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B y whatever name we call and of any importance could be initiated without invoking
worship the Elephant-Faced God and worshipping Lord Ganesha. It is believed that ever
- Ganesha, Ganapathi or Vinayaka, the since a boon was bestowed upon him, by Lord Shiva
innate feelings for anyone will always himself, that before the commencement of any Pooja, by
be the same; because HE is the lord of anyone whomsoever, one must invoke and pray to Lord
success and wisdom. It is believed that Ganesha and seek his blessings; Lord Ganesha is being
HE can remove all the obstacles that come up in the way worshipped right at the beginning of any endeavour with
of our multifarious efforts and endeavours. The elephant devotion and dedication. Praying to Him to remove all the
head and the potbelly have become his identity for all the obstacles that may throng the path and take one onto the
worshippers. He is the son of Lord Shiva and goddess path of prosperity and success; can be always a morale
Parvati and one of the most popular and important deities booster. Furthermore, He can also grace the devotees with
among Hindus. Lord Ganesha represents the high-spirited knowledge, spiritual success and power. Religious experts
knowledge. As the one among the five prime deities of and historians hold that that Lord Ganesha is worshipped
Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga, he is even by all from all parts of the country, by devout Hindus,
believed to be worshipped by the other four. irrespective of caste or creed.
The most famous and popular mantras to invoke him are
Om Shri Ganeshaaya Namah| and
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah|
Astrologically, Wednesday is held by some, as the best
day for worshipping Lord Ganesha. Wednesday is the
day ruled by Mercury or Budha. Those having a weak
Mercury in their nativity must worship Lord Ganesha,
on Wednesdays to gain fruitful results, luck and fortune.
Lord Ganesha is known for his love for modakas.
Therefore offering modakas to him is considered an
A 13th-century statue of Ganesha,Mysore District, Karnataka essential part of the worship. One can also offer fruits
and other sweets. White and red flowers, leaves of mango Kumbabhishekam
tree, etc are offered to Him. However, tulsi is a taboo for Kumbabhishekam, meaning consecration, is a temple
Ganesha worship. ritual that is designed to homogenize, synergize and unite
Ganesha Chaturthi, that typically falls in late August or the mystic powers of the deity, enshrined in any particular
early September every year (Magha Sukla Chaturthi) is temple. This ritual has to be conducted normally at
celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm throughout India and reasonable intervals. It is a continuous cycle, which is done,
also in many other foreign countries where Hindus live once every 12 years. This is done to restore the power of
and is considered to be the most auspicious day to worship the idol of the deity; that could have declined or depleted
Lord Ganesha. Worshipping clay idols of Ganesha, the due to the passage of time or due to the entry of some evil
festival culminates on the day ofAnantha Chaturdasi, forces in the temple, through some unknown sources or
when the idols (Murthis) of Ganesha are immersed in the through various inexplicable factors. By this purification
rivers, seas, or in a most convenient body of water. Some ritual the temple and its deity get surrounded by vibrant
families have a tradition of the immersion on the 2nd, 3rd, positive energy that restores the power of the deity and
5th, or 7th day. In 1893, Lokamanya Tilaktransformed this brings huge and strong positive influence for the deity and
annual Ganesha festival from private family celebrations the temple; afresh. In other words, Kumbabhishekam is
into a grand public event. Because of the wide appeal the process of performing the poojas on the idol-deity to
of Ganesha as "the God for Everyman", Tilak chose re-transform it into an all-powerful God; as it would have
him as a rallying point for Indian protest against British existed in the past. Samprokshana is the nomenclature
rule. Tilak was the first to install large public images of used for such a ritual in the Vaishnavite shrines.
Ganesha inpavilions, and he established the practice of
A temple and its deity usually are believed to redress the
submerging all the public images on the tenth day. Today,
genuine difficulties and grievances of the discerning and
Hindus across India celebrate this Ganesha festival with
deserving devotees. In this process of benevolence, the
great fervour, though it is most popular in the state of
Maharashtra. The festival also assumes huge proportions inherent and infused spiritual powers of the installed in the
inMumbai,and Pune; and in the surrounding belt of idol(s) of the temple get diminished over a period of time.
Ashtavinayaka temples. The days when Chaturthi Tithi There can be various reasons for such a decline. They can
falls and in both pakshas (lunar fortnights) are deemed happen through the unintentional deficiencies - apacharas
as special for worshipping Ganesha. The Chaturthi days - committed by the priest while conducting the pujas and
of the dark fortnights are observed as Vrata days Sankata prayers. They can also happen, to the installed deities in the
Hara Chaturthi by many who break the Vrata only after sanctum sanctorum, because of the absolute demerits and
witnessing the abhisheka at temples and observing the physical impurity of the performing priests; by the improper
rising Moon in the sky. pronunciation and recital of the prescribed mantras by
them; deficiency in the number or manner of repetitions of
Let us worship Vinayaka - the one who has none else above the mantras or a host of other related reasons. Thus, the
him to don a leadership mantle; to keep our efforts to be omnipotence (sannidhya) of the installed idol representing
carried on, without any major hurdles. the deity can get progressively diminished. This state
Let us pray: may require and demand some rejuvenation or restoration
of the original and inherent powers of the deity; at any
iepeeveveb YetleieCeeefo mesefJeleb appropriate time. Normally, it is assumed that the power
enshrined in the idol representing the deity gets mutilated
keefHelLe pecyetHeuemeej Yeef#eleced or decayed over a period of twelve years. It is then, that
Gceemegleb Meeske efJeveeMekeejCeb a kumbabhishekam becomes necessary to be performed to
facilitate the deity to get back its lost chaitanya.
veceeefce efJeIvesej HeeoHepeced ~~
Gajananam Bhutagannadi Sevitam At times, the decline of the powers of the deity can occur
even before the prescribed period of twelve years, due
Kapittha Jambuphalasara Bhakshitam
to various inexplicable reasons. On such situations, the
Umasutam Shoka Vinaashakarannam
appropriate reasons for such a decline will be ascertained
Namaami Vighneshvara Padapangkajam || through an astrological investigation called Devaprasna.
Let us learn more about Ganesha in our forthcoming Such Devaprasnas can, not only unravel all the deficiencies
issues. continued on 18
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Jayasree Saranathan
With a Masters degree in astrology, she is a practitioner of astrology (and palmistry) for twenty years. She is currently doing Research
in astrology. While her teacher was maternal grand father, Kaazhiyur Bashyam Iyengar, she says she owes her knowledge largely to
Dr B.V. Raman whose books enriched her perception of astrology.
Aquarius is the 9th house from the Moon sign and Sun, So it is matter of crucial importance for births happening
the signifcator for father is in the 9th house at 5+ degrees during this conjunction. The aspect this conjunction on
which is Mrithyu bhaga for this sign. The significator in Taurus and Leo and their lords Venus and Sun is capable
the signifying sign and in Mrithyu Bhaga kills the father. of ill-effects. By the general rule of transit, Saturn and
But why did this happen so early in the childs life? It is Mars in the 6th from the Moon are deemed good. But one
here we can see the play of the conjunction of these two must look at the aspects that fall on different signs and
malefics. those signs as bhavas with their lords to see whether this
malefic conjunction could affect one or not.
Taking the 9th house (Aquarius) as the lagna of father,
Saturn is the lagna lord and also the 12th lord. Mars is Similar kind of malefic aspect is going to happen between
the lord of the 3rd house that signifies longevity. For the 16th and 25thAugust 2016. On 16th August Sun enters Leo
father, the lagna lord goes to the 10th house in an enemys and joins Venus, Rahu and Mercury. This combination
sign and gets joined with the 3rd lord Mars within hours is going to be aspected by Saturn which will be in close
of birth (or probably after the entry of Mars as we are not conjunction with Mars and Mars winning a planetary war
sure of the birth date and time). This conjunction happens with Saturn. Moon in Capricorn will also be aspected by
in the 6th house from Moon for which these planets signify Saturn at that time. But Jupiters aspect on Moon will help
lords of malefic houses. They together aspect Taurus, the reduce the damage.
4th house from the 9th house.
Mercury leaves the combination on 19th August while
Please note the transit of the 4 house for these two
th
Venus will continue to be in Leo till 24 th August.
planets is bad. But here we see the aspect on the 4th house The importance to Venus
for a particular factor (father) in the horoscope. This is is because it is the lord
reinforced by the time of death of the father. The father of Taurus which receives
died at the terror attack that took place at 9-11 am Brussels the direct aspect of both
Ketu
on March 22nd, 2016. August 18, Saturn and Mars. This ten-
2016 Sun day period between 16 th
Mercury
At that time Moon was in Moon Venus
Rahu and 25th August is crucial
Ascdt.
Sun Poorvaphalguni (Venus) in Mercury
and it all depends on ones
Leo joined with Rahu and Saturn
Jupiter good karma to escape any
Ketu Mars
Venus March 18, 2016 Jupiter. This combination misfortunes.
Brussels was well aspected by
Jupiter Saturn from Scorpio joined The entire discourse here refers to births during this
9-11 AM Moon
Rahu with Mars at the time of period of transit. More than the position of the planets
Saturn death! Therefore the aspect or the bhava where they are posited, it is the aspect that
Mars matters. is cast by them is important. The dasa bhukti must be
supportive of such ill effects. For instance, in the case
The direct (7th house) was aspect on Taurus. Venus, the of the baby discussed above, the early part of the day of
lord the Taurus must therefore be under scanner. At the birth had martian star (Mrigasheersha) and from morning
time of birth Venus and Mercury (lord of Moon sign) were onwards it was Aridra. In all probability the baby was born
aspected by the 3rd aspect of Saturn and the 4th aspect of in Aridra star, in Rahu dasa Sun bhukthi for this kind
Mars. Within hours Mars entered Scorpio and started the of fate to happen.
4th aspect on Aquarius where Sun was joined with Ketu.
The 7th from the Aquarius was Leo which was aspected It must be noted here that the aspect of Saturn and Mars at
by Saturn sided by Mars. Jupiter, also the significator the birth time has been probed by olden astrological texts.
for father had joined Rahu in Leo which happens to the For instance, Brihat Jataka says that if Leo is the lagna
maraka house for Aquarius (9H). occupied by the Sun and the Moon and aspected by Saturn
and Mars, the child will be blind (Ch 4-20).
