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A television producer by profession and an astrologer by passion, Muhammad Imran

born and brought up in Pakistan , where

people rarely espouse Jyotish. In 1994, he

first encountered astrology at the age of 16

and later been an active member on various

online astrological forums. Imran earned

M.Sc. (Statistics) and M.S. (Applied

Economics) from Karachi University.

Besides astrology, he loves reading

literature and philosophy. He can be

contacted at [email protected]

Snap Shot Prediction

On Three Stages Of

Life

By

M. Imran, Pakistan

hile reading commentary of

Brihat Jataka1, it appears that

Varahamihira succinctly maintains a

dasa system that is built upon planetary

positions in kendra, panaphara and

apoklima houses. It is different from

Naisargika Dasa. Unfortunately, most of

the Jyotish learners of present day think

Brihat Jataka merely presents Naisargika

Dasa which is indeed a misconception.

Kendradhi planet dasa is also found in

work of Yavanas. Prithu Yasasas (son of

Varaha Mihira) elaborated the effects of

this dasa system in his Hora Saara. In

fact, half of Hora Saara comprises the

results of dasa based on planets in

kendra, panaphara and apoklima houses.

Later, Kalyana Varma modified the

Yavanas and Varahamihiras dasa

system under the title of Moola Dasa.

1 Varahamihiras Brihat Jataka, translated by V. Subrahmanya Sastri, Mysore, 1929.

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Kendradhi is often translated kendra etc.; literally it stands for kendra and what

follows it. In simple words, sequence of kendra, panaphara and apoklima house groups.

Planetary directional system or dasa, propounded by Yavana, Varahamihira, Prithu Yasasas

and Kalyan Varma actually addresses Kendradhi Graha (that is planets in kendra,

panaphara and apoklima houses).

The key point of this dasa scheme is planets in kendra houses represent early life, planets

in panaphara houses denote middle life, and planets in apoklima houses indicate

concluding portion of life. However, mentioned authorities first determine stronger

between Ascendant, Moon and Sun for starting point of dasa then consider kendra-

panaphara-apoklima progression.

At present, only JHora software provides Kendradhi Graha Dasa or Moola Dasa option,

but the computational parameters are not clear (whether JHoras Moola Dasa is based on

Amsayurdaya, Pindayurdaya, Naisargikayurdaya, or modified criterion of Vimshottari

dasa years with mooltrikona corrections). Further, there appears some deviation between

classical teachings and what JHora output presents. For instance, there is no mention of

Rahu and Ketu in Brihat Jataka, Hora Saara and Saravali (at least in their dasadhyayas),

but we find Rahu and Ketu in Moola Dasa of JHora. Moreover no classical Jyotish text

maintains that Kendradhi Graha or Moola Dasa basically reveals Karmic influences or

past deeds of native2. They simply treat it as an effective phalit dasa.

Followers of recently emerged school of Tropical Vedic Astrology should especially test

how Moola Dasa yields effective results, for, good or bad Moola dasa effect is depended

upon planets in signs, rather special functional lordship and nakshatra taras. Moreover,

the order of Kendra Panaphara Apoklima has striking similarity with Suns

apparent movement through Moveable Fixed Dual signs of tropical zodiac.

Students of astronomy know the seasonal change and day-night phenomena are caused

by interplay of Sun and Earth that form the tropical zodiac. It is an entirely different

2 Perhaps here the author is referring to what Pt. Sanjay Rath has referred in his forums to Moola Dasa being a dasa for

timing past life curses. - SA

subject, however, and present write-up has nothing to do with Tropical Vedic Astrology,

or even computation, conditionality and applicability of traditional Moola Dasa.

This article aims at finding whether planets in kendra, panaphara and apoklima show

their effect respectively at beginning, middle and ending phases of life or not.

Western historians are of the view that Kendra, PaNaphara and Apoklima are loan

Sanskrit words that were probably adopted from ancient Greek terminologies3 sometime

after Alexanders invasion of Western India. In reply, conventional Indian scholars

strongly decline this linguistic argument.

In Classical and Medieval astrological practice, Kendra (Angle) was considered

analogous to beginning, central, and immediate, Panaphara (Succedent) was equal to

accumulated or promised in future, and Apoklima (Cadent) was synonym of

declining, remote, and far away. This symbolism also helps in establishing following

rules.

