Varahamihira

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gratitude to Sri Jagannath Center (SJC) & Pt. Sanjay Rath, my Guru for
helping me advancing in my Jyotish Studies.
Sunday, October 31, 2004

Gemstones in Jyotish I
Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies
in Jyotish Shastra. The use of Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such
as Garuda Purana which gives elaborate description of the nature of the
gemstones and their use. Even though gemstone use is one of the most
popular source of remedies for all ills of the material world, may it be health,
wealth or fortune, it is fraught with many misconceptions and erroneous
notions of their selection and prescription. This article envisages providing
consistent principles which would help the Jyotishas and laymen to select the
right gemstones.
GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS
Since the gemstones enhance the influence of the planet in the life of the
person, the gemstones for the planets giving yogas should always be
chosen. To know the yoga givers or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope,
studying classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora shastra should be studied.
However, I shall provide here some guidelines which can help in choosing the
gemstones.
Lagna lord is the first and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the
owner of both Kendra (Quadrant) and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the
Lagna, which represent health, vitality and the controller of the whole
horoscope. The placement of the Lagna lord is extremely important for the
overall strength of the horoscope and its gemstone can help a person
overcoming all difficulties in life.
The lords of two trines fifth and ninth are equally important. They are the
two important houses which control the financial wellbeing of a person. If
they are badly placed in the horoscope, then the person might suffer
financially in life. Thus their strength is extremely important in addition to
the lords of second and eleventh, who signify Wealth and Income.

Each planet can give results on the following basis.

1. Lordship
2. Placement
3. Natural Karakatva (Significations)
4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects)
Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and
9th) / Yoga- karaka if placed in a dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also
give malefic results in addition to their inherent benefic nature to do good.
Similarly if the yogakarakas are involved in other bad yogas, they can give
bad results, while their gemstones are worn. Whenever there is a
conjunction or exchange of two planets, their inherent and functional nature
is greatly modified. When a benefic planet comes into association with a
malefic planet, then the benefic nature of the planet is corrupted and it
starts giving malefic results, however the malefic planet gains out of the
company and gives good results. Such subtle effects should always be kept
into consideration, while suggesting a gemstone for Jyotish remedial
purposes.
Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in
a dusthana, then its ability to do good increases. It is advisable to wear
Neelam, Saturns stone for such cases.
GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET
If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses
other than 6th/ 8th or 12th) is debilitated, they must be strengthened. One
of the ways is to wear the stone of the debilitated planet. However, the more
effective way is to find the planet who is causing neecha-bhanga to the
debilitated planet. If the neecha-bhanga is happening with respect to the
Moon, then Mantra would be a good remedy, however, if it happens with
respect to the Lagna, then wearing the gemstone of the planet causing the
neecha-bhanga would make the debilitated planet come out of the state of
debilitation.
When there is no cancellation of weakness of other weaknesses then the
gemstones for the supporters of the debilitated planet can be prescribed for
causing cancellation of debility or for enhancing the life-forces that are being
destroyed due to the debility. For example, the Moon is weak in Scorpio (8th
house of natural zodiac) and is said to be MARANA KARAKA if placed in the
8th house from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon, in any chart is not good for

longevity. Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force. The
information regarding this is given at the detail section for each planet and
their gemstones
It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a
horoscope. They are the lords of the Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords
of the Dusthanas are placed in other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it
confers Vipareeta raja yoga, whereby the native gains due to the loss of
natural and functional significations of the planet causing the yoga. For
example, if 8th lord Moon is involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its
debilitation in the 12th house, the native might enjoy rise in life, but the
Mother (natural signification of Moon) and the marriage (8th house is the
longevity of marriage) might suffer simultaneously. To enjoy the fruits of
Vipareeta Raja yoga, the native must not strengthen such debilitated planets
that confer the yoga.

VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE)

Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of
some planets in certain houses. If any house is occupied by an enemy of its
Karaka, then the significations of the house suffer. Keeping this principle in
view, the first house to be checked in any chart is the ninth house of fortune
and Dharma with Jupiter & Sun as the significator. Rahu and Saturn are the
enemies of these significator and if they are placed in the ninth house, they
shall damage fortune and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the
concerned Karaka by wearing its gemstone in the ring finger. Suka Nadi
states that if Rahu is in the ninth house, then the native has good fortune
after wearing a Topaz. The same principle of Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite
Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is the enemy of Jupiter and since it is
placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone of Jupiter) removes
the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the ninth house,
then the person may suffer from poverty/ failure in the homeland after 36
years. To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturns
enemy) is worn.
GEMSTONES VS. DASAS
Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain
criteria. The right hand is ruled Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating
increase (right hand) or decrease (lift hand) of life force.

Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a

malefic planet, its gemstone should be used in the left hand. Such use
should be temporary covering the dasa-bhukti of the planet.
When the planet is a malefic for the horoscope, the maleficence of the planet
can be reduced by wearing a counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasabhukti of the planet. If instead a gem is to be worn for the main Dasa planet
itself, then it should be worn in the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malefic
then during its period a Yellow Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the
right hand ring finger or Hessonite/Brown Tourmaline etc can be worn in the
left hand middle finger.

FLAWED GEMSTONE
A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect
or flawed gem or with one that is astrologically incompatible with it. Suta
Goswami (Garuda Purana) advises not to wear a gem that is of inferior
quality or incompatible even if it is set together with the divine Kausthuba
Mani of Vishnu. Just as the best of saints lose their merits by bad company,
similarly, an imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone can ruin the
beneficence of other good gems.
GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD
For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the
Naisargika Sambandha (natural relationship) of other planets with the stone
of the principal/ruling planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one in trines
to the Lagna or in the seventh house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are
there, then the Lagna lord is chosen. Thus if the ruling planet is the Moon,
then all planets are compatible with it, but if it is the Sun, then only Jupiter,
Mars & Moon are compatible and their stones can be chosen.
Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the
Gemstone ultimately falls on the Lagna (more so, since Lagna is the
controller of the physical body, where the gemstone is worn). The planets,
whose gemstone is worn, should be a friend to the Lagna lord as per the
naisargika sambandha. If any planet is inimical to the lord of Lagna, the use
of its gemstone can damage / endanger the concerned people related to the
house owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fifth house is
inimical to the Lagna lord, then the use of a gemstone of the fifth lord can
endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution should be used in

prescribing gemstones.
Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship)

between planets in a chart as this also takes the individual horoscope into
focus. Here, the planets that are Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling
planet are chosen for supportive gemstones.
Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the
naisargika sambandha, tatkalika sambandha and other sambandha, the best
and most beneficial gemstones are those of the planets involved in a
beneficial Yoga. If the tenth and ninth lord are involved in a DharmaKarmadhipati Yoga, then their stones should be used together to augment
the effects of the Yoga. Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga and other
malefic combinations or where benefits accrue if the planets are weak and
afflicted like the Vipareeta Rajyoga, should never be used.
GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS
Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously
as they shall prove to be very adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of
mutually inimical planets such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby (Sun) or
Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Red Coral (Mars). Such combinations can be
extremely dangerous for the native. The natural fight between the owners of
the gemstones can be visible in the life of native, where we can witness; the
native is caught between many undesirable circumstances without his fault.
The table shown below shows the natural relationships between the planets.
FINGERS AND GEMSTONES
The index finger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In
mantra recitation the beads should never touch this finger, even while
turning the rosary (when we finish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the
Ahamkara and is the finger of fall or expression of anger. The Gyana
Mudra has all fingers except this index finger stretched out with the index

finger (of anger) being in touch with and controlled by the Akasha Tattva of
the Thumb. Normally for people who are spiritual / worship their Guru,
gemstones should not be used in this finger. Some astrologers prescribe
Ruby / Yellow Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for use in the index
finger. However these gemstones have been found to give better results of
stable power and gradual stable growth in finance in the ring finger.
Tatwa in Palmistry

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the

quadrant (Kendra house) is whose trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the
ninth house influences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be worn
in the ring finger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should
not be prescribed as then they would be worn in the Tarjani (Index finger).
Instead mantra of these planets should be advised.
Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For
example, if a Red Coral is to be worn for Mars placed in the seventh house,
this cannot be prescribed for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tattva
(fire element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a
Coral can only be worn in the ring finger (Agni Tattva / Fire) or middle finger
(Prithvi Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the other four
fingers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether
elementsymbolized by the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other
elements and is the driving force / Dhi Shakti.
GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA
Since the gemstones are taken for fulfilling the material pursuits in the life
than anything else, the arudha lagna plays a very vital role in selection of
the gemstones. Arudha Lagna shows the image in this world or in other
words, the perception of the world related to the native. This is the material
manifestation of the existantial reality of a person. Maharishi parashara says
that planets in the twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the sources of
expenditure, while that in the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income.
Even though the promise of the wealth can be seen from different dhana

yogas in the horoscope and the strength of the 2nd, 11th and the trines, the
sources and the quantum of the gains or losses can be seen from the
Arudha.
Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect
to the Arudha Lagna for final selection of an Gemstone. The following
guidelines can help in such judgement:
1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the
gemstone for such planet can increase the expenditure of the native.
Malefics are well placed here as it confer rajayoga while placed here in
addition to the expenses shown. However one must remember that planets
placed here shows the persons who would secretly oppose the native in
various activities. So the gemstones of such planets to be chosen after
careful consideration of all factors involved.
2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha
Lagna shall give income from the sources indicated by the planet. The
sources can be known by judging both the functional as well as natural
significations of the concerned planet.
3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of
sustainance of the Image. They should be occupied by benefics or exalted
planets. If they are occupied by malefics, the gemstones of such planets can
cause fall of image and troubles in career and various other troubles. In
addition the planets in the 7th from Arudha lagna shows the persons who
would openly oppose the person in various activities, and this is more true
with respect to the Malefics. Thus if benefics are placed in the 7th from the
Arudha Lagna, their gemstones can be given, provided the native can
withstand the opposition shown by the concerned planet.
4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the
native. The presence of Moon or Jupiter in the Arudha Lagna gives long
lasting fame. They should otherwise be placed with benefics or exalted
planets and gemstones of such Moon, Jupiter, benefics or exalted planets can
be beneficial to the native, otherwise it can be harmful.
Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either

exaltation, mulatrikona, own house or friends house. If gemstone of such

planets is worn, it would benefit the native by uplifting his image. If such
planet is in fall or unfavourably placed, then the gemstone of the planet,
countering the evil has to be worn (please refer to relevant section for more
information on this)
5. Malefics in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benefics in these
places makes the person spiritual, unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing
the gemstones of the malefics placed in 3rd or 6th can help in fulfilment of
objectives and gaining over all odds. However, malefics in the 3rd from AL
can be detrimental to the health and longevity, thus while prescribing the
gemstones, one need to consider this factor as well.
6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity
of the person. Malefics placed over there can harm the health of the person
and also the image. Stones of such malefics placed there should never be
worn.
7. All planets either be benefics or malefics give good results and financial
gains while placed in the 9th house from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other
adverse yogas exist, gemstone of such planet would be beneficial to the
native.
8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benefics
are best suited here and malefics are prohibited. For example, if Saturn is
placed in such 10th, then the career becomes a bed of thorne for the
native.

