Gochara in Astrology1234

Gochara
Gochara is a Sanskrit word that means movement of globes. Go = Globe or Ball

and Chara = movement. Gochara is simply transits of the planets from the Moons
natal position. Gochara is the most commonly used transit technique in India. Family
Astrologers use this technique all the time. They will ask only for your Moon sign and
since they will have the current position of the planets memorized, they will then give
you a reading based solely on the Moons position.
The transiting planet is affected by its position from the Moon. Its general indications
and the things ruled by its lordship of houses, are favorably or unfavorably affected
by the planets position from the Moon. The house the planet occupies from the
Moon is not affected. The Moon represents growth and ones mind. If the planet is
favorably affected by its position from the Moon, then it can grow its significations. If
the planet is in an unfavorable position, then the opposite is true.
It must be mentioned here that Gochara should be used in conjunction with
Ashtakavarga. Ashtakavarga takes into consideration the strength of the planet in
question by its position from all of the planets and the Ascendant, not just from the
Moon alone. Thus, a planet that is weak because of its transit position from the
Moon, may be transiting a house that has high Ashtakavarga points and be able to
produce quite significant results.
Saturns transit from the Moon is the most important because Saturn is the one
planet that gives long term effects and puts into motion those events of life that will
have the strongest karmic effects. Saturn is Time and long term, life changing karma.
Sade Sati is a much feared time in a persons life. This is when Saturn transits the
12th, 1st, and 2nd from the Moon. During this time, Saturn cannot create long term
effects. Saturn creates life changing, long term effects like marriage or major career
changes when transiting beneficial houses from the natal Moon. When transiting
unfavorable houses from the Moon, Saturn cannot give strong, long term
implications. If the Ashtakavarga points for a certain house are high, however,
Saturns transit to a house with high Ashtakavarga points will contradict this.
According to Parasara and in the vein of common sense, Ashtakavarga trumps
Gochara because it is a lot more specific to the individual and Ashtakavarga
measures a planets transit from every other planet, not just the Moon. However,
Gochara is an excellent tool for predicting simple things and the ebb and flow of
everyday life.
It is best to focus on Gochara with the current running dasa. Look for the dasa lord
and its transit from the Moon. If the dasa lord is in an unfavorable position from the
Moon, this is when the planet will cause problems in the persons life if problems are
indicated by the dasa lord. If the dasa is promising great effects, then the planet will
give its best effects when it is transiting a beneficial house from the Moon. An
average dasa has a combination of things to give. In good houses from the Moon,
the dasa lord will give good effects, in bad houses from Moon, then undesirable
effects.
The transiting Moon in houses from the natal Moon will show the attitude a person
has on any given day. It is ideal to have the Moon in a good position from the natal
Moon for daily events to run smoothly. In regards to particular areas of life, like
relationships, career, wealth and so on, assess if the lord of the house and karaka of
the thing in question are in a good house from the Moon. For example, if you are
buying a new car, it is ideal to have Venus and the 4th lord in a beneficial house from
the natal Moon.
Sun transiting unfavorable houses from Moon will harm the persons ability to
achieve status. Mars transiting unfavorable houses from Moon will give frustrating
experiences from opponents and fighting battles. Saturn will make achieving destiny
difficult. Jupiter is another important planet of destiny and long term goals, second
only to Saturn. When Jupiter transits a favorable house from the Moon, the things
that you believe you should become are the things fate dictates that you become. As
a karaka, it rules our dharma and how easily that dharma unfolds. Jupiter shows how
readily we will find answers to lifes questions. Jupiter is the higher knowledge we
use to navigate our life towards where we want it to go. Mercury shows how well we
play the game, relations with our friends and our business prospects.
Vedha means an obstruction. Planets can be obstructed by other planets while
transiting houses from the Moon. A table at the end of this article will show when
Vedha applies. An important point to remember with Vedha is that planets that have
familial relationships, in other words, if they are parent and child, they will never
obstruct each other. For example, Saturn is the son of the Sun, so Saturn and the
Sun will never obstruct each other. Mercury is the son of the Moon, so the Moon and
Mercury will never obstruct each other. Vipareet vedha means if a planet is in a
house where it gives bad effects, then another planet obstructing it will nullify its bad
effects.
For example, you want to know about your wealth. Jupiter is the karaka of wealth
and the 2nd lord is the rules the house of wealth. When both of these planets are in
good houses from the Moon, then money comes more easily and readily. It is even
better if the transiting Moon is also in a favorable house from the natal Moon.
Assess the karaka, house lord and Moon. When they are all in good positions from
the natal Moon, then you can predict that those things pertaining to their specific
meanings will run smoothly. If they are all in unfavorable positions, then there will be
more stress and problems with that area of life.
Gochara is not the complete picture. It only shows the energy that a planet has to
grow its significations. It may not give you energy to make good decisions, or
overcome problems, or be able to learn from experiences.
The following is a list of favorable and unfavorable houses of planets transits to the
natal Moon. Vedha is also included.
The Sun:
The Sun conveys status, authority and power to the person. It will also give vitality
and robust health. When the Sun transits favorably from the natal Moon, expect
these things to grow. In unfavorable positions, expect the opposite.