Rules

1) Natural benefic planets (without inherent weakness and without malefic association)

in Kendra Sthana or Angles (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) indicate good fortune in early part of

life4.

2) Natural malefic planets (without inherent strength and without benefic association) in

Kendra Sthana or Angles (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) indicate bad luck in early part of life5.

3 Sanskrit Kendra is from Greek kentron; Sanskrit Panaphara is from Greek epanaphora; Sanskrit Apoklima is from Greek apoklima. James H. Holden: A History of Horoscopic Astrology, AFA, 1996. See also David Pingree: Yavana Jataka of Sphujidhvaja, 1978. 4 This is a kind of Mala Yoga. 5 This is similar to Sarp Dosh.


in Panaphara Sthana or Succedent (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) foretell prosperous middle part

of life.


Panaphara Sthana or Succedent (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) foretell miserable middle part of

life.


in Apoklima Sthana or Cadent (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses) suggest comfort and ease during

last phase of life.


Panaphara Sthana or Succeedents (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) forebode misfortune in

concluding days of life.

Explanation

dvocated six rules define natural benefic and malefic planets in three different

groups of houses. Subjectively, it is generally assumed:

Kendra Bhavas (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses): Childhood and Youth

Panaphara Bhavas (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses): Middle and mature age

Apoklima Bhavas (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses): Old age and dying days

Now the question is where is the borderline? How one can determine the end of

beginning phase and start of middle portion of life. Different cultures differently

perceive first, second and third part of life. It also depends upon natives own longevity.

Generally, 25 years for each phase of life yields quite reliable outcome, especially for common

Asian natives, and for those who are not destined to very long lease of life.

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House Group Age Interval Type of Age

Kendra Bhavas

(1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses)

Birth to Age 25 Childhood and youth

Panaphara Bhavas

(2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses)

Age 25 to Age 50 Middle and mature age

Apoklima Bhavas

(3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses)

Age 50 to Death Old age and dying days

For European countries and USA, you may allot 30 years for each phase of life. It is up to

astrologers experience and natives own socio-cultural background. Citizens of higher

life expectancy countries should also use this broader phases of life. The interval is

coincidently correlated to Saturns 30 year cycle.

House Group Age Interval Type of Age

Kendra Bhavas

(1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses)

Birth to Age 30 Childhood and youth

Panaphara Bhavas

(2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses)

Age 30 to Age 60 Middle and mature age

Apoklima Bhavas

(3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses)

Age 60 to Death Old age and dying days

Results

ollowing are the delineations of Kendra, Panaphara and Apoklima Bhavas when

they are occupied by natural benefic and malefic planets. For the sake of brevity,

results are given as choppy sentences and keyword style. You may modify these

results according to the signification of involved planets, and socio-cultural background

of native.

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Benefics in Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) and Early Life

Fortunate birth. High social and financial status of parents. Getting due care in

childhood. Receives good educational opportunities. Easily finds smart opportunity at

start of career. Possibility of early marriage.

Malefics in Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) and Early Life

Birth in difficult circumstances. Parents suffering from limited earning and

uncomfortable living. Fear of malnutrition. Careless or quarrelsome parents. Occasional

hurdles in proper education. Meager designation and salary at start of career.

Benefics in Panaphara (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) and Middle Life

Family settlement or birth of child brings exponential rise in earning. Sumptuous wine

and dine. Association with authorities causes high standard living and recognition.

Expansion in business activities. Happiness from childrens performance.

Malefics in Panaphara (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) and Middle Life

Entangled in search of desirable earning. Not receiving due reward and return of ones

own efforts. Frequent disputes in domestic life. Difficulties in procreating progeny.

Sometimes, birth of child brings loss of job or destruction of business.

Benefics in Apoklima (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses) and Later Life

Obtainment of effortless money. Childrens marriage in prosperous family. Travel for

pilgrimage. Happiness on account of grandchildren. Availability of excellent medical

care. Fame through literary work, Inclination towards spiritual quest and practice of rituals.