DETAILS OF GEMSTONES
RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the
mineral corundum. It is symbolic of excellent health, vigor, love and passion,
an aid to firm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens the
heart and blood circulation, makes one bold and courageous and eliminates
depression, sadness or sensuality. Increase name and fame. Its color ranges
from purplish red (called Pigeon Blood) or bluish red to a yellowish red.
When cut into a cabochon (a non-convex) form, some specimens of ruby
exhibit asterism i.e. a six-rayed star can be seen in the interior of the stone.

These are called star rubies and are very highly prized. Burmese rubies are
considered the finest. The ruby is a very brilliant, hard, durable, and
wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called

mother-of pearl), which is the substance forming the inner layers of the
mollusc shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute foreign
particle invading the body of the mollusc. The particle irritates the mollusc
and becomes coated with layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater
molluscs produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton pearl is
hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a
Baroque pearl. Pearls are commonly known as pear, bell, or drop, according
to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black, rose, and cream.
Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is
controlled, but natural and these pearls can also be used as astrological
gems. Artificial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial,
made largely of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens
mental faculties, calms emotions and increases peace of mind. This is an
excellent gem for meditation.

RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a

protective calcium carbonate or horny skeleton (also called coral). Corals are
divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial symmetry
(symmetry around a central axis) of eight-tentacle animals, each with an
internal skeleton or six-tentacle (or multiples of six). The Red coral belongs
to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts accidents,
discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person
debt free. By purifying the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides
curing boils.

EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer
faithful & of fixed commitments. It helps in planning & forecasting by
enhancing intuition & psychic powers. It sharpens the intellect and gives a
photogenic memory thereby improving learning ability, communication and
clairvoyance. Good for general health, particularly the nervous system, it
also has the power of healing diseases of the eye. It has the colour of fresh
young green grass as in the world's finest "drop of oil" emerald from
Colombia.
Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence,
special care should be given in wearing and handling. A common flaw
reduction technique is to boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green)
and is actually good for the stone in light of its fragile nature. Oiling hides
some of the whitish flaws (cracks) by filling the cracks and becomes an
integral part of the emerald unless it is subjected to some type of degreasing
procedure.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood,

promotes general well being and spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for
pregnancy & childbirth. It nullifies Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and
controls a malefic Mars in preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent
for business stability and financial matters, it is one of nature's most
wonderful gifts.

Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orangebrown, and pink-brown colours. It is a hard, brilliant stone but it is much
rarer and much more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly
sold as "Rio topaz," "Madeira topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."

DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and

worldly happiness. Strengthens bones and is useful for combating diseases
of the sex organs. Makes one more attractive.

BLUE SAPPHIRE The finest blue sapphires are from Burma and Kashmir. It
counteracts enviousness from others and removes the evil eye thereby

protecting from travel dangers and mental unrest and various forms of
madness. It alleviates long-term misfortunes by causing a change of
place/residence. Fine, brilliant, deep blue Burmese sapphires will surely
dazzle the eye.

HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.

CATS EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded

form), a light-coloured line appears that moves as the gem is turned, giving
the stone a resemblance to the eye of a cat. This phenomena called

chatoyance (asterism) is caused by a parallel arrangement of fine fibres of

either foreign substance or minute hollow tubules.

(To be continued...)
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Saturday, October 23, 2004

The 12 Houses of Zodiac- From BPHS

This article was compiled by Sarat Chander one of the foremost student of Pt. Sanjay Rath,
based on the teachings of Pt. Rath. It was given to me long back, which I am putting here, with
my own additions, for the benefit of the Jyotish Enthusiasts.

First House



deham rpamca jnam ca varnam caiva balbalam
sukham duhkham svabhvaca lagnabhvnnirkshayet ..2..
deham - body; rpam- looks; ca- as well as; jnam - knowledge /
intelligence; ca- as well as; varnam appearance; caiva- ca+eva and also;
balbalam strengths and vigour; sukham duhkham - bliss and
unhappiness; svabhvaca- nature; lagnabhvn- from Lagna Bhava;
nirkshayet- judge
Maharishi says to Maitreya that the physique, appearance, intellect (also the

brain), the complexion of the body, strength and vigour, weakness,

happiness, grief and the inner nature of the person is to be determined from
the Lagna or Ascendant or the 1st bhava.
The 1st house, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, always rises in the East at
the time of birth. Surya, being the naisargika atmakaraka, becomes a very
vital graha for the 1st house and his strength and placement is to be
reckoned carefully. A strong and well placed Lagna lord will bestow long and
qualitative life.
The 1st house is the fountainhead of the entire life of the native. The 1st
indicates the birth of the person and how and in what form and physique
God has wanted him/her to be born. Thus the 1st bhava and the lord of the
1st bhava, who is also called the 'Lagnesh' are very basics and important to
the reading of the chart. Each of the 12 houses of the chart has its
significance and each of the significance is closely linked to the 1st house
i.e., birth.
As per the kalapurusha, the 1st bhava is indicative of brain, which is known
for intelligence, we can safely conclude that Brihaspati, who represents God,
is seated on the head of man and the place is known as 'Brahmapeetha' or
the seat of Brihaspati. It is Brihaspati who knows and sees all as it is he who
has the supreme intelligence and this supreme intelligence is God. Hence
Guru is known as the one representing God in the chart. Thus, his placement
becomes vitally important to analyze the intelligence and knowledge,
disposition and the general well being of the person.
If the lord of the 1st bhava is either placed in or aspects or has anything to
do with the 3rd, 5th and 6th houses, the native of the chart yearns for
knowledge - he is always in quest for knowledge - and he is called a
"Dheemantah". In other words, the native is said to possess "Dheemantah
Yoga". While, the reverse is true only in the case where the lord of the 5th
bhava is either placed or aspects the 1st bhava.

Second House



dhanadhnyam kutumbmca mrtyujlamamitrakam
dhturatndikam sarvam dhanasthnnnirkshayet ..3..

dhana- wealth; dhnyam- grains and cereals; kutumbm- family; ca- as well
as; mrtyujlam-death trap; mitrakam- ; dhturatndikam- precious metals
and gems; sarvam- all dhanasthnn-places of wealth, such as bank or
treasure box etc; nirkshayet- judge
Wealth, food (grains and cereals); nature of food consumed (quantity and
quality); Wealth; family (Kula); family deity (Kula Devata); stored wealth
(Sanchita Dhana) which could be valued in terms of money at any point of
time; granary; treasury; storage houses; godowns; teeth; lips; mouth;
speech; eyes; gold and assets and all property;
A good family is a sound requirement of a person. Being born in a particular
family has a particular relevance. Each family follows and worships a certain
deity as its family deity, which happens to be the guiding deity of the family.
These are to be reckoned from the 2nd house.
The 2nd house is a vital house of the chart. It actually sustains the lagna or
ascendant. It is the house of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, the sustainer of life.
It is he who takes care of the people and it is he who provides for food etc.
Without food and the wealth to buy the food, life cannot be sustained. To
achieve the objective of the birth of the atma, food is very essential to
sustain the body in which the atma has taken refuge. So the 2nd would
indicate the quantity and quality of food that is consumed by the person.
When we say wealth, we are actually talking of the sustaining power - the
power to buy us food and good things in life and in times of dire needs. So
we are talking of 'sanchita dhana' meaning stored wealth. Any stored wealth
which is liquidatable for purchase of food and essentials at the time of need.
Such stored wealth includes, stored foodgrains and granaries, gold, precious
metals and gems etc., or any such thing which is readily convertible into
money.
The 2nd house is also known as the maraka - death inflicting. Afflictions to
the 2nd could lead to loss of wealth and shreeyam which leads to lack of
food and everything that is needed for sustenance. Improper intake of food
or lack of food sets in disease which signifies the death of the lagan or the
person.

Third House



vikramam bhrtyabhrtrdi copadeapraynakam
pitrorvai maranam vijo ducikycca nirkshayet ..4..
vikramam- Courage and Valour; bhrtyabhrtrdi- brothers and sisters;
copadea- ca+upadesham- also advice; praynakam- journey; pitrorvai
maranam- death of father; vijo - knowledge/ intelligence, ducikycca - ??,
nirkshayet- judge
The 3rd house indicates arms; strength of the arms (Parakrama bala);
courage; brothers and sisters (Co-borns); short journeys (as a child walks
with the help of his arms); longevity; intelligence; creativity; aptitude for
work and the type of work done (an evil graha in the third would indicate
work in the armed forces/Police or connected to it based on the graha
wherein Surya heads the placement in indicating the rank and honour and
type of service rendered); Skills for work etc.
The strength of the arms is called 'parakrambal'. The 3rd house indicates
how an in what manner will a person use the strength of the arms. Whether
it will be in the right direction and for the right purpose or not can be gauged
from the rasi, rasi lord and the graha(s) in the 3rd bhava.
The 3rd bhava, along with the 6th, 10th and 11th bhavas, is a 'Upachaya'
(meaning growing) bhava. Since it is a upachaya, the activities of this house
is totally controllable by the person. It is not beyond the control of man that
he cannot change the fate or what is pre-destined. Thus, we can see that
karma and all activities related to the karma are in the upachaya bhavas and
are totally controllable by man. A person with a strong 3rd house may be
good at sword fighting and would have very good parakrambal, but it is upto
him to choose whether to fight at all or not. Thus his karma is in his hands.
The 3rd house is also the 11th from the 5th house, which indicates the gains
from knowledge. This implies in what manner will the person utilize the
knowledge he possesses. Whether it would be put to gainful use or not can
be deduced from here.
3rd House also indicates what would be predominantly held in the hand:
Saturn - Bow and Arrow
Surya - Gun, Sword
Mangal - Spear, Trisul, Sul