The Sun is favorable if transiting the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th from natal Moon.
The Sun is unfavorable when transiting the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th,9th and 12th
house from natal Moon.
Vedha of Sun:
There will be obstruction of the Suns good effects in the 3rd house from the Moon if
there is a planet other than Saturn transiting the 9th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Suns good effects in the 6th house from the Moon if there is
a planet other than Saturn transiting the 12th house from the Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Suns good effects in 10th house from the Moon if there is a
planet other than Saturn transiting the 4th house from natal Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Suns good effects in 11th house from the Moon if there is a
planet other than Saturn transiting the 5th house from natal Moon.
Vipareet Vedha of Sun:
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 4tht house from the natal Moon will be neutralized
if there is a planet other than Saturn transiting the 10th house from natal Moon.
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 5th house from the Moon will be neutralized if
there is a planet other than Saturn transiting the 11th house from natal Moon
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 9th house from the Moon will be neutralized if
there is a planet other than Saturn transiting the 3rd house from natal Moon.
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 12th house from the Moon are neutralized if there
is a planet other than Saturn transiting the 6th house from natal Moon.
The Moon:
The Moon represents growth, comfort and our attitude. When the Moon transits
favorable positions from its natal placement, then everything in general runs more
smoothly and there is a sense of comfort and happiness. Also, the Moon helps grow
whatever other transits are indicated and that do not have Vedha. When the Moon
transits bad placements from its natal position, then there is more stress and a less
than ideal attitude.
The transiting Moon is favorable when it is transiting the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th and
11th from the natal Moon.
The transiting Moon is unfavorable when it is transiting the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and
12th from the natal Moon.
Vedha of the Moon:
There will be obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 1st house of the
natal Moon if there is a planet other than Mercury in the 5th house from the natal
Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 3rd house from the natal
Moon if there is a planet other than Mercury in the 9th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 6th house from the natal
Moon if there is a planet other than Mercury in the 2nd house from the natal Moon.
Vipareet Vedha of the Moon:
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 2nd house from the natal Moon will be
neutralized by a planet other than Mercury transiting the 7th house from the natal
Moon.
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 4th house from the natal Moon will be
Moon.
neutralized by a planet other than Mercury transiting the 1st house from the natal
Moon.
Moon.
neutralized by a planet other than Mercury transiting the 3rd house from the natal
Moon.
Moon.
Mars
Mars represents will power and the ability to implement it, the ability to fight and win
battles, the energy to take care of problems and overcome obstacles, our ability to
use logic, our siblings, and our experiences with our house and any real estate or
land we may own. When Mars is transiting unfavorable houses from the Moon, then
we will have much more stress revolving around these things. When Mars is
transiting favorable houses, we will be able to utilize the energy of Mars
constructively and to have beneficial experiences with those things represented by
Mars.
Mars is favorable when it transits the 3rd, 6th and 11th house from the natal Moon
Mars is unfavorable when it transits the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and
12th house from natal Moon.
Vedha of Mars:
There will be obstruction of transiting Mars good effects in the 3rd house of the natal
Moon if there is a planet in the 12th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Mars good effects in the 6th house of the natal
Moon if there is a planet in the 9th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Mars good effects in the 11th house of the
natal Moon if there is a planet in the 5th from the natal Moon.
Vipareet Vedha of Mars:
Transiting Mars bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized
by a planet in the 11th house from the natal Moon.
by a planet in the 3rd house from the natal Moon.
Mercury:
Mercury represents communications like computer, email, mail, phones, texting,
speaking etc. Mercury denotes ones friends, business, skin, social contact and
ability to manifest desires concretely. Mercury will make these things run smoothly
when transiting good houses from the natal Moon and there will be problems with
these things when Mercury transits bad houses from Natal Moon.
Mercury is favorable when it transits the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 11th house from
the natal Moon.
Mercury is unfavorable when it transits the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 12th house
from the natal Moon.
Vedha of Mercury:
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 2nd house from the natal
Moon if there is a planet other than the Moon in the 5th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 4th house from the natal Moon
if there is a planet other than the Moon in the 3rd house from the natal Moon.
if there is a planet other than the Moon in the 9th house from the natal Moon.
if there is a planet other than the Moon in the 1st house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 10th house from the natal
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 11th house from the natal
Vipareet Vedha of Mercury:
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 1st house from the natal Moon if
there is a planet other than the Moon in the 8th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 3rd house from the natal Moon
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon
if there is a planet other than the Moon in the 2nd house from the natal Moon.
Jupiter:
Jupiter is a secondary planet of destiny. Jupiter represents ones aspirations and the
ability to live up to and manifest those aspirations. Jupiter will show whether
someone follows their inspirational path and do what they are meant to do in life.
This means they will derive wisdom and the answers to their most pressing
existential questions. Jupiter represents the teachers and mentors in our life. When
Jupiter transits favorable houses, we will have good experiences with our teachers
and they will be able to guide us beneficially. When Jupiter transits unfavorable
houses, our dharma and our life do not line up. There are obstacles and setbacks to
achieving the destiny we imagine for ourselves. Jupiter is not able to grow that
destiny.
