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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Navamsa

"Navamsa" (Navmansh, Navansh, Navamsha, Ninth Harmonic) literally means "Ninth Division".

Vedic Astrologers have always given a great deal of importance to the Navamsa chart. The Navamsa chart is treated as the primary basis along with Rasi chart, for judging a planet's

strength. Kalyana Varma in Saravali, Mantreswara in Phaladeepika, Baidyanath Dixit in Jatak

Parijat, Varahamihira in Brihat Jatak, Parashar in Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra, all refer to the

importance of Navamsa in chart analysis. Even a relatively recent astrologer like the late B.V.Raman states that "the strength of a planet should be judged after a careful study of its

disposition in Rasi and Navamsa".

Why is the Navamsa so important? Well, the 9th house in any horoscope is considered the most

auspicious house, its lord is considered the greatest benefic to a chart. The 9th is the house of

fortune, of luck, and of Dharma. A strong 9th house can often go a long way in countering the

other malefic aspects in a horoscope. The house whose lord is placed in 9th house usually prospers. The Navamsa is therefore the "fortune" chart. It can make or break your luck. A strong

Rasi chart has to be backed by a strong Navamsa, or it may not live up to its potential. The Rasi

chart is like a radio. A strong Navamsa is like a strong signal, which ensures that you hear your favourite station. A weak Navamsa is like a weak signal, even if your radio is of excellent make,

you can't hear anything!

The Rasi chart is your physical existence, the circumstances that you live in, the things that you

do. The Moon chart is your mental world, how you see things and how you react. The Navamsa

is the hidden force, the invisible hand of destiny that decides what the result of your efforts will be.

Reading a Navamsa Chart

There are some simple rules for judging the strength of a planet using Navamsa.

1. "Vargottama" is the division where the planet is in the same sign in Rasi and Navamsa. Such a

planet is extremely powerful to give results; its Dasa will most definitely be eventful. ( A lot of astrologers simply look at the Avastha of a planet and deem it weak. Sun in infancy in Aries

when Vargottama is extremely powerful, I will not call it weak. )

2. A planet in its exaltation or own sign in Navamsa is to be considered strong, and usually givesgood results pertaining to its lordship or Karaka signification. A planet in its debilitation in

Navamsa is weak, unless that is offset by Neechbhanga.

3. A planet involved in exchange of signs (Parivartana) in the Navamsa should be consideredstrong.

4. The lord of a house, whether in Rasi or Navamsa, conjunct or aspected by a Karaka in the

Navamsa gives good results. For e.g., If the 7th lord of the Rasi or Navamsa is conjunct Venus, it

gives good results pertaining to spouse.5. Drishti ascribed to Jupiter (5,7,9), Mars (4,7,8) and Saturn (3,7,10) is also to be considered for

the Navamsa chart.

6. Affliction to a planet by the Nodes in the Navamsa gives peculiar or warped results. For e.g..,

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Jupiter afflicted by Rahu in the Navamsa may not necessarily mean harm to children; it could

indicate some problems in the relationship or simply an indifferent attitude towards them.

7. The Navamsa is *the* chart for marriage and spouse. It is the best indicator of how a person'smarital life will turn out to be. A malefic in 7th in Rasi is bad, but in Navamsa it is worse.

Afflictions to 7th lord or Venus in the Navamsa chart are bad for marriage; this applies

irrespective of the said planets' disposition in Rasi.8. For planets that are not in their own or exaltation Navamsas; the position, strength and Rasi

lordship of the Navamsa dispositor is a major influence. The planet acquires the "flavour" of its

Navamsa disposition. For e.g., 10th lord in Mercury ruled Navamsa could indicate a career incommunications or accountancy. 10th lord in Mars ruled Navamsa could mean a career in

surgery, or the army, or engineering.

9. The planets that are in conjunction or opposition in Navamsa should be given priority while

predicting results. For e.g., Consider the following position: Mars opposite Venus in Navamsa,aspected by Saturn via 10th Drishti. Here the Venus opposition is more important than the Saturn

aspect. Indicates a sibling (since Mars is Karaka for siblings), female, with artistic inclinations

(significations of Venus).

Some Observations

Mars conjunct Rahu or Ketu in Mercury's Navamsa gives skin or stomach problems.

Venus conjunct Rahu or Ketu in Navamsa indicates marriage to a person outside of the native's

community. Also gives problems in relationships.

Saturn conjunct Moon in Navamsa indicates stinginess, or an obsession with money.Moon and Mars conjunct in Navamsa indicate gynaecological problems in women and

bloodrelated problems in men. This is especially true when the conjunction occurs in Cancer or

Scorpio.Venus, though Vargottama in Jyeshtha, can still give relationship problems.

Jupiter in exaltation or own sign in Navamsa usually gives a sound financial position to the

native, especially as age increases.Saturn in Leo Navamsa is almost always bad, except when Vargottama.

Natives with Sun in Aries Navamsa go bald sooner than most people. They also tend to have

large foreheads.Mars in Venus Navamsa gives a taste for the good life. If afflicted, will give vices. Venus in

Mars Navamsa gives an aggressive, emotional outlook in relationships.

A Mars Venus exchange in Navamsa could indicate failure of marriage, or, a love interest not

leading to marriage. It could also indicate unfaithfulness or a multiplicity of relationships.

Summing Up

All these rules have to be applied without undermining the importance of the Rasi chart. The

results of planets with respect to their Nakshatra placement and their lordship are paramount.