 Guru - Tulsi mala or Jap mala

Sukra - Flowers, paint brush (anything beautiful)
Budh -Pen

Fourth House




vhannyatha bandhmca mtrsaukhydiknyapi
nidhi kshetram grham cpi caturtht paricintayet ..5..
The 4th bhava indicates mother, motherland, relatives, property, vehicles
and other conveyances, peace of mind, prosperity of self, heart, formal
education, general happiness, home and happiness.
The 4th house, along with the 1st, 7th and 10th houses, is one of the four
quadrants or angles and it happens to be one of the pillars of a person's
chart. The first is the lagna or birth, while the 7th is the descendent of the
lagna where the person comes down to the basics of desire. The 10th is the
sky, where one climbs according to karma, while 4th is the nadir - 'patal' where one finds himself after the fall from the sky (karma). Thus, the
quadrants are very important houses of the horoscope.
The 4th is a very vital house inasmuch as it deals with one's mother and
general happiness of life. The child, in its initial years of life, is fully under
the protective cover of the mother. It is mother who understands everything
related to the child. It is she who provides her child food, shelter, and succor
to life. The child also looks for the mother whenever it feels hungry or
insecure. When man falls from the heights of glory (the 10th - karmabhava)
nobody except his mother who still wishes the very best for him and
provides him the succor. The mother protects even unruly and sinful
children. Such is the blind, unbiased and true love of mother for the child.
Lord Krishna has therefore rightly called "Matrubhava Devta" meaning the
mother - child relationship to be a relationship between the individual and
God. Therefore, the 4th bhava, in the form of mother's love and relationship,
establishes the love for God. It is the Lord who helps us at the weakest time
like the mother who helps the child when it is most vulnerable. Sri Adi
Shankara has, therefore, said that, mother's blessing was of vital importance
for the attainment of moksha. He said: "Gatistvam gatistvam tvameka
bhavani". It is the blessings of mother that actually provides one the speed
(gati) in the direction and desire for setting out on the path for spiritualism.

It is also because mother (also God) is the one who provides 'ashraya' shelter - to the person that we see the acquisition of landed property and
house(s) both in the native land and elsewhere, including foreign lands, from
the 4th house. Placement of the lord of 4th in 8th would indicate acquisition
of property in other places, while its placement in 12th would mean
acquisition of property in foreign lands.
It also indicates anything that is imbibed or received from the mother. The
first language that we speak - our mother tongue is; the place where we are
born - motherland; the love for our culture and motherland is also to be
seen from the 4th house. Any inimical or papa graha in the 4th affects to
that extent the symbolization of the 4th house.
The 4th also rules the heart. After all, love - true love - is possible only if
there is a heart (conscious mind) to do so. True is nothing but pursuit of the
loved one with heart and soul. Any benevolence or arrogance of the person's
heart, whether a person is good or bad at heart, is to be seen from the
strength and placement of the 4th house, its lord and other grahas in it.
Placement of Rahu could give a hard/stout heart. It could also indicate heart
disease/afflictions to heart depending on its placement etc., while placement
of a benefic like Venus could indicate passionate love and a very kind
mother. Thus, afflictions to the heart, both physical and emotional, are to be
seen from the 4th house. Thus, the 4th also becomes the house of happiness
and grief. No afflictions or good placements could give a general sense of
attainment of happiness and less emotional strains. This establishes a clear
connection between the heart (4th) and the mind (1st). The general sense of
happiness prevails only when the desires are fulfilled.
The 4th house also deals with formal education. It indicates the extent and
type of formal education that one would get in life. It indicates the school,
college or institution, the length till which one will have formal education.
While presence of Rahu in the 4th will also indicate general defiance in
studies and disturbances to mother etc., it would also indicate an inclination
and even good control over foreign languages - something which is
uncommon to the native.
All modes of conveyances, of course - with the sambandha of Venus who is
the naisargika karaka for vehicles/conveyances, is to be studied and
predicted from the 4th hosue. While presence or aspect of Venus on the 4th
would mean attainment and enjoyment of material pleasures of all good

things of life, presence of aspect of grahas like Rahu, Ketu, Sani would mean
denial or destruction of the pleasures of the world resulting in lack of general
happiness. Thus we may say that the results indicated by any graha in the
4th fructify fast, while that of those in the 1st or 7th will be felt only in the
later part of life.
The general sense of happiness to an individual comes only when the
acquisitions are self-made. Though we know the need and importance of
karma (10th) we still tend to run after the comforts for self. It is when we
achieve these comforts in the world of maya that we feel satisfied. It is this
proud sense of satisfaction on having achieved something material that gives
happiness to everybody.

Fifth House


yantramantrau tath vidym buddhecaiva prabandhakam
putrarjypabhrmdn payet putrlayd budhah ..6..
yantramantrau- yantras and mantras; tath - and; vidym - learning/
knowledge; buddhecaiva - also intelligence; prabandhakam- composition;
putra- progeny/ son; rjy- kingdom/ state; pabhrmdn- corruption/
falling down from place of honour; payet - see; putrlayd - fifth house/
the place of son; budhah - observe
The 5th house indicates knowledge, the knowledge of mantras and yantras
(amulets etc., used in spiritualism), children (sons), planning, status or
authority received from the government (or royalty) and other places, fall of
position or status etc., - In general, the house of future.
We are aware that the 1st, the 5th and the 9th form the Dharma Trikona. We
are also aware of Brihaspati's influence on the 5th house as he is the karaka
for children (to be seen from the 5th), for knowledge (dhi shakti and he is
also the Guru - teacher) and a supreme benefic for the well being of the
person during his life time. Therefore, Brihaspati's influence on the 5th is to
be reckoned with great care and his is to be propitiated for general well
being and gain of knowledge and good things in life; and more so when
there is any affliction to the 5th, particularly that of Rahu.
Children are the hope for the future of parents and also the generation. As

parents gamble/speculate our future by way looking for assistance and

achievements from our children in our later years. Therefore, the 5th not
only becomes the house of future of the person but also the house to look
for speculative abilities and name and fame to be gained in future. It is the
8th from the 10th (karma bhava) and the 10th from the 8th house (based
on the 'Bhavatbhavam' principle). Hence the speculative abilities is to be
seen from the 5th house as it becomes the karmabhava for the 8th house
which is known for gambling activities (or unearned wealth).
5th is the house that sustains the 4th being 2nd from it. Thus, we may
derive the general well being of the heart from the 5th. It provides life and
succor to the heart by way of love. Love is the prime essence of well being.
When deprived of it, it not only wrecks the heart emotionally, but also
physically.
By virtue of being in the 2nd from the 4th bhava (formal knowledge) and
also because it is an activity related to Brihaspati the significator of dhi
shakti without which one never accomplishes anything, the 5th house gains
importance by way of both formal and informal education. Intelligence to
comprehend anything and putting it to effective use is very important for a
meaningful living. Since it is the Guru (teacher) who confers the knowledge
of 'mantra', tantra and 'yantra' vidya, it becomes the most important house
to look for the knowledge of the same and also the respect and obedience
one would have towards the preceptors (gurus and teachers). Thus, any
affliction to the 5th would reflect the negatives of the house in terms of
knowledge and intelligence of the person, as also the respect and obedience
for guru/teacher. One of the negative aspects of an afflicted 5th house would
also indicate the speculative action that one would perform in the case of
gambling (as it is the 10th from the 8th house - Bhavat- bhavam principle).
The 5th house also happens to be the 11th from the 7th (house of
marriage). Hence the reckoning of gains from marriage is estimated from
the 5th house.
The placement of different planets in 5th are as follows:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sun
Indicates anger during child birth, struggle in the middle life, living in
loneliness, love for father.

Moon
Love for mother, love for motherland
Mars
Love for co-born(s), knowledge of tactics of war, love or adept in arms,
martial arts, sports and anything where aggression is required. Also
indicates a good cook. Knowledge of surgery. It could also indicate ceasarian
child birth (during such times Hanuman Pooja is suggested and 'Pitavastra' yellow cloth is placed near the place of birth to pacify the effects of Kuja),
but Jupiter's presence would stop ceasarian and will allow a normal birth.
Mercury
Very intelligent, love for knowledge and intelligence, love for children,
accomplished in accounting and trade and commerce.
Jupiter
Love for son, fond of supreme knowledge including vedic knowledge, fond of
teaching, learned in law and could be a judge, very divine.
Venus
Love for daughter, fond of worldly pleasures, love for conveyances, love for
travel, love for beautiful things.
Saturn
Love for stale things, lethargic and lazy, fond of sleeping, procrastinating and
slow moving.
Rahu
Brilliant planning, shadyantra (deceptive planning), lack of Respect for gurus
(preceptors), love for all kinds of pleasures.
Ketu
Lack of planning, headless activity, denial of what is loved.

The numeric numbers and the number of children represented by the grahas
are as follows:
Surya - 1 one child
Chandra - 2 two children
Brihaspati - 3 three children

Rahu - 4 four children

Budh - 5 five children
Shukra - 6 six children
Ketu - 7 seven children
Shani - 8 eight children
Mangal - 9 nine children

Sixth House

mtulntakaanknm atrmcaiva vrandikn
sapatnmtaram cpi shashthabhvnnirkshayet ..7..
mtula- maternal uncle; antaka- end/ death; anknm- doubts and
mistust; atrm- enemies; caiva- and also; vrana- injuries/ ulcer/ tumor;
adikn- etc.; sapatnmtaram- step-mother; cpi - and also;
shashthabhvnnirkshayet - judge from sixth bhava.
The 6th house indicates maternal uncle, doubts about death, enemies,
ulcers, step mother, punishment etc.