It must be noted that both Sun and Jupiter that signify
father were in Scorpio in the Navamsa chart at birth. When
Saturn and Mars moved into that position in transit and
jefJeMeefMeegles eEmens ueives kegpeeefke&efvejeref#eles
Sun moved to the maraka house (2H) and Moon in the star veevejefnle: meewceemeewceQ: meyeggoueeseve: ~
of Venus in Leo (conjunct with Jupiter and Rahu) receiving
the aspect of Saturn with Mars from the Martian sign, the
Jeeie=nieleeves Jeeceb efnvemleHejb jJeerve&
father of the child died of explosion. MegYeieefolee eesiee eeHee YeJeefvle MegYesef#elee: ~~
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and 5th from the Sun, the father will be imprisoned when is a mute house owner there. But when Saturn comes to
the child is born. (Ch 5-7). This has relevance when Sun the Martian home of Aries, Mars does not reciprocate the
will be Cancer in July - August. At that time these two gesture and Saturn is left to be debilitated. So these two
malefics will be in the star of Saturn. houses, Capricorn and Aries are very important in judging
the results when Mars and Saturn stay there together.
ketj#e&ieleeJeMeesYeveew metee&od etveveJeelcepeefmLeleew~ The basic line of judgement is pure logic, in that the one
yemleg efHelee efJeosMeie: mJes Jee jeefMeJeMeeoees HeefLe ~~ who is powerful of the two by their lordships (of the
bhavas / houses in the natal horoscope), pada where they
If Saturn is in Scorpio or Cancer, one of which is the birth
are positioned, distance between them (whether moving
aspected by the Moon, the delivery takes place in a hole or
hollow or pit. (Ch 5-10). This is possible when Moon is towards or away from each other aided by retrogression)
in Cancer or Scorpio or Capricorn or Taurus in the current and the houses they aspect together and individually
transit of Saturn. would prevail over the other whenever it is conducive. It
is like two elephants that are fighting for a territory. When
Goees[gHeeesJe&eefmleles iegHleeb HeeHeefvejeref#eles eces ~ elephants fight it is the grass at their feet that suffers.
Similarly when these two planets fight, the bhava where
Deefuekeefke&egles efJeueiveies meewjs Meerlekejsef#elesJes ~~ they are positioned suffers. The missiles they fling, cause
If the Moon or the Sun is in the 9th or 5th from Saturn and suffering to the bhavas that receive their aspects.
Mars, the child will be forsaken by the mother. (Ch 5-14).
This goes to show that there can be no black and white
If there is aspect by Jupiter the child will grow well.
statements made on the impact of this conjunction without
knowing the lordships and position of these planets in
Deejeke&peeeseqekeesCeies evsmles e efJeme=pelescyeee~ the natal chart. In the case of other two signs, namely
nscejjepemeeqv$eCee oerIee&eg: megKeYeeked e meke=le: ~~ Aquarius and Scorpio, the same logic prevails. Of these
two, in the case of Scorpio, Saturn will be angrier as it had
Though these are general rules, the dasa bhukti lords
been debilitated in the other Martian sign. But what kind
must be supportive of the results. Now taking back the
discussion to the beginning of this article, whom does of damage it can do cant be judged without knowing the
the dasa bhukthi favour, Jayalalithaa or Karunanidhi, position of Saturn and Mars in the natal chart and the other
though they have inimical transit of Saturn and Mars? planets that would modify the effect of these two planets
Jayalalitha is running the dasa of karma lord and the by association or aspect in the natal chart.
bhukthi of dharma lord. Karunanidhi is running the dasa
Case Studies
of badhaka lord and the bhukthi of Rahu which is in the
2nd house (Leo) in natal chart. I leave it to the readers to Given here is the natal position of planets of a native
deduce the winner. born in the year 1962 with Mars Saturn conjunction in
Capricorn. Mars is exalted and Saturn is strong as it is its
The conjunction of Saturn and Mars particularly in Martian own house.
(Aries and Scorpio) and Saturnine signs (Capricorn and
Aquarius) evoke interest and deep study. It is not just Mars is the 5th lord exalted
due to the fact that they are bitter enemies. It is because in the 2nd house of wealth.
that Mars plays a deceptive game against Saturn! This Sun The 2nd lord Saturn is also
is based on the logic of how planets have their attributes Jupiter Rahu in the 2nd house. Presently
Venus
like people have and how enmity takes shape when people Saturn Sun they have joined in Scorpio
of opposing, aggressive and cunning characteristics are Mars Venus
which is the 2nd house to
Ketu Rahu
forced to co-exist. Mercuty Mercury
the Moon sign. Though the
The Clash of the Titans Ascdt. Moon native had good fortunes in
Mars is known as an aggressive planet who wants to Saturn dasa, his Mercury
dominate. Saturn also wants to dominate but due to its dasa gave him unstable jobs. Mercury, the 10th lord of
limitations in mobility it indulges in cunningness. When profession is in the 2nd house joined with Mars, Saturn
Mars comes to the house of Saturn (Capricorn), its and Ketu. Mercury being a neuter was more influenced
domination prevails and therefore it gets exalted. Saturn by the 3 malefics around.
The point of concern for us is that though the native is of Mars in the natal chart. The result was that Saturn, the
running Sade sathi, his woes became worse once Mars lord of education in the natal chart lost out to Mars and
joined Saturn in Scorpio. From Scorpio, Saturn aspects the the native could not pass a prestigious exam despite being
natal 2nd, 6th and 9th houses from lagna. Joined with Mars, a bright student. The native was running Saturn bhukti in
Saturn aspects the natal 6th house which happens to be Rahu dasa at that time.
the 8th house from the Moon. Ever since this conjunction
started, the native fell out with his employer (Sun, the 9th Absence of Saturn Mars Conjunction in Natal Chart
lord). The native suspects some hidden enemies working Even if Saturn - Mars conjunction was not there in the natal
against him (aspect on natal 6H), and not being paid the chart and were in good houses in the natal charts, their
salary and is at the verge of separating from the family as aspect on different houses and planets in the natal chart
he lives abroad and cannot support them in the absence during transit (like the current combined transit in Scorpio)
of money inflow. could cause havoc. Let us see 2 case studies for this.
The crisis is likely to worsen when Sun and Venus transit The following is the chart of a business man who lost
Taurus receiving the direct aspect of the duo. Again when Government contract once the Saturn - Mars conjunction
they transit Leo in August, the crisis will be there. Thus started.
it is a combination of factors that make the best or worst
of the aspect by these two. VenusMars, the lord of karya
Moon Jupiter Rahu siddhi (3rd) and profession
Mars
Another case study is (10th) is in a trine which is
Moon
that of a 1986 born who Ascdt.
a house of enmity. It joins
had Mars and Saturn in Sat
Jupiter an enemy Rahu who is of
Sun Scorpio at the natal chart. Mercury the nature of Saturn. Saturn,
For this Libra ascendant, Sun
the lagna lord is in the lagna
this conjunction occurred but retrograde. It is also the
in the 2nd house. Mars wins Ketu
lord of Vyaya. Though the
Mars
Ascdt.
the planetary war with goings were good all along,
Saturn Saturn by being within a things turned average during the Moon dasa. Moon is the
degree ahead of Saturn in lord of the 6th house posited in the dhana bhava. The 6th
the star of Saturn. Mars is the lord of 7th and 2nd and is in house from Moon is Leo.
its own house. Saturn is the lord of 4th (education) and 5th
house (Purvapunya). This Saturn has lost the war with Currently Saturn - Mars conjunction occurred in the 9th
Mars in the house of Mars. house (bhagya) from Moon. From the 9th house which
happens to be the 10th house from lagna, Saturn joined with
An important impact of this conjunction is that the native, Mars, aspects the 11th from Moon (losses from lagna),
an intelligent student failed in the exam in the professional 3rd from Moon which is 4th from lagna (comforts) and 6th
course. At that time Saturn was in Leo, the 10th house in from moon (debts and opposition) which happens to be
the natal chart which is aspected by natal Saturn. the 7th from lagna (clients / customers / people with whom
Leo happens to be the 4th he has to do business).
Mars
house from the Moon sign Even since Mars joined Saturn, his efforts could not
(Taurus). When Mars came fructify and he lost the existing contracts with the
to Taurus in September Government which were the life line of his business.
2007, it cast its aspect on Note that Sun is in Leo in the 7th in the natal chart with
Saturn Scorpio where it defeated Mercury which signifies business. Mercury also happens
Sun
Saturn in the planetary war to be the 8th lord. Sun and Mercury are aspected by retro
in the natal chart. Mars also Saturn from lagna.
Jupiter
cast its 4th aspect on transit
Saturn in Leo. And there is This is the 2nd time in the life of the native that Saturn-
mutual aspect between Mars and Saturn in this position. Mars conjunction is happening in Scorpio, the 10th house
Though Jupiter was transiting the 7th house from the Moon from natal lagna. When the dasa of the 6th house is running,
sign, it could not reduce the vengeance of Mars on Saturn, this loss had happened. There was ill-disposition between
as Jupiter was the 8th lord from Moon and was in the star continued on 24
T
With a string of titles and his is a great astronomical phenomenon
awards given by different which happens once in few years. Milton Keynes of Open
groups for his proficieny University tells us this phenomenon has occurred earlier on
in astrology, Mr. Maniam 7 May 2003 and 8th November 2006. The coming ones are on
th
is a Medical Officer by 9th May 2016 and 11th November 2019 and one on 13th November
profession. He has been 2032. These will be visible in parts of the world where visibility
honoured by Bhagavan of the Sun is there during the day North and South America,
Sri Sathya Baba and been the
Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Arctic and
winner of the Nostradamus
Antarctica.
Award in 2010. He has
had his spiritual training According to The Astronomical Society of India this phenomenon
under Swami Bramma will be visible all over India. The transit time will be from 16.30
Sri Sivananda Maharaj, IST to the next day 00.32 IST. The visibility will not be there
Ponnamaravathi, Puthukottai when the Sun goes below horizon as it sets.