The Navamsa should be looked at as a tool that complements the Rasi, not as something thatdoes away with it! The Navamsa is a window to the Divine within us, it is the measure of our

fortune, our destiny.

Rectifying with Navamsa

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In general for rectification with the person's skills and abilities use the svamsa

(navamsa lagna). First house showing natural in-born abilites, 5th showing things

they learned but still have natural skill and ability with, 9th house showing what

they are good at but after having studied and worked at it.

A few notes to add on navamsa rectification:

If Saturn is conjuct an inimical planet in these positions it will delay the results, for

example Moon and Saturn in svamsa, will make some one who is a singer with great

stage fright who will not be able to open up there voice fully till after saturn

maturity at 35.

Planets in 6,8 or 12 will often give opposite results; for example, Ketu in the 5th

makes one have good mathmatical abilities (ease working with numbers) and in the

6th the person will dislike numbers and even balancing their check book will be

avoided.

If the planet isn't there but is lording the sign it can have an effect but much more

slightly. For example, Moon gives singing and Sun gives rythm and instruments, so

if you have a bass guitarist and you are debating between a Cancer and Leo

navamsa lagna you would definately go Leo, but you wouldn't predict otherwise

from it.

Venus in the 12th as karaka for marriage in the D-9 will make a person not

interested in marriage. Venus afflicted in D-9 will have similar results.

Atmakaraka in svamsa will make a person born into a well to do family, if it onlylords svamsa the family will have potential but may have to rise to affluence. If AK is

in the 7th house the person will rise to affluence after marriage. AK in the 8th house

will cause chronic diseases, and six house will give similar results (remedied by

fasting on full Moons).

And then back to an old post, the sexuality of the person indicated by the navams is

often a great source of rectification. Moon in 7th or trines makes a very horny

person. Also check out the 2nd house in the navamsa rule with Mars and Venus

aspects, its in the first book of Jaimini, but shows how faithful or not a person is.

This helps me in rectification a lot as well.

Jaimini gives little distinction between Karakamsa and Svamsa, but for rectification

svamsa is what is used.

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Atma and Atmakaraka planet

In each horoscope there is a planet known asa Atma (divine soul trapped into the 8

types of bondage) and Karaka-(movable significator) which has to do with the

functioning of the 8 chakra including the role of Somanath (please go through the

previous lectures). Such graha is termed ATMAKARAKAAtmakaraka is the most important planet in a chart. It is the King of the chart, and

happy King shows happy kingdom and vice versa. Lagna is intelligence, while

Chandra shows the mind. They are of secondary importance in comparison to

Atmakaraka.

Atma decides on the mind it will take, defines the body, structure and its functions,

and thus it becomes the most important planet among all planets and Lagnas.

Atmakaraka therefore, shows the karma which caused our birth. This graha brought

us into this plane, and forced Atma to take a certain mind and body.

It brought us to this planet to teach us certain lessons. This graha shows the “

lightning and storms” of Indra Devata

The following points are crucial when analyzing Atmarakaraka graha:

1. Significations and other features of Graha which is Atmakaraka

2. Bhavas ruled by Atmakaraka

3. Bhava where Atmakaraka is placed

4. Bhava/s/ whose Atmakaraka is Naisarghik Karaka

5. The position and status of Atmakaraka in a rashi or sign

6. The link of Atmakaraka with Grahas conjoined or those which aspect/ or are

aspected by it

7. The position of planets and houses from Atmakaraka Lagna in Rashi chart. This

lagna is known as Karaka Lagna

8. Bhava Arudhas associated with Atmakaraka or those ruled by it etcLet us go step by step:

THE ANALYSES OF THE FIRST STEP

Observe the guna and tatva of Atmakaraka. This guna and Tatva will show the path

and type of soul cleansing and its experience.

Each graha and charakaraka tends to merge into Ketu, moksha karaka graha. As

long as there is any type of bandana associated with Atmakaraka, a person cannot

attain moksha. Thus, to reach moksha, Ketu has to turn atmakaraka graha into a

smoke.

Atmakaraka indicates that the light of our soul (as moon) has overshadowed thelight of Atman. This happens due to Ahamkara. In such significations and positions

we cannot or refuse to accept the light of God, while at the same time perceive our

own light. It is similar to a night time, where we can observe the moon’s light only,

not realizing or observing that such light is only the reflection of the true light of

Sun.

It is for that reason that the soul is cleansed from its sins, and God teaches us to

break the shell of bandana, so that Atma can becoma the pure Atman.

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Note the following:

1. We tend to identify with significations of Atmakaraka as our own nature

2. Atmakaraka turning into a smoke by Ketu is a very painful process, and it will

take place through that particular guna, bhava etc.

3. All relevant information about grahas from the 1st year are crucial in case of

graha being atmakaraka.ATMAKARAKA AS A NATURAL MALEFIK OR BENEFIK

1. We have seen in the 1st year sessions that the colours of natural benefics on the

soul level are light. The very fact that the light colour does not imbibe or better to

say rejects a considerable quantity of light, indicates that natural benefik as

Atmakarak does not easily follow the path of self-purification nor gives the chance

for easy and fast Self-realization.

2. Please keep in mind that Grahas conjoined Atmakaraka tend to absorb the nature

of Atmakaraka, and pleas apply the rules you have been taught for conjunctions of

the planets.

3. When benefic graha is Atmakaraka and undergoes a Graha shapa or curse, it

shows that the papa or sins has been glued to a soul for a few lifetimes.

