tajik shastra and annual horoscopy

Encyclopedia ofVedic Astrology:

Taj ik Shastra andAnnual Homscopy

Shanker Adawal

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Preface

This is the next book in the series for the encyclopedia thatI am writing. After dwelling on the Basics of the Parashari Systemand the Yoga's that tell the basic strength I am in this bookwriting about i Tajika Shastra'.

The Parashari System and the research done by the sagescenturies back when there were no computers -Astrology - thescience of predicting the future probabilities was amazing . Thelinks lost we are still researching to discover.

The Devas & Asuras had at all time the desire to get answerfor their queries and offshoots developed the" Prashna' , Horary& Varshaphal . The Urdu word Tajik is synonymous to Varshaphaland is popular in Northern India.

The Tap< Shastra or the annual horoscope resembles theParasashari System in a number of ways. The backdrop is thesame but there are intrinsic rules that have to be studied.

The Tajik chart and study has two important aspects. Theperiod is for one year and the transits. I want to caution thatthe Annual Chart should not be read in isolation and has to beread in conjunction with the Birth Chart. I t then tells the righttime of an event to happen or promises that may not materialize.This makes it unique and an important tool in predictive astrology.

In the Tajik Shastra the importance is to understand theAspects , Strengths , the Yoga's and the most important is theapplicability of the Dasha System .

I have in this book systematically dealt from the advent ofTajika Shastra and then into Tailka Aspects , Yogas , StrengthOf Planets ,Sahams , Tri Pataki Chakra and the Dashas . Tajik isDISTINCT in a number of ways which makes the difference andso need to be read keenly.

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The second half of the book goes into the predictive aspectsdealing with salient features, the first basic principles, themathematics in casting the annual chart, and then the interplaybetween the Muntha , Lord of the Year, Maasa Chart and theHouse Wise Analysis .

I have found Tajik Shastra principles very profound andthere applicability has lead to accurate predictions.

This book will fill the great demand for a scientific and easyunderstanding of the TAJ I K SYSTEM .1 ts uniqueness has providedamazing results.

I am sure it will be a book which will be useful to all whoare interested in the field of Astrology; the learners as well asthose at different levels of research and understanding.

All this inspiration to write comes from my father Late ShriK t Saksena for whom this science was like a religion and haddone a lot of research. Also the blessings of Shri Bake Bihari ofVrindavan who tells that the only constant factor in life is change.

Contents

Chap P a g eNo. N o .

Preface v i i

Part 1: Tajika Shastra1 Introduction to Taj ika 1

Origin & advent of Tajika, Role of Vedic astrology& Tajika, Importance of signs in Tajika, TajikaParashari & jaimini System, Conclusion

2 T a j ika Aspects 1 1Type of aspects, Strength o f aspects, Orb ofinfluence, Role of Rahu & Ketu, Retrograde &Combust planets, Three Charts.

3 P l a n e t a r y Strengths/ Balas 1 8Strength of planets, Dwadasvargiya Bala, Castingof the Vargas, Harsha bala, Panchvargiya Bala,Miscellaneous strengths, Analysis of weak Planets,One example chart

4 T a j i ka Yogas 4 0Introduction, The Lag nesh & Karyesh, The 16 Tajikayogas, General principles of analysis by Tajikayogas, Conclusion, 14 Charts.

5 S a h a r n s 6 5Introduction, Essential parameters, Details ofSahams, Strength o f Sahams, Calculation o fSahams, Timings of Sahams or events, Conclusion,Six Charts.

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Chap P a g eNo. N o .6 T r i - P a t a k i Chakra 7 9

Introduction, Construction of Tri-Pataki Chakra,Locating o f planets, Concept o f Vedhas,Interpreting the Tri-Pataki Chakra, Conclusion, TwoChakras.

7 T a j ika Dashas 8 9Introduction, Vimshotri Mudda Dasha, YoginiMudda Dasha, Patyani Dasha, Dasha results oflagna & planets

Part-2: Annual Homscopy8 S a l i e n t Features 1 0 3

Introduction, Relation with Birth chart, Varsh-Pravesh, Murtha, Lagna, Lord of the year, Sex ofthe planets, Karaka/ significators, their principles,Corporal and non-corporal items with their Ka rakas& houses, Conclusion

9 B a s i c Considerations 1 1 2Styles of horoscopes, Houses, their extent, Generalanalysis, Most effective point, Strength &significations, Planets as siginficators/ Karaka,Nakshtras.

10 Cast ing of Annual Chart 1 2 7Solar Return, Dhtuvanka, Process of casting anannual chart, Two example charts

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Chap P a g eNo. N o .11 T h e Muntha 1 3 3

The Muntha & its Progression, Calculation of theMuntha, Results of Muntha in various houses,Implications of the Muntha, Different planets asMuntha lords, and their results in various houses,Eight annual charts

12 L o r d of the Year 1 4 9The five office bearers, Selection of lord of theyear, Murtha lord as lord of the year, Moon as lordof the year, Importance of the lord of the year,Results of various planets as lord of the year, Fourannual chart

13 H o u s e Wise Analysis 1 6 3Introduction, Analysis of each house from Pt to12th, Cancellation of adverse influences, Dwil anamyear, General effects of planets in each house, Fiveannual charts

14 M a a s a Chart 1 9 2Introduction, Solar return, Maash-Pravesh,Calculating Maas-pravesh, Casting a monthly chart,Muntha in a monthly chart, Lord of the month,Analysis of a monthly chart, The day chart, TwoChart

S. N a m e of theNo n a t i v e1234 R a j i v Gandhi5 R a j i v Gandhi67 -8 P r a s b n a Chart9 A n n u a l Chart10 A n n u a l Chart11 A n n u a l Chart12 Prashna Chart131415 A n n u a l Chart16 -17181920 R a j i v Gandhi21 R a j i v Gandhi

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List of Charts

Illustration

Type of Tajika aspectsRole of Rahu-KetuPrashnaExample Chart 41st Year41st Annual Chart-I qbal YogaI qbal YogaI nduvar YogaI thasala YogaVartmaan I thasala YogaBhavishyat lthasala YogaRashyanta I thasala YogaNakta YogaYamya YogaManau YogaKamboola YogaGairi-Kamboola YogaRudda YogaDutthota-Davira YogaDurupha YogaBirth Chart-Punya Saham41st Annual Chart-PunyaSaham47''' Annual Chart-PunyaSaham

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S. N a m e of theNo n a t i v e232425 Prashna Chart26 J . L . Nehru

27 J . L . Nehru

28 R a j i v Gandhi

29 P.V.Narsimha Rao

30 B i l l Clinton of USA

31 J . L . Nehru

32 Maha tma Gandhi

33 J . L . Nehru

34 M s Indira Gandhi


36 R a j i v Gandhi

37 V P . Singh

38 Rabindra NathTagore

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Pardesh Saham 7 5Weak Vivah & Putra Saham 7 5Rog Saham 7 6Annual Chart for 8 4Pt. J .L. Nehru for 58th yearAnnual Chart:1946-47: 1 3 0gain powerAnnual Chart: 1984-85: 1 3 1gain powerAnnual Chart:1990-91: 1 3 5gain powerAnnual Chart1997-98: 1 3 6ScandalAnnual Chart:1916-17: 1 3 7ProgenyAnnual Chart:1947-48: 1 3 8MurderAnnual Chart:1961-62: 1 3 9HumiliationAnnual Chart:1974-75: 1 4 1HumiliationAnnual Chart: 1965-66: 1 4 5gain powerAnnual Chart:1990-91: 1 4 7deathAnnual Chart: 1989-90: 1 5 3Gain Power

Annual Chart: 1912-13: 1 5 8Noble Prize

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S. N a m e of theNo n a t i v e39 V.RSingh

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43 S a n j a y Gandhi

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Annual Chart: 1990-91:Lost powerAnnual Chart:1933-34:wile's deathAnnual Chart:1983-84:deathAnnual Chart: 1946-47:ProgenyAnnual Chart: 1973-74:marriageAnnual Chart: 2010-11:deathAnnual Chart for 1986-87:MarriageMonthly Chart: May1991:DeathMonthly Chart: Oct1984:Death

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Part-1

-raj ika Sh

Chapter 01

I ntmduction toTai i ka Shastra

Origin & Advent of Taj i ka1. Tajiki is a language of present Tajakistan and Uzbekistan.

This language comes under I ndo-Greek-I ranian languagefamily. The primordial form of Persian language is the oneused in Persia and Armenia in Arcandian ruling period. Thebooks of Zaratushtra (1500BC) are written in such oldPersian. Later when Arabs conquered I ran, the modernPersian language (9th c e n t u r y A D ) o r i g i na t e d . T hu s m uc h

knowledge transfer took place via the language path oldTajiki- old Armenian- old Persian- modern Persian- I ndianlanguages. One of the branches of knowledge, which gottransferred through this path is Tajika astrology. I t is theancient astrology prevalent in Tapkistan, Armenia andUzbekistan. I t is astonishing to note that the system stillpreserved its old roots of origin even after this much transferand transformations. It is one of the rudimentary branchesof non-vedic astrology that was popular in Tajakistan andis known as Tajika astrology.

2. "Brihad Daivajna Ranjana" by Shrimad Ramadeena Daivajnais an excellent book on astrology with numerous quotesfrom ancient Rishi Horas, like Hora Ratna,and MahuratChintamani. One of these states that Sage Romaka orRaunuka in his astronomical treatise "Romaka Siddhanta"says-

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"Brahma gad/tarn bhanor bhanuna yavanaya yatYavanena cha yat proktam Tajikam tat prakasitam"(The knowledge of Taiik astrology was given by Brahma toSun. The Sun gave to Yavanas, who explained it to thepeople of Tajikistan and is called Tajika atrology).The above quote tells that it is the tradition & culture ofworshippers of Brahma, the creator, who taught astrologyto Sun-worshippers, who in turn taught the Yavans. Varahmirin 6th century AD, in his text "Panch Siddhanta" quotedRomaka Siddhanta, suggesting that sage Romaka orRaunaka lived prior to himand wrote several texts such asHora and Samhita. I nterestigly some of western astrologersfeel that Sage Romaka belong to Greek lineage.

3. It was with Arab invasions

onwards or with the Indian mercantile trade with Arabs,Armenians and Persians, that knowledge of Tajika astrologycame to India. In 1544 AD, an Indian scholar Neelkanthason of Shrimad Anant Daivajna translated this system fromArabic/ Persian to Sanskrit in his text " Tajika Neelkanthi".Later his son Govinda wrote a commentary on this book,by the name of "Rasala" and another commentary by thename of "Peeyush Dhara". Prior to Neelkantha, there livedone scholar, Samara Simha, who wrote some wellappreciated text on this branch of astrology in Sanskrit onMundane astrology. The "Tap< Neelkanthi" comprised ofthree parts:1, Samjna Tantra (Naming system and basic knowledge).2, I larsha Tantra (Mundane astrology and Varsha phal).3. Prashna Tantra ( Horary astrology)

4. Roughly during the same period another great astrologerKeshava wrote ' 1-O k a S h a s t r a" .

branches of Vedic knowledge were known as "Nigam" andof all non-vedic knowledge as "Agam or Tantra". J ust asthis system preserved its old roots of origin in its name

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Tajiki (pointing to Tajakistan), the use of the word "Tantra"denotes non-vedic or Asura knowledge. Thus variousbranches of Taj ik astrology points to its ancient Tantrik origin.

Role of Vedic Astrology and Tajika5. The Vedic astrology has three systems of delineation and

prediction-Parashari, j aimini and Tajika. The first two dealsprimarily with natal (J ataka) astrology, whereas Tajika dealsmainly with matters of more immediate concern throughannual horoscopy ( Varshfal) and/ or horary (Prashna). Mostof the terms in Tajika have their origin in Persian/ Arabic,indicating its origin in Arabia or Central Asia. In A r a b i c , t h eword 'Tar means crown and 'Tajak" means horse. I t is,therefore, said that among various systems, this systemruns like a horse or it is superior to others like a crown.Tajika seems to have gained its importance in medievalperiod, when Muslim invaders made use of it for militaryexploits, many of them with glory, barbarian yet sospectacular as to become historic deeds of change withcruelty. However it does not mean that Vedic astrologers ofthe period, like Keshava, Samara Simha and Neelkanthawere not aware of this system and had written useful treatiseon Tajika. In olden days, free exchange of goods, serviceand knowledge as part of mercantile was not uncommon.The old Vedic knowledge as contained in classics wascomplete in themselves to answer Prashna or yearlypredictions as per dasha, Bhukti and Antra system ofParashar.

6. However, the alai ika system differs from old Vedic system inmany ways. The first is the concept of a progressedhoroscope. The other major difference is the importancegiven to the Sun in Tajika; whereas the Moon is given moreimportance in Vedic astrology. The Sun is accepted as thelord of the solar system and also the significator of Soul(Atman) which ingress into our physical body again andagain as the Earth completes a revolution around the Sun.

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The new year of a native's life commences from the timeand date of sidereal solar return to the position, where Sunwas at the time of the birth of the native. Thirdly the mannerof evaluating the strength of a planet in the two systems isdifferent Whereas Vedic astrology strength of a planet isjudged by Shadbalal strength in various divisional charts,Tajiks system follows Panch-Vargiya Bala. Again the mannerof a planet influencing the other planet in the two systemsis different. Tajika also lays an exra importance to theintegration of Signs. Lastly it has introduced some newconcepts like Sahams & Tripataki Chakras. Tajika systemhas its own Yogas and dasha system to pinpoint the timevarious events. We will discuss all these in details insubsequent chapters.

7. During early medieval period, I ndia was divided into largenumber of small states, who were rarely on good friendlyterms. The fights, victory, defeat etc among their kingswas very common. The kings' courts had a regular Rajhotishi solely devoted to the problems and astrologicalguidance for the kings. This concentrated effort paved theway for excellence by astrologers under royal patronage.Some of the queries/ problems/ predictions of the medievalperiods have become out-dated today and some of the newtypes of problems have cropped up now. But the oldunderlined principles can be suitably modified to get thedesired solutions even today.

8. T h e Tajika astrology is a unique theory of astrologicalpredictions with logical solution in a short time. I t takescare of all those areas that are covered by the natalAstrology, like education, marriage, children, rise & fall incareer, profession & financial matters, health, disease,conflicts, imprisonment, death etc. The Tajika is thuscomplementary, supplementary, and confirmatoryin nature. However where natal chart is not available, ahoraryt Varshphal can be evaluated fo r predictionindependently with great accuracy.


I mportance of Signs in Tajika9. A s in Parashari, the importance of signs occupying various

houses has been stressed in Tajika as well. AcharyaNeelkantha in his treatise "Tajika Neelkanthi", in the 1st part,Sloka 2 to 13, has given the details of the 12 signs of thenatural zodiac and brings out the characteristic features,nature and inherent qualities of each of the signs. Theseare similar to those given by Parashara. However in annualhomscopy and homry, they play more crucial roleto influence/ indicate results/ position, especiallywhen placed in lagna of a Prashna/ annual chart..Here also the signs are classified as males and females. Allodd signs are males, that is they are active and all evennumbered signs are females, that is they are passive. Thereis a classification based on three humours i.e. wind, bileand phlegm. In sloka 15, the author gives clue to rememberabout various humours governed by each sign. Aries iswindy, Taurus is bilious, Gemini is bilious & windy, and Canceris phlegmatic. Same order applies for next four signs andso on. In vedic system, all types of diseases originates fromimbalance of one or more of these humours.

10. The next classification based on mental nature is movable,fixed and dual signs. The movable signs (numbering 1, 4, 7&10) indicate a change in activity/ status, whether for goodor bad, and there is no going back. The fixed signs(numbering 2,5, 8 & 11) indicate the nature of fixed ideasand there is no indication of any change in activity or native'sattitude. The dual signs (numbering 3, 6, 9 & 12) indicateindecisiveness o f the native on mental plane anduncertainty/ delay in results. Some astrologers believe thatfirst half of the dual signs acts as fixed signs and the secondhalf as movable.

11. The other important classification is of fiery (numbering 1,5 & 9), earthy (numbering 2, 6 &10), Airy (numbering 3, 7& 11) and watery (numbering 4, 8 & 12). The fiery signs

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indicate quick action, earthy signs material gains & theirconsolidation, airy signs increased mental activities andwatery signs peace & prosperity. The Acharya furthersuggests that that fiery signs have an affinity towards airysigns and earthy signs towards watery signs. These help tojudge mutual compatibility of two persons for marriage orbusiness. There is a prevalent misbelieve that if two personshave same signs in their lagna, they will be friendly. Howeverexperience suggests otherwise. It i s s a i d t h a t s i m i l a r p o l e s

always repel each other, while opposite poles attract becauseeach gives to the other what it does not possess.

12. Another classification depending on mode of rising, indicatestype of results. The Shirshodaya signs (numbering 3, 5, 6,7, 8, & 11) indicate positive results, where as Prishtodayasigns (numbering (1, 2, 4, 9 & 10) shows negative resultsand Pisces alone is o f dual nature. Another usefulclassification is based on usefulness of the signs. The signsnumbering 4, 8, 11 & 12 are considered fruitful signsindicating success/ good results. Signs numbering 1, 3, 5,646 are considered barren signs indicating failure/ seriousdifficulties in the way. The signs numbering 2, 7, 9 & 10 areconsidered semi-fruitful signs indicating that success willcome only after sustained efforts/ help from others.

Ta j I ka & Pa rashari System13. The Tajika resembles the Parashari system in numerous

ways. The casting of horoscope & divisional charts, andthe significations of houses, sign & planets are the same asin Parashari system. However in Taiika there are no eunuchor hermaphrodites planets- both such planets (Mercury 64Saturn) are included in the female group of planets. Aknowledge of the basics of the Parashari system thusbecomes essential in order to understand and apply theTajika system. The Tajika like Parashari also has an elaboratesystem of ' dashast or operational periods essential for the


timing of events. However, the Tajika has certain specialfeatures having essentially influence of Western elements,which make it somewhat distinct and more effective like aprecision instrument in the hand of an astrologer Thesefeatures include Tajika aspects, strength of planets, yogas,dashas, Sahams etc. In Tajika, unlike Parashari, aspectsbetween planets are limited to certain fixed range oflongitudes where their orb/ influence is effective, ant in theentire house/ sign. Tajika yogas are also much smaller innumber and simpler as compared to Parashari yogas. Thesehave been discussed in subsequent chapters.

Tajika & jaimini System14. Tajiki principles, unlike Parashari, are farther away from

jaimini System. Unlike jaimini, its Karakas for variousplanets/ events are natural IS/ fixed and do not change foreach chart. Again like in Parashari, Tajika follows aspect ofplanets on other planets & houses, and not by houses tohouses. The number of yogas in two systems are small butquite different from each other. There is no parallel in j aiminialso to the "Orb of influence" between aspecting planets,or to the Sahams, or Tri-pataki Chart of Tajika system. Thesewill become more clear as we progress in subsequentchapters.

Tajika & Western System15. Present day Western astrology has its genesis in Tajika

system. Both systems share many common concepts andprinciples,like progression of charts and aspects of planets.These were first postulated by Tajik astrologers and thengot incorporated in Western astrology via Arabic/ Greecoastrology. The Varshaphal system represents the bestsynthesis of Vedic, Arabic and Western astrology.

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Conclusion

16. Tajika astrology is an ancient knowledge initially originatedin Tajikistan During its journey from Tajikistan to India viaPersians and Arabs, it has undergone many transformations,but retained its basic rudimentary concepts and principles,like aspects, yogas, Sahams and Tripataki Chakras. Howeverthe concepts of Sahams and Tripataki chakra need furtherresearch and application, before i t could be universallyadopted as a precision tool. Nevertheless knowledge inwhatever form or name, if it serves the common goal, mustbe integrated into the whole. Therefore, i t is immaterialwhere the Tajika system had originated but today it is wellintegrated by Vedic astrologers as well, despite its beingwestern originated.

17. In i t ia l ly Ta ji ka was applicable t

(Varshphal) alone, but subsequently it is now used withgreat precision in horary and mundane as well. The Varshfalor Prashna chart is akin to a transit or divisional chart.Therefore its period of scrutiny is rather limited (one year)and it cannot help in long term planning. I t cannot givewhat the natal horoscope does not promise, but the Te areveals the promised aspects with better clarity and timing.It is an unique system which provides simple & logicalsolution in a relatively short time frame even to those whodo not have their birth charts.

Introduction to Tafika Shastra 1 1

Chapter 02

Taj i ka Aspects

Types of Aspects1. The planets not only exert influence over the houses where

they are posited, they also extend their influence over thehouse and planets; w h i c h t h e y a s p e ct . S i m il a r ly t he y are

also influenced by other aspecting planets. The aspects inTajika shastra are taken from western school of astrologyand are quite different from Parashari or j aimini system.These are of three types as under:1 • F r i end l y aspects: A planet influences with a friendly

aspect on houses and planets posited therein in houses3, 5, 9 and 11, counted from itself In turn it receivesfriendly aspect from planets posited in these houses.The friendly aspects are further sub-divided as under:a) Openly friendly (Pratyaksh mitra)- When planets

are posited in 5/ 9 position from each other.b) Secretly/ semi friendly (gupta mitra)- When planets

are posited in 3/ 11 position from each other.2. I n i m i c a l aspect: The planets become enemies of each

other when they are posited in Kendra (houses 1, 4, 7& 10th ) f rom ea

sub-divided as follows:

a) Openly inimical (Pratyaksh shatru)- When planetsare posited in 1/ 7 position from each other.

b) Secretly/ semi inimical (Gupta shatru)- Whenplanets are posited in 4/ 10 position from eachother


3. N e u t r a l or no aspect: The planets exert neutral orno aspect when posited in 2/12 or 6/8 position fromeach other

2. These aspects also indicate whether any two planets arefriends, enemy or neutral to each other. These aspectsare universally used while delineating a Prashna ora Varshphal Chart. I t is imperative for any planetsto be in aspect with each other if they have to givesome results. As an example, in the chart given below,Mercury & Venus are inimical to each other, being positedin the same house. They are also inimical to Moon beingposited in 4/10 position from each other Saturn & Mars areopenly friendly (and so are Moon & Sun also similarlyposited) being posited in 5/ 9 position from each otherThere is no aspect between j upiter & Moon and betweenSaturn & Venus-Mercury as they are posited in 6/8 positionfrom each other Sun& Saturn are inimical to each other asthey are posited in 1/ 7 position.

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Strength of Aspect3. A s per T S Neelkanthi (Chapter-1,Sloka 78 to 82), the

strength of aspect can be numerically measured also. Thestrength of the aspect between any two planets can bebetween zero to 60 units. To find out the exact strength,deduct the longitude of aspecting planet from the aspected

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planet. The difference in terms of signs, degrees and minutesshall be obtained. The difference in terms of signs or moreexactly the house representing this sign is allotted anumerical unit. The minus (-) before this number indicatesthat the aspect is inimical. For example, balance sign 1means the second house, balance sign 2 means 3rd h o u s eand so on till 12or 0 means the same house. The numericalunits of aspect for various signs are as under:

Balance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 12/0SignsStrength 0 1 5 -15 45 0 -60 0 4 5 -15 10 0 - 6 0Unit

To know the exact strength of aspect, note the degrees &minutes of the difference in longitude of the two planets.Multiply it by the unit mentioned against balance sign anddivide the product by 30. The result is to be added orsubtracted as the case may be if the units under the 'balancesign' are less or more than units under the next sign.

4. The above aspectual views are identical with the westernmethods where Kendra aspects are considered inimical.However views of Vedic astrologers are at complete variance.In Vedic astrology some of the great beneficial yogas areformed between planets posited in Kendras. The greatVarahmir gives special importance to the Kendras withoutholding the planets posited in them as openly or overtlyinimical. Similarly Dr. BV Raman says that " in deliveringthe results as square and opposition as always adverse,the inherent nature of planets seems to have been ignoredby Tajika writers. It occurs to me that the nature of planetscan influence, to some extent, the nature of the aspect.For instance, a square or an opposition between j upiterand Venus cannot be as adverse as that between Mars andSaturn. However while interpreting (results), this aspect isnot taken into account for reasons best known to Tajikawriters"- Prashna Tantra by Dr BV Raman- pi 197.


Orb of I nfl uence

5. There is another important aspect that of orb of influenceor Deeptamsha between any two planets. For theinfluence of aspect to be effective, the two planets shouldbe within their orb of influence (Deeptamsha). Each planethas its own orb of influence or Deeptamsha in degrees,which is as under:

Planets S u n Moon Mars Mer j up Ven S a tDeeptamsha/ orb 1 5 1 2 8 7 9 7 9

When two planets are within their orb, they transmit effectiveradiance to each other, which may be friendly or inimical.The closure the two planets are degree wise (san sign), thegreater will be their influence on each other. To find out theorb/ Deeptamsha between any two planets, add theirindividual Deeptamshas and find the average of the two.For example to find out the Deeptamsha between Moon &Mars, add the Deeptamsha of the two i.e. 12+8= 20; theaverage of the two comes to 20/2=10. So the two planetswill influence each other only if they are within 10 degreesin their respective house. I f the two planets are beyondtheir Deeptamsha they will not produce any result, neitherfriendly/ good nor inimical/ bad, irrespective of the housewhere they are posited. The planets in close Deeptamshagive good results even in Trika ( 6, 8, or 12th) h o u s e s .Role of Rahu-Ketu

6. T h e role of Rahu & Ketu, their manner and extent ofinfluence are conspicuously absent in all classic Tajikawritings. No orb/ Deeptamsha has been assigned to Rahu& Ketu. However we must keep our mind open and receptiveto situations which involve association of Rahu & Ketu withany planet. Generally it is seen that they produce effectiveinimical influence over all planets producing unfavourable

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results. The closure they are posited to a planet degreewise in the same house or in the houses having effectiveinfluence, the more adverse will be the influence. Someastrologers opines that Rahu & Ketu behave as per thecharacteristics of their dispositor; while others say Rahubehaves akin to Saturn, while Ketu acts as Mars.

Role of Retrograde & Combust Planets7. I f the lagna lord or Karyesh gets retrograde it indicates

obstacles/ problems/repeat action. The extent of damagewill depend on the closeness of degree of/ with Lagnesh orKaryesh. I f this planet happens to be malefic or lord of amalefic house, o r both, i t may indicate failure. Theimportance of retrograde planets must be understood inrelation to an importantTS Yoga "Rudda yoga" (discussedin the chapter on yogas). Rudda yoga can lead to repetitionor even cancellation of an event depending on the conditionsand closeness of retrograde planet Although role of ancombust planet has not been defined clearly, but it alwaysleads to obstacles/ cancellation of the event or Prashna.

Let us take couple of cases of "Prashna" to illustrate abovepoints. A native asked a question," Will I get a Transfer ofmy choice soon?".

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Ve3:02 A s 4 : 3 5 K e 2 5 : 2 8

Me12:17Jul6:52Su20:27

I n this case the query pertains to 10th h o u s e . T h e 1 0t h l o r d

Saturn is retrograde and posited in identical degrees aslagna, in 3rd h o u se . T he L ag ne sh Venus is in 8th house. The

two planets are in 6/ 8 position from each other, hencethere is no aspect/ relation between them. Rahu is in l it hhouse in identical degrees as lagna 1 0t h l o r d S a t u r n a n daspecting Saturn. Therefore the query is bound to fail andthere seems no chance of the native's transfer in near future.Other contributing factors for failure of query are Lagnabeing fixed SI Prishtodaya, Moon being in 8th house and 8thlord Sun in 10th h o u s e .In another case, a native approached on 5 Mar 2010 toknow "When I will get married".

Chart No. 3:Prashra:5Mar2010

Delhi

MaR6:28

Ra25:28 M o 2 0 : 2 6 SaR8:34

Ve102Me

2 1 2 12:17Ke A s 4 : 3 5 1 1 l u25:28

316:52

Su20:27

MaR6:28 4 1 07

5 M o 2 0 : 2 6 R a6 8 92 5 : 2 8

SaR8:34

In this case, the query pertains to 7th h o u s e o f m a r r i a g e .The 7th lord Venus (who also happens to be the karaka ofmarriage) is in 12th h o u s e i n m u t ua l a s pe c t w it h l i

retrograde Saturn. The Lagnesh Mars was in 4th h o u s e i nopenly friendly aspect with 7t h l o r d V e n u s ( b e i n g i n 5 - 9t h

position from each other) within "orb of influence" and alsoclose to lagna degrees. Mars also aspects 7th house withMoon posited therein. However, the native was advised thatdue to various impediments, the marriage was not possiblein near future because Lagnesh Mars was debilitated andretrograde and Venus was aspected by retrograde l lt h l o r d

Tajika Aspects 1 7

Saturn. Other contributory factors were Man glika Dosh dueto presence of Mars in Lith h o u s e , a s p e c t o f R a h u o n L a g na ,

combustion of j upiter, the other marriage giving planet andthe dasha at the time of query being a Chhidra dasha ofj upiter-j upiter.


Chapter 03

The Planetary Strengths/ Balas

1. Strength of PlanetsIt is well known principle of astrology that only strong planetsare capable of giving good/ favourable results. The weakplanets not only fail to deliver timely good results of theirsignifications but spoil the results the Bhava where theyare posited or the Bhavas they influence. The strength ofplanets have to be judged in horary, birth, and Varshphalcharts. In Parashari system, there is an elaborate systemof measuring the strengths of planets by making use ofdivisional charts (Vargas). The correct timing of events andsuccessful predictions by Vedic astrologers are because ofthe extensive use of these Vargas. In Parashari, Shadbalasand 16 types of Vargas are used to measure the Bala ofany planet. The Tajika writers have used three types ofBalas for measuring relative strengths of planets. Theseare at little variance with Parashari Sytem. Of these themost elaborate though less o f ten employed i sDwadasvargiya Bala The simplest to determine is the HarshaBala But the most important and popular in use is thePanchvargiya Bala. There is, however, no calculation forfinding out the strength of Rahu and Ketu in any of theTajika system of measuring strength of planets. However itis seen that they do affect the result/ predictions.

2. Dwadasvariya Bala:The 12-sub-divisions of a sign constitute 12 different Vargasof first harmonics or physical plane and determine the 12

The Planetaty Strengths/Batas 1 9

sources of strength to a planet depending upon its positionin these Vargas. In T a j i k a S y s t em , u n l ik e in P a ra s ha r i , each

Varga is given equal importance, while assessing thestrength of a planet. Moreover, these Vargas are used onlyfor this purpose and not for delineating a chart. These Vagasare:

1. Rasi or Varshphalchart

2. Hora or D-2 chart3. Drekkana or D-3

4. Chaturthamsha/ D-45. Panchamsha/ D-5

6. Shashtamsha/ D-6

7. Saptamsha/ D-7

8. Ashtamsha/ D-89. Navamsha/ D-910. Dasamsha/ D-10

11. Ekadasaamsha/ D-11

12. Dwadasamsha/ D-12

D-1 comprising one full sign of 30degrees.Half of a sign or of 15degrees each.One third of a sign or 10degreeseach.One fourth of a sign or 7-30' each.One fifth of a sign or 6degreeseach.One sixth of a sign or 5 degreeseach.One seventh of a sign or 4-17'each.One eighth of a sign or 3-45' each.One ninth of a sign or 3-20' each.One tenth of a sign or 3degreeseach.One eleventh of a sign or 2-431-38"each.One 12th o f a s ig n or 2-3

It can be seen that out of the 12 Vargas, only eight (Del,D-2, D-3, D-4, D-7, D-9, D-10 and D-12) are out of Parashar's16 vargiya scheme. The balance four (D-5, D-6, D-8 and D-11) are of sage j aimimni or of Yavanacharya scheme; buttogether they complete all the 12 possible charts of firstharmonics. No Varga of second or third harmonics areconsidered in Tajika system. The results of a planet woulddepend upon the sign wherein it is placed and its relationswith the depositor sign lord.


3. Casting of the Vargas (divisions)1. R a s i Chart (D-1): This is the basic and the most

important chart and represents the birth or the annualchart. The zodiac is divided into 12 signs of 30 degreeseach starting from Aries. The mutual relationship ofthe planets here determines whether a planet is benefic,malefic or neutral.

2. H o r n Chart (D-2): It is the division of a sign into twoparts of 15 degrees each. In odd signs (1, 3, 5, 7,94111), the first 15degrees goes to the Hora of Sun,while the last 15 degrees goes to the Hora of Moon. Incase of even signs (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12), the first 15degrees goes to Moon, while the last 15 degrees goesto Sun. Whether a planet is in a benefic, malefic orneutral Hora, is decided by its relationship with theHora Lord (the Sun or the Moon).

3. Dmkkana (D-3): In a given sign, the first 10degreesbelong to the same sign; the next 10 degrees belongto the sign 5th f r o m i t ; a nd t he l as t 10 d eg re es to

sign placed in in the 9t h f r o m i t . T h e l o r d s o f t he

respective signs become the Drekkana lords. A planet'srelationship with its Drekkana lord decides whether itis a benefic, a malefic or a neutral in effect accordingto its Drekkana position.

4. Chaturthamsha (D-4): In a given sign, the first 7-30' belong to the same sign, the next 7-30' (i.e. upto15degrees) belong to the sign falling in the 4th h o u s efrom it; the next 7-30' (Up to 22-30') to the sign in 7thfrom it; and the last 7-30' to the sign falling in the 10thfrom it. The planets behave as benefic, malefic orneutral, depending on their disposition towards theirChaturthamsha lord.

5. Panchamsha (D-5): In an odd sign, the first sixdegrees belong to Mars; the next six degrees to Saturn;the next six to j upiter; the next six to Mercury; and the

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last six to the Venus. In t h e e v e n s i g n s , t h i s o r de r o f

lordship gets reversed with Venus, Mercury, Jupiter,Saturn and Mars, in this order, owning the six successivedegrees in a sign Please note that the planetary orderhere is similar to the Trimashma of the Parashari system,though the degree wise allotment here is uniform.

6. S h a s h t a m s h a ( D - 6 ) , S a p t a m s h a ( D - 7 ) ,Ashtamsha ( D - 8 ) , N a v a m s h a ( D - 9 ) a n dEkadashamsha (D-11):

For any of these vargas, the position of a planet maybe obtained in the following manner:i) Longitude of the planet (starting from zero degree

Aries) x 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 11/ 30ii) A d d one to the quotient obtained above.iii) Deduct from the above value multiples of 12.

The remainder would give the sign in which theplanet falls in the respective varga or division.

iv) The nature of the planet would depend on itsrelationship with its dispositor as per Tajika systemin the annual chart.

For example if we want to find out the position of Sun,who is say at 3-30' in Leo, in Shashtamsha, the degreeof Sun would be 123-30'or 123.5degrees and theposition of Sun in D-6 would be123.5 X61 30= 24+.... Add one to it give figure of 25.Now deducting multiple of 12 (24 in this case) we getthe remainder as one.Thus the Sun in Shashtamsha would fall in Aries. TheSun gets exalted in Aries, so it would give benefic results; but the result would get modified by its relation withMars, the lord of Aries in the chart as per Tajika system.

7. Dasamsha (D-10): In odd signs, the first threedegrees belong to the same sign; the next three degrees


to the sign next in order, and so on. In c a s e o f e v e nsigns, the first three degrees belong to the sign fallingin the ninth from itself; the next three degrees to thenext (or in the 10th) s i g n , a n d s o o n .