District, South India,
Mr. Maniam, with an Mercury crossing the Suns Disc
experience of over 25 years During this period of the rare transit, the planetary transits show a
in the study of astrology, has peculiar transit as the four planets in the zodiac will be retrograde
contributed many articles - Mars, Saturn in Scorpio, Jupiter in Leo andMercury in Aries.
to various journals on
different aspects of mundane At least five planets will occupy the fiery signs. Venus, Sun and
astrology. He attributes his Mercury will be in Aries while Jupiter (and Rahu) will be in Leo.
initial learning to Interestingly Jupiter will be aspecting both Sagittarius and Aries
Dr. B. V. Ramans books, later indicating the prominence of the fiery signs during this celestial
having studied under phenomenon.
Mr. Muthuratina Bharathi.
Influence of Jupiter and Mars
An important point to note during the hours of transit of Mercury
over disc is that the whole phenomena will happen during a trine
between the point of transit and Jupiter.
The Sun will trine Jupiter and the node (Rahu). Mercury crossing
the Sun will happen in the constellation of Bharani 4th pada and in
the Navamsa of Scorpio. It is interesting to note in the Rasi chart
the conjunction happens in the house of Mars, while in Navamsa
also Mercury occupies the sign of Mars. Hence this year Mercury
crossing the disc will have the impact of both Mars and Jupiter.
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them. Saturn-Mars conjunction can trigger unexpected Aquarius: There will be good progress. Lot of care and
factors like disasters and man-made/natural catastrophes. attentive planning is needed to finish you assignments.
Alan Leo in his Mundane Astrology says Saturn-Mars Good things are possible during the three months.
conjunction may produce war, rioting, murder, hazards to
kings and ruling governments. This transit cover England, Pisces: You lack vision to present your views. Facts need
Denmark, Germany, Poland, Palestine, Syria and Japan. to beplaced properly. Take care of your eyes. Your spouse
may require medical attention.
How does this Transit Affect your Janma Rasi
Charge Yourself with Spiritual Energy
Aries: Will give good insight to the soul since Jupiter
aspects the transit. There will be illumination and Mercury crossing over the disc of Sun has tremendous
inclination to spirituality. Migraine and fevers are possible. spiritual significance. Sun represents Atma while Mercury
represents Buddhi (intellect) while aspect of Jupiter
Taurus: Transit in the 12 th signifies Jnana(wisdom). One
place may incur losses due to should concentrate on spiritual
vehicle and houses. Neuritis sadhana during hours of the
and sleeplessness are likely. celestial phenomena which
will last 7 hours. It is will
Gemini: In spite of lack of
be better for us to concentrate
confidence and loss of vigor
on the spiritual chakra and
this transit may bring you
perform Mahayoga(imagining
money and least expected
ourselves as God). Concentrate
solutions.
the chakras. Meditate on
Cancer: The transit involves Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha
1 0 th h o u s e . A s S u n ( i n and Ajna chakras. (Chakras
exaltation) and Mercury adopted from Barbara Pijam
crossing the disc may give Lama Jothisa)
progress and augmentationof
income. Conclusion
This celestial event occurs in
Leo: Sign lord with Mercury the constellation of Bharani,
and Venus in conjunction a cruel Nakshatra and ruled
is favorable and good news by Yama, the god of death.
from children (in the midst of This celestial event occurs
worries about them). when four planets Saturn and
Virgo: The transit in 8th house is likely to cause mild Mars in Scorpio and Jupiter
worries, anxiety and fear of the future. and Rahu in Leo - are in retrogression. The atmakaraka
during the transit is Mercury itself, in retrogression, with
Libra: You may incur income from your wife, partnership karakamsa falling in Scorpio. This points to great fears
will improve after slight misunderstanding. You may get and dangerous situations. The stellar transit from radical
an offer from overseas. Moon showing five planets in naidhana taramay prove
Scorpio: The transit in the 6th house can helpstrengthen disastrous and the possibility of many unpleasant events
and better your courage to minimize problems with your is foreseen.
enemies. However your profession and business may still References:
suffer.Be caring towards your spouse. Barbara Pijan Lama
http://www.barbarapijan.com/bpa/Graha/Chakra_planets.htm
Sagittarius: Good time to pray to ancestors. Mantra
46 Lunar and Planetary Science conference
chanting is needed to create harmony between children http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2015/pdf/1327.pdf
and your spouse. The Public Outreach & Education Committee of the Astronomical
Capricorn: This transit involves your 4th house. Take care Society of India,
http://astron-soc.in/outreach/activities/sky-event-related/transit-of-
of studies and property as people try to get hold of your mercury-2016/
property. Drive carefully. Reinvent your understanding Dennis Harness
with your family. http://dennisharness.com/nakshatras-vedic-astrology_08.html
Words of Wisdom
Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji
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With four doctorates in Astrology, Vasthu, Alternative Medicine and Medical Astrology he is the Founder-Chairman of Astro Vasthu
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him to suppress his own desires. He may now become who are lovable and form good company outside their
a big criminal simply to make his parents unhappy in homes simply because they cannot be at home with what
revenge. This is also one of the many Saturnine ways of they are or what they want to be.
self-compensation and often of over compensation.
Dr. W.J. Tucker in one of his articles published a few years
back has described sexual instinct as the basic instinct It is difficult to quote instances of individual aspects
of Scorpio, So far as the overt actions are concerned because human personality is most complicated and
the Scorpions are found to be sexy. In some cases when complex. Every human being has a purpose to serve in
Saturn occupies this sign the person is generally found his life and that purpose has to be in consonance with the
lacking in sexual competence. Women are likely to be divine will. This is not to say that the human being lies at
frigid while men sexually impotent. Persons with Saturn the mercy of the almighty but only to affirm that he is the
in this house are often suffering from a complex. Sexual reaper of the results of his karmas (deeds) of the earlier
union and sexual satisfactions are not merely physical life. He should either abide by them willingly or utilize the
acts. They are the conscious acts of merging of two into power of his free will to change the circumstances which
one. The person with Saturn suffers from a complex of is often not easy to do. A man can face the entire world but
inadequacy and fear of rejection by his or her partner. It not himself. If he does it consciously or unconsciously he
is this emotional fear which is really tragic. The sexual can and does make amends and better his life.
act is virtually the surrender of self and simultaneously The great difficulty with Saturn is that he does not come
holding the partner in control. out with what he wants and feels. He remains incognito
Saturn in Aspect to Moon and justifies his mistakes by blaming others.
Moon has many symbolisms. Moon is a female planet. He Saturn in Aspect to Jupiter
stands for feminine half of human mind. He represents the Jupiter is the biggest planet of our solar system next only
nature of feeling and sensuality.He is also a representative to Sun. He is regarded as the most benefic planet. He is
of the childhood days of the individual. In behavioural an optimist. He always believes that life has a meaning.
pattern Moon represents instinctual behaviour. It is beautiful and the man stands to draw the maximum
Saturn-Moon aspects in the natal chart can be troublesome. from it.There is a feeling with Jupiter that the good shall
They indicate that there has been no expression of ultimately be triumphant and bright rays of good luck
emotions. The parents may be too harsh or disciplinarians. shall shine from the dark clouds of misery and misfortune.
One of the parents, mostly father, may be overbearing or Jupiter is a part of the concrete mind but he has no reason
dominate to the verge of being tyrant. The child in such or logic with him except his sound faith in the ultimate
cases learns much to suppress emotions from the yielding goodness of things.
parent and also turns hostile to the women in general Jupiter relates to Sun in that it symbolises the creative and
because they are the persons at home who yield to the visualizing power of Sun. He is like Sun a patriarch and
whims and fancies of their husbands. This also affects the envisages a patriarchal society.
sexual relations and the marriages are generally failures. In
such cases Saturn uses one of his usual masks and becomes Saturn is just the other side of the coin of Sun. While Sun
a compulsive liar unconsciously. It has also been seen in stands for boldness Saturn represents the fear complex
such cases that the male natives are attracted towards the of the psyche. Jupiter is also bold but the reason is quite
instinctual and dominant type of women. Saturn-Moon different. He has a basic outlook and philosophy of
contacts often are related to ill health because of nervous ultimate nature of things. Saturn is guided by his tangible
tension. In women this contact is more troublesome. They efforts and tangible results and as a consequence he has
start suffering from a feeling of lack of feminity in them. nothing to do with blind faith.
In all cases where Saturn is involved we should think of Saturn-Jupiter aspects or contacts thus symbolise the path
demolishing the old fabric and raising a new one according of concrete knowledge and intuition, perception and faith.
to our own needs of emotions and their expressions. It is This is most difficult path to traverse. Saturn tries to place
said that God has made man in his own image and as such hurdles. The demands of the flesh often weigh heavier than
his creature in man also wants to have everything in his all intuitive perception and faith. Sometimes Saturn also
own image. A person's love often discloses his feelings begins to believe in faith and perception. There is thus a
which will not find his own expression. There are persons see-saw type of situation and the individual gets confused.
