Jyothisha Prakaasham Vrischika (Jaya)

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(2014-2015)

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Topics

Editorial ...... 3

Jyothishavidanustaana Vivaranam ...... 5

Bhavartha Ratnakara - VIII ...... 9

Maasaphalam – Vrischika of Jaya varsha ...... 17

Comparative Analysis of yogas of lagna ...... 19

Phaladeepika - II ...... 27

Muhurtha - Griha Pravesha ...... 38

Predictions for the year 2015 ...... 41

Horoscope Analysis ...... 48

Anukramaanika ...... 52

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Editorial

We have come to yet another month – this month of Vrischika is important in that it finds Saturn and Sun together in the keeta sthaana of Vrischika. There would be many issues that the world will face in this month and many people will also face issues.

But amidst all issues, it is just one goal that we all are knowingly or unknowingly seeking. It is this one goal alone that all are seeking though majority of people are unaware of this goal that is being sought out by them. This goal is termed as moksha in the scriptures and characterized by complete cessation of sorrow and ever rejoicing in bliss.

Until this goal is achieved we will find ourselves going from one birth to another while experiencing only sorrow. If we think death puts an end to sorrows then we are wrong as it will not put an end; sorrows will continue in the next birth. Even as a person’s problems will not end by moving from one house to another, similarly moving from one birth to another will not put an end to problems. It might appear to temporarily reduce problems but eventually problems will spring up again.

Wise people are those who seek out the ultimate goal of life of moksha through knowledge of the scriptures. But even many who strive to achieve this will not be able to achieve due to many obstacles in the world. The world of duality always poses an obstacle in one or the other way depending on our past actions. It would be good therefore if we are aware of these obstacles. Knowing that something is going to happen will make us anticipate it and therefore its effect also will be less. Therefore it is essential for sadhakas seeking moksha to know their future to an extent so that they are able to either avoid problems or deal it with it in the best possible, while continuously progressing towards the ultimate goal of life of moksha.

This is where the science of astrology comes in. It will make us understand as to what is in store for us so that we will be able to either nullify it or reduce it so that our progress towards the goal of moksha will not be hindered in anyway. But astrology is a science that is very tough to master and if only one can master at least a bit of astrology he will find it useful for himself and others – therefore ardent seekers should strive to learn astrology.

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Since this science of astrology isn’t that easy to learn therefore it is the purpose of this magazine to bring out the various nuances of astrology in simple terms. Through the various articles in this magazine, those who want to learn astrology will be able to easily learn it to the extent that eventually they are able to continue their studies themselves while practicing it for the benefit of the world. May this magazine serve this purpose so that desiring people will be able to become true astrologers thereby helping the entire world in one or the other way.

May we all strive to learn and implement the science of astrology so that we are able to progress ourselves to the ultimate goal of life of moksha and help others as well to attain moksha.

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Jyothishavidanustaana Vivaranam

Recap Previously we saw the sixth sadhana that is required by a sadhaka whose is striving to become a true astrologer. This sadhana was the most important of all sadhanas as without it there is no way of becoming a true astrologer. The sadhana was that of learning the scriptures.

Any science is learned through the scriptural texts that explain it. Without theoretical knowledge of the science, we will not be able to implement it. Similarly the science of astrology also requires learning of shaastras in order to gain proficiency in it.

Shaastras are two types that have to be learned by an aspiring astrologer. First is Vedanta and second is that of Jyothisha. Jyothisha is something required in order to become an astrologer. The various texts of acharyas of past have to be thoroughly learned and mastered before practicing astrology. Without knowledge of these, one will not have any knowledge of astrology and any practice would lead to calamitous effect for oneself and others. Even as a person who doesn’t learn any book of chemistry and tries to practice chemistry will cause himself and others harm, similarly a person who doesn’t learn the texts of acharyas in astrology will do himself and others harm.

But merely learning the texts of astrology alone is not enough for an astrologer. As we have seen earlier, it is only a realized master who knows the past, present and future. Since realization is only possible through Vedanta therefore an aspiring astrologer should also master the science of Vedanta. Without knowledge of Vedanta, though he might know the texts of astrology his words often will not come true and therefore he will be an astrologer whose astrology rarely comes true. Through learning of Vedanta, a sadhaka also will be able to have devotion unto Ishwara. Therefore whatever happens will be attributed on to Ishwara. This would make him an instrument in the hands of Ishwara. His words will be that of Ishwara and therefore whatever he predicts will become true. Therefore truly he will be able to help out others through the science of astrology – in other words, he will be able to become a true astrologer.

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But what is the point of learning Vedanta or even the science of astrology if one isn’t able to implement it in one’s very life? A person who himself isn’t blissful will not be able to impart bliss to others through any means (even that of astrology). Therefore the author mentions the seventh sadhana as that of samatva yoga or vision of equanimity. sÝm> smTvdzRnyaeg>,23, saptamaù samatvadarçanayogaù|23|

23. Seventh is yoga of the nature of vision of oneness (equanimity).

As mentioned earlier, what is the point of knowing any science without knowing the ultimate science of Vedanta? Though a person who is well versed in a science will become proficient and expert in it, still it will not serve the ultimate goal of life of complete cessation of sorrow and ever rejoicing in bliss. If we are not able to attain the ultimate goal of life then we will constantly be suffering in sorrows, discontentment, peacelessness and dissatisfaction. Generally we all are leading such a life where though we have everything in the world we have no contentment in the mind. Such a state is wherein a rich person is, without having a heir. Of what use is all the wealth he has accumulated if there is no heir to him at all? Similarly without knowledge of the science of Vedanta, one will not attain the ultimate goal of life and therefore everything will be a mere waste.

One who himself isn’t blissful will not be able to impart bliss to others in anyway. Since astrologers are approached by people who are suffering in order to get rid of their suffering, therefore it is important that the astrologer himself is blissful so that he will be able to impart bliss to others (and remove their sorrows and sufferings).

Also as we have seen earlier, only a knower of Brahman will be able to predict the future accurately. Others might get their predictions correct but that would be either due to luck or God’s grace. Since astrology is a divine science which can help others get rid of their sorrows and make them progress towards moksha, therefore it is important for an astrologer to become a knower of Brahman.

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Knowledge of Brahman is attained through Vedanta (which was the previous sadhana) but of what use is any knowledge if it doesn’t get converted into intuitive experience or wisdom. Put in Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s words, knowing milk is knowledge whereas wisdom or vijnaana is having tasted milk. The author says that the sadhana of samatva yoga or samatva darshana will directly lead to vijnaana.

Really speaking, implementation of Vedanta is through vision of equanimity or samatva Darshanam. Ultimately truth is that whatever is seen as the entire world is just an illusion of names and forms in Brahman – this means that everything is one Brahman alone. Even as one dreamer appears as the entire dream world similarly it is one Brahman who appears as the entire world. But currently we perceive duality in the world and consider it to be real. In order to realize the truth that one Brahman alone is present here, we should get rid of duality and this is through vision of equanimity or seeing everything as one.

Moreover when a person starts seeing everything as one he will be without any dual notions or preferences in his mind. Being a mere witness to whatever happens, he will be able to make judgements appropriately. An astrologer should be one who remains a witness to whatever he is predicting – only then he will be able to openly talk about predictions whether they are good or bad. Hiding bad and just mentioning good is the way of the world but an astrologer shouldn’t follow this as it will not help whoever is coming to him. In order to remain a witness to all his predictions he should be able to see everything as one Brahman.

Thus due to many reasons we can say that the sadhana of vision of oneness is very important for an aspiring astrologer and all such people should put effort to implement this at all times.

As to the effect of samatva yoga, the author explains in the next sutra.

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24. From this alone is attained knowledge and experience (jnaana and vijnaana).

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As we have seen previously, though knowledge of scriptures is jnaana it will not lead to direct experience or moksha which is vijnaana and attained only through implementation of Vedanta. Vedanta is implemented through seeing everything as one non-dual reality of Brahman. Therefore we can say that the sadhana of samatva yoga will lead to knowledge and wisdom – in other words, it will directly take a person to moksha.