4. If atmakaraka is a malefic planet, it can teach you bad things, but you will receive

instant and quick punishment, and suffering. This gives chance to quickly cleanse

and learn the lesson. So, the soul cleansing becomes very painful, the soul remains

in the dark, and desires for light and savour (similar as dark colour quickly absorbs

the light) When malefic is Atmakaraka and there comes intense soul purification

and pain the effect is often twofold:

a-) a person devolops hatred and bitterness towards the world (Sun) and becomes

self destruction and antisocial

b-) a person accepts suffering as a hand of God and becomes very spiritual

There are certiain rules which show whether will person go either way…

Atmakaraka- Knowing the Souls Desire

What we desire and do not get, all this we find by going in within ourselves. For here indeed are

the true desires within the covering of the false. Just as those who do not know the field, walk

again and again over the treasure of gold and do not find it. In the same way most of us go intothe world of Brahma and do not find it; for we are carried away by our false desires and fail to

recognize the true ones even though they are hidden within. Chandogya Upanishad (chapter 3:

verse 2)

Atma means the soul and karaka means significator. Atmakaraka is the significator of the soul’sdesire. According to the Vedic philosophy a soul is reborn because it has unfinished desires that

were left unfulfilled in the previous lives and it is born again to get another opportunity to satisfy

them. What are these desires? Will they be fulfilled or will you struggle with them? This

revealed by the Atmakaraka planet. In my view the Atmakaraka is one of the most important planets in the natal chart.

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The natural Atmakaraka is the Sun in all charts. The Atmakaraka of this article is the chara

Atmakaraka. Usually when we refer to the personal Atmakaraka, we mean the Chara

Atmakaraka. Chara means movable and one of eight planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury,Jupiter, Saturn and Rahu) can take over the mantle of Atmakaraka depending on its degrees in

the natal chart. The planet that has the highest degree, ignoring the signs, is considered the chara

Atmakaraka. Due to its perpetual retrograde motion, Rahu Ketu degrees are calculated bysubtracting from 30º. (However other retrograde planets are calculated in the usual way) For e.g.

if Rahu Ketu are 15º 24’ in a chart, you minus this from 30º and the remaining degrees will be

14º36’. If this degree is greater than of any other planet then Rahu Ketu will be considered theAtmakaraka.

There is a disagreement regarding the use of Rahu as Atmakaraka. Some scholars only use 7

planets excluding Rahu, while others use 8, including Rahu. Ketu as the significator of moksha

does not form part of the scheme of chara karakas. Moksha is the destination of the soul, theultimate aim, it is not important in revealing the on the soul’s more worldly desires. As Rahu and

Ketu form part of the karmic axis, Rahu will show Ketu’s desire for spiritual fulfillment. For

many years I used 7 karakas only but now I am convinced of the need to include Rahu in thisscheme. As Rahu links so strongly to the past lives and unfulfilled desires. Rahu’s role isinvaluable in the search for answers in this life and the turmoil this causes as well as the soul’s

ability to ultimately triumph over those uncontrollable desires.

The Atmakaraka reflects the spirit within us. But its outer expression does not always appear to be spiritual. We can be taken in by the illusionary natures of the desires and think that the

satiation of the worldly desires is all what the soul wants. But it is important to understand that

the fulfillment of the worldly desires is part of the process of unveiling of the true soul. The soul

is treading the wheel of desire as the fulfillment of one set of material desires can create an ever-increasing appetite for more and more. These desires never become fulfilled. The true desire of

the soul is to get off this wheel and find self-realization, peace and eternal happiness. Thestruggle between the real and the false has to be understood. The false desires are those wesearch for in the outside world. The true desires are satisfied from within. The basic struggle of

the soul is to differentiate between the two and its inability to differentiate is the reason why it

takes birth again and again.

Atmakaraka planet personify these struggles but also shows the path through life lessons (usuallydelivered during Atmakaraka dashas and bhuktis). Identifying with the materialistic goals is

essential and we must not underrate these needs. The fact that the soul is born to earth shows that

there is a worldly mission for the soul to complete before it is ready to understand the higher self.Experiences teach us to look for our higher self. There cannot be a fast track to moksha or self-

realization. So it is important to recognize and complete the material goal- both the pleasant and

the unpleasant. Without that achievement, you cannot go into the inner world and find your personal treasure of happiness. Atmakaraka will show you both the soul’s material goals and the

spiritual ones. Not all of us can find the ultimate realisation but we can get slowly enlightened.

The truly revelation of the soul has to be a personal experience. Atmakaraka shows us the true

desires of the soul, whether we recognize them or not depends on us.

Atmakaraka Analysis

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Prince William

21 June 1982, 21:03 GMT, Paddington, England

The Planetary GridPlanet Sign

Sun 6º29’Gemini

Moon 11º21’GeminiMars 15º35’Virgo

Mercury 15º21’Gemini

Jupiter 6º52’LibraVenus 2º03’Taurus

Saturn 21º53’Virgo

Rahu 20º28’Gemini

Ketu 20º28’Sagittarius

1. The quality and strength of the Atmakaraka planet Saturn has the highest degrees, so it is the

Atmakaraka for Prince William. Saturn’s quality of facing up to responsibility and taking your

duty seriously are already evident in the young Prince. The soul lesson of Saturn as anAtmakaraka is loneliness as well as facing harsh lesson of life. Things he may already befamiliar with.

