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Contents
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From the Desk of Chief Editor
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Dr. B. V. Raman SUN in Politics
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Bangalore Niranjan Babv Muhurtha — The jlrt of Time Management
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Raman S uprajarama Future of India in 2012
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Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara Ramayana — guide to (Duties of Rings, Rulers, (Priests and Others
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Yajnavalkya lyothisha Chinta Nidhi
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SRI DATIA VlJAYANANDA TEERTHA SWAMIJI Masamm MaRGAsinsosMi
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William R. Levacy Ashtama Guru
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Dr. S. Madhavan Commentaries on Brihat lataka
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Venkata Giri Kumar Astronomical Significance of Calendars
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Dr. E. S. Neelakantan Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas
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V. R. SOUNDAR RAJAN Shaniputra
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K. Chandra Hari Ancient Horoscopes, Zodiac and Yoga Rationales
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Gargacharya This Year for You 2012
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Varahamihira
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for January 2012
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Politics DR. B. V. RAMAN
IN OUR LEADING article published in an earlier issue pf the astrological magazine, we have endeavoured to highlight the importance of the Sun in horoscopic interpre-tation. According to the Austrian scientist Ernest Mach, every particle of matter in the entire uni-verse is interlinked with every other. Our planet is constantly bombarded by a variety of radiant energy. The infra-red and ultra-violet radiations, primary and secondary cosmic rays containing high-energy electrons, gamma-rays, etc. play no mean part in influencing terrestrial affairs. The influence is visible and has a direct relation to inhabitants of the earth. To the Hindu sages of yore, the Sun was the visible god— Suryanarayana—the Soul of the uni-verse. To the scientists of today the Sun is the chief symbol of life. Solar flares, solar spots, etc, are caused by certain planetary dispositions and this is now a recognised scientific fact. It is again the declination position (Kranti) of the Sun that seems to regulate the flow of corpuscular streams either from the northern or southern hemisphere of the solar globe. Whatever be the theoretical explanations offered by the scientists for the influences on living beings occurring through changes in the electro magnetic field of the earth, there can be no doubt that just as the ancient seers recognised, either by intuition or by study and observation, the prime position of the Sun in its relation to the earth, we shall witness in the very near future a fusion of two most ancient sciences—medicine and astronomy— this new branch of science going under the name of heliobiology. According to some of the scientists, the gravitational pull of the two massive outer planets. Jupiter and Saturn, when they occupy certain geometrical positions from the Sun, produce a gravitational 'jerk' capable of significantly affecting human behaviour. This study of the Sun's influence on terrestrial affairs had been developed by the sages to a nicety that they could enumerate by means of
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formulae how these mutual influences interweave with beautiful and subtle complexity; and the result is the vast astrological literature which we have inherited. The Sun is the aristocrat He represents rulers, government and those in high authority. He is the ruler of the father, heart, blood circulation and vitality. He is hot and dry aiding construction if unafflicted and bringing destruction when much afflicted. His position in the horoscope is of the utmost importance. He displays firmness and stability, justice, dignity, achievement, unsullied diplomacy, reputation, and generosity. He presides over what is called atmashakti or soul force, personal magnetism, inspiration, devotion, courage, honour, integrity; and right values, selfrespect, individuality and authority come under his sway. He represents gold and bones in the body ; of medium height, he is dark-red in complexion, and has broad shoulders and a well-proportioned body. Siva's temples, open areas, waterless regions, the eastern quarter, ruby, copper, red colour, solstice, up-ward gaze, eye-sight—all come under his sway. The Sun also represents patrimony, political and national influence, satwa-guna, morals and religion, noble and sublime ideas, masculine power, windy and bilious temperaments and hot or pungent taste. If the Sun is well placed in a horoscope, i.e., if he occupies the 3rd, the 6th, the 9th, the 10th or the 11th not joined by Saturn or Rahu and the constellations of these two malefics are not involved, we can declare the native is a man of character and above board. When the ascendant for instance is Capricorn and the Sun is in Libra, inovlving Rahu's constellation, it is clear that the native's public life and image can only be unfortunate. Selfishness will be the motto. Not selfreliant but leaning too much on others, he cannot succeed in his public or political life. Indolence, dogma and conceit will mar his prosperity. To differentiate between the various shades of influences generated by the Sun's situation in different houses, signs and constellations and in different aspectual positions with JANUARY 2012 3
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Hitler (Chart 1) has the Sun in the 7th house in the constellation of Ketu associated with Mars and aspected by Saturn, Yogakaraka. The Sun is the planet conferring honour and authority. Hitler indeed gained honour and authority as the dictator of Germany. The moral nature of the authority given by the Sun was spoiled by his situation in Ketu's constellation. With the solar and Kethu influences mingling and augmented by those of Mars and Saturn Hitler could only be a cruel leader, excessively aggressive and delighting in human suffering and death, and daring to exterminate a race of people. The Sun gave a driving desire for power but the SUN also caused his destruction. The situation of the Sun in the 7th is not generally recommended. This makes one a sexual pervert unless there are relieving features. One wielding power can be a profligate having his evil eye on any good-looking damsel. Saturn's situation in the 4th is not a desirable feature. The authority and dignity generated by the Sun will be crippled. In the case of Hitler this circumstance exists and the affliction of the Sun invited on the German dictator the wrath of the civilised world because of his own misdeeds. The Sun's involvement with Ketu, i.e., by conjunction or situation in the constellation of Ketu, tends to make one over-ambitious, egoistical, proud, haughty, immoderate, domineering, and one can only meet with disappointment, mis-fortune and ultimate collapse. Let us take the chart of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (No. 2) and concentrate on the position of the Sun. As lord of the 5th he is in the 10th aspected by Saturn and associated with Rahu. The qualities which shaped his career by virtue of Jupiter's aspect on the Lagna, and the situation of lord of Lagna in the constellation of the benefic Moon aspected by Saturn—highest impulses of patrio-tism and lofty motives—were entirely different from those that shaped Hitler. The Sun, the planet of authority, occupies the 10th house and has digbala. But the Sun being echpsed by Rahu and aspected by Saturn, echpsed Bose's political career. 4 JANUARY 2012
In other words the Sun is completely spoiled by the combined influences of Rahu and Saturn. The Sun being afflicted by Rahu has an explosive quality and tends to the unexpected leading one to extremes. It indicates lot of opposition, strange attractions, and abrupt endings, besides making one restless, very independent, daring and radical. If there were no Rahu in the 10th, Subhas Bose would perhaps have wielded power like Prasad or Nehru. Here what is to be noted is, while the position of the Sun in the 10th is excellent, his affliction by Rahu and Saturn has incapacitated the Sun. The Sun in Virgo has a significant role to play provided it happens to be the ascendant or the 9th or the 10th, the 4th or the 7th, preferably the 9th or the 10th. When such a Sun is associated with Rahu or Saturn and otherwise afflicted, the Sun does not really lose his inherent power. This appears to be a special feature of the sign of Virgo only. Spiritual inclinations and the urge to delve into the unknown appear to be a gift of this "affliction". The Sun in Virgo gives discrimination arising from a fine combination of idealism and realism, versatility, selfanalysis, self-discipline, analytic approach to problems but slightly unfavourable to health until the age of 24. If Capricorn is the ascendant and the Sun is in the 9th, there is no political power indicated for the native unless Venus is disposed in the 10th which should not relate to the constellation of Jupiter. The horoscope* of Wells furnishes an example for such a combination. The Sun is in the 9th associated with Rahu and aspected by Mars and this gave him practical idealism and an inclination for spirituality. The Sun in the 9th gave success and honour, intellectual development and prophetic power. Rahu's association could have been adverse but for the fact the sign involved is Virgo. The aspect of Mars on the Sun cum Rahu gave him the capacity to project the revelations of his subconscious mind. Usually the Sun-Rahu conjunction afflicted by an adverse martian aspect occurring in the 9th tends to make one impulsive, rash, erratic, radical, fond of risks, danger of scandal, disgrace and even fall. But according to our studies and experience, the affliction seems to get automatically diluted if the sign is Virgo. The 10th house position of the Sun can be considered as an ideal combination. Here again the nature of his results depends upon the ascendant and the constellation the Sun occupies. Unafflicted, the Sun can confer honour, success and distinction, independent spirit, prosperity, good birth, good breeding and ideal parents, positions of trust, *The Sun, 157° 52'; the Moon 300°; Mars 76°; Mercury 148° 25'; Jupiter 271° 64'; Venus 204° 9'; Saturn 199° 11 ; Rahu 162° 15'; and Lagna 273° 16'. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm responsibility and honour. He will be a man of character and for him the means is as important as the ends. A man of high moral standards, he cannot brook indecency, indiscipline and unethical or immoral character. One born with Sagittarius as ascendant with the Sun in the 10thcan be considered a fortunate person. The native prefers freedom of action, and happiness and duty are more important than wealth. Consistent with the nature of Virgo, he prefers scientific work and his ambition is to do something original. The Sun in Virgo in his own star favours success in politics, while in a constellation of the Moon the goal will be more idealistic. Such a disposition denotes success in business concerned with design and production of scientific equipment of a high standard of excellence. The same results can happen even with reference to the Sun's position in the constellation of Mars but greater self-discipline is required. Impatience and irritability make one disliked by one's colleagues. Several natives with this combination have produced astrologers of intuition, who have attained a certain eminence.
power will enable one to overcome the most difficult situations; but the forces of the Sun, Saturn and Mars converging on the 4th and aspecting the 10th can only bring about ultimate destruction unless a benevolent Jupiter casts his divine eye. The lower qualities of the Sun—vileness, cunning and cruelty—will get the upper hand. Consistent with the nature of Mars, one with the Sun in Scorpio likes fighting and quarrels and is a dangerous politician playing hell with his colleagues always wearing the mask of innocence. If this combination receives also the aspect of Mars, indomitable pride, arrogance and an over-bearing attitude and a tendency to drop a person quickly will highlight his nature. But an aspect of Jupiter can work miracles. Throuh continuous fighting one can get over obstacles. Despite this benefic touch of Jupiter, if the aspect involved is an opposition, pseudo-leadership and arrogance will be the hallmarks.
The Sun's situation in the 4th house in not favourably considered by most of the classical works: no happiness, no relations, no lands, no friends and no house but the native will serve the State. When the 4th Bhava is Scorpio— no matter whether the ascendant is Cancer or Leo (see Chart 3) a Raja Yoga arises and the native, consistent with the strength and structure of the horoscope, may attain high political
Here is another chart (No. 4) belonging to a British statesman, an out and out imperialist, the Sun occupying Scorpio, the constellation involved being Anuradha. Leaving aside the configurations such as the disposition of the intellectual planet Mercury in the ascendant which conferred on him writing abilities of no mean order, it is the situation of the Sun in Scorpio, in the 11th from Saturn that is of relevance to us in this article. The Sun and Saturn in the 11th and 3rd from each other is a desirable combination as it confers statesman-like qualities, doggedness and frequent threats to political or social prestige. There are so many other factors such as Saturn being situated in his own sign and in the constellation of the Moon lord of the 10th, Mars, occupying the 11th from the Sun—all of which are to be considered for a full assessment of the horoscope; but our concern is only the Sun. The Sun in Scorpio has given almost all the results ascribed in text-books, viz., egoism, tremendous will-power, the fighting spirit, insensibility to the reactions of others plain and blunt speech and ability to face critical situations. But in this case, as the ascendant happens to be Libra, the native had the ability to approach problems from a practical point of view; unlike when the ascendant is Cancer and the Sun is in Scorpio, the approach will be ideological or Utopian, creating chaos where order exists, creating misunderstandings where cordiality exists and creating division where unity exists.
power but may fall down frustrated and persecuted. The constellation of Anuradha ruled by Saturn is the most undesirable place for the Sun to stay in, when it happens to be the 4th house. The native will have "inhuman insensibility" towards the feelings and reactions of others. Stubbornness, ruthlessness egoism and tremendous will-
We have to make it clear to our esteemed readers that, in these articles we simply propose to deal with the solar and lunar influences and give some illustrations and our discussions will have nothing to do with the other aspects of the example horoscopes except in so far as they are relevant to the subject under discussion. (FOR) •
While the Sun corresponds to the individuality of the person, the Moon is more particularly concerned with his personahty. A person may have a well-marked individuality, yet be possessed of a weak personality. An impressive facade but nothing behind it is certainly not desirable. Jupiter
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Muhurtha
The Jlrtof Time Management BANGALORE NIRANJAN BABU
I and destructive forces of time in Jyotisha is highlighted in its manifestation as Kalapurusha. Apart from the importance of time in the natal horoscope and horary chart, we have its unique importance in Muhurtha. Any work started at an auspicious time can many a time override the limitations indicated by a birth chart. Muhurtha is that instant of time when the invisible metaphysical celestial energies work in harmony with the known and unknown. When the energies work in disagreement, it means that the forces embedded in the womb of time create impediments and deprive one of achievement one's desired object. Generally for electing a Muhurtha certain guidelines have to be followed. Constellation Compatiblity (Tarabala) Compatiblility of the day's constellation with the native's constellation is looked into. The number of days arrived is divided by nine, (if the number crosses nine) and the remainder obtained decides the compatibility or otherwise. Remainders two, four, six, eight and nine referred to as Sampat, Kshema, Sadhana, Mitra and Paramamitra
respectively are considered positive. As a rule avoid remainders 3 and 7 referred to as Vipat and Naidhana. Five Source Energy (Panchaka) Though this is not important for day to day muhurthas, it is necessary to check on the Panchaka for important events like marriage, nuptials, house warming, etc. Panchaka is defined as the planetary, stellar and zodiacal energies. The lunar day, the day's constellation, the weekday and the ascendant (counted from Aries) are added and divided by nine. The remainders 3, 5, 7 are said to denote good. Lunar Strength ( Chandrabala) The day's Moon should not occupy the 6th, 8th and the 12th from the native's Moon sign (Janma Rasi). Strength of Constellations Different constellations are recognized to have different strengths. The following table identifies the strengths of different constellations and their auspiciousness to certain events.
Constellation (Nakshatra) Fixed Rohini, Uttara, Uttarashada, Uttarabhadra
Favorable for Coronations (taking oath — MPs, MLAs, MLCs!) laying foundation, sowing and activities of permanence New clothes, learning music, dance and fine arts, sexual
Chitta, Anuradha, Mrigasira, Revati Light Aswini, Pushya, Hasta
Wearing new ornaments, games and sports, medication, starting new factories and industries, travel
Sharp Moola, Jyesta, Aridra, Aslesha, Pubba, Poorvashada, Poorvabhadra, Bharani, Makha
Not recommended
Movable Sravana, Dhanishta, Satabhisha, Punarvasu, Swati
Gardening, new vehicles, route marches and processions
Mixed Krittika and Vishaka
Assignments of day to day importance
Constellation Par Excellence
o Tueday with Chaturthi (4th) and Ekadasi (11th)
The most favorable constellation, Dr. Raman tells us, is Pushya. It has the power to neutralize all imbalances that arise due to unfavorable combinations. Texts say that if there are a number of misplaced combinations in a natal chart, selecting a Muhurtha, with Pushya as the constellation, has the power to cancel the negatives of the birth chart and assert its benefic character. Though Pushya constellation is said to be par excellence for all activities, readers are cautioned that Pushya constellation is forbidden for marriage muhurthas.
o Thursday with Dwadasi (12th) and Trayodasi (13th) o Friday with Chaturthi (4th) and Ashtami (8th) and o •
Avoid the last muhurtha (48 minutes - 2 ghatis) of lunar days Panchami (5th), Dasami (10th) and Pournami (15th) and the first muhurtha of Prathama (1st), Shashti (6th) and Ekadasi (11th) going under the name tithigandanthara.
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Avoid the first two degrees of Leo, Sagittarius and Aries and the last two degrees of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
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Avoid the last 48 minutes - 2 ghatis - of Aslesha, Jyeshta, Moola, Revati and Aswini and the first 96 minutes - 4 ghatis - of Makha
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Avoid Venus in the 6th, particularly for marriage muhurthas.
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Mahadoshas Muhurtha also speaks of many adverse evils (mahadoshas) that need to be avoided for important events. One of them Panchanga Suddhi tells us that the five limbs - thithi (lunar day), vara (week day), nakshatra (constellation), yoga (luni solar day) and karana (half a yoga) have to be good. These limbs are said to represent the five sources of metaphysical energies and when properly selected contribute to good health, better harmony and much happiness. Another dosha that should be avoided while fixing a Muhurtha is Surya Sankramana. When the Sun leaves a sign and enters the next sign there is much disturbance of solar forces and fixing a Muhurtha during this phase of change of sign is not appropriate. Dr. Raman says that sixteen ghatis (6 hours 24 minutes) before and after the change of sign should be rejected.
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For marriage muhurthas the ascending lagna should not be the 8th from the birth lagna of the boy or girl.
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Neutralisation of Doshas
General Guidelines While not going to other doshas, the following guidelines in fixing a proper muhurtha can be taken into consideration. •
Avoid two malefic planets on either side of lagna (ascendant)
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Tuesday's evil is minimized in the afternoon
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Moon or Sun in the 11th can nullify the muhurtha evils.
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Exaltation of a planet nullifies the evils.
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Imbalance created by an unfavorable weekday, constellation, lunar day and yoga is removed with Jupiter or Venus in a Kendra (quadrant) and malefic Mars, Saturn and Rahu in 3, 6 and 11.
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Reinforcement of Lagna and its lord can strengthen the Muhurtha.
The lagna and the seventh house should be strong, o Lords of Rasi lagna and Navamsa lagna should occupy their respective lagnas and vice versa
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Vastu and Time Management We will now see how to manage time at various stages of construction. Celestial time management or Muhurtha as is generally referred to is needed at four stages of construction. This apart orientations or main door
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The Ascendant should be a fixed sign.
Generally entry into a new house is not recommended when the lady of the home is an advanced stage of pregnancy.
3. Placing of the Main door. 6.
Directions compatible to your Moon-sign (Janma Rasi)
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South — Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer
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The constellations Rohini, Mrigasira, Chitta, Hasta, Jyeshta, Uttara, Uttarashada and Sravana are good.
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All odd lunar days (except ninth) are favorable. Even dates 2, 6 and 10 are also good.
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Of the week days Wednesdays and Fridays are recommended.
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Of the lunar months Vaishaka, Jyeshta, Magha and Phalguna are good while Kartika and Margasira are moderate.
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Of the constellations Rohini, Mrigasira, Uttarashada, Chitta, Uttarabhadra, Anuradha and Revati are good.
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Though, generally, North and East are the favored directions, Vastu does not prohibit orientation to other directions. Texts very clearly indicate that certain directions are more compatible to certain moon signs or Janma Rasis. Time management or muhurtha at different stages of construction will minimize the imbalances of Vastu inappropriate construction and at the same time optimize the positives of Vastu apt constructions. Though a flawless muhurtha may be difficult, one can work out a muhurtha with less doshas and more gunas. Jupiter or Venus in conjunction with the ascendant or in a Kendra and malefics in 3rd, 6th and 11th can considerably reduce the doshas and strengthen the muhurtha. Fet us see what my great grand father Prof. Suryanarain Rao, and one of the greatest scholars in astrology, says : "To despise to hold a bright lamp in darkness indicates stupidity, while to try to secure it at any cost and hold the same to shed light on our future path really shows consummate wisdom. Choose your own lot as you please, and either control the planets and stand a victor in the struggle for existence and comfort or yield to their evil influences without personal exertion on your part and be a miserable coward". Concluding, a powerful muhurtha, worked out by an expert (it could be you too!), can neutralize the afflictions of the birth chart considerably and assist you to be healthy, wealthy and wise! Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu!
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Future
of India in 2012
RAMAN SUPRAJARAMA
TlHE ONGOING WINTER sessions are making a mockery of India. The political leaders, both mling and opposition, are at loggerheads. The Congress and its allies are trying to hide the recent scams that have got exposed, while BJP (also equally scammed) and its allies are taking a chance to collapse the ruling party. How does the future of India look like? Are we, citizens of this oldest and spiritual country, safe guarded? Are our interests taken care of? And can we citizens live peacefully? Political Parties and Future Vimshottari style of time division allocates the Sun, Mercury and Rahu in that order, as the influencers in January 2012. It is commonly referred in the astrological community as "having Sun Mahadasa, Mercury Antardasa and Rahu Pratyantardasa" and denoted as Sun>Mercury>Rahu. The role of the Sun, as the main influencer started as early as August 2007, when the NDA government was ruling. '
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fourth house and is located in the third house, in Cancer, a movable sign. Being in an inimical sign, his influence on the ruling party to
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undertake immoral and unethical tasks of high degree, behaving opportunistically and exhibiting hypocrisy has been clearly seen. The ruling parties refer to those in center as well as the states. More than 20 plus scams have been committed since August 2007 including the 2G scam which looted money of the citizens, the commonwealth
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games scam which caused shame in the international front, the Bellary mining scam, Indian Black Money in Swiss banks etc. The same has been the case with Jan Lokpal Bill. The promise by central
government to Anna Hazare is not likely to be kept. This unfavorable influence of the Sun on India's political influence extends into 2012 as well. We will continue to see similar events and scams happening in 2012 as well. Mercury is the secondary influencer of the first three quarters of 2012. He owns the second and the fifth houses of the Indian Horoscope, and occupies the third house as the Sun. Thanks to his influence these scams were exposed in the second half of 2011. Watch out! More scams are going to get exposed in the coming days. Mercury's effect will escalate the political debates addressed to sort out and find solutions to various scams. Mercury however lacks support from the primary influencer, the Sun. He will only be instrumental in exposing the scams and other unethical transactions of the political leaders, but will not be able to bring about justice. The undesirable influence of the Sun will eventually prevail.
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni In January 2012, a scam related to military and science is likely to take place. We would caution the citizens and urge them to look out for any such dealings that might be undertaken by our political leaders. The Jan-Lokpal bill activities might give out favorable side-shoots with a major financial sector scam getting exposed in the last week of February. A wikileaks cable or similar broadcasts could be leaked exposing the role of certain state government officials' unethical practices. However, with the undesirable influence of Sun, the political leaders are likely to get themselves a rain check from getting arrested and sent to jail. In April 2012, Ketu becomes the secondary influencer and lasts till August 2012. As the ruler of Scorpio, the seventh house, he is in Scorpio itself. He does not have any malefic influence. His influence will trigger spiritual leaders and freedom fighters to take up the cause of corruption in India. We can see far more influential and persuasive protests from Anna Hazare and his team, Baba Ramdev and his team and similar people. They will be able to effectively educate the citizens about the causes they are standing for, and gather even greater support from the citizens. In April, we might see the spiritual leaders and freedom fighters coming together, and discussing their strategy to eliminate corruption. May 2012 could see film and sport celebrities joining the movement. At around this time, there are certain planetary patterns worth taking note of WM.fr from the May 22,2009 swearing-in chart /" M ' " of the current Prime Minister of India, I Ai Dr. Manmohan Singh. In June 2012, the f / present political ruling will be under the J I primary and secondary influence of V ^ f Jupiter and the Moon. Jupiter as the lord p?" of the third and sixth house is in the fifth house and viewing the ascendant. The Moon, as the lord of the tenth house is in the seventh. He is along with the second and the seventh lord Mars.
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The problem creators for the ruling party are clearly indicated as spiritual leaders and freedom fighters. The
influence of the Moon will be severe, perhaps life-threatening as well. The similarities in the Indian Horoscope and swearing-in chart indicate 1 0 JANUARY 2012
destabilization of the ruling party with a few top leaders going behind bars. In July 2012, the tertiary influence of Jupiter kicks in. The political leaders may twist the laws to their favor, and even conceal certain facts from being exposed. They may attempt to buy out top judges as well to stall or turn certain cases to their favor. India could see the first version of the Jan Lokpal Bill rolling out, with lower officials under its radar in August 2012. The unfavorable position of the Sun could help the top political leaders to negotiate themselves out of the ambit of the Jan Lokpal Bill. Venus takes the role of secondary influencer in September 2012. Venus as the ford of the ascendant and the sixth house is in the third house. The anti-corruption activities would have minimized by this time. The top political leaders will happy that they were out of the Jan Lokpal radar. A new issue arises and attention is focused to that. October and November might see the political leaders occupied by this issue. As the year ends, there would be state of uncertainty pervading across the country. 2012 Legislative Elections A few states have their ruling party's tenure expiring in 2012. Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are due. The transit of Saturn in Libra, Jupiter's transit in Aries and then Taurus, and Mars' transit in Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio, are going to have a significant impact on the elections. India represented by Virgo, will have Saturn in the second from it. Jupiter will transit the eighth and ninth houses. The B JP government in Guj arat under the leadership of Mr. Xf Narendra Modi is likely to win jji, $ the elections again. In Mr. C, Modi's horoscope, the Sun and \ J") Mercury influence his actions Id in 2012. The Sun as the tenth ford in the eleventh is a positive combination and makes him more powerful in the political front. Mercury, as the lord of the eighth and the eleventh is in the eleventh, and will push Mr. Modi to take many more economic reforms. Indications suggest that Gujarat under the leadership of Mr. Modi could emerge a world destination. His Prime Ministers role however, will have to wait. ^ V.
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni The Bahujan Samaj Party won 206 seats in 2007 election in Uttar Pradesh. Ms. Mayawati became the Chief Minister. In 2012, we can expect a repetition. Mercury as the primary influencer will help Ms. Mayawati to emerge victorious. Overall, the planetary patterns indicate an unfavorable outcome for the Congress Party. Moon and Mercury are the primary and secondary influencers for the party in 2012. Moon, as the fifth lord is in the seventh, in maraka sthana along with Rahu. Mercury as the seventh lord is the ninth house. The Moon's gender is Female and Mercury is a eunuch. The party's senior leader's end is foreseen. Economy, Inflation and Markets The Indian economy has been bad in 2011. Both the Sensex and Nifty are down by 18% in the last one year. Inflation is ending at around 9.5%, Benchmark Interest rates are have increased from 5.5% to 7.5%, petrol prices have increased by Rs. 10.00 per litre, both Industrial production and Government Budget have dropped by 5.1 % of GDP. Basic necessities have become dear. The influence of the Sun is clearly seen. Going forward, the first half of 2012 will continue to see a downward trend. We can expect the markets to drop by another 10%. Iron, Steel and other Metal Sectors, Automobile sector, Oil and Chemicals sector, and companies with government holding will move southwards. Banking and Financial sectors, Power and Media sectors will also move southward, but at a slower pace. We may see a temporary relief in the months of May. The transit of Sun into Aries is likely to build support levels, and the markets gaining some strength. There could be an upward growth of about two to three percent during this time. Inflation can increase to around 11%, and two more upward revisions of petrol prices can be expected, once in January and then in February. The secondary influence of Mercury, indicates an increase in benchmark interest rates 50 basis points. Home loans and vehicle loans could be very high. The transit of the Sun and Mercury in bearish signs also suggest that the crops, pulses and other necessities will become dearer. By June 2012, the secondary influence of Mercury would have subsided and Ketu's influence will begin. The markets will drop further, perhaps to another 10%. However, the benchmark interest rates are likely to reverse and likely to reduce the home and vehicle loans. Inflation can also reduce to about 8% and petrol prices can also stabilize. Throughout the year, iron, steel and metal stocks may perform badly while media and power stocks can be stable. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Other Mundane Indications The new Samvatsara or lunar new year, Nandana, commences on March 22,2012 at around 8 pm in the evening. The first degree of Libra will be rising and thereby Vargottama. With retrograde Saturn in the ascendant and viewed by Venus r and Jupiter, Nandana (Mercury) Venus appears to be a year of mixed Ketu Sun Jup er " results, both favorable and unfavorable. The ruling star Lunar Year , is Uttarabhadra, ruled by Rasi Saturn and is an Amritanadi. (Mars) ; At the time of Solar Ingress (Satlim) to Gemini in June 2011, Leo Ascendant ^ rjsjng MarS in it. Jupiter and Retrograde Venus occupy the tenth house and Saturn, the third. Rains this year will be below the expected levels. Farmers need to factor this or will end up facing problems. Amritanadi effects can manifest with Government providing support in the form of cloud seeding. Further Events There is a strange planetary formation taking place in the last week of October. Jupiter and Ketu are in conjunction in Taurus, and Moon ,Jupiter (R) Mars, Mercury •' and Rahu ; are viewing the two planets from Scorpio. Yogas or planetary combinations J J October 2012 f . taking place in Taurus usually manifest i~!Z2— aggressively. In the case of Mercuiy Ooti im Ratu venus Scorpio, in addition to being —^LJ aggressive, they are secretive in nature. The arrangement of these five planets suggests terrorist activities or human exploitation. The affected countries include one belt from Guyana, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay and another belt from Ukraine, Turkey, Iraq, Syria via Ethiopia, Somalia and all the way to Tanzania. Planetary heat map estimates indicate Kenya and Somalia to have the highest influence. With reference to India ruled by Virgo, Scorpio is the third house and Taurus is in the ninth house. An unhappy event is likely to take place and it could relate to religion. More details about this event will be given in the coming issues of our magazine. The above predictions are projections only. We hope the readers and governments take note of the planetary movements and plan for greater good. • JANUARY 2012 11
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DR. BANGALORE SURESHWARA Dr. Bangalore Sureshwara has been involved in the study of the application of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita and Vedic Astrology in modern life. His lectures and writings on Ramayana, Hinduism, Vedic Astrology, "Ramayana and Management" have been well received. He was the principal speaker on Vedic Astrology at The Second Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago in August-September 1993. Dr. Sureshwara successfully predicted the victories in the USA Presidential Elections of President Bush ( 2000 and 2004) and President Obama (2008). He has been a distinguished contributor to The Astrological Magazine, Asia's leading Vedic Astrology journal founded in 1895 by Professor B. Suryanarain Rao. The illustrious Dr. B. V Raman was its Editor from 1932 to 1938. Dr. Sureshwara obtained Master's and Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, USA. He has taught Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at various universities in USA. His varied and extensive industry experiences cover Civil, Structural, Mechanical andAerospace Engineering.
EVEN TODAY, I distinctly remember a conversation that I had in 1989 with my father Dr. B. V. Raman, wherein we concurred that I would share with others my understanding and observations of the information that is related to the various aspects of life as embedded in Ramayana. This would encourage many to start reading Ramayana and benefit from the information contained in the eternal book. Even before that memorable conversation, it has been my passion and interest to continue to study, observe and understand the many details and information that are contained in the eternal epic Ramayana. Sage Valmiki's magnum opus "Valmiki Ramayana" covers the story of Sri Rama. There are many popular versions and commentaries pertaining to Ramayana. Some of them have segments of the eternal story, which are somewhat different from Valmiki Ramayana. The modifications are possibly due to the authors' views and the influence of the various environments that existed in their lives. While respecting the contribution made by many authors, many scholars consider Valmiki Ramayana as the original and authoritative text. During the last twenty plus years, we have discussed, debated and differed on various aspects of Ramayana. I hope it has helped us in better understanding of the story and the events, as well their practical application and utility at an individual, society and national levels. We are in the twenty-first century and yet the enduring and the everlasting message of Ramayana is more relevant today than ever in the history of humanity Practical and Effective Message Ramayana contains many stories of some individuals who exhibited extraordinary sacrifices as they were exposed to dangerous situations. Others exhibited greedy and selfish actions with practically every available opportunity. The story of Sri Rama and Ayodhya is the story of mankind. Ramayana has information that is needed to understand the strengths and weaknesses that defines every individual. It has been said that Ramayana is not only an eternal Scripture but it is also an encyclopedia covering the various aspects of life. One is reminded about a statement attributed to a person of learning, knowledge and wisdom .The wise person said "every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." The words of the wise encourage everyone to let spiritualism awaken the values and ethics that lay dormant in their fives. The simple, but powerful and effective message contained in Ramayana, is that ultimately good triumphs over evil in any conflict. This eternal message unfolds throughout the various events covered in Ramayana. Yet, some while
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apparently comprehending this message are unable to completely understand it in a way so as to put it to practical use in their lives. No wonder, to-day's world is embroiled in a variety of problems and conflicts. Materialism and spiritualism constantly and continuously challenge human actions and behaviors. It is important to be aware that spiritualism and performance of religious rituals/rites are not always synonymous. Ramayana has shown that anyone who reaches the highest level of spiritualism is a divine person. Sri Rama is a classic example of divinity or a divine individual. On the other hand, a person with extreme materialistic value, regardless of the performance of religious and rituals or rites, has limited spiritualism. Ravana clearly belongs to this category. Sri Rama and Ravana define the "dharmaadharma" spectrum. The divine or spiritual end of the spectrum is defined by Sri Rama and the materialistic or demonic end by Ravana. A vast majority of individuals fall somewhere between the two ends of the spectrum but many need to put great efforts throughout their lives to be as near as possible to the spiritual end. Duties of Rulers, Priests and Others Religion or faith need to inspire people towards embedding spiritualism in their life. The turbulence of violence that exists in parts of the world possibly indicate the unhealthy influence of materialism and the challenges that spiritualism faces in the society. The study of Ramayana helps to bridge any gap that may exist in understanding the role of spiritualism in an individual's life. Many millennium years ago, the eternal hero Sri Rama talked to Sri Bharata about the administration of a kingdom and the corresponding qualifications and responsibilities of the rulers and the various officials, based on time-tested ethics and values. We find that Sri Rama's advice and counseling to Bharata is as relevant today as it was during the Ramayana time. The earth shaking turmoil generated by the troubling actions of Kaikeyi resulted in the self-banishment or voluntary exile of Sri Rama from Ayodhya. Bharata rejected his mother's desire and offer to make him King of Ayodhya. He reaffirmed the role of values and ethics in the Kingdom of Ayodhya. Bharata, accompanied by brother Shatrughna, minister Sumantra and the army, went looking for Sri Rama. Leaving the army near Chitrakoot mountain to ensure that any hermits in the area are not disturbed, he reached the simple hut in which Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sita lived. The four brothers had a tear filled joyful meeting. The advice and instructions, based on well-established ethics and values, given by Sri Rama THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
to Bharata is covered in Canto One-hundred in the Ayodhya Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. The dialog between Sri Rama and Bharata covering the qualifications, responsibilities and ethics required for rulers or kings, secular and spiritual advisers and various officials of the kingdom are given in the seventy-six verses contained in the Canto. A priest is one who performs religious rites or rituals and provides spiritual information or advice. Sri Rama points out to Bharata that a priest must have humility, extensive learning, intelligence, skilled and well versed in the procedure of conducting religious rites and who is treated with respect by the king. "Atheistic" priests are not to be patronized because they are capable of manipulating the people's mind and leading them away from the right path. The phrase "atheistic priest" in plain English indicates a priest who is a "non-believer" in God. However, in practical situations as indicted in Ramayana, these are the priests who rarely perform religious rites according to the established canons of worship but primarily use their position to take advantage of the trusting devotees of God. Some even conduct religious rites with pomp and glamor that are often void of spiritualism. The term well-versed in conducting religious rites that was so clearly and eloquently expressed by Sri Rama appear to have little relevance for some in the worship of the Supreme Being today. It is not surprising that such persons, even if rare in earlier times, have existed since the Ramayana period. Perhaps, in these days, it is difficult to find priests and religious leaders who truly satisfy the indicated
qualifications referred to in Ramayana. Yet in the midst of the rubble and dust that surround the troubled religious practices, today there are still many individuals and institutions that quietly preach and practice spirituality with humility. Many of them exist in our own towns and cities. Ministers, as referenced in Ramayana, are also advisors or counselors. Sri Rama indicates that a minister/counselor needs to be one who is learned, honest, valiant and well versed in politics. In today's world it is rare to find an administrator or minister who meets the essential qualifications indicated above and is fully interested in the total welfare of the "kingdom" (city, state or country) and its "citizens" (residents). Sri Rama says that a ruler should provide daily audience to the people. What a noble idea that He has given to the rulers of the world. It is more valid today than ever to implement the simple and yet the powerful message of meeting the ruled by the ruler. Many rulers of today have conveniently used the noble idea to benefit themselves. They meet the public not to listen to their problems, concerns, difficulties, etc., of the public, but mainly to lecture them, may be few times during an election cycle of 4 or 5 years and only to seek their votes. Once an election is over, the public is just ignored, if not entirely forgotten. Today "Ramarajya" of the golden period has been replaced by its mere shadow. Yet, the message of Sri Rama echoes all over the world. It is refreshing to see that public apathy of the past is slowly being replaced by public's outrage and demand for rulers to observe and practice value and ethics based administration. The rulers, it now appears, are also slowly starting to hear this loudly increasing echo. Positive changes are possible now. Sri Rama's advice that the ruler's expenses should be less than the income rings loud and clear around the world. This is indeed a statement that is eternally valid. Everyone reads and discusses Ramarajya and one aspect of this learning is to merely adhere to the simple economic principle at every level as enunciated by Sri Rama. The balanced budget of a home, state or country needs disciplined spending. Today the economic experts only talk of balanced-budgets and never focus on its real implementation. But the very fact that in recent times there appears to be serious interest in implementation of balanced budgets are a silver fining to the dark cloud of financial management. Sri Rama's temple of financial management is easy to build but needs dedicated and determined efforts to make it happen sooner than later.
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Sri Rama informs Bharata that a military general is one who is talented, gallant and has spotless character. Sri Rama also cautions Bharata that one should get rid of a warrior seeking "kingly power". Thus Sri Rama affirms that a ruler has to be aware of possible political or military "coup d'etat". Even during the times of Ramayana, it was recognized that sometimes wars are inevitable. A world that has produced both Mahatma Gandhi and Adolf Hitler cannot be free of peace or war for ever. Heroic warriors who have participated in battles are to be treated with honor. How often does one recognize heroic warriors today? Are they treated with honor and dignity? Sri Rama's words are strong reminders of the unfortunate reality. Heroic warriors of today, at best, get their fifteen minutes of fame and glory. And then they are often forgotten, not only by the nation but also sometimes by their near and dear ones. The rulers, on the other hand, too often climb up on the back of these heroic warriors to achieve their political ambitions. In today's world, it is not unexpected to see a socalled good friend of a politician turn one hundred and eighty degrees to achieve the desired political power or position. Sri Rama reminds that the tears from the eyes of falsely convicted individual destroy the king. He recognized the human fragilities of the mind and the body. An individual may be well intentioned but, unfortunately, mistakes or errors sometimes may happen. It is the duty of the ruler to rectify the mistakes immediately. Hopefully no longterm damage results from the mistakes or errors. However, as kings and rulers often have extraordinary powers, it is their duty to ensure that false serious charges never occur. Innocent individuals would not be exposed to punishment and suffering in a Ramarajya based justice system. The information indicated here is an overview of the material contained in the seventy six verses. What is astonishing, but not surprising, is that the various requirements and qualifications indicated by Sri Rama for the rulers and others are equally valid even today. The information in Ramayana is millennium years old and yet its application is forever. Ramayana is an Eternal Scripture and guide for rulers and people. It clearly conveys that an individual can rise to divine levels as in the case of our hero Sri Rama. It also emphasizes that a bad individual will cause suffering to the good people but ultimately will pay the price as in the case of Rakshasa Ravana. Continued on 17 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Impracticable Combinations Our ancient astrological treatises give us a plethora of combinations of planets that can make or mar the characteristics of a person. In analyzing any chart these combinations can guide the astrologer to assess the quality of the horoscope, most precisely, and help him to judge the horoscope effectively. However, it must be noted that not all such combinations found in our ancient treatises can be taken up for their face value because some of them can turn to be merely impossible or impracticable ones. The scholars have taken note of all these anomalies earlier and have discussed them threadbare. The present effort of this scribe is just to alert the students of astrology that all such combinations given in various texts of yore cannot be taken for granted outright. However, it must be noted that this is in no way meant to find fault with those treatises that have given such impossible combinations. The students, in such rare cases, must take them seriously to find whether such combinations are possible, feasible or at least practicable. If such strange combinations found in texts are found not reasonable, for our modem use, the only way out would be that they need not be given any weight, in the assessments. One need not sit on any judgment why such inconsistencies have crept into these texts. This can save a lot of trouble for the budding astrologers. This present venture is only to whip-up support to those students, who are interested to study the subject seriously. Marital
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The quarrels between husbands and wives are nothing new and they ought to have exited perhaps from the very ancient days. But it is strange that they have not damaged the institution of marriage due to many of the social and religious embargoes. However, one can see that such instances quite common, now-a-days with many girls going back to their home discarding their husband or seek a divorce. Only then, the astrologer who had matched the cases becomes the whipping-boy.
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It is interesting to note that Phaladeepika gives a combination to identify such girls who are prone to quarrelling with their husbands and make the marriage a hell or wreak it. It says that if the lords of Lagna and seventh in a girl's horoscope are placed in shastashtaka positions, (i.e., 6-8) the girl will pickup serious quarrels with her husband or even break the bond. One must not come to any hasty conclusions in such cases where the lords of the Lagna and the seventh are placed in 6-8 positions in any girl's horoscope. It may be true that the combination could be ominous. Including the Moon, there are some fast moving planets like Mercury and Venus who come round the zodiac once in a month or at least in few months. Let us take the case of Kataka and Makara lagnas. In the first case where the lagna is Kataka the lords of the lagna and the 7th are the Moon and Saturn. In the case of Makara lagna they will be Saturn and Moon respectively. Wherever Saturn could be, is it not a fact that the Moon would occupy the 6-8 position, at least once a month from Saturn? Like this, Mercury, Venus and even the Sun can take up such positions frequently. Net result would be that such quarrelling girls would constitute the bulk of female population and en-masse we cannot brand them as cantankerous. In short it is that such combinations need not be taken up so seriously or literally to make one apprehensive of a possible horror. Royal Births Again, in Phaladeepika we find a combination suggesting a royal birth, if Venus is in the ascendant and in Aswini Nakshatra and further aspected by all the other planets. Evidently, this cannot happen, as at least Mercury and the Sun will have to opt out, by all means. This is because Mercury and the Sun can aspect the planet only from the 7th from it and in no way either of them can be so far away from Venus. A combination when the Sun and the Moon are in their atyuccha or deep exaltation position is capable of ushering in a great royal personage according to Maharshi Gargi.
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Can such a situation arise? It will be a good exercise for the students to work out and find whether when the Sun is in 10° Mesha, the Moon could occupy the 33°. Bhavatbhava Principle While attempting to assess the quality of any bhava it is of utmost necessity to look into many of the factors like its strength, the aspects or associations of planets it gets, the quality, position and strength of the bhaavaadhipa and scores of other factors.
Going a step further, the results of any bhava can be enlarged by taking it as the Lagna, from where its twelve bhavas could be analyses and assessed. For example the progeny of brother can be examined from the 7th, as it is the 5th from the 3rd. Bhavasya yassaiva phalam vichintyam Bhavam cha tarn lagnamiti prakalpya / Tasmadwadeddwadasa Phalani
Bhavatbhava is a special method of assessing the qualities of any particular bhava, not only from the concerned bhava but also from the house, counted as much, from the concerned bhava, as the latter is from Lagna. Under this scheme, the matters concerning father can be measured from the 5th bhava also because it is the 9th from the 9th. The logic is that while the 9th bhava can portray matters connected with the father of the native, the 9th from that bhava can elucidate it further. Likewise the traits of the 2nd house can be considered from the 3rd house also as it is the 2nd from the second house. Likewise, 3rd can be gauged from the 5th which is the 3rd to the 3rd; the 4th from the 7th which is the 4th from the 4th and so on. This is the Bhavatbhava principle.
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Whenever the effects of any bhava are to be determined, that bhava should be considered as the Lagna. The effects of the twelve houses reckoned there-from should then be examined and results arrived at. There is another rule that prescribes the bhava assessments from the position of the respective kanakas. For example the progeny could be examined not only from the 5th but also from the 5th house from where Jupiter, the Putrakaraka is posited, in the horoscope. The Bhavatbhava principle enlarges the scope for assessments of various bhavas, making it more incisive and insightful. h
Ramayana, Guide to Duties of Rulers (continued from 14) The objective of the discussion is to help each other in
Everlasting Guide We have only scratched at the surface of Ramayana. The remarkable thing is that Sri Rama has provided the )harma. Thousands and essential ingredients for rule of Dharma. thousands of years have passed since ice the time of Sri Rama but the information in Canto 100 of Ayodhya Kanda is as valid today as it was during the Ramayana period. One can enjoy the story of Sri Rama by reading Ramayana. But reading it many times opens the door to go beyond the printed word and enables one to grasp and understand the vast knowledge and wisdom contained :ontained in it. Devotion provides the intuition to visualize the events as if they are happening in front of our eyes. Byy the Grace of Lord Sri Rama, the wisdom and knowledge contained in it is easily available for anyone to imbibe, apply and use it.
sharing the story of Sri Rama and other characters. We are plain and simple mortals in this vast universe, who are trying to understand the message that Sage Valmiki has provided through the pages of Ramayana. At any time during the discussion, we do not have to always agree on the various views, opinions or comments. The strength of the discussion lies in the fact that they provide us an opportunity to critically and objectively evaluate the events and incidents contained in the story and then come to our own conclusions. It is important to remember that any conclusions arrived at must be based on a dignified approach and devotion to Sri Rama. May Lord Sri Rama and Sri Sita Devi Bless All.
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William R. (Bill) Levacy holds a BA in Literature, a Master's in the Science of Creative Intelligence, and a Master's in Education. Bill is currently a PhD Candidate in Education at Capella University, with a specialization in Human Performance Improvement (HPI). Bill is the author of, "Beneath a Vedic Sky," "Beneath a Vedic Sun," and "Vedic Astrology Simply Put." He is a recipient of the 2011 "Jyotish Medha Pragya" award by the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS) in New Delhi, India. Bill is President of the American College of Vedic Astrology™ (ACVA), and the ACVAOnline ™ educational program at www.acvaonline.ors. Bill has maintained an active Vedic astrology practice since 1983 with thousands of clients around the world. Bill lives in Southern California and can be reached at www.vedicastroloser. com.
MANY JYOTISH SHASTRAS indicate the sign of Pisces, its ruler Jupiter, and the 12thhouse to be the indicators of Moksha or liberation. Persons with strong and favorable connections to the 12th house, and a well placed Jupiter, often exhibit spiritual tendencies and have a releasing disposition ... from material cravings to the opening of one's spirit to unshakeable tranquility. However, the examination of the charts of public gurus in the last couple of decades reveals another set of criteria for spiritual leaders, especially those who have worked in the West. It is that of Scorpio, its ruler Mars and the 8th house...the Ashtama Gurus who demonstrate transformative vigor aimed at mystical transcendence, the secrets of the Self, and life mastery. This article will examine those indications of the 8th house, Mars, and Scorpio and how they apply to the charts of several modern Gurus. The favorable qualities of these 8th place indicators will be reviewed to help us understand how the 8th house and its characteristics could lead a person to assume the role of a guru or spiritual leader of some fashion in these active, modern times. Traditional 8th House Indications As is the case in many classic texts, Laghu Parashari, for example, indicates that the ruler of the 8th house due to its placement of 12th from the 9th does not produce good results. Traditional expositions of the 8th house tend to focus on end-of-life matters, sexual and eliminative functions, legacies, and the unknown. Parashara indicates the concerns of the 8th house as indicative of "longevity, wealth of the dead, and things that have happened and are to happen (in the past and future births)." Parashara also states that 8th house is an intuitive house in that it gives a person the ability to know "that which is not stated." Vyankatesh Sharma's "Sarvarth Chintamani," lists "guyha" or hidden matters as an 8th house trait, along with ayu (life) and randhra (bad). Bhatt Narayana's Chamatkar Chintamani says that the 8th house is an indicator for "occult matters, " The hidden influences of the 8th can bring about trouble from servants and those THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
close by through revealing secrets. Rama Dayalu's Sanketa Nidhi, calls the 8th , the house of mysteries. Sanketa Nidhi also indicates the 8th house as representing "fear from enemies, imprisonment, and acting in an unbecoming manner." Symbolically, as well as literally, Sanketa Nidhi identifies "crossing the river" as a trait of the 8th house. The 8th house is concerned with matters related to "crossing over" or death, perhaps even symbolic death and rebirth. Mantreshwara's Phaladeepika while mirroring Parashara's emphasis on longevity and death, expands 8th house descriptions to include impediments due to impurity, embarrassments, chronic indebtedness, and all around sorrow. Mantreshwara also provides the rule that "if the lord of the house under examination is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th from the Lagna, that house is destroyed. The same will be the results if that house is occupied by the Lords of the 6th, 8th, or 12th. As we will see in the next section of this article, a benefic aspect on the 8th house can mitigate some of the negative energy and can promote the positive end of the scale. The 8th House can be Favorable Pandit Ojha, in Predictive Astrology of the Gurus, (p. 110) states that "apparently contradictory matters, such as longevity and death, happiness, and mental distress, etc. are really not contradictory but represent the positive and negative aspects of the same content." Mantreshwara, alerts us that all rules of Vedic astrology have a favorable and unfavorable dimension to them. In the case of the dusthanas, including the 8th, if the house concerned is aspected by a benefic, it will in fact flourish. As such, Mantreshwara is making us aware that the 8th house can also indicate the opportunity for an improvement of a life condition. If one is beset with obstacles (vighna), then it would be the recognition of obstacles, or creating more discernment, that would allow an individual to navigate around these barriers, setbacks, or delays (or transcend them) and move forward. If a person had many impurities (asuchi) that diminished their life force, then the removal of those afflictions could lead to a healing transformation and more vitality (life). If a person was JANUARY 2012 25
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni confused and "mystified" then a benefic 8 house could display the intelligence (pragya) needed to lead others to clarity and true perception. It could create a disposition for mastering the transcendental knowledge. The 8th, in this regard could represent the discernment and skill to lead others out of darkness and into the higher insights of consciousness and good health. This is what gurus do. They remove doubt and darkness. They are the captains of consciousness that guide their followers "across the
Bhatt Narayana's Chamatkar Chintamani tells us that the 8th house can indicate a person with "imposing personahty, charitable, jovial, and learned." B.Suryanarain Rao, Dr. B.V. Raman's grandfather, in his Astrological Primer, offers another ray of hope from the 8th house by calling it a place of "final emancipation," rather than strictly a position for judging end of physical life or becoming fatalistic about dealing with life's limitations. Rama Dayalu's Sanketa Nidhi, lists the 8th house as a place of both happiness and of misery, as well as a place where diseases originate, (opening up the consideration for diagnoses and cure). Dayalu also tells us that a benefic 8th house can "bestow wealth upon the native." Kalidasa's Utttakalamitra identifies happiness as a quality of the 8th house. An astrological work from Kerala called Prasna Marga (translated into English by Dr. B. V. Raman), indicates that a benefic in the 8th can increase health and longevity, make a person courageous, and give them the capacity to acquire new houses and spiritual residences. Venkatesh Sharma's Sarvartha Chintamani indicates that "if there is influence of benefic planets on the 8th house, there is no defeat for the native." As described above, the 8th house is not always bad. As is the focus of this article, the 8th house can be indicative of those advanced characteristics. These can be seen in the charts of dynamic gurus who teach us to transcend life's challenges and take action towards inner and outer happiness.
The genesis of 8 house gurus can be seen more fully in the descriptions of Scorpio, as 8th sign, and its ruler Mars. Many of these astrological indications are generally applicable to the favorable 8th chart position. Indications of Scorpio: Transformation and Transcendence Dr. B.V. Raman in Hindu Predictive Astrology, tells us that Scorpios are sensual beings yet will philosophize on the merits of controlling the senses. They have a philosophic disposition, like excitement, are friendly and invite the goodwill of people around the world. Their international capacity is expanded by their tendency not to be limited by conventions and customs. Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana Rao in A Text Book of Scientific Astrology, describes many of the Scorpio traits that empower 8th house/sign gurus. "Scorpio has many abilities generally latent in him, but when aroused, or set into action, is capable of attaining eminence. He has unusual activity, vitahty, and recuperative power. He has unusual interest in all psychic subjects and mysteries of nature, and makes an excellent research worker on original and novel lines. His ability for occultism is immense. He breaks down theories which are either antiquated or irrational, though he has respect for time honored customs." H. Majumder, in his book, Hindu Science of the Future, lists some of the traits of Scorpio as, "does not care for other's criticism and faces everything stubbornly and challenges its critics. Anything that causes obstruction (his tendency is) to fight; ...is an upsetter of existing ideas and ways of living." Majumder lists the favorable characteristics of Scorpio "to love, or be affectionate, to arrange things, to adorn, to be alert, to guard, to act as the police." Bala Bhadra's Hora Ratnam, describes the sign of Scorpio as "a place of hiding," and a "hole" or "cave". Such descriptions bring to mind the reclusive nature of a spiritual seeker and the traditional factors of seeking caves and remote places in which to nurture spiritual growth in infinite silence. Example Charts from Famous World Gurus
Fig. 1 Scorpio is the 8th sign of the Zodiac, Ruled by Mars 26 JANUARY 2012
Fig. 2 The 8th house from any Rasi Lagna, Sun or Moon will carry the influence of Scorpio
The following "Gurus" led or are leading large organizations around the world both in the West and the East. These organizations are basically self-improvement/ transformational operations led by powerful and successful leader-teachers. You will notice in examining their charts that the 8th sign of Scorpio, the 8th house from the Lagna, Sun, or Moon, and the planet Mars plays a significant role. It is also interesting to note those situations where a node, THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.com or "karmic point" occupies the 8th house or Scorpio in these master's charts. This article is meant to stimulate further research into those planetary indicators that identify a person who has the energy, capacity, and general wisdom to lead a large group of people to a state of high evolution, health, and happiness. As we know, while the indicators for spiritual greatness are present in these example charts, the individuals noted have various spans of time and depth of
reach in their spiritual destinies. They are in a sense controllers of consciousness, researching the ancient shastras (East and West), to help the masses transcend the limits of mundane life. Due to constraints of space in this article, biographies were not provided—hoping these persons were at least famous enough to spark your memory about their place in the world. If you would like to see a biography of each individual, you can search for them on the internet, by name or in places like Wikipedia.com or astrodatabank.
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Commentaries on
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DR. S. MADHAVAN (Born in 1940 Dr. S. Madhavan did his M.Sc. (Mathematics) and took his doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Kerala. He has published several research papers in journals of international repute in mathematics, Indian astronomy, astrology etc. He retired as Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics, University College, Thiruvananthapuram. He also worked abroad for about four years. He has attended several national and international conferences and guided scores of M.Phil, and PhD students. He studied Sanskrit and jyotishain the traditional way. He is now translating the commentary Apurvarthapradarshika of his father, Sri A.N. Srinivasaraghava lyengar on Brihat Jataka into English. Through his organization Mihira Astrological Center, he works for the promotion of astrology.) HATTOTPALA INVOKES the Sun at the ' commencement of his commentary on Brihat Jataka
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HHl ^HlWrl I I This means, "The three fold Jyotisha was propounded by the Sun. Fearing that it would be lost in Kaliyuga the Sun took the incarnation in the world as Varahamihira and expounded the three branches in a short form. This is what people with knowledge of salvation say. Obeisance to that Sun". This statement is fully justified by the fact that Varahamihira wrote monumental works on all the three branches - Siddhanta, Hora and Samhita. In Siddhanta he wrote Pancha Siddhantika. In Hora, he wrote Brihat Jataka and Lag hit Jataka. Brihat Samhita is encyclpaedic in range and covers the whole gamut of celestial and terrestrial phenomena. It deals with the transits of planets, comets, architecture, weather forecast, iconography, omens, qualities of men and women and a wide variety of topics. He also wrote a work called Samasa Samhita known only through quotations. Vatakanika is a work dealing with omens. But it exists only in a fragmentary form. On travels or what may be called military astrology he wrote Brihadyatra, Svalpayatra and Yogayatra. On marriages he wrote Brihat Vivahapatala and according to Bhattotpala he also THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
wrote Svalpa Vivahapatala. According to tradition the authorship of more than thirty works is attributed to him, but the authenticity is not certain. Apart from the global sweep of learning he was a master of Sanskrit prosody as is evidenced from his metrical extravaganza in Brihat Samhita, while describing transits of planets. In fact no other astrologer of India possessed his versatility. Regarding his period several opinions prevail. Because of his reference to 427 Saka in Paricha Siddhantika as T01f%iA
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wirH^iwirui^4iRdirH mft\ 11 The idea is this. The ancient sastras are like gems. The gems are scattered and possess holes (^*T?r) and not connected with a cord (^) and if they are connected by new cord (Tti) became capable of adorning the wearer. In this way the sastras are old, they are also scattered.
The commentator who was holding a high position in Kerala Educational Service had the advantages of modern and ancient education. He had a Master's degree in Mathematics and standard traditional education in Sanskrit in which he had learned several sastras. He has written poems in Sanskrit, and published several articles on Mathematics, philosophy etc. With the erudition of an encyclopaedic nature he laid his hand on Brihat Jataka and the product is really astounding. First of all, what Varahamihira says is important:
They possess some defects (PST) and do not have codification (^T) and they have to be removed and
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endowed with new qualities Qpi) Then they are also capable of adorning the possessor. In Brihat Jataka he has clearly followed this principle. The works written by the eighteen sages were practically lost by the efflux of time. Varahamihira collected the available materials and restored them in the best possible way. In writing Brihat Jataka he has condensed the materials covering several aspects of astrology by his ingenious methods of suggestion. Because of the greatness of the work, commentaries giving the real import of the text were written by scholars. According to tradition the great Adi Sankara wrote a commentary named Jayamangala on the text. But it is not available or it may be only a story concocted often about great people. Chronologically Bhattotpala's commentary comes first. It was completed in the Saka year 888 which corresponds to A.D. 966. It clears many ambiguities in the texts and abounds in profuse quotations. These are very useful for historical research. But it does not delve into the inner meanings of the text. Dasadhyayi consisting of commentary for the first ten chapters was written by Govinda Somayajin (also called Thalakkulathur Bhattatiri) makes an attempt to probe into the inner meanings of the text. This was probably written in 13th century A.D. Vivarana of Rudravariar, later commentator covers the entire text and explains some hidden meanings. Horabhiprayanirnayaof Paramesvara discusses some points overlooked by earlier commentaries.
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This can be construed thus: For the sake of those who are frustrated in the attempt to cross the ocean of the science of Hora, after having come across many of works of authors well known intellect endowed with knowledge of grammar and logic I am writing this book which is concise, but possessing several meanings and variegated metres. He uses an imagery here. He refers to it as sastra-plava and science-boat. The adjectives are meaningfully couched. 'Svalpa' means small in the case of the boat and concise while referring to the book. 'Vrittavichitra' means strange with round shape in the case of the boat and strange with metres in the case of the work. 'Arthabahula' means containing several materials in the case of the boat and having several meanings in the case of the work. Thus author of Apurvarthapradarsika has shown that this is fully justified. He uses mainly the following devices for interpretation. 1. Using grammatical devices in interpreting the text in different ways. 2. Using Katapayadi System of numerals and interpreting in different ways. 3. The name of the metre which suggests a new meaning. This has been done for every stanza and this is unique and this is unique feature of the commentary. We shall give some examples for each. We shall consider this:
Apurvarttapradarsika of Sri A.N. Srinivasaraghava lyengar (1902 - 1979), by my revered father and guru, excels all the earlier commentaries by the exhaustive explanations on the verses in a very novel way. It is a breakthrough in the interpretations of Varahamihira's text. BJ. 1.6 30 JANUARY 2012
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni The literal meaning gives the leads ofrasis, in navamasa and dvadasamsa. (Ajamrgataulicandra bhavana) refers to Aries, Capricorn, Libra and Cancer the commencement of navamsas for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer etc. The commentator brings out the details of various Vargas, supposed to be bypassed by Varahamihira. Apparently Varahamihira describes only the six Vargas, whereas the commentator establishes by skill that all the sixteen Vargas and given by him. Bhavanasamamsaka is interpreted thus. Bham means rasi vana means water and hence four and thus caturthamsa or division with four equal parts is given. 1. Sva means one, and graha means four. By counting four successively we get the leads of quadrants, from the rasi concerned for the caturtamsas. Also bhavanam suggests four and the sages, Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanathkumara who are four years old are referred to. 2. Use of Katapayadi numerals we observe that Varahamihira was aware of this. A commentator on Aryabhama also says that Aryabhama was aware of this, though he used Vargaksara System. Varahamihira's son Prithuyasas also used this in his work Horasara*. It is generally believed that Varahamihira bypassed Ududasa. But the commentator establishes that Varahamihira suggested it. He uses the synonyms of the various planets and achieves this. In the term Tfa: (Ravih) Ra stands for two and VI stands for 4 and by addition we get 4 + 2 = 6 (by using Katapayadi numerals). Similarly the term (S'as'abh0t) means the Moon and also a bearer of S'as'a or here. But 6 6 by assignment of numerals and addition gives 5 + 5 = 10, which is the number of years for the Moon. For Jupiter he uses the expressions ^++'1+": (JivoEgira% Suraguru%) we can take Jivo aEgi rassuraguru% as his part rassuraguru% and by assignment of numerals and addition we get 2 + 7 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 16 which gives the number of years for Jupiter. In this way the U udas'a year for all planets are given. The author also skilfully derives Kalachakra Dasa from B.J. 1.8 *See author's article "Origin of Katapayadi System of Numerals" (Purnatrayi July-December, 1991 for details) THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
The use of metres is the most important device. Sardulavikridita metre has caesura at 12 and 7 and thus there is reference to 12 rasis and 7 planets is given. Thus the rule can be extend or generalized depending on the context. The metre pushpitagra suggests a Raja yoga. We shall add one illustration. . - -.-A - - n-.w ™ stSfSfRf tiw cT ^
BJ. 16.13 When the Moon is strong and the rasi occupied by it and the lord are strong, it gives the results flawlessly. Other planets can be considered similarly. This is simple. But, inner meanings can be derived. The author employs the metre called Kusumavichitra which suggests a bee searching for new and new flowers. The bee with six legs suggests six. Thus six kinds of strength, six Vargas are referred to in the first instance. The metre can also be viewed as matrasomaka which is defined as
Matrasomaka consists of 16 syllabic instances in every quarter with the ninth syllabic instant being short. Thus the sixteen Vargas have to be looked into the navamsa has the special status. Also every quarter has 12 syllables and the modification of the results with the help of 12 rasis and 12bhavas is also included. Since methods of explanation are often recondite, very difficult kinds of interpretations are not included in the article. The commentator's discussion of Manduka gati, Mrkata gati and Simhavalokana with the help of metres is ingenious, but not discussed here because of the intricacies of prosody involved. The first part consisting of 10 chapters of the work Apurvarthapradarsika was published by Adyar Library, Madras in 1951. I hope to publish the second part with my English translation and notes in 2012. The description of the eminent historian professor K.V Rangaswamy lyengar as the "best commentary yet written on the best known work on Jyotica by the greatest daivajna in history" is fully justified. JANUARY 2012 31
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Astronomical Significance of Calendars VENKATA GlRI KUMAR
AS WE MOVE TO THE NEW YEAR 2012 the first thing which we do is to replace the old calendar with the new calendar. The Calendar has become an integral part of our life and due to the electronic revolution it is available in many forms such as wrist watches, cell phones, computers etc. Today Gregorian calendar is internationally accepted civil calendar and is in use across the globe. Though there are many advantages with the other calendars which are traditionally in use in India such as Hindu Solar Calendar, Islamic Calendars etc., it is the Gregorian calendar which has become more popular in day to day activities due to its own advantages. This article focuses on providing the astronomical significance of each of these calendars and explains their advantages and drawbacks. The calendars are devised based on the movements of Sun and Moon and are classified as Solar, Lunar and Lunisolar calendars. The Solar calendar considers only Sun and ignores the Moon. The lunar Calendar considers only Moon and ignores the Sun. The Lunisolar Calendar considers both Sun and Moon. Each of the 3 calendars has its own way of organizing the units of time such as year, month and day which is explained in detail in the remaining sections of the article. Solar Calendar It is defined based on Sun and ignores the Moon. According to this calendar the solar year is defined to be the time taken by Sun to complete one revolution along the ecliptic starting from one reference point to reach the same reference point (though it is the earth which revolves around the Sun, for all practical purposes it is fine to consider the other way). If the reference point is considered to be vernal equinox it is known as tropical year (also known as sayana year) and the calendar as tropical calendar. If the reference point is considered to be a fixed star or a fixed point in ecliptic then it is known as sidereal year (also known as nirayana year) and the calendar as sidereal calendar.
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Tropical Calendar The Gregorian calendar is the best example of the tropical calendar and it uses the vernal equinox as the reference point. We are familiar with this calendar as we use it extensively in our day to day life but the significance of the calendar lies with the alignment of the calendar with the equinoxes and solstices. This has 12 months in a year and the number of days in a year varies between 365 and 366 days depending on whether it is a leap year or not. The additional day in the leap year is added to the month of February which makes it 29 days from 28 days and as a result the leap year consists of 366 days and the non leap year has 365 days. The leap year is defined to be the year which is divisible by 4 and not by 100. Also the year which is divisible by 400 is considered as leap year. As a result we have the following •
The years 1600, 2000, 2400. . . . are leap years as they are divisible by 400
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The years 1700, 1800, 1900 . . . are not leap years as they are divisible by 100 and not by 400
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All the other years which are divisible by 4 such as 1704, 1708 .... are leap years.
The leap years are introduced to synchronize the calendars with the dates of equinoxes and solstices which otherwise drift backwards due to precession of equinox. As a result Gregorian calendar is highly synchronized to equinoxes and solstices. Also it is the only calendar which preserves the knowledge of equinoxes and solstices. The leap year calculations used by Gregorian calendar are explained in detail in the article "Precession of Uttarayana" (December 2011 issue of The Astrological eMagazine). The equinoxes and solstices fall in the exact dates every year as shown below • March 21 • June 21
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This is also known as arithmetic calendar as it uses simple arithmetic formulas to decide the number of days in a year and does not depend on the astronomical data of the planets. The years are named as numbers such as 2011, 2012 etc., which makes it easy to remember the years and the chronology of events when compared with the years having names. The length of the day is fixed to 24 hours and the start of the day is fixed to 12 o'clock in the midnight. As a result it can be used across globe in all the time zones without any modifications. This is the biggest advantage with this calendar when compared with other calendars which use astronomical events such as sunrise to determine the start and length of the day. The drawback with this calendar is that it does not provide the information regarding the phases of the Moon which in India is considered as the vital information for many of the rituals and ceremonies. The number of days in a month is fixed to 30,31,28/29 which does not seem to have strong logical reasoning except that the total should be counted to 365/ 366 days and probably it is the outcome of multiple reforms of the calendar. Though it is not a serious drawback but worth noting it down when it gets analyzed with other calendars. Sidereal Calendar The sidereal calendar also known as Hindu solar calendar is followed by some states in India especially Tamilnadu, Kerala and West Bengal. The sidereal calendar is best understood with sidereal zodiac constituting 12 rasis (Aries to Pisces). The solar year in sidereal calendar is defined as time taken by Sun to complete one revolution starting from a fixed point on the ecliptic and reaching to the same point on the ecliptic. Typically first point of Aries, which was coinciding with the tropical vernal equinox some time back, is considered as the starting of the sidereal year. The solar year consists of 12 solar months and the solar month is defined as the time taken by Sun to traverse from the starting of one rasi to the starting of next rasi. In other words the Sun entering into a rasi is termed as sankramana and the time between two successive sankramanas is considered as one month. The number of days in a month varies from 29 to 32 days as Sun's motion is not uniform across rasis. The time between sunrise to next sunrise is termed as a solar day. As sunrise does not happen at the same time on every day, the length of the day is not equal across days. The Hindu solar calendar considers lunar phase (known as Tit hi) in defining the days (such as padyami, dwitiya, THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
etc.) and hence there could be 29 to 32 Tithis in a solar month. The advantage is that the knowledge of lunar phases is integrated into the solar calendar. As sidereal zodiac is considered for measuring the length of the solar year, it is not necessary to add the days as it is done in tropical calendar. The drawback of this calendar is that it does not preserve the knowledge of equinox and solstice points unlike tropical calendar. It needs to be obtained using either tropical calendar or tropical zodiac. It has some practical limitations using across different time zones. The reason being the start of the day is measured with the sunrise and it varies across time zones. It is extremely difficult to synchronize the day and time with such variations in sunrise timings. It is considered to be astronomical calendar as it heavily depends on astronomical data for determining the start of the day, month and year. Lunar Calendar It is defined based on Moon and ignores the Sun. Islamic calendar is an example of lunar calendar. The lunar year consists of 12 lunar months. The lunar month is defined as the time between two successive New Moons or Full Moons and is also known as synodic month. A lunar month is approximately equal to 29.53 days and a lunar year constitutes 29.53 x 12 = 354.36 days and can be approximated to 354 days which is 11 days short of a solar year having 365 days. As a result the lunar year is not in sync with the solar year and both are nearly synchronized every 33 years. This can be understood better by looking into the way the Islamic month Ramadan keeps drifting away in the solar calendar. The lunar month consists of 30 lunar days. The lunar day is considered to be the time taken by Moon to traverse 12 degrees (longitudinal distance) away from Sun and at the end of the 30th lunar day Moon completes 360 degrees (12 x 30) and reaches the same phase with respect to the Sun. The drawbacks and limitations of the Hindu solar calendar are applicable to this calendar also. Another drawback with lunar calendar is that it is out of sync with the seasons and does not preserve the knowledge of seasons. Lunisolar Calendar It is similar to lunar calendar in terms of defining the year, month and day but in addition it defines intercalary month (also known as adhikamasa) used to synchronize the calendar to solar calendar. This calendar is followed by some states in India especially Andhra Pradesh, Kamataka JANUARY 2012 33
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni and Maharashtra. Chinese calendar is another example of Lunisolar calendar. The lunar year, lunar month and lunar day for the Lunisolar calendar is defined to be same as the lunar calendar. The only difference is that the lunar year will have 13 lunar months for some years and 12 lunar months for some years. As explained earlier lunar year constitutes 354 days which is 11 days short of a solar year and over a period of 3 years the difference accumulates to 33 days which is more than a month. Hence an intercalary month of 30 days is added after 3 years which bring the calendar as close as 3 days to solar calendar. But the difference of 33 days being a non multiple of 30 days adding intercalary months exactly after every 3 years will not solve the problem as the balance 3 days will make the calendar out of sync again. The addition of intercalary month needs to follow the 19 year Metonic cycle wherein 19 solar years is almost equal to 235 lunar (synodic) months with few hours difference as shown below 19 x 365.2422 = 6939.6018 days 235 x 29.53 = 6939.55 days
Without intercalary months the 19 year solar cycle will have 228 lunar months and by adding 7 intercalary months in a 19 year Metonic cycle the lunisolar calendar is synchronized to solar calendar. By following the principle of Metonic cycle the intercalary months will be added after either 35 months or 34 months or 28 months. The Lunisolar calendar preserves the seasons with the help of intercalary months whereas it does not preserve the knowledge of equinoxes and need to take help of tropical zodiac or tropical calendar. The lunar day in Hindu lunisolar calendar starts with sunrise and hence the length of the day is not uniform across the days. The lunar day is also known as Tithi and the day is called with the name of Tithi which appears at the time of sunrise. The advantages, drawbacks and limitations of Hindu solar calendar are applicable to this calendar also. The current Hindu calendars known as Panchanga have integrated the Gregorian calendar into them by effectively mapping the lunar database to the Gregorian calendar. Hence it has become easy to operate with Panchanga in day to day activities. ■
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E'J OUR EARLIER WE discussed n detail, the logical approach towards planetary combinations. In this dissertation we will try to understand the inner significance of certain planetary combinations. Combinations come under special rules of Astrology and as such can run counter to general rules. For instance Hydrogen is inflammable; so is Oxygen: but combination of Hydrogen and oxygen gives rise to Water which puts out fire. So we cannot conclude merely on properties of Hydrogen and Oxygen, that the resultant compound which is obtained by their fusion will be similar in nature to their individual properties. Yogas are not just combinations of planets. Their classification is not merely restricted to planetary inter relationship - it can also involve houses. For instance, Ruchaka yoga stipulates the condition of Mars being in Aries, Scorpio or Capricorn. Yogas fall under several categories; some of them are: •
Yogas for intelligence.
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In this article we will try to focus our attention on a few of these yogas and try to assimilate their significance.The most important Yogas in Astrology go under the term, "Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas". They occur when the planets giving rise to this yoga occupy their own house or are in exaltation and in a quadrant from Ascendant .Some scholars opine that instead of reckoning these yogas from Ascendant, they could be reckoned from the Moon, as well. These yogas are mentioned in Table 1. Name of the Yoga
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Ruchaka Yoga This yoga is formed on account of the presence of Mars in a quadrant from Ascendant, while occupying Aries, Scorpio or Capricorn.
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Equal to a ruler.
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Commanding an army or a fleet of horses or conveyances.
For real effects of the yoga to fructify, the planet must be strong. According to dr. b.v.raman, "Areally powerful yoga would be a rare phenomenon. Emphasis is laid on the word balishta so that if a planet is weak by debilitation, association or aspect the yoga does not operate in its real sense, though nominally it may exist. Here importance is attached to the de facto rather than de jure presence of this yoga (ref: 300 Important Combinations). Bhadra Yoga Bhadra Yoga is formed on account of the presence of Mercury in a quadrant from ascendant, while occupying Gemini or Virgo. Please note that Mercury is the only planet whose exaltation sign also happens to be its own house. Consequently this is the rarest of the Pancha Mahapurusha yogas because the probability of the occurrence is only about 67% compared to the rest of the Mahapurusha Yogas.
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Yogas for wealth.
A person born in Ruchaka Yoga will be:
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Yogas for comforts in life.
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Yogas which elevate people to the status of king.
Good looking with beautiful eyebrows.
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Slim in waist and lower limbs.
Yogas resulting in Misfortune.
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Strong and courageous.
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Adventurous.
A person born in Bhadra Yoga will be:
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Fighter.
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Well- versed in occultism, sacred texts and prayers.
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There are more than four hundred yogas discussed in textbooks on Astrology.
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Hamsa Yoga
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Materialistic.
Hamsa yoga is formed on account of the pressure of Jupiter in a quadrant from Ascendant while occupying Sagittarius, Pisces or Cancer.
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Undisturbed senses.
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Tiger faced with the gait of an elephant.
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Well versed in scriptures.
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Devoted to befriending kinsmen and well wishers.
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Enjoying vast fame and wealth.
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Possessed of Sattwa guna.
Characteristics of a person born in Hamsa yoga are
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Of independent nature.
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Fair in complexion, handsome.
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Protector of family.
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Respected by good people.
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Expert in handling weapons.
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Blessed with a beautiful wife.
Sasa Yoga
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Wealthy pursuits.
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Marks on his body or feet, o Matsya - Fish
A person with Sasa Yoga will have the following characteristics:
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Strong and healthy.
o Ankusa - Goad
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Will get good servants.
o Dhanus - Bow
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Covets other people's riches.
o
Sankha- Conch
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Head of a village or a town.
o Kamala - Fotus
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Wicked disposition.
Interested in swimming or water sports.
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Fooks after guests with devotion.
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Adapt in metallurgy and chemistry.
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Contentment.
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Dark complexion.
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Physical and material pleasures.
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Wealthy and righteous.
Frequents jungles, forts and other odd places.
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Sweet voice of a swan and honey coloured eyes.
through his own
In case Mercury conjoins Venus in Virgo, with Ascendant in Gemini(for instance), Bhadra Yoga coexists with Neechabhanga Raja Yoga. For effects of this yoga to occur in full, Mercury should be unaspected and alone. Mercury in conjunction with a malefic becomes a malefic. This yoga can occur only for persons born in common signs. If a person has Bhadra Yoga, it may also involve Mercury having Kendradipathya Dosha. So care is required in interpretation. If lagna falls in Pisces and Mercury is in Gemini, then also this yoga will occur. But simultaneously the dictum "Karako Bhava Nasaya" will get involved. This means that a Karaka in Bhava spoils the Bhava. I wish to repeat what I said earlier- care is required in interpretation.
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While Hamsa Yoga is a spiritual yoga per excellence, Malavya Yoga is a yoga for materialism and for success in obtaining worldly pleasures and happiness. A person with this yoga is adept in getting optimum pleasure out of sensual pursuits.
Saturn represents masses and hence this yoga can confer leadership qualities.
Malavya yoga A person born in Malavya Yoga will have the following characteristics: •
Strong minded courage.
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Wealthy, fortunate and happy.
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Endowed with vehicles.
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Renowned.
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Eearned.
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Well developed physique.
Concluding, an indepth study of the peculiarities of the Pancha Maha Purusha Yogas would reveal the innate qualities of the planets which give rise to these yogas.For anyone to make a mark in life or to reach a position of honour or achieve success or distinction in their field of activity, it is necessary to be blessed with at least one of the five Mahapurusha Yogas in the birth Chart. •
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Mr. V.R.Soundar Rajan, with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, has served Anna University, Chennai for over thirty years. He has been rendering astrological counseling for two and half decades. Mr. Soundar Rajan's training has been under Pandit Asuri Venkatachary.
Shaniputra
V. R. SOUNDAR RAJAN
Mandi, an upagraha (satellite), attached to Saturn (also known as the son of Saturn) is an invisible, rather a hypothetical point. Its position is mathematically ascertained for predictive purposes. When the length of day and night is 30 ghatikas each (60 ghatikas make 24 hours), the position of Mandi on weekdays, counting from Sunday onwards, is at the end of ghatikas 26, 22,18,14,10,6, and2 during daytime, and during night time, at the end of 10, 6, 2, 26, 22, 18, and 14 ghatikas respectively. The following formula helps in working out the position of Mandi. Mandi is very important in judging the correctness of an ascendant, which should conform to any of the following positions, especially if Moon is not strong in the natal chart: 1. Ascendant will be trine to the lord of the house occupied by Mandi.
Indicative results for Mandi in
(
1st House j Thin, Built, Diseased j Eyes 2nd House I Harsh speech, Poor intellect 3rd House I Good for Health, Conceited 4th House I Bereft of home ! comforts 5th House I Unstable mind, Pervert thinking, Short life 6th House ii Good for Health 7th House jl Poor Intellect 8th House j Diseased Face and Eyes, Short stature 9th House I Suffers deprivations of , various sorts 10th House Not good for health, Indulges in unscrupulous deeds 11th House! Good for health 12th House 11 Miserable
In Chart 3, Mandi is placed in 11th house. The lady has no elder sibilings. Mandi in the 11th can cause an elder sibling to die early.
Venus(R) Sun Saturn
10-2-1934 10.15am Chennai I Jupiter (R) I
Mandi is in 3 house in Chart 1. The native has no younger siblings.
Mars
3. Ascendant will be trine to the Navamsa house of Mandi itself.
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rd
2. Ascendant will be trine to the lord of the house occupied by the same - in Navamsa.
Mandi is a dreaded malefic, but it gives good results in the 6th and 11th houses. Its association with a planet makes the planet inauspicious. If the lord of the house occupied by Mandi is in a cardinal or a trine house with reference to ascendant, it bestows plenty of riches and fame on the individual.
Sun I Murcury
Juplter(R)
Ascendant
9-9-1926 10.20 pm Sriperumbudur
Rahu
In chart 4, Mandi is in Aridra constellation and Ketu in Swati which is trine to Mandi and 5th house. Progeny was affected twice during Rahu bukthi.
Su" ^
Merc
16-8-1985 2.55 am Chennai
Moon Mars/Sun Mercury (R
In Chart 2 too, Mandi is in 3r house and the native has has no younger siblings
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.com Chart 5 indicates how Mandi acted as maraca (killer).Mandi is in the constellation of Jupiter, Vishaka. He suddenly collapsed during Rahu dasa Jupiter bukthi and Mercury antara. Rahu in pitrusthana is in 9th place while bukthinatha Jupiter is in debilitation with Mercury antara dasa lord in the same constellation of Mandi. Mandi is in the constellation of Jupiter star visakha both on birth and death chart. Venus I Mercuiy
Saturn (R) Jupiter (R) Ascendant Moon The native of chart 6 died at the age of 54 during Moon dasa, Saturn bukthi and Saturn antara. Mandi is in the constellation of Saturn, Pushya. At the time of death, the Moon dasa was running, which is in the constellation of Pushya (Vakya Panchangam) with bhukthi and antardasa lord Saturn also in Pushya. Saturn is 8th lord too.
Ascendant Moon Saturn Mandi
Mars Ketu Jupiter Venus . Mercuiy ^un In chart 7, Mandi is in Saturn constellation of Anuradha. The native suddenly collapsed in Mercury Dasa and Moon Bukthi. Dasa lord Mercury is in the constellation of Saturn, Pushya. Bhukthi lord Moon is in the house of Saturn, in his own constellation, Pushya.
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Mars crossed Aridra constellation with the result much mental suffering affected the Manmohan Singh Government. Mercury 8th lord and Saturn crosses the constellation of Rahu, Swati, which trines to Mandi's constellation during October 2012 indicating imbalance to the Central Government. Swearing in Chart Mandi is in 8th house in the constellation of Aridra in the 2009 Swearing in chart of our Prime Minister Mr. Manmohan Singh. The eighth can be associated with "mental sufferings and psychological afflictions." Between 25th July 2011 and 9th September 2011, lagna lord
When malefic planets cross Mandi's constellation and its trines, negative results occur. When the dasa, bhukthi and antara dasa lords connect with Mandi and its constellation, fatal results can happen. Generaly, propitiation suggested is to visit Tiruvalangadu Easwaran Temple that houses Mandeeswarar - an hour's drive from Kanchipuram. •
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Ancient
Horoscopes,
Zodiac and Yoga Rationales K. CHANDRA HARI A,rBabylonian .
= A,tTropical . + 8X where 8A, = 30.08+00.013825*Year number in BCE reckoning. This
Z"VHoroscopes remain the most controversial of all in the eyes of modern science. Modern science has quite valid grounds to maintain its skepticism on the underlying principles and mechanism of horoscopes. But the ancient records of horoscopes have been under careful scrutiny and study by modern researchers to understand the evolution of conceptions like Zodiac and the development of observational and mathematical astronomy. Two publications of great importance in this regard are: Babylonian Horoscopes by Rochberg Francesca In the form of horoscopes we have a strange bundle of data from Babylon - a bunch of nearly 25 horoscopes obtained on cuneiform tablets, the salient features of this class of data may be summarized as follows:1 1. Chronologically the extant cuneiform horoscope texts range from 410 BC to 69 BC. 2. All the texts contain astronomical data related to birth of individuals and not the astrological class of contents. 3. The horoscope texts form a very small corpus when compared to the huge corpus of other Babylonian astronomical texts. 4. As noted by Rochberg, 'Babylonian zodiac was at all times sidereaV and in the words of Rochberg, the relation between the Babylonian and Modern longitudes finds the following description: "To compare modern computed longitudes against those in a Babylonian source it is helpful to correct for a systematic deviation in values that results from the different methods of counting longitudes, i.e., modern tropical versus Babylonian sidereal longitudes. This systematic deviation represents the effect of precession upon the sidereally normed Babylonian zodiac" 5. Rochberg accordingly has used the following expression of equivalence between the tropical and sidereal systems: * All references at the end of the article THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
expression had its genesis in the determination of the mean 8A, for the year (-)100 as 4028' by P. Huber. Accordingly for the year (-) 409 i.e. 410 BC, 8a thus turns out to be 80.73 and nearly 70.5 at the beginning of the Seleucid Era. •
Greek Horoscopes by O. Neugebauer and HB Van Hoesen
Data of about 180 Greek Horoscopes belonging to the first five centuries of AD is available in the work and the notable aspects of this data are: 6. A unique zodiac cannot be identified in certain data like the zodiacal representation over Nimrud Daghin view of the different norms of sidereal and tropical used in erecting the horoscopes. 7. Babylonian sidereal zodiac is apparent in certain cases while in others the tropical zodiac of Ptolemy is adopted. Simultaneous existence of the sidereal and tropical norms despite the role of precession point towards a specific rationale underlying the sidereal norm i.e. fixed zero point. 8. We have many remarkable examples that attest the existence of a fixed zodiac despite the popularity of Ptolemy and Almajest that placed the zero at vernal equinox. As the present author has shown in a number of papers published earlier2, the Babylonian and Greek data that point towards a fixed or sidereal zodiac raises a number of questions as to what their sidereal norm was or how the zero point of the zodiac was defined or fixed by the Babylonian astronomer-priests/ Greek astrologers of the first few centuries of AD and what the rationale was in choosing a non-seasonal mathematical frame for their observations and measurement. Babylonian Horoscope Longitudes We can find a summary of the longitudes available in several horoscopes in the work of Rochberg where in the JANUARY 2012 39
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni same is contrasted with computed longitudes corrected for precession by = L . , + 8A, 1 J the formula L . , . Babylonian Iroptcal where §A, = 30.08+00.013825*Year number in BCE reckoning. 8A as defined in die formula is very nearly the same as the ayanmsa of Muladhara Cakra. - a contrast of both the values in a few representative case is provided below: 8A Huber
Ayanmfa
Difference
8.73
8.88
9'
7.18 5.85
texts 1 and 2 belonging to the 5 century BC, precise statements of longitudes are not available but in other texts belonging to years from (-) 297 onwards we have longitudes precisely stated which attests the above zero point and sidereal norm of the Babylonian Zodiac employed in the horoscope. Detailed data and dating of the texts are available in the works of Rochberg and A. Sachs.3-4 As the mathematical and astronomical location of the Babylonian zero point and its sidereal norm stands well illustrated in the work of Rochberg, the data is not reproduced in the present work. The following features of the work of Rochberg invites our attention: •
No specific star or other identity is not available for the zero point as described above in the sky - west of vernal equinox by a few degrees. Obviously the guidance in fixing the zero would have been some astronomical phenomena like the occurrence of a series of lunar phases.