And once an aspiring astrologer has attained the ultimate goal of life of moksha, he will be able to help anybody and everybody with predictions of astrology in order to get rid of all sorrows and to progress quickly towards the goal of moksha.

But since without knowledge, wisdom is impossible therefore this sadhana should be preceded or at least performed along with gaining knowledge of Vedanta. Else though one might try to implement it, it will be of no use and will only lead to no fruit or sorrow in the long run.

Since this sadhana ensures that a person attains the ultimate goal of life of moksha and therefore is able to help out others, therefore it is very important and should be implemented by all aspiring astrologers.

We have come to the end of the seven sadhanas, we will see a summary of them in the next month before continuing with the rest of the sutras.

May we all strive to learn Vedanta and astrological texts so that through becoming true astrologers we are able to rejoice in bliss and make others rejoice in bliss as well.

PS: Please find the sutras with literal translation in the below link: http://vedantatattva.org/vedanta/works/JyothishavidanustaanaSutram.pdf

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Bhavartha Ratnakara - VIII

We now come to the 9 th chapter of the text. This chapter deals with the Rajayogas. Let’s see and understand this chapter through some examples.

There are total 18 rules mentioned here in this chapter. We shall see each rule with some examples, wherever we can.

Rajayogas

1. If the 2nd and 5th lords are in their respective houses or in the 9 th and 10th, rajayoga is conferred.

Chart 1

Analysis: The native of the above chart is the head of a mission center. She is well respected by people. She is invited to deliver speeches at many places and many like the natives discourses. She enjoys the raja yoga in this way. We see that the 2 nd lord from lagna is mars and mars is placed in the 10 th house. Though its neecha, it attains neecha bhanga, as it is in a Kendra. Thus the 2 nd lord is well placed. The

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5th lord Saturn is in the 12 th house and so not well placed. Thus yoga from the 2nd lord is present in the chart.

The native here enjoys only partial yoga as per the rule. So partial yoga we do see in her chart as well as in the natives life.

Chart2

Analysis: The 2 nd lord venus is in the 10 th house. Giving lot of raja yoga for the native of this chart. The 5 th lord sun for this chart is in the 10 th house. Thus both the 2 nd and 5 th lord are in 10 th and produce rajayoga partially.

The native has some say at work place and has the confidence of the higher authorities. Native has good position and name as well at work place. Native is in good books of many people. This all indicates rajayoga as shown in the chart.

2. If the 2nd and 11th lords are in 10th, free from afflictions, rajayoga results.

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In the above chart 2, we have seen 2 nd lord in the 10 th and 11 th lord Saturn is in the 9th house. So partially this yoga is present.

3. Rahu’s placement in 4th, 5th, 10th or 11th gives a rajayoga during Rahu dasa.

Chart 3

Analysis: For the native of this chart from lagna, rahu is placed in the 5 th house. Currently rahu dasa is going on for the person. The native travels far and wide, due to the responsibilities at work place. Faces lot of challenges at work. It has brought the native much name and fame during this period, due to the new profession. The new profession with lot of stardom came to the native once rahu period started. Before that native was not that well known among masses. Lot of materialistic pleasures were bestowed on the individual during this period. Thus rahu period, brought lot of raja yoga and worldly life. Native is leading a kingly life with all luxuries, comforts and name and fame.

4. Ketu in the 5th or 9th is evil. In the 3rd, it’s capable of producing a rajayoga.

5. The placement of Moon and Venus in 3rd is auspicious, during the Venus dasa.

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Chart 4 – Aishwarya rai

Analysis: This is the chart of Miss universe and a famous Bollywood actress, who became an adorable one to many in India. Turning 41 this year she is the mother of a 3 yrs old child.

Native has moon and venus in the 3 rd house. This is very auspicious as we can see in the case of aishwarya. Venus dasha was the starting dasha for her at the time of birth. Almost at the end of venus dasha, her birth took place.

It’s during the moon dasa that aishwarya shot to limelight. During this dasha she got recognized the world wide as Miss world. Thus we see that moon and venus in the 3 rd house are auspicious.

6. There’s no permanent yoga if the 10th lord is either in 3rd or 11 th .

In chart 3 we see that the 10 th lord from lagna is moon and is in the 3 rd house. From moon the 10 th lord mercury is in the 11 th house. Thus we see that both from lagna and moon the 10 th lord is either in 3 rd or in 11 th . This yoga shows that the raja yoga the native is enjoying currently will not be permanent. The native currently is enjoying lot of raja yoga compared to the earlier the life of the individual. So later as well rajayoga may not be seen in the natives life.

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7. When Jupiter lords the 10th, his placement in 3rd gives the same yoga as that when he’d have owned the 3 rd .big swami

8. While the placement of the 9th lord in 8th is generally unfavorable, the same placement when Jupiter lords the 9th is very auspicious.

9. When the 8th and 9th lords associate, the dasa of the former will confer fame and power.

Chart 5

Analysis: Mercury is the 5 th and 8 th lord for the native of this chart, which is debilitated. Venus is the 4 th and 9 th lord for this chart. Mercury and venus are in the 2 nd house. So we see an association between the 8 th and 9 th lords.

In the mercury dasa, the native got a job and also parallel started doing mtech. All this has brought name and fame to the native. The native became lucky during this period.

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10. An association of the 10th and 11th lords confers a rajayoga during the 11th lord’s dasa, while bad results occur during the 10th lord’s periods and 11th lord’s bhuktis.

11. Venus in 10th produces no yoga. If Saturn is in the 7th, his periods prove fortunate.

12. Saturn in the 3rd or 9th, or Rahu in 7th certainly confers prosperity.

13. Jupiter in the 3rd, 8th and 9th confers fame and prosperity. If in 12th, the native goes to heaven after death.

Chart 6

Analysis: Jupiter is in the 3 rd house for the above chart. Native of the chart has lot of name and fame around the world. Jupiter is the 10 th lord in the 3 rd house. This gives the native lot of courage. The native got lot of name and fame due to his Guru as Jupiter stands for guru.

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14. A parivartana between the 9th and 10th lords is a very powerful rajayoga, as does the parivartana between the 5th and 10th lords.

15. If the 9th and 10th lords are in their respective houses, it’s very fortunate.

Chart 7

Analysis : The native of this chart has a good position, job wise till now. Authority, position and power at work are present. This rajayoga is due to the strength of the 10 th lord. 10 th lord is in the 10 th house and is exalted. 9 th lord sun is also in the 10 th house. This has fortified the 10 th house and profession.

16. The placement of the 9th and 10th lords in 7th and lagna respectively is auspicious.

17. The native enjoys power and fame if the 5th, 7th and 10th lords are in quadrants and trines.

18. When Sun, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn are all exalted in a chart, a rajayoga results.

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Chart 8

Analysis: The above chart is of Sri sri Ravishankar. We see that sun is exalted. Mars and Jupiter are also exalted. Sun is the 5 th lord in lagna, which gives lot of raja yoga to the person. Mars is the lagna lord exalted in 10 th house. This as well is a big raja yoga. Jupiter being the 9 th lord is exalted in the 4 th house.

There are hamsa yoga and ruchaka yoga formed in the chart. Thus he chart with many planets exalted will have good rajayoga.

This ends the rules of chapter 9 on Rajayogas. We shall continue with the next chapter of Bhavartha Ratnakara in the next edition of the magazine.

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Maasaphalam – Vrischika of Jaya varsha

Currently we are going through the month of Vrischika in the Jaya Varsha (this roughly comes to Nov 15 to Dec 15 of year 2014).

As we saw previously, vrischika is a keeta sthaana (as keeta or scorpio) and Saturn in vrischika generally causes a lot of problems. In this month we find the planets of Sun, Mercury, Venus and Saturn joining in Vrischika. The combination of Sun and Saturn itself is very bad (as both are enemies). This in turn should cause a lot of conflicts in the world with respect to anything and everything. Venus also afflicted by Saturn would mean that people would become passionate and this would in turn lead to troubles for themselves and others. Combination of these planets also would lead to lot of heat and heat related issues springing up quite a lot. Considering that Vrischika is a watery sign, water related diseases also could be seen lot.