8. Dwadasamsha (D-12): Each sign is divided into 12equal parts or divisions of 2-30' each. The first partbelong to the same sign; the next to the sign next inorder, and so on.The benefic and malefic nature of a planet in each ofthe Vargas depends upon its position When the planetis posited in its own/ exaltation/ friendly sign, it indicatesstrength/ benefic nature of the planet. I f the planet isposited in its debilitation/ inimical sign, it is consideredweak or malefic. I f the planet is posited in a neutralsign, the nature of the planet will also be neutral. Thefriendly, inimical or neutral position is ascertained asper Tajika aspects (explained in previous chapter) andnot as per Pa rasha ri system of natural or Panchda Men'scheme. Taking into account contribution of each Vargaequally, and summing up the strength of all the 12sources, the relative beneficence/ maleficence of aplanet is determined.Let us consider an example chart of say Shri RajivGandhi for his 41st y e a r p e r t a i ni n g t o 1 9 8 4- 8 5 , w hi ch

is as follows;

Ra8:55Mo9:40

Chart No. 4:Example Chart

of Rajiv Gandhi's41st year: S u 3 : 5 020Aug1984 M e R18:20

Ve21:45Ma7:42

JuR K e 8 : 5 5 Sa17:139:38 A s 9 : 2 6

JuR9:38 S a I . 7 : 13

9 M a 7 : 4 2 710 K e 8 : 5 5 6

As9:26

12

8 S u 3 : 5 01.1. s MeR18:20

2 V e 2 1 : 4 5

Ra8:55Mo9:40

1 34


Now if we tabulate the Dwadas-vargiya Bala of planetsin this chart, it will be as follows;

Varga S u n M o o n Mars M e r j up V e n S a tD-1 B B B M B M BD-2 B B M M B M ND-3 B B B B B M BD-4 B M N B B B ND-5 B M B B B M BD-6 B M B M B M ND-7 B N M B B B BD-8 B N N M B B BD-9 M N M B B B BD-10 M M M B B B BD-11 B M B B N M MD-12 M M N M B M MTotal-B 9 3 4 7 1 1 5 7Total-M 3 6 5 5 0 7 2Total-N 0 3 3 0 1 0 3Note:1. B stands for benefic, M for malefic, and N for neutral.2. According to Parashar, J upiter & Venus are benefic planets

with cool & calm nature. Waxing Moon & unafflicted Mercuryare also benefic planets. The rest are malefic.

3. T h e planets having more Vargas in the sign o f theirexaltation, own or friends are considered strong and giveexcellent or very good results. The planets having theirVargas in sign of enemies give bad results. A good planetof first category falling in the second category gives badresults. A malefic planet in the first category gives goodresults, but when in second category gives very bad results.

4. Strong Sun, J upiter & Saturn gave him sudden Prime-Ministership after assassination of her mother (denoted byweak Moon, Venus & Mars).


4. T h e Harsha Bala:

Harsha literally means happiness. The planets are happyor comfortable in certain locations/ situations, whichprovides them strength or Bala. I n determination of suchstrength, following four factors are considered:a) Position of a planet in a specific house.b) Position in own/ exaltation sign.c) Position in house of own sex.

d) Depending on whether Varsh Pravesh is during day ornight.

These factors are individually considered below;li S t h a n Bala (Positional Strength): The planets get

strength when posited in certain specific houses inannual chart ( Varsha phan.This is also called PrathamaBala (the first strength or the first state of being happy).According to this, The Sun in 9th h o u s e , M o o n i n 3 rd

house, Mars in 6th, M e r c u ry i n l a g na , j u p it e r in l lt h,

Venus in 5th a n d S a tu r n in 1 2t h h ou se , are sa

Harsha Bala of 5 units due to their position.I n the example chart, only Saturn, posited in 12th h o u s e ,gets this strength.

2, tichcha-Swachetri Bala: 5 units of Harsha Bala aregranted to a planet, I f it is posited in his/ her own orexaltation sign as second strength.In the example chart, the Sun, Mars & j upiter in theirown houses, and the Moon 6( Saturn in their exaltationsigns, get this strength.

3. G e n d e r (Male-Female) Bala: I n the Annual chart,the houses number 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9 are feminine houses.The remaining six houses are male houses. The Femaleplanets- Moon, Mercury, Venus & Saturn when positedin feminine houses and Male planets- Sun, Mars &


upiter in male houses get 5units of Harsha Bala asthird strength.

In the example chart, The Sun being in an odd signand the Moon being in an even sign gets this strength.

4, D i n - R a t r i Bala: The male planets acquire the fourthstrength of 5 units when the year commences duringday time. The female planets get this strength whenVarsh-pravesh occurs during night time.I n the example chart, Varsh-pravesh being in day time,male planets- Sun, Mars & J upiter get this strength.

Tabulating the Marsha BalaEach of the above mentioned Balas yield a strength of fiveunits each to a planet based on its position in an annualchart. I n the example chart, the Harsha Bala of eachindividual planet will be as under:

Sisio Bala S u n M o n M a r M e r j up V e n S a tl stBala0000005

2 2n d Ba la 5 5 5 0 5 0 5

3 3r d Bala5500000

4 4t hB al a5 05 05 00

Total 1 5 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 9 1 0

I ntemmting the Marsha Bala: All the four types of Balaare added up for each planet in a Varshphal. A planet canhave a possible maximum of 20 units. Such a position ispossible only if Varsh-pravesh is at night and an exaltedMoon is in 31d h o u s e. G e ne r a ll y t

by a planet is 15 units only. Depending on the units ofHarsh Bala acquired by a planet, it is categorized as follows:a) Nirbala (No strength)- When the unit acquired is zero.b) A lpa Bali (weak)- When unit acquired are five,


c) Madhya Ball( moderate strength)- When unit acquiredare 10.

d) Pooma Bali (fully strong)- When unit acquired are 15.

5. Pancha- Vargiya Bala:This is the most important strength to be determined inTajika system. This yields numerical values of strength fordifferent planets. Whenever the relative strength of planetsis referred to, it is the Panch-Vargiya Bala that is generallymeant. In Varshphal, it helps in determining Varshesh orthe ruler of the year. I t must, however, be born in mindthat while considering planetary friendship orotherwise, Guidelines specified in riajika aspects'are only applicable. The Panch-Vargiya Bala refers tofive sources of energy/ strength applicable to any planet.The five sources are as under:

1. G r i h a / Kshetra Bala:This Bala is determined by itslocation in its own house or the house of another planetdepending on the Tajika relationship i.e. house 3,5,9&11 are friendly, houses 1, 4, 7 &10 are inimical andhouses 2, 6, 8 & 12 are neutral. A planet gets 30 unitsof Bala in own sign, 22.5 units in friendly sign, 15 unitsin neutral sign and 7.5 units in an inimical sign.In the example chart, Sun, Mars & j upiter being intheir own houses 30 units each; Saturn being in afriendly sign gets 22.5 units; and Moon, Mercury &Venus being in an enemy sign gets 7.30 units each.

2. U c h c h a Bala: First find out points of deep exaltation& debilitation for each planet, which is as under:

A planet in its deep exaltation gets 20 units and indeep debilitation gets zero units of Uchcha Bala I nbetween these two points, a span of 180 degrees,strength of the planet gets correspondingly changedor each arc of nine degrees (180/ 20= 9) accounts forone unit of Uchcha Bala The method of calculatingUchcha Bala is deduct the deep point of debilitation ofa point from its longitude (starting from Aries) in theVarshaphali Divide this difference by nine. I t will givethe Uchcha Bala of the planet. I f the longitude of theplanet is less than its point of deep debilitation, add 12sign to the longitude and then deduct. If t h e d i f f e r e n c ebetween the two is more than six signs, we shoulddeduct it from 12 signs to get the Uchcha BalaIn the example chart, the Sunts longitude is 4-3-501. I fwe deduct the deep debilitation point of Sun (6-10-0'0from it, we get 9-23-50'. Since this indicates more thansix signs, subtract it from 12 signs. This will give us 2-6-10' or 66-101. N o w d i v i de i t b y n i ne , we g

of seven with remainder being three degrees. Somultiply three by 60 and add 10' to it giving us 1901Now again divide it by nine, we get a quotient of 21.So the Uchha Bala of Sun will be 7•21 units. Similarlythe Uchha Bala of Moon to Saturn will be 19.15, 11.04,17.02, 2.49, 3.55, and 19.41 respectively.

3. H u d d a Bala: The Hudda is a special feature ofVarshphal and does not find any use elsewhere inastrology. It is a sort of energy for a planet. Each sign

The Planetary Strengths/Balas 27

Planet Sun Mon Mar Mer j up Ven Sat StatusSign An- Tau- Capri- \fir- Can- Pis- Lib- Exalta-

es rus Coin go Cer ces ra tionDegrees 10 3 28 15 5 27 20Sign Lib- Scar- Can- Pis- Capri- Vir- An- Debili-

ra pio Cer ces corn go es tationDegrees 10 3 28 15 5 27 20


Hudda l stHudda 2ndHudda 31dHudda 4thHudda

5thHudda

& Lord /Lord / Lord / Lord / Lord / Lord/Sign

12-16/j up 16-19/Mer 19-28/Mar 28-30/Sat

Aries 0-6/J up 6 - 1 2 / Ve n 12-20/Mer 20-25/Mar 25-30/SatTaurus 0-8/Ven 8 - 1 4 / M e r 14-22/j up 22-27/Sat 27-30/MarGemini 0-6/ Mer 6-12/Ven 12-17/Mer 17-24/Mar 24-30/ SatCancer 0-7/ Mar 7-13/Ven 13-19/Mer 19-26/J up 26-30/ SatLeo 0-6/j up 6 - 11 / Ve n 11-18/Sat 18-24/Mer 24-30/ MarVirgo 0-7/ Mer 7 - 1 7 / Ve n 17-21/j up 21-18Mar 28-30/SatLibra 0-6/Sat 6 - 1 4 / M e r 14-21/j up 21-28/Ven 28-30/MarScorpio 0-7/Mar 7 - 11 / Ve n 11-19 /Mer 19-24/J up 24-30/SatSagittarius 0-12/j up 12-11/Ven 17/21/Mer 21-26/Mar 26-30/SatCapricorn 0-7/Mer 7-14/J up 14-22/Ven 22-26/Sat 26-30/MarAquarius 0-7/yen 7-13/Ven 13-20/J up 20-25/Mar 25-30/SatPisces 0-12/Ven 12-16/j up 16-19/Mer 19-28/Mar 28-30/Sat

of 30 degrees is divided into five parts with a specified/random number of degrees (Hudda) along with a lord,allotted to five planets from Mars to Saturn (excludingSun & Moon). Sun & Moon do not own any Hudda. TheTable of Hudda is as under:

Depending on its longitude in the Varshphal, a planetfalls in its own Hudda or that of a friend, an enemy ora neutral. The Hudda bala of the planet is accordinglyworked out as 15, 11.5/ 7 . 5 0 , 3 . 4 5 r e s p e c t iv e l y . A s S un

& Moon do not own any Hudda of their own, they cannever have a Bala of 15 units.

Note: It m ay be n ot ed t

shown above does not conform to any regular pattern.Probably it is based on personal experience of old Tajikascholars and has withstood the test of time. I t issomewhat akin to the Trimshamsha of Parashari system,where a sign is divided into five unequal parts andeach part is allotted to planets other than the Sun &the Moon. However any regularity in pattern withinthe table is nowhere in evidence. Therefore it is anarea of interesting future research.


Planet

SunMoonMarsMercuryJ upiterVenusSaturn

Longitude H u d d a R e l a t i o n B a l alord ( U n i t s )

4-3-50' J u p i t e r F r i e n d 1 1 . 1 51-9-40' M e r c u r y E n e m y 3 . 4 57-7-42' V e n u s E n e m y 3 . 4 54-18-20' M e r c u r y S e l f 1 5 . 0 08-9-38' J u p i t e r S e l f 1 5 . 0 04-21-45' M e r c u r y E n e m y 3 . 4 56-17-13' J u p i t e r F r i e n d 1 1 . 1 5

Signs

AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpio

The Hudda Bala of planets in the example chart will beas follows:

4. D r e k k a n a Bala: The Drekkana lords in Tajika forcomputing Panch Vargiya Bala are different from thosein Parashari system (see Table below). Here the lord of1st Drekkana in Aries is M

successive signs are the planets that fall in regular orderfrom Mars onwards i.e. Mars, Mercury, J upiter, Venusand Saturn. Begin with 2n d D r e k k a n a o f A r i e s w i t h S un

and continues till 3rd D r e k k a na o f P i s ce s a g ai n as M ar s.

In a Varshphal, a planet in own Drekkana gets 10 unitsof Bala, in a friendly Drekkana 7.5 units of Bala, inneutral Drekkana 5.00 units of Bala, and in inimicalDrekkana only 2.5 units of Bala.

ist Drekkana

/ LordMarsMercuryupiter

VenusSaturnSunMoonMars

rd Drekkana

/ LordSunMoonMarsMercuryJupit

VenusSaturnSun

31t1 Drelckan

/ LordVenusSaturnSunMoonMarsMercuryupiter

Venus


Sagittarius MercuryCapricorn JupiterAquarius Ve n u sPisces S a t u r n

The Drekkana Bala of planets in the example chart willbe as under;

Planet Dre ldcana D r e k k a n a Relation B a l aLord ( U n i t s )

Sun L e o - I S a t u r n F r i e n d 7 . 3 0Moon Ta u r u s - I M e r c u r y E n e m y 2 . 3 0Mars S c o r p i o - I M a r s S e l f 1 0 . 0 0Mercury Leo - I I J upiter F r i e n d 7 . 3 0J upiter Sagi t tar ius- I Mercury F r i e n d 7 . 3 0Venus L e o - I l l M a r s E n e m y 2 . 3 0Saturn L i b r a - I I S a t u r n S e l f 1 0 . 0 0

5. N a v a m s h a Ba la : As far as Navamsha Bala i sconcerned, there is no difference in casting/ lord ofNavamshas with the exception of aspectual relationship.A planet in own Navamsha gets 5units of Bala, in afriendly Navamsha 3.75 units of bala, in a neutralNavamsha 2 5 units o f Bala, and in an inimicalNavamsha only 1.25 units of Ma i l n t h e examp lechart, Navamsha Bala of each planet is as follows;

PlanetSunMoonMarsMercuryJupiterVenusSaturn

NavamshaTaurusPiscesVirgoVirgoGeminiLibraPisces

MoonMarsMercuryJupiter

SaturnSunMoonMars

Its lord Re la t ion Bala(Units)Venus E n e m y 1 . 1 5Jupiter N e u t r a l 2 . 3 0Mercury E n e m y 1 . 1 5Mercury S e l f 5 . 0 0Mercury Fr iend 3 . 4 5Venus S e l f 5 . 0 0J upiter F r i e n d 3 . 4 5

The Planetaty Strengths/Batas 3 1

Bala Sun Moon Mars Merc j up V e n SatGriha 30.00 7.30 30.00 7.30 30.00 7 .30 22.30Uchha 7.21 19.15 11.04 17.02 2.49 3 . 5 5 19.41Hudda 11.15 3.45 3.45 15.00 15.00 3 . 4 5 11.15Drekkana 7.30 2.30 10.00 7.30 7.30 2 . 3 0 10.00Navamsha 1.15 2.30 1.15 5.00 3.45 5 . 0 0 3.45

57.21 35.30 56.04 52.02 59.04 22 .40 67.11TotalViswa 14.20 8.52 14.01 13.00 14.46 5 . 4 0 16.47Bala(V.13.)

6. Computing & Use of Panch-Vargiya Bala: The fivefold strength of each planet is calculated in tabulatedin the form of a chart. The strength of planets in thePanch-vargiya Bala is expressed in units called theVishwa bala (VB.). The total units of Bala acquired bya planet is the five sources is totaled and then dividedby four (4) to get what is known as Viswa Bala (\LE).

It is customary to express Ranch- Vargiya or Viswa Balaas decimal fractions. The interpretation of strength ofa planet based on Panch-Vargiya Bala is made as under:a) I f V.B. is more than 15- Planet is Parakrami

(Extraordinarily strong).b) I f V.13.is 10 to15 units- Planet is Pooma Bali ( Fully

strong).c) I f V.B. 5-10 to 10 units- Planet is Madhya-Bali (of

medium strength),d) I f V.B. is less than 5 units- Planet Nirbali (Weak).While using this Bala in deciding Varshesh or Lord ofthe year, the relative numerical strength of planets within a particular group is taken into consideration. Thestrength of a planet also influences the results whenthe planet is Dasha lord. The Dasha effects have beendiscussed in a subsequent chapter.


6. Miscellaneous Strengths1, I n addition to above, sources of strength, Acharya

Neelkantha in sloka 58-59 of chapter 1 and sloka 62-63 of chapter 2, says that the planets get residentialstrength also depending on the house they are positedin. All planets in own/ exaltation house wields specialstrength to grant good results.Any planet occupying aKendra house (Lagna, 4th, 7th & rt h %

u ) orllth, 5th o r 9 t h

house also gain special strength. The measure ofstrength gained by a planet is in a decreasing orderstarting with a maximum in Lag na, followed by in 10th,7thp 4th, nth, 5th

and the least in 9th h o u s e . T h e a b ov e

principle applies to all planets, there are certain otherhouses for some planets. The Moon gets additionalstrength in 2nd & 3r d h o u se , V e nu s in 5 th, Mars in 6t h,

Sun in 9th, j u p it e r in l lt h and Mercury in

additional strength. Generally planets in Trika (6, 8 or12th) house never give goo

2. T h e strength or weakness of a planet is also influencedby the house, it occupied and strength gained in natalchart.

3. I n Tajika writings, little has been said about Rahu andKetu. However, Sloka 76 of Tajik Neelkanthi states thatRahu is like Saturn and rules over bones and SWDirection. Ketu is also like Saturn or Rahu with adifference that it has a Shikha (long hairy tail on head)and denotes a person having many facets. However inother classics, Ketu is like Mars. Rahu often createsconfusion like Saturn and a great affinity to any or allforeign things. Whereas Ketu is impulsive like Mars.Rahu and Ketu are always 180 degrees apart and inretrograde motion. Shri Manik Chand Jam, a reputedastrologer terms Rahu as the deeds/ misdeeds of thepast that have matured to give their results during thenative's present life; while Ketu represents those deedsof the past that may be lying dormant during the present


life time but occasionally do spring up to influence ourpresent course of action.

7. Analysis of Weak Planets1. Every chart, whether birth or annual chart, contains

some weak as well as some strong planets. The correct& comprehensive analysis of weak planets is equallyimportant to arrive at the correct timing and successfulpredictions. A weak planets not only fail to deliverpositive results of its significations but spoil the resultsof the house, where it is posited or which it rules oraspects, and cause their negative significations duringits period or sub-period as per its natal or transitstrength. A planet may become weak due to any orcombination of two or more of the following factors;i) D e b i l i t a t i o n : A planet becomes in i ts Deen

awastha, during i ts stay in the sign o f i tsdebilitation. The planet is weaker while approachingits deep point of debilitation than after it hascrossed that point. The deep points of debilitationof planets from Sun to Saturn are Libra-10 degree,Scorpio-3degree, Cancer-28, Pisces-15, Capricorn-5, Virgo-27, and Aries-20degree respectively. InTajika system, there is no mention of cancellationof debilitation, as suggested by Parashar.

ii) Combustion: Planets when too near the Sun, losetheir vitality and are said to be combust. A combustplanet is weak and lack necessary power to protectand/ or promote the significations of its own or ofthe house it rules. When a planet is combust, thenative suffers with regard to general significationsof the planet and the significations o f theMooltrikone house, it rules in such a manner thatthe sufferings become memorable. I t is like atragedy or serious setback during the sub-periodof the combust planet. I n case it is further afflicted


by functional malefics, the significations of the saidhouse are totally destroyed. The results will beworse, i f Sun is lord of a Trika house, as wellHowever if Sun itself is debilitated (being positedin Libra), it loses its power to make any other planetcombust. Secondly some astrologers are of the viewthat since Mercury in its orbit is always close toSun (Being never away f rom Sun b y + / -28degrees), i t does not suffer from combustionunless it is within 3 degree range. Rahu & Ketuinstead of getting combust, eclipse the Sun/ Moon.

iii) Loss I n Planetary War: When two planets arewithin a degree of each other, they are said to bein planetary war. The planet with lesser longitudewins and the other loses. A planet, who is lost inplanetary war, becomes astrologically very weakto promote its positive significations and causesnegative results only. However The Sun & Moonnever enters into planetary war and it is said thatthe Mars being the Commander of PlanetaryCouncil is always the winner in such a war

iv) Retrogression: Although planets always move indirect motion, but since we observe all movementsfrom earth, a planet at times appears to move inbackward direction and is called retrograde. TheSun & Moon are never retrograde and Rahu & Ketuare always retrograde. Other planets during theirrevolution around the Sun sometimes appear tobe retrograde. A retrograde planet is consideredweak and always indicates some obstacles/impediments in events causing repetition, delayor even cancellation during the period o fretrogression. Retrograde motion gives the planetChesta Bala conferring good or evil according toits function. In Tajika system, a benefic retrogradeplanet indicates delay and the event will materialize,


when retrograde planet becomes direct and passesbeyond the point from where retrograde motionstarted. But if retrograde planet is a malefic, theresult may be negative.

v) Detr imental Signs: A planet is considered strongwhen in its sign of exaltation/ Mooltrikone sign.However, i t becomes weak when posited in thesign opposite (180 degree away) its Mooltrikonesign. Such a planet cannot deliver/ promote itspositive results and causes sorrows/ miseries tothe native. If i t i s a s s oc i a t ed w it h any other factor

of weakness, could cause serious problempertaining to its negative significations during itsplanetary period/ sub-period.

vi) Adverse Aspect/ Placing: A planet becomesweak when it is aspected by malefies. This problemgets further compounded if the planet does notget any benefic influence or is functionally maleficfor a particular chart or is placed in a Trika (6, 8, or12th) house from lagna or a combination of thesefactors. Such a planet depending on the degree ofadverse influence, cause unpleasant event/situations.

vii) Position of planet within a Bhava: A planetbecomes weaker as it is placed away from mid-cusp of a Bhava and is the weakest at the Shava-Sandhi i.e. at the beginning or the end of a bhava.The position becomes worse if it is positioned asthe sandhi of Bhava and Nakshtra simultaneouslyi.e. in Gand-Alool Nakshatra.

viii) Due to Weak Depositor: A planet becomes weakif its depositor is weak due to any or combinationof the factors mentioned above.

2. W e a k Sun: During the periods of weak Sun, dependingon the degree of its weakness, makes one egoist, fond


of flattery/ false pride, being ignored by the society orsome conflict springs up with government authorities,or there may be problems to or from father/ boss, orone has to put in lot of efforts to gain any success/recognition. Weak Sun is particularly bad in houses 4,5, 7, 8 &12th h o u s es . W he n a we ak Sun is under

affliction of Rahu/ Ketu, one suffers from loss ofreputation, cardiac problems and chaos in life. I fafflicted by Mars, Saturn or lord of 6th/ 8t h h o u s e , o n e

suffers from blood problems, indigestion, bonefractures, government action or death of relationsignified by house ruled by Sun or prolonged medicationdue to some chronic ailment.

3. W e a k Moon: A weak Moon during its periods, makesone moody, without aim, wandering unstable &unreliable and lose mental peace. One may lose orsuffer due to one's mother or wife they may not enjoygood health. The property matters may get worsen. Ifthe weak moon is severely afflicted, the native getsinvolved in vices and loses mental peace. One isvulnerable to epileptic fits. When such a Weak Moon isafflicted by Rahu/ Ketu, One's mother suffers from manyproblems including health, property or even life, andone suffers from loss of mental peace, health &emotional disturbances. When such a Moon is afflictedby functional malefics, native suffers from depression,mental maladies, malfunctioning o f lungs, drugaddiction and prolonged chronic illness.I n the example annual chart, weak Moon posited in 7thhouse is afflicted by Rahu/ Ketu and by 6th l o r d M a r s .This caused the death of the native's mother duringthe year

4. W e a k Mars: A weak Mars during its periods, makesone angry, suffer from injuries/ accidents & loss ofwealth due to rashness, change of residence andhypertension. It also causes mental anguish, fear from


fire, weapon & thieves and spoils marriage. A weakMars is particularly bad in houses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 12thhouses. When such a weak Mars is afflicted by Rahu/Ketu, one becomes vulnerable to cancer, muscularailments, accidental injuries, litigations, and losses inproperty matters. When such a Mars is afflicted byfunctional malefics, native suffers from ill health dueto impurity of blood, malignant tumors, injuries due tofire, weapon etc, drug addiction and chronic diseases.

5. W e a k Mercury: During its periods/ sub-periods, weakMercury makes one confused, sensitive, slow in decisionmaking, mentally disturbed, timid, meek, and onesuffers from lack of/ over confidence, nervous pressures& loss in academic field. Being an eunuch planet, it isnot good for marital happiness and progeny. I f weakMercury is afflicted by Rahu/ Ketu, native becomesvulnerable to convulsions, paralysis, skin diseases, andbreathing problems. When such Mercury is afflicted byfunctional malefics, one may suffer from depression,nervous breakdown, loss of wealth, asthmatic ailments,or chronic ailments and may become a big cheat andliar.

6. W e a k ) upiter: A weak j upiter, during its periods/ sub-periods, may cause loss of wealth and/ or of progenyor husband, sufferings due to problems of liver,jaundice, diabetes, ear or enlargement of any glandetc. One cannot concentrate on studies, becomesselfish, immoral & mean, and extra-vagant. I t isparticularly bad in Trika houses. When a Weak j upiteris afflicted by Rahu/ Ketu, one suffers from loss ofreputation & wealth, and of liver/ indigestive ailments.When afflicted by functional malefics, native suffers illhealth due to high fever, typhoid, renal malfunctioning,diabetes,& illicit or extra-marital relationships and deathof relation signified by the houses ruled by j upiter. Sinceit is the planet of expansion/ uncontrolled growth, i tmay cause cancer


7. W e a k Venus: A weak Venus, during its periods, causeloss of comforts/luxuries/ reputation, wealth, maritaldisharmony and delay in marriage. One's wife maysuffer ill-health or he may suffer from skin or eyeproblems or social degradation. In case of females therecould be problems of urinary infection or of generativeorgans. If afflicted by Rahu/ Ketu, one may suffer fromrenal ailments, drug addiction or sexual perversion. I fafflicted by functional malefics, such a weak Venuscauses urinary infection, renal/ ovarian ailments,deficiency in married life, impotency, or separation fromor illness to spouse, sexually transmitted diseases,vehicular accidents and entanglement in dispute/litigation.

8. W e a k Saturn: A weak Saturn during its periods,causes one to struggle hard for success/ recognition,lose wealth and may suffer from melancholia, bonefractures, deformed limb, pain in legs or spinalproblems. One may be poor, quarrelsome, not enjoygood social respect, delay in marriage, maritaldisharmony (being a separatist planet) and may getinvolve in leading low class people. When afflicted withRahu/ Ketu, a weak Saturn, causes native to sufferpain from joints/ spinal/ arthritis or drug addiction. I fafflicted by functional malefics, it may cause ill-health/unhappiness from children, acute body pains,involvements in disputes/ litigations, professional/business problems, drug addiction, prolong medicationdue to some chronic ailment of chest, abdomen,muscles or eye. One may be surrounded by wickedfriends/ women and may give wealth through fraud/dishonest means.

9. Rahu / Ketu: During periods of a weak Rahu/ Ketu,the native is vulnerable to loss of reputation, vices,many unfavourable incidents/ failures and variedailments, which are difficult to be diagnosed. When


afflicted by functional malefic planets, weak Rahu/ Ketumakes native suffer from injuries, high fevers,circulatory problems, association with wicked people,acute depression (may even lead to suicide), lossthrough fire/ thieves, sudden calamity, drug addictionand fear of punitive action of state, and prolongedprofessional / business obstructions


1. I ntmduction

Chapter-04

Taj i ka Yogas

Yogas are the planetary combinations indicating good orbad results. The clue to successful predictions on the basisof Tajika Shastra lies to a great extent in a properunderstanding of its yoga& These yogas are as appropriatelyapplicable to Horary charts as they are to the annual charts.Unlike Parashari System, where there are hundreds of Yogas,the Taiika shastra has only 16 yoga& Tajika astrologershave evolved very ingenious method for understanding theintricacies of a particular event through these yoga& Theseyogas are formed due to specific disposition of planets,their speed for mutual aspect on each other and their specificorb or Deeptamsha The various names given to these yogashave been derived from the Persian or Arabic languages.The Vedic astrologers should be given credit that the aliennames of the yogas have been retained as such andgraciously incorporated in the Sanskrit verses for Horaryand Annual horoscopy. Several of Tajika yogas may bepresent in any one Prashna or Varshphal chart. The correctdelineation of a chart involves a balanced interpretation ofvarious yogas present in the chart. I t may be noted thatRahu and Ketu do not figure in formation of any these yoga&

2. T h e Lagnesh and the KaryeshThese two terms are regularly used while describing mostof the Taiika yogas and they participate in formation ofseveral yogas. The Lagnesh or lagna lord represents the

Tajika Yogas 4 1

native himself. Hence the involvement of Lagnesh isnecessary in order to ensure the occurrence of any eventto the native. The nature of this event is governed by anotherplanet or significator (Karaka), which represents an eventby its being the lord of a particular house ruling that event.For example when Lagnesh establishes some relationshipwith the lord of say, the 5th house (significator/ Karyesh forthe 5t h h ou se ), some event pertaining to on

(ruled by 5th h o u se ) i s l i ke l y to m a te r ia l iz e .

The above strict application of the terms Lagnesh & Karyeshholds good in case of Prashna or Horary chart becausegenerally one is to find out the occurrence of one eventfrom a chart. However in an annual chart, any house maybe treated as lagna and the relationship of its lord (Lagnesh)with another lord (Karyesh) may be studied to know aboutthe events pertaining to a particular house. For example arelationship, through yogas, between lord of 5th & 1 2t h l o r d smay indicate loss of progeny. Similarly a relationshipbetween 7th a n d 1 lt h l or d may i nd ic at e some g

from wife or business partner.The actual interpretation of each of the Tajika yoga maythus require the consideration of the following factors:1.2.3,4.

5.

Lordship of the planets over houses.The natural significations of the planets.Houses in which yoga producing planets are posited.Various planetary aspects or influences within theirspecific orb between yoga producing planets.Strength of the yoga producing planets.

3. T h e 16 Tajika Yogas1. I kkaval/ I qbal Yoga: If in a chart (annual/ horary),

all the 7 planets are posited in Kendra (1, 4, 7 & 10th)and Panphara (2, 5, 8& l it h) h o u s e s ,


JuR9-38Muntha

formed. This yoga relieves numerous afflictions in thechart. It indicates gain in business/ profession, status,and/ or acquisition of wealth, vehicles, general comforts& good luck. When most of the planets in the chart arestrong, this yoga present excellent results. WhenLag nesh & other key planets are weak or placed in 8thhouse, native suffers set back. Even if Lagnesh andmajority of planets are posited in Kendra/ Pan phara(Less 8th) h ou se , r ea so na bl y good results are obt

For example see Annual chart of Rajiv Gandhi for 41styear

JuR9-38 S a 1 7 - 1 3Ra8-55 M u n t h aNI o9-40

9 M a 7 - 4 2 710 K e 8 - 5 5 6

As9-26

20 Aug 1984Chart-5 S u 3 - 5 0

MeR18-20

Ve21-45 Ra8-55Mo9-40Ma7-42 1 3

Ke8-55 Sa17-13As9-26

12

8 S u 3 - 5 011 5 MeR18-20

2 V e 2 1 - 4 5

4

It can be seen that all the planets are in Kendra/Panphara houses except Saturn. But there is no planetin 8th house and Lagnesh Mars is in lagna and 10th lordSun is in 10th h o u se w i th 8t h l or d r e tr o gr a d

both strong in Viswa Bal and Sun is lord of the year aswell. This explains remarkable rise in status of the nativeby his becoming the Prime-Minister suddenly duringthe year

2. I nduvara Yoga; It is a yoga of misfortune. Both thisyoga and the previous yoga are like Nab has yogas ofVedic astrology. This yoga is caused when all the 7planets (or most of the key planets including Lagnesh)are posited in Apoklim (3,6,9 &12th) h o u s e s .

7-Oka Yogas 43

Ra25:16

may be disastrous or the Prashna may fail awfully andone may face many disappointments or loss of status.However it may not be followed blindly. Some planetsgets additional strength in these houses like Moon in3rd, Mars in 6th, & Saturn in 12th gets ad

as brought out earlier. Again 9th b e i n g t h e b e s t T r i k o n e

& house of luck, most of the planets give good resultshere.

Su7:30 3 u 1 9 : 7 Ve 2 2 24 1 22:Me14:47 M a S uKe25:16 mo 6 4 7:30

24:26 7 A s 4 : 2 0 3 M eJul9:7 M u n 1 4 : 4 7Ve22:32 K e

Chart-6 M a 2 2 : 4 1 s 2 5 : 1 6Induvar Yoga 8 2233un1991 1 1

SaR12:2 A s 4 : 2 0

Ra25:16Mo 1 0 1 2

24:26Mun S a R 1 2 : 2

In the above chart, Moon, Mars, j upiter, Venus, Saturn& Muntha are placed in houses 3, 6, & 12. The remainingtwo planets are placed in 1 ith h o u s e , b u t i n R a h u -K e t u

axis. The native remained seriously ill throughout theyear Of course, she was running an adverse dasha-antar-dasha in her birth chart as well.

1 I thasala/ Muthasil Yoga: This literally means 'Yogaof intermixing/ inter-mingling'. It is the most importantTajika yoga and is extensively used in both horary andannual horoscope. I t provides the key to understandseveral other Tajika yoga& It is generally a benefic yoga,but it is not always be so. For example an I thasalabetween Lagnesh & 8th lord is bound to cause troubles/obstacles etc. Hence for the likely results of Ithasla,the nature of planets, their lordship and their placementmust be considered to pronounce results. The presenceof this yoga indicates the fulfillment of some event in


future. The factors required for the formation of thisyoga are:i) T h e faster moving planet is behind the slower

moving planets. The planets in order of relativeascending velocity/ motion are Saturn, J upiter,Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury and Moon: with Moonbeing the fastest and Saturn the slowest.

ii) T h e two planets are in mutual aspect. The aspecthere means the Tajika aspects only as explainedearlier. The two planets in 2/12 or 6/8 position willhave no aspect. The two planets are generallyLagnesh & karyesh.

iii) A s this yoga is intermingling of the two planets,the planets concerned (Lagnesh & Karyesh) shouldbe with in their orb of influence or Deeptamsharange as explained in earlier chapter. The closurethe two planets are degree wise to each other, thegreater the influence, they will exert for I thasalato occur. The difference between the degrees ofthe two planets indicates the time frame for theevent to occur

I nvolvement of retrograde planets in formation of theyoga is normally not welcome as it indicates obstacles/delay. A faster moving planet even though behind aslow moving planet will not be able to form the yogaas it denotes separation of the two planets. Similarwould be the fate if both the planets are retrograde.However if the slow moving planet alone is retrograde,then the intensity of the I thasala yoga would increase,as the two planets are coming together at a faster rate.The I thasala yoga is most extensively used for predictionin horary. Let us take a case where native wants toknow about the success of his proposed venture.See the Prashna Chart:

Tajika Yogas 4 5

Mo4-20 M e 1 2 - 2 6Me12-26 V e 1 8 - 3Ma14-22 Su20-27 Ve18-3Ke29-35 5 3

6 A s 2 - 2 0 2 S u20-27Sa25-23 A s 2 - 2 0

Chart-7

luR12-3Ra29-35

4 M o 4 - 2 0JuR12-3 7 1 Ma14-22Ra29-35 lo K e 2 9 - 3 5

8 1 29 1 1

Sa25-23

In the above case Lagna lord Mo

Karyesh Mars in own 10th h o u s e a n d w i t h 6 - 9t h l o rd

J upiter posited in 4t h h o u s e . T h e c l o se r e l a t io n s h ip

among Lagnesh, Karyesh (10th lord) and 9th l o r d i s agreat Rajyoga for fulfillment of desires pertaining toprofession/ business. The Lagnesh Moon is also inI thasala with 12th l o r d M e r c ur y p o s it e d in 1 2t h h ou se

alongwith 1 it h l o r d V e n us , i n d ic a t in g g ai ns from f or ei gn

source. However Moon, Mars &tej u p i t e r a l l b e i n g i n R a h u -

Ketu axis (although degree wise quite far), indicatesworries for the native. Luckily 8th l o r d S a t u r n , t h o u g h

aspects Moon, Mars, J upiter and Mercury separately, isout of Deeptamsha range of all these four planets. ButMercury having a very close I shrala yoga with 6th l o r dretrograde J upiter, some repeat/ delayed action is alsoindicated. Moreover Mercury being 3rd l o r d a l s o , t h egain may not be as expected. However overall it will bea gainful venture.There are four types of I thasala yoga as under:i) V a r t m a a n I thasala: I t means applying a t

present. I f the conditions of I thasala are presentas indicated in the above Para, it is called VartmaanI thasala Yoga. I f the Lagnesh or Karyesh are intheir own/ exaltation sign or posited in benefichouses or beneficially aspected, the good results


Mo29-32

Sa12-29

Su5-39Me14-24Ma14-59Ra22-20

of the yoga will be experienced soon. For examplein the example chart given below, Lagnesh Mercuryis in Vartmaan I thasala with 2 '1 l o r d V e n u s a n dalso with 4th l o r d J u p it e r ; s in ce in both the case all

the three conditions are fully met. This indicatesaccruing wealth, vehicles and comforts during theyear. In the chart, 8th lord Mars (in 4th house) alsoforms I thasala with 2n d l o r d V e n u s i n 2 hd h o u se .

