jyotish to
match the name with that of written in ancient scripture.
Jyotish is a Sanskrit term. It comprises of two Sanskrit words Jyoti (which means Light)
& Ish (which means Lord). Literally the meaning of Jyotish is Light of Lord. In Hindu
mythology, planets and other heavenly bodies are designated as sacred as God. Jyotish
is the science of study of these heavenly bodies, so thus the name Light of Lord or
Jyotish.
Historical origins of Jyotish are totally lost in the glooms of the distant past but the sci-
ence of Jyotish lived through the eras & ages. Great Sage Maharishi Bhrigu compiled his
beautiful work on Jyotish in the form of a book called Bhrigu Samhita. This is how this
science is passed from one Yuga to another Yuga.
Ancient seers classified Jyotish as one of the limbs of Vedas. The six limbs of Vedas are:
Vyakarna (Grammar), Chandas (Rhythm), Shiksha (Modulation), Nirukta (Etymology),
Kalpa (Ritual) and Jyotisha (Astrology).

1.4: Jyotish and Our Life

During Vedic era, Jyotish was used to help in achieving five main goals of life:
1. Dharma (eternal law)

2. Karma (day to day doings)
3. Artha (finance and wealth)
4. Kama (worldly enjoyment)
5. Moksha (liberation)
Even today Jyotish Shastra is broadly used in predicting these five factors of our life.
This science is not only limited to individuals but globally it is used to determine the
fate of Nations, Business Houses, etc.
1.5: Jyotish and Mathematics (Ganita)

In Vedic era, mathematics broadly used in calculating the planetary cycles & motions,
helical risings & settings of the stars, calendar dates, seasons, eclipses, and many such
other things. Most Jyotishis in Vedic era mastered mathematics and astronomy to accu-
rately project the position of heavenly bodies on the two dimensional chart known as
Horoscope.
Jyotish deals with the projective geometry. Relative positions of the Graha are calculated.
This means that the angular difference of Graha with respect to earth matters in Jyotish
Shastra. The positions of these Graha with respect to a particular geometric point on
earth are calculated in Degrees (), Minutes () and Seconds (). These positions of Graha
are called geocentric positions. To calculate these positions, the 360 sky is divided in to
twelve equal non-motional parts (each of 30) known as Bhava or House. Each bhava has
its own significance and associated with different aspects of life.
2nd House 12th House

3rd House 1st House 11th House
4th House 10th House
5th House 9th House

7th House
6th House 8th House

The zodiac or sky is also divided in to twelve equal motional parts (30 each) which is
superimposed over the bhava or houses. These equal parts are known as Rashi or Sign:
1. Mesh or Aries
2. Vrash or Taurus
3. Mithun or Gemini
4. Kark or Cancer
5. Singh or Leo
6. Kanya or Virgo
7. Tula or Libra
8. Vrashchik or Scorpio
9. Dhanu or Sagittarius
10. Makar or Capricorn
11. Kumbh or Aquarius
12. Meen or Pisces
2 Taurus 12 Pisces
1 Aries 11 Aquar-
3 Gemini
ius
10 Capri-
4 Cancer corn
5 Leo 9 Sagitta-
7 Libra rius
6 Virgo 8 Scorpio
These Rashis travel at an angular speed of 600 per ghatee (a unit of time in Vedic
Jyotish). In this manner these twelve Rashis complete one cycle of motion across the zo-
diac in 60 ghatee. The rashi in which the sun is present at the time of sunrise is termed
as Udit Lagna or Rising Ascendant. This lagna is position dependent (as sunrise time for
every other position on Earth is different). As every rashi travels at 600 per ghatee, so
lagna (rashi occupying the first house at any given time) changes completely after every
5 ghatee. The Jyotish Shastra calculations are so accurate that every day the rashi bear-
ing the sun at the time of sunrise present in the 1st House or Bhava, as both Rashi and
Graha are in motion with respect to earth. So, the lagna on a specified date and time will
be different for Ney York and New Delhi.

Every rashi is subdivided in to 9 padas. 4 padas together make one nakshatra. Thus every
rashi has 2.25 nakshatras. These nakshatras move along with their rashi and are fixed
for every rashi.

Chapter 2: Basic Concepts

2.1: Chakras (Charts)
Charts are the 360 two dimensional planes consisting of twelve equal parts (Bhava) on
which the geocentric projection of Rashis, Nakshatras, and Graha are superimposed. For
preparing any chart, we need to first determine the Rashi occupied by each of the Graha
and Bhava occupied by each of the Rashi.
After collecting the information, it can be drawn in two various styles:
1. North Indian Style (a rectangle with 12 boxes representing 12 Bhava)

2. South Indian Style (a circle divided in to 12 equal arcs representing 12 Rashis)
In this book, North Indian chart style is followed.
Let us start with an example of Maryada Purushotham Lord Shri Rams birth or natal
chart (to draw a natal chart, information like time of birth and place of birth are re-
quired). Rashis engaged by Graha & Lagna for Lord Rama Lagna Kundli or Natal Chart
are as follows:
Aries: Sun; Taurus: Mercury; Gemini: Ketu; Cancer: Ascendant (Lagna),

Moon, & Jupiter; Libra: Saturn; Sagittarius: Rahu; Capricorn: Mars; Pisces:
Venus.
Lord Rama Lagna Kundli or Natal Chart (North Indian Chart Style)

2.2: Harmonic Charts (Varga Chakras)

A natal chart or Lagna Kundli can be drawn with the information of which planet occu-
pies which rashi when seen from a particular geometric location on earth at the time of
birth. We can draw Varga Chakras or Harmonic (divisional) Charts by dividing rashis in
to several parts (2, 3, 4 and so on). Each rashi is divided in to n parts and each part then
mapped to a rashi again. The Graha in the mapped part also occupies the same rashi as
that of the part. Each harmonic chart is analyzed as an independent chart with 12 bhava,
12 rashis and 9 Graha. Each harmonic chart throws light on a specific area of ones life
like Chaturthansh (or 4th Derivative of the natal chart) is analyzed for Luck of the person
and Saptamansh (or 7th Derivative of the natal chart) is analyzed for Children.
2.3: Vedic Calendar (Panchang)

Panchang is a Sanskrit word which literally means Five Limbs (Panch: Five; Ang: Limbs).
A Panchang is a form of Vedic calendar which is based on the longitudinal difference of
the geocentric positions of moon and sun in the zodiac or sky. As the name depicts, a
Panchang gives us five important data:
1. Lunar Date or Tithi (based longitudinal difference between geocentric positions

of moon and sun; 12 difference constitutes on Tithi)
2. Month or Maas (derived from the rashi in which Sun-Moon conjunction occurs; it
happens once every month or maas)
3. Phase or Paksha of Month (each Month has 2 pakshas based on the Lunar Phases;
Brighter Fortnight: Waxing Moon and Darker Fortnight: Waning Moon)
4. Nakshatra of Moon (also termed as Janma Nakshatra: Nakshatra occupied by
Moon at the time of ones birth)
5. Yoga
2.3.1: Tithi
To understand the concept of tithi in Vedic jyotish, we must study the philosophy of
time. Time is a continuously changing and endless phenomenon. A time has no begin-
ning and no culmination but it is the cause of creation and destruction of every ani-
mated and unanimated object in this vast universe.
Time can be measured with the endless cyclic repetitions of certain celestial events like
revolution of Earth around the Sun or revolution of Moon around the Earth. The refer-
ence event to measure the time must be independent from any other activity in the uni-
verse i.e. the event will repeat itself till infinity without being affected by any other
event. But the revolution of Earth around the Sun is not uniform (due to continuous
movement of moon away from the earth). One event that is happening in our solar sys-
tem uniformly without being affected by other events is the change in difference of geo-
centric positions of Moon and Sun.
In Vedic calendar or panchang, one day stands for one tithi. Tithi is a period in which
the difference between the geocentric positions or longitudes of moon and sun changes
by exactly 1200. When Moon and Sun are at the same geocentric position or same lon-
gitude, a new Vedic Maas of 30 tithis starts (in Amanta system). This conjunction of moon
and sun happens repeatedly without being affected by any other event in universe.
Relative angular speed of moon is greater than that of sun, so moon will go ahead of sun
with the progress in time. When moons geocentric position is exactly 12 greater than
suns geocentric position, the first Tithi finishes and the second Tithi starts. Moon-Sun
longitudinal difference will be (12xn) after exactly n tithis.
Shukla Krishna Moon-Sun Longitu-

Paksha Tithi Paksha Tithi dinal Difference
Vedic Name of Tithi
(Brighter (Darker Fort- (Shukla / Krishna)
Fortnight) night) in
1 16 Pratipada 12 / 192
2 17 Dwitiya 24 / 204
3 18 Tritiya 36 / 216
4 19 Chaturthi 48 / 228
5 20 Panchmi 60 / 240
6 21 Shashti 72 / 252
7 22 Saptami 84 / 264
8 23 Ashtami 96 / 276
9 24 Navami 108 / 288
10 25 Dashami 120 / 300
11 26 Ekadashi 132 / 312
12 27 Dwadashi 144 / 324
13 28 Trayodashi 156 / 336
14 29 Chaturdashi 168 / 348
15 --- Poornima (Full Moon) 180
--- 30 Amavasya (New Moon) 360 or 0

2.3.2: Maas (Vedic Months)

A Maas is one cycle of Moon-Sun geocentric position change i.e. the period that starts
with 180 or 360 difference in geocentric positions of Moon & Sun and ends at the simi-
lar longitudinal difference.
In Vedic Jyotish, two forms of months are used:
1. Poornimanta
2. Amanta
In Poornimanta system, a vedic month starts when Moon-Sun longitudinal difference is

180 while in Amanta system it starts when Moon-Sun longitudinal difference is 360 or
0 in the zodiac plane.
The name of the month in both the systems is derived from one of the nakshatras of the
rashi in which the moon is present at 180 degrees longitudinal difference of moon and
sun (i.e. Full Moon or Poornima). This is the nakshatra the moon will occupy most of the
times at the same Poornima each year. For example, when the 360 or 0 longitudinal
difference between moon and sun (conjunction) occurs in Aries, it is most probable (but
not certain) that moon will occupy Chitra nakshatra on Full Moon Day. So this month is
known as Chaitra Maas.
The Vedic New Year starts at the beginning of Chaitra Maas. Chaitra Navratra are cele-
brated in India for 9 continuous tithis to mark the celebrations of Vedic New Year.
Shardiya Navratra are celebrated at the beginning of Ashwin Maas to mark the celebra-
tions of half year completion.
Name of Month or Most Likely Nakshatra of Moon on Approximate Solar

Maas Poornima Month
Chaitra Chitra March or April
Vaisaakha Vishakha April or May
Jyeshtha Jyeshtha May or June
Aashaadha Poorvashada or Uttarashada June or July
Sraavana Shravana July or August
Poorvabhadrapada or Uttarab-
Bhaadrapada August or September
hadrapada
Ashwin Aswini September or October
October or Novem-
Kaartik Kritika
ber
November or Decem-
Maargasira Mrigashira
ber
Pushya Pushya December or January
Maagha Magha January or February
Phaalguna Poorvaphalguni or Uttaraphalguni February or March
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Adhik Maas or extra month occurs when Moon-Sun conjunction happens two times in
the same rashi (one after the other). As the geocentric positions of Moon and Sun contin-
uously changes and angular speed of Moon is more than that of Sun, so the Moon will
travel more than 360 to conjunct with the Sun again. This extra motion of Moon (more
than 360) is accommodated by an extra month (Adhik Maas).
2.3.3: Paksha (Phase of Month)

A Vedic or solunar (related to positions of both sun and moon) month has 30 tithis. Each
month is divided in to 2 fortnights (paksha).
1. Shukla Paksha: Brighter fortnight with waxing moon. This paksha starts
from Pratipada and ends on Poornima.
2. Krishna Paksha: Darker fortnight with waning moon. This paksha starts from
Pratipada and ends on Amavasya.
In Poornimanta system, month or Maas starts from Shukla Paksha while in Amanta sys-
tem it starts form Krishna Paksha.
2.3.4: Nakshatra (Constellations)

In Vedic Jyotish, the sky or zodiac plane of 360 is divided in to 27 nakshatras. Each
nakshatra has an angular length of 13200. Every nakshatra has four padas or charans.
These padas are designated with numbers 1 to 4 along with the nakshatra name. For ex-
ample Revati 1 or Swati 4. As we know, zodiac plane consists of 12 movable rashis of
30 each. So each rashi will have 2.25 nakshatras i.e. 9 padas of 3 nakshatras. These padas
and nakshatras are fixed for each and every rashi and travels along with the rashis at the
same angular speed.
These nakshatras play a very important and crucial role in the chart analysis. The Grahas
occupying the rashis are associated with these nakshatras. Every nakshatra has one
Graha as its swami or lord. A planet or Graha occupying its own nakshatra is termed as
auspicious in that nakshatra. For example, if Shukra is occupying space in Aries sign or
Mesh rashi from 132001 to 264000 then it is auspicious as it is in Bharani nakshatra.
Nakshatra-Pada Rashi Lord Nakshatra-Pada Rashi Lord