Malefics in Apoklima (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses) and Later Life

Unexpected retirement or termination from job. Partition of family business and

destruction of assets. Sudden decline in vitality and immunity. Frequent sickness and

absence of medical facilities. Problems in marriage of children. Loss of property and

relocation to ordinary house. Living in isolation and away from family.

A Point to Note

lmost every second chart has some planets in kendra, panaphara and apoklima

houses. Then how we would reconcile contradictory planetary situation

spreading in different kinds of houses? Here is simple solution. Since every

kind of house group is consisted of 4 houses. That is, 4 kendra houses, 4 panaphara

houses, and 4 apoklima houses. Therefore, we may rank 1 point to each house for the sake

of ease and comprehension. Hence if all four kendra houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) are occupied

by benefic planets then it makes 4/4 = 100% favourable effect. When any of three out of

four kendra houses are occupied by benefic planets then it accounts for 3/4 = 75%

beneficial outcome. When only two kendra houses are occupied by benefic planets then it

concludes 2/4 = 50% good results. When only one kendra house is occupied by benefic

planet then it makes 1/4 = 25% favourable outcome and hence should not be considerable.

Following table illustrate the scenario for all houses.

Planets in House Group Amount of Effect Phase of Life

Benefics in 4 Kendras 100% Good Effect Early Life



Benefics in 1 Kendra 25% Good Effect Early Life

Malefics in 4 Kendras 100% Bad Effect Early Life



Malefics in 1 Kendra 25% Bad Effect Early Life

Benefics in 4 Panapharas 100% Good Effect Middle Life

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Benefics in 1 Panaphara 25% Good Effect Middle Life

Malefics in 4 Panapharas 100% Bad Effect Middle Life




Benefics in 4 Apoklimas 100% Good Effect Later Life



Benefics in 1 Apoklima 25% Good Effect Later Life

Malefics in 4 Apoklimas 100% Bad Effect Later Life



Malefics in 1 Apoklima 25% Bad Effect Later Life

It seems indispensable to have few words about benefic and malefic planets.

Almost all astrological authorities endorse Jupiter and Venus as two prime benefics, and

Saturn and Mars as two natural malefics. Mercury and Moon are inherently benefics of

second grade. However, Mercurys beneficence is mainly depends upon on its good or

bad association (sambandha), while Moons beneficence is primarily rests upon its

brightness (pakshbala). Sun is basically cruel (krura), neither purely benefic, nor purely

malefic. Yet, some treatises consider it malefic (except for religious and administrative

affairs). On the other hand, lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu) are fundamentally malefic.

Despite few authorities consider them conditional malefics, since they do not rule any

sign.

One should never forget that concept of functional benefic and functional malefic is

basically evolved to weight the Karaka and Maraka dashas as per Vimshottari. These

special functional lords should not mix with natural benefic/malefic lords.

Earlier section of article presents six rules where terms of inherent strength and

inherent weakness are mentioned. Inherent strength suggests planets in ucchabala

(exaltation), digbala (directional strength) etc. Whereas, inherent weakness refers

planets in debilitation, inimical sign, with zero digbala, in combustion, etc.

For instance, in a certain horoscope, Sun and Mars are placed in 10th house and Saturn is

sitting in 7th house then this situation does not necessarily shows poor and miserable

early life. Despite, three malefics are in kendra, native will not suffer too much until age

25 or 30. The suffering will be lesser than expected. The reason being, Sun and Mars in

10th house and Saturn in 7th house enjoy full digbala (directional strength). If said

malefics further receive association and aspect of benefic planets then even lesser amount

of difficulties are denoted. Nonetheless, mere strength of malefics will not turn into

beneficence. As a result native has to face some hard luck and resistance in early life.

Say, in another horoscope with Cancer lagna, Jupiter is in 7th house and Venus is in 10th

house. Here two natural benefics in kendra houses do not warrantee comfortable,

supportive and well-off early life. First of all, both the involved benefics are with zero

digbala (i.e. they are opposite to their designated directional strength). Secondly, Jupiter

in Capricorn (without neechabhanga) finds it difficult to bestow its benign vibrations,

and so as Venus in Aries. Nonetheless, bare weaknesses of benefics do not make them

malefic. Resultantly, native will accrue only weak beneficial effect. A benefic is benefic

after all, and a malefic is a malefic. Not enjoying powerful favourable results is not equal

to facing unfavourable effects. The world is not black and white. There is always grey

area in between black and white.

