Ayurvedic Jyotisha 101
Ayurvedic Jyotisha 101
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Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha (3x)
Brahmā Murari Tripurāndhakāri Bhānu Shashī Bhūmi-suto Budhascha Guru-sca Shukra Shani Rāhu Ketava Kurvanthu Sarve Mama Suprabatham
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Week 3 3
• Mangala and Shani
• Review Grahas
• Review Bhavas
• Grahas in bhavas
• Planetary aspects
• Start in on the 12 Rashis 4
Significations of the Grahas Mangala (‘auspicious’): nothing ventured, nothing gained 5 Vakra (cruel, hostile), Asraja (formed of blood), Angāraka (red in color), Bhumi Suto (son of Earth) • Qualities: intense, throbbing, agitating, penetrating, aggressive, inflaming
• Gender: male
• Planetary cabinet: army-commander chief
• Caste: kshatriya (warrior)
• Significations: vital energy, will power, strength and courage, assertiveness, impulsiveness, competitiveness, piercing intellect, independent, individualistic, innovative
• Health:
• Head, arms, neck, adrenals
• Dosha: pitta
• Dhatu: rakta dhatu (red blood cells), function is jivana (life-giving), psychological attributes includes competitiveness, enthusiasm, ambition, courage, passion
• Relationships: siblings Mangala-types 6
• Average build, slender waistline, good muscle tone
• Skin has rosy tint and eyes are piercing
• Self-assured, strong-willed, eager to take on challenges
• Seek out adventure and take risks
• Resourceful and determined to succeed
• Self-sufficient, assertive and independent
• Thrives on competition
• Enterprising mind and innovator or pioneers in thought – game changer
• Type-A personality Shani (‘slow-goer’): feet firmly planted on the ground 7 Manda (lazy, dull); Pangu (lame); Kaunapa (feeding upon corpses) • Qualities: rigid, constricting, obstructing, devitalizing, contracting
• Gender: neuter
• Planetary cabinet: servant
• Caste: sudra
• Significations: responsibility, obligations, patience, discipline, caution, detachment, focus, delays, obstacles, struggles, penny- pinching, loyal, calculated risks, administration
• Health
• Knees, legs, large intestine and colon, elimination functions
• Dosha: vata
• Dhatu: mamsa dhatu (muscles), function is lepana (plastering, which gives strength), psychological attributes includes fortitude, ambition, determination, ability to shoulder responsibility.
• Relationships: elderly Shani-types 8 • Thin and slender-framed
• Dry, cool skin and prominent bones with stiff or cracking joints, thin hair and brittle nails
• One or more “crooked” features (teeth, nose, smile)
• Reserved and can appear detached and austere
• Dependable, responsible and loyal
• Hard working with great inner strength
• Determined and ambition, but in a deliberate, strategic and focused manner
• Gift of patience and good at spiritual austerities Shani versus Mangala 9 • Both master technicians: science, medicine, manufacturing
• Both are leaders
‒ Shani: leader of the masses, mature industries, politics
‒ Mangala: free-wheeling, pioneering style perfect for start-ups and entrepreneurial concerns relying on innovation)
• Both are ambitious, competitive and driven
‒ Shani: in it for the long-haul, takes time to strategize, steady and focused, never taking his eye off the goal. Proceeds with extreme caution, one step at a time, rarely discouraged by a few setbacks.
‒ Mangala: less patient, wants it now and wants it his way, makes things happen by hook or crook. No problem operating outside the realm of possibilities. Quick and forceful in his approach.
• Shani and Mangala together in the chart Weekday Rulership, Color, Gemstone 10
Graha Weekday Color Gemstone
Surya Sunday Copper-red Ruby, red garnet
Chandra Monday White Pearls, moonstone
Mangala Tuesday Blood-red Red coral, pink coral
Budha Wednesday Green Emerald, jade
Guru Thursday Golden-yellow Yellow citrine, yellow topaz
Shukra Friday Opaque white Diamond, clear quartz
Shani Saturday Dark blue Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli
Rahu Saturday Smokey black Hessonite garnet
Ketu Tuesday Variegated Cat's eye, tiger-eye Graha review 11
• Surya: Vitality, confidence, consistency, leadership, strength of character, desire to shine and be recognized
• Chandra: Emotional body, emotional connectedness, emotional happiness and peace of mind, motherly love, nurturing, caring
• Mangala: Courage, passion, enthusiasm, call to action, risk-taking, need for adventure, competitiveness
• Budha: Intellect, curiosity, learning, skills, discrimination, manual dexterity, communications, adaptability
• Guru: Higher knowledge, wisdom, spiritual studies, hope, optimism, upliftment, generosity, Gurus
• Shukra: Love, joy, beauty, creativity, social grace, union with others, pleasures in life
• Shani: Discipline, responsibilities, commitment, hard work, struggles, obstacles . . . and our deepest spiritual lessons. • Personality, confidence, self-esteem, • Material and non-material resources mental-emotional make-up. (including cash flow and daily income), • Personal relationship: oneself. • Liberation, meditative practices, non-for- food, speech, oral traditions. profit endeavors, pilgrimages or places of • Personal relationship: extended family. spiritual pursuit (monasteries, ashrams, retreats), places of confinement (hospitals, mental wards).