(Swami) (Swami)
Aswini - 1 Chitra - 3 Mangal
Aswini - 2 Ketu Chitra - 4
Aswini - 3 Swati - 1
Aswini - 4 Swati - 2 Rahu
Bharani - 1 Mesh Swati - 3 Tula
Bharani - 2 Shukra Swati - 4
Bharani - 3 Vishakha - 1
Bharani - 4 Vishakha - 2 Guru
Kritika - 1 Vishakha - 3
Kritika - 2 Surya Vishakha - 4
Kritika - 3 Anuradha - 1
Kritika - 4 Anuradha - 2 Shani
Rohini - 1 Anuradha - 3
Rohini - 2 Vrash Chandra Anuradha - 4 Vrash-
Rohini - 3 Jyeshtha - 1 chik
Rohini - 4 Jyeshtha - 2 Budh
Mrigashira - 1 Jyeshtha - 3
Mrigashira - 2 Mangal Jyeshtha - 4
Mrigashira - 3 Moola - 1
Mrigashira - 4 Moola - 2 Ketu
Ardra - 1 Moola - 3
Ardra - 2 Rahu Moola - 4
Ardra - 3 Mithun Poorvashada - 1 Dhanu
Ardra - 4 Poorvashada - 2 Shukra
Punarvasu - 1 Poorvashada - 3
Punarvasu - 2 Guru Poorvashada - 4
Punarvasu - 3 Uttarashada - 1
Punarvasu - 4 Uttarashada - 2 Surya
Pushya - 1 Uttarashada - 3
Pushya - 2 Shani Uttarashada - 4
Pushya - 3 Shravana - 1
Pushya - 4 Kark Shravana - 2 Makar Chandra
Ashlesha - 1 Shravana - 3
Ashlesha - 2 Budh Shravana - 4
Ashlesha - 3 Dhanishtha - 1
Ashlesha - 4 Dhanishtha - 2 Mangal
Magha - 1 Dhanishtha - 3
Magha - 2 Ketu Dhanishtha - 4

Magha - 3 Satabhisha - 1
Magha - 4 Satabhisha - 2 Rahu
Poorvaphalguni - 1 Singh Satabhisha - 3 Kumbh
Poorvaphalguni - 2 Shukra Satabhisha - 4
Poorvaphalguni - 3 Poorvabhadrapada - 1
Poorvaphalguni - 4 Poorvabhadrapada - 2 Guru
Uttaraphalguni - 1 Poorvabhadrapada - 3
Uttaraphalguni - 2 Surya Poorvabhadrapada - 4
Uttaraphalguni - 3 Uttarabhadrapada - 1
Uttaraphalguni - 4 Uttarabhadrapada - 2 Shani
Hasta - 1 Uttarabhadrapada - 3
Hasta - 2 Kanya Chandra Uttarabhadrapada - 4 Meen
Hasta - 3 Revati - 1
Hasta - 4 Revati - 2 Budh
Chitra - 1 Mangal Revati - 3
Chitra - 2 Revati - 4
Alphabets associated with the nakshatras are as follows:
Name 1 2 3 4 Vimsot-
tari
Lord
Aswini Chu Che Cho La Ketu
Bharani Li Lu Le Lo Venus
Kritika A I U E Sun
Rohini O Va/Ba Vi/Bi Vu/Bu Moon
Mrigashira Ve/Be Vo/Bo Ka Ke Mars

Ardra Ku Gha Ng/Na Chha Rahu
Punarvasu Ke Ko Ha Hi Jupiter
Pushya Hu He Ho Da Saturn
Ashlesha Di Du De Do Mercury
Magha Ma Mi Mu Me Ketu
Poorvaphalguni Mo Ta Ti Tu Venus
Uttaraphalguni Te To Pa Pi Sun
Hasta Pu Sha Na Tha Moon
Chitra Pe Po Ra Ri Mars
Swati Ru Re Ro Ta Rahu
Vishakha Ti Tu Te To Jupiter
Anuradha Na Ni Nu Ne Saturn
Jyeshtha No Ya Yi Yu Mercury
Moola Ye Yo Bha Bhi Ketu
Poorvashada Bhu Dha Bha/Pha Dha Venus
Uttarashada Bhe Bho Ja Ji Sun
Shravana Ju/Khi Je/Khu Jo/Khe Gha/Kho Moon
Dhanishtha Ga Gi Gu Ge Mars
Satabhisha Go Sa Si Su Rahu
Poorvabhadrapada Se So Da Di Jupiter
Uttarabhadrapada Du Tha Jha Da/Tra Saturn
Revati De Do Cha Chi Mercury
Constellations are grouped on the basis of their nature, type of their face, degree of their
beneficence, their quarters in different signs, with reference to the constellation occupied
by the Sun, with reference to the birth constellation (Janma Nakshatra), their caste, etc.
The current constellation occupied by the Moon, and its nature forms the fundamental
of Vedic system of astrology (Muhurt). Some of the activities and works which are asso-
ciated with the Nakshatras are given below based on their fundamental nature:
2.3.4.1: Fixed constellations:

Rohini, Uttarabhadrapada, Uttaraphalguni & Uttarashada
Fixed and permanent nature, house, village, temple, entering in new house-city-temple,
religious works, rites for getting peace, coronation, sowing of seeds, planting of small
garden, starting of vocal music, friendship, sexual works, making & wearing of orna-
ments & clothes.
2.3.4.2: Movable constellations:

Punarvasu, Swati, Shravana, Satabhisha & Dhanishtha
Related to motion & movement, riding on a vehicle or elephant, opening of shop, walk-
ing first time, walking in garden, sex, making jewelry, learning of a trait.
2.3.4.3: Cruel constellations:

Magha, Bharani, Poorvaphalguni, Poorvashada, & Poorvabhadrapada
Ambush, burning, poisoning (self & others), making & using weapons especially related
to fire, cheating / deception / wickedness / craftiness, cutting & destroying, controlling
of animals, beating & punishing of enemy.
2.3.4.4: Mixed constellations:

Vishakha & Kritika
Fireworks, burning of sacred fire, using poison, fearsome works, arresting, adulteration
(mixing), donations.
2.3.4.5: Small constellations:

Hasta, Abhijit, Pushya, and Aswini
Selling, medical knowledge, using & handling of medicines, literature, music, art (vari-
ous arts, sculpture etc.), jewelry making & wearing, sexual intercourse.
2.3.4.6: Sweet/Delicate & Friendly constellations:

Mrigashira, Chitra, Anuradha and Revati
Starting & learning, singing of songs, clothes & jewelry making & wearing, auspicious
works, matter related to friends, female company, enjoyments, and sexual passions.
2.3.4.7: Sharp & Horrible constellations:

Jyeshta, Ardra, Ashlesha, and Moola
Charm or spell causing disease or death, hypnotism, witchcraft, ghost, ambush, horror,
murder, capture, matters related to secrecy, backbiting, starting of quarrel, separation,
matters related to friendship & breaking thereof, training & tying of animals, pleasure
works, playing games, getting made & wearing of new dress & ornaments, entering into
village / city, peaceful & developmental works.
2.3.5: Yoga
Yoga is a relationship of Sun and Moon longitudes. Number of yogas is equal to number
of nakshatras i.e. 27. To get the yoga at any point of time, a simple mathematical algo-
rithm is followed.
a. Add longitudes of Sun and Moon. Suppose sun is at 235000 Capricorn then its
longitude will be 2935000 (270 up to Sagittarius and 235000 of Capricorn).
b. If the result of addition is greater than 360 then subtract the result by 360.
c. Convert the result obtained in step b in to seconds (). One degree has 3600 sec-
onds and one minute will have 60 seconds.
d. Divide the result obtained in step c with the length of one nakshatra (132000
or 800 or 48000).
e. Ignore the fractional part of the result and add 1 to the whole number.
f. Result obtained in step e is the numerical value of Yoga. Refer to following ta-
ble to have the name of yoga.
Yoga represents the auspiciousness at any given time.
Numerical Value (Step Numerical Value (Step

Yoga Yoga
e) e)
1 Vishkambha 15 Vajra
2 Preeti 16 Siddhi
Aayush-
3 17 Vyatipaata
maan
4 Saubhaagya 18 Variyan
5 Sobhana 19 Parigha
6 Atiganda 20 Shiva
7 Sukarman 21 Siddha
8 Dhriti 22 Saadhya
9 Shoola 23 Shubha
10 Ganda 24 Shukla
11 Vriddhi 25 Brahma
12 Dhruva 26 Indra
13 Vyaaghaata 27 Vaidhriti
14 Harshana
2.4: Ayanamsa
Ayanamsa is a Sanskrit word made by concatenating the two different words; Ayana
(means movement) and Amsa (means portion). So the literal meaning of Ayanamsa
is movement of a portion.
By definition it is the precision of equinoxes (an equinox is an astronomical event in

which the plane of Earths equator passes through the center of the Sun, causing light
and darkness to be of approximately equal duration all over the planet. This phenome-
non occurs twice each year). The equinoxes are position dependent (depends on longi-
tude and latitude). So the two equinoxes depends upon the observers location. In Vedic
Jyotish, equinox is termed as vishuv ().
An Ayanamsa is defined as the angle by which the sidereal (nirayana) ecliptic longitude
of a celestial body is less than its tropical (sayana) ecliptic longitude i.e. the difference in
angular longitudes of tropical start of Aries to that of sidereal start of Aries.
The sidereal ecliptic longitude of a celestial body is its longitude defined with respect to
the fixed stars. The tropical ecliptic longitude of a celestial body is its longitude defined
with respect to equinox.
Sayana (tropical) zodiac is analogous to measuring the positions of trees sitting in a

slowly moving bus. Nirayana (sidereal) zodiac considers a fixed zodiac. It considers the
motion of the tropical zodiac (bus in our example) and makes an adjustment accord-
ingly.
In simple words, an Ayanamsa is the change in position of rotational axis of the earth
with respect to its mean position at which the sidereal and tropical zodiacs coincide. As
the rotational axis of the earth changes its position, the sidereal and tropical zodiacs
move apart from their coincide positions. The earths axis of rotation changes it preces-
sion by 360 in approximately 25,887 solar years i.e. 1 per 71.908 solar years. So the
tropical and sidereal ecliptic longitudes or zodiacs coincide with each other at approxi-
mately every 26,000 solar years. This astronomical event is termed as The Great Cycle
by Mayans.
The true mean position of the rotational axis of earth is an arguable topic. Many scien-
tists and researchers suggested different base year as the mean position of this axis. Ac-
cording to N.C. Lahiri the point at which the sidereal zodiac coincides with tropical zo-
diac (in the near past) is 285AD. In year 2000, this value (as calculated by N.C. Lahiri)
was 23.849. In year 2016, this value is 24.072. It is the most widely accepted calcula-
tions of Ayanamsa used today. Dr. B.V. Raman gave the base year value as 397AD while
Krishnamurthy gave it as 291AD. Still the researchers brainstorming on this issue to find
out the true base year for the calculation of Ayanamsa.
N.C. Lahiri Ayanamsa is also known as Chitra-Paksha Ayanamsa. Ayanamsa is the an-
gular difference between the start of the Aries sign (Mesh rashi) in tropical and sidereal
zodiacs. Chitra-Paksha Ayanamsa takes Chitra nakshatra as the fixed point or anchor in
the zodiac. Yogatara (Spica or Alpha Virgonis) is the brightest star of Chitra nakshatra.
Chitra-Paksha fixes the start of the sidereal Aries so that Spica or Yogatara always re-
mains at 000 of Libra i.e. 180 ahead of the start of the sidereal Aries. As per Chitra-
Paksha Ayanamsa system, latitude of Spica is at 2 south of the ecliptic plane.
Different siddhanta like Surya Siddhanta, Pitamah Siddhanta, Brahmgupta Siddhanta,

Sekhara Siddhanta, Siromani Siddhanta etc. suggest different longitude and latitude for
Yogatara or Spica. A lot of research and work needs to be done to get the true value of
base year for calculating the Ayanamsa.
As of now, we use Chitra Paksha Ayanamsa to project the zodiac on the charts.
2.5: Dasha
Dasha is a Sanskrit word that literally means Period of Life. In Vedic Jyotish, Dasha is
used to indicate the periods of Graha, Rashis or Nakshatra. Dasha is the name given to
some periods, their sub-, sub-sub periods and so on, when the influence of particular
Graha or Rashi will be at its peak on ones life. All these periods are ruled by different
Graha or Rashi. Each Dasha period has some standard rules and affects certain aspects
of ones life. Based on the Dasha system, the different chakras are being analyzed and
results are attributed to different Dashas. Some Dasha systems are Graha based and
some are Rashi based.
The main period is termed as Mahadasha, its sub-period as Antardasha and its sub-sub
period as Pratyantardasha. Further divisions are termed as Sookshmdasha.
Different types of Dashas like Rashi based, Graha based, drigdasha, sudasha and so on
will be discussed in detail in the upcoming sections of this book.
Chapter 3: Rashis
3.1: Introduction
We learnt in Chapter 1 that the 360 plane of Zodiac is divided in to twelve equal mo-
tional parts and these parts are termed as Rashis. Following are the twelve rashis:
1. Mesh or Aries
2. Vrash or Taurus
3. Mithun or Gemini
4. Kark or Cancer
5. Singh or Leo
6. Kanya or Virgo
7. Tula or Libra
8. Vrashchik or Scorpio
9. Dhanu or Sagittarius
10. Makar or Capricorn
11. Kumbh or Aquarius
12. Meen or Pisces
These twelve rashis differ in their properties and their effects on all four forms of life
(Jagrat, Swapna, Susupt and Turiya). Every Rashi has a 30 of span and rotates with an an-
gular speed of 6 per Ghatee. A ghatee is a unit of time that represents 001200 change
between geocentric positions of Moon and Sun. One ghatee consists of 60 pals i.e. one
pal is equal to 000012 change between geocentric positions of Moon and Sun. A pal is
further divided in to vipals. 60 vipals together constitutes one pal. So one vipal equals
00000.2 change between geocentric positions of Moon and Sun. Other smaller units of
time like Lav, Renu & Truti are also defined in Vedic Jyotish.
3.2: Classification of Rashis