Jupiter or Saturn, whoever aspects the other brings the Rahu and Ketu are the two most sensitive points in the
latter's contours in sharp focus and if the aspects happen chart of the native. The areas of sensitivity can be judged
to be mutual the vulnerability of both comes into focus. from the houses of the chart they occupy. Rahu is similar
The contacts, traditionally, are associated with the financial to Saturn in the sense that he is also the reservoir of bitter
aspects of the native. So far as the materiality is concerned experiences of the past. The difference between Rahu and
there may be some reservations. The activity is more on Saturn is that Rahu seeks to avenge him through actions
mental plane and tangible results are only the outcome of and not to retire into oblivion. He goes on making schemes
that mental situation. The position is usually seen in trine which are secret. Moon gives him emotionalism Venus
or sextile aspects of Jupiter to Saturn. Where Jupiter is bestows on him a desire to get stability and mastery over
afflicted or aspected by Saturn the effects of the latter are matter. Saturn's contacts, whether by aspect or conjunction
more pronounced. There are generally no financial gains. etc., help Rahu in getting a will to do things. Rahu
therefore becomes more malefic with the help of Saturn
As regards financial affluence bestowed by Jupiter there and avenges him selfby scoring a victory if possible or to
are differences of opinion. Jupiter is painted as the destroy the planet whose influence thwarts his attempts.
preceptor of gods and a great spiritualist. The spiritualist Rahu becomes more powerful. The nature of his attempts
preceptor hardly believes in material gains. More properly or their influences depend upon the planets who are
speaking this quality should be assigned to Venus because conjoined with him, aspect him and who happen to be
though a spiritualist and a preceptor Venus is yet a material his sign dispositors. Even the lord of the constellation
planet engaged in material pursuits. occupied by Rahu becomes significant contributor to his
Jupiter is a mental planet connected with the vibrations attempts and indicates the areas which are likely to be
of intuition and faculty of creative imagination. He has a affected. The other significant point is that his signs of
direct experience of the inner values of the world. Saturn rulership and exaltation are both fixed signs indicating
is also a mental planet connected with the demands of that he has his single pointed attention to achieve his
practical living and practical thinking. The material object or aim.
circumstances limit Saturn's flight. Jupiter however carries Rahu is an airy planet. He affects the native on mental
on with them in his-intuitive faith that good will ultimately plane and achieves tangible results. He is secretive and
come out one day. Jupiter-Saturn contacts or aspects really with contacts of Saturn this trait is further accentuated.
indicate no catastrophe but an opportunity to integrate the Saturn's contacts with Rahu should be judged in the back
one with the other and work with a judicious mixture of ground of what Rahu stands for by way of the house
the two blends. They should be helped in bridging over of chart occupied, his sign dispositor and the planets
the gaps between gross materialism of Saturn and pure aspecting him or conjoining him.
spirituality of Jupiter. Both of them should learn from
each other. Jupiter's idealism and faith etc. shall remain Mars in Scorpio
mere fantasies if they have no relevance to the tangible Mars is strong and fiery here and its influence is on the
and mundane experiences. Saturn should also learn that whole fortunate. The martial side of the nature is rendered
practical experience is not the only valid way of arriving powerful, and the native is firm, positive and, determined.
at conclusions. There is need to evolve an integrated There is executive power, a practical nature, the ability
culture of the mind. The moment it is done the aspects to work hard and accomplish much. There is a worldly,
of the two apparently opposite planets will raise new and matter-of-fact, materialistic tendency, selfishness, pride
better harvest of relative success and fortune. and disregard of the feelings of others. There is some
liability to weakness of health in early life, some accident,
Saturn in Aspect to Rahu
fever, surgical operation, (or even premature death, but this
Rahu is not a planet. Astronomically he is a node of the chiefly when afflicted). This position increases strength
Moon. In astrology Rahu is treated like a planet. No and vitality in adults and old people, but the intensity of
signs have been allotted to him. According to Maharishi the martial influence may be too much in childhood. If
Parasara he shares the lordship of Aquarius with Saturn afflicted there will be anger and bad temper. It favours
and is exalted in Taurus. From this account it is clear legacies and gain of money through association with
that Rahu has some relationship with Moon, Saturn and others.
Venus. About the question of aspect some say that Rahu
not having any physical body, has no aspect. The others Mars in Scorpio gives a native a practical nature with the
however grant him the power of aspect and say that he capacity to work hard and accomplish much. There is
has trine and opposition aspects. good executive power, mechanical and inventive ability.
In character the native is firm, positive, determined, and 4th quarter(2100to 213.200): If ascendant falls in Swati
forceful, with a matter-of-fact manner and a seemingly nakshatra, the person will be immensely rich, but will
cold or unconscious disregard for the feelings of others. cause some defect or some other disease in the face or
Somewhat selfish, rash, revengeful, and passionate the teeth.
mind is acute, sharp, keen, and diplomatic and the native is
Mars in Anuradha
quick and capable in government office, in secret missions
and work of a peculiar nature in connection with the If Mars in Anuradha Nakshatra is aspected by the Sun,
regular employment or with confederates or associates. the native normally resides in a far-off place and will
This location is favorable for a chemist, surgeon, or any hate his wife; if Moon aspects, the native will love his
other profession or occupation that involves the use of mother and hate his father; if Mercury aspects, he will be
liquids and tools. The native usually enters into projects blessed with good children who will be much intelligent
with intensity of purpose and action, his or her motto being than the native; if Jupiter aspects, he is more attached to
"Produce results." Fondness for hazardous enterprises, his family and immense help is rendered to his relatives;
liable to accidents and a sudden or violent end. Likes to if Venus aspects, the native will enjoy a very high position
investigate things mysterious and at some time likely to in the government and will be famous; if Saturn aspects,
become engaged in psychical research. There is likelihood endowed with all virtues but a miser.
of gain by marriage, romantic courtship experiences, long 1st quarter (213.200to 216.400): Mars in this quarter and
journeys and voyages. ascendant also falls in this quarter, the female native is
likely to do unlawful activities with no kindness in her
If Mars is much afflicted in Scorpio, it tends to express
heart. Male natives with this combination will be a hard
as unsociable, ungrateful, quarrelsome, re-vengeful,
hearted, dirty, obstinate and problem creators.
overbearing, and selfish, with scant regard for the rights
of others. Trouble is indicatd through employees, severe 2nd quarter(216.400to 2200): Ascendant being Aslesha,
illness, accidents, and surgical operations. with Sun and Moon also placed in this quarter, the child
is likely todie within 9 years.
Mars in Visakha
3rd quarter(2200to 223.200): The native will set his mind
If Mars in VisakhaNakshatra is aspected by the Sun, the
on sensual enjoyment and enjoy the favour of rich friends.
native normally resides in a foreign country and will hate
his wife; if Moon aspects, the native will love his mother 4th quarter(223.200to 226.400): The native will have vast
and hate his father; if Mercury aspects, he will be blessed agricultural property and good income will be derived out
with good children who will be much intelligent than of such property.
the native; if Jupiter aspects, he is more attached to his Saturn in Anuradha
relatives and family and maximum assistance is given to 1st quarter(213.200 to 216.400): The native is likely to
them; if Venus aspects, the native will enjoy a very high do immoral and illegal activities apart from murder and
position in the government and will be famous; if Saturn theft. Of middle stature, the native believes in adventurous
aspects, endowed with all virtues but a miser. featsthat can cause problems to others.
If Mars is in the 4th quarter (2100 to 213.200interrupted 2nd quarter(216.400to 220.000): The native is stupid. He
education is indicated with Mercury in Purvashadha. has broad shoulders and is bald headed. His quarrelsome
In association with Saturn, the native undergoes untold attitude will obstruct any chance of improvement in
miseries in his 38th year. profession. Instinct of misappropriating other's property
Saturn in Visakha will likely drag him into court of law.
If Saturn in Visakha is aspected by the Sun, the native is 3rd quarter (2200to 223.200): He will have a cruel heart. The
poor, does not maintain cordial relations with his father native will have good time from his 52nd year onwards.
and will not benefit from his him. The native will likely have internal unexplainable sorrows
1st quarter (2000 to 203.200): Ascendant being in this but external expression of joy.
pada and Jupiter in opposition will cause windy disease 4th quarter(223.200to 226.400) The native may face danger
and constipation. from fire and weapons. Liable to prosecution. He may also
2nd quarter (203.200to 206.400): If Rahu and Mars are also suffer from some chronic disease. Expenses more than
placed here, blood poisoning will takes place. his income. Black complexion. Not interested in sexual
3rd quarter (206.400to 2100): He will be a Minister's peer, activity but in other types of entertainment like gambling
amiable for his special virtues and endowed with long life. and betting.
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respectively. In this way the bad effects of the debilitation Ascdt. Ascdt.
Jupiter Moon Saturn
of Venus and Mercury are cancelled when they are posited Saturn Mercury Sun
Venus Sun
in Virgo and Pisces respectively. Mars Mars
Example: Look at the following horoscope of King a Neechabhanga by the exalted and debilitated planets in
Edward VII (OP. Cit. Pp. 7) the same house''.
In this horoscope the Sun is placed in his neecha position In Brihat-Parasara-Hora we also find mention of
in Libra, and Venus lord of Libra and Saturn who is exalted combinations resulting in the cancellation of neecha.
there in Libra are both in kendras. In the horoseope of King Some of them are quoted here :
George VI (Op. Cit. Pp. 7) the Moon is neecha in Scorpio,
together with Mars lord of Scorpio and Saturn, lord of (i) Shasthe-astame Triteeye Va swa-swa
Capricorn the uchcha Rasi of Mars, is posited in Lagna neechagata grahah
(kendra). These cancel the evil effects of the debilitated Lagnam pashyet swa-bho-chchastho
Moon and Neecha-Bhanga Raja-Yoga is effected. lagnapo raja-yogada
(2) Another variant reading of the above is as follows: i.e., when there are neecha-planets in the 6th, the 8th or
the 3rd, and the lord of Lagna placed in his own or uchcha
Neechasthito janmani yo grahah syat tadrasi- house casts glance on Lagna, Raja-Yoga is effected (The
nathascha taduchcha nathah glances as mentioned here should preferably be according
to Jaimini).
Yashya trikona yadi kendra varti bhavet-tada-asau
nripa chakravarty (ii) Sashtha-stama vyadheesha neechastha
ripuge-astagah.
A Sanskrit comentary on this stanza states that the planet
posited im its neecha Rasi which has a lord (tad rasinatha), Shwochcha swa-bhaga lagnesho lagnam
and neechastha planet has a Rasi for his exaltation pashyam-scha rajyadah.
which has a separate lord(Taduchcha-NathahTasya
Rasinathashya-Uchcham Tan-nathah). When these two i.e., when the lards of the 6th, the 8th or the 12th are placed
Rasi lords are in trikona or kendra position, Neecha. in Neecha, or Satru-rasis or are astangata (cannot), while
Bhanga Yoga is effected. For an example let us take the the lord of Lagna placed in uchcha or own-house casts a
case of the debilitated Sun in Libra Rasi. The lord of the glance on Lagna, Raja-Yoga is formed.
neech Rasi is Venus whose uchcha Rasi is Pisces and so
(iii) Parasara also mentions the following :
the lord of his uchcha position is Jupiter. Hence when there
is the Sun in Libra and Venus and Jupiter are in trikona or (a) If the lord of the 8th placed in his Neecha-Rasi glances
kendra Neecha Bhanga is effected. on Lagna, even then Raja-Yoga is effected.