•
Errors of 1 or 2 degrees in many cases when the Babylonian longitudes are compared with modern values as per the above sidereal norm. The following data is typical:
4.65 4.02 This data in turn means that the zero point of the Babylonian Zodiac was nearly 8.8° west of the vernal equinox in 5th century BC. So far no explanation has become available for the rationale or the method by which the zero point was fixed except for the possibility of the Muladhara Cakra pointed out by the present author. In
A Text
O
-262 April 4
01:00 UT
1
248 December29 (Evening) •
16:00 UT
Sun = 130.5
mo32'
160.28
16023'
Moon - 310°
304° 14'
3110.38
SITBS'
Sun = 219°5
275° 15'
Moon = 312°
304° 14'
Above error can be ascribed to the specific measurement method employed by the Babylonian astronomer priests.
Babylonian Calendar and Zero Point When looking at the features of the Babylonian Calendar what strikes our attention most is the 19-year Uruk scheme. Such a calendar could have given guidance for the fixing of the zero point also. For example, in the above cases of texts 5 and 9 the zero point could have been based on a 19 year scheme such as: •
In the year (-) 262, we can find the first quarter Moon coinciding with the solar transit of the zero point precisely, the values are: First quarter Moon: (-) 262 March 19, 08:46 UT, Sun =354o20', Moon =84o20'. Sidereal Muladhara values will be 361011' and910ll'.
•
For sunset at Babylon 1810 Zonal Time, thesun = 01026' and moon = Moon could be seen at zenith for upper transit at 1822, taking place after sunset.
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A Tropical X Computed A, Mkldhra
3150.39
Error -2.8°
281054'
-20.3
SITBS'
+1°
• Going back in time we can see on 18 March (-) 382, 0321UT the new moon coinciding with the zero point at a tropical A of 352014, and sidereal at 0o45'. First visibility of the crescent would have been on 19 March with the sun nearly at 2° and therefore the reliance on the luni solar phenomena to fix the zero point could have caused the observed departure of the longitudes from the Babylonian sidereal norm. True Zero Point Calendar Scheme The original calendar scheme that guided the astronomerpriests in configuring the zero point may be identified as beginning with the new moon of 16thMarch (-) 409,19:18 UT, having the sun and moon at 350o30' - sidereal value 359023'. On 17th March the beginning of the calendar with the first crescent visibility had Sun very nearly over the zero point. Sidereal A at 1808 Zonal Time Baghdad Sun = 351018'+08053 = 0011' and moon had sidereal A of This sidereal sequence had a periodicity of 160 years and in respect of new moon recurrence. Phase THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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A
Parameters Sun
214022'
;
P 000'
A
A
8A
0
o
-02034'
216 56
d = -1306'
d = -13057'
48010'
o
Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus
137035'
:
224032' 154012' 231058'
:
00 00'
-00051' o
02042'
51 04'
02 44
-02054'
01005'
o
140 20'
o
01 48'
-02045'
-01038'
0
227 57'
o
-01 32
-03025'
00035'
0
155 53'
o
01 08'
-01041'
-00039'
0
235 37'
o
-00 29'
! -03039'
0
o
Saturn
24028'
-03005'
26 49'
-02 43'
-02021'
Rhu
16004'
—
19057'
—
-03054'
H or Lagna
302012'
—
306037'
—
-04025'
As noted by Neugebauer Star Is give a consistent 8k
1. Horoscopes from literary sources like Anthology of Vettius Valens greatly outnumber those from original papyri. Vettius Valens examples range from AD 37 to 188 and are quoted with the specific purpose of discussing certain astrological doctrines. Later literary sources cover a period up to AD 621. 2. Deviation 8A between the ancient and modern longitudes remains essentially constant (particularly this is evident in the case of slow and regular motion of the sun and the ascending lunar node) within statistical limits except for the errors and inaccuracies that have crept in. Neugebauer has noted distinct trends in respect of 8A of later texts and those of Vettius Valens - 8As of later horoscopes stand in marked contrast to the 8 A from the solar longitudes of Vettius Valens: whereas the later literary horoscopes show a practically constant deviation, the deviations in the texts from Vettius Valens decrease continually at a rate corresponding to precession. This shows that the longitudes in Vettius Valens are sidereal longitudes whereas the later authors operate with tropical longitudes, obviously following the norm adopted by Ptolemy and Theon. What is said by Neugebauer above is contested by Neugebauer himself in the following paragraphs of the discussion at page 172 and Neugebauer concludes:5 "Let us assume that the longitudes were correct at the time of Ptolemy (+ 150) and that his constant of precession of 1° per century had been used until the fifth or sixth century. Then in the middle of the fifth century that resulting longitudes will be about 1° too small, owing to the defect in the value Ptolemy's THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Text: L 497
Horoscope
constant of precession. Actually, however, we find values 1° or 2° smaller. Since Ptolemy's fixed star longitudes for zodiacal belt have longitudes about Y20 too small, we are left with a deviation oflL'^for which we cannot offer any plausible explanation" (emphasis added by present author). Neugebauer has presented an explanation, which is not satisfactory to him self. To illustrate the situation a horoscope of the fifth century can be considered: No. L497: Date is 28 October 497 AD and time is seasonal hour 7:12 at Alexandria i.e. 12:51ZT for JD (UT) = 1902887.95236. Planetary data of the text are: • Preceding Full Moon: 27 October 497, 0748 ZT at 35043' which according to the text was at 33o07' for seasonal 6h20m in day - time of opposition in error by nearly 4 hours. Interpretation of 8X a) Neugebauer has interpreted6 the 8A = 3036'of the stellar longitudes given as representing the Ptolemaic precession correction over an interval of 360 years from AD 137 to 497. Of course it matches well mathematically and as per Almajest but it perfectly matches another possibility of a sidereal zodiac with precession correction of 50" per year and whose zero coincided vernal equinox in AD 238. b) The extra decrement that Neugebauer noted of one degree can be explained only if we suppose actual precession correction relative to AD238/AD231, the epoch at which the vernal equinox coincided the sidereal zero point. c) Even Ptolemy's stellar longitudes "V20 too small" as JANUARY 2012 41
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Modem
8A
308
o
302 38'
+5
301
0
296 28'
+5
Mars
352
349°IT
+3
Mercury
282
27605T
+5
Parameters Sun Moon
! I
301
0
296 32
+5
Venus
342
0
343 58'
-1
Saturn
275
269°5T
+5
H or Lagna [
301
301
—
Jupiter
We see here a difference of +5° as against the possibility of 20-30. The reason for this discrepancy may be the tables used for computing the horoscopes - the way in which the sidereal zero point was identified in ancient times. As discussed above in the case of Babylonian horoscopes, the guidance must have been from a Calendar scheme and an earlier norm of the sidereal zodiac based on - for example - the new moon of 16th March -74 AD, 1031UThad the first visibility and the year beginning on 42 JANUARY 2012
17th March at sunset with the vernal point in the 5th degree and moon in 14th degree. Horoscope was based on a wrong year beginning cum lunation identified as marking the zero point. It is a well-known fact that the Greek Horoscopes and sidereal zodiac that we see are subscribed from Babylon and therefore the rationale of the zero point might have undergone dilution during the course of such transfer of knowledge. 3. Neugebauer has in the discussions on the Lion relief ofNimrud Dagh summarized the different norms for Zodiac that prevailed in the first century BC: a) Constellation Leo from Cancer 15° to Leo 25° considered from vernal point b) Scheme of Eudoxus according to which Leo is from Cancer 15° to Leo 15° from vernal equinox -15° norm for cardinal points. c) Mesopotamian System A with Cancer 20° to Leo 20° considered from vernal point -10° norm for cardinal points. d) Mesopotamian System B with Cancer 22° to Leo 22° considered from vernal point - 8° norm for cardinal points. e) Norm of Hipparchus - 0° norm for cardinal points Neugebauer8 has ruled out the possibility of 'any deeper astronomical significance' in history of ancient mathematical astronomy and has explained the above norms as some accidental compromise arising out of the replacement of the original irregular constellations with regular signs of 30° each. But in continuation of such an assessment, Neugebauer has made the following observations: a) We do not know what chronological relation existed between these two norms (i.e., System A and B) and what caused the difference. b) We have no evidence for the knowledge of precession in Babylon and no reason to credit the difference of zero points in System A and B to precession. c) Lixed sidereal longitude of the vernal point clearly indicated that precession was unknown. d) Computation of planetary or solar and lunar longitudes was totally independent of the location assigned to the equinoxes and solstices.9 In contrast to the above observations of O. Neugebauer, Rochberg and Huber as already pointed out that precession was the reason behind the difference between 1
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ancient and modern longitudes. In 'Greek Horoscopes' while discussing the Vettius Valens, Neugebauer himself explains the decreasing 8A as the consequence of precession. This in turn brings to light a chronological relation - Eudoxus scheme of 15° equinoxes pointing to an antiquity of 850 BC for the zodiac. Priestly Use of the Sidereal Zodiac The last few centuries of researches into the origins of science and astronomy have shown little concern into the purpose served by astronomy for the astronomer-priests of Babylon and also for those who pursued astronomy for the religious purposes. It's a generally accepted notion that the obsession of the people with astronomy in antiquity was exclusively connected with the religion, irrespective of the place. So behind the pursuance of astronomy, we need to look for a universal religious principle, a common purpose served by astronomy in aiding the spiritual attainments of the people. Luni - Solar Rhythm of Human Breath We can find a remarkable depiction of the commonly used astronomical observations in what is known as 'pranayama' - an occult practice dealing with breath control in Tantra. In brief terms the basic principles of 'pranayama' having an astronomical or zodiac connection are: 10 1. Every yogic body is tuned for 21600 breaths (hamsa) a day, which means 360 breaths in 1 ghati of 24 minutes or 15 breaths in one minute. 2. Breaths through the left and right nostril (connected to nd.is Ida and Pingala) are controlled respectively by the Moon and Sun vis-a-vis the luni-solar phenomena. 3. The bright and dark fortnights as well as the solar transit from one zodiacal sign to the other exercise their influence on the breathing cycle that alternates between the two nostrils. 4. Bright fortnight of Moon begins with the Ida-breath at sunrise while the dark fortnight begins with PiHgala breath at sunrise and switch over takes place at 2.5 ghatis or at one hour intervals. 5. Switch over from one nd.i to the other takes place also at the Solar transit into signs and thus arose the need for reconciling the revolutions of both the sun and moon and thus emerged the luni-solar calendar. 6. In observing the breath, the right breath of dark fortnight is more dominant on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday while the left breath of bright fortnight is more evident on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Above tantrik precepts in fact reflects the principles with which the sidereal zodiac, divisions of time and the weekdays are configured. For example, the 21600 numbers of breaths decided the division of the ecliptic into 360 degrees and 21600 minutes of arc. Caitra-[ukla (1) coinciding with the solar transit of zero marked the beginning of a breath cycle in harmony with the luni solar phenomena and the sidereal zodiac conceived as Muladhara Cakra. We can see in Brahmapurn.am: Caitramsi jagatbrahm sasarja prathameahani Zuklapaksesamagram tattad skryodaye sati Pravartaymsa tad klasya gananmapi Grhnngnrtknmsnvatsamvatsardhipn Brahma created the whole world and the year on the first day of Caitra and instituted the calendar with the conception of graha, nga, r.tk, msa, sam.vatsara and the lord of sam.vatsara. When considered against the above background of tntrik precepts, we meet here with the conception of calendar year beginning with Caitra-[ukla(l) and also the r[+ Mes.a with which the breath cycle and the computation of time begins. Coincidence of the initial point of 'Klacakra' and the breath cycle is not accidental. The declared purpose of Tantra and the ultimate objective of the 'prn.ayma' is transcendence above time and as such all tntrik precepts and observances have got a specific orientation with time. Hat.hayoga-prad+pik 3 -3 says: Pmasya [knyapadav+
tath rjapathyate
Tad cittam nirlambam tad klasyavancanm "When the prna enters susumn, for the yatis the mind is freed of my a and time ceases to exist" In manipulating prn.a, the role of 'prn.yma' is explained in G+t 4 -29 as: Apne juhvat+ prnam prne apnam tathpare Pmpnagat+rudhv prnyma paryanah "Some devours apna with prna while some do it vice versa, prna is dissolved in apna, adepts (of Yoga) thus restraints both through prnyma" Dependence and involvement of time in Yoga and especially in prn.yma is therefore well evident and is the foundation of tntrik precepts. Therefore it may not be prudent on our side to consider the ancient sidereal zodiac as an arbitrary astronomical construct. It may be noted above that the breath cycle has 24 divisions a day from
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References 1 Rochberg Francesca, Babylonian Horoscopes, Trans. APS, Vol. 88, Pt. 1 has brought together the data of horoscope texts for the first time. 2 Neugebauer, O., and HB Van Hoesen, Greek Horoscopes, Trans. APS, 3 Rochberg - Halton, "Babylonian Horoscopes and Their Sources", OrNS 58 (1989), 102-123 4 Sachs, A., Journal of Cuneiform Studies, 6, pp 54 - 57 5 Neugebauer, O., and HB Van Hoesen, Greek Horoscopes, Trans. APS, p. 172 6 Neugebauer, O., and HB Van Hoesen, Greek Horoscopes, Trans. APS, p. 153 7 Ibid., p. 152 8 Neugebauer, O., A History of Ancient Mathematical Astronomy', I & II, Springer Verlag, New York, 1975 9 Pp.368 - 369 ofPart-I, above 10 Sivasvarodaya, Krishnadas Acaddemy, Varanasi, 1999 11 See for an explanation of the dependence of weekdays on Hora, Dikshit, SB., History of Indian Astronomy, Part-1, Controller of Publications, Govt. of India, New Delhi. •
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Biochemistry in Ancient India
Vastu, Property and Fourth House fyothisha Chinta Nidhi
Next Prime Minister of India
Great Daivagjnas
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Biochemistry
Ancient
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PROF. B. SURYANARAIN RAO
(This article is reproduced from our old records specially since January 30th happens to be my great grandfather Prof. B. Suryanarain Rao's Birthday - The sacred Ratha Saptami day. In rememberance, we are reproducing 'his genealogy' on page 27 of this issue.) T^E GREATEST DISCOVERIES and inventions of the modem generations, are already lying prefigured in the unlimited ocean of Aryan Sciences, Acredit which belongs to one nation for what it has achiceved should not be grudged to be given to it if it makes good its claimsIndia has long been before the intellectual world. The Vedas and Puranas the Yogas and the Sankhyas, the Grammar and the Logic, the Mantras and the Tantras are not the work of invention of any laterday priestcraft. They are perfectly incapable of bringing into existence that which with all the attempts of the world have not been able to do Before the Mohome-dans came to India» the Greeks had already admired the wonderful literature and sciences of India, Three thousand years ago —or more properly five thousand years ago, India showed signs of intellectual decay while other nations were trying to make a name in arts and sciences on the ruins of their Aryan predecessor. After the war described in the Mahabharata it appears certain that the Aryans in India lost considerably their intelllectual and physical supremecy. We can well account for this- Duryo-dhana's fall meant the fall of a great and consolidated & prosperous empire. In the ruinous war that was waged for 18 days, between the Pandus and Kurus almost every prince and chieftain of any pre-tensions in India must have taken tome part or other in this famous war and
convolu-tions of this fearful war, and thus the prosperity and intellectual pride of India attained through vast series of generations must have received a rude shock from which, we are of opinion, it never fully recovered. It would be absurd, therefore, to say that India knew nothing of physical sciences before the dawn of History, Mahabharata, appears to be admittedly 5,000 years old, and if this is taken for granted—as it must be then we have an older and more valuable book in the shape of Ramayana com-posedby Valmiki—bearing the proud title of Muni-Pungava. He calls it adikavya or the first epic poem and this must certainly have been immensely old and highly respected when Vyasa wrote and composed his Mahabharata, Brahma-tutras and his immortal Bhagavadgita and the 18 Puranas. Vyasa's acknowledgement of Valmiki's superiority, and his nondisputing the proud title ofAudikavi, given to Valmiki is certainly the best testimony we have, and we can rest assured that if Valmiki was duly appreciated and respected by Vyasa, he must have been a most wonderful personage to exact intellectual homage by its greatest giant- Valmiki exhibits a profoundity of research into terrestrial and celestial phenomena that is considered almost impossible to guage the intellectual reach of this great Rishi. Valmiki composed a work on the physical sciences called Bhoota Tatwa Praka-sika. This work is an exhaustive one and has been condensed into a book although Pandus finally overthrew the legitimate Sovereign called the Tatwasagard by the learned scientist Duryodhana they did so at a great sacrifice of relations Kshiraswami. We have to go into some details before and friends. Nations were ruined and there must have the expressions used in these sciences could be been anarchy for a long time which followed this epoch understood and the explanations will show the depth of until an apology for peace and prosperity pre-vailed The the intellectual development which the ancient Hindus had best men in arts and scien-ces must have perished in the attained at the very start of the Aryan invasion. It is alleged THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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that the physical sciences were most successfully cultivated and brought to perfection by the Maharishis and as the truths contained in these sciences did not reveal to them the final causes of all phenomena! they plunged into the most difficult branch of Yoga practice and thereby secured a mental elevation, which dazzles those who can see them in their stupendous intellectual flights. Kshiraswami seems to have been a profound scholar in these Bhoutikaii Bkoutikcx Sastras, and the following seems to be the arrangement given by that scientist. The Bhootas of the Hindus are certainly not the elements of the Europeans as understood by the oriental dabblers. A grander mistake than this could hardly be made. There is a great deal of misrepresentation in these matters and we ask our readers not to be led away by false translations whatever European degrees may follow his name. The PanchaMaha Sthula Bhootas are the sky» air, fire, water and earth. Hindus, who knew a great deal, would not have saw that the earth is a simple element. They knew it was a mixture of many metallic and nonmetallic elements, and hence they called it Vasundhara or that which conceals and bears all kinds of minerals and wealth. In the Yoga those who have some practice in it assert that they know processes by which they caa extract from the common air what they want and nourish their bodies with materials from it directly. If air was considered by them as an element pure and simple there was nothing worth extracting from such a simple
element and if they did take the trouble of extracting from it they would get the element itself and no other article or substances from which they could make provision for their bodies. They treated fire similarly hinted that fire gets its energy fromn the Sun. These Mahabhootas had Sookshma Bhootas. and they were in their turn traced to still subtler influences and energies which are lying concealed behind them It would, therefore be the height of presumption to charge the Hindus with ignorance on these matters when those who read their works, betray the gross est ignorance in the laws of Nature as explained and discovered by the Hindu Yogees They resolved all substances into these Maha (big) Bhootas (energies or forces) and then went on describing the processes which brought on these Bhootas' and also the sublte chemical proces by which these Bhootas could amalgamated in the reverse order a make them into one. Maha Bhootas are five in number: -(1) The Earth. (2) The Water, The Fire, (4) The Air. (5) The Sky, We do not think that these Engl: words really represent what is understood by the Hindu adepts from the use of terms like Prithivy, Appoo Thejas Yayoo and Akasa. The last word Akasa has a most wonderful derivation and means that energy which makes all objects shine by its contact, Everyone of these has a splendid derivative meaning. The word Mahabhoota means that it has many Sookshma Bhootas. (forj g
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Vastu,
Property and
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Bangalore niranjan B abu
VASTU AND JYOTISHA are inter-related and inter dependent. Vasati Iti Vastu means the place in which you dwell is Vastu. When we speak of a dwelling we invariably speak of the directions and the five elements of nature. When we speak of directions we speak of rulerships. Vastu identifies the rulership of the four cardinal directions north, east, south and west with Soma or Kubera, Aditya, Yama and Varuna respectively. The four angular directions northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest are assigned to Easha, Agni, Gagana and Pavana respectively while the central sector of an area is assisgned to mother earth - Prithvi. Astrological texts assign the four cardinal directions north, east, south and west to Mercury, Sun, Mars and Saturn while the four angular directions northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest have lordships of Jupiter, Venus, Rahu and Moon respectively. Fourth House The fourth house relates to property - homes, sites and ancestral, apart from habitational needs of peace, happiness, mother, domestic life, conveyances, etc. With this we see that the proper selection of conveyance and property based on both Vastu and astrological aspects can
contribute to peace and happiness (to and from mother too) and harmony in the home. Fourth house in one's birth chart should be read with respect to the running dasa and bhukti and transits thereof. Based on this the relevant directions/sectors should be made Vastu appropriate to minimize the effects of planetary imbalances and optimize the benefic planetary strengths. This apart based on your ascendant certain planets are benefic and certain malefic. Application If your birth ascendant (in your vedic horoscope) is Taurus (Vrshabha), Saturn is the best benefic since he is lord of the 9th and 10th houses (trine and quadrant) and becomes a yogakaraka . This means the importance of west as a compatible direction is seen for the native. In fact Vastu texts, referring to West, tell us Paschima Pushtivardhanam - West is increase of prosperity and welfare. Mercury - north, Mars - south and the Sun east, are also benefic. By giving West strength in terms of heavy landscaping in the site and by way of thick walls, heavy furniture, etc within the home and the room of the native, negatives indicated by Saturn in one's horoscope can be minimized considerably. When we consider the ascendant Cancer (Karkataka - Sri Rama's ascendant), Mars (5th and 10th lord, yogakaraka) and Jupiter become the benefic planets. This means the south and northeast are the important areas which one should strengthen. Verbatim Use Word for word use of book rules is not right. For instance, if in your horoscope, the fourth house is occupied by Mars or Saturn, the indication is that one will lose his property. This means in the property that you own, the two relevant sectors of South and West, primarily, and other relevant sectors are to be made Vastu appropriate
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kitchen where the traditional housewife (kalatra) was normally active. Example horoscope* Mars
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Ve s
Ketu
Slin „Mercury
Ascendant
Pasj
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Jupiter
Ascendant and fourth lord Jupiter (northeast - water) is in the eleventh while fourth house is occupied by r J exalted Venus (southeast - fire). Considering from Moon (northwest - air), the fourth lord Saturn (west - pushti) Saturn js jn the eleventh and the
fourth is aspected by Jupiter, the 5th and 10th lord. This indicated much assets by way of conveyances and property. By appropriate Vastu strengthening of the relevant sectors and associated primary elements, the benefic indications are optimized. To conclude, we have to bear in mind that both the sciences Jyotisha and Vastu owe their origin to the Vedas. While Jyotisha is referred to as a Vedanga (limb of the veda), Vastu (also called Sthapathya Veda) is said to be a Upaveda (minor veda). It is foolhardiness on the part of teachers, students and practioners of either science to highlight one while putting down the other. My father Dr. B. V Raman many a time gave me the following advice in his private conversations with me: While the horoscope indicates rain (a bad period) during a particular phase of time, Vastu can identify a proper umbrella or a shelter to cover one's head (minimize the malefic situation) during that period. Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu ! * Ref: How to Judge a Horoscope
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(Our senior contributor Yajnavalkya provides you, every month, select astrological topics of interest ) Yamakanda and Yamakantaka: Which Is Correct? Are Yamagandakalam and Rahukalam Mahaadoshas or major afflictions? Opinions are different and diverse. While some hold that these are to be avoided for electional purposes others hold that they need not be given much importance, dr. raman has also opined fully in support of the contentions that they need not be bothered about, too much. By way of clarification some have suggested that Yamaganda and Yamakantaka are quite two different factors. They clarify that while Yamaganda is like Rahukalam and is relevant in electional astrology, Yamakantaka is an Upagraha like Mandi and is relevant only to natal horoscopy. Definite or specific scriptural sanction is found lacking to clinch the difference between them. However, the popular view held by scholars like late Mr. V A. K. Iyer is that only Yamakantaka, with a faulty pronunciation, came to be called as Yamaganda, in due course of time. While there is no dispute to the fact that either Yamakantaka or Yamaganda, in whatever way it is called, is accepted as the son of Jupiter, (illicit or otherwise), the Yamakantaka is held as good as Guru and taken as auspicious. On the other hand, Yamaganda, by popular convention is held as inauspicious and unsuitable for auspicious deeds. Necessarily, therefore, only one of these contentions can stand the test. Phaladeepika speaks very clearly about the auspiciousness of Yamakantaka in chapter 25 slokas 18, 19 and 21. Though later works like Kaalavidhana and other Muhurtha Granthas give malefic attributes to Yamaganda and its kala or period, it must be noted that the earlier works mention only the good effects of Yamakantaka. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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The problem arises because both the Yamakantaka and Yamaganda periods coincide and there can be no one period, which can be deemed as harmful as well as beneficial simultaneously. It is reasonable that the average reader may want to be kept informed of the correct position. There is some strength in the argument of late Mr. V A. K. Iyer that Yamakantaka is the correct term to be used to signify the time periods attributed to it to dispel the mistaken notion by calling it Yamaganda, which name itself carries with it a specific malefic import. The views of dr. raman also appear to be in conformity with this. The argument is that Yamakantaka, being the son of Jupiter can only be auspicious because Jupiter unquestionably is a benefic according to astrological scriptures. Gulika, deemed to be the son of Saturn, is termed as malefic in horoscopy. However, its 'kala'or period is taken as good for auspicious deeds. So, it goes without saying that the nature of the Upagrahas and their role in natal horoscopy are not in agreement with their benefic or malefic qualities for their respective '/ca/
What Is Katapayadi?
be written from right to left by writing the unit figure first,
Using the letters of the alphabet to denote numbers can perhaps be traced back to Panini, of about 700 B.C. Though no definite evidence of the extensive use alphabetical notation is found, up to the 4th century, A.D., they have been found used in verses to denote numbers, by different writers, in about those periods. Of the varied systems employed, Katapayadi -{ Ka (op); Ta (5); Pad); ya(4);} is the one system developed by Aryabhatta 1, Here the consonants of the Sanskrit alphabets are used to denote numbers 1 to 9 and zero. The system is found used in Laghu Bhaskareeya as well. During the successive periods it has got refined and reformed, and used with four variants. It is because of these nonuniformities of notations, its acceptance for general usage suffered, in the course of time.
the tens next and so on, following the dictum- anganam vamato gati. Thus a word bha-va-ti ''-Mid would signify
Of the four variants, the first one defined in Sadratnamala, an important work and it takes ka (op); ta (E); pa (T); ya ("4); to denote one (1). The alphabets from
T - bha=4;
- va=4; and frT - ti= 6 or 644. [not 446]
Some salient rules to be remembered are: Swaras have no numerical denotation. In ru only ra is reckoned and not the oo. So garuda would denote TTT"5 - ga-ru-da- or T - ga= 3; ^ ru= (ra-T) = 2; and
da=3;
hence 323. (from left to right) In conjuncts the last letter denotes the numeral, gya CT) or khya (7^1) would denote only 1 representing ya-fT); the ga-andkha being ignored. Kya= 1 Kra=2; kla=3; kwa=4 and so on. Let us take the word ayurarogyasoukyam, the last word of the last sloka of Narayaneeyam, the immortal work of Melpathur Narayana Bhattathirippad.
ka (op) to jna (?) represent 1 to 9 and zero respectively.
The letters are aa-yu-ra-ro-gya-sou-kyam
Likewise Ta (E); to na d) and so on - pa d) to ma d)
The denote in order 0-1-2-2-1-7-1
denote 1 to 5. Ya (T) to ha (T) denote 1 to 8 - la (vT)
The word represents 1712210.
denotes 9.
Apart from its contextual meaning of praying for long life, health and comfort, it is stated that the word signifies the Kalidina of 1712210 on sunrise of the day on which Bhattathirippad completed his work. The day is reckoned to be Sunday, the 28th of Vrischika, of Kollam 762 (MalayalamEra). Numerous examples of such dexterous skills of ancient writers in employing the Katapayadi notations in their works of poetic excellence, including astrological treatises can be found. The study of the development of varied numerical symbolism and terminologies of ancient Bharat itself can be of extreme interest to those aspiring students of astrology. g
As there are slight variations of rules in the different versions and to avoid confusion, the rules adopted in general use are alone described below. The following sloka details the scheme. Katapaya varghabhavairiha Pindanthai raksharairangaa: Ne knje soonyam knjeyam Thahta sware kevale kathithe the deciphered numerals of letters of chronograms are to
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Next
Prime
Minister of India
V R. SOUNDAR RAJAN
Unhappy is the man or the nation which, when the divine moment arrives, is found sleeping or unprepared to use it, because the lamp has not been kept trimmed for the welcome and the ears are sealed to the call. But thrice woe to them who are strong and ready, yet waste the force or misuse the moment; for them is irreparable loss or a great destruction. - Sri Aurobindo India's independence is such a period; our nation accepted the moment and welcomed the situation. In India's independence chart, Lagna was Taurus and Moon sign is Cancer. Starting Dasa was Saturn and sub dasa was also Saturn. Saturn Dasa was completely headed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. During Mercury Dasa, the nation was led by Mr. Lai Bahadur Shastri and Mrs. Indira Gandhi. During Ketu Dasa, it was Mr. Rajiv Gandhi. The complete confusion arose during Venus Dasa when Mr. P.V. Narasimha Rao, Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee and (now) Mr. Manmohan Singh were the popular Prime Ministers. The table indicates Sun Dasa, for the independence chart, began in September 2009. From
Mahadasa Saturn
1946-09-10
1965-09-10
Mercury
1965-09-10
1982-09-11
Ketu
1982-09-11
1989-09-10
Venus
1989-09-10
2009-09-11
Sun
2009-09-11
2015-09-11
Moon
2015-09-11
2025-09-11
Mars
2025-09-11
2032-09-11
Rahu
2032-09-11
2050-09-11
Jupiter
2050-09-11
2066-09-11
Ascenddnt Mercury
India
Moon Saturn (R) Sun,Venus Mercury
Saturn Venus Navamsa
Moon
Ascendant
www.astrolOQicalmaQazine.com The following table shows the details of Moon's constellation etc of our popular Prime Ministers and prime ministerial candidates. Moon
Star lord
Sign lord
Jupiter
Saturn
India
Pushyami
Saturn
Moon
Cancer
Libra
India's Dasa Saturn
Jawaharlal Nehru
Aslesha
Mercury
Moon
Sagittarius
Leo
Saturn
Rahu Sun
Mercury
Indira Gandhi
Aridra Uttarashada
Saturn
Aries Taurus
Capricorn Cancer
Mercury Mercury
Rajiv Gandhi
Poorvaphalguni
Venus
Sun
Leo
Gemini
Ketu
P.V. Narasimha Rao Vajpayee
Uttarabadrapada
Saturn
Jupiter
Leo
Leo
Jyeshta
Mercury
Mars
Sagittarius
Libra
Venus (Mars sub) Venus Saturn sub
Man Mohan Singh
Aslesha
Mercury
Moon
Leo
Capricorn
Lai Bahadur Shastri
Venus end/ Sun
Individual Dasa Moon Mars Rahu Mercury Jupiter Saturn Rahu Mars Rahu Jupiter Rahu
Prime Ministerial Contestants L.K.Advani
Aswini
NarendraModi Sushma Swaraj Rahul Gandhi Pranab Mukherjee
Anuradha Uttaraphalguni Jyeshta Aridra
Kethu Saturn Sun Mercury Rahu
Mars Mars Mercury Mars Mercury
Pisces Aquarius Pisces Libra Scorpio
Scorpio Leo Virgo Aries Aquarius
Sun end Moon
Saturn Moon Saturn Moon Venus
Now let us analyse the popular Prime Ministers' horoscopes.
Jawaharlal Nehur 14-11-1889 11.36 p.m
During Moon Dasa end Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru assumed Prime Ministership and held the post till Rahu dasa, Mercury Bhukthi. Rahu placed in the 12th assumed maraka (and Mercury being maraka too), he died in Rahu dasa/Mercury Bhukthi. Venus and Jupiter, 9th lord and 4th lord from Moon sign of DIG, exchanged their houses and gave him great success. Mercury, though debilitated positioned in 7th being the lord of 10th from Moon sign in DIG caused stability in the career, and lasted for 17 years from Independence.
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Lai Bahadur Shastri 02-10-1904 6.20 a.m.
During Mercury Dasa, for a short period, he assumed Prime Ministership. During his death, Mercury (dasa lord) was in the 7th and (bhukthi lord) Rahu in the 12th from Moon sign. In Dasamsa, it is similar to Nehru's Dasamsa that Venus and Jupiter fromMoon sign of DIG, exchanged their houses and gave him similar opportunity. The Astrological eMagazine Online Edition available at www.astrologicalmagazine.com TH E ASTRO LOG I CAE eMAGAZIN E
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Mercury Sun
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During Jupiter Dasa Mrs. Indira Gandhi took a lead the country. Mid Jupiter to middle of the Saturn dasas she held the post. During her death the dasa was Saturn and bukthi was Rahu both are in maraka position to the moon sign in D1 chart. In Dasamsa chart the Moon and the Venus exchanged their houses and Moon with Yoga Karaka Saturn conferred the highest position of the country.
Mercury Ascendant Jupiter yjat^n Saturn Sun /Venus During the end of Rahu dasa and beginning of Guru dasa, Atal Bihari Vajpayee held the post of Prime Minister. 7th lord Venus and 9th lord Moon conjoined in the Lagna/Moon sign and 5th lord Jupiter and 10th lord Sun in the 2nd place in Rasi Chart and in DIG the yogakaraka of Moon sign in the 10th place conferred him the position.
Rahu
Kethu
Saturn (R)
Rajiv Gandhi 20-08-1944 8 11 m - -P Dasamsa I Saturn
During Rahu Dasa and Jupiter Bhukti, Rajiv Gandhi assumed Prime Ministership and upto Saturn Bhukti he held the post. Mars is in the 2nd in Rasi. At the time of his death, Mars and Jupiter were in the 12thhouse. Exchange of 5th lord with 10th lord from Moon sign of DIG, conferred the position of Prime Minister. Ascendant MeAlars P.V. Narasimha | Rao 28-6-1921 I Saturn 11.30. pm I Jupiter
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During Rahu dasa and Mercury bhukti, he assumed charge as Prime Minister. Rahu dasa ends in 2014 and Jupiter Dasa starts. Strong Moon with yogakaraka Mars in D1 and 7th lord in 5th and 5th lord exalted in D10 helped him to climb the ladder. But Jupiter with Ketu in Rasi chart and debilated in Dasamsa chart may deny him the coveted post next. If the D1 Ascendent Sagittarius is certain, position of Jupiter may help him. Hitherto we have seen the configurations of past Prime Ministers. Now we analyse the aspirants of both the parties, Congress and B.J.P Jupiter (R)
L. K. Ad van i 8-11-1927 9.02 am During Mars Dasa, P.V.Narasimha Rao took over as the Prime Minister. 9th lord Mars and 7th lord Mercury conjoined in the 4th house in Rasi and Venus, Mars and Saturn mutually exchanged their houses, conferring him the highest post.
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Ascendant Jkipiter Narendra Modi 17-7-1950 10.11 am
Ascerfdantl Ketu In Rasi chart of Narendra Modi, from Moon sign 5 lord in the 4th place aspect the 7th lord Venus and 4th lord Saturn is a yoga conferring configuration. Similarly 9th lord Moon with 1st lord Mars in the Moon's sign is also good. In Dasamsa from Moon sign 9th lord is strong in 5th house and 5th and 10th lords, Saturn and Mercury in 9th place shows some significant results. Moon dasa is to start in 2012 for Narendra Modi and also the dasa of the country is Moon dasa. Though Moon is debihtated, moon sign lord Mars with him nullify and may confer Yoga. Regarding the debihtated Moon, it is worth knowing that Moon is debihtated in the charts of Vajpayee and Abdul Khalam too. / Jupiter Asceridant
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Now dasa running is Saturn probably Venus bhukti. Saturn and Venus are well placed with Moon and aspecting the 10th house of Moon sign. 9th lord Venus in 4th , 4th lord Jupiter in Bhavat Bava in 7th ,10th lord Mercury in 5th and 5th lord in Moon Lagna gives good clue to have a Raja Yoga. Moreover 12th lord Sun in 6th also confers Vipareetha Raja Yoga. In Dasamsa Mars the yoga karaka of Moon sign placed in the 9th also confers good yoga in career. Advani, if his candidature is ruled out, he may prefer Sushma Swaraj instead of Modi. Since the dasa of India will be Moon, her well placed Moon in Dasamsa chart can give an edge. 1 2 FEBRUARY 2012
Pranab Mukerjee 11-12-1935 Mercuiy Jupiter Sun
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Pranab Mukerjee has Venus Dasa running. From Moon sign, Venus being 5th in own place and 9th lord Saturn in his own place, kendra lords (without getting kendradi dosha) being seated with Sun, signify him the chances of the coveted seat too. Mars, the 6th lord in the 8th may confer Vipareetha Raja Yoga. In Dasamsa, from Moon sign the exchanges of 4th and 5th lords, Mars and Jupiter also confirms the chances. Representation from East Zone is long over due. The probable tussle may be between East (Mukerjee) or West (Modi). Saturn Rahu
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The present dasa of Rahul Gandhi is Moon dasa. In Rasi chart, from Moon sign Mars, 6th lord in 8th (Vipareetha raja yoga), 7th lord in 9th signigy meager chances - he may be pushed up to the post for some time. In Dasamsa, 9th lord Jupiter in 7th and 10th lord Saturn in 9th may confer yogas. Summing up, Narendra Modi tops the list followed by Sushma Swaraj, Pranab Mukerjee, Manmohan Singh, Advani and Rahul Gandhi in that order. Since the Ascendants of these charts are uncertain, this scribe has taken the Moon sign in Rasi and Dasamsa. The conclusions, arrived, therefore are indicative.
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IN THE TODAY'S WORLD, in whichever way you turn, you will find invariably every other person claiming to know Jyothisha, as imperfect as possible. However, those who have really mastered this divine science of Jyotisha and more importantly those who could really predict are extremely rare. Astrological prediction is a different set of ball game. It requires specific skills that can be acquired only by divine worship or spiritual Sadhana The truth is, Astrology is not only an art as well as science but is also an expression of spiritual evolution of the Diviner or Astrologer .Our ancients knew that very well. Gaining of knowledge in Horas (Text books) should go hand in hand with the spiritual sadhana of the Astrologer, if his prediction has to come correct was the sermon preached by the great Masters of yesteryears. I would like to introduce our esteemed readers to two gifted Astrologers, who cared least for any type of publicity and whom the world of astrology should and must know. Chellapan Aasan Astrology and Kaniyar community In the entire world, only in the state of Kerala, one can find a caste assigned exclusively for the purpose of casting and delineation of horoscopes and for conducting prasna. They are known as "Kaniyar" THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
In the caste hierarchy, Kaniyars come in the low rung of the ladder; nevertheless, even in those dark age of "untouchables", the Kaniyars were never denied access to the house of the Royals and the chieftains due to their profound knowledge in Jyothisha with that of Sanskrit and computational skills. Kaniyars believe that they are the chosen ones and learnt Jyothisha directly from the mouth of Lord Subramanya, the presiding deity of Jyothisha. Kaniyars are now rechristened as "Ganakas" or one well versed in computation. Anyway, the new generation has distanced themselves from Jyothisha activities. Early Years of the legend Chellapan was born in the Kaniyar community. As is usual in his community, at that time, he learnt Jyothisha in the traditional way starting with memorizing the slokas of Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira, popularly known as "Hora" in Kerala and other texts like Prasnamarga and of course some rare slokas passed by one generation to the other including that of Skanda Hora, supposed to have written by Lord Subramanya Himself and regarded as the first text book in Jyothisha. Appearance and personality Chellapan stood apart in any crowd due to his majestic appearance .He was more than six feet, clean shaven and with broad shoulders.
Practice and fame Chellapan started practicing at the age of 17 and it is said that he rose to fame in 1950's,in a prasna connected with a murder case. Lrom the horary, Chellapan himself was able to tell one very clearly for what one approached him and his objectives. It so happened that a Nair feudal landlord after murdering his wife and burying her in the backyard advertised in the local dailies that apt reward will be given to anyone who will provide any information about his missing wife and lodged a complaint with the police. The man came to Chellapan and did a prasna and the former reportedly told him that he murdered his wife and buried her in the backyard of his house. Later when the defence counsel examined Chellapan how he could tell about the fact, Chellapan's reply was that it was "through Jyothisha" The word "Aasan" is a title of reverence and is synonym with the master or teacher. Chellapan used to be addressed as Chellapan Aasan. It is said that Aasan did the matchmaking for more than 15,000 couples, through, three generations, with precision and infallibility. This scribe is one of the very few who knew the Aasan's uncanny ability in "Mushti Prasna" You take anything in your hand; close the fist and ask him what the fist contains. With his cowries (sea-shells) that he uses for all the computations, within seconds, FEBRUARY 2012 13
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni he would tell what the fist held. However, Aasan never claimed he had this rare ability or demonstrated it, for publicity. To test the ability of Aasan, someone brought the horoscope of Kumbalath Sankupillai, a great social reformer and a Gandhian of the last century. It is said that Aasan after quoting certain slokas, within minutes, said that the owner of the chart will have white patches on his body. It will be not congenital but will appear after a certain age. (Mr Sankupillai had leucoderma contracted during the last stage of his life) Birth time of Puppies Another interesting incident that took place few years back. One person, after carefully recording the birth time of his puppy took it to Aasan to corner the latter and asked him to predict. Aasan with a smile retorted that it is a case of "Viyoni Janma" (animal birth) and asked the fellow not to play tricks Aasan was the mainstay of several people. Whatever he said was the final, for many, be it marriage proposal; going abroad; buying or selling land; administering chemotherapy or starting a business. His memory power, even at the age of 90, when he died, was something extra-ordinary. Few months prior to his death, this scribe called on him and was simply amazed by his command in Sanskrit slokas. The subject of Jyothisha was much sweeter than that of a sugar candy when one indulged in conversation with Aasan. Like Niagara Falls, hundreds of slokas used to come from his mouth and he would explain them in simple language. A Simple Life of Austerity and Incessant Prayer Aasan's life can be described in a single sentence as it was nothing but
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of a continuous prayer. His habits were exemplary. He would wake up at 3 in the morning, no matter, whether he was sick or there was an inclement weather even though he would have gone to sleep at 1 am. He never used to shun his daily bath and after the ablutions, would sit for prayer at about 15 minutes to 4 am which would continue up to 6.45 in the morning He was unmarried and lived with his brother's family. The reason for not getting married is understandable. Some seventy years back one could well imagine what remuneration one would get from the profession of horoscope reading. The insufficient monthly income, despite his large clientele, forced him not to enter into a wed-lock. Chellapan never insisted on any specific fees. This was cleverly exploited by most of his clients. On the other hand, whenever some "Homa" was conducted under his direction, he use to insist for specific amount, since there will be others with him Aversion to Publicity Chellapan Aasan never advertised himself or attended any astrological seminars. He never wrote any articles on Astrology. Still he had lot of clients; sometimes more than he could handle. He would sit in a bamboo mat, on the floor in the tiny room of a tourist home, centrally located in the city of Trivandrum, Kerala. There is an interesting incident connected with his office. The owner of the tourist home was once a very poor man. At that time, Aasan on analyzing his chart predicted that he will become very rich. With the passage of time the man became a liquor baron and immensely rich. As a reciprocal gesture he had given the room on a nominal monthly rent to Aasan.
Aasan's View on Birth Time Rectification Aasan was of the view that a given time should be subjected to Kundakhatha (longitude of the rising degree multiplied by 9 should tally with the birth star or 10th or 19th star reckoned from the birth star.) Analytical Approach Predictive Success
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He used only Vimshottari Dasa Bukthi for his predictions. Though he had no claims about the precision of his predictions that were limited to dasa and bukthi, his success rate of predictions was quite high. Ichaa Mrityu- Glory to Jyotisha Even those who claimed to possess supernatural powers and mastery of many systems of Astrology could not predict anything about their own life, Aasan, through his devotion and knowledge in Jyothisha could fix the time of his death. He was healthy till the last day of his worldly existence and on his 90th birthday, he summoned his nephews and told them that if he remains in body for three more days, prarabdha karmas won't allow him to cast the body for the next three years. He added that he would prefer to let the remaining karmas to get exhausted in his next life and added that he is not interested in living anymore. So saying he started Sun,Moon Ketu Venus Pluto Aridra Nakshathra Balance Rahu 7y4m2d Date of Birth Ascendant OS11 July 1921 Jupiter Place of Birth Amaravila Trivandrum Saturn
Longitudes: Ascendant 16 Leo 11; Sun 19 Gemini 50; Moon 14 Gemini 33; Mars 18 Gemini 06; Mercury (R) 24 Gemini 36; Jupiter 21 Leo 05; Saturn 26 Leo 53; Rahu 00 Libra 25; Ketu 00 Aries 25; Pluto 15 Gemini 46 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Date of demise . 2nd July2011 Amaraviia, Trivandrum
Longitude: Sun 15 Gemini 51; Moon 24 Gemini 44; Mars 13 Taurus 45; Mercury 05 Cancer 43; Jupiter HAries 04; Venus 03 Gemini 24; Saturn 16 Vigro 43; Rahu 28 Scorpio 38; Ketu 28 Taurus 38. incessant prayers and exactly as told by him on the second day, he left the world in his praying posture. Let us examine his chart for Astrological insights. The Rising Sign Leo ruled by Sun, the marker of Time appears as Ascendant.
uncanny ability in knowing what is going on in the mind of others. It may be recalled that Aasan had the ability to tell within seconds, once he conducts any Prasna the intent of the querist. Mercury stands for brain and its stationing in its own sign Gemini in the company of Rajayogakara Mars gave him a sharp brain that was fully functional even at his ripe age. Afflicted 7,h House 7th house falls in Aquarius. 7th is spoiled because it receives the combined aspect of both Saturn and Jupiter, two dusthana lords ruling 6th and 8th houses respectively. From Moon sign, 7th lord Jupiter joins the 8th lord Saturn in 3rd house which is considered as a hidden house. Venus the planet of conjugal bliss is also under the aspect of Saturn. No wonder, native remained unmarried. Discipline and Punctuality
Longevity Sun the Ascendant lord well placed in 11thhouse, Moon in the 11thhouse, the presence of Malavya Maha Yoga and Saturn the causative planet of longevity non-afflicted in the Ascendant gave a life span of 90 years. Intuition The first point to be noted is that Jupiter as fifth lord aspects Sagittarius, the fifth house. In any chart if fifth lord aspects fifth house and if the native resorts to Saadhana or Divine worship, it will confer intuition of a high order. Obviously, Jupiter as fifth lord aspecting the fifth house conferred the native high intuition. Jupiter's aspect on fifth house also indicates Poorva Puny am or meritorious deeds of past life When the eleventh lord occupies eleventh sign, such natives are often noticed to possess an
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His strict discipline and punctuality kept in personal life is due to the placement of Saturn having the lordship of 6th house, in direct mode, in the ascendant. Consultancy and the Role of the 8,h House
house is in the company of Saturn, the planet of restriction and limitation, he got only meagre dakshina. Amazing mode of death Students of astrology may take a sharp look here. 5th house is for prayers and 8th house is for death. For Leo Ascendant, Jupiter rules both 5th and 8th houses. Jupiter itself is the karaka of "prayer." Jupiter is in the Ascendant (Self). The native had given himself to death through prayers. Interestingly, at the time of demise, transit Jupiter was activating its radical position. Further, eighth house is vacant and devoid of any planetary influence. Death in Sun/Saturn Sun is the ascendant lord. Saturn is masadhipathi (lord of 7th). It is said that in the dasa of the ascendant lord, the sub period of the enemy of the ascendant lord will cause death. In this case, Saturn the arch enemy of the ascendant lord, in its sub-period in the dasa of the ascendant lord brought the curtains down fulfilling the dicta. Pluto & Death
To be a professional astrologer in the midst of literate public and that too for more than 70 years is not an easy joke. What is the Astro factor behind it? Let us probe.
Extra-saturnine planets are ignored in Jyothisha by many but studies reveal they are of great importance and has predictive value. Pluto rules death and is modern co-ruler of sign Scorpio.
8th house indicates money from others. To be successful in consultancy, be it of any type, the 8th house and 8th lord should be favourable. Jupiter as 8th lord is in an angle, identical with the ascendant. Jupiter is also Dhanakaraka or causative planet for money. So the portfolio of 8th house coupled with inherent nature or karakatwa of Jupiter indicates receiving money (Dakshina) from others. Nevertheless, since Jupiter, lord of 8th
Transit at Death 1.
It may be noted with profit that transit Sun, the ascendant lord ruling the physical body as well as the operating dasa lord made a perfect hit to natal Pluto, the planet of death on the date of demise.
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The sub period ruler Saturn was in 2nd house, a marakasthana, exactly in the equal house bhavamadhya (EBM)
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni Neville Lang It won't be a gainsaying to mention that future of Indian Astrology to a great extent depends on some of the research oriented western scholars. An Eastern discipline, be it Jyothisha or anything else, to be beneficial to humanity at large, the knowledge base should constantly be updated so as to address itself to the challenges posed by modern life. Here comes the mighty role of research, in which the western scholars excel their eastern peers. Of late, the West has produced a series of outstanding astrologers proficient in Vedic Astrology, like David Frawley, James Kelleher, Dr. Dennis Harness, James Braha, Richard Houck, Dennis Flaherty and others. Neville Fang of Australia and Das Goravani from USA belong to that elite category of eminent Astrologers. Neville learnt vedic astrology and had a strong fascination for the systems approach in Jyothisha, propounded by Prof. V K. Choudary and immortalized the systems approach, through his famous US retaliatory prediction that came correct to the minute - a must read for any student of any system of Astrology. He was also well-versed in Krishnamurthy Paddhathi as well as the one going on by the name SP Khullar system; all stellar Astrology with roots in Vedic Jyothisha. Neville was highly interested in the Keralite way of calculation of Gulika and has written several e-mails to me about it. He used to take regular classes in Jyothisha in Australia. I first took notice of Neville, when I came across a mail written by him about the impending Yod formation in the heavens. This aroused my curiosity and in my personal e-mail correspondence with him, I found him 1 6 FEBRUARY 2012
to be very helpful and magnanimous in sharing knowledge. Neville, apart from being a knowledgeable astrologer was an efficient astronomer too.
predictions need to come correct there should exist some connection between Jupiter the planet of divine wisdom and 2nd house (or 2nd lord ) of speech. One can see Jupiter aspecting Saturn, the 2nd lord of speech, in his chart. Venus Dasa and Astrological Studies
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Neville Lang: 30th Augustl949 at 12:15pm, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Latitude: 33:52:00 S[G], Longitude: 151:13:00 E, Ayanamsa: 23° 9' 10", SID: 10:51:39, Bal. Dasa: Saturn 17 years, 11 months, 2 days. Jupiter,Mas Uranus
I Date of death 28th April 2011 ' Exact time and location unknown
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Interest in Astrology 5th house indicates natural inclination of mind and Poorvajanma Vasanas or acquired tendencies from past life. Mars, his lord of 5th, of mind is in 8th house, of occult studies. Neptune, Mercury conjunction (wide) is another factor that aroused his interest in Jyothisha. He had a sharp brain (Mercury). When Mercury occupies the eleventh either from the ascendant or the Moon sign, it influences the 5th house (mind) there from and obviously the native is blessed with a sharp brain. For Neville, exalted Mercury is in eleventh from natal Moon. For any Astrologer, no matter however learned he is, if his
It will be instructive to note that, his astrological life bloomed and blossomed in the dasa of the fallen Venus stationed in the constellation of Moon, the ruler of 8th house of occult studies. He was teaching Jyothisha. He also took interest in sports and used to play golf, tennis and racquet ball. Sagittarius, the fiery sign, that rises at his time of birth accounts for interest in sports as well as well as his teaching ability (Jupiter, the teacher and Sagittarius the 9th sign of the natural zodiac that stands for teaching). He released Astracadabra, an astrology program for palm pocket PC in 2004. It may be noted that his major period lord Venus is in the star Hasta (palm). 2nd Saturn Return and change in Life Style In mid-1999, coinciding with 2nd Saturn return that usually heralds significant changes in life, he moved out of software programming to internet marketing business. Dasa Sandhi and Longevity Venus is not a well-meaning planet for Sagittarius ascendant. For Neville, Venus is not only debilitated but also is in the sub of Mercury, the ruler of 7th house (maraka, badhaka - licensed to kill). Venus is lord of 7th (maraka) from the Moon sign. continued on 19 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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PROF. B. SURYANARAIN RAO
I belong to the Mulakanadu Andhra section of the Brahmin Community, and descended from the stock of the venerable Vasishta and claim that Gotra. Twelve generations ago my ancestors resided in Walaja Nagar, under the patronage of the Nawabs of Arcot and the neighbouring Polagars and they had distinguished themselves by performing sacrifices or Yagnas, by simple and holy lives and by the religious fervour of their exemplary and virtuous lives. My family records give me the following names of my ancestors:— 1. Sarana Vatjhulu
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Had performed Yagnas or sacrifices.
had to educate himself, as best as he could. He was of slender build, energetic, strong and extremely active in work which I have inherited from him to a large extent. My mother Rukminiamma was an intelligent, quiet going and very handsome woman and she died when I was about 10 years old. My father could read and speak about ten languages and filled various posts in the Ganj am District and became Manager or Dewan of Parlakimidi Zamindari. He was an expert in Mantra Sastras, and highly religious and obliging. He would never flinch from doing an obligation and brought me up with great care and love. The following is his horoscope :
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Devoted themselves to public and private business and service.
Venkatappagaru Venkatagiriappagaru Parayyagaru Venkataramaniahgaru This was my grandfather who was born in 1747 A.D. and died in 1828 A.D. having lived 81 years. He married first Narasamma and had two sons by her. After her death he married Naranamma when he was nearly 60 years. He commanded 500 horse and a suitable corps of infantry under Hyder and Tippu and changing his life into civil, he was an Amildar and became Peshkar of Kikkeri, Channarayapatna and Devanhalli, in which last place Hyder first made his political entry. My grandfather had two daughters and five sons by bis second wife and my father Gopala Rao was the third son and the most lucky among the lot. My father was born on the 17thJuly 1816 on Friday, the lOthlunar day of the dark half of the month Ashadha, at about 15 ghatis after sunrise when the constellation Bharani ruled with the dasa of Venus, He was only 12 years when his father died and * Ack;Brihat Jataka published by Ms/: Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Mark the positions of planets in all the kendras. In addition to his onerous duties, he com
pleted the gigantic task of completing with his own hand, one crore and twentyfive lakhs of Rama Namas or names of Sri Rama and
concluded the religious rites connected with them four months before his death. He died in his 76th year on the morning of 27th August 1891 and was therefore 75 years and 40 days according to English calculations. My mother bore six children, four daughters and two sons, and I am the second. My elder brother Jagannatha Rao entered Mysore Service retired as an Amildar and died in December 1915. I was born on the Rathasaptami, Tuesday, in the month of Magha in Rakshasa at about 14 ghatis after sunrise at Chicacole and my horoscope is given on the next page. An incident occurred in my fifth year which has influenced all my life to a. remarkable extent. My first Akshara-bhyasa, education, began at Parlakimidi in my fifth year and I slept that night with my father. I dreamt that I was taken to Suryaloka to the presence of the Sun, made to sit on his lap, and given some Payasam (wheat preparation) by his wife Chayadevi and after a greal deal of love, the Sun putting his hands on my head, observed that I would live long, be happy and become a great scholar and author. I awoke and related my dream to my father, who had already anticipated FEBRUARY 2012 33
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some ideas of my future great-ness. In my boyish days I was extremely intelligent, and possessed an excellent memory coupled with a piercing intellect. But as it often happens with intelligent boys, I was irregular in attendance at school, careless of my studies, fond of running and other athletic exercises and was mischievous to a considerable extent. All the while I felt I would become a great man, and even challenged my teachers with this idea. While I was in the Senior B.A., class in the Central College at Bangalore, Mr. Cook, M.A., its Principal r-ebuked me for my want of attention to studies and for not writing notes which he gave very copiously. I was ready with my impertinent answer. I observed in a determined tone that copying notes forms the part of dull-headed students and superficial teachers and that bright students like myself need no such process. He remarked that he was a student and amanuensis of Dr. Bains of Psychological fame and that I should obey him. I told him that I would become a greater man than both of them with the result that I was turned out of the class for a day. Mr. Cook was a generous Scotch gentleman. He sent for me next day, and asked me whether my behaviour was right. I said that his treatment of students should be different as the intelligent and spirited could not bear calmly, re-marks which dull boys may consider as their inheritance. When I met him after publishing some of my works, specially History of Vijayanagar, he had the nobility to address me as a greater man than himself while I modestly acknowledged his valuable instructions as the basis for all my scholarship in English. I was intended to take the legal line and accordingly finished my legal studies and practised for about 9 years. My astrological instincts were stirred up by a Sastri while I was in the F.A. class and I picked up my knowledge in it by reading books on the subject in Sanskrit. I had no high opinion for English astrological publications and never cared to them. My first work in Astrology* in a diglot form (English and Kannada) appeared in 1882, and it sold well. My collegiate studies gave me no leisure to attend to astrological studies and my Self-Instructor in English appeared in 1892. The second edition in 1893 and third in 1900, the interval being taken up by my legal practice, 4th, 5th and 6th editions followed and the 7th is in print. 34 FEBRUARY 2012
Soon after my birth an Ooriya Astrologer by name Brahma predicted my future greatness. I feel I am under the direct grace of the glorious Sun at every important turn in my fife and his presence in the 10th house along with Budha and Guru has enabled me to hold the view that I am destined to become a great man and write valuable works on a variety of subjects. I married first my maternal uncle's daughter by name Bhagirathi and she bore 10 children of whom four died early in life. I have now 6 children by her, 3 sons and 3 daughters and after her death I married again Subbi. She has one daughter now and I am leading a quite honourable and religious life. My second son Lakshminarayana Rao is a graduate of Philosophy and Logic and has entered the Mysore Educational Service. My eldest son Nanjunda Rao assists me in my office work. (Dr. B. V. Raman in his eldest son.) I have now 4 grandssons and 6 grand-daughters. God has been pleased to place me above want, and though my earnings are great, my expenses have not been small. I possess generous instincts and always take dehght in helping others who are in need. I am an admirer of all talent in any form in any man and my company is always pleasant and instructive. I possess powers of speech and writing fluently in almost equal degrees and my familiarity with various Western and Eastern sciences, gives me a decided advantage to lead the people wherever I may be. I am a great lover of music and fine arts, and my residence is generally kept in a very fashionable manner. My house is open to all classes alike and I have never withheld my help in any charitable cause when they sought my help. I have had audience with Viceroys, Maharajas and Governors and all of them were pleased with my behaviour, spirit of independence, and capacity in conversation and discussion. I have had suitable Khillats or presents from many Maharajas and the national predictions I have made about wars, famines, deaths of royal personages, epidemics, and other pheno-mena, have been remarkably fulfilled. My prediction about the present great Anglo-German war, six months before it happened, in my The Astrological Magazine has raised my reputation high and my works and lectures have always been appreciated and recognised by the educated public. I am now in my Guru Dasa and Sukra Bhukthi and hope to pull through it and a portion of Sani, through God's grace. I have been leading a religious life in this age of false allure-ments, of false civilisation and have felt strongly in my innermost heart that God protects all those who entirely place their confidence in Him and my own independent Hfe is a great illustration of that great principle which lays down complete devotion to God and honest and sincere life under His able and Omnipotent guidance. May He shower His blessings on all and make the world happy and cheerful have been my earnest daily prayers. •
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Mantra
Shakti PUNIT KUMAR VORA
SINCE MACROCOSM and microcosm are two poles of the same energy principle, our sages evolved a technique which could connect the two through one medium. They called it Mantra. Mantra is the first principle which works in accordance with the cosmic energy in ether. The Sanskrit word for contemplation is Manana and the tool or medium for Manana is Mantra. Mantra has also been called so because it is repeated in the secrecy of one's mind and is capable of capturing the source of infinite energy through chanting. It could be said that Mantras are sacred utterances (syllables, words, or verses ) that are considered to possess mystical or spiritual power. Various mantras are either spoken aloud or merely sounded internally in one's thoughts, and they are either repeated continuously for some time or just sounded once. Most mantras are without any apparent verbal meaning, but they are thought to have a profound underlying significance and are, in effect, distillations of spiritual wisdom. Thus, repetition or meditation on a particular Mantra can induce a trance like state in the person and can lead him to a higher level of spiritual awareness. Besides bringing spiritual enlightenment, different kinds of mantras are used to work other psychic or spiritual purposes, such as protecting oneself from evil psychic powers. There is wonderfully miraculous power in the mantras if they are repeated in the proper manner and the injunctions regarding the modes of their application and practice are strictly observed. In all our rituals, chanting of Mantras is an essential feature. The Vedas, especially the Rig-Veda, contain thousands of mantras. These mantras, we believe, are effective by mere repetition, if we even do not know the meanings thereof. In fact, the literal meaning of the words has nothing to do with regard to realisation of the desires. Mantras have four fold powers and are considered as four pillars of this shastra : 1.
Power as the supreme authority
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Power of yielding the desired results
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Amplifying the productive power
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A comprehensive gripping capacity
The chanting of mantras stirs our nerves and awakens them for suitable action in accordance with the desired achievement. The system of grammar has perfected its idea of sound as Brahman itself, the Supreme Being, and the imperishable one. Classical works say that mantras are sounds which originated from the five faces of lord Shiva in different forms .The basics of mantra i.e, shabda, is more ancient than anything which was subtle in form. It could be said that shabda, the sound was born before deity and human beings. It is said that sound leaves its impact on common human being from heart to soul. In philosophy of Paanini it was said that Sabda is Brahma. Since Vedic times a lot of research has been done by our seers on this aspect and discovered that creation of many things is based on sound .Sound is classified as Sphota, Nada, Anahata, and Ahata. Before the listener experiences a mantra perfectly it has to pass four stages known as para, pashyanti , madhyama and vaikhari. These four levels of sound correspond to four states of consciousness. Para represents the supernatural element in experiencing consciousness. It indicates sound is beyond the perception of the senses. Pashyanti represents the intellectual consciousness and considered to be the first precipitate of speech where power of will exists. Madhyama represents the mental consciousness and power of knowledge. Vaikhari represents the physical consciousness. To sum up, vaikhari is the gross quality of the vocal organs, madhyama is the subtler quality of the same physical organs, pashyanti is the quality of the sub conscience, and para is the quality of the pure conscience.
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Mantra, Yantras and Astrology are complimentary to each other. It is said that astrology is the eye of Hinduism and mantra is its heart. Astrology facilitates to look into the problems, mantras invokes their remedies. No doubt, if mantras are practised in letter and spirit, they give fruits as per the devotees desires. It is said that all human problems are created by the person on his own, the basis of which is always his/ her Karmas (deeds ). It is believed that mantras are a form of energy which leads to attainment of God. Through mantras one can obtain everything which one desires . It is the way to invite almighty and tell him about the problems being faced by the devotee. It is advised that the mantranusthana ( rituals) should be done strictly to reap the benefits. Mantras, practiced diligently, can (control and) give relief from diseases. Keeping desires in view and practice of mantras creates deeper and deeper impression on the mental plane, viz. conscious mind becomes saturated with impressions. Thereafter the power of mantra moves to the subconscious mind, hearing the sound of mantras in an uninterrupted way. Breathing will also become thinner, which will create an impression on subconscious mind. Correct pronounciation of mantras is necessary. According to tantra, mantras are categorised in three genders - masculine, feminine and neutral. All of them enjoy equal powers and are in no way inferior to each other. If a Mantra ends with swah it is a feminine Mantra. Such mantras are mostly used for menial aim and considered best. Namah is suffixed at the end of the neutral mantras. In tantras it is mentioned that if the Mantra is having hum phat at its end then the Mantra is automatically masculine and if there is hum-namah then it is neutral. Mantras are of two types - hot and cold. As per yoga tantra when we breathe, only one of our nostrils is active. When hot air is blowing through the nostrils exuberantly then SuryaNadi is active during which hot mantras should be chanted . Hot mantras are known as agneya and are used for destructive purposes. When cold air is blowing through the nostrils exuberantly then Chandra Nadi is active during which cold mantras should be chanted which are known as saumya and are used for good purposes. The basic difference about these two categories of mantra is their suffix. When any Mantra is ending with pranava it is called agneya mantra and if the mantra is ending with namah then it is saumya mantra. Saumya mantra can be converted to agneya by adding phat at the end of THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
it while agneya can be converted into a saumya one by adding namah at the end of it. It is known that mantras are of different types . The devotee is always found in a dilemma which mantra he should practice to reap maximum benefits . Such cases are seen that if an individual worships mantra he doen't get success at all but instead of getting success he suffers . So before practicing any mantra check on the compatible mantra with a evolved person - Guru. Just as the world is made up of five elements - air, water, fire, earth, and sky - our body too contains these in some proportion. Mantras can alter, increase or decrease these elements and maximise or minimise benefit/harm. Om, an enduring syllable is a mystic and prehistoric cosmic sound. It is considered the most comprehensive, universal, non- personal , holy- sound symbol and signifier of the supreme infinite divine reality. It is the seed of all the mantras. Combination of shiva and shakti is supreme power and this power is very much present in the galaxy. Mandukya Upanishad says that past, present and future all that is Om. Om is combination of five elements which are known as fire, water, air, sky and earth. When these five powers combine, this universe is born. Om is the mantra of Creation. It is said that it is used as synonym for Brahma. Om is said to have originated from five faces of Shiva. Om manifests as the totality of existence, from the external most physical to the internal most spiritual, on four cosmic planes, macrocosmic as well as microcosmic and can be further divided into gross, subtle, potential and transcendental or meta - phenomenal which is the source of the first three. _i
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Contents
Dr. B. V. Raman Planets & Politics
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Yajnavai.kya lyothisha Chinta Nidhi
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Dr. A. Sreekumar Menon Ugadi - The Festival of Happiness
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Bangalore Niranjan Bab u Vastu Dimensions & Happiness
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V R. Soundar Raj an Muhurtha Analysis
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E. S. Neelakantan Fame & Notoriety
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Dr. Jagannathrao Rahu-Ketu Axis & Health Problems
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Ramanathan The Key to Retrograde Planets
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R.S.Maniam The Nandana Year & Venusian Influence
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P unit Kumar Vohra The Significance of Namaskar
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The Astrological eMagazine Panchanga for March 2012
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for March 2012
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Varahamihira This Month for You March 2012
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Timings for Rahukafa, Gulikakafa and Yamakantaka
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Politics DR. B. V. RAMAN
TtlE SUN IS THE fountain-head of all energies. He is the visible God. Modern scientists declare that but for the Sun, nothing could exist in this world even for a single second. It is his influences that affect terrestrial phenomena. Wars, pestilences, plagues, and ebb and flow of human passions are directly traceable to the movements of the Sun and other celestial bodies or planets, in the signs of the zodiac and astrology deals with these details. Hence it is the safest guide which enables us to appreciate the trend of international events during the coming years. It is not binding on man or nations to meekly submit to the indications or influences of planets. Man is a free agent and can never be said to be a pawn in the hands of a merciless fate. Fatalism has no existence whatever in the astrological vocabulary. Astrology gives the greatest scope for the development and application of will power in man so that, knowing in advance, trend of events, individual or national, one could adjust or move harmoniously with the forces of nature. Suppose an earthquake or a war is indicated. It is not be possible for us to stop the outbreak of a war or the occurence of an earthquake, but it would certainly be possible to prevent the colossal loss of lives and properties by taking precautionary measures in advance. Herein lies the value of astrological consultation. It it is indicated in advance that prices of a certain commodity show an upward tendency in a particular year, you can sell your old stock and make some profit. If you did not know this you would perhaps buy a further stock, and sustain heavy financial losses. Astrology and History Astrology is intimately connected with History. History simply seems to be a repetetion of the problems of adjustment and redjustmentof countries and the political world. History must take cognisance of the ebb and flow of human passions, for the rise and fall of nations and empires can be traced to causes, embedded in the Womb of Time which control human passions. Whilst these causes elude the mental grasp of the historian, they nevertheless identify themselves in the creation and destruction of empires and nations. When once it is THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
admitted that historical events are adjusted by causes contained in Time, then it could be safely concluded that these causes are capable of demonstration by astrological considerations. Thus astrology helps us to understand the future trend of world events. Planets indicate Karmic results. Astrological causes are only the expression of the results of national and individual Karma, National and individual evil Karma-accumulated on a large scale, cannot remain without producing its baneful effects. The punishments must come and will come as a matter of sequence. Action must be followed by reaction. The Sun is called Karma Sakshi or the witness, who watches all activities, Kayaka or Physical, Vachaka or Verbal and Manasika or Mental. As the greatest glorious Witness of all Karma and as one who produces the reactions of all Karma, the Sun speaks out about these results through the positions, angles, aspects, conjunctions, retrogrades, accelerations etc,, of the planets and their endless movements in the zodiacal signs and constellations. Planets and Portfolios The Sun arranges the portfolios of the yearly Government by his movements in the several signs and constellations and thereby indicates the results for each year and even for each cycle. Who are the planets for politics and how do they indicate the results for the years in question? The Sun (Ravi) represents the Divine Soul and when he is the ruler or holder of other important portfolios, he determines the question of politics in that year. The Sun represents also Royalty and ruling classes and therefore he will have a large share in the moulding of that year's general politics. The Moon (Chandra) represents royalty and also the mind of a nation. Where he is evil or has evil conjunctions the national mind as a whole is debased and the activities of such nations which are under his control will commit acts
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which are inimical to sense of honour, justice and fairplay. Mars (Kuja) represents physical power and bloody actions and when he is adversely affected he will make the nations rush into bloody and destructive wars. Mercury (Budha) governs all speeches and mercantile speculations. They will progress well when he is beneficially joined or situated. He will create quarrels, litigation and losses in mercantile speculations when he is badly situated and joins evil and poisonous planets. Jupiter (Guru) represents Gnana or philosophical wisdom and when he is well situated, conjoined and aspected the results will be beneficial and prosperity reigns supreme in such lands which are under his goverenance. But where he is evil the results will be quite the reverse. The nations will run into materialistic comforts, forget divine observances, practice sinful acts and possess atheistic tendencies, Venus (Sukra) governs all sense pleasures and will make the nations enjoy and possess all material comforts. But where Venus is badly situated and otherwise gets evil influences, he plunges the nations into material miseries, takes away the comforts of ordinary life and makes them suffer great privations. Saturn (Sani) represents sorrows, troubles, and anxieties. Where he is well situated all things go well and sorrows and troubles will be minimised. When he turns out evil the troubles, sorrows and miseries will have no end and the nations will groan under wretchedness and political gloom, prisons will open their doors freely, famines will have a free play, diseases will commit havoc and the epidemics will destroy the people in large numbers from one end of the world to the other. Rahu and Ketu have no houses or portfolios and give evil results like Saturn and Mars.
Hindu Astrology attempts at foretelling future political, commercial and economical events by a consideration of the following important factors. 1. The solar ingress into the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Each Solar ingress exercises its influence for a period of three months; that is, till the entry into the next cardinal sign takes place. For instance, the entry of the Sun into Aries will influence the whole world continuously for three months upto the time of ingress into Cancer. 2. A chart is cast for the time of the lunation every month and the results interpreted which hold good only during that particular month. 3. A consideration of the planetary cabinet reveals most interesting and useful information in regard to national astrology. The planetary cabinet is formed once every lunar year. Each planet will get portfolio over certain important functions, e. g. when the Sun becomes the King, political conditions are adjusted by his special influences. Sometimes two or more functions will become combined in the same planet, when a series of ethereal currents is set afloat which introduces chaos and confusion in the political affairs of the world. A consideration of the transits of the planets in reference to zodiacal signs and constellational points (Nakshatras), at the commencement of every lunar year reveals interesting details. By this arrangement of planetary cabinet the planetary portfolios will be ever changing and consequently their indications will also remain constantly varying. Planetary cabinet means simply this. The seven planets will become King, Prime IVlinister, Commander-in-Chief, Lord of Vegetation, Lord of Minerals. Lord of Juices etc. 4. The times of the commencement of eclipses are very important in predicting mundane events. 5. And the times at which important treaties are signed, or the times of coronation, Declaration etc are also of much import. (FOR) ■
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Giinta
Nidhi
ferrftigYAJNAVALKYA
What is Ayanamsa? THE ECLIPTIC IS THE APPARENT path of the Sun. This is a great circle of the celestial sphere, which is inclined at about 23° 27' to the celestial equator. The zodiac is an imaginary belt stretching about 8° to 9° to the north and south of the ecliptic. It is within this celestial belt the planets and the Moon move around, of course apparently, as observed from the —
It is quite probable that the night sky with its bright stars, in groups / showing different and interesting / geometrical patterns, that resembled / e,™ some animal and other forms, could have aroused the interest of the Solrtirt ^ ^ primitive man, driving him to a habit \ —■ of constant observations. These V observations through the ages would V have helped the humans to identify many of the stars, some of those sufficiently bright. Only this effort of constant observation, of those stars both inside and outside the Zodiacal belt must have urged those ancients to give them individual names to many of them. It is only these practices and efforts of observation, could have made those of our ancestors to evolve a convenient division of the Zodiac into twelve equal sectors of 30° each. They called these partitions as signs, first being the present Aries.
Meshadi, a fixed point of reference that is tied upon to a stellar background commencing from Aswini. This is our 'Zodiac of constellations.' Longitude so reckoned is called Sidereal or Nirayana. However, astronomically, the first point of Aries is not a fixed point. It is the one of the intersecting points of the ecliptic and the celestial equator. This has a —ciKk backward motion of about 50.2" ——per annum in relation to the stars. This phenomenon is called the precession of equinoxes. \ Necessarily, the intersecting QtaM bt-w _ \ points of the ecliptic and the
celestial equator will be two. rr-ii . . ,i * j 1 These two points are the Vernal and Autumnal equinoxes. These two, respectively mark the entry of the Sun into the northern and southern hemisphere. The vernal equinox, taken as the reference point for measurement of —^ SomhCeleuialPole . . _ . . . „ . \ celestial longitudes, is referred to as the first point of Aries. Consequently, it can be understood that this 'Zodiac of Signs' must slip backward through the constellations. This would make 0° Aries recede at the rate of little over 50" per year from the Vedic Meshadi, which is fixed. The longitude of any planet reckoned from this moving first point of Aries, is called the Tropical or Sayana longitude. Obviously, this will be greater than the Nirayana or Sidereal longitude. This difference is Vedic astronomers, who reckoned these divisions as rasis, called Ayanamsa. In other words, Ayanamsa is the did not identify them with any particular constellation or distance between these two starting points of reckoning, group of stars. They, as group of 27 nakshatras, (28 if viz., the Meshadi, which is fixed and the astronomical Abhijith is also reckoned) pervaded the entire zodiac of first point of Aries, which is movable, known as Vernal the twelve rasis, thereby making each rasi getting 2t4 of equinox. the Nakshatra groups. However, this was what others, outside India, did. They divided all of them into twelve Ayanamsa Value constellation groups synchronising with the twelve signs. The determination of the value of Ayanamsa has given Our ancients, calling the belt "Rasi Chakra," measured rise to many controversies due to divergent views about the celestial longitudes along the ecliptic, commencing from THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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the year of coincidence of the fixed and moveable zodiacs, in the past. The result is that there are over a dozen schools of thought, giving varying Ayanamsa values. Of these, mostly those of Dr. Raman, Chaitra Paksha (synonymous with Lahiri) and that of Sri Krishnamurthy, are in general use. Astrological enthusiasts may remember the efforts taken by Dr. Raman in conducting a symposium, on this topic, during the sixties, in his famous THE ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE. It carried a series of insightful articles by eminent scholars and avid students of astrology. Those articles will be useful and rewarding to the students of astrology who want to know much more about the "riddle" and "muddle" of Ayanamsa. What is Prasna? As a specialized branch of astrology, Prasna can help to identify and solve many problems that become rather elusive or difficult in interpreting natal charts. The advantages of this unique tool of Prasna in prognostication are many. Prasna and natal astrology are mostly similar in form and content. The position of planets transiting and the ascendants are marked in both cases, with their longitudes. Both are based on a definite time element. The radical chart is based on the birth time of any native. In the natal reckoning, the possibility of some error in noting the birth time is likely. However, as the horary chart is based on the exact time of the query, the time of asking the query will be correctly marked and calculated by the astrologer. Horary astrology can give answers to any particular point in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. Natal astrology has a very vast canvas for observation and analysis while the horary has a precise but perfect field for that. In the horary the querist is connected with the place of question and time of question. Anything under the Sun can be made the topic of query, like when will the person in exile will return, whether the stolen or lost articles will be got back, etc. In Natal only limited topics can be delineated. Speciality of Prasna A speciality of the prasna system is the reckoning of the Aruda Lagna, from the position occupied by the querist, in front of the astrologer. Aruda means mounted upon something. Here the querist occupies a direction indicated by a sign or touches a sign. Of course there are many other modes of reckoning it. Finding the Swamaruda is another interesting procedure, inAshtamangala Prasna, when a girl child below 7 years 6 MARCH 2012
of age will be asked, after conducting elaborate poojas and procedures, to place the bunch of flowers and a gold coin, given to her earlier, in one of the squares of the rasi chakra, drawn specially for this. After invoking the Divine, the astrologer, with a scuffle of cowries, derives the three Ashtamangalya numbers to delineate the past present and future problems of the querist. Further intricacies of this unique process can be found in the delineation of the position occupied by the gold coin in a particular rasi that can determine its navamsa position also. Though the general prediction is done based on the position of planets, a compulsion of the omnipotent and omnipresent cosmic force is taken into account by noting down the various nimittas happening at the time of the enquiry, which can add force to the results. The birth of a child takes place as the life energy is forced by the divine to come to this world and so squeezed from the womb. It must be noted that both the birth of a child and a query are controlled by the cosmic force. The usefulness of Prasna over natal analysis lies in the fact that that favourable time found in natal analysis cannot be too specific. A Prasna can say that, with utmost precision, if the question is suitably framed. Time and Space In radical chart, only the time of birth determines the ascendant. But in horary, the nature of the place is also taken to account. Therefore Prasna or horary is related to time as well as space. In horary a questioner and his behaviour are subjected to close scrutiny. The natal horoscope can encompass the whole life whereas horary is limited to a specific time orb that usually is one year. It is of utmost importance that leading questions must be avoided in Prasna. The Prasna conducted at Guruvayoor temple in the recent past was a good example of a bad conduct of Prasna. The question over the mode of dress to be worn by the women while entering the temple was discussed and the verdict arrived had to be overruled later. General references on Prasna are available, among others, in the following treatises: Parasara Hora, Varahahora, Yavanajataka, Daivagjnavallabha, Shadpanchasika, Prasnagnana, Jyothishabhushanam, Prasnatantram from Tajik, Prasnamarga, Prasnanushtana Paddhati, Prasnayana and many other works. Those interested must take efforts to study and master at least a couple of them. _ THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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TestivaC ofjfappiness DR. A. SREEKUMAR MENON
Dr. Athickat Sreekumar Menon hails from Nallepilly villiage of Palakkad Dist, Kerala . He has excellent academic and professional back ground with a masters and doctorate in Psychology and Management. Has done post-doctoral work in Australia. Recipient of five postgraduate and doctoral fellowships including one from the Ford Foundation, U.S.A., he has held senior positions in India and abroad . Has published five original books on Management of which two have received All India awards. He is also the recipient of N.I.P.M award and Will's Award of Excellence. Authoring several original articles on Management and Human Values he has delivered many (highly valued) lectures in India and abroad. He is an original thinker , voracious reader, prolific writer and an eloquent speaker. He is keenly interested in human welfare and youth development . He continues to have active professional interest dating back to five decades. UGADI FESTIVAL IS AN Important Indian festival celebrated in states of Karnataka, Maharastra, Tamilnadu , Punjab and Manipur as New Year , as per hindu lunisolar-saka calendar called 'Panchanga', which is the Indian Calendar. This year (2012) it falls on 23rd March. Nandana Nama Samvatsara begins on this date. Ugadi (yuga and adi) is the beginning of an astronomical cycle. It is also the first day of Chaitra, the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar (followed in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka). The word Ugadi is believed as the beginning of 'Kali yuga' which started in 3102.BC, when Lord Krishna shed his human body after establishing righteousness on earth . A New Year evokes in our mind expectations for happening of new things, of course auspicious. It is the time to renew the past for better. It heralds new hopes, aspirations, material prosperity and peace in the year ahead.. This day makes people optimistic about their future and peps up their spirit. We act only when we are optimistic and behind successful action, there should be sense of optimism that is the feelings that things would turn out to be the way we expect, belief in the capacity of ourselves and our willingness to pursue a task till it is completed successfully irrespective momentary hurdles on the way. Ugadi is the day in which is to resolutions to discard unhealthy habits and in place cultivate healthy habits and correct past mistakes and follow right ways for betterment of life, are to be made . Ugadi is celebrated in Karnataka, Andhrapradesh, TamilNadu as 'Puthanandu', Goa by Konginis, Maharashtra as 'Gudi Padwa', Punjab as 'Baisaki' . In fact all the communities in the world celebrate New Year. West celebrates January, 1st according to Gregorian THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Calender. In Kerala the Malayalam New Year called; Chingam' which falls in September is celebrated as 'Vishu'.'The rituals followed vary from place to place. Common rituals are observed in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. On Ugadi day, family members get together promoting the family bond .The day starts with people smearing their body with sesame oil and taking bath early morning and visiting temples for prayer and worship . Getting up early in the morning and taking bath in cold water calls for sacrifice of the cozy life one leads and brings about a sense of discipline. The houses are swept and kept clean. A layer of cow dung is laid in the court yard.. Cow dung is found to have antiseptic properties. Lresh mango leaves, used in all sacred occasions, are hung on a string in the entrance. Beautiful floral and other patterns using different colored rice flour are made with hand called rangoli on the
specially prepared spot in front of the house. The rangoli reflects aesthetic appreciation, skills of dexterity of hand, and grasp of geometric principles. The skill in its preparation is passed on from generation to generation, as a part of traditional culture. On this day, minds will be filled with only holy thoughts and be free from wicked ideas and feelings, ill- will and mental agitations due to insatiable desires for material comforts. They are also able to develop tranquility or peace of mind by keeping away tensions and disturbing thoughts and feelings of daily life by involvement in the sacred rituals. Special feasts are prepared and shared with family members and friends. Thus it is an occasion to serve people or partake what food is left after giving it to others. It is an occasion to follow the ancient saying Athithi Devo Bhava. On this day there is a ritual of recitation of almanac or Pachanga or Hindu calendar. A Panchanga is used to find out the auspicious time for tasks undertaken for successful completion. The include activities like agricultural operations (planting, harvesting, etc), starting new ventures, travel dates, marriages and more. A Panchanga is a necessary tool that is a source of guidance in conducting day to day activities in the Hindu households. People assemble in a place such as temple premises. It is an informal social function where an elderly or revered person reads out the predictions regarding national, community and personal lives. This is called Panchanga Sravanam. Jyothisha or Astrology is one among Vedangas
or a limb of Vedas that dates back to at least 10,000 years . It is treasure of ancient wisdom In Kerala where Vishu is celebrated, the village astrologers visit traditional houses with predictions of the year written in palm leaves and read out before a lighted traditional bronze lamp and receive gifts. People are happy when they hear from these astrologers that they have a bright future. On the occasion, it is usual practice to arrange cultural and literary events. Homes reverberate with rhythm of percussion instruments, melody from traditional Indian musical instruments and folk songs and visual treat from traditional and folk dance forms like bharata natyam, kuchipudi, yakshagana and other dances. Folk arts are not mere entertainments; they are rooted in ancient indian scriptures which enlighten people in their day to day life. The occasion also provides ample scope for budding artists to bloom. Perhaps we are reminded of the need to promote arts and culture. .A special mix called bevu bella is prepared by grinding neem leaves withjagery that tastes bitter and sweet. Symbolically the mix of bitter and sweet tells us that human life is a bundle of different experiences - joy and sorrow, gain and loss, victory and defeat, praise and censure all of which we should accept with a sense of equanimity. We should never entertain very strong likes and dislikes. Ugadi is a festival that has to be celebrated in letter and spirit to bring joy and happiness to every one of us. •
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Vastu
Dimensions
Happiness Bangalore Niranjan Babu
yr->VNI i OF THE MORE IMPORTANT aspects I
Bof construction is the understanding of the
V_^measurements that are used to define the building formulae that identify the length, breadth and height of a structure.