This confirms that the native may get all the wealth& comforts as part of heredity. As 4th l o r d j u p i t e ris posited in 12th h o u s e , n a t iv e m ay i n he r it w ea lt h

(land, property and wealth) at a far off place.

Chart-8

Mun K e 2 2 - 2 0

1u20-35

Ve18-34 As23-2

Ve18-34 3 u 2 0 - 3 5

Su5-39 6Me14-24 9 3 Ke22-20Ma14-59Ra22-20 1 2

Sa lo12-29 1 1

7 58 A s 2 3 - 2 4

Mo29-32 2 Mun1

ii) P o o m a Masai : .1 t means the perfect I thasala.I n this case the fast moving planet is behind theslow moving planet but within one degree. Sincethe two planets are so close to each other, theradiance of one influence the other in an increasedway. I n the above example chart, Lagnesh Mercuryis in Pooma I thasala with 8th lord Mars in the samehouse (inimical aspect). Hence the native had acuteheart problem during the year.

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iii) Bhavishyat I thasala: It i s a n I t h a s a l a n o t p r e s e nt

now but may be formed in the near future. I n thiscase other conditions of I thasala are met, but thedifference of longitudes of the two planets involvedin the yoga are just outside their Deeptamsha rangeand are likely to come within the Deeptamsha rangeshortly. This yoga gives result after some delay orin later part of the year. However the two planetsshould not be separated from the range of theirDeeptamsha beyond one degree or so. Say in achart, Mercury with 14-34' in a benefic house is inmutual Tajika aspect with J upiter with a degree of23-05'. The difference in longitudes of the twoplanets is 8-311, w h i c h i s s l i g ht l y m or e t ha n t he ir

average Deeptamsha range of 7+9/ 2= 8. After aday or so the Mercury, the faster moving planetwill close the difference and be within theirDeeptamsha range. Hence they form BhavishyatI thasala Yoga.I n a variation of above rules, two planets are alsosaid to be in Bhavishyat ithasal, when they areplaced in contiguous houses and thus are devoidof any aspect and incapable o f forming anyI thasala. However if the faster moving planet is atthe end of its sign, it is said to be operating fromnext sign as well. If the slow moving planet is notfar advanced in his sign, it may form an Ithasalayoga, as soon as the faster moving planet entersthe new sign. However the faster moving planetshould not be retrograde. This may however giveresults after some delay.


As27:50Sa6:30

Chart No.15Bhavishyat

Ithasala yoga

Ke19:55

Vell :02Ju12:30

Ra19:55 Mo29:56 Ma3••56 Su25••42Me20:38

10

4

Ra19:55

11 9As27:50 M o

12 S a 6 : 3 0 8 29:56

Ma3:561 7 Me20:38

Su2 6 25:42

3 5Vell:02

Ke19:55 3 u 1 2 : 3 0

Main Features are:

1. Moon is in the 1 lt h h o u s e o f S c o r p io a t 2 9: 5 6' a nd

has no apparent relation with Mars in the precedinghouse of Libra at 3:561 d e g r e e s .2. However after few hours only, Moon will enterSagittarius and immediately establish I thsala withMars.

3. T h e Moon will also move out o f its sign o fdebilitation.

iv) Rashi-anta (or Rashyanta) I thasala: It meansthat this I thasala involves a planet at the end of asign or Rash'. A planet posited at 29 degrees ormore in a Rashi is called at Rashi-anta. A fastmoving planet at Rashi-anta extends its influenceto the next house also. In Rashi-anta I thasala, thetwo planets are not in I thasala because the fastermoving planet is at Raskanta much ahead of slowmoving planet, although they may be in mutualaspect. But the faster moving planet at Rash-antaon entering the next house still maintain aspectand establishes lthasala with the slower movingplanet and is well within their Deeptamsha range.In the example chart no.8, 1 lt h l o r d M o o n

Tajika Yogas 4 9

Me4:30Sul8:05

Mo29:17

Rashi-anta in 7th h o u s e a n d h e nc e c a nn o t e s ta b li s h

I thasala with 12th l o r d S u n . H o w ev e r , M oo n b ei ng

much faster than Sun, within hours enters 8th h o u s eand immediately establishes close I thasala with 12thlord Sun in 10th h o u s e .Ju7:08 S a

28:32 8 6Ma 9 A s 2 7 : 3 0 s29:37

Ke22:30Chart No.16 7

Rashyant V e 5 : 3 2 1 0 4 Ke22:30Ithasal Yoga R a 2 2 : 3 0 1Ve5:32

Ra22:30 M e4:30Su 11

Sa28:32 A s 1 8 : 0 5 1 2Ma29:37 2 7 : 3 0

Main Features are:

Mo29:17 3 J u7:082

1. Moon is at Rashyanta (being at more than 29degree).

2. Moon is in aspect with Mercury and Venus but doesnot establish I thasala being far advanced in degreescompared to both of them.

3. Moon will soon move to next sign and still maintainaspect with both Mercury and Venus and withinDeeptamsha range.

4. Moon being 10th lord operating from 8th house,establish I thasala with 8th l o r d V e n u s a n d 1 2t h l o r d

Mercury indicating obstruction/ interruption innative's profession.

4. I shrata Yoga :This is a yoga of separation. The wordIshrafa means wastage or expense. I t is also called1Mus

indicates obstacles and failures. The special feature ofthis yoga is that the faster moving planet is ahead of


slow moving planet by more than one degree. Withfast moving planet ahead of the slow moving planet,the two have no chance of meeting each other. Thisyoga of separation start operating as soon as the fastmoving planet is ahead of slow moving planet by morethan one degree. The two planets start losing intensityas the difference between the two increases, until itceases to exist as they separate beyond theirDeeptamsha range. An I shrala yoga between twobenefic planets only tend to hamper work but is notconsidered too harmful. But if caused by two malefics,it is particularly bad, and not only cause failures inundertakings but brings additional troubles &disappointments. In the example chart No.7 above,Lagnesh Mercury and 121h l o r d S u n a r e i n l Ot h h o u se

within their Deeptamsha range (11 degrees), but thefaster planet, Mercury is ahead of Sun, hence I shrafayoga is formed indicating failure of Prashna. Similarlythere is another I shrafa Yoga between Saturn andVenus.

5. N a k t a Yoga: This is an auspicious yoga with a fastlinkage. The necessary condition for this yoga arei) T h e r e is no mutual Tajika aspect between Lagnesh

& Karyesh.ii) A faster moving planet is located between Lag nesh

& Karyesh, in mutual with both, encompassingthem both, within its individual Deeptamsha.

This yoga accomplishment with the help of some onerepresented by third (faster moving) planet. When thetwo planets are not in mutual aspect, there is norelationship between them. The intervening planetpasses on the strength (Tejal glow) from the planetbehind (faster of the two planets) to the planet ahead(slower of the two). The intervening planet must befaster than both the unrelated planets to ensure a

Tajika Yogas 5 1

smooth accomplishment of a purpose Thus Nakta yogacannot form with Moon as one of the non-aspectingplanet, because there is no planet which is faster thanMoon. The standard Nakta yoga has three possiblevariations:

i) In te rven ing planet making I thasala withboth non-aspecting planets: This is the bestform of a Nakta yoga as it shows two way I thaslayoga indicating a sure success through theintervention of the person represented by theintervening planet. For example see Chart-3 (theannual chart for 41st year of Rajiv Gandhi). Herethere is no mutual aspect between Lag nesh Marsand 2n d l o rd J u pi te r, as the two are pos

12 position in the chart. However the 10th l o r d S u nhas mutual Tai ika aspects with both of them from10th house. The Sun is faste

J upiter and is related with both of them separatelyin I thasala yoga as both Mars & j upiter falls withinthe Deeptamsha range of Sun. Thus both Marsand Jupiter form Nakta yoga with the help of Sun.The native acquired sudden gain in wealth andrise in status during the 41st y e a r .ii) Yo g a with one I thasala and one I shrata: Thisis standard Nakta Yoga mentioned in Tai ika classics.I n Chart -4 below, there is no aspect betweenLag flesh Saturn and Nt h l o r d J u p i t e r b e i n g i n 6 / 8

position from each other, though both are in theirDeeptamsha range. However 5th & 8t h l o r d M e r c u r y ,

a planet faster than both is Located in 5t h h o u s eand aspects both J upiter (I shrafa yoga) and Saturn(I thasala yoga). Thus a link is established betweenJ upiter and Saturn. The Ishrafa link reduces thequality of the Nakta yoga. Lagna lord Saturn is in8th h

had to suffer due to loss of his child.


AsJul4:26

Chart-9

Me15:24

Ma17:41 V e 2 1 : 4 8

Mo23:46 S a 2 1 : 1 9

Me 315:24 4

Mall:41

12 1 0As1 3 u 1 4 : 2 6 9

112 8 Mo23:46

5

Ve21:48 76

Sa21:19

iii) N a k t a with double I shmta Yoga: Such a Naktayoga has to be qualitatively much inferior to othertwo Nakta yogas since the link provided by thefaster moving planets to the two non-aspectingplanets are through I shrafa yogas. In chart-4above, 3-10th l o r d M a rs i n 1 2t h h ou se has no r el at io n

with 4-9th l o r d V en us in 7t h house as th

are in 6/ 8 position from each other However 6thlord Moon from has double I sh rafa Yoga with bothMars and Venus as Moon is located ahead of bothof them. During the year native had ill health andsuffered loss in business and lost valuables.

6. Ya m a y a Yoga: It is a yoga with a slow linkage. Thisyoga resembles Nakta yoga with the only differencebeing that the link between the two non-aspectingplanets is provided by an intervening planet which isslower than the two planets. The presence of the linkindicates role of an intermediary in fulfillment of apromise. However the link being a slow moving planet,the fulfillment will be with some difficulty/ problemsThe quality of Yamaya may be further adversely affectedif the intervening linking planet is retrograde, debilitatedor combust. If Saturn is one of the two non-aspectingplanets, The Yamaya yoga cannot be formed, becausethere is no planet slower than Saturn. Here again three

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possibility exists of linkage being through both I thasala/I shrafa, one of each type of yoga. The standard text orthe average results are obtained when there is oneI thasala and the other Ishrafa yoga.

Ma23-30

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In the Chart-8, given above, there is no aspect between4th lord Mars and 7th lor

in 6/ 8 position from each other. But Saturn (R ) asLag nesh is posited in lagna, between the two and aspectboth the planets. The Moon & Mars are both within theindividual Deeptamsha of Saturn. Thus a Yamaya yogais formed. Saturn & Mars are both in their own signand form Poona Ithasala and with Moon, Saturn formsIshrafa yoga. The native (lagna) is busy attempting aharmonious relationship between dominant mother (4thlord) and the wife (7th lord). The task remains difficultas Saturn (Lagnesh & planet providing linkage) beingretrograde.

7. M a n a u / Manahoo Yoga: This Yoga negates theI thasala and causes failure in undertakings, fear fromenemies, loss of wealth, involvement in debt/ quarrels/litigation. The essential ingredients of the yoga are:i) Lagnesh and Karyesh are in I thasala.ii) A malefic (Mars or Saturn or both) is either conjunct

with or is one of the planet forming I thasala or


inimically aspects (except the 1 0t h a s p e c t )the faster moving of the Lagnesh/ Karyesh, fromwithin its individual Deeptamsha.

Mars/ Saturn tends to absorb the radiance of a planetwhich i t conjunct with or inimically aspect. Whileclassical writers have stated that their association withfaster moving planet cause harmful effects, someastrologers opines the same results when Mars/ Saturnhas similar association with either of the planets inI thasala, irrespective of their speed. Although TajikaYogas have not assigned any role to Rahu/ Ketu, someastrologers are of the view that if Rahu/ Ketu areconjunct either of the mutually aspecting planets, sameadverse results will accrue.

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In the above chart, Lagnesh Mercury and 7th l o r d j u p i t e rare in I thasala, but Mars intercept the influence of fastermoving Mercury by inimical aspect. Hence the marriageproposal will not be favourably decided. Now takeanother example chart-2. Here Lagnesh Mars from lagnais in I thasala with 10th l o r d S u n i n 1 0t h h o u s

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planets are very strong in Panchvargiya Bala. Despitemutual inimical aspect (4/10) between the two, nativehad an extraordinary rise in status. Probably anothercontributory factor was friendly aspect of exalted Saturnon faster moving planet, Sun.

8. Kamboo la Yoga: Kamboola is derived from the wordMaqbool meaning "highly desirable". This yoga isformed when lagnesh & Karyesh are in I thasalaand Moon joins either or both of them. Theassociation of Moon enhances the quality of I thasalayoga and speeds up its fruition. To get the best results,both the Moon as well as the Lagnesh & Karyesh mustbe strong. The classics describes 16 types of Kamboolayoga depending upon the strength/ weakness ofparticipants in the yoga. The strength of planets forthe purpose of this yoga are as under:i) Exce l l en t (Uttama)- When the planet is in

exaltation/ own sign.ii) Good (Madhyam)- When it is in its own Hudda and

in its own Drekkana/ Navamsha. Since Moon doesnot have its own Hudda, its being in its ownDrekkana/ Navamsha is good enough.

iii) I nferior (Adhama)- When i t is posited in itsdebilitation/ enemy sign.

iv) Mediocre/ neutral (Sama)- When none of the aboveconditions apply, and the planet is posited in thehouse of a planet neutral to it.

A combination of above mentioned four states of Moonon one hand, and the Lagnesh/ Karyesh on the other,produces 16 different combinations as shown below:


S. M o o nNo1 U t t a m a2 U t t a m a3 U t t a m a4 U t t a m a5 M a d h y a m6 M a d h y a m7 M a d h y a m8 M a d h y a m9 S a m a10 S a m a11 S a m a12 S a m a13 Adhama14 Adhama15 Adhama16 Adhama

Different Types of Kamboola Yoga

Lagnesh/KaryeshUttamaMadhyamSamaAdhamaUttamaMadhyamSamaAdhamaUttamaMadhyamSamaAdhamaUttamaMadhyamSamaAdhama

Results

Excellent resultsHigh attainmentGood resultsResults after certain effortsHigh attainmentsAttainment after effortsAttainment with great effortsLittle gain after effortsGood resultsAttainment with great effortsAverage resultsDifficult to achieve resultsResults after certain effortsLittle gain after effortsDifficult to achieve resultsEfforts may not yield results

An Uttam-Uttam Kamboola may be seen with in VirgoLagna with exalted Mercury therein in I thasala withexalted Mars in Capricorn and exalted Moon in openfriendly aspect with both of them, Similarly an Adhama-Adhama Yoga in a chart of Sagittarius lagna with j upiterin Capricorn in I thasala with Mars in Cancer with Moonin Scorpio having friendly aspect with both of them. Allthe three planets are debilitated, thus forming almostuseless Kamboola yoga. Now let us see a typicalKamboola Yoga.

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Lagna is Capricorn with exalted l it h l o r d M a r s i n i t .Lagnesh Saturn is exalted in 10th h o u s e , a n e x c e l l e n t

for rise in profession. 10th lord Venus is in 8th house inlthasala with Lagnesh indicating discontinuity ( 8t hhouse) in job (10th h o u s e ) y i e l d in g p l ac e to a n ot h er of

superior nature. This is supported by Moon, in ownsign in 7th house, l it h l o r d e x a l t e d M a rs a nd e x a lt e d

Lagnesh Saturn all in mutual aspect and I thasala Mars& Saturn being in 4/10 aspect does not attract ManauYoga. The native had to give up his current job, butattained another higher & much better job.

9. Ga i r i -Kamboo la Yoga: Ghair in Arabic meansoutsider. In this yoga, i t means the achievement ofobjective through the intervention of a third party. I timplies following conditions:i) Lagnesh and Karyesh are in I thasalaii) A n unqualified Moon (neither exalted nor

debilitated, nor aspected/ associated, nor in its ownHudda, Drekkana/ Navamsha) is in the last degreeof a sign.

iii) O n entering the next sign, the Moon establishesIthasala with Lagnesh/ Karyesh and some otherpowerful planet.


Ma8-0

This yoga is similar to Bhavishyat I thasala yoga, but ifunqualified Moon on entering next house, establishesI thasala only with a weak planet, this yoga would beinauspicious.

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In the above chart, Lagnesh Sun forms I thasala with4th lord Mars. Moon in la

any good quality. The Moon is about to join Libra, whereexalted Saturn is already posited. Moon also formsI thasala with Lagnesh Sun, Karyesh Mars and Saturn.Thus Ghairi-Kamboola yoga formed here is auspiciousbecause of Saturn.

10. Ithallasar Yoga: This is negation of Kamboola Yoga.This arises when Lagnesh and Karyesh are in I thasala,but Moon though unqualified does not aspect eitherLag nesh/ Karyesh and is beyond the Deeptamsha range.There is no intermingling of rays/ orb, and Khallasaryoga is formed. The result is disappointment and failure.I n the above chart No.12, if Moon had a degree of 20and Saturn in Libra is not there. Then Khallasar yogawould have been formed.

11. Rudda/ Radda Yoga: This yoga is negation ordestruction of I thasala yoga. I n an Ithasala, if either ofthe planet is weak i.e. retrograde, combust, debilitated,or in a Trika (6,8, or 12th) h o u s e

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with or aspected by a malefic. A weak planet isfunctionally useless and is incapable of producing goodresults. The adverse effect is more likely to occur if theabove qualifications are applicable to faster movingplanet.However there are two interesting prepositions. Whenthe fast moving planet, placed in a Kendra, formsI thasala with a slow moving planet in an Apoklim house,it gives good results in the beginning, which get spoiltlater. But if a fast moving planet in an Apoklim houseforms I thasala with a slow moving planet in a Kendra,it causes eventual improvement of the situation whichhas been in bad shape earlier.

The main features of the above charts are;1. Lagnesh Mercury & Karyesh j upiter are in I thasala.2. T h e Karyesh j upiter is retrograde and afflicted by

close association of Rahu.

3. However, faster moving planet, Lagnesh Mercuryis placed unafflicted in a Trikone (5th h o u s e ) f r o mlagna and exchange house with its depositor Venus;hence there will be gains initially but there will besome troubles later on.


12. Dupali-kutha Yoga: This yoga is formed when astrong slow moving planet forms lthasala with a weakfaster moving planet. The determination of strength/weakness of planets is done on the basis of Ranch-vargiya Bala. The result of this yoga is that fruition ofobjective will take place after certain amount of efforts.However the weakness of fast moving planet shouldnot be due combustion, debilitation or by positioningin an inimical house; because then it would amount toRudda yoga.

13. Dutthota-Davim Yoga: This yoga is formed whenLagnesh and Karyesh are weak and in mutual Tajikaaspect, but may or may not be in Ithasala. One ofthem (Lagnesh/ Karyesh) is in I thasala with anotherstrong planet which is in its exaltation/ own sign. Thisyoga indicates realization of objective through the helpof some one usually after some delay. I thasala with astrong planet renders a weak Lagnesh/ Karyesh alsostrong. The Lagnesh & Karyesh may not be in I thasalabut must be in mutual aspect to derive benefit of thethird strong planet.

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Main Features are:

1. Lagnesh Mars and Karyesh Sun are not in I thsala.2. Bo th Lagnesh & Karyesh are weak.

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3. Lagnesh Mars is in I thsala with Venus who is positedin her Mooltrikone sign, Libra.

14. Tambira Yoga: In this yoga, following conditionsshould be met:

i) Lagnesh 64 Karyesh are not in mutual aspect orI thasala.

ii) T h e Karyesh (significator) is at Rashyantaiii) On entering the next house, the Ka ryesh establishes

I thasala with Lagnesh and with another strongplanet in its own house.

This yoga indicates success through the help of someone represented by another strong planet, but generallyafter some delay. This yoga is similar to BhavishyatI thasala. According to some astrologers, either ofLagnesh/ Karyesh may be at Rashyanta and fulfill thirdcondition, This yoga is also called Subh-Tambira yoga.

15. Kuttha Yoga: If Lagnesh and Karyesh are strong andposited in Kendra or the Panaphra house, which shouldbe his own or exaltation, Kuttha yoga is formed. Theyshould be beneficially aspected without any maleficinfluence. Actually Kuttha yoga is no specific yoga orcombination of planets. This is virtually a study ofstrength o f planets and their interaction, andassessment of fruit yielding power. This yoga isauspicious and gives success and favourable results.

16. Durupha Yoga: This is opposite of Kuttha yoga. Inthis case both Lagnesh and Karyesh are weak and areill placed like in 6, 8, or 12th h o u s e s , i n d e b i l i t a t io n , i n

combustion or in inimical houses or in such similarpositions. This would render the planets ineffective inyielding the desired results.


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Chart No.18Durupha Yoga

Me1:29Su4:41 M o 0 : 4 3Ke21:31 M a 4 : 5 3As24:4

SaR1•21JuR9;26 Ra21:31

Main Features are:

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4 I shrafa5 N a k t a Y a m a y a yoga6 Kamboo la Gaira-Kamboola & Khallasara yoga7 R u d d a D u r u p h a yoga

0 M oc 0 : 4 3

7 M a4:53

1. L a g nesh j upiter & Karyesh Saturn are both weakbeing retrograde and in 6th h o u s e .2. Lagna is weak being in Rahu-Ketu axis.

3. T h e results of 3rd B h a v a w i l l b e n e g a ti v e .

Summary: In T a i l k a s y s te m , t he m os t i mp or t an t yoga

is I thasala, the others are directly or indirectly derivedfrom it. For easy understanding, following yogas maybe grouped together to give only 7 yogas as under:

No. Yo g a V a r i a t i o n s1 I Opal K u t t h a yoga2 I nduvar3 l t h a s a l a M a n a u , Dupali-kutha, Duthotha-Davira &

Tambira yogas

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4. General Principles of analysis of Pmshna by TajikaYogasWhile discussing the "Prashna", we have not incorporatedthe use of Tajika Yoga in analyzing a Prashna chart. Tajikayogas give vital clues in solving the worries/ queries of anative. As a first step, in a Prashna chart, consider theplanets which denote Lagnesh and Karyesh. Lagnesh is lordof lagna and Karyesh is significator lord or lord of the housein question. For example if query relates to marriage, 7thlord is Karyesh, i f it relates to progeny, it will be 5th l o r d ;and if it relates to profession/ business, it will be 10th l o r d .For success of a query, the Lag nesh and Karyesh must beassociated with any of the following:1. L a g nesh in lagna and Karyesh in his own house.2. Lagnesh in house of Karyesh and Karyesh in lagna.3. Lagnesh & Karyesh posited together4. Lagnesh and Karyesh in mutual aspect.5. Lagnesh & Karyesh in a favourable I thasala or Kamboola

yoga for fructification of the event.6. T h e yogas between the two must be free from

retrograde, combust, or debilitated planets or 6, 8, 12thhouse/ lords.

7. T h e yoga forming planets must be free from associationof Rahu Ketu axis or closeness of degrees with Rahu/Ketu.

8. Moon indicates mental inclination or a desire towardsfulfillment of the query. A strong Moon should join apositive association with Lagnesh/ Karyesh or both byconjunction, aspect or Kamboola Yoga.


5. T i m e of Fructification of YogasThe various yogas manifest themselves during dasha/ antar-dasha of planets participating in a yoga. The most illustrativedasha system is Mudda dasha. When the two planets arein I thasala, the difference in longitudes between Lagneshand Karyesh, if multiplied by 12, gives the number of dayswithin which the event is likely to happen. Suppose Lagneshis at 24-15' and lord of 10th h o u s e ( K a r y e s h ) i s a t 2 1 - 45 '

and the two are forming an I thasala. The difference betweenthe longitudes between Lagnesh and Karyesh is 2-30' or2.5 degrees. This when multiplied by 12 gives 30. It meansthat the event pertaining to 10th h o u s e i s l i k e l y t o m a t e r i a l iz e

within 30 days. I n general, a Pooma Ithasala gives resultimmediately or in early part of the year, while a BhavishyallRashyant Ithsala does so after some delay or in later partof the year.

6. Conclusion

The Tajika yogas as mentioned above represent a veryimportant aspect of Horary& Annual horoscopy. Thepresence or absence of the yogas is not the only point ofsignificance. The strength of planets participating in a yogaand aspects (whether benefic or malefic) on them areequally important. A weak or afflicted planet is incapable ofproviding any fruitful use. I f Lagnesh is weak, most of theyogas lose their potency.The experience suggests that while analyzing these yogasParashari principles should always be simultaneouslyconsidered. For example Trika houses (6, 8 &12th) o r t h e i rlords when involved in these yogas render them crippled.Relation of 10th l o r d w i t h 8t h h o us e /

I nvolvement of 3rd o r 6 t h l o r d i n c r ea s e s

involving l it h h o u se / l o r

involving 12th h o u s e/

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1. I ntmducti on

Chapter 05

Sahams & Specific Events

Sahams are special features of Tajika Shastra. Sahams areimportant events of life. While a Bhava or house stands fora number of events, the Saham stands for a particular/specific event of life. The Sahams are sensitive points arrivedat by a certain manipulation of longitudes of various planetsand mid-point of certain houses. Different though, specificmanipulations yield different Sahams. Each Saham thenholds sway over a specific event of a life during the periodof approximately a year. Normally a native is curious toknow about queries which are time specific as to when anevent is likely to materialize. In s u c h c a s e s , t h e t e c h n i qu e

of Sahams could be applied in progressed annual chart or ahorary chart with astonishing accuracy. According toHarrison, 'The function of any sensitive point is to showthe effect upon a certain specified department of life, orthe combined influence of any two planets depends uponthe distance between them, whether in aspect or not. I tmust be related to some position in the horoscope in orderthat it may have point of operation." However the results ofSahams can fructify only if it is indicated in the birth as wellas annual/ horary charts. Thus such varied events aseducation, marriage, child birth, fame, travel, rise & fall instatus, illness, death and the like are each ruled by a specificSaham.

2. The number of Sahams recommended for application variesfrom one astrologer to another. Whereas Acharya Keshava


mentions of only 25 Sahams, Venkatesha describes 48Sahams, and Acharya Neelkantha describes 50 Sahams. Itis generally not necessary to calculate all the Sahamsdescribed in the texts, in a given annual/ horary chart. Thepractitioners of Tajika system pick up only the relevantSahams pertaining to a particular year of life/ horary chartof a native and analyze them. Although the tradition ofcalculating Sahams in a birth chart is not in vogue, it is welldocumented in Kashi Viswa Panchang.

3. Essential Parameters

Sahams are calculated either for the day or for the Nightdepending upon the time of birth of Varshapravesh (Solarreturn) or the time of query in Horary astrology. Calculationprocedure for day and night Sahams are different. Forcalculation of Sahams, longitudes of planets & Lagna, cuspof houses and Time of Varshapravesh or of query (in Horary)are essential. For finding out any Saham, three parametersare involved. Any Saham can be represented by the formula:a- b + c. If 'cl falls between 'ID' and 'a', the value obtainedby the formula 'a - b + cl represents the specified Saham.However, if 'c' does not fall between 'ID' and 'a', then addone sign or 30 degrees to the formula to get the desiredSaham iie the new formula will be a - b + c +30. Thisprocess is known as "Saiktha Samskaram". However on thisstep there has been controversy among the old Tajikaastrologers. Keshava, Hari Bhatta and Ganesha were againstthis Samskara. They advocated that this correction isunnecessary as it will not have undisturbed progression.Another argument is that Sahams are formed by thedifference in longitudes of the significator and the promoterto the Lagna. Hence the lagna needs rectification.Therefore there is still a need to do furtherresearches in these two aspects.

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4. D e t a i l s of Sahams

1. P u n y a Saham(Fortune,Auspiciousness)

2. G u r u Saham(Vidyal education)

3. G y a n Saham(knowledge)

4. Y a s h Saham(Fame, Keerti)

5. M i t r a Saham(Friend)

6. M a h a t m y aSaham(Greatness)

7. A s h a Saham(Hope/ desire)

8. R a j y a Saham(kingship)

9. Samar thyaSaham(Ability/ capability)(In case Marsbecomes Lagnesh,substitute J upiterfor Mars)

10. Pitru Saham(Father)

11. Bhratri Saham(Siblings)

12. Matr i Saham(Mother)

Day M o o n - Sun + LagnaNight Sun - Moon + Lagna

Day S u n - Moon + LagnaNight Moon - Sun + LagnaDay S a m e as Guru SahamNight - - d oDay J upiter - Punya + LagnaNight Punya - Jupiter + LagnaDay G u r u - Punya + VenusNight Punya - Guru + VenusDay P u n y a - Mars + LagnaNight Mars - Punya + Lagna

Day S a t u r n - Venus + LagnaNight Venus - Saturn + LagnaDay S a t u r n - Sun + LagnaNight Sun - Saturn + LagnaDay M a r s - Lagnesh + LagnaNight Lagnesh - Mars + Lagna

Day S a m e as Rajya SahamNight - - d oDay J upiter - Saturn + LagnaNight - - d o -Day M o o n - Venus + LagnaNight Venus - Moon + Lagna


17. Karma Saham Day M a r s - Mercury + Lagna(Profession) Night Mercury - Mars + Lagna

18. Rog Saham Lagna - Moon + Lagna(Disease/ physicalinability)

+ 30 degrees

Alternately & with Day S a t u r n - Moon + Lagnabetter results Night Moon - Saturn + Lagna

19. Manmatha/ Day M o o n - Lagnesh + LagnaKamdev Saham Night Lagnesh - Moon + Lagna(I nfatuation)

20. Kali Saham Day J upiter - Mars + Lagna(Strife) Night Mars - Jupiter + Lagna

21. Kshama Saham Same as Kali Saham(Forgiveness)

22. Shastm Saham Day J upiter - Saturn + Mercury(Scriptures) Night Saturn - J upiter+ Mercury

23. Bandhu Saham Day Mercury - Moon + Lagna(Relatives) Night Moon - Mercury + Lagna

24. Bandhan Saham Day P u n y a Sahann - Saturn+ Lagna(I mprisonment) Night Saturn - Punya Saham + Lagna

25. Mrityu Saham Day C u s p of viii house-Moon + Saturn(Death) Night do

26. Pardesh Saham Day C u s p of IX house- 9th l o r d+ L a g n a

( Foreign/distant travel)

Night do

13. Gaurav Saham(Dignity)

14. Putra Saham(Progeny)

15. jeeva Saham(Life)

16. Ambu Saham

Day S u n - Moon + JupiterNight Moon - Sun + JupiterDay J upiter - Moon + LagnaNight - - - d o - - -

Day S a t u r n - J upiter + LagnaNight J upiter - Saturn + Lagna

Same as Matri Saham


27. Artha/Dhan Saham(Finance/ wealth)

28. Vivaha Saham(Marriage)

29. Paradara Saham(Adultery)

30. Anya KarmaSaham (Add I!alternate vocation)

31. Vanik (trade)Saham

32. Karya-SiddhiSaham (Successin a venture)

33. Prasava Saham(Delivery of a child)

34. Santaapa Saham(Sorrow)

35. Shraddha Saham(Devotion)

36. Preeti Saham(Love)

37. Baia (strength)Saham

38. Tanu (physique)Saham

39. jactya Saham(Stupidity)

40. Vyapaar Saham(Business)

Day C u s p of I I house-2nd L o r d + L a g n aNight d o

Day Venus-Saturn + LagnaNight d oDay Venus- Sun + LagnaNight d oDay M o o n - Saturn +LagnaNight Saturn- Moon +Lagna

Day Satu rn - Sun + Sun sign lordNight Saturn-Moon+ Moon sign lord

Day j upiter-Mercury + LagnaNight Mercury -J upiter + LagnaDayNight

1

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Same as Bandhu Saham

Saturn-Moon +Cusp of VI housed o

Day Venus- Mars + LagnaNight d oDay V idya - Punya Saham+LagnaNight d o1

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Same as '(ash Saham

do

Day M a r s - Saturn+ MercuryNight Saturn -Mars + MercuryDay M a r s - Mercury + LagnaNight d o


41. Paniya Patan D a y Saturn- Moon +LagnaSaham N i g h t Moon- Saturn+ Lagna(Drowning/ fallingin water)

42. Shatru Saham(Enemy)

43. Shaurya Saham(Valour)

44. Upaya Saham(Remedy)

45. Daridrata Saham(Poverty)

46. Guruta Saham(Pride)

47. ja lapath Saham(Sea Voyage)

48. ApatmrityuSaham(Accidental Death)

49. Krishi Saham(Agriculture)

50. Ashwa Saham(Horse)

DayNightDayNightDayNightDayNightDayNightDayNightDayNight

Mars- Saturn+ LagnaSaturn- Mars+ LagnaPunya Saham-Mars+LagnaMars-Punya Saham+ LagnaSaturn- Jupiter+ LagnaJupiter- Saturn+ LagnaPunya Saham-Mercury+ MercuryMercury-Punya Saham+ MercurySun's exaltation -Sun + LagnaMoon's exaltation-Moon+ Lagna105degree-Saturn+ LagnaSaturn- 105degree+ LagnaVIII Cusp- Mars+ Lagna

do -

Day M a r s - Saturn + LagnaNight d oDay Punya- Sun+ XI CuspNight Sun- Punya + XI Cusp

5. T h e Strength of Sahams1. A Saham becomes strong when:

i) T h e Saham lord is exalted or is in its own house orin a benefic house or in a house of its friend indecreasing order.

ii) T h e Saham is associated with a friend or with anatural benefic or with the year lord.

iii) The Saham lord is conjunct with the Saham oraspects the Saham or aspects the lagna.