Rashis are classified based on various factors. These classification of rashis is defined in
this section.
3.2.1: Odd & Even Rashis

Mesh, Mithun, Singh, Tula, Dhanu & Kumbh are odd rashis or visham rashis.
They are also termed as male rashis.
Vrash, Kark, Kanya, Vrashchik, Makar & Meen are even rashis or sam rashis.
They are also termed as female rashis.
If the Rashis occupied by Chandra and Lagna are odd then the person will be having
more masculine characteristics. Whereas, if the Rashis occupied by Chandra and Lagna
are even the person will be having more feminine characteristics.
3.2.2: Odd-Footed & Even-Footed Rashis

Mesh, Vrash, Mithun, Tula, Vrashchik & Dhanu are odd footed or visham-pad
rashis.
Kark, Singh, Kanya, Makar, Kumbh & Meen are even footed or sam-pad rashis.
This type of classification of Rashis is used in defining some Dashas.
3.2.3: Movable, Fixed & Dual (Char, Sthir & Dwiswabhav)

Mesh, Kark, Tula and Makar are movable or Char rashis. Nature of these rashis is
to move and to be dynamic.
Vrash, Singh, Vrashchik and Kumbh are fixed or Sthir rashis. Nature of these
rashis is to be stable and constant.
Mithun, Kanya, Dhanu and Meen are dual or Dwiswabhav rashis. These rashis
depict both dynamic and stable nature.
3.2.4: Five Elements

According to Vedic philosophy and scriptures, every animated and unanimated thing in
this vast universe is made up of five elements:
a. Fire (Agni)
b. Water (Jal)
c. Air (Vayu)
d. Earth (Bhumi)
e. Ether (Akash)
Everything in the physical & nonphysical creation is composed of these five elements.
These are not the elements known in conventional sense for example Jal does not imply
to the water that we use to drink or to take bathe. These are actually subtle conditions
which together create the subtle of forms. Jal has flexible state whereas air has a varying
state. Bhumi is an element having stable and constant state. Agni transforms the states
of the things. Akash is something that is present everywhere. Each living and non-living
being in this vast universe maintains a special balance between these five elements to
have a unified characteristics.
The descriptions of these five basic elements are quite similar across Hindu, Buddhist,
Greek & Roman philosophies.
Mesh, Singh and Dhanu are Agni rashis.

Vrash, Kanya and Makar are Bhumi rashis.
Mithun, Tula & Kumbh are Vayu rashis.
Kark, Vrashchik and Meen are Jal rashis.
Akash is present in every rashi.
3.2.4.1: Agni Tatva

Agni Tatva represents transformation of one form to another form. Agni Tatva is the fire
of the kundalini energy. It is increased with the practice of Kundalini Yoga. This ele-
ment burns our karmas and fears. Agni is an agent of healing and transformation. When
fire is present it produces dynamic change and purification. Agni Tatva is the element
that cleanses, transforms, warms and produces new aspects. Agni Tatva has the capabil-
ity to transform every other element. Tatva Shakti Vigyaan says every atom in this uni-
verse is pervaded by fire and thats why it is the one with great transforming abilities.
According to Hindu rituals, dead bodies are burned which helps fast transformation of
the elements with the help of fire and they are mixed into Mother Nature that is from
where they arise. Fire element when in balanced state instills passion, creativity, motion,
will power and sensuality in us. It is the Fire Element that can help you ward off the
darkness in your life as its nature is brightness. Its inherent tendency is to rise, once you
give it enough of air element to mingle with, it can break boundaries. When its level in-
creases in our being, we get over emotional or agitated. It may lead to lot of weeping or
excess of anger. The people who are suffering from depression usually lack fire element.
In our body, organs like liver, kidney and mitochondria are influenced by Agni Tatva.
3.2.4.2: Jal Tatva

Jal Tatva represents flexibility of states. Jal Tatva is the force of the kundalini energy.
The pleasure associated with this element is phenomenal. The loss of energy that it en-
tails is also proportional. All pleasures in this vast universe are associated with Jal
Tatva. A balanced Jal Tatva in a human body, represents a life full of pleasurable experi-
ences. Water element when more in ones personality, makes the person emotional so
much so that he/she may become a wet rag. But can we do without water! Certainly
not. Just as we cannot live without love. Because water is love. Water is, the much
needed element so that things just dont dry up. Water has the power to overcome ob-
stacles and that too with integrity.
The basic qualities of water are healing, purifying, soothing and loving. Imbalance in Jal
Tatva causes various psychological and physiological ailments. Excess of water element
can be a cause to depression, insomnia and various mental worries. Physical ailments
like cracking joints, arthritis, muscle shrinkage, dehydration are also caused due to im-
balanced Jal Tatva.
3.2.4.3: Vayu Tatva

The Vayu Tatva is the vital force or prana in the body or of the kundalini energy. It
produces the cells and precious seeds. It keeps all of the bodily organs active and
healthy, and circulates the blood and other fluids throughout the body. Though we can-
not see Vayu, we feel its touch. The main center of operation for the Vayu Tatva is the
chest region which includes five principal organs and glands: lungs, heart, thymus, cell
producing glands and the subsidiaries.
At every moment, you are forming a connection with the element, as you breathe. With
every incoming breath you take the air from the surroundings and then release it back
in the surroundings. Air is the element that is forming a connection that is so direct and
continuous with the universe. Sound is the manifestation of this element. The basic na-
ture of this element is moving freely, so it infuses within freshness and intelligence. All
the wind instruments connect you to the element. It has a projective energy within and
instills the same when you create a bond with it. The air element rituals help you in
your different travelling endeavors as is the nature of it. Our winged friends are the one
that are most connected to this aspect of air element. As the element naturally explores
every regions it finds access to, it reveals a creative aspect too.
3.2.4.4: Bhumi Tatva

Bhumi or Earth, as the name suggests, represents solidity. Our physical body, that is the
foundation of our existence in the material world, is direct expression of Bhumi Tatva.
Ancient texts suggest that Goddesses were associated to fertility, earth and agriculture.
Cybele is the Phrygian Goddess, Gaia is the Greek Goddess, and Hathor an Egyp-
tian Goddess, all suggest worship of Earth as Mother or Female Goddess. In Rig Veda
the female divine power is called Maimata which literally means Mother Earth.
Bhumi Tatva represents the characteristics like patience, fertility, nurturing, stability,
steadiness and security. The Bhumi Tatva in its refined form instils these characteristics
in us. A person with strong Bhumi Tatva is a responsible, reliable, steady and stable per-
son. Earth person has a conventional attitude, likes the traditional and dislikes the mod-
ern. They are excellent organizers and builders. They work for results and know how to
produce results. They are hardworking and logical thinkers. When the Earth element
gets imbalanced, a person becomes rigid, stubborn, obsessive, lazy and dull. The foun-
dation of the physical structure of the body bones, skin, flesh, teeth & marrow origi-
nate from this physical element of earth.
3.2.4.5: Akash Tatva

Akash Tatva is an infinite Tatva with no limits. When connected to this Tatva it brings
out real inner nature of our self. It makes us more aware, peaceful and complete. It starts
our inner journey and also marks its end. Space is an all pervading energy.
When Akash Tatva is dominant, a person becomes spiritual, happy and carefree. The
imbalance in Akash Tatva, that when there is decrease in this Tatva, the person becomes
close and introvert & filled with stress and anxiety. The chief center of operation of the
Akash Tatva is the throat the space between the collar-bone and the nape of the neck.
This is the region which comprises the following principal glands: thyroid, parathyroid,
salivary, and tonsils.
3.2.5: Pitta, Vaata & Kapha

Vedic medical system (Ayurveda) recognizes everything in the universe as having three
natures that are formed with the Pancha Mahabhuta (five basic elements: Agni, Jal, Vayu,
Bhumi and Akash).
Pitta is a combination of Agni & Jal. It represents the things that results in transfor-
mation. For example, in living beings it is associated with digestive system that trans-
forms food in to energy. Mesh, Singh and Dhanu are Pitta rashis.
Vaata is a combination of Vayu & Akash. It represents the things that move in & out of
a system. For example, in living beings it is associated with respiration system that takes
in the oxygen and emits carbon dioxide. Vrash, Kanya and Makar are Vaata rashis.
Kapha is a combination of Bhumi & Jal. It represents the things that bind in a system to-
gether. For example, in living beings it is associated with bones, muscles, fat etc. Kark,
Vrashchik and Meen are Kapha rashis.
Mithun, Tula and Kumbh are rashis of mixed nature.
3.2.6: Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas

According to Vedic scriptures, everything in this vast universe portrays three qualities.
These qualities are termed as Guna or Triguna. These Triguna are:
a. Sattwa (Purity)
b. Rajas (Energy)
c. Tamas (Darkness)
Joy, satisfaction, nobility, enlightenment, happiness, absence of meanness, absence of

fear, satisfaction, faith, forgiveness, courage, abstention from injuring any creature, eq-
uability, truth, straightforwardness, purity, cleverness, skill, confidence, modesty, for-
giveness, renunciation, absence of anger, absence of hatred, absence of laziness, absence
of cruelty, absence of misbelief, absence of the disposition to calumniate, compassion to
all creatures, exultation, satisfaction, rapture, humility, good behavior, peacefulness,
righteous understanding, indifference, complete renunciation - these are some qualities
associated with Sattwa Guna. Kark, Singh, Dhanu and Meen rashis are associated with
Sattwa Guna.
Beauty, labor, pleasure, lordship, war, arguments, dissatisfaction, endurance, might,

courage, pride, wrath, exertion, quarrel, jealousy, desire, hatred, battle, protection of
others, slaughter, bonds, affliction, buying and selling, violence, cruelty, vilifying, point-
ing out the faults of others, thoughts entirely devoted to worldly affairs, anxiety, ani-
mosity, insulting others, false speech, arrogance of speech, praise and criticisms, skill,
defiance, obedience, service, cleverness, possessions, diverse acts of public charity,
study, auspicious acts, the wish to have this and that, affection generated by the merits
of the object for which or whom it is felt, treachery, deception, theft, killing, desire of
concealment, vexation, wakefulness, affectation, arrogance, attachment, devotion, con-
tentment, exultation, gambling, all relations arising out of women, attachment to danc-
ing, instrumental music and songs these are some qualities associated with Rajas
Guna. Mesh, Vrash, Tula and Vrashchik rashis are associated with Rajas Guna.
Complete delusion, ignorance, illiberality, indecision in respect of action, sleep, self-im-

portance, fear, cupidity, grief, criticism of good acts, loss of memory, absence of faith,
violation of all rules of conduct, want of discrimination, blindness, vileness of behavior,
boastful assertions of performance when there has been no performance, presumption
of knowledge in ignorance, unfriendliness, hostility, evilness of disposition, absence of
faith, stupid reasoning, crookedness, incapacity for association, sinful action, senseless-
ness, stolidity, lassitude, absence of self-control, degradation these are some qualities
associated with Tamas Guna. Mithun, Kanya, Makar and Kumbh rashis are associated
with Tamas Guna.
3.2.7: Rashis and Directions

Mesh, Singh and Dhanu rashis are associated with East.
Vrash, Kanya and Makar rashis are associated with South.
Mithun, Tula and Kumbh rashis are associated with West.
Kark, Vrashchik and Meen rashis are associated with North.
3.2.8: Rashis and Colors

Mesh is associated with blood red color.
Vrash is associated with white color.
Mithun is associated with grass green color.
Cancer is associated with pale red color.
Singh is associated with white color.
Kanya is multi-colored.
Tula is associated with black color.
Vrashchik is associated with reddish brown color.
Dhanu is associated with the color of husk of grass.
Makar is multi-colored.
Kumbh is associated with mango brown color.
Meen is associated with cream color.
3.2.9: Day and Night (Diva & Nisha) Rashis

Mesh, Vrash, Mithun, Kark, Dhanu and Makar are Nisha rashis. These are strong
during the night time.
Singh, Kanya, Tula, Vrashchik, Kumbh and Meen are Diva rashis. These are
strong during the day time.
Summary of Rashis Classification
Odd/ Mobil- Na- Direc-