• Intellect, personal interests 2B 12B and hobbies, skills and talents, • Mundane aspirations and sciences, short travels, goals, financial gains, social competitive sports, courage, Lagna status, association with fortitude. 11B organizations. • Relationship: siblings 3B • Relationships: friends
• Peace of mind, emotional • Career and worldly stability and contentment, 10B involvement, rank, prestige, home and land, formal 4B professional status. education. • Relationships: people of • Relationships: mother authority, such as a boss.
• Higher intelligence and its creative expression, 7B • Higher education, philosophy, inclinations of the mind, 5B 9B ethics and morals, spiritual spiritual practices, advising, and religious inclinations, counseling or instructing overseas travel. • Relationships: children • Relationships: teachers, gurus, 6B 8B father
• Daily health routines, the effort required • Transformation, upheavals, purification, to secure sufficient resources, litigation, unexpected events, the practice of lawsuits, acute illness and disease. ancient sampradayas, esoteric studies, • Relationships: enemies • Marriage, business partnerships, all psychology, chronic illness and death. contractual relationships. Relationship: spouse’s family (in-laws). • Relationships: spouse Homework: Grahas in bhavas in your own birth chart 13
2B 12B • Mangala: bhava placement represents the area of life where we express passion and Lagna enthusiasm, display individualistic and 3B 11B competitive tendencies • Budha: bhava placement shows that area of life where, on the one hand, we display a high degree of adaptability, interest and 4B 10B versatility but, on the other hand, are changeable and fickle • Guru: bhava placement shows the area of life where we apply our intelligence and 7B wisdom and seek higher knowledge. It is 5B 9B where we are generous and giving to others and where divine grace enters our 6B 8B life • Shukra: bhava placement indicates the area of life where we seek to satisfy our desires in life and where joy, happiness and • Surya: bhava placement shows where we personal fulfillment are derived want to accomplish things, shine, express • Shani: bhava placement indicates where ourselves and receive recognition. we must assume additional responsibilities • Chandra: bhava placement shows that area and where hard work and perseverance is of life where we seek emotional happiness, required in order to reap the benefits peace of mind and emotional security. associated with his bhava’s areas of life. 14
Planetary Aspects (Chapter 7) Planetary Aspects (Dhristi) A graha has the ability to activate other bhavas and grahas in 15 those bhavas. All grahas (except Rahu-Ketu) aspect the 7th bhava from its own bhava location.
2B 12B 2B 12B
3B Lagna 3B Lagna 11B 11B Surya 4B 10B 4B 10B
7B 7B 5B 9B 5B 9B Surya 6B 8B 6B 8B Graha Aspects: Guru’s aspects are 5-7-9 16
2B 12B 2B 12B
Lagna Lagna 3B 3B 11B 11B Guru Guru 4B 10B 4B 10B
5B 7B 9B 5B 7B 9B
6B 8B 6B 8B Graha Aspects: Mangala’s aspects are 4-7-8 17
2B 12B 2B 12B
Lagna 3B Lagna 3B 11B Mangala 11B Mangala
4B 10B 4B 10B
5B 7B 9B 5B 7B 9B
6B 8B 6B 8B Graha Aspects: Shani’s aspects are 3-7-10 18
2B 12B 2B 12B Lagna 3B 3B Lagna 11B 11B Shani
4B 10B 4B 10B
5B 7B 9B 5B 7B 9B
Shani 6B 8B 6B 8B Practice Chart 19
• All grahas: 7th aspect; Mangala: 4-7-8; Guru: 5-7-9; Shani: 3-7-10
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(MA)(Jp) (Jp) (Ve) (Sa) Chart Exercise: Birth chart 20 21
The 12 Rashis Archetypal energy of a rashi 22
Modality, Four Major Factors 15% • Planetary ruler: one of the 7 grahas • Element: air, fire, water, earth • Modality: cardinal, fixed, dual Planetary Element, 20% Ruler, 50% • Gender: masculine, feminine
Gender, 15% Planetary rulers (50%) 23 1. Aries (Mars)
3. Gemini (Mercury)
4. Cancer (Moon)
5. Leo (Sun)
6. Virgo (Mercury)
7. Libra (Venus)
8. Scorpio (Mars)
9. Sagittarius (Jupiter)
11. Aquarius (Saturn)
12. Pisces (Jupiter) Aries, ruled by Mangala 24
• Aries is a rashi of adventure, ambition, courage, exuberance and spontaneity.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ independent, with a strong personal orientation
‒ initiating, pioneering and outgoing
‒ willful, headstrong and passionate
‒ impatient, impulsive, direct and assertive
• Grahas in Aries are action-oriented, enthusiastic and independent. They express themselves unhesitatingly, for they come from a place of courage and passion. Taurus, ruled by Shukra 25
• Taurus takes an interest in the worldly, creative and sensual aspects of life, valuing material comforts, personal relationships and family.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ stability and endurance
‒ deep appreciation for nature and its rhythms
‒ desire for material security
‒ creative expression using the earth element, such as in pottery making, wood carving and various other arts and crafts
• Grahas in earth-ruled Taurus are determined, methodical and grounded. Taurus-occupying grahas are bent on material manifestation and have many creative gifts. Gemini, ruled by Budha 26
• Gemini promotes curiosity, the pursuit of intellectual interests and the development of verbal skills, such as writing, teaching and oration. The air element makes this rashi academically oriented.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ open-minded
‒ intellectual dexterity
‒ versatile, changeable and adaptable
‒ appreciation for knowledge and learning