2. A Saham becomes weak when:

i) T h e strength of Saham lord is less than 5 inPanchvargiya Bala.

ii) T h e Saham lord lacks strength as per Harsha Bala.iii) The Saham lord neither associate with Saham nor

aspects it.iv) The Saham 5,1 Saham lord is associated with inimical

or natural malefic planets.Note:

i) A strong and a weak Saham give benefic andharmful results respectively during the dasha ofits lord.

ii) According to some astrologers, The Shatru, Roga,Kali,anci Mrityu Sahams are not good if they arestrong. They are Considered best in debility.

iii) A Saham posited in 6thr 8 t h o r 1 2 t h h o u s e i s n o t

good and gives adverse results.iv) A Saham related by conjunction or by I thasala with

its own 8t h l o r d o r w it h the 8th lor

becomes weak.

6. Calculation of Saham

Although 50 Saham with their formula are given above, butin practice not more than a dozen or so are calculated in anannual/ horary chart. While Sahams are normally appliedin annual charts, they must be simultaneously applied inbirth charts as well. Only those Sahams which are strong inbirth chart, are relevant to be seen and analyzed during agiven year. Some of these Sahams are illustrated below:1. Punya Saham is the most widely used and relevant

Saham. Let us take the case of Rajiv Gandhi. His birthchart and annual charts for 41st & 47th y e a r a r e below;


Ke4-09

Ma7-42JuR9-38 S aMuntha Ke8-551 7 - 1 3As9-26

Ra13-31

SaR25-50

Chart 19Birth Chart20Aug 1944

Ra8-55Mo9-40

Chart 20Annual chart for

41st year-20Aug144

Ma0-30


47th year-21Aug 1990

Sa14-12

Ra4-09

Su3-49Jul2-10

As14-36Mo17-8Ve18-39Me28-33

Ma 1-11

Su3-50MeR

18-20Ve21-45

As7-15Muntha

Jup6-48Ke13-31Ve14-46

Su3-SOMo8-02Me28-50

7

12

Ma1-11

6

910Ke

4-09

JuR9-38Murtha

910

1

s

Su3-49Jul2-10

As14-36Mo17-8Ve18-39Me28-33

58 2

11

811 5

2

Ra8-55Mo9-40

Jup6-48 Ke13-31Su Ve14-463-50 4MO 5 A s 7 - 1 58-02 M u n t h aMe28-50 3

6 1 29

Ra4-09

43 Sa14-12

12

Sa17-13

Ma7-42Ke8-55 6

As9-26

7

Su3-50MeR

18-20Ve21-45

3

10

1

4

Ma0-30

21

SaR7 1 125-50

Ra13-31


In the birth chart, as the birth is of day time, PunyaSaham is:

Moon-Sun + Lagna4-17-8' minus 4-3-50' plus 4-14-36' = 4-27-52'Since Lagna falls between Sun & Moon, there is noneed to add one sign, and Punya Saham will be in Leo,which has Saham lord Sun and all the four naturalbenefics i.e. Moon, j upiter, Venus & Mercury. Hencethe Saham is strong.

2. N o w take the annual chart o f 41st y e a r . T h eVarshpravesh is day time only, hence Punya Saham

will be: 1-9-40' minus 4-3-50' plus 7-9-26' = 4- 15-161Since Lagna falls between Sun and Moon, again noneed to add extra sign and the Punya Saham is in Leoonly. The Saham lord Sun is in own 10th h o u s e w i t htwo benefics Mercury & Venus and it is year lord aswell. It also establish I thasala with Lagnesh Mars also.Hence Punya Saham is strong making the native PrimeMinister of the country.

3. L e t us see the Raja Saham in the chart-20. For daypravesh, Raja Saham is Saturn- Sun + lagna or 6-17-13' minus 4-3-50' plus 7-9-26' = 9-22-49'Since Lagna does not fall between Sun & Saturn, oneadditional sign is to be added. So Raja Saham becomes10-22-49' or Aquarius in 4th h o u s e . I t s l o r d , S a t u r n, i s

exalted in 9th f r o m i t . S a tu r n is th

Panchvargiya Bala and is in friendly aspect with yearlord Sun, as well as by benefics Muntha lord j upiter,Venus, Mercury and Muntha itself Hence the RajaSaham is very strong and the native became PrimeMinister (most powerful status like a King) in the firsthalf of the year only.


4. I n the same annual chart see Matti Sahams For DayPravesh, Matri Saham is Moon - Venus + Lagna or 1-9-40' minus 4-21-45' plus 7-9-26 = 3-27-21'. Again thereis no need to add additional sign. The Saham is inCancer. I ts lord Moon, though exalted, is in closeconjunction with Rahu and is inimically closely aspectedby Mars. There is no friendly aspect on Saham Lord.The Mother of the native, although a Prime Minister,was assassinated by her own body guards.

5. N o w let us consider Punya Saham in his annual chartfor 47th y ea r ( ch ar t 21). Here the Varshpra

in the night, the Saham is Sun- Moon + lagna or 4-3-50' minus 4-8-02' plus 2-7-15' = 2-03-03'The Punya Saham is in Gemini. It is inimically aspectedby 8th l or d Saturn. The lord of Sa

aspect of malefics - 6t h l o r d M a r s & 8t h l o r d S a t ur n .

The Saham lord establishes I shrafa yoga with the 8thlord. Therefore, The Saham being weak, the nativelost his life during the year.

6. N o w let us consider Mrityu Saham from the sameannual chart (21). The Mrirtyu Saham is: VIII Cusp-Moon+ Saturn or

9-7-15 minus 4-8-02' plus 8-25-50' = 1-25-03'Since Saturn falls between Moon & VIII cusp, no needfor addition of a sign and the Mrityu Saham is in 12thhouse (Taurus) only associated inimically with 6th l o r dMars. The Saham lord Venus is in Rahu-Ketu axis inclose degrees and in I shrafa yoga with j upiter, the 8thlord from it. As there is malefic association with theSaham (of Mars) and the Saham lord (of Rahu-Ketu),the native died during second half of the year 1990-91

7. L e t us take a case of Pardesh Saham (Foreign travel),in the following chart:


Su26:30Me24:57

Ke24:6

Ve10:17 A s 3 : 5 5

Chart-16

Ra24:6

Su26:30

8 1 2 M eMaR13:01 S a R 9 1 1 24:57JuR13:48 2 5 : 1 3Mo18:25 Muntha K e 2 4 : 6 V e 1 0 : 1 7

I n the above chart, Pardesh Saham (Cusp of 9th h o u s e -9th lord + Lagna+ one sign) fa

6th house with Ketu therein

j upiter is 9th l o r d a s w e ll a nd is in 4th house in

I thasala with Yogkaraka (5-10th lord) Mars. Mars is also5th Ey , nth

i t l o r d from Pardesh Saham. Therefore thenative went to middle-east during the year. Howeverthe 7th l or d Sa turn (also the 8

has an adverse I shfara yoga with Pardesh Saham andthe Saham itself is in Rahu-Ketu axis. Therefore thenative did not settle in foreign.

8. N o w let us see some weak Sahams.

Chart 17

15-40

1u19-34Ke6-39

Ra6-39 A s 2 8 - 8

Su0-30Sa27-19 Ve4 18 Mo24-8

Me15-3

SaR 5 325:136 A s 3 : 5 5 2Muntha

MaR13:01 4JuR13:48 7 1Mo18:25 l o

Ra24:6

Jul9-34MaR K e 6 - 3 9

6 4MO 7 24

-8 As28-8 3

S a g27-19 1 0

Su0-30 5 M a RVe 4-1 8 8 2 15-40

Me15-3 1 1

Ra6-39

12I.


VeR22-22

In the above chart, Putra Saham (Jupiter- Moon +Lagna+ 3o degrees) falls in 1 lt h h o u s e i n G e m i n i ( 2 -

22-541. The lord of Putra Saham establishes I thasalawith J upiter, the Karaka of progeny. The native got ason during the year. However, lord of Saham, Mercury,is in 6/8 position from the Saham and J upiter is in 12thhouse in Rahu-Ketu axis. Hence the Saham is weak.Now see the Vivah Saham in the same chart (Venus-Saturn + Lagna). TheVivah Saham falls in Cancer (3-5-61 In t h e 1 2t h h o u s e .Very close to Ketu. J upiter, the 12th l o r d o f t h e c h a r t i s

locating alongwith the Saham. This j upiter establishesan I shrala Yoga with the Saham lord, Moon. The Moonalso establishes Ithasala with Saturn, the 8th l o r d f r o mthe Saharan. Hence the Saham is weak. The native losthis wife as well as his son during the year.

9. Pmshna Chart; Let us calculate Roga Saham in thefollowing Prashna chart.

Pa M a11-49 2 7 - 3 2

Prashna Chart30Jan2006

Mo2-04 C h a r t - 2 4Su16-42Me19-23

SaR13-42

As1u23-16 11 - 2 8

Ke11-49

Ju23-16

7 A s 58 1 1 - 2 8 4 SaR13-42Kell-49

VeR22-22

Mo2-04Su l o16-42 11Me19-23

69 3

12

Ra11-49 2

1Ma

27-32

For a day Prashna, Raga Saham Saturn- Moon + Lagnai a

3-13-42' minus 9-2-04 plus 5-11-28' = 11-23-04'However the lagna does not fall between Moon &Saturn, therefore one additional sign is to be added


and the Roga Saham will fall in Aries (0-23-04') in 8thhouse, conjunct with 8th l o r d M a r s , i n i n i m i ca l a s p ec t

with Sun, Moon, Lagnesh Mercury SI 6th l o r d S a t u r n .Hence Roga Saham is weak and there is little chancesof recovery/ survival.

7. Timing of Saham or EventsIn the first place, one should ascertain whether the fruitsof Saham should be expected during the year or periodunder consideration. Whereas the period of an annual chartis exactly a year, the period of a horary chart is alsoapproximately one year only. The method of finding outgeneral period of any event is two fold- Dasha system inbirth chart and socio-conventional of the society or Desh-Kaal- Patra of the native. For example the timing of marriagewill depend on the particular society and timing of the native.Acharya Neelkantha in Sloka 25&( 26 of chapter on Sahamhas suggested a method of finding out the timing offructification of Saha mt events, if the same can be expected.As per him, the process is to substract the longitude of lordof Saham from that of the Saham. Multiply the remainderby rising time ( in Pa/as! Vighatis) of the sign of Saham.The duration of each sign will vary with reference to thelatitude of the place. Divide the product by 300 (a factorindicating general duration of time in Pa/as). The quotientrepresents the number of days (from the commencementof the year) when the event signified by the Saham is likelyto materialize.

For example take the case of Matri Saham in the annualchart of Rajiv Gandhi for 41st y e a r s t a r t i n g f r o m 2 0 A u g

1984. Longitudes of Matri Saham is 3-27-21' and that oflord of Saham (Moon) is 1-9-40'.Fructification of Matri Saham will be (117-21') - (39-40') xDuration of Cancer in Palas / 300= 7 7 - 4 11


The mother of the native (Ms Indira Gandhi) was murderedon 30 Oct 1984 after 70 days of beginning of 41st y e a r o fthe native.

8. Conclusion

The Sahams are a very brilliant feature of the Tajika System.However there are many contradictions and the resultsobtained are not consistent and very accurate. A lot ofresearch is still required to be done before they can beemployed with infallible results. The Sahams must invariablybe analyzed along with birth chart and dasha & yogasindicated therein. I f the same planet gets lordship oversimilar Saham in birth and annual/ Prashna chart, the eventof the Saham normally does take place in the year underconsideration.


1. I ntmducti on

Chapter 06

Tri-Pataki Chakra

Tri-Pataki (three flag) Chakra is a special but virgin featureof Tajika Shastra. I t is constructed to see the Vedha ofMoon and Lagna with respect to other planets in the annualhoroscope. The application and analysis of the Tri-PatakiChakra shows type of Vedha on Moon and lagna and givesa general overview of the nature of events likely to dominatea particular year. While Vedha to any planet can bedetermined by this chakra, it is customary to consider variousplanetary influences / Vedha on Moon and the lagna only.This Chakra consists of a special charting of various planetsas located in the birth chart with reference to the lagna ofthe annual chart. The planets are progressed byapproximately one sign every year starting from theirposition at birth. The Tri-Pataki Chakra is, therefore,dependent on the planetary disposition of the birth chart.

2. Construction of Tri- Pataki Chakra

Three parallel lines are drawn vertically. Across these lines,are drawn three parallel lines horizontally. The ends of theselines are joined as shown in diagram below. On top of threevertical lines, customarily small flags (Pataka) are drawn,which has given it the name of Tri-Pataki. The central


flag represents the sign of lagna of the annual chart. Thesign rising at the time of Varshpravesh is marked here. Theremaining signs are marked in an anti-clock wise fashionwith the last sign (of 12th h o u s e o f a n n u a l c h a r t) m a r ke d

on right most flag. This forms the skeleton on which theprogressed planets are marked.

3. Locating the PlanetsThis process has been grouped into three categories asunder:

Tri-Pataki Chakra 8 1

1. F o r Moon: For locating location of Moon, divide thecurrent year (completed year +1) by nine, forget thequotient and take the remainder figure, e.g if the currentyear is 58 (i.e.57 +1); divide 58 by 9, it will give theremainder as 4. This means the Moon should be locatedin the sign 4t h f r o m i t s n a ta l p o si t io n . Note if

remainder is zero, take figure of 9 and locate Moonin a sign 9th from its natal position.

2. F o r Sun, Mercury, J upiter, Venus & Saturn: Forlocating any of these five planets, divide the currentyear by four and note if the remainder is zero, it has tobe taken as 4. In case of 58th y e a r , d i v i d i n g b y 4 , g i v e s

a remainder of 2. So all these planets are to be locatedin the sign 2n d f r o m t h e ir r e sp e c ti v e n at al p os it io ns .

3. F o r Mars, Rahu & Ketu: For locating any of theseplanets, divide the current year by six, divide the currentyear by 6 and note the remainder or figure of 6, i fthere is no remainder. Again if the current year is 58,the remainder is 2, So these planets are to be locatedin the sign 2nd from their respective natal positions.However since Rahu & Ketu always move in retrogrademanner, for their location also, one should count inopposite (Clock-wise) direction.

Note: Tajika Neelkanthi has put Mars in the second categoryalong with five other planets for the purpose of its location.Some Tajika astrologers have suggested just two categories,merging the second & third into one only. However majorityof Tajika astrologers have recommended three tier categoryas mentioned above and to our experience, i t gives thebest results.

4. Concept of VedhaThe word "Vedha" means to pierce. A particular planet issaid to be in Vedha, if pierced by another planet. Vedhain Tajika Shastra is different from Parashari system. In


arashari, when a planet transits a specific place from itslunar sign, the good effects of the transit may be nullifiedby the Vedha (piercing). This rule holds good in case ofmalefic planets as well. However, there is no Vedha in caseof Sun 6,4 Saturn and Moon (Si Mercury being father I& Son.Each place has a corresponding Vedha place. If the latter isoccupied by another planet, the effect of transit good/ bad,will not take place.In Tajika, Vedha is considered as Moon,s Vedha with respectto other planets. On Tri-Pataki Chakra, it may be noted thaton each of the 12 points, three lines converge. Thus theVed ha is caused by planets located at the other ends of thethree lines converging at any one point. A planet is alsounder the influence/ Vedha of another planet located onthe same point in the Tri-Pataki Chakra.

5. Interpreting the Tri-PataldIn Tri-Pataki Chakra, generally, Vedha of Moon with respectto other planets is considered. The Vedha to lagna mayalso be suitably analyzed. When benefics cause Vedha toMoon, the results are auspicious and desirable. WhenMalefics do so, there are troubles and tensions during theyear. I f both benefics and malefic cause Vedha, i t givesmixed results of good & bad during the year The degree ofbenficience/ maleficience increases Vedha of Moon withmore benefic/ malefic planets. In horary astrology, resultsof the significator are judges with respect to Lagnesh andthey are closely inter-dependent. Therefore in horary Vedhato Lagnesh and the significator is also considered beforegiving any prediction about the welfare or the query of anative.

The Tajika Treatises have given the following results ofMoon's Vedha with different planets:1. B y Sun: Lack of confidence, ill fame, false pride,

defective eyes, troubles to father, mental tension,


irritation, h i g h fever, b i l ious ai lments, a n ddisappointments.

2. B y Mars: Fear from enemies, weapons, blooddisorders, accidents, pain 5,1 injury to the body, shortnessof temper, quarrel, strife, violence, but also acquisitionof knowledge and money.

3. B y Mercury: Increase in knowledge & wisdom, Sharpintellect, Company of good people, and gain of wealth.But if afflicted, one becomes rash & petty minded, earnsfamily displeasures, tensions & worries, and fear fromenemies.

4. B y ) upiter: Peace & happiness, association with noblepeople, pilgrimage, inclination for pious deeds, elevationin status, gain in wealth, success in ventures, childbirth, and general prosperity.

5. B y Venus: Fulfillment of desires, sensual pleasures,acquisition of wealth & education, dominance overenemies; but also mental agitation due to increasedpassion for sex, fear from water & windy complaints.

6. B y Saturn: Association with mean & the low, selfish,tyrant, poverty, separation, sexual perversion, physicalailments, loss of stature, and windy complaints includingcough & cold.

7. B y Rahu: Severe illness/ phobias, loss of honour/wealth, troubles from foreign sources, melancholymood, fearless nature, and suffers from troubles ofmany sorts.

8. B y Ketu: Ill health, poor digestion, instability, psychic& wandering nature, depression, worries and sorrows.

The results of the Vedha of the Moon (or lagna) as describedabove are very general in nature and must be applied withgreat care. They tend to occur during the dasha/ antardasha of the planets causing Vedha. The benefic/ malefic


nature of the planets and their lordship, strength andsignifications must also be kept in consideration.

6. Illustrations:

li A n n u a l chart of ).L. Nehru for 5 8t h y e a r ( 1 9 4 6 -47)

The birth Chart of j .L.Nehru is given below:Saturn R a h u

Chart 19Born 14Nov1889

At 11-03PMAt Allahabad

Rahu5 3MoonMars 6 2Lagna

MoonLagna

Saturn

Ketu V e n u sJupiter S u n M e r c u r y M a r s

4Venus 7 1Mercury 1

0

Sun 8 1 29 1 1

KetuJupiter

The Sign rising during Varshpravesh in 58th y e a r o r t h elagna of the annual chart of the 58th y e a r i s A q u a r i u s .Hence the Tri-Pataki Chart for the year will be as under;(the location of all the planets have been calculated asgiven in Para 3 above; Mars, Rahu & ketu moves foursigns away from natal sign and rest of the planets to2nd sign from natal position).


Analysis of the above Tri-Pataki1. I n Tri-Pataki Chakra, Moon is having Vedha from

Saturn, Rahu & Ketu, while lagna is having Vedhafrom Mercury & Venus.

2. I n annual horoscope, Saturn is Lagnesh and wellplaced in the 6t h h o u s e o f c o m p

indicates crushing of opposition, represented bythe might of British Empire. The Saturn is strongin Panchvargiya Bala. Moon is also very well placed.


3. Moon also has Vedha of Rahu, who is exalted inannual chart and is in sign of Yogkaraka Venusplaced in 4t h h o u se o f m as se s and is a sp ec ti ng

10th house. This gave native massive publ

popularity and mass appeal.4. T h e lagna is having Vedha of two benefics Mercury

& Venus. Venus is Yogkaraka in annual chart. Thismade him handsome and a great humanitarian.

2. Annual Chart of Raj iv Gandhi for 47th y e a r ( 1 9 9 0 -91)

In Chapter on "Sahams", Chart-11 shows the birth chartof the native, and chart 15 is his annual chart for 47thyear (1990-91) with Gemini as lagna.Location of planets in Tri-Pataki Chart:- The currentyear is 47th. F o r M oo n , d i vi d in g 47 by 9, gives a

remainder of 2. So Moon will be in sign 211 d f r o m i t snatal position. For Sun, Mercury, J upiter, Venus &Saturn, dividing 47 by 4, gives a remainder of 3. Sothese five planets will be located in sign 31d f r o m n a t a lsign respectively. For Mars, Rahu & Ketu, dividing 47by6, gives a remainder of 5. So these planets will belocated in sign 5th f r o m t h e i r n a t al p o s it i o n.

With the above inputs, the Tr-Pataki Chakra for 47"year will be:


I n the above Chakra, Both Moon and Lagna are underVedha caused by Rahu and Ketu, without any relieffrom any benefic. The native met a violent death duringthe year

Note: It m us t a lw ay s

invariably be correlated with a proper analysis of birth &annual charts and the relevant dasha/ antar-dasha of thenative.


7. Conclusion

Tri-Pataki Chakra is the only feature of TO ika Shastra, whichtakes into account the role of Rah u and Ketu. However theresults obtained from the Tri-Pataki are far from beingconsistent. A lot of research is still required to be done inthis sphere to clear various grey areas. Shri Hardev SharmaTrivedi, the famous astrologer of North I ndia, had suggestedthat in Tri-Pataki Chakra, all planets should be located onsame sign as they fell on the annual chart. His famouspredictions on mundane astrology have been based onannual horoscope of Indian Independence. He, howeverinsisted that major predictions should not be based on theanalysis of Tri-Pataki alone. This system, however, doesnot give satisfactory results in horary. Recently someastrological students under guidance of famous astrologer,Shri K. N. Rao, have suggested a little variation of Tri-PatakiChakra to assess Balansta from the natal chart of infants.


1. Introduction:

Chapter 07

Taj ika Dashas

The timing of events depends upon the transit or dashasystem, in which planets are assigned a certain period oftime. During this assigned period, the planets exert theirinfluence and cause certain events occurring in the life of anative in accordance with changing operational periods ofthe dashas. This is the most outstanding feature of theoriental astrology in its application in timing of eventsVarious dashas have been discussed in respect of natalastrology. However Tajika authors have discussed only threetypes of dashas viz., Vimshotri Mudda dasha, Yogini Muddadasha and Patyayini (or Patyamsha ) dasha. Out of these,first two are based on birth Nakshtra and the tird on eachplanet including lagna.

2. Vimshotri Mudda Dasha or Mudda Dasha

Calculation of the dasha is done in following steps:1. A d d to the completed year of life, the number of Moon's

Nakshtra at birth, subtract two from the total, and dividethe sum by nine. Ignore the quotient, the remaindernumber will give the dasha counted from Sun, fromthe commencement of the annual year in question.The deduction of two from the sum total is done tohave the counting of dasha from Sun, eliminatingAshwani & Bharini Nakshtra of Ketu and Venus in thebeginning. For example, let us take the birth chart and


annual chart for 41st y e a r i n r e s p e ct o f R a j iv G a nd h i as

given at charts 19 & 20 above.Completed year is 40 and the number of Nakshtra ofMoon at birth, Poorva-falguni is 11.Therefore:(40+11-2)1 9 or 49/ 9 orWe get quotient 5 and remainder 4.Remainder 4 means that the dasha operating at thetime of commencement of the year starting from Sunwill be of Rahu. The subsequent dasha to follow will bej upiter, Saturn, Mercury, Ketu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Marsand Rahu.

2. Duration of the Dasha: The dasha period of eachplanet is fixed and is given by number of years allottedto each planet in Vimshotri dasha X3 (360/ 120) Thusin an annual chart, the duration of various periods willbe Sun 18 (6x3), Moon 30 (10x3), Mars 21 (7x3), Rahu54 (18x3), j upiter 48 (16x3), Saturn 57 (19x3), Mercury51 (17x3), Ketu 21 (7x3), and Venus 60 (20x3) daysrespectively. This give a total of 360 days only. When360 days are taken to represent a year, they represent360 "solar days", each of which would indicate themovement of Sun by one degree. The duration of sucha solar day would be slightly more than our normalday of 24 hours. One should accurately spread the 360days of the Tajika dashas over 365 days of the year byproportionately increasing the dasha period.

3. Work ing out the balance of dasha: For thispurpose, find out the exact Longitude of the Moon atthe time of birth. This gives the Nakshtra at the time ofbirth as well as the extent of Nakshtra traversed by theMoon. The extent of Nakshtra yet to be traversed willgive the balance of dasha at the time of Varshpravesh.In example chart 11, the longitude of the Moon at birthis 4-17-81 The Moon is in Nakshtra Poorva-falguni, which

Tajika Dashas 9 1

Dasha

RahuJupiterSaturnMercuryKetuVenusSunMoonMarsRahu

spread from 4-13-201 t o 4 - 2 6 - 4 01. T h i s m e an s t ha t in

this Nakshtra, Moon has traversed 3-48' and theremaining period to be traversed is 9-32' In sub-paral&2 above, we see that operating dasha a t thecommencement of the year is Rahu and the period ofRahu dasha is 54 days. Therefore the balance of dashawill be (54x 9-321)/ 1 3 - 2 01 = 3 8 ; 61 d a ys or l mo n th

8.61 (or say9) days. The remaining dasha of Rahu of15 days will be towards the end of year after dasha ofMars. The dasha periods for the native of chart 11 &12, for his 41st y e a r s t a r t in g w . e. f . 20 A ug 19 84 will be

as under:

Month1111020100

Mudda DashaDumb on

Days8.6118272121018021

15.39

Days2917145

26261414520

Ends onMonth

91113356788

Year1984198419851985198519851985198519851985

4. V i e w of Uttara- Kalamrita: The author of Uttar-Kalamrita, sage Kalidas, advocates that while calculatingMudda dasha (including balance of dasha) a t thecommencement of the year, Moon's Nakshtra in annualchart should be taken into account instead of Moon'sNakshtra in birth chart The first dasha during the yearwill be that of Moon's Nakshtra lord in the annual chart.In the example chart 12, Moon's Nakshtra lord is Sun.


Hence the order of dashas and their duration as perthis system will be Sun-110 days; Moon- 60 days; Mars-32 days; Mercury- 40 days; j upiter- 48 days; Venus-56 days; Saturn- 4 days; Rahu- 5 days; and Lagna- 10days. This makes a total of 365 days.Apparently the logic has some substance in it. However,the order and duration of dasha periods seems to bearbitrary without any rationale. I t does not take intoaccount Ketuts dasha, though the Moon could well bein one of the Nakshtras of Ketu. Should Ketu then betaken equivalent to Rahu, to Mars or to the dispositorof Ketu. This hypothesis requires further research andtesting before i t could be considered. Therefore atpresent it is not in popular use.

5. Calculation of Sub-periods in Mudda Dasha: Fora closure of timing, after deciding the major periods,one ashould calculate sub-periods. In a given majorperiod or Mahadasha (MD), the first sub-period or Antardasha (AD) belongs to the same planet. The remainingsub-periods follow in the order of Vimshotri Dasha. Theduration of sub-periods in each period is proportionateto each planet's major period and is equal to multipleof dasha periods of major & sub-period lords in daysdivided by 360. For example the sub-period of Moon inmajor period of Sun will be 18 x 30/ 360 — 1.5 days orlday 12 hours.

3. Yogin i Mudda Dasha1. There are eight Yoginis namely Mangla, Pingla, Dhanya,

Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka, Siddhya and Sankata withMoon, Sun, j upiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, andRahu/ Ketu respectively. In a birth chart, these Yogininshave a period of 1 month for Mangla, 2 months forPingla, 3 months for Dhanya, 4 months for Bhramari, 5months for Bhadrika, 6 months for Ulka, 7 monthsSiddhya, and 8 months for Sankata; with a total of 36

Tajika Das has 9 3

months. In an annual chart, Multiply these numbersby a factor 10 to get period of various Yognis. Thus theeight yoginis in an annual chart have periods of 10, 20,30, 40, 50, 60, 7o, and 80 days respectively with atotal of 360 days. The eight yogini dashas alternativelybelong to benefics and malefics and give alternativelygood and bad periods.

3. O r d e r of Yogini Dasha: To find out the first yoginidasha at the beginning of the year, add number ofbirth Nakshtra of Moon to completed years of nativefor the chart and a further addition of number 3. Dividethe total by 8; forget the quotient, the remainder willdenote the the first yogini dasha in the beginning ofthe year. For example, in the annual chart for 41st y e a rfor Rajiv Gandhi (refer chart 19 & 20), the first yoginidasha will be .

40+11+3/ 8 or 54/ 8 gives quotient 6 and remainder 6Thus the first yogini dasha will be sixth in the order i.e.Ulka to be followed by Siddhya, Sankata, Mangla, Pingla,Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, and Ulka again.

4. Ba lance of Yogini Dasha: Out of the first yoginidash a, it is essential to find out balance of the dashathat is available for operation. For example in theexample chart 12, We have seen that the first dasha inthe beginning of the year is Ulka, which an operatingperiod of 60 days. Let us calculate how much of it isavailable at the beginning of the year and how muchwill be available at the end of the year after dasha ofBhadrika. The formula for it is:

Total duration of Ulka x untraversed part of Moon'sNakshtra at birth/ total duration of a Nakshtra i.e. 13-20' or 800'

= 60 x 9-327 13-20' or 60x 572/ 800 = 42.9 days say43 days


Planets Sun Mar Asc j up M o n Sat Mer VenKrishamsha 3-50' 7-42' 9-26' 9-38' 9 -40 ' 17-13' 18-20' 21-45'

The balance period of Ulka dasha (60-43) 17 days willbe at the end of the year after Bhadrika dasha.

4. Patyayini Dasha1. T h i s is pure Taiika dasha and differs basically from the

other dash as mentioned earlier The Vimshotri Muddaand yogini dasha are based on Moon's Nakshtra, whereas this dasha depends on longitudes of planets in achart. The seven planets from Sun to Saturn and lagnaparticipate in this system, but they do not follow afixed pattern/ order. There order of operation dependson their longitudes, which will be different in differentcharts. This dasha system does not recognize Rahu &Ketu, while it includes dasha of lagna. Therefore it isimportant to determine the strength of lagna as wellas its lord.

2. Kr ishamshas: The longitudes of the seven planetsand rising degree of lagna at Varshpraveshl Prashna isnoted down in degree, minutes (and seconds if needed).These degrees and minutes of various planets and lagnaare tabulated in ascending order and are calledKrishamshas. In case degrees and minutes happen tobe identical, the help of seconds is taken to decide theascending position. The ascending order of theKrishamshas decides the order of operational periodsin the Patyayini dasha system. I n the example chart14, the Krishamshas are tabulated in ascending orderas under:

The Krishamshas in ascending order in annual chart 20

3. Patyamshas: As a first step, the minute componentof the degrees of planets are converted into decimal.For example, Sun's degrees will become 3.83 and Mars

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Dasha lords Sun Mar Asc j up M o n Sat Mer yenKrishamsha 3 . 8 3 7.7 9.43 9.63 9 . 6 6 17.21 18.33 21.75

Patyamsha 3 . 8 3 3.87 1.73 0.20 0 . 0 3 7.55 1.12 3.42

7.7 and so on. The dasha lord with the minimumKrishamsha has the same Patyamsha Thus in the aboveexample, Sunts Patyamsha will be 3.83 only.To find out the Payamsha of next planet/ dasha lordMars, in the dasha order, deduct the Krishamsha of thepreceding planet (Sun) from the Krishamsha of theplanet concerned (Mars). Thus the Patyamsha value ofthe Mars in the example chart 12 will be 7.7- 3.83=3.87.The next dasha in order will be of Ascendant, whosePatyamsha will be determined by deducting Mars'Krishamsha from those of the ascendant i.e. 9.43- 7.7— 1.73. Thus by successive deducting Krishamsha ofone dasha lord from those of the next higher in order,we get the Patyamsha of all the eight dasha lords. Whenthe Patyamshas of all the eight dasha lords are totaled,it is equal to the Krishamsha of the last dasha lord orthe dasha lord with the highest Krishamsha value.

The Patyamshas in the example chart 12

4. Calculating Duration of the Dashas: The highestvalue of Krishamsha is equivalent to one year (365days) The patyamshas represents the proportionalperiod of time i.e. the Patyayini dasha for various dashalords. The Patyayini dasha of any lord is determined bythe formula:

Payamsha of the dasha lord x 365/ Highest value ofKrishamsha.

Thus Patyayini dasha of Sun in the example chart 12will be:

3.83 x 365 / 21.75 = 64.27 days


I n the example chart, Patyayini dasha of various lordswill be:

Dasha D u r a t i o n P e r i o d ends onLords I n days D a y s M o n t h Y e a rSun 6 4 . 2 9 2 3 1 0 1 9 8 4Mars 6 4 . 9 3 2 7 1 2 1 9 8 4Ascendant 2 9 . 0 3 2 5 1 1 9 8 5Jupiter 3 . 3 6 2 8 1 1 9 8 5Moon 0 . 5 2 2 9 1 1 9 8 5Saturn 1 2 6 . 6 9 5 6 1 9 8 5Mercury 1 8 . 8 0 2 3 6 1 9 8 5Venus 5 7 . 3 8 2 0 8 1 9 8 5

5. Calculation of Sub-Periods/ Antar-dashas: Forfiner and more accurate timings, i t is desirable tocalculate sub-periods with in each maor Dasha (MD).The formula for calculating sub-periods (or AD) withina major period is:(Dasha duration of MD lord X Dasha duration of ADlord)/ 365 daysFor example, in example chart 12, the AD of variouslords within MD of Sun (64.29 days) rounded off tonearest hour will be as under:

AD of Sun = (64.29 X 64.29) / 365 = l i d . 8h.AD of Mars = (64.29 X64.93) / 365 = l i d . 10h.AD of lagna = (64.29 X 29.03) / 365 = 5d. 2h.AD of J upiter= (64.29 X 3.36) / 365 = Od. 14h.AD of Moon = (64.29 X 0.52) / 365 = Od. 2h.AD of Saturn = (64.29 X 126.69) / 365 = 22d. 8h.AD of Mercury= (64.29 X 18.8) / 365 = 3d. 7h.AD of Venus = (64.29 X 57.38) / 365 = 10d. 2h.

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5. Dasha Results

1. General : Before going deep into the results, followingfactors be born in mind:

i) S t u d y and analyze the planetary configuration inbirth chart as well as in annual / Prashna chart.

ii) Analyze the position of dasha/ Antar-dasha lordsin both the charts with respect to their positionand influence on them.

iii) The disposition of dasha lord should be studied inrespect of its strength as per Panchvargiya Bala,the sign & house where i t is posited and theassociation & aspect on it. A lord on a 20 pointscale, with Panch- Vargiya Bala of 15 or above isconsidered strong: with a Bala between 10 to 15as medium: between 5 to 10 weak; and below 5as Nirbala.

2. L a g n a : A strong lagna indicates a positive year orfulfillment of desires. I t endows the native with allfavours, honours, wealth, and rise in life & profession.A lagna with medium strength, bestows native whathis deserves according to his position & stature, andservice under persons of undesirable nature. A weaklagna disturbs the native from home, causes mentalagony, loss of wealth & intelligence, physical ailments,quarrels, and failure of desires/ Prashna.

3. S u n : With strength brings name, fame, honour,religious fervor and respect all around. I f of mediumstrength reduces the impact of Sun to a certain extentdepending on status and conditions in life. Native atbest may be honoured at a local level. A weak Sun,during his dasha, causes injuries, diseases, fear fromenemies and government, unhappiness & tension, andcontroversies & misunderstanding with family membersetc. The Sun gives good results when placed in 3, 6,10 & l lt h


4. M o o n : A strong Moon in its dasha, brings all kinds ofprosperity, name. fame, popularity, domestic happiness,acquisition of property, clothes 51 pearls and fulfillmentof desires. Moon of medium strength provides reducedprosperity, comforts & gains from business & friends,birth o f a female child, and increase in religiousactivities. A weak Moon makes one suffer phlegmatic /water-borne diseases, depression, enmity with friendsand loss of wealth. The Moon gives good results in allhouses except in houses 6, 8 & 12. A full Moon or theMoon in 4th h o us e g i ve s a us p ic i ou s r esu lt s

5. M a r s : A strong Mars gives new appointments,leadership, victory over enemies, conflicts & incompetitions, various types of gains and increase insiblings. Mars with medium strength provides wealthdeserving to his status & efforts/ energy put in, butmay suffer from bilious diseases. A weak Mars causestroubles from enemies, accidents, surgical operations,and other evils. Mars in own/ exaltation sign bringsprosperity, good health and wealth. It gives good resultsin houses 3, 6 & 11.