Rashi Footed Lord Guna Color
Even ity ture tion
Mesh Odd Odd Char Mangal Pitta Rajas East Blood Red
Vrash Even Odd Sthir Shukra Vaata Rajas South White
Grass
Mithun Odd Odd Dwi Budh Mixed Tamas West
Green
Chan-
Kark Even Even Char Kapha Sattwa North Pale Red
dra
Singh Odd Even Sthir Surya Pitta Sattwa East White
Kanya Even Even Dwi Budh Vaata Tamas South Multi
Tula Odd Odd Char Shukra Mixed Rajas West Black
Vrash- Reddish
Even Odd Sthir Mangal Kapha Rajas North
chik Brown
Grass
Dhanu Odd Odd Dwi Guru Pitta Sattwa East
Husk
Makar Even Even Char Shani Vaata Tamas South Multi
Mango
Kumbh Odd Even Sthir Shani Mixed Tamas West
Brown
Meen Even Even Dwi Guru Kapha Sattwa North Cream
3.3: Indications of Rashis

Mesh:
Active, dynamic, independent, ambitious, pioneering, enterprising, adventurous, self-
confident, frank, outspoken, straightforward, self-referral, courageous, enthusiastic,
restless, impatient, impulsive, passionate, always fond of new projects and adventures,
travels much, well-informed, ingenious, capable of holding command in executive posi-
tions, liberal in gifts, somewhat dogmatic in his opinion, associated with forehead &
eyebrows, lean, tall.
Vrash:
Practical, stable, of fixed views, determined, persistent, steady going but somewhat
stubborn, strong-willed, patient, enduring, faithful, reliable, loyal, reserved, secretive,
conservative, beautiful, ambitious for power yet social and loving, hardworking, ever
smiling but very diplomatic, fond of domestic comforts and possessions, businessman,
fond of enjoyment, love, art & beauty, associated with teeth, eyes, hair & courage.
Mithun:
Communicative, ingenious, intellectual, giving and gaining knowledge, teaching, jour-
nalism, public speaking, public relations, well informed, exposing himself to various
sources of information, clever, inventive, very skilled, progressive, argumentative, good
speaker, logical but not always consistent, changeable on the level of thinking, adaptive,
flexible, versatile, loves jokes, quick-witted, curious, engaged in two or more pursuits at
the same time, loving diversity in all spheres of life, associated with chest, cheeks & hair,
tall, well-build.
Kark:
Hardworking, active, soft-hearted, protective, motherly, sympathetic, honest, subtle, in-
tuitive, good memory, impressionable, moody, of fertile imagination, romantic, change-
able on the level of emotions, timid at one time and courageous at another, attached to
home but also fond of travelling, inclined to public life, diplomatic, conventional, dis-
crete, magnetic, hospitable, good business instinct, good cooking skills, tradesman, col-
lecting various articles, fond of rivers, canals & other watery areas, associated with
heart, breast & watery areas in body.
Singh:
Royal, dignified, has leading capacity, excellent organizing power, manager, director,
fatherly, possesses natural wisdom, brilliant, philosophical, somewhat rigid, conscien-
tious, independent, self-confident, self-willed, ambitious, focused, dynamic, strong
sense of individuality & universality, loves freedom, fearless, frank, outspoken, cheerful,
good-natured, helpful to mankind, warm-hearted, generous, spending lavishly, fond of
admiration, having great hopes, feeling for art, fond of mountains, forests, caves & de-
sert like places, associated with equipment, associated with digestive system, stomach
and navel area.
Kanya:
Analytical, practical, result-oriented, perfectionist, critical, discriminating, logical, me-
thodical, orderly, systematic, efficient, economical, modest, prudent, acting with fore-
thought, good planner, good orator, good farmer, thoughtful, ingenious, industrious,
good inspector, loves details, good in service, good business instinct, fond of learning,
fond of science, medicine & hygiene, fond of books, physically weak & nervous, associ-
ated with hips & appendix.
Tula:
Sympathetic, co-operative, sociable, good in public relations, of sound judgment, diplo-
matic, intuitive, inspirational, constructive, creative, dynamic, good organizer, good
power of concentration, intellectual, adaptable, polite, charming, of pleasant nature, af-
fectionate, popular among friends, has strong conjugal affection, loves comforts and
conveyances, fond of beauty, art & music, fond of dress, perfumes & ornaments, associ-
ated with groins, associated with business, banks, trade centers entertainment and cos-
metics.
Vrashchik:
Focused, concentrated, of strong will power, self-made, passionate, with strong likes
and dislikes, unyielding, uncompromising, of penetrating mind, hard to influence, pow-
erful, forceful, invincible, dominating, sensitive, ready to confront any opposition or ob-
stacle on his way, of fixed views, faithful, of subtle mind, complex moods, fertile imagi-
nation, sharp, keen, cunning, good detective, interested in mysterious studies, solving
the mysteries of life, concerned with his own work only, associated with private parts,
fond of deep caves & mines.
Dhanu:
Goal-oriented, optimistic, idealistic, aspiring to bring heaven on earth, ambitious, pro-
gressive, expanding, restless for evolution, impulsive and somewhat aggressive, not
timid at all, great self-confidence, bold, frank, outspoken, impartial, generous, cheerful,
looking at the bright side of life, friendly, enthusiastic, energetic, fond of outdoor sports
and recreations, loves to travel, inclined to law, medicine, religion and philosophy, has a
tendency to prophecy, related to government affairs & aircrafts, associated with thighs.
Makar:
Practical, methodical, systematic, scientific, reasonable, philosophical but result-ori-
ented, ambitious, self-willed, persevering, hardworking, productive, abounding in
speech, rising to the top, good organizing power, possessing dignity and self-esteem, re-
served, serious, patient, tolerant, circumspect, prudent, thoughtful, conservative, has
much mental ingenuity, of fertile imagination, good business instinct, down to earth, not
depending on the promises of others, related to marsh, watery places & aquatic life, as-
sociated with knees.
Kumbh:
Serious deep thinker, contemplative, socially conscious, humane, loves charity, princi-
pled, persevering, of high morals, religious, philosophical, aiming at reformation but
also conservative, reserved, self-controlled, intellectual, intuitive, holistically scientific,
good reasoning ability, clear headed, capable of dealing with facts, good researcher,
blessed with new and fresh ideas, inventive, altruistic, unselfish, impersonal, happy dis-
position, brotherly, friendly, has many friends, loves penance, associated with ankles.
Meen:
Compassionate, affectionate, charitable, kind, loving, romantic, passionate, hospitable,
true to friends, sensitive, intuitive, sincere, honest, optimistic, versatile, lazy, somewhat
carried away by fancy, moody, keeps hopes on other's promises, somewhat lacking in
self-confidence, indecisive, emotional, psychic, has supernormal perceptions, inspira-
tional, mystical, mysterious, spiritual, holistic, loves occult studies and poetry, peaceful,
not harming anyone, mild, easy going, over-liberal, philosophical, sensing the unity
amidst all diversity, fond of oceans & seas, related to hospitals, prisons & hermitages,
associated with feet.
Chapter 4: Graha
4.1: Introduction
We learnt in Chapter 1 about the Graha. Let us revise what we learnt earlier.
In total seven heavenly bodies in our solar system have their effects on Earths life:
Sun (Surya)
Moon (Chandra or Som)
Mercury (Budh)
Venus (Shukra)
Mars (Mangal)
Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspati)
Saturn (Shani)
In addition to these seven physical objects, two shadows affect the life on Earth on a sig-
nificant level:
Rahu (Northern Node of Orbit of the Moon)

Ketu (Southern Node of Orbit of the Moon)
Rahu and Ketu represents the points where the orbit of moon around earth cuts the or-
bit of earth around sun.
These nine celestial objects in Jyotish are termed as Graha.
4.2: Classification and Characteristics

Grahas can be classified based on various factors. These factors are discussed in this sec-
tion.
4.2.1: Benefic (Shubha) & Malefic (Paap)

Guru and Shukra are Shubha graha. Budh becomes benefic when sitting alone or
with more natural benefic. Waxing moon (Shukla Paksha Chandra) is benefic.
Surya, Shani, Mangal, Rahu & Ketu are Paap graha. Budh becomes malefic when
is joined by malefic graha. Waning moon (Krishna Paksha Chandra) is malefic.
Results given by graha are based on their basic Shubha or Paap nature.
4.2.2: Main Governance

Surya governs soul (Aatma, ). Chandra governs mind (Buddhi, ). Mangal gov-
erns strength (Shakti, ). Budh governs speech (Vani, ). Guru governs knowledge
& happiness (Gyaan & Prasannta, & ). Shukra governs potency (Janan
Chamta, -). Shani governs grief (Shok, ).
4.2.3: Graha & Colors

Surya is associated with blood red color.
Chandra is associated with tawny color.
Mangal is associated with blood red color.
Budh is associated with grass green color.
Guru is associated with tawny color.
Shukra is multi-colored.
Shani is associated with black color.
Rahu & Ketu are associated with black color.
4.2.4: Gender of Graha

Surya, Mangal & Guru are male planets.
Chandra & Shukra are female planets.
Shani & Budh are impotent planets.
This information, for example can be utilized to predict the sex of the child in ones La-
gna Kundli. If the house ruling the first child is influenced by Chandra, Shukra or fe-
male rashis then a daughter can be predicted.
4.2.5: Pancha Mahabhuta

Agni is ruled by Mangal & Surya.
Bhumi is ruled by Budh.
Vayu is ruled by Shani.
Akash is ruled by Guru.
Jal is ruled by Chandra & Shukra.
These ruler-ships throw light on basic nature of Graha. Being fiery graha, Mangal
and Surya govern leadership, entrepreneurship etc. Being an earthy graha Budh gov-
erns memory, logical ability etc. Being an aery graha, Shani governs a free spirit. Be-
ing watery graha, Chandra & Shukra govern imaginative & creative work. Being an
ethery graha, Guru governs wisdom, intelligence & perceiving knowledge.
4.2.6: Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas

According to Vedic scriptures, everything in this vast universe portrays three qualities.
These qualities are termed as Guna or Triguna. These Triguna are:
a. Sattwa (Purity)
b. Rajas (Energy)
c. Tamas (Darkness)
Joy, satisfaction, nobility, enlightenment, happiness, absence of meanness, absence of

fear, satisfaction, faith, forgiveness, courage, abstention from injuring any creature, eq-
uability, truth, straightforwardness, purity, cleverness, skill, confidence, modesty, for-
giveness, renunciation, absence of anger, absence of hatred, absence of laziness, absence
of cruelty, absence of misbelief, absence of the disposition to calumniate, compassion to
all creatures, exultation, satisfaction, rapture, humility, good behavior, peacefulness,
righteous understanding, indifference, complete renunciation - these are some qualities
associated with Sattwa Guna. Surya, Chandra and Guru are associated with Sattwa
Guna.
Beauty, labor, pleasure, lordship, war, arguments, dissatisfaction, endurance, might,

courage, pride, wrath, exertion, quarrel, jealousy, desire, hatred, battle, protection of
others, slaughter, bonds, affliction, buying and selling, violence, cruelty, vilifying, point-
ing out the faults of others, thoughts entirely devoted to worldly affairs, anxiety, ani-
mosity, insulting others, false speech, arrogance of speech, praise and criticisms, skill,
defiance, obedience, service, cleverness, possessions, diverse acts of public charity,
study, auspicious acts, the wish to have this and that, affection generated by the merits
of the object for which or whom it is felt, treachery, deception, theft, killing, desire of
concealment, vexation, wakefulness, affectation, arrogance, attachment, devotion, con-
tentment, exultation, gambling, all relations arising out of women, attachment to danc-
ing, instrumental music and songs these are some qualities associated with Rajas
Guna. Budh and Shukra are associated with Rajas Guna.
Complete delusion, ignorance, illiberality, indecision in respect of action, sleep, self-im-

portance, fear, cupidity, grief, criticism of good acts, loss of memory, absence of faith,
violation of all rules of conduct, want of discrimination, blindness, vileness of behavior,
boastful assertions of performance when there has been no performance, presumption
of knowledge in ignorance, unfriendliness, hostility, evilness of disposition, absence of
faith, stupid reasoning, crookedness, incapacity for association, sinful action, senseless-
ness, stolidity, lassitude, absence of self-control, degradation these are some qualities
associated with Tamas Guna. Mangal and Shani are associated with Tamas Guna.
4.2.7: Sapta Dhatu

Dhatu () is a Sanskrit word. Meaning of Dhatu is constituent part. Sapta Dhatu means
seven constituent parts of Human body. According to Ayurveda, seven fundamental el-
ements supports the basic structure and functioning of body of any living being. These
consist of:
Rasa Dhatu (Lymph): Budh rules Rasa Dhatu.