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The ancient masters of Vastu used the angula (%") for the measurement of idols and the hasta (24 angulas or 18") or cubit for measurement of residential buildings, temples and palaces. The IP1
hasta was also used to measure conveyances iyana), couches (sayana) etc. Six types of measurements are described. Mana
Measurement of height or length
Pramana
Measurement of breadth
Parimana
Measurement of width or circumference
Lambamana
Measurement along plumblines
Unmana
Measurement of thickness
Upamana
Measurement of inter-space
distance between the tip of the middle finger and the top of the thumb of a fully stretched palm. Manasara (essence of measurement) mentions the following: 1 para man u
- 1 atom
8 paramanu
- 1 ratha dhooli (molecule)
8 ratha Dhooli
- 1 valagna (hair end)
8 valagna
= 1 liksha (nit or egg of a louse)
8 liksha
- 1 yooka (louse)
The Vastu text books also speak of the Ghanamdna
8 yooka
= 1 yava (barley corn)
(exterior measurement) and Aghanamdna
8 yava
- 1 angula or 3/4 of an inch
12 angula
= 1 vitasti
2 vitasti
- 1 kishku hasta (small cubit) or twenty four inches
25 angula
- 1 prajaapatya (1 cubit)
26 angula
- 1 dhanurmushti
(interior measurement). Mana is also used generally to mean measurement. We also have Adimdna which means primary measurement or comparative measurement. Talamdna is the sculptural measurement. Here, the length of the face from the top of the head is the unit. This length can also be taken as the THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
4 dhanur mushti - 1 dhanda dhanda
- 1 rajju
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www.astrologicalmagazine.com A rajju is the standard length of a rope and works out to 26x4x8 angula or 832 angula or 52 feet. A kishku cubit (24 angula or 18") also known as hasta is normally used for -measuring all objects. (The %" measurement for angula is as given by Prof. P.K. Acharya in his "Encyclopaedia of Architecture")
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The angula is also defined as the middle phalanx of the middle finger in Mayamata and the yava measurement (8 barley grains placed side by side) works out roughly to 3 cms. Building Formulae
Now, let us see how these formulae are calculated with
Certain formulae called Ayadi Shadvarga are recommended by the ancient classical works of India when building a residence or temple. These formulae are said to ensure health, wealth and prosperity to the people. These formulae are known as Aya, Vyaya, Rksa, Yoni, Vara and Thithi. Certain texts also mention
specific reference to the text Manasara.
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The ancients considered the dwelling as a living organism. Whether it was a temple (Prasada) or a palace (Rajagruha) or a residential dwelling (sala) or the image (Chitra) or idol of a deity (Vigraha), perfection was the word that they desired and looked for. The site (Kshetra) and the dwelling (Vastu or Avastha) were considered as having a rhythm and beauty which vibed perfectly with Nature. Each site and building had life and there was the necessity of building the structure to perfect proportions based on certain formulae. When houses were built using these formulae, they were said to give the residents health, wealth and prosperity. Evamaayadhishadvarge kuryathatra vichakshanowhu II , . . . , In this (matter of selecting the correct measure) the expert (architect) should apply the set of six formulae beginning with Aya (—Manasara, IX, 74)
Length -Aya & Rksha an ^ Rksha formulae vc 2' '•he length dimensions. Width - Vyaya & Yoni Vyaya and Yoni formulae
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8'vc us the width dimensions. Height - Vara & Tithi vara an(i Tithi formulae give us ^ height dimcnsions_
Aya (increase) Vasubhirgunitham Bhaanu (bhijrhaanyaayamashta-shishtakam 11 When the length 1 is multiplied by 8 and then divided by 12, the remainder is known as Aya. , „ 1x8 [remainder = Aya] 12 The results attributed to the remainder are as given below. Remainder Becomes poor
So, what are these formulae? The group of six formulae to which a structure should conform is known as Ayadi Shadvarga. These formulae are respectively Aya, Vyaya, Rksa, Yoni, Vara and Tithi.
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Ayadi Shadvarga test whether the orientation of a building is correct and whether the measurements conform to the orientation. A variety of dimensions are prescribed by the ancient treatises. These Shadvarga enable the builder to select auspicious and proper dimensions of the building.
Righteous desires becomes fruitful
Attraction of fortunes Victorius Sudden surprises (pleasant) Becomes spiritually inclined Enjoys the good things of life Acquires much wealth Abundance of good Name and fame
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www.astrologicalmagazine.com If the remainder is zero, it is considered good for religious merits. We find that except for the remainders 1 and 2, the rest indicate positive results. Vyaya (decrease) Navabhirvardhayet panktihi (tya) hritvaa sesham vyayam (yo) Bhavet II When the width (b) is multiplied by 9 and is divided by 10, the remainder is known as Vyaya.
Count the building constellation from the birth constellation of the master. Divide the number by nine (if divisible). Else, take it as it is. If the number or remainder corresponds to 2,4, 6, 8 and 9, the two constellations are said to be compatible. Of course, you will do well to refer to Dr. B. V. Raman's Muhurtha or Electional Astrology for finding out the compatibility of the constellation (Nakshatra) of the building with the constellation (Nakshatra) of the master of the building. Yoni (source)
wx9 [remainder - Vyaya] 10 The results are given on the next page : Remainder
Gunanaagam cha yonihi syadvriddhihaanya yathakramam~ When the width (b) is multiplied by 3 and divided by 8, the remainder is known as Yoni.
Result Achieves success
-[remainder = Yoni]
Will be victorius Moderate
The results are as given below :
Enjoys the good things of life Yoni Table
Victorius over enemies Problems of the eye Acquires wealth Is happy (contented ?) always Has good friends If the remainder is zero, it is conducive to happiness. If the Ay a is greater than the Vyaya, it is good for all round prosperity. If the Aya is less than the Vyaya, it is said to be not auspicious. If the Aya is equal to Vyaya, it is said to have no defect. Rksa (Nakshatra) Ashtarbhivardhite rksham hrutva kshapishyate II Multiply the length (I) by 8 and divide by 27. The remainder is called Rksa or Nakshatra. The odd Rkshas are said to be auspicious and the even, inauspicious. 1x8 [remainder - Rksa]
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Remainder
Yoni
Building to face
1 —
Dhwaja
East
2 —
Dhooma
South-east
3 —
Simha
South
4 —
Shwana
South-west
5 —
Vrishabha
West
6 —
Khara North-west (Gandharva)
7 —
Gaja
8 (zero) —Kaka
North North-east
Odd remainders are said to be auspicious and even remainders, bad. If there is no remainder, the breadth has to be altered. The Yoni which is said to be an architectural formulae has been given much importance by our ancients. The remainder gained through it guarantees the suitablity of the building and the well-being of the master and his surroundings. A proper Yoni will ensure the qualitative life of a structure. Brihat Samhita calculates the Yoni in a slightly different manner. The area (length x breadth) is divided by 8. The auspicious Yoni defines the correct orientation of the building. MARCH 2012 11
www.astrologicalmagazine.com From the Yoni Table above, it is clear that the ancients wanted the buildings to face the four cardinal directions only, viz., East, West, North and South. The classical texts opine that Dhwaja Yoni is the best of all auspicious Yonis. Manusyalaya Chandrika states that Yonihi Praanaa Eva Dhamnam Yadasmaad I Grahyastatadyogyayoniprabhedaha 11 Yoni constitutes the life and breath of a structure, particularly of a house : Vara (solar day) Nandavriddhayaa rishim (shina) hritva tacchesham vaarameva cha I When the circumference is multiplied by nine and then divided by seven, the remainder is Vara (solar day).
[remainder - Vara] 7 Manasara refers to C as circumference or thickness or height. Perhaps, we can take this as the height. I invite scholars to throw more light on this point.
Remainder
Day of the week
1
Sunday
Not favourable
2
Monday
Favourable
3
Tuesday
Not favourable
4
Wednesday
Favourable
5
Thursday
Favourable
6
Friday
Favourable
Saturday
Not favourable
7 (zero)
Result
Of the weekdays, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are said to be auspicious for beginning the construction. Tithi (lunar day) Navabhirgunithe trimshata kshepecchesham tithirbhavet I When the circumference is multiplied by 9 and then divided by 30, the remainder is Tithi (lunar day).
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Prathama Dviteeya Triteeya Chaturthi Panchami Shashti Saptami Ashtami Navami Dasami Ekadasi Dwadasi Trayodasi Chaturdasi Amavasya*
Not favourable Favourable Favourable Not favourable Favourable Moderate Favourable Not favourable Not favourable Favourable Not favourable Favourable Favourable Not favourable Not favourable
This formulae gives the lunar day on which to commence the construction.
Summarising, the Shadvarga of the building and its consequent results are as below. Aya Riskha = Vara =
Vyaya Yoni Tithi
For the building under reference : • Aya is 8 — Enjoys the good things of life. • Vyaya is 3 — Moderate. Since Aya is greater than Vyaya, all round prosperity is indicated. • Rksa is 23, odd, and so favourable. • Yoni is 1, Dhwaja, and is the best of all Yonis. The building can face East. (Primarily it means that there should be good ventilation on East, the direction of good health) Vara is 2 indicating Monday and, therefore, good. Construction can begin on this day. Tithi is 12 or the 12th day (Dwadasi) and hence, favourable.
Example
Reference to Vayas or age of the building is also made to in certain texts.
Let us consider a building (not a site) of length 40 hasta (or 60 feet), breadth 27 hasta (40 feet and 6 inches) and height 13 hasta (nineteen and half feet).
The remainder obtained by multiplying the area of the building (1 x b) by 27 and dividing by 100) is the Vayas or age of the building.
Let us calculate as follows :
In the example worked above, the age of the building will be 60 years. (40 x 27) x 27 299160
Aya 1x8
40 x 8
320 [Remainder - 8]
Vyaya bx9
27 x 9
243 [Remainder - 3]
10 Rksa 1x8
10
10
40 x 8
320 [Remainder = 23]
bx3
27 x 3
81 [Remainder - 1]
hx9
13x9
72 [Remainder - 2]
7 Tithi hx9
7
7
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72
30
30
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100 100 Remainder is 60 which is Vayas or age of the building. Of all the Shadvarga, Aya, Vyaya, Yoni and Nakshatra are extremely important. If the measurement of the building conforms to these four formulae, we can assume that the structure, more or less, is proportionate. Manasara recommends 9 different lengths, 9 different breadths and 5 different heights. Of these different and varying measures, the right measure is selected by applying the 6 formulae. By a verification of the measurements with the respective formula, the risk of selecting improper measurements will be eliminated. The ancient structures which conformed to these Ayadi are even today standing strong and tall. The following slokas from Manasara are appropriate : Yatra dosho gunadhikyam tatra dosho na vidhyathe I Tesham adhikagunaam vaanamyaam sarvadoshakaram bhavet I Tasmatpariharedh vidhvan janamevam prakalpayet 11 Where there is more excellence than blemish, there is no defect in it, but if the blemish is more than the excellence, it would be imperfect; therefore, the knowledgeable (architect) should avoid the calculation that is imperfect and follow the practice that is current among the people. Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu ! ■ MARCH 2012 13
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Air. V.R.SoundarRajan, with a Diploma in Alechanical Engineering, has served Anna University, Chennai for over thirty years. Me has been rendering astrological counseling for two and half decades. Air. SoundarRdjdlt S training has been under Pandit Asuri Venkatachary.
Dr. b.v.raman says " Muhurtha is much more important. It gives valuable directions by following which the person will be enabled to remove, neutralise, counteract or overcome the evils indicated by the horoscopic chart. Horoscopy is diagnostic. It merely points out the ills but prescribes no remedies. Muhurtha is prescriptive as well as preventive. It tells how by undertaking ventures at auspicious times one can ward off the evils and ensure success" (Muhurtha or Electional Astrology)
Muhurtha
Analysis V R. SOUNDAR RAJAN
We will analyse how certain ill muhurthas cause disaster.
Moon's constellation is 7 from bride's star. Moon is with Mandi in the same consellation. The Moon in the first pada of Hasta during day time formed Dina Mrityu Yoga (inauspicious) Lagna was not aspected by any benific planets. Lord of Navamsa Lagna was malefic and in debilitation in D9.. Sun (in the constellation of Bharani) kicks the Nakshatra of Hasta (Moon's constellation) forms Latta Dosha, which causes loss of wealth. Moon is near Mrityu Bhaga. Her husband died during August 2011 (40 years of age) and her child died during December 2011 (15 yrs).
Wife: 17th June 1969,22hrs in Chennai. Birth constellation Punarvasu (Cancer)
I Mercury (R)| Venus
Husband: 25th July 1961 at 17.40 in Chittore. Birth constellation Moola (Sagittarius) Mercuiy I Sun
Mars
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Husband Mocpr 19,h October! 946 Aaiu"
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Moon's constellation of both husband and wife are same - Aslesha Mars (R) Comparing these two charts, ascendants are in 2/12 positions, Moon signs are in 6/8 positions while the 7th lords are in 2/12 positions. Lagna lord is in debilitation in both charts. Let us see their wedding muhurtha. Ascdt./1 Venus Mercury (R) / j Sun y 6th May 1990 Rahu Saturn (R)
Wedding Muhurtha
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I Saturn (R) Wedding Muhurtha : 14"'September Jupiter (R) 1977 Moon Rasi Mand
Jupiter Moon
The constellation of this girl is Punarvasu and the constellation of Moon in Muhurtha was Hasta (7th from natal). Lagna and 7th house are afflicted in Muhurtha chart - Moon with planets. Moon is in Sunya Rasi and end of the nakshatra. Ketu is near Mrityu Bhaga. The husband died in 2001. Next, we analyse the chart of Andhra Pradesh's former Chief Minister Mr. Y.S.Rajasekara Reddy.
Navamsa
Ascot /
Moon in 3r pada of Sravana formed Dina Roga. Jupiter is debilitated and Retrograde Saturn in Retrograde and in the 7th. Lagna is hemmed between malefics.
Y.S.Rajasekara Venus Reddy I 8th July 1949 Rasi
Rahu
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Saturn
Lagna Lord Mercury is near Mrityu Bhaga. She lost her husband in 2008.
9"' September 1977 10.15am Meicuiy(R) Female Saturn Rasi Sun
In the electional chart, the Moon with planets caused Indu sagrah - Moon in Shunya Rasi. Malefic planet in next constellation of Moon's constellation. Ketu was near Mrityu Bhaga. Retrograde Mercury caused his death. •
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If bom five witffame; 'Else 6e not 6orn at aCC - Tiruvalluvar THERE IS A BASIC TENDENCY in man to achieve fame and it is only a few who manage to acquire it. Having acquired it, it is even more difficult to retain it all through one's life. In the whole of human history only a handful of men like Shakespeare, Gandhiji, Einstein to mention a few, can lay claim to everlasting name and fame. It would be a real tragedy if a person who has become popular by his good actions, should fall into disrepute. In this regard there would be no dearth of examples. It is commonplace to find so-called saints becoming sinners overnight and though the converse is also quite possible, it is nevertheless rare. The foremost question that should now arouse our interest is, what role do the planets play in our day- to- day lives to bring us repute or disrepute? Let us now try to arrive at an answer based on the rules laid down by the founding fathers of astrology.
5. The inherent strength of Mars (mostly in fiery signs) and the presence of Sasi Mangala Yoga (which literally means Moon Mars conjunction) like MoonMars opposition or even the mere presence of Mars in a quadrant from the Moon is necessary. Here the logic is the Moon governs the "mind" while Mars is the planet denoting action and aggression and this influence enables one to attract the attention of the public. These five rules may be applied not only to the Rasi chart but also to all divisional charts. However, in this article we shall confine our attention only to the Rasi and the Navamsa charts. Harshad Mehta Chart 1: Born 29-7-1954 at 10.30 a.m. (1ST) with a balance Of 18 years 9 months of Saturn Dasa. ilBja
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There can be no portrait without a wall. Applying the wisdom of this maxim we can boldly state that unless the Lagna and the Lagna lord are strongly fortified it is difficult to acquire fame.
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The 10th house plays a crucial role in elevating a native to the Hall of Fame. This is stressed adequately in all classical texts.
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The 4th house governs the masses and the predominance of this house is the sine qua non for attaining name and fame.
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The mutual interaction between Saturn and Venus is absolutely essential for popularity. This is all the more true in the case of men who deal with the masses like film stars, musicians and politicians. The logic is quite simple. Saturn governs the masses and Venus governs all mundane matters including worldly comforts.
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Princess Diana Chart 4: Born 1-7-1961 Jupiter (R) I Rahu I Mars
Monica Seles Chart 2: Born 12-12-1973 at midnoon with a balance of 3 years 5 months 17 days of Jupiter Dasa at birth. Mars Rahu
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Chart 2 belongs to Monica Seles who created a sensation in women's tennis and whose challenge to the supremacy of Steffi Graf was nullified by an attempt on her life, an act unheard of in the history of the game. The Lagna lord is well-placed in Rasi and Navamsa while the 10th house is occupied by a powerful Sun and the 10th lord is strongly placed in Aries. Venus is placed in the house of Saturn while the Moon is in quadrant from Mars, both planets being well-placed.
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Saturn Ascdt.
Jupiter Rahu
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Mars I Jupiter
Rahu
Chart 3 belongs to the American pop star Michael Jackson whose song-and-dance performances have evoked world-wide admiration. The Lagna lord Mars is powerfully placed in Aries and in the Navamsa of Sagittarius in a quadrant from the Moon. The 10th house is powerfully occupied by the sun while the strong Saturn, lord of 4th is placed in Lagna in Aquarius Navamsa. In Navamsa, Venus is placed in the house of Saturn.
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Chart 4 belongs to Princess Diana whose wedding attracted world-wide attention. The Lagna lord aspects Lagna from Leo. The 4th lord is rendered strong in his own house in both Rasi and Navamsa. Venus occupies his own house in Rasi while in Navamsa he is placed in the house of Saturn. In Rasi there is an opposition between the Moon and Mars. John F. Kennedy Chart 5: Ref: A.M. 1993, Page390. Uais
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Navamsa : ^ hixr Jupiter
Michael Jackson Chart 3: Bom 29-8-1958 at 6.09 p.m. GMT with a balance of 2 years 2 months 15 days of Rahu Dasa at birth.
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Chart 5 belongs to John Kennedy whose ascent to the white House at a remarkably Young age evoked a great deal of admiration and whose assassination by Lee Harvey Oswald is well-known. He was born when the mercurial sign Virgo was rising. Mars is powerfully placed in Aries and in Sagittarius Navamsa. Venus occupied his own sign Taurus and conjoins Saturn in Navamsa. It is to be noted that the two strong planets in his horoscope, Mars and Venus, own the 4th and the 10th houses from Chandra Lagna.
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Chart 8 belongs to Prince Charles, scion of the British royal family. The Lagna lord is powerfully placed in the 10th. Mars is rendered strong in scorpio while in Na.va.msa. he is in a quadrant from Moon. Venus and Saturn are
Chart 6: Ref: A.M. 1993 Page 706 Mercury
Venus Mars Sun
Mars
Ketu
Moon Jupiter Sun Rahu
Mercury Navamsa
Venus Sat.
Ketu Jupiter Chart 6 belongs to Charlie Chaplin who delighted movie audiences the world over and starred in such popular movies as the Great Dictator and Modern Times and in a host of TV serials. He passed away at the ripe old age of 88. He was born when the fiery sign Sagittarius was rising. The 101'1 lord aspects its own house while the benign planet, Jupiter (lord of 4th and Lagna), is powerfully placed in Lagna. Mars is powerfully placed in Aries while being in opposition to the Moon.
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Mercu,
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Venus
conjoined in Navamsa. The 10 house is rendered strong as it comes under the benign influence of Jupiter powerfully placed in Sagittarius. Boris Yelstin Chart 9: Ref.A.M. 1994, page327 Jupiter I Venus
Richard Nixon Chart 7:Bom 9-1-1913 at 9.30 p.m.(PST) at33N47, 117 W5L II Rahu Saturn |
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Chart 7 belongs to Richard Nixon, former president of the United States. The Lagna lord is placed Vargottama in Sagittarius while Venus and Saturn (owners of 7th and 10,h respectively) are involved in an interchange of houses. Venus is placed in the Navamsa of Saturn. The Moon is placed in a quadrant from Mars in Navamsa. Mars is placed in a fiery Sign, Sagittarius. All the three benefic are afflicted- Venus due to Dosha arising out of Kendradhipatya and Jupiter and Mercury by conjunction with Mars -brought him disrepute. Prince Charles Chart 8: Bom 14-11-1948 with a balance of 2 years 5 months 2 day of Ketu Dasa at birth.
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Chart 9 belongs to Boris Yelstin, whose tenure coincides with the termination of the Bolshevik rule in the Soviet Union, after a long run of more than six decades from 1917. The Chandra Lagna is rendered strong as it is occupied by its own lord. The Moon conjunct Mars gives rise to Sasi Mangala Yoga. Mars is powerfully placed in Scorpio Navamsa. Saturn and Venus are conjoined in Rasi and in opposition in Navamsa. Venus as the 10th lord is powerfully placed in Taums Navamsa. continued on 21
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Problems
DR. JAGANNATH RAO, M.B.B.S.,M.R.S.H
FROM THE IMMEMORIAL the effect of Rahu and Ketu has been known to man whenever the Moon or the Sun comes in conjunction with these shadowy planets. He has known that this conjunction known commonly as eclipse has an effect on digestion and pregnancy - that is, a pregnant woman was forbidden to see an eclipse. All were supposed to fast until the eclipse ended. The effects of Rahu and Ketu were thus far known to all. But the ancient Rishis have attributed many other diseases to these shadowy planets. For instance Rahu produces phobias, stammering, chronic diseases like leprosy and tumors, serpent bites, abortions, child deaths, etc., and to Ketu are attributed low blood pressure, accidents, phobias, worms, skin diseases, etc. Though the individual effects of these planets have been studied by various authors of the past and present, no exhaustive study of the effects on health of this axis in the natal chart has been made. This prompted me to collect for such a study, My findings are mainly with regard to health also. I have studied the effects in all the 12 houses and I have also noted the findings of ancient rishis aad astrological seers of the past and present and I present this paper for the benefit of readers. The study is by no means exhaustive though I have made a sincere effort to focus the effect on as many aspects as possible. Rahu Katu - axis in Lagna and the 7th Before touching the effects on health it is necessary to study the mental make-up of the person and other environmental conditions that may effect health. Native with this combination will have a peculiar nature and it will not be possible to easily gauge the person. He may suffer from inferiority complex, fear of being neglected by near and dear ones and society; he also suffers some deformity, may be in a minor degree. He will have secret aspirations leading to frustrations. With such a complex melancholia, depression, peptic ulcers, and even hysteria may develop. As this axis falls in the 1st and the 7th, the person is very passionate and suffers due to lack of sex gratification. They may be difficult to get on with because they are silent-and-difficult-to-please types. If there is a THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
full kalasarpa in these houses, it becomes a very unfortunate condition and such people die in dire circumstances. The susceptible ages the 7th, 13th 18th, 26th, 38th 45th and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 2nd and the 8th The native of such a combination is a victim of circumstances leading to pecuniary troubles and involvements in accidents and may be bedridden for a long time. He may have stammering, and suffer due to his foul tongue and quick temper. He develops blood pressure and is disliked by his family members. At the age of 12 years he suffers from pox which leaves bad sears. He will have inferiority complex with regard to his sexual ability. He is often cold and clammy to touch, he suffers from high fevers and pains which mostly remain undiagnosed. He has to spend a lot on his health and as well as on his dependents. This further causes nervous disorders and ultimately nervous breakdown. The effects are mitigated if there is an aspect of Jupiter to this axis, either to Rahu or Ketu. If there is complete kalasarpa operating in these houses he ends up in an asyslum. The susceptible ages are the 10th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 42nd, 53rd, and 59 years. Rahu Ketu in the 3rd and the 9th Persons having this combination are often misunderstood by their own kith and kin. They are accussed of ulteriormotives. They do not care for their health but are highly susceptible to criticism and suffer blood pressure. Their own kith and kin will cause troble and even the father may disown such a person. They are fond of wandering and suffer often due to breakdown of vehicles, as they rickety vehicles. They pose themselves as rich and powerful. If full kalasarpa operates. The end is sudden. The susceptible ages are 11th, the 18th, 25th 31st, 40th, 47th, 50th and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 4th and the 10th The natives with such a combinations will often suffer from cough and cold, fever due to frequent tours and MARCH 2012 19
exhaustion. They also suffer much due to not taking advantages of circumstances and thus suffer in mind. They are quixotic in temperament; blowing hot and cold and succumbing ultimately to pressures. This trait makes them unpopular. They usually suffer from chronic diseases and fevers. I have found many with such a combination addicted to heavy smoking and developing bronchitis. If full kalasarpa operated in houses, they may die as beggars away from home. The susceptile ages are the 3rd, 10th, 18th, 21st, 31st, 41st and59years.
even for their own welfare. They however take extra care of their health, but often get into minor accidents and suffer broken bones. They are also quixotic in teamperment and difficult to get on with and make bad bosses and bad subordinates. They suffer much in services of others. If complete kalasarpa, they are prone to bad accidents and may end up in a rehabilitation home. The suceptible ages are the 11th month, the 3rd, 8th, 18th, 25th, 3(k, 37th, 42nd, 49th, 50ih and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 8th and the 2nd
Rahu Ketu in the 5th and the 11 th People with this combination are quick in temper and often regret their actions; this causes frequent bouts of high blood pressure. They suffer from phobias; worrying too much about their health which in turn causes peptic ulcer, hyperacidity, indigestion, etc. They are peptic in temperament meaning they are angry and intolerable when hungry and after heavy meals become docile. They are generous but their quick temper spoils everything. They may be hair -splitting and difficult maters. Generally the native suffers from gastric troubles, indigestion, dysentery, etc. They are nevertheless lucky in many walks of life. Rahu in the 5th causes worry due to frequent abortions. Such persons have few children. They may even be issueless; the try to uplift themselves spiritually, but they often fail in their spiritual aspirations. If kalasarpa is complete, they will become destitutes. Usually death is peaceful, the susceptible ages are the 6 month, Wi 3rd, 18th, 20th 30th, 40th and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 6th and the 12th Such persons enjoy good health but they are very particular as to what they should eat. Though keeping good health they will have phobia of bad health. They suffer from frequent headaches, specially migraine, eye and ear disease. They also suffer from mictural troubles. Success comes to them easy but there will be always opposition. Though bold, they often succumb to threats. They become highly corrupt and suffer consequently. If full kalasarpa prevails, they often end up with quarrels and separation from family. They are prone to leprosy and skin diseases. The susceptible ages are the 5th, 10th, 13th, 20th, 29th, 35th, 41st, 49th, 53rd and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 7th and the 1 st Though this is the opposite of combination it does not mean that the effects will also be just the opposite. Natives of such horoscope are wanderers. Superficial in their work and careless, they often revolt against authorities. They are easy going and do not care much
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People with such a combination suffer from frequent attacks of abdominal diseases. They are always sad and often pedantic in outlook. They suffer mainly from want of money and tact. There will be constant friction at home causing unhappiness. Such people may even take to debauchery and suffer from venereal diseases. If incomplete kalasarpa, they suffer from heart disease and diseases of the aoerta and become invalids for life. The susceptible ages are the 12th, 18th, 24th, 30th, 36th, 40th, 46th, 51st and 58th years. Rahu Ketu in the 9th and the 3rd Natives of this combination often put up false appearance. They are found to be religious outwardly but at heart they shun their own religion. They may suffer guru-dvesha or even curse. Their brothers and sisters are inimical to them; they often cause mental injuries to others by their rash action and then they suffer themselves mentally; they are prone to epidemic disease like cholera, plague, etc.,; they also suffer from high blood pressure and paralysis. They become invalids for life if there is complete kalasarpa. The susceptible ages are the 4th, 10th, 18th, 22nd, 28th, 32nd, 40th, 48th, 55th and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 10th and the 4th Natives of such a combination generally prosper outside their country but are always on the toe. They suffer from indigestion and cannot enjoy a good meal. They are often subject to epileptic fits. Their fault being mainly a suspicious nature, they suffer from loss of friends, they may be attacked by burglers and suffer broken bones. They suffer from low blood pressure and often suffer from exhaustion. With complete kalasarpa, there is danger of heart failure. It may be sudden or chronic due to congestive failure. The susceptible ages are the 1st, 5th, 13th, 19th, 25th, 35th, 40th, and 50th years. Rahu Ketu in the 11 th and the 5th There will be disease in the legs and hands, mostly fungal; such persons often are dirty in habits and do not care much for personal cleanliness. They suffer from frequent THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni headaches and indigestion. They are prone to diarrhea and dysentery. They worry much from small losses. They are generally very stringy and suffer due to their stringiness. Having means to enjoy, they do not enjoy life. They are lazy and it complete kalasarpa is present, they end up in jail. The susceptible ages are the 2nd, 6th, 10th, 18th, 24th, 32nd, 38th, 44th, 50th and 58th years. Rahu Ketu in the 12th and the 6th Such a combination often uproots the person from heart and home in quest of opportunities. He may shine in many fields but is often unreliable and makes more enemies than friends. He suffers from boils, ulcers and diabetes. Though active his activity has to be adjusted according to health. Usually a chronic sufferer he maintains cheerful outlook on life. He suffers from insect bites, malaria or filaria in some cases. If complete kalasarpa is present, he suffers from liver diseases due to drinking and dies
after much suffering. The susceptible ages are the 3r , 8*, 13th, 19th, SS"1, 40th, 48th, SS^and 62 years. As I have already remarked, the effects of Rahu-Ketu axis described is not exhaustive individually Rahu and Ketu cause certain diseases in certain houses which I have dealt with in these columns in the past. Susceptible ages for the effect or Rahu Ketu axis are worked out on case histories and these ages cannot be treated as infallible. The ages mentioned are only sensitive to the effects, but actual suffering may be mitigated or nullified, if there is an aspect of Jupiter to either Rahu, Ketu or Lagna. Articles on kalasarpa yoga have appeared in these columns. But I have mentioned complete Kalasarpa only in relation to diseases and the end of the person. I propose to deal with the problem in greater detail with illustrative horoscopes. (FOR) •
Fame and Notoriety (continued from 18) Zia Ul Haq
There is an interchange of houses between the lord of the 7th and the 10th (Mars and Saturn) in Navamsa.
Chart 10: Ref A.M. 1993, Page 760.
Conclusion , AsttlL
VUTUE Sun I
SJI
The horoscopes of these noted personalities bear testimony to the validity of the time-tested rules laid down by the seers of astrology.
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Chart 10 belongs to Zia Ul Haq, former president of Pakistan. Venus as the Lagna lord is well-placed in the Navamsa of Saturn. Mars is placed in the 10th and he is
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In Three Hundred Important Combinations (by DR. B.v. RAMAN) we come across a panorama of Yoga each having a particular function. If we were to analyse each chart keeping in mind certain parameters we can easily establish the veracity of each specific rule. In each chart we analysed so far we could find prominent Yogas for popularity. But fame and ill-fame constitute the obverse and reverse of the same coin. As we have seen in chart 1 and 7 the same planets which brought the natives
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The Key to
Retrograde
Planets
Ramanathan
Retrogression means backward MOTION. But actually there is no backward motion of planets in the skies; it is merely an apparent backward motion. More or less all the classics in Hindu astrology are silent regarding retrograde planets except for a few hints here and there in a sporadic manner. Commentators of classic and contemporary writers also do not seem to be much interested in elaborating on the nature of retrograde planets.
I shall reveal two special features of retrograde planets as I have found in my experience. Retrograde planets indicate always a sudden change or something strange pertaining to the houses they own and occupy. The second feature is that retrograde planets a adopt a novel process known as give first and get back and take first and give next with the result they become favourable or unfavourable depending upon the signs they occupy and towards which they are moving.
Jataka Parijata considers retrograde planets to be generally strong whereas Saravali and Jataka Tattwa say that a benefic alone in retrograde motion will give health and wealth while a malefic causes evil. According to Phaladeepika, retrograde planets are as strong as exalted planets. Uttara Kalamrita has gone further into this matter and states that a planet retrograde in its exalted sign has only the strength of its debilitation; whereas in its debilitation sign it has enormous power as an exalted planet.
Personally I do not want any retrograde planets in a horoscope because that will lead only to a confused state, not a congenial state. Secondly, in cases where retrograde planets are present they must be in the mood to take first and give rather than the give first and get back.
If we ask ourselves a question if these dicta from classical works vindicate their validity when applied to experience in daily life we have no other alternate except to stay quiet. Prof. PS. Sastri, in his article in the Annual Number of the astrological MAGAZINE of 1989, states initially the first part of the dictum of Uttara Kalamrita but concedes finally that no satisfactory inference can be drawn. It certainly does not mean the invalidity of the dicta. It only means our lack of understanding of it. As the last step in my efforts in this regard I referred to the words of my Acharya DR. B.V. RAMAN as final and binding, which according to me is Sruti. I have learnt astrology only through the books of dr. b.v. raman wherein he has elaborately elucidated all the classical dicta and finally concluded that a particular method or dictum seems to be better than the others according to his experience. That particular dictum or method which DR. B.V. RAMAN endorses is, forme, Gospel Truth. However, I have not come across the views of dr. b.v. raman regarding retrograde planets. In such a situation I have to rely only upon my own experience. 22 MARCH 2012
Chart 1 (next page) belongs to a young girl. Her father wished to perform her marriage at an appropriate period with an orphan boy staying with them since many years. The boy also seemed to be willing to marry the girl. But due to an unexpected event occurring in the family, the boy refused to marry her. Saturn is retrograde in its sign of debilitation Aries in the 7th Bhava. Saturn as a Retrograde planet made the boy Rahu I Saturn(R)
Ma,s
Moon
Ascdt.
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www.astroloQicalmaQazine.com In order to find out whether the result of a retrograde planet will be favourable or unfavourable, we have consider the sign it occupies and towards which it is moving. Here Saturn is moving from its debilitation sign to that of Jupiter who is neutral to the former. So Saturn, as a retrograde planet, is in the mood to take first and give next. In chart 2, which also belongs to a teen-aged girl, the father planned to perform her marriage with her uncle, younger brother of The girl's mother, who had been raised
Mars
Rahu
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Chart 3 is of the father of the native of Chart 1. Jupiter is retrograde in Aquarius which is the 7th Bhava in this chart. He is moving from Aquarius to his debilitation sign Capricorn so here the retrograde planet is the mood of take first and get back.
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Jupiter is retrograde in Pisces in the 7th Bhava. To find out the mood of and the event to be stipulated by a retrograde Planet, we have to consider its position only in the Bhava chart whenever it is different from that in the Rasi chart. Its occupation of its own house is certainly better than its occupation of a friendly house. So retrograde Jupiter hare is in the mood to take first and give next. In both charts, retrograde planets are in the 7th Bhava. In the first chart, Saturn (R) in Aries is in its debilitation. Due to this heavy affliction Saturn created a plausible reason for the bridegroom to reject the girl. The native's mother is solely responsible for this drawback as Saturn is the lord of the 4th and 5th houses. In chart 2, Jupiter(R) in the 7th in own sign has not given any specific reason for the boy to reject the girl. But as Jupiter here is the lord of the 3rd and 6th houses, the man involved in this case is not a stranger but her own uncle. It is important for us to note here that both the girl never bothered about the boys refusing to marry them. They THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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from his childhood by him. M.B.B.S.
course successfully his and . started a nursing home with the help of the girl's father. Despite that he is not ready to marry the girl.
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The boy finished
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Both boys only pretended to be willing to marry these girls because of the help they were getting from their parents.
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Mercury
were ready to marry someone else chosen by their fathers. So this occurrence was only a sudden change and not a matter of challenge or a setback.
In sun Dasa, the native's wife eloped with someone else regardless of the fact she had lived with her husband for over 20 years and had 2 grown-up children. In the first two chart one has Saturn (R) in the 7th Bhava retrograde moving towards its neutral sign whereas the other has Jupiter (R) in the 7th Bhava moving towards its own house. Such a disposition of retrograde planets which are moving towards their own or neutral or friendly houses means positive process of take first and give next will be activated. In the third case, Jupiter is moving towards its debilitation sign from the sign of Saturn who is neutral to the former. Such disposition of a retrograde planet trying to get into its debilitation or inimical sign means the negative side of the process give first and get back will be activated. Here we have to note that Aquarius has construction and Capricorn, sense of honour, as their characteristics. Both signs are of Saturn. Saturn is neutral to Jupiter. But we have to remember that Capricorn is the debilitation sign of Jupiter. So the wife of the native did not care about her honour in society and broke the marital bond of more than twenty years in an instant. (FOR)
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ttfie Nandana Year <&
Venusian
Influence
R.S.MANIAM With a string of titles and awards given by different groups for his proficieny in astrology, Mr. Maniam is a Medical Officer by profession. He has been honoured by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Baba and been the winner of the Nostradamus Award in 2010. He has had his spiritual training under Swami Bramma Sri Sivananda Maharaj, Ponnamaravathi, Puthukottai Dt. istrict, South India, Mr. Maniam, with an experience of over 25 years in the study of astrology, has contributed many articles to various journals on different aspects of mundane astrology. He attributes his initial learning to Dr. B. V. Raman's books, later having studied under Mr. Muthuratina Bharathi O The King of the year - Venus.
Astrological finding
O The Minster of the year - Venus.
1.
The new solar year of Nandana begins as the Moon transits the constellation of Uttarashada 2nd pada and the planet of the constellation, Sun occupies Aries and becomes exalted.
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The Birth of new solar year is on Friday ruled by Venus.
O
Saturn transit the sign of Venus at the time birth of the new solar year.
2.
O Jupiter transit Venus navamsa at commencement of the year.
There is strongparivarthana between Mars and Sun. Both own fiery signs and exchanges houses.
3.
Both Sun & Mars not only exchange houses but also occupy the constellation of Ketu - Sun in Aswini (Ketu) and Mars in Makha (Ketu)
4.
Jupiter becomes Atmakaraka as it has passed 22° 06' in Aries and occupies Libra and aspects Aries. Aries is protected by Jupiter both in Rasi and Navamsa
Nat 5. Sc Ai Cp 6. Ge Cn Li Th 7. Li Li Ai
Vargottama amsabecomes prominent as Sun becomes Vargotamma, Moon, Venus and Saturn become vargotamma amsa.
8.
According to Brihat Samhita the new solar year of Nandana is the first in the 6th yuga of Jupiter. According to this text, the year Nadhana is beneficial. The 6th yuga of Jupiter is ruled by Ahirbudhnya.
9.
The new year begins on Friday, with the planet Venus becoming the minister. The lunar new year Nandana Prathiba begins on Friday, 23rd March 2012. Both the King and Minister become Venus.
O Venus crosses the disk of the Sun in Taurus, ascendant of Indian independence chart. O
A Solar eclipse which afflicts the sign of Taurus falling at 6:18 in the constellation of Kartika 3rd patham.
Body Lagna Sun-DK Moon - GK Mars (R) - MK M^cuiy-PiK Juptter-AK Venus - BK Satura (R) - PK Rahu-AmK Ketu Jupiter
Longitude 6 Li 21' 04.51" OArW 00.43" icpas'is.so" 9 Le 37 04.69" 3 Pi 15' 3223" 22 Ar OS 56.41" 14Tl37,(^6.4^, 2 Li 18'42.59" 11 Sc 54'53.93" 11 fh 54' 53.93"
Pada 4 1 2 3 4 3 2 3 3 1
Rasi Li Ar Cp Le Pi Ar Th Li Sc li
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April 13,2012 19:11:25 New Delhi (Saturn) Ascendant
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Navamsa
Md I (Saturn) Ascendant ' Rahu I Jupiter
The most important Sun and Moon sign dispositors attain varga - Moon dispositor Saturn varga in Libra and Sun dispositor Mars varga in Leo. The solar year Nandana has Jupiter and Saturn in a state of opposition. In Navamsa we have Saturn/ Jupiter/Rahu in association. Almost six planets are in transit in Aries/Taurus/Libra and Scorpio. Similarly in Navamsa too.
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www.astroloQicalmaQazine.com 10. The transit of Venus will certainly influence the world events. The position of Venus in previous Nandana years was as below. Year
Venus Rasi
Degre
Star
1952
Pisces
10:46
Ubhad-3
1892
Taurus
14:29
Rohini-2
1772
Taurus
08:49
Kritika-4
1712
Aquarius
23:43
P.Bha-2
11. In the 2012 Venus has transited further ahead of Sun 14° 37' - more than Taurus Transit in 1892 and 1772. 12. Jupiter which attained the position of Atmakaraka as per Jaimini transit Libra navamsa, has become the planet in charge - Senathipathi - literaly means head of the army. As Venus becomes King and minster and Senatipathi occupies Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus. The year of Nandana will see predominant role of women leadership in many fields. 13. Jaimini Sutras says Labhe Vanijyam. If the Atmakaraka joins Thula navamsa, the person will make much money by merchandise. Jupiter's transit will improve trade and business. 14. An annular Solar eclipse on 20th May 2012 will occur in the sign of Venus - Taurus when Venus is in retrogression and posited at 29° 22' in Taurus in the constellation of Mrigasira 2nd pada. 15. The Annular Solar T I Jupiter I I MeraJV r Eclipse in the Nandana trT Moon, Sun year which afflicts the ■ Ifgu.vnna. sign of Taurus will have planetary pooling Rasi in the sign of Taurus. Mais Sun/Moon/Jupiter/ Ketu/Venus will ' (Satum) conjunct and most of ^ the planets will be combust. The eclipse will occur in Krittika 3rd pada 16. It is interesting to note during the annular Solar eclipse Venus is in retrograde motion and occupying neecha navamsa with Saturn. 17. The Solar eclipse falls on the ascendant of India. The Solar echpse ascendant degree at Delhi will be 3p 57' while the Ascendant of India falls at 7p 46'. The annular solar eclipse point will be close to natal Rahu posited in the Indian Independence chart at 5p 44'. 18. Venus as the ascendant lord in the independence chart will be in retrogression in the eclipse chart and will also occupy the ascendant in the cuspal degree 29p 23'. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
19. Except for the eclipse the ascendant of Independence India will be transited by Jupiter and the planetary pooling will augur well as it is posited 11th from natal moon of India. 20. Venus will cross the disk of the Sun on 6th June 2012 at 6.59 am (midpoint). Venus will be at 21p 43' in Taurus with Sun in a similar degree. This falls in the rising sign of Indian Independence chart. These astronomical phenomena will greatly impact India. Chart at Delhi on 6th June 2012 @6.59am. 21. Venus crosses the disk Of the Sun during _ ,T . SunD as a/Jupiter bukthi/Rahu antara in the independence chart between 1st June 2012 and 16th July 2012.
Mercury
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Jupiter Ketu
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Venus Ascendant ^
Rasi
Moon R u (Satum) 22. The year Nandana * according to a saint named Tdaikadar' in his Idaikattu Siddha does not point out good and indicates great disaster. According to him in the year of Nandana there will be lack of rainfall (Maari Arum), there will be scarcity in the country (Naadenggum Panjam ) Living being will fall ill (Uyiri Noiyal Naliyume) The world will experience falling of meteors such as Dhuma Ketu( Meenu Uthirum Thumam Elum), there will be death of kings (Kon Madivan ) and bad things happen (Mikka Keduthi Uddam)
23. The year Nandana witnesses Saturn Jupiter in opposition or Saturn in Vakra 1.
9th April 1712 - Nandana/Chaitra Saturn and Jupiter in Opposition Cancer/ Capricorn axis
2.
10lh April 1772 - Nandana/Chaitra Saturn and Jupiter in Opposition Leo/Aquarius axis, Saturn® 11th April 1832- Nandana/Chaitra Saturn/Jupiter opposition Leo/Aquarius axis.Saturn® 12th April 1892- Nandana/ Chaitra Saturn /Jupiter opposition Virgo/ Pisces axis, Saturn ®
3. 4. 5.
13th April 1952 Jupiter in 3 degrees in Aries with Saturn in Virgo. Saturn®/Mars®, Mercury ®
Wrapping up, the Nandana year will see severe climatic changes. Downfall ofkingdomd (change of leadership) is seen in some countries. Prominent celebrity and kings will have their final days. Natural disaster will be on the rise. In the midst of these, life will go on as usual. Jupiter's aspect on Saturn from Aries and Taurus and Saturn's transit in Libra/ Virgo indicates progress in trade and industry.
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Contents Agastya Astrology, Vibration & Colors
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YAJNAVALKYA lyothisha Chinta Nidhi
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G. D. MAHESWARI Human Nails & Diseases
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MRS. Jayasree saranathan The Mystery of Nadi Astrology
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P. UTSAV Astrology & Random Thoughts
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B. A. KUMAR BABU Timing of Events
15
DR. E. S. NEELAKANTAN Horoscope of a Yogi
19
DRESN Lagna & Time Management
22
Chandrakant s. Kothare, m.a. Planets & Dental Health
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YOGA RATNA DR. S N OmKAR Yoga for the Spine
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The Astrological eMagazinePanchanga for April 2012
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VARAHAMIHIRA This Month for You April 2012
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for April 2012
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Timings for Timings for Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka
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Vibration
&
Colors
Agastya
According to the Bhoutika Sutms or physical sciences in Sanskrit the basis for the manifestation of life activity in this universe is Sakti or Force. Two kinds of forces are recognised, viz., Grahasakti or Planetary energy and Parasakti or Divine force or Cosmic energy Matters can be classified into five kinds of grades according to density and specific gravity. They are: solids, fluids, gaseous, radiant and ethereal. All these different grades of matter are interconvertible and can be changed from one state to another by lowering or raising co-related force, which changes the motion of the constituent units of matter. Hence a skilful manipulation and control offorce and energy under the law of transmutation will cause form to disappear and appear This is construction and disintegration of form only. Nothing is destroyed, nothing is lost; only there is a change of Vibratory Motion of constituent parts. What we call physical matter such as iron, gold, oxygen, hydrogen, etc, only differ to our sense-perpection by the number of group-ing molecules and the motion of the atoms of which they are composed. If force could be lost and motion arrested matter as we know it today would cease to exist. It is absurd to suppose that the atom by virtue of its inherent motion should possess inherent potentialities of highest known soul attributes, such as intelligence or life principle which belongs to the realm of Parasakti. The atom also consists of the ordinary Grahasakti or planetary force. We have referred above, to what is called Motion. Two kinds of motions have to be recognised, viz., life-motion and force-motion —the former belonging to the category of Parasakti and the latter of course to that of Grahasakti to whose influence every terrestrial being—mineral, vegetable and animal—is continuously subjected. Lifemotion is a result of inherent soul-powers manifesting as life in some kind of organic structure or form, the said form being the immediate and direct result of this power exhibited in growth, and various other activities of Will and Mind, with an unmistakable evidence of intelligence along lines of least resistance. This intelligence always THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
corresponds in degrees to the complexity of the organic form or structure, which again corresponds to the stage of development the individual soul entity may have attained on the great spiral highway of evolutionary progress. The force-motion is the result of inherent power of attraction and repulsion. Whether it is force-motion or life-motion vibrations are at play. Leaving aside the life-motion for the present, the force-motion or Grahasakti finds manifestation or expression through (1) sound-energy, (2) heat-energy, (3) light-energy, (4) magnetic energy and (5) electric energy—the lowest kind of energy being of course that of sound. Above and beyond the electric energy is the Chichhakti or Parasakti or the Divine force. The different kinds of energies differ from each other on account of what is called vibratory activity. Silent Vibrations All vibrations are silent. When a stringed instrument plays music, no sound is really produced. Amass of harmonious or discordant silent vibrations are collectively produced. Those vibrations that blend are harmonious, those silent vibratory waves that strike crest against crest, are discordant. These silent vibrations strike the ear drum with a frequency of certain impulses per second, the ear-drum responds with the same identical number of vibrations per second. These impingements of silent vibrations are taken up by the adequately arranged finks of bone connections in the inner ear—Mallens, Stapes and Incus which transmit the silent vibrations to the sensitive and receptively adjusted auditory nerve system, which receives and transmits these same vibrations to the auditory nerve centre in the brain. The central office—the mind—defines and interprets the number of impulses according to its capacity and transmits the translated message to the realm of consciousness. Similarly are the processes of smelling, tasting, seeing and feeling. We have now explained how man is subject to Grahasakti and how this force operates in the shape of sound heat, fight, etc., and how their operation is taken
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni cognisance of by the senses. Incidentally the whole explanation is based on motion or vibration. Colour Vibration The various forms of energies referred to above are due to the movements of the planets including the Sun and the different kinds of rays. On account of movement, differences in planetary rays arise. The 'white' sunlight when subjected to spectrum analysis reveals seven colours, viz., violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. In reality there is no such thing as colour in an object. What we call colour of an object is really reflected or radiated light vibrations from such object. Each one of the seven colours referred to above has its own vibratory motion. Thus according to A. J. Davis, 'violet' has a vibratory motion of 720 billions per second while red has 458 billions per second. Now we find that 'colour' and sound only indicate certain vibratory frequencies. And hence we can find an analogy or a correspondence between Music and Colour. In a way the seven prismatic colours correspond to the seven planets and the seven notes of the musical scale. Just as sound emerges from silence, so also colour emerges from darkness. It is a matter of common experience that 'perfumes' affect our emotional part of life as much as does music. Colour (sight), music (hearing) and perfume (smell) are directly interrelated with one another. Every perfume has its own effect on optic nerves. These afford an illustration of the harmony underlying all manifestations that combine to make human perception the measure of all things. Having explained above the theory of energy we can now say that colour vibrations directly affect the nerves and emotional centres. The colour rays of the spectrum are mani-fested in the following order from lowest to highest: Colour
Length of wave Mill, of inch
Undulations per inch
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet
266/10 240/10 227/10 211/10 196/10 185/10 167/10
37,640 41610 44,000 47,460 51.110 50,070 59.750
Vibrations Billions per second 458 506 536 577 622 658 720
planets had in their minds the correspondence between sounds, colours, metals and planets. According to the great Mihira we come across the following classification: Planet
Colours
Sun
Copper (Red) orange
Moon
White
Mars
Blood-red
Mercury
Green
Jupiter
Yellow
Venus
Variegated colours
Saturn
Black
Red and Mars Mars represents blood-red or red. The red ray is associated with life-force, struggle and mastery. Red has the lowest vibration - the lowest aspects of red are warmth, passion and war, courage, strength and of course love. Mars rules the red colour. One in whose horoscope Mars is powerful either as lord of lagna or as lord of chandra lagna should choose as his 'lucky' colour red. Since 'red' has the lowest vibration his soul is ordinarily evolved and he must strive for a higher evolutionary goal by overcoming the martian vibrations—by means of Parasakti or soul-force which is encased in the body predominated by Mars and martian vibrations. Orange and Sun The orange ray is associated with physical vitality. The Sun is the ruler and when the Sun is powerful the physical vitality of the person will be strong and enduring. Orange colour is cheerful and forceful having the Sun as its symbol of life, spirituality and physical state. Red and orange are masculine colours. Green and Mercury Green is the colour of Mercury. It is associated with intelligence or buddhi and in a way with spiritual development. It is a cheerful energising colour. It excites a desire to grow, to do, create and to accomplish. It is also the colour indicating success in worldly affairs. Its lower aspects are envy and greed. It links nature and super nature. Yellow and Jupiter Yellow is associated with intellectuall power and mental activity. Jupiter rules yellow. Black, Blue and Saturn
Planets and Colours The ancient writers on astrology such as Parasara, Varahamihira and others, in ascribing colours to different 4 APRIL 2012
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Chinta
Nidhi
YAJNAVALKYA Kalagnana of Our Ancients NO HUMAN ACTIVITY is possible without the framework of the time and space. Even a good act can suffer sometimes, if done at a wrong time. Conversely even a thoughtless act done at a time packed with the invisible creative powers of the nature can turn to be a phenomenal success. Generally for the success of any activity the primary requirement would be some sort of congenial atmosphere created by the flow of "Time". Naturally one may wonder as to who is actually responsible for creating such a concept of "Time". All of us, who live on this earth, know that it is the Sun. Though we know that the Sun is actually situated at an average distance of 93020000 miles (149669180 km), we all know that it is the Sun that causes the nights and days for us on the earth. We know also that it is its perceptible motions that cause the changing seasons. Really is it not the earth carrying all of us on it, rotating and revolving around the Sun, responsible for all these? The importance of this 'Kala'or 'Time'was recognized even by the primitive men, by their experiences. Our ancients recognized the rising of the Sun in the east, movement to the zenith and then the setting in the west. They could observe the onset of nights causing darkness that could at times be partially or fully lit by the Moon. Perhaps they took the point, where they could see the Sun rising, as the East. It was this interval between the two consecutive risings of the Sun in the east that enabled them to identify it as a day in their initial attempts to measure the 'Time' However, our enlightened seers of yore not only knew the fact that the Sun never rises or sets in the real sense. They were also able to perceive the Sun as a source of life, intellect and enlightenment. They could perceive the "Soorya" always - "sada pasyanti surayah, diviva caksur atma. " Rig Veda proclaims the Sun as the soul of all beings movable and stationary. It is the illustrious Rigvedic Gayatri mantra that has immortalized the effulgence of the Sun THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Aum Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat 3^ 1^;
Liberally translated this would mean: Oh God, the Protector, the basis of all life, Who is self-existent, Who is free from all pains and Whose contact frees the soul from all troubles, Who pervades the Universe and sustains all, the Creator and Energizer of the whole Universe, the Giver of happiness, Who is worthy of acceptance, the most excellent, Who is Pure and the Purifier of all, let us embrace that very God, so that He may direct our mental faculties in the right direction. When we meditate on this Pratyaksha deva (a visible God) who is the most beneficial and at the same time the most vicious who can destroy all the felony, he can guide our intellect along the path of self-realisation which in fact, is the goal of our life. But for the heat of the Sun and light even inanimate objects could not exist on this earth. This is true for all living beings on the earth including the human beings. Surya Upasana Some years ago, this scribe had the opportunity of meeting and interviewing a person on the coastal Kerala who lives for over three decades without taking any food and sustains himself with the help of his training of performing "suryopasana" by tapping the energy from the Sun. Swami Rama has also narrated how those yogis living in the interior Himalayan terrains have been living for many years without taking any food or water but getting their energy from the Sun alone. Great Yogis knew how to tap the
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energy from the Sun for their material and spiritual requirements. Even modern science has devised methods to harness the solar energy for heating, lighting and other day-to-day needs. Like the Sun the Moon also occupies a pre-eminent position in our day-to-day activities. Our ancients knew that the Moon represents the Cosmic Mind, which controls the behaviour, social and personal activities of the humans. As proclaimed by our seers, the Moon, occupying an unsurpassed position in Indian Astrology, is born out of the Mind' of the Purusha — Chandrama Manaso Jatah. It is pertinent to note that the 'Kala'or 'Time', literally controlled by these two luminaries, for us on this earth, has been recognized by the scientists, as the fourth dimension. What is Panchanga? Our ancients divided this 'Time' into five main constituents that could be deemed as its foundation. It is through a unique invention of a manual called the Panchanga they helped themselves to assess the quality and specialty of each day, ominous or auspicious. They were more concerned with the day-night combine orAhoratra, caused by the appearance, disappearance and then the reappearance of the Sun. Electional Astrology Going further they defined the 'day' by its 'Tithi-VaraNakshatra-Yoga-Karana' components. These constituents helped them (and also helps us) to observe the specific festivities on various days and to decide upon what to do and what to eschew, on any particular day. As mentioned earlier even a good work commenced in the wrong time can suffer or even can turn out to be ruinous. For this, one may have to be familiar with the rules of Electional astrology, which is an important branch of Vedic Astrology and for that, it would become imperative to understand the basic components of the panchang. In this effort of initiating the lay reader to the intricacies of the 'panchanga' this scribe is well aware of the fact that some repetitions of some familiar points could not be avoided. Being conscious of the fact that the subject is so vast, and that it would be incomplete without including many important constituents, this scribe, reflecting for a while, could envisage the enormity of information that such an effort could marshal for the benefit for an average reader. Emboldened that way, he proposes to give, in this paper, a general overview of some of the important and specific inputs, both beneficial and detrimental. These 6 APRIL 2012
can help one to decide the selection or rejection of any appropriate moments of time for the conduct of varied functions that form an integral part of the Hindu way of life. In the process, it would become inevitable to discuss a few important festivals or fasts that depend on the constituents of the Panchang and the calendar, both solar and lunar. Five Limbs The five limbs of the day that constitutes the Panchanga are (1) Tithi or lunar day, (2) Vara or weekday, (3) Nakshatra or lunar Mansion, (4) Nityayoga based on the combined values of the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon and (5) Karana that is the half of the Tithi. The lunar day or Tithi corresponds to the phases of the Moon. Mathematically, it is the measure of the progress of the Moon, in its orbit along the Zodiacal belt, over the position of the Sun. At a particular point of time the Moon will be conjunct with the Sun. This is known as the NewMoonorAmavasya day. Then the Moon moves at the rate of 12° from the Sun, every day, to come exactly in opposition to it, after fifteen days. This moment is known as the Full Moon day or Pournami. It will be interesting to note that our ancient seers, who perfected their calendar, named each of the lunar month after the name of the constellation where the Full Moon would occur on that particular month. This they did for all the successive months. The Tithi for any moment is determined by finding out the value of difference between the longitudes of the Moon and the Sun. Dividing this value by 12 and adding one to the quotient, we can get the Tithi for the day. Therefore is clear that there would be 30 lunar days in a lunar month comprising of two fortnights or Pakshas of 15 days each. The fortnight commencing after the occurrence of the Amavasya, when the Moon starts waxing or increases its phases until its orb is full and complete, causing a full moon, is called the bright fortnight or Shuklapaksha. This is astrologically auspicious to perform select ceremonies. The next fortnight commences after the occurrence of Pournami or Full Moon and reigns until the next occurrence of Amavasya. In this fortnight, the Moon gradually decreases her phases or wanes, day by day. Finally, after sacrificing all her digits, she is supposed to arrive at the altar of Pitrus or manes, on the Amavasya or New Moon day. This fortnight, called the dark fortnight or Krishnapaksha is generally avoided, for any auspicious event. However, the first five Tithis of Krishnapaksha are considered good and the next five moderate while the last five are discarded for sure, for auspicious functions.
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Brihat Samhita lists the presiding deities of the Tithis in this order commencing from the Sukla Prathama. They are. 1. Brahma, 2.Vidhata, (Paraasara allots Brahaspathi), 3.Vishnu, 4.Yama, 5.the Moon, 6.Karthikeya (Subrahmanya), T.Indira, (another version is Para), S.Vasus, 9.Serpent, lO.Dharma, ll.Rudra, 12.Sun (Aditya), 13.Manmatha (cupid), 14.Kali and 15.VisveJ / . , . . , , devas for Pournami and again so in the same order till 30 .. „ . , with Pitarah for Amavasya. Parasara however, does not , , . . r .i r, • f f make any difference as to the deities for the Pournami and Amavasya. The names of the deities of Tithis themselves are indicative of their nature. They are deemed suitable or otherwise according to the nature of their presiding deities. There is another division of the Tithis into five modules. They are the Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya,
Rikta and Poorna. Pradipata, Shasti and Ekadasi are Nanda Tithis. Dwiteeya, Saptami and Dwadasi are Bhadra. Triteeya, Ashtami and Trayodasi are Jaya Tithis. Chaturthi, Navami and Chaturdasi are the Rikta ones. pooma xithis arc panchami, Dasami and Pournami or Amavasya that are also called as Panchadasi. Of these, , . , , . , f , some Tithis are good, some moderate and others harmful , . . . for the conduct of any auspicious functions. For example, Chaturthi the fourth lunar day is inauspicious as it is 1 •' Presided over by Yama- However, it is deemed good for crue or l murderous deals. There are some other classifications of Tithis, found expounded by varied authorities, which we can discuss later, ®
Astrology, Vibration & Colors (continued from 4) are born from the pure white light or no colour upon the physical plane, which in turn is born black. Thus black and white are spiritually the same. Pure white is not known upon this earth where it is always tinged with blue or yellow. Jupiter is supposed to rule yellow and the Moon white. These probably refer to the spiritual plane while Venus ruling variegated colours refers to the earthly or materialistic plane. Blue, violet and indigo belong more or less to the realm of Saturn. Blue indicates devotion, serene faith and mental poise. The indigo ray is connected with the attainment of poise and harmony, the violet ray with healing, Saturn is the binder. He gives true realisation. Violet is what is called Raktaneela or blood-blue— bordering between red and blue.
Planet
Colour
Precious stone and its colour
Sun
Copper
Ruby (violet-red)
Moon
White
Pearl (white or greenish white)
Blood-red
Coral (oily red)
Mercury
Green
Emerald (deep green)
Jupiter
Yellow
Topaz (yellowish)
Venus
Variegated
Diamond (bright)
Saturn
Black (blue, violet)
Sapphire (Bright indigo blue)
Lucky Colours Precious Stones and Colours Precious stones contain in them the planetary energies in a concentrated form. Know, by a careful examination of the horoscope, your exact 'lucky' colour which indicates what you must strive for. Wear a precious stone appertaining to the colour. This will establish the required harmony ensuring material as well as spiritual evaluation.
All colours are produced by certain vibrations which differ for each individual colour and your 'lucky' colour simply shows your exact position in the scheme of evolution and enables you to advance through the path of least resistance. By knowing these 'fortunate colours' you can adjust your behaviour—moral, physical, marital and financial—towards other individuals in such a way that harmony prevails and discordant elements are completely eliminated. (FOR) ■
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Human
Nails
Diseases G. D. MAHESWARI
BALZAC WROTE IN Louis Lambert, "When one thinks that the line separating our flesh from the growing nail contains the unexplained and invisible mystery of the incessant transformation of our fluid into horn, one must admit that nothing is impossible in the marvellous transformation of the human constituting elements". Nails indicate the conditions of internal nerves and their changes. Nails show the quality, just as skin does. In finely developed subjects, nails will also be fine, unless some unfavourable development has destroyed the appearance of nails. It is a well-established fact that with a fine and smooth skin a fine and thin textured nail goes well naturally; similarly a thick nail with coarse skin is a concomitant. Chirognomical study of nails reveals a number of diseases which man may possess and warns about such development in advance. Nails take six months to grow from roots to the tip and a graduation of the whole nail accordingly tells the exact time and duration. Long Nails Nails are broadly divided into two categories, i.e., long and short, which are further subdivided as long, proportionate to thin, long, short and developed to critical short. Long-nailed individuals are mild in their behaviour, gentle in temper but inclined to take things in their own way rather than factually and practically. Dealing with such people does not require much tact but never put any idea straight away to them unless they give a hint of being subtle The large nail, broad at the tip, curving around the. fingers and rounded at the base manifests a clear, sound judgement and a frank nature. Such people dislike hypocrisy and possess a broad outlook. In dealing with such people, be clear in your statements and avoid any reasoning that might be controverted easily. Long, thin nails show a temperament of dullness. They have a low degree of intelligence. Short Nails Short nails belong to the practical. They possess n critical mind which goes on analysing, reasoning and investigating. They cannot agree on a subject unless in possession of 8 APRIL 2012
full data. Dealing with such people requires a careful reasoning faculty. Put ideas to them with full details and give them time to analyse them. But if the nails are very short and hard, thay show a critical turn of mind. As William G. Benham describes, "this nail gives almost a clubbed appearance to the fingers. The skin seems to cling to the nail, and loves to grow down on it until it can stretch no farther and breaks. This generally results in leaving a ragged appearance where the skin joins the nail. This nail goes with a vigorous constitution, an active mind and a very critical, pugnacious, argumentative disposition. This shows a person who would rather argue than eat. He disagrees with you on subjects when he knows perfectly well you are right, simply for the delight, it gives him to argue. He criticises everything, for in this way he can best provoke contention and while he does not fight with you physically, he loves the battle of the mind and will bring to bear on the argument all his physical energy, until he tries out an ordinary mortal, and wins a victory not always of right, but of a hang-on, pugnacious, critical disposition. In dealing with these people you are sure of only one thing and that is that they will be on the other side of the question as soon as they know which side you take. Manifestly, this way to handle them is to be entirely negative, giving no inking as to what you think." Nails cut short by biting indicate a nervous disposition. Such people cannot stick to a point and their mind goes on wandering, a vacillating nature. Disease Diagnosis Judgement of disease by nail is an important aspect of chirognomy. By seeing the nails we can judge the potential disease and its development. It has been observed that a particular shape of nails displays a particular type of disease in latent state and can develop with carelessness and worry. A nail is said to be healthy if its texture and structure accords with the body, skin and is transparent in colour. Texture means even and smooth in surface; the grain of the nail which runs from top to base must be smooth. Structure must be pliable, look alive and elastic. continued on 18 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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The Mystery of
Nadi Astrology
MBS. JAYASRIB SaWASJATHAJJ IVW/t a Masfcrs dtatve itt asttvtog^\ Mrs. J&yusree SpraiKilfian is a praciiiioxcr of asttotogy pahtiisiry)for mmiy years. She is Citrrettih ihinv ^Vjrfrr^j pjj (ism^n1. While tier teacher uns incHenwl grandfuihsr. KisazJuyur Bashyam lyengctr, sine says she owes htrkiiafwled^e inrgeiy to Da IJr\? Ram.am whose books en rid ted her petrepliott <4 tiSimtttvy.
THE WISDOM or ANCIENT sa^es enshrined in ilie Nadi man useripts Si HI remains asEnundLng and non-decipherable io a greater csienL In ibis ■wriic-np I wish io focus on ihe physical descriplion of the home syrrotmdings of the native about which mosl Nadi scripts have something to say Tiadilional wisdom gained from standard books docs give us some idea about ihe place of birth, whether bom in fathers or moEher's house and such other factors. But ihey do not always satisfy the Nadi aphorisms thereby making us search for more infonmation. One such information is related to position of the ascendant about which Dr BY RAiiAM has earlier written in The Astrological Magazine. Tlie same ascendant in Rash wilh ascendant position in different shashtyamsa gives different predictions with regard to the physical suiroundings of the native. This can be tested in the horoscope of Mahatma Gandhi. The Satya Samhita gives the description of Gandhi with a noting on his place of birth that he was born in a holy city near the ocean. The classical texts contain clues to identify the places near water bodies. They can be listed as follows. Taurus - Field filled with water
Cancer-Canal
Libra - River-side
Scorpio - River
Sagittarius - Pond or tank
Capricorn - River stream
Aquarius-Well
Pisces - Ocean
Birth in own city and near or inside temples must have Saturn and Sun connection to ascendant or Moon. The native is identified by ascendant and/or Moon sign. I would also add Jupiter and Venus to this list because Jupiter is considered as Jeevakaraka for men and Venus for women. Saturn signifies native town and Sun signifies temple. Seen from this perspective, we can justify Gandhi's birth in a holy city near an ocean. His Shashtyamsa position is shown here. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm planets for birth at mother's place. For birth at father's place, Sun must be powerful for day-time births and Saturn for night-time births.
D-60 Chart 3 Shashtyamsa ascendant is Libra with its lord posited there. This shows birth in own place / city which was near a watery place. Moon is in Pisces, the sign for ocean and is joined by Saturn. Thus both the ascendant and the Moon sign are connected with a watery area which was an ocean. The 9th house (paternal) is occupied by Sun in mutual aspect with Jupiter which is a significator for temples and deities. This writer tested this in many horoscopes and found that this works with 70% of the horoscopes. But the planetary position is not completely text-bookish to be true. There are mild variations that have to be interpreted. For example, for birth in mother's place which was located at a short distance from the ocean, the conditions varied a little but decipherable as found in the chart given below.
D-60 Chart 2
Shashtyamsa ascendant is in Cancer, signifying a watery location. Saturn aspects the Shashtyamsa ascendant while Moon, the ascendant lord is posited in the 3rd from ascendant showing a little distance to the waters. The birth was at night time and Moon was exalted in both Rasi and Navamsa showing birth at mother's place. Moon must be powerful for night- time birth and Venus must be powerful for day- time birth if the birth were to happen in mother's place. Though most births take place in hospitals nowadays, in accordance with the tides of time, we can say that the birth is supported by maternal relatives / at mother's home town with the above mentioned 10 APRIL 2012
The above shashtyamsa is that of a female born in her mother's place which was right behind a Vishnu temple in a city near sea coast. Shashtyamsa ascendant was in Pisces, signifying ocean in the nearby area. The birth was at night time and Moon was in debility in the Rasi chart. However Venus is posited in the sign of Saturn in opposition to Sun and Mercury occupying Cancer owned by Moon. This indicates birth in mother's place which was behind a Vishnu temple. Like this we can test the shashtyamsa position to have better grasp of the Nadi aphorism on birth near water ways. Another intriguing information that we often come across is the direction of the house and the direction of the street where the house is situated. The shashtyamsa names given in some texts are not easy to decipher as they do not tally with the shashtyamsa that we know. Alternately, I tried to analyse the aphorism from the Rasi itself. The following is the chart given in Dhruva Nadi (explained by dr B.V. raman in his article)
D-1 Chart 4
Mercuiy Sun
Venus Mars
The native was born in his father's place near a river. The house was facing east and the street was in the Northsouth direction. The birth was in Taurus and Moon was in Pisces both signifying the place of birth to be near a water body. Jeevakaraka Jupiter is in Aquarius, a watery sign aspected by Saturn showing native place of the father. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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D-1 Charts W ^ 5 I
Venus Mars Ketu Jupiter
Rahu Saturn
E £ *
Saturn
Lagna Sir.Meraiy Venus
Mars
mother's place. The manuscript says that it was a south facing house in a street running east-west. The directions can be analysed in the following way. Jupiter is in the west and faces the east signifying the direction faced by the house. This makes the street to be north-south in orientation. A similar explanation was feasible in another chart given in Agasthya Nadi. The ascendant was in Cancer with Sun placed in it. The native was a male and there is no information on the place of birth being father's or mother's. But the sign being that of Moon with Venus posited there, getting the 10th aspect of Saturn, it is deduced that the birth happened at
In this I have taken ascendant as the east and deduced the directions accordingly (see figure on 27). This is different from the previous chart. This is done to draw logical connections for the given aphorism. Testing them in a number of horoscopes is needed to get a better idea. The native being a male, I have take in to consideration the Jeevakaraka for male, namely Jupiter as it occupies the same direction of Moon. This combine is placed in the North, thus can be said to be facing the southern direction. continued on 27
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Astrology
Random Thoughts P. UTSAV
Astrology, Science and Intuition THE TERM "SCIENCE" is commonly used for subjects like physics, chemistry and other similar subjects. Medicine, as is known today, is not considered by some as "pure" science. Astrology has been a fascinating subject from time immemorial. The foundation of astrology is based on Karma, the universal law that holds the individual accountable for his/her good and bad actions in life. Some consider the field of Vedic Astrology to be a synthesis of science and art. Many others, feel, it is more appropriate, to consider Vedic Astrology to be an "applied" science integrated with intuition. Regardless of how Vedic Astrology is described or defined, intuition plays a vital role in influencing mathematically based horoscopeindications. Intuition is a gift that one rarely gets at birth or is instantaneously obtained. It is a gift from god that is gradually achieved and fine-tuned over a period of many years to an individual whose fife is based on spiritualism and good values. Although astrological charts are developed by the use of mathematics, the ability to extract reasonably accurate information from the horoscopic chart depends to a large extent on the level of intuition that exists in the individual astrologer. DR. B.V. RAMAN, the father of modern Vedic Astrology, has emphasized the importance of intuition in applied Vedic Astrology. Location of Jupiter in the ninth house covers intuition. An individual has the power of free-will that may be used to finesse a horoscope-indication based on mathematically derived information and intuition. Divine Grace, Fate or Luck? People, regardless of whether they have faith in Astrology and/or Supreme Being, are always imagining or dreaming about a happy, successful, wealthy, healthy, etc., future. More often than usual, the dreams approach the infinite sky. All dreams are possible but the probability of their fulfillment may be between nothing to one hundred percent. One is reminded of a cricket player of making a mighty hit. It is a six even if the ball narrowly escapes a fielder's protective hand and a great catch if the fielder catches even after he has juggled it a number of times. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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to None
The difference between an unbelievable six and a glorious catch happening is often a split second or an unmeasured small distance. In this situation, the ultimate result (six or a successful catch) is attributed to divine-grace or "luck". The simple example can be replaced by a larger-than-life event that turns, possibly unexpectedly, favourable to the individual. The word "fate" sometimes used by many people to attribute or justify negative, difficult or unpleasant events and experiences in fife does not belong in the lexicon of Vedic Astrology. Can anyone think of a larger-than-life or life-changing event that happened beyond one's expectation or wildest dreams? Does one attribute the event to divine-grace or mere luck? Based on limited knowledge of mathematics, below are destiny-related equations that, if nothing else, may generate endless discussion and, hopefully, not sleepless nights. Potential Destiny = Operative Karma (Prarabdha Karma) + Free Will Possible Destiny = Potential Destiny + Divine Grace Destiny = Possible Destiny Fate in Vedic Astrology = 0 or less Astrology and Rule-of-Thumb In many technical fields, because of the cost factor and time limitations, approximate values of a certain variables are sometimes needed for an initial evaluation of an evolving design, etc. The "Rule-of-Thumb" (ROT) is defined as an approximate and practical approach, procedure or rule, based on experience or practice, rather than a strictly accurate methodology or process in every situation. The ROT is often used by experienced engineers and other professionals to obtain reasonable solutions to variety of problems whose solutions involve applied mathematics, experiements and/or observations. The state-of-the-art used in high technology industries includes cutting edge software and test equipment. The in-depth analytical analyses and experimental evaluations provide APRIL 2012 13
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni the needed information. ROT provides sufficiently needed information to proceed further in the design evolution of parts or systems. The method of evaluating a horoscope is primarily based on a methodology that includes integrating time or "quantity" related Dasas and Bhukthis with "quality" based planetary or astrological combinations contained in the classical texts. The integration helps the astrologer to indicate the potential-future. However, many experienced astrologers may have possibly developed ROT for a preliminary or quick evaluation of a horoscope. Life Span Ayurdaya or the span of life is a topic of immense curiosity and interest for many people. A well-versed astrologer will avoid discussion and/or not say any inauspicious word covering the span of life. A possible ROT covering span of life is reviewed below. Sages have defined life span into three categories, based on astrological combinations and/or yogas. The three categories are short (Alpayu), medium (Madhyama) and long (Purnayu). The life span under each of the three categories are 32,70/75 and 100/120 years, respectively. Although one hears about people living for more than one hundred years, the life span of one hundred years is practically considered as a long life span. One can also approximate the length of each category of life to one, two and three multiples, respectively, of about 33 years (100/3). Saturn stays in each rasi for about two and half years. Thus, Saturn makes one complete revolution around the twelve houses in about 30 years. Based on this, one may consider the end of short, medium and long life spans within the first, second and third rounds of Saturn, respectively. That is why, it is considered not desirable, whenever transit Saturn passes through the position occupied by him at birth. Another ROT if observed in the horoscope of well-placed politician is that Saturn in the 10th house may help the individual to not only rise to the top position but also results in a quick sudden fall. The chart of Adolf Hitler is an example. The ascendant in his chart is Libra and Saturn is in the tenth house. Libra is the exaltation location for Saturn. One can take a look at the charts of current politicians and check to see if the above ROT is applicable. Third house represents or denotes brothers and sisters. In addition, it is important to note that third house also indicates courage. Traditionally, Mars in the 3rd house was not considered as a desirable location. However,
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astrological interpretations must be compatible with the evolving and acceptable emerging traditions of the society. A possible ROT in the case of a chart that shows Mars in the 3rd house, the individual may be involved in sports, athletics or activities that focus on courage. One can check the location of Mars in a good cricket player's chart and see if his courage of facing fast bowling has anything to do with Mars ROT. Malefic is not a "cool" Word The term "benefic "and "malefic" are used in many English translations of classical and others texts to somewhat define the identity or/and to describe the characteristics of the planets. Sun, Saturn and Mars are traditionally considered as "malefic". The fact of the matter is that, by and large, no planet by itself is entirely positive/good or bad/evil. The location of the planet and/ or the relative geometrical influence of other planets on it, defines whether the planet may be considered positive or otherwise. As an example, "malefic" Saturn in Lagna, identical with its exaltation sign may indicate that an individual has the potential to rise to the level of a "king". Therefore, the term "malefic" is not appropriate. The terms "malefic" and "benefic" are confusing and possibly misleading in the twenty-first century. Astrologers can think about avoiding use of terms that give primarily a negative impression. When an astrologer gives horoscopic indication to an individual, the individual needs to be encouraged and supported to use the free-will to the fullest possible extent so as to minimize or eliminate any undesirable indications. Good words help. Two Helpful Things The two significant and helpful things that an Astrologer has to remember while evaluating a horoscope are i) Retrograde planet in an enemy or depression Rasi or Navamsa indicate effects similar to its location in the exalted position and ii) Navamsa chart is as significant as that of a Rasi chart. •
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Timing
of
Events B. A. KUMAR BABU
Ttffi SUBJECT OF TIMING EVENTS is one of the more complex topics in Astrology. There is no disputing the fact that it is much easier to assess the strength of a horoscope and predict probable events than to predict the time at which those events would occur. In fact, if they did not have to deal with "timing of events" most astrologers would be able to consider themselves fairly proficient in the subject. It is this fourth dimension, the dimension of Time, that poses the greatest challenge to an astro-loger and to his reputation. In Hindu Astrology, events are timed princi-pally on the basis of (1) Gochara and (2) Dasas. Gochara is a Sanskrit word, a liberal trans-lation of which is "star-movement". In common parlance, Gochara is understood to mean the "transit of planets". In this article, we will define Gochara to mean "the response of an individual to the dynamic stimulus of transiting planets". While Gochara is at least referred to in astrological texts of other countries, the Dasa system is peculiar to Indian Astrology. "Dasa" in Sanskrit means a "period or stage in life". The Dasa system implicitly specifies that the human life span can be divided into a number of discrete time segments, each under the jurisdiction of a particular planet. And that, the events in a person's life in any segment reflect the results of that specific planet. There are a number of Dasa systems in vogue but we shall restrict ourselves to Vimshottari, a system that has proved itself to be eminently satisfactory in practice. In this system the longitude of the Moon is the sole determinant of the Dasa at birth. The other Dasas follow one another cyclically. We presuppose that the reader has at least a reasonable understanding of the basic elements of Dasas and Gochara; hence we will make no attempt to detail how Dasas are computed. For readers who are new to the subject of Indian Astrology we refer them to the chapters on Dasas and Gochara in our book Hindu Predictive Astrology. We had earlier defined Gochara as the response of an individual to the stimulus of transiting planets. An individual's response is basically dependent on his mental THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
make-up and it is no surprise that classical texts view Gochara results mainly with reference to the position of the Moon in the natal horoscope. Phaladeepika (stanza 1, chapter 26): says "Of all the Lagnas it is only the Moon's Lagna that is most important for ascertaining the effects of transits. One ought therefore to calculate and predict the effects due to the transits of planets through the several signs counted from that of the Moon. The positions of transiting planets relative to the ascendant and to the positions of other planets in a horoscope cause effects which also are significant. Careful attention has to be paid to these effects also. A universally dreaded transit is Saturn's sade-sathi. This is the seven and a half year cycle when he transits the 12th, the 1st and the 2nd from the Moon. Classical texts say that his transit of the 12th generally causes loss of near and dear ones; in the first he is said to cause weakness of the body, humiliation and travel to foreign countries; and in the 2nd he is said to cause loss of wealth and property. Our experience indicates that these results should not be taken too literally. If the ruling Dasa is good, sadesathi delays the good effects of the Dasa but does not negate them. Further-more for Taurus, Libra, Capricorn and Aqua-rius Saturn's negative effects are considerably toned down. In many cases his seven and a half year cycle mellows a person and gives some spiritual progress. Jupiter's transits normally hasten the benefic events signified by the ruling Dasa and Bhukti. His transit of the 5th, the 7th, the 9th and the 11th from the Moon gives a person an optimi-stic twist. If transit Jupiter trines the 7th lord and the latter's Dasa is in progress, marriage may be expected. In an analogous fashion if Jupiter in his sojourn trines the 5th lord (whose Dasa is in progress) the birth of a child is likely. The other planets do not seem to have effects as significant as those of Jupiter and Saturn ; nevertheless, they can be invaluable in zeroing in on the approximate period of occurrence of an event. For instance if the 6th house is afflicted seriously and the appropriate Dasa and APRIL 2012 15
www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm Bhukti are operating, periods of maximum ill-health can be predicted when Mars transits the 6th house. Similarly if the Dasa is right and the major transits are favourable for a job promotion, one can expect that the actual occurrence of the event would be during the Sun's transit of the 3rd, the 6th or the 11th house from the Moon.
Gochara (transits) should not be looked at in isolation from the ruling Dasa and Bhukti. Malefic planets transiting a dusthana (6th, 8th or 12th house) from the Dasa lord may trigger the negative indications of a Dasa. Conversely, benefic transits (like good Jupiter aspecting the Dasa lord) can stimulate the positive side of the Dasa.
Though Rahu and Ketu supposedly reflect the results of Saturn and Mars respectively, our experience is that the effects of Rahu and Ketu are much more complex than that. In interpreting Rahu-Ketu transit results it is important to bear in mind that Rahu primarily affects the ego while Ketu affects the subconscious mind. For example, if Rahu transits the natal Sun political downfall will be due to one's egoism. Ketu would also cause similar results except that the downfall would be due to bad feelings caused among one's associates due to an individual's lack of confidence in them. It is as if a subconscious fear (or insecurity) develops and takes total control of the native. If other indications are present, Rahu's transit through sensitive houses in a horoscope can generate a false and, sometimes, a blind love for things "foreign" while Ketu's transit can cause a false and blind love for things "native" to his own cultural and social surroundings. In both cases the common element is that the individual develops a "distorted view of reality".
During its Dasa or Bhukti (sub-period) a planet gives rise to a preponderance of effects which have to do with the sign or house owned or occupied by that planet. For instance, a planet owning or occupying the 10th house can be expected to give rise to events dealing with professional advancement, honours, etc. The natural attributes of planets also are reflected. For example, Venus is the natural karaka (significator) of the 7th house. Marriage can occur during Venus Dasa or Bhukti even if Venus is not directly related to the 7th house. If a planet is in a certain constellation, the owner of that constellation may make his influence felt through that planet. This is especially true of Rahu and Ketu. The example horoscopes that will be dealt with later will elaborate some specific cases.
In many instances the transits of planets do not by themselves bring about positive and negative changes but they subtly slant the mind into viewing things more optimistically or more pessimistically. It is important to realise this because in such cases it is not the transit but the attitude of mind that triggers the event signified by the Dasa lord. Phaladeepika gives us some excellent guide-lines in the interpretation of transit results : 1.