6. Mercu ry : A strong Mercury, during its dash a, createsimprovement in intellectual Sz recreational activities,company good & noble friends, and additionalknowledge/ talents in arts, science, mathematics &religious matters. With a medium strength, i t giveswealth & name through good friends and literaryactivities. A dasha of weak Mercury, gives loss of name51 fame, quarrels with relatives & friends, depression &fear complex, wandering nature and wind & Phlegmailments. Mercury with even a moderate strength givesgood results. Even in houses 6, 8 Or 12, it is not toafraid of if not further afflicted.

7. j upiter: A strong j upiter dasha destroys the enemies,brings respect & recognition from intelligentsia & state,gain of health, wealth, happiness, birth of a child, and

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freedom from diseases & problems. I f of mediumstrength, it would give friendship with higher ups, name,fame wealth and desired objective without much strain.A weak Jupiter causes problems of ear, tumour,diabetes, cancer, and penury, detachment from worldlyaffairs etc.

8. V e n u s : While with strength, i t brings happiness,prosperity, comforts & satisfaction of all types, marriage,birth of a child etc; Venus of medium strength, provideearning from trade & agriculture, and other worldlypleasures. A weak Venus would make the native indulgein adultery, quarrel with wife IS( family members,mentally disturbed acts, bringing all sorts of difficultiesin life & with spouse, and reside in distant land.

9. Saturn: A strong Saturn, in its dasha, brings happiness,earning & wealth through hard work & throughoutsiders, agricultural land, factories, and acquaintanceswith people of other communities. Saturn with mediumstrength g ives weal th through insignif icantundertakings, leadership among low people, financialproblems and windy troubles. A weak Saturn gives greatsufferings, penury, mental unrest, disappointments andweak health.

Part- 2

AnnualHoroscopy

1. I ntmducti on

Chapter 08

Salient Features

There are different kinds of systems of prediction likeNumerology, Palmistry, Astrology etc. Each system has itsown rules for giving predictions. Every system has its ownadvantages and its own limitations. Among all the systems,Indian system of prediction is accurate and sophisticatedbecause of its deep analysis methods.The Varshphal or annual horoscopy as it is called, is one ofthe numbers of technique of Vedic astrology employed todecipher the occurrence of future events. While the Parasharisystem, which is more prevalent, is much more ancient,the Varshaphala in its present form is of relatively morerecent origin. It is sometimes called progressed horoscopealso. The Varshphal or annual horoscope for any native isdefined as the horoscope cast for a particular year at themoment when Sun attains the identical degree of longitudewhich it had at the time of native's birth. Thus it is a solarbased horoscope. The annual horoscopy was originated inthe king's court or Durbar, as an off shoot of the Parasharisystem to provide spontaneous and quick answers to theusual problems of the kings, like enemies, conquests,prosperity, health and succession etc. As the kingshipgradually waned, i t eventually shrank into the familytradition.

The methodology for casting a Varshphal though makes adefinite departure, but the houses (Shavas), signs andplanets are having the same significations as they have in


the Parashari system. The chart is constructed and thespecial principles of Varshaphala employed to forecastevents. The annual horoscopy differs from the rest in thefact that it picks up one particular year of a native's life andexamines it in more minute details. Varshaphala is thuscapable of providing a magnified view of one particularyear of a native's life, from one birthday to the next. Theusual horoscope is generally cast for the time of birth of anative. Varshaphala is thus capable of providing a magnifiedview of one particular year of a native's life, from onebirthday to the next. The usual horoscope is generally castfor the time of birth of a native. The Varshaphala, however,is solar-based. In other words, it is the position of the Sunthat is of significance here. The solar year for a native beginsevery time the Sun returns to the same longitude as it badat the time of the native's birth. Between this time and thenext solar return is the period covered by one annual chartor the Varsha-Kundali. The time of solar return is technicallycalled Varshapravesha, which literally means entry of theyear. A Varsha-Kundali is a chart constructed for theVarshapravesha determined for a particular ear of life. Suchan annual chart is meant to be constructed for every year,and examined in details in order to derive maximum benefitfrom astrological foresight.The significance of Varshphal lies in the fact that it minutelyexamines the dynamic configuration of planets in a particularyear with a view to see whether the events promised in thebirth chart are going to materialise during the year as perdasha system. The old Vedic knowledge as contained inclassics was complete in themselves to answer yearlypredictions as per dasha, Bhukti and Antra system ofParashar. However on the basis of Birth chart, it is difficultto be precise about the occurrence of an event because theplanets govern comparatively long periods of life and theevents occur in the dasha (periods) o f the concerningplanets. A long and tedious mathematical procedure is

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required to be precise. I f there is even a minute error inrecording the exact birth time of the native, it gets magnifiedas we move to Sookshma dashas resulting in erroneouspredictions. Hence the system of annual charts was evolved.The Prashna or Horary is closely related to annual charts asit appears to have a similar origin and utility. As it standstoday, both annual charts and Prashna system base theirpredictions to a large extent as per Tajika Shastra, TheTajika system is well integrated by Vedic astrologers, whiledealing with Varshphal, despite its being western originated.The salient points of Tajika system have been explained inthe previous chapter

2. The annual horoscopy as based on Tajika system has certainsalient features, which makes it distinct. These may bedescribed in brief as under:

1. Durat ion: A Varshphal or annual chart is applicable toa specific period of one year only. It extends from onesolar return to the next, thus covering one solar year.For any other year of life, another annual chart has tobe cast.

2. Relation with Birth Chart: A Varshphal or annualchart is a derived or progressed horoscope from thebirth chart. A Varshphal is basically a chart showingtransit of various planets at the exact time of solarreturn. This position holds sway over occurrence ofevents for the next one year. Therefore, it can neitherbe prepared nor interpreted independently of the BirthChart. I t is essential to analyze the Birth chartthoroughly before proceeding to analyze the annualchart. What is not promised in the Birth chart isnot likely to materialize whether or not theannual chart indicates it. An annual chart providesa magnified view of one particular year and put acrossmore clearly and in more minute details what ispromised as per Birth chart in that particular year. Thus


an annual chart is basically a complementary,supplementary or confirmatory to the Birth chart ofthe native, but still subordinate to it.

3. A transit chart: the annual chart is basically a transitchart. What is considered here is the transit of variousplanets at the exact moment of solar return. Thismoment of solar return is highly significant. The positionof various planets at this moment of time holds swayover events for the next one year.

4. Varsha-pravesh (Solar return): An annual chart orVarshphal is basically solar based. Sun's longitude atbirth of the native forms the basis of an annual chartand hence the Sun retains the same position in theannual chart as it was in the birth chart. The solar yearfor a native begins every time the Sun returns to thesame longitude as it had at the time of the native'sbirth. The time of solar return is called Varsha-pravesh,which literally means "entry of the year". A Varshphalor annual chart is a chart prepared with the Varsha-pra vesh determined for a particular year of life. Such achart is meant to be prepared for every year andexamined in details to derive maximum benefit fromastrological point of view.

5. Muntha: A connection is recognized between an annualchart and birth chart of a native through a mathematicalpoint known as Muntha. I t is a sensitive and normallyauspicious point in an annual chart. Muntha is like ashadowy planet, which adopts the qualities of the signin which it is posited. The position of Muntha in anannual chart and the planets aspecting or associatedwith it, as also its sign lord, are all important ininfluencing the events during the year for which theannual chart is being considered.

6. Lagna: The lagna or ascendant in the annual chart isone of the houses of the birth chart of the native as


well. Most of the results of the annual chart during theyear will reveal the results signified by that house inthe birth chart. The disposition of birth lagna & its lordin the annual chart is also very significant as it alsoinfluences the events occurring during the year.Moreover lord of lagna of the annual chart and of thebirth chart are also one of the claimants for the post ofthe lord of the year

7. L o r d of the Year: It is also called the Varshesha orVarsheshwara. One of the seven planets (from Sun toSaturn, excluding Rahu & Ketu) is supposed to holdthe rulership over the entire year The events of theyear are significantly influenced by the strength anddisposition of this lord. While delineating an annualchart, the lord of the year plays an important role. Thedetermination of this lord involves an elaborate method,which is typical of annual horoscopy.

8. S e x o f the Planets: Like Parashari, there are noeunuch planets in Taiika system of annual horoscopy.Both eunuch planets- Mercury & Saturn, of Parashariare treated as female planets here. The male planets (Sun, Mars, & J upiter) are strong during day and in oddsigns, while female planets ( Moon, Mercury, Venus &Saturn) are strong during night and in even signs.

9• Aspects, Yogas, Dashas, Strength of planets, Sahamsand Tripataki Chakra have already been discussed inprevious chapter on "Taiika Shastra". However ourunderstanding and application of some of the principlesof these features needs further research before we getconsistent and infallible results.

3. Karaka/ Significator1. Generally speaking, the characteristics and strength/

weakness of various houses (or Bhavas), Signs andplanets are the same as given in Parashari system.


However in annual horoscopy or Prashna, the Karakasfor various elements play a very important role inpredictive astrology. In P a r a s h a r i s y s t em , e m p ha s i s is

given to the lordship of the houses, but in horary &annual horoscopy, emphasis is given to the significationsof the planets. Every house and planet represents orsignifies various elements. A planet signifies bothcorporal (living relations) as well as non-corporalelements. The planets are called Karakas of theelements/ matters they signify. Then there are planetswho signify certain matters with respect to certainhouses/ Bhavas only and their Karakatwa is relevant tothese houses only.

2. Principles of judging Karaka's effects in a nutshell areas under:

a) T h e positioning! aspect of a house lord in its ownhouse, adds strength to it. The Karaka positionedin the relevant house may be bad, but its aspect tit always adds dignity to the concerned housed]

) [When a Karaka is in the 1h house, its significations prosper, but lordshiof the planet suffers heavily. e.g. j upiter in the

2th house gives p

11) to whom he is a Karaka, but adversely affectsthe two houses (Sagittarius & Pisces) of his lordship.Thus one is fortunate in respect of that housewhose Karaka is in 12th f r o m t h e l a g n a .

c) K a r a k o Bhavanashaya: Significations of anyhouse consist of two parts- corporal and non-corporal. A karaka in his own house afflicts thecorporal part only e.g. Mars in 31d h o u s e a f f l i c t s

younger siblings, j upiter in 5th a f f l i c t s c h i l d r e n a n d

Sun in 9t h a f f l ic t s

remains unaffected such as courage in 31d h o u s e ,


wisdom in 5t h a n d s p i r it u a l it y in 9t h h ou se . The

affliction by the Karaka as mentioned above isconsiderably minimised, if this karaka establishessome relationship with the house lord.

d) T h e conjunction of a house lord and the Karaka ina Trika house (6, 8, & 12) is bad, but theiroccupation of Kendra/ Trikone house, gets vitalityfor good if not subjected to Paapkartari Yoga.

e) T h e Karaka becomes ineffective in a house, if it isconjunct with a malefic.

3. T h e planets represent various corporal matters inhouses mentioned against each as under:1. Sun- Father in 9th, b o s s i n 1 0t h a n d p a t e rn a l u n cl e

in l it h house .

2. Moon- Mother in 4th h o u s e3. Mars- Younger siblings in 3rd & s t e p -m o t h e r i n 6 t h

house.

4. Mercury- Adopted son in 5th, M a t e r n a l u n c l e i n 6t h,

business partner in 7th and friends in l lt h.

5. Jupiter- Father-in law in 3rd, S o n ( 1 st s o n i n 5t h,

2ndin 7th & 31d i n 9t h h o us e ), H us ba nd in 7

9th and elder si

6. Venus- Wife in 7th h o u s e .7. Saturn - Servants in 3rd h o u s e .8. Rahu- Paternal grandfather in 5th house.9. Ketu- Maternal grandfather in 12th h o u s e .4. T h e list of non-corporal items/ element and events isunlimited. However a suggested short list is below forreference:


Element Bhava Karaka E l e m e n t Bhava KarakaAccident 8 Mar, Rah Accountancy 3 MercuryActing 5, 7 Venus A d o p t e d Son 5,7 MercuryAdministration 10 Sun A d v e r t i s i n g Gemini, Venus

PiscesAstrology 4, 8 Mei; J up Barrenness 5 S u nBody 1,8 Moon C . A . Virgo S u nCharity 10,12 Mer; J up Children 5,7,9 J u p i t e r,Comforts 4 Jup, Ven Competition 5,6 Mar, MerConfinement 12 Sat, Rah Conveyance 4 V e n u sDance 5 Venus Dea th / l ongev i t y 2,7,8,3 SaturnDebt 6,12 Saturn Disease/ i l lness 6,8 SaturnDream 3,12 Rahu E a r trouble 3,11 J upiterEducation 4,5 Mer, J up Enemy 6 Mars

Eye (right) 2 Sun E y e sight 2,12 V e n u sFace 2 Moon Fame 1,10 S u n , MonFamily 2 I up, Ven Fashion Taurus, Venus

LibraFood 2 Moon F o r e i g n journey 9,12 J up, ahFortune/luck 9 J

upiter

Gains 11 J upiterGovt favour 9,10 Sun G o v t Revenue 8,11 J upiterHair(good) 1,11 Venus H e a l t h (Gen) 1 S u nHeart 4,5 Sun, Leo Hearing 3,11 J u p i t e rHonour 1,10 Sun H o u s e constr 4 MarsHouse- old 4 Saturn H u s b a n d 7 J u p i t e rImpotency 7 Her, Sat I n fancy MoonI ntelligence 5 Mercury Investments 5 J upiterjail 12 Rahu L a n d s 4 S a t u r nLegal Education 4,9 Jupiter L i v i n g abroad 7,12 RahuLiving abroad 7,12 Rahu L i t i g a t i o n 6 MarsLivelihood 10 Saturn L o v e affairs 5 V e n , R a hMasses 4 Mon, Sat Material desires 12 V e n u sMenstrual cycle 7 Mon, Sat Miseries 6, 8 S a t u r nMedicine, 6,12 Moon, M o k s h a 12 Ket, J upSurgery, Doctor Mar, Sun


Nerves Mercury Occult scienceNeighbour 3 Mars Paternal

PropertyPilgrimage 9 J

upiter

PropertyPower/ position 1,10 Sun ResearchSelf-respect 1 Sun ServiceSex 7, 8 yen, Mar SinSkin beauty 1,8 Sun, Ven SleepSorrow 8,12 Saturn SpeechStamina/courage

3 Mars Teeth

Throat 3 Mercury VehiclesVigour/ vitality 1 Sun ViolenceWar 7 Mars WealthWriters/ 3 Mercuryjournalist

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It may be stated that the Varshaphala provides a magnifiedand closer view of events pertaining to a given year of lifeof the native. I t gives excellent results when integratedwith a proper study of the birth chart. Years of practicalexperience on predictions on Varsha pha la/ annual horoscopyhave shown that it is basically an offshoot of Parasharisystem. While delineating annual charts, basic Parashariprinciples cannot be ignored and have to be followed forcorrect predictions. The knowledge of the basics of theParashari system thus becomes essential in order tounderstand and apply Tajika system for the annualhoroscopy However it must simultaneously be admittedthat application o f Tajika system has provided asupplementary/ confirmatory role in making predictions inannual horoscopy. Therefore most of the Vedic astrologersfollow a comprehensive combined approach while analyzingannual chart.


Chapter 09

Basic Considerations

1. I t has widely accepted that a knowledge of the basics ofthe Parashari system is essential to understand and applyTajika system for annual horoscopy. The Tajika system isbasically an extension of Parashari system. The Tajikaresembles the Parashari system in numerous ways Thecasting o f horoscope & divisional charts, and thesignifications of houses, signs, Nakshtras & planets are thesame as in Parashari system. While discussing theintroduction to Tajika, we have given the common groundbetween Taiika and Parashari as far as signs are concerned.We will now discuss the basics of houses, planets andNakshtras which are same in Tajika and Parashari as far asannual horoscopy is concerned.

2. S ty les of Horoscope; In India, various styles of horoscopeare in vogue, but most common among them are the two-North Indian style & South Indian style, both having 12houses each. The lagna or ascendant is the first house(13hava) and the other houses follow in succession fromNorth to West direction in the North Indian chart and fromNorth to East in the South I ndian charts. I n the North Indiancharts, four Kendras are bigger in size in oblique squareshape with balance eight houses smaller in size in triangularshape; whereas in the South Indian charts all the 12 housesare of square shape around a vacant hollow square. In theSouth I ndian charts, signs are fixed in a clockwise order, sothere is no need to write the number of signs in houses;but it is necessary to write the number of signs invariablyin each house which are fixed in number in anti-clockwisepattern in North Indian charts.

Basic Considerations 1 1 3

Houses3. E x t e n t of houses: The zodiac is divided into 12 houses

and each house extends over more or less 30 degrees, butnot exactly so. The lagna is longitude of point of intersectionof the ecliptic path with eastern horizon of the place. I t isthe mid-point of the first house. The Medium Coeli ( M t ) islongitude of the point of intersection of the ecliptic of thegiven time with the meridian of the place and is the mid-point of the 10th h o u s e . I f w e a dd s ix s ig ns to the l on gi tu de

of the lagna, i t gives the mid-point of the 7th h o u s e a n dadding six signs to longitude of M .C. gives mid-point of 4thhouse (However some astrologers are of the opinion thatlagna or M.C. is the starting point of the first and 10th h o u s erespectively). The mid-points of other houses are obtainedby proportional measurements. The difference betweena house and a Bhava is that whereas each househas a fixed extent of 30 degrees, the extent of aBhava may be slightly more or less depending onthe meridian & ascension and their boundaries willnot exactly tally. However for ease of calculations, thetwo terms are normally considered similar.

4. General Analysis of a House: The factors that influencethe analysis of a house are the placing of planets in a housein the middle or at Sandhi, their nature & characteristics,the signs they occupy, state of exaltation/ debilitation, thecombustion or retrogression, their aspects and the kind ofyogas they form in the annual chart. The analysis of anyannual chart deeply intermingles with that of the birth chart.Following factors need frequent attention:1. Each house of any birth/ annual chart must be analyzed

first individually and then jointly with other houses.2. Placement of birth lagna & Lagnesh in the annual chart.3. T h e signs occupied by various planets in the birth chart

and in the annual chart.


4. Location of Muntha and the Muntha lord in relation tolagna in the birth as well as in the annual chart.

5. Recurrence of birth lagna as the lagna of annual chartas well, also called as Dwij anam Year is generally notgood.

6. T h e yoga and the Sahams in the birth as well in theannual chart.

7. A planet strong in birth chart, but weak in annual chart,would fail to deliver results promised in the birth chart.

5. M o s t Effective Point (MEP) o f a house: The risingdegree of lagna is the most effective point for all the houses.Any planet placed within a degree or two on either side ofit in any house would influence the significations of thehouse in a very pronounced manner according to itsfunctional nature. For example, i f 23 degree rises inSagittarius lagna and Moon is placed at 24 degrees in the3rd house in Aquarius (

most effective point of the 3rd h o u s e . T h i s M o o n i s a

functional malefic (being 8th l o r d ) i s a t t h e M E P o f t h e 31 d

house. It will not only mar the initiative of the native, butduring sub-periods of Moon & Saturn, it will not allow anyinitiative of the native to succeed. The aspect of Moon onthe MEP of the 9th h o u s e w o u ld a l so c a us e o b s tr u c ti o n s in

the significations of the 9t h h o u s e d u r i n g s u b -p e r i o d s o f

Moon and of 9th lord Sun. In such a case, if the Sun is wellplaced and strong, the adverse impact of Moon wouldbecome mild. Now suppose 3rd l o r d S a t u r n i s w e a k a n d

badly placed, the impact of Moon on 3rd h o u s e s i g n i f i c a t i o n sduring sub-periods of Moon & Saturn would be quite grave.However if the planet in the MEP is a functional benefic,during sub-periods of its and its dispositor, the results wouldbe very fruitful.

6. Strength of a House/ Bhava: A house/ Bhava becomesstrong, its significations flourish and i t gives favourableresults, if -


1. T h e house lord occupies/ aspects his own house.2. T h e house is occupied/ aspected by a benefics only or

is in Shubhkartari,3. T h e house lord is in exaltation, Mooltrikone or own

sign.4. T h e house lord i s conjunct, aspected o r is in

Shubhkartari,

5. T h e house lord is posited in a Kendra or trikone housein strength.

6. T h e house lord is in 3 , st h, n t h,

J o r 1 it h f r om i t .

7. T h e dispositor of house lord is in exaltation, Mooltrikoneor own sign.

8. T h e house is occupied by a planet in its exaltation,Mooltrikone or own sign.

A house/ Bhava becomes weak or may be destroyed andgives unfavourable results if the house has the oppositetraits. When both benefic and malefic influences operateon a house, mixed results are indicated.

7. Signif ications of Houses: The 12 houses have referenceto all relations and events during the journey of the soulfrom the cradle to the grave. A house exihibits itssignifications through its significator, sign posited in it, itslord. While analysing a house, we should also consider itsposition with respect to Karya Bhava, Karaka of event andMoon as well. The most effective point of a house is calledits Cusp which is identical with the longitude of lagna sanssign. The lord of Nakshtra wherein this point lies is calledthe Cuspal lord. The house draws its strength from thestrength of Cuspal lord. Uttar Kalamrita by Kalidas, gives indetail the general significations of each house. Howeverthe major significations of each house are as under:ist HBhava and its lord lagnesh. It is the most important house


as it is a Kendra as well as Trikone. It generally representsbody, general health & character, appearance, personality,complexion, longevity, head, the present (time), detailsabout the birth, the beginning, queries. The general karakaof this house is Sun and J upiter & Mercury are Dig Balihere.2nd House: It is also called Dhan or Ku

signifies riches, bank-position, wealth- self earned &accumulated, gems, gains & losses, possessions, trade indomestic/ house hold items, family, second marriage, in-laws, education in family trade/ vocation, food, right eye,face, nose, oral cavity, cheeks, chin, teeth, tongue, nails,speech, memory, eloquence, music- hymns & lores, clothes,horses etc. Jupiter is the general karaka of this house.However Sun signifies right eye; Venus signifies vision inright eye, ornaments & facial lustre; Mercury signifies speech& music; and Rahu signifies teeth.3rd House: It is also cal

signifies younger siblings, close relations, neighbours, father-in-law, servants, labourers, courage, valour, patriotism,longevity, entrepreneurship, perverse intellect, wickedintentions, rumours , account ing, mathematics,correspondence, negotiation, signing contracts &agreements, journalism, publication, books & book-shops,short journeys, communication & means there of, army,hills, hobbies, mental inclination and inclination to study,throat, collar bone, right shoulder, right arm, right ear,nervous system and thyroid gland. Mars is the generalkaraka of the house. However Saturn signifies miseries &longevity and Mercury neighbour, means of communications& accounting.4th hou

mother, home, happiness, mind, emotions, feelings,medicine, nurse, nursing homes, milk, milk giving animals,water, blood & affection (signified by Moon), education,learning & intellect (signified by Mercury), vehicles,


fragrance, clothes & comforts of all types (signified byVenus), house & ancestral property (Signified by Mars) andfarm land, crop & agricultural equipments (signified bySaturn). It also signifies wells, gardens, orchards, antiques,monuments, private & secret affairs, false allegations,taking/ giving rent/ lease, tenant, and among body parts-heart, breast, chest, lung, thoracic region. Moon is thegeneral Karaka of the house.5th House: It is also called Putra o

It signifies children, pregnancy, fertility/ sterility, firstconception, abortion/ miscarriage, al l legal/ illegalamusements, all games/ sports including racing, cards,betting, shares, speculation, cinema, music, dance, drama,artistic talents, recreations, pleasures, lady love, love affairs,romance before/ after marriage, rape, adultery, wisdom,genius, creative faculties, discretion, resourcefulness,foresight, Poorva punyal m a n t r a , s p i r i t u a l p r a c t ic e ,

knowledge of scriptures, enormous riches, ministers, royaltyas well as fall from position, humility, poems/ literary works,body parts- heart, liver and upper abdomen. j upiter is themain Karaka of the house, but Mercury signifies intellect,unearned income & artistic talents.

6th House: It is al

denotes diseases, sorrow, worry, debt, theft, calamity,service, servants, punishments, misfortune SI bad luck andvices (signified by Saturn), enemies, hurdles, conflicts,wounds, injuries & swellings, litigations, competitions, andaccidents (signified by Mars), maternal cousins & uncles,pets, borrowings, and step-mother (signified by Mercury).It also signifies six enemies oh humanity-Kama (lust), Krodha(anger), Lobha (greed), Moha (infatuation), Ahankara(arrogance) & Eersha (jealousy) and public health,sanitation, mental agony/ torture and body parts- largeintestines, urinary tract, anus, waist & navel region. Thishouse gives Upachaya (auspicious) effects when aspectedby benefics only, otherwise it is an evil house.


7th House: It is also called Kalatra (spous

and Mrityu Bhava. It is weakest among the Kendra houses.It denotes spouse, marriage, married life, cohabitation,bedrooms, ladies' apartments, diplomacy & commercialvehicles (signified by Venus), sex vigour, victory overenemies, and Kuja Dosh (signified by Mars). It a l s o s i g n i f i e sbusiness-partner, competitor in any shape, foreign travels/settlement, adopted son, second child, desires, death, andbody parts- pelvis, lower abdomen, female procreativeorgans. Saturn is Digball here but Saturn & Mercury arenot good for marriage & married life. j upiter & Moon givesgood results.8th House: It is also called Ra

It has a direct bearing on one's longevity & sub-consciousmind and signifies time, place, mode & cause of death,total destruction, scandals, chronic & fatal diseases,drowning, fire & vehicle accidents, loss of limbs, inheritance,will, insurance & other unearned/ delayed income,punishment from state, all types of difficulties/ obstructions,worries, discontinuity, interruption, worries, defeat,humiliation, mutual conjugal adjustment, accusation &intrigues, occult science, research scientific studies,underground activities and wealth including mining & petrol,wealth of spouse, powers to manipulate others, wickedness,and drugs etc. Saturn is main Karaka for longevity, sorrows,difficulties & death.

9th House: It

Bhava It signifies father, guru (preceptor), gods, pilgrimage,virtuous deeds, super-conscious mind, long distance/ foreigntravel, charity, devotion/ respect of elders, saints & gods,grand-son, 3r d c h i l d , h i g he r e d uc a t

studies, law, philosophy, intuition, research & discoveries,spiritual life (Sz attainments, sudden prosperity & wealth andbody parts- hips, thighs & left ventricle. j upiter is the mainKaraka for this house, but Sun signifies father


10th House: It is the most important Kendra an

Bhava of Karma, & vocation. I t is the house of profession,career, business or any means of earning livelihood. I tsignifies honour, status, rank, authority, eminence,popularity, meritorious deeds, recognition from superiors &rulers, name, fame, promotion, self respect, fixity ofpurpose, trade preferment and body parts- knees, patellae,& back-bone. Mercury is karaka for trade, Sun for power &position, j upiter for fortune & big business, and Saturn forservice, livelihood & mass popularity.1 lt h House: It is also called hous

desires. I t signifies elder siblings, friends, gains, income,acquisitions & fulfilment of desires of all types, and amongbody parts- ankles, left leg & ears. j upiter is the generalkaraka for this House.

12f i l House: It is also calle

expenditure/ loss- physical, emotional, financial, or ofposition, confinement, hospitalisation, nursing homes, jails,imprisonments, seclusion, every kind of grief, mentalanguish, misery, sedition, suicide, assassination, secretenemies/ plot, treachery, loss of marriage & children, bed-pleasures, foreign countries & residence there, life in ashram,renunciation, Moksha, disturbed sleep, dreams, sub-conscious mind, and body parts- feet & left eye. The mainsignificator is Saturn, but Mars (confinement), Venus(material desires & luxuries), Ju p i t e r ( k n o w l e d g e ) , K e t u

(Moksha) and Rahu ( foreign travel) also matters.

Planets

8. The Vedic astrology makes use of nine planets/ Grahas -The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, j upiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu& Ketu, for all purposes of a native's life. Out of these onlymiddle five are real planets, The Sun is a star and Moon asatellite of earth and both are treated as luminaries. Rahu& Ketu are shadowy planets having no material existence,


but only two sensitive points of intersection of orbits of theMoon and the earth. However in Vedic astrology all nineare treated as planets. I t is these nine planets, moving inthe 12 signs of the zodiac, equivalent to 12 houses in ahoroscope, that determine all the events, good or bad,occurring in a native's life. The eight directions are ruled bythe planets as follows East-Sun; SE- Venus; South-Mars;SW- Rahu; West- Saturn; NW- Moon; North- Mercury; NE-j upiter.

9. A planet exercises its influence as per its lordship andstrength. Rahu & Ketu do not own any sign/ house. TheSun & Moon have lordship over one sign/ house each, therest own two signs/ houses each. The planets aresubservient to the sign rising in the lag na. Different planetsbehave differently for different lagnas, making a lagnafunctionally benefic or malefic. In Parashari system, Lordsof the year, month and day are simple. Lord of ChaitraShukla Pratipada, the first day of the Vedic year is lord ofthe year and is strong for the whole year. Lord of Shuklapratipada of each month gains importance and strengthfor the full month. Lord of each weekday is important andstrong during the concerned day. However in annualhoroscopy, the system of calculating lord of the year or ofthe month is typically different and these lords exercisesmuch more power & influences as will be brought insubsequent chapters.

10. There are various means to assess the strength of a planet.A planet is strong when in its sign o f exaltation orMooltrikone, and weak in i ts sign o f debilitation o rdetrimental sign. Any planet is strong when closure to thecusp of the house and weak when closure to Sandhi/boundary of the houses. Planets when too near the Sunlose their vitality and are said to be combust. Also duringtheir cyclic movement, when seen from the earth, sometimesthe planets appear to be moving in a backward direction;such planets are called retrograde planets. The Sun & Moon


are never retrograde, while Rahu & Ketu are alwaysretrograde. Both combust as well as retrograde planets areconsidered weak and harmful in Parashari as well as inTajika. In Parashari, the strength of a planet is assessed asper Shadbala or Dwadas-vargiya Bala; while in Tajika, thestrength of a planet is calculated as per Harsha Bala orPanch-vargiya Bala (the different Balas have been explainedin the chapter on Tajika Shastra).

11. Significator/ Karaka: In Tajika, be it horary or Annualhoroscopy, a planet becomes distinguished and influencepersons or events as a sign ificator/ Karaka. The significatoris a planet which is held to signify a person, an object, oran event as the case may be. I t is of utmost importancethat the significator is well placed, well aspected and strong.If the significator is afflicted, its positive indications turninto negative ones. The house wise delineations of thesesignificators will be dealt separately in a subsequent chapterHowever an illustrative list of combination of events withhouses & Karakas are given in the chapter on "Salientfeatures".

Nakshtras12. The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshtras or constellations,

each having an extent of 13degrees & 20 minutes. EachNakshtra may be further divided into four equal parts of3degrees & 20minutes each, and called the Padas, Charansor quarters. Since there are 12 signs in the zodiac, eachsign consists of two and a quarter Nakshtras or 9 NakshtraPadas. The order of rulers of the first nine Nakshtras isKetu, Venus, Sun, Moon, Mars, Rahu, J upiter; Saturn andMercury. This order repeats in the next group of nineNakshtras, and again in the last group of nine Nakshtras.The fiery signs- Aries, Leo & Sagittarius, have same set ofNakshtras i.e. Ketu (4Padas), Venus (4Padas) and of Sun(1Pada). The earthy signs- Taurus, Virgo & Capricorn, havenext set of Nakshtras i.e. Sun (3 Padas), Moon (4Padas)


and of Mars (2Padas). Similarly airy signs- Gemini, Libra &Aquarius, have next set of Nakshtras i.e. Mars (2Padas),Rahu (4Padas), and of j upiter (3Padas); and Watery signs-Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces, have next set of Nakshtras i.e.upiter (Pada), Saturn (4Padas), and of Mercury (4Padas).

Following types:1. l a g h u , Dynamic or swift: These (Ashwani, Pushya,

Hasta & Abhilit) are suitable for travelling, fine art,trading, opening of shop, construction, education andmedical treatment.

2. V i o l e n t or fierce: These (Sharini, Magha, Purva-phalguni S( Purva -ashada) are of aggressive natureand are good for surgical operations and aggressivepurposes like waging a war etc.

3. M ixed : These (Krittika & Vishakha) are of mixed typeand are good for fiery types of work or of preparationsof medicines.

4. S t h i r a or fixed: These (Rohini, Uttar-Phalguni, Uttar-ashada, & Uttar -Bhadra) are good fo r layingfoundations and works of fixed nature like buildinghouses, marriages and launching new ventures.

5. Gent le ortender: These (Mrigshira, Chitra, Anuradha,& Revati) are chosen for auspicious ceremonies, learningmusic, travel, wearing jewellery.

6. M o v a b l e : These (Punurvasu, Swati, Shravan,Dhanistha S( Satbhisha) are good fo r anythingconnected with motion, machinery, journey etc.

7. P u n g e n t These (Ardra, Ashlesha, I yestha & Moo/a)are good for illegal deeds, cheating, tantra, black magicetc.

14. Nakshtras have a great importance in predictive astrology.The whole system of Parashari/ Yogini dashas are basedon position of Moon at the time of birth in a particular


Nakshtra. The Vedic astrology gives great importance tothe Nakshtra in which Moon is placed at birth and call it as"birth star". The transition from Ashiesha to Magha orI yestha to Moola or Revati to Ashwani is called "Gand-MoolNakshtra, which is considered very evil if a native is bornduring this transition or an event, lagna, or planet is placedin Gand-Moola Nakshtra. The classical texts are, however,silent on the exact role of Nakshtras in delineating a chartbe it a natal, annual or horary chart. One of the majorinfluences on any planet or lagna is of its Nakshtra lord, itsplacement, association or aspects. Similarly a house isinfluenced by its cuspal lord, which is the Nakshtra lord ofits Cusp or mid-point. The real, subtle and invisible strengthemerges only when Nakshtras are integrated in analysis ofcharts. The analysis normally takes following steps:I.• Lagna, Lagnesh or Karyesh is in Nakshtra, whose lord

is say planet A is in Nakshtra whose lord is say planetB.

2. Planet B is in Nakshtra whose lord is say planet C.If planets A, B & C are strong and favourable, the resultswill be very good and favourable.

General Rules For prediction15. While judging an annual horoscope, certain points should

always be kept in mind. These include benefic/ maleficnature-both natural & functional, the state of exaltation/debilitation, their disposition in friendly/ inimical signs,conjunction & aspect of other planets on them, whichaccount for deciding the good/ bad results. Some of thesignificant Sootras (guidelines) are given below:1.• A planet, which promises benefic or adverse results by

its disposition in birth chart, if also disposed accordinglyin the same sign and/ or house, produces similar results.


2. A planet which is strong in birth chart, but weak inannual chart, gives good results initially, but petersdown to bad results during year end.

3. A planet weak in birth chart, but strong in annual chartgives adverse results during first six months, butgradually improves to become good in later part of theyear

4. Planets strong in birth as well as in annual chart giveconsistently good results throughout the year.

5. Planets weak in birth & annual chart, give adverseresults throughout the year.

6. A s lagna in annual chart, is one of the houses of thebirth chart, most of the results during the year willconfine to significations of that house only. However, iflagna of birth & annual chart is same, called Dwi-janamYear, it indicates adverse results.