Rakta Dhatu (Blood): Chandra rules Rakta Dhatu.
Mamsa Dhatu (Muscles): Shani rules Mamsa Dhatu.
Medha Dhatu (Fat): Guru rules Medha Dhatu.
Asthi Dhatu (Bones): Surya rules Asthi Dhatu.
Majja Dhatu (Marrow): Mangal rules Majja Dhatu.
Shukra Dhatu (Semen): Shukra rules Shukra Dhatu.
Affliction and weakness of Graha directly effects the Sapta Dhatu. This classification of
planets is useful in treatment of diseases. This makes the basic principal in Ayurvedic
Pharmaceuticals & Treatments.
4.3: Planetary Dignities

Each planet or graha has a Rashi where it is exalted (Uccha), a Rashi where it is debili-
tated (Neecha), a Rashi that is called its Mooltrikona and one or two Rashis that are
owned by it. A graha is strong in its own Rashi or Uccha Rashi or Mooltrikona.
Graha Own Rashi Uccha Rashi Neecha Rashi Mooltrikona

(Deep Exalta- (Deep Debili- Rashi
tion Point) tation Point)
Surya Singh Mesh (10 of Tula (10 of Singh
Mesh) Tula)
Chandra Kark Vrash (3 of Vrashchik (3 of Vrash
Vrash) Vrashchik)
Mangal Mesh & Vrash- Makar (28 of Kark (28 of Mesh
chik Makar) Kark)
Budh Mithun & Kanya Kanya (15 of Meen (15 of Kanya
Kanya) Meen)
Guru Dhanu & Meen Kark (5 of Kark) Makar (5 of Dhanu
Makar)
Shukra Vrash & Tula Meen (27 of Kanya (27 of Tula
Meen) Kanya)
Shani Makar & Kumbh Tula (20 of Mesh (20 of Kumbh
Tula) Mesh)
Rahu Kumbh Vrash/ Mithun Vrashchik/ Kanya
Dhanu
Ketu Vrashchik Vrashchik/ Vrash/ Mithun Meen
Dhanu
Notes:
Surya is termed to be in Mooltrikona from 0 to 20 of Singh and is termed to be

in its own rashi in the remaining 10 of Singh.
Chandra is termed to be in Uccha from 0 to 3 of Vrash and is termed to be
Mooltrikona in the remaining 27 of Vrash.
Mangal is termed to be in Mooltrikona from 0 to 12 of Mesh and is termed to be
in its own rashi in the remaining 18 of Mesh.
Budh is termed to be in Uccha from 0 to 15 of Kanya, is termed to be in
Mooltrikona from 15 to 20 of Kanya and is termed to be in its own rashi in the
remaining 10 of Kanya.
Guru is termed to be in Mooltrikona from 0 to 10 of Dhanu and is termed to be
in its own rashi in the remaining 20 of Dhanu.
Shukra is termed to be in Mooltrikona from 0 to 15 of Tula and is termed to be
in its own rashi in the remaining 15 of Tula.
Shani is termed to be in Mooltrikona from 0 to 20 of Kumbh and is termed to be
in its own rashi in the remaining 10 of Kumbh.
Uccha & Neecha rashis for Rahu & Ketu is debatable. Some Jyotishis supports
Vrash & Vrashchik combination while others support Mithun & Dhanu combina-
tion.
4.3: Planetary Relationships

Planetary relationships are mainly of three types:
1. Mitra
2. Sam
3. Shatru
Lord of the rashi where a particular graha is exalted is its friend (Mitra). Lords of 2nd, 4th,
5th, 8th, 9th & 12th rashis from its Mooltrikona rashi are also its friends. Lords of other
rashis are its enemies (Shatru). If a graha becomes Mitra & Shatru on account of owing
two rashis then it is termed as neutral (Sam) graha.
Graha Mitra Graha Sam Graha Shatru Graha

Surya Chandra, Mangal, Budh Shukra, Shani
Guru
Chandra Surya, Budh Mangal, Guru, --
Shukra, Shani
Mangal Surya, Chandra, Shukra, Shani Budh
Guru
Budh Surya, Shukra Mangal, Guru, Chandra
Shani
Guru Surya, Chandra, Shani Budh, Shukra
Mangal
Shukra Budh, Shani Mangal, Guru Surya, Chandra
Shani Budh, Shukra Guru Surya, Chandra,
Mangal
In addition to the above relationships, Graha occupying 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th & 12th
rashis in any chart are termed as temporary friends (Mitra) while Graha occupying
other rashis are termed as temporary enemies (Shatru).
Based on permanent relationship (shown in table above) and temporary relationships,

compound relationships are derived.
Temporary Friend Temporary Enemy

Permanent Friend Adhimitra Sam
Permanent Neutral Mitra Shatru
Permanent Enemy Sam Adhishatru
4.4: Planetary Aspects (Graha Drishti)

Planetary aspects is a very significant element of Vedic Jyotish. Each planetary aspect
can impact diverse domains of your life in a certain manner depending on the positions
they mutually form between themselves. Dominance & strength of aspect of a planet on
to the other depends upon following factors:
a. Position of planets involved (i.e. rashis & nakshatras they occupy)

b. Bhava they occupy like Trikona, Kendra etc. (Bhavas are explained in detail in
next chapter)
More powerful graha will have a superior & dominant aspect.
Every graha aspects the bhava it is occupying and the bhava opposite (7th position) from
it. In addition Shani, Guru, Mangal, Rahu & Ketu have additional aspects:
Planet Aspect
Surya 1, 7
Chandra 1, 7
Mangal 1, 4, 7, 8
Budh 1, 7
Guru 1, 5, 7, 9
Shukra 1, 7
Shani 1, 3, 7, 10
Rahu 1, 3, 7, 10
Ketu 1, 4, 7, 8
For example, if Mangal is occupying Taurus in third bhava then its aspects will be:
a. Third Bhava (Taurus)

b. Sixth Bhava (Leo)
c. Ninth Bhava (Scorpion)
d. Tenth Bhava (Sagittarius)
These aspects will influence following three elements of a Kundli:
a. Bhava
b. Rashi
c. Graha
Chapter 5: Bhava
5.1: Introduction
Bhava, a Sanskrit word (which means state or condition), is a term in Jyotish denoting
the zodiacal division of the sky. As discussed in section 1.5 of this book, to calculate the
geocentric positions of graha the 360 sky is divided in to twelve equal non-motional
parts (each of 30) known as Bhava or House. Each bhava has its own significance and
associated with different aspects of life.
2nd House 12th House

3rd House 1st House 11th House
4th House 10th House
5th House 9th House

7th House
6th House 8th House
Matters signified by bhava house depends on the chart which we are studying. For ex-
ample, 4th bhava or house in Chandra Kundli and Lagna Kundli denotes different as-
pects of life. In the similar manner bhava represents different aspects of life in different
divisional charts (refer Chapter 7 of the same book for Divisional Charts).
5.2: Bhava Significance

Each Bhava in a chart has its own significance & effect on the life of a living being. Im-
portance & area of effectiveness of each Bhava is explained in detail under this section.
5.2.1: 1st Bhava (1st Astrological House):

The first house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Self. The main areas of effectiveness in-
clude:
1. Self-awareness
2. Physical appearance
3. Personality
4. Personal views on Life
5. Self-identity
6. First impressions
7. Leadership qualities
8. Start-ups & Beginnings
9. Complexion
10. Strength & Energy
5.2.2: 2nd Bhava (2nd Astrological House)

The second house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Materialistic Value. The main areas of
effectiveness include:
1. Vehicles
2. Movable Property
3. Clothing
4. Investments & Securities
5. Wealth & Assets
6. Hidden Talents
7. Self Esteem
8. Senses (taste, smell, sound, touch, sights)
9. Family Values
10. Family Ties
5.2.3: 3rd Bhava (3rd Astrological House):

The third house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Communication. The main areas of effec-
tiveness include:
1. Communication Skills
2. Creativity & Early Education
3. Siblings
4. Courage
5. Mental Strength
6. Thinking
7. Gadgets & Devices
8. Neighborhoods
9. Travels
10. Community Affairs
5.2.4: 4th Bhava (4th Astrological House):

The fourth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Foundation. The main areas of effec-
tiveness include:
1. Family
2. Land & House
3. Relationship with Father/ Mother (Astrologers have differences in views on Father or
Mother)
4. Wealth
5. Previous Birth
6. Conditions at End of Life
7. Emotions & Emotional Security
8. Happiness
9. Comforts & Pleasures
10. Peace & State of Mind

The fifth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Pleasure. The main areas of effectiveness
include:
1. Creativity
2. Romance, Dating & Love Affairs
3. Children
4. Hobbies
5. Fate in Gambling
6. Fun & Sports
7. Luxurious Travels
8. Authority & Power
9. Self-expressions
10. Deeds of Previous & Present Life Karmas

The sixth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Health & Enemies. The main areas of ef-
fectiveness include:
1. Enemies & Mental Tensions created by enemies

2. Fitness
3. Diet & Exercise
4. Natural & Healthy Living
5. Physical Sickness (diseases), Injuries (including accidents) & Ability to Work
6. Personal Hygiene
7. Response to Everyday Crises
8. Quality of Daily Work
9. Selfless Service to Others
10. Schedules & Routines

The seventh house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Partnership. The main areas of effec-
tiveness include:
1. Marriage & Marital Life

2. Passion for Sex
3. Business (professional) partnership
4. Relationship associated Matters
5. Contracts & Business Deals
6. Marital & Business related Law Suits
7. Long Journeys
8. Divorce & Other Marriage related Issues
9. Quarrels
10. Co-operative Relationships
5.2.8: 8th Bhava (8th Astrological house):

The eighth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Mysteries. The main areas of effective-
ness include:
1. Birth & Death

2. Reincarnation & Next Life
3. Act of Sex
4. Occult Ability
5. Wills & Legacies
6. Hidden Energies
7. Secrets of Own Life
8. Unearned Wealth & Windfall Gains (including Gifts)
9. Loss of Friends
10. Longevity

The ninth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Fortune. The main areas of effectiveness
include:
1. International & Long Distance Travels

2. Higher Education
3. Fortune in Gambling
4. Ceremonies & Rituals
5. Visions & Dreams
6. Ethics & Morals
7. Foreign Languages
8. Optimism & Inspiration
9. Adventure in Life
10. Religion & Philosophy
5.2.10:10th Bhava (10th Astrological House):

The tenth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Status. The main areas of effectiveness
include:
1. Achievements
2. Public Image
3. Awards & Recognitions
4. Career Path
5. Fame & Honors
6. Relationship with Father/ Mother (Astrologers have differences in views on Father or
Mother)
7. Growth in Profession
8. Conduct in Society
9. Prestige & Reputation
10. Financial Success

The eleventh house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Social-Life & Gains. The main areas of
effectiveness include:
1. Community & Friends

2. Goals, Hopes & Ambitions
3. Social Groups
4. Associations
5. Friendship
6. Humanitarian Interests & Services
7. Sudden Gains
8. Liberty
9. Legislations & Regulations
10. Income

The twelfth house in a Lagna Chart is the House of Liberation & Subconscious. The main
areas of effectiveness include:
1. Unconscious Mind & Subconscious Memory

2. Mental Illness
3. Spiritual Realization
4. Financial Losses
5. Hidden Enemies
6. Prison Experience
7. Hospitalization
8. Places of Confinement in Physical World
9. Karmic Debts
10. Murders & Suicides
5.3: Significance of Bhavas in Human Body

In addition to house significance described I previous sections, the Bhavas can be used
is Medical Field (Ayurveda). Each Bhava has its own effect on some part(s) of Human
Body as detailed below:
1st Bhava: Head, Mind, Face & Complexion
2nd Bhava: Speech, Eyes (specifically right eye) & Mouth
3rd Bhava: Throat, Ears & Arms
4th Bhava: Heart, Arteries, Veins & Blood

5th Bhava: Stomach & other parts included in Digestive system (like liver, gallbladder
etc.)
6th Bhava: Hips & Lower Back
7th Bhava: Portion of body below Navel
8th Bhava: Genitals
9th Bhava: Thighs
10th Bhava: Knees
11th Bhava: Ankles
12th Bhava: Feet & Eyes (specifically left eye)
Based on the Graha & Rashi in the Bhava, its effect on Human body & remedy can be
judged.
5.4: Special Category of Bhava

1. The 1st, 5th & 9th Bhavas are known as kona, or trikona.
2. The 1st, 4th, 7th & 10th Bhavas are called kendra.
3. The 2nd, 5th, 8th & 11th Bhavas are known as panaphara.
4. The 3rd, 6th, 9th & 12th Bhavas are called apoklima.
5. The 3rd, 6th, 10th & 11th Bhavas are known as upachaya.
6. The 6th, 8th & 12th Bhavas are called dushta.
5.4.1: Trikona
Trikona rules prosperity. These Bhavas are beneficial to the reference. They bring pros-
perity and well-being.
Dharma, Karma, Artha, Kama & Moksha are 5 main aspects of human life.
Dharma is shown by Trikona from the 1st Bhava i.e. 1st, 5th & 9th Bhavas. These three show
prosperity & intelligence of self. These three are known as Dharma Trikonas.
Trikona from 3rd Bhava i.e. 3rd, 7th & 11th Bhavas, are called Karma Trikona. This trikona
governs ones desires & the path to achieve those desires.
Trikona from 2nd Bhava i.e. 2nd, 6th & 10th Bhavas, are called Artha Trikona. These three
Bhavas govern money related material, the third aspect of human life.
Trikona from 7th Bhava i.e. 7th, 11th & 3rd Bhavas, are called Kama Trikona that governs the
fourth aspect of human life. Luxury, gains, sex & persistence are being studied by this
Trikona.
Trikona from 4th Bhava i.e. 4th, 8th & 12th Bhavas, are called Moksha Trikona. This Trikona
governs the liberation of ones soul from the humanly desires & deeds. Spiritual awak-
ening deep inside ones inner soul is being studied with this Trikona.
5.4.2: Kendra
The 1st, 4th, 7th & 10th Bhavas in an astrological chart are called Kendra. These are auspi-
cious houses of the chart. These houses govern stability, sustainability, security & sav-
ings in ones lifetime.
The complete kendra are like chain process as the native born with his basic trait and
personality - the range of happiness and luxury he can attain -the life partners contribu-
tion - the professional overview all comes under the kendra Bhavas. Hence, the Kendra
plays an important role in the natives personal and professional life. More than 60% of
the life of an individual is judged through the Kendra.
No Graha in Kendra represents the sinful deeds in the previous life. While all the 9 celes-
tial objects in 4 Bhavas of Kendra represent a very auspicious yoga named Kamal Yoga.
The fortune of an individual is directly proportional to the number of Graha in Kendra