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"A planet yielding unfavourable results, when aspected by a benefic; or the one that gives good results if aspected by a malefic; both become void of effect. The same will be the case if they are aspected by their respective inimical planets." "A planet in an unfavourable Bhava, if he is in exaltation or own house, will not do any harm. If in such a favourable sign he should also occupy a favourable house he will give full beneficial results to the native during his transit of that Bhava." "Planets in their transit through favourable houses become void of effect if they happen to be at the time in their depression or inimical sign or be in an eclipsed state. But if the houses transited be also unfavourable, they give bad effects and that too in an aggravated form"
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The Bhukti lord in the 6th, the 8th or the 12th from the Dasa lord generally gives rise to unfavourable results. The Dasa lord transiting favourable signs augments the effects of that Bhava, if he is strong. A weak Dasa lord, on the other hand, negatively affects the specific Bhava (house) he transits. In the following charts we will try to illus-trate how the general ideas discussed previ-ously can be applied to practical horoscopes. In Chart No. 1, the event under consideration is the death of the mother of the native. The death occurred in Saturn Bhukti of Jupiter Dasa. Note that Bhukti lord Saturn owns the 4th (denoting mother) Moon Venus JU iter Ketu P and he is in bhashtashtaka sUn (mutual 6th and 8th position) with Dasa lord Jupiter. The rasi
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latter is himself associated with matrukaraka (significator of mother) Moon in the 8th house. At Saturn Ascendant the time of death, Ketu was
transiting the 4th house from the ascendant and Saturn was transiting the 12th from both himself and the ascendant. The individual in Chart No. 2 got married in Venus Dasa, Venus Bhukti. Venus, as lord of the 2nd (family) and the 7th (marriage), is well disposed in his own constellation and is qualified to bring about marriage. At the time of marriage both Jupiter and Saturn were favourably transiting the 11th house. However, because THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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there owing to the disposition of the 9th ford F (denoting long journeys) in Ascendant | the 12th (also an important ; house for travel) in a watery sign. The Dasa ford Rahu is Charts Charts disposed in the 12th from the RASI ^ Mars ascendant. Of the two Venus planets (Mars and Venus) in " Moon the 12th from the Moon, Sun Mercury s^n Venus is better qualified to yield the desired results, due to his ownership of the 7th house. The 7th house does have something to do with travel though in a lesser degree than the 9th and 12th houses. The actual event occurred as soon as Saturn entered Leo and gripped the Moon in elarata. Jupiter was favourably placed in the 11th from Bhukti ford. Because of the shashtashtoka disposition of the Dasa and Bhukti lords, the native left his home country with a lot of mis-givings. In another chart that of a young woman who has been plagued with ill-health all her life. The ascendant is Virgo, the sign ruling the abdominal region. Its ford Mercury (also ruling bowels, abdomen, etc ) is in the 6th house and is placed in the constellation of Rahu who himself is in the 12th from the Moon. Mercury also happens to be the owner of the 6th house from the Moon. These horoscopic indications are sufficiently negative to warrant generally bad health in the form of severe abdominal pains and chronic diarrhoea. During Saturn Bhukti of Rahu Dasa her colon and rectum were surgically removed. Note that Rahu is in Ketu's constellation, with the latter being in the 6th from the Moon, and Saturn is the 6th lord. On the day of her operation 6th ford Saturn was transiting Virgo and Mars (denoting surgery), Mercury (denoting her body) and Sun (ruling vitality) were all tran-siting the 6th from the ascendant. Further, ill-health, probably in a more aggravated form, can be expected in Mercury Bhukti about two and a half years from now. It is not possible to do justice to such a vast topic within the confines of a single article A thorough knowledge of the inherent nature of each planet and an understanding THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
of what each house stands for will enable one to blend care-fully the results of Gochara and Dasa and predict the correct time of occurrence of an event with a high degree of probability. It is important to remember that in dealing with such a complex animal like the human being there is no way to time events with one hundred per cent probability. One of the criticisms levelled against astrology by self-styled "Rationalists" is that if Astrology is a science everything should be predictable. Astrology is not deterministic ; man has a certain amount of freewill and he can after his future within limits On the one hand these "Rationalists" want Astrology to model the world as a deter-ministic world, if it has to gain their accep-tance. On the other hand they claim that science has made them "masters of their destiny" and they scom at the determinism, their limited understanding seems to think, Astrology stands for. It is surprising that they never stop to think of the dichotomy of their statements. Another argument advanced by these "Rationalists" is, "if Astrology is a science, tell us how planets can influence us?". Any scientist, worth his salt, knows that science does not have the last word on every subject. It would be enlightening for the "Rationalists" to ponder on what Professor Morris Kline. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, New York University, had to say about mathematics in a recent interview with U.S. News and World Report. In the Professor's own words "Using mathematics, we can deduce where the planets are, but mathematics cannot tell us why they are in those orbits and what keeps them there. We say, 'Well, the Sun's gravitational force maintains them in their paths'. But how does the Sun exert a force on the planets? We do not know. Newton himself could not explain what the force of gravity is. He tried to give a physical explanation and then gave up. In the end we just do not know why mathematics works as well as it does. We are faced with a mystery" (Italics ours). Wise words from a true scientist. (FOR) Om-Tat-Sat
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Human Nails & Diseases (continued from 8) Grains must be made of single size filaments of even surface. Transparency of the nail will give the true colour of the skin which is the major factor in -deciding a particular development. A nail which is brittle, fluted and ridged shows some nervous disorder.
moon indicates excessive force of circulation, rapid action of heart. These are common tendencies and may be found with any shape of nails but if found with short nails they are indicative of unfailing qualities. Such subjects must be warned against over-excitement and
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The first indication of a potential disease is white spots on the nails. They appear on the nails due to malnutrition or sudden mental strain. Sudden rush of blood to meet the moment's need also causes such formation. When these spots grow all over the nail, then nerves are in bad condition. Following this, ridge-formation may take place thus making for a bad appearance of the nails and soon fluted nails manifest themselves. This is an acute stage of nervous condition and in such cases the nervous system is more or less impaired. This condition ■' warns one to release alibis burden and take complete , . , .„ rest. Least mental strain may cause paralysis and if , . . ,. , such a nail is seen better advise the subject to take full ^ j. j. ^ „r ^ ^ ^ ^ rest for a few months. Watch the further growth of ., , ^ ^ ^ , . nails and if they return to normalcy, then the danger is over. Formation of a blue base shows poor circulation of blood and weak action of the heart whereas a big
Now nails as a whole show certain tendencies of a peculiar disease and even if the persons themselves do not actually suffer from the disease indicated, a little examination will disclose that such a tendency has been in the family and tdus may develop in the person also and is in a latent state. Long nails tell a ddicate state 0f physical strength. Such people may look robust but lack the actual strength. Delicacy of chest and lungs is thus indicated Long? thin
^ curved nails indicate sore throat and weak respiratory . ., . . . , . . , , cu U1 organs. Short nails point to heart trouble and weak action ^ ^ . ,,, ^ „ of£ heart. They, in general, suggest disease of heart. If . .. „ , , , , , . ,. , the nails are flat and shell-shaped, they indicate danger „ , . „T ., r • , of paralysis. Narrow nails suggest possibility of spinal , , , , ■, f , , trouble. When the nails are broader than long 0 such PeoPle
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www.astroloQicalmaQazine.com Dr. Elavathur Subrahmanyan Neelakantan graduated from Loyala College of Chennai with distinction in Statistics. As a qualified Chartered Accountant, he is an Information Systems Auditor. While his interest in Astrology was activated by going through books of Dr. B. V Raman, his formal learning of the subject was from Prof. K. V Seshadrinatha Sastri, a renowned scholar of Astrology and Ayurveda. Awarded with a Doctorate by the Deemed Sri Chandrasekarendra University, Kancheepuram for his thesis on Medical Astrology, Dr. Neelakantan has been a regular contributor to The Astrological eMagazine. His multi faceted talent also includes proficiency in Vedic chants.
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Introduction
Shivarudra Balayogi
SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL a galaxy of seers, sages and spiritual savants have lived in India, a land known as the karma bhoomi (land of karma). Being seen also as a very sacred country, some refer to it as the gnana bhoomi, yoga bhoomi, moksha bhoomi, and punya bhoomi. India is a nation of rivers and abodes of holy sages.
In a spiritually rich family, Baba Shivarudra Balayogi was born in Kolar at 9.54 AM on 20 September 1954. Kolar was famous for its gold fields and at this place the spiritual goldmine, affectionately known as Babaji, too also appeared. From an early age Babaji showed his inclination towards spiritual matters.
Punya bhoomi refers to a land where good things happen. For example all the avataras of Maha Vishnu have occurred only in India. Karma bhoomi is a place where one does good and bad deeds. All other nations (lands) are bhoga bhoomi — where people execute karma, but nothing accrues as karmic balance. They are the places where people enjoy fruits of past deeds and actions, but do not get further accretion to punya (credit balance of good deeds) through new deeds and actions. Ascetic Yogas What astrological combinations are needed for becoming an ascetic? 1. Presence of at least four planets in conjunction in a house, which is either a trine or a quadrant. 2. Presence of a five-planet combination in a quadrant or trine 3. Moon in a decanate of Saturn aspected by Saturn. 4. Moon in a navamsa of Mars or Saturn aspected by Saturn. 5. The lord of Chandralagna aspected by Saturn and by nothing else. 6. 7.
Jupiter, Moon and Ascendant aspected by Saturn and Jupiter in the 9th house. Mars in the Ninth house aspected by a benefic.
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Babaji was mainly influenced by the three titans of spirituality in India - Adi Sankaracharya, Bhagwan Ramana Maharishi and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. During his teens, Babaji pursued Botany at the University of Mysore. It was then that he met Shivabalayogi Maharaj. This was the turning point in his life. Babaji's spiritual pursuits grew stronger every day, culminating in the 'experience of enlightenment' at midnight on the Kartika Krishnapaksha Ashtami day of 1999. Array of Planets The array of planets apparent in the chart of Shivarudra Balayogi proves adequately that Babaji was born, not just to live a life for himself, but to guide the destiny of the world. The lagna lord who is strongly placed forms a conjunction with the exalted yogakaraka, Saturn. The planet of divine grace is not only exalted in rasi but also in navamsa. Jupiter occupies the ninth bhava - the seat of good fortune and divine blessings. The exit of Babaji's father is the natural outcome of the lord of Pitrusthana (Mercury) and Pitrukaraka (Sun) getting relegated to the house of loss (twelfth house). On the subject of Pravrajya Yogas, Mantreswara says, "When the end of a sign is rising and a benefic planet occupies it and Jupiter is in a trine or a quadrant, the native is sure to attain Moksha or Final Emancipation APRIL 2012 19
"(Phaladeepika, Ch 27, verse 1). The above is fulfilled in Babaji's chart with the ascendant being in the end of Libra, with Venus in the rising sign and Jupiter in the tenth house. In Babaji's life, Rahu operated as Dasa lord in the first ten years of his life. Rahu in the 3rd is a strong maraka (killer planet) for his father and therefore separated him from his father. In 1964, Babaji got into Jupiter Dasa and it was this which kindled his spiritual inclinations. Jupiter being a planet of learning took him to the stage of a graduate, but beyond that point, text book learning did not charm him. The sub-period of Ketu, which operated between 1971 and 1972 sowed seeds of asceticism in Babaji. Before long Babaji had met his Guru, Shiva Balayogi Maharaj in Mysore.
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Sun, Moon and Venus (as 10th lord in D?10) getting strengthened in Dasamsa chart Ketu aspected by Jupiter in D? 10.
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The dasa-bhukti - antara belongs to Ketu?Saturn?Mars; all the three coming under favorable influences
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Moon (Manas) and Mercury (Buddhi) coming under the influence of Jupiter, the planet of divine grace.
Acouple of paranormal visions occurred in which Babaji's Guru manifested himself to Babaji, while he was meditating. Thus it could be said that Shiva Balayogi Maharaj has chosen Babaji as his disciple and successor. What was Guru Shiva Balayogi's message to his disciples?
Jupiter in the 9th house aspects both lagna and the Moon. The 5th house ? Purva punyasthana ? comes under Jupiter's aspect. The 9th house Mars, who is also the yogakaraka is exalted. There is an interchange of houses between Venus and Mercury, who rule over the karma bhava and the labha bhava, respectively. The nature of a retrograde planet is similar to that of an exalted planet. In the 9th house, being the house of divine grace, there are two retrograde planets, which are Jupiter and Saturn. Under these favourable directional influences Babaji attained enlightenment and since then he is living in this world as a Jivanmukta.
Mahapurusha Yogas
Shivabalayogi
The word Mahapurusha means a 'great person'. The Mahapurusha yogas arise out of the placement of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. Even a single Mahapurusha yoga is enough to elevate a person to the status of a great person. In Babaji's chart one can see four out of the five Mahapurusha yogas (formed by all the above mentioned planets barring Mars), out of which three are from rising sign and one from Moon. No other evidence is needed to prove the greatness of this chart. The Mahapurusha yogas in Babaji's chart are: Sasa yoga, Hamsa yoga, Malavya yogaand Bhadra yoga. While Bhadra yoga occurs from the Moon sign, the remaining three yogas occur from rising sign.
In this context, it would be necessary for us to understand the life and message of Babaji's guru, Sivabalayogi Maharaj.
Enlightenment Clues to Babaji's enlightenment can be found in the time of enlightenment chart (TOE chart). Babaji got enlightenment at midnight on Karthikadi Krishna Ashtami, when the ruling asterism was Makha. In the TOE chart the factors which led to Babaji's enlightenment include 1.
Maha-parivartana or the great-interchange yoga between the lord of 10 (karma) and lord of 11 (fulfillment of wishes)
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Presence of Jupiter as fifth lord placed in ninth house
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Exaltation of yogakaraka Mars
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Presence of two retrograde planets in 9 (Jupiter and Saturn)
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Sivabalayogi was born at Adivarapupetta (Near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh) in a family of weavers on 24 January 1935. On 7 August 1949, Swamijihad a strange experience of enlightenment when Lord Siva, appearing as an ascetic, touched Swamiji on his forehead, thereby taking him to a blissful state. He did penance for 12 years, before attaining self-realisation on 7 August 1961. According to Yoga Shastra, a medieval Indian textbook on the practice of yoga, a yogi is required to do penance in each of the four directions and master them. This is an austerity known as dikh tapas. Dikh Siddhi means victory of that direction facing which penance is done. Siddhi or accomplishment is very easy if penance is done facing East. For ease of meditation North is best while South confers neither benefit nor adversity. The most difficult direction to do penance and win is the western direction which gives tremendous mental obstacles and physical afflictions. Shivabalayogi Maharaj attained dikh siddhi in a little less than 8 years, while meditating 23 hours a day. He mastered the east in four years, north in two years, west in nine months, and the south in 15 months. At the age of 22, Shivabalayogi Maharaj had attained the state of self realization. The horoscope of Shivabalayogi is a classic example of the Ascetic yogas discussed by Mantreswara in Phaladeepika. The first rule we discussed earlier in this THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
article on Ascetic yoga is fulfilled in the chart of Shivabalayogi. Let us recapitulate this rule. 'Presence of at least four planets in conjunction in a house which is either a trine or a quadrant' is the foremost among Ascetic yogas. In Sivabalayogi's chart, this rule is satisfied by the conjunction of Sun, Saturn, Mercury, and Venus in the 9th house. Most of the planets in his chart occupy either the 5th (purva punya sthana) or the 9th (bhagya sthana). Shivabala Yogi's Message Let us now discuss the teachings handed over by the Maharaj to his disciples. The message of Sivabalayogi Maharaj is what is found in ancient works like Yoga Vasistha. When the ego of the person develops, it starts its work of imagination. All imagination belongs to the realm of the mind. A bubble belongs to the ocean and a ray of sunlight is the Sun itself. But in this process of imagination, the ego pretends to be an entity different from the self. If the mind develops enough power, it could go on imagining things endlessly and this is the trigger for the birth-death-rebirth events. Once the physical body becomes weak, death eventuates. But the imagining mind is still not content with its dreams. In the next birth, the same person continues his unfulfilled journey and goes on and on, until enlightenment happens in one particular birth and the journey ends. Is the Individual's hard work, a cause of enlightenment or is it due to divine grace? The considered view of Babaji is that it is due to both. Consciousness wishes to possess a person entirely. At that time, the aspirant makes an honest approach to give up all his dreams of the future. The 'click' occurs and the person realizes himself as Brahman (Aham Brahmasmi). The individual gets out of the transmigratory cycle when this click occurs. Is there a possibility of that person being born again? Adi Sankara's answer is a firm 'No'. If butter is put into a vessel having butter milk, the buttermilk will not become curd again. This is due to the fact that butter will not mix with butter milk, even though it originated from curds. Therefore, the dictum is 'Once enlightened is always enlightened'. There is no possibility of an enlightened person becoming ignorant. Evolution in Nature moves towards perfection, not imperfection. Philosophy The philosophy of Shivarudra Balayogi - Babaji is in tune with Hindu Philosophy, more particularly with the Yoga Vasishta of Valmiki. The gates of Moksha (liberation) are guarded by four sentinels, viz., peace of mind (shanti), contentment (santosha), association with noble people THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
(satsangha), and self inquiry (vichara).One should study the scriptures (shastras) especially those relating to selfrealisation (Atma Vidya). The world that one sees in dream state (swapna avasta) is similar to the world in the woken state (jagrat avasta). The only difference is that the dream state is short and woken state appears longer. Time and space are only mental concepts. A few thousand years may pass off as a moment while in dream; a few thousand years in dream state may equal a few hours in the waking state. Objects perceived by senses are not different from the soul (atman). The perceiver and the objects of perception belong to Atmic realm, and therefore are identical. The main obstacle to selfrealization is the pseudo-identification of the atman with the body. In the true spirit of a Jivan Mukta (a person liberated while living), one is advised to carry out his duties, while remaining with the Brahman. To attain self realization, constant practice (Abhyasa) and detachment (Vairagya) are necessary. Only then the mind gives up its habit of imagination. The best course of action in today's world, to reach this state is to practice meditation (or remaining in a thoughtless state) for at least an hour every day. This practice, in course of time, will certainly lead the practitioner to the state of enlightenment in due course. Just now as a human what you have as mind is a micro speck potency of the original consciousness which would have arisen to create in every birth . In subsequent rebirths consciousness potency gets diluted by breaking it into billions of layers. For example, if the potency of the present mind is 100 units, then this mind had 100,000 units potency at the start of creation. Whatever it would have resolved as a dream or as a desire in its imagination, based on the strength of focus, such a resolution would have become the destiny of the present mind or Jivatman. In other words, the present mind which has got individuality undergoes in its imagination all such events as destiny. With self efforts to untie such imagination one can overcome the effects of such destiny and the mind (or consciousness) can liberate itself from such experience of destiny in this life. All the future events (which are linked to the concept called time) would disappear making such a one as Jivanmukta and until body exists as prarabdha ,the world shall be benefitted by the experience of such a Jivanmukta and eventually such a one attains Videhamukti when Mahasamadhi is attained by dropping the physical body. This dropping of physical body happens automatically and not by any resolution of the Jivanmukta. A Jivanmukta always remains consciously in the real Self totally contented and in supreme peace.
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ONE OF THE BEST known sayings of Socrates is "I only know that I know nothing". The conventional interpretation of this remark is that Socrates' wisdom was limited to an awareness of his own ignorance. Once Socrates was seen in a market - a place he seldom used to visit as he had few wants. Someone who identified him was astonished to meet him there but had the courage to go near him and ask " Mr Socrates, you lead a Spartan life. How come you are seen in this market, a place frequented by materialists like us ?" In a cool tone Socrates replied /'Actually I didn't come here with the intention of buying anything. I just wanted to see how many things are available in this market without which Man can still be happy" (Thank God ! Socrates is not living with us now - otherwise we don't know what he would have to say about the retail outlets in the metres that we have here in India!) The wisdom of Socrates finds an immediate parallel in contemporary Indian Astrology.The Panchangs (almanacs) of India are like the " goods in market" defined by Socrates without which everyone could be happy. What is the reason? The main reason is these Almanacs are not standardized. Movments of planets conform to standard rules of Astronomy .In fact.every town, every district, every city in India has a different Panchanga as if to indicate that movements of planets are based on subjective interpretation. No two Panchangs in India follow the same rule. One of the cardinal principles in fixing the Muhurtha for marriage is " No Planet should occupy the Seventh House". What the Rishis said was that a planet in the seventh vitiates the marriage Muhurtha - be it benefic or malefic. Even Jupiter in 7 is a taboo for marriage muhurtha. Several panchangas in India do not follow this rule. Next comes the question of determining what Muhurtha to adopt for which activity. In ancient times the known 22 APRIL 2012
activities were agriculture, commerce civil construction work, vedic functions, etc. But today the whole complexion has changed. We have so many different activities today. Is there any fight at the end of the tunnel? I believe the THE ASTROLOGICAL EMAGAZINE Panchanga 2012-2013 introduced by Mr. Niranjan Babu should change the whole complexion of the game. Ideally it is an almanac which should find a place in every house and in every place in the nook and corner of our country and perhaps, all over the globe. It is the most user-friendly Panchanga ever contemplated or devised. All information relevant to a lay person for taking a decision with the aid of Astrology finds a place in the Panchanga. It is a maiden attempt - but a bold one nevertheless. Future editions of this innovative Panchanga may perhaps have the rising sign time interval displayed thus helping a new parent to identify the lagna of his/her child as soon as it is born. Beginning from May 2012 issue of The Astrological eMagazine we propose to carry a table of the lagnas (ascendants) for the month. In view of the time difference between various cities a small correction factor of about 1 to 20 minutes would be needed to get the lagna of the place where it is used. To ensure that the lagna is properly used it is advised that activities be done in the middle of the lagna duration so that one can be sure that the full effects of lagna are utilized beneficially for the activity in question. The Prasna Tantra of Neelakanta (translated by DR B V RAMAN) brings out the true import of lagna when it says : The Moon is always to be considered as the seed, the ascendant as the flower, the navamsa ascendant as the fruit and the house as taste of that fruit (page 175,176). B THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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CHANDRAKANT S. KOTHARE, M.A.
(i) I Saturn. As you all know Saturn rules all bones of the body in general. Teeth being bones also come under his rulership. The sign Aries controls the upper jaw and teeth, whereas Taurus governs the lower jaw and teeth. There is another sign which has an indirect bearing on teeth i.e. Cancer. This sign provides calcium fluoride to teeth. Along with Saturn, Jupiter also affects the health of teeth. So the strength, size and shape of your teeth or for that matter your entire dental health can be assessed mainly by examining the position of the above planets, signs and corresponding house viz. the 1st, the 2nd and the fourth. If Jupiter and Saturn, Aries, Taurus and Cancer, the 1st, the 2nd and the 4th are afflicted the dental health of the person will deteriorate depending upon the intensity of the afflictions. It is, therefore, possible by an examination of the horoscope to decide the nature of dental health of the person. If damage to the teeth is clearly indicated in the horoscope, necessary preventive steps can be taken to avoid the trouble. Now for example in the year 1981, Jupiter will be in conjunction with Saturn thrice viz. on 1 st January 1981, 5th March 1981 and 24th July 1981. This conjunction, inter alia, will influence the health of teeth of all those who are already having the conjunction in their horoscope and those who will take birth on this planet during the periods of these conjunctions. If you are interested in knowing how the conjunction influences the dental health please examine. This is the horoscope (chart 1) of a female who has suffered and even today is suffering due to dental troubles. Her Jupiter and Saturn are in conjunction in Lagna. The lord of the 2nd house Venus is in the 10th house aspected by Saturn from Lagna. As a result of this combination the following things have happened. Chart I: Rasi: Aries -Ascendant, Saturn 16, Jupiter 17, and Uranus— 21; Cancer—Pluto 9; Virgo-Neptune 6 and Rahu 16; Sagittarius— Mars 11; Capricorn—Venus 28 and the Moon 19; Aquarius-Sun 12 and Mercury 16 ; and Pisces—Ketu. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Presence of Jupiter in Lagna gave her small and otherwise good looking teeth.
(ii) Presence of Saturn in Aries spoiled the health of the teeth and the same started decaying fast. (hi) To add to the above trouble, Saturn afflicted the lord of the 2nd house Venus in the 10th house. (vi) The lord of Lagna Mars luckily escaped affliction but the Aries suffered due to close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Consequently teeth of the upper jaw started decaying first (Aries) followed by those in the lower jaw (Taurus) (v) Saturn is the planet of limitation. Presence of Saturn in Lagna that too in Aries made her jaws small and as such a couple of teeth sat on one upon the another spoiling the natural alignment. (vi) Jupiter in Lagna and his aspect on Lagna lord saved her teeth from complete damage. (vii) The Sun in Aquarius gives irregular teeth. In this horoscope also the Sun is in Aquarius. Decay of the protective enamel of teeth, irregular teeth, breakage of teeth take place mainly because of the affliction of Saturn. Those who are having Saturn in lagna or Saturn's signs in Lagna usually suffer from dental troubles. Even in horary horoscope if Saturn is in Lagna you can be rest assured that the querent has some dental trouble and if you find the querent an old person you can safely conclude he is using dentures. Irregular teeth are usually the result of the Sun. The Sun in Saturn's house or the Sun otherwise afflicted by Saturn gives irregular teeth. So also when Saturn is afflicted in Aquarius or Pisces the person gets irregular teeth. Jupiter in the 4th in a watery sign, particularly in Cancer or Scorpio with Mars or Rahu or with Mars and Rahu, the incissors are usually very big. Jupiter in a watery sign along with Ketu or affllicted by Saturn and. Mars the teeth become black and start APRIL 2012 23
decaying. Jupiter in an earthy sign spoils the whiteness of the teeth and they become yellowish or spots appear on them. Saturn in Leo in the 12th house in square with the Sun developes atleast some sort of defects. If Saturn is in the 4th, the 5th, the 6th, the 7th, the 8th, the 9th, or the 10th in Aries, Taurus or Aquarius and afflicts Lagna, the Moon or the Sun, the person suffers from dental pain during the periods of life when Saturn afflicts the luminaries or Lagna by by transit. So also if Uranus, Neptune or Saturn is afflicting the luminaries from Aries or Saturn is posited in Aries or Libra in Lagna or in the 7th house or afflicts the lord of the Lagna from any of these signs, the person suffers intensely due to dental pain. If Mars is afflicted in Lagna or in Aries or Taurus by Saturn or Uranus, there is liklihood of the person getting his teeth knocked out either in a fight or in an accident. The main reason for decay of teeth is too much acidity in the body. Saturn increases the acidity in the body. So also if the majority of the planets are in even signs or houses viz. the 2nd, the 4th, the 6th, the 8th, the 10th or the 12th acidity increases. Saturn, Neptune, Venus and the Moon in angular houses or otherwise very strong in the horoscope increase the acidity. Persons having the above planetary positions should take utmost care to avoid increase of acidity in the body or otherwise it will eventually affect the health of their teeth. Persons having teeth at the time of birth or not getting teeth for a long time are rare. Jataka Parijata gives the following axioms for judging the possibility of a baby having teeth at birth. Somyarkshamshe ravijarudhirau chet sandathoma jaatah It means that if Saturn and Mars are in Gemini or Virgo or in the Navamsa of Gemini or Virgo the child will have teeth at the time of birth. My observation in this regard is that it is not necessary that both the planets be in the signs or Navamsas indicated above. Even one of them would suffice to bring about the results predicted. In Chart 2 Mars alone is in Virgo Navamsa and yet this man had two incisors at the time of birth. Doctor removed them on 12th day from the birth. In the horoscope (chart 3 of a person whose teeth refused to grow out and had to be operated at the age of eighth. Thereafter his his teeth came up and even today they are intact. He is in his 54th year now. It is difficult to explain precisely why his teeth came out that late and that too after undergoing an operation. What 24 APRIL 2012
is more difficult to explain is why he did not get milk teeth which is normal. The teeth he got after the operation, are still intact and as such cannot be milk teeth. His teeth are, however, small and beautiful though slightly irregular. This might be due to the presence of Jupiter and Venus in the 7th house. Slight irregularity must have come due to the presence of the Sun. The difficulty in dentition can, however, be explained, in the following manner. Mars in Taurus shows difficult dentition In that if either of the luminaries is also afflicted in a fixed sign the dentition becomes all the more difficult. In the horoscope under consideration both the above factors are present. Mars is in Taurus severely afflicted by Saturn and the Sun in the 7th house in a fixed sign. Saturn opposition Mars clearly shows the need to undergo operation for this purpose, It is stated in astrological parlance that the movement of Saturn in the 7th house starts the public life of a person. It, as if, brings out the person in open-in to a public life. Symbolically the same happened in the case of this man. When Saturn moved in his 7th house, he was operated to facilitate dentition and he got his present teeth. In view of the discussion so far, I am sure readers must have been convinced that armed with the knowledge of astrology it is possible to make out almost precisely what troubles one is likely to encounter in his future life, I am doing research in astrology in general and medical astrology in particular for some time now. For the purpose of this research I require very large number of horoscopes to study each and every facet of astrologic point. I, therefore, earnestly request, lovers of astrology to send me interesting horoscopes for my study. Horoscopes of persons in whose life some sensational events have taken place like major gains in lottery, major changes in career bringing them great status and happiness, so also great catastrophes like loss of dear ones at a crucial moment, major financial or emotional crises, major accidents turning the entire course of life, diseases like cancer, heart troubles, leprosy etc., may please be forwarded to me. This will help me in my studies and fruits of the research will naturally be made available for the benefit of lovers of astrology.-106/81. Chart 2:—Rasi: Gemini—Ascendant and Ketu 5; Cancer—Uranus 045 and Jupiter 1 ; Leo—Pluto 1 ; Libra—Neptune 3 and Saturn (R) 24; Sagittarius—Rahu 5 ; Capricorn—Moon 18 ; Aries—Sun 29 and Venus 29 ; and Taurus—Mercury 19 and Mars 28. Navamsa: Aries— Pluto : Taurus—Saturn ; Gemini— Moon and Mercury ; Cancer— Jupiter and Uranus ; Virgo—Mars ; Libra—Neptune; Scorpio—Ketu; and Sagittarius—Sun and Venus. Chart 3 : Leo—Ascendant and Neptune ; Scorpio— Saturn ; Sagittarius—Ketu ; Aquarius—Sun, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury ; Pisces—Uranus; Taurus—Mars ; and Gemini—Pluto and Rahu. m THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Dr. B. V. Raman Astrology & Weather Forecasting
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Yajnavalkya Jyothisha Chinta Nidhi
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Dr. A. Sreekumar Menon The Essence of Bhagavad Gita
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P RAG AH OSWAL Pranayama & Stress
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Dr. S. Madhavan Astrology & Conjugal Life
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Dr. J. Krishna Kishore Solar Power for Government Buildings
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R. S. Maniam Pakistan Airline Crash - An Astrological Analaysis
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Puntt Kumar Vohra Healing Power of Gems and Rudraksha
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for May 2012
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Yagnavaikya Dr. S. Madhavan speaks on Astrology and Conjugal Problems
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The Astrological eMagazine Panchanga for May 2012
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According to recent press reports, the establishment of a high altitude astronomical observatory on the Himalayas with an hundred-inch reflecting telescope is being planned by the Indian Meteorological Department. The observatory " when set up will help in the study of the heavenly bodies, researches on cosmic rays, astro-physics, geology, geo-physics, high level meteorology, micro-biology, etc." Such an observatory would doubtless be a valuable addition to the extant ones in the other parts of the world. But a National Government in India is expected to do something more than merely add to the huge number of observatories already existing. The Government should do something to give a fillip to the indigenous culture and indigenous sciences, not the least important of which is Astro-Meteorology. It is a fashion with some of the Western educated Indians to refer to the achievements of the ancient Indian sages in the realms of physical science including Astronomy and Meteorology, let alone the superstitious subject of Astrology, in contemptuous terms. According to them, the ancient Hindus were only a set of hair-splitting philosophers. Such a misconception is due to two factors, viz., (1) the one-sided education they have received and (2) pre-possession. It is evident from the remains of some of the most important achievements of the Hindus that in addition to Philosophy, Mathematics and Astronomy, many other equally important sciences flourished in ancient India. Chemistry, Dynamics, Meteorology, Physics and other cognate sciences existed in a much more advanced state than what we find them at the pfesent day. That there were powerful telescopes in ancient India is doubtless a fact. One is mentioned in Mahabharatha. It was given by Vyasa to Sanjaya at Indra Prasta in order to witness the battle going on at Kurukshetra. Coming to recent times less than two centuries ago Rajaputana produced an astronomer, no doubt the greatest of his time. This astronomer was no other than the famous Jai Singh of Jaipur. Raja Jai Singh constructed a set of observatories at his capital Jaipur, Muttra, Benares, Delhi and Ujjain, THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
and "was able to collect the astronomical tables of De La Hire published in 1702 A. D. The Raja left as a monument of his skill, a star list collated by himself. It must be noted that all these astronomical achievements were intended for the good of humanity especially for the benefit of the navigator and the agriculturist. The study of astronomy could not be divorced from the study of astrology, for the simple reason that according to the ancients, celestial combinations always coincided with terrestrial disturbances. This gave them a clue to pursue the subject of astrology, astronomy and meteorology in all their aspects and arrive at remarkable conclusions about weather forecasting. Even now, it is a matter of common occurrence that village astrologers are right in a surprisingly high percentage of their weather predictions. Their rules are simple and dispense away with costly apparatus and laboratories. Observation coupled with experience enabled the great sages of India to dive deep into the subject of meteorology and discover the laws governing weather, rainfall, storms etc., which are of utmost importance to us. It must be noted that the ancients had been faced with the same pro-blems that we are and they must have therefore wracked their brains to find out solutions for such problems. They had to study weather conditions and guide the farmer in his agricultural operations. India being an agricultural country, great attention was paid to the study of astrology in its relation to weather forecasting. There was not a sphere of achievement in which the ancients had not made their mark. Whether in the art of peace or warfare, economics or sculpture, laws or languages, they had made their distinct marks. It is sheer absurdity on the part of the modern scientist to arrogate to himself the privilege of scientific enlightenment. The ancients discovered a grand truth that every member of the solar system exerts an important influence by gravitation upon every other and that the Sun in particular is the major arbiter of weather. Indeed the modern meteorologists completely ignore the major factors affecting the weather but considers only minor influences with the result that they hardly succeed in making any correct predictions.
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The present-day meteorologists who are patronised by all civilised Governments have never cared to test the valuable hints given by such celebrated savants as Varaha Mihira. Many of them have the audacity to reject such truths off hand as a subject that merits the attention of the antiquarian rather than the scientist. Let a dispassionate observer impartially follow the methods suggested below and apply the test of practical experience by keeping a diary of his investigations. He will soon find that even if difficulties present themselves sometimes and imperfections are occasionally revealed, there is certainly "something in it". The proposed observatory in the Himalayas can with advantage start research work in the field of Indian astrometeorology and we are sure they will be able to discover grand truths which will doubtless place the art of weather forecasting upon a surer and a more comprehensive basis. Whilst the forecasts of a meteorologist do not anticipate events by more than a few hours, those of the astrologer can supply a skeleton outline of the probable weather for any period. It is nothing but prejudice that has prevented the modern scientist from pursuing investigations into the pretensions of astrology in relation to weather forecasting. There have been instances in the past of utter failure on the part of the meteorological department to forecast the trend of weather with the result great accidents have happened jeopardising the lives of many. If a meteorologist fails in his forecasts of weather, which are generally made but a short time in advance, he is ignored, his failure being attributed to some errors in observation or calculation. Some years ago, there was an article in the Daily Telegraph of London admitting that the Meteorological Office had entirely failed to give any warning of a certain severe gale (on 12th January of that year) and suggesting that the funds of the Meteorological Office were inadequate and that the Government ought to increase the grant. But if an astrologer per chance were guilty of a similar failure, a ripple of contemptuous laughter would have swept over the country and all the newspapers would have swooped over the unfortunate victim with all vehemence charging him and his art with superstition. The meteorologist and the astronomer are punished with more grants while the astrologer is made the laughing stock of the world, simply because the latter persists in his recognising the interplay of planetary forces on the earth, a truth which science is slowly beginning to realise. If only the Government or public-spirited men could give enough support to students of astrology,—at least one fourth of what is wasted on the Meteorological
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Department—a higher percentage of successful predictions regarding weather could certainly be given. If a properly organised astro-meteorological office were maintained by the Government, we should attain very soon to almost perfect weather prediction. The following details mainly culled from the famous Prasna Marga deal with the methods of predicting ' When it will rain and where'? Let scholars and sceptics study the principles, test them and then arrive at their own conclusions about the veracity of these principles. Let them not be condemned a priori. At the time of the Sun's ingress into Gemini if Venus occupies the 2nd or 12th from the rising sign and when at the same time, the Moon occupies a watery Navamsa in any Rasi, there will be copious rains during the year in question (Mesha to Meena is a year). When Ravi, Chandra, Kuja, and Saturn and Rahu cross the watery Rasis in transit and Budha and Sukra conjoin a sthula Rasi, there will be very heavy rains. When Ravi, Budha and Sukra occupy the same Rasi in the same Navamsa, there will be heavy rains. But if these planets occupy the same Rasi and Navamsa and they happen to be watery signs, the rains will be all the more heavy. When Surya occupies an earthy sign and Chandra, Budha and Sukra occupy watery vargas, and at that time if you perceive a rainbow in the Western side, then also there will be plentiful rains. In 'Varsha Ritu' (April-May) Rainbow in the Eastern side does not give rain. In the other 'Ritus', a rainbow in the East will bring in'Rains'. A rainbow in the West during the Varsha Ritu brings in a pour. When the mock Sun is visible to the North of the Sun's disc, there will be rain; to the South there will be a tempest; and on both sides, then a 'flood' will come in. To the top of the Sun's disc means some danger to the king, and below it will mean some calamities to the people. When it rains in the New Moon days and the days succeeding them (Prathipada days) there will be good rainfall during that bright half of the lunar month. If it rains on Full Moon days and the dark Prathipada days there will be no rains in the dark half. In both Pakshas when it rains during the first 15 ghatikas in Dwiteeya (2nd lunar day) and the last 15 ghatikas in Prathipada (1st lunar day) there will be copious rains during those Pakshas. When it rains only little on those days, rains also will be scarce during those Pakshas. If it does not rain then, there will be no rain during that Paksha. (to be continued) THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Jyothisha
Oiiiita Nidhi*
YAJNAVALKYA
1 that much of the special Yogas and other factors, good or bad, have their genesis in some selective combinations of these five angas. They are collectively or separately, either interrelated or independent. To appreciate them effectively, a quick look into the technicalities of the five angas or limbs will be helpful. The first limb - Thithi or Lunar Day is covered in the covered previous issue. Second Limb - Vara Now let us go to the second component of the panchanga namely the Vara or weekday. Of the seven weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are considered auspicious. Some consider Mondays as inauspicious when the Moon is weak. For specific purposes the weekdays ruled by malefics like Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday are admitted. Opinions vary with different authorities, over the selection of weekdays, especially for various agricultural activities. The lord of the weekday must be strong along with the Kalahoras and the Arma lord rising at the time selected, to make the day chosen, effectively auspicious. Of the many restrictions and recommendations for the acceptance of weekdays for specific purposes prescribed by different authorities, the weekday spike or Varashoola is generally observed and rejected for travel in different directions, though exceptions come to the rescue, in emergent situations. Monday and Saturday have Soola towards East, Tuesday and Wednesday towards North, Friday and Sunday towards West and Thursday towards South. An extensive discussion on other aspects of the Vara is however, is beyond our present assignment. Third Limb - Nakshatra The third limb is Nakshatra. Nakshatras are 27 in number excluding Abhijit. Hindu astrology considers the zodiacal belt as Kalapurusha comprising of 27 constellations (28 including Abhijit). It is in tandem, divided into 12 rasis as well fitting 2.25 constellations in each rasi. Each Nakshatra has its presiding and subsidiary deities. The * continued from the April 2012 issue) THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
different Nakshatras represent the various parts of the stellar deity. Generally, nine Nakshatras Bharani, Krittika, Aridra, Aslesha, the three Poorvas, Visaka and Jyeshta are rejected for auspicious functions. The Nakshatras have many types of classifications that may require by itself an elaborate dissertation. To mention a few, there are classifications of males, females and eunuchs; divine, human and demonic; urdhwamukha (upward looking), adhomukha (downward looking) and triyangmukha (straight looking) and others. They are also divided into groups of chara-chala (movable), kshipra-laghu (short-dynamic), mridu-maitra (gentlefriendly) dhruva or sthira (constant-fixed), ugra-krura (aggressive-cruel), teekshna-daruna (ferocious-bitter) and misra-sadharana (mixed-ordinary), An elaboration is not attempted at this juncture. These varied classifications help us to select the appropriate Nakshatras for our specific and wide-ranging day-to-day activities depending upon their purpose and practice. Fourth Limb - Yoga The next limb of the panchanga is the Nityayoga that is nothing but the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon. This value is divided into units of 13o20' to form the 27 Yogas. It starts with Vishkumbha, when this sum is naught and ends with Vaidhruthi, when again the sum becomes zero. Of these Nityayogas, Vishkumbha, Parigha, Vyatipata, Vajra, Vyaghata, Vaidhruthi, Sula, Ganda and Atiganda are generally spumed for auspicious events. Nevertheless, there are several relaxations. Fifth Limb - Karana The fifth limb is the Karana that is technically half of the Tithi. So much so, the lunar month of 30 days will have 60 Karanas. They are mainly classified as sthira - fixed or immovable and chara or moveable. The chara karanas are seven in number and the sthira only four. The fixed ones, sakuni, chatushpada, naga and kimsatugna can be easily identified because these four are permanently allotted to the latter half of the krishnapaksha MAY 2012 5
chaturdasi, then to the two halves of the new moon and to the first half of the shuklapaksha prathama, in the same order. The remaining 56 halves of the tithis are shared by the seven movable karanas commencing from bhava for the latter half of the sukla prathama. They are, in their order, bava, balava, kaulava, taitila, gara, vanija and vishti or bhadra, forming a series. This series, starting with the latter half of the Shuklapaksha Prathama completes eight such cycles to finally end with the first half of the krishnapaksha chaturdasi, allowing then the four sthira karanas to take over the next four halves of the tithis. The animal origins or yonis of the movable karanas are lion, tiger, boar, donkey, elephant, cow and dog and of the fixed ones are dog, bull, serpent and cock. Bharadwaja allots Vishnu, Prajapathi, Chandra, Gurus, Vasus, Manibhadra and Yama as the lords of the chara karanas while Varahamihira takes them as Indra, Brahma, Mitra, Aryama, Bhu, Sri and Yama respectively. The lords of the four Sthira Karanas are Kali, Vrasa, phani and maruta. Among the movable karanas vishti or bhadra is considered to be of dreadful consequences and the rest are good. Of the four fixed karanas, naga is taken for permanent works, cruel deeds and forcible and hateful activities. The above narration of the five limbs of the panchanga is only an attempt to give a kaleidoscopic view of the basic components of our panchanga. They are in no way exhaustive or elaborate. They have been furnished to help the reader to have a better understanding of the combined effects of some of these, which we are going to examine, in some extensive patterns. It could be seen that some of these nakshatras, yogas and karanas have common presiding deities. This would mean the admittance of whatever work is allowed under a particular nakshatra, to the yoga or karana as well, if the presiding deity is the same. For example as prathama and Rohini have a common deity Brahma, it would mean that the functions selected for performance under Rohini could be admitted on the days of prathama as well. Therefore, their combinations would also depict the pattern of the common purpose. Let us have a quick look into some of the special and useful constituents that form a part the panchang. Let us consider the limb of karana first and take vishti. The occurrence of vishti and its duration is given in all the panchangas. As explained earlier vishti or bhadra, is a harmful karana capable of spoiling any effort embarked upon, at a time when it rules that part of the day. This is the last and seventh of the moveable karanas. It occurs on the latter half of chaturthi, first half of ashtami, the 6 MAY 2012
latter half of ekadasi in the shuklapaksha and then with the first half of pournami and the latter halves of the triteeya and dasami and first halves saptami and chaturdasi of the krishnapaksha. Thus, it takes its turns eight times in a lunar month and rules for a time equivalent to half the duration of its appropriate tithi. An easy way to locate vishti is given below. Firstly, double the tithi number, counted from the sukla prathama and then divide it by 7. If it leaves a remainder of 1 or 2, we can conclude that vishti is present. If the remainder is one, vishti is identical with the latter half of the tithi and is coterminous with it. if the remainder is 2, it rules the first half of the tithi and commences with it. If the remainder is more than 2, vishti will not be present. Examples can make this clear. Let us take a day when the tithi is sukla chaturthi. Then 4x2=8 and when divided by 7 we get a remainder of 1. Therefore, we know that vishti is current on the day during the second half of the tithi. It would commence soon after the first half of the tithi is over and end when the tithi chaturthi ends. Take another day of pournami tithi. Then 15x2 = 30 and the remainder we get when divided by 7 will be 2. Therefore, vishti will rule the first half of the tithi, commence with the tithi pournami and end when exactly half of pournami is over. If the tithi is krishna triteeya, we have to count from sukla prathama. It will be then 15 + 3 = 18. Then we have to calculate thus 18 x 2= 36. The remainder, after dividing by 7, will be 1. This would show that that vishti is present on that day. It would rule the latter half of the triteeya on that day and end with it. In the case of krishna chaturdasi, the calculation will be 15 + 14 = 29 x 2 = 58 leaving a remainder 2. Then vishti will rule the first half of the tithi and commence with the krishna chaturdasi. Let us take a day of sukla panchami. The calculation will be 5 x 2 = 10 and when divided by 7 we get a remainder of 3. Therefore, we know that vishti is not present on that day. Apart from ascertaining whether vishti is present or not on a particular day, we can also find out the particular karana ruling at the end of the tithi of any day. For krishnapaksha add one to the double of the tithi number. The remainder obtained when this result is divided by 7 will indicate the karana ruling for the latter half of the tithi. The order of numbers representing the karanas will be l.bava, 2.balava, 3.kaulava, 4.taitila, 5.gara, 6. vanija and 7.vishti. Take a day of krishna shasti. Then 6x2 = 12+ 1 = 13. When divided by 7 leaves a remainder of 6. Therefore, vanija is the karana for the continued on 25 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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yy It's a long story, there are too many complications and you are confused or helpless. The situation may be out of your control, but your breath is not. So, Breathe! Do you raise those eyebrows when some one speaks bad? More often than not you can't breathe away your problems. You'll not find instant solutions either. Neither will you experience a "miracle". You can, however, prevent and manage many symptoms that sustained stress has already made you vulnerable to. Also, you might be pleasantly surprised when your painful conditions get alleviated. Do you have tense muscle groups around your neck and shoulders? Is your blood pressure on the higher side? Does your back-pain worsen when you are worked up? Do you have trouble going to sleep? Are you prone to indigestion in general? Then, you need to check the way you breathe without waiting for your symptoms to first make their presence felt or worsen. Physical as well as mental stress affects the body the same way. The former is characterised by fight or flight. In other words, the body girds itself for immediate action when danger is perceived. Stress response leads to sympathetic activation that automatically, involuntarily, inhibits the digestive processes and increases activities like our heart rate, blood pressure, pulse-rate, respiratory rate etc. When the danger subsides, the body restores its original balance. 8 MAY 2012
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Whereas our blood pressure and heart rate are not in really in our control, our breath is. Although we generally breathe without awareness, we can, at any given time, control our breath rate at will. Breath acts as a bridge between the involuntary and voluntary activities in the body. Mental stress tends to linger around longer. One can literally experience the heart beating rapidly, sweaty break-outs etc. under pressure or due to fear and anger. Even recollection of stressful or emotionally charged events can trigger a similar response in the body. These can be stabilized by voluntary breath regulation. By consciously regulating your breath, you can influence your blood pressure, heart rate and the rate at which adrenaline is being pumped into your blood-stream. Once the breathing slows down the body systems automatically switch to the "relax" mode.
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pattern and breathing speed, and by regulating the same a few times a day, it is possible to alleviate, manage and prevent many symptoms of mental stress. So, Breathe! One can start with a simple, non strenuous diaphragmatic breathing. •
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Now observe the slight expansion of chest and the shoulders that follows along as the abdomen rises with the in-breath. Also, notice how the chest and the shoulders collapse effortlessly with the outbreath. The breathing would have automatically slowed down by now.
Regulation of Breath Pranayama is translated as rhythmic regulation of breath. By regular practice of pranayama one can reduce one's breathing rate. Just like an athlete/ marathon runner has a lesser heart and a pulse rate at rest compared to a normal person, a pranayama practitioner has a lower breathing rate in general. At rest, an adult breathes on an average, 12-18 times per minute. With regular practice of Pranayama one can reduce the number of breaths to 7-11 per minute. Consequently, one becomes less prone to sustaining the stress response. By practicing pranayama regularly, keeping a check on the breathing
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(Jupiter enters Taurus on 17.05.2012 when the Moon is in Revati in Pisces. He becomes retrograde on 6th October 2012 and assumes direct motion on 29th January 2013. He leaves for Gemini on 31s' May 2013) He dons Suvarnamurtifor Taurus, Libra and Pisces. He assumes Rajatamurti for Cancer, Scorpio and Aquarius. He has the attire Tamramurtifor Gemini, Virgo and Capricorn. He has the garb of Lohamurtifor Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. For Suvarnamurti the results are splendid. For Rajatamurti good results are experienced. The results are mediocre for Tamram urti and bad for Lohamurti. Jupiter gives good results when he transits 2, 5, 7, 9 and 11 from the Moon viz. for the rasis Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo and Cancer. This has been adjusted with the murti and other transits. No rasi gets Suvarnamurti with afavourable transit.
MESHA (Aries) [Aswini, Bharani and Krittika 1] Jupiter moves to a favourable place, but being Lohamurti the results are not well pronounced. Results depend very much on other transits. Though not very cheerful, the period gives some satisfaction. Many reverses you earher had are now set right. There will be financial gains. Frustration and mental agony undergone earlier may gradually vanish. In official career you get elevation, yet the position may not be very satisfactory. The elevation is only in name and in effect may not be very desirable. You feel that despite the position you get, your wings are partially clipped and the powers cannot be exercised freely. The proposals for marriage may click, but there will be delay. The betrothal may take place, but marriage may be delayed because of some technical reasons. The time may not be suitable for marriage or the bride or the groom may have to complete some work before marriage. In the same way childbirth is likely, but there may be tantalizing moments making you frustrated. There may be travels, but problems of visa and other official formalities cause delay. You can vanquish your enemies, but the enemies are still powerful and the force you exercise turns out to be inadequate. There may be some unexpected success. Even in general fife you will feel happy. The only problem is that all the achievements you have give you satisfaction. But the circumstances do not make you enjoy these things properly. Aswini: In the first part you meet with setbacks and some hindrances. In the middle part you gain in different ways and you feel comfortable. In the third part you face setbacks. Bharani: There will be favourable currents in the beginning. In the middle part, you are disappointed. In the last part you have gains. Krittika 1: There will be problems of health in the beginning. The second part gives you gains. In the last part you will face setbacks. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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VRISHABHA (Taurus): [Krittika 2, 3, 4, Rohini, Mrigasiras 1, 2] Though the transit is in an unfavourable house, Jupiter assumes Suvarnamurti. Consequently, even the machinations of your enemies turn out to be in your favour. There may be quarrels in the office, problems relating to the service and bickering with colleagues and so on. But you manage to solve these things. Even if you are transferred it will be to the place where you wield power and influence and the dislocation you had gives you new contacts and connections, which enhances your influence. You may get loan sanctioned without difficulty. The senior relatives who had been indifferent to your matters now start liking you and favour you. Problems of health also gradually vanish. The various investments you have made give returns, which are handsome, though many get diverted into different directions and you may not enjoy the benefits immediately. The marriage proposals are not generally successful, but they may prove advantageous later. Those who are connected with education may feel disappointed in the beginning. But things change and they get results far above expectations. If there are problems in conjugal life, they do not get solved immediately but some seniors interfere and try to solve the matters peacefully. Students aspiring for higher education may find some obstacles, but they get some unusual help to champion their cause. People in all walks of life face problems but they get solved by providential grace. Krittika 2,3,4: You have problems of health causing concern in the beginning. In the second part, you get wealth. In the last part there will be impediments. Rohini: There will be success in the beginning. In the middle part unfavourable currents cause dissatisfaction. In the last part there will be financial gains. Mrigasira 1, 2: In the first part you get the help of men of consequence. In the second part, you will be happy. In the third part there will be problems of health. MITHUNA (Gemini): [Mrigasira 3,4, Aridra, Punarvasu 1,2,3] Jupiter assumes Tamramurti which gives mediocre results and transits the twelfth house. In general the results are not good but for some occasional results which cheer you up. First of all you feel that you have lost the influence which you could exercise to achieve your ends. You have several problems in the office, social circles and other fields of activity. In the office you are not favoured. Even those who help you are rendered powerless and despite your contacts and connections, you find things go astray to cause dissatisfaction. If it is promotion and you are shortlisted for the post, there will be delay in the procedure. Your interview may be postponed or men at the helm of affairs may not be in good humour to follow up the matter. With all these, you will win in the end. The hurdles you have to cross are many and this practically extinguishes the enthusiasm you had in the beginning. In the case of travel, also some technical hitches hold you back. If it is visa, you may have to struggle hard for clearing the irregularities. The travel may ensue after great efforts. In the case of conjugal matters also your partner is indifferent. The life partner is not very particular to have any settlement. But you have the help of some common friends who may help you. Some seniors also may try to solve the issue. After Herculean efforts things may materialize as you wish. People in every walk of fife find that their schemes meet with hindrances and after much effort they succeed or catch glimpses of success in the end. Mrigasira 3, 4: In the first part there will be favourable currents. The second part gives you great success. In the last part there will be obstacles. Aridra: In the first part many good friends let you down. In the second part, there will be favourable currents. In third, you are successful. Punarvasu 1, 2, 3: In the first part there will be favourable currents. In the second there will be unfavourable currents. In the third there will be success. 1 0 MAY 2012
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KARKATAKA (Cancer): [Punarvasu 4, Pushya, Ashlesha] Jupiter is in the 11th, a favourable position. He also dons the attire of Rajatamurti and the results are good. On the whole this year will be pleasant. First of all your position in the office, or social circles or the group to which you belong becomes important. You may realize your long-cherished ambitions and get the position aspired for. There will be increased income. You may also have inheritance. If any dispute is going on your ancestral property, you win in the case. Though it may not be as you desired it will certainly be substantial. Your plans for travel also now materialize and if the circumstances are favourable you may travel abroad and achieve the end. It may be academic, professional or travel on mission. You get fame and wealth through them. Those with chronic illness may find that the remedy for the malady that has been tormenting you is now available. Your health will be restored. Those interested in religious matters may visit shrines and other places of religious importance. Proposals for marriage easily click and aspirations for childbirth are also fulfilled. Acquisition of valuable goods and friendship with men of consequence and the consequent benefits add colour to your life. The relation with your paternal relatives will become good and if strained earlier, it will be restored. Your enemies keep a distance and make overtures for peaceful settlement of the disputes. There may be occasional disturbances caused by various factors. But these pale into insignificance. Punarvasu 4: There will be favourable currents in the first part. In the second there will be impediments. In the third, there will be success. Pushya: There will be favourable currents in the first part. In the middle part, there will be success. In the third there will be impediments. Aslesha: There will be favourable currents in the beginning. There will be impediments in the middle. In the end there will be success. SIMHA (Leo): [Makha, Poorvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni 1] Jupiter in the 10th with Lohamurti is not good in general. Because of other good transits and the transit of Saturn the results are not totally bad. You may find that many of your aspirations end up in a fiasco. In career despite your skill and vaulting ambition you find that the odds against you are too many and give you dissatisfaction. You may undergo dislocation and the new position puts you to hardship. If you are shifted to another place, the internal problems of accommodation etc. may offer you a challenge. Loss of money, position and comfort really causes you consternation, but you may get the help of some acquaintances to solve your problems. You must take care of your health. If you have any chronic illness it may assume gigantic proportions. At any rate it will cause concern. The investments do not generally give proper returns. Still some of them prove beneficial. There is no difficulty in carrying on your day-to-day activities. Your children may cause some problems. Those who aspire for childbirth find that conditions are not favourable. The proposals for marriage do not immediately bear fruit. But there can be partial success in the April/May in these matters. The routine life goes on without hitch. But denial of privileges and position may disappoint you. But there will be restoration of losses occasionally that cheers you up. It is necessary that you recite Navagraha stotra to tide over the difficulties in the period. Magha: There will be unfavourable currents in the first part. In the second part, you become successful. In the third you face setbacks. Poorvaphalguni: There will be favourable currents in the first part. In the second part there will be setbacks. In the third you will be successful. Uttaraphalguni 1: There will be impediments in the first part. In the second there will be financial gains. In the last part, there will be unfavourable currents. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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KANYA (Virgo): [Uttaraphalguni 2,3,4, Hasta, Chitta 1,2] Jupiter is in the 9th, a good place, but dons the garb of Tamramurti. In general good results manifest, but there will be some disappointment because they fall short of expectations at times. If you deal with real estate you do succeed, but the returns are not very good. When you try to purchase property or other goods you get them. But the price you pay is not normal. It may happen that you buy a house or vehicle at a cheap rate. Still you have to spend some amount more and ultimately you do not gain much. In profession, you succeed, but the position does not fascinate you much. For the same emoluments you get a position where you do not wield much power and influence. You may not be very cheerful. Promises may not be kept though the conditions will be satisfactory. Your associates help you. But you cannot expect any extraordinary favour. Your children make you happy. Proposals for marriage will click. You will have good relations with maternal relatives. In social organizations, you rise to prominence, but you may feel a bit disappointed at the events that follow. People in all walks of life prosper and acquire importance in the field, but the achievement will not be of the highest order. In conjugal life, there will be happiness. But you may have a feeling that your consort does not show the affection you expected. Uttaraphalguni 2,3,4: In the first part there will be problems of health. In the second you get wealth. In the third, there will be unfavourable currents. Hasta: In the first part, there will be favourable currents. In the second there will be obstacles. In the third, there will be financial gains. Chitta 1,2: There will be success in the first part. In the second, there will be favourable currents. In the third, there will be problems of health. TULA (Libra): [Chitta 3,4, Swati and Visakha 1,2,3] Jupiter transits the 8th house and dons Svarnamurti. This is indeed a paradox and as a result some good results manifest; but bad results get obliterated by the murti position of Jupiter. Various kinds of problems torture you. It can relate to profession, family or relatives. Your children may fall sick and give concern to you. But fortunately they get good treatment and get a speedy recovery. Your relatives may engage in family feuds and make you the scapegoat. But you can establish your innocence and ultimately emerge victoriously. In the office also your case is delayed for no reason, but in case you succeed in bringing the act of injustice to the superiors, they may take care of you. Even in travels there may be difficulties. You may get even stranded at a place due to technical hitches. But there will be providential aid that helps you to overcome the difficulty. Your own health may deteriorate. But you can detect it sufficiently in advance and timely treatment avoids prolonged illness and consequences. Your venture also gets impeded because the machinations of your own associates. In this case you should not trust people who just feign friendship and deceive you. There may be some new friends misleading you to make investments which turn out to be unsuccessful. Here again, you should exercise caution in choosing the right counsellors. At times your patience may be tested by the inordinate delay in getting things done, but you should continue to be patient. The placidity and the perseverance you have lead you to success. Chitta 3,4: There will be favourable currents in the first part. In the second part you are successful. In the third you face problems of health. Swati: There will be problems of health in the beginning. There will be favourable currents later. In the last part, you face setbacks. Visakha 1,2,3: There will be favourable currents in the beginning. There will be setbacks later. In the last you will be successful. continued on 32 12 MAY 2012
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Conjugal Life DR. S. MADHAVAN (Born in 1940 Dr. S. Madhavan did his M.Sc. (Mathematics) and took his doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Kerala. He has published several research papers in journals of international repute in mathematics, Indian astronomy, astrology etc. He retired as Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics, University College, Thiruvananthapuram. He also worked abroad for about four years. He has attended several national and international conferences and guided scores of M.Phil, and PhD students. He studied Sanskrit and jyotisha in the traditional way. He is now translating the commentary Apurvarthapradarshika of his father, Sri A.N. Srinivasaraghava lyengar on Brihat Jataka into English. Through his organization Mihira Astrological Center, he works for the promotion of astrology.) VEDANTA DESIKA, the celebrated Sri Vaishnavite polyhistor observes in his Padukasahasra thus:
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Dasaratha wanted to install Rama on the throne. Kaikeyi wanted it for Bharata and truthful King gave it to Bharata. But, what happened was the coronation of the sandals, a thing which was beyond all expectation. It is difficult to know fate which operates in its own way. This drives home the idea that fate is indomitable and one cannot know the inscrutable ways of the Supreme Being. One question is this. If this is the case, what is the use of remedial measures? They become irrelevant. But there are people who view in a different way. For example Yajnavalka observes:
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With dasa you consider the strong results. With transits you consider the weak results. With combinations you decide the results which are neither weak nor strong. Thus from the astrological point of view, there are actions the results of which cannot be altered. In some cases the evil effects can be altered. In some they can partly be changed. With all these things the fact remains the Supreme Being who is omniscient executes his will.
The horoscopes indicate Prarabdha Karma. It is said, The manifestation of the results of Karma is partly controlled by Fate and partly by human actions. There is also the statement, *2! Ad *|sbu| W Hf^lfcT d&ywRui £ht
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Time selects a part of the Sanchita Karma accumulated in different births and makes it act with the soul at the time of birth. This is called Prarabdha Karma.
These things do not favour determinism. Astrological combinations are indicative or astrology is a probabilistic science and not deterministic. It is true that the omniscient
At times the horoscope becomes inadequate. The experiences do not tally with predictions and we need the horary methods.
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To give a confirmed opinion it is good to use horary methods complementary to the horoscopic analysis. Problems in Conjugal Life What are the problems in conjugal life? The main idea of married life is that the couple should live happily, get children and grandchildren and see that the family tree lives with pleasure. But these things do not happen always. In the traditional Indian concept a man lives with his wife who is devoted to him and helps him in his day-to-day life. In modern days things are quite different. Marriage at times degenerates into a connubial contract which can be cancelled or renewed. In India we get a mixture of the Indian and Western culture. Still there are people who think a man should live with one woman. A girl, 28 years of age, told me that she would marry after enjoying the life for some more time. According to her marriage is not the field of enjoyment. Before marriage she is independent, and nobody interferes in her matters and her wings are not clipped. Many people feel and have reported to me that the marriage of boy poses more problems as it is difficult to meet the girls' demands. Still one cannot generalize. In countryside the tyranny of the in-laws still goes on.
the couple lead a happy life? How can astrology help in this context? First, one has to examine the basic nature of the horoscope. There are combinations which delay marriage. Sanyasa yogas can cause delay in marriage as evidenced by experience. One rule is that if four or more planets are in conjunction, sanyasa yoga results. If any of them is in combustion it becomes futile. But it can reduce the period of conjugal life. Also the man concerned becomes detached and at times conjugal life becomes miserable. There are combinations indicating Kalatra dosha. ^ 3^ TFvFt TlfcT TOSlft
When the debilitated Jupiter is in the 7th, one loses his wife. Similar is the case when Saturn is in 7th in Pisces. FJlc^ When Venus and the lord of the 7th are in dual rasi and dual navamsa, there will be two wives.
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When Venus is in Scorpio in the 7th the wife dies. When Mercury is in Taurus in the 7th the wife dies. I have come across many cases in which these are true. Either there is death of wife, divorce or at times a miserable married life.
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What are the indications for marriage? Will the person remain unmarried?
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Absence of conjugal harmony due to ideological differences.
In a horoscope with Taurus Lagna with Venus in the 7th, the wife died. Even after the second marriage there were problems in conjugal life.
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In the earlier days the wife did not have economic independence and she had to obey the husband with a sheepish sense of servitude. In some cases the husband treats the wife as a slave. But there are cases in which the husband is controlled by the wife. Occasionally there are instances in which each helps the other according to skill and ability. Sometimes the husband relies completely on the advice of his wife. The problem is how best can 14 MAY 2012
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When Saturn is in Lagna and Venus is in 7th in gandanta and the fifth is not occupied by a benefic, one is the husband of a barren woman. When the malefics occupy 12th, 7th and Lagna and a weak Moon is in the 5th one does not have children or wife. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni The first combination occurs only when the Lagna is in Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo. Konodaya can mean a corner Lagna which means Virgo only here. In this case possibly Saturn need not be in Lagna. I have found a case with Virgo Lagna with Venus in the 7th in gandanta without the 5th being occupied by a benefic. There was a struggle between the husband and wife. They do not have a child. It is fortunate that divorce did not take place. Here no divorce is given, only the barrenness of the woman. It was found to be true. There is yet another important combination.
indirectly. In another case, it was Asvini and the trimsamsa of Saturn. The Moon in Mars in trimsamsa of Saturn gives service 91^1 dig ^TWT). She is practically a servant of her husband. This can take place in a number of ways. We have to turn to some important combinations in female horoscopy. We get from Brihat Jataka thus:
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WrT II When the seventh house is devoid of strength and has no planet and is not aspected by any benefic the husband will have some deficiency. For strength shadbala and ashtakavarga may be used. When malafics occupy the 4th or 8th from Venus, when Venus is flanked between malafics or Venus is devoid of the union or aspect of benefics, the death of the wife takes place by fire, fall or rope. This is found to lead to problems in conjugal life. I have found cases where they even fight like Kilkenny cats, but no unpleasant events take place. There are some special combinations which cause the death of life and presence of life. When Mars is in his own trimsamsa one is endowed with wife:
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I have found this in some horoscopes without any other Kalatra dosha. Still the separation of wife took place. In the case of woman trimsamsa of Lagna and the Moon have to be carefully studied as is evidenced from the detailed description in Brihat Jataka. I have found them to be marvellously true. In a case of Virgo Lagna with Jupiter in 7th, the husband did not live after the first night. But her star was Ashlesha and the Moon was in the trimsamsa of Saturn. The result is HKiMlKHl (independent, killer husband) suggesting that she is responsible for the death of her consort at least THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
When Mercury or Saturn is in the 7th he will be impotent. This means that he may have biological problems or be a good for-nothing fellow. If he is in his own house or exaltation or enjoys benefic aspect this may not happen. I have come across a horoscope with Sagittarius Lagna with Sun and Mercury in the 7th. The husband was even over sexed. If the seventh is a movable sign the husband will be always travelling. When the Sun is in the 7th and is aspected by a malefic she will be deserted. Mars in 7th aspected by malefic causes widowhood. Saturn in the 7th aspected by malefic makes her old without marriage in other words she continues as a spinster. Even without malefic aspect these things can happen. But the last combination is strong. Even in such a case, the results can be averted by remedial measures. In general Mars in 7th shows widowhood. Sun suggests separation and Saturn causes delay. These things can be judged from the Moon also. But if the planet concerned is exalted or occupies his own house there will not be any harm. A benefic in the 9th or Mahabhagya yoga averts these things. There is yet another rule.
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When Moon and Venus are in Lagna, the woman likes to be happy and has jealousy. When the Moon and Mercury are in Lagna she is skilled in fine arts, happy and has good qualities. When Venus and Mercury are in Lagna she is beautiful, liked by others and skilled in arts. When three benefics are in Lagna she has much wealth, great happiness and good characteristics. In the last Jupiter can be included. But why did Varahamihira omit Jupiter in first three lines? Only female planets and a female impotent planet are considered. Jupiter is an important planet and many rajni yoga are defined with reference to Jupiter. Now refer to another verse in Brihat Jataka.
When Saturn has mediocre strength, the Moon, Mercury and Venus are bereft of strength and the others are powerful and Lagna is an odd sign one becomes a purushini. The term is translated as a woman with many men, one who moves with men or one with masculine characteristics. We have to treat them as biological characteristics and consequently there may be problems in childbirth or leading to problems in conjugal life. Here the male impotent planet gets medium strength. Male planets are strong and female planets are weak and Lagna is odd sign. Can we construct an astrological combination in which the female impotent planet has mediocre strength, male planets are weak and female planets are strong and the Lagna is a even sign in the case of a man? Will there be characteristics of a woman biologically. It requires analysis. These things give some aspects of the analysis of horoscopes of men and women.
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Something has to be said about family life. Years ago the husband was a god for the wife he could not be challenged. The present day presents a very complex picture. The love that is talked about is often quick flaming, more of the senses that of the soul, born at a moment of impulse unable to sustain itself. This superficial love may lead to marriage. But after that they find difference which can never be sorted out and end up with divorce. Even in the past we came across queens who had slain kings. Varahamihira discusses this problem in Brihat Samhita. He says
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With the weapon concealed in the locks of hair consort of king Viduratha killed him. The wife of the king of Kasi was killed by his wife with anklet covered by poison. Viduratha is referred to Kautilya's Arthasastra who suggests a secret way in the bed chamber of Kings. In my own life I had many interesting experiences. There was rupture between couple who had difference in views about admitting the son in a school. The mother wanted a good school while the father was content with an ordinary one. The matter assumed great dimensions and was on the brink of divorce. Then I told them about silly nature of the dispute and succeeded in convincing them of a need for compromise. They agreed and the mother's choice succeeded and the son is now well-employed. There was another instance which sounds quite strange. A well-educated woman who used to consult me often wanted me to fix an auspicious date. I chose a day with star Revati. She was reluctant. What she said was "It is daughter-in-law's star." She is not good. So the star also cannot be good. In this way it goes. Now when we find that the horoscopes indicate problems in conjugal life. We try to introduce some modifications. The matching is also intended to do this. When the horoscopes are matched, taking in to account the basic traits of the horoscope it can offset some of the problems. The first step in matching is papasamya. Some of the important principles are 1.
The 2nd which represents the family and 7th which represents wife have to be looked into in the case of
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When 2nd and 7th are occupied or aspected by malefics the death of wife is caused. There cruel planets cause greater harm. If there is a similar combination in the 7th or 8th in the case of a woman it is inauspicious. If there is an aspect of a benefic or presence the couple will be fortunate.
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Two stars in the same rasi give children, grandchildren etc. What about individual stars?
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The same star is accepted if it is different from Moola, Aridra, Satabhisha, Rohini, Bharani, Poorvashadha, Hasta, Ashlesha and Pushya. But there is another view.
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Pakistan Airline
Crash
An Astrological Analaysis R. S. MANIAM With a string of titles and awards given by different groups for his proficieny in astrology, Mr. Maniam is a Medical Officer by profession. He has been honoured by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Baba and been the winner of the Nostradamus Award in 2010. He has had his spiritual training under Swami Bramma Sri Sivananda Maharaj, Ponnamaravathi, Puthukottai Dt. istrict, South India, Mr. Maniam, with an experience of over 25 years in the study of astrology, has contributed many articles to various journals on different aspects of mundane astrology. He attributes his initial learning to Dr. B. V. Raman's books, later having studied under Mr. Muthuratina Bharathi
-200 of Bhoja Air crashed a short distance from the international airport in the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi. Bhoja Air's flight B4-213 from Karachi to Islamabad lost contact with air traffic control as it was coming in to land at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport amidst bad weather. The plane slammed into the ground at Hussainabad village, located less than 10 km from the airport. All 121 passengers, including 11 children and infants, and six crew members were killed instantly, officials said. The director of the Disaster Management Directorate, confirmed there were no survivors. Mercury Moon
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The transit of Saturn in retrograde motion is 8th house from the radical Moon. The transit of Saturn in retrogression from Moon is a detrimental point that could have contributed to the accident.
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The lordship of Venus from both signs has the significance of the 8th house. Moon in Pisces, the 3rd and 8th lord is Venus. Thula lagna rising, the 8th lord is Venus. Thus Venus has become 8th lord, and the day was ruled by Venus (Friday)
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Jupiter the 3rd and 6th lord for Thula (Libra) lagna is aspecting the lagna. The lagna has the malefic aspect of Jupiter.
This air crash occurred on 20th April 2012. The time of crash was 18:40local time. Certain peculiar combinations and disposition of planets could have contributed to the crash.
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The lagna lord is in the 8th house though in its own house but subjected to affliction from Ketu.
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The Moon transiting 6th house from the lagna is the weak point as it was Amavasya thiti ruling.
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Moon is in the 6th house indicating roga, losses, injuries and is aspected by Mars from Leo, the 8th aspect of Mars falling on Moon and Mercury. Moon lacks Pakshabala.
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Even though the Lagna is occupied by Saturn in its exaltation sign it could not behave well as it was in retrograde motion.
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The constellation of Revati was ruilng on this day. The Moon is in 4th pada in Vargottamsa. This constellation is the last constellation of the vedic Zodiac and often depicts final journey. 9.
Jaimini sutras says when Atmakaraka is in the Pisces Navamsa it depicts final journey. If aspected by benefics it will remove evil, but in this case malefic Mars is aspecting it and hence could not cause good. - Uchhe Dharmanityata Kaivalyam Cha
10. The Dasa bukthi at the time of the accident is also not favourable as it involves the 8th place. Mercury dasa/Saturn bukthi was in ruling at the time of explosion. Saturn bukthi lasting from 7th February / 2011 to 21 st October 2013. The Bukthi lord is posited in the 8th place from dasa lord and is a significant point to note. Further analysis of the antara lord reveals that Venus antara was ruling from 26th January 2012 to 9th July 2012. Venus is in the 8th place from Saturn. 11. The numerological analysis reveals the day was totally ruled by number 2. The date is 20th April 2012. The combination amount to 11=2, Both day number and the total number is 2. continued on 39 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Healing
Gems and
Power of
Rudraksha
PUNIT KUMAR VOHRA
Ancient indian texts have demonstrated the power and efficacy of gem stones in astrological and medicinal applications. Popularly know as Ratna Chikitsa, gem therapy has been in use since several hundred years in India. In ancient times, astrologers used to advise Kings and royal families to wear gems. This would help the royalty to increase wealth, power, status and popularity and for averting diseases and disasters. Charaka Chikitsa, an ancient Indian medicinal text, often termed as the bible of natural medicine (Ayurveda) quotes several examples where gems have been effectively used to cure
illnesses. Astrologers have studied the various aspects and the effects of different gem stones and concluded that different gemstones created distinct reactions in the human body. Different gem stones have different refractive indices and thereby absorb the different colors of the sun rays and allow only certain colors to pass THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
through. This ability to filter light of certain wavelengths helps in producing the desired results. Depending upon the positions of the planets and their cause-effects, different gems are recommended to augment or neutralize the effects. As in medicine, the doctor prescribes antibiotics along with the vitamins. Gem therapy similarly uses a combination of gems for the best results. The difference between an astrologer and a doctor is that the doctor can prescribe medicine after the symptoms appear while the astrologer can predict the effects much earlier. The accuracy of diagnosis as well as the quality / purity of the medicines play an important part in the efficacy of any healing likewise, in gem therapy the accuracy of interpretation as well as quality / source of gem stones are important.
Rudraksha seed (botanical name 'Elaeocarpus Granitrus') holds special significance for its healing properties as well as deep rooted connections in Indian vedic mythology. The seed has several clefts and the number of clefts on the seed determine its properties as well as its vedic astrology significance. The seed typically has anywhere from one to twenty clefts. In Hindi, the clefts are known as "mukha" which roughly translates to "face". The seed is typically a size of a walnut and is also referred to as bead, as it is worn extensively in India in form of a necklace.
Vedic astrology states that there are nine gems which are assigned to nine planets i.e. Ruby, Pearl, Coral, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Hessonite and Cat's eyes are assigned for Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu (dragon's head) and Ketu (dragon's tail) respectively. Indian ancient texts give ample details of their efficacy along with details of 84 other gemstones. In this scribe's experience, we have experienced that gems, when properly used, have produced very good result. To get the desired results, the gemstone should be purchased on a particular day and
Rudraksha beads are also worn for health benefits as well as to protect from evil spirits. Each Rudraksha is good in its own way and a Rudraksha with different number of clefts is not inferior to another. Even the cheapest Rudraksha, which is five faced has its own significance. In reality, this is
time (Nakshatra) and should be worn with proper procedure, only after completing appropriate rituals to energize the gems. The Power of Rudraksha
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni the most used/worn Rudraksha in the world. Rudraksha beads are worn even by renounced persons because they are said to make them rich spiritually. Disciples of Lord Shiva invariably wear Rudraksha as a mark of their respect to the Lord. "Rudra" is another name of Lord Shiva and "aksha" mean tears. The Rudraksha tree's origin is believed to arise from the tears of Lord Shiva. The scientific explanation of the benefits of wearing Rudrakshas is very illustrative and educative. We can keep our body healthy as well as our stress-prone mind peaceful by wearing Rudrakshas. It is imperative that we should feel Rudrakshas as an essential part of our body to keep it fit as a fiddle. The beneficial powers of Rudraksha are by virtue of its electrical and magnetic properties. Stress and the Human Body Electrical properties are defined as the ability to send out subtle electrical impulses & inductive vibrations and act as a dielectric as in a capacitor to store electrical energy. The human body, central nervous system, autonomous, sympathetic & parasympathetic nervous system and various other organ systems can be considered a complex bio-electronic system. Constant pumping of blood by the heart, blood circulation, the transmission of various impulses touch, noise, smell, sight, taste to the brain and the continuous movement of neurons and neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system generates electrical impulses. This is termed as bioelectricity. This flow of bioelectricity facilitates movement of information from the brain to various parts of the body and back to the brain. What we feel, think, hear, taste and perceive depends on the subtle flow of this bioelectric current. This flow of bioelectric current occurs due to the existence 24 MAY 2012
of potential differences or the different energy levels between different parts of the body. Ever Restless Mind As long as the flow of bioelectricity is smooth, the body functions normally and we have the feeling of being in control. But there is a third element that plays a key role between the body and brain bio-electronic circuit interface - the ever-restless human mind. Any activity that can produce stress or maladjustment can throw the electronic circuit of the body and mind out of gear. Human beings, as all living beings, are prone to stress in the ongoing fight for survival and prosperity. In modern age with intense competition at all levels, the stress levels have increased tremendously. Almost every individual has problems of stress and related ailments like insomnia, alcoholism, depression, maladjustments, heart diseases, skin diseases etc. Medical research can confirm that almost 95% of the ailments are psychosomatic or stress related originating from Mind. Stress affects the central nervous systems as there is an increased activity or abnormal of neurons and neuro transmitters. The magnitude of change will depend on the cause and specific case. Prolonged stress leads to disruption of electrical signals in the mind-body interface and it makes us feel uncomfortable. Thus, we are unable to act with full efficiency. Our blood circulation is affected and as a result, various illnesses set in. Power of Rudraksha Rudraksha beads act as a stabilizing anchor for the human mind. Rudraksha beads' electrical property can be broadly categorized as follows: 1.
Resistance There is continuous and subtle flow of bioelectrical signal
throughout the body due to potential difference between parts of the body. Rudraksha beads of particular mukhis or facets have a definitive factor of resistance. Electric resistance is measured in ohms. When these beads resist the flow of bioelectrical impulses, a specific ampere of current flow is generated depending on the factor of resistance. This acts in tandem with heartbeat, streamlining it and sending out specific impulses to brain. These impulses stimulate certain positive brain chemicals, thus making us feel better, more confident, poised and more energetic. It has been observed that specific mukhis or facets of Rudraksha beads send out specific signals acting on a particular brain chemical and thereby by effecting specific positive change in personality. It is well proven that the state of mind and our personality is governed largely by the brain functioning and that of central nervous system. Dielectric Properties Rudraksha beads act as dielectric - as a storage of electrical energy. This property of Rudraksha makes it capable in stabilizing and anchoring the bioelectric current. Capacitance is measured in units of farad. This property is very helpful in controlling hyperactivity, palpitations of heart, streamlining heartbeat etc. Due to stress when there is increased physical activity, heart beats faster and the overall activity of hormones and nervous system increases. This causes increased energy levels or increase in potential difference. As a result, the magnitude of the bioelectric THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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of the ability to change it's polarity or the property of dynamic polarity. When the passage of arteries and veins, which carry blood to and from heart to the body is blocked, various illnesses creep. Blood carries oxygen and energy to various parts of the body and cleanses it. Any disruption of the blood circulation is bound to cause illnesses. Every cell in the blood as well as the arteries and veins are charged either positively or negatively. Magnets have positive (+) and negative (-) poles. When magnets comes in contact with various parts of the body, the opposite poles of the magnets and that of cells get attracted and there is an expansion of the passage .The arteries and veins open up to facilitate streamlined blood circulation. When there is a streamlining of blood circulation, most of the illnesses get healed and we feel better and rejuvenated. However, the magnets has a fixed polarity. When magnets are brought near a particular part of the body, it opens up only those sections of veins and arteries where
there is a matching of polarities. We experience healing and feel better, but we can accomplish a more with dynamic polarity of Rudraksha beads. Rudraksha has the ability to change it's polarity due to its diamagnetic properties. Diamagnetism is termed as the ability of any material to acquire temporary magnetic property in presence of an external magnetic field. The polarity of the charge induced is opposite to that of the external field inducing the charge. Blood circulation and heart beat automatically induces a magnetic field around the body and particularly the region near the heart. Bioelectricity gives raise to bio-magnetism depending on the polarity of the induced magnetic field. Rudraksha bead acquires a polarity that is opposite of the inducing field. As a result of this opposing force, the opening up the passages of arteries and veins is far better than that of magnets, leading to healing and rejuvenation. Ancient literature also mention powerful anti-aging properties of Rudraksha beads. •
Jyothisha Chinta Nidhi (continued from 6) latter half of the tithi. For shuklapaksha instead of adding one, reduce one and continue the same process. Take a day of sukla prathama. The calculation will be 1 x 2 = 2 minus 1 = 1. Here the latter half of the tithi carries bava karana. However, please ensure that krishna chaturdasi and amavasya are left out of the scheme of calculation as the latter half of chaturdasi and amavasya, in full, are reserved for the sthira karanas. Vis lit i, a terrific female force, resembling a dark cloud, has a huge form with fiery brilliance, power and impetuosity. She possesses poison in her deep eyes, has fierce tusks, prominent nose, long face and sparks of fire all over the body. She is intent upon burning the three worlds. Sripathi gives the origin of vishti in a different way. Vishti is supposed to be the upshot from the body of the infuriated Lord Shiva, in the form of a female with a beautiful face, three legs, a tail, seven arms, a leonine THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
neck, slender waist, riding a dead body set out to annihilate the destructive daityas, who trounced gods in a battle. That is why this karana is recommended for acts like killing, binding, use of poison, fire, instruments, weapons and allied exploits of combat and not for any auspicious functions. However, there are some exceptions. The vishti occurring during the second half of tithi in the daytime and those in the first half, prevalent in the nighttime are admissible. Vidya Maadhaveeyam tells that the last lap of vishti, rather its tail portion of 3 ghatikas or 72 minutes, as good, (to be continued)
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Contents Dr. B. V. Raman ... Astrology & Weather Forecasting
lyothisha Chinta Nidhi Benedictory Message for Sanskrit Through Ramayana Series T. K. Nithyanandan Family Astrologer Tradition Prof. V. S. Kalyanraman Venus Transits the SUN Dr. Vamshi Krishna Ghanapathi Sanskrit through Ramayana Jayasree Saranathan The Mayan Apocalypse A Vedic View C.A. Padmanabhan Nakshatra Paddathi Bharadwaaja Partial Lunar Eclipse 4th June 2012 Suranjana Biswas Fifth House Progeny and Creativity The Astrological eMagazme Panchanga for June 2012 Varahamihira This Month for You June 2012 Sunrise and Sunset Timings for June 2012 Timings for Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka
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DR. B. V RAMAN
WHEN YOU NOTE WINDS blowing from the northeast in the evening (Sandhya) of the Full Moon day of Ashadha (July-August) month, then there will be downpour and consequent luxuriant vegetable life during the ensuing year. When it rains on the 4th lunar day of the dark half of Ashadha and on the day ruled by Poorvabhadra in the same month, there will be luxuriant vegetation during the year ahead. When the 5th lunar day of the bright half of the lunar month falls on a Sunday (in Ashadha), there will be a little rain. If it is on a Monday, there will be a down pour. If it is a Tuesday rains will be fierce ; Wednesday would bring in a storm ; Thursday— general prosperity ; Friday —ruin and loss; Saturday— there will be misery everywhere. If the constellation of Rohini coincides with the 10th lunar day (in the month of Ashadha) there will be terrible rains.
(c) Full Moon and New Moon days, (d) When the Sun transits Cancer and Capricon signs, (e) When the Sun occupies the Aridra nakshatra. (f) When Mercury conjoins with Jupiter or Venus or when Jupiter joins with Venus there will be rain. When Mars and Saturn join together without any aspect or association of good planets, then danger from fire, lightning and storm can be expected. We are also enabled to determine the very day of the occurrence of rain from a knowledge of the nature of the clouds during the day. When clouds surrounded by a radiance resembling that of the Moon, white as nectar, with a blue-black spot in the centre, and pouring layers of water pass from West to East or East to West, we can predict that there will be a very heavy shower before long.
Sun occupies 2llA nakshatras every month beginning from Aswini, making up 12 months from Mesha. He occupies Poorvashadha in the month of Dhanus and stays there for 13 days and 20 ghatikas (13 degrees and 20 minutes). If during the 1st day, all the sky including the Sun is found to be completely covered by dark clouds, there will be rain during the month of Mithuna when the Sun occupies Ardra. Similarly, if during the 2nd day all the heavens are found to be dark by clouds, there will be rain during the latter part of Mithuna and the first part of Kataka, when the Sun will occupy the asterism of Punarvasu. Similarly in the 3rd day, 4th day, 5th day, 6th day and so on till the 14th day, if the same conditions prevail, there will be rains during the succeeding months when the Sun will be in Pushyami, Aslesha, Makha, Pubba, till Moola in regular succession. The above information is useful in giving longrange forecasts which appear to have been a specialty with our ancient meteorologists. If the heavens are clear, then there will be no rains.
If in the rainy season, the sunrise is observed to have a 'halo' in the East, and the Noon— (midday) is marked by the intense heat of the Sun's rays, we can make sure that there will be rain that day. Apart from atmospheric factors, the ancient meteorologists took note of the behaviour of certain animals as indicating immediate rainfall such as...
Rains can be expected in the following periods:
HY are asked to predict that there will be rains
(a) When the combustion period of the various planets begin and end. (b) When Moon conjoins with other planets,
immediately if the following are observed :—
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Cows hasten home to meet their calves. Cats scratch the ground with their claws. Hills shine at a distance and seem to have a blue coloring. The disc of the Moon has a circular red line, the color being that of the eyes of the hen. Chameleons climb up trees and stare stupidly at the sky. Cows too seem to stare upwards. Cocks crow in the day looking up. Flashes of lightning are marked in the North East. The Moon is observed to have the color of honey or of the eyes of parrots or doves. The disc of the Moon though enveloped in clouds, seems to emanate a radiance—round in shape Prat hi Chandra (mock moon).