7. T h e above results are modified by location of Muntha,Murtha lord, lord of the year, lord of 8th h o u s e o f n a t a lchart, and their aspect on lagna, lagna lord and thehouse under consideration.

8. I f Trirashi lord is debilitated and/ or aspected by malefic,there would be failure of all kind. If Muntha lord and/or year lord is posited in enemy signs and are combustand/ or afflicted, it leads to illness & miseries.

9, I f Muntha lord and lagna lord are combust and aspectedSaturn, one suffers from mental agonies and fear ofunknown.

10. Placement of Moon in 4, 6, 7, 8 or 12th h o u s e i s n o t

good. I f this Moon is afflicted by Mars, there may befire or wound by weapon, if by Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, itcauses diseases and fear from enemies affliction bySun gives poverty. However, aspect of j upiter mitigateadverse results to a great extent.


11. In annual chart, if 8th l o r d g o e s t o l a g n a o r l a g na l o rd

goes to 8th h o us e a nd is a sp ec te d by Mars and j upiter,

Venus or Mercury is combust or debilitated, native meetswith some disaster or may meet even death.

12. I f malefic planets are strong and benefic weak, or in6th or 8th house, the native suffers m

13. 8t h l or d of birth chart, if in a Kendra/

chart, there is danger from weapon or poison and nativemay suffer ill-health & mental agony throughout theyear.

14. The lords of 2n d & 9t h i f w e a k , c a u se s l o ss of w e al t h.

15. Moon & Saturn in 12th w i t h b e n e f i c s i n 6t h h o u se , l e ad s

loss of wealth.

16. I f Moon occupies sign of natal Mars, native gets rise instatus or promotion, if in service.

17. I f a naturally malefic planet is debilitated in 4th h o u s eof an annual chart, native may lose the job, or may be

a victim of change of place/ position, or loss of somenear relation.

18. I f 10th s i g n o f n at al c ha rt happe

annual chart and an unattlicted Muntha is placed in10th house, nativ

rise in status or promotion in service. If Muntha is placedin lagna itself, there may be change in position as wellas happiness in life.

19. Malefic affliction of lord of year, lagna or Muntha inannual chart, there is danger from government; but ifstrongly disposed in 7th h o u s e , n a t i v e g a i ns f r om

& business dealings.20. No Rajyoga will materialise if lord of the year, Muntha

lord and lagna lord o f birth chart are combust,debilitated, conjunct or aspected by malefic in annualchart.


21. I f 7th l o r d o f b ir th char t becomes lord of Muntha or of

9th house, and is posited in 7th or 10th hou

all types of happiness.22. I f Ju p i t er , S un , Ma rs , Me rcu ry or Venus (any one) is

year lord, and placed in 5th, 9t h o r l lt h h o u s e , g e t t in g

benefic aspect would be blessed with a son or may gethappiness from son. But if aspected by malefic, onemay get displeasure from son.

23. A strong lord of lagna, year and Murtha as per Panch-Vargiya Bala, aspected by benefics is the best anti-dote for any adverse result of other combinations inannual chart.

24. I f Moon, j upiter,& Venus are in their own huddas andare in mutual I thasala, the native gets glory, power,wealth & comforts. I f unafflicted Sun iSz Mars are in 3,6, or l lt h h ou se f rom lagna or Muntha

washed away and native becomes prosperous by ownefforts.


Chapter 10

Casting the Annual Chart

1. S o l a r Return/ Varsha-Pravesh: The longitude of theSun at birth forms the basis of the annual chart. The annualchart for any given year of one's life is the horoscope castfor the exact moment when the Sun attains, during thatyear, the same longitude as it had at the time of birth.According to Surya Siddhanta, as modified, a solar yearhas a duration of 365 days 15 Ghatis 22 Palas, and 57.5Vipals; corresponding to 365 days six hours 9 minutes and9 72 seconds. It means that the Sun completes one roundof the 12 signs of zodiac during this time. After completingone round, the Sun returns to its original position time andagain. Thus if we add 365 days 6hours 9.72minutes to theweekday and time of birth, we get the weekday and timenext year when the Sun would regain the same longitudeas it had at birth. This would go on repeating every year.This is called the solar return or Varsha-Pravesh,

2. Dhruvanka: If we ignore the complete weeks out a year(365days, 6hours, 9minutes & 9.72seconds), we get lday,6hour, 9minute & 9.72 seconds. This period is constant fora year. Double the constant would give us the constant fortwo years and so on. This constant is called Dhruvanka.Adding this Dhruvanka for any number of completed yearsto the weekday and time of birth would give us the weekdayand time of Varsha-Pravesh for the year to commence. (Theweekday thus obtained generally falls on the native's actualbirthday or at the most it may fall on a weekday before orafter the actual birthday.


Comp--letedYears

DhruvankaDay Hour Min Sec

Comp--letedYears

DhruvankaDay Hour Min Sec

1 1 6 9 9.72 35 1 23 20 402 2 12 18 19 40 1 6 6 293 3 18 27 29 45 0 12 52 174 5 0 36 39 50 6 19 38 65 6 6 45 49 55 6 2 23 556 0 12 54 58 60 5 9 9 437 1 19 4 8 65 4 15 55 328 3 1 13 18 70 3 22 41 209 4 7 22 27 75 3 5 27 910 5 13 31 37 80 2 12 12 5815 4 20 17 26 85 1 18 58 5620 4 3 3 1 4 90 1 1 44 3525 3 9 4 9

395 0 8 30 23

30 2 16 34 52 100 6 15 16 12

Dhruvanka for Completed Years

3. Process of Casting an Annual ChartThe first requirement of casting an annual Chart is to obtainthe birth Chart of the native or to calculate the birth chartitself. Next comes the determination of V a r s h-P r a v e s h a n dthen the annual chart is prepared for the V a r s h-P r a v e s h s oobtained. Thus following steps are required in casting anannual chart:

1. N o t e the weekday of the birth of the native along withhis date, time and place of birth.

2. Calculate the longitudes of lagna, 10th h o u s e a n d a l l

the planets and prepare the birth horoscope i f notalready prepared and calculate Vimshotri dasha duringthe period.

Casting the Annual Chart 1 2 9

3. Decide the particular calendar year for which the annualis to be prepared.

4. F o r the calendar year in question, find the native'scompleted years of life by deducting the year of birthfrom the current year. For example, if the annual chartfor 1946-47 is to be prepared for a native born in 1889,by deducting 1889 from 1946, we get 57 years ofcompleted years of life and annual chart for 58th y e a ris to be prepared.

5. F ind out the Dhruvanka for the number of completedyears from the above table. For example for 57 yearsof completed life, the Dhruvanka will be Dhruvanka for55years plus Dhruvanka for two years i.e. 6days,2hours, 23 minutes and 55seconds + 2days, 12hours,18minutes and 19sec= 8 or 1 day, 14hours, 42minutesand 14 seconds. (from number of days, multiples of 7should be ignored).

6. A d d the Dhruvanka obtained from step 5, to theweekday and time of birth of the native. (use 0 forSunday, 1 for Monday, 2 for Tuesday and so on; Somepeople use 1 for Sunday, 2 for Monday, 3 for Tuesdayand so on. However either system would give the sameresult). The total would give the weekday and time ofVarsha-Pravesh for the concerned year

7. Calculate the longitudes of lagna, the 10th h o u s e a n dall the planets. Put them in the relevant house/ Bhava.

This would give the annual chart proper for furtherdelineation.

Note: The longitude of the Sun as obtained for the momentof the Varsha-Pravesh may not always be exactly the sameas that of birth time. The two may differ by a minute ortwo. This difference, which is due to the disturbance of theSun's longitude by the planets, may be safely ignored forthe Varshphal calculations.


4. C h a r t No.21- Pt. j N e h r u ' s Annual chart for 5 8t h year- 1946-47

1. T h e native was born on Thursday,14 Nov1889 at 23-03 hrs at Allahabad.

2. Based on above details, the birth chart of the native is:Sa10-50

For 55yearsFor 2 yearsFor 57 years

Ra11-13

Ma 6 M o 1 7 - 5 2Mo 9 - 5 9 A s 2 3 - 5 717-52As 4

23-57 M e 1 7 - 8 1Ve7-21Sa10-50

10

Su 8 1 20-16Jul5-10 M e 1 7 - 8 9 1 1Su0-16 M a 9 - 5 9Kell-13 V e 7 - 2 1 3 u 1 5 - 1 0

Kell-13

3. Annual horoscope is to be prepared for the year 1946-47 and Vimshotri dasha during the year will be of Moon-Venus..

4. Completed years will be 1946-1889 = 57.5s Dhruvanka for 57 years will be

32

6d. 2 h . 23Min. 55Sec2d. 1211 18Min. 19Sec.

8 or 1 14h. 42Min 14Sec

6. Varsha-Pravesh for 58th y e a r w i l l b e :

Day & Time of Birth 4 23h. 03 Min. 00SecDhruvanka for 57 years 1 14h. 42 Min. 14SecTotal 6 13h. 45 Min. 14Sec

Number 6 represents Saturday Now consult ephemerisfor Nov 1946. The nearest Saturday close to 14 Nov1946when the longitude of Sun is 0 degree 16 min is16Nov1946. So Varsha-Pravesh on this day is at 13h.45min.14sec.


As23-57

Ke14-12

7. W i t h this Varsha-Pravesh timing on 16Nov 1946, thehoroscope cast will be as under:

Muntha Ra18-43

Su0-16Ve2-36

MeR12-4Ma13-49Ke18-43

Jul8-3

Sa15-44

Mo5-18

Chart No22: Rajiv Gandhi, Annual Chart for 41st year:1984-85

1. T h e native was born on Sunday; 2 0 A u g 1 9 4 4 a t 7 - 1 1 A M

at Bombay.2. T h e birth Chart, based on above details will be

Sa14-12

Ra4-09

Su3-49Jul2-10A s14-36Mo17-8Ve18-39Me28-33

Ma1-11

12Mun- 1tha

Ra18-43

Sa15-44

9loKe

14-12

As23-57

112 8

5

10 9

Su0-16Ve2-36

MeR12-4Ma13-49Ke18-43

Mo J u3 5 - 1 8 7 18-3

4 6

Ma R a1-11 S u 3 - 4 9 4 - 0 9

6 3 u 1 2 - 1 0 4As14-36 S a

7 M o 1 7 - 8 3 14-12Ve18-39Me28-33

58 2

11

121

The Vimshotri Dasha during the year will be Rahu-j upiter.

3. T h e Annual chart is to be prepared for 1984-854. Completed years: 1984-44= 40


5. Dhruvanka for 40 completed years of life: id. 6h. 6min29sec.

6. Varsha-Pravesh for this Dhruvanka will be

Birthday and Time :Dhruvanka for 40 yearsTotal

Thus for the 41st y e a r , t h e V a r s ha -P r a v es h o cc ur s on

Monday, at 13h. 17min. 29sec. In 1946, the Mondaynearest to 14 Nov when the Sun's longitude is the samefalls on 20Aug 1984. So the Varsh-Pravesh for thenative's 41st y e a r I s a n nu a l c ha rt wi ll be Mo nd ay , 20Aug

1984 at 13h. 17min, 29sec. For Bombay.7. W i t h this Varsha-Pravesh, the annual chart for 41st y e a rwill be:

Ra8-55Mo940

Ma7-42JuR9-38 Ke8-55 Sa17-13Niuntha A s 9 - 2 6

Su3-50MeR

18-20Ve21-45

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Chapter 11

The Muntha

1. T h e Muntha & its Progression: The Muntha is animportant mathematical concept in Varshphal connectingthe annual chart with the birth chart. At the time of birth, itis located in lagna/ Ascendant. Each year, the Muntha movesone rashi (sign) in direct motion. When the second year oflife begins, the Murtha falls in the 2nd h o u s e f r o m l a g n a . A t

the 3rd y ea r of l ife, the Mu ntha will

lagna and so on Because of its progression by one signeach year, the Muntha is also termed as the progressedascendant. In the analysis of an annual chart, the Munthais extremely important. The lord of Muntha is also verysignificant while analyzing an annual chart and is one ofthe five contenders for the post of lord of the year Sincethe Muntha progresses one sign or 30 degrees in a year, itprogresses every month by 30/ 12= 2.5 or 2degree 30minSimilarly, daily motion of the Muntha may also be calculatedby dividing 2degree 30min by 30 (number of days in amonth), giving a value of 5 min. These values are importantif one intends to go into closer timing of events during agiven year.

2. Calculation of the Muntha:

1. N o t e the number of sign wherein the lagna falls in thebirth chart. Say if lagna is in Gemini, the number ofsign is 3

2. A d d to i t the number of completed years elapsedbetween the birth and the current year for which theMurtha is to be calculated.


3. Divide the total by 12 (total numbers of signs). Theremainder so obtained would be the sign in which theMuntha is located in the annual chart.

4. I f the remainder is zero, it should be treated as 12 signor Pisces.

Based on the above, the Muntha in the example chart No.21of previous chapter would be in 3rd house of Aries and inchart NO 2, in 2n d h o u s e o f S a g i t ta r i u s .

3. T h e Results of Muntha in different Houses

A well-placed and well-aspected Muntha strengthens thehouse it is in. The Muntha gives results according to itslocation in different houses, its association with differentplanets, and the disposition of the lord of the sign in whichthe Muntha is located. (This is some what similar to theposition of dispositor in Parashari system). The generalresults are based on the "Tajika Neelkanthi", the famoustreatise by Acharya Neelkanth. The Muntha is consideredvery auspicious in houses 9, 10 & 11. In houses 1,2,3,& 5it yields good results through personal efforts of the native.In the remaining houses 4, 6, 7, 8, & 12 in the annualchart, i t is considered inauspicious. However experienceshows that in 7t h h o u s e , t h e M u nt h a d oe s not gi ve

results except illness to the native. The general results ofpositioning of the Muntha in various houses are as under:li L a g n a : It is considered to yield very good results and

indicates dominance/ victory over opponents, dignity,favours from rulers, high status or a new job/source ofincome, increase in power, comforts & money and goodhealth through own efforts. It may also denote changein place, position or residence, transfer or the birth ofa child.

Chart No. 29: PV Narsimha Rao: Born on Tuesday,28jun1921 at 1-02PM at Warangal with Virgo Lagna;70th

The Muntha 1 3 5

Mar

Rah

Asc MerYen S u n lup

Muntha

Ket

Sat M o n

Ket V e n

4 A s c Mer 25 S u n h p 1

Muntha

3Mon 6 1 2 M a r

9

1 S a t 1 18 1 0

Rah

The Muntha is in lagna in own house with Mercury,Lagnesh of birth & annual chart and with benefics.The native became Prime Minister of India on 21 j un1991. The sudden & unexpected event was due tomutual aspect with 8-9th l o r d S a t u r n . H o w e ve r t he

Saturn's aspect on Muntha and Muntha lord also gaveillness in first part of the year.

2. 2n d House : The efforts s

of wealth, respect, honour & prosperity and gains fromservice, business or profession in which the native isengaged. It also denotes great happiness, enthusiasm,good health, favours from opposite sex 6( rulers anddainty dishes. (See the chart of Rajiv Gandhi for 41stannual chart, where Muntha is placed in 2nd h o u s e w i t h2nd lord j upi

Venus and Saturn).

3, 31 11 House:

acquisition of name, fame, success in endeavours,inclination to do good to others, health, wealth, generalcomforts, help from or prosperity to siblings, shortjourneys, and gets fascinated towards opposite sex.(See chart of j L Nehru for 58th a n n u a l c h a r t w h e r e

Murtha is in 31 d h o u s e o f

own house in 10th w i t h


Ma9:27 Su2:52 MeR22:16SaR Ra25:16

26:14 7 Ven 5

Mo 8 8:37Asc 4

19:42 20:2Ke 625:59 19 Aug 1997

9-28AM Su2:52 Muntha 9 3JuR MeR 12

21:53 22:16Ra25:16 3uR SaR

Ven 21 :5310

26:14 28:37 11 1

Muntha Ma9:27 Asc Mo19:4220:2 Ke25:59

4. 4t h House : One suffers from physical ailment

agony of self and/ or family members, fear fromenemies, unnecessary expenditure, loss of wealth,disgrace & opposition from family members, boss &rulers, and change of residence. ( In a n n u a l c h a r t o f

Rajiv Gandhi for 1989-90, Muntha is in 4t h h o u s e ,Taurus, with its lord Venus in debilitation in 8th house).The native lost the Prime-ministership. Let us seeanother case.Chart No.30: Bill Clinton, Ex-US President: Bornon 19Aug 1946 at 7:57 AM (6h West) at 93W36 &331\140: 52" Annual chart for 1997-98

Main Features of the chart are:

1. T h e chart has Dwi-j anam Rasi lagna.2. T h e Muntha is in inauspicious 4th h o u s e a s p e c t e d

by 6th l or d ret rog

public image.3. T h e Muntha lord j upiter is retrogrades & debilitated.4. During j an1998, the native was undergoing Sun-

Moon dasha in natal chart and Pratyari Dasha ofMoon in the annual chart.

5. 1 2t h l o r

I thasala.

The Muntha 1 3 7

6. T h e Moon is in 6t h h o u s e i n R a h u -K e t u a x is a nd

hemmed between j upiter & Saturn, both retrograde& having exchange of houses.

7. T h e native was involved in infamous scandal withMs Monika Levinski, which brought him &presidency shame and dishonour.

5. 5t h House: It is a very good position

indicating success o f the native in interviews,examination & any other undertaking, rise in status,favours from rulers, birth of a child, prosperity to orhappiness from children, inclination towards virtuous/pious deeds, happiness, physical pleasures & comforts.Chart No 31: Annual Chart of j .L.Nehru for 2 8t hyear 1916-17

Ra28:50

Ju4:45


41st year-20Aug144

Su0:16Ma

25:14

As28:48

Ke28:50

Mo5-49Sa

7-7-59

Me25:22 Ve22:22

Murtha

Mo5-49Sa7-7-59

4 A s5 2 8 : 4 8

Ke28:50

3Ve22:22 6 1 2

9Me25:22 R aMun-7 2 8 : 5 0tha 8

Su0:16Ma25:14

21 J u4:45

1011

Here the Muntha is in 5th h o u s e w i t h l a g n a l o r d M e r cu r y

and aspected by j upiter, the Karaka of children. TheMoon, lord of 2n d h o u s e o f f a m il y i s in

I thasala with 9th l o r d S a t u rn . T h e re f o re t

a daughter born on 19Nov1917.6. 6t h Hou

increase in & fear from enemies, displeasure/ quarrelfrom spouse & business partner, perverted thinking,failure in undertakings, loss of wealth, thefts, debts,


litigations, remorse, adverse results from well-intendeddeeds.

7. 7t h House: Misunderstanding/ quarrels

her illness, loss in partnership, sickness & mentalworries, tendencies to do evil deeds, loss in war,seclusion & confinement, perversion. However Munthain sign of j upiter/ Venus gives auspicious results, likemarriage.Chart No.32: Mahatma Gandhi: Born on Thu rsday,20ct1869 at 8-28AM at Porbander: 7 8t h a n n u a l c h a r tfrom 40c-t 1 9 47 o nw a rd .

Muntha R a 2s• 2 4

Mo4:07

Ma8:36Sa26:18

Ke2:24 A s 9 : 17 Su16:553u2:57 Me10:9 Ve25:6

Ke2:24 S u 1 6 : 5 5Ju2:57 V e 2 5 : 6

8 6As9: 179 5Me10:9

1Ma8:36

10 4 Sa26:18I.

11 M u n t h a 312 2

Ra2:24Mo4:07

Main Features

1. T h e Muntha is in inimical 7th house with no friendlyaspect.

2. Lo rd of Muntha, Mars, is in debilitation in inimicalaspect in 10th h o u s e w i th S a tu r n.

3. Recurrence of Dwi-j anam lagna.4. l lt h l or d Su

debilitated 2-7th l o r d M a r s.

5. Venus, as year lord is lord of 1-8th house, debilitatedin 12th h owith Mars.

The Muntha 1 3 9

Jup SatMon Ket

6. Bo th Moon and j upiter are in close conjunctionwith Rahu-Ketu.

7. H e was assassinated on 30j an1948.• 8t h House: The Muntha here produces ext

adverse results in the form of death, chronic illness,accidents, loss/ deformity in limbs, loss of wealth,prestige, position, loss of physical strength & stamina,professional & worldly setback, displeasure from rulers/boss, loss in litigation.Chart No.33: 7 3 ' Annual Chart of ) L Nehru forthe year 1961-62

SunAsc M a r M e r

yen

RahMuntha

Jup SatMon Ket

1011

I.2

Asc

912 6

3

Mar

8 S u n7 Mer

yen

54

RahMuntha

Main Features1. T h e Muntha is in 8th house in Rahu-Ketu axis.

2. Lagna lord j upiter is in 2n d h o u s e , w i t h S a t u r n a n d

in Rahu-Ketu axis.3. Saturn is 8th l o r d o f b i r th c h ar t .

4. 9t h l or d Sun

5. Mars in 12th h o u s e d e n ot e s f o r

the country.6. Moon is with Maraka Saturn and in Rah u-Ketu axis.7. A l l Kendra/ Trikones are vacant.


8. U n d e r Nehru's leadership, Ind ia sufferedhumiliating defeat by China in 1962. It was personaldefeat of Nehru and his policies. He never recoveredfrom this shock.

9. 9t h House : It is very good position indic

of desires, good fortunes, financial gains, name, fame,prosperity, rise in profession/ service, favours fromrulers, pious & religious deeds, pilgrimage & long fruitfuljourneys and happiness from spouse & children.

10. 1 0t h H ou se : Ano the r good position denot

status, realisation of ambition, name, fame, honour &promotion in profession, respect in society, performsgood deeds, increase in income & wealth.

11. l lt h H ou se : Gains from all sides

from elder siblings, friends, spouse & children, solutionof outstanding problems, favours from superiors &rulers, gain in physical & mental health, political successand fulfillment of desires.

12. 1 2t h H ou se : Loss of name & w

expenditure, mental anguish, obstacles in profession,association of wicked people, sickness, accidents, jail,irreligious deeds, enmity with friends and failure inundertakings.Chart No. 34: Ms I ndira Gandhi: Born on Monday19Nov1919 at 11-12PM at Allahabad: 5 6t h A n n u a lchart from 20Nov1974-75.

The Muntha 1 4 1

Asc

JupMuntha

Mon

Ket S a t

12Sat 3 9

6

JupMuntha

1 1 1Ket 2 A s c 1 0 Mon

Sun4 8 yen

Sun 5 7 R a hMerVen M a r M e rRah M a r

The Murtha is in adverse 121h h o u s e i n s i g n o f S a t u r n

having inimical aspect of 6th l o r d S u n & 8t h l o r d V e n u s.

1975 was the year of humiliation for the native due toAllahabad high court judgement and subsequentemergency.

4. I mplications of the MunthaThe results of the Mu ntha in a house vary according to thenature of aspect and association of planets and its ownlord. When the Muntha is associated or has friendly aspectsby benefics or its own lord, the house where it is locatedprospers. Where this Muntha falls in the birth chart, thathouse also prospers during the year under review. Theopposite would be results, if it has inimical aspects of maleficon it or on its lord.

The vitality of a Bhava is strengthened, if it happensto be the Muntha place, provided the lord of the signis subject to I thasala Yoga and the Bhava isassociated with or has friendly aspect by benefics.For example in chart No22, the Muntha is placed in 2n dhouse with its lord j upiter and has friendly aspect by exaltedSaturn and by Swagrahi Sun, l it n l o r d M e r c u r y &

from 10th h o us e .

of birth chart. So the native has excellent results pertaining


to 2 " & 10th h o u se o f t he c ha r t. But his Moon is placed in

7th house in Rahu-Ketu axis with no friend

any planet. So his mother also died during the same yearThe influence of various planet on the Muntha, by virtue ofits association, friendly aspect or being its lord in anauspicious house, would be as under:1, S u n : It ensures favours & recognition from the rulers

& higher-ups, friendship with high level persons,elevation in status, dominance over opponents, increasein name, fame & status in service or profession, andgainful journeys. Adverse effects would accrue if theSun is ill placed say in 6, 8 or 12th house or is ill aspected.(See chart of J.L. Nehru for annual chart of 1961-62,where a debilitated Sun has inmical aspect on theMurtha in 8th house).

2, Moon : The native gains health & wealth, earns hisname through virtuous deeds, undertakes newventures, gains in business/ trade of liquids / whitearticles, fulfilment of desires, gets peace & mentalsatisfaction. But when ill-placed or ill-aspected givesloss of wealth and mental anguish. (See chart of j .L.Nehru, where the Muntha is placed in the house ofMoon in 8th h o us e w it h R ah u, c au si ng g

& mental anguish to the native during the year).3. Ma rs : I f well placed and well aspected by j upiter/

Venus, the native enjoys auspicious results includingsuccess in business and gain of wealth. Otherwise itcauses accidents, injuries, surgery, blood & biliousdisorders, quarrels, mental agony and excessiveexpenditure. (See chart No. 30 of Mahatma Gandhi,where Muntha is in 7th h o u s e o f M a r s w i t h d e b i li t a t e

Mars having inimical aspect on the Muntha. The nativewas assassinated during the year).

4, Mercury: It denotes increase in knowledge, wisdom& sharp intellect, educational achievements, happiness

The Muntha 1 4 3

& help from family & friends, success in art, commerce,& business, favours from women, name, fame & inflowof wealth. I f ill-placed and/ or ill-aspected, causesphysical & mental troubles.

5. Jup i te r : I t gives happiness from spouse, progeny,friends & saints, birth of a child, sudden gains in status,business & wealth, desired success & employment,precious gems/ stones, luxurious life and delicious food,if J upiter is having favourable I thasala. Affliction to sucha Muntha adversely affects the name, fame, wealth &happiness. (See Rajiv Gandhi's 41st a n n u a l c h a r t w h e r ethe Muntha is in 2n d h o u s e o f J u p i t er w i th J u pi t e r and

having friendly I thasala of Sun, Saturn, Mercury &Venus).

6. Venus: The good results are similar to those of Mercury.In addition, it gives marriage, pleasures & comforts ofall sorts and gain in wealth and artistic talents. Butthese results become unfavourable and troublesomeand one suffers on accounts of females if Venus isafflicted.

7. Saturn : it denotes diseases, loss of honour & wealth,disappointments, seclusion and windy ailments. If alsoaspected by malefics like Mars, i t causes accidents,injury, surgery, bilious complaints, blood disorders anddanger from fire/ thieves. However if influenced byJ upiter and / or Venus, the ill-effects are nullified andone gets sumptuous power and wealth. (See chart No32 of Ms Indira Gandhi, wherein the Muntha is in 12thhouse of Saturn conjunct with J upiter and in friendlyaspect with Saturn & Mars. The native had adversehigh court judgement, ignominy of imposing emergencybut retained sumptuous power & wealth).

8. R a h u & Ketu: According to Neelkanth a, the degrees,Rahu has traversed in a sign, is his back and the degreesyet to be traversed is his face/ mouth. I f Muntha is in


his face and influenced by j upiter and/ or Venus, i tgives all kinds of wealth and happiness; but if in theback of it, i t leads to all kinds of difficulties &obstructions. The Ketu gives all kinds of losses andmental agony. The Muntha gives favourable resultsduring first half of the year, and unfavourable onesduring second half of the year, if associated with Rahu.The reverse holds true when associated with Kett].However since Rahu 61 Ketu are always retrograde ando not own any house/ Bhava, these results needs furtherresearch/ testing.

5. The Muntha Lord

1. T h e lord of the sign in which the Muntha is located iscalled the Muntha Lord. In the annual chart the Munthalord yields favourable or adverse results as per itslocation, strength and influences of other planets. Thegeneral strength of the Muntha lord and subsequentresults are indicated as under:

i) I f the Muntha lord also is the Lagna lord of birth/annual chart and is placed in a Kendra/ Trikone, itbecomes very powerful and during its dasha givesbest possible results as per its significations andlordship.

ii) I f the Muntha lord occupies a sign, held by him inthe birth chart and is not afflicted, it is capable ofgiving excellent results in the beginning and at theend of the year

iii) I f the Muntha lord occupies 4th, 6 t h , 8 t h , o r 1 2 t h

house from lagna or is combust or is afflicted bymalefics, the native suffers from serious illness orloss of wealth or excess of expenditure.

iv) I f the Muntha lord is conjunct 8th l o r d o r h a s i n i m i c a l

aspect to it, the results would be evil. Condition ofthe Muntha lord would indicate the nature of illness.

The Muntha 1 4 5

If the conjunction is in 6th, 8t h, o r l a g n a w i t h a f f l i ct e d

8th lord, and the native is undergoing Mar

in the birth chart, even death may occur or hemay suffer a very critical period in his life duringthe year

2. T h e results of the Muntha lord accruing from its locationin different houses would be as under:

i) l a g n a : I f the Muntha lord is strong in Panch-vargiya Bala and aspecting the Muntha, wouldensure good health, fulfilment of desires, increasein wealth, increased status and general comforts.

11) 2n d House: Financial gains, c

family, respect from dear & near ones, gain in statusand fulfilment of desires.Chart No 35: Annual Chart of Ms I ndiraGandhi for 4 9t h y e a r f r o m 2 0 N ov 1 9 65 at

6:31:41AM.Ma10:58

1 2 21:Ra11:29 V e S L A M9 A s 5 : 4 4 7 M O

lo K e 1 1 : 2 9 6 2 5 : 3 3Me25:1

Sa17:7 3 u 6 : 2 1 M u n t h a8

Sa17:7 n 52

Ma10:58Ve21:12

Su4:08As5:44Ke11:29Me25:1Muntha

Mo25:33

12I.

Ra11:29

Ju4 6:213

Muntha is in lagna indicating destruction o fenemies, gain in power, elevation in status, fameand honour. The Muntha is associated with 10thlord Sun St l it h l o r d M e r cu r y a s p

lord exalted j upiter. 9th l o r d M o o n i n n

in Poorna I thasala with nt h l o r d M e r c u r y with Muntha. The Muntha lord Mars is in 2n d h o u s e


in I thasala with Saturn lord of 4th h o u s e o f m a s spopularity. In birth chart also Mars is in 2nd h o u s eas Yogkaraka having exchange of house with 2 "lord Sun. The native became Prime Minister of Indiain jan1966.Please also see annual chart (No 2) for 41st y e a r o fSh. Rajiv Gandhi, where Muntha lord is in 2nd h o u s ewith Muntha, in friendly aspect of 10th l o r d S u nfrom 10th h o us e , m ak in g him the P ri me -M in is te r

of In di a .iii) 3

r d House : Comforts or help from y

increase in valour, success in ventures through ownefforts.

iv) 4t h House : Loss of health, we

Si comforts a home, anxiety, disgrace, anddispleasure of superiors.

v) 5t h House: Happiness fr

birth of a child, success over opponents, gain ofstatus and fulfilment of desires.

vi) 6t h House : Fear from o

expenditure, loss from theft or litigation, associationwith wicked persons, and ill- health.

vii) 7t h Ho us e: I I I-hea lt

with family members and business partner, lossesin travel, but gives marriage also if well placed.

viii) 8t h H ou se : Chron

of superiors, obstacles & disappointments inprofession, loss o f wealth & mental peace,humiliation, disgrace and adverse resultsthroughout the year

ix) 9t h Hou

inflow of money, noble & pious deeds, fruitful longjourneys 6/ pilgrimage and gain in knowledge andstatus.

The Muntha 1 4 7

SaR

x) 1 0t h H ou se : Gain of name, fame & wealth,

elevated status, recognition and favours fromrulers, success over opponents, and fulfilment ofdesires.

xi) nt h Ho us e: All type of material gains, coo

& help from important people, elder siblings, &friends, general comforts and fulfilment of desires.

xii) 1 2t h h ou se : Loss of health, wealth & lif

disappointments, depression and humiliation,excessive & aimless travel, unhappiness fromchildren and loss of status.

Chart No 36: 4 7t h a n n u a l C h a rt o f S h. R aj i v

Gandhi for 1990-91

Muntha Ma0-40 A s 5 - 5 03u6:49 Ke12:27 M a 0 - 4 0

Ve14:45Su3:50 4 2Mo 5 A s 5 - 5 0 M u n -1 tha3u6:49 7 : 5 9

Ke12:27 M e RVe14:45 2 8 : 5 0 3

Su3;50 6 1 29Ra M o 7 : 5 912-27 M e R

28-50 S a R7 1 110

25-51 R a12-27

825-51

The Muntha lord Mars is in 12th h o u s e i n 1 st d e g r e e

in inimical Taurus, hence weak. It is in Tsai ika aspectof 7th lord j upiter in 2n d h o u s e i n R a h u -K e t u a x i s.

By Parashari aspect, the Mars afflicts Lord of theyear Sun, Lagna lord Mercury & Moon in 3rd h o u s eand 8t h l o rd Sa tu r

assassinated on 21May 1991.Note: It may be seen that the Muntha or its lordgives adverse results in houses 4, 6, 7, 8, & 12. Inother houses it gives favourable results, provided


there are no ill aspect/ association. I n some chartsthe Muntha and the Muntha lord indicatecontradictory results. In s u c h c a s e , a b a l a nc e i n

interpretation is called for. Then it becomes furthernecessary to check the position of the Muntha andthe Murtha lord in birth chart and the effect ofmain & antar -dasha period as per birth chart.Remember the annual chart only magnifiesand put across more clearly what is promisedin birth chart.

The Muntha 1 4 9

Chapter 12

Lord of the Year

1. I n the annual chart, lord of the year, also called Varshesh/Varsheshwara, is a very important concept. It is suppose toinfluence significantly all the events that takes place duringthe year. I t is like an engine of the train of events for theparticular year The stronger the engine, the smoother wouldbe the journey to destiny. A strong lord of the year (orVarshesh) ensures success, prosperity and good healththroughout the year in question, while a weak lord indicatesthe reverse.

2. T h e Five Office- Bearers:

In the annual chart, there are five office bearers (Panch-Adhikaris) which holds special significance. These holdfive different portfolios. In astrology, lagna lord is the mostimportant concept. These five are basically five types oflagna lords. These five office bearers are:1. Lagna lord o f the birth chart or I anam Lagna

Adhipatt2. Lo rd of sign in which Muntha is placed or Muntha

Lord.

3. L a g na lord of the annual chart or Varsh Lagnesh,4. Lo rd of Sun/ Moon sign in the annual chart or Dina-

Ratri Pati i.e. lord of day or night respectively. Thelord of the sign in which Sun & Moon are located arecalled alternate lagna lord. In the annual chart, if theVarsh-Pravesh is in day time, the lord of the sign inwhich Sun is located becomes the candidate; but if


birth is at night, lord of the sign in which the Moon islocated, becomes the candidate. Day is considered fromsun-rise to sun-set and night is from the sun-set to thenext sun-rise.

5. Tr ie l l ash i Pati: This is a novel concept and varies fromsign to sign of Varsha lagna and also as varsh-Praveshis in day time or night time. The table below gives theTri-Rashi Pati for different lagnas:

Sr V a r s h a T r i e l l a s h i PatiNo L a g n a F o r day birth F o r Night birth1 A r i e s S u n J upiter2 T a u r u s V e n u s M o o n3 G e m i n i S a t u r n M e r c u r y4. C a n c e r V e n u s M a r s5. L e o J u p i t e r S u n6. V i r g o M o o n V e n u s7. L i b r a M e r c u r y S a t u r n8. S c o r p i o M a r s V e n u s9. S a g i t t a r i u s S a t u r n S a t u r n10. C a p r i c o r n M a r s M a r s11. A q u a r i u s J u p i t e r J u p i t e r12. P i s c e s M o o n M o o n

In annual chart for 41st y e a r o f S h , R a j i v G a n dh i , t he

five office bearers for the year would be as follows:1. J anam Lagna Adhipati : Sun Panch-Vargiya Bala

14.3372. Muntha Lord : J upiter. : —do 14 .7663. Varsh- Lag nesh : Mars : —do 14 .0164. D i n - Ratri Pati : Sun : —do— 14.3375. Tri-Rashi Pati : Mars : —do— 14.016

It may be seen from above, that a planet can holdmore than one portfolio.