2. The house where it is placed - for this you should evaluate both the Rasi chart and the Bhava

charts. Dusthana (6th, 8th and 12th) house placement is usually difficult. Saturn is placed in thehouse of it’s friend Mercury and in the 10th house in both rasi and bhava where it is very

powerful and in Dikbala.

3. The house the Atmakaraka rules shows the area from where you can find fulfillment or where

you experience the life lessons/pain. When the Atmakaraka planet rules two houses, pay extraimportance to the house which is it’s mooltrikona position. Saturn rules the 2nd and 3rd house.

Its mooltrikona is the 3rd house (Aquarius) therefore William’s soul needs would be fulfilledfrom taking responsibility for his own actions. But this can be frustrating for him as he is part of the institution of monarchy where tradition and custom play an important part. His personal

freedom can be restricted. But Saturn also rules the dhana bhava, the 2nd house. So the family

wealth and inheritance are also important to him. He may compromise one to gain the other.

4. The aspects (planetary and rashi) and conjunctions – they can either aggravate or enhance thequalities. Saturn is placed with Mars, the auspicious 5th house ruler, so this quality of Mars will

enhance Saturn. But Mars and Saturn have an inherently difficult relationship so they will be a

conflict as well. There are no planetary aspects, the rashi aspects are from Rahu, Ketu, Sun andMoon. Rahu Ketu show the karmic nature of his life and they can create turmoil within his soul.

The turbulence of the soul is usually buried deep and not always outwardly visible so there is no

way of evaluating them. Sun as the 9th house ruler is giving its divine blessing to theAtmakaraka and Moon as the 8th house ruler shows that this soul will learn about itself through

death and transformation.

5. Karakamsha- the position of the Atmakaraka in the navamsha. Saturn is placed in Cancer

navamsha; therefore the karakamsha is Cancer. Saturn in the 3rd in navamsha is a good position

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and Saturn is also aspected by the karakamsha lord Moon and the navamsha ascendant ruler

Venus.

6. The chart with Atmakaraka as the ascendant. When you turn the chart around to view the planets from Atmakaraka’s point of view, it explains the soul’s desires. This chart’s strength or

weakness can change the quality of birth chart. The birth chart reflects the outer conditions of this birth; the Atmakaraka chart shows the obstructions and the support for the soul for fulfilling

its duty. Atmakaraka is in Virgo and its lord Mercury is placed in the 9th house from it with theequally auspicious 9th lord, Venus. Sun, Moon and Rahu are in the 10th; Jupiter is in the 2nd

house. All these are positive and supporting the soul on its path. Ketu’s position in the 4th house

is the difficult one, showing the loss of his mother and the huge psychological effect it has hadon William. This loss would have made him closer to his soul and made him differentiate from

the real and the unreal desires. (this aspect of the soul can only be analyze but is difficult to

confirm in a celebrity chart, but discussion with friends or clients about the effectiveness of theAtmakaraka chart will reveals its impact)

7. The chart with karakamsha as ascendant. Cancer is the Karakamsha, so you turn the rasi chartwith Cancer as the ascendant. Here the soul’s sorrows are clearly indicated. The ruler of the

karakamsha ascendant Moon is placed in the 12th house from itself. This is a new Moon, so it isconsidered weak. It is conjunct it’s greatest enemy Rahu, therefore it is further weakened. Moon

is placed in Gemini- Moon is a friend of it’s ruler Mercury but Mercury does not like the Moon

so this can be a difficult position. On the positive side, the Atmakaraka Saturn is placed in anupachaya house (3rd from the Karakamsha lagna) where it is strong. Venus and Mercury are in

another upachaya (11th house) and Jupiter in the 4th house, shows that despite all the problems;

he could find inner peace and happiness. But the karakamsha suggests that he can make mistakes

where he creates his own losses. With Rahu in the 12th from karakamsha lagna in rasi, he shouldnot allow his desires to overcome his otherwise strong and pragmatic self.

8. The connections between the lagna lord and the Atmakaraka in the ascendant and navamsha.

The lagna lord Jupiter is placed in the 11th house and Atmakaraka is in the 10th house. They are

in 2/12 house positions from each other. This position shows a lack of understanding between the path of this life and the soul’s desires. Because the lagna lord is placed in the 2nd house from the

Atmakaraka, William would be able to profit from life lessons. But he may need to compromise.

In the navamsha chart Lagna lord Jupiter and Atmakaraka Saturn are in the 6/8 house positionfrom each other- again showing a conflict within the soul’s desires and the direction this life is

taking him. William’s life as a Prince is not what his soul desires, but it is part of his soul

experience to learn from it. Maybe he can use the qualities of Saturn to bring about fresh changesin the.

9. The strength of Atmakaraka is to be analyzed in all the varga charts. The position of the

Vargesh- the ruler of varga rising sign, Atmakaraka and the rasi lagna ruler. This gives you the

information about the soul’s fulfillment in specific areas It is impossible to study all the vargacharts but we will study William’s Atmakaraka in the dasamsha chart for his future career

indications. Both the lagna lord and the Atmakaraka are placed in the 12th house. This appears at

odds with the position of William as the heir apparent of the British monarchy. Therefore itsuggests to me that the timing of his birth may not be precise. Lagna lord and Atmakaraka in

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the12th house in Dasamsha show the rejection of his future role as a Monarch. At present

William is showing no sign of doing so, he appears remarkably well adjusted publicly at least to

his future role. If you move his birth time behind by 4 minutes to 8:59p.m. Rahu Saturn andJupiter come into the lagna of the dasamsha, adding strength to the Atmakaraka. This would be

powerful indication of William’s strength as the future King of England. Only the future will tell

whether Prince William will give up his royal duties or embrace them. My reading is that the 4minutes earlier time for Prince William’s birth is probably the right one. Even the most perfect

birth times like the one of Prince William can be subject to small mistakes. Atmakaraka position

in the varga chart can also become a tool for rectification.