The 6th bhava, along with the 3rd, 10th and 11th is a 'Upachaya'. It is the
house of service (work). 6th is also the house of punishment, depending on
whether the work performed is good or bad, as per the principle - "Tanau
Tanah Danda Hara" (6th and 11th (Tanau Tanah means 6th to 6th) are the
houses of punishment and reward), wherein 'Danda' means punishment and
'Hara' means gaining victory. The Lord gains victory over the person by
showing him the rewards. However, the amount of punishment and reward
to be meted out to a person is purely the knowledge of God as it is only he
who can determine it.
The 6th is the 3rd from 4th, which is the house of mother. Hence maternal
uncles are seen from the 6th house.
6th is the house of enemies. The strength and weakness of the enemy is to
be seen from here. It is considered always good to have a weak or
debilitated 6th lord as it indicates that the enemy is weak and could be won
over. However, to defeat the enemy the person would require a strong 7th
house.

The 6th is also the house of service. This determines whether the person
would be a 'karmayogi' or not. It also determines whether the person would
render service or would run a business and in what manner and
circumstances. To determine the karma of the 6th house it is important to
study the 10th from it i.e., the 3rd house (Bhavatbhavam principle) which
determines the karma of the service rendered by the person. "Shramdan"
(rendering service in terms of physical labour in temples or places of worship
and worship to "Shani" - the lord for labour) will rectify afflictions to the 6th
house.
The 6th also happens to be the 2nd from the 5th house, which is the house
of children. It, thus, sustains the life of the child. The food habits and type of
food eaten by the child can be estimated from the 6th house.
The 6th house indicates servants too. It also indicates whether the person
himself will do his work or will get done from the servants. Even the
faithfulness/morality of the servants could be determined from the 6th
house.

Seventh House



jymadhvapraynam ca vnijyam nashtavkshanam
maranam ca svadehasya jybhvnnirkshayet ..8..
jy- wife; madhvapraynam- follower of madhava; ca- also; vnijyam business; nashta- destruction; vkaam- look at, see, inspect; maranamdeath; ca- and; svadehasya- body of self; jybhvnnirkshayet - judge
from the Jaya (7th) bhava.
After the 1st house (Lagna/Ascendant), the 7th house or Saptam Bhava is
the second most important house. One - because it is the exact opposite of
the 1st (Ascendant), hence it should be the descendant of the native's
Lagna, which indicates the Kama (desire) of the native; and two - it is a
strong controller for the 4th (Sukhasthan) and 10th (Karmasthan) houses
(being a pada to the two houses on the principle of Bhavat Bhavam).
7th is a very vital house of the chart in many aspects. It indicates the inner
desires, carnal desires, objective of life, character, value systems of life etc.
7th, being the house that indicates the private parts, is also very important

to determine the sex/gender of the native. Hence it is also known as the

'Kalatra' meaning that which indicates the sex and sexual instincts of the
person.
7th is a very important house also because it provides the ability to bring
forth new life in the form of progeny - it gives form to a new atma that
develops as the child. The organs (private parts) are basically used for
procreative activity. The general well being of a person could be determined
on how good or bad the 7th house is and what effects it has on the 4th and
10th houses of the person. Thus, 7th is the 'naisargika' bhava of Lord Shiva
who is the Lord for 'Kalyanam' meaning well being (Lord Brahma is for 'Ayu'
meaning life/longevity while Maha Vishnu is for 'Dhanam' for sustenance).
As the 7th deals with inner desires and procreation, it shows rebirth. It is
also the 8th house (longevity/delay) for the 12th house
(moksh/emancipation). It could be known from this bhava whether, when,
where and why will an individual be reborn. In fact, there is a practice of
preparing "Mrityu Kundlis" which is prepared at the time of death and the
7th bhava of this chart would indicate exactly the nature, why, when and
where about the rebirth. A 'papa' graha in the 7th would indicate
'Punarjanma' (rebirth).
[Upaya: Prayer to Lord Shiva will help in cleaning the dosha of papa graha.]
How is the 7th related to the 4th (Sukhasthan) (the bhava for peace of
mind, desires etc.)?
'Ichha' (desire/Kama) is the ultimate source of all problems. If one had no
desires, except attaining God, there would not be scope for any sorrow. It is
only the desire to achieve something, to latch on to something, an emotional
attachment to something that causes the sorrow when it is either not
attained or is lost. Now, desire for something is love or kama. The purity or
impurity of desire determines the quantum of sorrow. Desire to attain God
is, perhaps, the purest form of love/kama. Again, Kama can be for different
purposes and with different grades/degrees of intensity. Desire for wife
(cohabiting with one woman - as practised and example set by Lord Rama),
children, home and their well being is a genuine and proper desire and to
sustain them one needs money. Hence the need for a job/Karma and hence
the sorrow when you fall short of resources for meeting those needs. Here
comes the relativity between the 7th, 4th and the 10th. But, if the same love
were to turn into lust (carnal desire - an animal instinct for sex) then the
desire is improper. The higher such improper and uncontrolled desires the

more the sorrows that one experiences.

7th is also the house that indicates the overcoming of enemies or being
vanquished by them. Now, when does a person have enemies? Only a
person who has something which others do not, or, when somebody desires
to attain something which others too are aiming, does one create and have
enemies. However, if a person were simply desirous of attaining God, he is
not going to have enemies. It is only materialistic things/worldly things,
which attract enemies. A beggar is most likely not to have enemies, while a
rich man is bound to have more enemies because what a beggar doesn't
have a rich man has.
Here comes the relation between the 6th and the 7th bhava. The 6th
indicates enemies and the 7th indicates vanquishing enemies or being
vanquished by them. A weak 6th Lord and a strong 7th bhava is sure to
vanquish the enemies, while in the converse the native is defeated.
7th bhava of the naisargika bha chakra is 'Vanij sthana' meaning the house
of trade and commerce. What is the aim behind the karma? If it is to earn
money, then the second from the karma house (10th house) i.e., the 11th
house and its trines come into focus. And of these, the 7th happens to be
the 10th from the naisargika 10th bhava of the chart which indicates the
karma to be performed and the actual desire for the performance of the
karma (to earn money for sustenance). Thus, the 7th also becomes the
house of business and being the naisargika house for 'Wife/Ardhangni' it also
becomes the bhava for determining the compatibility with partners in
business.
Therefore, the 7th is truly reflective of the inner self of the person. It is
reflective of the 'Ayana' of the person. An inappropriate
lordship/placement/rasi of the 7th bhava indicates the extent to which a
person bears a character, disposition in life, whether the person will be
reborn or will attain moksha. Any affliction to the 7th would be detrimental
to the development of the person as a good social being. Hence the 7th is a
very vital bhava which holds the key to success or failure of life.
Thus, to determine the strengths and results of native's chart, the 7th, 7th
Lord and is Darapada (A7) placement become very significant and
important.
Mars in the 7th

Indicates Kuja Dosha (this is due to the anger of Deva Rishi Narad - Upaya:
Prayer to Hanumanji is the sole remedy). The placement of Mars in 7th
indicates war or 'Yudh' in life (as may be seen from Lord Rama's life) which
means a life full of struggles with frequent separation from wife. This could
mean a separation, incompatible natures, angry nature/hot constitution of
the wife/business partner, disharmony in marital life - which means a
generally tense and strained personal life. However, the positive signs of
have Mars in the 7th would mean that the person is very strong physically
and also mentally as it aspects the 1st (Ascendant/Lagna), which is also
because struggles actually strengthen the person mentally and physically.
Venus in the 7th
This would indicate love for all beautiful things, strong desire for sex (being
the natural Kalatrakaraka i.e., the significator for sex), beautiful wife/partner,
desire for material luxuries of life, a robust physique with sexual appeal,
attractive body etc.
Saturn in 7th
This would indicate the dirty side of sex and other likings, a delayed
marriage, spouse/partner being older than self, this would also mean that
the spouse could be older in thoughts, disposition, age etc., separation,
disharmony. The desire for sex could even be a carnal desire (as it gains
Digbala in the 7th) without any discretion for caste, creed and levels.
Jupiter in 7th
Jupiter, the Devaguru, is considered the best placement in the 7th. A Guru,
and that too a Devaguru, could never do anything wrong. Hence
he indicates the best for the overall well being of the person, particularly in a
female's chart where he indicates absolute chastity. He should
indicate the chaste desires of the person.
Sun in the 7th
Sun, king of all grahas, would mean that the spouse/partner is very
dominating in nature, very regal/authoritative in disposition, angry/hot
nature, reddish complexion, strong in physique and mental nature, a burning
and never ending desire for sex and all things rich and royal.
Moon in the 7th
Moon, queen of all grahas, would thus indicate beauty, cool disposition,
strong mind, charming, regal taste, splendorous mannerisms and dressing,
urge for good and clean sex, white complexioned wife, good acumen to

trade, gullible etc.

Rahu in the 7th
Being a demon, will indicate diabolical nature, carnal (sex)desires,
ruthlessness in all aspects of life, dirty thoughts, filthy sex, involvement in
prostitution, gambling and the likes. However, a controlled Rahu could also
give the better things of life and material fulfilment. Propitiating Lord Shiva
with water (Rudrabhishek) to control and calm the heated and passionate
desires or have controlled sex is the best Upaya for Rahu, while - the
mantra: "Hari Om Tat Sat" - Satyanarana Mantra is helpful to just cut off the
effects of Rahu i.e., no desires at all).
Ketu in the 7th
Being the dismembered body of the demon Rahu, it would indicate a sickly
spouse. Being the natural significator for Moksha, it would indicate that the
partner/spouse will be a spiritual person. It could also indicate a nagging
partner. An afflicted placement could mean sickness, unsteady mind, general
destruction i.e., the infra-red passion of Ketu leads to self-destruction as
Lord Shiva destroyed Kamadeva. (The 7th house, is also the house of
Kamadeva - hence the desires. Destruction of desires (i.e., Kamadeva)
eventually leads to moksha).