Pearls of thunder crash in the night time, deep red flashes of lightning are observed during day time; cold winds blow JUNE 2012 3
from the East; young sprouting leaves raise their heads high, birds freely bathe in water or in dust, serpents bark in the sunsine lying on grass; clouds assume the color of a peacock, parrot, wild crow, or chathaka bird and seem to have the shape of waves, hills, tortoise, pigs and fishes. A rising bundle of Sun's rays shoot forth just like hills, clouds come closer to the earth, with thunder and lightning. Water becomes tasteless, the sky gets the color of the cow's eyes—a glow in the 8 Diks—salt melts— the heavens get a glow just like that of crow's eggs—winds come to a standstill—frogs croak, fishes spring up above water. Evidently, the ancient meteorologists were keen students of nature as they have taken into consideration every kind of phenomenon which indicates a change in the weather. If the Lagna rising at the time of Aries ingress happens to be a watery sign and is aspected by watery planets there will be proper rains. If the Rasi is a fiery one and is associated or aspected by fiery planets, there will be no rain. When Aries ingress happens to fall on Rohini, Anuradha, Jyeshta, Uttarashada, Abhijit, Sravana, Dhanishta, the year is known as ' Indra Mandala '. The year will be happy and prosperous. When the Sankramana falls on Bharani, Krithika, Pushyami, Makha, Pubba, Visakha and Poorvabhadra, the year is known as'AgniMandala'. The effect will be, fear from fire, poverty everywhere, crops fail. Autumn crops are destroyed. When the ingress happens to be Aswini, Mrigasira, Punarvasu, Uttara, Hastha, Chitta, Swathi, then the year has 'Vayu Mandala'. Fear from kings, storms and scarcity of rains, will be the result. When the ingress happens to be Aridra, Aslesha, Mula, Poorvashada, Satabhisha, Uttarabhadra and Revati then the year has 'Varuna Mandala'. Good rains and general prosperity will ensue. Apart from the astro-meteorological methods, horary astrology is also employed to predict rains, etc. * If a watery planet occupies a non-watery Rasi there will be rain soon. If non-watery planet occupies a watery Rasi, there will be rain after some delay. Watery planet in a watery Rasi brings in regular rains. Non-watery planet in a non-watery Rasi brings in no rain. In the bright half of the (lunar) month, if benefics occupy 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 bhavas in watery signs or Moon stands in an aquatic sign, there will be rain. If at the time of prasna, the 2nd or the third bhava happens to be a watery sign, then within 20 days the rains will be so heavy that floods will rise up in rivers. If the question 4 JUNE 2012
is made in the Varsha Ritu, the situation of Saturn in the 7th house from Sun or Moon, or in the 4th or 8th from ascendant, or in the 2nd or 3rd from ascendant, brings in copious rains. In Varsha Ritu, Moon in a watery sign and ascendant, or in Sukla Paksha, Moon in quadrant, bring in rain all on a sudden. If a benefic aspects the Moon, rains will be very heavy. If a malefic aspects the Moon, the rains will be very scarce. In the place of Moon, insert 'Venus' and predict the same results. In a query regarding' Floods', Moon or Mercury, or Jupiter and Venus aspected by benefics and occupying 4, 7 and 10, brings in high floods. In the 4th floods result from springs and wells and in the 7th floods are to be seen in rivers and in the 10th floods are due to very heavy rains. Though the above mentioned signs and yogas indicate heavy rains, if the ascendant has the association or aspect or Navamsa or drekkana of Mercury, there will be no rains, being disturbed by winds. If Mars, Mercury, Saturn or Rahu occupy quadrants, rains will be quickly dissipated by adverse storms and cyclones. If Udaya ascendant is an aquatic sign and Venus and Moon occupy the same or if Arudha aspected by Venus and Moon happens to be a watery sign, predict that there will be rains. If Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Rahu occupy quadrants, there will be no rains being disturbed by adverse winds. If they are associated by benefics, there will be some rain. If Rahu and Saturn occupy watery signs, the rains will be enjoyable. If these are aspected by Moon and Venus, rains will be very heavy causing harm. The above methods may look somewhat fantastic to us, educated as we are, according to Western methods, but having due regard for the wisdom of the sages, it would be well to test the truth of their statements. An appeal to facts, if conducted fairly and extended day by day over a sufficient length of time—for a casual observation now and again is not sufficient—is sure to convince the observer that certain planetary positions do actually accompany definite changes in the weather and that this occurs too frequently to dismiss as chance-coincidence. Modem astronomers and meteorologists would find it more useful and more instructive to watch for and study such coincidences than to confine their observations of conjunctions of Mars and Saturn to the delightful amusement of " testing photometrically and also photographically the lustre of the conjoined planets".
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COMLNG TO THE NITYAYOGAS, we have to take note of Vaidhruthi and Vyatipata. Liberally translated, Vydhruti may mean concealing or inescapable and Vyatipata falling from standards. As mentioned earlier, these are the two important of the nine forbidden Yogas eschewed for the conduct of auspicious functions. Vaidhruthi pervades from 346° 40' to 360° and Vyatipata from 213° 20' to 226° 40' of the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon. Vaidhruthi and Vyatipata punyakaala are observed on the day when the yogas prevail for Wi hours or more, when Sraddhas are performed by the astute. These form part of the shannavati - 96 - Sraddhas ordained for a householder. Considering the astronomical implications, the Sayana Vaidhruthi and Vyatipata days are also indicated in most of the calendars. With added ayanamsa, for both the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon, the Sayana Vaidhruthi and Vyatipata will occur, a couple of days ahead of the Nirayana computations. We have most of our religious observances pegged on to tithis. Chandradarisana, Chaturthivrata, Shastivrata, Ekadasivrata, Harivasara, Pradosha and Pournamipooja are specially mentioned in most of our panchangas. Chandradarisana is observed on the evening on the day when the crescent Moon appears for the first time in the west after the Amavasya. The months of the Islamic calendar begin only on the sunset times on that day. Chaturthivrata, every month, is observed on the day when the Sukla Chaturthi Tithi is prevalent. This is called Ganesha Chaturthi. By faith and custom, the seeing the Moon, still a crescent, is avoided on that day. It is on this day of the month of Bhadrapada, the annual event of Ganesha or Vmaayaka Chaturthi is celebrated all over the country. Apart from its religious importance, it is now celebrated as a National festival, thanks to the movement initiated by Lokamanya Balagangadhara Tilak. It gains special significance when it falls on a Sunday or Tuesday. Likewise, on Magha Sukla Chaturthi, called Continued from the May 2012 issue THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Tila Chaturthi, Kunda or Varada Chaturthi, Ganesha Pooja is performed in Bengal. The Chaturthi of the Krishnapaksha or Bahula Chaturthi of every month is known as Sankataharachaturthi. After observing Vrata or fasting for the full day, it is the practice to break it and take food only after observing the abhisheka for Ganapathi or seeing the Moon rising in the east. The purpose of this Vrata is to get rid of sankashtas or problems and difficulties. When such a day falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angaraka Chaturthi. By convention, this Vrata is to commence with the Sravana Krishna Chaturthi and continued to be observed every month, at least for one year. Some continue it for 21 years or even for life. Lord Siva is supposed to have observed this Vrata when he wanted to vanquish the demon Taaraka! Shastivrata, dedicated to lord Subrahmanya is observed on the sixth lunar day of the Shuklapaksha. Kartika Sukla Shasti is observed as Subrahmanya Shasti or Skanda Shasti when Soorasamhara is enacted and celebrated in Tamil Nadu in a grand scale especially at Palani and Tiruchendur. Ekadasi is observed twice in every lunar month, one in Krishnapaksha and the other in Shuklapaksha. Each of the Ekadasi has a special name and different favourable results are attributed for observing the Vrata on such days. However, the Vrata is observed during the Harivasara timings. Harivasara starts with the last quarter of the Ekadasi and exists up to the end of the first quarter of Dwadasi. This period is furnished in moat of the panchangas, especially in Kerala. The name of the Ekadasi and the special results attributed for those observing the Vrata are also mentioned by some. Pradosha is the time of 6 ghatikas or 2h. 24m., after the sunset of a day. It has some other connotations as well. The first three hours of Chaturthi, AVi hours of Saptami and 6 hours of Trayodasi go under the name. The most important ones are those of the evenings of Sukla and Krishna Trayodasi days that are specially observed as Pradosha Vrata days, which are the times of worship of JUNE 2012 5
Siva and Parvati in extremely propitious mood. When it happens on a Saturday, it is called Sanipradosha and if on Monday Somapradosha and both are special. Pournamipooja is done in the evenings on days the full Moon is prevalent. The Amavasya day, Pitrudina is devoted to manes and offerings are made to them through Tarpana. Thirteen Amavasya days of the lunar year are included in the shannavati -96- Sraddhas. A discussion of various other special Tithis is deferred, as our present aim is to examine some of the special Yogas. These Yogas are numerous and only some select ones find a place in the daily guide. By permutation and combination, the Vara, Nakshatra and Tithi can generate too many groupings. We have VaraTara-Yogas with the combination of weekdays and Nakshatras. The Tithi-Vara Yogas are the combination of those with Tithi and weekdays. Tithi-Vara-Tara Yogas are those with the combinations of all the three. Let us try to examine them one by one.
The combination of specific Tithi on a specific weekday is called the Tithi-Vara yoga. Dwadasi on a Sunday, Ekadasi on Monday, Dasami on Wednesday, Navami on Thursday, Ashtami on Friday and Saptami on Saturday create Krakachadosha. This can be spotted out easily. It will be present when the sum of the Tithi and the weekday add up to 13. It must remembered that, in our panchangas, the reckoning a day by its name, is done from one sunrise to the next. Krakachadosha yoga is generally not recommended for auspicious events. Tithis Trayodasi, Chaturdasi, Pournami, Amavasya and Prathama to Panchami cannot create this Dosha. Krakacha means a saw and like it is capable of cutting the beneficial effects of the time selected. As there are divergent views in the constitution of some of the Tithi Vara Yogas according to different authorities, we shall confine only to those, mostly accepted and discuss them hereafter. (to be continued) H
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ALMOST FIVE DECADES back as a young boy I accompanied my uncle to a traditional vedic pandit cum family astrologer for consultation on his nephews' horoscopes. The astrologer after thoroughly scanning the horoscopes, put them on the table and disapprovingly nodded his head. My uncle was a bit worried but the astrologer hastened to reassure him nothing to worry about their longevity, but both will leave their mother land and settle down abroad. Those days going abroad was still considered to be a taboo and hence according to him it was not a good horoscope. But today's modern astrologer considers going abroad is a great achievement and makes his client jump with joy. My uncle was in for another surprise when the astrologer said that one of them will marry outside the caste. He also suggested some pariharam (appeasing the planets to overcome the negative indications in the horoscope). I am not sure whether my uncle followed the astrologer's advice but both his sons went abroad and one even married a foreigner. The tradition of family astrologer was prevalent from time immemorial and as far as my memory goes it continued till 1980s. Such family astrologers were not merely professional but an integral part of the larger families, sharing happy and not so happy moments with their clients and stood by them like a solid rock in times of need. Since they knew each family member's horoscope so well , they were able to provide holistic advice considering various aspects before the family took major decisions. Since people those days had faith, both on astrology and the astrologer, his advices were respected. He was a kind of assurance to the family, especially when things did not go well. In other words, he was a friend in need. As reciprocation family astrologers also felt morally responsible to their clients since their words were taken seriously and acted upon. Thus there existed a healthy and respectful relationship on both sides. However, 1980s started seeing the drift from the family astrologer tradition, thanks to increase in literacy levels. Moreover, the employment opportunities started taking the younger generation to far away destinations from their 8 JUNE 2012
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joint family unit and this paved way for 'nuclear family' system. The younger generation started living away from even their parents after marriage, either on their own or due to vocational compulsions. Thus, what used to be daily meetings between the family members culminated into social gatherings, hardly any time was spent on discussing matters related to traditions, customs etc., and easily one could see the traditions losing its fabric. The worst aspect was that traditional practices were subject to mockery by other so called progressive minded members of the family and the practitioner was almost ridiculed. Thanks to exposure to other worldly developments, youngsters started questioning everything before acceptance and when they did not get convincing answers, such traditions were discarded without batting an eyelid. The main reason for this dichotomy was due to elders themselves moving away from the joint family system in their quest for greener pasture and along with this tradition also lost its course. Their moral authority to address queries from youngsters on customs, traditions suffered from conviction and this resulted in non-adherence to time tested practices. And one of the victims of this change was astrological practices. I must mention here the role of electronic/print media which can not be totally ignored for its role in making Astrology an ordinary TRP/readership tool in their hands. Beginning from yearly, monthly and daily predictions, giving generic forecastes became a fashion. In the fast food era, this captured the imagination of the youth for its speed of delivery and they totally ignored the traditional astrologers. While some of them continue to provide consultation to members of one family, we could never consider them any way closer to the traditional family astrologer who advised larger family units comprising of many members. On the other hand the new trend left knowledgeable and experienced astrologers frustrated and the traditional family astrologer started disappearing over a period of time. For the benefit of community at large, let us seek the blessings of the higher energies for the resurgence of family astrologer tradition soon. • THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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V S Kalyanraman, a mathematician and amateur astronomer by training, a bureaucrat by profession and a student of astrology by passion, had his traditional training in astrology in his teens, under a couple of illustrious masters in Kerala and took a vow not to turn a professional astrologer. A journalist from his student days he commenced his career as a teacher and ended it as a senior officer of the Government of India. Turning his attention to serious studies, from story writing, in the fifties, to Saiva Siddhanta, Philosophy, Psychology, Vedic Mathematics, Bharateeya Ganitha Sastra, Jyothisha (astronomy), the various astrological systems, Vastu Sastra, Vedic Numerology and allied disciplines, under various masters of repute, he was actively associated in astrological journalism, over decades and more intensively after his retirement for over two decades, under the guise of various pseudonyms and has been the recipient of many awards. He, as a senior contributor is with THE ASTROLOGICAL EMAGAZINE, since its inception. He is not available for any private consultations.
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AS A SECOND RARE EVENT of this century we will be witnessing a "Transit of Venus across the disc of the Sun" on June 6, 2012. Some of our readers may remember the one such transit occurred on the 8th of June 2004. That was a most interesting celestial event that was eagerly awaited then, after a lapse of 121 years, when almost one generation who died before that date was denied the opportunity to witness such a rare celestial sight. On the 8th June 2004 we, in India, could see the planet Venus moving across the face of the Sun for nearly six hours. 2004 transit as seen from Bangalore at 07:41 UTC, about two hours into the transit. The image is inverted compared to the diagram, so Venus is seen near the top of the Sun's disc A similar event will happen this year on the 6th June 2012. Here is a warning. No one must try to see the Sun with naked eyes. No optical aid, telescope or binoculars, as we usually watch the night sky, must be used to observe this phenomenon. Even filters will not be safe. Any such attempt can damage the eyes and cause permanent blindness. The safe method will be to project the image of the Sun on a white screen and observe the event on the screen. What Is this All About? After-all what is this "Transit of Venus across the disc of the Sun"? The orbits of the planets Mercury and Venus lie inside the orbit of the Earth, around the Sun. Therefore only these two planets can pass between the Earth and the Sun and trigger such transits. JUNE 2012 9
Mercury and Venus are far away from the earth, towards the Sun. Therefore during such transits, they will be seen as small black dots, slowly moving across the bright face of the Sun. On the 6th June 2012 Venus can be seen as a black dot moving across the disc of the Sun. Those who could witness such a similar celestial drama in 2004, if are lucky to live to see the next one on the 6th June 2012, will be most fortunate, for having seen two such transits during their lifetime, as the facility of seeing even one is denied to almost many. Dont Watch the transit with naked eyes. It can damage your eyes and even cause
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These planetary passages, in front of the Sun, can also be considered as a peculiar kind of eclipses of the Sun. Eclipses of the Sun happen when actually the Moon moves in front of the Sun and blocks its light. Then, because of the nearness of the Moon to us, on the earth, the Moon can cover either fully or even partially the disc of the Sun, for the observers on the earth. However, in the case of Venus and Mercury, they can obstruct only a tiny portion of the big disc of the luminous Sun, because they are very far away from the earth, unlike the Moon, which comparatively is too near to us. Such transits of these two planets are rarer than the usual eclipses of the Sun that we see quite often, caused by the Moon. This is because such transits can happen only if the planets are in inferior conjunction with the Sun and also cross the ecliptic at that moment of time. More Details The planet Mercury goes round the Sun more quickly because its orbit is nearer to the Sun than Venus. Such transits of Mercury therefore happen more frequently. They happen about 13 or 14 times in each century. These transits of Mercury can happen in the months of May or November. The last three transits of Mercury across the disc of the Sun occurred in 1999,2003 and 2006. However, the transit of 2006 could be witnessed only for a few minutes and that too in some places of the North Eastern parts of India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands because it was night time in India. The next transit of Mercury will occur only on the 9th May 2016. The transits of Venus are much rarer because its orbit is considerably larger than that of Mercury. These transits of Venus are possible only during the early December and early June. Only then the orbital nodes Venus pass across the Sun and when the planet will be on an inferior conjunction at that time. 10 JUNE 2012
Pattern of Occurrence These transits of Venus occur in pairs with eight years separating two such events. The pairs recur at intervals of 121.5 and 105.5 years. In other words, these transits of Venus have a curious 243 year repeating pattern. Two transits occur in December, around the 8th, in an eight years gap. Then, there is a wait of 121'/Wears for the next pair to occur. Then, another two transits occur in June, around the 7th, in another eight year gap. The next one will occur only after 1 OS'A years. This pattern repeats. In any pair, the first transit of Venus will be followed by a second one, eight years later. This is because the orbital period of 224.701 days of Venus and of 365.256 days of the Earth, are in an eight year or 2922 days resonance with each other. In other words, during the period the Earth goes round the Sun, eight times, Venus completes almost exactly thirteen such revolutions around the Sun. As a result, Venus and Earth line up in the same positions with respect to the Sun once in eight years. These two orbital periods of the earth and Venus are not quite matching with each other, always. After the first eight year gap, Venus will arrive at starting point in the next eight year rendezvous, about 22 hours earlier than the Earth. That is why no transit occurs in the second eightyear tryst, as Venus arrives too early for a transit to occur. The next transit season occurs either 105.5 years or 121.5 years later at the opposite node of the orbit of Venus. An example of this pattern can be seen in the transit pairs of 1631-1639; 1761-1769; 1874-1882,2004 and now in 2012. History of Observation Since the invention of the telescope only six such events of transits of Venus that occurred in the years 1631,1639, 1761, 1769, 1874, 1882 and 2004 have so far been recorded. The ensuing transit of Venus, across the disc of the Sun, due to occur next on the 6th June 2012 is the next one of the pair, of 2004-2012. It can be remembered that the earlier one of the present pair occurred on the 8th June, 2004. The Process and Progress of the Transit Such transits have four stages. 1.
First is the instant when the outer rim of the planet touches that of the Sun.
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The second stage is when the entire disc of the Venus gets inside the disc of the Sun. After this, during the next several hours, Venus gradually will traverse the solar disc, at a speed of about 4-arc-min/hr.
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At the third stage the planet will reach the opposite limb. Then it will become once again internally tangential with the outer rim of the Sun.
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The transit ends at the final fourth stage when the outer rim of the planet touches that of the Sun, just to get out of it.
The first two contacts of the phase are called ingresses. The last two are called egresses. Greatest transit is the instant of minimum angular separation between Venus and the Sun as seen from Earth's geo-centre. Where is the transit Seen ? The entire transit of5th/6th June 2012 (all four contacts) will be visible from its beginning to end in most of eastern China, northern Asia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, east Australia, New Zealand, east Russia, Alaska, northwestern North America, Hawaii and the western Pacific. Only part of the transit will be visible from most of North America, the Caribbean, and northwest South America, until the sun sets while the transit is still in progress on
June 5th. In the Middle East and most of south Asia, Europe, eastern Africa, Israel, east Africa, the transit will be visible immediately on the sunrise of the 6th June (when the transit will already be in its middle course). However, those in most of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal, southern Spain, western Africa, and the south-eastern two thirds of South America and West Africa, will not see the transit at all! In India From any part of India the beginning of the transit will not be visible as the event will be in progress before sunrise. However we can see Venus on the disc of the Sun from sunrise to 10h.l2m., till its final egress at 10h.l9m. Diagrammatic patterns of the positions of the Sun, Venus and the earth in their orbits are given Figures 1, 2 and 3. Map 1 shows the transit pattern across the disc of the Sun for both the events of2004 and 2012. Map 2 shows the areas of visibility, full and partial, for different regions in the word, for event of 2012.
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www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni Concluding it must be remembered that, prior to 2004, it was on December 6, 1882, such an event was witnessed on the earth. None of those who could have seen that event, in the 19th century, would have survived till 2004, much less to watch this transit of June 2012. However, some who were lucky to see the transit of 2004, like this scribe, if can also be alive on the 6th June 2012, to see the next one, can feel proud of having witnessed both these rare events of this century. Then, after 2012, the present generation cannot witness the next pair of such transits, because they can occur only after over a century from now, on the 11th December 2117 and then on 8th December 2125.
For Students of Astrology The students of astrology can note that the terrestrial impacts of such rare celestial events could be experienced months ahead or later to such events, depending upon the location of visibility, time and other allied factors. The recorded history has nothing much to correlate such transits of Venus or Mercury with major terrestrial happenings. However, there are some recorded incidents that can kindle the curiosity of the assiduous students of astrology and make them rummage around for possible links of such causes and effects. An annihilation of a massive 16000 inhabitants of Venice, due to plague happened on November 30,1630. This was just prior to the transit of Venus in 1631. Just after this transit, in December 1631, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying six villages, killing thousands of people. Perhaps Italy had to take the burn for the transit event of 1631. In March 1760 much of Boston was destroyed by a raging fire. This was prior to the transit of 1761. The largest volcanic eruption ever recorded was Krakatau in Indonesia, in 1883, just after the 1882 transit of Venus. The blast was stated to have been heard 4635 kilometres away and the collapse of the volcano caused 150 meters high waves in the nearby Sunda Strait. Ash from the eruption hung in the upper atmosphere causing global temperature drop by an average of 1.2° C, over the next twelve months. Quite recently, can we not take the great forest fire that raged America in November 2003 as a precursor to the transit of 2004? Can anyone forget the great Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that occurred on the 26th December 2004, which caused major losses in many parts of the world, including India and caused an estimated death of 227,898 people? It is worthy of mention that some such catastrophe was predicted astrologically while discussing the transit THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
of 2004, elsewhere. The catastrophe was caused after the transit of Venus in June 2004. It will not be out of place to foresee some such disasters in the near future, as the aftermath of the impending transit of Venus, for which the recent strong earthquake that hit Indonesia of a magnitude of 8.7 on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 11,2012, could be perhaps an indication. Of course those parts of the world exposed fully to the transit visibility could be more susceptible for some such natural havoc, in the perceptible future. What our Astrological Texts Say Brihat Samhita mentions that when Venus becomes visible before the Sun sets, panic will rule the land and if seen throughout the day, famine and diseases will break out. The situation on the 6th June 2012 is that Venus will be seen during daytime not as a bright object but as a darkened spot moving across the face of the Sun, for about four hours during daytime. However, Venus does not over-shine the Sun. Prior to the moment of the entering and the moment it goes out of the rim of the Sun, the planet will not visible, as it will be lost in the glory of the Sun. On that day the Sun will be in Rohini along with Venus, which is retrograde. Venus is in Gajavithi, in the north avenue, in the first mandala and becomes conjunct with the Sun on the 6th and with Mercury on the 2nd. An exact conjunction of Saturn and Mars that occurs on 15th August causing mAgnimarutayoga in Libra bereft of any benefic aspect or association is worthy of note, as it happens on our next Independence day. As this happens at the 4th place from the natal Moon of the Indian Independence chart, a volatile situation can open up just before or after that moment. Stock markets tumble
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for a while Stock markets can tumble and totter for a while. Saturn in Virgo can bring a lot of confusion and misunderstanding amongst the political partners of the ruling coalition and troubles for women and writers. A state of turbulence can sway the tribal regions causing many killings. An explosive situation in some of the Arab countries cannot be ruled out. What Further is in Store However, Saturn has its favourable strength as well. It can favour the downtrodden masses of the country. Governments both at the centre and states will be JUNE 2012 13
www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm compelled to take steps to improve their status. Saturn is a planet for democracy. Non democratic countries like some of those in the Middle East and rest of the world can see revolutions cropping up making the masses to have the final say. It was after the earlier sojourn of Saturn in Libra, India experienced some shocking and surprising political changes. Saturn perhaps can help to see the emergence of a leader of strong mettle and manners, to take the country to new heights. True to his name, Manda, the process can be a bit slow but steady. Saturn can see the emergence of a leader of strong mettle and manners, to take the country to new heights. The impending conglomeration of five planets in Taurus around the 3rd June 2012, just three days prior to the transit of Venus, will be worthy of watch. Five planets in Taurus, along with Mars fromLeo and Saturn from Virgo, will be aspecting the neecha Full Moon, eclipsed by Rahu, in Scorpio, causing somewhat a simulated 'navagraha' tangle on Scorpio, which accidently happens to be the ascendant of the swearing in of the present ruling ministry at the Centre, according to Chaitrapaksha Ayanamsa. With the twin eclipses on 20th May (Annular Solar Eclipse) and 4th June (Partial Lunar Eclipse), the Nation can get ready to face drastic changes in the centre, demise or demotion of a couple of popular personalities and to receive a strong and popular leader some months ahead or at least sometime after June this year.
Rasi Chart for Ingress Time at New Delhi
Aries will be rising at New Delhi at the time of ingress, with Sun, Jupiter, retrograde Venus and Ketu in the second, with retrograde Saturn in Virgo and Mars in the fifth, without any beneficial aspects. This can surely trigger some political turmoil, mostly by a lady politician. Demise of a very popular person in the fine-arts field, prior to or after this event of June 6, 2012, is possible. This space for you
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Some Astronomical Details Students of astronomy will find the following information interesting. During the present period in Earth's history, the orbit of Venus crosses the orbital plane of the Earth in early June and early December, each year. If Venus is passing between the Earth and Sun at that time, a transit will be seen. During the six millennium period 2000 BCE to 4000 CE, the earth would experience 81 transits of Venus across the Sun. These events can be organized into two groups: June (Descending Node)
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Occasionally, one of the eight year "double-transits" may not happen because one of them may become a near miss. The due transit in 1388 missed and the next one in 3097 also will not happen. Transits of Venus for an 800 year period from 1601 to 2400 are as noted below. 1631 Dec 07
1882 Dec 06
2247 Jun 11
1639 Dec 04
2004Jun 08
2255Jun 09
1761Jun 06
2012Jun 06
2360 Dec 13
1769Jun 03
2117 Dec 11
2368 Dec 10
1874 Dec 09
2125 Dec 08
A useful way to organize the transits is by grouping them into series where each member of a series is separated by 88,756 days or 243 years (sum of 8 + 105.5 + 8 + 121.5 years). Thus, the transits of 1518, 1761 and 2004 would belong to one series, while the transits of 1639, 1882 and 2125 would belong to another series. Such transit series are quite long-lived and may last 5,000 years or more. For example, the series of December at Ascending Node began in -1763 (1764 BCE) and will run till 2854 (a grazing transit) for a total of 20 transits spanning 4617 years. These transit families are quite analogous to the Saros series for solar and lunar eclipses. The positions of the orbital nodes of Venus with respect to Earth are slowly changing with time. Five thousand years ago, transits occurred around May 21 and November 19. At present, the transits occur within a day of June 7 and December 9. In about 1500 years, the transits will occur during Earth's solstices, i.e., June 21 and December 22. Over a period of approximately eighty thousand years, the transit dates will migrate forward one complete cycle through the seasons. B THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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The Mayan Apocalypse
A Vedic View JAYASREE SARANATHAN
THE DOOMSDAY PREDICTION of the Mayan calendar that the world would come to an end on 21st December 2012 has done enough rounds around the world. This prediction is different from the prophecies of the Nostradamus kind, because the Mayans had based their predictions on a repetitive calendar system of astronomical position of planets. This background of the predictions naturally arouses the interest of astrologers like us who have been introduced to traditional astrology given by the Vedic seers. Of particular interest is the importance given to Venus in the Mayan calendar. The origin of the Mayan calendar coming from regions closer to the southern hemisphere raises our curiosity as to whether the system of Venus, known as Shukramana was the basis for the Mayan calendar. In this article, an attempt is made to bring out the salient features of the Shukramana, taking cue from Brihat Samhita and interfacing with Mayan revelations and the probable interpretation of the Mayan prediction of 21st December, 2012. Before going into the details, let us remind ourselves of the Mayan connection to our traditional astrology. The name Maya comes as a Vastu specialist and also as an astrologer who received the wisdom of Surya Siddhantha. In both these contexts Maya is either referred to as a Danava or an Asura. Surya Siddhantha recognises him as an Asura only. We should recall that the region to the south of the equator was peopled with Asuras according to Puranic narrations. The Asuras of the south and the Devas who inhabited the Northern hemisphere were guided by their respective preceptors namely Shukra (Venus) and Brihaspathi (Jupiter) respectively. For the astrologer, the important information is that the cycle of Jupiter, known as Brihaspatya mana was in vogue in the Northern hemisphere. This gives a presumption that the cycle of Venus called as Shukra mana must have been popular in the southern hemisphere. Although not much is known about Shukra mana, the traditional opinion is that such a system of time measurement did exist as part of different systems of mana or measurement of time. Interestingly Mayasura THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
With a Masters degree in astrology, she is a practitioner of astrology (and palmistry) for twenty years. She is currently doing Research in astrology. While her teacher was maternal grand father, KaazhiyurBashyam lyengar, she says she owes her knowledge largely to Dr B. V. Raman whose books enriched her perception of astrology.
received the knowledge of nine systems of mana according to the narration in the Surya Siddhantha. They are Brahma-mana, P raj a p a ty a-mana, Deva-mana, Pitru-mana, Saura-mana, Chandra-mana, Savanamana, Nakshatra-mana and B ri h a sp a ty a-mana. The Brihaspathya mana is based on Jupiter and was followed by the Devas or the people of the northern hemisphere. But an Asura receiving that knowledge precludes that he later deduced the mana for the Asuras or the inhabitants of the southern hemisphere. There does exist in some compilations that a mana known as Asura mana was in vogue in times of past but was lost due to dis-use in the region where we live, namely the northern hemisphere. An analysis of the past does reveal that a system of astrology propagated by Maya and applicable to the southerners did exist in the past. From Vedic texts we come to know that a common ancestry of seers known as Bhrugvangiras got divided into Bhrugu and Angiras. Bhrugu's disciple was Shukra, who became teacher for Asuras (demons). And from Angiras came Brihaspathi who became the teacher for Devas. The sage Bhrugu and the teacher of Shukra are grouped along with Maya in Matsya Purana as sages who were proficient in Vastu sastra. Thus we find a connection between Maya and Shukra and Asuras, the people of southern regions. This background information gives credence to the Bhrugu or Shukra mana (Asura-mana) system of time measurement as the origin of the Mayan belief system that is found in the Mesoamerican regions including Mexico and in regions just north and south of the Equator. The importance given to Venus in their systems also lends credence to its origin in Asura-mana or Shukra-mana. The Mayan Calendar of Time Mayans followed 3 types of calculation of time. One is the long count which is similar to Yuga cycles running into thousands of years. One such long cycle is going to end on 21s' December 2012. The second one is a Divine calendar (Tzolkin) running to a duration of 260 days. This resembles our Lunar calendar which we use for religious purposes. Mayans have 13 rounds of 20 days JUNE 2012 17
each, making up 260 days of the divine calendar. Many theories are floating to justify this number. One theory of importance to astrologers is that 260 is the number of days between two consecutive zeniths for the Sun at the place where Mayans once lived. This place was known as Izapa and now they call it Chiapas Mexico which lies at 15 degrees N. Gnomons used for observing the path of the Sun have been unearthed in this place giving credence to this notion. The third one is the Civil calendar (Haab) which is equal to the Solar year. The Maya count it as 18 rounds of 20 days each and an extra 5 days. The last five days are considered to be dangerous and evil. These two (divine and civil calendar) are used in everyday life by the Mayans and they repeat every 52 years. In other words the Mayans had 52 year cycle that is similar to the 60 year cycle of the Brihaspatya mana. Apart from this, the Mayans had a short count of 13 rounds of 20 years for which they had written predictions. An important feature of this count is that the 12"' round of the present series is also coming to an end on 21.2 December 2012. These dates indicate the end of a cycle which is being variously interpreted as a doomsday prediction. A cursory look at the prediction for the 12th cycle spanning for 20 years from 1993 to 2012 will reveal what the Mayans thought. It runs as follows: "There will be scarcities of com and squash during this katun (20 year period) and this will lead to great mortality. This was the katun during which the settlement of Chichen Itza (a place where Mayans lived and built a temple) occurred, when the mangod Kukulcan (Quetzalcoatl) arrived. It is the katun of remembering and recording knowledge. " Apparently this period shows a regional scarcity in food production. It also says a date in the past when people had settled in the area. According to this short count, it would come to an end on 21st December 2012, when the last and the 13th count of the current short series would begin. The 13th count will run for 20 years and end in 2032. By a coincidence the long count and the 12th round of the short count are coming to an end on 21st December this year. There is absolutely no prediction of an apocalypse for this date given in the Mayan books. Venus as the Basis of Mayan System The system of long and short count looks similar to 12 rounds of Jupiter's cycle with small round of 5 years each, with one count getting fit into another count. The Jupiter cycle is known as Brihaspatya mana which is based on 18 JUNE 2012
the movement of Jupiter around the zodiac with its starting point occurring in the constellation of Dhanishta in the month ofMagha, with its reappearance from a conjunction with the Sun after Jupiter has crossed its sign of debility. In fact, our astrological predictions for all the planets except Saturn and the nodes are based on the reappearance after a conjunction (asthang) with Sun. The counting of the lunar month starts the day after conjunction of Moon with the Sun. For Mars, its point of retrogression after reappearance from conjunction with Sun is taken into consideration for different types of predictions. For Mercury, its reappearance after a conjunction with Sun is noted for making predictions according to Varahamihira. Similarly, for Venus too, its reappearance after a conjunction with Sun is taken into consideration for making predictions. This system explained in Brihat Samhita is also found in the Mayan book of Chilam Balam. (note this name Chilam Balam of the Maya sounds like Chidambaram, the abode of Nataraja, which was actually called as Chelambaram or Chelambalam until 200 years ago as per the records of the colonial travellers.) The Chilam Balam tells about a Venus cycle of 584 days and the tracking of the heliacal rising of Venus as the morning and evening star accompanied with predictions for these. Many dates have been given in this context with prediction of war or loss or growth of crop or failure of crop etc. This is significant because 584 is the number of days that Venus takes to come closer to earth (called as inferior conjunction) before it changes as evening or morning star. Of this 236 is the number of days that Venus is in the eastern sky as the morning star. For 90 days Venus is in upper conjunction (on the other side of Sun) when it will become invisible to earth. In the next 250 days Venus is the western sky as the evening star. Then for 8 days, Venus is in inferior conjunction by coming in between the earth and the Sun. On the day that I am writing this article, Venus is in inferior conjunction crossing the disc of the Sun! The Mayan dates reveal the above position of Venus. For example one of the dates was January 27, in the year 727. On that day Venus made the reappearance in Dhanishta as the morning star after an inferior conjunction. Another date is September 17, 915 AD. That was also the day of reappearance in the east as morning star after an inferior conjunction. Venus reappeared in Uttaraphalguni on that day. Like this many dates coincide with the heliacal rising of Venus and they are mentioned along with a prediction. If we look at Varahamihira's version, he has also given prediction for the heliacal rising of Venus for all 27 stars. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astroloQicalmaQazine.com For example when Venus reappears in Dhanishta, the heretics will suffer. When it reappears in Uttaraphalguni, Varahamihira says that the people of Kuru, Panchala and Jangala would perish and there would be good rains. It is here we can see how the prediction is localised. This prediction has no relevance to Mayan lands but only to India. But the fact that the Mayans observed the reappearance and based a prediction on it shows that the methodology was same or derived from a common source or a parental source, perhaps from the Vedic Shukracharya. But predictions were made after observing Nature and mankind for very many years. The Mayan prediction is different but applicable to the region where it is used. This is the basic feature that we must see before taking the Mayan prediction of 21 st December seriously. Scientists have said that the Mayan dates coinciding with the heliacal rising come with a minor error, which is inevitable in direct observation. They also have said that the observation is applicable to the landscape of Mayan presence where the predictions were originally written. This is substantiated by the predictions for helical rising for Venus differing from Varahamihira's predictions. It shows that the methodology is same but the predictive part differs from region to region. Many of the Chilam Balam dates also tally with the dates of heliacal rising of Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
The skymaps on the beginning and end of the cycle are shown in figures 1 and 2. An interesting feature is that Saturn is in exaltation during these two occasions. Perhaps the cycle of Venus has exalted Saturn as a main companion in its movement. Jupiter (R)
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The end of the cycle as shown on figure 2 is publicised as the end of the world. The Mayan prediction reading does not say that the world would end on that day. However the 6-month period culminating in December has the astrological combination for natural calamities such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. (Refer my 2-part article on "Predicting earthquakes" published in January and May 2010 issues of this Magazine.) The location is the Americas. It is pertinent to note here that a volcano became active about a month ago in Mexico. Whatever prediction is made in Mayan books, it is applicable to the Mayan regions (Mesoamerica) and not for the world over.
The Beginning of Mayan Cycle Basically the Brahaspatya mana starts after Jupiter moves out of its sign of debility and emerges out of a conjunction with the Sun. It is logical to expect a similar rationale for Shukra mana also. And we are in for a surprise because the long count of the Maya shows such a rise for Venus. The current long count started on August 11, 3114BC. The skymap shows that Venus has come out of its debility and also reappeared from a conjunction with Sun. This cycle is going to come to an end on 21st December this year which many people think is predicted as the day of Cataclysm. This end date also has Venus coming out of debility and disappearing in conjunction with the Sun. However some people question the exactness of this date. But going by the logic reappearance with beginning of a cycle and disappearance with the end of the cycle, I think the more apt date would be 13th December 2012 and not 21st December. On 13th December, 2012, Venus disappears from our sight due to conjunction with the Sun and had also emerged out of its debility. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Comparison of Mayan System with Vedic Astrology There are two parallels between Mayan and Varahamihiran astrology. Varahamihira tells about 9 veedhis in which Venus travels. He attributes different
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versions of this veedhi concept to different sources in the past, but the core concept centres around 9 veedhis or 9 streets in the sky. They are identified by the stars in the sky. The appearance or reappearance of Venus (after conjunction with Sun) in these veedhis is connected with specific predictions. A parallel is seen in Mayan calendar of 9 lords of night or 9 underworlds of Chicken Itza. Figure 3 shows the image of this building (called as Chicken Itza) which was measured by the famous sculptor of India, Sri Ganapathi Sthapathi who found the structure to be perfectly Vastu complaint as per the text Mayamata.
Mayan number 13 could mean the 13 lunar months. The number 20 also comes along with Moon's transit as they count only the days when the Moon is seen before it disappears and after it reappears. This is known from the fact that they use a specific glyph to denote lunation for 19 days and another one from 20 to 30 days of lunation.
Figure 4 gives the close up feature of the 9 steps, which the Mayan called as 9 underworlds. This structure built about 1000 years ago is variously explained by researchers, but an analysis of the location of Venus in the sky in the backdrop of the steps in this structure might throw interesting results, for, the steps remind us of the 9 veedhis in which Venus travels. Seen from the ground level, the rise and decline of Venus in the sky could well match with the steps of this structure. Yet another concept that resonates with Brihat Samhita is that of Venus travelling in 6 mandalas. The sky is divided into 6 mandalas and the reappearance of Venus (after conjunction with Sun) in a mandala is noted with specific predictions. In the Mayan system, the lunation is seen in a series of 6. That is, the sky is divided into 6 segments and Moon's transit is recorded in each of these with specific predictions. Instead of Venus they see Moon's transit in these 6 mandalas. The Mayans have a system of 13 rounds of 20 days or 20 years each. This is in contrast to the 12 rounds (yugas) of 5 years each of Jupiter in the Brihaspatya mana. The
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P\RASARI SYSTEM OF ASTROLOGY is the traditional system followed by a majority of the practitioners of astrology in India. Stellar system of astrology, though not so well known, is a very effective tool for accurate prediction. Its emphasis on the situation of planets on a nakshatra, as distinct from a rasi or bhava, makes for more precise prediction. With the stellar position of planets in mind one can even make snapshot prediction on different facets of a person's life with amazing accuracy. Stellar system with limited number of rules for prediction makes for simplicity and clarity in prediction. It also rules out the need to study many divisional charts except navamsa in prediction. Readers who desire to take up the study of stellar system of astrology should have a fairly good knowledge of Parasari system of astrology, vimshothari dasa - bhukti technique and the method of casting horoscope of a person for a given birth data. Parasari and stellar systems of astrology in the analysis and judgement of a horoscope take into account the nine planets of the solar system viz. Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and the two shadowy planets Rahu and Ketu. Besides, they reckon also the twenty seven nakshatras and the twelve bhavas of a horoscope. Many of the basic principles of Parasari system of astrology hold good in the stellar system too. The characteristics of planets and rasis, the lordship of rasis, the karakatwas (significations) of planets and bhavas, the influences exerted by planets by their aspects, etc. are common for both the systems. However, the similarities end here. In stellar astrology the nine planets have been classified into three groups viz. satwik, rajasik and thamasik on the basis of their guna, inherent quality. Three nakshatras ruled by each planet also come under this classification. Details of planets and nakshatras THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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under each group as also the rules governing the nature of phala (results) the planets would confer under various circumstances, as, for instance, when a satwik planet occupies a tamasik nakshatra or rajasik nakshatra, etc. are shown in next page. Stellar astrology considers not only the situation of a planet in any particular rasi, or bhava, but also takes note of the nakshatra on which the planet is situated and the lord of the nakshatra. Guna of the lord of the nakshatra, his situation in the horoscope and the influences bearing on him by association, aspects, etc. are also specially taken into account, as these have a definite bearing on the nature of phala (results) conferred by the planet. Further, the bhavas owned by the lord of the nakshatra have to be specially noted, because, if the lord of the nakshatra were to own a dusthana like 4th, 8th or the 12th bhava, the planet will not be able to confer favourable results, and often the phala (results) will be very unfavourable. To illustrate how important and decisive is the role of the stellar lord i.e. the lord of the nakshatra occupied by the planet, in determining the nature of the result a planet would confer, an illustrative horoscope is discussed below. (Chart 1)
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In Chart 1 ascendant is Pisces. Ascendant lord Jupiter is also the lord of | Qth bhava signifying
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He occupies 5th bhava, a thrikona in Cancer sign in exaltation. He is also in a kendra from : J Moon giving rise to gajakesari yoga. One would expect this well placed and powerful Jupiter to confer favourable results to the native in his dasa/bhukti. But this will Moon
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Cancer has the 4 pada of Punarvasu ruled by Jupiter himself, a satwik planet, Pushyami ruled by Saturn, a tamasik planet, and Aslesha ruled by Mercury, a satwik planet. If Jupiter occupying Cancer is on the 4th pada of Punarvasu ruled by himself or on any of the four padas of Aslesha ruled by Mercury, he will bestow beneficial results, because these two nakshatras are satwik. On the other hand, if Jupiter was to occupy Pushyami ruled by tamasik planet Saturn, he would confer only unfavourable results. Of course, there are many more factors to be noted such as lordship of the nakshatra lord, i.e. whether he is lord of a benefic bhava such as kendra or a trikona or whether his lordship is that of a dusthana like 6th or 8th or 12th bhava, and what influences are bearing on him by association or aspect, and his strength, etc. It will be noticed that the technique of delineating bhava phala and dasa - bhukti phala in stellar system of astrology is quite different from the methods adopted in Parasari system of astrology. Classification The nine planets and the 27 nakshatras have been classified under three groups - satwik, rajasik and thamasik and the nakshatras ruled by each planet as shown in the next column. Rules governing the nature of results that planets would confer depending on (a) the nakshatra occupied by it, (b) the guna of the nakshatra, (c) lord of the nakshatra occupied by the planet and (d) situation of the nakshatra lord in the horoscope are given below 1.
All planets, irrespective of their nature - satwik, rajasik or tamasik - occupying a satwik nakshatra will bestow good results.
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Satwik planets Jupiter and Mercury occupying thamasic nakshatras will give only bad results.
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Rajasik planets Sun, Moon and Venus occupying rajasik nakshatras will give good results.
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Thamasik planets occupying thamasic nakshatras generally confer good results.
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Satwik planets occupying rajasik nakshatras would confer moderately good results.
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Thamasik planets occupying rajasik nakshatras will give weak results.
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Satwik planets will give good results, when they remain pure, uninfluenced by rajasika or tamasika planets, rajasik and thamasic planets also give their results, when they are pure in their gunas.
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If satwik and rajasik planets attain rajasik and satwik guna respectively, they will not prove very unfavourable. But they should never attain thamasik guna.
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Thamasik planets should not get rajasik guna, if they are to give any favourable results.
Jeeva and Sareera Another unique feature of stellar astrology is the concept of Jeeva and Sareera (soul and body) for each bhava. which determines largely the nature of the results of a bhava (bhava phala). How to determine Jeeva and Sareera of each bhava is explained below. In Chart 2 ascendant is Sagittarius. 7th bhava is Gemini. Lord of 7th bhava, Mercury, occupies Capricorn, Sravana nakshatra ruled by Moon. Therefore, Moon becomes Jeeva of 7th bhava. He is situated in THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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bhavas. If Jeeva and Sareera are inimically disposed, the results of the bhava will not be favourable.
In Chart 3, ascendant is Sagittarius. 7th bhava is Gemini. 7th lord Mercury occupies Capricorn, Sravana nakshatra ruled by Moon. But Moon does not become
If Jeeva and Sareera occupy their own or exaltation or friendly rasis, and they are exclusively under benefic influences by association or aspect, the results of the bhava will be very favourable. Let us now take more horoscopes for analysis and judgement of 7th bhava by applying principles of judgement of stellar astrology. Male born 30-6-1971 Saturn Venus
Jeeva of 7th bhava. The reason is because of the rule that if Jeeva planet is in conjunction with one or more planets, the stronger of the planets in the group becomes the Jeeva. Here Mars is stronger than Moon, as he occupies his own sign (swakshetra). Therefore Mars becomes Jeeva of 7th bhava who is situated on Krittika Nakshatra ruled by Sun. Hence Sun becomes the Sareera of 7th bhava. In Chart 4 ascendant is Sagittarius. Lord of 7th bhava Mercury occupies Scorpio, Jyeshta Nakshatra ruled
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by Mercury himself. Here Mercury himself becomes Jeeva of 7th bhava. In such cases the lord of the rasi occupied by Jeeva becomes Sareera. Hence Mars becomes Sareera. In Chart 5 ascendant is Virgo. Lord of 7th bhava Jupiter is situated in Pisces, Poorvabhadrapada, own nakshatra. Jupiter becomes Jeeva of 7th bhava. Since he occupies his own sign, Jupiter becomes Sareera too. The same planet can become both Jeeva and Sareera of a bhava. For a bhava to confer beneficial results Jeeva and Sareera of the bhava should occupy benefic THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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The ascendant signifies the physical and mental characteristics, etc. of the native. In chart 6 ascendant is Virgo and is occupied by the lord of the 11th bhava Moon. Ascendant and Moon are afflicted by Rahu, a thamasic planet by 9th aspect. Ascendant lord Mercury occupies 10th bhava Gemini in conjunction with 12th bhava lord Sun, a rajasik planet. 7th bhava signifying marriage, married life, partnerin-life , etc. is in Pisces and is aspected by Moon and retrograde Jupiter and afflicted by Ketu, a tamasik planet by 9th aspect. Lord of 7th bhava retrograde Jupiter occupies 3rd bhava Scorpio. He is afflicted by Saturn, lord of 5th and 6th bhava (dusthana) and a tamasik by aspect. Jupiter is situated on Anuradha nakshatra ruled by Saturn. Kalatrakamka (signifying marriage) is Venus, and he occupies 9th bhava, Taurus. He too is afflicted by Saturn, by conjunction. Venus is situated on Mrigashira nakshatra ruled by Mars, a tamasika planet and lord of 3rd and 8th bhavas, the latter a dusthana. 2nd bhava signifies Kutumba (family)and is Libra. Its lord Venus occupies Taurus and is afflicted by Saturn by conjunction. Thus lord of 7th bhava Jupiter, lord of 2nd bhava Venus are under serious affliction and has resulted in divorce of the married couple. According to stellar system of astrology, if the lord of 7th bhava and lord of 2nd bhava occupy any of the nakshatras ruled by the lords of 3rd, 6th, 8th, JUNE 2012 23
www.astrolOQicalmaQazine.com 11th or 12th bhavas, there will be abnormal delay in marriage, or married life will be marred by disharmony, unhappiness, ill-health to self or spouse, in extreme cases premature death of married partner or separation of the couple. These unfortunate and adverse portents of stellar system of astrology have been largely fulfilled in the case of the horoscope under discussion. Chart 7 is from How to Judge a Horoscope - Vol. II by Dr. B. V Raman (Page 53 to 55). The horoscope is discussed below applying rules of stellar system of astrology. Bom 16-3-1937 at 6-45 p.m. (I.S.T.) at 28N51,78E49
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Ascendant is Virgo and afflicted by Saturn's (lord of 5 and 6) aspect and by Sun, lord of the 12th bhava. Navamsa ascendant is also afflicted by aspect by Ketu, a thamasic planet. Ascendant is also aspected by Jupiter, lord of 4th and 7th bhavas. Jupiter in debilitation has neechabhanga. Ascendant lord Mercury in 6th bhava in Aquarius is afflicted by Mars, lord of 3rd and 8th bhavas, by aspect. 7th being Pisces is afflicted by Saturn and Sun, 12th lord by occupation. 7th lord Jupiter occupies 5th bhava Capricorn and afflicted by Ketu by 9th aspect. Jupiter also occupies Uttarashada nakshatra ruled by Sun, lord of 12th bhava. Venus occupies 8th bhava, a dusthana in conjunction with Moon. Venus, being hemmed in between Saturn and Ketu, malefic and tamasic planets, is under Papakarthari Yoga. He occupies Aswini nakshatra ruled by Ketu, a thamasic planet. Consequences of serious affliction to lords of 7 bhava, 2nd bhava and kalathrakaraka Venus are - there will be abnormal delay in marriage, or married life will be marred by disharmony and unhappiness, or ill-health to self or partner, and in extreme cases of affliction, even premature death of self or spouse, etc. Same nakshatra (Uttarabhadrapada) ruled by Saturn has given rise to Shatru Yoga. There was premature death of the lady' s husband. •
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Suranjana is a Vedic astrologer by profession. Apart from the passion and deep knowledge in the subject - her stellar Fifth House academic background in mathematics and professional experience as a computer programmer and faculty trainer helps her Progeny and Creativity to be successful in this profession. She is married with two teenage daughters. SURANJANA BISWAS
X progeny or children. It is also the house of creativity and intelligence. Chilren are a source of joy and pleasure in one's life, Human creativity is reflected by the way parents bring up their children. Children, creativity and intelligence - these are the three things that are strongly related to one another. Intelligence of an individual controls his creativity. Progeny or children are also a manifestation of one's creativity. Fifth house is also considered auspicious as it is one of the trine houses which reflects one's karma from past life. Miscarriages and Infertility We will discuss problems related to the fifth house. There has been a rise in the number of miscarriages which are sometimes accidental, at times unavoidable and at times even done after determining the sex. There is an increase in the number of twin births - which happen naturally or after an infertility treatment like the in-vitro-fertilisation or IVF. In today's fast paced life, and unlike our earlier generations women too work hard towards their career and family. The number of increased miscarriages and infertility treatments are sometimes attributed to the fact that couples are too stressed to space out time for starting a family. This leads to delay in conceiving, miscarriages and at times infertility. Astrology has a different explanation to these problems. Dealing with the influence of stars and planets in one's life, astrology insists that there is a right time for things to happen. If a chart supports a good progeny house there will be no worry to the native regarding progeny. In such cases even under extreme stress and work pressure, the native will easily conceive and have progeny. On the other hand, in a horoscope chart if there is a malefic planet in the fifth house, it indicates problems regarding progeny. Planets like Rahu, Saturn and Ketu delay childbirth. When benefic planets like Jupiter is placed in the fifth house but is aspected or is hemmed between malefic planets , even then there is considerable delay in THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
having progeny. There are other factors like the strength of the fifth house, its lord, Jupiter (signifactor for male child) and Venus (signifactor for female child). When the fifth house or its lord in a female's horoscope is afflicted by Mars or Ketu, it indicates medical intervention during delivery. Caesarean birth is caused due to the influence of Mars or Ketu on the fifth house or its lord. In a male horoscope, Venus is the significator for progeny. If Venus is combust or afflicted in the chart with Saturn or Rahu, progeny is delayed. Let us consider the chart of a native who has been married for a long time but is without any children Chart 1 Female bom on 25th May 1979 at 3.10 pm in Bolangir Moon Sun Mercury Rasi May 25,1979 03.10.00 pm
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In the native's chart fifth house lord Saturn is placed in the twelfth (house of loss). In the twelfth house Saturn is conjunct with Rahu which is not supportive of conception. Benefic Jupiter (putrakaraka) aspects the 5th house from the 11th house but is hemmed in between malefics Saturn, Rahu and Sun. The native had to go for an abortion due to certain complications in the pregnancy. She is going through the unfavorable Rahu dasa and Venus bhukti with Venus being weak. The major period of Jupiter can be better. Chart 2 Male born on 3rd June 1952 at 7.02 am in Agra The fifth house has a malefic planet Mars. Its lord Venus is weak and is placed in the house of loss, twelfth. This JUNE 2012 27
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When two or more planets are present in the eleventh house aspecting or having a connection with the fifth house, there is an indication of twin births. In Vitro Fertilisation
Navamsa
implies delay and difficulties in child bearing. Jupiter is well placed in the house of gains, eleventh but hemmed between malefics Rahu and Sun. Rahu aspects the fifth house indicative of difficulty in having children. The native does not have a progeny. Birth of Twins Today when we look around we find that birth of twins is quite frequent. According to a study and for reasons not fully known it is seen that older women have a greater chance of having twins naturally. The average age of marriages have gone up and so has the age of conception. This perhaps justifies the fact that more twins are born nowadays.
Infertility among couples of this generation is also on the rise. A study has shown that infertility affects almost one out of six couples today. As a result, more and more couples are opting for an infertility treatment like the invitro fertilisation or even using fertility drugs. In-vitro-fertilisation as a treatment requires considerable amount of time and money for a couple. The success rate is good even though it fails on certain occasions. It is for this reason, one needs to take the assistance of an experienced astrologer. An astrologer can predict the right time to go for such treatment. Certain planets favour the native and so trying the treatment when the time is favourable increases the chance of a successful IVF. People often wonder whether going for treatments like the IVF is like playing against the wishes of God... I would say no because then God wouldn't have made the option available for us!
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Contents Dr. B. V. Raman Astrology and Germ Theory of Disease
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Yajnavalkya 5
... lyothisha Chinta Nidhi K. Chandra Hari Tippu Sultan The Tiger of Mysore
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Y. Keshava Menon Obeisance to Devaguru
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R. S. Maniam President of France Francois Hollande
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Nithchit The 'Role Model' Concept of Today Is it Misplaced?
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Dr. Krishnendu Chakraborty Cancer Disease - An Astrological Study
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Dr Keshav Kishor Awasthi lupiter A Research Article
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H. R. Shankar leeva and Sareera in Horoscope Judgment
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The Astrological eMagazine Panchanga for July 2012
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Lagna Table for July 2012
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Varahamihira
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This Month for You July 2012
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for July 2012
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Timings for Rahukala, Gulikakala and Yamakantaka
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Astrology
Germ
Theory
of Disease
DR. B. V RAMAN
HAS THE HYPOTHESIS of the bacteriological causation of disease any scientific basis ? This is a very important question which requires the serious attention of all thinkers and well-wishers of humanity. The allopathic doctors approach many a disease on the assumption that germs give rise to them. For instance Cholera and Plague are supposed to be contagious, caused by the spread of their bacilli. Consumption is another disease, which is said to be spread by Germs. The opinion is also held by some that a specific Germ is the cause of influenza. What are these Germs? Where are they found ? Have they any causal relations to the diseased conditions or are they accompaniments only. If germs do not cause diseases, why do medical practitioners still hold crooked views and force compulsory inoculation, injection and vaccination. How far astrology can help us to combat disease! These are some of the important points which we propose to discuss in this article. We on our part do not contest the fact that there are Germs but deny the theory that they are essentially the cause of disease. The germ theory has lead to what may almost be termed as a speciabranch of medical art, viz., Bacteriology. It was Pasteur the father of this so-called science that is supposed to have discovered bacteria about* 60years ago. From a biological stand point bacteria are the lowest forms of life. There is nothing weaker, nothing less in integration, in power or ability to dominate a situation. They are unicellular organisms always feeding on dead and decayed matter. They are the lowest representatives of life, the connecting link between the inanimate and animate. A microscopical observation reveals that, a bacterium never reaches a completely formed cell. A single celled animal, such as for instance an amoeba, consists of a central nucleus, a cell wall and in between the two, protoplasm or the physical "basis of life". But in case of Bacterium, whenever you observe, you will find a part of the cell wall missing, or a part of the * Evidence is now forthcoming that the existence of germs was known to the ancient Hindus even in the remotest antiquity of time. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
protoplasm missing, or a part of the nucleus is missing. The bacterium is a victim of its environment utterly incapable of controlling its movements, and not having the power of locomotion. According to the best text books these forms of life never feed on anything Excepting Dead Cells. Our readers must clearly bear in mind this point, viz., that anything bacteria can feed on would have to be dead and if it were alive it would be stronger than the bacteria. On this assumption we can say that naturally they could not destroy any living things. Whether a boil or a carbuncle, it is a pathological process wherein there is mucus, pus and other exudation which provide food for the bacteria. These germs are never found in healthy tissues. Where decomposition is going on you will find bacteria as in the alimentary canal. Bacterial propagation can take place only in filth. Germs found growing in pus medium represent what is known as Streptococci bacteria. A pneumonia germ is the one that grows in pneumococcus medium. The bacteria we find growing in the lungs of a tuberculosis patient will be rod-shaped. A culture of streptococci, when transplanted into pneumococcus medium under suitable conditions take on the characteristics of pneumococcus bacterium. With the addition of yellow light rays, we can transform the bacteria of the rod shape into those of ball shape. Therefore we can say that the type of pathological process or the matter on which germs feed, determines the kind of germ we have. It automatically proves that the disease controls the type of germ rather than the germs proving the kind of disease it shall be. Let any modern medical doctor prove that germs cause disease by any other means than inoculation. The process of inoculation is itself most repugnant to our sense of reasoning. Inject a person with distilled water. He will get fever. Would you say that distilled water caused fever ? Inoculate the person with three drops of the white of an egg in the proper manner and he will die within 15 minutes. Vinegar inoculated similarly causes death. Does this mean that the white of egg or vinegar caused death. Similarly, when germs are JULY 2012 3
inoculated, they produce disease. Any substance will give a germ reaction when inoculated into the blood stream. Medical men hold the superstition that animals inoculated with cultivated Bacillus show immunity from certain diseases. This is absurd. The very fact that an inoculation of a certain bacillus is effected introduces a state of disease pertaining to that bacillus. It is impossible for germs to cause disease. Medical authorities hold that 90% of germs are disease destroying and only 2% of the germs in the world cause disease. We can compare the bacterium to a plant and the disease is the soil. Does the mango tree cause the earth ? If it does then bacteria cause disease. Disease must be present before bacteria can get into the body. In the pathological process, filth is primary and germs secondary. Eliminate filth and bacteria die out of starvation. The serum therapy theory is based on the assumption that if we introduce a virus into the organism, it will stimulate the body so that it combats that same virus and the body will be upheld and protected against the attack of disease germs. Disease germs cannot move. It is superstition to believe that germs introduce disease. Scorpio is a Keela Rasi governing germs and the 6th house in a horoscope rules disease. If the equilibrium of one or more of the three Doshas, Vatha, Pitha and Sleshma is disturbed by internal conditions on account of overeating, excessive indulgence etc., a state of disease makes its appearance. Each planet controls certain humours. When the particular planet is afflicted it disturbs by its electro magnetic influence, the Dosha under its control and naturally, the disease indicated by the dosha makes its appearance. When this fact is known in advance, it is possible to prevent the manifestation of the indications by the means which have been explained in the works of the Ancient Maharishies. Influenza for instance is a lever condition in which only a comparatively slight temperature is present, but there is severe prostration or weakness. The onset of the disease is sudden with chilliness or chills. There is extreme drowziness, headache and general aching in the back and extremities. The popular concep-tion is that a certain specific germ is the cause of influenza. It is true that germs are present in large quantities during the course of certain diseases, but it is equally true that they are present when no such disease exists. We have seen already that germ is not the cause of disease, but is merely one of the manifestations of a diseased condition. Influenza is caused not by germs, not by exposure to the elements, but by an accumulation of poisonous materials within the body for a certain period of time preceding the attack. If the
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excretory organs are comparatively normal these poisons will not accumulate. This disease occurs in countries at the time of an eclipse. When Saturn, Mars and Jupiter conjoin the disease is produced. The mutual aspect between the Sun and the Moon is another combination for this. Thus the primary cause of influenza lies in the astrological indications. Generally speaking there are two kinds of pneumonia ; broncho pneumonia which involves the bronchial tubes and lobar pneumonia in which not only the tubes are affected but also the lungs proper to a greater extent. Evil planets in the ascendant indicate this disease as also Mercury if afflicted. When the body is filled up with poisons and the vitality low susceptibility to disease sets in. Tendency to suffer from consumption is shown in charts in which Saturn and Mars are in the 6th house with powerful aspects by the Sun and Rahu. The much feared Tuberculosis is not caused by germs. It is a nutritional disorder. It is a destructive di-ease process caused by faulty nutrition. The germ is only secondary. Constipation and digestive disorders precede it. Now we will consider the question of Cholera and Plague. The allopathic doctor is cocksure that these are caused by germs. He forces compulsory inoculation as the only immunity. If Cholera is a contageous disease caused by germs what is the fate of the scavengers who clear vomits and motions of Cholera patients. When food is not properly assimilated and diges-ted, Cholera is caused. In the same family, one will be attacked while other members will be free. People far away from Cholera area get Cholera attacks in spite of inoculations ; where is contagion here. Each organism has certain resisting power depending upon the predominence of particular kind of Thridosha. The motions of Cholera patients no doubt contain germs but they do not cause Cholera. Another superstition under which the medical men are labouring is to think that plague is also caused by the spread of Germs, which are caused by rats and that distraction of rats is necessary for its prevention. It is impossible to completely exterminate an animal species on the erroneous supposition that they cause a diabolical disease. There are other causes which we propose to discuss in our future issues. It suffices now to say that, as proved above, the germ theory of disease has no real existence, and that it is an exaggeration of the medical man. The masses must be properly educated to appreciate the real causes of these so called diseases and methods to be employed for their prevention. Astrology is the only sublime science that can really tackle this question successfully and suggest preventive measures. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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Jyothisha
Giinta
YAJNAVALKYA
Maadhaveeyam lists the following as Adhama yogas that are inauspicious Tithi Vara Yogas.
Sunday
Makha Bharani Dhanishta Anuradha Mrigasira Krittika Visaka Aswini Jyeshta
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
with with with with with with
Monday
Pushyami Poorvaashaada Makha Visaka Chitta Anuradha Uttaraphalguni Uttarashada Uttarabhadrapada
Tuesday
Aslesha Aridra Visaka Jyeshta Revati Poorvaashaada
Saturday
with Saptami, Navami, Ekadasi or Trayodasi
Chaturthi, Shasti, Saptami or Dwadasi. Ekadasi, Saptami or Shasti. Panchami, Ashtami, Saptami or Dasami. Prathama, Dwiteeya, Ashtami orNavami. Shasti, Ashtami, Navami or Dwadasi Dwiteeya, Triteeya, Ashtami, Navami, Dasami or Ekadasi.
However, some take a select group of the above and term them as Visha or poisonous Yogas as mentioned below. Sunday with Chaturthi. Monday-Shasti. TuesdaySaptami. Wednesday-Dwiteeya. Thursday-Ashtami. Friday-Navami. Saturday-Saptami. Muhoortha Chintaamani qualifies Wednesday's Prathama and Sunday's Saptami as Samvartaka. Also, select groups from some of these go under different nomenclatures like Dagdha and Hutashana. Opinions differ with regard to Amirtha and Mrithyu. Siddha yoga, (Tithi-Vara) which is auspicious, is formed on Tuesday with Jaya Tithis (3/8/13), Wednesday with Bhadra (2/7/12), Thursday with Poorna (5/10/15), Friday with Nanda (1/6/11), Saturday with Rikta (4/9/14) Sunday and Monday are out of this list. Here a contradiction could be noticed. Wednesday with Dwiteeya is Visha, malefic and simultaneously Siddha, benefic. However, Muhoortha Chintaarnani makes it clear that whenever a benefic yoga exits simultaneously with a malefic yoga, by such combinations, only the results of benefic yoga would prevail. Bhadra Tithis on Mondays and Fridays, Jaya on Wednesdays, Poorna on Thursdays and Rikta on Saturdays produce auspicious Vara yogas. Coming to Vara Tara Yogas or combination of weekdays with Nakshatras Maadhaveeyam holds the following as inauspicious.
Wednesday Dhanishta Moola Bharani Aswini Revati Poorvabhadrapada Visaka Thursday
Uttaraphalguni Satabhisha Rohini Krittika Chitta Mrigasira Aridra
Friday
Swati Rohini Bharani Visaka Chitta Dhanishta Pushyami Aslesha Makha
Saturday
Hasta Pushyami Uttaraphalguni Punarvasu Chitta Poorvaashaada Uttarashada Sravana Revati
Two selected combinations go under the name of Mrityu yoga. One goes under the name of Dagdha yoga, which is better known as Prabalarishtayoga in Tamil Nadu. The other goes under the name of Yamaganda Yoga. In the Amirtaadiyoga scheme followed, in Tamilnadu, under Vara-Tara Yogas, slight variations are seenin the reckoning of the Amirta, Siddha and Marana Yogas. There are some good combinations in Vara Tara Yogas. The following Amritavosa combinations are auspicious. Sunday
Pushyami, Moola, Hasta
Monday
Chitta
Tuesday
Uttarabhadrapada Aswini Uttarashada Uttaraphalguni Rohini
Sravana Mrigasira
Wednesday Uttarashada Krittika Anuradha Thursday
Punarvasu Poorvaashaada Revati
Friday
Uttaraphalguni Satabhisha Swati
Saturday
Dhanishta Swati Rohini
Panchami and Saptami on Wednesday and Trayodasi on Thursday, Prathama, Shasti and Ekadasi on Friday,
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Sravana, Rohini, Mrigasira. Pushyami, Anuradha.
Tuesday
Aswini. Uttarabhadrapada, Krittika, Aslesha.
Wednesday Rohini, Anuradha. Hasta, Krittika, Mrigasira. Thursday
Revati, Anuradha, Aswini, Punarvasu, Pushyami.
Friday
Revati. Anuradha, Aswini Punarvasu Sravana
Saturday
Sravana, Rohini, Swati.
Those underlined constitute Amrita Siddhi yoga considered slightly superior to Sarvaartha Siddhi Yogas. Forbidden combinations of Tithi Tara These are called Rikshalungi. Dasami with Rohini Trayodasi
Uttaraphalguni
Prathama
Poorvaashaada
Dwadasi
Aslesha
Panchami
Krittika
Ashtami
Poorvabhadrapada
The following Tithi Tara combinations are also forbidden Trayodasi
Chitta Swati
Triteeya
Three Uttaras
Dwiteeya
Anuradha
Panchami
Makha
Ashtami
Rohini
Saptami
Hasta Moola
Without dwelling on the various other combinations involving the Month Nityayogas and Karanas with the Tithi Vara and Nakshatras let us conclude this discussion with two important combinations of Tithi- Vara-Nakshatra, namely Pushkarayoga and Varayoga. The occurrence of Dwipushkarayoga and Tripushkarayoga are indicated in the Daily Guide. Both of them are formed only Sundays, Tuesdays and Saturdays when the Tithis Dwiteeya, Saptami or Dwadasi also join them. Dwipushkarayoga is formed on such special days when the Nakshatras 6 JULY 2012
Mrigasira, Chitta or Dhanishta occur. Tripushkarayoga is formed when Visaka, Uttaraphalguni, Poorvabhadrapada, Punarvasu, Krittika or Uttarashada prevail on these Tithi-Vara combines. The specialty of these two Yogas is that any good or bad event taking place on dwipushkara timings have a tendency to repeat itself further on two occasions or happenings on tripushkara timings three times, in a reasonable time. Unless one is not too sure of blessing an event with remarks, 'many happy returns of the day' these times are to be avoided for any other occasions. It must be noted that these Yogas are formed on Bhadra Tithis (2-7-12) only. Further the Nakshatras involved in causing Tripushkarayoga are tripada ones, those of the Sun and Jupiter, having their three quarters in one sign and the other quarter in another. Likewise, the dwipaada or ardha Nakshatras of Mars, having their two quarters in one sign and two quarters in another create the Dwipushkarayoga. Varayoga is another beneficial Tithi-Vara-Nakshatra combine on Sundays and Tuesdays, with Nanda Tithis and specific Nakshatras. Nanda Tithis on Sundays with Chitta, Krittika, Aridra, and Satabhisha and on Tuesdays with Moola, Aslesha, Revati and Swati form this yoga. One must remember that there are many exceptions for most of these rules and they are equally important. Therefore, one must not jump into any hasty decision to reject or accept any of these Yogas without a discerning analysis. Pushyami, extolled for all its beneficial charms is rejected for a marriage Muhoortha. However, in conjunction with a Sunday, it can create Sarvartha Siddhi yoga, considered par excellence for any purpose. There are many such commonplace contradicting notions that demand judicious conclusions. A deep study of the multifaceted qualities of the five limbs of the panchang with various other elements like month, rasis and others will be of immense use and implication in selecting appropriate Muhurthas for divergent needs to get them reinforced with maximum possible potentialities. The information contained in our ancient texts, especially of the Prasna and Muhoortha, are so massive and bewildering with no dearth of contradicting and conflicting views, that only an incisive study of them could help one to understand their intense implications as for a selection or rejection of a time for any specific purpose, beneficial or otherwise. As is true that any effort in the study of several branches of this divine science could never be complete, we have to be content that in our present effort, we have picked up only some pebbles, from here and there, from the vast shores of Kalagjnana of this great ocean of Jyothisha. • THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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to both the people and the Gods of the region,
and Moon in his body. Sun and Moon are the breaths The martial race of nayars were fooled into a game of sacrifice which came within the body and are described as Nagas in the siddha wisdom.
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Birth details: The dates available on the net are: 1. 2.
10 November 1750, [Friday, lOthZil-Hijja, 1163 AH] 1 20 November 1750 [Friday, 10th Dhu al-Hijjah, 1163 AH ] 2
Now, both the above dates differing by 10 days cannot be true as can be understood from the weekday given as Friday. Friday may have been specifically noted for his birth as he was bom in a very religious Islamic background. Relying on such an anchor, the correct date of birth can be identified as Friday, 20 November 1750, 20th Dhu alHijjah, 1163 AH and the birth time can be fixed as 09:12 1ST by matching his life profile to the divisional charts like RasixlO (Dasamsa). Mercury Moon
Rahu Venus Jupiter(R)l
a.
Horoscope is remarkable for the religious zeal and the spiritual bent of mind. Dhanus, the natural 9th house of Dharma is on the ascendant while its lord Jupiter is retrograde - looking at his past life.
b.
Eighth house of the 'siddhis' is well-placed with the Moon in its own house on Aslesha nakashtra.
c.
Jupiter-Mars-Mercury form a Rajayoga across 5-11 houses in the company of Venus who is lord of the llthhouse.
d.
5th house is remarkable for its intellectual dimensions and is indicative of his faith in destiny and the will to sacrifice self for the principles. He was not unscrupulous like the irreligious Hindu rulers who sided with the British to maintain their kingship.
Planetary positions indicate a great genius and a man of good qualities rooted in spiritual faith. The circumstances and philosophy he subscribed to may not have been suitable for the unfoldment of his personality.
Navamsa
Events Based Verification Lagna i Rahu
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Date arrived at can be ascertained as correct owing to Friday and the lunar tithi is Krishna Saptami which falls as 22nd tithi corresponding to the lunar visibility count of 20 days given for the month of the Hijra Calendar. Given the fact that he belonged to a devout Muslim family, the Hijra date must be given precedence over other details especially when we find that the day was Friday and he was born with the blessings of a saint. Moon thus occupies the Aslesha nakshatra, 4th pada . Balance of Mercury Dasa at birth is: 1 year, 3 months and 24 days. An astrological assessment need not be concerned with the social notions and history created by the victors. Irrespective of the controversies, the fact remains that the native had been a warrior who could not surrender 10 JULY 2012
The following important events of his life and the dasabhukti intervals characterizing such events illustrate the truth of the birth time and the vargas given. •
The surprising dash on Madras at the age of 17 (September 1767) happened during Venus- RahuMercury. Rahu is placed in the war-like and heroic sign of Dhanus and Mercury is the 7th and 10th lord - lord of the opponent and one's own authority.
1.
His ascension to be the ruler of Mysore, 7 December 1782 on the death of his father Hyder Ali happened at the end of Sun dasa and Saturn bhukti. Sun and Saturn are in the 12th house together and Sun is in the dasamsa (rasixlO) Lagna as well.
2.
Tippu had his attack on Kerala in 1789 and in January 1790 faced the reversals on confronting the Travancore lines. He was having Moon-Saturn from 11 June 1789 to 10th January 1791 and thus the misadventure into Kerala and injury happened in the dasa of 8th lord and bhukti of 2nd and 3rd lord Saturn placed in 12th house.
3.
Death of Tippu happend on 4 May 1799 during MarsMercury-Rahu-Ketu and death coincided the SunMoon-Rahu conjunction in his 5th house Aries. The solar eclipse was due soon after. His death, sacrifice as a devout Islam, coinciding a solar eclipse alone is evidence for his spiritual THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.com credentials and provided the right culmination for a warrior's life. For his secular credentials, the following details seen in the new world encyclopedia can serve as a pointer: The portrayal of Tipu Sultan as a religious bigot is disputed, and some sources suggest that he in fact often embraced religious pluralism. Tipu Sultan's treasurer was Krishna Rao, Shamaiya lyengar was his Minister of Post and Police, his brother Ranga lyengar was also an officer and Purnaiya held the very important post of "Mir Asaf." Moolchand and Sujan Rai were his chief agents at the Mughal court, and his chief "Peshkar," Subba Rao, was also a Hindu. There is such evidence as grant of deeds, and correspondence between his court and temples, and his having donated jewelry and land grants to several temples. Between 1782 and 1799 Tipu Sultan issued 34 "Sanads" (deeds) of endowment to temples in his domain, while also presenting many of them with gifts of silver and gold plate. The Srikanteswara Temple in Nanjangud still possesses a jeweled cup presented by the Sultan. Can a religious bigot administer his country with so many Hindus in the most responsible positions? With such Hindu officers in power, how could his army play havoc with Hindus? Another big question is the ethics and morality of a man who is ready to sacrifice himself for his independence. Can Tippu be regarded as ethically and morally inferior to the Hindu Kings who chose to align with the British? Can Tippu be condemned for moral and ethical lapses more than the rulers like those of Gwalior who betrayed even the Rani of Jhansi in her last and crucial fight? The warrior he was finds reflected in his words: "It is far better to live like a Tiger for a day than to live like a jackal for a hundred years" and emulation of such spoken words or heroism is rarely seen among other kings during the British period. From the age of 15 he had been a warrior and had shaken the East India Company many times with his grit and dashing abilities. It transpires that irrespective of his religion, he was born to sacrifice himself for the human spirit of dignity and freedom from all shackles.
novel system of the administration of justice, his building up of a navy, his opening of factories far and near, and his dispatch of embassies to different and distant lands, linked the small State of Mysore with the bigger world. He built an exceedingly efficient system of administration, which launched upon a series of innovative measures that would transform his State into a humming center of great industrial activity. He exerted his utmost to secure artisans and craftsmen from different countries to manufacture guns, muskets and a host of other commodities. His reforming zeal touched almost every department of life including coinage and calendar, weights and measures, banking and finance, revenue and judiciary, army and navy, morals and manners, and social ethos and cultural affairs. His creative vision envisaged the construction of a dam across the river Cauvery, the details of which still exist in an inscription installed at the gates of the present K.R.S. Dam. He was the one who developed the technology of rocket systems, and thought of establishing a university, which he named Dar-ul-Umur. As the temple grants suggest, he may have been a spiritual being who honoured plurality of faith and may have been worshipping the Hindu Gods and Goddesses as well. The horoscope when read from the 8th house as ascendant has a great spiritual yoga with Jupiter, Mercury and Venus in Kendra joined by Mars in movable sign. Moon was Vargottama in Navamsa and Dasamsa and hence has great vargabala. •
He was born in Aslesha nakshatra with an extraordinarily strong Moon suggesting great devotion and occult pursuits.
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A strong eighth house and positions with reference to that is indicative of a divine purpose in his life.
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Tippu's sacrifice happened on a very remarkable day, Chaitra Amavasya, 4 May 1799 when the Sun and Moon had conjoined Rahu in the Bharani nakshatra (very auspicious for tantrik rites). Solar eclipse on Bharani made the day very exalted for worship. Rahu
Person Behind the Chart He was a great ruler as may be noted from the following details given in a website: Despite the hectic political and military involvement, Tipu never ignored the main task of improving the life and conditions of his people. His improvement of agriculture and industry, his promotion of trade and commerce, his THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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IN THE COMITY of celestial bodies Brihaspati or Jupiter occupies a piace of high eminence. He is the preceptor of devas (gods ?). He is thus the supreme preceptor. That is why Guru has become a synonym for Brihaspati, although Sukra or Venus is also a preceptor in his own right, being daityaguru (preceptor of all the nongodly ?). Brihaspati is the alchemist who by his touch or aspect turns dirt into riches, mud into gold. By his favour does one get on this earth a good and dutiful son for transcendence from the circle of births and deaths. He is Putrakaraka par excellence. Thus his prime characteristics place him as Jnanakaraka, Dhanakaraka and Putrakaraka. In these areas of life his influence is conspicuous and unfailing. The subsidiary karakatwas (signification is a poor word for karakatwa) assigned to Brihaspati, selectively stated are: Tall, fat and phlegmatic with a heavy bone structure, He rules over yellow colour. The yellow sapphire Pockraj or topaz is his gem which augments the supply of his favourable radiation and vibration He is happy in treasure houses and meeting places of the learned and the wise, Silver is favoured. He rulers over the stomach of the human beings especially the two intestines. Benzoine, quick silver and tin also come under his purview. In modern terms, by well tested experience, we can aver that his rulership extends to mining of gold, silver, quicksilver and tin, as well as to banking and insurance organisations. He has indirect rulership over coal mines because it is through the permutations of coal under various pressures that the gems he favours are formed. Illnesses arising out of his intransigence are liver malfunction, flatulence, diabetes, degeneration of fat and, phenomenally, buddhibhramana or non-coordination of intellect and facts. This article is meant essentially for students of astrology. This then will be non-scholastic and where there is a departure from the path of traditional interpretation in textbook terms readers are assured that no violence is done to the basic tenets in the process of dovetailing the interpretation to a study by experience gained over several decades to the ever changing conditions of life and of society 12 JULY 2012
Let us take the fundamentals first. Brihaspati is pure effulgence by the qualities vested in him. He is the supreme benefic among the benefics of astral bodies with whom we have intercourse. Naturally, his qualities are sung in panegyrics by the sages for whom he was the supreme refuge. They acquired their supra-sensory perception of the phenomenal universe only through the blessings of Brihaspati. Even they have been constrained to warn us of disparities arising from seeming displeasure of Brihaspati with our destiny indicated by the horoscopic chart. That is the least of it. What they have left unspoken is more relevant and crucial to us than what they have said in so many words, I devote this article to unconventional forms of interpretation of conventional positions adopted by the contemporary practitioners of the science. As Brihaspati or Jupiter is a benefic par excellence, we are told that he is not subject to the unqualified dictum of the sages : Karako Bhavanasah: Is Brihaspati exempt ? By his supreme wisdom Brihaspati walks the tight rope that divides the phenomenal from the real and satisfies both the dictum and his own supreme lordship over the subject, which is extra-territorial, Wherever illustrations are given here, please understand objectivity is mentained as well as a deep study of other factors which mi ht reclude the S P conclusion we are Persuaded to accept here. As Putrakaraka in karakakshetra, the 5th, he should deny putra (son) or create miser throu h the birth of a son lackin in wisdom Let y S S us look at the following two horoscopes closely, Moon Rahu Mars Venus Sun Sun Saturn that
Chart No. 1 Rasi Husband
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Both horoscopes are hit by (a) karaka owning karakasthana and (b) karaka occupying karakasthana, as far as putra yoga is concerned. In the male's horoscope, only the male planet the Sun who is Lagna lord aspects Jupiter in the 5th. Jupiter has Venusian Navamsa. In the female horoscope Jupiter is aspected by eunuch Saturn and Jupiter's Navamsa is in the male sign of Mars. There were two abortions and a, boy was born who has grown into manhood—a very charismatic person with a full blown Gajakesari Yoga in his 2nd house—Kumbha (Aquarius) Lagna. When Brihaspati is the sole influence in regard to progeny he limits children to one or two and they become desirable for society. They come full of wisdom and piety. Thus they are not of proven help in the mundane sense to parents either. To make a contrast let us consider the following horoscopes : Jupiter Ascendant Mars Moon
Ascendant Moon Chart No. 2 Rasi Husband
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Saturn Rahu Ascendant Sun
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it and also combust. The planet, Mercury, is a eunuch and has Navamsa in the house of Venus. In the wife's horoscope the Lagna lord occupies the 5th, putrasthana, his house of debility. The debility is cancelled by the aspect of the 5th lord. The 5th lord is in the house of feminine Venus with Venus, which, again, is a badhakakshetra lord in bhadhakshetra. The 5th lord, however, is pure Yogakaraka. Putrakaraka is himself in the 3rd, an inimical house belonging to the eunuch planet Mercury who has gone into nashtasthana. the 12th from there and has neecha Navamsa. The message is loud and clear. For over a decade after marriage, except for two very early seeming abortions, the wife would not get palpably pregnant. She had also become very obese. In the Moon's Antardasa of Jupiter Mahadasa of the husband they got a child—a female. Medi cally, the wife's child-bearing capacity has been terminated. Take the case of Jupiter's Dhanakarakatwa or wealthsignification. When he owns the Dhanakshetras (the 2nd and the 11th) and/or is posited in those houses he would, in obedience to the dictum, seem to be inhibiting those prospects. That is a partial view, though. We judge these affairs by conventional mundane standards. A person is a financial success on this scale only when we see the person wallowing in wealth and luxury. But such wealth cannot be earned through strictly fair means. Sukra or Venus is the preceptor for such fortunate persons. It is planets like Venus, Saturn, Rahu that attract such affluence. Brihaspati (Jupiter) in his dignified rectitude gives enough for the person to live modestly without want. Enough is as good as a feast, is Brihaspati's motto. Should the Editor permit this digression, he would pass that into print when I say that he is a standing example of one who lived with this yoga of Jupiter, owning two Dhanasthanas, the 2nd and the 11th. Look at his life of exemplary rectitude. Most others "who have run journals for that period of time in India have become multimillionaires. All that wealth could only have come to them from adopting means and methods not strictly in the line of ethics. A little newsprint quota sold in the black here, a little blackmail here and there and an unethical advertiser being promoted are all tactics that stand approved socially in this world. Not for our Editor, hank you. Yet, Brihaspati has been true to him as he has been to Brihaspati. The beneficiary always harmonises life with the legitimate income Brihaspati provides and provide he does. I put here the first horoscope projected for consideration on this point. Dhanakaraka, strong in Moolakshetra and retrograde in bhagya (the 5th) aspects, Dhanakshetra, the
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11th, with the Lagna lord aspecting back. The person has never been in want. Some people of piety always unexpectedly brought to him what was needed to meet demand. As Jnanakaraka he is supreme in Jnanakshetras (the 5th and the 9th). But this does not ensure for the native popular recognition for wisdom and very few with that blessing have even earned an international award. That is not a position that is evaluated in the market place of the world. The native would be found totally in different to such expression of any talent. The reader may look at the first horoscope again and wonder. Brihaspati's harmonious placement with the other two karakas of the psyche, the Manaskaraka (indicator of mind) Moon and Buddhikaraka (indicate of intelligence) Mercury are important for a life of fulfilment and happiness. Gajakesari Yoga where Brihaspati is in a kendra (angle) from the Moon is a great blessing throughout the life of the native. Impulsive actions uninformed by wisdom are precluded, saving a lot of harm to oneself. Brihaspati's 5th and the 9th aspect to the Moon also ensures to the native timely advice from some wise person to meet challenges. Brihaspati is good when he is in the 4th or the 10th from Mercury. Mercury could well be in the 12th from Brihaspati but not the other way round. Together (as in Nixon's horoscope) or in samasaptama (7/7) position there is such conflict between intelligence and wisdom, that usually wisdom abdicates in favour of the ruin that logic can bring to its devotees. They are called Rationalists and like the English village school master although vanquished they will still argue. They are fortified now with Marxian epigrams and shibboleths to throw at you. When Brihaspati and the Moon are shashtashtama (6/8), Sakata Yoga arises. This yoga is as inexorable in its undesirable givings as Gajakesari Yoga is protective throughout the life of the native. Experience teaches us that there is no cancellation whatsoever worth mentioning except that where they are both in their own elements the suffering comes from honourable circumstances and in honourably bearable environments. Take, for instance, the yoga arising from transposition of the Moon and Brihaspati, the former in Sagittarius. Take the Moon in Taurus, in exaltation and Brihaspati in Sagittarius. See all the permutations possible. The effect of Sakata Yoga is felt in each and every horoscope. In many or most of these cases the native does not feel it. Sakata is the wheel. Phenomenal life looks like the person who goes to the nadir and rises again to the acme and then falls and then 14 JULY 2012
rises. The person does not feel it because when the person is in the jail he is given right royal treatment and when the person is in vanavasa (wilderness) the monkeys and birds are at his bid and call. But for mundane interpretation a Sakata Yoga is a Sakata Yoga. Horoscope 1 had it and so had too Pandit Nehru. When they went into j ails they were down and out and yet given first class treatment. Where the participants are well placed the Sakata Yoga effects are conspicuous in their periods and inter-periods. A discriminating interpretation of the astrological chart needs to say little about it to the native himself, but can convince the world that the principle is good and inviolable. For the two common signs owned by Mercury Jupiter is a badhaka besides being a malefic (functional) owning two kendrasthanas. Where Jupiter is a functional malefic, should he be badly placed he causes harm in the negative way of withholding wisdom from thought and actions. Even where he is a functional malefic his aspect to the 5th and the 9th is a boon to those houses and planets posited there. So too, Gajakesari Yoga will confer yoga effects whether one or the other planet is a functional malefic. Brihaspati's aspect to tthe 12th guarantees success to the march towards salvation. Saturn aspecting the house is a fortification. It makes for endurance. The mutual aspect of Jupiter and Mars in Karkataka (Cancer) and Makara (Capricorn) respectively emaciates both planets. So too Jupiter's retrogression in Cancer and his co-existence with another in retrogression in same house. That he is lustreless in Simha (Leo) held by astrologers in certain areas is not warranted either by Sastric dicta or experience. Through all the yugas only Brihaspati has remained untouched. Even in our topography (Kalapurusha), Brihaspati owns Bhagyakshetra the 9th and Mukthikshetra the 12th. Obeisance to Brihaspati. Anyone who reads this article will bear his blessings because I have prayed. (FOR) •
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President of France
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R. S. MANIAM With a string of titles and awards given by different groups for his proficieny in astrology, Mr. Maniam is a Medical Officer by profession. He has been honoured by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Baba and been the winner of the Nostradamus Award in 2010. He has had his spiritual training under Swami Bramma Sri Sivananda Maharaj, Ponnamaravathi, Puthukottai Dt. istrict, South India, Mr. Maniam, with an experience of over 25 years in the study of astrology, has contributed many articles to various journals on different aspects of mundane astrology. He attributes his initial learning to Dr. B. V. Raman's books, later having studied under Mr. Muthuratina Bharathi . Transit Chart on 6th May 2012
Mercury the antara lord moved from Pisces to Aries on 6lh May 2012 Moon Rahu
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Astrological Discussion and Analysis A strong transit of planets favoured the victory of Francois Hollande on 6th May 2012. He won 51.6% of the votes and was declared the President of France.