Lord of the Year 1 5 1

3. Selection of the Lord of the Year

One of the five office bearers is selected as Lord of the yearor Varshesh, provided it fulfils the following qualifications:1. I t should be the strongest among the five office bearers.

The strength is ascertained as per their Panch-VargigiyaBala,

2. I t should, at the same time, aspect the Varsha-lagna.The aspects are normally Mika aspects. It is immaterialwhether aspects are friendly or inimical. Alternately,lord of the year should not be in 2/12 or 6/8 positionfrom lagna.

3. I f the strongest office bearer does not aspect the lagna,chose the next strongest one from the remainingcandidates.

4. When more than one office bearer aspect the lagna,the strongest of them becomes the lord of the year.

5. When two office bearers have equal strength and all ofthem aspect lagna, one holding greater number ofportfolio, becomes the lord of the year. How-ever thiscontingency would not arise, once we take decimalfigures of strength into consideration.

In chart No.22, the five portfolios are held by Sun, Mars &J upiter (refer Para 2 above). Out of these J upiter is thestrongest with Panch-Vargiya Bala of 14 766; but is locatedin 2n d house, hen

his claim for the lord of the year is not acceptable. Of theremaining two, Sun & Mars, both aspect lagna, but Sun isstronger in Panch-Vargiya Bala (14.337). Hence the Sunbecomes the year lord or Varshesh for the year.

6. Muntha lord as the lord of the year1. I f no office bearer aspect the lagna, Muntha lord

becomes the lord of the year


2. T h e Muntha lord also becomes lord of the year, whenthe strength of all office bearers is less than 5 units inPanch-Vargiya Bala

Miscellaneous views: Some of the Tajika authorities areof the opinion that if none of the office bearers has adequatestrength and not aspect lagna Din-Ratn' Pall should bedeclared as lord of the year. Some others are of the opinionthat in such contingency, lord of lagna in the annual chartbe declared as lord of the year.

7. M o o n as the Lord of the Year

Normally Moon is not selected as the lord of the year as itis considered very soft and not fit to govern. Even if Moonis the strongest of the candidates and also aspects lagna,its claim as lord of the year is normally ignored and thenext strongest candidate aspecting lagna is chosen as thelord of the year. If no other office bearer aspect lagna, thenin that case:

1. T h e planet establishing closest I thasala yoga is chosenas year lord. Some authorities do not look for an officebearer falling next lower in strength to the Moon. Theyadvocate to install the planet in I thasala with Moon asthe year lord in the first place itself

2. I f Moon does not form I thasala yoga with any planetaspecting lagna, The Moon sign lord is chosen as thelord of the year.

However Moon can be selected as the year lord inspecial circumstances if:1. I n the annual chart, Cancer is rising in the lagna with

Moon in the lagna and the strongest of the officebearers.

2. Varsh-Pravesh occurs at night with Moon as Tri-RashiPati, is the strongest in Panch-Vargiya Ma, and alsoaspects lagna.


Chart No 31: V.P. Singh: Born on 25jun1931 at7-05 AM at Allahabad: Annual Chart for 5 e year1989-90.

Me18-6 S u 9 - 4 0Ju28-23 S uAs28-52 9 - 4 0 V e1-00 3 M e 1 8 - 6 1Muntha 3 u 2 8 - 2 3Ma 4 1 2

11-29 A s 2 8 - 5 2Ra4:48 V e l - 0 0 M u n t h aMo21:7 M a l l - 2 9

SaR17-27

2251un1989 R a 4 6 4 8Keet-48 s4:31AM 1 1 M o 2 '

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In the above annual chart, The Moon is the lord of theyear; because the Moon is the strongest office bearerwith a strength of 13.62. The Varsh-Pravesh is of nightand the Moon is Tri-Rash! Pat! for Taurus lagna.Moreover Moon aspect lagna from the 10th house.

8. I mportance of the lord of the YearThe lord of the year is the most important planet in anannual chart. I t influences all the events that take placethroughout the year. The following points need specialmention:

1. I t is important to take into consideration the strengthof the year lord in birth as well as in annual chart. I fthe year lord is strong in annual chart, but weak inbirth chart, then many good results should not beexpected.

2. T h e results of the year lord also depends on its naturalsignificance like the Sun signifies dignity & status, themoon comforts & liquids, mars valour, mercuryintelligence, J upiter wealth, progeny & wisdom etc.


3. T h e year lord also indicates the direction in which gain/loss is likely to occur.

4. T h e year lord in the annual chart ascribes similarimportance as lagna lord. The involvement of the yearlord in formation of various Tajika Yogas must alwaysbe considered while analysing annual chart. A planethaving lthasala with the year lord, gives good resultsas per its own nature. Some good results may beexpected if a benefic is even in an Isphara yoga withthe year lord.

5. According to Tailka Neelkanthi, the planet or the yearlord gives results according to the nature of its ownHadda and the nature of the planet having lthasalawith him.

6. Placement of the year lord in houses 6, 8 & 12 reducesits beneficence. Elsewhere it produces good results.

7. Combustion, debilitation or retrogression of the yearlord are the other deterrents to its beneficence.

8. A year lord in full strength as per Panch-Vargiya Bala,produces benefic results to the fullest extent. An extra-ordinarily strong year lord produces excessivelybeneficial results during the year. One in mediumstrength gives average benefic results; and a weak yearlord produces only bad results, disappointments,humiliation and obstacles.

9. I ntemmtations of the year lordsAs lord of the year is the most important planet controllingthe events for the full year, i t should be strong and wellplaced. The strength of the year lord is measured as perPanch-Vargiya Bala or Vishwabala (V. B.) as under:1. Extra-ordinary strength or Parakrami having VB. of 20.2, Pooran or full strength having VB. of 15 to 20.


3. Madhyam or Medium strength having V.B. of 10 to 15.4. A l p a or low strength having VB. of 5 to 10.5. Nirbala or weak strength having VB. upto 5 units only.Other factors that give strength to a planet are its placement:1. I n Kendra or Trikone.2. I n own or in a friend's house.

3. I n Subhkartari yoga or having I thasala with benefics.4. I t is aspected by benefics/ Yogkaraka planets.5. I t should not be aspected by malefics or be in inimical

signs.6. I t should not be in houses 6, 8 or 12.7. I t should not be combust, debilitated or retrograde.

10. Results of Various Planets as Lord of the Year1. S u n :

a) I n full strength: Gives high status, political power,health, wealth, name, fame, position of authority,dominance over opponents, happiness fromchildren and fulfilment of desires. It is particularlybeneficial in Upachaya Houses (3, 6, 10 & 11).In 41st a nn ua l Char t of S

the year was Sun with directional strength in 10thhouse in his own sign Leo with two beneficsMercury & Venus. The Sun also had a friendly Tajikaaspect with j upiter in its own sign in 2n d h o u s e . I nbirth chart also the Sun was Lagna lord in lagna.The native suddenly became the Prime Minister ofIndia on 310ct 1984 after the death of his mother.The suddenness was because of association of 8thlord Mercury with Sun in annual as well as in birthchart.


b) I n Medium Strength: The above results areobtained to a lesser extent. One may also haveloss of health, vitality or reputation, change of placeof work/ residence, and opposition from those inauthority.

c) W e a k Sun: Gives long lasting illness, mentalanguish, aimless wandering, displeasure o fgovernment and/ o r relations, disgrace/humiliation.

2. M o o n as the Year Lord

a) I n Full Strength: The native and/ or his mothergains in health, wealth, business, acquisition ofphysical comforts & pleasures, The native getsaccess to senior government officials and gainsfavours from them. I f unmarried, gets married,enjoy sex & family happiness, and birth of a femalechild. One becomes popular and gains in or fromwhite colour articles.

b) I n Moderate Strength: The above results aremixed or gets moderated by influence of otherplanets. It normally indicates loss of health, vitality,wealth, popularity and physical comforts. One maysuffer obstacles in career/ profession or loss ofsupport from persons in authority. If such a Moonforms I shrafa Yoga with a malefic, i t leads tophlegmatic ailments.In annual chart for 58th year of Sri. VP.Singh, theMoon is lord of the year with moderate strength of13.62 units The Moon is placed in powerful 10thhouse in sign of and aspected by Yogkaraka Saturnfrom 8th h ou se . T

of India on 2Dec1989. The Moon is also aspected(by Parashari system) by Mars, who beingdebilitated in 3rd h o u s e p r o d uMuntha is well placed in lagna and Muntha-cum-


lagna lord Venus is well placed in 3r d h o u s e .However as the Moon is only of moderate strengthand is associated with Rahu, the Rajyoga,popularity and support of colleagues was shortlived.

c) W e a k or afflicted Moon: It i n d i c a t e s d a n g e r t o

or loss of mother, wealth, happiness, reputation,position & power. There may be serious illness,quarrel & opposition from friends/ family membersor action from government.

1 M a r s as the Lord of Year

a) In Fu ll Strength: It indicate

political status, dominance over opponents,increase in income/ wealth from government, andhigher service in Army/ police. The native may haveadditional siblings or the siblings will prosper. Hemay acquire land & property, support from spouseand additional energy, drive or sexual prowess.In annual Chart for 70th y e a r o f S h . R V . N a r s im h a

Rao, Mars as the lord of the year is placed in strong10th house as Digbali

posited in the four Kendra houses with Muntha &lagna lord in Lagna. 8-9th l o r d S a t u r n f r o m 7t h h o u se

aspected Mars and Muntha & Muntha cum lagnalord in Lagna. Hence the native surprisingly becamePrime minister of India on 21j un1991 during dashaof Mars.

b) O f Moderate Strength: The above results areobtained to a lesser degree. In addition, i t maylead to physical injuries, impurity/ loss of blood,possibility of theft or defamation, and excessiveanger or ego.

c) W e a k or afflicted: It d e n o t e s f e a r f r o m

fire & thieves, loss of fame, wealth & property. I tmay also give accidents, surgery, ill-health, high


BY., quarrel/ litigation with siblings, opposition fromdear & near ones, change of residence, andunwanted journeys.

4. M e r c u r y as the Lord of the yeara) I n Full Strength: The native achieves success

and gain status, name & fame through literaryworks, wr i t ings, research, business, a r t ,accountancy & journalism. He gets honours &awards in literary pursuits, fine arts, diplomacy,succeeds in examination & interviews and cultivatesfriendship& relations with people of status.Chart No 38: Rabindra Nath Tagore: Born on7May1861 at 2-51 AM at 88E13 & 22N39:Annual chart fort for 53" year for 1913-14

Me0-58Ma-24 S a 1 2 - 1 1Ve4 48Mo16-25 K e

Ra9-39 Su24-20 5c M u n t h a

As3-199-39 %1As3-19

Muntha

Ju25-11 K e 9 - 3 9

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Ju25-11

4 M e 0 - 5 87 1 Ve 4 - 4 8

Su24-20

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Strong Mercury is the lord of the year placed instrong 10th house of Aries of Yogkaraka Mars,placed in 9th h o u se o f l u ck . M er c

with exalted Sun & Venus, a repeat combination inAries of birth chart. This gave native excellentintellectual and literary talents. The combinationis hemmed between Yogkaraka Mars & Lagna lordMoon and is in friendly aspect of 6-9th l o r d j u p i t e r .The exalted Sun is in Pooma Ithasla with j upiter.This gave native the Noble Prize for literature on14Nov1913.


Ra13:51

SaR29:41

b) O f Medium Strength: The above effects getmodified and moderated accordingly. But there ishappiness from family & friends and possibility ofpleasure of undertaking journeys. There may beproblems due to intemperance in speech andarguments.

c) W e a k or afflicted Mercury: I t gives loss inbusiness/ wealth, prestige, nervous breakdown,lack of discrimination, skin & throat ailments, andincoherent speech. He may become false witness,get cheated, lose friends and quarrel with relations.Chart No 39: V.P.Singh: Annual Chart for1990-91: Loss of Power

Me0:38 M o 1 2 : 4 3Ma y e S u 9 : 4 0 K e 1 3 : 5 1 M e24:14 6 : 3 1 3 u 2 9 : 4 1 6 4 0 : 3 8Mun A s1 3 S u

19:18 9 : 4 0Mo12:43 J uKe13:51 s 2 9 : 4 1

8 2 Ve 6 : 3 1 Mun11

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As19:18

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1. Mercury is the year lord with moderate strengthbut weak because in first degree, without anyfriendly aspect, and in inimical aspect of Mars from8th house

& lord of 8th i n b i r th c h ar t f r

2. Moon, though in her own sign, is in 12th h o u s e i nclose conjunction with Rahu-Ketu axis.3. Lagna lord Sun is also aspected by Mars & Saturn.


4. Mercury is 3-12th l o r d i s w i t h L a g na l o rd S un a nd

12th lord j upiter.

5. Na t i ve lost power (Prime-Ministership) on7Nov1990 while undergoing Pratyari dasha of 12thlord Moon.

5. J upiter as Lord of the Yeara) In Fu ll Strength: It gives name, fam

honours, wisdom, good children, comforts at home,and confidence/ cooperation of even opponents.One is inclined towards religious & virtuouspursuits, has clarity of thoughts, knowledge ofhigher things, goes on pilgrimage and has generalprosperity.

b) O f Medium Strength: The above mentionedresults accrue to a lesser extent. The native isassociated with persons in authority and at timesgets displeasures from them and suffers ill-health.He is inclined towards study & scriptures. If j upiteris involved in Ishrafa Yoga with a malefic, there isloss of wealth or unhappiness due to progeny.

c) W e a k / afflicted Jupiter: I t causes failures &disappointments, various ailments, loss of wealthdue to theft or speculations. Friends become foes,children or spouse neglects, relations quarrels andthere is lack of discrimination.

6. Ve n u s as lord of the Year

a) I n Full Strength: I t bestows domestic bliss ofthe highest order including conjugal happiness,health, wealth, al l types o f comforts, newknowledge or expertise in fine art. One is successfulin all affairs including love affairs & marriage,auspicious events mark the year and there iselevation in status.


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b) O f Moderate Strength: The income & comfortsget reduced. One suffers from diseases/ troubles,mental worries & misunderstanding of or due tospouse. I f Venus is afflicted, loss of wife or heavyloss of money is indicated.Chart No. 34: Annual Chart For 4 5t h y e a r o fj .I. Nehru 1933-34

Su0:16 3 u 2 1 : 5Me7:09

Muntha M a4:34 8 Mo7:20 6 KeVe 9 A s 2 8 : 3 5 5 1:1817:1

Sa17:39 K e 1 : 1 8

Ma4:34 SuCI:16 Mo7••20As 3 u 2 1 : 5Ve17:1 M e 7 : 0 9 2 8 : 3 5

7Sa17:39 10 4

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Venus is the lord of Varsh-lagna, Lord of the yearand Karaka of wife. The strength of Venus is onlymoderate. Venus is associated with 2-7th l o r d M a r sin 3rd house in Paapka

Moon & Saturn are in inimical aspect and inI thasala. Muntha though in gth h o u s e , i s a s p e c t e d

by Mars and Rahu. The native lost his wife inMar1934.

c) W e a k / afflicted Venus: The native suffers frommental agony & anxiety, obstacles in profession,failure in undertakings, and quarrels with wife &children throughout the year. One may losebusiness or service, conjugal unhappiness and fearfrom low caste women.


7. Sa tu rn as Lord of the yeara) I n Full Strength: It indicates Success in litigation

iSz election, leadership among own clan, longevity,health & happiness, ability for hard work &concentration of mind, acquisition of old house,land or property, gains from low caste people orforeigners.

b) O f Medium Strength: I t reduces the aboveresults to a great extent and makes the life of thenative miserable & degraded, suffers from anguish& body ache, loss o f fame & wealth, givesassociation with low caste people and increase ofopponents.

c) W e a k / aff l icted Saturn: I t indicates poverty,mental anguish, disgrace, depression, diseases &sorrows, windy ailments, loss of some near or dearone, financial losses, failure in all ventures, enmitywith own people, fear from foes and generaldeprivation.

Note: The above results are fairly general in nature.They are further modified by various factors such aslocation of the year lord in annual & birth chart, theinfluence of other planets, Murtha & Muntha lord onthe year lord, involvement of year lord in various yogasspecially Tajika yogas etc. However one thing is certainthat if the lagna lord of birth & annual chart, and Muntha& its lord are strong and well placed in Kendra/ Trikonehouses, the year will pass with peace & happiness.When lord of the year is in any of the houses 6, 8 or 12and 10th lord of the annual chart is weak, the yearproves very inauspicious.

House-wise Analysis of Annual Chart 1 6 3

2. F i rs t House

Chapter 13

House-wise Analysisof Annual Chart

1. General: As brought out in brief during chapter on "BasicConsiderations", each house of the annual chart must beanalyzed first individually, then jointly with other housesand finally with the corresponding house of birth chart,before arriving at any conclusion. The rules for strength/weakness of any house or their basic significations remainthe same as stated earlier. Acharya Neelkantha said akin toParashar that whenever a house is associated or aspectedby its lord or benefics, it would boost up energy and beneficresults would accrue. The converse is also true as a maleficwould inhibit the results. The results of planets woulddepend on their Panch-Vargiya or Viswa Bala in the annualchart. Stronger the planet, better would be the results. Someof the classical combinations in respect of various housesare discussed below.

1. A strong Lagna and the lagna lord, having great Panch-vargiya Bala; p l a c ed i n L a gn a , K en d

ensures good health, wealth, happiness, and dominanceover opponents throughout the year

2. I f the lagna lord of the birth & the annual chart, theMuntha lord, lord of the year and the lord of 8th h o u s e ,are all strong and placed in houses other than 6, 8, or12, the whole year would pass in comfort, and seesgood health, wealth and fame. If these lords are weak,


in houses 4, 6, 8, or 12, and bereft of benefic influence,the whole year proves troublesome, causing adverseresults and may even cause death in case of adversedasha operating.

3. A strong benefic in lagna, aspected by strong lagna &Murtha lord ensures good health, wealth and fame.

4. T h e lagna under the association/ aspect of malefics,bereft of any benefic influence, leads to various troubles,quarrels, ill health and degradation.

5. A malefic, in a Kendra in birth chart, falling in the lagnain the Annual chart, produces adverse results.

6. A malefic, happen to be lagna lord in birth chart, castinginimical aspect on the lord of the year or lagna lord inannual chart, indicates illness. Additional maleficinfluences may lead to troubles equivalent to death.

7. When the sign falling in the 8th h o u s e o f a n n u a l c h a r t

is identical with the lagna in the birth chart, it indicatesillness.

8. A direct planet in the 12th house from lagna and aretrograde planet in the 2n d h o u s e , c a u s e i l l n e s s. S u ch

a situation in relation to the lord of the year or lagnalord of birth I annual chart, may cause imprisonment ifthe birth chart also indicates the same.

9. Lagna lord in 8th house of annual chart, in inimicalaspect of Mars, causes injury by weapon or accident.

Effects of Planets

1. A weak Sun as lord of the lagna, the year or of Muntha,would cause bad health, ailments of eye or skin, ormisunderstanding with parents. The native would alsohave lack of courage or be humiliated.

2. A weak Moon (if also happen to be one of the fiveoffice-bearer), will give eye trouble, loss of wealth,


peace of mind, status and of health. It may also cause,professional disappointments and failure in litigation.But a strong Moon, in Kamboola yoga involving lagnalord is good for health, wealth and peace of mind.

3. A weak Mars in same category, would give waveringmind, disputes with enemies or within family, lack ofinitiative, rheumatic pains & diseases, fear fromgovernment or fire, and miserable sexual life.

4. A weak Mercury in same category, placed in lagna,would make one lustful and cause mental aberrationand gives loss of prosperity & obstacles in intellectualpursuits. However, strong Mercury will provide highcalibre of intelligence, happiness to wife, gain of wealth& friends, and advantages from government.

5. A strong j upiter in lagna (preferably as lagna lord) wouldgive name, fame & wealth, good health, happiness to& from spouse & children, improvement in business,honour & favour from those in power and destructionof enemies. A weak j upiter in lagna destroys all thesegood effects. A debilitated j upiter deprives one of allcomforts during the year.

6. A weak Venus in lagna destroys married life. There areno comforts & luxuries and relations with opposite sexare unhappy. But a Strong Venus gives good familylife, increase in wealth, all types of comforts and honourfrom government.

7. A weak Saturn in lagna, brings reversal in job/profession, troubles from wife, friends & servants, andwindy ailments. An exalted Saturn in lagna, however,would give happiness from children and makes onepopular. The Saturn if in its own sign provides good &robust health.

8. Rahu or Ketu in lagna, would cause fear from enemies,excess of expenditure, loss of reputation, stomach


ailments, disputes and troubles from government orfrom children.

Cancellation of Adverse I nfluences

No adverse prediction should be made unless factors causingtheir cancellation/ modification are taken into consideration.Some of the such features are as under:

1. A strong lagna lord, Muntha or year lord under beneficinfluences (aspect/ association) in lagna, or housesNos.5,9,orla

2. A strong j upiter under benefic influence, bereft of anymalefic influence in a Kendra/ Trikone.

3. j upiter and 7th lord under benefic influence, but bereftof any malefic influence.

4. Malefics in house 3, 6, iSz Hand benefics in Kendra/Trikone.

5. Strong lords of Muntha, birth lagna and annual lagnaplaced in Kendra, Trikone, 2n d o r l lt h h o u s e s .

6. Exalted j upiter, Venus and Saturn establishing I thasalawith benefics.

Dwi-janam year (Year of second birth):When the birth lagna recurs as lagna in annual chart, it iscalled Dwil anam year Such a year is generally adverseand leads to illness, disappointments, reversals, monetaryloss, loss of name, fame or even death. Following pointsmust be noted in this regard:L I f the degree of lagna in birth and annual chart are

identical, the entire year produce adverse results.2. I f the birth Nakshtra (one occupied by Moon in birth

chart) too recurs in the annual chart, along with the


Muntha

lagna, and if Moon & Jupiter are weak or placed in 6thor 8th house under malefic influence, the yea

very bad. If the birth chart also shows an adverse dasha,the year may prove fatal.

3. T h e Moon in 6th a n d J u p i t e r i n 8t h h o us e d u ri n g a Dw i-

J anam year, may cause serious illness or death.4. When the lord of the year, lagna lord of annual chart,

and the Muntha lord are strong and well placed, muchof the blemish of Dwi-J anam year is taken off.

5. Much of the adverse influence of Dwi-J anam year istaken off if Moon & J upiter in the annual chart arestrong and well placed.

Chart No. 41: Ms Indira Gandhi: Annual chart for67th year w.e.f. 20Nov1983

Su4:07Me16:0Ke22:21Ju22:58

Mo5:51Ra22:21

Sa16:3

As1:56

Ma7:41 5Ve 618:29

MO3 5 : 5 1

As1:56 2 P a22:21

4Sa16:3 7 1

Su l o4:07Me16:0 8 M u n t h a 1 2Ke

Ma7:41 2 2 : 2 1 9 1 1Ve18:29 J u

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The adverse factors in the chart may be listed as under:1. Recurrence of Dwi-J anam year.2. Lagna lord Moon & the Sun in Rahu-Ketu axis.3. Mur tha is in adverse 7th h o u s e .4. Muntha lord Saturn is lord of the year also and is placed

in adverse 4th h o u s7-8th


5. F rom this Saturn, Moon is in 8th i n R a h u -K e t u a x i s .

6. There is no benefic in kendras.

7. 6t h l ord j upiter is in identical degrees w

8. Venus, the Moon sign lord, is debilitated in 3rd h o u s ewith Mars, both being afflicted by Rahu.Native was running Vimshotri dasha of Saturn- Rahu, whenshe was assassinated on 310ct 1984.

3. Second House of Wealth

The second is primarily the house of wealth and the j upiteris the Karaka of wealth. If j upiter is strong and well placed,the second house prospers and inflow of wealth is ensured.j upiter's position in a particular house in the annual chartindicates the source from which the native would receivethe wealth during the year, provided the j upiter is in the2nd house in the birth ch

combinations are given as under:1. When the lagna lord has connection with lord of 2n 1

,5th, nth,

or l lt h o r is in I thasala y

the year, wealth will accrue in abundance. But if j upiteris making an Ishrafa yoga with a malefic, causesfinancial loss and fall in regular income.

2. j upiter as 2n d l o r d i n t h e b i r th c h ar t is p la c

house or forms Ithasala Yoga with lagna lord of annualchart, indicates prosperous year

3. There will be unexpected gains if j upiter aspects 2 "house in birth chart and becomes strong lord of theyear in annual chart.

4. j upiter as lord of the year and very strong, bestowsthe results of the house he aspects in the birth chart.

5. j upiter aspected by benefics or conjoined with themoccupying 2n d h o u s


upiter aspects Muntha also, there will be gain of power(Please refer chart of 41st y e a r o f R a j i v G a n d h i) .

6. Strong j upiter occupying same house in annual chart,of which he was the lord in birth chart and havingI thasala with lagna lord, gives results of such house inabundance.

7. A strong Mercury/ Venus in the 2nd h o u s e o r a s l o r d o f

the year ensure income or wealth by literary or fineart' activities. A strong 2n d l o r d a s p e c t i n g 2n d h o u se o f

birth/ annual chart, ensures acquisition of wealth. Butif weak, it causes loss of wealth.

8. I n the birth chart, there may be wealth giving yogas,but if in the annual chart any one of these planetsforming yogas becomes weak, there may be loss ofwealth and the native may not be able to recover hismoney.

9. I fj upiter aspected by malefics in annual chart occupies8th or 2nd house in the

wealth and danger of punishment.10. Mercury as 6th l o r d i n b i r t h c h a rt , o c c up y i ng 6t h h ou se

of the annual chart does not give gain of wealth.11. There is special gain of wealth, authority and power, if

Artha Saham is in 2nd house and is aspected bybenefics. I f 2rd l o r d a n d A r th a S ah am ha ve f r

aspects from benefics, money comes easily, but i faspected in inimical way, wealth comes after greatefforts.

12. Wealth comes easily, if there is I thasala of lagna lord &2nd lord

money is earned through undesirable means. One alsoleads life of fear.

13. I f the sign occupied by j upiter in the birth chart,happens to be lagna in annual chart, aspected by its


lord and other benefics, there will be health, wealthand happiness during the year.

14. The Sun in the lagna in birth chart, falling in 2n d h o u s ein annual chart, ensures acquisition of wealth and

comforts. Saturn in a similar situation, causes failure inundertakings. But Saturn in 2rd h o u s e w i t h j u p i t e r g i v e s

prosperity and comforts through siblings.15. When the 2rd l o r d a s w e l l a s o c c up a n ts of 2n d h ou se in

the birth chart are weak or combust in annual chart,there is loss of accumulated wealth.

The following would be the general effect of strongplanets in the 2n d h o u s e o f a n a n nu a l c h ar t :

1. S u n : Family disputes, fear from enemies, troublefrom cattle, loss of wealth and danger.

2. M o o n : Gains from friends, accession to wealth,victory over opponents, and improvement in status.

3. M a r s : Disputes, danger from fire/ accidents, andloss of wealth.

4. Mercu ry : Wealth accretion, victory over enemies,gain of name, fame and happiness.

5. J u p i t e r : Happiness from wealth & family,association of friends & good people, and goodhealth.

6. Ve n u s : Gain of wealth and grain, happiness fromdowntrodden, increase in friends, and destructionof enemies

7. S a t u r n : Change of place/ residence, ill health,strife in family, worries about spouse/ children, andphlegmatic troubles.

8. R a h u / Ketu: Worries, fear from government, eyeor stomach trouble, loss of wealth and fame.


4. Th i rd House

The third is primarily the house of younger siblings& Valourand Mars is its Karaka. Some of combinations for well beingof siblings and harmonious relations with them are:1. A strong Jupiter in 3111 h o u s e o r J u p i t e r i n I t h a s al a w i th

3rd lord, I ndicates comforts from br

of valour

2. T h e 3rd l o r d i n 3 rd h ou se in I t ha sa la with lagna lor

lord of the year3. I f there is benefic influences on 3r d h o u s e w i t h M a r s

identical in sign of Saturn or Mercury in 3rd h o u s e i nsign of Mars.

4. Strong Mercury or Venus as lagna lord in birth/ annualchart, is located in 3rd h o u s e o f a n n u al c h a rt .

5. S u n or Venus as lord of the year, bereft of any maleficinfluence.

There is dispute, disharmony or illness to siblings, if,1. T h e 3rd lord, as year lord is combust or has malefic

aspect.2. S u n or Venus as year lord is weak, combust or eclipsed.3. T h e 3rd l o r d i s i n I s hr a fa wi th y

4. A weak Jupiter is in 3rd house or in I shrafa with 3rdlord.

5. Mars in 3rd h o u s e i n s i gn o f M er c u

of Mars.

6. 3r d l or d in 3

7. Lagna lord or year lord is placed in 7th t o 3 " / n t h %

) house.


8. 3 rd h ou se is occupied by Moon & Mars without asp

of j upiter.9. Exchange between lords of 3rd a n d 6t h h o u s e s .10. Bhratra Saham is associated with malefic and not

aspected by its own lord/ benefics or lord of BhratraSaham and of 31c1 h o u s e a r e e c l ip s e d or p la ce d in h ou se s

6, 8, or 12.The general effects of various planets in 3rd h o u s e a r e a sunder:1. S u n : Gives good health and prosperity to the native,

but causes affliction to siblings.2. M o o n : Causes benefits, good income and secret

pleasure to sibling.3. Mars : Provides acquisition of property, destruction of

enemies and all round success if it is strong year lordwithout malefic influence; but causes troubles/ loss tosibling, if weak.

4, Mercury: Provides happiness & reputation, if placedalone & unafflicted.

5. Jup i te r : Bestows name, fame, status, wealth andhappiness from children.

6. Venus: Brings mutual benefits & increase in wealthamong siblings, but causes unnecessary expenditurealso.

7. Saturn : Causes anxiety & misunderstanding amongsiblings, but brings attachment with mother and bringsfavour from authorities to native.

8. Rahu-Ketu : Causes affliction/ misunderstandingamong siblings, but brings happiness, wealth & honourto native & siblings.


5. Fourth House

ls T h e 4th l o r d i n 4t h h ou se g ives l ovab le son to parents.

2. A strong 4th l o r d i n I t h a sa l a w it h l ag na l ord or year lord

ensures parental comforts.3. T h e parents are happy if Matri saham or Pitri saham is

in 4th house or they are in I thasala with

year.There will be trouble/ discomfort to parents due to nativeor native suffers due to absence or lack of parental care, if,1. A weak 4th lord in 4th house in birth and annual chart.

2. Afflicted Sun or Moon or Sun & Moon together in 4thhouse.

3, Mars & Saturn, bereft of benefic influence are placedin 4th house of annual chart,

house or its lord in birth chart.

4. Saturn on birth sign of Sun/ Moon in annual chart.5. Sun / Moon associated or aspected by malefics occupies

4th house.

6. Moon in the same sign as in birth chart.7. Saturn conjuncts Sun in annual chart.8. M a t h / Pitri Saham is in I thasala with malefic or 8th l o r d .But if in I shrafa with malefic, it is still worse.9, M a t h / Pitri Saham in 4th h o u s e a f f l i c t e d b y M u n t ha o r

its lord.

An afflicted planet occupying 4th h o u s e c a u s e s d i f f i c u l t i es

to those persons or events, which the planet signifies. Thegeneral effects of planets in 4th h o u s e a r e a s u n d e r ;

1. S u n : Causes affliction to parents, loss of cattle, loss incultivation, bodily troubles, and fear from vehicles.


2. Moon : Gain in health, wealth, domestic happiness, birthof female child, & agricultural field, success in disputewith government, and comfort of vehicles.

3. Mars : Causes fear from fire, defeat, loss in agriculture,distress in family, dispute among friends, and manyother difficulties of various sorts. But Mars in own/exaltation sign gives very good results.

4. M e r c u r y : Gives wealth, good income, gains ineducational/ intellectual pursuits, gains from new friends& acquaintances, gain of new vehicles.

5. j upiter: Acquiring a new vehicle/ property disposingthe old one with profit, gains from government and innew ventures, and all round happiness.

6. Venus: Similar results as j upiter, and luxurious life.7. Saturn: Causes professional discomforts, eye, stomach

or joints ailments, fire accidents, defamation, and lossof agriculture & cattle.

8. Rahu-Ketu: Deprive native of vehicle, face interferencefrom superiors, suffer cough, asthama, rheumaticcomplaints, aimless travels; while Ketu additionallycauses troubles to mother

6. F i f th House of Children, Dignity & IntelligenceThe birth of a worthy child is indicated if,1. j upiter's natal sign falls in 5th h o u s e o f a n n u a l c h a r t i s

occupied by Mars or Mercury as year lord.2. j upiter as year lord occupies 5th or l lt h h o u s e o f a n n u a l

chart.

3. Similar results happens if Sun, Mars, Mercury or Venusas year lord are placed in 5th or l it h h o u s e .4. j upiter as lord of Putra Saham, is placed in 5

th h o u s e .


Mun

5. Strong Putra Saham associated with or aspected bybenefics is placed in 5th h o u s e .6. Strong lagna lord and 5

th l o r d c o n j o i n i n 5t h h o u s e.

7. I f strong Venus is having a favourable aspect of Marsin 5th 0_ -,t h

r / house in annual chart, the native's wife willconceive.

8, Exalted Moon, j upiter or Venus is placed in 5th h o u s eand establishes I thasala with the lagna lord.9. Strong Mercury along with Mars occupy 5th o r nt h h o u s e

in a benefic sign and is aspected by benefics.Troubles, Miseries or even death of progeny isdenoted if,l i J upiter the karaka of progeny is afflicted.2. T h e natal sign of Saturn falls in the 5th h o u s e o f a n n u a l

chart and is afflicted by malefic.3. 5t h house and 5th lord ar

4. Retrograde Mars afflicted by a malefic causes abortionor death of a child.

Chart No36: Ms. I ndira Gandhi: Annual Chart for1946-47: Birth of a Son

Mo R a8:06 8 : 3 6

Sa1:36Ma8:41

8:36 Me26 :16 16 :26 3u25:3

Ve16:26Su4:08 7 A sMe 8 2 5 : 2 026:16 3 u 2 5 : 3

Ke8:36

69 3

12

Sa5 1 : 3 6

4 M a8:41

Ra8:36

MoMu n 10 2 8:06As 1 1 1Ke S u 4 : 0 8 y e 2 5 : 2 0


Main Features of the chart are:

1. Saturn as 5th l o r d a s p e ct s 5t h h o us e f ro m l lt h.

2. j upiter, the karaka of progeny is in identical degree asLagna aspects 5th house Muntha and Moon from lagna.

3. Muntha is in 5th h o u s e a n d i s a s p ec t e d by i ts l or d S at ur n

from l lt h h ou s e.