Aries and Gemini people (lagna and moon being Aries or Gemini) would face a lot of issues this month as Sun would be in 8 th and 6 th respectively for both of them. Aries people will face a lot of issues with their work, parents etc. whereas Gemini people would face issues with health, enemies etc. Care should be taken by both of these people to ensure that they do proper propitiations or chanting to nullify or reduce the bad effects of this month.

Since Sun would move into Dhanus next month, therefore things will be a little better next month even for governments as well. This month, governments should find issues with respect to their people, finance etc. (which should substantially reduce in the next month).

The one savior that we can say with respect to the combination of planets in Vrischika is the aspect of exalted Jupiter from Kataka. Thus those who have surrendered unto Gurus or those who are under the banners of Gurus (or their missions) will be protected and they will not face that much problems (like others of the world).

As of the middle of the month (Dec 1st ), the positions of the planets are as below:

Sun – Vrischika (moves to Dhanus on the 16 th of December) Mercury – Vrischika (moves to Dhanus on the 13 th of December)

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Venus – Vrischika (moves to Dhanus on the 6th of December) Mars – Makara Jupiter – Kataka Rahu – Kanya Ketu – Meena Saturn – Vrischika

Needless to say, the month of Vrischika is something that has to be dealt with carefully and those who can do chanting and other propitiations should do it irrespective of whether it is bad for them or not. This would in turn give stability and peace to the world.

As to how the month of Dhanus is, we will see in the next month.

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Comparative Analysis of yogas of lagna

We have seen very famous yogas as mentioned in the great texts like BrihatparasaraHorasastra, phaladeepika, 300 important combinations etc and discussed with examples about all the rajayogas and their effects in the life of individuals.

Today we shall see the yogas with are connected to the lord of the lagnai.e the ascendant lord. If the ascendant lord itself is the cause of the yoga and creates many yogas, the result will be individual growth, prosperity and well-being as the lagna lord stands for the individual. Such people will be standing out among the masses. They will make a mark for themselves in life.

Such yogas which are based on the lagna lord or ascendant lord and which are good and famous yogas are 1) Chamarayoga 2) Sankha yoga 3) Bheri Yoga 4) Mridanga Yoga.

The above yogas are mentioned in the book BrihatParasaraHorasastra, 300 important combinations By B.V.Raman. Let’s see the definitions in various texts, with examples.

Chamara yoga BHPS chapter 36 th , Vol 1

Meaning: If the ascendant lord is exalted in an angle and be aspected by Jupiter, chamara yoga is formed. This yoga also occurs if two benefics are in the ascendant or 9 th or 10 th or 7th . The results of this yoga is that the native will be a king or honoured by king, long-lived, scholarly, eloquent and versed in all arts.

As per phaladeepika, the ascendant should be occupied by a benefic while the ascendant lord is in a good house or in exaltation.

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Chart 1 -- Mahatma Gandhi

Analysis: Gandhi as we all know is a well know figure in India. He is honored even today by the whole nation. He is well learned as he studied law. Gandhi always had Gita book with him and considered the book as a guide to him in various situations.

Here we see that lagna lord is venus, which is in his own house. It is in Kendra. Lagna lord venus is also aspected by Jupiter from 7 th . Also the 6 th and 8 th houses are not occupied. Benefics are in lagna, 7 th and 10 th as well. So many conditions apply as we have discussed earlier. Thuschamara yoga is present in the chart above.

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Chart 2 -- SPB

Analysis: He is very famous and well known and is almost like king in the cinema music field. He has a special position for himself in the music world and has lot of fan followers who look upon him as their role model.

He is well versed in all arts. He was an actor, singer, music direction and producer. Thus he has many roles in the industry and gained lot of name and fame and well respected by all.

Lagna lord is Jupiter and is in a Kendra. Venus is in the 7 th house from lagna. Benefic planets are located in 7 th house and 10 th house. Thus we see that the yoga is partially present in this chart and similar effects are seen in the life of the individual.

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Sankha yoga BHPS chapter 36 th , Vol 1

Meaning: If the ascendant lord is strong as the lords of the 5 th and 6th are in mutual angles, then what is known as sankha yoga is produced. Alternatively if the ascendant lord along with the 10 th lord is in a moveable sign, while the 9 th lord is strong. One born is such yoga will be endowed with wealth, spouses, sons, be intelligent and pious, meritorious and long living.

As per phaladeepika, the lords of Kendra and kona occupy in conjunction an auspicious house, it forms sankha yoga.

Chart 3 -- A.P.J KALAM

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Analysis: The lagna lord is moon which is not neecha and located in the 5 th house. Jupiter is exalted in lagnai.e a Kendra and is aspecting the lagna lord moon. Hence we can say that lagna lord is strong.

5th lord in the above chart is mars. Mars is located in 4 th house i.e a Kendra. The 6 th lord is Jupiter and is in Kendra as well. Thus the 5 th and 6 th lords are in mutual kendras. Thus sankha yoga is formed.

We all know him as a pious human being, who is generous, intelligent, wealthy and meritorious.

Chart 4

Analysis: The lagna lord is venus and is in its own house. So the lagna lord is strong. The 5 th lord in the above chart is Saturn and is in a Kendra. The 6 th lord is Jupiter and is also in Kendra. Thus both the 5 th lord Saturn and the 6 th lord Jupiter are in mutual kendras from each other and also aspect each other.

Native is pious and intelligent. Wealthy and kindly disposed.

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Bheri Yoga BHPS chapter 36 th , Vol 1

Meaning: If the 12 th , ascendant, 2 nd and 7 th are occupied, as the 9 th lord is strong, the native obtains bheri yoga. It is also formed when venus, Jupiterand lord of the ascendant are in an angle while the 9 th lord is strong. The native will be wealthy with wife and sons, be a king, virtuous and endowed with good behavior, happiness and pleasures.

In chart 1 of mahatma Gandhi we see this yoga. 12 th house has sun. 2 nd has Saturn. 7 th house is occupied by Jupiter. Thus all these houses have planets. Ascendant lord is venus and is in its own house. 9 th lord is mercury and is placed in lagna and is strong. Here in this chart we also see that venus, lord of ascendant and Jupiter are in mutual angles as well. Thus almost all of the conditions are fulfilled in this chart.

We all know that Gandhi ruled the hearts of many people. Whole nation was behind Gandhi ji. He was like a king as everyone followed his words and decisions. He was a virtuous and a great leader. Thus we see the effects of the yoga.

In chart 4 as well we see this yoga. The 7 th and the 12 th houses are having planets Saturn and mars respectively. 2 nd house doesn’t have any planets. The ascendant lord is venus and is in its own house forming malavya yoga. Hence it is very strong. The 9 th lord is mercury and is also in lagna. So we see that all the conditions are almost met in this chart.

The native leads the life of a king, with many people to serve and enjoys all pleasures and comforts in life. Thus we see the effects of the yoga.

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Mridanga yoga BHPS chapter 36 th , Vol 1

If the ascendant lord is strong as others occupy angles, trines, own houses or exaltation signs, the yoga is formed. The native concerned will be a king or equal to a king and be happy.

Chart 5 – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Analysis: The ascendant lord in the above chart is mars. Mars is exalted and placed in a Kendra. Jupiter is exalted and is in an angle. Same is it with sun. Mercury and venus have exchanged houses. Saturn and moon are not in their own houses or exaltation houses.

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has ashrams spread all over the world. He is treated like a king, wherever he goes. He has great name and fame. He has followers all over the world.

Thus we have seen couple ofyogas based on the lagna lord in this edition of the magazine.

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Phaladeepika - II

We shall discuss the second chapter or adhyaya of the text. The second chapter is called “Planets and their varieties”. It mentions about the significance of all planets. This chapter has 36 slokas in total.

All the living non-living matter on the earth, inherits some properties from these seven planets. All the matter on the earth is influenced by one planet or the other. Thus anything on the earth can be related to the planets. Such the microcosm is connected with the macrocosm. Thus we see a beautiful relation between the two, which reiterates that we are under the influence of planets. Thus a human being and his life is not independent of the universe. This mapping pattern between the microcosm and macrocosm is what is shown in astrology.