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Rising ascendant in his birth chart is Taums, a sign that belongs to Venus . Ascendant lord Venus , is posited in the 5th House in his birth Chart, a place of Purvapunya. The Ascendant represents self, name, fame, reputation and status. The ascendant lord posited in the 5th house will enable him to enjoy authority and power.
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Rising Ascendant falls at 14°: 33' inTaurus, Navamsa too falls in Taums which is vargottama amsa occupied by Mars and Jupiter. According to Brihat Jataka a person, born in Vargottama amsa will bring name and fame to their community
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In Navamsa, Venus is exalted in Pisces.
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The transit on the day of victory gives power to Ascendant as Venus and Ketu was transiting his birth ascendant.
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The Jupiter was in a very favorable transit. Observe the combination from the Moon ascendant, Jupiter (1st & 4th lord) in combination with Mercury (4th 7th lord) and Sun (9th lord), what beautiful combination of planet transiting 5th fromhis rasi (Sagittarius).
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The gochara tara phala on the day of victory on 6/5/ 2012 reveals much more interesting message from the celestial plane. Most of the planets have favorable Tara Bala
He was born on the 12th August 1954 at 0.10 am in Rouen, France. (Longitude 10 E 0' and Latitude 490 N 30')
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Look at the transit of Mars from Moon ascendant. It is in the royal sign of Leo. It is interesting to note that, Mars in natal and transit chart is posited in fiery sign birth Mars in Sagittarius and transit Mars in Leo. Natal Mars and transit Mars receive the aspect of Jupiter - 7th aspect in the natal chart and 5th aspect in transit chart. The transit of Saturn was very favorable to Francois as it was transiting the 11th sign from the Moon. The Sarvastavarga shows 34 bindus. Compare the planets to his birth chart - all planets in the birth occupy five places and on the day of victory (transit chart), all planets were occupying five places in the zodiac. Analysis of the 10th bhava in the natal chart shows that the 10th lord from ascendant, Saturn is posited 9th from 10th house and was transiting 11th from Moon in exalted position. It was in the state of Vakra and Vargottama. The dasa bukthi also reveals. Jupiter's role is very interesting at the time of victory. Francois was running Jupiter Dasa which commenced on 14th March 1999 and Mars bukthi was in operation at the time of victory. Mercury antara was operating from 1st May 2012 till 20th June 2012. On 6th May 2012, Mercury being the antara lord, moved to Aries, from its debilitation point Pisces and becomes Vargottama in Aries which renders Mercury with power occupying 9th star (parama mitratara) Mars was transiting 9th from his birth moon, which is a powerful transit from birth rasi Sagittarius, bagya trikona, 5th lord from Moon ascendant. Transit Mars aspected by Jupiter is an important point that we need to note. In the transit chart from Moon ascendant, there is a parivarthana Yoga between 5th lord Sun and 10th lord Mars. Rasi lord Jupiter was in conjunction with Sun and was aspecting Mars and Saturn in Libra. Ketu was with Jupiter in natal chart (2nd house),and on the day of victory, Ketu was in association with Venus, and Jupiter was moving in transit to meet with Ketu which happened after 17th May 2012 as Jupiter moved to Taurus. Immense power is indicated as Jupiter conjoins with Ketu in natal ascendant of the President.
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17. On 6th May 2012, transit Jupiter, Mercury and Sun are posited in the 10th from natal Sun. 18. His birth chart has a strong foundation. In Sarvastakavarga the ascendant has 38 Bindus and the transit by Venus in association with Ketu is a strong pillar in the horoscope.
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19. It is interesting to note the play of the numbers in numerology. His date of birth is 12th August 1954. The total number reduced to a digit counts (12+8+1954) to 3. The birth date number is 12=3. His number 3 is ruling. Vital number is (3) and corporal number is also (3).Thus, number 3 which is ruled by Jupiter will show administrative capabilities. 20. He won the election in socialist party as candidate for French election on 16th October 2011 (16+10+2011).The total date number combined together works out to 3. 21. We can also note that Francois won the election by popular vote by number which amounts to 3. 22. Popular votes 18004,656=30=3. There is a significant relation with number 3 which rules Jupiter. Even the percentage 51.6 works out to 3. 23. A very impresive figure is derived from his current age 57, which amount to 5+7=12=3 24. Will Francois Hollande bring progress to the Nation? a. B eing bom in vargottama amsa and the atmakara Sun (25:30) in Kumba navamsa, the Jaimini aphorism says "Tatakadayo dharmay". If the Atmakaraka occupies Kumbha Navamsa the person will do charities in the shape of constructing wells, tracks, topes or gardens, temples and dharmasalas or chatrams. 25. Mercury and Moon are posited 10th from karakamsa aspect by Jupiter. Jaimini says "Shubhadrishte stheyaha." If in the 10th from Karakamsa, there is beneficial aspect, the person will be one of great determination and never capricious. With this, we can conclude that the transit (gochara) of planets has contributed much to the success of Francois Hollande, the newly elected French President. h THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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"A physician without the knowledge of astrology has no right to call himself a physician." - Greek Physician Hippocrates, father of Allopathy IN EARLY TIMES there was a deep link between Astrology and Ayurveda. The astrologer was normally aware of ayurvedic principles while the Vaidya made use of the astrological aspects to identify and treat the disease.
Planets owning two houses should also be considered. For Cancer ascendant, Jupiter is the 6th lord and the 9th lord. As Sagittarius sign is Jupiter's moolatrikona and is the 6th house for Cancer ascendant, Jupiter gives the result of its 6th lordship.
While Dr. Kallman of Psychiatric Institute, New York (USA) said, "Every being has a clock set at the moment of his birth, which predetermines particularly illness and accidents", Dr. B.V. Raman held that "An experienced astrologer could indicate the predisposition of a person towards heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer etc. with considerable accuracy."
Cancer Disease Cancer is a disease which is almost incurable. It is a malignant tumor, which can grow in any part of body and spread rapidly into the whole body. Rahu is responsible for all malignant growth. Malignancy is indicated when malefic and strong Rahu •
Relates with 6th, 8th, or 12th house or with 6th, 8th or 12th lord and aspects any of these houses or is placed in any of these houses
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Detecting an Ailment The 6th, 8th and 12th houses of the horoscope are said to be malefic houses. When a planet is placed in any of these houses, or the lords of these houses are placed in other houses or are conjoined with natural malefics or a disease inflicting planet, then in the dasa or antardasa of the inflicted planet, disease is indicated in the parts signifying the planet, the house and the sign (rasi). 6th house is the house of disease and 6th lord is responsible for disease. 8th house and 8th lord indicate chronic, incurable disease and death. 12th lord and 12th house indicate suffering and hospitalization. The dasa and antardasa of the lords of these houses and the planets which connect with these houses or the house lords should be judged carefully. Besides this the dasa of the maraka planet should be also judged. Longevity is judged from 8th house. Since the 8th from the 8th is 3rd, the 3rd house is the alternative house of longevity. Expenditure (or loss) of any house is judged from its 12th house. So 12th from 8th will be 7th and 12th house from 3rd will be 2nd. 7th and 2nd lords are called marakas. 22nd drekkana of ascendant is called the reason of death. Judgment should be from ascendant, from Moon, from Sun and from Aries rasi to predict any disease. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Besides the above, when a house is afflicted by the lords of evil houses and the malefic planets Mars, Saturn and Rahu, then the possibility of the native suffering from cancer is indicated. The strength of ascendant and its lord is also to be considered. When ascendant, its lord and indicator of that body part is heavily afflicted, when ascendants of Sun, Moon and natural ascendant (Aries sign) and the house indicator of the body part are heavily afflicted, then cancer in that part of body is likely. When 6th lord is placed in the ascendant, 8th or 12th house and Mars, Saturn, Rahu relate with that house or its lord afflicting any house, then cancer affects that part of the body as indicated by the afflicted house or planet. Ketu is also responsible for hidden diseases. He is to be judged as karaka for Cancer. We can conclude that Cancer disease is identified by studying Rahu, Ketu, Saturn and Mars and their relation with the lords of 6th, 8th and 12 houses. When these planets conjoin with the maraka, then Cancer is indicated JULY 2012 19
www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm Leukemia or Blood Cancer Leukemia is a disease that has an increase of white cells in the blood. When there is malignant growth in white cells of blood and red cells are destroyed, Leukemia is said to set in. This means red cells are not created and the need for pure blood is seen. After some time the red cells of the new blood are also destroyed. This disease is commonly known as 'blood cancer'. Moon and Mars are the significators for blood. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and 4th , 8th and 12th house signify blood. Laws of the disease If ascendant and its lord relate to 6th house, 6th lord, Rahu, Ketu, Saturn and Mars; the watery signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are heavily afflicted; and the 4th, 8th and 12th houses are afflicted by Rahu, Ketu, Saturn and Mars then there is indication of blood Cancer. A holistic judgement would be to study from the ascendant, the Moon, the Sun and Aries sign. It is also necessary to judge if the natural 6th lord Mercury is afflicted or not, the karaka of blood — Moon and Mars are afflicted or not by the malefic. If Moon and Mars are found to be weak for any reason, afflicted by malefic Rahu or Ketu, debilitated, and placed in the 6th, 8th, 12th or relate with 6 , 8 or 12 lord then blood cancer is indicated.
Ascendant is in the star of Ketu. Ascendant lord is in 12th house in the blood indicated house of Scorpio and in the star of the maraka and badaka Mercury, and aspected by Rahu and Saturn. The 12thlord Mars, indicating blood is in the ascendant and conjoined with the 6th lord Venus. Mars and Venus both are in the star of Ketu with the result both the ascendant and its lord are afflicted. Mars , who is in the star of Ketu and joined with 6th lord Venus is aspecting the watery sign Cancer. The lord of that sign, Moon is placed in 3rd (8th from the 8th) conjoined with the 3rd lord Saturn and aspected by Rahu. Scorpio sign is aspected by Rahu (which is in the star of Mars) and Saturn (the maraka). The lord of the sign, Mars is conjoined with 6th lord Venus and is in the star of Ketu. The watery sign of Pisces is aspected by Mars and Jupiter (who in turn is aspected by Saturn and Rahu). Jupiter is in the 12th and aspected by Saturn and Rahu. So all the watery signs and their lords are afflicted. Natural 6th lord Mercury itself is the maraka and badaka. Mercury is in the 12th house and in his enemy's house and aspected by Rahu and Saturn and is therefore afflicted. The 8lh lord Moon is in 3rd house (8th from the 8lh) and aspected by Rahu. Moon is also the lord of 22nd Drekkana and hence afflicted.
Rahu is responsible for all types of malignant growth and Ketu is responsible for hidden diseases - diseases that cannot be detected easily. When Rahu and Ketu (without any benefic aspects) afflict the 4th, 8th and the 12th or the lords of the respective houses and the watery signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) and Moon and Mars relate with the 8th lord then it points to blood cancer.
Indicator of longevity and general health, Sun is in the 12th house in the star of Saturn and aspected by Saturn and Rahu. Sun is also conjoined with maraka and badhaka Mercury and gets afflicted.
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6th house is aspected by maraka and badaka Mercury and afflicted Jupiter and Sun. 6th lord Venus is placed in ascendant in the star of Ketu and conjoined with blood representing planet Mars. This means 6thhouse and its lord are afflicted.
Chart 1: Born 30th November 1995 at 7.54 am 1ST at Howrah, West Bengal, India.
Blood denoting houses - 4th, 8th and 12th house have fallen in the watery signs. Therefore the houses and their lords get afflicted as explained above (b).
In respect of Moon Ascendant: Chart 1
Venus Mercuiy Ascendant Jupiter
Mars and Venus in Ascendant - Sagittarius, Moon and Saturn in the 3rd, Ketu in the 5th, Rahu in the 11111 and Sun, Mercury and Jupiter in the 12th.
Blood cancer of the native was detected in August 2001 when Mahadasa of Jupiter and antardasa of Venus was running. The native is under treatment and now he is quite well. 20 JULY 2012
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6th lord Moon is in ascendant conjoined with its lord and in the star of 2nd and 11111 lord Jupiter. Ascendant and its lord are aspected by Rahu. The ascendant and its lord are therefore afflicted.
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(karaka for blood) lord Venus, and Venus is in the star of Ketu. So ascendant and its lord are afflicted. In the 6 , Ketu is placed in his own star and aspected by Saturn and Rahu. 6th lord Mars is afflicted. This means 6th house and lord of 6th house both are afflicted by Rahu, Ketu and Saturn.
c. 6th house is aspected by 3rd lord Mars and Jupiter. 6th lord being the karaka of blood is aspected by Rahu . Therefore 6th house and its lord are afflicted.
In 4th house and on the lord of 4th house there is aspect of Rahu. Moon - karaka for blood is placed in the 4th and aspected by Rahu and Saturn. The 8th house is aspected by Rahu , 6th lord Mars and maraka Venus. Mars and Venus both are in the star of Ketu. 8th lord Mercury is hemmed between malefics and aspected by Rahu and Saturn. Rahu is placed in the 12thhouse in the star of Mars. The 12th lord Venus is in the 2nd house maraka sthana, in the star of Ketu, conjoined with 6th lord Mars. This means blood indicate houses 4th, 8th and 12th and their lords are afflicted (continued). g
The karaka for blood Moon and Mars are both afflicted. In respect of Sun Ascendant: a.
Ascendant is aspected by Rahu and Saturn and conj oined by 2nd lord Jupiter and 8th lord Mercury. Maraka Jupiter is in the star of 8th lord. The lord of ascendant Mars is in the 2nd house i.e. in the marakasthana and in the star of Ketu. That Mars is also conjoined with 7th (maraka) and 12th
Tippu Sultan The Tiger of Mysore (continued from 11) In the only known date of Hyder Ali discussed icussed by DR. B. V RAMAN (Notable Horoscopes), ;), one can see a remarkable conjunction of planets in the he 7th from 8th while the lord of 8th is placed in 4th, the he 9th from pole 2. Horoscope in fact is an overlappingI picture of the present life from ascendant to seventh house and the past which is hidden from eighth house to 2nd house. It is this hidden segment of the past that decides the longevity (8th house), fortune (9th), karma (10th), gains (11), losses (12) etc. Eighth house, in fact, is the house of resurrection as the seventh marks the house of death for the body which is represented by the first house Lagna. In other words, the eighth can be described as the house of eternal life and when the eighth dominates present becomes insignificant. The Kendras of eighth (2-5-8-11) are indicative of the spiritual grace of an individual and this is precisely the reason that makes the 5th and 11th house significant for personal gains. Tenth house of the past becomes the fifth in the present and the fourth house of the past becomes 11th for the present. Conclusions It is meaningless to look into history and judge people or society. One seldom gains a complete picture of the THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
circumstances that shaped the destiny. Carrying the past into the present is also meaningless because one knows only a very limited past, only a fraction. Unless man gains a complete knowledge of the game of life, any analysis of people's lives shall remain a poor drama like the blinds describing an elephant. In Kerala, lot of hue and cry happens in the name of Tippu that he had destroyed the Hindu temples and did a lot of forced conversions to Islam. May be some of his accomplices did so as it happens in the case of corruption in these days. Yes, may be the responsibility rests with Tippu as the man who led the forces but individually he may have little to do with the crimes. Had he been selfish as to seek the gratification of his senses through evil means, he would not have been ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of dignity and independence of his kingdom. We must judge a lamp by its light rather than by its shadow and as far as human life is concerned, the greatest light it can cast is self sacrifice. He had all luxuries at his command and stood to maintain everything unlike other kings who compromised their dignity by kneeling before the Britishers. g JULY 2012 21
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A Research Article DR KESHAV KISHOR AWASTHI
JUPITER IS SAID to be the son of maharshi Angira and Purohit ofDevatas. Jupiter signifies knowledge, prosperity, science, viveka, etc. When Jupiter occupies a house, it loses its benefic results but his aspect on the concerned houses strengthens them. The following sloka spells out the malefic results of Jupiter. Janmalagney Gurushchaiva Ramchandro Vaney Gatah Tratiye Balih Pataley Chaturthey Harishchandrah Shashthey Draupdi Harnam Hanti Ravanmashtmey Dashmey Duryodhinam Hanti Dwadashey Pandu Vanagatam Born on May 09, 1975 at 03 h, 35 m at Lucknow Ascendant Jupiter Moon
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Ascendant Venus Jupiter Sun The above sloka is not an astrological aphorism but merely an observation. Let's play with Jupiter results by analyzing the above chart. The native was born in Mercury mahadasha and Revati nakshatra. He had many problems of the stomach. He also had meaningless mental thoughts from the beginning of the major period of Mercury. 4th house is very afflicted by 3rd and 8th lord Venus and 11th and 12th lord Saturn. The 4th lord Mercury is also in between Rahu and Ketu. Significator of mind the Moon is also aspected by Saturn. One of the dictum runs as follows: Lakshando Doshan Hanti Kendram Praptah
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and has been a high ranking scholar in his studies in spite of financially notbeing well. Family wise he has not done well with frequent quarrels between parents. His good education was due to the beneficence of Jupiter. He has a lot of affection for his mother and vice-versa (due to presence of Venus in 4th house). In May 1997 when he was in M.Sc. Ilnd year, he quarreled with his best friend and was convicted with with charges of kidnapping and robbery by the police. Caught by police and spending a whole night under police custody, he was freed. During this incident Jupiter bhukti in Venus mahadasa was on. It therefor is suprising that this happened. Ascendant lord Jupiter in combination with Moon in his own house is a good combination. This is Kendra trikona (rajyogakari) house, for which Parasara said kim waa meaning kya kahna). Gajakesari is also there called Achhunda Rajayoga (known to diminish the ill effects of a horoscope). Of course Lagnesha Panchmesha Rajyoga and Gajakesari Yoga both are highly afflicted by 11th and 12th lord Saturn's tenth aspect. Gajakesari is also weak due to Moon having greater degree than Jupiter. There is papakartari yoga due to Sun (which is exalted) and Mars but it is weakened due to the placement of Jupiter in ascendant. The benefic aspect of Jupiter helped the the native being freed from the charges of kidnapping and robbery. He did well in his studies and got his doctorate. It may be noted that that due to affliction of Venus with Saturn in 4th house and aspect of Saturn on Moon placed in Kendra, the native was highly sexual and passionate. In the major period of Venus and Saturn minor period, the native fell in love (of the same caste) but also lost his mental balance. The ascendant lord Jupiter placed with 5th lord Moon in ascendant made the native highly Bharmabhiru. This scribe predicted that neither marriage nor physical relationship will take place. These were the predictions of only Saturn bhukti. Letme ask the educated readers of our magazine a question. If simultaneously two yogas are running which one will dominate? There is Amsavatara yoga formed by Jupiter, Venus and Saturn continued on 28 JULY 2012 23
Jupiter A Research Article (continued from 23) a combination that is rarely found in a horoscope - due to which the native was fond of art culture, literature and is handsome looking. When all the three planets were in action in Saturn bhukti, the native experienced strong affection towards many females but always maintained a distance. He did not make up his mind to marry because of his poor financial conditions. He was unable to get financially strong in Venus Mahadasa. In July 2006 Sun Mahadasa began. Sun is exalted in the 2nd but as 6th lord. In April 2009. The native was in police custody for a night resulting from a quarrel overy property matters. This was the Jupiter minor period in Sun major. As of date, the native remains unmarried and financially weak (in spite of his having the
Bheri Yoga). This scribe feels with Moon mahadasa beginning in July 2012 with Moon, as 5th lord, in Revati nakshatra and with several Raja yogas, benefic results are possible. Readers of this prestigious magazine can write (email) to the Chief Editor, if the native will marry in Moon mahadasa or later or will remain a bachelor for life. The following sloka to Jupiter is suggested (to be recited 19000 times. ™haspatey Ati Yadaryo Arhad Dyumdwibhati Kratumazzaneshu Yaddidayachchavas Ritprazat Tadsmasu Dravinam Dhehi Chitram
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Jeeva and Sareera in Horoscope
Judgment
H. R. SHANKAR
BHAVA IS AN IMPORTANT key to interpretation of horoscope. It provides the necessary base to co-relate man and cosmos. In astrological parlance, Bhava denotes man and his worldly affairs; zodiac signs depict extraterrestrial influences; and their combination marks the connecting link. It is a well-established astrological truth that such of the aspects of life that come under the benefic influence of planets flourish in real life. Conversely those that are subjected to malefic influences are found to wither and perish. Rest of the things that remain free from any kind of planetary influence continue to be governed by natural laws such as biological processes of growth and decay and the like. All those inconsequential activities and happenings in life that merely serve as " 'time-fillers" with no contribution towards evolution of the soul come under this category. Mostly it is these activities that easily submit to the free-will of man and lure him to believe that he is the master of himself. Therefore it is the thoroughness with which each of the Bhavas is scanned for planetary potency and the dexterity with which they arc segregated and linked to specific activity of man that is the true measure of proficiency in judging horoscopes. A horoscope begins to appear amazingly clear when set rules of astrology are applied. The basic rules of interpretation are apparently simple, but are effective in revealing the meaning, only when applied as directed. In usage, the vital instructions on its application are ignored and the rules are applied in a slipshod manner, leading to hit-or-miss predictions. With a view to emphasise their significance, a few important among these rules arc discussed here in their proper perspective. Should they appear as new or novel it is because of the added emphasis laid on them. Implied significance of the relative placement of a Bhava under natural zodiac scheme is often overlooked while judging results of the Bhava. The complexion of Bhava undergoes modification consequent to its position in zodiac. A Bhava that offers good scope for its significations to flourish may impose constraints on its development with reference to different zodiacal signs. After all, the Bhava 24 JULY 2012
is the soil in which the results offered by planets has to sprout and bloom. Unless the soil offers nourishment, the growth may get stunted; and should conditions be adverse, it may not sprout at all. In this context, we may reflect on the fact that there must be a definite purpose and deep meaning in the arrangement of zodiacal signs and in determining the ownership of these signs. In fact the natural zodiac scheme provides the masterkey to the interpretation of horoscope and all other techniques stem from this root-concept. For people bom in different signs of the zodiac an entirely different basic pattern of life emerges. It is therefore understandable that Bhava results offered by planets by virtue of their disposition in the radical chart can flourish only to the extent permitted within the framework of the Bhava. As a preliminary step to judging Bhava results, one should necessarily ascertain the scope offered or constraints imposed on Bhava consequent to its placement in the zodiac scheme. A simple method in this context is to place the respective lords in each of the signs and examine the criss-cross effects of planetary influence on the concerned Bhava. Mars goes in Aries and also into Scorpio : Jupiter is to be placed both in Pisces and Sagittarius and Saturn in Capricorn and Aquarius and so on. For purposes of illustration, let us take the two adjoining signs Capricorn and Aquarius that have a common lord in Saturn and examine the impact on a few selected Bhavas with reference to these two ascendants. Although Saturn happens to be the Lagna lord for both these two signs as Lagnas, one can easily mark the variance in their respective complexion and character. As Lagna lord for Capricorn, Saturn owns the 2nd house also. Being a natural malefic he is free from any blemish of ownership of the kendra (angle). By v irtue of ownership of both benefic houses Saturn is a perfect benefic. The ascendant sign itself receives aspect from the Moon in Cancer, a natural benefic. There is no malefic aspect on the Lagna sign. The Ascendant and its lord that constitute the quintescence of all the Bhavas emerge strong and benefic. This offers clear scope and opportunity for the native to THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
rise to any height in life. Even a native of the weakest radical chart, under this basic pattern, can hope to die a better man than the one he was born. Lucky is the keynote of Capricorn Ascendant. Saturn emerges weak, burdened with ownership of the bad 12th house and with blemish of malefic as well for Aquarius Ascendant. For a Lagna lord this is clearly a handicap. Lagna itself suffers badly due to aspect from two malefics, both being enemies of Lagna lord—the Sun aspects from Leo and Mars from Scorpio, ft is also devoid of any benefic aspect. Placement of Aquarius sign in the natural zodiac thus imposes great constraints on Lagna. Both Lagna sign and its lord emerge weak and blemished as malefic. Unfortunate is the keynote. This need not necessarily imply that these natives would never prosper. They can certainly reach great heights of prosperity and fame, consequent to the strength of radical planetary disposition. But, in spite of success, some kind of a suffering is writ large on the basic pattern. During the last periods of their lives this is likely to surface in one form or other. Similarly, the complexion of successive Bhavas vary significantly with reference to each of ascendants. The 4th Bhava for Capricorn Ascendant has Mars as its lord. This house (Aries) has aspect of Saturn (Aquarius), of Jupiter (Sagittarius) and of Venus (Libra). Benefic aspects of Jupiter and Venus strengthen the Bhava but Saturn's aspect imposes constraint. Unless the radical chart is very strong, break in education or a mediocre or delayed education may be the outcome. Because of enmity between Bhava lord Mars and Mercury, karaka for learning, the kind of education may not be much useful in life. Saturn's aspect on the 4th and also on the 3rd (from Capricorn) results in mental dishonesty as a basic trait. But considering the benefic aspects from Jupiter and Venus the vice could be turned into a virtue as it happens, in the event of the native taking to diplomatic career. As Mars and the Moon, significator (karaka) for mother, happen to be friends, a respectable woman as mother and mutual affection are seen. As the 4th lord Mars is also karaka for house and landed property, the Bhava remains neutral giving free play to radical planetary powers. The keynote of the 4th Bhava is some constraint with regard to educational things, favourable disposition towards things concerning mother and neutrality or noninterference in"; respect of things concerning house, etc. Venus is the lord of the 4th Bhava (Taurus) for Aquarius Ascendant. Mars (Scorpio) aspects the Bhava. This is a positive contribution towards acquisition of landed property. Venus the 4th lord and .Mercury, karaka for learning, are friends. The Bhava can nourish planetary potency with THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
regard to learning and produce great men of learning. Even when they are deprived of college education they possess the inherent talent and inbuilt opportunity to acquire knowledge. Venus the 4th lord and the Moon, karaka for mother, are enemies though both are benefics. The Bhava imposes some kind of constraint with regard to things concerning mother. Though the native will have an excellent lady as mother, there is an element of separation or hostility between them. This condition may prove a decisive factor while judging the results of radical chart with regard to native's relation to mother. Early death, separation due to adoption or separation between parents, misunderstanding of a direct nature or any other mode could be the ultimate outcome. Thus we see the keynote here is on severe constraint with regard to signification of mother, excellent disposition for promotion of learning, and equally favourable condition for acquisition of landed property. The object of highlighting this method of viewing the placement of Bhava under the zodiac is to emphasise the fact that there is fundamentally a difference in the basic structure of each Bhava with reference to people born in different Rasis (signs). While the general trend in all the cases of people born under the same sign as Lagna will be the same, this would serve as sruti set to the raga in its rendering. It gives the sense of direction to the investigations into the meaning of horoscope. It is of course the Bhava lord that gives direct clue as to the kind of results that will manifest in life. Hence ascertaining the strength and nature of the Bhava lord assumes utmost importance in judging Bhava results. There is enough literature on this subject. The most useful and exhaustive amongst them is the book by DR. B. V RAMAN HOW to Judge a Horoscope which imparts the technique in a masterly manner. But what is happening in actual practice is that basic instructions are done away with as inconsequential. With the result one generally slides into confusion getting mixed up and being unable to differentiate clearly between what constitutes strength and how it is distinct depending upon the planet being benefic and malefic. Very often what is attributed as strength of a planet is interpreted as benefic nature and where it is implied as weakness it is taken as malefic. A planet may gain additional strength by virtue of certain placement and yet it may remain malefic in nature. It would then be a strong malefic capable of causing more harm. Similarly a benefic planet may lose some of its strength when it finds itself unable to act. It would then be a weak benefic and its results though good would only trickle in drops. And of course one should also bear in mind that a
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natural malefic would not shed all its malefic nature by virtue of becoming benefic by its placement in the chart; nor does a natural benefic lose all its inherent benefic nature.when adversely posited. When in doubt or when the issue is seemingly drifting into confusion, it is rewarding to go directly to the basic rules and 'seek the answer. In the context of examining Bhava lords the following directives culled from classical texts could serve as valid check-list: 1.
Lords of Bhavas 1, 2, 4, 5, 1, 9, 10 and 11 are to be considered as benefic and would give benefic results. Lords of Bhavas 3, 6,8 and 12 are malefics and the results they give are generally misery, troubles and unhappiness.
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A Bhava lord gives results in good measure when it occupies the 1st, .the 2nd, the 4th, the 5th, the 7th, the 9th, the 10th or the 11th signs counted from the Bhava sign.
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A Bhava lord gets additional strength to bestow its results when it occupies kendra (angular) or kona (trinal) signs and also the 11th sign from Lagna.
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The strength of Bhava lord gets further enhanced if the lord of the sign in which Bhava lord happens to be posited, occupies a kendra or kona and also the 11th sign from that of Bhava lord, or from Lagna.
The Bhava results would be maximum when all the above conditions are fully met. While it would make an ideal condition, actually it is rarely feasible. The quantum of results, therefore, will have to be deduced to the extent these conditions are met. Lords of Bhavas 3,6, 8 and 12 give results of their Bhavas which happen to be misery and unhappiness. Hence they will give these results in greater measure when they occupy kendra, kona or a similar position either from the Bhava sign or from Lagna. Because of this, it is desirable that they occupy signs other than kendra or kona which would then weaken them and consequently restrict the quantum of bad results. They should preferably occupy the 3rd, the 6th, the 8th, or the 12th signs from the Bhava sign and from Lagna as well. The rule says that a Bhava lord gets strength when placed in a kendra or kona from Lagna. It should be noted here that by such a placement, the nature of results will not be modified. It only gets added strength to give its scheduled results. The 6th lord for instance would give results of the 6th Bhava, namely illness, debts and enemies by several fold when it occupies a kendra or kona position as described above. Similarly, the 9th lord gives results of 26 JULY 2012
the 9th Bhava which is of a benefic kind. Though the 9th lofd may be placed in a kendra; but when that kendra happens to be the 4th kendra, it becomes the 8th sign from the 9th Bhava. This is a bad placement for a Bhava lord and hence its results get considerably reduced, but continue to be benefic. Although life is a many-splendoured thing, it is seen that in the final analysis each major aspect of life has within it certain nuclei around which groups of activities build themselves. It is these nucleus centres that set the trend and shape the life pattern. In astrological parlance these nuclei are identified and systematically classified as karakatwas (significations). The planets that have the closest affinity to specific karakatwas by virtue of their qualities are identified as karaka planets. For ready reference, karaka planets (significators) or different karakatwas connected with each Bhava is listed hereunder : The 1st Bhava: The Sun for vigour; the Moon for body. The 2nd Bhava: Jupiter for wealth ; Mercury for speech; Venus for family (kutumba). The 3rd Bhava : Mars for brothers and also courage; Saturn for misery. The 4th Bhava: The Moon for mother; Mercury for learning; Venus for conveyance; Mars for property. The 5th Bhava: Jupiter for children; Mercury for intelligence. The 6th Bhava: Mars for enemies: Saturn for illness and sorrow. The 7th Bhava: Venus for wife ; Mars for sex vigour. The 8th Bhava: Saturn for longevity; also for mental and physical suffering and pain. The 9th Bhava: Jupiter for teacher ; the Sun for father. The 10th Bhava: The Sun for power and position; Saturn for service and livelihood; Jupiter for fortune. The 11th Bhava : Jupiter for gains ; and also elder brother. The 12th Bhava: Saturn for sorrow; Mars for confinement; Venus for material desires; Jupiter for gnana; Ketu for moksha (emancipation). For purposes of examining the effects of karaka planets, the same guidelines as given for Bhava lords could be conveniently used with few exceptions. While the position of a Bhava lord in the Bhava itself would enhance its results, the position of a karaka planet in its Bhava is not very conducive for the signification to flourish. Saturn as THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astroloaicalmaaazine.coni karaka for longevity occupying the 8th Bhava is an exception and as such this position is good for longevity. Relationship between Bhava lord and karaka planet needs to be given careful consideration, as it can change the complexion of the results considerably. A methodical scrutiny of Bhava, Bhava lord and Karaka planet within the framework of guideline discussed above is expected to reveal the Bhava results sufficiently clear to arrive at realistic predictions. And yet, judgment of Bhava results cannot be said to be complete without ascertaining the combined inherent strength or weakness of the Bhava. In a way this amounts to the residual strength after making allowances to reductions and contributions from all the concerned forces. The true protency of a Bhava is ascertained from Jeewa and Sareera of the Bhava and of each significations (kara-katwas).
person may lose his mother in childhood but grow into a learned man. A native may suffer break in education but enjoy in good measure facilities of conveyance and own landed property. Whereas, one would get sufficient insight to judge the manner in which each of the significations would be affected, when Jeeva and Sareera for them is ascertained individually. For a more candid appreciation of the method and its application, the technique is illustrated with an example:
Jeeva: The sign in which a Bhava lord is posited is Jeeva sign for that Bhava and its lord is Jeeva. Sareera : For each Bhava there is Bhavatbhava sign. This is obtained by counting as many signs from the Bhava as the number of Bhava denotes. Bhavat-bhava sign for the 4th Bhava would be the 4th sign counted from the 4th Bhava, which happens to be. the 7th Bhava. The sign in which the lord of Bhavatbhava is posited becomes S areera sign and its lord Sareera for the Bhava. Once Jeeva and Sarira are ascertained, the method of examining their strength and nature would follow the same pattern as that of Bhava lord or karaka planet. If Jeeva and Sareera are found strong and both be benefics and friends and Jeeva and Sareera signs also happen to be benefic Bhavas, then the results of the Bhava would flourish, even if the Bhava is found apparently weak in the light of other considerations. On the other hand, a Bhava that is found strong and benefic may not produce results as anticipated, if Jeeva and Sareera of that Bhava happen to be weak, malefic and inimical and Jeeva and Sareera signs turn out to be bad houses. Opposite results could be the outcome of such a situation. Utility of the Jeeva and Sareera method is most when it comes to in-depth analysis. A Bhava denotes a number of varied aspects of life within its fold. For instance the 4th Bhava concerns with such unrelated aspects of life as mother, learning, conveyance and landed property. When the 4th Bhava is afflicted, being weak and malefic, how do we go about ascertaining which one of the above significations is going to be affected and to what extent. It is not simply conceivable that all the four things would be equally affected. It does not happen in real life. A
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The significations (karakatwas) covered in the 4th Bhava are (1) mother, (2) learning, (3) conveyance and (4) landed property. Hence we proceed to ascertain Jeeva and Sareera for each of them and judge their results. 1. Matru Bhata (mother): This being the main signification of the 4th Bhava, Jeeva and Sareera of the 4th Bhava itself would throw light on this signification. Dispositor of the 4th lord is Jeeva. Venus, lord of the 4th, is in Leo and hence the Sun, its lord, is Jeeva and Leo is Jeeva sign. Dispositor of Bhavat-bhava lord is Sareera. Bhavat-bhava for the 4th is the 7th house and its lord the Sun 16 in Cancer. Hence the Moon is Sareera and Cancer is Sareera sign. Jeeva (the Sun) is posited in a bad house, the 6th from Lagna. It is a bad house, the 3rd from the Bhava sign. It is bad house, the 3rd from the Moon, karaka for mother and also Sareera for the 4th Bhava. The Sareera sign (Cancer) is the 6th from Lagna, a bad house and the 3rd from Bhava, a bad house. Signification of mother suffers very badly. Death of mother in early childhood is amply clear. Learning: The 4th sign from karaka for Vidya (learning) is the base to ascertain Jeeva for Vidya Bhava. Mercury being in Leo, the 4th from it Scorpio becomes the Vidya Bhava or the base for our working. Dispositor of Vidya Bhava lord (Mars in this instance) is Jeeva for Vidya Bhava. As Mars is in Leo, its lord the Sun becomes Jeeva for Vidya and Leo becomes the Jeeva sign. As the 2nd Bhava; is equally concerned with education, the position of the 2nd lord becomes the base to ascertain Sareera. Bhavatbhava from the 2nd lord Jupiter's position (the 4 signs from Scorpio) is Aquarius. The Bhavatbhava lord
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"Rajeswari Raman Memorial Number" MatlaTrfi - My CoinplinienlS to you for Ihc enlightening articles on different aspects of health relating to difibcici^ eye diseases and iithci in the Raj^XWiiriR/hJiirri XfcimtJiMNuiYilirr fM. A?. July 2012). Mr. CD. Ravindaranth's article on combinations for eye diseases is thought-provoking. I remember the late Dr. B.Y. Raman's statement lu me when I met him in 1995 at his residence when he [old me ithAl worshipping the Sun goes a long way m improving dne's vision and also ensures sound eye health Readme ihrough this issue. I could not but help recall Dr. Raman whose conviction played an important role in proeunhg For astrology respect amongst the intelligentsia. Wc arc yet to sec a MaHattna like hiifi s. Govindah EttAJL Annual Forecasts Madam. - You have written in the 2012 Annual (A/.A., Jan.2012. page 14) under "World Trends and Tensions" that. Tile ninth litntse ruling the judiciary has its ruler afflicted. A landmark judicial ruling may at/nut cmtroversy. A mcmlK'r tf the judiciary may Astw to step down in hiuniJuuing rintanstimre^. The nsprrt of Mutfcm 9ih lord il/m-xm'ivirrm of n high level fmfiruil member being vulnerable to physical danger MODERN ASTROLOGY
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3) On 19 th June, the Andhra Pradesh anti-Corruption bureau arrested suspended Central Bureau of Investigation fCBI) judge Justice Pattabhi Rama Rao in the cnsh-for-bail case. Rao is accused of accepting a bribe worth five erorcs to pass bail orders in favour of former Karnataka minister Gali Jannrdhann Reddy in an illegal mining case. Justice Rao was suspended last month by the Andhra Pradesh Chief J u stiec Coincide ni ally all these ihrcc major events happened in Andhra Pradesh. In the same article with reference to Pakistan you have said: "A coup of sorts cannot he ruled out with rtiajtir rhanges m ■curringat lite lop levels in /slatnabad.^ The Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Rorn Gdani has lost his position following the controversial judgment lv\ tin PnktMan Supreme Coon against him Such accurate predictions increase the reputation and reliability of astrology as a science. Heaity concrniulmions!! R. HAKUMA KUMAR Hyqerabao At the Top Madam, - Your magazine has positioned itself ul the top of the firmament of Vedic Astrology. Javamta Bhowmick
Letters to the Editor Adhi Yoga Madam, - I read with interest your scholarly editorial on Adhi Yoga and agree with you that this Yoga can cxjnfcr cither poliiicaJ power or money. I believe money is also one form of power. Il is generally difficult for the have-nots to come anywhere ncai the corridors of power. So Adhi Yoga by conferring prosperity works to open the door to powci eithei through money or otherwise Another observation you make is thai only the waxing Moon can confer Adhi Yoga. The Paksha Bala or digital strength of the Moon is more important than Sthana Bala or positional strength The Full Moon in Scorpio is strong - its debilitation does not alter its strength arising out of Pakshabala Let us assume there is a benefic each in the 6th. 7th and 8th from the Moon. Power is judged from Ihc lOlh hollSC If we now treat the 10th from the Moon-sign as the Ascendant, we find the three henefics in the 9tIi, lOib and I lib houses Another possitibility is that all the benefics arc in Kendras en Tfikonas oi the Labhnsrana Distribution of planets across these three houses means all the crucial houses contain a benefic each Generalty for power, the 9th, 10th and I Ith should be strong as they rale
luck, career and gains respectively. Let us consider the chart of Bill (Chart I). The Moon is in Pisces and the tOth ihcrcfrom is Sagittarius which is the Kairnvstann. Tit; at that house as the Ascendant. Then Jupiter in the 9th. Mercury in ihc lOlh and Venus in the 11 th render ihc Kiinmisluna strong It is also said thai a strong 7(li house is guiKl for cntieei as it is the IOth from the 10th house based on the Bhavat Bfiavtm principle In Chart 2 a strong Adhi Yoga coexists with the Gajakesari Yoga arising inn of the Moon and Jupiter in opposition. Adhi Yoga tends to gain strength in liindcin with Gaja Kcsari Yoga. In Michael Jackson's chart, you have taken the view that Adhi Yoga is partially satisfied by two benefics. Since one of the requirements of the Yoga is that all the three benefits should Ik: in the 6ih, 7th or 8ih. this Yoga cannot be said to occur, if a strictly puritanical view were to he taken. Please accept congratulations on scholarly analysis.
my your
DR. E 5. NEELAKANTAN CHENNAI Rahul
Gandhi's
Chart Madam, - I was recently going through an old issue
of you
Tut: AsTRoioprcM (June 2007) where had discussed Rahul
Gandhi's chnri I found the summing up very apl thai while Rahul Gandhi during his Moon Dasa would continue to be the cynosure of the mi di i and in the limclighl, he would he far from gaining power. So far Rahul has campaigned in many elections including the recent UP elections but has failed miserably inspire of hogging all the limelight. You have said the exact birth time is not available but based on his Moon-sign and Leo Ascendant (like his father late Rajiv Gandhi), your prediction has turned out to be stunningly accurate, more so as his Moon-sign Sagittarius was under highly favourable transits It speaks volumes for your intcrprcUilivc skills Further I find your articles and predictions on mundane astrology very enlightening and prciiM: I • mk toiv. ;iril rn many more much articles and hopefully one day the Government will understand why in India there was always a special place for the Raja JyotLshi or the royal astrologer. HANUANT MUTTAOt cms//
Those in
who a
Who can
say
know
way
what
else,
with
Astrology will
except
certainty
Do Show
take the
what
the
can
only
place
in
Creator will
indicate future.
Brahma,
definitely
happen
!
Planets
Mid-term
Polls?
THE occupation ul* the Ascendant or its lord of a Sandhi or junctional point is said to result in its complete lack of strength to support the rest of Lhc chart. This astrological equation has been demonstrated lime and again in the UPA's second term swearing-in chart. The prime minister Manmohan Singh has exercised or has been allowed to exercise very little power though the Constitution makes him the defacto and dejurc head of the Government. For all practical purposes, he appears to be a puppet with no will of his own. Whether this continuing stance time and again of the prime minister is one of conscious
choice
or of compulsion
is
hard
to
say
but
it
is
very
much
astrologically as it should be — the result of the Ascendant lord Mars occupying a Sandhi or junctional point. This also is the reason why the government has allowed itself to be bullied by its allies without being able to transact any serious business or deliver on governance ever since it came to power for a second term. The Ascendant Scorpio is a fixed sign aspected by the 1 Oth lord Sun and the Sth rum I
lib lord Mercury (Chart l). While the Sun's aspect on the Asccndanl
as of the
10th lord is welcome, that of Mercury as of the Sth lord docs not
appear to be comfortable. under restrictive
political
Further as Sth lord in the 7th, it brings the incumbent forces
functioning. Secondly, Jupiter in
that can hamper his the 41h in a
free and responsible
Kendra is
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... Do the Planets Siunv Mid-term Polls ? same cannot be said of Saturn also in a
spineless and toothless against the deinaruls
Kendra. but in the I Oth. Jupiter in the 4lh
and tantrums of its allies.
oilers initial protection but Saturn in the' lOth
Jupiter's
protective
influence
decimates it when it is time Idr him to take on Chart 1: UFA Swearing-in : May 22. £009 al IBh. 34m. at 28 N 3S. 77 £ 12. ikinoN VfW if . 2*- m VMI* #-11
7 " * ftl
the
UFA
occupation
sourced
of
a
in
his
Kendra
is
beginning to wane. At the same time, the influence of Saturn in
i UIJ I W
I
the
I Oth,
normally associated
with downfall, Chart 1 Rasi
NavaniSa
gain
is just, about to
ascendancy,
astrological
hi
these
circumstances,
the
continuance~ of the government appears to be marked by great The 7th lord Venus is exalted in the 5lli
uncertainty.
and quite powerful, as against the Ascendant
Jupiter's" protective influence on the UPA
lord Mars who though in his own territory
sourced in his occupation of a Kendra is
in his .Moolatrikonn sign Aries is ricvimlizcd
beginning to wane. At the same lime, the
f
by his Sandhi position or occupation rd .ft
influence of Saturn in the, 10th. normally
junctional point at (X1" 25' Atics. The 7th
associated with downfall, is just about to
house rules partners and allies. Though the
gain
UFA is headed 'by the Congress as the dominant party in the coalition, it has been
circumstances, the continuance of the government appears to be marked by great
blackmailed into submission CVCiy time by
uncertainty.
its
Chart 2: Indian Independence: August 15, 1947 at OQh. 00m. al 28 N 3G. 77 E 13 with n balance ot !, year 3 months ol Saturn Dasa at birth.
notably the TMC ftfld DMK.
only have these
Not
parties decided on who
certain Union Ministers should be but also
ascendancy.
In
these
astrological
rejected the railway budget which had been approved by the Cabinet. Practically every piece of Icgislatkin relating to economic Chart 2 Rasi
issues has been stalled or subverted by the TMC. leader with the lead party in the UFA
^
Navamsa
looking on helplessly. The Ascendant lord Mats* junciional
position is
a n g i jur K 11 I 17 14
not a little
responsible, for making the government both Clever men are good, but they are not the best.
horoscope (Chart 2), both directional and transit influences, arc far from happy. Kctu
— Carlyle MOOLPLS astrology
Moving on to the Indian Independence
Bhukti
of iiun
Dasa
now on
runs
upto
Ketu is in Scorpio in liis
Ketu. currently in control as the Bhukti
sign of exaltation and well-placed. However,
September 2012.
lord. is in the 7th house of confrontation and
transilwisc. Ketu is in Taurus, his sign of
hints al confrontational fires raging again
fall and in conjunction with natal Rahu and natal Ascendant. This presages disturbing trends picking up momentum and paving the
Consistent
with
the fact,
the
Indian Independence horoscope
way for ushering in significant changes in
is
the country. There is danger of violence
next, forces
that could weaken
about the August
the
are
14. 2012 conjunction of
Mars and Saturn in Libra being directed at a political leader. Unless great vigilance is exercised,
the
national
flag
could
fly
moving
into
Centre
ascendancy this
chidram
likely
to
gain
and strength.
In
context,
elections,
half-mast.
Dasa
the
Gujarat
which
political
indirect
pundits analyse as deciding on
affliction by virtue of Rahu occupying his
who will rule at the Centre, may
Nakshatra Krittika. Such a disposition may
give a rude jolt to the
The
Dasa
lord
Sun
suffers
be broadly brought under what wc would like to describe given
in
as the
[Hrihat
{Jpaltota Principle
Samhita
according to which when
(XV-3J-32)
a Nakshatra is
with
the
BJP
getting further
strengthened in visavis
Congress
the
state.
the Telangana issue. The same
occupied by a malefic or is afflicted by an
directional influence may rake up trouble
eclipse occurring
for the Andhra chief minister whose tenure
otlici
specific
in
it or under certain
conditions,
all
of
the
is likely to get disturbed.
Consistent with
significations coming under its jurisdiction
the fact, the Indian Independence horoscope
suffer
the
is moving into Dasa chidram next, forces
Nakshatra
thai could weaken the Centre arc likely to
hartli.
Ascendant
Here
in
Rahu
Krittika.
being the
in
Krittika may be deemed to sutler affliction.
gain
Extending the principle further, the ruler
context, the Gujarat elections, which political
ot Krittika,
to suffer affliction which in turn may he
pundits analyse as deciding on who will rule at the Centre, may give a rude jolt to
expected as
the
to
namely, the Sun may he said be
conduit
afHictioi
passed on for
its
to
ascendancy
and
strength.
In
this
his
Dasa
the Congress with the BJP getting further
expression.
This
strengthened in the state.
rn ne Sun from Rahu has been
The Bhukti of Venus in Sun Dasa begins
seen to manifest in a government whose
in September 2012. Venus is the Asccndanl
responses
of
lord no doubt but at the same time his period
manipulation, denial and subterfuge — all
marks the ending Bhukti of the Dasa of the
characteristics of the Node.
Sun
overall
have
been
one
And with the
which
brings
Dasa of the Sun so afllicted moving towards
stresses
its last Bhukti post September 2012. the
Das a-chi dram.
Congress led UFA is likely to come under siege.
These
and
the
strains
trends
also
chart
under
associated receive
the with
support
fmm the lunar new year chart tor Nandana AUGUST ZEIZ
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- Do the Planets SJunv Mid-term Polls ? Chart 3i Commencement of Lunsi Year Njn-idpna: March 22, 2012 ol 20h, OCm, {1ST) al 26 N 36, 77 E 13.
sign of fall or debility in Seoipio which tends to weaken the Dasa lord. This temporary loss of strength of Rahu can presage an ...
the
chart
for
the
swearing-in of the UPA and the Chart 3 Rasi
Indian Independence horoscope
rSUVUlHSU
points
to
turbulence at Delhi
before the lunar year ends with the prospect of mid-term polls for 2012-2013 (Chart 3). The IOth house is not well-placed.
Its ruler Moon lacks in
looming large before the country. ominous phase for the party.
It could face
Paksha Bala (digital strength) and is finrhei
difficult circumstances in garnering emcial
afflicted by Mercury and Mars. This can
support just when it needs it the mosL
show'
the
government
a
The chart for the lunar year Nandana
directionless manjier. However, the aspect
read along with the chart for the swearing-
of exalted Saturn on the I Oth is constructive
in of the UPA and the Indian Independence
and hints at democratic processes assuming
horoscope points to turbulence at Delhi
an assertive role which can take the shape
before the lunar year ends with the prospect
of mid-term polls. The I Oth .lord Moon and
of mid-term polls looming large before the
the
country, •
Ascendant
lord
drifting
Venus
in
being
in
Qwindwadnsn or the adverse 2-12 positions
Gayatri Dvvi
can result in setbacks to the ruling coalition. Chart 4: Congress: Born November 22. t9E9 al tOh, QOm. at 28 N 36, 77 E 12 with a balance ol ts years 3 monlhs J8 days ol Venus Dasa at iblrth.
June
Vasttdcv 29,
2012
The conviction that i had to play an
important rote
in
the
future
to
procure for astrology its rightful place Vll\ I I", I Hi fcSFTU It 34
in
the hierarchy of sciences
the Chart 4 Rasi
Psavamsa
Kinr
minds
began
to
main
aim
of
the
grow
educated public
in
which
missionary
zeaf
and in
my I
mind.
pursued
was
to
My wtth
eschew
astrology from charlatanry and refute through my writings, stale objections The Congress
party (Chart 4)
which
heads the UPA is in Rahu Dasa with Rahu well-placed in the 3rd house. The 3rd house position is generally deemed good but in this particular case, it may not really help the Congress as trans itwise Rahu occupies his *
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against astrology raised in some 'scientific' quarters. / also planned to bring
to
literature do —
light on
research DR.
B. V.
so the in
RAMAN
far
unpublished
subject the
and
science.
A Report
United
Astrology Conference 2012
Largest Gathering of Astrologers Trrn United Astrology Conference 2012 held from May 24t.h in May 29lh 2012 honored the Vedic astrnfosy commiinity by having M m-rR A'iThfiii'icii TuCilor Gnyoiri Devi Viwndev light Ihe Iradilioiial [.imp lo mark ils inauguration at n glitlerin£ ceremony nn Ihe evening nf Muy 24lh nl the NewOrleans Mariort Hotel ar New Orleans, USA This was Fnllowed hy a filmed montage sequence announcing nil of the sFtyifcrrs with huge pint: hnllonits rnlling fn>m the ceiling accompanied by n brass. marching hand. The nwyorof New Orleans Mitchell J 1 jndrieu certified this was the largest gnlbering ever nf astrologers in Ihe world Awards Ceremony The Marion D March Regufus banquet on the evening nf May 2Sth saw titles heina hesinweri nn astrologers rrom around she world The FJ/fiinte Achirvenrent duvrrrfs went to Michael I m in and Rny Merriinnn. On the Vedic fmnl, Chnkrapani UJIal was honoured hy CVA (Council of Vedic A^lnulogy") with Ihe Lifetime Arhirivmc/it Award while the title Pmirfrnt F./itrr/lu.1; of A CVA (American College for Ved i Vsirology) was conferred or D Dennis M ITnmess. The ACVA and CVA presented a joint Awa/tinf Rfrnnnitinnto Gayntri Devi Vasudev for her -fendership in publishing Mfine**.1 Air^rimov •II. | QTiine and for going above and beyond in promoting Vedic Astrology around the world" and being instmme;ntiil in bringing this knowledge In the west rnllowimg closely in both esperiice and knowledge in the footsteps of the late great
Or. B.V. Raman, he* father. All recipients delivered uiuYing speeches5* ul appreciation and acceptance 1 Tie CVA Sanghct Community Service Award went to Dennis HIaherh and the Award fnr Education /rt Dr. David b'rawley while the 241J2 ACVA Award fnr Community Service was given to Ms. Christina Collins for "Leadership in organi/im; the JytiiLsh Star rMagazinrand For going above and beyond in prumoiini- Vedic Astriili'igy". Ms. Charlotte Benson also leceiVed the ACVA Community Service award tor hei untiring elliiris in stlppoitmg Vedic Astrtilogy through the last couple of decades and roi her Elerculean success in leading the Vedic coinmunity as Organization Coordinatur ol' the ACVA and CVA on the UAC" Buard in preparation and iinjileinertatioii for the UAC. James Kelleher and Hdith llatha w a-* were conferred the Diploma of Rrcngnilimiand the JyoiuhBrihaspati. the latter, the highest title of the CVA. The Marion D. March Regultut awards wen I to the late Robert Blaschkc foi Disiov^ry, Innovarloti and Research, Ena Stanley for Education, Nick Canipicm for Theory and Understanding, Joyce I jevLiia for Cnwnumily Service and Chris Mcrat; for Professional Inragr. ■CAS Honours Scholars The Indian Council of Astrological Sciences honored Vedic astrology scholars from the west with the titles Jyothh MmFFui Pmgyna (Dr. Dennis Harness. Ms Christina Collins. Dr David Frawlcy urd MR. Sat Siri KhnlsaT. fyrnhh Viicha
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United Astrology Conference 20/2 Kovid (Ms. Charlotte Benson, Ms, Patty Sanders and Ms. Jessica Saylcs). A message from the ICAS National Pnrfitlcinl Mi A.B. Shukla whi-cti was read out al the aWiirds cenemnny cnngmtulating the title recipients wished them greater success in their efforts to spread Indian astrology in the Ww-t and the rest of the world. The United Astrology Conference 2(U 2 was jointly sponsored b\ the Cfmncil of Vedic Astrology, the Amencun College of Vedic Aslmlojjy, the Association for Astrological Networking, and the Intet national Society fot Astrological Research and the National Council tor GeocoAmic Research. The UAC is n nncedn-fl-four-ycur event that aims to bring the astrology community together through research and exchange of ideas. It is a unique event where Indian astrology (Vedic astratogy) and Western astitdiigj enthusiasts converge for a festival of sharing knowledge. Pre-conference workshops were conducted on Thursday, May Sdih by Gayatri Devi Vasudev and Nick Campion amongst others. The four-hour session saw Mrs. Gayatri thevi Vasudev intTLiducing the participants to the concepts of fnle and freewill as relevant to lyotishn and as revnlving round the Moon, a pivotal factor in chan interpretation and which as the index of free-will could arm one to steer through the vicissitudes of life as shown in the chart. Vedic Astrology Stream A CoiiuiHinU) [ssuc.i Wrtrk.thop liitci in the afternoon saw CVA president Dennis Flaherty moderate the discussion "Implications of Spirituality in the Practice ol Vedic Astrology" with l>r. David Frawley, Gayatri Devi Vasudev. James Kelleher, William lj:vacy, Kociiilla Sutton and Ronnie Gale Grj er on the panel. Gayatri Devi Va-sudev spoke on Prasna and Swearing-in Charts in which she explored Che inLeruriion ol ritisru and Muhurta with specific emphasis on principles li out Prasna Tantra. Explaining the speeul anve chart lor the swearing-in of the next U.S. President on January 20, 21113. the foresaw confrontutitinal circumstance.': between the USA and the jrhadi forces. The pnce ol uil could stabilize worldwide only after September 2013. She also outlined certain major challenges that the incumbent would lace 114
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Chak'rapani Ullal. the SemLinnosl and a much respected Vedic astrologer in the US. dealt with the Mrn>n '.t Role in Shaping Destiny where he pointed out the Moon was a vehicle of perception which could show how one connected with Lhi: world. The Nodes of the Moon by CVA President Dennis Flaherty was an enlightening (tessellation on how Rahu and Ketu represent the iconic struggle between the light and shadows of darkness in one's consciousoe&t and the spiritual crises thereof. Dr. David Frawley speaking on The Yug/ts and Giohoi Karma traced the connection of Ultie cycles to Nakshatras and their orientation to the equinox and solisticc points before explaining important Yuga theories and their astrological basis Gayntri Devi Vasudev1'S Mmfo 's Strength in UtuierUutid)ngCharts on May 27th was nn enlightening exploration of this important factor from different angles. Dr. Dennis Harness speaking on The Twelfth House Miser or Mnkshn examined the significations of this house as primarily being those tliat paved the way for spiritual progress and Final Hmancipation, The ACVA President William Lcvacy's IWin/rv Vivjit Dharma or Purpose m Life? dealt with techniques for delemimiiig one's calling and the tirtung when career tendencies would emerge besides looking at the Navamsa and Dasamsa charts foi related clues. Warring patterns in the charts of both regions and individuals were identified bv Ms. Christina Collins speaking on FAdlhtHUik.es md Disasters. Oil Splits and Wars who pointed out recumng planetarj signatures and combinations whenever disasters struck. ImpOrlanl technical principles were highlighted in the context of the biographical, historical and cultural details ol illustrative cases by Ms Edith Hathaway in her discourse The Way Into the Chart and the Life. The Vedic astrology track coordinated by Dennis Flaherty with David Frawley and Bill Levacy as core preSentedS provided a senes ol lectures for beginners to the advanced encompassing the histoty. philosophy and the application ol Jyotisha without ignoring the iradiiional as well as t be nco sell-determined perspective*. Other speakers in this trad; were James Kdtehcr, Dr. Suhas Kshirasagar, Sat Siri Khalsa, Kenneth Miller and Juliana SwanRon
United Western Astrology Track Notable omonj; western astrology prnpofienL<; was Nick Ciinipon whose pre-conference workshop Tltf Writing />fffefJViexainined trarfitinnnl practices rram around Ihe world including China^ Mexico nnii Polyntsin revolving round calendar ritunls and sacred architecture II>?rnelra George speaking on ffrrmrs: GudrtJin/i nf Thresholds explore^ m depth Men:ur\''s inultifncetcd itrchrtypal nature, i[<; synodic cycle of relationship and mvlhical ultrihulss I ea Imsiragic's Ch'tngf Fear into Freedom wus a journey through Ihe connecuon between solar activity and time and of Uranus in Aries and how this could bring in deep chansc* m ore's life Donna Van Toen dcarribing the lightest squares in u chart on the trigger aspect in What's a Trigger? elahoralcrf on how these aspects were keys to
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vocational aptitudes and directions. Another interesting paper Cyete* of Health: Idenifying Crfivci! Pfri/nh from Jane Bidder Patrick brought up case studies to show how n> identify the highs and lows of health cycles. One hundred and seventy-five presenters spoke on fifteen LiilcLn With *ilh Sessions tfiirfi da.^ covering diversified specialities and interests al this inintntnith gathering of ustrologers. Several interesting topics were covered during ihe perind of 7 days There was active interaction between the speakers and the attendees in most of the lecturers with highly stimulating questions being brought up for discussion. Thtf ending Mreinonie.<; honored and memorialircd the nearly forty or more astroloecrs who had passed on since the last (JAC in ZflCIS in Denver (Repoil by A hi and Courtesy: Jyntish Slar\*
Another Astrological
Dilemma
VA.K Aver
Upachnya There is wr one imifc ana of Ciinflision The next word llmi Micks in the throat id i student of astrology ii Upachaya Parasara defines Upachaya houses thu«
That is. the 3rd, the 6th the I Ith and the lUlh nre known ils Upachayn houses. Literally the word LTpachnya means incrrav. grimth or prosperity V n dia Vtihirn rccojjni/c % this category in a sjvcinl context vidf tupm, hut not in the regular section Kalyanavarma defincv upaehaya thus
PT cR"
W3 cqry
II
Or. the 6lh, the I Oth. Hie 1th mid the 3n!arc known as LTpachayas and the 2nd, the 1st. the ■llh the 5th. the 1 th. the 9th. the Slh and the I 2ili as non-Upachnyns (Atntpachnyn in Ap.'u li.iy.i), According to K nlynnnv.ironia who ouiliitc^ wimi n chnical uses for Ujwichaya houses when a woman gets ht r menses dminc the Moon '« transit in Anupactusyj hotiscs aspected by Mars With reference to her horoscope, she bectHOCs ready for motherhood When she unites with * Readers are referred m "Smm! ^omliy^icaJ Dilci (AM June 20121 - ndltor m
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her hushnml ilunttg the Moon's transit in Upachaya houses aspected by benefics like Jllpilcr, she conceive* fruitfully The second use to which Upachaya is put by Varaha A in connection with judging the nature of Dasa fmm its tune nf Cnminfncctncttl. vide utfra. Should the Dasa lortl occupy an Upachaya house m the horoscope raised for this umc thai Dasn will prove priKsperoiis This use is also supported by Kntayanavamin and Sripati. Thus so far, Upachaya posinms had hecn made use of in judging only transit effect* so to say and not directly in oaiivmcs The next stage in the development of us appears Mantrcswara who. while quantifying the strength of horoscopes, says (Chap 4.V) that, the Ascemkuil is as strong us its lord who becomes very powerful in Upachaya I scs This is its first direct use in nLitivilics. followed latet on by wholesale use It is in this context that wc are confronted by the same author's stnicmcni
Or. the 8th. the Oth and the 12th arc said to he houses of evil How then can the (ith house, an Upachaya, be both prospenius and evil? Indeed for each Bhava. us 6th house becomes both Upachaya and Dustana I low are we to emne out of this dilemma? And knowing as we do. thai Mantreswara and others like him are RhhW, wc have to acccpi their word as Inilh The foregoing analysis ol the icuvTTNurri cw rxru .imi
* The
World
August
•'
s
in
2012
Dhruva
r
Mars-Saturn Conjunction MARS imovestQ conjoin Saturn an 15th August 2012 in the 1st degree of Libra
capable
of
provoking
major
national
and
natural
events.
The
combination takes place in the 4th from the Moon in Cancer causing severe weather argmalies aspect on
the
anc
Moan
' turhulence. Maligned Saturn's position in Lihra and his has a serious effect an
the interests of women.
The
conjunction takes place in the rising sign at Japan and Philippines and in the 7th from the rising sign at the US, Argentina end Brazil ta affect,these regions adversely. India Commencement of Limar Month Sravana: July 19. 2DI2 al 9h. 56m. al Now Delhi.
Navamsa M/LB* ■ I S*CUT *',T II MTRl-
alarming. Jupiter and Venus aspecting ihc 4lh promise plenty" of rains., bui RriliLfs presence in ihe 4rh ■aspccreil .hy Samm.has the potential of inflicting severe damage. The 8th cuming under ihcjoint aspect of Mars and Saturn and the Kth lord in alignment with the Nodes may lead to severe calamity. The government may initiate some positive aciion spurred by the placement of Venus ami Jupiter in the lOth.. Neighbours
Leo 28" 2'rises at Delhi, the Ascendant lord along with the 2nd lord Mercury in the 12th failing to curb the financial drain. Mars and Saturn tenanting the 2nd mount pressure on the economy. Jupiter's aspcci is a relieving factor.
Pakistan (Leo ZflS') confronts financial contingency with malefics in the 2nd and Ihc 2nd lord in the I2lh. The leadership is well supported by benefics in the ilOih..Afghanistan (Lea 21s" 43']! shows resolve in tackling insurgency with benefics striding the Kith in Rasi as well as from the rising. Libra Navamsa.
Cummnnicark'ti and [ransporratmn service is adversely affected' by malefics squcc/Jng the 3t'd and the 3rd lord Venus joining Ketu and the 8th lord Jupiicr. Mai?;and Saturn in thcrSndfrom the Karaka Mercury make the situation more
Sri Lunka (Leo 29" .WJstrives for raising trade and investment under the 5lh lord Jupiter aspecting ihc ?th and the 9i.h lords, in the 2nd. Rangladesli \f Virgo 9" 50'} is exposed to traffic hazard with the 3rd lord Mars in the Ascendant AUGUST
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... Tile 'World'in
Iraq (Leo
(f 51*)
faces
disorder
under
SaTiim-Rahii in the 6th from rising Aries Kavamta. IrwViljuiT /tf.'Jfaces threat of natural calamity in view of Rahu in the 4th aspected hy Saturn and the 8th coming under the combined aspect of Saturn and 'Mars. *KEyptr (Cancer IS' 47')faces. leadership issues under Stiium-Rahu together1 in the lOth from rising Sagittarius N'avantsa.
1
Snmm and the 2mi lord Mars in the J2ih. Malaysia (Virgo 22 * 22) confronts strife with the Ascendant tenanted by Mars and Saturn. Financial concerns are well tackled under the 2nd lord in the 9tli and the .Ascendant lord in the I.Uli with Jhe J. Ith. lord _li>don&sla (Virgo goes through a troubled period with Saturn exactly on the rising degree.
West Europe and Africa Cancer rises-: rh i West European States helping to introduce suitable economic measures prompted by the luminaries in the Ascendant and Jupiter-Venus in the 1 Ith. Saturn-Mars in the 3rd may affect communication and transportation. Market fluctuation arises with Rahu in the 5th aspected hy Salurn, South Africa (Gemini 10*49} faces adverse weather conditions due to Saturn and iMars afflicting the 4th. Finances arc well secured with Mercury joining the 2nd lord Moon in the 2nd. ictjsrii>jiji:n txv I'AriL -t'/ri
Brain
Teaser
Hale: Born November 25, 1970 at 17h. 48m. at 9 N 58, 78 E 10 with a |balance of 3 years 1 month 26 days of Mars Dasa at ibirth. i-rvui' . T: i| ii-nj | rLu
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Russia and West Asia Russia (Lett 3' 44} is exposed to natural hazards with the 8th lord Jupiter in alignment with the Nodes across 4-1 (J axis. The Icodcrship ml Is out a plan of action for growth under Venus ami Jupiter placed in the .lOtli Israel fCuttcer22' 23f) confronts regional discoid with Saturn ami iMars occupying the 3rd. Financial impetus is provided by Venus-Jupiter together in the llth. 47B ■ U *
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Question: The native has a 5 year old child. 15 It a boy or a girl ? Solution to July Teaser: The native is an engineer.
Site Ram Singh, M.A.. LL.M., with Diplomas in Administrative Law and Labour Laws from the Indian Law Institute. New Delhi, retired as Assistant Director, Intelligence Bureau, Government of India. Has been into astrology tor many years and has more than fifty published articles in English and Hindi to his credit.
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Judging
Health Conditions
Situ
Rum
Singh
!<>«» It] i is WrniltlT lii^liliUlit^fJic Jmnortitiu'r nt' Ihai tt tJi. A litMltliv in-i-bui t%Mi work linitl, ruliirvr sun
wi'll and livi'
happily. wonltliv hut sirk iH'rsnn ran not on joy fiKHl mifl othor lii.vnrioK in tillable to liitu. Asl.ndo^y, tjinni^h an aiiiilysis of I'.lu^ lionjwojH1, hflhw roini'fJy foretell t.ho. tiatiin?and tfaaiiafl
oau liolii
• mo to talvo timely im^vontivo nnsisuns. (ittod or hrul, ifsults ait' experienced in life Minnioli, tlio
body represented, hy
tlm A-^ri'iifinlniiii.-A Kt.itmo.,, V.s
qitrntTH^1 tz
^
n
Whew the Lcigna lord is strong, posited in a Kendra or Trikona and free of malefic aspect, then good bodily health should he predicted. The 6ih> Sth and 12iH houses arc called Dusiunai (evil houses) by virtue of their adverse Karakauwas (significations). The remaining houses arc considered good houses. Among the evil houses, the Sth is regarded the most evil. The Ascendant lord, the. Sun and the Moon arc exempt from the blemish of the Sth lordship.
produces good results. Its affliction augments good results. The state of health and likely disease is analysed on the basis of following faciurs:(i) Ascendant and Ascendant lord, (U)' Planets in the 6th house, (ri')j 6th lord and pin nets associated with ic, (ii ) Plaints;inT_theiSjh. and 12th,
When the lord of any house is located in an evil house or an evil house lord occupies any good house, then matters coming under that house suffer. However, when an evil house lord is posited in any of the evil houses, it
(v) Transit of Mars. Saturn and Rahu through die Gth. tfth and 12th houses and also vis-a-vis the concerned house, The body organs indicated by different houses from die head to the toe are shown in Table i, iVJGUST fl)12
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... Jitdzws Health Conditions| Table 1 - Houses. Signs and Parts of Body >Hody Parts
House Aries
Head, brain and forehead
Taurus
Pace, right eye., month, teeth, dutjai and neck.
CinnLni
Right car. collar hone, shoulders, right hand, respiratory system and skin.
Cancer
Lungs, chc$L heart and breast. Heart, upper sinmacli. back and spine.
Vilgo Libra.
'Intestine , Lives, r^i., ZhW 7mh^'> tov'k. Below navel area, pancreas, kidneys urinary arid Internal generative organs
Scorpio
'External generative organs, testicles and rectum
Sagittarius
.Buttocks and thighs.
Capricorn
Knees and joints
Aquarius
Left car, left hand, shin and calf portion of legs.
Pisces
iLcft eye, heels and soles.
Whichever house and its lord arc strong and conjoiied with or as.pcctcd by benefics that body organ is strong and free from disease. The.1 eonvcirso also holds good and causes weakness of the concerned organ making it disease prone. Different planets rule different diseases as shown in Table II. Timing of Disease The plailets in the 6th. 8th and 12th house and those associated with their lords give disease according lo ihcir at'tlietion and sigmficjilinti during their DaSivBhukli-AnUim periods, Wtcn.fl oiAlefic in .transit approaches a disease proilucing planet it triggers the disease. There is much suffering during its transit within 5" on cither side. 'When the distance crosses 12% the ai I mem subsides and gets cured. Saturn and Rahu (transits give suffering for longer periods due to their slow inotioti, Ascendsint, Sun and Moon A Slrung Ascendant, Ascendanl lord, the Sun and the Moon give sound health and ■
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occasional minor ailments. When the Sun and the Ascendant lord arc in the 6th. 8th or the I2lh or conjoined with or aspected by their lords, one suffers frequently from fever and stomach ailments. If the Ascendant lord and (Moon-sign) lord arc associated with the 6th. 8th or 12th houses or their lords, then one has a weak body susceptible to disease^ When the Moon jv Weak andt jrctMyris nvij aspect, one frequently suffers cold, cough and chest complaints. The conjunction of the Sun and the Moon in a Kendra or their exchange of signs adversely affects health. Evil influences on "the Ascendant, the Sun and the Moon decrease the resistance, of- the body to disease. The Asce_ndan_ti mt .papakarrari Yoga formed by Saturn. Mars. Rahu and Ketu spoils health and eyesight. Dustanas When there are malefic planets in the 6th or the 6th lord conjoined with malefics occupies the Ascendant or the Bth, one frequently suffers from disease, injury and wounds. The location
Judging Health Ctrndilion* of 6th house Karaka planets (Mars and Saturn) in the Ascendant or in the 6th from the Moon also indicate injury or wound to the native. The 6th or 8lh lord with Mars in the 51h house causes sioniach ailmenrs. If the 6th lord with a malefic planet is in the 7th or 8th it causes boils in the rectum or piles.
. . . Mars, Satwiiy Rahu and Ketu
regarded as
the
main
disease producing" planets.
Mars
and Saturn are the Karaka s for the 6th house while Saturn is for die Hth house.1 The diseases caused hy Mars and Ketu are sudden, painful
Chart 1: Male: Borni April 16, 1939 ai 14h. 35m. at 3D N SS, 74 £ 36. Chart 2: Malo: Born December 25, 13h. 17m. al 28 N 39, 77 E 13.
are
and of short duration,
1972 at
while those
caused by Saturn and Rahu develop slowly and are chronic in nature.
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Diseases of Rahu have an. element
^ I OTO tl
of suddenness Chart] Kasl
in
diagnosis.
Chart! Rasi * UIU iiLir tIK
and* difficulty
vis v E mr
The Ascendant lord Sun is exalted m Nth hut afflicted by Ketu in Chart I and 7th lord Saturn is with 8th lord Jupiter and debilitated Mercury in the 8th. The native suffered from constipation and piles during Salurn Dasa Jupiter Bhukti.
All the Kcndras are vacant in Chart 2. The Ascendant lord Mais is in his own sign Scorpio in the 8th with 6th lord Mercury and 7th lord Venus. The 5th lord Sun is in 9th with 9th lord Jupiter but conjoined with Rahu. The Moon is in 5th uspectcd by Rahu. Saturn and Mars are in Kcndras to the Moon. During Moon Dasa (1977) the tried to go abroad for doing his MS but failed and went into depression. He remained icuNnvum ON PAUF: 4*91
Table ll-l^ands and iDiseases Planet
Diseases Bile disturbances, high fever. Vitality, digestive, head, brian, back and head disease.
Mooni
Cold, cough, chc-5h digestion, blood, mind and sleep related diseases,.
Mars
Stomachache, fever, blood and muscle
Mercury
Mental and nervous weakness, speech defect, 'allergy, nose, throat infection and skin disease.
Jupiter
Liver, pancreases, fell, vertigo, breathing and cough problem,.
Venus
Byes, pancreases,, .kidney, urinary and generative organ disease.
Saturn
Depression, digestion, constipation, leg ailmcnis. chronic diseases like rheumatism and paralysis and injury from stone tree.
Rahu
Mental confusion, poison, snakc-bitc. heart palpitation, leprosy and difficulty in diagnosis of disease. Feat', phobias, boils. Injury, physical ami mental agony. MDD=RH ASTROLOGY
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Third
House and
Younger Co-borns /V. LL Purushottham
THE third house represents younger co-boms, short journeys, neighbours, immediate relations, communication, courage, right ear, breast, servant etc, the important, signification being younger siblings.
The Bhratmkgraka is
Mars. The Drekana chart is the related divisional chart for the study of birth, death and prosperity of brothers. When young, children of die same: parents would be brothers and sisters. Except for a few cases, most times they become enemies when they grow up. It is a rare occurrence these days to have cordial relations amongst brothers and sisters. One should be fortunate to have siblings and to be happy with them. Chail 1 is of a young lady who docs noi have any siblings even though her parents were willing to have a second child.
Navamsa. From the Moon sign, the 3rd lord CMoon) is afflicted by Mars. The Navamsa 3rd lord Venus is in the 2nd fl2lhfrom 3rd) aspected
Chart 1: Female: Bom October 7th, 02h 44m al 10 N 31 . 76 t t3.
by Saturn. The Drekana Ascendant is occupied by Mans and the lord is in the I2lh. Since the
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1982 at
nm
Chart 1 i " * * Rasi U.lXI:!
Navamsa
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- ■ I 1=1 TJ Ivumj MsS-ii I Chart I Drekanna
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The 3rd Bhava is occupied by Ihc Sun and Saturn. The 3rd lord Mercury is in the 2nd bhava C 12th from 3rd) with the Sun Karaka Mars is aspected by Saturn 'in
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Bhava, lord. Karaka and Drekana Ascendant are heavily afflicted, i.he native did nor, gei, j sibling. Had she got a sibling, no doubt it would have been a source of sorrow. Her mother had two miscarriages after the birth of this native and docrors advised her against a second child because of her health problems. Chart 2 of a boy who has a younger sister who is deaf, dumb and intellectually dull. She attends a special school for mentally handicapped children, The 3rd bhava in Chart 2 "is occupied by Mars (karaka imthe bhava) and Venus. The 3rd lord Sun Is in the 2nd bhavaJlTih from'Srd) in association with Jupiter and Mercury aspected by own lord Moon and malefic Saturn, Apart from [hat, the Sun "is in the^Nakshatra of Sauirn, Karaka Mars in the 3rd is unfortunate for
... Third House and Younger C^y-homs Chart 2: Male: Bom July 2?1h, 19t>1 at 04h 24m at 26 N 40, 77 E 14, Jltuu r i rf-.Sin ii.ii | i i 53 riTfiJ Churl,2 U !jd ll,I Rasi yfci ,">t
«5T I wi'iJ SI ".sud
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Chart 2 Urrkmninn
Navamsa
younger siblings. From the Moon, the 3rd lord Jupiter is in a Papnkmtan Yoga and is in association with 8th lord Sun. The Navamsa 3rd lord Me rc my*!is in 2nd 112th from. 3rd)
Some combinations related to yomiger siblings culled from classical works are;-i) If a malefic planet is'in the 3rd without any benefic .support or the 3rd comes under a Papakarltari Yoga, one will not.have younger co-horns; or may .have short lived siblings. ii) If the lord of the 3rd or Mars occupies the Sell, 6th or the
12tll and has no
beneficial aspects, prosperity to brothers is rarely to be predicted. ni) if th e 3rd lord or Mars or die 3rd house is joined or aspected by benefics and otherwise strong, prosperity Lb brothers can be expected. iv) If the 3rd lord andiMars occupy the 8tllF one may not have siblings. If they are in an inimical house or have Lhe association with malefics, early death of sibling is likely. v) If the lord of 3rd is in the Gtll, one's brothers become inimical to one and one faces difficulty through them. vi) If the lord of the. 3rd.occupies a beneficial Navamsa and Mars is well posited, the native will have thriving brothers. vii) if the, lord of 3rd i^in the. 211(1, lie is likely CO lose his younger brother, viii) If good planets reside in the 3rd or aspecr it, one will get many brothers. .urjilf the 3rd lord occupies malefic vargas and particularly those of Mars., relations between siblings will not be cordial. x) Increase in brothers may be expected "if the 3rd lord nr Mars occupies exaltation, his own house nr Navamsa or the .:Navamsa of benefics. xi) The 3rd lord occupying a trine from the Ascendant nr the Ascendant lord generally assures a family of brothers. xii) The Lhe 3rd house occupied by Mars indicates misfortunes for younger siblings. xiii) If the Drekanna Ascendant is weak and is in a Papakartari Yoga, loss of brother is likely. It is tb be noted ihaliLhe above combinations are very general. The good and bad results arc augmented or minimized depending" upon oLher factors such as aspect, association of benefic or malefic planets.
iVUP
. Tftini Ilousd and
Younger C-ft-bttrTis
afflicted by Kent and Saturn, The Prcfcann Ascendant is occupied by Ketu and its lord is in the 12th. Perhaps the association of 3rd lord Sun wiih Jupilcr iispcctcd by his dispositor Moon might have resulted in the birth of a yoimgci .sisier, Rut. oihei heavy affliciions to the Bhava ond the l<3rd._ hi the bhava. and malefic influence on the Drckanna Ascendant made her physically and intellectually handicapped. Chart 3: Male: Born May SSlh, 1907 at 11h 25m at 10 N 31, 78 E 13. r
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How to Judge a Horoscope - I hy Dr. B.V. Raman. Clues to Interpreting Charts by Gayatri Devi Vasudev.
UIM "''-Vl v^c SI '.vri p UMi I I li ll SST Chart3 Chart 3 ! Drekanna| VI,k aru Drekanna^ uf'rni HIP L| i n I ^
. Sirs" li
ll
I i I
Chart 3 Boy who
is of a has a
younger brother who s
'
nte ectua
'
" "y dull. suffered from t frequent illnesses He
dilring his childhood. J was verv stubborn i " and did not co to
school. The only field of his interest is eating and he has become a liability to (he parents. The 3rd bhava in Chart 3 is occupied by Ketu. The 3rd lord Mercury is in own house but in Rasi Sandhi. in the I Ith bhava afflicted by Mars and aspected by Saturn. Karaka Mars is in an enemy sign in Rasi and in a benefic sign In Navamsa, afflieicd by Mandi. From the Moon, the 3rd hmi Mercury i.s in the. 2nd Bhava (J2ih from 3rd) afflicted by the Sun.^ Mars and Saturn. The Navamsa 3rd house is occupied by the Sun, aspected by 5th cum :Blh lord Mercury and the 3rd lord Mars is well placed In Lllh but afflicted by Mandi. Drekanna Ascendant is aspected by the Sun, who js afflictqd by ..Saturn Hi
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It is possible to study the hirUi. death and well being of the younger co-boms with the aid of 3rd Bhava. Mors and Drekanna chart. When the Bhava. Karaka and the divisional chart have a number of afflictions, hruthej'S. v.tiir liccomc m source of sorrow, It would he, ideal to evaluate these things in the chart of the first child before going in for a second one. • (138-11} Reference*:
Charts I 31 Rasi si vvth IT.i*
it .kcdt si.mm
and m;iis. and the lord is well placed in the 9rh without any affliction. The 3rd lord Mercury is in his own house1 Navamsa 3rd lord is wc4]-plac«J, the Drekana Ascendant lord Jupiter is unaffljctcd has giving hiin a younger bnMhcr. The other afflictions possibly made him sickly, snibhcim., peevish, uneducated and irrcsfxmsihlc,
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ANOTHER ASTROLOGICAL DILEMMA ILUMTTVLTD FfcoM T-.vfJE problem should show us a way out of our difficulty. When Mantrc-swara says that the Ascendant lord in an Upachaya or the 6th is strong, it docs not folhiu1 thai all planers are siryng m the 6th it can and docs nican thai only the Ascendant lord or the, 1st lord is strong in it: its Dasa alone can be good. Others should partake of the evil result alone in the 6th except in what \vc have already mentioned. The same rule should apply to the house too which Mantncswaraclassifies as Lccnastana or hidden house. The 6th being the 2nd from the 5th and the 3rd being the 2nd front the 2nd, the one being Vidyiistiuia and the other Dhanasliina, their 2nd flowing_the' common; rule, should help promote the 5th and the 2nd respectively when occupied by the. Ascendant or Bhava lord. In other words Upachayahood has only a limited application and to holdi H as good "in all cases would be unwise. •
introducadto astrology through Dr. B. V. Raman's "The Autobiograhy of a Vedic Astrologer", is full time into the subject after collegiate studies.
Anders Breivik's Paisacha Yoga P. Shyctm Kishor A Case of Diabolism TfclE
mind
is
the
seat
of
all
thoughts
and
emotions.
The
mind is represented by the Moon..Afflictions to the Moon can make a person very dangerous and a threat to other people .The best example of this
is- the. Norway attacks case.
right-wing extremist Anders
On 22nd July 2011,
Bchring Breivik bombed
a Norwegian
the government
buildings in Oslo,, the capital of Norvvay,which resulted in 8 deaths and showered bullets on young people who were taking part in a youth camp in ULoya island killing 69 of them. Anders Breivik said that the motive behind the attack was to save Norway and Western Europe from a Muslim takeover. Andet& Breivik: Born Febfttary t3. 1979 at 2?h. 32n>. at Oslo, <59 N 55. .10 E 45| with a balance of 10 years 1 tmonth ,18 days ol Venus Dasa at birth. A^rrill emi
Navamsa
The Ascendant is Vfrgo and iis lord Mercury is in the Gthj a Piisinnri, afflicted hy the 12th lord Sun and Kem.Ttic Moon who is the significator of the mind is in the 12th. another Dusiana afflicted by the 5th and 6th lord Saturn and Rahu.Thd 3rd and Slh lord Mars who is exalted in the 5th aspects the Moon by his adverse Eth house aspect.