Example:In the above chart of King Edward VII, the (b) When a neecha-planet posited in the 6th or 8th looks
Sun is in his neecha position, Libra. Venus is lord of at Lagna, or a neecha planet in the 3rd or the 11th looks
Libra and the lord of uchcha-Rasi of Venus is Jupiter. at Lagna, Raja-Yoga is effected. (FOR)
Jupiter is posited in Lagna and Venus is in the 10th from
Lagna, i.e., both Jupiter and Venus are in kendra. Hence,
according to the above interpretation Neecha-Bhanga
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pp. 1) it is said that a Raja-Yoga is formed by the simple !
combination of the 1st lord and the 5th lords. In the next day
Sutra 2, it is stated that when those two lords of the 1st and
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According to Sarvartha Chintamani the combination form the unique Vaiseshikamsa. I will emphatically say
of any two vargas is called Parijata, combination of that it is not possible and that is not what is intended
three vargas is termed as Uttama; when four vargas according to Sastras. In this connection 1 would like to
combine under single lordship, it is known as Gopura recall the opinion of Venkatesa Daivagna who says that
and in the case of five vargas it is called Simhasanamsa. the combination of Saptavargas with Adhimitramsa and
The combination of six vargas is called Paravata and the four Uttamamsas and Shashtyamsa constitutes what
when the number is seven a potential synthesis called is called Trayodasa-vargas.
Devalokamsa arises. The joining of eight vargas is called
What are the four Uttamamsas ? They are (1) Moolatrikona,
Suralokamsa and the union of nine divisions is known
(2) Swochcha, (3) Swakshetra and (4) Kendra. These
as Iravatamsa. When ten vargas join under one planet it
auspicious amsas (degrees) give planets much vitality
is called Vaishnavamsa and when eleven vargas join it is
and strength to produce favourable results. For instance,
called Saivamsa. The union of twelve vargas goes under
a planet in a particular house and in particular degrees
the name of Bhaswadamsa and when the number is thirteen
is considered as situated in Moolatrikona. The Sun has
it is called Vaiseshikamsa. Though there are about 150
Moolatrikona in Leo, the Moon has it in Taurus, Mars
sub-divisions, so far as I know, I have come across only
in Aries, Mercury in Virgo, Jupiter in Sagittarius, Venus
combinations upto thirteen sub-divisions listed above.
in Libra and Saturn in Aquarius. Out of this, the Moon
Phaladeepika lays down the results of the combining of and Mercury have their exaltation and Moolatrikona
several vargas described above. A planet in a Parijatamsa amsas in single sign and in the case of other planets their
will cause the native to be respectable and endow him with Moolatrikona is located in one of their two own houses. I
many good qualities, wealth, happiness, power and dignity. am appending herewith a table showing exaltation, deep
A planet situated in an Uttamamsa will make him modest, exaltation, Moolatrikona, own house, debilitation and deep
intelligent and respectable In behaviour. A planet that has debilitation for easy reference;
attained Gopuramsa secures thelperson concerned good
The result accruing from exaltation, deep exaltation and
intellect, wealth, lands, cows and house. A planet placed
Moolatrikona will be different from the result arising out of
in a Simhasanamsa will cause the native to become the
own house. About Rahu and Ketu, Jyotisharnava Navanita
friend of a king or one on par with him. The planei that
states that all the twelve houses are said to be the own
has to his credit Parvatamsa will endow the native with
houses of Rahu and Ketu. According to Gopalaratnakara
very good horses (vehicles?), elephants and other such
Rahu's exaltation sign is Gemini and own house is Virgo.
princely appendages. The person in whose nativity a
But Uttarakalamrita states that Rahu is exalted in Taurus
planet has attained a Devalokamsa will be a king or equal
and owns Aquarius. The 7th house from that Rahu will
to him in status, renowned for his hospitality and sense
be the exaltation sign and Moolatrikona of Ketu. There
of justice. The planet that has gained an Iravatamsa in a
is no unanimity of opinion. The readers may accept what
person's nativity will make him second only to God Indra
they think is correct.
fit to be saluted by other kings. The planet in Suralokamsa
confers the native with good luck, wealth, corn, children The 1st, the 4th, the 7th and the 10th from the Ascendant,
and kingship. called Kendras, are well known for their importance to all
students of astrology.
On the contrary if at birth a planet be weak in all the ten
vargas, it will cause the death of the native. If he is weak Let us now see what is Adhimitramsa. All planets bear
in nine vargas, he will bring destruction to his family; if to one another certain relationship such as friends,
afflicted in eight vargas, he will fetch life-long misery; foes, acquaintances, indifference and intimacy. These
in seven vargas it will secure for him calamities ; in five relationships are defined with a view to show the
vargas it will be a source of unhappiness and misery; in augmenting and counteracting influences of various
four weak vargas, he will be recklessly attached to his planets in shaping the destiny of mankind. Permanent
relations and consequent miseries; in three vargas, he will friendship according to some is as follows: Mars, the
be foremost among his relations; in two vargas, he will Moon and Jupiter are chums of the Sun. Mercury is
make friendship with a king. If a planet is weak in only ordinary. Venus and Saturn are his enemies. The Sun and
one varga, the native will be wealthy and if it has no weak Mercury are friends to the Moon and the rest, Jupiter,
varga to its credit, it gives the native a status equal to king. Mars, Saturn and Venus are neutrals. The Sun, the Moon
and Jupiter are friends of Mars. Saturn and Venus are
New in respect of combinations of various vargas one
neutrals and Mercury is enemy. The Sun and Venus are
important point to be considered is whether it is possible
friends of Mercury. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are neutrals
for any single lord to govern all the thirteen vargas to
while the Moon is foe. Jupiter has the Sun, the Moon and In Chamatkara Jyotisha it is said that the friends of Rahu
Mars as comrades. Venus and Mercury are his foes and are Venus, Mercury and Saturn, the enemies are the Sun,
Saturn is neutral. Venus has Saturn and Mercury as friends, the Moon and Mars and Jupiter is neutral. As regards Ketu
Mars and Jupiter are neutrals and the Sun and the Moon the friends are the Sun, the Moon and Mars, the enemies
are enemies. Mercury and Venus are friends of Saturn, the are Venus and Saturn and the neutrals are Mercury and
Sun, the Moon and Mars are enemies of Saturn and Jupiter Jupiter.
is sama (neutral). Mantreswara in Phaladeepika observes
that the friends of Rahu are also the friends of Ketu. The These are the conflicting views about the friendship and
same holds good of enemies and neutrals. enmity of the two nodes.
Planets Friends Neutrals Enemies In addition to this Sarvarthachintamani says that Rahu
has Venus, Jupiter and Saturn as friends and Ketu has
Sun Moon Mercury Venus and
Mars and Saturn
Venus, Saturn and Jupiter as chums.
Jupiter Varahamihira in his Brihat Jataka sums up the opinions
Moon Sun and Mars, Jupiter, None of others which he does not commend. He agrees with
Mercury Venus and Satyacharya's view which is as follows : Planets are
Saturn friendly to any given planet when they happen to own the
Mars Sun, Venus and Mercury 5th, 12th, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 9th houses reckoned from the
Moon and Saturn planet's Moolatrikona Rasi or when they happen to own
Jupiter the planet's exaltation Rasi. The rest are his enemies. Place
Mercury Sun Mars, Jupiter, Moon the planet in its Moolatrikona and mark the 2nd, 12th,
Venus and Saturn 5th, 9th, the planet's exaltation Rasi, the 8th and the 4th.
Jupiter Sun, Moon Saturn Mercury and The planets who are twice visited become friends; planets
and Mars Venus once visited become acquintances and planets that are
Venus Mercury Mars and Sun and not visited become enemies. But the Sun and the Moon
and Saturn Jupiter Moon become friends on a single visit sicce each owns only
Saturn Mercury and Jupiter Sun, the one sign in the zodiac. Accordingly we get the following
Venus Moon and table of friendship:
Mars
I recommend that in the matter of ascertaining Naisargika
Mercury, Venus and Saturn are their friends while Mars (permanent) friendship, the above table may be used which
alone is neutral; the others are enemies. gives satisfactory results. Since Venkatesa Daivagna
Gopalaratnakara states that the enemies of Rahu are the has exhaustively dealt with various vargas, I have given
Sun, the Moon and Mars and the friends are Venus and his method of ascertaining friendship for the benefit of
Saturn. Ketu has Venus and Saturn as enemies and his readers. (FOR)
friends are the Sun, the Moon and Mars.
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Saturn and Sun (Leo) in the natal chart. It got manifest to from both lagna and Moon. Therefore there is some drop
give a misfortune when Saturn was crossing the house of in the nature of purvapunya and bhagya which can be of
profession and casting the aspect on the same house (Leo). some physically debilitating nature as Saturns lordship of
This resulted in loss of business and terrible debt. Moon the 8th house is a negative one. The mishap happened soon
dasa (6th lord) and Leo happening to be the 6th house from after Mars entered Scorpio and the native suffered multiple
Moon (and dasa lord) created a platform for the aspect of fractures. The native was running Venus dasa (badhaka),
Saturn (in conjunction with Mars) to wreck the havoc. Mercury antaradasa (12th lord of hospitalisation) and Ketu
pratyantar dasa just started before his fall. Ketu was in
The following is the horoscope details of another
Saturns star in the natal horoscope.
businessman who suffered multiple fractures by a fall on
the day Mars entered Scorpio (Feb 20, 2016) Conclusion
Mars is the yogakaraka, and The learning is that we have to take into consideration
Moon Mars the natal position and lordship of Mars and Saturn and
is well placed in 11th house
which is a good placement. their implication on other houses. At the current juncture,
Ascdt.