10. Dashas and Bhuktis of the Atmakaraka planet can give profound experiences, they usuallyteach you a life lesson. Willliam was born in the Saturn bhukti of Rahu Dasha, indicating that the

soul lessons started at birth. The two most import events of his life so far are directly connected

to Saturn Bhukti in Jupiter Dasha. The decree absolute finalising the divorce of William’s parents was given on 28th August 1996 and The Death of his mother Diana - 31st August 97

both took place in Jupiter Dasha/ Saturn Bhukti. The Atmakaraka Saturn gave its most important

lessons to him in its Bhukti changing his perception of life forever.

Atmakaraka Worldly Desires Spiritual lesson

Sun success , fame, power, letting go of the ego, humility

Moon happiness, love, satisfaction understanding unhappiness,

Difference between true and false loveMars passion, victory, adventure conceding defeat, patience,

Unrequited passions,

Mercury intellectual superiority crossing intellectual barriers,

Divine Communication learning to face the truthJupiter children, spirituality, tolerating other’s spirituality

wisdom Putting your children before youFor women- imperfect husbandsVenus sex, relationships, luxury accepting relationships the

Sensuality way they are, avoiding excessive behaviour,

controlling sensualitySaturn Democracy, duty, facing the harsh truths, loneliness

Rahu Achievement, experience disappointments, fears, doubts

Navamsa, Swamsa & Soul Fulfillment

In Jaimini, Navamsa, Vedic Astrology Lessons on August 30, 2012 at 12:11 pm

The following responses were made to a questioner on an astrological forum I frequent. The

discussion is about fulfillment in life, the navamsa chart, and certain Jaimini techniques.

“Each divisional chart represents a specific aspect of a persons life. For example, the navamsha

represents our “dharma” or role or purpose in life. Most people’s course is that of marriage (at

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least traditionally) and so the navamsha has been very much associated with the spouse.

However, on a fuller level, it represents the fulfillment from the path we are walking and

indicates just what that path is. Often it is not marriage, but something else. When we try to walk an inappropriate path we suffer.

Using Jaimini principles we can very much see the soul nature of an individual through thenavamsha, where we find the svamsha. We can see the planet and the sign that most represents

their path. We can see the planets strongly influencing that path through rashi aspects. We cansee the result of our interactions with gurus etc, and also spouse.

In regards to planetary placements think of the houses and what they represent. If Jupiter is in the

12th in good dignity, maybe it shows positive expenses that we are happy to make, and sacrifices

through our ideals (Jupiter) etc, that lead us to greater wisdom. For Rahu and Ketu, its most pertinent to note the dignity of the planets that rule them. If Rahu is in a sign and the lord of that

sign is exalted, Rahu can work in a positive nature. If that lord is in an enemies sign or

debilitated, Rahu creates more confusion and chaos in the area of life represented by the house

he tenants in the navamsa.

It’s quite an interesting subject, and the navamsa is a wonderful chart to explore to find out, who

is this person and what motivates them, and are they fulfilled on their path.

(First, know that I primarily use the tropical zodiac now along with Jyotish Techniques. I never learned Western, and only studied Jyotish. However, I have found that when using the tropical

zodiac with sidereal nakshatras, many jyotish techniques make sense and actually work, where

they didn’t before.) (Also note, that you don’t have to use a tropical chart, as people have been

using the sidereal in Jyotish for a long time, I and many of my colleagues have just found thetropical chart to work better, like it filled in missing puzzle pieces.)

So from my perspective I would shift everything over to a tropical chart.

Then you can use Jaimini techniques very well to this end. Once you have the tropical positions,

you want to see what the planet in highest degree is (excluding the nodes). This becomes your atmakaraka, or indicator of the soul…

All the qualities attributed to that planet gives a very strong indication of your expression and

soul character in this life.

Then you look to see what sign the atmakaraka is in in the Navamsha. The atmakaraka is

determined from your birth chart. Then you see where that planet is located in the 9th divisionalchart. What ever sign that is in, shows your inner convictions and the things you are working

with in this lifetime. So take note of the characteristics of that sign, and synthesize them with

your atmakaraka.

Planets in the 6th or 8th can show a lot of conflict, combativeness or drama in one’s nature. This

is not a judgement of good or bad, just a quality of those houses. People with placements hear

usually experience a lot of frustration, sudden changes, and unexpected events in ones life. On

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the other hand planets in the angles, or in the 5th or 9th allow the life to flow more smoothly, like

driving on a paved road with less worries.

Malefics in the 9th from the svamsha (this is the sign the atmakaraka is in in the navamsha,mentioned above) can show offence to one’s guru or tradition and give breaks in the realms of

higher knowledge. Lots of westerners who are interested in yoga or vedic astrology or other cultures have this, as it shows “offence” to one’s culture. People with benefic planets here are

usually born into cultures that support their innate nature.

Pioneers, revolutionaries, people who are happy in other cultures often have strongly placed

malefics in good dignity.