‒ restless and/or anxious
• Grahas in Gemini become adaptable and require constant stimulation and change. They are inquisitive, communicative and focused on learning Cancer, ruled by Moon 27
• Cancer has a strong desire for giving and receiving love and nurturance. For Cancer, home is the foundation for emotional security.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ sympathetic, emotionally centered, warm-hearted
‒ in tune with the environment
‒ emotionally connected with others
‒ maternal
• Grahas in Cancer experience the world through the lens of emotions and feelings, and display a certain degree of sensitivity and changeability. They are oriented toward home and family life and are greatly influenced by their environment. Leo, ruled by Surya 28
• Enthusiastic and high-spirited Leo maintains a positive outlook on life. This Surya-ruled rashi displays an air of dignity, independence and strength. It is the rashi of leaders and leadership.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ confident and independent
‒ desire for honor, respect and prestige
‒ high expectations and aspirations
‒ paternalistic
• Grahas in Leo are creatively inspired and take pride in their accomplishments―which are many. They strive for recognition and honor and operate in a steady and consistent manner. Virgo, ruled by Budha 29
• This earth-ruled rashi loves practical knowledge. It instills the ability to analyze, order and discern and is directed towards mundane endeavors.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ discriminating and inquiring
‒ cautious, conventional and dependable
‒ craftsmanship and manual dexterity
‒ interest in health and healing
• Grahas in earth-ruled Virgo become practical and resourceful and have a strong desire for self-sufficiency. They are intellectually oriented and perfectionistic. Libra, ruled by Shukra 30
• Libra strives for harmony and fairness in relationships. Like Taurus, this Shukra-ruled rashi is immensely creative, particularly when it comes to music, poetry, dance and painting.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ keenly focused on relationships
‒ diplomatic, kind and socially adept
‒ refined, creative expression
‒ strong sense of justice
• Grahas in Libra become more relationship-centered, tactful and artistically adept. The air element of Libra provides a social orientation to grahas that are placed in this rashi Scorpio, ruled by Mangala 31
• Scorpio directs its attention towards investigating the depths of any issue or individual. It is an intense and powerful rashi, promoting deep transformation.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ proclivity towards the occult and mystery sciences
‒ probing intellect and keen insights
‒ upheavals, breaks and sudden crises
‒ secretive, unconventional or eccentric
• Grahas in Scorpio develop great depth of understanding on matters that they signify. They are agents of change, ushering in transformative events that catalyze personal and spiritual growth. Sagittarius, ruled by Guru 32
• Sagittarius is an expansive, inspirational and uplifting rashi that loves sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ spiritual, law-abiding and morally inclined
‒ a love for sharing knowledge through teaching, preaching or advising
‒ hope-inspired, optimistic and enthusiastic
‒ independent and willful
• Grahas in Sagittarius become more expansive. They set their sights on high-minded goals and aspirations, and require freedom to follow their hopes and dreams and have great vision. Capricorn, ruled by Shani 33
• Earth-ruled Capricorn is practical, disciplined and self- sufficient. Organization and administration is the specialty of this rashi.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ methodical and disciplined
‒ practical, hardworking and industrious
‒ business-oriented
‒ desire for material achievements and success
‒ frugal and cautious
• Grahas in Capricorn become focused, realistic, industrious and enterprising. They are concerned with success in the material realm and inclined towards business and commerce. Aquarius, ruled by Shani 34
• Aquarius is expert at structuring and organizing concepts on the abstract, intellectual realm, often directing its focus towards science, technology and/or invention. Ruled by a graha who represents the masses, Aquarius imparts an interest in humanitarian concerns.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ inventive and futuristic
‒ predisposed towards democratic and/or humanitarian concerns
‒ abstract thinking, concepts and theories
• Grahas in Aquarius take on an edge of unconventionality. They are forward-thinking and futuristic. Such grahas are driven to advance humanitarian agendas that help improve the world or save humanity. Pisces, ruled by Guru 35
• Pisces is a rashi of compassion, sensitivity, imagination and fantasy. This water-ruled rashi supports inspirational forms of expression, such as dance, music and devotional spiritual practices.
• Archetypal nature and inclinations:
‒ friendly, compassionate
‒ Devotional, spiritual wisdom
‒ imaginative, inspirational and creative
‒ fantasy-prone, daydreaming
• Pisces brings out the empathetic and compassionate side of its occupying grahas. Here they become imbued with creative intelligence and spiritual wisdom. Week 4 36
• Graha Aspects • Chapter 7 • Finish the 12 Rashis • Practice • Rahu and Ketu • Chapter 6