But Mars is aspecting the Scorpio, Capricorn (3rd from transit Saturn), Aquarius
Ketu
6th house from Moon and (4th from transit Mars), Taurus (7th from both) and Leo
6th house from the lagna. (10th from transit Saturn) are vulnerable signs. The bhava
Saturn is the lord of the 7th nature of these signs, their lords and the position and
and also 8th from lagna and aspect of Mars and Saturn in natal charts and the current
Saturn
like Mars is well posited in dasa bhukthi et al matters in arriving at the impact of
the 3rd house. Both Saturn Saturn- Mars conjunction in Scorpio. All these must be
and Mars are casting their aspect on Scorpio which is a trine reckoned from both lagna and Moon sign.
(Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, the junior pontiff of Datta Peetham, referred as Bala Swamiji by Datta devotees is
born in a traditional Brahmin family on 14th January, 1977 in Mysore. The boy named Harsha Vardhana Sharma had his Vedic
education in Sri Ganapathy Sachidananda Veda Patashala. He entered the Mysore Ashram in the year 1985 and studied the
Sastras and the Vedas. While serving Guru, he acquired the M.A. degree in Sanskrit. In 1999 he received mantra initiation from
His Holiness Sadguru Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji. In 2004 he received the orders to become an ascetic (Sanyasa
Deeksha) and was announced as the spiritual successor of Avadoota Datta Peetham on 30th May, 2004. With collosal knowledge
of the shastras Sri Swamiji has been interpreting Vedas in simple language to influence many lives. He observes Chaturmasya
Deeksha every year.
He is also keenly interesed in service to society. In Vijayawada, he has arranged for a shelter for the protection of cows. In
Machilipatnam, he has arranged for the free feeding of school children once a month. In Nuzvidu, he has arranged for free food
distribution once a week at the Devadeva Datta Kshetra to the children of the orphanage run by Sneha rights. Swamiji has also
arranged for these children to be taught bhajans and prayers.
In the Chennai Ashram, he has arranged for free food distribution once a week to deaf and mute children. In Eluru, he has
arranged for a free meal every week for the elderly who live in Homes for the Aged. In Warangal, he has arranged for free food
for youngsters who are HIV positive.
At the government school in Gowrishankar Nagar in Mysore, he has arranged for the supply of nutritious food once a week. He
has organized for the donation of clothing, school fees, and school supplies for needy children.
At the Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram in Rishikesh, he has arranged for serving free food for 20 ascetics daily. In addition
to the above, Sri DattaVijayananda Teertha Swamiji conducts various other social and spiritual activities.
In the year 2014 during the sacred period of Chaturmasya Deeksha Sri Bala Swamiji discoursed on the Yoga Vashista. These
discourses are brought to you, as a series of articles. Due credit is given to Smt. Hira Duvvuri and Miss Madhu Gopi, both sincere
and dedicated devotees of Datta Peetham, for translating and editing the discourses from telugu to english.
Yoga Vasishta is one of the greater spiritual texts and is said to be the conversation between Lord Sri Rama and Sage Vasishta.
This text goes into much details of the subtle intricacies of the mind and is said to answer all questions that arise in ones mind.)
Discourse delivered on July 31, 2014 Jt Jna Tath Jya Dradarana Dryabh
Jaya Guru Datta Kart Htu Kriy Yasmt Tasmai Japtytman
Nama ||
Sri Ganesaya Namaha, Sri Saraswatyai Namaha/
Sphuranti Skar Yasmt nanandasybar Vanau
Sripada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati,
Sarvm Jvanam Tasmai Brahmnandtman
Sri Guru Dattatreyaya Namaha/
Nama ||
Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Sadgurubhyo Namaha//
Asato ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso ma Jyotirgamaya/ Rama was approaching the court of Dasaratha. Up until
Mrityor ma AmrtamGamaya, Om Santissantissantihi// now Rama remained in his quarters without interacting
with anyone. Sage Viswamitra came with a purpose
Yoga Vasishtha Dhyana Slokas and Dasaratha first denied his wish. Then upon Sage
Yatassarvi Bhtni Pratibhnti Sthitni Ca Vasishthas advice Dasaratha agreed to send his son Rama
Yatraivpaama Ynti Tasmai Satytman with Sage Viswamitra. The doorkeeper who went to bring
Nama || him explained Ramas condition. Sage Viswamitra had
said to bring Rama here and that he would resolve his
problem.
Rama had to be sent for, twice. The second time he was has not flown in yet, to fill the space. We become disciples
called Rama left his room and came towards the court. He to attain eternal bliss. He appears contented. His thoughts
saw the presence of sages Vasishtha and Viswamitra. Rama include questions like, why do we embark on this journey
appeared like Sri Subrahmanya Swami. Sage Valmiki of life and what is the purpose of life. He has completely
had great affection and devotion towards Subrahmanya. thrashed out the topic in his mind. There is no need for a
Subrahmanya is Jnana Skanda. Rama is also now a seeker college education for doing this. A genuine interest and
of Jnana. Some feel that Sage Valmiki is from South India. curiosity are required. At a young age these questions
arise but later they disappear. One must continually
Rama appeared gentle and pleasant. His mind ponder over them.
appeared at peace. There was no turbulence.
The face expressed repose. He has merged his Rama appears pure and unblemished. All virtues
mind in Omkara. It appeared as if Omkara are in him. Has he earned them or have
itself was walking towards the court. The they been attracted to Him? The virtues
physical description of Rama is wonderful. themselves wished to become purified by
being associated with Rama. They wished
Sita asked Anjaneya Swami if he had seen to gain further power and fame. It was
Rama. When he said yes, she asked him not due to his yearning but theirs. He is
to describe Ramas form. This occurs generous. He follows the righteous path.
in Sundara Kanda. This was a great In Ramas eyes and face there is an
test for Hanuman. Except for Sita no attraction. But to the discerning eyes
one else had complete knowledge of sages it was evident that there is
of Ramas physique. He deeply an unfulfilled desire in Rama.
meditated and began the description
of Rama from head to toe. He is Everyone watched him approaching.
well proportioned and that He is of Even from afar, Rama offered
an auspicious form. his prostrations and greetings.
Dasaratha was very happy. He had
We keep pictures of God and Guru in our doubted whether he would come.
homes. They radiate good vibrations. Rama prostrated to the feet of the king after
Youngsters keep photos of cinema introducing himself. Rama was invited to sit
heroes, heroines, athletes and other stars. on the kings lap but Rama preferred to sit on
Their faces do not inspire us with any divine energy, as the floor. When one makes a phone call, one must disclose
do the pictures of gods and Guru. But the faces of these the identity first, before beginning a conversation. That is
other local heroes may inspire the youth to strive towards the reason why Rama introduced himself.
certain worldly goals.
Rama sat on the floor comfortably on a carpet placed
Rama is humble and noble. He is radiant and free from for him. Along with him, his brothers Lakshmana and
anxiety. His body is fit for receiving the initiation to reach Satrughna also took their seats. One should be seated
the highest spiritual state of enlightenment. comfortably and without any anxiety and fear when
We must all think about this lifes journey, its nature and listening to the words of Guru.
purpose. Rama explored deeply into the subject.At the Dasaratha questioned Rama about his current state. He
beginning of the work, Rama is described in all aspects continued to lament that he is saddened to see him like
mind, body, and emotions. Rama is now entering the this. He looked pale and weak. Dasaratha asked Rama
stage of youth. It is at the adolescent stage. what troubled him as he appeared like an unaware person,
Generally, youth at this stage people are accused of despite all his knowledge. Dasaratha stressed that Rama
arrogance and instability. But Rama appears wise as an was a jnani. Dasaratha is a great king and a scholar.
elder. He is unhurried. He is not appearing troubled. He is The elders and gurus speak wise words. Those who do
not also fully joyous. He has not yet obtained the highest not follow the path shown by gurus and elders fall into
bliss yielded by a complete spiritual awakening. All his delusion and become dejected. You must not fall into
internal queries have not been fully answered yet. such a trap. You should listen to the elders and follow
The stagnant water has flown away. But the fresh water their advice. Do not be restless due to troubling doubts.
This advice applies to all of us. Just like looking through prince.
a magnifying glass, we make our small troubles appear
mountainous. That is the sign of ignorance and illusion. Rama felt that this is the right time and situation for him
As long as we are not subjected to illusion, we are free to express himself. Up until now, he had not revealed to
from despair. Get rid of your sadness and be happy. Do anyone his mental anguish. He is now going to dig up
not fear these small problems. from the bottom of his heart whatever is bothering him,
and express it.
Rama sat still showing no reaction.
12thsarga: Ramas initial words and his 5 questions
Sage Vasishtha spoke thus, O prince, you are extraordinary
in your valor and courage. It is very tough to conquer Five important questions/doubts are expressed by Rama
the inner enemies. You have defeated all your enemies dispel our own doubts.
and even vanquished your inner enemies. Now you are Rama sighed with relief. He felt confident to express his
drowned in delusion like an inferior being. One who dives mental state and spoke thus, You have asked me. So I
into a frozen ocean will become frozen and immobile. am expressing myself. It might appear as arrogant if I do
You are unable to distinguish between the desirable and not honor your command.
the undesirable.
When we are challenged, we want to defy the command.
Guru is here trying to attract the attention of the disciple But Rama is advising all us that no virtuous person should
towards himself. He continued, Rama, do not allow this ever go against the wish of elders. When offered a boon,
condition to overpower you. one must mention a wish. Ramas first statement is highly
Sage Vasishtha had spoken such words to Rama before philosophical and spiritual. Aham-kaaram (spice) will
several times. But Rama had not heeded them. Sometimes give us indigestion. I am the Supreme soul. I have taken
those who are in chronic depression have to be jolted out this body and am born as this Rama. I am born as a child
of their condition with some harsh words. That is the in the household of King Dasaratha. I gradually grew up.
reason Sage Viswamitra thundered at Rama, to shake him Krishna at birth appeared as Maha Vishnu with four arms
out of his state. and carrying all weapons. Devaki was frightened. Then
Sage Vishwamitras words are not gentle. Sometimes some Krishna assumed his form as an infant. Rama did not do
have to raise their voice and use harsh words to stimulate any such tricks.
some reaction. Sage Viswamitra thundered, Why do you Rama continued, I am responding to your command. I
appear frightened? Why do your glances dart about as know nothing, and yet, I speak to obey your command.
if in fear? What is your problem? We are here to dispel No one should disobey the orders of the elders. This is
your troubles. Ramas advice to us. Since you asked to know the reason
Rama is a prince. He will have certain self-respect and for my sorrow, I am telling you.
dignity. It should be jolted a bit. Rama is coming from a great distance. This body, this
Sage Viswamitra continued, Why do you remain in this Rama, is originally the Supreme Soul. This took birth
condition of anguish and delusion? Disclose the reason for here. We grow tall till age 23 and then we begin to grow
your sorrow. You are not fit to be subject to such a terrible sideways. We gradually grow.
condition as you are suffering now. You are competent to If we go searching backwards, we reach the seed state,
remove this problem yourself. Viswamitra spoke firmly. the source.