Bhavas. The more Graha in Kendra makes the individual more fortunate.
5.4.3: Panaphara
Panaphara (money related), is a distorted pronunciation of 'Pana-para'. 'Pana' means the
old copper coin & 'para' means 'about' or 'related'. Thus Panaphara means money related
or wealth related.
2nd house represents wealth (materialistic values); 5th is the house of Pleasures; 8th is for
the house of mysteries that governs wills & legacies. 11th house rules profits & income.
So all these houses are essentially related to money and that is why the word Panaphara.
5.4.4: Apoklima
The literal meaning of Apoklima is to decline or to fall. These are the weakest house
placements. 3rd house represents communication and networking with others or the loss
of one's private inner life. 6th house represents conflicts and loss of relationships. 12th
house represents debts, expenses, isolation, and illnesses because it represents the 'loss-
es' of the self. The 9th house is the strongest and almost an exception. It is the house of
spiritual practice & fortunes. It signifies expansion of the mind. Yet the 9th house can
bring loss of or loss to career related matters though it is good for financial gains.
5.4.5: Upachaya
Literal meaning of Upachaya is growth. These Bhavas improve their results over time.
As the time passes, the Graha in these houses become stronger. These houses are being
studied for material prosperity. Finance related matters are observed through 2nd, 6th,
and 10th Bhavas, and desire is observed through 3rd, 7th, and 11th Bhavas. These six Bha-
vas are related to a persons material gains. However, 2nd and 7th are still not considered
under this category and are being debated by astrologers to include in Upachaya
houses. Most astrologers consider 3rd, 6th, 10th & 11th as Upachaya Bhavas.
5.4.6: Dushta
Dushta represent forces causing setbacks to the matters signified by it. 6th, 8th & 12th Bha-
vas are termed as Dushta bhavas. If these houses are afflicted by malefic planets
(Graha), these create serious obstacles in the life of the person. 6th house represents con-
flicts and loss of relationships. 8th house is the house of death & loss of relationships (es-
pecially friends). 12th house is the house of losses & misfortunes.
Chapter 6: Special Lagna

A lagna or ascendant, is the degree of Rashi rising on the eastern horizon at a certain
known time. The Most Effective Point (MEP) of the Ascendant (Lagna), is that point of
the zodiacal belt that coincides with the position of the horizon at that time.
In this section of the book, we will try to understand different types of lagna.
6.1: Bhava Lagna

Bhava Lagna is a very significant fragment of Vedic Jyotish. It helps in evaluating the
energies of diverse fragments of life. In addition, it also tells about the key personality &
character traits of a person.
Bhava lagna is calculated with the help of following factors:
a. Rashi in which Sun is present at the time of Sunrise

b. Angular Speed of rotation of Rashis (=600 per ghatee)
As factor b (Angular speed of Rashis) is constant, so Bhava Lagna is predicted only on

the basis of Rashi in which Sun is present at the time of Sunrise. In other words, sunrise
time can be predicted when the Bhava Lagna coincides with the geocentric position of
Sun.
If Sunrise time in New Delhi is 6:00 AM, then it means the geocentric position of Sun co-
incides with the Bhava Lagna at 6:00 AM. The Lagna changes at the same rate as of
Rashis angular speed i.e. a complete change of 6 in a ghatee.
Let us understand this concept with following example:
A woman was born at 01:31 PM. Sunrise at her birthplace was at 7:00 AM on her date of
birth and Sun was at 29370 in Scorpion at the time of Sunrise. What should be her
Bhava Lagna?
If we assume sunrise to sunrise time as 24 hours (actually it is not), then 60 ghatee will
be approximately equal to 24 hours. To understand the concept of Bhava Lagna let us
take this conversion of time as valid. We know that Lagna travels at an angular speed of
600 per ghatee. Difference in time of sunrise and her time of birth is 6 Hours 31
Minutes. This time difference is approximately equals 16.29 ghatee. This means Bhava
Lagna from sunrise time travelled 97.75 (97450). At the time of Sunrise, Bhava Lagna
coincides with Sun geocentric position. So at her time of birth Bhava Lagna is
29370 Scorpion + 97450= 7220 Pisces

As our assumption of time conversion is 60 ghatee equals 24 hours (which is not true),
so there is a difference in result from the actual Bhava Lagna of the woman. The actual
Bhava Lagna of woman is 251022 Pisces. In actual practice, Bhava Lagna is calculated
by knowing the time in terms of Ghatee (both birth time & sunrise time). This time sys-
tem is explained in detail in Chapter 1.
6.2: Hora Lagna

Hora Lagna also coincides with the position of Sun at the time of sunrise but it travels at
a double angular speed compared to Bhava Lagna i.e. 1200 per ghatee. Hora Lagna
analysis is done to study the factors related to financial aspects of life. The method of
calculation of Hora Lagna will be same as that of Bhava Lagna except the angular speed
value of Hora Lagna is double as that of Bhava Lagna.
6.3: Ghatee Lagna

Ghatee Lagna also coincides with the position of Sun at the time of sunrise. The angular
speed of rotation of Ghatee Lagna is 3000 (value equals the span of a complete rashi)
per ghatee thats why the name is Ghatee Lagna. Ghatee Lagna is more sensitive to
birth-time errors due to its high angular velocity. An error of merely 0.1 Ghatee will
have a 300 difference of Ghatee Lagna. Ghatee Lagna is studied to know about the
power the person will possess throughout his/her life span.
Chapter 7: Divisional Charts (Har-

monic Charts)
The basis of divisional chart is the differential breakdown of Lagna Kundli. This is car-
ried out by dividing each rashi in to several parts & plotting these parts onto other
rashis. If a rashi is divided into four parts and is being charted onto itself & every fourth
rashi to it, then this division is known as fourth differential or Chaturthansh. In Cha-
turthansh, Aries is divided into 4 parts & each part is then mapped onto Aries, Cancer,
Libra, & Capricorn. 4 divisions of Taurus mapped to Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, & Aquarius.
And so on. Methodology for calculating different divisional chart is different. Some
widely used divisional charts methodology is described in this chapter.
Based on the rashis occupied by planets in various divisions, Divisional Charts are
drawn. Mathematically, this can be depicted as follows:
Where, NC is Natal Chart
A differential analysis of up to 64th derivative is known to us in modern times. Each di-

visional chart is treated as different chart and each of these charts is interpreted differ-
ently. Different aspects of life are studied from different divisional charts.
Following table portrays some significant divisional charts with their significance.
Divisional Chart Symbol Significance

Rashi D-1 General aspects. Existence at the physical
level.
Hora (Dwiansh) D-2 Wealth & Money matters. Knowledge of His-
tory & Languages
Drekkana D-3 Siblings, Diseases
Chaturthansh D-4 Properties, Houses, Fortune
Panchansh D-5 Fame, Authority, Power
Shashthansh D-6 Health Issues
Saptansh D-7 Children & Grandchildren
Ashthansh D-8 Sudden & Unexpected Troubles, Litigations
Navamansh D-9 Marriage, Spouse, Own Dharma, Interaction
with other people, Interpersonal Skills
Dashamansh D-10 Career & Achievements
Rudransh D-11 Death & Destruction

Dwadashansh D-12 Parents & Blood relatives of Parents (Genetic
Study)
Shodashansh D-16 Vehicles, Pleasures, Comforts & Discomforts
Vimsansh D-20 Religious activities & Spiritual evolution
Chaturvimsansh D-24 Learning, Knowledge & Formal Education
Nakshatransh D-27 Strength & Weakness
Trimsansh D-30 Misfortunes, Major diseases, Potential injuries,
Faithfulness of spouse
Khavedansh D-40 Auspicious & Inauspicious Events
Akshavedansh D-45 Fortune & Religious Activities
Shashtyansh D-60 Actions & Karma of Past Life, All other mat-
ters
D-2 is represents wealth matters. Square of D-2 i.e. D-4 depicts immovable properties,
square of D-4 i.e. D-8 represents losses & litigations, square of D-8 i.e. D-16 represents
movable properties like vehicles, animals, shares & debentures.
Similarly, D-3, D-9 & D-27 represents emotions & relationships. D-5, D-25 & D-75 are re-
lated to abilities like power, fame etc. D-7 & D-49 related to next generations. D-10 & D-
100 related to career & professions. D-11 & D-121 are related to Death & experiences
near death (or death like experiences of self & relatives). D-12 & D-144 are related to ge-
netic chain of self.
7.1: Method of Calculation

7.1.1: Rashi Chart
It is denoted by D-1. Each rashi is divided in to one part and each part is mapped on to
the same rashi. The simplest examples of Rashi Charts are Bhava Lagna Chart (Natal
Chart), Chandra Chart (Chandra Kundli), Sun Chart (Surya Kundli) etc.
7.1.2: Hora Chart

Each Rashi is divided in to two equal parts of 1500 each (in the Rashi Chart). First
halves of odd numbered Rashis (along with Graha these halves contain) are ruled by
Sun while second halves of these Rashis (along with Graha these halves contain) are
ruled by Moon. For even numbered Rashis, this relationship is reverse i.e. first halves
are ruled by Moon & second halves are ruled by Sun. Hora Chart only gives solar & lu-
nar aspects of Graha. & does not actually place them in different Bhava or Rashis as de-
rived in other type of Harmonic Charts. But to depict this on a chart, generally, the
halves ruled by sun are mapped in Leo & the halves ruled by Moon are mapped in Can-
cer. Thus the Graha may occupy only two of the three houses (12th, 1st or 2nd) in Hora de-
pending on the placement of Lagna.
7.1.3: Drekkana Chart

Each Rashi is divided in to three equal parts of 1000 each (in the Rashi Chart). All
planetary bodies in first 10 of a Rashi are placed in Drekkana Chart in the same Rashi.
Planetary bodies in the middle 10 of a Rashi are placed in the Drekkana Chart in the 5th
Bhava from the Rashi being divided in Natal Chart. Planetary bodies in the last 10 are
placed in the Drekkana Chart in the 9th Bhava from the Rashi.
In other words, first 10 of a Rashi in Natal Chart is ruled by the Rashi itself in Drek-
kana. Middle 10 of the Rashi is ruled by next Rashi of same Tatva (refer 5 Tatva de-
tailed in Chapter 3). Last 10 of the Rashi is ruled by the next Rashi of the same Tatva.
For example, Aries is an Agni Tatva rashi. So first 10 of Aries in Natal Chart is ruled by
Aries itself in Drekkana Chart. Middle 10 of Aries in Natal Chart is ruled by Leo (next
Agni Tatva Sign) in Drekkana. Last 10 of Aries in Natal Chart is ruled by Sagittarius
(next Agni Tatva rashi) in Drekkana Chart.
Bhava in Drekkana Chart Significance

1 General well-being of the siblings and the na-
tives relationship with the siblings
Promise of having a sibling
Inclination towards life; initiative and drive
2 Loss of courage & initiative
Expenses of younger siblings
Gain of wealth from siblings
3 Focus on action in society
Success or failure of actions
Immediate younger sibling
4 Happiness of & from siblings
5 Planning of action
Thinking towards siblings
Second younger sibling
6 Hindrances in getting the fruits from actions
7 Sexual inclinations & desires
8 Longevity
Obstacles in fulfilment of desires
9 Fortune
10 Fulfilment of desires
11 Lust
Getting the desired objects
12 Losses & separation from siblings
7.1.4: Chaturthansh Chart

The Rashi is divided into 4 parts of 7200 each in the Natal Chart. The first division
falls in the same rashi; the second in the 4th rashi; the third in the 7th rashi and the fourth
in the 10th rashi from it in Chaturthansh Chart. This division shows fortune, landed
property, assets, liabilities, influence of the mother, domestic life, mental peace, landed
property and conveyance.
Bhava in Chaturthansh Significance

Chart
1 Advantage or rejection from wealth
2 Capability to accrue satisfaction from wealth
3 Courage and danger faced to earn and preserve
happiness from wealth
4 Immovable wealth
5 Permanent possessions
6 Struggles, animosity, litigations and losses of
wealth
7 Civic acknowledgement and noticeable consider-
ation of wealth
8 Loss of Wealth
9 Expenditures and aid done for sacred persuasion
and its pleasure received
10 Self-karma to either achieve or lose wealth
11 Windfall gains
12 Inefficient expenditures on desires
7.1.5: Panchansh Chart

Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided in to five equal parts of 600 each. Planetary bod-
ies in the five parts off an odd rashis are mapped in to Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius,
Gemini, & Libra respectively. Planetary bodies in the five parts of an even rashi mapped
in to Taurus, Virgo, Pisces, Capricorn, & Scorpio respectively. This harmonic is not used
widely. It answers the queries related to fame, applause, power & authority. D-5 pro-
vides a precise emotional view of romanticized & expressive love, including the love of
children. D-5 also shows the extent of Raj-Yoga.
7.1.6: Shashthansh Chart