7th Lord in the 6th bhava would mean the spouse turning an enemy where
the faithfulness or fidelity is to be doubted. This could be redeemed only
with a strong and benevolent Jupiter in the chart.
7th Lord in the 9th would mean that that bhagya (fortune) of the person will
turn for the good after marriage.
Since 7th indicates rebirth and the 12th bhava indicates Moksha/sleep, 7th is
a naisargika enemy of the 12th (7th bhava is 8th from the 12th bhava) as,
to attain the desires one has to remain awake and be attached to the desire
for its realization. Non-realization of the desire would eventually lead to
rebirth for its fulfilment.
The longevity of the first marriage (M1) is to be seen from the 2nd house to
the 7th (i.e., the 8th bhava of the chart - the principle of 2nd being the
maraka) as it is the sustaining house for the 7th. The 7th from the house of
first marriage (M1) (i.e., 2nd bhava of the chart) would indicate the
possibility of the second (M2) marriage and the longevity of this marriage is

to be determined from the 2nd house to this bhava (M2) (i.e., the 3rd bhava
of the chart). The 7th from M2 would indicate the 3rd marriage (M3) and the
2nd bhava from M3 would indicate its longevity. Subsequent marriages,
usually till the 4th, are to be seen so on and so forth. Such a syndrome
normally stops with the fourth marriage when the effect of Moon (in the
form of mother or mother-in-law) comes in as a natural obstacle. However,
these are to be reckoned by the Jyotish after careful observation of the
customs and practices of different communities and persons. Normally, this
phenomena of multiple marriages is most possible in people and
communities where worship on Fridays is practised predominantly as they
would imbibe more of Venusian effects.
UPAPADA
Upapada, also known as Gaunapada, is the 'Arudha' of the 12th bhava of the
chart (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 1-2).
(Gauna - means one who follows {Anuchara - that which follows - Sloka 2 of
Chapter 30-BPHS} - Accordingly, the 'Arudha' of the bhava that follows
(12th) the Lagna is, thus, the Gaunapada or Upapada.)
This pada determines the inner nature/attitude of the native towards the
spouse. The 'Sambandha' or relationship of the lord of Upapada vis--vis the
Lagna lord, by way of placement, will determine whether the native would
marry at all or not. If the lord of Upapada goes to the 12th (the house for
sacrifice/Tyaga) therefrom, it indicates a sure sign of denial of marriage. This
would also indicate the delays, if any, and the reasons for such delay in
marriage.
Now, how do we see the 'sambandha' of the lord of Upapada with the lord of
Lagna?
The rasi/sign occupied by the lord of the Lagna is called 'Paka Lagna'. The
Paka Lagna signifies the whims and fancies of the native. While the natal
Lagna determines what is good or bad for the body, Paka Lagna signifies
what a person likes or dislikes. Thus, a papa graha occupying the Lagna will
not signify clearly the likes and dislikes of the person as the Paka Lagna
would.
Therefore, the relationship between a graha and the lord of the Lagna/Paka
Lagna should be studied carefully to determine the likes and dislikes, whims

and fancies etc., of a person. When the sambandha of a graha is not good
with the lord of Lagna/Paka Lagna, the graha tends to reject its
significations. This determines the fact that a certain placement of a graha,
though it signifies certain naisargik qualities, loses such qualities in terms of
its relationship with the lord of the Lagna/Paka Lagna. This has to be studied
carefully to determine whether the person would marry or not, what the
person will like or dislike, what the person will adapt or renounce etc. For
example, mere occupation of Lagna by Shani - a naisargika significator of
alcohol and negative things - will not determine the persons liking for alcohol
or negative aspects as his paka lagna would, while the converse is true in
the case of benefics.
(Note: However, Brihaspati [Karaka for 'Jeeva' and Dhi Shakti which is the
most important quality of man] is the naisargik karaka for Paka Lagna.)
Since Upapada determines the nature/attitude of the person towards the
spouse who is a lifelong partner, it is very important that the sign/rasi of the
Upapada is auspicious. It is the auspiciousness of the rasi that determines
the purity of nature of the native and how the person would treat the
spouse. Any affliction to the rasi, or if the rasi is inauspicious, to that extent
the native's attitude towards the spouse is affected. This would mean that
the compatibility, fidelity, affection etc., which form the basics of good
spousal relationship, either become questionable or it is totally absent
depending on the inauspiciousness or affliction of the sign.
Thus, the lord of Gaunapada becomes very important in determining the
spouse (family etc.,), spousal attitude of the person, and happiness/sorrow
from spouse. An exalted lord of Upapada will bring to the native a spouse
from a noble family, while in the case of a debilitated lord of Upapada the
reverse holds true meaning thereby that the spouse will be from a family
below the status of the native.
Following are the significations in the case of the lord of Upapada being
conjoined with:
1. Surya - the spouse would be from a family enjoying political power, or
from a higher caste meaning change in caste (as Sun represents temples - a
place where people of higher learning/caste live/work);
2. Moon - the spouse could be from a wealthy family, or a family with
immense popularity.

3. Mars - the spouse could be from a family linked with the Martian qualities
like Police, Military, Kshatriya families etc.
4. Mercury - the spouse could be from a family involved in dealing with
writing/books, or in accounting professions, or in trade.
5. Jupiter - the spouse would be from a brahmin family, or from a learned
family, or from a judicial family.
6. Venus - the spouse could be from a family with a poetic and romantic
touch, artistic flair, involved with cattle (like dairying), dealing in clothes or
cosmetics, or anything that is linked with beauty.
7. Saturn - the spouse would be from a lower family, or lower caste, or from
a family engaged in menial jobs such as factory workers etc.
8. Rahu - the spouse would be from a family involved in gambling and other
such related activities, or from a foreign land.
9. Ketu - the spouse could belong to an ascetic family, or a family that is
detached from normal stream of society.

As we know the principle that it is always the 2nd bhava that sustains the
previous bhava, determining the effects of the 2nd bhava from Upapada
becomes important in determining the sustenance of the marriage. Any
afflictions or inauspiciousness of the 2nd bhava from the Upapada will
indicate the length of marriage i.e., how long the marriage would last and
when it breaks what will be the reasons that determine such a break. From
this we get an important principle:- The nature of sign in the 2nd bhava
from Upapada is important in determining the real cause of break in
marriage (which could be in the form of death (under various
circumstances), legal or illegal separation, separation due to other ordinary
or extraordinary circumstances etc.,).
The following graha placements/rasi in the 2nd bhava from Upapada indicate
the broad causes for break in marriage:

1. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a benefic, or it is aspected by

or conjunct with a benefic, then the native enjoys good results (from wife) [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
2. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate a papa graha, and/or it is
occupied or aspected by or conjunct with a graha in debilitation (either in
rasi/navamsa), then the destruction of wife/marital happiness is bound to
happen. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
3. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to locate an exalted graha (either in
rasi or navamsa) or should receive aspect by any such graha, then the
person should have many wives. The same is also applicable in the case of
Mithun (quality of copulation and many companions) being the 2nd from
Upapada. Even Taurus (owned by Shukra) is known to give plurality of
marriage. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
4. If the 2nd from Upapada happens to be occupied by its own lord or if the
said lord is in his other house (in the case of dual ownership), then the death
of wife will be at an advanced age. [BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7 to 12].
5. If the graha, which is a constant indicator of wife (either the 7th lord or
Sukra) is in own house, the loss of wife will be only at an advanced stage.
(BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 13 to 15).
6. If the lord of 2nd from Upapada is 2nd from the Lagna (natal ascendant)
and is with a papa graha, then the marriage could break due to the native's
thieving habits.
7. Shani and Rahu in 2nd from Upapada - loss of wife through death and
calumny (slander). (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 16). If the said 2nd happens
to be Shani's own house (Makar or Kumbh) the wife will have disease in
legs; and, if Rahu too joins Shani's own house in 2nd, the wife is sure to be
lame. Shani, Rahu and Surya in the said 2nd will cause distress to bones
(Surya rules bones).
8. Mercury in 2nd from Upapada will cause verbal warfare (Budh rules
speech) with wife. Even excess speech (unwanted speech) can damage the
marriage. The marriage could break due to extra-marital relationships, as
Budh rules Mithun and Mithun signifies such relationships. Budh also signifies
dealing with books and writing. Indulgence in books and writing could lead
to a break in marriage. Budh and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada causes
breakage of bones. (BPHS: Chapter 30 - Sloka - 18). Budh and Rahu in 2nd

from Upapada will give a stout body to the wife. (Slokas 19-22). If Mangal
and Shani occupy such a 2nd house that happens to be owned by Budh, the
wife then suffers from nasal disorders. (Slokas 19-22). Budh and Mangal in
the 2nd from Upapada will cause dental disorders to the wife. (Slokas 1922). However, Budh in 2nd from Upapada in wife's horoscope will indicate a
strong Rajyog for the husband. This too could be a cause of break in
marriage.)
9. Shukra in 2nd from Upapada could signify break in marriage due to
libidinous activities. Rishabh being such a 2nd house indicates many wives or
plurality of marriage, which could also be a cause for break in marriage.
(BPHS: Chapter 30 - Slokas 7-12). Shukra and Ketu in 2nd from Upapada
will cause disorder of blood, leucorrhoea. (BPHS: Chapter 30: Sloka 17).
10. Moon in 2nd from Upapada would signify break in marriage (or death)
due to problems in the lymphatic fluids that would damage the physical
health of the wife. As Moon rules mind, it could also indicate emotional
problems leading to break in marriage. If Shani afflicts such placement of
the Moon, it is sure to cause severe depressions for the wife.
11. Surya in 2nd from Upapada would cause death/separation due to high
fevers, bone disorders.
12. Brihaspati in the 2nd from Upapada would cause break due to child
birth/childlessness, lack of intelligence, excess weight etc. Jupiter and Rahu
in such a 2nd house will cause dental problems; while Guru and Shani in
such a 2nd house will cause trouble in eyes/ears of the wife. (BPHS: Chapter
30: Slokas 19-22).
13. If Mangal happens to be in 2nd from Upapada, it could cause separation
from wife through sudden accidents in combination with Kethu for certain;
blood disorders; death in fights; death due to arms and ammunitions;
separation due to fiery temperament; anger and inflexibility and ego; and
other Martian qualities.
However, all these are to be studied from the natal ascendant, Lagna Pada
(Arudha of Lagna), the 7th from Upapada and the lords thereof. (BPHS:
Chapter 30: Slokas 22 & 23.5).
(Upaya for delayed marriage: Fasting on the days of the lord - can consume
only milk and some fruits.)

However, to clear the general afflictions to the 7th bhava and also the
kidney, prayer to Lord Shiva is the key. Chanting the Maha Mrityunjeya
Mantra 11 times with milk held in the hand and consuming that milk
immediately thereafter helps in removing all poison (toxicity) from the body.
This not only purifies the mind (thought) but also cleanses the kidney, which
is signified by the 7th bhava. [Maharshi Attri is believed to cleansed the body
of Lord Shiva off all the poison that he consumed during Sagar Manthana by
placing Moon on his (Shiva's) head. Hence milk (signified by Moon) is
believed to cure the afflictions of this house (ruled by Shiva) with the
chanting of Maha Mrityunjeya Mantra].