Lastly, if a native is undergoing a very powerful (too good or too bad) mahadasha then advocated

outcome related to three phases of life will not materialize.

Case Studies

t should be borne in mind that theory of Kendradhi and three phases of life helps

in understanding prosperous and miserable portion of life at a first glance of chart.

By no means, it is not an alternate of Vimshottari or any other dasha system.

Furthermore, it is not pertinent to present charts of kings, queens, presidents and prime

ministers for illustrating given rules, since theyre born with highly powerful Raja Yogas

in their charts that override general planetary dispositions. Hence following examples

present charts of commoners.

Example 1

In example 1 chart, the panaphara houses (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th) are exclusively occupied by

three malefics: Saturn, Mars and Sun. Natural benefic planets do not aspect, associate,

exchange or sandwich the said malefics. As a result, she suffered from continuous

financial troubles during her middle part of life (around age 25 to 50 years). Domiciled in

a squatter, she had to labour hard in order to run domestic affairs and educate her

children. Some grave family disputes also happened with relatives in said middle phase

of life.

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On the other hand, apoklima houses (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th) are exclusively occupied by only

natural benefic planets (Moon, Venus, Mercury and Jupiter). This is indeed a rare

occurrence. In contrast to middle age, her old age is very comfortable and peaceful. Her

sons settled well in their professions and her daughters got married in respected families.

Recently she went abroad for pilgrimage too. Now she is happily living with her sons and

grandchildren in a better neighborhood.

Example 2

At first instance example-2 chart looks awesome with four exalted planets. However, this

person was born and bought up in a poor family. His first phase of life was quite humble

and without any personal achievement. Kendra houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) that rules initial

part of life are occupied by three malefics (Saturn, Rahu, Ketu) and Moon. Here Moon is

moderately strong despite being in exaltation. This is on account of lacking pakshbala

and being under spell of Saturns aspect. He could hardly complete his intermediate from

an ordinary government technical college. Parents weak financial standing forced him to

stop education and started a job.

After age 25, he found a good earning opportunity as an electrician in foreign country.

Note panaphara houses (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th); where Venus, Mercury and Mars are assembled

in 5th house. They are getting feeble support of trinal aspect of Jupiter. Out of these

three; Venus is benefic and powerful, Mars is malefic, and Mercury is in a mixer of

benefic+malefic (misra) and quite weak. Consequently, he earned well for some years and

lived in a better neighborhood (in foreign land). However, neither his social status, nor

his financial position could improve. He had to return homeland after short span. Could

not marry yet, he is now working against an ordinary wage.

Example 3

Kendra houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) are solely occupied by four malefics (Ketu, Saturn, Mars,

Rahu). These malefics in kendra houses are without benefic aspect, association, exchange

or sandwich. He was born in a traditional rural landlord family. Although he was not

poor in his childhood, teenage and 20s but he could not complete his secondary schooling.

His father died when he was young. As a whole, his early life was quite rough, without

education, and characterized by useless wandering.

He settled abroad in his middle part of life, and earned well through various business

ventures (only Jupiter is in one of panaphara bhavas i.e. in 11th house). His financial

status rose to very high after age 50. Note, Venus, Mercury, Sun and Moon are in

apoklima bhavas (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th) that rules later phase of life. He settled to luxurious

mansion of a mega city and enjoyed high standard of living. Despite, Saturns full aspect

on benefics in 6th house does not yield smooth sailing. Moreover, Venus and Mercury

are also combust. He simultaneously suffered unbearable loses in business, frequent

health complaints and dispute with own son and daughter-in-law. Thus, mixed planetary

dispositions in apoklima bhavas give him mixed results.

Example 4

Kendra houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) are occupied by Mars, Sun and Mercury: two malefics and

one benefic-turned malefic. Yet we cannot term Sun and Mars in 10th house powerless

since both are enjoying digbala (directional strength). Moreover, there is an exchange

between Venus and Mars. One of the major events of his early life was relocation,

because his parents migrated to Pakistan from India after partition of 1947. He excelled

well in his academic career, and ultimately become a doctor. Early life (birth to age 25)

was ordinary except good education.