On another note, you can look at the planets in the 10th from the svamsha in the navamsha, to

get ideas about purpose and direction. Planets in the 10th from the svamsha will often trigger one’s purpose. If there are no planets there, then use jaimini’s rashi aspects to see what planets

are influencing the 10th. Or just note the sign the 10th rashi from the svamsha falls in. All these

when synthesized serve as the building blocks for assessing one’s soul nature and possibility for fulfillment in purpose.

(Note: when counting rashis from the svamsha, you count forward (like you normally would

when reading a chart) if the sign is an odd sign and you count backwards if its an even sign).

The best software I’ve found that shows Jaimini and allows you to use a tropical zodiac and

sidereal nakshatras is Vedic Astrological Software I use called Kala. It is quite in depth, and a lotof fun for the research minded astrologer.”

Swamsa

Effect of Planets in Swamsa

1. The sun in swamsa makes the native a keen government/ political worker and good at

social service.

2. The full Moon and Venus in Swamsa give all luxuries of life and an educationist is produced. According to Parasara presence of full moon and aspect of Venus on it also

gives the same result.

3. Mars in Swamsa gives expertise in metallurgy or in arms and warfare or in mattersrelated to fire.

4. Mercury in Swamsa gives business acumen and produces a skilled trader or weaver,

sculptor or one well versed in social and legal norms.5. Jupiter in Swamsa makes a Karmayogi who will excel in any field due to his intelligence

or one interested in philosophy and religion or a priest.

6. Venus in Swamsa indicates a government or political official or a passionate person who

is virile up to a hundred years (indicate bureaucracy).7. Saturn in Swamsa gives success in any line of activity and consequential fame

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8. Rahu in Swamsa produces a Bowman or a thief. He may earn by dacoity or by cheating

or maybe capable of handling very poisonous and dangerous chemicals, medicines etc or

an expert in metals/ manufacturing activities.9. Ketu in Swamsa indicates one who will earn through elephants (trucks and heavy

vehicles) or maybe a thief or a swindler. This may also indicate watch repairing or

delicate machines or computers.10. Moon in Swamsa aspected by Venus: Capability to deal with liquids and chemicals.

11. Mercury aspecting Moon in Swamsa: Produces a doctor or work related to medicine.

Note: The various vocations listed above may be more applied to the lagnamsa than thekarakamsa as karakamsa indicate the desire of the soul whereas the lagnamsa indicate the actual

karma of the body. Though these indicate the vocation with D-10 we can say with certainty the

actual vocation.

Some more indications:

1. Sun and Rahu joining swamsa indicate death due to snake venom. If benefic aspect the

combination this will not happen. Rather the native will be a doctor handling poisonousdrugs and curing venom afflictions. A malefic's aspect would cause death.

2. Mars alone aspecting/ joining the aforesaid combination indicates a person who will burn

the houses of others. Parasara opines that mars aspect on the combination in karakamsaindicates that the person will burn his own house or that of others.

3. Venus aspect the Rahu & Sun combination will produces fire fighter or the fire won't

occur at all.

4. Jupiter aspect the Rahu & Sun combination indicates one who will set fire to his ownhouse or that of his neighbour.

5. If Saturn and Rahu are in Swamsa, the Native is either a seller or consumer of betelleaves and other aphrodisiacs.6. The moon in the fourth from swamsa produces a sailor. The aspect of Venus confirms

this.

7. Gulika in Swamsa makes the native consume poison or poison others. If Mars conjoin/aspect Gulika, the native sells or administers these drugs while Jupiter in such place

indicate self- consumption. The aspect of Venus or Sun cures the evil or prevents it from

occurrence.

8. Moon aspecting or joining Gulika in swamsa indicates theft or receipt of stolen wealth.9. Mercury aspecting/ joining Gulika in swamsa indicate hydrocele and similar diseases of

the private pats.

10. Ketu aspecting/ joining swamsa results in a perforation of the eardrums or other ear ailments.

11. Venus aspecting/ joining Ketu in swamsa produces asceticism and religious leanings. He

may be initiated into a religious order.12. Both Mercury and Venus aspecting Ketu indicates a mimic or a talkative person or one

born to a maidservant / concubine. Parasara adds that the child may belong to a female

remarried.13. Saturn aspecting the Venus and Ketu in Swamsa produces a Tapaswi or a servant.

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14. Saturn alone aspecting Ketu in swamsa indicates that the native is a fraud in the garb of a

sanyasi.

15. If the Sun & Venus aspect/ conjoin karakamsa, royal assignment (government/ politicaloffice) is surely indicated.

2nd From Swamsa

1. Venus or Mars in the 2nd from swamsa produces passion and illicit relationships.

2. Venus or Mars joining/ aspecting the second makes him passionate till the en of life. The

influence is milder in case the second is owned by Venus or Mars and strongest if both of these planets in the 2nd owned by anyone of them. Ketu associating such combination

destroys the passion.

3. Jupiter joining/ aspecting the 2nd makes the native excessively passionate and sensuous

(provided Venus/Mars also influence)4. Rahu joining/ aspecting the 2nd cause the Native to destroy all his wealth on account of

his unbridles passion and licentious nature (provided Mars/ Venus also influences).

Note: Jupiter is expansive in Nature. It intensifies the influence of the other planets.

3rd House:

1. Malefics in the 3rd indicate courage or valour whereas benefics indicate cowardice.

2. Malefics in the 3rd and 6th make a good farmer or living through agriculture. This alsoindicates working in the air forces.3. Jupiter in the ninth indicates a big landlord or a distinguished personality.