Rama felt elated like a peacock as it dances at the sound
of thunder and rain clouds. Rama continued, I went for studies. I have learned what
was taught at Gurukula. I am now seated here before you.
When someone like Rama is being scolded it should be
done very cautiously. He is the future king. It will go down Ahambhaava is different from Ahamkara. Ahambhava
in history that Rama was scolded by Sage Viswamitra. is regarding oneself as none other than God Himself,
recognizing the divinity in oneself.
In the case of children, while scolding or blaming, one
should take care not to do any permanent damage to their I have completed the pilgrimage as per my own wish. I
feelings and reputation. Sage Viswamitra himself was a have no interest now in any enjoyments. A thought has
king once. He is a Rajarshi. He knows the feelings of a taken root in me. I pursued it.
This train of thought must be introduced to all, for to spread this knowledge. This is the missile that protects
the benefit of society. It is very important to have this our country. One British man wrote in his letter that until
knowledge. Social benefit is not restricted to providing the education system in India is corrupted, this country
utilities and building bridges. Benevolence must be couldnt be won over. They succeeded in doing so and we
promoted. This exploration is not for only the aged. From have become victimized.
childhood this thought process must be initiated and
promoted. Never foolishly question, why Vedanta? Why Vedanta study will benefit all of us and will yield success
rituals? This second question is less harmful, although in all fields. Rama asks, What is bliss? Why is it not
even rituals should not be defied and challenged. enduring in me? What is this world and what is the cause
of this series of births? What is the beginning and where
Chanakya established a great kingdom. But how did he is the end? I thought about this. All are being born.
live? For the benefit of society, he lived in a hut. The
kings fell at his feet and depended on his valuable counsel. Samsara is not just spouse, children and family life.This
A foreign king came, not to visit the king, but to visit is the most important topic in Vedanta. What good can we
Chanakya. He was told that Chanakya does not live at the grasp from this? We must not look for negative ways of
palace but in a hut at the outskirts of the city. The foreign interpreting it and make ourselves unhappy.
king went on foot to pay a visit. He found a small lamp at Rama says, I found an answer as to why people are
which Chanakya was reading a book. Chanakya put out getting born. People are born to die. This is the truth.
that lamp when the king entered and lit another lamp and Everyone in society should have at least a small quantity
greeted the king and began to converse with him. The king of this philosophical knowledge. Then we would be
questioned the reason for this strange behavior. Chanakya useful to society and we will win Gods grace and receive
replied, Since you are here on official business, I use enlightenment. We die to be born again. The seed called
official materials. When I do my personal work, I use my death is the cause for birth. The seed called birth is the
personal funds to light my lamp. The kings perspective cause for death. I have analyzed the topic and have come to
changed and he initiated new procedures and principles this conclusion. These are like twin poets. I have realized
back in his country when he returned. Chanakya wrote the this truth. Hence, I am like this. What is the flaw in me?
Artha Sastra, a great treatise about finances. Please explain to me.
You can win with knowledge, not fear. What can the police Rama placed his findings before the assembly. They are
do to control bad behavior? Fear does not protect us for not direct questions. We will proceed to the five questions
long. The knowledge that his habits are harmful will stop tomorrow.
a man from doing harmful things. Knowledge is lacking
Jaya Guru Datta |
in this world. That is the cause for all the atrocities in the
world. A lot of abuse of people and children is occurring. Sri Guru Datta |
It is because of lack of spiritual knowledge. It is important Om Santissantissantihi ||
PANCHANGA
May 2016
First column gives the English dates and next to it the names of the regional months and dates. The ending moments of Tithi,
Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana are given in the 24 hour clock extending to 30 hours.
Of the Nityayogas, Vishkumbha, Parigha, Vyatipata, Vajra, Vyaghata, Vaidhruthi, Sula, Ganda and Atiganda are generally spurned
for auspicious events and they are marked in red in the Panchanga. Vydhruti pervades from 34640 to 360 and Vyatipata from
21320 to 22640 of the sum of the Nirayana longitudes of the Sun and the Moon. Vydhruti and Vyatipata punyakaala are
observed on the day when the yogas prevail for 1 hours or more, when Sraddha is performed by the astute. These two belong
to the shannavati -96- Sraddhas ordained for a householder. Considering the astronomical implications, the Sayana Vydhruti and
Vyatipata days are also indicated in the Panchanga. The auspicious Amritayoga and Siddhayoga and inauspicious Maranayoga
and Prabalarishtayoga come under Amirtaadiyoga scheme and are different from the Nityayogas.
The Karana is the half of the Tithi. They are mainly classified as Sthira - fixed or immovable and Chara or moveable. The Chara
Karanas are seven in number and the Sthira are only four. The fixed ones are inauspicious. They are Sakuni, Chatushpada,
Naga and Kimsatugna. The seven movable Karanas are in their order, Bava, Baalava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija and Vishti
(or Bhadra.) Among the movable Karanas Vishti or Bhadra is considered to be of dreadful. The forbidden Karanas are marked
in red for easy identification.
We have most of our religious observances pegged on to the Tithis. Pournamipooja Chandradarisana, Sankataharachaturthi
Vrata, Shastivrata, Ekadasi Vrata and Pradosha are specially mentioned in the Panchanga. Pournamipooja is done in the evenings
on days the full Moon is prevalent. Chandradarisana is observed on the evening on the day when the crescent Moon appears
for the first time in the west after the Amavasya. Chaturthi of the Krishnapaksha or Bahula Chaturthi of every month is known
as Sankataharachaturthi. The evenings of Sukla and Krishna Trayodasi days are specially observed as Pradosha Vrata days.
The important dates and festivals for May 2016 are as follows:
01. Sun - May Day, Sayana Vydhruti (00h.54m), Rogation Sunday - Christian; 03. Tue - Vydhrutisraddha, Varuthini - Krishnapaksha
Papa Vimochana Ekadasi, Birthday Anniversary of Dada Chellaram (Sindhi), Sri Vallabhacharya Jayanti; 04. Wed - Agni Nakshatra
(Katri) Begins, Krishnapaksha Pradosha; 05. Thur - Maasasivaratri, Sab-e-Miraj (Moselm), Ascension Day - Christian, Holy Thursday
- Christian; 06. Fri - Chaitra Amavasya; 07. Sat - Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, Krittikavrata, Vaisakhi Snana Begins, Tithi of Deva
Damodara (Assam); 08. Sun - Chandradarisana, Ascension Sunday - Christian, Parasurama Jayanti, Birthday of Rabindranath
Tagore; 09. Mon - Akshaya Triteeya, Varsitapa Samapana (Jain), Transit of Mercury over the disc of the Sun, Kedar Badri Yatra;
10. Tue - Vaartha Gauri Vrata (for removal of obstacles for marriage), Masachaturthi, Ankara Chaturthi, Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti (S.India);
11. Wed - Layanaya Gauri Vrata, Shuklapaksha Shastivrata, Sri Sankaraachaarya Jayanti; 12. Thur - Gangotpatti, Sri Ramanujacharya
Jayanti, Sayana Vyatipata; 14. Sat - Chandramaana Navami, Durgashtami, Sita Navami; 15. Sun - Chandramaana Dasami, Whit Sunday
- Pentecost - Christian, Janaki Navami; 16. Mon - Vasavi Jayanti; 17. Tue - Shuklapaksha Mohini Ekadasi; 19. Thur - Vyatipatasraddha,
Shuklapaksha Pradosha; 20. Fri - Nrisimha Chaturdasi; 21. Sat - Pournamipooja, Sampath Gowri Vrata, Ardhanareeswara Vrata, Buddha
Jayanti, Vaisakhi Pournima, Kumbha Simhasta Parva (Main Bath) at Ujjain, Buddha Pournima; 22. Sun - Kanchi Maha Periyaval Jayanti,
Trinity Sunday - Christian; 23. Mon - Sab-e-Barat. (Moselm); 24. Tue - Zarthost-no-Diso - (Parsi); 25. Wed - Sankataharachaturthi;
26. Thur - Corpus Christi- Christian, Sayana Vaidhruthi; 27. Fri - Krishnapaksha Shastivrata, Sravanavrata; 28. Sat - Agni Nakshatra
(Katri) Ends; 29. Sun - Bhanu Saptami, Kalashtami, Vydhrutisraddha; 31. Tue - Dattatreya Jayanti.
The MOON in Makara rasi enters : Kumbha on 01st at 09h 43m; Meena on 03rd at 12h 50m; Mesha on 05th at 13h 18m;
Vrishabha on 07th at 12h 41m; Mithuna on 09th at 13h 03m; Karkataka on 11th at 16h 26m; Simha on 13th at 23h 56m;
Kanya on 16th at 11h 06m; Tula on 18th at 23h 59m; Vrischika on 21st at 12h 31m; Dhanus on 23rd at 23h 37m;
Makara on 26th at 08h 54m; Kumbha on 28th at 16h 01m; Meena on 30th at 20h 36m.
The Sun enters Taurus on 14th May, Venus enters Aries on 2nd May and Taurus on 19th May. Mars, Mercury,
Jupiter, Saturn. Rahu ad Ketu stay in Aries, Leo, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius respectively.
Vrishaba (Taurus)
Mesha (Aries) Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini and
Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1 Mrigasira 1, 2
Jupiter, Venus and Ketu grace you. Others do not. Venus is favourable. Others are not.