Eighth House


yu ranam ripum cpi durgam mrtadhanam tath
gatyanukdikam sarvam payedrandhrdvicakshanah ..9..
yu- age/ longevity; ranam - battles and wars; ripum - weaknesses; cpi and also; durgam - difficult situation; mrtadhanam - wealth of the dead/
legacy/ inheritence; tath - and gatyanukdikam - things that have
happenes; sarvam -everything; payed- see; randhrt- randhra bhava/ 8th
house; vicakshanah- observe from/ experience from, being conscious of

The length of one's life is to be seen from the 8th house. A strong 8th house,
lord of the 8th and lord of the lagna who is also well placed determine the
life of the person. There are four types of aayus - (1) Dirgaayu (long life beyond 75 years); (2) Madhyaayu (middle life - 32 to 75 years); and (3)
Alpaayu (short life - 20 to 32 years); while the fourth type is known as
Balarishta (child death - 0 to 19 years). In normal parlance, a longlife or
dirgaayu is considered good as it generally indicates the satisfaction of
having lived the life as one gets enough time to accomplish the desires. The
strengths of the 8th house and its lord, lagna and its lord and their
placements; as also the 10th house and 10th lord (as it is the 3rd house
from the 8th) are to be considered properly before pronouncing the
longevity of the person.
Since the 8th is indicative of the longevity, it is also intimately connected
with the battlefield and enemies. A stronger enemy is bound to kill in the

battle while a weaker enemy is likely to be won over. A proper study of the
8th house and the Rudramsa can indicate the timing of war, the length of
war and its victory or defeat. Since 8th is also an indicator of forts and
fortresses, one will come to learn their strengths and weaknesses, rise and
fall of the forts (kingdoms and kings).
We know that the lord of 8th is also called rogesh (lord of long-term
disease). A proper and detailed study of the 8th could indicate the type of
disease that one would die of and the length of time that one will suffer
during the inimical period of the 8th house and its lord. The placement of the
lord of 8th will also indicate the place where exactly in the physical body
would one get affected by disease, the type and duration of such disease
and its cure or otherwise. All this would depend on the placement of grahas
in the 8th, placement and strength of lord of 8th and lord of lagna.
It would be very interesting to note the relation between the 7th and 8th
house in terms of longevity. While the 8th indicates longevity, the 7th (being
the 12th to 8th) indicates loss to the longevity. A strong 7th indicating
strong/over indulgence in sex causes loss of longevity. Loss of semen, which
is vitality, cuts short the length of life. Thus the 7th, which is opposite to
celibacy, affects very much the longevity of life. A strong Venusian activity is
thus an enemy of the longevity.
8th is also the house of Mrutadhanam, meaning, the accruals in the form of
legacies and insurance.
It is also known as the house of unearned wealth, which also includes
gambling. While the activity of gambling itself is seen from the 8th house,
the karma (the act of speculation) for gambling is seen from the 5th house
(it is the 10th from the 8th - Bhatbhavam principle).
Thus, the 8th, along with the 6th and 12th houses is called the 'dushtstana'
meaning the malefic houses because of their ability to either create or make
enemies and provide detachment and loss. The Moon in 8th is particularly
undesirable as it is called "Ashtama Chandra Marana Karaka" meaning the
Moon in the 8th wields death-inflicting powers to the sign/house it owns.
Rulers are known to be killed, wars are known to be lost, persons are known
to lose their lives when the Moon is placed in the 8th.

Ninth House




bhgyam ylam ca dharmam ca bhrtrpatnydikmstath
trthaytrdikam sarvam dharmasthnnnirkshayet ..10..
bhgyam- fortune; ylam ca- and; dharmam - path of righteousness,
duties and obligations; ca- also; bhrtrpatnydikmstath - also the wife of
the brother; trthaytrdikam - pilgrimages etc.; sarvam - everything;
dharmasthnnnirkshayet - judge from the dharma sthana (9th house)
The 9th bhava signifies father, dharma, guru, past karma, bhagya, long
journeys, thighs, sister-in-law (brother's wife), journeys to holy places etc.

Why is the 9th house the significator of father and dharma?

From the principle of trines, we know that Lord Brahma resides in the 1st
bhava, while Lord Shiva resides in the 5th and Lord Vishnu in the 9th bhava.
While the 1st bhava signifies 'ayu' (birth) and the 5th signifies prosperity,
the 9th indicates 'dharma' since Lord Vishnu resides in it. It is he who fixes
the dharma of the person and gives according to what he deserves.
The 9th house of the naisargik rasi chakra is Dhanur (Sagittarius) which is a
fiery sign and its lord is Devaguru Brihaspati (Jupiter). The fiery nature of
Dhanur is because of its agni tatwa, which means energy in the form of
light. This agni is called the 'Brihat Agni' or the light of enlightenment and it
acts on the dhi shakti (head) without with one will never be able to attain
enlightenment/knowledge. This energy is represented by Brihaspati as we
know that he is the significator of dhi shakti.
It is because of the reason that Lord Vishnu's will in determining the creation
of the person, his dharma, his bhagya etc., is seen from this house of
Brihaspati, that Jupiter is seen as representing God (Bhagavate/Bhagam) in
the horoscope. Brihaspati is said to represent God in the horoscope because
he possesses all the qualities like shantam (peace), shubhalakshanam (good
looks/disposition), daya (mercy) etc., that God possesses.
But how is Brihaspati connected with the birth of the individual? Jupiter
represents God and he is the sustainer of life (jeeva) while Surya is the giver
of life. Therefore, there should be some graha representing and acting as
God to create life. It is Surya, in the form of father who acts as God to

create life. God fixes our birth on the basis of our past karma but he cannot
take birth on earth to create every individual being. The job of creation is
thus the responsibility of the father when he, at that moment of creation,
acts as God. The representation of God in physical form by the father is the
reason why the 9th house is associated with father.
How is father responsible for birth?
The atma that is to take birth resides in the body of the father in a place
called "Mooladharachakra". The Mooladharachakra is actually the end of the
spinal chord in our body. In the fetal stage, the baby in the womb of the
mother develops with a tail, which is actually the extension of the spinal
chord, which gradually recedes, with the growth of the fetus. In the
Bhagwad Gita, Lord Krishna has explained how the atma comes to reside in
this chakra of the father. It is in the form of rain that the atma comes down
on the earth and through the soil, it enters the trees and gets into the fruits
through the sap of the tree. The atma, then finds its way to the father when
such a fruit which bears the atma to be born is consumed by him. Through
the blood stream it reaches the mooladharachakra where it resides till such
time fixed by God for its birth.
The deity of Mooladharachakra is Lord Maha Ganapthi as he is the deity of
Ketu. We know that Ketu rules the tail. It is the initial tail that gradually
recedes to become the end of the spine and is known as Mooladharachakra.
Thus, Ketu becomes the important graha to be studied to see the procreative
aspects of the father. Therefore, Ketu is known to expand the family in terms
of numbers and is also symbolically represented by a yellow square, which is
the symbol of Ketu (procreation). Since Surya is the giver of life and is the
naisargik atmakarak (who also represents father), it is exalted in Aries in the
Ashwin nakshatra, which is a nakshatra of Ketu. Thus, we see the connection
of how and why Sun is exalted in Aries.
Thus, we come to see the relationship between father and God. Therefore,
the physical presence/form of father is seen from the 9th house. Besides,
the other important of role of father in a person's life is to teach the child the
ideals/principles of life. The first ideology/principle, otherwise known as
dharma, is learnt from the house i.e., from the father. Then comes the role
of the teacher - Guru. A good guru teaches good things to the child. Good
knowledge is very important for the proper upbringing of the child. It is good
knowledge and good principles imbibed by the child both in the family and
from the Guru, that stand good in the life of a person. It keeps him

principled in life. And good principles inculcate good and strong discipline.
Therefore, the 9th house becomes a very important chart in the life of a
person.
Any deviation from/desertion of dharma leads to the destruction of the self
finally. When dharma (principle) is affected, the 11th house (labhasthana)
therefrom, which is the 7th house indicating wife, is first affected.
Subsequently leading to affect the 5th (the house of children - because the
wife's principles (7th) is affected) and the 3rd is affected as the prakrambal
of the native is used to shield the family (wife and children). And when the
3rd is affected, the Lagna too is affected because it is the individual who is
adding on to his sins (paapa). Now, when is the dharma affected? It gets
affected in a bid to earn more (labha - 11th house). Bad principles adopted
to increase the income in labhasthan (11th) no doubt increases the income,
but it also increases the sins to that extent affecting the 9th house, which
sets of a chain reaction to the other houses (11th therefrom). This is derived
from the "Mandooka Dasha" (Mandooka dasha means frog jumps on every
third house. This is seen in the Rudramsa chart and is seen for devining
wars, victories, defeats etc.).
Thus, the 9th bhava is also for discipline. It indicates 'Japa' which disciplines
the person's life. Strong 9th house will indicate a strong sense of discipline
and, hence, strong principles. This will reflect the extent to which the person
will observe discipline in life and obedience towards his father and Guru. (A
strong 9th and the Sun placed in 4th or 8th from Lagna indicates the person
to be very obedient to father.)
The 9th house also reflects the past karma of the person. It is the good
deeds in one's life that determine the quality of life one would lead in the
next birth. The physical body of a person perishes with time, but the atma
carries with it the karma accumulated by the person. It is according to this
karma that one gets the share (Bhagya - derived from bhaga or bhagam,
meaning the share from father/God) of the material things in the world.
Hence, the 9th house is also called the house of 'Bhagya' - meaning, what
one would enjoy as his/her share of things in the world as decided by God.
Since the 9th signifies the thighs of the person, it also indicates long
distance journeys. While studying long distance journeys, it is very
important to study the "Jalapatha saham" (Jala - meaning water; patham meaning crossing; and saham - meaning point) to reckon whether the
person will cross large bodies of water (oceans etc.,) and also "Paradesa