In his middle life (age 25 to 50), he left medical practice and entered into hoteling

business in a tourist destination. This venture led to exponential rise in his financial

status and association with authorities. His sons also flourished well academically and

professionally. Notice his panaphara bhavas (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th) are exclusively occupied by

three benefics (Jupiter, Venus and Moon).

The dawn of concluding portion of his life (age 50 onwards) proved disastrous, especially

with respect to investment and property. He was cheated in a big financial deal and lost a

fat amount. This unexpected blow also hit his health. Observe his apoklima houses (3rd,

6th, 9th, 12th) where only Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are tenanted. Unfortunately there is no

benefic influence on said malefics in apoklima houses, and hence there is meager hope of

getting back lost money.

Yogas in Kendra, Panaphara and Apoklima Houses

eaders should also note Planetary Yogas that are exclusively related to any of

kendra, panpahara or apoklima houses. When yoga is completely found in

kendra-houses then it starts yielding its effect from early life. Yoga solely

occupied in panaphara houses does not activate in early life, and start giving its result

from middle life. Whereas, yoga completely formed in apoklima houses usually awakes

only in old age.

Take example of Gaja Kesari yoga. Obviously, Vimshottari dasa-bhukti of Jupiter-Moon,

Moon-Jupiter, and their dispositors are pertinent candidates for Gaja Kesari effects.

However, here we are analyzing yogas in terms of house groups (kendra, panaphara,

apoklima). Say Jupiter and Moon are in (any) kendra houses then its effect should expect

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right from early age (birth to age 30). If Jupiter and Moon are in panaphara houses (2nd,

5th, 8th, 11th) then Gaja Kesri yoga will manifest mainly in middle life, and yield its effect

related to significations of panaphara houses. Lastly, when Jupiter and Moon are sitting

in apoklima houses (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th) then such Gaja Kesari yoga will remain inactive in

first two phases of life. It will only start giving its effect with the beginning of old age

(generally after age of 50s or 60s).

Transit through Kendra, Panaphara and Apoklima Houses

ven also observed when multiple planets simultaneously transit in kendra,

panaphara or apoklima houses, they get activated, provided native is leading

early, middle or last part of life respectively. For instance, a person has three

natural malefics in kendra houses in birth chart. When Saturn and Mars, or even Rahu

and Ketu simultaneously transit his/her radical kendra houses, and person is also young,

then he/she faces extremely troublesome time. It is similar to reproduction or completion

of Sarp Dosh.

On the other hand, suppose another native was born with three benefic planets in

panaphara houses (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th). When Jupiter and Venus simultaneously transit his

radical panaphara houses, and native is in his 30s or 40s then he/she finds lucrative

earning opportunities, birth of child, benefit from association of authorities etc. It is akin

to formation of Mala Yoga in panaphara houses.

Conclusion

ationally speaking, no theory can be accepted or rejected on the basis limited

number of horoscopes. So is case with forwarded rules and their applications.

However, astrology is not a quantitative discipline that can be tested

statistically, nor it is an applied science that can be experimented in a laboratory.

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Astrology is a unique art whose fundamental principles and derivative rules are extracted

from celestial symbolisms and movement of heavenly bodies.

Kendra, Panaphara and Apoklima houses definitely carry some connection with first,

middle and last phase of life. Under studied charts reveal planets in these houses

manifest their good or bad impact. Nonetheless, advocated theory should not be

considered substitute of Vimshottari or any other primarily applicable dasa.

Scribe also came across few charts where three or even four kendra-houses are occupied

by malefics but native was born in a good family, got caring parents and obtained nice

education. In that case, native was going through (Vimshottari) dasa of benefic or yoga-karaka

planet sitting in kendra house. This implies running Vimshottari or other applicable dasa

yields pronounced effect in early life when dasanatha is sitting in kendra, middle life when

dasanatha is occupied in panaphara house, and end of life when dasanatha is domiciled in apoklima

house.

In recapitulate, kendra, panaphara and apoklima houses denote three ladders of life. They

manifest their vibrations in three different stages of life, sometimes meagerly, sometimes

moderately and sometimes markedly.

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