The seven planets, excluding rahu and ketu are considered here. Rahu and ketu do not have any physical existence but are mere shadowy planets, hence are ignored here. The order of the planets taken in the text is as follows: sun, moon, mars, mercury, Jupiter, venus and Saturn.

The sloka’s 1 to 7 deal with what the planets stands for in an individual life at a gross level.

Sloka1 : It is through the Sun that a wise man out to ascertain about a person's copper, gold, father, anything auspicious, one's own self happiness prowess, courage, power, victory in war, service under the sovereign, glory any work relating to the God Siva, tripto forest or mountainous regions, taking an active part in Homas or Yajnas, temple, acuteness and enthusiasm.

Sloka2 : It is from the Moon that one ought to determine the welfare of the mother, mental tranquility, sea-path, white chowire, umbrella, good fan, fruits, tenderness, flowers, corn, agriculture, fame, acquisition of pearls, bell-metal, silver, sweet substances, milk, etc., cloth, water, cows, women, good meals, bodily health and beauty.

Sloka3 : It is through Mars that a person should ascertain his strength, products derived from the Earth, the qualities of his brothers, cruelty, battle, daring act, odium, kitchen; fire,

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gold, kindred, weapon, thieves, enemies, energy, attachment to females not his own, uttering falsehood, prowess, mental dignity (loftiness of thought), sin, commanding an army, and wounds.

Sloka4: It is Mercury that influences one’s learning, eloquence, skill in the fine arts, eulogy from the learned, maternal uncle, dexterity in speech, cleverness in religious meditation and the like, aptness for acquiring knowledge, intelligence, sacrifice, any religious rite relating to Vishnu, truth-speaking, oyster-shell, place of recreation, skill in, mechanical arts, relations, "the rank of an heir-apparent, friends and one's sister's son or daughter, etc.

Sloka5: It is through Jupiter that one ought to seek information about one's knowledge, good qualities, sons, minister, behaviour, teaching, magnanimity, knowledge of Vedas, Sastras and Smritis, prosperity in everything, beatitude, reverence to 'Gods and Brahmins, sacrifice, penance, religious faith, treasure-house, wisdom (learning), conquering of the senses, happiness of the husband, honour and compassion.

Sloka6: Information regarding one's wealth, vehicles, clothes, ornaments, hoarded goods, triple symphony (union of song, dance and instrumental music), wife, happiness, scents, flowers, sexual intercourse, couch, house, prosperity, pleasure in poetry, addiction to many women, sport, lasciviousness, minister ship, charming speech, marriage and festivity should be sought for through Venus.

Sloka7: As regards one's longevity, death, fear, degradation,misery, humiliation, sickness, poverty, labourer, reproach, sin, impurity, censure, misfortune, constancy ,resorting to low people, buffalo, drowsiness, debts, iron, servitude, agricultural implements, Jail and captivity, one ought to guess through Saturn.

From the 8 th to 14 th sloka the qualities/temperaments of each of the planets has been given in detail.

Sloka8: The Sun is of a bilious temperament and is strong in bones in the body. He has a limited quantity of hair, and possess a dark-red form. He has eyes of a reddish brown colour. He is clad in red and has a square-built body. He is valiant and wrathful, and has massive arms.

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Sloka9: The Moon has a huge body, and is young as well as old; he is lean and white; has fine lovely eyes, black and thin hair. He governs blood. He is soft in speech, wears a white garment and is beautiful in complexion. He has wind and phlegm in his composition and is mild in temperament.

Sloka10: Mars has a slender waist, curled and shining hair. He has fierce eyes, he is bilious and cruel in nature. He wears a red garment, and is of a reddish hue. He is wrathful but exceedingly generous. He has a youthful appearance and governs marrow in the body.

Sloka11: Mercury is green as the blade of a Durva or panic grass. He is a mixture of the three humors (Vata - wind), (pittha - bile)and (Kapha-phlegm). His body is full of veins. He is pleasant in his speech. He has red and long eyes and is clad in green, He governs the skin, is fond of fun and possesses even limbs.

Sloka12: Jupiter has a body of yellowish hue. His eyes and hair are brown. He has got a fat and elevated chest and possesses a bigbody. He is phlegmatic in temperament and is exceedingly intelligent. His voice is similar to that of a lion or the sound of the conch. He is always after wealth.

Sloka13: Venus is clad in a garment of variegated colour. He has black curled hair. His limbs and body are huge. He has much wind and phlegm in his composition. His body has the colour of the Durva sprout. He is very lovely and has broad eyes. He has treasured his virile power.

Sloka14: Saturn is dark in form, lame, and has wind in his composition. He has got deep eyes, and a lean and tall body full of arteries and veins. He is idle, and is exceedingly calumniating. He governs the muscle in the body. He is cruel and has no pity. He is dull- headed. He has got large nails; teeth, stiff hair and limbs. He is dirty and is of sinful disposition. He is fierce and is a personification of anger. He is ripe with old age and wears a black garment.

The places, directions, people and gods are mentioned from sloka 15 to 20.

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Sloka15: The following are places frequented by the Sun: A temple belonging to Siva, an open area, an open place where there is light, a region destitute of water and the Eastern quarter. The Moon's abodes are place where Goddess Parvati is kept, the spot occupied by a female, a place where there is water, a herb or plant a spot where honey or liquor is kept and the North-west quarter. The places resorted to by thieves, or occupied by low people, one where there is fire, a battle-field and the Southern quarter are declared to Delong to Mars. Mercury governs the places frequented by learned men, the spot where God Vishnu is kept, an assembly a recreation ground, a mathematical hall and the Northern quarter.

Sloka16: The places belonging to Jupiter are: Treasury, the Aswattha (Pipul) tree, the dwelling of Gods and Brahmins, and the North-east quarter. The places of Venus are: courtesan's quarters, the harem, the dancing hall, the bed room, and the south –east quarter. Saturn's abodes are the lines where low people (out-casts)live, dirty places, Western quarter and the temple of the deity(Sasta-generally known as aiyanarkoil in Tamil and analogous to in Kannada). The places of Rahu and Ketu are: an ant-hill, the dark holes occupied by serpents and the south-western direction.

Below is the diagrammatic representation of the same that is mentioned in the above slokas.

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Sloka17: A worshipper of Siva, a physician, a king, a performer of a sacrifice, a minister, tiger, deer, and the ruddy goose, are signified by the Sun. One who worship Sasta deity, a female, a washer man, a cultivator, an aquatic animal, a hare, an antelope crane and the Greek partridge - are denoted by the Moon.

Sloka18: Matters relating to the cook (in the kitchen), an arms bearer, a goldsmith, a ram, a cock, a jackal, a monkey, a vulture and a thief belong to Mars. A cowherd, a learned man, an artisan, a clever accountant, a Vishnu bhakta (worshipper of Vishnu), Garuda, a chataka bird, a parrot and a cat are represented by Mercury.

Sloka19: An astrologer, a minister, a preceptor, a Brahmin, a Sanyasi-chief, an important personage, a pigeon, a horse and a swan relate to Jupiter. About a musician, a wealthy man a sensualist, a merchant, a dancer, a weaver, a courtezan, a peacock, a buffalo, a parrot and a cow, one ought to ascertain through Venus.

Sloka20: An oil monger, a servant, a vile person, a hunter, a blacksmith, an elephant, a crow, and the cuckoo-these have to be assigned to Saturn. A Buddhist, a snake-catcher, an ass, a ram, a wolf, a camel, a serpent, a place enveloped in darkness and the like, a

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mosquito, a bug, an insect and an owl-all these should be declared to belong to Rahu and Ketu.

From the next sloka onwards the relationship between the planets is being spoken about.

Sloka21: Mercury is the Sun’s neutral; Saturn and Venus are his enemies. The Moon's friends are the Sun and Mercury; the rest areall neutrals to him. Mars' neutrals are Venus and Saturn, and Mercury is his enemy. The Moon is Mercury's enemy; Venus and the Sun are his friends.