4. Venus: artistic skill.

5. Mercury: Writer 6. Mars: Capable of carrying firearms and weapons.

Sixth has to do with service (toil)

4th from Swamsa

1. Moon & Venus Joining/ aspecting the 4th from swamsa give a palatial residence.2. Exalted planet in fourth will also give big residential house.

3. If Saturn and Rahu are in the fourth, stones, rocks and such materials are used.

4. Mars and Ketu in the fourth indicate use of clay and bricks.5. Jupiter in 4th indicates that the house made up of wood.

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6. Sun in the 4th gives a house of thatched straw or grass.

7. Moon in 4th aspected by Venus: Leucoderma or Leprosy (if heavily afflicted).

8. Mars aspects the Moon in the 4th: White leprosy.9. Ketu aspecting the Moon in the 4th: Bluish Leprosy.

4th/ 5th from Swamsa:

1. Rahu and Mars are in the fourth or fifth from Swamsa, Tuberculosis is indicated. Moon

aspects/joins the combination confirms it.

2. Mars in 4th/5th: Boils, Ulcers, Cuts, Gangrene.

3. Ketu in 4th/5th: Glandular ailments (like Thyroid) or water borne diseases like dysentery,typhoid etc.

4. Rahu and Gulika in the 4th/5th: Affliction from dangerous poison.; Doctor handling such

poison. The aspect od mercury or Venus indicate medical knowledge; Jupiter indicate

consumption of poison; Aspect of Mars indicates giving/ selling such drugs/ poisons. Theaspect of Sun gives death through snake venom.

5th from Swamsa:

1. Saturn (alone) in 5th: Archer.

2. Ketu (alone) in 5th: Abilities to make watches, precision equipment/ light engineering/

electronic goods).3. Mercury (alone) in 5th: Ascetic, member of a religious order or one who uses a walking

stick.4. Rahu (alone) in 5th: Metallurgist (or heavy engineering).5. Sun (alone): Swordsman (or one who carries a blade/ knife)

6. Mars (alone): Lancer (or a spear wielder).

7. Moon & Jupiter in swamsa/ 5th: Excellent author.8. Venus in 1st/ 5th with the Moon from swamsa: Author but of less capability.

9. Mercury in similar position with Moon: Author of even lesser capability.

Note: The number of natural benefics in the swamsa or 5th house will determine the capabilitiesof the author. The presence of the Moon (Mind) is the primary factor. Jupiter, Venus & Mercury

give writing abilities, but in a decreasing order.

1st/ 5th from Swamsa

1. Venus in 1st/ 5th: Indicate a poet, an eloquent speaker or a knowledgeable critic.

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2. Jupiter 1si/5th indicate a genius having knowledge in various branches and a great

author.. However it does not give eloquence. It Jupiter does indicate a grammarian,

knowledge of religious scriptures (like Vedas, Bible, Quoran etc) and a philosopher &Vedantist.

3. Saturn in the 1st/5th makes a man in an assembly or a gathering. Such person will shy

away from the limelight.4. Mercury in the 1st / 5th indicates a mimansaka or involvement in interpretation of texts/

available literature etc.

5. A logician is indicated by Mars in the 1st/ 5th. Parasara indicate legal knowledge and jurisprudence.

6. Moon in the 1st/ 5th gives knowledge of the Sankhya and Yoga philosophies besides

history (rhetoric & Music) or produces a singer.

7. The sun in the 1st/ 5th gives knowledge of the Vedas and Bhagavat Gita. Parasara saysthat sun in 5th gives knowledge of Music and Vedanta.

8. Ketu in the 1st/ 5th gives Mathematical ability. This is important for astrology as well. If

Jupiter associates, this knowledge is obtained by inheritance and the teaching are fully

digested. Rahu indicates capabilities of research and Mathematics.9. Jupiter joining/ aspecting the above planets in the 1st/5th will give all round knowledge,

both traditional and modern and proficiency in at least one branch.

Note: The combinations from 16 to 27 are also applicable to the 2nd house. Parasara opines that

the combinations are also applicable ot 2nd / 3rd house besides 1st / 5th. He also opines that

these results are also to be seen from the lord of swamsa. These results in the bhava will betemporary while in the Navamsa they wil be pronounced. The point is to confirm results from

both Navamsa Lagna and karakamsa. While the result from Navamsa Lagna will be pronounced,

those from Karakamsa (indicating the desire of the soul) may manifest only during specific

periods. It is the mismatch between Navamsa Lagna and the Karakamsa that leaves many desiresunfulfilled thereby causing rebirth.

7th house:

1. Jupiter and Moon in 7th: Gives good looking and fair complexioned spouse.2. Rahu: Brings a widow or widower in marriage.

3. Saturn: Brings older (than normally expected) person in marriage or the spouse could be

religious (more ritualistic) or of poor health.4. Mars: Spouse having deformed or defective limbs.

5. Sun: Spouse is favoured and protected by family. Spouse is learned, She will be confined

to domestic chores. If Sun is debilitated then she may have clandestine relationship withelder members of the family (may not be true under benefic influence).

6. Mercury: Talented and young spouse. She will be conversant with fine arts.

7. Moon: First mating will be in the open or an uncovered place. The influence of planetswill indicate the following place-

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Sun- Garden

Mars- A wall or such construction

Mercury- Park or playgroundJupiter - Temple

Venus - Bathroom or Bedroom

Saturn & Rahu - Tavern or some dirty place etc.Note: The place of mating is seen from the 10th of 7th (spouse) i.e., 4th. Similarly the place of

illicit sex (2nd) is seen from 10th from 2nd i.e., 11th. The exaltation etc, aspects and signs

involved should also be considered.