Jupiter is favorable transiting the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th house from the natal
Moon.
Jupiter is unfavorable transiting the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th house from
the natal Moon.
Vedha of Jupiter:
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 2nd house of the
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 5th house of the
natal Moon if there is a planet in the 3rd from the natal Moon.
Vipareet Vedha of Jupiter:
Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 3rd house from the natal Moon will be
neutralized by a planet in the 7th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 4th house from the natal Moon will be
neutralized by a planet in the 2nd house from the natal Moon.
Venus:
Venus represents diplomacy and being able to see the worth in things. It is
recognizing the inherent value in everything that comes into our lives. Venus will
show us the path of not paying too much for something of little value and the path to
avoiding devaluing those things which are precious. The Moolatrikona sign of Venus
is Libra, the Scales. The Scales will weigh what is more valuable and give the person
the gumption to make the correct decision. Venus rules negotiation and sharing.
When Venus transits bad houses from the Moon, our sense of value becomes
slightly skewed and our ability to see the value of things diminishes. When transiting
good houses from the natal Moon, Venus will show us the correct decision and the
inherent value of our experiences.
Venus is favorable when transiting the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th
houses from the natal Moon.
Venus is unfavorable when transiting the 6th, 7th and 10th houses from the natal
Moon.
Vedha of Venus:
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 1st house of the
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 2nd house of the
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 3rd house of the
natal Moon if there is a planet in the 1st from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 4th house of the
natal Moon if there is a planet in the 3rd from the natal Moon.
Vipareet Vedha of Venus:
Transiting Venus bad effects in the 6th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized
Transiting Venus bad effects in the 7th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized
by a planet in the 2nd house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Venus bad effects in the 10th house from the natal Moon will be
Saturn:
Saturn is the number one planet of destiny. Saturn rules time and karma, thus it rules
long term effects in a persons life like major career events, marriage, childbirth,
buying a new home, etc. When Saturn is transiting a good house from the Moon, it is
able to grow long term effects that will be with the native a very long portion of their
lives. When Saturn is transiting a bad house from the Moon, Saturns ability to grow
these long term, life changing effects is diminished. This is why Sade Sati is so
dreaded within the Vedic Astrological community. When Saturn transits the 12th, 1st,
and 2nd houses from the Moon, it is unable to grow these long term significations. Of
course, if the Ashtakavarga points for a house are 4 or above, then this will give
Saturn some power to give good effects.
Transiting Saturn is favorable in the 3rd, 6th and 11th houses from the Moon.
Transiting Saturn is unfavorable in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th,9th,10th, and 12th
houses from the Moon.
Vedha for Saturn:
Obstruction to transiting Saturns good effects in the 3rd house from the Moon if
there is a planet other than the Sun transiting the 12th house from the Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Saturns good effects in the 6th house from the Moon if
Obstruction to transiting Saturns good effects in the 11th house from the Moon if
Vipareet Vedha for Saturn:
Transiting Saturns bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon will be
neutralized if there is a planet other than the Sun transiting the 11th house from natal
Moon.
neutralized if there is a planet other than the Sun transiting the 6th house from natal
Moon.
neutralized if there is a planet other than the Sun transiting the 3rd house from natal
Moon.
Astrological texts describe the effect of each planet in each sign and also in each
Bhava house. So we have the factors Viz.
Signs and their qualities.
Bhavas and their relationships to all items of life.
Nature of planets
Effect of planets on each sign.
The six fold strength of planets
Position of planets in Vargas
Aspect of planets on each other
Planetary conjunctions and their effects
Gochara or transit effects
Retrogression, acceleration, combustion, exaltation, debilitation etc
The above factors can be judged in two ways:
Natal or the positions as at the time of birth and 2nd is Gochara which means transit
positions at any given period. Go = Planet, Chara = Movement.
So factors such as sign effect, Bhava effect, aspects effect stagnation. Acceleration
or retrogression effects, Cyclic effects for Jupiter and Saturn (Called Paryaya
Effects), Effects of Vedha or badha (screen or otherwise) take place at all times
which account for the day to day happenings in the life of an individual.
The so-called broad based planetary forecasts published in journals and newspapers
are based on the gochara factors. In fact some of them base it on the movement of
Moon alone. Since the forecast has to be based taking into account the natal set up
the forecast made in their absence does not materialize. The fault lies with the
astrologer and not with astrology.
It can be put this way for easy understanding.
A huge dress shop has dresses for both the sexes and of all ages. The salesman
has to select only those that will fit the customer and not the other things. Another
example: - Say
A person has Unblemished exalted moon receiving the benefic aspect of a powerful
Jupiter. This will make him very wise intelligent at all times irrespective of Gochara.
At the time of bad transit he may forget a thing for some time but will recall it the
moment the gochara is over.
Similarly in a planetary set up indicating "Daridra" or Poverty, when the Gochara is
bad the native has to go without food and when favorable he may get a few meals
free.
So a Good astrologer has to evaluate the worth of the Indian horoscope based
on all the above said considerations and then assess the gochara effect before
giving the forecast.

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