saham" (Paradesa - meaning foreign; and saham - meaning point) to reckon

whether the person will have residence in foreign land. However, the
sambandha of Shukra is also to be reckoned as he is the significator of
vehicles (means of conveyance), while Ketu, the mokshakaraka, will indicate
astral travels (travel of the atma by detachment from the physical self which is normally attained only by Sadhus after strong tapasya. Ketu helps
attain this by way of detaching the mind from the physical self.).
9th bhava being the house of the Lord, it also indicates temples and other
places of worship (strong influence of Surya on 9th will indicate construction
of temples, while affliction from Rahu will indicate destruction/desecration of
religious places).
9th bhava also indicates the wife of the younger brother and also the wife's
younger sister.
Another aspect that could be seen from the 9th house is 'renunciation' and
its timing is to be derived from its 'Drig Dasha' (Drig - is the power to see).
The spiritual guru of the person is to be seen from the 'Vimsamsa' (D-20)
chart of the person. It is the spiritual guru who can help and guide the
person during trying times and put him/her on the right path.
Thus, we may see that the 9th house is a very important house of the
horoscope of a person. It reflects the principles and ideals of the person and
to what extent will he/she follow it in life. Thus, a good and strong 9th house
would mean a strongly principled life and opposite would hold true in case of
afflictions of the 9th. Connection between the lords of the 9th and 10th
bhavas will indicate "Dharmakarmadipati Yoga" which will mean that the
person will use the principles (whatever acquired from family and from guru)
in performing karma (job).
Hence, it may safely be assumed that prescribing a stone/gem of the 9th
lord would be immensely beneficial to the person at all times with the
exception being the case where the 9th lord is also the lord of the 6th house
(the house of enemies). Also, Jupiter being the lord of the 9th of the natural
zodiac, chanting the mantra "Om Gurave Namaha" will strengthen the 9th
house, while chanting the mantra "Om Sat Gurave Namaha" will pacify
him/her and also strengthen the person spiritually.

Tenth House


rjyam ckamvrttim ca mnam caiva pitustath
pravsasya rnasypi vyomasthnnnirkshanam ..11..

rjyam - royalty/ kingshjip/ authority; ca- and; kamvrttim - ambition;

ca- and; mnam - reputation/ fame; caiva- and also; pituh- father; tath and; pravsasya - living in foreign land, immigration; rnasypi - also debts;
vyomasthnt- the house of sky/ ether/ akasha; nirkshanam- judge from

Royalty/authority (Rajyam); place and profession/livelihood/honour; gains

from father; living in foreign lands and debts are to be understood from the
10th house so says the standard text (BPHS).
The 10th house is the most important quadrant/kendra of a chart. It is one
of the principle pillars of the life of the person as it depicts the karma/action
of the individual. This shows the karmic direction in ones life. It is to be
seen along with the 9th house which shows the dharma of the person. Any
connection between the 9th and 10th house will show the inter-link between
the dharmik (religious) and karmic (action) levels of the native.
The 10th house of the natural zodiac is Capricorn (Makar) owned by Saturn
(Sani). Our Maharishis were such great seers that what astronomical science
is proving today regarding the gradual drift or precession of the solar system
towards the constellation Capricorn, was realized and noted by them many
thousands of years ago. The four quadrants/kendras (Aries (Mesh); Cancer
(Kark); Libra (Thula) and Capricorn (Makar)) of the natural zodiac represent
the four yuga as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Aries (Mesh) - 1st house - Satyug

Cancer (Kark) - 4th house - Tretayug
Libra (Thula) - 7th house - Dwaparyug
Capricorn (Makar) - 10 thouse - Kaliyug

ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA 10TH HOUSE AND THE RELEVANCE IN KALIYUG

Vedic (Hindu) astrology is based on the lunar movement and is, therefore,

centred around the movement of Moon (representing Krishna Vishnu

avatar). The horoscope is, therefore, based on the principle movement of
Moon. The fixation of Moon decides the fixation of other planets in the
chart.
Moon takes 27 and 1/3rd days to traverse the zodiac from zero degrees
Cancer (Kark) and return to zero degrees Cancer. This would mean that
there should be 27 asterisms/Nakshatras. However, we have 27 visible
asterisms/Nakshatras from Ashwini to Rohini and the 1/3rd invisible
nakshatra. The 1/3rd part of the invisible nakshatra was referred to Hari
(Maha Vishnu) and this was found to be approximately 10 degrees (all other
stars rule 13degrees and 20 minutes of a sign/constellation). As Capricorn
(Makar) is the constellation that is the abode of Maha Vishnu in kaliyug, this
invisible (inter-Calary) nakshatra named ABHIJIT NAKSHTRA was fixed in
the Makar rasi. This is the rasi and star towards which the entire solar
system is known to be heading and this movement of the solar system is
known is precession. This is the nakshatra used to adjust the motion of
Moon. This nakshatra is most powerful during the noon (12 noon) when
Maha Vishnu is known to be on the move to ensure dharma and all good
works can safely be undertaken during this period.
Since this is in Capricorn the 10th house of the natural zodiac, the
significance/importance of the 10th house in every individuals chart becomes
very important and central to a persons quality of life and action.
A strong 10th house determines whether a person will become a karmayogi
or not. Karma is action/labour and perform karma one expends energy.
Therefore, the first significator of the 10th house becomes Saturn (Sani) as
he uses up a great deal of energy to do a work. Besides, Saturn is the planet
who keeps the account of all bad karmas of a person and punishes a person
according to the deeds of the person. Thus, Saturn is also known as a
Karmic planet. Besides the individual karma, Saturn also keeps an account
of the Pitri Rina (debts of father and forefathers). Therefore, the first action
of a person born on this earth should be to wipe away the pitri rina. Lord
Krishna says in Bhagwad Gita that blessed are those who die without any
debts pitri rina in particular.
To wipe away all accumulated debts and to perform work one needs energy
and this energy comes from the planet Mars (Mangal). Mars, thus, becomes
the 2nd important planet so far as the 10th house is concerned. As a matter
of fact, this one of the prime reasons why Mars exalts and also attains digbal

in the 10th house. Mars is represented by Lord Hanuman who is a symbol of

supreme strength and energy. Regular prayers to Lord Hanuman will thus
remove all Martian afflictions and help perform right karma.
Where does all the energy of Mars come from? Sun (Surya) (Narayan) is the
only source from where Mars draws the strength/energy. Sun is therefore
another chief planet for the activities of the 10th house. Sun also gains
digbal along with Mars in the 10th house. It is, therefore, very important
that all karma/activity is performed during the day when there is natural sun
light.
Performance of any karma/activity either good or bad requires
intelligence (Dhi shakti). Thus, Jupiter, the chief significator of Dhi Shakti
becomes the 3rd important planet for the 10th house. Regular chanting of
Brihaspati Gayatri helps strengthen Jupiter, which eventually strengthens
the intelligence of the person and also helps the person perform only right
and good karma.
One of the most important aspects of doing any karma/action, is the basic
desire to do so. This desire for doing a karma comes from the planet
Mercury (Budh). Therefore, Mercury becomes a very important planet for the
10th house. A weak and afflicted Mercury could ruin the life of a person due
to lack of desire to perform any karma/activity.
The positive sides apart, the following are the negative sides of the above
planets in the 10th house when they are either too strong or weak/afflicted:
1. Sun = short term goals over shadow the long term/actual goals of
the person. Therefore, the ayana (direction) of the person is lost.
2. Saturn = there is too much of hard work with minimum of returns or
very little achievement.
3. Mars = there is very high energy level and there is too much
drive/passion in anything/work undertaken by the person.
4. Jupiter = there is simply too much knowledge and, therefore, lack of
focus because of the broad base of knowledge. This aspect can, however, be
controlled by strengthening Saturn (the lord of Jupiters debility) the
primary level of control. The secondary level of control is by strengthening
Moon (the lord of Jupiters exaltation). Saturn Jupiter conjunction causes

Brahma Yoga.
The different aspects of karma/activity are:
(a) Creation
(b) Preservation; and
(c) Destruction
The planet occupying the 10th house signifies the karma/activity that would
be performed by the individual.
Sun in the 10th will signifies the creation. It represents a king or top
positions in the government. It is bhagwan Ram who decides who will be the
king. Thus, Sun in the 10th will give Rajyoga while its affliction will give the
opposite Pravrajya yoga, meaning renunciation. Sun aspected by Saturn
will cause delay or loss of the Rajyoga.
Moon in the 10th signifies preservation. The sustenance of the Rajyog
depends on the will of Krishna (Moon). A weak or afflicted Moon will render
an oscillating Rajyog. To sustain such a weak or oscillating rajyog, it is
important to strengthen Mars (the lord of Moons debility) at the primary
level, and Venus (the lord of Moons exaltation) at the secondary level.
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Badhakasthana & Badhakesh

Introduction
In Prasna Marga, Harihara has given the analysis of an horsocope based on
Badhaka point of view. He says that for all movable signs, the 11th house
therefrom is the badhaka sthana, for all fixed signs, the 9th therefrom are
their badhakasthana and for all the dual signs, the 7th therefrom are their
badkasthanas. Thus for the 12 signs of the zodiac, the badhakasthanas are:

In this method, the quadrants of the house of harm can also be harmful.
This is based on the principle of Paraspara Karaka i.e. doing each others job
when the planets/signs are placed in mutual quadrants. Paraspara Karaka
means, you pat my back and I shall pat yours or you kick my back and I
shall kick yours. The patting or kicking is dependent on the natural
relationship of the planets under consideration. Thus if natural enemies are
placed in the quadrants, they shall fight and when natural friends are placed
in such position, they shall work with each other in harmony.
From the placement of the badhakesh (lord of the badhakasthana) or
planets in the badhakasthana, we can judge the wrath of others and their
result consequences in our lives in form of troubles. The wrath of following
are discussed here under:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Wrath of deity
Wrath of Sarpadeva or divine sepents
Wrath of parents
Preta Bhadha
Dristi Badha
Abhichara

Wrath of Deity
The wrath of the deity is to be judged based on various factors. The 12th
house from the Atmakaraka is the place of the Ista Devata and it is from the
12th house from the Badhakesh that the past life history of maintenance of
the deity is to be deciphered.