Sloka22: Venus and Mercury are the enemies of Jupiter; Saturn is neutral to him. Jupiter and Mars arc neutral towards Venus. Saturn and Mercury are his friends. Jupiter is neutral towards Saturn. Venus and Mercury are his friends. In cases where certain planets have been omitted, they must be considered to fulfill the relationship that has not been mentioned.

There is a rule to determine the friends, enemies and neutrals of a planet. Planets are friendly to any given planet when they happen to own the 5th, 12th, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 9th houses counted from the planet's Moolatrikona Rasi or when they happen to own the planet's exaltation Rasi. The rest are his enemies.

Place the particular planet in his Moolatrikona Rasi. Mark the lords of the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 12th houses and also of the exaltation Rasi of the said planet. Planets reckoned twice are friends; those reckoned once are neutrals; the rest are enemies. But the Luminaries if invited once are considered friends.

Example: Take the case of Mars. His Moolatrikonais Mesha. The lords of 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 12th and of his exaltation Rasi are respectively, Venus, the Moon, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Jupiter and Saturn.

So the Luminaries and Jupiter are friends of Mars. Venus and Saturn are neutrals. Mercury is his enemy. The reader is advised to work for himself the friends of other planets on similar lines.

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Below is the table prepared to show the relationship between the planets, based on the rule that is mentioned above.

Planet Friend Enemy Neutral Sun Mars , Jupiter Saturn, Venus Moon, Mercury Moon mercury --- Sun, mars, Jupiter, Saturn, venus Mars Moon, sun, Jupiter Mercury Venus, Saturn Mercury -- Moon Sun, mars, Jupiter, Saturn, venus Jupiter Sun, moon , mars Venus, mercury Saturn Venus Saturn, mercury Sun, moon Mars, Jupiter Saturn Venus, mercury Sun, moon, mars Jupiter

Sloka23: Planets are mutually friendly for the time being when they occupy the 3rd, the 4th, the 2nd, the 10th, the 12th and the11th from one another. Ascertain what planets are naturally friendly, what are naturally neutral and what are inimical and then deduce from these two kinds of friendship those that are very friendly and those that are very inimical.

Saturn casts a full glance at the 3rd and 10th houses; Jupiter at the5th and 9th; Mars at the 4th and 8th. All planets cast a quarter glance at the 3rd and 10th houses, half a glance at the 5th and 9th;three-quarters of a glance at the 4th and 8th; and a full eye at the7th.

Sloka24: The planets from the Sun onwards sway over periods of half a year, a Muhurta (2 ghatikas), a day, two months, one month,15 days and a year respectively.

Note: Here the duration of retrograde or vakra for each planet is given. Sun –half year, Moon- muhurtha, mars – a day, mercury – two months, Jupiter – one month, venus- 15 days and Saturn – a year.

Venus and Jupiter are Brahmins; the Sun and Mars are Kshatriyas. The Moon is a Vaisya; Mercury is the lord of the Sudra community. Saturn is the leader of the outcastes. The Moon, Jupiter and the Sun are planets typifying Satva. Venus and Mercury are essentially

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the planets of Rajas or passion. Mars and Saturn own Tamas or darkness as their distinguishing characteristic.

The lords of the six seasons are greeshma(summer), varsha(rainy), sarad(autumn), hemanta(before winter), sisira(winter), vasanta(spring)

Greeshma - 20th May to 19th July Varsha - 20th July to 19th September Sarat - 20th September to 19th November Hemanta - 20th November to 19th January Sisira - 20th January to 19th March Vasanta - 20th March to 19th May

The following are the ruling planets for the above mentioned seasons in the following order as below.

(1) The Sun and Mars, (2) The Moon, (3) Mercury, (4) Jupiter, (5) Saturn and (6) Venus.

Sloka25: The Sun and Venus are termed father and mother respectively of the child born in the day; Saturn and the Moon, during the night. Failing to play the role of parents, each of these pairs of planets gets the designation of paternal uncle and maternal aunt.

The Moon represents the left eye, while the Sun the right one. Mars represents the younger brother and Jupiter, the eldest one. Mercury denotes the adopted son.

Sloka26: The Moon represents the body and the Sun, the soul. Mars and the other planets denote the five senses. The enemies of the Sun, viz. Rahu Gulika and Ketu will cause trouble to the body and the soul.

Mercury governs smell (nose); Venus and the Moon, taste; the Sunand Mars, govern sight; Jupiter, sound. The rest, viz., Saturn, Rahu and Ketu govern touch.

Sloka27: The waning Moon, the Sun, Mars; Rahu, Ketu and Saturn are known as malefic planets. Mercury too in conjunction with any of them is malignant.

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Ketu, Mercury, and Saturn are eunuchs. Venus, Rahu, and the Moon are females. The rest, viz., the Sun, Mars and Jupiter are males. Rudra (Siva, Amba (Parvati), Guha (Kumara), Vishnu, Brahman, Lakshmi, Kala (Yama), the serpent Adisesha and Brahman are the presiding deities of the planets from 'the Sun in their order.

Fire, water, fire, earth, ether, Water and air are the constituents respectively of the Sun and other planets taken in their order.

Sloka28: The Sun's grain is wheat; the Moon’s rice; the grain belonging to Saturn is sesamum; that of Jupiter, Bengal gram; that of Ketu, horsegarm: The grain signified by Mars is Dhal. Mercury re-presents green gram; Dolichos lablab or cowgram is denoted by Venus, and black gram by Rahu.

The countries signified by the nine planets, Rahu, the Sun, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, the Moon, Ketu and Venus are respectively: (1) Ambara, (2) Kalinga, (3) Saurashtra, (4) Avanti(5) Sindhu (6) Magadha, (7) Yavana, (8) Parvata and (9) Keekata.

Sloka29: The ruby is the Sun s precious stone; the pure spotless pearl which is fit to be beautifully worn belongs to the Moon. Coral belongs to Mars. Mercury's precious stone is the emerald shaped like the bird Garuda. Topaz belongs to Jupiter. Venus owns diamond. Saturn's gem is the stainless sapphire. Agate and the Lapis lazuli or Turquoise are said to belong to the remaining planets Rahu and Ketu respectively.

Sloka30: The substances ascribed to the planets from the Sun onwards are copper, bell- metal, copper ore lead, gold, silver andiron.

The articles of apparel for the several planets will be such clothes as bear their respective colours. But the one belonging to Saturn isa rag while the one appropriate to Mars will be a cloth singed by fire.

Sloka31: Pungent bitter, salty, mixed, sweet sour (acid) and astringent are the flavours respectively of the Sun, Mars, the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn.

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Sloka32: The Sun, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars have their characteristics mark or token on the right side. The rest have their marks on the other side. The planets from the Sun onwards have marks on the hip, on the head, on the back, on the arm-pit, on the shoulder, on the face, and on the leg.

The Sun is a person of 50 years. The Moon is one of 70 years. Mars is 16 years old. Mercury is lad of 20 years. Jupiter is a person 30years old. Venus is a child of 7 years. Saturn and Rahu are each100 years old.

Sloka33: Rahu is black in colour, tall in stature and of a lowcaste; he has got skin-disease; he is a heretic; he has got hic-cough; he speaks falsehood; he is cunning; he suffers from leprosy; here viles others and is devoid of intelligence.

Sloka34: Ketu has a red and fierce look a venomous tongue, and an elevated body; he is armed; he is an outcast of a smoky colour and is inhaling smoke always; he has bruised limbs; he is lean and is malicious.

Sloka 35: Lead and an old garment belong to Rahu while a mud vessel and a mixed cloth of variegated colour have been allotted to Ketu.

Mercury, Saturn and Venus are the friends of Rahu as well as Ketu. Mars is natural to them. The rest are enemies.

Sloka36: Planets are said to be badly-placed when they are eclipsed, debilitated (occupy a depression sign or Amsa), when they are posited .in the house of an enemy, or when they occupy the 8th,the 6th or the 12th house. In other positions, they are said to be well- placed.