4. Moon is exalted in 9t h h o u s e i n m u t u a l a s p e ct w i th

year lord Mercury.5. Mercury, the year lord & lagna lord, is in Pooma Ithasala

with j upiter6. Il imshotri dasha in birth chart is j upiter-Venus and in

Patyani dasha in annual chart is of exalted Moon.The general effects of Various planets in 5th h o u s e a r eas under:1. S u n : Creates distress to children, loss of discrimination

& wealth, fear from government, loss of happiness,and dispute with relatives.

2, Moon : Strong Moon gives success due to own thinking,help from friends, and birth of a child. Weak Moongives adverse results.

3. Mars : Indicates ill-health of children, tension/ troublesfrom unexpected areas, loss of reasoning & rashdecisions, but success over enemies.

4. Mercury: Provides happiness from children, successin all endeavours, association with men of status, andgain in income.

5. J u p i t e r : Bestows prosperity to children, givesopportunity to show one's ability/ talents, and all roundhappiness.

6. Venus: Gives sudden windfall gains, brings prosperity& luxuries, relieves from fear, sorrow & worry.


7. Saturn : Causes constant fear of reputation, mentalaberration, worries about self & children, andundesirable state of affairs.

8. Rahu: Causes rash actions, defective digestive system,and sufferings from enemies/ foreigners.

9. K e t u : Troubles or even loss of a child, problem fromauthorities, loss of reputation and false allegations.

7. S ix th House of Debts, Disease, Enemies & losses

li T h e 6th h o us e i s a p ro mi n en t Trika (others bein

12th) , Trishadya (others being 3

, , i n t h yhouse (others being 3rd 9th & lz f t i n d i c a t i n g v a r i o u smiseries except when it acts as an Upachaya House(when i t is influenced by benefics only) and givessecondary Rajyogas.

2. I f Lagna lord and the year lord are both weak andoccupy any of the sign of Trika houses, the losses areas per nature of sign. A quadruped sign means loss ofvehicle/ transport and biped sign indicates loss ofdependant persons including servants.

3. Venus as an afflicted year lord, occupying 6t h h o u s egives losses as per nature of its sign or about marriage

/ spouse.4. S u n in similar position causes troubles from servants

and bile ailments.

5• T h e birth lagna, being a sign owned by Venus, fallingin 6th house of

saham associated with ma lefics, causes sexual diseases.6. A retrograde Saturn as year lord and afflicted in 6t h house gives windy diseases/ chronic illness like

rheumatism, stomach troubles etc.

7. Retrograde] upiter in similar position, with no kamboolayoga with Moon, causes windy troubles/ diseasescaused by liver like anaemia 6( diabetes.


B. Retrograde Mars in such situation causes blooddisorders.

9. I f lagna lord of birth chart happens to be a malefic andis having inimical aspect of the year/ Muntha lord, therewill be illness. I f this lagna lord is with malefic, evendeath may occur.

10. I f sign occupied by Saturn in birth chart, happens tobe lagna of annual chart, causes excessive troubleslike bile, dryness etc. If Saturn aspects this lagna, theremay TB. The afflicted Saturn may cause death even.

11. I f sign occupied by Mars becomes lagna of annual charthaving inimical aspect of Mars, native suffers from bloodinfection/ fear from fire.

12. I f lagna/ and year lord in annual chart have I thasalawith 6th l o rd , t he re would be illness

13. I f Muntha, Muntha lord, Lagna and lagna lord are inPaapkartari/ afflicted give acute diseases.

14. Placement of 6th lord in lagna aspected by malefic,creates enemies and opponents during the year.

15. The 6th l o r d i n 5t h or 5t h l or d in 6

to progeny.16. Muntha in 4th o r 7t h h o u se i n i n i mi c a l a sp ec t of

or aspected by a malefic gives ill- health & rheumaticpain.

8. Seventh House of marriage & spouse1. Strong Venus as year lord in 7th gives marriage or

happiness from wife.2. I f there is aspect of j upiter on such a Venus, there is

much happiness in marriage and early birth of a child.3. Mars as one of the five office bearers, if aspects such a

Venus, or vice-versa gives marriage and much mutuallove.


4. Such a Venus, if aspected by Mercury, gives a secretlove with a girl other than his wife and much youngerin age.

5. Such a Venus aspected by Saturn gives extra-maritalrelations with an elderly woman.

6. Strong natal lagna lord occupying 7th h o u s e o f a n n u a l

chart, gives a loving & charming wife and is source ofcomfort.

7• I f sign occupied by natal Venus happens to be in 7thhouse of annual chart and Venus is year lord, therecould be marriage during the year

8. Lagna lords of birth & annual chart placed in 7th h o u s eunder benefic influence, ensures favours from women.9. I thasala between lagna lord and 7th l o r d / V e n u s g i v e s

marriage.10. Strong Venus as year lord placed in 7th house and

getting aspect of j upiter, gives happiness from wife;aspected by Mars causes deeper love with wife; but ifVenus is debilitated or aspected by malefic and theSun is also in 7th, n a t i v e g e t s t r o ub l e s & d i sp l ea s ur e s

from wife.

11. I f Munth a occupies sign of any of the five office bearersand is aspected by j upiter, also gives marriage.

12. Vivah Sahaml Saham for wife if aspected by its lordand by Venus/ Mars, gives marriage.

13. Lords of birth chart, Muntha and of the year togetherlocated in 7t1i1 1 0t h h o us e g iv e

14. j upiter is associated with Muntha or Muntha lord alsogives marriage.

15. A strong 5th lord in 7th or vice-versa aspected by Venus/Mars gives love marriage.


16. Marriage alongwith excessive sexual indulgence, resultsfrom:

a) 7t h l or d of birth chart is in I thasala with Ve

who is Year lord also.

b) Lord of Hudda of Lagna of annual chart is in thesign of natal Venus and placed in a Kendra/ Trikone.

c) Lord of Vivah Saham in sign of natal Venus andplaced in a Kendra/ Trikone.

17. I f Muntha is located in it h h o u s e i n a s s o c i a t io n w i t h

Sun & Mars causes troubles from wife and/ or children.18. Weak Moon in sign of Venus in annual chart denotes

pre-mature ejaculation and little comforts from wife.19. Afflicted Saturn in 7th h o u s e c a u s e s c o n t r o ve r s i e s a nd

humiliation.

20. Sun as one of the five office bearers, if afflicted giveseagerness to marry to the extent of giving anxieties.

21. The Moon, exalted or in its own sign, in the 7th f r o mMurtha denotes foreign travel.Chart No.43: Sanjay Gandhi: 2 8t h A n n u a l C h a r t f o r

1973-74: Marriage

Mun M a 3 : 4 7

Ve10:48Jul7:12

As4:20 Me14:11Ra5:22 Su28:27

Ke5:22Sa8:30

Mo24:24

Ma 13:47 A

2

Ve10:48 M e 1 4 : 1 1Ju17:12 S u 2 8 : 2 7

10 8As4:2011 7Ra5:22

9MUn 1 2 6

3

Ke5:22Sa8:30 5

4

Mo24:24


Main Features

1, I n birth chart of native, Capricorn was lagna, lagnalord Saturn in 7th ( C a n c er ) a n d J u p it e r & V en us were

placed in Libra.2• I n the annual chart there is I thasala between,a) 7t h l or d Mercury & Lagna lord J upiter, a

b) Lagna lord J upiter & Venus Karaka for marriage.3, T h e Muntha is in inauspicious 4th h o u s e , b u t i t i s 9t h

from Moon. Muntha lord is also Lagna lord and is in thehouse of family having I thasala with lith lord & Karakaof marriage Venus.

4. 7t h house is in Rahu-Ketu axi

of natal chart) denoting controversies and out of castemarriage with a charming girl. Sanjay as a KashmiriBrahmin married a Sikh girl.

5. 7 th lord Mercury is in 12th house with 9t h l o r d S u n(denoting foreign connections of the girl's family)

aspected by 5th l o r d M a r s f r om 5t h h ou se ( i nd i ca t in g

love marriage).Native married on 295ep1974 with Ms Maneka, a Sikh girlwith her brothers etc settled in foreign.The general results of various planets placed in 7th h o u s eof annual chart are as follows:

li S u n : Causes ill-health to native/ spouse. There maybe losses while travelling.

2• M o o n ; Benefic disposition brings improvement inbusiness & wealth. But weak & afflicted causes fever,rheumatic pains or ill-health to spouse.

3. M a r s : Causes troubles while travelling, mentalanxieties, fear from enemies and dispute with publicmen.


4. Mercu ry : Brings intimacy with young women, gain inbusiness, and increase in status.

5. J upiter: Brings success, fearlessness, honour &comforts from government and spouse.

6. Ve n u s : Brings happiness from spouse, comforts fromvehicle, good income and victories over enemies.

7. S a t u r n : Causes affliction to spouse, discomfort intravel, threat from government, windy & stomachtrou bles.

8. R a h u : Afflicts secret organs causing piles/ fistula,change of place, poisoning or snake bites.

9. K e t u : Loss of honour & reputation, one may go afterlow class women.

9. Eighth House of Death, humiliation or disease1. Afflicted Mars in the 8th h o u s e c a u s e s f e a r f r o m f i r e,

weapon or ruler.2. Mars as year lord, weak & afflicted, causes wounds by

weapon. In fiery signs there is danger from fire and inbiped signs could be death at the hands of cruelpersons.

3. Ma rs in 8th house in signs Aries, Taurus, Leo, orSagittarius cause injury due to sword. I f associatedwith lagna lord & 8th l o r d a l s o , c o u ld c a us e d e at h .

4. I f Mars & Moon are in lagna & afflicted, J upiter in 8th house may cause physical disability, or epilepsy.5. S u n & Mars in 8th m a y c a u s e f a l l f r om v e h i

and i f Saturn also joins in, there could be seriousvehicular accident.

6. J upiter as year lord, i f afflicted in 8t h h o u s e , c a u s e s

loss of wealth.


7. A combust birth lagna lord in 8th h o u s e o f a n n u a l c h a r t

without any benefic influence.8. T h e lagna lord in 8t h h o u s e i n I t h a s a la w i t h 8t h l o rd

cause serious illness.

The following combinations indicate death, if there isMaraka dasha operating in birth chart. I f serious afflictionis not seen in birth chart, these generally lead to seriousillness.

1. T h e Sun, Mars & Mercury in 8th house.2. Mars as year lord & afflicted, placed in 8th h o u s e .3. T h e Punya Saham and/ or its lord in 8t h h o u s e a n dafflicted.

4. T h e lords of lagna, Muntha & the year together in 8thor or in I thasala with 8th l o r d .5. Lo rd of lagna/ Muntha in conjunction with or in adverseaspect to the lord of Mrityu Saham,

6. Afflicted Saturn in 8th i n I t h a s a l a w i t h l a g na l o rd a nd

being 8th l o rd i n b ir th char t may ca

7. I f lagna lord combines with 8t h l o r d & M u n t h a l o r d i n

houses 4,8,or 12th, one meets with death due todiseases represented by concerned planets.

8. Lords of lagna of birth & annual chart in 8th h o u s e a n dafflicted.9. Afflicted Moon in 8th a n d i n I t h a s a l a w i t h 8t h l o rd .

10. Murtha associated with or aspected by malefic is placedin house 4th , 6th, 7 t h, 8 t h o r nt h.

The Death may be due to suicide, if1. A malefic in birth lagna, falling in 8th h o u s e o f a n n u a l

chart, when aspected by a debilitated Mars.2. Saturn & Murtha in 8t h h o u s e o f

associated with Mars.


1u6:58Ju6:58 Su28:39 Mo16:8

Me12:42 Ke18:57 12 Mrityu10 Sahann

1 Asc 9 Ra18:57

Asc Ve5:1911

Su28a•39Me12:42 2 8

5Ma9:27 Mo

16:8Ke 3 Ma9:27 1

Mrityu Mun 18:57 4 6SahamRa18:57

Sa23:12 Ve5:19

MunSa23:12

1 Lord of birth lagna in 8th h o u s e o f a n n u a l c h a r t a n d

afflicted by malefics.Chart No. 44: M r Gaurav Kant Born 13j un1967(Tuesday) at 11-50PM at Mathura: 4 4t h A n n u a l C h a r tfor 2010-11: Death

Main Features:

li I n birth chart, Lagna is Aquarius, Lagna lord Saturn in2nd, Moon in 7th, 8th

in 5th house. He had Vim

during jan2011s Mars is placed in 8th h o u s e a n d M e r c u r yis 8th lord, hence a p

was undergoing last third period of Sade -Sati duringthis period.

2. Occurence of inauspicious Dwi-j anam lagna and its lordin 8th house.

1 Lord of Mrityu Saham and lord of birth & annual chartSaturn in mutual aspect.

4• Mr i tyu Saham is in close conjunction with Rah u and in8th from 8th lord, Mercury.

5. Muntha is in 8th h o u s e w i t h S a t ur n

lord Mercury in inauspicious 4th h o u s e .


6. Weak Moon is in sign of Muntha lord Mercury, in Ithasalawith Saturn and in Rahu-Ketu axis. The native wasrunning Mudda Vimshotri dasha of Moon from 9 an to8Feb 2011.

7. Kendras & Trikones have malefic influence only.The native died of blood cancer on 28j an2011.The general results of various planets placed in 8th h o u s eand afflicted are as under:

1. S u n : Causes physical troubles, loss of health & wealthand sorrow.

2. Moon : leads to difficulties, fever, stomach troubles,eye troubles and danger from water.

3. Mars : gives troubles from enemies or fire, difficultiesto wife, wound from weapon, surgery, mental worries.

4. Mercury : Gives troubles in eyes, fear and severephysical & mental worries.

5. j upiter: Causes fever, sudden expenditure, fear fromenemies, troubles to wife and foreign travels.

6. Venus : Physical troubles, fear, loss of comfort orreligion, dispute with enemies or women.

7. Saturn : causes windy troubles, fear from government,loss of wealth, anxieties, death or death like problems.

8. Rahu : causes diarrhoea or typhoid, poisoning, andunpleasant events in the family.

9. Ke tu : Gives generosity, religious bent of mind, diseasesthat are difficult to diagnosis.

10. Ninth House of luck & long j oumeys1. S u n as year lord and in a Kamboola yoga with strong

Moon, gives comfortable journey as per one's owndesire. It also denotes help from government or father.


If Sun does not hold any office, then the journey willbe with someone else's help or cause.

2. Mur tha in 7t h a n d s t r o ng M o on i n 9t h g iv es f i na n ci a l

gains & foreign travel.3. Mars as strong year lord gives benefic journeys to

distant places and their results will be lasting givingnative honour & recognition.

4. Mercury as strong & unafflicted year lord, causesauspicious events, good income and pilgrimages. I fafflicted the journey is painful/ inauspicious.

5. j upiter in 9t h a s p e c te d b y b e n ef i c s, d e st r oy s all

afflictions. It also brings good luck, gain of wealth andincrease in name & fame.

6. Venus as year lord if not combust, retrograde or afflictedgives comfortable & happy journeys and good socialstatus. A weak Saturn causes loss of wealth and troublesto spouse & children.

7. I f a strong Saturn as one of the five office bearer, is in9th house, there wil

inclinations.

8. I f the year lord has I thasala with 9th l o r d , j o u r n e y w i l l

be useful.

9. I f Lagna lord has I thasala with 9t h l o r d , y e a r l o r d o r

Muntha lord, there would be journey to a place alreadydecided.

11. Tenth house of Vocation & Honour

1. A strong year lord in 10th leads to increase in status,wealth, prestige & power.

2. I f sign occupied by Sun in birth chart, becomes lagna/10th ho

Murtha, promotion in service, and gain in status &comforts are ensured.


3. I f Sun is in Leo in 10th h o u s e o f a n n u a l c h a r t, a n d

establish I thasala with lagna lord, it gives favours fromauthorities or change of job for better.

4. A strong Moon in 10th h o u s e f a l l i n g i n t h e s i g n o f n a ta l

Mars, leads to gain in status, following a change ofplace or Job.

5. A strong Mars or Jupiter in own sign in 10th house,indicates enhancement of status as a result of one'sown courage & efforts.

6. Mars in annual chart, in sign of natal Saturn and inaspect with Muntha, causes loss of wealth & status,through unscrupulous deeds, thieves, enemies orgovernment.

7. A strong Mercury in its own sign in 10th house, resultsin gain of honour and status through intellectual/literary/ astrological deeds.

8. A strong Venus, in own or exalted sign and aspectedby benefics, ensures gain f rom business andgovernment, promotion in service and good health.

9. A strong Saturn as year lord forming Sasa Yoga, ensuresgood health and increase in status & wealth. Howevera weak Saturn denotes all types of miseries.

10. Aspect of Saturn on 10th h o u s e , 1 0t h l o r d o r K a r ma

Saham brings poverty, loss from agriculture, and varioustypes of troubles to family.

11. Rahu in 10th h o u s e c a u se l o ss o f/

agriculture, but gives expansion of business & financialgains.

12. An I thasala involving lagna lord, 10th lord and yearlord or their exchange cause great Raj yoga giving royalfavours & status to the native.

13. The year lord as lord of Raj Saham in Ithasala with Sunalso give a powerful Raiyoga.


14. All afflictions to the native are destroyed if:a) 1 0t h l o rd in 10th house is associated or aspec

by benefics.b) 10th lord in 10th and 2n d l o r d i s i n 5 t h h o u s e .

c) T h e lord of Trirashipati is in 10th o r i n t r i n e t o 1 0t h

lord.

d) T h e 10th l o r d i n a s s oc i a ti o n w it h b en ef ic s, is placed

in 2nd, 3rd 0- r t h

F D house and 4th l o r d i s i n a K e n dr a .

12. Eleventh house of materialistic Gains

1. A l l planets by their location in 1 it h h o u s e , a r e c a p a b l e

of giving material gains depending on their significationand Panch-vargiya Bala,

2. A strong benefic in l lt h h o u s e , b e r e f t o f a n y m a l e fi c

association, indicates material gain and enhancementof all significations of l it h h o u s e . M a l e f i c i n f l u en c e l e ad s

to unethical means, obstacles and losses. A weak planetin l it h causes loss of weal

3s A n y unafflicted & strong planet in nt h g i v e s m o n e y ;but an I thasala between l l

t h l o r d a n d l o r d o f l a g n a/

2nd in annual char

friendship with worthy men.4. A strong Muntha or the Muntha lord placed in nt h h o u s egetting benefic influence leads to higher achievements

in intellectual pursuits or gain in business.5. T h e Artha Saham in nt h h o u s e i n f l u e n c ed b y b e n e f ic s ,

indicats multiple gains.Various planets, when placed in l lt h h o u s e , p r o d u c efollowing results:1. S u n : Brings gain & honour from government, victory

over enemies, but illness to children.


2. Moon : Ensures gain in business, association of & gainfrom influential friends, destruction of foes, generalcontentment.

3. Mars : Secures good status, success & financial gains,but affliction to children.

4. Mercury: Brings new contacts & business, good income& profits (if strong year lord), But if afflicted unpleasantrelations with spouse & children.

5. J upiter: Provides birth of/ happiness from children,increase in wealth & happiness and victory overenemies.

6. Venus: Same as J upiter with additional comforts ofluxuries & vehicles.

7. Sa tu rn : Gain of income from agriculture, sale ofvehicles & machinery, increase in name & fame: buttroubles to progeny.

8. Rahu: Ensures gain of wealth, properties & royal status,destruction of enemies, and gain from lower strata ofsociety.

9. K e t u : Provides beautiful house and generalimprovement in all matters.

13. Twelfth House of Expenses, Losses and Deprivation1. A weak lagna lord or year lord in 12th, i n d i c a t e v a r i e d

losses during the year.2. I f strong Jupiter or Saturn as year lord occupies 12th house aspected by a benefic, native acquires or

purchase land or building.3. Moon & Mars in 12th u n d e r i n f l u e n ce o f m a l e f

mental tension & losses.

4. Afflicted Sun in 12th h o u s e c a u s e s

the year


Mo24:47Mun

As21:49

Ve4:12Su3:06Ju28:1

5. S u n as year lord in 12th h o u s e i n a q u a d r u pe d s i gn &

afflicted to losses through servants & subordinates.6. I f 12th l o r d m ak es an I t ha sa la with 211d or 1 ith lord or

Saturn 5,1 Moon occupies 12th house, there would beloss of money through misplaced trust.

7. M a r s & Saturn together in 12th h o u s e i n d i c a t e s l o s s o f

vehicles.

Su Strong Saturn as year lord in 12th h o u s e , i n c r e a s e s

inclination towards religion.9. T h e 7th l o r d & 9t h l or d h av in g I th as al a in 12th house

with benefic aspect/ lthasla o f lagna lord causesmarriage to a foreigner or at a far off place.

Chart No.45: Marriage to a foreigner: 2 6t h A n n u a lChart for 1986-87

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Me S a K e 11 : 3 623:42 1 3 : 0 4 Ma26:44

Mo24:47 V e 4 : 1 2 Su3:06Mun J u 2 8 : 112 1 0

Ra A s1 9 Me11:36 2 1 : 4 9 2 3 : 4 2

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11:367 M a

6 2 6 : 4 4

Main Features

1. 7 th lord Sun & 9t h l o r d V e n u s a r e h a v in g I t h as a l a

12th house.

2. T h e 12th house is associated with 2-11th lord j upiterwho is in I thasala with Moon associated with Munthain 2nd h ou s

3. T h e 7th lord of birth chart, Venus, is Yogkaraka beinglord of 4-9th


4. Lagna lord Saturn is in I thasala with 7 ' lord Sun withfriendly aspect.

5. T h e native got married to a foreigner during the year.6. T h e birth lagna is in Rahu-Ketu axis carrying malefic

association of Mars, and lagna lord Saturn is hemmedbetween Mars and 8t h l o r d M e r c u r y. A g a in K a ra k a of

marriage, 7th lord of birth lagna & 9th l o r d o f a n n u a lchart, Venus, is combust. Hence this marriage did notprove harmonious.

14. Conclusion

The above results are quite generalised. However analysisof any house is a complex process involving a holisticapproach. Firstly the sign occupying a house, in an annualchart correspond to a house which has the same sign inbirth chart. The significations of this house of birth charthave a telling effect on the house under consideration. Forexample, sign occupied by 6, 8, or 12th h o u s e o f b i r t h c h a r t

spoils the houses of annual chart wherever they happen tofall. Secondly the strength of the planets occupying oraspecting a house modify the results for the better or worse.Thirdly the yogas formed (particularly the Tajika 'togas) bythe planets occupying or having friendly/ inimical aspectsindicate the occurrence of the events. The position, strength& relation of the house with lagna, lagna lord, Muntha,Muntha lord and lord of the year further qualify the results.Finally do not forget to consider important Parashariprinciples involved in the chart. Thus only a comprehensive& holistic approach will give reliable results.


Chapter 14

Maasa Phal or Monthly Chart

1. Int roduct ion: I n annual horoscopy, as brought out earlier,we pick up one particular year of life of a native and examineit more minute details. An annual chart is thus capable ofproviding a magnified view of one particular year of a native'slife, from one birth day to the next. Taking the same principleof going into more minute details, each month of a particularyear may be subjected to astrological scrutiny for a moreclear view of events and their closest timing possible. Anannual or monthly chart is basically a transit chart, showingtransit of various planets at the moment of solar returneach year or each month. The main feature of these chartsis that they hold true for a particular year or month. Thusthe underline principles for construction and delineation ofthe two charts are similar with monthly chart slightly moreassertive and nearer the likely events. In e i t h e r c a s e , a nevent, which is not promised in the birth chart, is not likelyto materialise whether or not the annual and/ or monthlychart indicates it.

2. So la r Return: The basis of Monthly Chart, like in case ofannual chart, is the longitude of Sun at the time of birth.When Sun approaches same sign, degree, minute & secondof longitude, as at the time of birth, the moment is calledthe Varsha-Pravesh or beginning of the new year for thenative. I n one year, Sun traverses 12 signs of the zodiac,staying in one sign for approximately one month. I n vedicastrology, great importance has been given to Sun by allastrological savants. The Sudarshan Chakra method,advocates to consider lag na, Sun & Moon, as vital tripod ofequal importance while analysing a chart. Significant

Maasa Phal or Monthly Chart 1 9 3

variation to Sun's position is supposed to indicate significantchanges in the life of a native. Therefore great importancehas been given to Samkranti (crossing over) of Sun to newsign in natal as well as in mundane astrology.

3. Maasa-Pravesh: It will be seen that every month, afterSun enters the new sign, at some moment it will pass overthe same degree, minute & second of longitude as at thetime of birth. This will repeat every month at an interval ofapproximately one month. T h e t ime, w h e n Sun'longitude in any sign is the same degree, minute &second as was at the time of birth, is called theMaasa-Pravesh or monthly solar return. Thus therewill be 12 Maasa-Pravesh in a year and the first Maasa-Pravesh will be identical with the Varsh-Pravesh for the year.A horoscope cast for the moment of the Maasa-Pravesh iscalled the monthly chart for that month.

4. Calculating the Maasa-Pravesh1. N o t e the exact longitude of the Sun at the time of

Varsh-Pravesh for any year of life. I f we add one signto it, we get the longitude of the Sun for the next Maash-Pravesh. From the ephemeris, we calculate the exactdate & time, when the attains this longitude. This date& time is the Maasa-Pravesh for the second month. Ifwe add two signs to the Sunts natal longitude, it givesus the Sunts longitude for the third month, and thedate & time when the Sun attains this longitude,constitutes the Maasa-Pravesh for the third month; andso on.

2. There is an alternative method for calculating Maasa-Pravesh for any month. Note the longitude of the Sunat the time of birth. For the next 11 months, find outthe date & time each month, when the Sun attains thesame degree, minute, & second of longitude as at birth.Thus we get the maasa-Pravesh for first 12 months ofa native's life. This may be tabulated for future use. In


order to calculate the Maas-Pravesh for any given monthin any given year of life, add the Dhruvanka for thecompleted number of years to the Maas-Pravesh forthe corresponding month of the first year of life. Thiswill give the Maas-Pravesh for the required month &the year of the native. As it is it is hardly ever that allthe 12 Maasa-Pravesh & monthly charts are prepared.Normally only one or two monthly charts are prepared.It may be noted that the Maasa-Pravesh calculated bythe two methods may differ slightly. It is for the readersto decide which one gives better results.

5. Casting of a Monthly Chart1. A monthly chart is usually casted to ascertain/ confirm

a particular event in a native's life. For example Mr.Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21May 1991, duringhis 47th y ea r l i fe . In order to make a

May 1991, we first refer back to chart No.26, Annualchart for Rajiv Gandhi for 1990-91. I t is seen thatlongitude of the Sun is Leo 3degree 49min 4sec. FromEphemeris of 1991, the date & time during the monthof May (and before date of the event), we find that theSun attains in Taurus this longitude of the Sun. Theexact time of Maas-Pravesh is worked out from theEphemeris for May 1991 as under:a) T h e longitude of Sun, at 5;30 AM on 19May 1991

is Taurus 3degree 47min 57 sec.b) T h e longitude of Sun on 20May 1991 at 5:30 AM is

Taurus 4degree 45min 43sec. Thus our requireddegree of Sun falls between 5:30 on 19May 1991and 5:30 AM on 20May1991.

c) T h e Sun must move another lmin 7sec from thetime on 5:30 at 19May 1991 to reach the requiredlongitude of the Sun.


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Ra26:30

d) T h e movement of Sun in 24hours is 57 min 46sec.Therefore the time taken for the Sun to attain therequired longitude after 5:30AM on 19May 1991 is27 min 50 sec.

e) Therefore the Maas-Pravesh time will be on 19May1991 at 5: 57:50 AM (1ST).

2. Alternatively with the help of Ephemeris of May1945,find out Maas-Pravesh in May 1945, which happens tobe on 18may1945 at Friday 11h, lmin, 45sec. AddDhruvank for 46 completed years, which as per tableis lday, 19h, lmin, 27sec. The total would give theMaas-Pravesh in May 1991 as r d a y (Sunday) on 19thmay at 6hr 3 m , 1 2 s ec . It may be noted that thi

Pravesh differs from the one calculated by previousmethod by over 5minutes. The lagna in either case bein Taurus but in different Navamsha. The readers maycast the monthly based on either Maas-Pravesh timingand decide the utility of the method for themselves.

3. Based on Maas-Pravesh of 5h, 57min, 50sec on 19may1991, at Bombay the monthly chart will be as under:

Chart No.46: Rajiv Gandhi: Monthly Chart for themonth of May 1991

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19May 19915ht 57nninl 50

Bombay

As1:24 Ve17:16Su3:49 Ke26:30

Ma1:54Mo10:24Jul3:21Muntha

Ve17:16Ma Ke26:301:54 3Mo 4 A s 1 : 2 410:24 S u 3 : 4 9Ju13:21 2Muntha 5 1 1

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6. Muntha in Monthly ChartAs stated earlier in the chapter on "Muntha", the Muntha isin lagna at the time of birth at the same degree as thelagna itself. Every year it progresses by one sign or everymonth by 2degree, 30min. For placing Muntha in a monthlychart, first work out its position in the annual chart. Forexample in above mentioned case, since the annual chartis for 47th y e a r, t he c om pl et ed years are 46 and hence

Muntha will be in Gemini at the same degree as the lagnain birth chart i.e. 14degree 36min. The native was born inAug1990, and before May 1991, he had completed ninemonths of his 47th year. In n i n e m o n t h s , t h e M u n th a w o ul d

have advanced by 9x 2degree 30 min or 22degree 30 min.Adding this value to the Muntha in annual chart, we get:Geminil4degree 36min + 22degree 30min = Cancer7degree 6min.

7. T h e Maasesha or the Lord of the Month

In a monthly chart, the role & significance of Lord of themonth is the same as that of lord of the year in an annualchart. The mode of selection is also similar. In t h e a n n u a lchart, there are five office bearers ( lagna lord of birth &annual chart, Muntha lord, Tri-rashi pall; & D i n r a t r i - p a t i )out of which one who is the strongest in Panch-vargiyaBala and aspects lagna is chosen as lord of the year. Incase of monthly chart, there is an additional sixth officebearer, the lord of sign occupied by Sun in case of dayMaas-Pravesh or the lord of Moon sign lord if Maas-Praveshis in the night. In t h e a b o v e m e n ti o n ed e x am p l

of the month is Sun.

8. Analysis of Monthly chartThe monthly chart is analyzed in the same manner as theannual chart. I t must always be analyzed in conjunctionwith the annual & birth chart. The results of monthly chart


will obviously be applicable t o the month underconsideration. The lord o f the month has the sameimportance/ significance in a monthly chart as the yearlord has in an annual chart. The Tajika yogas, aspects,Sahams, and other Parashari principles may all be appliedin order to make possible a closer scrutiny of timing ofevents. As per Neelkanth, i f the Navamsha lords of thelagna, of the lagna lord and of the Moon have friendlyaspects (3-11 or 5-9), the native enjoys sound health. I fthese Navamsha lords have inimical aspects, there wouldbe mental tension, illness and misfortune during the month.In the monthly chart of Mr. Rajiv Gandhi for May 1991, themain features were

1. L a g na lord Venus is in 2n d h o u s e w i t h M r i t y u S a h am i n

Rahu-Ketu axis. In annual chart also Venus was in Rahu-Ketu axis.

2. T h e Muntha & Muntha lord Moon is associated with12th lord Mars and 8th lor

j upiter.3. T h e lord of the month and of the year, Sun, is in Ishraf

yoga with 12th l o r d M a rs i n d ic a t in g e x pl o si o n & v io le nc e.

4. Retrograde Saturn was in Pooma Ithasala with 8th lordj upiter.

5. Retrograde Saturn aspects lagna & Muntha.6. T h e Navamsha lords of Lagna, of Lagna lord and of

Moon are Saturn, j upiter and Mars respectively. All threeare in inimical aspect with each other being in 3-9 axis,indicating great misfortune.

7. N o n e of the Kendra/ Trikone houses had any beneficinfluence.

8. T h e native had dasha of Rahu-Mercury in birth chartand Patyani dasha of Mercury in Annual chart. In themonthly chart, Mercury was in 12th h o u s e o f


Mars and aspected by Mars (I shraf Yoga) and by Rahufrom 8th h ou se .

9 T h e native was assassinated in a violent explosion on21May 1991.

Let us consider another monthly chart of Ms Indira Gandhifor the Month of Oct1984. She had Cancer lagna in bothnatal & annual chart. The dasha operating during oct1984in natal chart was Saturn-Mars and Pratyari dasha duringoct 1984 was that of Saturn.

Chart No.47: Monthly Chart of Mrs I ndira Gandhi forOct 1984

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12Mo14:19

3u13•28 Ke4••08 Su4:06M a l ls: 2 4 Ve7'45 Me10:59 As1

Mun S a 2 2 : 5 4

Su4:06 Me10:59 M o 1 4 : 1 9Ke Sa22:544:08 7 5Ve 8 A s 1 2 : 9 47:15Mun

10 11

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Main Features were:

1. Lagna lord Mercury was in 2nd h o u s e w i t h 6t h l o r d S a t u r n

& 12th lord Sun.

2. T h e 6th l o r d S a tu r n ( da sh a lo

was in I thasala with 8th l o r d & M u n t h a l o r d M a rs , p l ac e d

in 4th house.

3. T h e Mars was also in I thasala with Moon (lagna lord ofnatal & annual chart) and with lagna lord Mercury.

4. T h e Moon was also in I thasala with Saturn.5. Mur tha is in 3rd h o u s e i n


6. T h e affliction of lagna, lagna lord, & Moon by 6th8s , thlord Saturn & Mars, caused assassination of the nativeon 31 Oct1984 by bullet injury.

9. T h e Day Chart1. j ust as Sun's transit through one sign indicates the

monthly return of the Sun, similarly its transit throughone degree indicates daily return of the Sun. The Suncovers approximately a longitudinal arc of one degreeevery day. Keeping the minutes & seconds of the Suntsnatal longitude constant and adding one degree foreach day, gives the longitude of the Sun for a givenday. The time at which the Sun attains this longitude iscalled Dina-Pravesh or daily return of the Sun. A dayschart can then be cast and analyzed using knownparameters. Thus there can be 365 day-charts in anygiven year

2. According to Neelkanth, we should have full calculationsin respect of positions of planets and houses in a daychart. In a day chart, the lagna sign and the Moon signbecomes extra-important. The results should be speltout on the basis of strength or weakness of Navamshalords of the Lagna and of the Moon. The Munthaprogresses by five minutes per day ( as it moves by2degree 30min in a month). This will help locate theposition of on any given day. I f the day lord, monthlord, year lord and Muntha lord are well placed andwell aspected, the day will be good. The Malefic placing,association and aspect will make it inauspicious.

3. T h e results of a day chart depend to a great extent onthe position of Moon at the time of Dina-Pravesh. Forworking out the general results, we take only the degreeand minutes of the Moon and not its sign number. Thisis multiplied by two and divided by five. The Moon has12 states in a sign depending upon its position. The


Quotient12

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number as quotient tells us about the past. I n predictingthe results as per position of Moon, we should takeresults of the number next to the quotient. The 12states of the Moon and its corresponding results are asunder:

State of the Moon R e s u l t sPravas (j ourney) j ourneys-short! longNasta (Destruction)

Maran (Death)

4 j aya (Victory)5 H a s y a (Laughter)6 R a t i (I ndulgent)7 K r e e d a (Sports)8 P r a s u p t a (Sleep)9 B h u k t a10 j wara (Fever)11 K a m p i t a (Shivering)12 S u s t h i t a (Well placed)

Excess expenditure, lossof wealthDeath o r d e a t h l i k etroublesVictory over EnemiesEnjoyment, pleasureSexual satisfactionSports, game or funSleeping or relaxingFear, pain etc.Disease, illnessSorrows & lossesComforts, j oy & pleasures

tajik shastra and annual horoscopy

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