The Moon comes under heavy affliciion.THc Miion-Samm combination is not a desirable one, Dcgiccwisc die Moon and Saturn arc very elese to each other. Saturn is retrograde which aggravates his malct'icicncc. Here Saturn is afflicting the Moon nut only as a natural malefic bin also as the frih lord which assumes significance, because the 6(h stands fm disease.Generally the term diseases refers to diseases of the, body. But when the Gih lord is related to the Moon it can show diseases of the mind which can manifest in ihc form of psychological problems, fjko hie Moon'Satut't) Combination, the ,MiN>ii-Rahii combination is also not auspicious and has serious psychological implications. And in Brcivik-s chart as the Moon is with both Saturn and Rahu. the mind "is highly vitiated making the native psycholpgically explosive, AUGUST fflia
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(—I... Anders Breivik'i Pilisuchu The. Moon's association with Saturn and Rahu is an important affliction. But if you look at the Moon you can find a stronger affliction centered on it which made Anderx Breivik a cold-bloiidtid munJerer. And that is the muiual itspcct between the Moon and Mercury. This mutual aspect is a dangerous one causing psychological abcnraiions Jatakadeshaniarga, Chapter S. Sloka 74 says that when Mercury and I he Moon are posited in angular houses il CnmiK n Pnisacba Yoga, Ihr result of which is insanity In Brcivik's case, the Moon and Mercury are in the 7th from each rtther.This is a clear Paisacha Yoga. The mafeficeiice of the Yoga ix intensified by the afflictions in. which both the plane! s are subject to and also hy the houses occupied by them. It is this Paisacha Yoga which made Breivik go on a kilting spre-e. According
to
Uttarakalamntay
a
planet which is exalted and netrogrtule is equal to a debilitated one and has no strength. Here Jupiter is exalted and
retrograde.
Therefore
he
is
weak. The Moon who is the dispositor of Jupiter is in the 12th house which also adds to the weakness of the latter. There arc other factors also besides the Paisacha Yoga which contribute Lo makini; Breivik a killer A consideration of the 9th nouse which stands for Dharma or righteousness is also necessary to understand the quality of one's actions besides the Moon and the 5Ih house. The 9lh house is Taunts and its lord Venus occupies the 4th house. Though the 9th lord appears to be well-placed he is in the Sill from the "Jlh. According to the general rules of astrology, if the lord ol a Bhava occupies Lhe; 6th, Sill and I ith from that Rhava it spoils the significations of the concerned Bhava. The 9Lh house is aspected by malefic Saturn. In the consideration ul the 9th house we have also lo include Jupiter as he is the planet of Dharma. Jupiter who is the 4lh and 7lh lord is in the I 1 Ih exalted and retrograde. According to 414
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I Itarnkalamritu a planet which is exalted und retrograde is equal to a debilitated one and has no strength. Here Jupiter is exalted and retrograde .Therefore he is weak.The Moots who is the dispositor of Jupiter is in the 12th house which also adds to the weakness of the latter. Further Jupiter is aspected by malefic Mars.Thu.t Lhe Weakness of the 9lh house, its lord and Jupilcr make Breivik's actions unrighteous One's thoughts manifest in the form of actions. So the IBth house which slands for Karma or action has to be analysed to see the nature of actions. The I Oth lord Mercury who is also the Ascendant lord is in the bth. a Dusiana and is afflicted hv the 12th lord Sun and Ketu. fie is also combust. Here Mercuryhas three roles in pla}. Fim he is Lhe Ascendant lord represenlmij lhe native. Second he is the Iflth lord who is responsible for the native's actions. Third. Mercury rules the nervous system und thinking process which control the native's reactions. Therefore Mercury's affliction in these three roles led the native to indulge in ruthless killings The kind of courage which is required for acts like mass murder is given by Mars, the planet of courage. The 3rd house is also important as it stands for courage Here Mars who is also the 3rd lord is in the 5lh. the house nf mind, and as a planel of violence and dcsmiciion hia occupation of tJlC house of mind makes the native extremely cruel and bent on harming others. AlideiS Breivik was in Mars-Sun period when the attacks took placc.The Dasa lord Mars who has a prtipensity for destruction and his lordship of the Slh which alxo stands for destmctiun made Anders Breivik destruction personified and unleashed the demon in him. The Bhukti lord Sun who is the lord of the I2lh stands for lost and ensured the loss of innocent lives. At the time of the attucks transit Saturn was in UiC 2nd from the natal MiXrfi causing stiilesath* or the scven-and-a-half-yciu' cycle which can he a luihulent period. Further transit Saturn was in Virgo un the Ascendant. This Saturnine transit coupled with tnc Dasa and Bhukti saw Lhe Paisacha Yoga manifest in us worst form. • (100.12\
Planetary Indicators of Health
Hazards - II*
S. K. Kapoor Mercury Mercury has prime control over the nerves and related nervous disorders, including paralysis. Chart 6: Malo-: Bom NovemOer 01, 1936 al 3li..a6in. al 26 N 51':SD E 56' with a balance ol 1 year 8 months 4 dsurs oi Moon Dnwi at bMh, I p. srni I
I* ■*«! \ U4 I Chart 6
vns Mr'* I I 54 I IK'
Navamsa
sm I icnu
viJs I
jij#*
In Chart 6, Virgo Ascendant is severely afflicted by rhe 3rd and fcth lord Vtars opposite S.iturn, the 6th lord. The Ascendant lord Mercury is in the grip of Rahu and the 12tit lord Sun. The 6th lord Saturn occupies the 7th opposite Lhc Slh lord Mars and the 8th is occupied by Ketu. The native, a diabetic conscoueni on Jtijijicrplaced in the 6Tb in Bhava, involved in exchange of sign with Saturn and ♦ Pun I hi<; appeared in ibe M.A., July 2011.
entrenched in a Martian Nakshatra, suffered I a fracture in his left thigh during the operation of Jupiter Dosn,Venus Bhukti. Sagittarius governing the thigh and paralysis is strongly aspected by both Mars and Saturn. In the course of surgery to set his broken bone, he suffered paralysis due lo faulty anesthesia, and later succumbed lo Lhc injury. Venus occupies a Martian sign in Saturn's Nakshatra and is placed opposite Mars in Navatusa. Jupiter at the time was Iransitting Leo in the 8th from the Moon and the 12th from the Ascendant. Mars and Saturn the evil Dusiana lords, transited Pisces and Gemini respectively engaged in mutual £t|LLarc aspect. In the Vnrshaplial for his 66ih year. Jupiter is lord of the 8th from Taurus Ascendant and comes under the aspect of both Mars and Saturn; the Gth 15 occupied by lhc Sun. Ketu and Mercury -indicative of paralysis. Jupiter Jupiter governs the function of the liver and gall bladder and related disorders. Two cases involving maladies of these vital I body functions are presented below. Chart 7 shows the Ascendant lord Mercury placed in a Martian sign in combustion. "The 6th is occupied by Keto along with Saturn in
Mercury
rules nervous disorders and paralysis.
Jupiter
rules liver, gall bladder and related disorders.
Venus Saturn
rules kidneys and., urinary system. rule? bonus, lolnis, knees and lower extremities.
Joint Effort Ntwdttd] Chart 7: Lfcrie: Born April 25. 1928 al 9h. 15m. I 28 N 27, 77 E 42 with a balance ol 3 montts 6 days ol Ratvu Dasa at biriri. n Mill1 |
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exchange of houses with the ■ rMa?j. Virgo representing the gastric function is strongly aspected by the 6th lord Mars. Jupiter, the controller of 'liver function, joins Venus, the lord of rhe„ I 2Tb, and is flanked'hy malefics.Mars and rhe Smi Venus .is severely maligned bv Rahu afflicting Vcnusian sign Taurus under the joint aspect of Mairs and Saturn. In Navamsa. Venus as lord of the 6th combines with .Saturn In the 3rd. The Dasa of Venus thus became the source of suffering from liver*cancer. The MHl?.'1 of Jupiict- in Gemini opposite, Saturn and JVIars In Virgo made the situation acute to which the native, succumbed. The Annual Progression chart for the 62nd year is gravely afflicted by Saturn joining the 8th rami Munlha lord Moon in Sagittarius Ascendant opposite (Mars and thC Ascendant lordj jupirep occupying the^ (rtlh with Mercury rhe Maraka lord ofthe 7th. Char 8: Male: Bam August 16. 1843 at 2h.l6m.at 27 N 07. 78 E 35 with a balance at 17 years 1 month G days ol Rahu Dasa at brith.
6th in Bhava. Saturn occupies Lhe 8th and the 8th lord Mercury conjoins the 7Lh and l2Lh lord Venus and .receives rhe rsign aspect of .Mais and Saturn. Malevolent Rahu afflicts Jupiter ruling gall bladder in the. 6th from the Moonsign. The Bhukti of Rahu in Saturn Dasa resulted In the formation of gallj stones, which called for surgical removal. Mars transited the Moon-sign opposite Jupiter and Rahu transited Sagittarius. In the Anmialj r'rosmvvHm chan for ihc 4Vrh year. Jupiter joined Mars in the 6th from Pisces Ascendant. Under the combined direction of Mercury-Venus, Lhe native suffered 1 min scvitc malarial attack, which, affected bis lungs seriously requiring hospitalization and prolonged treatment. Mercury and Mars transited Gemini (lungs) in lhe. 6th from lhe Ascendant and Venus joined Rahu in Cancer in the nth from Chandra Rasi. In the Varshaphal for his 57th year. Jupiter-Saturn occupies Aries Asccndanl opposite Mars and lhe 6th lord Mercury joins Rahu in the >lth. Venus Venus rules rhe kidneys and tends to affect the function of the urinary system. Chart 9: Male: Bom April 14, 1936 ai 17h. 32m. al 25 N '16, 82 E 06 with a balance ol 10 days ol Venus Dasa at birth. |IT tl.s Chart 9 Rasi
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Chart 9 refers to the vicum of kidney disorder with Venus placed in a watery sign in the Tlh opposite Virgo Ascendant. Mercury, the Ascendant b.rtid, is .gravely afflicted in the 8th joining Ihc L2ih lord Sun. ihc ftth lanl Mars and receiving the aspect of the 6th lord Saturn. Venus occupies the Nakshatra of ihc 6th lord Siiium and is hemmed between malefics. Libra
Judging Health CtHidLtltmA signifying lhe> kidney and the urinary system is aspected by Mars ami Saturn The kidney disorder appeared In Saturn Dasa-Venus Bhukti and turned ncuic in the Bhukti of Mars and Rahu, claiming his life. Saturn's Dasa was also the cause o-f his becoming diabetic due to Saturn's placement in a Jovian Nakshatra and Jupiter in affliction from Rahu.
dUDGING HEALTH CONDITIONS ■* ■ j. f ii'iirmvtnm n)ty\i pwtj; «iii undci' ^medical and psychiatric treatment fni many years. The Ascendant 8th and 4th lords in
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In Chart 30, Leo Ascendant is in occupation of Saturn, Ihe lord of the. 6lh, in mutual exchange with the .Ascendant joij SOO. The, 6lh is occupied by the 8th lord Jupiter in combustion. The 8th is afflicted by Rahu in opposition to Mors. Affliction of Virgo by Mars in alignment w ith the Nodes and aspected by Jupiter resulted in her becoming diabetic at the onset of Mars Dasa, The Sun Bhukti caused "hei to jmf/ci ffptri rheumatic arthritis with the left knee bally affected. The interconnection between Saturn and the Sun occupy ins Capricorn (kneel manifested true to the character SulUT^/rmsnj-d the natal Ascendant and Rahu over natal Sun act as effective trigger _ In the Varshaphal chart for the ,60th year. Saturn owning the 6th occupied the 121h from Virgo Ascendant in exchange with the 12lh lord Sun combined with the 8th lord .Mars. (92.12)
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Younger Sister The younger si MC'i 61 the native of Chart 7 died on [^bruary 4. I0H3 due to cardiac nrrcst suffering anorexia. The 3rd house is occupied Chwt 7: Ltale: Bom October 15. l$4G at ifh. Sim. at 41 N ta. 72 W SA (5h. V/)
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The native of Chart 8 has three younger sisters. The youngest is mentally mauled since birth and she has to be taken e.irc of by Chart 8: Hate: Bom April 25. I97B at t7h. On. al 1« N 10. ei E 06 r| I I
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by the Sun and aspected by Saturn from I be Ascendant. The 3rd lord Mercury is in thr 4ili with Yogakaraka I. Oth lord Mars and the 0th lord Jupiter, hemmed between malefics, When judged from die, 3 id hoti^ the Asccndanl is occupied by the IZtli lord Sun aspected by the Bth lord Saturn ^liilc the Asccndanl hud Mercury is in the 2nd with the 3rd and Bth lord Mats and the 4th and '/th lord Jupiter. Ttvj 5lh house ruling the, heart is afflicted by the eninhimni aspect of Nhtrfr and Saturn, The, Sun placed in the 3rd afflicted by Saturn and the, 5th from the 3rd afflicted by the aspect of Saturn iind Mars explains the death of the nam^'A umci; due to, lu;.tn diseMc,
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other?, even Ttr fjceding, .bathing etc The third house thai rules younger siblings is Scorpio occupied by lllC I , I ill lord debilitated Moon and ospcclcd by Venus from the, l>th ihouse. The 3rd lord Mars occupies his debilitation sign in Ihc I Jlh house The 3nl house iiseljt occupied by a debilitnicd phinei while the .3rd lord is in his debilitation, This indicates serious problems u;iit,h the |siblings while the involvement of debilitated Moon indicates some mental trouble. Judging from the 3rd house, die, 5th house, is occupied by 8th lord debilitated Mercury who up flic led by Kciu while the; 5th lord Jupiter occupies the 8th house cxublishlag an exchange of signs between the 5ih and 8th lords* Involvement of afflicted and s -• t debilitated Mercury, Jupiter and the 5th and 8th houses explain* the retarded mental growth of Ihc sister
Health. Issues of Relatives Younger
Brother
"The you:ngcr brother of the native of Chart 9 met with a serious accident in which, his leg got severed from his body but which was Chart 9. Fcmple: Born July 25. 1986 at 14^ 10mh at 25 N 26, 31 b 50 (5.30 Hrs East). MftrcJ I Fl ■H fui I r. s*
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later joined hy surgery .This was.in June 201 I and Ihe bmiher is yer to recover fully. The 3rd is aspected by 10th lord Sun and the 8th cwn 1 1th lord Mercury while the 3rd lord Saturn "is in the Ascendant in a Martian sign Scorpio hemmed between Mars and Ketu, The signs involved are Scorpio — hosting the 3rd lord, Sagittarius — hosting the Karaka Mars and Capricorn - the 3rd house. These signs rule the secret parts, thighs and knees respectively in the Zodiac. Serious affliction lo the 3rd lord involving Mars and Ketu (kujaracf ketu) explains the" grave leg jnjuryof the native's bftrthcr.
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The wife of the native of Chart 1 1 was horn deaf. She does not understand anything and she cannot even count currency notes. Her IQ is less than their son's who is in Class 1. The native got her cars operated and now she can hear though she cannot understand much. The native was cheated into marrying her by her parents.
The wife of the native of Chart 10 was diagnosed with uterine cancer. The 7th house
The 7th house is Taurus occupied by an exalted 9Lh lord Moon and aspected by 2nd and Slh lord debilitated Jupilcr. The 7lh lord and Karaka Venus is in (he 2nd house under heavy affliction from Saturn and the Rahu-Kctn axis involving Gemini and Sagittarius. Judged from the 7rh hoii-SC, rhe 2nd Imiisc is heavily while rhe 2nd and 5ih lord Mercury .goes into the Gtli. The as peer of debilitated Jupiter on the 7th and the 5th from the 7th further complicate mailers. These afflictions have caused impairment in the hearing and other faculties of
Wife Chart 10: Male: Bdrn Qctobei 20, I9h, 00m. at 20 N 24, 76 E 59.
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The soo of the native of Chart 12 died suddenly due lo heart trouble. The 5lh InHtsc is Scittfiin occupied hy rhe 2nd Inrd Sun and 7lli fimt 8th lord Saturn while ihe 5th lord Mart it m the 4th with the 6th and 9th lord Jupiter and Rahu. The Karaka Jupiter V* severely afnicied by Mars and Rahu man inimical, sign, m the 4ih. When judged from the 5lh himsc, the Asccndanl is occupied by the Sun and Saturn who arc m close conjunction. The Ascendant and 6th lord Mars is relegated lothc 12th nfflicied by Rahu and joined iby Jupiicr If wc; judge from IJhra, ihC Sign occupied by thCj Kataka, UlC, A^CCItikUll is occupied by ^rd and the Glh ^nrd Jtipilci afflicted hy Mars and Rahu while the AsccmL'ml lord Venus is in the •hit n fllicted by the cninNnci] aspect of Sntum and Mars. All these planetary dispositions indicate severe health problems and short life1 lo4. 'rprogeny. ♦ ^ ■"» r The I . " close -■-i x r fll'diclinn .i - ' p I Hi ** llic Sun from Saturn in the Sill from the Ascendant explains the scat of disease as in the heart nikj by the Sun. The native of Chart 13 tins two sons. JJls second son suffered from rfw; mid hfehi fevrr during his third month ntid Ills rnenlnl ^roulh was arrested which has itimlc. him mentally retarded with unclear speech. The 5th house 'is Scorpio aspected by 4th und. I Ith lord V'enui. from own house. The 5th lord Man uccupics virr/eTim Aimrs fviv"
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the ib«h afflicted by 'Rahu'sand Saturn's aspect, Jupiter, the Moon and Kciu aspect Mars from the 12th The Karaka Jupiter occupies rhe I2ih juiolny Hi? 1 Msic,, ra iJ Kefuondna aspectehy Mars and Rahu from the 6th, AH these dispiMiiiom Indicate trouble with the native's progeny. The 5th lord afflicted by the Nodes and Saturn and aspected further by ihc Moon. Ketu and Jupiicr indicate trouble ivjili ihi; mind and speech. When judged from the 5th lumsc. ilic Ascendant is hemmed between malefics and Hi [I'll rd Mars occupies llic 2nd under severe affliction. The 2nd and 5Lh lord Jupiicr is relegated lo the Kthi, f 'M._.":'^,.rial sign, under tifiTlciJon. TJn's ex plain v- ihe RAiivc "vein's retarded mental growth and unclear speech. • (Sf 12)
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■ found the article on the Vimshottari Dasa system by Dr. Purushotham Nair {SI.A., May 2012) inlcrcsiing. McraVa concept I have been dunkmg ahtMir I was intrigued lo learn rh-n almost all number systems originated from counting on the ten fingers. iMath-1; evolved from simple tallying (counting cows). I then began to ^scc a relationship ibetween finger counting and the numbers of the, Dasas. Dasas and
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■1 "Was dunking some of your readers who anc experts mathematicians might be able to see some nitavanct; loi this and develop'ihti pi further. I also think that 120 is more of an astronomical feature (IAS of a circle) than the purported length of life. The Dasas are such a mystery !
Counting from I to 20 from the left hand to ihc right and repeating, places all the Dasa numbers, mi ihe right hand, except for 8 ami V, This needs further research but suggests that counting on the 10 fingers played some role in Dasa number system.
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Horoscope of
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Jayanta Bhowmick
NotxviiKsianding the fact that Mr. S. K. Sathviinaniyanjtnio deserves our congratulations mi his prediction in his letter ("M A , April 2012) on Sachin Tcndulkar's historical achievement, certain discrepancies in the master-blaster's chart need to be looked into. The editorial "What Makes the Ascendant Strong" (M.A., April 2011) showed Sachin4-S chaii with Ascendant Virgo with a balance of 5 years 6 months 16 days of Sun Dasa at birth Exactly after one year Mr. Salyanarayana has produced a chart with Ascendant Taurus with a balance of 3 years 3 months of Venus Dasa at birth To Stan wiiM, in both the charts, the Ascendant lords have been fortified from different angles, having gained quite a lot of power. The Atmakaraka in both charts is Ihc same Mars exalted and in Virgo Navamsa. Let us check some of the milestones in Sachin's life against both charts Sachin made his debut century in Old Trafford at the age of 17 years 4 months. According to our reader. Sachin was in Moon Dasa. Venus Bhukii. The Moon for Taurus Ascendant in the 8ih with Rahu does not show any incidcni that could create history, ihc Moon being debilitated in Navamsa and in a Venus-ruled Nakshatra. Venus though in a Viparccta Raja Yoga in the 12th aspected by a powerful I2lh lorJ as Ascendant lord in the 1 2lh is combust and cannot give a satisfactory verdict The editorial chart shows he was under Mars Dasa. Jupiter Bhukti which pushes a mi
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Stronger reason for the stupendous event. Mars and Jupilcr are in the Sth, the place for one's talents and creative skills Mats and Jupiici are in Nccchabhanga Yoga in the Sth. Mars is in his own Nakshatra while Jupiter is in the Nakshatra of a Vargottama Moon. Sachin's father passed away on 17th May 1999 As per Mr. Rao's chart it was in Mars Dasa, Moon Bhukii According to Ihe cdimrial's chair Sachin was in Rahu-Jupticr. Here, both the combinations have their respective logic to show such a sad incident, but Rahu being debilitated in the Sth from Ihe 9lh with Jupiter as his sign dispositor, Ihe emphasis is more. According to Rhavartba Rntnakara also, rhe father may pass away before the end of Mars Dasa. Both Mars and Rahu have gone great guns as far as Sachin's cricket Career is concerned. Sports come under the 3rd house.. The 3rd lord exalted in the 5rh (house of talents) shows his excellence much better. The 5lh is talent while the 9th is luck or the unseen power working for a man. So the Mars-Jupiter combination in the 5lh is distinctly different from il$ being in the 9ih Bes . .•- ihc I eerw u v urn i*rim'iphs more effective with Virgo Ascendant where both Mercury as Ascendant lord and Jupiter (both with Nccchabhanga) aspect the Ascendant. The Moon's position here can be taken as another kcy-facmr In Mr Rao's chart, the Moon becomes a normally powerful planet being out off the Nodal grip dcgrccwisc and with directional strength as well as suffering
Vudfur weakness due to its constellationqI position. In ihc editorial charL, the Moon gathers additional strength being Vargottama and in the Na&kiihLni of an exalted planet I would tike to refer to two of the Yogas given in Rhnvartlta Uatnakam, Chapter XII (translated by Dr. B. V. Raman), where it says that Rahu confers Raja Yoga and fame when in a quadrant or trine and gives affluence and liimc when in the I Oltu I 1th. 4lh or ihcSlh. In fact, Sachin's Karaknmsa falling in the same sign :l\ the Ascendant Virgu as given in the editorial all the more supports his career. Another important factor is sachin's marriage. His wife is a doctor from a Gujarati family and older than him by 6 years (bom 10th November 1967). Sachin hails from a middle class Rajapur Saraswat Brahmin background where such a marriage can comfortably lie considered as somewhat unconventional. Lei us consider Sachin'5 Navamsa The iwo Navamsa charts lend ro distinctly different conclusions In rhe editorial Navamsa, the 7ih lord Sun is in the Gill, the 7th is occupied by Saturn and Vena*;, the Bih is occupied by Mars and Rahu. The Navamsa chart as per Mr. Rao has 7th lord Saturn in Leo. in turn, the Sun, the 2nd lord aspects the 7th Capricorn. Both the 7th and 8th arc vacant. Sachin's wife's profession and her being a non-Marathi and senior to Sachin arc more than vouched for from the editorial chart. The 7th lord (whether Mart or Jopiter) is in Capricorn with Nccchabhanga Yoga but paediatrics has more to do wilh Mercury Ihnn other planets. Mercury is in Sachin's 7lh in the editorial chart and his wife is a paediatrician Here too Ihe editorial ch;ut gives a dcarci pienwe lhan Mr Rao's Sachin's mother-in-law (Annabel Nfehti) is of British ori gin Can this lead to more technical clarity?The wife's mother can be seen from the LOth of a chart (4lh from 7lh> In Ihe editorial chart, Sachin's lOlh is occupied by Kctu aspected by Rahu and the Moon The I Oih lord is Mercury who is in Revati Nakshatra indicating
Prativadha
the foreign connection and long distance while in the reader's Navamsa, the I Oth is aspected by 10th lord Saturn who in turn is in the Ascendant Taurus. Sachin's father Ramesh Tendulkar was a professional writer too and this fact can be seen in ihc editorial chart The Sth lord in Ihe 9th is aspected by Jupiter from the 5rti and the 9ih lord Venus wirh rhe exalted Sun aspeered by the exalted 3rd lord Mars. I am in no way trying to be judgemental on the conclusions in this case. But the facts of Sachin's life arc better explained by Ihe editorial chart than the reader's • THE WORLD IN AUGUST 2012 auMTTNTXTl FROM P-VlC Libya (Cancer 4* SS'i is well served by the planets occupying Upachayas to assure good prospects North and South America The United States (Aries 3' 20'}has to tackle deadly disturbance erupting due to malefic impact on the 6th and the Slh bolh in Rasi and Navamsa. The 2nd lord Venus combined with the 9th lord Jupiter assures positive fiscal measures to push the economy. Agriculture prospects arc supported by Ihc luminaries in Ihe 4lh The President garners support wilh both Ihe iClh and Ihe I Oth lord Salurn receiving Jupiter's a.speer. Mexico (AtjtturUt.t29' 3) may grieve for national tragedy under the impact of Saium joining the 10th lord Mars in the Bth and aspecting Rahu in the IGlh, Venus and Jupilcr in ihc 4ili are supportive of agriculture f«t)S|>CCT5 Argentina 3d') pushes her financial agenda under Venus and Jupilcr fortifying the 2nd. Mars and Saturn in the 6th arc prone to provoke disturbance Brazil (Aries li" 46) shows rcsolvf m lacii mu hci etncnil jitki in mci il affairs under benefics in the 2nd and Venn.*, joining the luminaries in the I Orh from rising Libra Navamsa. • (109.12> A'Jqust an:
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I'l/ttieti nnrl Catvef Crttu-rrni dvah with prrtbleins concerning career — job opportimtiiri, the best line ta choosejar a son ar daughter, dreaded transfers, penal action, stupe ft sion iribulnliotts and is open ONLY TO $U/iSCKIffLKS. Address your prablvtnfquery la Mailreyi, and Career Canrernt. Modlrs AsTROLnov, ""Shrl Goynlrt"*, 56. ITI Ijiyont, IV East Main Road, fteitutshnttkari III Stage, Rangalare 560 0S5, India. Mithteyl will answer queries selectively. Complete honttcopic details, name, address and Sithicrijflionnumber mutt be fumixhed. .\'a car' respondetice whaltoever wiB be entertained regarding discussions in this column^ Mailreyi
Q; Our son who has a Ph.0. th astrophysics from theTala instituteolFuruiain&nlBl Research witireturn fo India in November 2012 afterS years of research in different European"Universities.' WiR he be Able tdflrtd a goodjob m India? S.N.43I3 Son: Born April 19, 1978 at 8b. Sum (1ST) with a balance 01 2 years 2 months 18 days of Ketu Dasa al birth
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aspected by the I Oth and 7lh lord Jupiter from the IJ ih .house- Moreover, ihc Dasa lord Moon and'Bhukti lord Venus otx-. In mutual Kcndras son is |ikel to |and a ^ _ U!_ good job without any difficulty on his return to India. Q: My son is a software engineer working in thn UrS-Aafter finishing his MS'there in 2007. He wants to set up his own company in U.S.A. in the field of Onance/slock ~market and settle there itself as he is also married to a U.S. citizen. Will he succeed in his ambitions? S.X. Stiff!I Sen: Bern March 5, 1981 at 16h. 28m. at 18 N 29, 73 E 57 with a balance ol 18 years 2 monlhB 28 daya of Rahu Dasa al birth. "If
Ans: The Ascendant Gemini is occupied by 6lh and I I Lh lord Mars and aspcclcd by the 2nd lord Moon while the 1 Oth is aspected by exalted 5th lord Venus. The Ascendant lord Mercury is in the I Eth with I Oth lord Jupiter and Ketu as also 3rd lord Sun. All these planetary dispositions render the chart strong. Currently, your son is iin Venus Bhukti of Moon Dasa which will continue till January 2014.~lhcBhukti lord Venus as a benefic is in the I Oth house while the Dnsa lord moon is m the 7th house lira*
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Ans: The Ascendant Cancer is occupied by Rahu and aspected by Kctu-afflictcd Mercury. The Ascendant lord Moon is in the filh house, a Dusiana, moving towards a conjunction with
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A^CCiidom. Therefore, h m.iy lie feasible to plan your daughter's future keeping this indication in mind.
S.X.3775 Daughter.; Bern Septembei;/ 27[28, 1972 at Oh.lSm. al 23 N 1$, C9 I 48 with a tnlanco ol 8 yesrs S monCht 15 Czi* of iMoon Dasa at birth.
Q. My daughter got married on I fclrZOOS- She has had thttta abortion* since i then. Despite'medical trcjtmenf. she ha* not been,ablelto get mxhikl, iVBI she be a mother? smt
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PI- n L MJP I It At Ans: The 7lh house is occupied by 7tli lord Jupiter and Vnrgotinm.'i Rahu aspectecf by 15th rrrm I Itli lord Mont, TIk? 7tli lord in the 7th is not desirable for in.im.i^c The Kuliitnikuraka Venus i> in llie 'Znd I house in exchange of signs with 2nd lord Moon ftiHl nspcctcd hy 8lh and ^th lord Saturn lo the exact degree. Funhcr. the Ascendant lord Mercury though in his sign of exaltation is with 6th lord Mars 'in Virct. the Meh of the virgin. The chart does not appear to show marriage hut .spiritual mclinaiiutts are supported by the ptcsence of Kcm in the
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trcatmcnL Moon Bhukti is upto April 2014 and carries hope of a child, especially when Jupiter is in Taurus. Q. Kindly cxanvno, my daughter's chart from the marriage perspective. She is currendy working as a consumer marketing manager with a very large multinational company. Though she has done very we in her fob, she has not been able to find a suitable match RJi. 21)1.1 Daughter: Born March. 8, '1987 at 7h. 22m. (Summer Time) al 33 S 52, 1511 E 12 with a balance of 5 years 1) month 17.day* ol .Mars Dasa at birth. fttKi; 11 in nr* tm
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PLANETS AND CAREER CONCERNS ■ COVITNIJHD FROM PAGE JHi) Ihe Sun and therefore, weak in digital strength. The Moon further is wiLh lOlh lord Mars and JiJth lord Vcnii.^. all in the 8rh house Therefore, the chart docs not hold promise of any great success in finance/stock related businesses. The fact the next Dasa lord Saturn is with 9th lord Jupiter can helpyourson in his employment but il may: not help business vcniunis. Q'. i am presently employed in a private sector In a mini steel plant as GeneralManager, Writ i continue to be in this position or are there any overseas opportunities Job-wise? S.N. -t-HWi Male: Born September' 28, 1046 at Gh. 30m. at 22 N 40, 86 E 11 with i a (.balance iol 8 year* 3 months 3 days oT Rahu Oasa at birth.
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Ans; The 7th house Leo is aspected by its ruler Sun which does not rule out marriage. However; the aspect tifSlh.lord Mercury anil of Saturn, even if the Ascendant lord, tends to cause delay. Currently, your daughter is in Jupiter Dasa, Saturn BhuklL Saturn is the Ascendant lord and the 7lh occupant from the Moon-sign and can bring about marriage in the closing months of his.Bhuktf in the lattci half of 2014. A uTroUygicalfy yours,
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Ans: Your Ketu Dasa ends in January 2014 when Venus Dasa begins. Venus is u benefic 9ih rum 2nd lord placed in his >Moolarrikona sign Libra with the, 4th and 7th lord Jupiter. Grd and 8th lord Mars and I 1th lord Moon. Venus is in a moveable sign and well-placed. Therefore. Venus Dasa should bring in a major relocation, overseas not ruled out. with highly favorable results. Transit Saturn moves j>ui of Libra in about May 2014. Therefore, it docs look like there may be a shift to a foreign land and with favorable financial benefits. • Coithc tit/n M.A . July 2012, page 411, columni I. \ine 8: Read "fact, Mars and Saturn jointly anpect Jupiter" and not as pritned undei Chart 2. The error is regfelted,— Editor ■AUGUST 2012
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Planets and Continuity or Life
Feng Shui for Harmony and Prosperity Akhanda Samrajya yoga
Importance of Homas
Planets and Foreign Travels
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Chinta Nidhi
Yajnavalkya
Time goes, you say? Ah no! Alas, Time stays. We go. - Austin Dobmn (The Parados of Time) For some ttme we were having a 'good time' in understating the nuances of the "katagjnana1 of our ancients in understanding the importance of 'KaUt* or 'Tbiw' and how they succeeded in structuring it in a peculiar scale of five main constituents that perhaps be called (he foundation of 'timet, by defining any day by its 'Tithi-VaaraNakshaim-Yoga-Karana' components. Shall we now allow some 'lime'just to contemplate on 'time' itself? Though every one of us is much concerned about 'time' in our day-to-day work, only a few have the patience and time lo think about time or try to know what" Time " is all about. It is more so with the astrologers, though they are the people who contemplate and calculate the ■time', all the time. Therefore will it not be useful to spend some nice time in knowing something about Time? Plato declare J, "The Sun. the Moon and planets were made for defining and preserving the numbers of lime." As Paul Halpern observes 'The essence of time lies precisely in the fact that it transcends, yet de fines, the realms of the mundane." In a broader sense of the term. ' Time can perhaps be defined as a specific pan of duration allotted to the present order of things in the un i verse. Then naturally, a question will arise as to when actually the 'time* began. For almost all, the question may not have much of any implication. The flnxoftime, which we are all conscious, is in fact, without any beginning or end or in short it is time leu. Though it is so, for the varied civilizations of the world, even from pre-historie days, it could be easily recognized thai their views were quite diverse. Perhaps, only the cycles of births and deaths, apart from the changing cycles of climate and seasons, seen and experienced by those early inhabitants of the earth, would THE ASTROLOGICAL •UAOAZINE
have made them see the universe as eternal, but changing in somewhat a regular rhythm. This will be applicable to even those who believe in the theory of rebirth. The recurring natural phenomena like daylight, night with darkness at most of the times and wilh light for sometime caused by the phases of the Moon and recurring seasons, have in fact, compelled mankind to measure time, from time to time. This process must have begun even from the prehistoric times, Practically, even at the earliest days of the life- of humans on e arth, one would not have required any appreciable knowledge of the orbit of the earth around the Sun. to understand that Die autumn invariably followed the summer, which was preceded by spring, the successor of winter. This order of unfailing phenomenon was easily discernible to the naked eyes for the early man or even for those without sight. Several millennia before Christ humans started organized social life on Ihe valleys of the Ganges and the Indus, in IndiiL, on the banks of the Nile in Egypt, by the side of Tigris and Euphrates in Mesopotamia and near Huang— Ho in China. For them, these natural phenomena must have appeared strange and of great importance, because for these early societies, agriculture was the main avocation. Agriculturists depended totally on the weather conditions because they had to plan their sowing, reaping and other operations at right and proper occasions. This must have compelled them to explore the cause of the variations of the seasons and further into the contents and concept of "Tune' itself. With the growth of social life and civilization, at a later stage, it is apparent that man has become more and more lime-conscious. In ancient times, the duration of daylight from sunrise to sunset, called the day and of (he darkness from sunset to sunrise called the night, were measured separately. Mostly this was done with (he aid of water clocks. Our ancients, however, were more painstaking to understand and classify Time' into certain coherent constituents. They evolved on identical division system for both time and space which has come into existence from the Vedaanga Jyothisha SEPTEMBER 3012 5
times that suggests to us that they were really adepts in this field of space-time mechanics. The age-old Sankalpa mantra recited by most of us echoes this Space-time conception of our ancients: ^
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Stthhf shahuHf ru.,drur.rili/v tuiytihrnlttnetur ilwitfsxa pru lui rdiir sivrtavamlia fcntpr vnha.Ktiam nitinvantctre asftlavim sasitw/w kaliyug? pnitluwitifptuitif Jii)/ifriH)dwecp? hlritrultTvtir.xiit' Can anyone imagine a more sublime way of praying than reminding one as at what part of the effulgence of the primordial time ore and what part of the vast expanse of the universe one stands, to do so? However, in India, we find (hat from time immemorial, the recurring appearance of the Sun had always determined the day, consisting of die daytime and night. In other parts of the world this concept of computing the length of the 'Day* comprising of the daylight and night together, came into vogue only much later. Actually the measurement of time is based on (he time taken by the earth to rotate on its axis ooce. is known as a day. The time taken by the Moon to revolve round the earth, once, is called • the Month. The time taken by the earth to revolve round the Sun, once, is called the Year. For all practical purposes (he day is divided into 24 hours and an hour into 60 minutes and each minute into 60 seconds. At present we consider the day as starting at midnight for civil purposes. A solar day of 24 hours consists of 24x60 • 1440 minutes or 86,400 seconds. The hours counted from the midnight to noon are designated - ante meridian AM. and then from noon to midnight as • post meridian PM. In the 24 hour reckoning, the AM and PM are ignored and hours are counted from 0 to 24, from midnight to midnight. Divisions of the solar day have an interesting history. The ancient Sumerians (original dwellers of Babylon) divided the daytime and night-time into three watches each. The watches were naturally of unequal lengths and varied throughout the year. Only during equinoxes these watches were of equal length, each of four hours.
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Monastic Measures These unequal watches continued up to the medieval times. The daily routine of the monks in the monasteries was according to these watches. It followed a pattern as rioted below. 1. Martins
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This is rhe lost watch of the night. The monk got up nearly *two hours before the sumise and started his work. The watch at sunrise.
This is half way between the sunrise and noon or the time of saying Mass. Sexta — At noon (hence the word siesta means midday rest) Nona — This is mid-afternoon from which we get the word Noon Vespers — An hour before sunset Compline — At sunset This is nothing but the BmIrma'Mutwria of the Hindus]
Those who are accustomed, even now, lo a siesta or a midday or afternoon nap, may as well feel glad (hat they ore rituolly observing (he sixth hour or fourth watch of the medieval monk, (hen known by (he name "Sexta." These watches were of variable nature in their duration and in (heir starting moments. According to Sarton "A clock regularly running and dividing the day into periods of equal duration would have been at first more disturbing than useful. For monastic purposes a human variable clock - a bell rung by a monk or lay brother at Ihc needed regular intervals - was more practical than an automatic one." Ancient
Divisions
Even in ancient times the need for measurement of equal interval times must have been felt. The Hindus called (he combined day and night-time asAfatrtUm. The ancient Babylonians used Syclt/hf/nrmn to denote this. They divided it into 12 pans of 30 Gesh each with each Grsh measuring 4 minutes. The Egyptians, however, divided (he daytime into 12hours and night into 12hours. Only much later, in medieval times, the 24-hour division forthe whole day, daytime and night combined, came into vogue. Our ancients, however, were more painstaking in this regard. They had first and foremost a two-way division of the Day*. They divided the day time (sumise to sunset • into four equal ports each called a Proliant or Yaama. The flight-time was also divided into four equal Praharax. Prahara division was very popular even with laymen. Even now, we can see (he elders in (he interior villages, lymtinurrf t m 14 THE A£TROiOO
Mr. CA.factmOnabfiiin it actively associated with the activities of n* fcititnfe of Astrological Sta&ti, dteHHaitUitt 1979. He has been a regular contributor to The Astrological Magazine hnow working an hit boot on St* liar Ailmiirgy. Mr. Padmanabhan felinrdattheChief Commercial Inspector of Southern Jlaitwav.
In my earlier article published in June 2012 issue of The Astrological eMagazJoCt 1 had stressed rhe importance of a planet in a horoscope acquiring good guna for it to confer favourable results to the native. 1 shall now give below the nature of guna. planets in a horoscope acquire, when they occupy different nakshatras, and the results. When Sun (Ravi), a rajasika planel occupies: • Any of (he three nakshatras ruled by himself viz, Kriltika, U tiara or Uttarashada, he attains rajasika guna and confers good results. •
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the three nakshatras Mercury (Budha) viz. Jyeshta or Revaihi,. he satvika guna and good results,
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Moon (Chandra), a rajasika planet occupies : a Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Jupiter, a satvika planet, he acquires satvika guna and would confer very good results in his Dasa / Bhukti. a
Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Sun, a rajasika planet, he attains good rajasika guna and confers good results.
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Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Mercury, a satvika planet, he attains satvika guna and bestows good results. Any of the three nakshatras ruled by himself, a rajasika planet, he attains rajasika guna and confers good results.
When l\tafi(Kuja) occupies: • Any of (he three nakshatras ruled by Sun, a rajasika planet, he attains predominantly rajasika guna, and gives good results. •
When Sun,Moon or Jupiter occupies any of the three nakshatras ruled by Mars (Kuja), a tamasika planet, or any of three nakshatras ruled
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by Saturn (Sani), another tamasika planet, or any of the three nakshatras ruled by Rahu or Kctu. (hey attain ptedominandy tamasika guna and confer unfavourable results.
Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Moon (Chandra) viz. Rohini, Hasta or Sravana, heattains rajasika guna and confers good results. Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Jupiter (Guru) viz. Ponarvasu, Visakha or ftKOTabhadrapada, he attains satvika - rajasika guiui^ and bestows very good results.
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Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Mercury, a satvika planet, he attains predominantly satvika guna, and confers good results.
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Any of the three nakshatras ruled by Rahu, a tamasika planet, he confers fairly good results, as both are tamasika planets.
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Any of the three nakshatras ruled by himself or Saturn, a tamasika planet, he acquires tamasika guna und confers unfavourable results.
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Any of the nakshatras ruled by Venus or Moon, rajasika planets, he does not acquire good guna, and results are not favourable.
Whan Mercury (Budha) occupies : • Any of the nakshatras ruled by himself or Jupiier or Sun, he acquires Satvika guna and will bestow good results, •
Any of the nakshatras ruled by Moon or Venus, he acquires mixed guna and gives confers only mixed results.
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Any of the nakshatras ruled by Saturn. Mars, Rahu or Ketu. he acquires predominantly Tamasika guna and indicates bad results,
When Jupiter (Guru) occupies: •
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Rajasika guna and gives beneficial results. Any of the nakshatras ruled by Mars or Saturn or Rahu or Keiu, he attains predominantly Tamasika guna. and he would give only adverse results.
any of (he nakshatras ruled by Venus, he acquires tamasika guna, and would give only adverse results. •
Any of Rahu's Nakshatra, he acquires mixed guna and gives mixed results - good and bad.
When Venus (Sukra) occupies: a Any of the nakshatras ruled by Jupiter, Mercury, Sun or any of his own nakshatras, he acquires Satvika guna and gives good results.
For a more complete understanding of the nature of results a planet bestows, we need to take note of another important factor viz. the lordship/s of the nakshatra. Wc propose to write about this shortly.
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Navamsas
Any of the nakshatras ruled by Rahu, acquires moderately good gutta and gives mediocre results.
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Any of the nakshatras ruled by Moon, he attains good Rajasika guna and confers mixed results.
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Any of the nakshatras ruled by Mars, Saturn or Ketu, he acquires predominantly tamasika guna and generally gives adverse results.
Each rasi of the zodiac is of 30 degrees in extent. When it is divided into 9 equal parts, each part is a navamsa of 3 degrees 20 minutes of arc . The extent of a nakshatra is 13 degreeB, 20 minutes of arc. Each Rasi has 2 '/■ nakshatras or 9 nakshatra padas (quarter), each being a navamsa. •
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Any of the nakshatras ruled by Ketu. and he aquires sfmm.iikaguna and confers good results. o
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I" navamsa in Mesha rasi is Mesha navamsa, the 2" navmur is Vrishabha navamsa, (he 3"* navamsa is Mithuna navamsa and so on, and the last viz. the 91* navamsa in Mesha rasi is Dhanur navamsa. 1* navamsa in Vrishabha rasi is Makara navamsa and (he lost navamsa is Kanya navamsa.
Any of the nakshatras ruled by Jupiter, he gives fairly good results, as the nakshatra lord Jupiter is a satvika planet
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Any of the nakshatras ruled by Moon, he confers mixed results, as Saturn is a tamasika planet while Moon is rajasic.
lM navamsa in Mithuna Rasi is Thula navamsa, and (he lost navamsa is Mithuna navamsa.
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L" navamsa in Karkataka rasi is Karkataka navamsa and Ihe last navamsa is Meena navamsa
Any of the nakshatras ruled by Mercury or Sun attains predominantly satvika tamasika guna and would give mixed results. Any of his own nakshatras or any of Mars' nakshatras or
This cycle is repeated rasi i.e. I" navamsa navamsa and Ihe last Dhanur navamsa and
from Simha is Mesha navamsa is so on till
Vrischika rasi, In Dhanur rasi. as in Mesha rasi and Simha rasi, 1" navamsa is Mesha navamsa, 2"1 navamsa is Vrishabha navamsa and so on. The last navamsa is Dhanur navamsa. The total number of navamsas in 12 Rasis is 108 (12 X 9) Nakshatras of Ketu, Jupiter and Moon stan their navamsas from Mesha and end in Karkataka. Nakshatras of Mars, Saturn and Venus start their navamsas from Simha and end in Vrischika. Nakshatras of Rahu, Mercury and Sun start their navamsas from Dhanur and end in Meena. Vargothama Navamsas When a planet occupies the some Rasi in Rasi Chakra and navamsa Chakra it is said to have attained Vargothama. Such a planet is endowed wilh power to confer beneficial results (Phala) to (he native. It is as good as being in its own Rasi {Swakshetm). The 1" navamsa in a chara (movable) Rasi, the 5" navamsa in a sthira (Fixed) Rasi and (he 9" navamsa in an Ubhaya (common) Rasi are Vargothama navamsas. They bear the same names as those of the Rasis. Chara (movable ) Rasis: Mesha, Karkataka , Thula nnd Makara are chara Rasis. The 1" navamsa of Mesha Rasi is Mesha navamsa ; the 1" navamsa of Karkataka Rasi is Karkataka navamsa ; the I" navamsa of Thula Rasi is Thula navamsa, and the I" navamsa of Makara Rasi is Makara navamsa. Sthira (fixed) Rasas : Vrishabha, Simha, Vrischika and Kumbha are Sthira Rasis. The 5" navamsa in Vrishabha Rasi is Vrishabha continued
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Continuity
of life
DR. B. V RAMAN
WE LIVE IN A SCEPTICAL or, shall wc say, a cynical age. The triumphs of physical science during the past half a century or so seem lo have so completely blinded some of the modern scientists, that ultimate realities are completely ignored. In the world of today, we have a " psychology without a soul". The human body and the human mind are mere machines; but it has not occurred to these omniscient men that the accomplishment of intelligent work by these "machines", most clcarl v suggest the existence in man of some "active, conscious principle". The fantastic notion is current amongst a certain section of these "thinkers" that death is the end of all things. But the great writings of the sages of India and the investigations of psychical researchers such as Sir Oliver Lodge, etc, who were also scientists, have been lending most impressive support for the sum valistic hypothesis. The truth of survival of the human personality is no more a matter of doubt or debate. A theoretical explanation of how a human being can survive physical death may not be as yet forthcoming. But such facts arc available in the form of certain psychic phenomena that in the words of Jules Remain " positive science will be challenged within its own province and that human reason will have to discard very nearly all its current ideas of time, space, causality, the determinism of phenomena, human free-will, the nature of the soul and the cosmos ". The findings of great sages and the experiments recently undertaken in Europe and America have proved beyond doubt that some of the powers or
faculties possessed by men transcend space and time and are entirely inexplicable by mechanistic science. Where have we come from ? Whither ate we going? Why are we here? What is the object of our existence? Such questions must have occurred lo all thoughtful persons in all ages. It is the belief in the survival of human personality that would give a meaning to our life and that could attempt to answer these questions eternally perplexing mankind. If death be the end of our existence as materialists think, we can see no valid reason for Ihe perfection of human consciousness. There arc still scientists who think that the mind cannot exist apart from the brain. Their theory is that the brain oozes thoughts just as the lever oozes bile. But the pity is that such materialists cannot prove that the brain could ooze thoughts. The truth as revealed by the sages and confirmed by western psychical investigators is that (in the words of Sir Oliver Lodge) "Dealh is separation of soul and body, death is not extinction as life is continuous. The condition of the whole universe is unchanged by death and life goes on under different surroundings". It is said that those who have parted company with the physical body find that they have a body made of something subtler than the physical matter we are accustomed to here, but it is real and substantial. It is also said that most of those who leave this world are not prepared to come back for anything. "Beyond question," said Socrates, "the soul is immortal and imperishable and our souls will truly exist in another world".
The great Bluxgavad Gild has emphatically declared that the soul is immortal and that neither weapons can cut it nor fire bum it. Dr. Hareward Carrington says : "Suppose for example that your physical body were to drop off (die) this very instant, you would be in (he astral still unchanged, not as a super-intelligent being, but retaining your identical mentality as before ; no more, no less. And this is one great point lo remember : the physical is but non-intelligent material, and is like a cloak to rhe astral phantom". As Dr. Alexander Cannon writes in his book Ttie Power of Karma ** at death the etheric or astral body, which was united with (he physical body, leaves it. and continues its conscious existence in a world of fine matter; and though separated from physical matter, it is possible for the departed to communicate with those still on earth". Benjamin Franklin is reported lo have told a relation of his on the dealh of his brother : "A man is not completely reborn until he is dead. Why then should we grieve that a new child is bom among free immortals ? We are spirits" If life is continuous, then death is only a milestone in our long journey for leaving the earth and entering a new plane of existence. The duration of life and rebirth on this earth ore again conditioned by the nature of Karma remaining a( one's credit at the time of his passing from here. Cause and effect invariably and inevitably underlie every phenomenon. Hindu Theory of Re-birth While survival is being accepted by an increasing number of western thinkers and the theory of re-birth is gaining further momentum, il is interesting to note that all Hindu astrological books have exhaustively dealt with the question of the plane of existence of the soul after passing from here, and its reincarnation. In formulating the astrological combinations governing the nature of dealh, the migration of the soul to other regions before its reincarnation* etc-, (he sages were convinced that life should have a better destiny than a final and hopeless extinction. The short span of life here, whose problems seem beyond our ability to solve, is but a small section of our destiny and the chief value of astrology lies in its use in deierminirtg, (he relationship which this lite bears to the whole. Man's existence here, says one of the disciples ofKapila, the first evolutionist in the world, is a mere repetition and reproduction of his other previous existences. His present existence is but a link in (he chain of eternal existences connecting the past with the future. In each birth, he carries one step forward the inceptive purpose of his creation to its goal and consummation. 10 SEPTEMBER 2012
The duration of life on this planet seems to fall within the category of what is called dridha karma. It is doubtful whether one can increase or lessen one's longevity despite all the remedial measures one may have recourse to. Birth and death are assigned by (he Creator in accordance with the law of Karma and even the Creator cannot interfere with His own laws. For those who cite the examples of Savithri and Markandcya who were able to trick the God of Death, we could cite the instance of die great Adi Sankaracharya, who could live only .for 12 years. If he had willed, it is said, the great Sankara could have prolonged his life-term but he did nol do so, because he did not wish to live. The (ruth is that even he could not go against the Cosmic Design. His presence was needed here for fulfilling a certain mission and the moment the mission was fulfilled, he had to quit the scene. If God could intervene and prolong one's life, it is not understood why Lord Krishna could not save His own nephew Abhimanyu. Law of Karma When the horoscope indicates the nature and source of death and the duration of life, it means these events have been patterned on the quantum of Karma al his disposal at the time of leaving his previous incarnation. The law of Karma—moral causation—docs not allow any interference from outside. We fashion our future and we have to reap the consequence and this holds good in regard to the vast majority of people- There may be exceptions in the persons of sages, but we are concerned with the rank and file of humanity. The phenomenon of death is to be understood in the context of Universal laws and not as isolated instances. An adept Yogi Coofliaraswami is said to have told. Dr. Hensnldt thus, when the latter met the Yogi in his Himalayan abode in the year 1905: "With you everything is accident; yon come into the world by accident; and you are short-sighted enough to imagine the union of your parents was also due to accident; your whole life is a series of accidents and when finally the soul quits the carcass, your death is, in most cases, attributed to accident." As we have said above, an event like death always falls within the category of dridha karma and it must happen at the appointed time; because death here means birth in another plane. The position we find now in, regarding health or disease, happiness or misery, must not be attributed to chance, but to our own efforts or errors in the past lives. A correct understanding of this truth should enable us to try to minimise the evils and absorb the shacks of misfortunes calmly. THE ASTROLOGICAL *MA0AZ*IE
Longevity The correct determination of longevity has always been a bard nut lo crack. Innumerable combinations have been given in classical works. In our humble opinion, the most reliable results can be obtained on (he basis ofJnhnbU Sutras and Kalachakra Dasa and (he least dependable according to AshiaknYarga, The rinr-quaitotiora. long life is the strength of the ascendant and its lord. Venus, Jupiter and Mercury occupying quadrants or nines confer a long life. The benefics in rhe 2nd, 3rd and 11 th indicate a medium life : in the 6th. Sth and 12di they can only give a short life. The maximum life will be 32 years when the lord of the ascendant or the planet in whose sign the ascendant lord is placed, is devoid of the aspects of the bencfics. The dicta of Satyacharya have been found to be reliable in the matter of longevity determination. The ascendant, the lord of the ascendant, the radical Moon, and the lords of the ascendant and the Navamsa ascendant/?Zns Saturn determine the duration of life. In proportion to their strength extends one's sojourn on (his earth. MaJeftcs housed in the 6tb and Sth and not retrograde or aspected by bencfics can cause death during their periods and sub-periods. The end can come unexpectedly in the sub-period of a planet owning the ascendant, in the major period of a maraka, provided both the lords are enemies-Dasa lords occupying the 3rd, Sth or 7th star from the star held by the lord of Navamsa Lagna can invariably cause death. The simplest and perhaps the most dependable system of longevity calculation is to be found in the Dhunw Nadi-Thc term of life—short, medium or long—is easily ascertai ned on the basis of the disposition in a cardinal, fixed or dual sign of the lords of the ascendant, the Sth and the I2lh. By relating the three lords, the three signs and whether they arc kendnr, thrikona or panapara from lagna, the longevity can be correctly assessed. Western astrological principles on the subject of duration of life are nol clear. Their principles are generally vague and therefore we need not bother about them. As regards the nature of passing, what Manlreswara, Vaidyanatha Dcekshitn, etc. give are generally dependable1* Satyacharya suggests (hat the nature of death should be predicted on the basis of the eighth house, eighth lord, planets aspecting the Sth and the lord of the star which is occupied by (he lord of (he Navamsa the Sth lord is in. THE ASTROLOGICAL -MAGAZINE
Generally Rahu kills suddenly by drowning, poison, abhuhara. suicide, heart attack, and sometimes by accidents also depending upon his own disposition. Cold diseases, colic, paralysis, suffocation, rheumatic fevers, consumption, etc. are ail the prerogatives of Saturn. Haemorrhage, heart failure, abortion, accidents incidental to gunshots, explosions, etc., surgical operation belong to Mars. Liver disease, pleurisy, spasms, diabetes, impure state of blood, are caused by Jupiter. Venus causes death by cancer, dysentery, female diseases, fistula, diabetes, and excessive thirst. Nervous disorders, brain fever, coughs, epilepsy, etc., are indicated by Mercury. Watery diB-eascs,.diarrhoea, blood impurities, drowning are indicated by the Moon. Fire, heart-failure, fever, paralysis and haemorrhage are indicated by the Sun. The exact cause is lo be ascertained by the relationship subsisting between the Sth lord and the death-inflicting major and sub-lords. The organ to be affected corresponds to the sign (counted from Aries} which happens to be the Sth house or which is influenced by the three lords above referred to. Take for instance rhe horoscope of Kennedy. The Sth house happens to be Aries, a malefic sign. [( is owned by Mars, a malefic planet. And Aries signifies head- The Navamsa occupied by the 7th lord is Sagittarius. Hence death was instantaneous and brought about by a weapon. The 12th house has a benefie and the 12th lord Sun is in a benefie sign. And as Mantreswara says his death "will be a happy one free from anguish or suffering". Since life is continuous or immortal, where does (he soul go after 'death7 and how will it fare in the other world 7 Those who have led moral and virtuous fives and those who have led sinful and vicious' fives during (heir sojourn on earth cannot go to the same world or plane of existence. Where one goes depends upon rhe outcome of one's own Karma Here also the doctrine of Karma finds its fullest application — Karma, good or bad, leads to (he corresponding world or plane of existence. Broadly speaking, seven worlds or planes of existence are said to exist, to any one of which the spirits may go. But the astral world is continuous with the physical world. Very highly evolved souls arc said la go to distant stars or planets like Brahma Hridaya (Capillee). Agastya {Olnopush etc. Karma, good or bad, leads to the corresponding world. Therein the subject spends the allotted span of time and again takes birth on earth and another instalment of mundane career commences. Usually, the 12th house is associated with the future state of the departed. When a benefie planet occupies SEPTEMBER 2012 1 1
a benefic varga in the 12th, great celestial happiness is indicated. Planets in the (kh, 71h and 81h arc also to be considered. If the lordship of Jupiier prevails, the subject would go to the world of Gods, perhaps rhe highest plane. If Venus or the Moon dominates, the abode will be the world of the manes. If the Sun and Mars are (he planets primarily involved, it will be a lower plane. Saturn and Mercury indicate a still lower world. If Mercury is a benefic, the interpretation must be different. Here we have nol considered the question o/Moksha or Final Emancipation which is mainly the province of Jupiter.
Esoteric astrology is an important subject and we shall recur lo it on a subsequent occasion. We should like (o emphasise the fact that, here is a branch of knowledge dealing with the survival of the human personality— exploration into the unknown—with a great deal of evidence which cannot be lightly dismissed. It proves that behind and above the incoherent appearance of life revealed by material science, there is another abiding and august reality, a correct understanding of which may change the whole basis of life and the current sense of values held by materialists. (FOR)
Feng Rochna Jain has been in the VSfar f4 ra. She advises and consults clients in thejitidttiFeng Shvti, She is also a college intfrucior, prxtfettikmalSpeaker, designer, and an active member of the InternationalFeng Shui Guild.
OUR LIVES ARE INFLUENCED by the quality of energy that pervades our living and work spaces. This affects how wc vibrate in consonance with the rhythms of our environment. Wind and water, the literal components of Fengshui, focus our awareness on the invisible energy that emanates from the natural environment- mountains, rivers and landscapes that make up the earth. This living energy or the chi of the natural environment has the power to nurture or destroy us. When we have succeeded in blending harmoniously with it, we have succeeded in refining an approach to Irving that enhances our quality of life. This is (he practice of Fengshui - lapping into the good Chi - The Luck of the earth. It is interesting to note that in the bagua square, it is the element earth that occupies three blocks. Other elements wood and metal occupy two blocks, which are supported by the earth element and the water and fire hold only one spot, where earth restricts the flow of water in the dominating cycle and earth diminishes fire in (he reductive cycle. The Bagua or The Pa Kua
Sooth — East (Xun) Wood
South (LI) Fire
South-Wesl (Kuti) Earth
East (Zhen) Wood
Center Earth
West (Dul) Metal
North - East (Gen) Earth
North (Kan) Water
North - West (Qian) Metal
Shui for
Harmony & Prosperity RaCHNA JAIN
The balance of chi thus brings prosperity and harmony into our life. Clutter and Energy Clutter is a part of our everyday lives and it can clog our energy in the house, workplace and even within ourselves. This over a period of time can be very harmful to our wcllbeing. Slatting from the inside out, doing personal Feng Shui is a beneficial way to s(art. One can start from eating fresh fruits and vegetables, evening walks, little get together with people we like, occasional rearranging of wardrobe, reorganizing the look of the room and just by rearranging the home. According to the Chinese belief, at the beginning of each year as a ritual one should move or rearrange twenty seven objects in the house. It can be as little as reorganizing the jar of spices, rearranging the wardrobe or even changing the pictures of the photo frames. These little changes will surely make you will feel good about your surrounding and yourself, your weight will be easier to manage, you will be healthier, and in (urn, more productive in your everyday tasks and in harmony with the environment around you. It is almost impossible to bring perfection in the living environmenL Thus before going deep into moving things around and trying to make every corner of the house according lo Fengshui principle, it is advised to create a wishjar. In this wishjar, you can put in writing all (he unfulfilled dreams that you wish to achieve, any relationship that you want to preserve and grow, any life desires you want fulfilled. The more effort is put in making one with practical and reachable goals, it creates much stronger and pure intentions. Once this jar is made ,it is advised to wrap it with clean piece of cloth or
n* com seal it properly. This then should be hidden from the eyes of the others. This is like clearing the clutter of mind and making a clear vision for the furore. Once the aspirations are set and goal is clear follow the Fengshui S-e~c-r-e-l S E
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If success, recognition and promotion are on the wish list, try to face the best directions according to the kua calculations and activate the south corner of the home and office.
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Install a bright light to enhance this area. Brighter is better. In faci, bright lights can be placed in almos( any corner to enhance your chosen fortune.
If career is of concern North direction should be concentrated on and West corner increases the chance of pregnancy. Placing plants and flowers in East and South East will enhance family relationships and wealth prospects. This is because these sectors are linked to wood element. Plants with thorns, prickles and which ore dead or unhealthy bring bad shar or energy, Aquarium would also be an enhancer since - water nourishes wood in the productive cycle. Similarly, based on your life aspirations, kua number, and the directions one can do some quick fixes in and around the area.
This practical science offers easy guidelines and simple solutions. Through the practice of Fengshui, anyone can modify (he severity of misfortunes encountered, (hereby lessening their impact and making problems easier lo bear. More excitingly. Fengshui also promises (he ability to enhance the magnitude of good times. In short, Fengshui can be harnessed to enhance the highs and modify the lows of your life experience.
Jyothisha Cblnfe Nldbl i r 'MlinueJfrom 6\ estimating the time in terms of Ytutma. In (he other system, the daytime was divided into 15 Muhurthas and night into another 15 Muhurthas. In astrological treatises we find these Dina and Ratri Muhurthas identified with individual The duration of the day and night are not equal except an the vernal and autumnal equinoctial days. Therefore the Mulmrtfw division for astrological purposes, of defining the quality of time of aday, may not be exactly 48 minutes every day. It can vary based on sunrise, sunset and local noon. This is a non-linear concept, being cyclical and is not fixed. There are 30 Muhurthas in a nakshatra' ahoratra (sidereal day and night reckoned from one sunrise to the next sunrise). The period from sunrise to local noon is divided into 7 Vi mufmorttia as is Ihc period between local noon and sunset. In a similar manner the period from sunset to midnight and midnight to the next sunrise is divided into lYi\4u)iurtha each. So for a day and night there will be IVi Mtdumrilui x 4 = 30 Muhurtltas. These four points of lime - sunrise, local noon, sunset and midnight are the four Gayatri poila. Each of the four time-spans between these points measuring IVi Muhurtha is called a Praitara. So, the four (4) Praharas make a full day. These Praharas and Muhurthas of daytime 14 SEPTEMBER 2012
will be varied in duration with those of their nocturnal ooontcqmrtB, except on vernal and autumnal equinox days, when (he daytime and night durations will be equal. For practical purposes, now. we know that the day is divided into 24 hours, an hour into sixty minutes and a minute into sixty seconds — thus making a day to comprise of 24x60x60 "86.400 seconds. One Proliant is equal to three hours or 7 gbatis and 30 vighatix. One Muhurtha is equal to 48 minutes or 2 ghalix. Thus, a Prahara is equal to three hours and a Muiiurtha to 48 minutes.
Akhanda
Samrajya Ybga
KESHAV iClSHuU AWASTHI
Phatdeepika tells us Labtifxha Dhnnncxhn Dhatwxhwara/uzm Ekoni Chandra Kendravarti Rrtidravarti / Ekopi Swaputratabhadhipatih Guruschtl A khandaxamrajyapalitwametll
Bom on October 11. 1942 at I 6h 00m at Allahabad
KfU If any of the lords of 2nd, .9* and 1 I* houses is placed in Chart Nq. 1 Kendra from Moon and along wilh Jupiier. who should be RftSi rhe lord of 2,*1,5" or 11 * houses, is placed in Kendra from Moon Akhanda Samrajya Yoga exists. D is obvious thai this yoga can occur only with the ascendants Leo. Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus since with Leo ascendant, Jupiter rules (he 5* ft 8^ houses while with Scorpio ascendant Jupiter rules the 2"' & 5*' houses. Similarly, wilh Aquarius ascendant Jupiter rules the 2** &1111 houses while with Bom on March 09, Taurus ascendant Jupiter rules the 8" ft 11 * houses. In (Madhyu Pmdcjih) (his yoga five planets have been discussed - 2 " lord, Sth lord, 9* lord, 11 * lord & S^lord. Jupiier, the lord of these houses is the sign!ticaior for wealth and royalty and if these planets arc in quadrant from the Moon it indicates that one will attain wealth and money easily. Moreover, Chart No. 2 having Jupiter in a quadrant from the Moon will form Gojn RMi Kesari Raja Yoga. Being attached with so many positive aspects, this scribe has designated (his yoga as Akhanda Samrajya Yoga where the word samrajya indicates about high ranking raja yoga while akhanda indicates its continuity till the end. The presence of Akhanda Samrajya yoga in someone 's one's chart makes one live a long and fruitful life with much affluence, wealth and properity throughout one's life. Let us look at some charts that have this yoga. Chart 1 belongs to Bollywood Axnilabh Bochchan. The lord of 2" ft II • house is placed in 6* house and Moon occupies 9*' house. Thus not only one but both lords of 2** ft 11*houses are placed in kendra from Moon. Since the lord of 2" & K " houses is Jupiter thereby making Jupiter [ in quadrant from Moon ) all conditions for the existence of Akhanda Samrajya Yoga are fulfilled.
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P. G Mohanan potty HUMAN BODY IS MADE of the panchabhootas. Normally ailments to human body occur due to lack of harmonization between the fm«chtihhtHtxas\ tridoshiti? und In such cases various types of ailments can arise to the body or mind of a person. For such maladies, remedy has been prescribed in our ancient icxifl in the form of performing appropriate homas. Only the Fire God - Agni - has the great power of purifying anything that comes to its proximity. The practice of performing propitiatory or remedial botnajk with the help of Agni, was in vogue, since the Vedic times. Agni Deva in the agent or representative for all the D fx (lias. Hamas can be resorted lo please any Devaui. When different objects ore offered lo the Agiti exteriorly, the Agni can purify and absorb them internally. The vaideeka and fantrictexts prescribe the different kinds of materials lo be offered to the various types of homas. There ore extensive texts detailing the performance of the different types of /towwm.
3. Mrtyunjaya Homa This is performed lo ensure success for Ihe treatment of serious ailments,
Experience confirms the efficacy of these homas that are performed wilh utmost core and faith by giving positive results almost immediately. Some years ago a Lady, in America, had to undergo a major surgery for a serious ailment. Conceding to her request and on her behalf -a Ma ha MrtyunjayaHoma was arranged and performed locally here. She was cured completely of the ailment. She came here and met me, gave metier offering*oflakshina and profusely praised the efficacy of the sysiiem of remedial hama* prescribed in our ancient texts and followed by devout Hindus. Her surgery is stated to have lasted for seven hour*. It is reported itun those expert surgeons who performed the operation were surprised to find the amazing way in which her physical conditions responded to thai complicated surgery. Her doctors were surprised to learn that she had arranged the performance of the homa in India, to synchronize with the liming of the surgery.
Pnachubhooius" are earth - Mioomi, water - julu; fire - agni; air - viiyu. a*il ether - uakaia. TridcftJiiu.1 are vutfia; pitiha and kapha. Si^ptadhuls, are 1 Plasma; 2. Flesh; 3. Blood; 4. Fat; 5. Bone organ*; ft. Marrow and 7. Semen _
4. Graha ahanli Homa This is performed to propitiate the Navagrahas. This will be useful if performed at the time of when any person is undergoing Davmiirdhiperiod. 5.
Ohanwantari Homa
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This can help to dispel the affliction of ghosts or evil forces. 7. Tila Homa This can help lo relieve the souls of the dead from miseries and get them solvation.
Akhanda Sainraly*IfotfA frrut/faiW fam /wrW/wr page) Chart 2 is of the well known congress leader Madhav Rao Sciftdia. S™1 lord Jupiter, II11 lord Mercury and 9* lord Moon arc placed in 11 * house, 5* house and Chouse respectively thereby making kendra relationships, Jupiter being the 2* lord (also in kendra from Moon) indicates that the conditions for Akhanda Samrajya Yoga are fulfilled. The native had Madhyam Ayur Yoga and died early but retained his power till his end.
Infoirnaiiun regarding some of the common homas thai are usually performed is given below.
Chart 3 belongs to ex Chief Minister of Aadhni Pradesh (1994 to 2004) Kara Chandra Babu Naidu. He has Akimttda Samrajya Yoga in his horoscope - out of 2"1 , 1. Ganapathy Homa 9*' and 11* lords, Ihe VHord Saturn is placed in S*' house. This is. performed before the launch of any important endeavour Moon is in II * house which makes the kendra relationship or enterprise. Mainly this homa is performed to remove the of Moon and Saturn. The 11* lord Jupiter occupies his possible obstacles that may confront such efforts. own (ll*> house and conjoins Moon meaning he is in Kendra from Moon. The native, apart from being a very 2, Sudarshana Homa dynamic politician is also the president of Telugu Desam This is performed to alleviate and remove the Aabhichara Party. ^ dofiha* found. 16 SEPTEMBER 2012
THE ASTROtOGICAI •MA0A7ME
Planets & Foreign
Travels
RaMaCHaNDKaN
CASSICAL ASTROLOGICAL literature give us a 1. therefore, wish to place before Die readers my limited irtd of information on travels - short and long, earning analysis in a few out of many cases worked out by me, livelihood in a foreign land, frequentjourneys and so on. more for discussion rather than as a piece of analytical But the combinations and yogas given are far too many to judgement. To venture into dynamic problems of this nature pinpoint the occurrence of the event. For e sample, Jatakn rather induces a tendency to vertigo. Since there may be Pa rijut a lays down mat if the Ascendant is movable and others in like cases, 1 feel it is worth the attempt to clear its lord is in movable sign aspected by planets from up some very simple problems in the hope that combined movable signs the native of the chart has to go to a foreign efforts may be more helpful. I shall also endeavour to land lo earn his livelihood. Such a combination is very keep my mind free so as to give up any hypothesis frequently seen but without, the corresponding effect. however much beloved, once facts ore shown to be Which are the cases where the above rule is to be applied, opposed lo it. and where exactly should we clindi—these ore real posers to students of astrology. Living in a foreign land is probably There are innumerable combinations and Yogas given in not guided merely by Ascendant, its lord, and aspects on the texts indicating foreign travels, living in foreign land, etc. My first attempt here is to bring out some of the Ascendant lord, If one tabulates the position of houses and planets responsible for foreign travels and living abroad broad factors and more important underlying principles signifying foreign travels, and to apply them lo a few he will fmd thai practically all Ihe nine planets have practical cases of natal and horary carts. The usual rules powers to contri-bule in one way or the other as they will governing horary astrology have also been applied be found to have something lo do with either the I St or wherever necessary. the 12lh or the 9th or the 71h or the 4th or the 10th or thenlords that are concerned wilh the question or the three 1. The 9th house {and not necessarily the 9th sign) should airy or three watery signs and also the four movable signs. be preferably in a movable sign and movable Navamsa Do we become wiser after such a conglomeration of all and should possess adequate strength. available planets, houses, etc.? Does an analysis on the basis of the several-fold principles enunciated by old seers 2. Rahu or Ketu or any other malefic in the J2di from the lord of the Ascendant. really help us to synthesise and cull out the prediction 3. The lord of the I2lh house from that occupied by the regarding foreign travel from among the scores of lord of the Ascendant as the hitter's enemy or in probabilities ? depression or weak, However, in spite of such severe limitations there is a 4. Malefic in the 12th house aspected by other malcfics silver lining. On a few occasions when confronted with and the lord of the 12lh is himself with a malefic. the query about foreign travels, 1 took care to work out 5. A benefie in the 12th house aspected by another the horary chart for the time of query besides studying benefie and the 12th lord in a hencfic sign. the natal chart and found that in a majority of cases the horary chart gave correct supplementary indications when 6. The 12th house occupied by a malefic and the 12th lord conjoined with as well aspected by a malefic. suitably supported by the birth chart. Neither the natal chart nor the horary chart could exclusively be taken as 7. The planet in the 12th house owning a movable sign final for purposes of prognostication in all the cases that also occupying a movable sign, or as lord of a dusthann ore examined. Although in some, the horary charts alone or aspected by Saturn. gave the verdict, it again cannot be considered as the final 8. Exchange between friendly lords of the 9th and 12th say in the matter. houses preferably in movable signs. THE ArmcXOaiCAL «UAOAtnNE
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9. Dasa or Bhukti of the 9th, the I CXh or the 12th lord from Ascendant, the Moon or the Sun (in a movable sign) associated with a yogaksuraka, usually propitious for bringing about foreign travel. 10. Dasa of lord of the 12th or that of the planet placed in the 12th or that aspecting the 12th. 11. Fixing the time is a rather ticklish affair which every student of astrology will vouch. The timing can be sometimes made with reference to the transit of Jupiter or his urinal aspect over the M.C, the Sun or the lord of the 9th in a movable sign.
21, From Lagna as well as the lOth house prediction in a very general way can be made, and the return from travel from the 71h house. From the entry of a planet into the 4th house, the time of return of a traveller may also be ascertained. 22. If the Ascendant is movable and if its lord occupies or aspects the Ascendant without the aspect of irwlefics, and if benefics associate with or aspect the Ascendant, the person will have a change of place. If malcfics associate with or aspect the AscendanL, there will be no change.
25. In the case of a query regarding some one who had 12. When Jupiter makes a trinal aspect on the lord of the already gone abroad, if the Ascendant at query be 7th from a movable si eh or double-bodied sign or when fixed or common, and if it associates with benefics the 7th lord himself is in a movable or double-bodied or is aspected or occupied by benefics. the person sign and Jupiier makes a trinal aspect on him, then who went abroad would have come back. If on the the person will have a long journey or travel abroad. other hand malefics associate with or aspect or 13. Lord of the 9th in Ascendant and vice versa or occupy the Ascendant, the person has not returned exchange between lords of the Ascendant and the from abroad. 9th makes the person live in foreign lands. 14. When a planet is in his depression or inimical house and is also retrograde the native will live in a foreign land serving some one,
In the following practical examples only a few of the above principles relevant to the cases have been applied which readers may kindly note.
15. Lord of the Lagna in the 12th, a malefic planet in the 10th and combined with Mors makes the native live in a foreign country and lead a miserable life. 16. When three or more planets other than the luminaries occupy both the 2nd and the 12lhfrom the Ascendant, then the native will live in a foreign country.
Example {! ):A query about the probable time of foreign visit was put by a friend who was in the administrative service and whose name had been earlier recommended for training abroad. At the time of the query he was expecting to leave the country in about two to three months according to the progress of his assignment. His natal horoscope is as under:
17. If the Ascendant is movable and lord of the Ascendant also in a movable sign aspected by a planel from a Example (1) - Natal Chart 1 movable sign, then the native will make his fortune in Date of biilh 6-7-1926 at 4-30 a.in. Lab a foreign place. 12" 20' N., Uri£. 76n 39' E. 18. There is no specific karaka or signiflcator for foreign travels given in the texts although the Moon and Mors hrl f.. I I sn I are termed for the purpose generally. Rahu and Ketu are no less important for signifying foreign travels unless they arc well associated with a yogakaraka Jjc'rB4! uc planet and placed in a movable, the 9th or I2lh house Navamsa from the Ascendant or rhe Moon, 19. Ketu in the above situation would give mediocre effects in the beginning of his Dasa and during the last phase of the Dasa provide for a foreign visit. 20. Other planets and Bhavns also acquire powers to bring about the event through such qualifications as prescribed earlier in their respective Dasa Bhukti and or transit of such planet or planets over the cusp of the 9th house, the M.C. the natal Sun, the Moon and lord of the Ascendant.
THE ASTROLOGICAL •UAOA2INE
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9th aspected by Mars, lord of the lilh, is i nthe constellation of Jupiter who is himself tenanting the 1 Oth house. Lord of the 10th, Saturn, is in the 6th, a movable sign and in the lost Navamsa possessing very limited exaltation strength. Nevertheless, retrograde Jupiter's limited aspect on Saturn, who is the combined lord of the 9rh and the 1 Oth, really makes him Rajayogakiiraka. of course, with certain inherent limitations. Mars, lord of the 12th, is in the 11 th in Jupiter's house and is in the constellation of Mercury who is in turn in Saturn's star. These are pointers towards foreign trip, the significators being Mora, Jupiter and Saturn. Accordingly, I fixed Jupiter Dasa Mors Bhukti for the foreign visit lo the native who bad commenced Jupiter's Dasa in November 1956. His Mars' sub-period started in July 1969 which looked propitious for his trip. However, to get some further insight into the matter I thought of the time of query also.
next 10 or 12 months and in any case not earlier than the beginning of Mars Bhukti of Jupiier Dasa by July 1969. The foreign trip for the native actually materialised around June 1969. The error of one month may probably he on account of the slight differences in the Dasa Bhukti calculations and also unrectified birth time. In any case the study of the birth horoscope (even with the unrectified birth time) coupled with the horary chart gave some help in deciphering the broad tendencies. In another case, a Government officer who had not received much encouragement professionally, befitting bis qualifications and long years of service and consequently very much disgruntled and dissatisfied with his lot, approached me with the question "What is in stock for me professionally?"
The horary chart worked out for the query time for the above subject was as follows:
His birth data is 12-11-1928 at 5 a.m. Lot 38' N. and Long. 74° 52'E.
Example (2)—Horary Chart
Example (2) • Natal Chart
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Four planets Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and Mars are Vargottama. The 9th is a movable sign occupied by the lord of the 7th. The 9lh lord. Mars, is in a movable sign. Cancer, with an array of combinations. The 12th house, by itself a movable one, accommodates four planets of which the chief is its lord, the Moon, then the Sun, lord of the Ascendant, next Mars, lord of the 4th and the 9th. and lastly Venus lord of the 3rd and the 10th. The Lagna lord is in conjunction with the lords of three movable signs, the 3rd, the 9th and the 12th — a real portender for a trip abroad. But there are no applying aspects between the Sun and Saturn
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Balance of Jupiier Dasa at birth : J 4 yeans, 7 months and 13 days. Note: In Bhava, the Sun and the Moon are in the 2nd and Saturn in the 3rd. The Ascendant is occupied by the Sun, The Moon and Mercury—lords of the 9th lo the 12th and aspected by Jupiter retrograde in Rasi and exalted in Navamsa. Lord of the Ascendant, Venus, is in the 3rd in Jupiter's house in Moola ruled by Kethu who resides wilh Saturn in the 2nd from the Ascendant and 12th from Venus, Saturn in the 3rd Bhava with Venus with Jupiter's aspect may be considered generally a balancing feature of the horoscope although the martian aspect sometimes lends to till the balance. At the time of the question, the native was running Mercury Dasa Venus Bhukti. Mercury is lord of the 9th and the 12th ideally suited for foreign voyage, and is placed in the Ascendant {movable), conjoined with the Moon, lord of the 10th, and the Sun, lord of the 11 th. and free from combustion. iFOR> (to be continued) THE ASTROLOGICAL
Contents ANONYMOUS Planetary Evils & Remedial Measures Yajnavalkta Jyothisha Chlnta Nidhi H. V. PRAMOD Shatashloki Ramayana — Magnum Opus Viewership of Video DR. B, V. RAMAN Mars Saturn Conjunction & Indian Affairs t Ramachandran Planets & Foreign Travels
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Jay Boyle Do Gemstones Really Work?
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DR. VAMSHI KRISHNA GHANAPATHI Sanskrit through Ramayana - 2
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Gajendra babu Pancha Pakshi Shastra — The Science of Five Birds
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Rutger KORTENHORST Why does my child Study — Sanskrit ?
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Janamejaya
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Sunrise and Sunset Timings for October 2012
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Lagna Table for October 2012
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Varahamihira This Month for You October 2012
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X if it does not provide the means to overcome the evil indications of planets. There is absolutely no fatalism in astrology and the so called inevitable is an ignorant fiction of the half educated brain. The higher the human knowledge, the greater are the chances of material and moral advantages to be secured. For one to be an astrologer, a thorough knowledge of astrology and kindred sciences is essential. We have ourselves seen a few imposters, who not knowing even the fundamentals of Astrology, have been posing themselves as astrologers and prescribing remedies, and exploiting the public. The chances for such quacks to thrive well have become more congenial especially after the death of Prof. B. Suryanarain Rao a great adept in the art of remedial measures. We warn our readers not to be carried away by the lure of advertisements, and become easy preys to merciless exploitation. They must be very careful and satisfy themselves fully before they enter into any business with any so-called specialist in remedial measures or astrology. Ancient Maharshis were past masters in every branch of knowledge. Messmer, Swedenburgh, Darwin and Spencer have but caught the glimpses of the heights of knowledge attained by Patanjali, Sankara, Vatsayana and Siddhas. The Rishis had solved all problems of life which modem science with the help of its limited knowledge has been endeavouring to solve. It is of course true that astrological science extends into deep and far-reaching metaphysical and occult domains, but after all what science does not ? The mathematical concepts of Einstein, Eddington and others have crossed the border already from the domains of fixed form and materialistic limitation to so-called fourth dimensional territories so that the argument that astrology and the remedial measures prescribed by the ancient sages are largely still in the realms of the metaphysical and thus not capable of rationalisation is not valid one. The modem scientist has to depend for his observations on mechanical contrivances. The ancient Maharshis, on the other hand, possessed a much more accurate, dependable, and comprehensive instrument with which to observe natural phenomena -their ability to function in what might be called, to use a modem scientific term, a fourth dimensional conciousness-Yoga-which enabled them to note, to measure and to classify all the THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
facts concerning the universe without the aid of micrometers and telescopes. Their super-consciousness made them aware of and able to comprehend, on the one hand, infinitesimal units of time and space too small to be measured by the most modem scientific instmments, on the other hand, vast spans of years and universes-spans of years guessed at only by modem geologists in search for the age of the earth-universes too remote to be found even by the largest telescope. The ancient Maharshies were never content to observe and catalogue facts; they applied knowledge to the material and spiritual welfare of man. In a like manner they discovered the various processes to be employed, which go under the name of remedies, to counteract the evil indications of planets. What are remedies? Suppose a man abuses another person, an abuse is nothing but a bit of ill-adj usted form of sound vibration which irritates the abused. It is a little bit of air which causes offence by its irregular vibrations and an apology which is also a bit of air-cures the offence by its well-adjusted form of vibrations. An abase is cured by the Remedy of apology. Similarly take other instances. Thermometer gives us the measure of solar heat. If it is very excessive it will not only act on the physiologicopsychological system of a person, but may also kill him by Sun stroke or asphyxia and can we do anything against it? We can understand the degree of heat or the degree of cold by meteorological observations, by various instmments and by our physical and mental feelings. Finding therefore the degree of heat or cold on any particular day by this science we are able to resort to various mental devices or what we call discoveries and inventions of men of genius and what do they say. The man of science says that a person subjected to excessive cold or heat will suffer such and such evil results. The remedy for this will be to remove to such cold or hot places as would neutralise the evil effects of excessive heat or cold and thus save ourselves from the consequent evils attendent on the climatic conditions. When it is very hot we hold a nice umbrella; when it is very cold we light fire and heat ourselves or cover ourselves with blankets so as to keep the cold away. When we want money we mus1 'et money and that is the remedy for poverty. When we are suffering from disease the remedy is to introduce such stuffs into our body which act against such diseases. These OCTOBER 2012 3
questions have been clearly solved in the pages of THE astrological magazine and also in the elaborate Introduction Prof. Row has written to The Astrological Self Instructor. Similarly there are what are called oushadhas or medicines monies or gems of particular virtue, mantras or incantations or certain forms of sound vibrations and danas or particular kinds of charities,
fill all objects in nature and begin to do their mysterious work! Therefore great efficacy is attached to the Surya Namaskaras or prostrations before the Sun accompanied by certain mantras fromAnma (Yajurveda) and from Ma ha saura (Rigveda) as when properly they are performed, they remove evils on the three planes of man's existence viz., physical, mental and spiritual.
Maharishi Matanga observes that the human body is a bundle of electrical currents—Vidyut-sakti—and that the proper concentration of these electrical energies constitutes what is called health, wealth, peace of mind, long life, prosperity and financial success. The adjustment therefore must be properly analysed and found out, like the proper diagnosing „7, ^ „ T. . of disease. What do we find in diseases in a person / It is , , ,r , .. , ,• , . , nothing but a dislocation of the pnnciples which go to make up health where certain elements are preponderating where they ought not to be, or wanting where they ought to be. The doctor finds out these irregularities and prescribes remedies with a view to their proper adjustment and thus restores an equilibrium where disturbance was caused by . . • , . n i i i ^ • want ofc certain substances. People also know that there is , . .» . i , .iU such science as Mental Therapy where without any , ostensible drugs or other obiects, wonderful cures are ^ ^ effected. Such cures are not fachons of heated brains but , , . ,, . , , .. .... , have been actually expenenced by all civilised nations as j, j c having been preformed by men of deep devotion and saintly ,. „7, ^ „ tt .u lives. What are curses and blessings of man/ Here the ^ ^ , remedies above referred to, partake of the same explanations. .. , , , T >u . , In a curse the angry feelings of the holy men come as ethenal ■ , , . . r. , currents, enter into the body of the obiect of curse and , ,. ii • ,• t change his nature completely destroying all good in him , , • „ ., m.- • , ., and producing all evil. This is something like a dacoit or ,, . ,. „ . , , , . robber taking away all money from a rich man and reducing , , , ui ... , him into abiect poverty and need. In blessing, the good ... ethereal currents of the person who has enough of will power, win enter into the object of the blessing, take away all evil and introduce good. If a veritable beggar has all monetary difficulties they could at once be removed by the grant of a large sum of money by the rich man.