If the Moon be in the 12th, 11th, 1st, 6th, 5th, or the 7th house at the time of a query about water in a big irrigation project, increase of water can safely be predicted.

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Sloka37: The Sun represents trees that are inwardly strong and at the same time tall. The Moon and Venus indicate creeping plants. Ketu and Rahu signify a clump of tree or a bush. Mars and Saturn indicate thorny trees. Jupiter and 'Mercury signifies respectively fruit- bearing and fruitless trees. Venus and the Moon represent those that are sappy and blossoming. The Moon represents herbs; all sapless and week trees are signified by Saturn. Rahu indicates (Shorea Robusta) trees.

Thus ends the 2nd Adhyaya on "Planets and their varieties" in the work Phaladeepika composed by Mantreswara.

We shall continue with the next chapter in the next edition of the magazine.

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Muhurtha - Griha Pravesha

The instinct of building homes and shelter is same in animals, birds as well as man. Birds build their nests and even honey bees build honey combs, so man is no exception to this. The prosperity and well-being of the family and its coming generations is desired by one and all, when a newly constructed house is ready to be occupied.

For a house to be built the material and surrounding factors should be conducive and the magnetic forces created as a result of the construction should be conducive for health and prosperity of the family. There is a different branch of study called Vaastushastra, which deals with how to construct a house and ways of constructing.

A good time has to be seen for laying the foundation of the house, for putting up the door frame, digging well and for house warming as well. The panchabhootas should be conducive and create positive vibrations and auspiciousness to the construction. No matter how much attractive the building may be or be well engineered, if its lacks the cosmic forces and energies, it may not allow the owner to reside. It may just turn out to be a dilapidated building or home for owls and birds. Even the well-educated and intelligent masses, do take resort to the astrological timings inorder not to take any risks in life.

Sun is responsible for the creation and destruction of the objects and beings in this world. Thus sun is the key planet which should be well placed for house warming ceremonies. Venus stands for worldly affairs and thus has a role to play. Jupiter represents the god’s grace and hence has to be considered too.

Thereare specific months of a year which are suitable for house warming. New houses should be entered when is in uttarayana. As we know we have summer, rainy, winter and spring seasons in India. Rainy season or summers are not very suitable for house warming as it’s too hot during summer and there is chance of all the insects to be active during rainy season. To avoid all such inconveniences the months of when the sun traverses from Makara to Karkata is considered auspicious. This is when the sun is said to be in uttarayana. The months of vaisakha(Vrishabha), Jyestha(Mithuna), Magha(Kumbha) and Phalguna(Meena) are best suited, while kartika, margasira are neutral. Karthika(Vrischika) and margasira(Dhanus) fall under dakshinayana.

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As we all know muhurtha means it consists of the panchaangas of tithi, vara, nakshatra, karana and yoga. The tithi’sprathama(1st), chaturthi(4 th ), saptami(7 th ), astami(8 th ), Navami(9 th ), ekadasi(11 th ) , chaturdashi(14 th ), amavasya and pournami have to be avoided. Pournami is lesser evil compared to amavasya. The other tithis excluding above can be considered for the event.

The days in a week, which are preferable for such auspicious occasions are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday ruled by Saturn, sun and mars are not suitable.

The nakshatra or a constellation under which the grihapravesha should happen is very important. Certain stars have certain potentials, to protect from evils or produce counter effects. Event should be avoided under bharani, Kartika, chitta, aslesha, visakha, Jyesta, moola and revathi stars. Mrigasira, ardra, punarvasu, hasta, uttaram, swati, Uttarashada, uttarabhadra and sravana are auspicious. Rest of the star’s are considered neutral.

Rahukalam on that particular chosen day has to be avoided by the native. The lagna fixed for the auspicious time should be a fixed sign. Taurus, leo, Scorpio and Aquarius are fixed signs. Common signs of Gemini, Virgo, Saggitarius and Meena are neutral. However the movable signs should be avoided. The 8 th house from the lagna fixed, should be vacant. Planets like Saturn in the 8 th house, show the likelihood of theft, sun of fire accidents, Moon of lack of peace of mind etc. Jupiter and venus should be well placed in the chart. The rising signs should be preferably owned by venus or Jupiter.The upachayas should have malefics and all benefics should be strong and well disposed. Moon also should be strongly placed in the chart.

Yogas are 27 in number. Some are subhayogas and some asubhayogas. Sobhana, saubhaagya, aayushmaan, Vriddhi, Harshaa, Siddhietc are good yogas. If these are chosen for the event, the results will be auspicious. Yogas such as atiganda, shoola, ganda, Vyatipaata, Vyaaghaataetc are not good for auspicious events.

When entry into the house is effected by such a combinations, prosperity, happiness and long life is said to be conferred upon the individual. The GrihaPravesa done under one’s own

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Janmanakshatra or JanmaLagna will be highly beneficial. Grihapravesha should be avoided when the owner’s wife is in advanced pregnancy(above 6 months).

If none of the above stated conditions are satisfied in a period of time and there is an urgency of performing the ceremony, then Brahma Muhurtha can be selected. It is the time between 4 to 5 a.m in the morning on any day.

Brahma muhurtha is that time of the day which is always auspicious and any event performed during that time, will evoke the blessings of the divine and is considered very auspicious. All evils can be warded off if any event is performed during this time.

In case the muhurtha selected is not completely satisfactory and there are some negative forces inspite of all the considerations, then propitiation should be done to the effect. Chanting of LalithaTrishati, Lalithasahasranamaetc at the time of Grihapravesha, will help ward off the evils.

Entering a house is a matter of great importance as the results produced by the local magnetic forces at the time of entry of the family into it, may leave upon its members far fetching results of good and bad. All human actions are productive of such magnetic forces.

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Predictions for the year 2015

We are coming to the end of the year 2014. Excitement is in the air as the new year is fast approaching. Time doesn’t wait for anyone. 2014 has been a very eventful year, with a mixture of bad and good things. Life is a mixture of both good and bad. But all look forward for only good events to happen in their lives. We should make our minds prepared for upcoming year and all the blessings it brings with it.

Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu are slow moving planets and hence their effects are long lasting and make mark in the life of individuals. Hence we consider these planets, their positions and transition effects for the predictions. Saturn will be in Vrischika for the next year. Jupiter is currently exalted in cancer and Rahu is in Virgo. In 2015 on July 14 th Jupiter will transit into leo.

Now let’s see the predictions for all the 12 houses, which can either be a rasi or lagna in a chart. We should combine the effects of both rasi and lagna and in the chart, to arrive at appropriate predictions.

Aries/Mesha: Jupiter is in 4 th house exalted and will be move to 5 th house after mid of the year. Educational pursuits for higher studies will materialize this year. It’s a good year for students and academicians. It’s a good time even for spiritual pursuits. Good thoughts and actions will result this year. Jupiter is the 9 th and 12 th lord and is well placed in 4 th and 5 th . So father of the native will be doing well. There can be little financial loss as well as 12 th lord is in 4 th . Spiritual inclination will be more as 12 th lord Jupiter moves to house of Leo. Currently Jupiter is aspecting Saturn in vrischika. This is a good indication as the bad effects of saturn are reduced.

Saturn is a malefic for aries natives. Saturn in the 8 th will cause lot of health issues. It is astama sani period for the natives. Lot of obstacles in all undertakings shall be experienced. Some will loose their jobs or change jobs. Saturn being the 10 th and 11 th lord and in the 8 th house, shall lead to even financial losses to the native. Elders of the native will also go through tough times. If Saturn is weak in the native’s chart, then it may cause severe health issues.

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Rahu in the 6 th will also contribute to health troubles. Native should be careful about Stomach troubles and food poisoning.

Overall, this year is good for higher studies, but they will face more obstacles also in all these. Things may go slow in life. One should be very careful about health. Change of job is likely.