Each rashi is divided into 6 equal parts of 5 each. Bodies in the 6 parts of a rashi go into
the 6 rashis starting from Aries or Libra, based on whether the rashi is odd or even. This
harmonic is studied for the health issues, involvement in disputes & debts.
Bhava in Shashthansh Significance

Chart
1 General health throughout life
2 Healthy life
Dispute free life
3 Profession related to nutritionist
4 Administrative designation in health department
5 Genetic health issues like diabetes
6 Disputes with enemies
7 Partnerships in the field of medicines & health
8 Long term (ancestral) dispute with enemies
9 Higher education in field of medicines/ health
10 Financial success in the field of medicines
11 Profits obtained from disputes
Profits obtained from professions related to
health & medicines
12 Loss of fame due to involvement in disputes
Loss of health; may be fatal
7.1.7: Saptansh
Each Rashi in Natal Chart is divided into seven equal parts of 4179 each. The first part
(out of the seven parts) of an odd rashi is ruled by the rashi itself in Saptansh, with the
rest of the divisions are ruled by rashis in order through the zodiac. The first part (out of
the seven parts) of an even rashi is ruled by the seventh rashi, with the rest of the divi-
sions are ruled by rashis in order through the zodiac. Hence, the first seventh of Aries is
ruled by Aries; the second by Taurus and so on to Libra. The first seventh of Taurus (an
even rashi) would be ruled by Scorpio, the rashi seventh from it. The second seventh di-
vision would be ruled by Sagittarius; the third would be ruled by Capricorn; and so on
to Taurus as its last seventh.
Bhava in Saptansh Chart Significance

1 Fortune inherited from previous lives
Promise of having children
2 Capacity to accomplish work
Wealth of Children
3 Childrens courage factor
Fruits from past lives karma
4 Sense & indication towards acquiring happiness
from children
General wellbeing of Children
Bonding with children
5 Intelligence & good mentality

First Child
6 Problems with children
Suffering of partner on account of children
7 Possibilities of conceivement of child
Weakness of children
8 Longevity of children
Miscarriages, abortions & delay in having child
Obstacles in the life of children
9 Fortune after the birth of child(ren)
Possibilities of seeing grandchildren in own life
span
10 Possibilities of inheriting any disease by child
from parents
Competitiveness qualities in children
11 Fulfilment of parents desires thru their children
Gains & general happiness from children
12 Longevity of the children
Expenses in bringing up of children
7.1.8: Ashthansh Chart

Each rashi is divided into 8 equal parts of 345'0 each. Planetary bodies in the eight
parts of a rashi go into the 8 rashis starting from Aries, Sagittarius or Leo, based on
whether the rashi is a movable, fixed or dual sign respectively. Planetary bodies in the
eight parts of a rashi go into the 8 rashis starting from Aries if the rashi is movable. Plan-
etary bodies in the eight parts of a rashi go into the 8 rashis starting from Sagittarius if
the rashi is fixed. Planetary bodies in the eight parts of a rashi go into the 8 rashis start-
ing from Leo, if the rashi is dual.
Ashthansh is studied for following aspects of life:
Sudden & unexpected movements in life, disturbances, surgeries, catastrophic changes,

hidden forces, occult knowledge, new containers for old energy, transformation via the
cycle of death-and-rebirth.
7.1.9: Navamansh Chart

Each rashi is divided into 9 equal parts of 320'0 each. Bodies in the 9 parts of a rashi
mapped into the 9 rashis starting from Aries, Capricorn, Libra or Cancer, based on
whether the rashi is a fiery, earthy, airy or watery sign.
For Fiery Rashis: count from Aries
For Earthy Rashis: count from Capricorn
For Airy Rashis: count from Libra
For Watery Rashis: count from Cancer
A graha occupying the same Rashi in D-1 & D-9 is known as vargottama and is consid-
ered very strong, auspicious & capable of giving benefic results during the main & sub
Dasha period transits.
Bhava in Navamansh Chart Significance

1 A strong Navamansh lagna and lagna lord gives
strong indications for marriage
2 Longevity of the spouse
Communication
3 Necessary strength to sustain the married life
4 Happiness & satisfaction from marriage
5 Ability to avoid unpleasant circumstances with
intelligence
6 Conflicts & distress of married life
7 Caring & excellent life partner
8 Undisclosed affairs outside marriage
9 Spiritual aspects of matrimony
10 Ability to observe duties of married life
11 Limitless worldly wishes of spouse
12 Sexual satisfaction
Split in partnership
Expenses in partnership
7.1.10: Dashamansh Chart

Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided into 10 equal parts of 3 each. Planetary bodies in
the 10 parts of the rashi mapped into the 10 rashis starting from the rashi itself or the 9th
rashi from it, based on whether the rashi is an odd or an even rashi respectively.
Bhava in Dashamansh Significance

Chart
1 True nature in career
New beginnings
2 Resources of wealth
Investments
3 Initiatives, creativity & communication skills
Short journeys
4 Overall sense of comfort & happiness in career
Close associate in professional life
5 Promotions
Employees in own business
6 Enemies in profession
7 Partnerships, business & public relations
8 Occult activities
Problems in professional life
9 Guide & advisors in professional life
10 General activities
11 Training & development
Friends in group
12 Charity in professional life
7.1.11: Rudransh Chart

Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided into 11 equal parts of 243'38'' each. Count Rashis
from Aries to the rashi being divided, in the zodiacal order. Count the same number of
rashis anti-zodiacally from Aries. Planetary bodies in the 11 parts of the rashi mapped
into the 11 rashis starting from the rashi found thus.
D-11 shows the forces of death and destruction and it can also give insight into death.
War between the nations is studied with this Harmonic.
Bhava in Rudransh Chart Significance
1 Inclination of self towards lawsuits, wars & com-

bats
2 Wealth obtained from lawsuits & wars (in case of
nations)
3 Profession related to law & justice
Profession related to militaries
4 Colonies of nations
State run businesses (for nations)
5 Ancestral history of wars & combats
6 Enemies & wars with enemies
7 Relationship between the nations

Political influence of the nation
Joint venture of defense firms
8 Ancestral history of serving the nation in militar-
ies
9 Education related to militaries
Education related to law & justice
10 Fame & fortune in the field of law & justice
Fame in wars & combats
Medals obtained from authority for showing
courage in war
11 Windfall gains in the field of law & justice
12 Death in war or law-suits
7.1.12: Dwadashansh Chart

Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided in to 12 equal parts of 230'00'' each. Planetary bod-
ies in the 12 parts of the rashi are mapped in to the 12 rashis starting from the divided
rashi itself.
D-12 chart indicates
a. Happiness from parents

b. Comforts & longevity of the parents
c. Social & financial status of the father
d. Benefits received from paternal family
e. Genetic study
Bhava in Dwadashansh Significance

Chart
1 Relations with parents & grandparents

Influence of the family
2 Rites & rituals of the family
Social status of parents
3 Efforts of the parents
4 Happiness of the family

Longevity of the father
5 Grandparents
6 Debts inherited from parents

Profession of father
Genetic diseases passed on from paternal family
7 Partner or spouse to promote heredity of the
family
8 Legacy from parents
9 Dharma & religious practices of the family

Fortune through father
10 Karmas performed by parents for their ancestors
11 Gains shared from parents & elders
12 Maternal grand parents
7.1.13: Shodashansh Chart

Each rashi is divided into 16 equal parts of 152'30'' each. Planetary bodies in the 16
parts of the rashi are mapped into the 16 rashis starting from Aries, Leo and Sagittarius,
based on whether the rashi divided is movable, fixed or dual. When counting rashis
from a given rashi, we go zodiacally. After going over the 12 rashis from a rashi, we get
the same rashi as the 13th rashi. So the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th rashis from a rashi are
simply the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th rashis.
Pleasures, vehicles, luxuries, materialistic world desires, & comforts are studied with the
help of D-16.
Bhava in Shodashansh Significance

Chart
1 Inclination towards luxury vehicles

Self-use of vehicles
2 Gain or wealth obtained from vehicles
Profit or loss from commercial activities related
to vehicles
3 Business or profession related to service sector in
the field of luxurious vehicles
4 Path chosen to acquire the vehicles & luxuries
Help obtained from others in the path of acquir-
ing the luxuries
5 Family involved in business of luxury objects
(ancestors & followers)
6 Competition in vehicles business
Profession related to vehicle-racers
7 Partnership in the commercial activities related
to luxury objects like vehicles, jewelries etc.
8 Long term association with commercial activities
or profession related to vehicles
9 Higher education in automobile sector
Education related to Jewelry design
Education related to objects of luxuries in mod-
ern world
10 Fame & fortune in the profession or commercial
activities related to vehicles
Financial success in business related to vehicles
11 Windfall gains in commercial activities related to
luxury objects
12 Losses incurred in commercial activities related
to luxury objects
7.1.14: Vimsansh Chart

Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided into 20 equal parts of 130'0 each. Planetary bodies
in the 20 parts of the rashi are mapped into the 20 rashis starting from Aries, Sagittarius
and Leo, based on whether the divided rashi is movable, fixed or dual respectively.
Bhava in Vimsansh Chart Significance
1 Matters of spirituality
Approach towards spirituality
2 Spirituality inherited from family
Harmony in family thru spirituality
3 Advice given by Spiritual Teacher
Daily spiritual Karma
4 Birth nearby a holy place
5 Spiritual power
6 Irregularities in worship
Obstructions in worshipping
7 Ability to attract people towards spirituality
Practice of spiritual celebrations
8 Ability to transform
Act of taking Sanyas
9 Spiritual self-punishment
Outlook on spirituality
10 Ability to see God
Ability to focus & concentrate
11 Characteristic to make gains from spiritual prac-
tices
Decline in actual spirituality
12 Ability to attain Samadhi
Meditation ability
7.1.15: Chaturvimsansh Chart

Each rashi is divided into 24 equal parts of 115'0 each. Planetary bodies in the 24 parts
of the rashi are mapped into the 24 rashis starting from Leo or Cancer, based on whether
the divided rashi is odd or even. This chart is studied for the learning process acquired
from parents & teachers.
Bhava in Chaturvimsansh Significance

Chart
1 Educated or uneducated
Self-learning capability
Logical Reasoning ability
2 Property used for education like charitable trust
land for colleges etc.
3 Termination during or after basic education
4 Professions related to land & infrastructure of ed-

ucational institutions
5 Basic education
6 Performance in competitive examinations
7 Highly educated spouse
8 Research degree
9 Higher education
10 Finance related issues in higher education

Profession related to education
11 Wealth or gain from training & coaching institu-
tions
12 Losses incurred due to training & coaching insti-
tutions
7.1.16: Nakshatransh Chart

Each rashi in the Natal Chart is divided into 27 equal parts of 16'40'' each. Planetary
bodies in the 27 parts of the rashi are mapped into the 12 rashis starting from Aries,
Cancer, Libra and Capricorn based on whether the divided rashi is a fiery, earthy, airy
or watery rashi respectively. Each part corresponds to a nakshatra thats why the name
is Nakshatransh Chart.
This chart is used to study strengths & weakness pertaining to soul, mind, physical
body & speech, and ability to cope with various stresses. This chart is also used to assess
body resistance against diseases (immunity) and power to withstand physical, emo-
tional, and psychological shocks.
Bhava in Nakshatransh Significance

Chart
1 Mental strength factor of self

Emotional content of brain
2 Happiness gained from mental strength
3 Sentiments towards siblings of self
4 Sentiments towards parents of self
5 Sentiments towards children of self
6 Stress in day-to-day life
7 Sentiments towards spouse & partners
8 Longevity due to stress free life
9 Higher education related to psychology & immu-

nology
10 High mental strength & shock absorbent charac-
teristic
11 Fame & gain in social circle due to high mental &
physical strength
12 Poor immunity towards infections
Poor immunity towards psychological shocks
Stressful life
7.1.17: Trimsansh Chart

This is a special chart which does not follow the rule of divisions. Although it is termed
as D-30 but the rashis in Natal Chart are not divided in to 30 divisions. It follows differ-
ent rules for odd & even rashis. It is derived by dividing the rashis in Natal Chart in to 5
unequal parts and mapping those parts in D-30 as per the following rule:
Odd Rashis in Natal Chart
Bodies in 0 to 5 are placed in Aries in D-30

Bodies in 5 to 10 are placed in Aquarius in D-30
Bodies in 10 to 18 are placed in Sagittarius in D-30
Bodies in 18 to 25 are placed in Gemini in D-30
Bodies in 25 to 30 are placed in Libra in D-30
Even Rashis in Natal Chart
Bodies in 0 to 5 are placed in Taurus in D-30

Bodies in 5 to 12 are placed in Virgo in D-30
Bodies in 12 to 20 are placed in Pisces in D-30
Bodies in 20 to 25 are placed in Capricorn in D-30
Bodies in 25 to 30 are placed in Scorpio in D-30
Cancer & Leo are always empty in D-30.
Bhava in Trimsansh Chart Significance
1 Vulnerability towards diseases & injuries