Maharishi Apastambha declares " All movable and immovable objects in nature are held in their relative places by forces issuing from the Solar disc. These forces or energies are called collectively Vidyutsakti, which are divided into 1800 parts. ^ , , . , , . They produce a wonderful and indescribable vanetyJ byJ the " ! , , agencies sent to them through b b the solar rays, J
Maharishi Katyayana thus observes.—The rays of the Sun embodying and carrying electrical and ethereal currents are distributed by the Sun through some invisible agency and when these are subjected to attractions and repulsions they
The continuous formation of carbonic acid gas and water within the body of the breathing animal arises, from the urgent necessity of a constant supply of heat and energy.
In Siksha Upanishad five mysterious functions of torces or energies are mentioned. 1. Adhi-loka—Prithvi. 2 Adhi Jyotisha —Agni. 3. Adhi—Vidya, Ach-arya, education. 4. Adhi-praja—progency. 5. Adhyatmam or divine wisdom. _ T T ,. ., , , The Vedic compilers had fully developed ideas about these . „ , , , , mys-tenous forces called sound, heat light, magnetism ... , ... , , ,. A , , , electricity; ether and vidyushakthi One has onlyJ to read and , , , , , , . understand these elaborate explanations. There are many ,. . ... . , 1 , ,. , / things as in medicine, so in Astrology which when properly 1 , , , , ,, , . . , understood and followed would tend to minimise and ,. , , . neturahse or completely overcome the chances of evil . _ , , „ . mfluences indicated by the planets, lunar days, constellations, , , , . r . , . .. T ' solar days and the rising signs. In all these the idea seems to , " , ., r e be to avert the evil influences formed by attraction or , . , . . , . „ , , , • , repulsion of obiects contained m Time and the chemical , and the physical changes which arise from the conmnctions , and repulsions of the various forms of energies or torces ' ,. , . . ,. , some of which are visible while many of which are subtle , .... and very mystenous in their nature, ■' Suppose in a horoscope Saturn, Rahu and Mars are in the fifth house and it is ill-disposed with the result that loss of children is indicated. This loss will be due to certain Evil Rays generated by the conjunction of the dark rays of Kuja, Sani and Rahu. The evil nature has to be overcome by Maharishi Matanga says Nakhastane Romakoopay Sand- neutralising these rays—energies —by other forms of histane Asthi Sangame Kala Chakraman Nitheum Vidyuto- energies such as sound vibrations (Mantras) chemical chakti Pradrusyate. A liberal translation of this means that processes .(Homas) etc., so that children born may survive, in the nails, in the hair cells, in the joints and in the bony jn actual experience, the possibility of remedial measures conjunctions, in the eyes, rays of electric currents are haS heen fu||y realised and an adept in the line can certainly constantly given out. Therefore the Maharshis issued strict offer suitable suggestions, when once the possibility is injunctions to all persons not to interfere with these organs, admitted, for averting the evil and augmenting the good Hence also the necessity for taking of hairs and shaving on jrfjuences of planets. I shah dwell upon this subject on a auspicious days when the electric currents are least further occasion ■ disturbed. Cutting nails, and cracking of fingers is forbidden.
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AFTER THE AHORATRA SCHEME of Vedaanga Fyothisha times, we find evidences of more scientific sub-divisions of time in the Siddhanta period. In the Siddhantas, we find that the time from sunrise to next sunrise having been divided into 60 equal 'ghatis'or 'dandas'. Each ghati is subdivided into 60 'vighatis' or 'pa/as'and each vighati oipala into 60 'vipalas'. Thus a day consists of 3,600 palas or 216,000 vipalas, thus making one vipala equal to 0.4 of a second. In this scale, 7 ghatis and 30 vighatis (IVi ghatis) make one prahara and 2 ghatis one Muhoortha. One sixth part of a vighati is called prana or breath, making 21600 pranas for a day. It is pertinent to note that this agrees with a ghati divided into 360 parts (60x360=21600) or a degree of circle of sphere into 60 parts. (360x60=21600) The time unit called nimisha is the smallest humanly conceivable time frame, according to our ancient scriptures. It is defined as the time taken for a 'wink of an eye.' This is a fixed measure and a linear concept. Then 15 Nimishas make 1 Kashta. However, according to Manu 18 Nimishas only made a Kastha. Is it perhaps that, in those times, Manu winked faster than the other sages! We do not know. Then 15 Kashtas make one Laghu and 15 Laghu make one Ghatika - also called Danda. Two Ghatikas or 30 Laghu make one Muhoortha and 30 Muhoorthas make one diva-raatri or day of 24 hours. It follows then that 4 Vighatis make a laghu. When we take 15 Nimishas as one kastha and 15 Kashtas as one Laghu, 225 Nimishas only make one Laghu of four Vighatis. It follows then that a Vighati consisted of 225 = 4 or 5614 nimishas. Al-Biruni has ridiculed these attempts of the Hindus to find minute particles of time, as foolish and painstaking, serving no purpose. Had he been alive today he would have changed his opinion now. We know that the computer wizards are working with nanoseconds, which is one thousand-millionth of a second. * continued from September 2012 issue of The AeM THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
Minutest Unit It will be more interesting to note, that still smaller divisions of time than Vipalas have been devised by our ancients, inventing a minute particle of time called 'anu'. One-sixth part of a Vighati is called Prana or breadth, making 21600 Pranas for a day. It is pertinent to note that this agrees with a Ghati divided into 360 parts (60x360=21600) or a degree of circle of sphere into 60 parts. (360x60=21600) Other different measures of time are also seen employed, in this scheme, by our ancestors. AKshanais one-fourth of a Ghati. Dividing this Kshana into fifteen parts Kala is derived and this Kala corresponds to the Gashaka or Vinaadi. The fineness of division goes further. Nimisha is oneeighth part of Prana. Dividing it further by 8 we get Lava and its further eighth part is Truti. According to one school, a Nimisha is the time taken for a wink of eye-lid and Truti the time taken for a crack of the forefinger against the inner thumb. A further division of Truti by 8 takes us to the smallest measure of time Anu which is the 88,473,600th part of the day. Here, we find that an Anu is about 0.00098 of a second. It is not that there are some variations in the scheme, in different schools of thought. Further, a unit of time re-presenting 0.00007 of a second is also seen employed by our ancients. According to this version 100 Trutis make a Tatpara and 30 Tatparas one Nimisha, 15 Nimishas one Kastha, (3.2 seconds), 30 Kasthas one Kala and 30 Kalas one Muhoortha of 48 minutes, making a Truti measure 0.00007 of a second. But the fact remains that such minute divisions of time have not been attempted by any other country in the world. This was the case with large divisions of time and the outsized numbers denoting them. It must be remembered that the Hindus had achieved this mastery over numbers, thousands of years earlier than the period when the Greeks OCTOBER 2012 5
were at loss to find terminologies for denominations above myriad (1000) and the Romans above mille. The ancient Hindus were at home with no less than eighteen denominations, of decuple terms, multiples of ten, known as Dasagunothara Samjyna. This testifies their competence to compute the division of time in its minute details and gigantic forms. In this context it will be interesting to know that a second is scientifically explained as the interval occupied by 9,192,631,770 cycles of the radiation corresponding to the transition of the caesium-133 atom when unaffected by exterior fields. In comparatively recent times, highly developed mechanical contrivances like - clocks watches and chronometers -help us to measure these subdivisions of time very minutely. But our ancients had only some primitive devices of time-keeping apparatus like the gnomon, the sun-dial and the water-clock or clepsydra. The gnomon and the sun-dial depend on the motion of the Sun and require correction. The water clock, used up to the time of Galileo, gave place to the invention of clocks based on pendulum motion or the use of balance wheel. These subdivisions of time are measurable by the motion of any substance which repeats itself regularly. At the present time in addition to the pendulum clock, quartz clocks and ammonia clocks are used. The latter depend on the harmonic motions within the ammonium molecule giving rise to spectral lines whose frequency can be accurately measured. In astronomical works like Surya Siddhanta, we find exact similarity in divisions and sub-divisions of time and space as described below. Time 60 Pala = 1 Ghatika 60 Ghatis = I day 30 days = 1 month 12 months = 1 year
Space 60 Vikalas = Ikala 60 Kalas = 1 amsa (degree) SOAmsas = 1 raasi \2Raasis = 1 circle (360degrees)
As of these minor partitions, our ancients had also a comprehensible idea of the major divisions of time. The basis stems up from the assumption of the longevity of the creator or Brahma. This span of time is known as Brahmayus. It consists of 100 Brahma Varshas or years. Each Brahma Varsha consists of 360 Brahma Dinas or days. One Brahma Dina consists of 14 Manwantaras. One Manwantara consists of 71 Mahaayugas and each Mahaayuga consists of four Yugas of 1320000 human years. The following is the breakup: 6 OCTOBER 2012
A Mahaayuga consists of four Yugas of 4320000 years. It comprises of 1728000 years of Kritayuga, 1296000 years of Tretayuga, 864000 years of Dwaparayuga and 432000 years ofKaliyuga. In other words, a Mahaayuga is ten times the Kaliyuga. 71 such Mahaayugas or 71 x 4320000 years constitute a Manwantara of 306,720,000 years. 14 such Manwantaras or Mahaayugas is a day of Brahma. The Surya Siddhanta states that there a junction period of the length of one Kritayuga, equal to 1,728,000 years between two Manwantaras. These 14 Manwantaras and 15 junction periods together make up one kalpa. As the junction period makes up to six Mahaayugas and the 14 Manwantaras to 994 Mahaayugas, it is 1000 Mahaayugas that constitute a kalpa. Thus each kalpa lasts for 4.32 billion years. (4.32MY x 1000) One kalpa is equal to half the day of Brahma. So two kalpas make, a full day of Brahma. That is 2000 Mahaayugas or 8640 million years. 360 such Brahma days constitute a Brahma Varsha or a year of Brahma. Brahmayus or the lifespan of Brahma is 100 such Brahma years. In fine this comes to 311,040,000,000,000 human years. A variance in the above calculation ignoring the sandhya period and computing a kalpa to contain only 71 x 14 = 994 Mahaayugas is also adopted by some. We are now in Kaliyuga which is supposed to have started on the midnight of the 17-18 February 3102 B.C. (Julian). 5106 years of the present Kaliyuga would have elapsed by February 2004. Over 426894 years remain in the present Kaliyuga. But can we identify and fix this Kaliyuga in the Brahmayus scheme? Perhaps yes. That is what our Mahaasamkalpa mantra, mentioned at the beginning of this chapter, indicates. The Brahmayus is Para and its half Paraardha. Half of the ayus of Brahma is over. We are in the second half of the first year, first month; first day, which is in the fifth Kalpa, Swetavaraaha, in a cycle of seven. In this Kalpa six Manwantaras are over and we are in the seventh Vaivaswatha Manwantara. 27 Mahaayugas are also over and we are in the 28th of which the three Krita, Treta and Dwapara Yugas are over and we in the Kaliyuga of which 5106 years will be over in February 2004. Thus the space-time continuum has completed four Kalpas and is in the fifth called Swetavaraaha. The names of the seven Kalpas are: 1. Parthiva. 2. Koorma. 3. Pralaya. 4. Anantha. 5. Swetavaraaha. (current) 6. Brahma. 7. Savitri. continued on 8 THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
www.astrQlQaicalinaaazine.CQm ... Jyothisha Chin ta Nidhi (continuedfrom 6) The 14 Manwantaras are: in a Mahaayuga of 4.32 million years, their proficiency in tabulating time, in the micro and macro scales make us Name of the Manwantara Another version rsion , , , wonder whether they had any contrivances to compute of the name that must have failed to reach us down the ages or they Swayambhuva. Swaayambhuva 'uva had any cosmic connection of revelations that overwhelm Swarocisha. Swaaroachisha sha our comprehension. Uthana. Utthana.(Othama) Can we go back in Time? Perhaps yes, according to the Tamasa. Thaapasa(Tamas) scientists, if we can travel faster than tight. In a sense Raivatha. are not the astronomers, in their observations of stars and Raivatha. galaxies, going back in time, at least on assumptions? Chakshusha Chaakshusha When we see the star Sirius to-day, we are seeing it, as it Vaivaswatha Vaivaswatha was in 2000, because it is 8.3 light years from us. (the current one) Suryasaavami Indrasaavarni
Sooryasaavarnee Dakshasaavarnee
Brahmasaavami
Brahmasaavamee
Rudrasaavarni
Dharmasaavarnee
Dakshasaavami
Indirasaavarnee
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It will be exciting to note that the Tamils also had an independent time measure technique and their smallest measure of time 'ThudV was equivalent of 13,834,000th part of a day or 160th part of a second. They appear not to have stopped with Brahmayus but improved the scale to the Ay us of Vishnu, Rudra, Maheshwara and Sadaasiva with a life span of 2.01 x IO33 years, whose one day is a 'ThudV to ultimate Siva who is the lord of Santhiadeetakalachakra. It is not that the entire Yuga theory and the calculative elements are not undisputed. There are arguments in favour and against many of these contentions. THE astrological magazine of Bangalore carried many meaningful debates in the past, though no final conclusion could be arrived at. Controversies apart, we must remember that the efforts of our ancients in the computation of these time-scales is no mean achievement and cannot be dismissed lightly. It will be interesting to note that the present day scientific estimation of the origin of life of 18000 million years compares with the 17280 million years of the duration of the four Kalpas elapsed. The scientists hold that the modern the radio metric age determination of the earth has a relationship with the Vedic time measurement. If our ancients could, with a high degree of mathematical precision, compute the correct total number of revolutions of the planets around the Sun 8 OCTOBER 2012
Then can we go ahead in time? Perhaps yes. The astrologers who have the ability to foresee the future are doing so. As the great philosopher Patanjali says a hue Yogi can be aware of the past, present and future, an ability to travel backward and forward in time, which perhaps is the very basis for the various astrological principles, that grow with the past, lead the present and unfold the future. •
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Mars Saturn Conjunction
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DR. B. V. RAMAN The editorial from the astrological magazine, November 1947 is reproduced below in deference to the wishes of a large number of our esteemed readers. — The Chief Editor PANDIT NEHRU in a recent speech in
to astrological predictions in a disparaging manner,
Lucknow is reported to have said that "the
for, the light thrown by astrology on the future of
glory of freedom that was visible in the eyes
an individual or a nation is certainly much more
of the people in the huge gathering outside the Red
reliable and trustworthy than what man thinks he is
Fort on August 16th had inspired hope in his mind
capable of anticipating on the so-called
that India could now march forward on the path of
commonsense factors.
peace and prosperity, but that hope proved a dream, that the communal disturbances exposed the country to outside aggression" and that "it was an attempt by the reactionary elements to paralyse the whole administrative machinery and to usurp political power" (italics ours). It is a pity that a statesman of the calibre of Pandit Nehru with such
We have often stressed in these columns that astrology alone offers the device or instrument which connects the trend of today with its counterpart in the past—the planetary cycle which is once more reweaving the pattern of another day and time. On the basis of the developments of a previous cycle, the present can be projected into the future.
wide experience in political matters which few could claim, could not fore-see what we, as
As we write these lines, a bewildered India stands
ordinary students of astrology and history,
at the cross-roads waiting to be led blind-fold into
anticipated long before the events were actually
the maze of power politics. Pakisthan is being
enacted. From a perusal of the past three issues,
slowly and adroitly enmeshed in the toils of British
readers would doubtless be able to appreciate that
officialdom.
we gave a clear and unambiguous warning, on the
The notorious Radcliffe did his job of disruption
basis of the presence of Saturn in the lower
in a thorough fashion. He has completely isolated
meridian at the time of transfer of power, that even
Assam from the rest of India, brought Pakisthan
an attempt to overthrow the Government would be
upto the weakest spot in Behar and has drawn a
made. This was no Delphian oracle but a prediction
cordon sanitaire allround the Union of India. Added
based on the simple proposition that just as a seed
to these, there is the growing economic and social
contains all the potentialities of the future plant,
unrest. Foreigners have already begun to feel that
so also the moment at which an activity or work is
Indians, ridden with caste and communal
commenced contains in its womb qualities pecular
differences
to the moment in question which would give shape
responsibility, are without resources of leadership
to the idea or activity. One should no longer refer
and initiative.
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www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm The grim and depressing developments in the Indian scene partly due to India's national Karma and partly due to the complacence of our leaders in having neglected the elementary precaution of regulating momentous matters in harmony with the laws of nature, have synchronised with the Mars-Saturn conjunction occurring in the beginning of Leo on 12-11-1947 at 4.25 p.m. (1ST). The point of conjunction will be rather stimulated when Mars opposes it and when the Sun conjoins it, which phenomena will happen in February 1949 and August 1948 respectively. Every two years, Mars conjoins Saturn as they meet in their orbits viewed from the earth. But their joining together in Leo happens only once in about 80 years. It must be noted that such a conjunction of two first-rate malefics in the Royal Sign of Leo is always highly ominous especially to India as it happens to fall in the 12th or house of loss. The evil gets somewhat tempered in case there exist simultaneously other relieving features such as the presence of other malefics in Upachayas and benefics in favourable positions. It is an astrological maxim warranted by experience that results of a conjunction would manifest at least two years in advance or near the period of conjunction or after the conjunction depending upon the Drekanna involved and the relative declinations of the bodies coming together. In September 1861, there was Mars-Saturn conjunction in the 2nd part of Leo and we know through what turmoil, strife and bloodshed the country passed through when patriotic Indians made the last combined attempt to overthrow British rule. The last conjunction occurred in the middle of Leo in April 1919 and this was followed by the first civil disobedience movement which swept India from one end to the other dislocating normal life. When the above two conjunctions took place, Rahu was in Sagittarius (4th from India's ruling sign) and Scorpio (3rd) respectively with the result the first conjunction was preceded by untold suffering, destruction of life and fighting while the latter conjunction was succeeded by comparatively less destruction and suffering. The conjunction to occur on 12th November would however Mandi Mars,Moor Lagna Saturn , Mercuiy
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be significant in as much as Rahu would be almost in the 8th house which in a national chart has reference to public mortality and deaths. Any conjunction of Mars and Saturn is disruptive to the external structures of the world and of human society, in terms of both physical structures such as buildings, factories etc. and the more real edifices of social and political values. The significance of this conjunction occurring in Leo cannot be overstressed, for on looking backward in some future history book, we shall be surprised to find what unexpected developments took place at this period and how vital they were to India's future. At Delhi, the 9th degree of Aries rises while the Navamsa Lagna is Gemini. The conjunction happens in the 5th house ruling children. In Karachi, the 24th degree of Pisces is rising while the 19th degree of Sagittarius is culminating, the conjunction happening in the 6th which among other things rules the army, navy, workers and employees. We have already said above that this sensitive point will be transited by Mars in February 1949. Therefore one has to infer that un-expected developments would take place in Pakisthan, involving display of violence and appalling loss of blood. Since the meridian point actually falls in Sagittarius, a war-like sign, it denotes outbreak of violence on a large scale and Pakistan may even attempt armed incursions into the Indian territory. Hence we must agin emphasize that the Indian Government must look to its frontiers. The men at Delhi should immediately devise means to consolidate the Indian Union and to make adequate arrangement for the defence of the froniters at a high speed. In Hyderabad Deccan, Aries rises while Mandi is placed exactly on the meridian of Deccan. However much we try to restrain our pen, we cannot help feeling that these combinations are all distressing and disquieting. Pakisthan and Hyderabad are only playing for time while alternately fanning up and arousing the flames of strife. We are constrained to feel in view of Navamsa Lagna being hemmed in between malefics, that Hyderabad would be a festering sore in the body-politic of India constituting a great menace to the future security of the Union. The sooner this warning is taken note of the better it would be for all concerned. Of the two planets in conjunction, Saturn is by far the more destructive. Saturn is rigid. When the Martian action impinges on him, he will not yield and a break is likely. Mars is always violent. Therefore, nationally and internationally these positions usually cause brutal and cruel results. People will lose self-control and take the
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www.astrQlQaicalmaaazine.CQm law into their own hands. Mars-Saturn contacts lead to strain and rupture or break-down according to the sign affected. Here the sign being Leo, a royal one, the conjunction produces serious results involving armed conflicts. Applied to the present conditions in India, its means most unfortunate developments in the relations between India, Pakistan and Hyderabad. Such conjunctions are never to be disregarded, as they indicate the happening of things suddenly and unexpectedly. Astrology can give us timely warnings and it is for the men at the helm to take advantage of such warnings for the benefit of the people. The Saturn-Mars conjunction will affect every department of life represented by Leo, but particularly the present position of rulers, leaders and heads of nations may be drastically reversed. Leo represents the heart of Kalapurusha (Cosmic Man or Time Personified) and therefore, the emotional nature is involved. Saturn has very large influence on the masses and as such is bound to cause a change in the emotional field of the masses. Mars tends to be aggresive, ruthless and cyclonic and with the added feeling of Leo this may attain stupendous proportions.
The Rahu-Lagna conjunction is significant because it silences the pretensions of Messrs Jinnah and Liaquat All Khan that they care for the welfare of the minorities. On the contrary it denotes that more organised attempts would be made to liquidate the minorities in the interests of the biggest Muslim State. That Pakisthan owes its origin to British patronage is also evident from the fact that Aries, the sign ruling England, rises at the time the State came into being. The position of Mars in Chart 2 is suggestive that Pakitan would continue to look for inspiration in alien influence. The 7th from Chandra Lagna is powerfully aspected by Mars. Consequently, discontented British officials leaving India will find in Pakisthan good refuge and scope for further disrupting Indian unity. The lower meridian being occupied by Saturn is proof enough of the seriousness of the internal situation in Pakistan which is being covered up by airing unfounded allegations against India.
Since the combination of planets bearing on India are in a frowning mood, Mahatma Gandhi's striving hard to teach the unteachable about the virtue of Muslims and nonMuslims living together as brothers, will not be effective in bridging the gulf. Gandhi's creed can have appeal for It may not be out of place to make a few observations on the the man who has developed the requisite cultural sympathy horoscope of the Dominion of Pakisthan which for all practical with the ideals he stands for, and not for the rank and file purposes came into being on 15* /14* August at mid-night swayed by emotions. (1ST), equivalent to 10-58 p.m. (LMT) at Karachi. In the Indian Dominion horoscope, Rahu is exalted in Lagna. Hence the Muslim minorities in India have not shown the slightest nervousness about their future. The evers welling stream of non-Muslim refugees fleeing from the Punjab, N-W.F.P. and Sind is indeed a sad contrast to Navamsa the complete security of life and property enjoyed by the Muslim inhabitants of India. The ball was set rolling by Mr.Suhrawardy when he, as Prime Minister of Bengal, appealed to the Muslims to observe direct action day and Ketu Jupiter it is simply rebounding on the original instigators of trouble. We have time and again pointed out that the Pakisthan The Lagna is the 26th degree of Aries, a moveable and Resolution Horoscope lacks the inherent strength needed fiery sign and its lord Mars is in Gemini subjected to to make it last long. The birth of Pakisthan has taught Papakarthari Yoga and in conjunction with Mandi. Both many a bitter lesson and the mischief can be un-done not Lagna and the lord have the powerful aspect of Jupiter, by professing loyalty by the minorities but by abjuring for lord of the 9th; while the five-planet combination actually all time the dangerous two-nation theory, separate falls in the 4th house. Rahu, though in the 2nd Rasi, is in electorates and reservation of privileges, that has brought 1st Bhava having eclipsed the Lagna. No wonder that power to a few but death, economic ruin and nervous Pakisthan has virtually started from scratch. As Lagna is breakdown to the millions. aspected by Jupiter, there does not seem to be any prospect of re-union of India and the vivisected parts in the near In the Indian Dominion horoscope, Mars is in the 10th in future though, as we have observed in September 1947 Navamsa while in that of the Pakisthan Dominion the 10th issue of the astrological magazine when Mercury Dasa lord (in Navamsa) is aspected both by Mars and Saturn. operates in the Dominion horoscope, conditions would so This is an affliction of the first magnitude. The result is" develop as to render a re-union almost a certainty. the ruler and the Government suffer" ; some prominent THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
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person in political circles dies. Rioting takes place; assaults will be directed against persons in high place; and the army will be a source of trouble. In the Indian horoscope again, though Mars is in the 10th in Navamsa, he is aspected by the 10th lord Jupiter while the Navamsa Lagna is highly afflicted . The Sun here happens to be the 6th lord. This affliction expreses itself by way of secret plots and treachery directed against the Government. Therefore, no peace is indicated for the entire sub-continent of India for at least another two years. At the time the King gave assent to the Indian Independence Bill, the 12th degree of Scorpio was rising in Karachi while the 20th degree of Leo was on the meridian. Leo is a war-like sign and it is powerfully aspected by Mars, lord or Lagna and the 6th. Saturn transits this meridian point by about September October 1947. About this time the foreign policy of Pakisthan must be carefully watched. Summing up, we have to observe that India has come and will be coming under very un-favourable planetary vibrations indicating trouble within and without. Under the forces of Mars-Saturn conjunction, anything may happen that might jeopardise the safety and integrity of India. We have been quite exhaustive in our analysis with a view to
impressing on the minds of our leaders, the urgency of the problems and have commented with a certain amount of restraint. Astrology neither spreads despondency nor encourages complacency. It serves a very useful purpose in restoring public confidence. Astrological indications give warning in advance of the impending troubles. The preventive measures are, of course, in the hands of those who sit at the helm of affairs. Experience shows that no amount of proof will convince the sceptic whether he be honest or wilful in his disbelief. Personal investigation alone can bring real conviction to the mind. There are invisible and very subtle forces emanating from the conjunctions of planetary bodies and they are the direct cause of the production of all earthly phenomena including national crisis. Delhi must take up the question of India's safety and security in all seriousness and avoid idle waste of time. Astrology helps the individual to help himself. The horoscope mirrors potentials and designates seasons for growth or for democracy. Astrology does not weaken the individual or nation by doing or taking the initiative for the individual. Astrology is only as any other science: it is knowledge which when rightly used, contributes to abundant living. Prevention is better than cure. (FOR) •
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Planets,
Foreign Travels* T. RAMACHANDRAN
Lord of the Ascendant associated with Saturn, the yogakaraka, in Sagittarius. Lord of the 12th from Sagittarius is Mars who is the enemy of Venus and who is approaching his depression sign Cancer, and in Rahu's star without strength. These roughly indicate that there are chances for foreign travel for the native. Mercury Dasa appeared quite appropriate for the travel on the basis of its own quahfications but there was considerable difficulty in fixing the sub-lord. Venus, as sub-lord, does not- lack the potential. Even though foreign travel was not even contemplated in the least by querist, my own inquisitiveness prompted me to probe this aspect further. Hence, as usual, the horoscope for the time of the query was cast as given hereunder in the data. 7th February 1968, 11-35 a.m.. New Delhi. Lagna is movable with its lord Mars in the 12th with retrograde Mercury aspected by retrograde Jupiter. The 12th house is tenanted by a malefic. Lagna is also aspected by its lord Mars, Mercury, the Sun and Venus (according to the aspects recognised in horary astrology) and by Jupiter powerfully. Similarly, the exalted Moon is aspected by Jupiter, the Sun, Mercury and Saturn. Of course not all these aspects are applying ones. Essentially the aspect between lord of the Ascendant Mars and that of the 7th Venus, is an applying one with an orb of 8 1/2 degrees. This is a satisfactory one. As far as the question put by the person was concerned, a fairly satisfactory time was ahead professionally although not very promising in the immediate future. I tried to analyse the indications for a probable foreign visit obtaining in the natal chart, through the horary chart and found good supporting evidence; in it. On the basis of the positive evidence, viz., 81/2 degrees of applying aspect and others outlined above and the indications in the birth chart, I ventured a prediction of foreign trip to the native in about 81/2 months from the date of query or roughly by the latter half of November 1968. He did not agree with this prediction as no such thing appeared to him possible in the then prevailing circumstances. But later events duly developed and his trip actually materiahsed in the middle of December 1968 when transit Jupiter exactly trined the natal Jupiter. This occurred in the Sun's sub-neriod of Mercury Dasa and it is not possible for me to explain from birth chart alone how the Sun was able to fill up the role excepting
perhaps that he is the karaka for profession and is located in a movable sign. Example (3): A query was posed by a friend regarding the time of his foreign visit, which was under finalisation. His horoscope was not available at that time and therefore a horary chart was worked out for the time of the query, viz., 6 p.m. on 6th October 1963 at New Delhi. Example (3)—Horary Chart Ascendan Jupiter (R)
Moon I Rahu
Navamsa Mercury Jupiter (R) Ketu I Venus In the above horary chart, the Ascendant and its lord are in a common sign. The) 9th is a fixed sign. Lord of the 6th (the Sun), the 7th (Mercury), the 8th (Venus) and the 12th (Saturn) are aspecting the Lagna. 'There are no benefics in frines or in movable signs. Further, although there is the nominal applying aspect between the lords of the Lagna and the 7th as required in horary practice, the orb of the aspect is too wide being more than 16° between Jupiter and Mercury to permit any event to occur. With diffidence I pronounced that there is no likelihood of a foreign trip in the near future. He was then surprised for he has not had any chance for quite a few years. The above example of horary chart alone clinching the issue should not make us conclude that such solutions can always be found by working out horary charts only. Primary dependence on the birth horoscope should be deemed very essential and the supporting evidence, timing, etc., should be sought from horary and other methods including sidereal solar progression. In other words, broad tendencies of foreign travels may be advanced fairly well with the help of a three-pronged drive, (i) birth horoscope and directional methods; (ii) horary chart to supplement the indication in the natal chart; and (Hi) transits and their influences. (FOR) \•
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Do Gemstones Really Work? JAY BOYLE
1 times over the lasts three decades. My answer is a definite and qualified YES! I can say that now, but it took me many years to firmly come to this conclusion. I was quite the skeptic in my early years as a gem dealer. I flat out did not see how, or believe it was possible, for a gemstone to change a person's life simply by wearing it. Early in my gem career, I had some powerful and personal experiences with a lovely 8.5 carat white sapphire. It helped to turn me from a skeptic into a believer, and there were many other formative experiences over the years that contributed to my current certainty of the power of Jyotish quality gemstones. I've often said to prospective customers, "If you knew what I know about how Jyotish gemstones effectively help a person achieve their heartfelt goals, or to change their life in a positive way, you would rush to buy your Jyotish gem immediately." Here are a few of the milestones that convinced me that Jyotish gemstones really do work. In 1989,1 was given an opportunity to run and manage a gem company for an experienced dealer from Thailand. It was strictly a wholesale operation that supplied gemstones to dealers in the major markets of New York and Los Angeles. By agreement, though, I was also given permission to buy and sell Jyotish gemstones. During this time I continued to hear feedback from clients that had tried my Jyotish-quality gems. Many called to tell me how these gems had dramatically changed their lives. Some were healed from serious health problems as predicted, some were able to finally get pregnant and have a healthy child against all medical odds, and others had their careers turn from stagnation to remarkable success. 14 OCTOBER 2012
Time and time again, I heard powerful stories that proved the benefit of these gems. I remember the time well, in the fall of 1989, when the weight of evidence coming from my clients caused me to conclude these gems probably did work. I didn't know how it worked, but I did know from the numerous reports I received that somehow these gems were causing important changes in the lives of my clients. As a Virgo with Mercury in the second house, it was predicted that if I wore an emerald I would earn more money and my career would advance. I was starting a new phase of my career and could certainly stand to make more money, so I called my best Colombian emerald supplier and asked to see some extra-clean emeralds. A few days later a parcel of very clear and bright Colombian emeralds arrived. They were exceptional in their flawlessness and sweetness and also very well priced. I decided to take a leap of faith and bought the entire parcel of about ten emeralds, ranging from 2 to 4 carats in size. I didn'thave the $15,000 asking price, but I did have one credit card with a $15,000 limit. I paid for the emerald lot using that card. This was a bold move at the time — I had a wife and two very young children, no savings, no inventory, and had just started a new job. My side business selling Jyotish gem business was very small. I didn't know if my income was secure or if this new phase of my life would work out, but I now had enough faith in the power of astrological gemstones to take this risk. I decided to pick out a four-carat emerald for myself and a beautiful two-carat one for my wife. I estimated that it might take me 12 to 18 months to sell the remaining emeralds but made a deal with myself to be vigilant, and whenever I sold one of the emeralds, I would immediately use the money to pay off the credit card. THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
I gave the emeralds to my jeweler and asked him to make a pendant for me and a ring for my wife. A few days later he delivered the new pendant, configured with my existing white sapphire, and I put it on with great hope and expectation. Right then a funny series of coincidences began happening: the jeweler was so impressed with the quality of the emeralds that he asked if I might find him one too. I showed him the other emeralds from my recent purchase and he bought one for himself and one for his wife. ("This is a good start," I thought to myself).
determine the relative astrological power of Jyotish stones by holding and feeling them, and I knew that this smaller emerald was substantially more powerful than the 4.15 carat emerald I had been wearing for several years.
Then, for the next few days, everyone that came into my office or called looking for Jyotish gemstones seemed to only want one thing: one of the emeralds from the parcel. No one wanted any yellow sapphires, blue sapphires, diamonds, rubies... No, everyone wanted only emeralds, had the budget for them, and wanted the exact sizes of what I had bought just a few days before. In just a few short days, I sold every one of the remaining emeralds!
Months later I was putting together another trip to the Caribbean. This had become a regular routine trip for me especially during the long, harsh, cold Iowa winters. A few days before I left, I decided to trade out my 4.15 carat emerald for the more powerful 3.5 carat emerald. I had my jeweler replace the old stone with the new one and return it to me before I was scheduled to go on my trip.
I quickly wrote a check to my credit card company and paid off the entire sum of $15,000 before I had even received the bill from the credit card company. Plus I now owned two emeralds that were paid for, one for me and one for my wife, and even made two thousand dollars profit in addition. ("Wow! This emerald sure seems to be working," I thought.)
I put my upgraded pendant on and left for the Islands the next day with a shoulder bag full of gems and hope for a successful trip.
It continued to work. It shed its divine, emerald green, Mercury energy throughout my entire life and being. The new phase of my career managing a wholesale gem company began to prosper as I further educated myself in the intricacies of the gem business. Knowledge and Success During the next few years, my knowledge and success continued to increase steadily. Many more customers were telling me how the Jyotish gems they were wearing had changed their lives for the better. My wholesale business and my Jyotish gem business were both growing nicely, and as my experience grew, so did my confidence. By 19921 was beginning to sell to the Caribbean jewelry store market. I found new customers for my wholesale business by knocking on the doors of jewelers' shops. I would borrow gems and jewelry from other dealers, include my own gems and the gems of the company I was managing, and on each trip I was able to sell between $25,000 and $30,000 worth of stones. About this time, I had a wonderful 3.5 carat emerald in my Jyotish gem inventory that was the best quality I had ever owned. By this time I had discovered how to THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
I decided that if I didn't sell this emerald during the next few months, I would buy it for myself. If it was more powerful, I reasoned, I should make more money and have my career advance again as it had done when I put on my first emerald.
I visited my best customer, the owner of six jewelry stores in the Cayman Islands. He took me aside when I arrived and told me that he had been tracking how my gems were selling compared to his other suppliers. He said my gems sold faster and at a greater profit than all of his other sources, so he announced that he was going to make me his new number-one supplier. He then called his six managers, telling them the news and instructing them to buy more heavily from me on this trip. ("This is definitely a good start for my new emerald," I thought.) Increase in Sales When I calculated the total sales at the end of the week, I was shocked to see they were nearly ten times my best previous results: They bought $230,000 worth of inventory! I sold every gem that I personally owned. The combined income from my commissions and sales of personal inventory paid for my new emerald many times over; it was a huge windfall profit day for me. The stone was clearly working its magic. During the next seven years I continued to mature as a gem dealer and hone in on my expertise as a large-scale buyer. An increasing number of clients called or mailed me letters of thanks for the Jyotish gems I had sold them and the blessings that had come into their lives as a result. What I had experienced was the prediction of my astrologers if I were to wear a gem for Mercury and a OCTOBER 2012 15
gem for Venus. Whenever I'd upgrade my emerald, I'd experience an upgrade in benefits. It was like turning up the volume: better quality yielded better results. I worked just as hard before wearing my gems but with very limited success, but once I started to wear these gems, I experienced substantially greater fulfillment in my career and in my income. I also felt I had entered deeper into my Dharma. It was now quite clear to me how the color and clarity, the degree of flawlessness and symmetry, the Sattvic essence and beauty of the gemstones were all related to the relative power of each gemstone. When I traveled to the source countries, I knew which gems to avoid and which very few were the most potent. With this knowledge I continued to refine my gemstone selection process. In early 1999 I purchased a small lot of very powerful, Sattvic Colombian emeralds. This time there were five gems with a depth of color and flawlessness that I had never seen or purchased before. I sold all but one of these remarkable emeralds to very fortunate clients. One emerald remained, a 2.68 carat beauty, that silently spoke to me. I gave my pendant to my jeweler and had him install the new smaller (but much more potent) emerald so I could begin to wear it. I was entering a totally new phase of my gem career at this time, deciding to effectively walk away from the wholesale side of the business in order to pursue a career in Jyotish gemstones exclusively. I liked the wholesale business and I had attained a degree of mastery in it, but I truly loved the spiritual gem business, discovering the secret of what Jyotish gemstones were really about. I knew I would most likely earn less money this way, but I figured it would be enough to get by and knew the pleasure of helping people with spiritual gemstones would be a much more satisfying experience. As the familiar saying goes, I followed my heart, hoping my new smaller (but much more potent) emerald would help me make this transition easily.
Three days later, I received a call from the owner of a small and struggling TV Shopping Network, a previous wholesale account that I sold to. I had not done any business with this company for some time and it had been over a year since I had talked to him. He asked me what I was doing. I told him I was heading to Thailand and Sri Lanka to go on a gem buying trip. To my surprise, he asked me to buy gems for his company while I was there. I had just decided to abandon all wholesale business for the spiritual gem business and then this! He offered me a contract to buy a certain amount of gems for him and to mark them up a modest amount. I quickly calculated that this would essentially pay for my trip expenses and agreed. I left for three weeks of gemstone hunting and had a successful trip, financed by my new unsolicited buying contract. During the next year, I was asked to make five more buying trips and to double the amount of gems I was buying on each trip. This provided much needed income and I became known as an important buyer in the source countries. I purchased more gems that year alone than I had in the previous five years. Again, my income and career experienced a significant boost. The new, smaller, more potent emerald I was wearing had come through. Success continued. During the next eight years, this TV Shopping Network grew to become the largest seller of gemstones in the world! I was their only gem buyer for much of this time, and as they grew, so did my experience. By agreement, I kept my Jyotish gem business, where my true passion remains today. In conclusion, when asked, I can enthusiastically testify that Jyotish gemstones truly are effective. If your birth time is correct, you have the right gemstones recommended, and you have the proper quality gemstone, then yes, they absolutely do work. In fact, after three decades, I've found my Sattvic, Jyotish quality gemstones work better than I ever dreamed possible. _
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Pancha
Pafeshi
Shastra c
lhe Science of five (Birds GajendraBabu
Mr. GajendraBabu, with a Master's degree in Economic and a Master's degree in Astrology is an Administrative Officer in Kamataka Handloom Corporation, Bangalore. He is doing research in the Science of Pancha Pakshi and Nadi Astrology. In the recently held Dr. B. V. Raman Birth Centenary Year Celebrations, he was in charge of Media and Publicity as its Director.
PANCHAPAKSHI SHASTRA CAN ALSO be interpreted as Biorythms ofNatal Moon and is a part of Vedic Astrology covering the one's recurring cycles of biological processes thought to affect a person's emotional, intellectual and physical activities. This 'Science ofFive Birds' also studies any periodic change in the behaviour or physiology of an organism. This system was propounded by ancient Tamil Siddha saints. It is based on natural laws of the five primary elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) combined with Astro Stellar force of each individual. This can be successfully applied in all matters of life in the fields of HORARY, ELECTIONAL, MEDICAL ASTROLOGY and especially on NATAL Astrology. The Siddas were not only great spiritualists to the core but also were great scientists, physicians and psychologists who analysed life in its fullness both on mundane and abstract levels and dictated scientific principles and needing man to success of both levels. On the gross-plane, if one lives in accordance with the nature, life becomes blessing which in the long run leads to spiritual well-being also. In such a seeking, the mysterious panchapakshi is one of the sciences which helps man progress simultaneously on par, and in accordance with the nature and both the planes get enduring bliss. How does it function? These 5 elemental vibrations act in 5 gradations of faculties for stipulated time intervals called Yamas. Each of them consists of a duration of of 2 hours 24 minutes each (6 ghatikas) over the 5 yamas in the day and 5 yamas in the night (spread over 24 hours evenly). These functional patterns vary, during waxing and waning Moon cycles, and also during the week days. These elemental vibrations of 5 gradations function in such a way that when one elemental vibration is at the highest ebb, the other four function proportionately in diminishing order, thus the last vibration being dormant (death). These 5 elemental
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vibrations are personalised as pakshis or birds and the gradations of their faculties have 5 activities. The 5 birds are: 1. Vulture 2. Owl 3. 4.
Crow Cock
5.
Peacock
The 5 activities 1. Eating 2. Waliking 3. 4.
Ruling Sleeping
5.
Dying
Each bird performs these five activities during each day and in night over the week days and during waxing and waning Moon cycles during the 5 yamas in day and 5 yamas in night in a stipulated order. After identifying your birth bird (which is a permanent bird similar to your birth ascendant), you can see your bird activities as provided in the following tables.
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Your Star
Your Birth in Suklapaksha
Your Birth in Krishnapaksha
1
Aswini
Vulture
Peacock
2
Bharani
Vulture
Peacock
3
Krittika
Vulture
Peacock
Rohini
Vulture
Peacock
5
Mrigasira
Vulture
Peacock
6
Ardra
Owl
Cock
7
Punarvasu
Owl
Cock
8
Pushya
Owl
Cock
9
Ashlesha
Owl
Cock
10
Makha
Owl
Cock
11
Purvaphalguni
Owl
Cock
12
Uttaraphalguni
Crow
Crow
13
Hasta
Crow
Crow
14
Chitra
Crow
Crow
15
Swati
Crow
Crow
16
Vishakha
Crow
Crow
17
Anuradha
Cock
Owi
18
Jyeshta
Cock
Owl
19
Moola
Cock
Owl
20
Poorvashada
Cock
Owl
21
Uttarashada
Cock
Owl
22
Shravana
Peacock
Vulture
23
Dhanishta
Peacock
Vulture
24
Satabhisha
Peacock
Vulture
25
Poorvabhadra
Peacock
Vulture
26
Uttarabhadra
Peacock
Vulture
27
Revati
Peacock
Vulture
4
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Pancha Pakshi Mirror Shukla Paksha Day Activity Week Days Vulture Owl Crow Cock Peacock Owl Crow Thursday fc^k Peacock | Vulture j Crow I Cock I Saturday Peacock I Vulture Owl Cock I Peacock Monday Vulture Wednesday Owl Crow I Peacock I Vulture |
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INSANITY dr. B. v. Raman
THE MOST BAFFLING of man's problems has always been the human mind. Western science is proud that it has begun to conquer nature and is talking in terms of cosmic flights though compared to the dimensions of the cosmos, which arc inconceivable, the astronaut's orbiting of the earth at a height of about 200 miles seems child's play. In contrast to these achievements in the realm of physical science, there is a lamentable lack of development in the more important aspects of human existence, viz., mental and moral sciences. While the ancicnl Hindu Sages had under-taken a systematic analysis of the internal world of man on the "eternal principles of human nature", the Western scientists have mainly confined their studies to the exploration of the "physico-chemical mechanisms" under-lying mans existence. The human mind and its mysterious functions continue to be mysteries to the Western scientists, even though the symptoms of different types of menial diseases have been well classified. In the words of Dr. Carrel, "mathematics, physics and chemistry arc indispensable but not basic sciences in the researches concerning living organisms. They ore not capable of construct-ing concepts, specific to the human being". Astrology or Jyousha is indeed the science of the highest rank because it correlates the functioning of thc inner ,, r , , ,, , „ , world of man to the ceaseless ebb and flow of thc cosmos. . . , . While thc materialistic science can perceive only thc gross body, contitutcd by heredity, the subtle body Oinga sareemt carrying thc karmic vasanas timprcssionsj of previous existences, escapes its grasp. It is the karma that conditions one's existence in this life and the nature of this karma manifesting on the physical and menial planes is reflected in thc horoscope. 1 r In on article published in a recent issue of Reader i Digest, one Mr. Rutherford Platt suggests that man's biorhythms—temperature, blood pressure and moods— follow regular swings and arc finked lo "fluctuations in barometric pressure, gravitational field and electricity in thc air" and that these "earthly forces arc in turn affected THE ASTBOCOGtCAl. QMAQAZINE
by forces from outer space—by the phases of the Moon, by undula-liofis in the pear-shaped electromagnetic field that surrounds the earth, by showers of gamma rays, cosmic rays and other electro-magnetic waves emanating from extra-terrestrial sources (italics ours) that bombard the earth's atmosphere". According to Dr. Harold Burr, emeritus professor of anatomy at Yale University School of Medicine, "what esta-blishcs the pattern of a particular human brain and "rcsulates and controls if is actual I v a complex magnetic field". Therefore, "in a manner not yet discovered, earthly magnetic fields may influence human behaviour, their rhythmic ebb and flow producing within our brains cvclical chances in fcclin.cs, alertness and sensibility and perhaps even stirring the memory or inciting ideas» And these changes in the earth's macnctic field arc affected by solar flares, which in their turn arc correlated to certain definite planetary arrangements. And all this is astrology pure and simple but put in the jargon of Western science. Would the reaction of each individual on eardl to these cosmic bombardments be the same or dificrent? The scientists do not yet know. But astrologers have already discovered that the reaction of an individual depends upon his particular pattern of the horoscope, It is the increasing incidence of neurosis and psychosis in ^ ^ that sccnl lo ^ . ,, , . . ^ ^ ^ , impelled scientists there to study thc correlation of celestial . . , factors to human benaviour-pattcms. r
thc civilised countries of
Modem psychologists and medical men have not agreed amongst themselves about thc exact causes of insanity, 0ne school of thought still holds that insanity is duc t0 certain organic changes in the brain According t0 another
^ majority of cases of insanity arc .. , ■ . . . „ , , , . psychogeme in origin . Yet another school regards msamty
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in ibe fight of "biological or psycho-biological rcae-tions". It is significant to note that Hindu astrology gives pride of place to thc affliction of thc Moon tmanas J and Mercury I brain) in judging mental disorders. Observation and statistical study have shown that insanity in most cases is congenital and in a few. acquired. A more careful study DECEMBER 2012 3
wmt jsro4octccl rru ^unaccfn of ihc issue in the light of Astrology and Karma theory will doubtless convince one that even the so-called 'acquired-' type of insanity is also congenital, that is. of hereditary predisposition. Constitutional conditions of one or both parents may affect the child. The parents may be healthy constitutionally and the child normal till a certain age and then become insane. Suppose the Moon is in conjunction with Satum and Kctu and al the time of birth Saturn's Dasa is ruling. The chi Id will exhibit abnormal or subnormal mental development and will be insane pracli-cally from the time of its birth. Suppose a similar combination occurs hut the Dasa of Satum comes into operation in the 25th year. Then signs of lunacy make their appearance in the 25th vcar although till the 25th year the mental development will appear to be perfectly normal. The physician would say that in the two cases referred to above the first must be congenital and the second, acquired. This view looks absurd for a student of astrology because in both the cases, insanity is 'concc-nilal'. In the tatter instance the disease was only in a static or resting condition. By the term * congenital", we mean, from the lime of birth If a man becomes insane in his 30th or 35th year, it does not mean that he has specially acquired the disease. That he would suffer from insanity in a particular year is indicated quite in advance. In the epochs of Hindu medicine the Karmaic character of insanity was generally admiuc-d. and it w as not until the superstitious ignorance of the orthodox and bigottcd allopathic system had obliterated the scientific deductions of the early writers that any theory of its purely physiological character arose. According to Ayurveda, various causes bring about insanity chief among them being, inharmonious]],1 combined food, certain poisons, insults to gods, the pious, elders and preceptors, sudden fear or joy or grief and acts which put a severe strain—upon the nervous system, excite the doshas (three humours'! and vitiate the scat of the understanding, the heart and all those ducts by w hich the mind communi-calcs with the organs of sense. This leads to the disturbance of the mind causing insanity. Insanity is therefore a mental disease. The mind becomes restless and vacant and the vision becomes stable and actions become pur-posclcss and speech incoherent. Insanity bom of the "faults' is said lo be curable by administering medicine. Gluttony in the absence of proper physical exercise is said to provoke Kapha I phlegm I : the excited phlegm mixes with Pitta (bile-) and produces w hat is called kapha-bom insanity. Each planet is said to rule a certain humour and when the said planet is highly afflicted and adversely situated with reference to the
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Moon or Ntcrcurv some form of insanity cannot be ruled out. One should he very careful in analysing horoscopes for this purpose. It is always advisable that such diagnosis be left to specialists in medical astrology as otherwise grave repercussions may follow. The following arc the assignments of planetary rulcrships for the three humours. The Sun—bile (pittai: the Moon—wind and phlegm (yuyu and Icapha); Mars—bile-: Mercury—all the three ; Jupiter—phlegm : Venus— much wind and phlegm: and Satum—wind. Mercury in the 5th afflicted by conjunction with Saturn is indicative of some forms of insanity appearing especially in Saturn's major period and Mercury's sub-period or vice versa. The cause of madness in this case is physical and therefore the disease is curable. Sanskrit works describe thai insanity in a large number of cases is caused by certain spirits of departed individuals. Whilst we may nut accept this statement as 'sensible', let us not condemn it as superstitious or dismiss it lightly as it comprehends several of the psychological and phycbo-analytical causes. Some insane people behave very violently while others arc harmless. Medicine can give no explanations for these "vagaries'. On the other hand, astrology can offer a reasonable explanation. Insanity caused by 'obsession' or possession is hardly curable. It can be checked if treated within thirteen years, otherwise it becomes incurable. From an astrological stand-ponit this disease is to be viewed primarily from the affliction to Lagna. the 5 th house, the Moon and Mercury. Whether mental derangement is the resultant of 'obsession' or due to physiological causes can be easily ascertained from the horoscope. Rahu and Kctu determine the issue. If the powerful affliction of Mercury or Lagna or the Moon has the contact of Rahu. one may be certain that no medical treatment would be of anv avail. One has to seek remedies other than medicines. In a disease of this magnitude, the configurations and aspects in the horoscope must necessarily be very severe. In studying this disease, the Moon and Mercury should be primarily considered. If Satum be the afflictor in a day birth, epilepsy is more apt to occur but in a night chart if Rahu be the afflictor. insanity mav follow. Virco and Pisces J J arc sensitive signs and afflictions occurring in them are always undesirable. If. on the other hand. Mars be the afflictor, insanity may prevail during the day and epilepsy during the night. In insanity, the Lagna is not necessarily afflicted but in epilepsy, the ascendant is usually badly aspectcd or conjoined. THE ASTROLOGICAL cMACLAZINE
Innumerable combinations arc listed in classical works. We shall cite a few for the information of the readers. Insanity, lunacy, etc., may prevail in some form or other under the following conditions:— 1.
Birth in Rckha Yoga.
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Lord of Lagna in the 12th in con junction with a malefic
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and Mercurv in combustion. j The Sun (at Saturn) in the ascendant and Mars in the 7th. The Moon in conjunction with Rahu and another malefic occupying 5th. 8th or i2(h.
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Jupiter in the ascendant and Saturn in the 7th.
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The Moon and Mercury in combination occupying the ascendant.
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The Moon and Mercury, in mutual quadrant, unassociated but afflicted by aspects.
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The Moon. Venus and lord of the Sth in badhaka places.
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The Moon in conjunction with a node and Saturn.
10. Saturn and Mars in an angle, but causing Papadhi Yoga for the Moon and Mercurv. 11. Saturn and Rahu in conjunction in Virgo, which should happen to be Lagna. Many of the above combinations have been found to be satisfactory. But in our own studies it has been found that certain sensitive areas (nadi amsasi should be involved in causing insanitv of a serious type. The disposition of the Moon reveals the nature, structure and functions of the mind, while the disposition of Mercurv explains the nature and structure of the brain. The present level of astrological knowledge may not enable us to pinpoint whether one's insanity is due to mental or brain disorder, though the cause can be guessed approximately. In Chart No. I. lord of the Sth and Mercury arc both afflicted in Pisces. Mercury is not only in combustion but is in conjunction with Kctu in the 12lh from Lagna and 6th from the Moon aspectcd by Saturn, the birth star being China ruled by Mars. The Moon is in Libra but is subject to Anapha Yoga The native was fond of hostile criticism. In the last part oi Rahu Dasa. the following symptoms were noticed : showers of abuses, flying into a fury, incoherent language, impertinence, gloom and severe depression. Rahu is in the constellation of Mars, thart No. 2 is a clear case of schizo-phrcnia. The 51h house, the Moon and Mcr-cury are all afflicted. The Moon and Saturn arc in the constellation of Rahu. In the Navamsa. the affliction is more pronounced. There is a perverted THE ASTROLOGICAL oMAQAZINE
functioning of the mind and the native is much obsessed and has always the feeling of being persecuted. Symp-toms of insanity were noticed in the 21st year immediately after the commencement of Saturn's Dasa. 'Chart No. 3 is a typical case of paranoia. The mental derangement set in after delivery. The Moon, debilitated in the constellation of Mercurv, is in association with Rahu and aspectcd by Mars. Mercury though exalted is combust occupying the constellation of the Moon. Mars-Saturn aspect on the Sth house is also a factor to be noticed. 'Chart No. 4 illustrates mania-depressive insanity. The native often behaves violently, is gloomy and worries over trivialities. False ideas of persecution grip the native and be is generally miserable in outlook. Both Mercury and the Moon are in the constellation of Kctu afflicted by Papakarthari Yoga and in association with debilitated Saturn. In the following interesting horoscope Lagna is Pisces, a sensitive sign and the lord is in the 12th with Kctu. Let alone this combination as it made him highly social, refigious and philosophical. The most important combinations relevant to the present discussion arc :— L.
The sixth is occupied by Rahu and aspectcd by Kctu.
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The 6th lord is further afflicted by conjunction with Mars.
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The planet of nerves Mercury is in a common sign in conjunction with two malefics. r ro. Mars and the Sun.
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In the Navamsa again. Mercury occupies the sixth with Rahu and the 6th lord is in conjunction with Mars.
The benevolent aspect of Jupiter on the 6th is sterilised as he is with Kctu. The Moon being aspectcd by Saturn, the 1
Quit No I. Rait: Aries— Ascendant: Toums— Venus: Virri)— Mars. Rahu and Mandi: Libra—the Mooa: Capricom .Saturn: Aquarius Jupiter and Pivms Kctu the Sun an J Mercury (R 231. Balance of Mars' Dasa al birth: Years 3-1-24.
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ChartNa. 2. Rasi: Aries- the Sun und Mercury; Tuurus—Venus; Gemini—Ascendant; Leo—Rahu : Virgo— Mandi: Libra—the Moon and Solum; Scorpio-Jupiter; Cupricom—Mars: und Aquarius— Ketu 46). iVffranija.'Taunis—Mundi; Gemini Aiccndant. the Sun and Rahu; Leo—Venus: Sacitluriut—Kctu. Mercury and Saturn- Aquarius—Mars and Jupiter: and Pisces— (he Moon. Balance of Rahu Dasa at birth : Years 3-10-21.
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Chart No. 3. Rasi: Taurus—Ketu: Cancer —Jupiter: Leo—Man. Venus and Saturn: Vitro- -the Sun und Mercury: Libra— Ascendant: and Scorpio—the Mooa and Rahu TR. 48). Balunec al Mercury's Dusa ut birth Years I2-4-2S.
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Chan Nix J Rasi: Aries—the Moon. Mercury and Saturn ; Taurus—Mars and Rahu: Viruo -Jupiter. Scorpio—Asccodnnt, Mandi and Kctu: Aquarius- Venus: and Pisces—the Sun fR 961. Balance of Kctu Dasa at birth: Years 2-1-23.
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www"isl-c+xfc a ma gic i» Dcm planet of gloom and melancholy, made the mind morbid. On account of all these adverse and perverse influences, the poor man had been erratic, reckless and gloomy. Mark, particularly, the association of Mercury and Rahu in Navamsa. Rabu's situation in the 6th in Rasi and the planet of nerves and brain in Sagittarius with Mors and the Sun (lord of the 6thl and the latter two planets in exact conjunction. Mercury's Dasa commenced and the man was taken violently Insane and had to be confined1 in an asvlum.
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At this time Saturn was transiting the exact degree occupied by Mercury. This cannot be, a coincidence. So long as the person remained in the asylum, there was little or no improvement in regard to the mental condition. It is no doubt a hopeless case. But still Jupiter's aspect could have been made to operate by properly conditioning the environment when the first warning was given. In dealing with the question of insanity, we must always bear in mind that it is a rupture between the. physical body and the vital body. It occurs to us that Nadi astrology—not the so-called Nadigranthas available in the market offering sensakmal predictions—especially Chandra Nadi and ,Sakra Nadi—can furnish us with almost fool-proof methods of psychological diagnosis. Certain of the nadi amsas—each sign is divided into 150 amsas—appear to be highly sensitive. For instance birth in sowmvamsa, mayatn.su and ^horamsa seems to make one Highly predisposed to certain types of insanity. Pisacharoga and twmadaroga arc assigned to ghoramsa. When birth is in Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus) Kamalamsa. and Saturn occupies a sign represented by the, Navamsa the lord of the. 6th is in, the person suffers: from mental troubles. (mannrujam}. The disease will manifest when the, Dasa of the, 8th lord is- in progress and Satum transits Leo. (This combination has been found correct in a number of horoscopes where the Lagna is Taurus and the nadi amsa is either Kamala or Kala.) Mental affliction is also caused in the Dasa of the 8th lord when Mercury and Rahu arc, in conjunction. A person bom when Taums is rising, the nadi amsa being
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Kala, will have a phlegmatic constitution. When Mercury joins Lagna, the person will have an unbalanced mind. If in addition the Moon and Rahu are in conjunction in Anuradha. the native suffers from insanity in Rnhu's subperiod in the major period of Mercury (when Satum transits Libra). In a Pankajamsa (Taums risingj horoscope given in the Chandra Nadi (bom on 2-9-1926) mental disorders arc predicted 2 ox 3 times in the course of Kctu's period. The prediction was fully verified. Kctu's disposition is in the 5th from lord of Lagna. In another case (Taurus— Lagna— Vaishnavamsa bom on 10-10-1903) Saturn's Dasa. especially Mercury's sub-period was very unfortunate, as predicted in the Nadi. Loss of house, misunderstandings and displacc-mcnt from the place of residence all took place. But instead of mere mental worry ^(mnnoTTaf/rn^thc. native suffered derangement and was hospitalised for three, months: In actual experience it has been found that terms like "mental affliction" have, to be interpreted more liberally to include mental disorder and insanity consistent with the. nature of the affliction. What is remarkable is the method, of timing the period of attack. Hundreds of horoscopes given in Sukra Nadi and Chandra Nadi arc being studied by us, with a view to extracting .specific combinations which can pinpoint the.nature of mental affliction and the likely period of attack and in due time we hope to place before our readers the fruits of our studies. Many astrologers seem to think that the mere conjunction of the Moon with a malefic- planet indicates an unsound mind. A little research will convince 'the reader of the fallacy of this theory. Insanity, stupidity, arrested mental development, idiocy and all those varying degrees of abnormal and subnormal mental development arc the results of the afflictions by Satum, Rahu. Kctu and Mars of certain sensitive, points in the horoscope involving the Moon and Mercury having reference to the 5th house, the ascendant and the seventh. The astrologer, professional or amateur, would be rendering a distinct disservice to society if he attempts to predict insanity on superficial grounds. The general .strength of weakness- of the horoscope, should not he ignored. Let readers use astrology to help and to heal and not to wound. Even if there, arc any indications lo the effect, they must not be revealed direct to the persons concerned. The nearest relatives and friends who have the good of the, person should be. told, so that they might take, the necessary preventive measures. A weak-willed person may become despondent andi will be surrounded by -imaginary troubles. if-'ORt •
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Jyothisha
Chinta Nidhi*
YAJNAVJU-KYA
Navagrahas Their Role Among ihc cclcstiaJ bodies that arc said lo exert far-reaching and widespread influence upon the earth and its inhabitants, no* only humans but also animals and plants, the Grahas the planets and the luminaries - arc the most significanL Early references and even Kalidasa take the Grahas as only five. The two nodes and the two luminaries came into the count later and we have now our Navagrahas. Western astrologers had only ashlagruhas till 1930 They arc Mercury. Venus. Earth. Mars Jupilcr. Saturn. Uranus and Neptune. Thcv excluded the Sun. as a lumtnarv and Moon as a satellite from the list. With the discovery of Pluto, they came on par with us till its recent demotion to a lesser grade of a KBO - Kuipcx Belt Object. This has sent waves of shock to some of the western astrologers who have been dabbling over with the predictive propensities of ihc planet for many years. Discovered in 1930, the planet has just crossed its B2nd birthday las reckoned by humans i and is transiting at present Sagittarius by Nirayana count. A niamka blow has now been inflicted on the poor planet by the more powerful International Astronomical Union for it not having filled the bill, by not having sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces to help it to assume a nearly round shape. The western astrologers arc at discount now hut we arc quite safe, as the decision our ancient seers had been more sober and sane. Earlier it was considered the only object in the Kuipcr Belt. an enigmatic disc shaped zone, beyond Neptune. However, in the 1990s bigger telescopes could identify numerous bodies similar to Pluto, beyond it and proved that the area is teeming with thousands of comets and other planetary objects. However. UB313, found in 2003. unofficiallv named Xcna. similar to Pluto became another contender for planetary status. * continued from November 2012 issue of The rtt\W THE ASTROCOGtCAl. QMAQAZINE
Pluto was assumed to be of the same size as of the earth but recent discoveries proved thai it was only 1/400 of the earth or 1/5 of our Moon in mass. In 1978, the astronomers found a moon to the planet and named it Chiron. Subsequently the Hubble telescope found two more, called Nix and Hvdra. j It will be interesting to know that the name for Pluto was suggested by Venetia Bumcy. a then eleven-year old girl, who was honoured, at the ape of 86 bv naming an instrument - Vcnctia Bumcy Student Dust Counter - on the New Horizons spacecraft, launched then, now on its way to Pluto, after her. It is expected to reach Pluto by 2015! With all the commotion created by the media and some reporting: "Indian Astrologers care two hoots" over the issue, a usual pubheity crazy astrologer rushed to the press, to proclaim that for Vedic astrology Pluto is only an upagraha called "Mandi" and made it clear that he knew neither of Pluto nor Mandi. leave alone astrology. To add to the despair, a newspaper reported thai some astrologers explained to the press that Rahu was Uranus and Kctu Neptune, in Indian Astrology! What to say? Revolution in revelations indeed! These air the guttural groups, up in arms, to annihilate Indian Astrology. God alone can save Indian Astrology from such charlatans. Though, earlier Pluto was considered the only object in the Kuipcr Belt, beyond Neptune, bigger telescopes could identify numerous bodies similar to Pluto, beyond it. Now astronomers admit that the total number of such smaller members of our solar system has reached a whooping 20.000 or even more. There arc candid evidences to prove that our ancients were well aware of the trans-saturnine planets. One need not wonder why Varaahamihira declared "GrahaparamKotaxaha Mukya Sapta" Employment of trans-saluminc planets in our astrological scheme was considered not useful because their periods of orbital revolution exceeded 30 vears. Our ancients thought that to study the effects of planets on human
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www Jsrc4octc a rru ga/ no Dcm affairs, two or more rounds of their movements across the full zodiac were necessary. In Mahabharata. there arc certain mentions about the positions of various planets at the lime of the w ar w hen Bhishma decided to leave his mortal frame. II mentions lhal Mahapata was in the star Sraiwra and Sweta in Poon'abhadcapada. Calculating backwards, wc find that, al that lime, Uranus was in Srcn ana and Neptune in Ptyorx-abhadrapada! Can wc hold thai they arc only recent discoveries? The significance of Surya or the Sun. in the Indian thought, is not onlv as one of the nine Grahas or even the lord of all Grahas. but identical with the supreme Vishnu. Tantrics interpret the symbol of Swastika to represent the movement of the Sun with the four arms to represent iLs position at midnight, sunrise, noon and sunset. A vol lev of scientific information underlying our ancient beliefs regarding our Sun is now being projected by erudite scholars. One among them is the prayer to the Sun found in Sayanabhasya f 14th ccnturvi that glorifies the Sun as one blessing us with his rays travelling al a speed of 2202 yojwnmr per half a nimisha. A yojana being 9.0625 miles and a nimisha 0.144286 seconds, this works out the speed of light to be 185.016.169 miles per second mostly agrcci ng with the modem value of 186.282.397 miles per second. (The earliest western assessment of the value was in 1676 AD.) Ours is the only great land where wc lit lamps lo worship the Sun lhat gives light to the entire world. In Kerala, on the paramocchadina, when the Sun attains the position of Aries 10°. its point deep exaltation, special aarati is shown to the Sun. in broad daylight and poojas arc performed lo glorify the Sun. This is called the Patthanxudayam. Mercury or Budha. as we know, is a sphere of rock and iron, heavily cratcrcd by the hits of stellar objects, boiling al daytime and freezing at night revolving at a distance oi about 57 million miles from the Sun. Called Sasiputra, Budha is considered an offspring of Moon. The story contained in Vishmipurana is that Moon abducted Tara. the wife of his preceptor Brahaspathi and made her pregnant. II is said that when she was forced lo purge the foetus. Budha came into existence. This story, only allegorical, can remind astronomers the attrition theory, which they believe to have caused the birth of planets by mutual pull and tear of the matter that existed then. It is pertinent to note that the two gaseous planets Jupiter and Saturn are still outside the span of the rest of the four that have only the rocky and sturdy surfaces. Venus or Sukra is covered w ith a blanket of smothering clouds, which prevents the view of its surface, by any optical aid. Mythological story of Venus getting out of 8 DECEVaEH 20)2
Lord Siva through his semen signify a secret and creative urge associated with the planet. For centuries astronomers were having a false notion about the axial revolution period of the planet, which they thought was very much like the earth. Revelations brought out by the space probes to Venus during the past two decades were startling. They revealed that the axial rotation of the planet was slower. Its day is longer than its year. Further it was revolving from the cast to west, unlike the rest of the planets. Valuable astronomical details about the planet contained in our Samhitas deserve a deeper study. Likewise is the attribution of eccentric qualities for people, bom with a prominent Venus, in our ancient astrological texts. Venus has a 554-day cycle of visibility appearing as both as the morning star and the morning star. In between its two periods of visibility, which lasts about 263 days there comes two periods of invisibility during which period the planet is conjunct w ith the Sun. The period of invisibility each time is around two weeks. II is strange that the visible period of the planet of 263 days compares with the human gestation period of about 265 days. Is this mechanism of the planet and the human gestation period manmade or a divine design? (to be cafitimwdt ■
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Kalachakra
Dasa
System
Raman Supeajajlvma
ASTROLOGY IS a TOOL WHICH helps indicate the likely events in one's life. The individual is given a blue print of his life, based on u hich he can carefully plan the steps to be taken in order to optimize it. An astrological student times the events based on DasaBhukli. transits and other hcavcnlv phenomena. Of these. Dasa-Bhukti is given primary importance. The Vcdic seers have given different Dasa-Bhukti patterns based on which a student of astrology can effectively lime the events. The Yimshottari Dasa system is considered the foremost of all. Dr. B. Y. Raman tells us that it can be used al all limes irrespective of the nationality, cxstc. sex etc and is universally applicable. The next best Dasa system thai can be adopted is Kalachakra Dasa. Certain events which are difficult to decipher from Yimshottari Dasa can be effectively inferred with the help of Kalachakra Dasa. The Fundamentals Kalachakra has two words - Kala meaning time and Chakrah meaning cvclc. Kalachakra therefore means a cycle of time. There are arguments saying that Kalachakra Dasa is applicable only w hen Navamsa lord where moon is situated is strong. Parasara says that we can apply the Dasa system to all charts. Experience also suggests that it is universally applicable.
Kalachakra svstcm considers the position of the Moon to rind out the Dasa-Bhukti patterns. The birth star and the pada of the Moon arc to be considered. The stars arc divided inlo Savya (right to left) and Apasavya (left to right i groups. Groups of three stars each arc made and numbered. Odd groups arc known as Savva and even groups are known as Apasavya. Effectively, we gel five sets for Savya group and four for Apasavya group. For Savya group, the Dasa counting is to be made in the clockwise direction ic Mcsha Vrishabha. Mithuna and so on. For Apasavya group, counting has to be made in the anticlockwise direction ic Vrischika Tula. Kanya and soon. Order of Dasas In case of Savya group, the first cycle will be from Aries to Pisces I clockwise k, second from Scorpio to Sagittarius (anticlockwise I. third cycle will be similar lo first and so on. In case of Apasayva stars, the first cycle will be from Sagittarius to Scorpio (clockwise I. second from Pisces to Aries (anticlockwisc i. third cycle will be similar to first and so oil Only 9 signs arc considered for Dasa pattern. The first sign and last sign m Savya group arc considered to be Deha and Jccva Signs and the reverse in case of Apasavya group. The calculation of Dasa sometimes seems confusing and the ancients have given sutras which can be adopted to easily identify the Dasa pattern.
Savva Stars Paramavus
Conslcllalion P o h r« n 5 a a ve> /1 ttici llmaxaitodii i Aswiai, Puaarvasa Hasta, MooLa. Poorvabhadra, Krittika, Aslwha Swathi, Utlarashada. Revati
Ar. 7h, Cm, Or, Lf. V/; /.r, Sc. Sg .Xiris/iii/nJciausevc/uTryana^iiJi Cp, Aq, Ps. Sc. Li Vr, Or, U. Cm H i r/wi h ra GJiitr/iidh ay r/m.qa m Tct, Ar, Pj. Aiy. Cp,
Ar: Ta, Cm
Van nii clmxtJtam rfhacilun a Jb/i a I m) n Or. Lc, Vr. Li, Sc. Sy, Cp, Aq, Pi
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Cons'lellaticm
Pada
1 Paramayus
Sutra Ha/nxachm'asJiaambara/npairam
• Bharani. Pushyami. China, Poorvashadlia. LUlarabhadra
Sc, Li, Vt. Cn. Lc, Gin. Ta, Ar, Ps
HO \
Kiituinnaaleekara^obhcntaa cha 2
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Aq, Cp, Sg.Ar, Ta. Gm. CA, Lc, Vf SaditaJitijakxh a I ran \A sect itait
3
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Li. Sc, Sg. Cp, Aq. Ps, Sc. Li, Vt Vaanuaarako
Tra kiir urmiiiiih
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Cn, Lc, Gm. Ta. Ar, Ps, Aq. Cp, Sg
Apasavya Stars Conslcllatjon
Paramayus
Sutra DJta/iafah cl raprtutgami ra Cp. Aq.Pi. Ar. Ta. Gn\ Le. Cn ThasaAa t rak h un irdhidaasaa
Rohini. Makha. Msakha. Sravana
Vt, Li, Sc. Ps, Aq, Cp, S^.Sc, Li Dhamecbhastcernayadhanarksham Vr. Le. Cn. Gm. Ta. Ar. St;, Cp. Aq Krayaramecmaahethlhaataka Ps, Ar, Ta. Gm, Le,, Cn, Vi, U, Sc
ConslclhtiDn
Paramayus
Sutra Ktncukurnidhlrdaasasthvamcva Ps, Aq, Cp. Sjj. Sc. Li. Vr. Ijc.Cn
Mricasira.. Pubba. Anuradha. Dhaaisbla. Aridra. lltiara, Jycihta, Salabbisha
G irr raay u clh a n a ksitat rapa ra /i Gm, Ta, Ar, Sg, Cp. Aq, Ps. Ar, Ta Gomaavackecxadhaalriksfiur/ine Gm, Le, Cn, Vt Li. Sc, Ps. Aq, Cp Dit ija s i tit am i raa a gaa r iJtn Sg, Sc, Li. VE Lc. Cn, Gm. To. Ar
One might notice that the order of Dasa is quite irregular sometimes. For eg., in ,Savya group. Aswini 2nd pada has the Dasa order as Cp. Aq. Ps. Sc. Li. Vr. Cn, Lc. Gm. After Virgo, the next sign fin anti-clockwise direction f is Leo, but wc have Cancer. These are not irregularities but special movements.
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Movement from Cancer to Libra or Gemini to Leo where one sign is skipped b)
There arc three types of movements or jumps. They arc
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Markati (monkey's Jump) Reversal movement between Cancer and Leo
c) Special movements
-Mandooka (frog's Jump)
Simhavalokana (Lion's Glance) Jump by five signs cither between Sagittarius and Aries or Pisces and Scorpio
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The period of Dasa is as much as those contributed by their respective rulers. Planet
Years contributed
Moon
Cancer
Mars
Aries and Scorpio
Mercury
Gemini and Virgo
Jupiter
Sagittarius and Pisces
Venus Saturn
In the above example, lei us calculate the Bhuktis for Taurus Mahadasa. The first Bhukti will be Taurus-Taurus starting on 25-Aug-!965. The duration of Bhukti will be
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16 flaurus span I — * 16 (Mahadasa Duration) = 3 Years 1 month S3 (Panmayas i Taurus-Taurus is from 25-Aug-]965 to 24-Scp-l968 The Bhukti table for Taurus Mahadasa is as follows
Taurus and 'Libra Capricorn and Aquarius
Dasa Calculation: Let us consider a native bom on June 17, 1957 at 7:10:00 am at Calcutta. India. Raman Ayanamsa: 21-48-39.24. Longitude of the. Moon is 29605T'SS" which falls in Dhanishta 2nd Pada. Dhnni&hta belongs to the Apasavya group. From the table, the Dasa pattern is Gm, Ta, Ar. Sg. Cp, Aq. Ps. Ar. Ta and Paramayus ig S3 vcars. The length of first Mahadasa will be equal to the unexpired portion of Moon's longitude in that Pada. Each pada has duration of 200 minutes. In the aboye example, the 2nd Pada of Dhanishta starts from 296040'' to 3000. Since, the Moon is only I T'SSHas expired ior in other words there is still ISZ^T'lo go. The, unexpired portion is 91 %.
Start Date
End Date
Taurus Madadasa
25-Aug-65
25-Aug-81
Taurus Bhukti
25-AUD-65
24-Scp-6S
Aries Bhukti
24-Scp-68
3D-Jiin-7Q
Sagittarius Bhukti
30-Jan-70
04-Jan-72
Capricorn' Bhukti
04-Jan-72
12-QCL-72
Aquarius Bhukli
12-Oct-72
2l-Jul-73
Pisces Bhukti
ll-Jul-73
25-Jmt-75
Aries Bhukti
25-Jun-75
3Q-Qct-76
Taurus Bhukti
jQ-Oct-76
30-Nt>>-79
Gemini Bhukti
30-Nov-79
25-Aiig-81
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Analysis The first Mahadasa is Gemini and the duration will be 91 % of O^vcars which works out to 8 years 2 months and 8 days. The Mahadasa table will be'as follows
While judging the chart based on Kalachakra Dasa System. uSc following points should be considered: 1.
The houses pertaining to Dasa and Bhukti
17-Jiin-1957
2.
Lords of these houses
Bal anoe of Gemini Dasa (8.19 years!
Up to 25-Aug-1965
3.
Planets present in these houses
Taurus f 16 years)
Up ta25-Aug-l9Sl
4.
Planets which aspect the sign and Sign lords
Aries 17 years i
Up to 24-Aug.-1988
5.
Navamsa placements of Dasa and Bhukti lords
Sagittarius (10 yeanQ
Up to 25-Aug-1998
6.
Ascendant lord or Moon lord whichever is stronger
Capricorn f4 years j
Up to 25-Aug-2QQ2
Aquarius' <4 years)
Up to 25-Aug-2006
Pisces f,10 years i
Up ta24-Aug-2QI6
Aries 17 years t
Upto25-Aug-2Q23
Taurus (16 years)
Up to 25-Aug-2Q39
Bom on
Bhukti or Antard&sa Calculations Different methods-arc used to calculate Bhukti order and duration. The Rasikrama and Vakyakrama have different approaches. In the present paper. Vakyakrama method is followed. The first Bhuktii in a Mahadasa will be the same as the Mahadasa and the order will be as per the Sutra The duration of each Bhukti will he equal to the proportion of Bhukti to Paramayus. THE ASTBOCOGtCAl. QMAQAZINE
When bencfic planets'arc present in the house pertaining to the Dasa or Bhukti. favorable results may be predicted. In case of malefic planets, negative results should! be predicted. If the sign contains both inniefic and bencfic planets, the stronger of the two is applicable. If in case of doubt, the bencfic or malefic nature of the lord of the sign has to be taken into consideration. It is necessary that the predictions are made based on adaptive principle rather than literal rendering. When the Dasa rasi belongs to either Jccva or Dcha negative happenings are likely. In case of ascendant, good events are likely to occur. Negative happenings are likely lo take place during Simhavalona Dasa. They can be
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www Jsrc4octc a rru ga/ no Dcm related to accidents, death if extremely afflicted, loss of honor etc. Jeeva and Doha Rasis They are special signs which govern the entire Dasa pattern. They arc the two end signs of the Dasa pattern. Benefics in these signs give auspicious results. If the lord of Dcha or Jeeva rasi is exalted, auspicious results arc likely to take place. If the lords are in an inimical sign, negative results prevail, [f the lords of Dcha or Jccva rasis arc ill-placed in Rasi chart but have gained considerably in the Navamsa. they do good during the course of the Bhukti. The lord of the sign occupied by the lord oi Jccva and Dcha rasis. in Navamsa. give important clues. Jccva rasi (and its lordl indicates events related to nontangible aspects of man like spirituality, emotional breakdown, enmitv etc and Dcha rasi (and its lord i indicates events related to tangible aspects like accidents, disease etc.
Moon's expired Portion The expired portion (100 - unexpired portion I of the Moon in a given Nakshatrapada is a valuable mathematical asset while giv ing predictions. The percentage can be multiplied to a given Dasa-Bhukti and the timing can he done with remarkable accuracy. The events relate to the Sign under consideration. Conclusion The Various Dasa-Bhukti results arc not included in this article. While the general principles of Vimshottari Dasa arc applicable, certain modifications with respect lo Jccva and Dcha Signs have to be made. Readers may refer to revered grandfather. Dr. Raman's book on Kalachakra Dasa system. Results of various Dasa-Bhuktis arc also [riven in classics like Parashara Hora Shastra. Phaladccpika and Jatakaparijatha. The Kalachakra Dasa system unravels a particular pattern of its own which when used gives accurate insight on the likely events of a person. On\ Tal Sal
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Nellore
Train
Fire
Disaster
R. s. Maniam Hi/Ji a jfr/iip of fitfcs an./ Girurrfs jiivriT hv iJiife/mt fiivups for his prvficieny m arlroloiiy, Mr. Miirium is a .WrrfinrJ Ofjhrr fry profisn'o.ii. He fiui been fimoure d by Bhiiynrtin Sri Sathra jDabo anrf frccjj (he winser of (he iVostrai/amur Awni in 2010. He fiiir hoiihis .ipin'/r/ii/ (roinoifi louterSMM Bmoima Sri Situnundn Maharaj, I'osjin.i.iiomw/i)!, Pul/ndoflsi Of. iiiricl. SoitJh fndia, Mr. Manicon, in'/h an s.rperieucc of vser 25 invr; rji the Aifiirfv ofaslrolo^y, has conlributrd omny ortides (o ioriouz jowmah on different aipcds of fzwriiicne aslrniopy. He (itlrihuteshii irdliul iearniny fa Dr. B. t! Ra/nat: j Amtr, Inter Jmrino, studied under Mr. Midkurnlinn Bharcifri. Occurrence Date : 3
3.
Saturn aspects the ascendant with its 10th aspect.
Place : Nellore (79:58 E). 34:26N)
4.
The fatal accident occurred exactly when Moon ingress in to fiery sign. Moon was just 00:47 dcg.min. In Sagittarius, is
5.
It is interesting to note that the Moon in the I st quarter of Moola and in Navamsa, Moon is situated in fiery sign Aries. The Moon carries more element of fire.
6.
The 4th aspect of Mars falls on Moon in fiery sign.
7.
Jupiter is in an unfavourable position both from ascendant and Moon. Jupiter is 6th from Moon sign and Moon is 8th from Jupiter, forming Sakata yoga which in ccnerallv indicates misfortune and hindrance.
8.
In Navamsa, Mars is again posited in the 4th house. Mars is in his debilitated sign of Cancer
9.
Three planets arc in debilitation - Sun in Libra. Venus in Virgo, Mars in Cancer.
Time: 4:20am
LB Su Mo Ma Mc Ju V« Sa Ra Ke
r/cDeg 21:15 13:09
Rjsi Diga GemnCince N Stgii E Virgo N Cancc GE Taura GE Tauru OH Virgo GF Seorp Tauru —
Nakshatn P Punarvasu 1 3 PUihya Muta 1 4 Hua Puihya 3 Rohint 2 Mrigasira 2 Qiitra 2 Anuradha 2 4 Krillika
Ld/SLTini 7 Ju/Ju Sa/Ra 8 1 Ke/Vc Mo/Ve 4 Sa/Mo 8 Mo/Sa 4 Ma/Sa 5 Ma/Sa 5 Si/Ve 8 Su/Vc 3
This bizarre incident occurcd in the early morning hours when passengers were asleep consuming 32 innocent lives. As students of astrology the following points of analysts will give us a wealth of much information on the planetary play at the time of the incident. 1.
2.
The 41h house which rules transportation, is afflicted bv Saturn and Mars, both bcinc malefic. This J D association generally indicates disaster. The lord of the 4th house Mercurv is in a state of retrDcrcssion.
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10. The fourth in Rasi is Virgo. This sign in Navamsa is afflicted having Venus. Saturn and Rahu in it. 11. In bhava chart (creeled for the time of disaster). Moon is associated with Rahu and occupies the 6th place from ascendant with him in Scorpio. 12. Venus, the karaka for vehicles is in the 12th house from ascendant and occupies the constellation of Mrigasira 2nd quarter, the constellation of the 6th lord. 13. Saturn is in the constellation of Chitta 2nd quarter, belonging to Mars, the owner of the 6th lord in the rising chart. 14. Vis- a-vis stellar astrology the position of the ascendant rising al that moment is not favourable as it falls in the 7th constellation. The risinc ascendant falls in Punarvasu I st pada. 15. Analyzing from Jaimini way. the Atmakaraka in this chart is Saturn. 29:41 degree, attaining Virgo
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www Jsrc4octc a rru ga/ no Dcm Navamsa. Jaimini tells us that when Atmaaraka is posited in Virgo Navamsa. one will be afflicted bv "FIRE" Mrilhyuvajjayognikaitascha \ If At makara ka is in K(nr\'a Navamsa, the native will suffer from Ore, itches, and corpulence. Dhanushkaschou vrascha jangtiUkalohayantrinascha rahow I If Rahu joins the Atmakaraka in Navamsa, the person will live by the skilful use of warlike instruments, he will earn bread as thief and dacoit: he becomes a doctor dealing i/t poisons, manufacturer of gold, silver, copper and other metallic machinery.
20. The coach the caught fire is S11 which amounts to 31 1=5. This is product number of the year 21. Very much interesting fact elicited through Chaldean numerology for Tamil Nadu Express 41413 5146 5582533=60=6. The number 6 is the total of all digits on the day the incident occurcd. The Railway employee Krishna who first reported the incident His name number 221313551362451=48=12=3. 30=3.
Murthy was the man of fire in the coach. adds up lo The date number is
The total pictorial of numbers association is given below in the diagram for readers to contemplate.
16. Both Atmakaraka i Saturn : 29:41) and Amatyakaraka (Vcnus:28:40) planets occupy the constellation ruled by Mars. Saturn is in the constellation Chitta and Venus in the constellation of Mngasira. 17. The numerology analysis of the incident reveals interesting findings. The combination of number derived for 30-07-2012 arc 3 and 6. The date 30=3. the year 2012=5, The total of date, month and year adds up to 15=6. 18. Let us analyze the town of NcHorc=5533725=30=3. As per Chaldean numerology the product number adds upto to 3. 19. Let us analyze the pincodc of Nellorc=524001 = 12=3.
Conclusion: The significant point is the karaka for transport, the 4th house affliction by malefic, the current transit of Jupiter from radical Moon - all these give a clue to the incident. The drckana rising is the 3rd drckana of Gemini. The lord of this ayudha drckana is Saturn indicating disaster. •
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