This offers a picture which is better than the average. The With a solitary planet in an advantageous position and
fact is that your routine life moves forward without any others against you, you face several odds. The fact is that
despite your skills you find that the problems you face
difficulty. You succeed in office life, enjoy the favour
and the work assigned to you are often beyond the usual
of higher-ups and even make your mark on one or two
range. Even if you perform well with at most sincerity,
occasions. If you are engaged in business you do the
you are not admired generally for the work. On the other
business with success. At the same time problems which hand your negative side is exaggerated and you have to
you have been facing for quite some time continue to run the gauntlet at times. The only favourable factor is the
tantalize you. In some cases the problems of seniority general opinion about you. You are generally respected
or service problems continue to disturb you though some for the sincerity you evince in the execution of work. You
partial success gives consolation. diplomatically solve some of the problems. If you do
business also you find that your associates are not keen
Health causes concern at times and the indifferent attitude about promoting your products.
of your associate gives disappointment. You procure
costly goods and travel plans succeed. You also win fame Health problems cause worries. In profession also certain
and wealth by that. important matters are delayed.
Marriage proposals draw flak. Your travel plans are
Marriage proposals click. You choose a suitable partner. partially successful. You procure some valuable goods.
You provide the house with luxury goods.
Newly weds have an enjoyable honeymoon.
Newlyweds feel quite happy.
Aswini: You win in disputes. You gain from investments.
Favourable currents cheer you up. Krittika 2, 3, 4: You gain from disputes. Problems of
health cause concern. Favourable currents cheer you up.
Bharani: You lose in disputes. You gain from
Rohini: You lose in disputes. You gain from investments.
investments. Unfavourable currents disturb you.
Favourable currents cheer you up.
Krittika 1: You gain from disputes. Problems of health Mrigasira 1, 2: You gain from disputes. Unfavourable
cause concern. Favourable currents cheer you up. currents disturb you. Problems of health cause concern.
With all these things you find success in many matters. Aslesha: You gain from disputes. Unfavourable currents
Those who are engaged in business are generally disturb you. Problems of health cause concern.
successful. But they may find it hard to procure licence
or sanction for some new projects.
Simha (Leo)
Marriage proposals draw flak. Newlyweds enjoy
(Makha, Poorvaphalguni and
themselves.
Uttaraphalguni 1)
Mrigasira 3, 4: You gain from disputes. Unfavourable
currents disturb you. Problems of health cause concern. The Sun in the latter half and Venus in the first half are
Unfavourable currents annoy you. good. Others are not.
This offers a grim picture. In the official matters you
Aridra: You lose in disputes. You enjoy the support of
get some success in the latter half. Your capacity to win
seniors Favourable currents cheer you up.
over your higher-ups helps you here. But relationship
Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: You gain in disputes. Unfavourable with friends is not quite good. Some of them may be
currents make you unhappy. Problems of health cause creating obstacles. You are likely to be misled by a new
concern. acquaintance in financial matters. To promote his business
he asks you to invest in some concern and they turns out
to be a failure. In matters relating to properties also you
Karkataka (Cancer) find it hard to establish your claims. The fact is that your
opponent resorts to unfair means and your fair approach
Punarvasu 4, Pushya and
becomes inadequate.
Aslesha
Money which has been kept in a different place is safe,
The Sun in the latter half, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus in but you find it difficult to use it.
the latter half favours you. Others do not. Marriage proposals draw flak. Newlyweds are happy. But
their relationship with kinsmen is not smooth.
This offers a fairly good picture. You enjoy domestic
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proper drugs causes concern. The poor health of some happy.
seniors also disturbs you mentally.
Obstacles relating to travel plans, and problems in conjugal
life disturb you. You are worried by the attitude of children Makara (Capricorn)
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Marriage proposals draw flak. Newlyweds are not very Dhanistha 1, 2
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Visakha 4: You gain in disputes. Unfavourable current not.
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Anuradha: You undergo injury. You gain from which defy solution. You are put to hardship because
investments. Favourable currents make you happy. those whom you have relied leave you in the lurch. Still
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The Sun in the latter half, Jupiter, Venus in the first half
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Marriage proposals partially succeed. Newlyweds feel
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Timings for
Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka
12 hours of the day and 12 hours of arrived will denote the duration of for 85 minutes. It would commence
the night are divided into 8 sections the each of the 8 sections for the day. 85 minutes before the actual unset of
each having duration of 90 minutes or the day namely, 05.40 AM. Therefore
1 hours each. The seven Upagrahas For example take a Sunday having the Raahukala for the day will be
kaala, paridhi, dhooma, ardhaprahara, the sunrise at 06.20 AM and sunset from 16h.15m, to 17h.40m. It has
yamakantaka, indrachaapa and at 05.40 PM. The duration of the to be worked out accordingly for
Maandi take over by turns their ruler- daytime will then be only 11h.20m.., the periods of other Upagrahas also.
ship of the seven sections, each day, or 680minutes. Divided by 8 the Gulikakala is considered auspicious.
leaving one to Rahu. The period ruled sectional value will be only 85 Regarding Yamakantaka, popularly
by Rahu is called Raahukala which minutes. Raahukala generally for considered inauspicious, opinions
is generally considered inauspicious. Sunday is from 16.30 to 18 hrs. In this however, differ.
The timings of the ruler-ship of case Raahukala must therefore be only
Raahukala for the seven weekdays are Weekday Rahukala Gulikakala Yamakantaka
furnished in the table below.
Sunday 16.30 to 18.00 15.00 to 16.30 12.00 to 13.30
The timings given are for days when Monday 07.30 to 09.00 13.30 to 15.00 10.30 to 12.00
the sunrise is 06.00 AM and sunset Tuesday 15.00 to 16.30 12.00 to 13.30 09.00 to 10.30
06.00 PM. For calculating the exact
Wednesday 12.00 to 13.30 10.30 to 12.00 07.30 to 09.00
duration of the period of Raahukalam,
on any day, the duration of the Thursday 13.30 to 15.00 09.00 to 10.30 06.00 to 07.30
daytime must be ascertained first and Friday 10.30 to 12.00 07.30 to 09.00 15.00 to 16.30
that has to be divided by 8. The result Saturday 09.00 to 10.30 06.00 to 07.30 13.30 to 15.00
Different Vargas
Dasavargas or ten kinds of divisions of a sign are Rasi (30 or full sign), Hora 15 or 1/2 sign), Drekanna (10 or 1/3 sign),
Saptamsa (4 2/7 or 1/7 sign), Navamsa (3 1/3 or 1/9 sign), Dasamsa (3 or 1/10 sign), Dwadasamsa (21/2 or 1/12 sign), Trimsamsa
(1 or 1/30 sign) and Shashtyamsa (1/2 or 1/60 sign). For details see A Manual of Hindu Astrology.
Other Details
Kendra-quadrant; Trikona-trine, Samasaptaka -opposition or 180 from each other; Panaparas -2nd, 5th and 8th houses;
Apoklimas-3rd, 6th and 9th; Shashta-shtaka-6th and 8th from each other; Triteeya-Ekadasa-3rd and 11th from each other;
Dwirdwadasa-2nd and 12th from each other; Uchcha-exaltation; Neecha-debilitation; Swakshetra -own house; Satru-enemy;
Mitra-friend; Sama Neutral; Adhi-extreme; e.g., Adhi Mitra-bosom friend; Adhi Satru-Bitter enemy; Upachayas-3rd, 6th,
10th and 11th places; Neechabhanga cancellation of debility; Uchchabhanga-cancellation of exaltation; Yoga-a certain typical
combination; Oja-odd; Yugma -even; Rasi-sign of the Zodiac; Nakshatra-constellation or star group; Karma-action also doctrine
of re-incarnation; Graha Yuddha -planetary fight; Ghati-24 minutes of time; Vighati -24 seconds of time; Rasimana-duration
of a Zodiacal sign; Subhas-benefic planets; Kruras or Asubhas-cruel or malefic planets; Sama-neutral; Ayana-course, e.g.,
Suns northernly course; Bhava -house; Bhava -Madhya - mid-point of a house; Bhava-Sandhi - junction of two houses; Chara
Rasis-moveable signs; Sthira Rasis-fixed signs; Shadbalas-six sources of strength; Digbala -directional strength; Kalabala
-temporal strength; Chestabala-motional strength; Naisargikabala -natural strength; Dikbala-aspect strength; Ishtabla -positive
strength; and Kashtabla-negative strength.
The twelve houses or Bhavas are Lagna or Thanu-Ascendant or first house, Dwiteeya or Dhana -2nd house or wealth, Triteeya
or Bhratru -3rd or brothers, Chaturtha or Matru-4th or mother, Panchama or Putra - 5th or children, Shastha or Roga - 6th
or disease, Saptama or Kalatra-7th or wife (or husband), Ashtama or Ayus-8th or longevity, Navamsa or Pitru-9th or father,
Dasa or Karma -10th or occupation, Labha or 11th-gain; and Vyaya or Moksha-12th or loss.
Dasa (Planetary Periods)
The 27 stars are grouped as follows and the planet against each group is the Dasa lord -Aswini, Makha, Moola-Ketu 7 years;
Bharani, Pubba, Poorvashada-Venus 20; Krittika, Uttara, Uttarshada -Sun 6; Rohini, Hasta, Sravana-Moon 10; Mrigasira,
Chitta, Dhanishta-Mars 7; Aridra, Swati, Satabhisha-Rahu 18; Punarvasu, Visakha, Poorvabhadra-Jupiter 16; Pushyami;
Anuradha, Uttarabhadra-Saturn 19; Aslesha, Jyeshta, Revati-Mercury 17. Total 120 years.
The ruling constellation determines the ruling Dasa. For details, see Hindu Predictive Astrology.
Bhukti-sub-period; Antara-inter period; Sukshma -sub-inter-period; Prana-sub-inter-inter-period also life-breath; Gochara
-planetary transits; Varsha-year; Masa - month; Dina-day; Akasha-sky or ether; Vayu-air; Agni-fire; Apa-water; Prithvi-earth;
and Karaka-indicator.
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