Highly afflicted Lagna in D-30 by malefic planets
represents bad health throughout life & mental
illness
2 Speech related problems
Sight related problems
Wealth from commercial activities related to eyes
3 Throat & ears related health issues
Strong or weak limbs
Fear of being on platform (like fear from deliver-
ing a speech)
4 Diseases related to heart, veins & arteries
Blood related disorders
Asthma & other lungs related problems
5 Digestive disorders
Stones in kidneys & gallbladder
Genetic disorders transmitted to children
6 Injuries cause by enemies in fights & wars
Imprisonment in lawsuits
Injuries to bones
Spinal column related problems
7 Faithfulness of spouse
Infertility issues
8 Sexual diseases like AIDS
9 Long distance travels due to health problems

Problems related to style of walking
10 Health issues to parents
Diseases inherited from parents
11 Income & windfall gains related to injuries &
health issues like financial aid from government
organizations
12 Death due to prolonged illness

Major disease like cancer
7.1.18: Khavedansh Chart
Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided into 40 equal parts of 45' each. Planetary bodies in
the 40 parts of the rashi are mapped into the 40 rashis starting from Aries or Libra,
based on whether the divided rashi is odd or even.
Bhava in Khavedansh Chart Significance
1 Auspiciousness of self-life
2 Time period to start an investment in financial

sector
3 Time period of high fame
4 Time period to purchase land or infrastructure
5 Time predictions for having child
6 Events related to animosity & litigations
7 Muhurt of Marriage
Probability of getting married
8 Probability of extra marital affairs or polygamy
9 Time period of high fortune
10 Prediction of time for starting a new profession or

business
11 Predictions of time periods for winning a lottery
or gains in shares & debentures
12 Inauspicious & difficult time in life
7.1.19: Akshavedansh Chart

Each rashi is divided into 45 equal parts of 40' each. Planetary bodies in the 45 parts of
the rashi are mapped into the 45 rashis starting from Aries, Leo or Sagittarius, based on
whether the divided rashi is a movable, fixed or dual rashi.
This chart is studied for fortune & inclination towards religion and religious activities.
Bhava in Akshavedansh Significance

Chart
1 Overall inclination & understanding of religion &

Dharma
Wide-ranging fortune throughout life
2 Fortune in making wealth
3 Fortune of siblings
Fortune in business or commercial activities
4 Fortune of parents
Fortune in land & infrastructure activities
5 Fortune of children
6 Fortune related to health related issues like no

major health issue throughout life
7 Fortune in marriage
8 Fortune carry forwarded from past life

Fortune inherited from ancestors
Highly religious
Respect for ancestors
9 Fortune in long distance travels
Fortune in professions in faraway lands
10 Fortune in higher education
High inclination towards religion
11 Fortune in gambling
12 Misfortune
Nonbeliever & Atheist
7.1.20: Shashtyansh Chart

Each rashi in Natal Chart is divided into 60 equal parts of 30' each. Planetary bodies in
60 parts of the rashi are mapped into the 60 rashis starting the divided rashi itself.
This chart is studied for general wellbeing. All the bhava have same significance as that
of the Natal Chart.
7.2: Challenges in Predicting Divisional Charts

As we know, Bhava Lagna rotates at an angular speed of 600 per ghatee. Thus, higher
the harmonics more accuracy in the time of birth is needed. For example in Shashtyansh
Chart, each rashi is divided in to equal parts of 30 each. So the Lagna in Shashtyansh
Chart will change every of a ghatee. The accuracy in the birth time or time of event
(of which horoscope is being studied) is the biggest challenge in making predictions
from higher harmonics.
Another challenge in making predictions from divisional charts is in understanding the

relationship between the harmonic & its associated bhava in Natal Chart. For example,
5th & 9th houses in Natal Chart are related to basic & higher education respectively.
Learning process & education is also studied from the Chaturvimsansh Chart. This divi-
sional chart will affect the positivity or negativity of 5th & 9th house in the chart. Only D-
24 cannot be studied for education related matters. It must be studied in combination
with 5th & 9th houses of Natal Chart. This holds true for all other harmonics also in their
respective fields of study.
Chapter 8: Vimsottari Dasa Types

& Analysis
An exceptional aspect of Vedic Jyotish system is the concept of Dasa. Dasa literally
means a time period. The lifespan of a living being is divided in to several periods, sub-
periods, and sub-sub periods & so on. These periods are ruled by different Graha &
Rashis. There are many classifications of Dasa like:
Vimsottari Dasa (a type of Nakshatra Dasa)

Ashtottari Dasa (a type of Nakshatra Dasa)
Narayana Dasa (a type of Rashi Dasa)
Sudasha (a type of Rashi Dasa)
Kalachakra Dasa (a type of Nakshatra Dasa)
Tribhagi Dasa (a type of Nakshatra Dasa) etc.
Only Vimsottari Dasa systems are explained in this book. Other Dasa systems are out of
the scope of this work.
8.1: Vimsottari Dasa System

According to Sage Parasara, this Dasa system is the most suitable for the modern world
of Kali-Yuga. Vimsottari literally means 120. The total cycle of this Dasa system is 120
years thats why the name Vimsottari. Every period in this Dasa cycle of 120 years is
ruled by a specific Graha and the total sum of years of all these rulings is 120.
Different time periods are calculated based on the Nakshatra occupied by Moon or
Chandra and the lord of Nakshatra occupied by Moon.
In this Dasa system, 120 years span is divided in to 9 periods, termed as Maha Dasa,
with each period being ruled by a specific Graha. Each Maha Dasa is then divided in to
9 sub-periods, termed as Antar Dasa, each sub-period again ruled by a specific Graha.
These Antar Dasa are again divided in to periods termed as Pratyantar Dasa, with each
period governed by a specific planet. By dividing the Pratyantar Dasa into further peri-
ods we will get Sookshmdasa. Each Sookshmdasa are also governed by a specific Graha.
Periods inside Sookshmdasa are termed as Pranaantar Dasa, with each period gov-
erned by a specific Graha. Pranaantar Dasa can again be divided in to sub-periods
termed as Dehaantar Dasa.
8.1.1: Computation of Vimsottari Dasa

Vimsottari Dasa system is a cycle that repeats itself every 120 years. This 120 year cycle
is divided in to 9 unequal parts or periods with each period belonging to a Graha as de-
tailed in following table:
Graha Period
Ketu 6 Years
Venus 20 Years
Sun 6 Years
Moon 10 Years
Mars 7 Years
Rahu 18 Years
Jupiter 16 Years
Saturn 19 Years
Mercury 17 Years
Solutions of numerous queries related to Vedic Jyotish are lost in the progression of
time. One such query is why this unequal division of periods in Dasa system. Exploration
efforts are still going on to discover the precise answer to this query.
The periods illustrated in the table above represents the Maha Dasa. Each period of
Maha Dasa is governed by a Graha. The years taken in to account in this system is a Ve-
dic Year. However, for the sake of convenience in making predictions, astrologers in
modern world usually treat these periods as Solar years.
Let us take an example to calculate the beginning of Vimsottari Dasa.
Suppose a man was born in Canada (Atlantic Standard Time) at 5:50 AM on 28th Day of
April in the year 2000. Moon was at 223 in Aquarius at the instance of birth of this
man. This geocentric position of Moon corresponds to 3rd quarter of Dhanishtha
Nakshatra. Advancement of Moon in Dhanishtha Nakshatra is calculated. As per the ge-
ocentric position of Moon, it is at an advancement of 903 in Dhanishtha Nakshatra.
This advancement is calculated by subtracting the beginning of Dhanishtha Nakshatra
(23200 in Capricorn) from the geocentric position of Moon. Total length of the Dhan-
ishtha Nakshatra is 1320. Thus length yet to be travelled by Moon is 13200- 9030
i.e. 4170. Fraction of Dhanishtha yet to be travelled by Moon is 4170
13200 i.e. 0.32125. As Moon was in Dhanishtha Nakshatra at the time of birth, so
first Vimsottari Maha Dasa belongs to lord of Dhanishtha Nakshatra i.e. Mars. Now as
per the table of Maha Dasa period, Maha Dasa of Mars is of 7 years. Dasa period of Mars
left at birth corresponds to the fraction of Dhanishtha Nakshatra yet to be travelled by
Moon. This period is 7 0.32125 i.e. 2.24875 years. This figure amounts to 2 years 2
months 29 days & 33 ghatee. After this time period, the Maha Dasa of Rahu will begin
that will last for 18 years and so on.
Now, each Maha Dasa is divided in to 9 sub-periods termed as Antar Dasa. First Antar
Dasa will be of the planet ruling the Maha Dasa and rest eight will follow the sequence
mentioned in the table of Maha Dasa.
Time period associated with the Antar Dasa of each planet is calculated as follows:
For example, in the Maha Dasa of Moon, Antar Dasa period of Mars will be
Let us take another example for better understanding. Under the Maha Dasa period of
Venus, first Antar Dasa period of the Venus will be the first followed by Sun, Moon,
Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn, & Mercury in order. To calculate the time period of these
Antar Dasa, same formula is used.
20 20 120 3 4
20 6 120 1
20 10 120 1 8
20 7 120 1 2
20 18 120 3
20 16 120 2 8
20 19 120 3 2
20 17 120 2 10
20 7 120 1 2
Similarly Antar Dasa under different Maha Dasa can be calculated.
To calculate the period of Pratyantar Dasa, the formula is having a slight modification:
Similarly, other Dasa periods are calculated.

8.1.2: Predictions Using Vimsottari Dasa

Commonly, Maha-Antar-Pratyantar Dasa combination is used for predictions. Further
sub divisions are used for getting very accurate time period of certain events. The posi-
tion of Graha governing these three Dasa (Maha, Antar & Pratyantar) is considered in
Natal & Harmonic Charts. Based on the positivity & negativity of these Graha, predic-
tions for a certain aspect of life is made.
For example, a woman wants to know about her research related education at certain
point of time. Suppose she will be under the Vimsottari Dasa of Jupiter-Moon-Jupiter
during that period of time. So the positions of Jupiter & Moon are to be studied in Natal
(D-1) & D-24 charts. The 5th & 9th Bhava in Natal Chart represents basic & higher educa-
tion respectively. In D-24 chart, 8th Bhava represents research related education. So 9th
Bhava of Natal Chart (D-1) & 8th Bhava of D-24 is to be studied to answer this query.
More powerful Jupiter, Moon, 9th Bhava of D-1 & 8th Bhava of D-24 will support the re-
search related education of the woman.
Similarly other aspects of life can be predicted based on the combination of Bhava in
Natal & Harmonics and the Vimsottari Dasa Graha positions in these charts.
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Astrology is a science in itself and contains an enlightening body of knowledge. Many

I am greatly thankful to my parents who motivated me to work in the field of Jyotish. I

May all planets bestow their energy on us,

3.2.9: Day and Night (Diva & Nisha) Rashis .............................................................. 25

5.4: Special Category of Bhava .................................... 42

7.1.19: Akshavedansh Chart ....................................................................................... 61

1.2: Solar System and Jyotish

Rahu (Northern Node of Orbit of the Moon)

x: Measurement of Relative position of Celestial Bodies

k: Astrological Parameter (a complex & non-linear parameter)

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1.3: History of Vedic Jyotish

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1.4: Jyotish and Our Life

1. Dharma (eternal law)

1.5: Jyotish and Mathematics (Ganita)

2nd House 12th House

4th House 10th House

5th House 9th House

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Chapter 2: Basic Concepts

After collecting the information, it can be drawn in two various styles:

1. North Indian Style (a rectangle with 12 boxes representing 12 Bhava)

In this book, North Indian chart style is followed.

Aries: Sun; Taurus: Mercury; Gemini: Ketu; Cancer: Ascendant (Lagna),

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2.2: Harmonic Charts (Varga Chakras)

2.3: Vedic Calendar (Panchang)

1. Lunar Date or Tithi (based longitudinal difference between geocentric positions

Shukla Krishna Moon-Sun Longitu-

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2.3.2: Maas (Vedic Months)

In Vedic Jyotish, two forms of months are used:

In Poornimanta system, a vedic month starts when Moon-Sun longitudinal difference is

Name of Month or Most Likely Nakshatra of Moon on Approximate Solar

2.3.3: Paksha (Phase of Month)

2.3.4: Nakshatra (Constellations)

Nakshatra-Pada Rashi Lord Nakshatra-Pada Rashi Lord

Magha - 2 Ketu Dhanishtha - 4

Alphabets associated with the nakshatras are as follows:

Mrigashira Ve/Be Vo/Bo Ka Ke Mars

2.3.4.1: Fixed constellations:

2.3.4.2: Movable constellations:

2.3.4.3: Cruel constellations:

2.3.4.4: Mixed constellations:

2.3.4.5: Small constellations:

2.3.4.6: Sweet/Delicate & Friendly constellations:

2.3.4.7: Sharp & Horrible constellations:

Yoga represents the auspiciousness at any given time.

Numerical Value (Step Numerical Value (Step

By definition it is the precision of equinoxes (an equinox is an astronomical event in

Sayana (tropical) zodiac is analogous to measuring the positions of trees sitting in a

Different siddhanta like Surya Siddhanta, Pitamah Siddhanta, Brahmgupta Siddhanta,

3.2: Classification of Rashis

3.2.1: Odd & Even Rashis

3.2.2: Odd-Footed & Even-Footed Rashis

This type of classification of Rashis is used in defining some Dashas.

3.2.3: Movable, Fixed & Dual (Char, Sthir & Dwiswabhav)

3.2.4: Five Elements

Mesh, Singh and Dhanu are Agni rashis.