The following guidelines are the key to the analysis of wrath of deity
1. Badhakesh is placed in an adverse place and afflicted.
2. If a Malefic planet is placed in the 12th house from the Badhakesh, it
indicates that the worshipped image was mutilated.
This brings the wrath of the deity signified by the Badhakesh. Depending on
the malefic planets [Rahu, Saturn, Mars] / Upagraha [Guika, Mandi]
involved, the following can be inferred: (a) Gulika/ Rahu: Gulika is the son of Saturn and extremely diabolical. It
rises at the end of the Saturn's portion in the eight part division of the day.
Gulika shows poision and Rahu indicate serpents. Hence this indicates some
blemishes related to serpents such as a curse of the Serpent deity or a
serpent having touched the image of the deity has made it very impure.
(b) Saturn: Pollution /dirt on the image/ temple.
(c) Mars: Disputes /bad management of worship/ image/ temple etc.
The fault leading to the wrath of the deity can be narrowed down as follow.
Here we must understand that the if Badhakesh is ill placed and the 12th
from the badhakesh is afflicted, the we can be certain that the native shall
have wrath of a deity. The reason can be divined from:
1. The malefic influences on the 12th from the badhakesh and/ or
2. The badhakesh itself and/ or
3. From the house where the badhakesh is placed
Cause of Wrath based on placement of Badhakesh in different houses [Ch15,
Sl 11],
1. Lagna: Lagna shows image and hence this means that the idol has been
mutilated.
Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Lagna:
a. Mars: breaking idol, image or any sacred object associated with the deity.
A fresh idol has to be installed in a temple.
b. Saturn/ Rahu/ Gulika: Saturn rules dirt, Gulika poison and Rahu
impurities. Thus if they influence the badhakesh, it indicates that pollution
and dirt have made the idol impure.
c. If Sun associates, then it is due to birds. (Birds are ruled by Sun)

2. Fourth house: Fourth house shows the place of worship or the temple
and hence it means that that the temple is either broken, desecrated or
forgotten.
Influence of planets on Badhakesh in Fourth House:
a. Mars: The temple is either broken or dilapidated and needs repairs
b. Saturn: The temple has been forgotten (Saturn rules loss of memory)
c. Saturn/ Rahu: The temple is desecreated (Saturn rules dirt and Rahu rules
impurities) and needs to be sanctified.
3. Second or Eleventh house: If the badhakesh is in one of these two
houses, these houses being the dhana and aya bhava respectively, it
indicates that the deitys wealth has either been stolen or misappropriated.
The nature of the property can be judged from the nature of the sign. This
property is either Dhatu (Inanimate object), Moola (grains, trees, lands etc)
or Jeeva (Men, Animals etc) depending on the Lagna as being movable, fixed
or dual.
The nature of the sign is however, overridden by planets if they conjoin the
Lagna. Mercury and Jupiter signify Jeeva, Sun & Venus signify Moola and the
others viz., Moon, Mars, Saturn and Rahu signify Dhatu. This can also be
judged from the placement of the badhakesh in different nakshatras. For
that matter the naksatras reckoned from Aswini are in the order of Dhatu,
Moola & Jeeva.
Similarly, inferences can be made from the other houses.
Remedial measures
Since the dispositor of a planet indicate what sustains the planet and the
house and also represent the mental and psychological aspect of a house or
planet, the remedy of the sin committed against the deity can be seen from
the dispositor of the badhakesh. The tattva (Elements) of the dispositor of
the badhakesh, shall indicate, which remedy can propitiate the angry deity.
The remedies based on the tattvas are given below:

Further Remedies are given based on the house where the badhakesh is
placed and also the planet who shows the cause of the wrath(This can be the
afflicted badhakesh itself of the malefics in the 12th from the badhakesh).
They are as follows:
Remedies based on placement of the Badhakesh in different Houses

Remedies based on the obstruction by planets

Wrath of Sarpa Deva

In jyotish the planet which signify the serpents is Rahu. The placement of
Rahu in different parts of the horoscope and the evil influences it exerts
show varity of troubles due to wrath of serpents. Based on the nature of
influences on Rahu, the serpents can be of various types. Though curses of
the Divine Serpents have already been dealt in the section above, placement
of Rahu in 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 house requires additional attention and
propitiation.
Nature of Wrath:
1. If Rahu is connected in any way with Badhakesh, it becomes extremely
diabolical. The dasa of such Rahu could be extremely troublesome.
Whenever such placement occurs, remedial measures are compulsory.
2. Jupiter represent the divine qualities and its influence on Rahu while
simultaneously influencing Badhakesh, it shows divine nature of the
serpents. Thus, if Jupiter associates with the Badhakesh and is placed in a
Dusthana [6/8/12] and if Rahu is in a quadrant from Jupiter, then the curse
is from superior or divine serpents.
3. In the above combination, if Gulika is in quadrants instead of Rahu, then
these are inferior serpents. This is because, Gulika is the son of Saturn and
is known for its diabolical nature. The nature of Gulika is to give poison and
if it is involved in the wrath of serpents, the trouble could be extrenely
strong, as though the life of native has become full of snake venom. Such
combination requires immediate propitiation.
4. If the Sun associates with Rahu, then the serpents are beneficial and
essentially intent in long term good.
5. Similarly, the Moon associating with Rahu shows evil-minded serpents
intent on causing disaster.
Remedies:
The following remedies have been prescribed in the Prasna Marga and other

traditional texts

Wrath of Parents
1. The Badhak sign should be Aries/ Scorpio (indicating the anger/ fire of
Mars) to show the presence of a curse. The Sun (natural significator of
father) should be in this Badhak sign in Rasi or Navamsa to show the curse
of father. Similarly, the Moon (natural significator of mother) should be in the
aforementioned Badhak sign to show the curse of Mother.
2. The Badhakesh associated with Leo & with Mars/Saturn shows the
anger/sorrow of the father or some paternal elder respectively. The
Badhakesh associated with Cancer & with Mars/Saturn shows the
anger/sorrow of the mother or some maternal elder respectively.
3. 6th lord in 9th house or 9th lord in 12th house or the Sun in the sixth
shows the displeasure of father. Similarly, the 6th lord in 4th house or 4th
lord in 12th house or the Moon in the 6th house shows the displeasure of
mother.
Remedies:
Serve your parents if they are alive. Perform Shraddh or work for some
elderly persons in the memory of your parents if they are dead. Mars so
placed shows the curse of brother, Venus of spouse etc. The ritual called Tila
homa can be performed if the parent is dead.

Preta Badhak
If the funeral ceremonies or annual rites called Shraddh of the dead are not
performed, then, it is believed that such a dead person remains in the form
of a Pisacha & affects relations. The presence of Gulika/ Ketu in the Badhak
sign shows the danger.
The malefic associating with Gulika shows the cause of death of the Pisacha.
Some of such combinations showing the death is given below:
1. If Gulika/ Ketu is in any manner associated with Mars by conjunction,
aspect or is placed in Aries or Scorpio, it shows sudden death or accident,
burns, weapons, smallpox etc.
2. If instead of Mars, the association was with Saturn, misery & poverty may
be the cause of death.
3. Rahu associating with Gulika shows snakebite and other deadly poisons.
Similarly, the sign occupied by Gulika/Ketu show the sex of the Pisacha. If
Gulika associates with the 4th house or lord in some manner, then the
Pisacha is related to the family, if not, then it is from outside. The
ashtottaramsa [108th Division of a sign. If in the beginning, young age and
if in the end of the sign, old age is indicated] is the age of the Preta/Pisacha.
Remedies include Parvana Shraddh, Tila Homa etc. Depending on the
affliction, Pooja/mantra of Ugra Devata should be prescribed.

Dristi Badha
Dristi means sight. Such kind of obstruction appear in life is some of the
person related to us becomes jealous or evil towards us and thus exert

invisible evil influences. The evil eye has been classified as three kinds of
demons. Their names are always Kamas as the evil eye is causes by desire
(Kama).

1. Ranthu Kamas causes worries and is indicated by the Badhakesh in

Lagna or associating with Lagna Lord and Gulika.
2. Hanthu Kamas is intent on killing, and is seen by the association of the
Badhakesh with the 6th or 8th house or its lord and the Lagna or Lagna lord.
Relief comes from the aspecting benefic planet.
3. Bali Kamas desires some form of Bali (sacrificial offering). This is
indicated by Rahu /Gulika is in 4th ,5th ,7th or 8th house. If 6th lord
conjoins /aspects, the problem is due to enemys action.
Remedies
Natural benefics have the ability to mitigate the evils in the horoscope. If
such planet is in quadrants to the Rahu/ Gulika or aspecting or associating
with the Badhak, gemstones of the planet should be worn and the deities
indicated should be worshipped and given offerings.

Abhichara
Abhichara means black majic. This is something which is practiced in many
ways in different parts of the world, invoking the negetive energies. The
basic motive for black magic is driving the enemy away from the locality, kill
him or cause Lunacy. This can involve things such as giving him food
(polluted)/burying material inside his house etc.
Combination for Abhichara:
1. Badhakesh association with 6th house or lord.
2. 6th lord in 1st, 7th, or 12th house as Mars occupies or aspects Lagna.
3. Ketu is 1st, 4th, or 10th as Mars aspect Lagna.
Remedies

1. Mritunjaya Japa, Ganapati or Tila Homa indicates the relief.

General Remedial Measures

1. Jupiter [who represent Sadashiva or Maha-Vishnu] & ninth lord help
/protect.
2. A natural benefic in the ninth or ninth Lord in strength in a quadrant or
Jupiter in Lagna/aspecting Lagna are a few of the combinations for
protection.
3. If malefic are in quadrant to them, they will strongly block the efficacy.
The ninth Lord can also be the Lord of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 houses
respectively. The other house influencing the ninth house would show the
deity who need to be worshipped. For example, if the ninth Lord is also Lord
of second house then, start the remedial process by worshipping the
Kuladevata.
4. If any planet conjoined or aspected by a natural benefic or a natural
benefic itself, is in Lagna, then the deity indicated by the benefic planet shall
surely protect the person.
5. If the ninth Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then
the deity he worshipped in his previous birth has been neglected, thereby
leading to misfortune and troubles.
6. If the fourth Lord is associated with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then
it is the Grama Devata who need to be worshipped.
7. If the second Lord associates with the Badhak House or Badhakesh, then
it is the Kula Devata. Advise resumption of worship immediately.
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