Taurus/Vrishabha: Jupiter is exalted in the 3 rd house currently and will be moving to 4 th house in 2 nd half of the year. Kith and kin of the native will be doing good and the native will become bold and take right decisions. 2 nd half of the year is favourable for studies as Jupiter moves to 4 th house. Native’s mother will be doing good also at that time. Some legal issues regarding property may surface as 8 th lord is in the 4 th house. But as yogaraka Saturn will be aspecting the 4 th house, things will be under control.

Saturn in the 7 th house, will be beneficial to the native. Job prospects will be better than previous 2.5yrs. There might be a change in position at work for better. There shall be travels as well. Saturn is the 9 th and 10 th lord in 7 th , so travels on account of work can be predicted. It’s a favourable time for marriage, studies, job etc. Financial inflow is also seen this year.

Rahu is in the 5 th house for the native. It shall help in all worldly pursuits and higher studies. This position may not bring much good name to the native as well. This also indicates travel abroad. It’s a good time for marriage and other auspicious events. Overall it’s a good time for the natives of this sign.

Gemini/Mithuna: Jupiter is in the 2 nd house. This is a good time for finances to flow in. Pursuit of studies can be carried out during this time. It will bring happiness in the family. Native shall support and guide people through his words. In the 2 nd half of the year, the native will become more courageous. The kith and kin of the native will do good in the 2 nd half of the year.

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The Saturn is in the 6 th house. Saturn is the 8 th and 9 th lord. Saturn the 8 th lord in 6 th house causes the health issues. Legal issues, accidents are also possible during this tim. One should be careful.

Rahu is in the 4 th house. This might cause come confusions and distress at home. Vehicles should be driven carefully. Comforts may lack as well. It’s a good time for marriage and auspicious events. Overall it’s a mixed bag of good and bad things this year.

Cancer/Karkataka: Jupiter is exalted in lagna. This is a very good time for this sign natives. Jupiter is the 9 th and 6 th lord in lagna. Promotions and higher positions can be expected by the natives. They will get name and fame and become leaders. All due court cases and financial issues will be resolved. It is a good financial yr as well. Native’s father also will be doing good this year. Native shall be lucky this year and will be protected from all situations by grace of the lord. Father of the native will be doing good this year.

Saturn is in the 5 th house. This also is a good location for Saturn. This will give all worldly possessions to the native. But this will also lead to lack of faith and bad name. But as Jupiter aspects Saturn, so the evil shall be reduced. Saturn is the 8 th lord, which is in the 5 th house, so some mental tensions can be there.

Rahu is in the 3 rd house. The native may face situations, where courage may be lacking. May not be a good time for kith and kin. It’s a good time for marriage and auspicious events. Overall it’s a good time this year, for the natives of this sign.

Leo/Simha: Jupiter is in the 12 th house for the natives of this sign. This will lead to loss of position and power. Loss of money or lot of expenditure can be predicted. Not a good time for children and for elders. But as Jupiter is exalted, so the negative effects will be mild. Jupiter is the 5 th and 8 th lord for this native. 5 th lord in 12 th house, means the native will be away from children. Children of the native may travel abroad as well.

It’s a good time for children of the native. The native will get some bad name, but that will not sustain for long as Jupiter is exalted.

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Saturn is in the 4 th house for this sign. Saturn is the 7 th and 8 th lord. So the native might have some problems related to problems. So some legal issues are also possible. Native should be careful about his vehicles. Mother of the native may also see some difficult times as Saturn is in the 4 th house.

Education may face some obstacles this year as 8 th lord is in the 4 th house of education and Jupiter, which stands for education is in the 12 th house. One should be careful regarding academics.

Rahu is in the 2 nd house. The native may some financial troubles and family issues. It’s a good time for marriage. Overall it is not a very good time for the natives of this time. But it is not very bad as well.

Virgo/Kanya: The 7.5 yrs of sani period is just over for the natives of this sign. It’s a sign of relief for them. So coming year will be better than earlier time. Native’s kith kin will be having tough time this year. Saturn is the 5 th and 6 th lord in the 3 rd house.

Jupiter is the 4 th and 7 th lord. Jupiter is in the 11 th house. All desires of the native will be fulfilled. Education will progress well this year. It will be a good financial year, with good inflow. It is a favourable time for marriage. Job wise also it’s a good time. It’s also a good time for children of the native as Jupiter aspects the 5 th house.

Rahu is in the lagna. This is not good for the health of the native. There are bad influences on the native. It is not a good time for marriage. This is better year compared to last couple of years.

Libra/Thula: Jupiter is in the 10 th house for natives of this sign. This is a favourable position. This will give power and position at work place. The native shall do lot of good actions which are spiritually oriented. Work shall move smoothly this year with good results. Financial inflow will be good. Mother of the native shall be doing good. Jupiter is the 3 rd and 6 th lord placed in 10 th house. So the native’s kith and kin will be doing good this year. Enemies also will be powerful and shall manifest themselves at work place.

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Saturn is in the 2 nd house for the native. This gives good finances. Saturn is the 4 th and 5 th lord. So the prospects of children and mother will be good this year.

Rahu is in the 12 th house. This indicates that travels may be there this year. It’s a good time for marriage and auspicious occasions. Overall it’s a good time for the natives of this sign.

Scorpio/Vrischika: Jupiter is in the 9 th house for the natives of this sign. The native shall have long distance travel. They might travel abroad as well this year. Its a good time. People go away from guru and ashram during this time. It’s a good time for the native’s father. Native shall be lucky and be like a leader this year. Jupiter is the 2 nd and 5 th lord for this sign. So it’s a good time for children. They shall do well. Also there shall be no financial problems, money shall come on time and people will not face any need to money.

Saturn is the 3 rd and 4 th lord and is in lagna. There shall be lot of health issues for the native of this sign. Food poisoning and allergies shall be seen this year.

Rahu is in the 11 th house. This may lead to some troubles for elders of the family. It is a favourable time for marriage, but may lead to lot of problems. This is a year of mixed experiences for this sign.

Sagittarius/Dhanus: 7.5 years sani period has started for the natives of this sign. Lot of travels, health issues and troubles and discomforts in life are possible this year. Saturn is the 2 nd and 3 rd lord for the natives. This year the person shall experience some money losses as 2 nd lord is in the 12 th house. The kith and kin of the native shall also be facing some trouble. Native should be careful especially with respect to feet.

Jupiter is 8 th house for the native. It is not a good position. Jupiter is the lagna lord and 4 th lord. Hence health troubles can be there this year. Stomach troubles can happen as Jupiter also stands for stomach. Also studies may not progress very smoothly this year. There can be financial troubles as well as Jupiter; the planet for money is in the 8 th house. Native’s mother should also be careful this year.

Rahu is in the 10 th house. This may leads to issues at work place.

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Not a good time for marriage, job and education. It is not a good time for natives of this sign. Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu all give trouble for the native.

Capricorn/Makara: Saturn is the lagna and 2 nd lord. Saturn is in the 11 th house. This helps to earn lot of money. The person’s desires will be fulfilled this year. It’s a good financial year.

Jupiter is the lord of 3 rd and 12 th house. Jupiter is placed in the 7 th house. The native’s wife will be doing good this year. The kith and kin of the native also will be happy. There shall be financial inflow. Name and fame and position will come to the native. This is favourable place for the Jupiter as well. The natives father will also be doing good.

Rahu is in the 9 th house. This is not good for the father of the native. Luck may not favour the native much. It’s a good time for marriage and auspicious occasions. Higher studies can also be continued. Overall it’s a good time for the natives of this sign as Saturn and Jupiter are favourably placed.

Aquarius/Kumbha: Saturn is in the 10 th house. Saturn is the lagna lord and 12 th lord. It’s a very good time for the natives of this sign. Lagna lord is in the 10 th house. The person will rise high in position at work place. They shall head projects and have command over masses. They will earn lot of money.

Jupiter is in 6 th house. Jupiter is the 2 nd and 11 th lord for this sign. Money matters may not be very smooth this year. This is not a very favourable time for students. They may not do well in their studies unless they put more efforts. Father of the native may also go through rough waters.

Rahu is in the 8 th house. This is not good for health. Native should be careful about food intakes. Its not a good time for marriage and education as well. Overall it’s both a mixture and bad and good this year.

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Meena/Pisces: The natives of this sign, have just got some relief from the astama sani for last 2.5 yrs. Now Saturn moved into the 9 th house. It’s a favourable time as 11 th and 12 th lord Saturn is in the 9 th house. As the 11 th lord is in the 9 th house, it will be a good financial year. It’s a good time for father as well.

Jupiter is in the 5 th house. Lagna and 10 th lord is in the 5 th house. It’s a good time for name and fame. It’s a time when good thoughts and ideas shall help the individual. The actions of the native will be more mental. This year will help in spiritual growth of the person. God’s grace shall shower on the individuals mind.

Rahu is in the 7 th house. This is not favourable for marriage. It’s a favourable time for education, marriage and job as well, due to Jupiter and Saturn positions.

These are the predictions for the coming year. We need to combine both the effects of both the lagna and rasi for an individual, to arrive at the predictions. The strength of the planets, Saturn and Jupiter in the individual chart also play a role in the good and bad effects a person may experience during this period.

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Horoscope Analysis

A P J Abdul Kalam Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam also known as A.P.J Abdul Kalam was a world renowned scientist and administrator who was the 11th president of independent India. He is also known as Missile Man of India. He inspires the youth and tries to spend more time with them and always tries to guide them. He worked at ISRO as a scientist and even headed the project for launching ballistic missiles and as the man behind launch vehicle technology.

Kalam was born in rameswaram a district in tamilnadu in a muslim family. His father Jainulabdeen was a boat owner and his mother’s name is ashiamma. He was from a poor background. He had average grades at school but was said to be one having strong desire to study and was an hard working student. He even tried to contribute financially to his family by distributing newspapers very early in the morning daily. Seeing his strong desire to pursue higher studies his sent him to St josephs college at Tiruchirapalli for higher studies after his school. He graduated in physics in 1954. He moved to madras in 1955 to study aerospace engineering.

Kalam faced many a challenges in life and had faced failures also in life. While at engineering, he was given a very difficult task by the dean of the college . the dean threatened to even revoke his scholarship, if he was not able to perform the task in next three says. Kalam worked tirelessly and finished the work. Inspite of all his hard work, he missed to become a fighter pilot, his life’s dream. But he somehow overcame the set back in life and joined aeronuatical development establishment of defence research and develeopment organization – DRDO as a scientist.

He climbed great heights as a scientist and came to known by the world as a great scientist. He played pivotal role in Pokhran-II ,India’s nuclear tests in 1988. He was awarded the Bharata Ratna for all his efforts as a scientist, for his advocated plans to develop India. He wrote about his visions to take nation forward in his book India 2020. Kalam is known for his motivational speeches and interaction with the student community in India. He always preached a corruption free India.

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Analysis: There are many yogas in the chart. Jupiter and mercury are exalted. Venus is in its own house. Moon is neecha but attained neechabhanga. Jupiter exalted in lagna, gives rise to hamsa yoga. Venus in its own house causes malavya yoga. Mercury exalted helped him to continue his studies inspite of all issues. Apart from all this he has parijatha yoga, one of the rare Raja yoga, that has brought him all royality, comforts, name and fame.Thus we see two panchamahapurushayogashamsa yoga and malavyayogas are present in this chart. Two planets are exalted and one planet venus is in its own house. Thus we see that the chart is good with planets well placed.

Hamsa yoga made him a frank, corruption free, noble man. He was known as a good person, generous and well mannered. Jupiter is the 9 th lord as well. 9 th lord in lagna, had made him a leader. He lead the team for many missions in ISRO. He also acted as an advisor to the prime minister. Youth look upto him as a leader as a role model. This is due to 9 th lord forming hamsa yoga in lagna. Such people will rise in life and will occupy high positions in life and act as leaders and guide people. People look upon such people as role models.

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Malavya forming in the 4 th , helped him to study well and was the reason behind his passion for studies. He enjoyed all pleasures and comforts holding various positions to his capacity in his profession. He travelled places and was even the president of India. He got all the royal escorts and paraphernalia and lived like a king, during his presidential yrs. This is due to the parijatha yoga in the chart. The kingly life as a president of india is all due to this yoga.

5th lord mars is in the 4 th house, hence his mind was always in studies. From lagnamandi is in the 2 nd house. This shows that he is not from a great family as w eall know. This shows that he was just an average boy in school. But due to his passion in studies as a result of venus in the 4 th house, he could do well in education. Thus he was a hard working student. Lagna lord moon is neecha and in 5 th house, so this made him a thinker in life. Jupiter exalted in lagnaaspecting 5 th house helped him to have strong personality. Jupiter also stands for education, so also he could do higher studies and had that passion for studies.

From lagna 5 th house was aspected by exalted Jupiter. From moon 5th lord Jupiter is exalted and is in the 9 th house. Thus he could become a scientist. From moon the 11 th house has mercury exalted and sun and rahu. Exalted mercury aspecting the 5 th house and 5 th lord exalted, were the reason for his research works and he being a scientist. This also gives him good thoughts and good ideas and a vision of great India arises from this. 5 th lord exalted also gave him name and fame in life.

Moon is neecha but has attained neechabhanga as Jupiter is exalted in Kendra. 5 th lord from moon is also exalted. Thus he had a strong will and determination to complete the task given. Mercury exalted made him good at education and also meticulous at work.

2nd lord sun is with mercury exalted and ketu. This all gave him the power of good speeches. Mercury is the planet of speech. He is known to Move the masses by his speeches.

Saturn aspects sun and sun is with rahu. Sun is also not in Kendra. But 9 th lord is exalted. Sun stands for father and 9 th lord stand for father. So his father faced lot of problems in life, but was a good man. Even from moon 9 th lord is neecha, but Jupiter is exalted in 9 th . So it shows mixed effects. As Jupiter is exalted and is in lagna and in dharma sthana, we know

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kalam as a man of virtues and one who follows dharma. He also remained a vegetarian and boldly accepted other faiths as well.

Mandi in the 2 nd indicates no family happiness. From moon also 2 nd house has Saturn. Good family life is not indicated. 7 th lord Saturn from lagna is in the 6 th house. Venus has malavya yoga from lagna. So venus is well placed from lagna. From moon, venus is in the 12 th , which is not good. Exalted Jupiter aspects the 7 th house from lagna.These mixed factors show chances of a partner.

But we see that venus aspects the 10 th house of work. 10 th lord mars which is a yogakaraka is with venus. 10 th lord mars also aspects the 10 th house. Venus which is a planet of passion along with 10 th lord aspecting 10 th house made him literally married to his profession. So we can say that he was so much passionate about his work that he didn’t think about marriage in his life. As 2 nd house has mandi and 2 nd house being afflicted, it would not have been a great married life. The gochara and dasha periods may not have created a favourable situation for him to marry as well.

10 th house has mandi from moon. This shows that he went through lot of challenges and ups and downs in life, especially due to his profession. But Jupiter exalted in the 9 th house, made him lucky and he could see success in life.

Sun is aspected by Saturn and is with ketu, so he is a good individual but not spiritual. Lagna having 9 th lord and Jupiter in 9 th from moon, made him being seen as a leader and could not get into spiritual path, though he is a good man. He could not even be a political leader, but entered politics due to Saturn aspects on sun.

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Anukramaanika

1. Editorial 2. Jyothishavidanustaana Vivaranam - This can be called Jyothishavid 101 or explanation about how to become a knower of astrology. 3. Bhavartha Ratnakara–brief analysis of the work of Bhavartha Ratnakara. 4. Maasaphalam – brief analysis of effect of the month. 5. Nakshatras – analysis of the various nakshatras. 6. Phaladeepika – analysis of the work of Phaladeepika. 7. Parijatha Yoga – an analysis of Parijatha Yoga. 8. Knowledge signified in horoscope – an analysis of what signifies or denotes knowledge in a horoscope. 9. Transit of Saturn and its effects – an analysis of Saturn’s transit from Thula to Vrischika. 10. Horoscope analysis - brief analysis of the horoscope of a renowned person.

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