9th from Swamsa

1. Benefics in the 9th from swamsa make one righteous, honest, truthful and faithful/devoted to teachers and elders. Malefics associated with the ninth will produce opposite

qualities like dishonesty, faithlessness and unrighteousness.

2. If Saturn and Rahu are in the 9th house, the native betrays his elders and preceptors.3. Sun and Jupiter in the 9th will make the native confidant (or faithful) of his elders and

teachers.

4. Parasara says Venus and Mars in the 9th from Karakamsa indicate that the lover (havingillicit relationship with the native) will die. Mercury and Moon in the 9th will cause

imprisonment due to the illicit relationship. Jupiter alone in the 9th indicates excessive

passion and sex.

10th from Swamsa

1. Mercury conjoining/ aspecting the 10th from swamsa indicate results like Saturn(Success in any line of activity and consequential fame). This indicates skill and fame

and is good for fortunes as well, as Mercury is a natural benefic. Besides, like Saturn, ittends to promote a traditional vocation.

2. Beneficial aspects/ conjunctions on the 10th from swamsa produce stable fortunes.

Malefics cause fluctuation in fortunes. Parasara opines that the combination will no onlygive stable fortunes but also make the native serious, strong (fixity of purpose) and

intelligent. Malefics will not only harm the business/ career but also deny filial bliss.

Mercury and Venus gives success in trade/ career and produce great works. The Sun,

Moon & Jupiter so related to the tenth will give Rajayoga (Very high Status andachievements)

3. The Sun in the 10th from Karakamsa aspected by Jupiter produces a cowherd or milkman(or one associated in some manner with animal husbandry). This is contrast with Parasarawho mentions Rajayoga.

12th from swamsa:

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1. Benefics: take the soul to the auspicious world (of the departed) after death. The five

benefics indicate five auspicious world as follows:

Jupiter- Svah; Mercury- Janah; Moon- Manah; Venus- Tapah; Sun- Satya.

1. Parasara opines that Malefics in the 12th indicate expenses on unlawful and bad activitieswhile benefics give legitimate expenses.

2. Ketu: Final emancipation. Others opine that benefics in the swamsa gives moksha.

Parasara says" If exalted planets or planets in own sign or natural benefics are placed inthe 12th house from Karakamsa, the soul transmigrates to a beneficial world after death.

If Ketu is so placed and only aspected by or joined by benefics, final emancipation (from

the cycle of rebirth) shall be obtained.

3. If Ketu is in the 4th or 12th from Karakamsa, final emancipation will be granted. Duringthe dasa of Rahu in 10th (i.e., Ketu in 4th), the native goes on a pilgrimage and has a

symbolic dip in sacred waters to wash his sins. If such placement of nodes occur from

swamsa, they lead him towards emancipation. Parasara says- if Ketu is in the 12th from

karakamsa in Aries or Sagittarius conjoined or aspected by benefics, the native is ledtowards emancipation.

4. Malefics in 4th/12th: No deliverance from the cycle of rebirth. Sun is not consideredmalefic here, as it is a natural significator of Dharma.

5. Devotion (mostly seen from 12th of Karakamsa)

Sun and Ketu- Devotee of Siva

Moon- GouriVenus- Lakshmi, Native will be prosperous.

Mars- Skanda (Subramanya, Kartikeya)

Mercury/ Saturn- Visnu

Jupiter- Samba SivaRahu- Tamasi (destroyer of darkness) or Durga.

Ketu- Ganapati or Skanda

1. Saturn in the 12th in a malefic sign shows inclination for black magic, devilish worshipand spirits.

2. Venus in the 12th in malefic sign: Same as Saturn.

3. The religiosity are also to be examined from the 6th from the Amatyakaraka

Malefics in Trine from Swamsa

1. Two malefics in trine (1/5/9): The native gains expertise in spells (Mantra) and occult

knowledge. At least one malefic gives knowledge of Mantra, two indicates knowledge of

mantras and their usage while more malefic give knowledge of Yantras and Tantra.2. The malefics in trines aspected by other malefics: Expertise in black magic.

3. Malefics in trines aspected by benefics: Expertise in white magic.

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Note: If the combination of malefics is in trine from Lagnamsa then the native will make his

living out of knowledge whereas if the combination occur from Karakamsa, the magic is verystrong.

Other Combinations:

1. Ketu in the second aspected by malefics produces stammering and other speech defects.

According to Parasara Ketu in the 2nd / 3rd from swamsa causes speech defects. If

malefics aspects, these defects are pronounced. Pt. Sanjay Rath says that Ketu in the 3rdwon't produce speech defects unless there is a malefic in the swamsa causing papakartari

yoga of 2nd.

2. Malefics simultaneously in the 2nd and 8th house from Lagna, Arudha Lagna andswamsa cause Kemadruma Yoga (utter poverty). If the yoga is from Lagna or Lagnamsa

then the effect will be felt throughout life whereas from Arudha Lagna it indicates

financial down turn or fall. The yoga from Karakamsa indicates one who will detestwealth and may become a renunciate. Moon’s aspect on the yoga will intensify it.3. The results will manifest during the dasa of the sign (or planets) concerned.

The Use of Jaimini Astrology to Determine Spiritual

Tendencies in a Chart

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Jaimini Astrology has become the second most widely used Vedic Astrology system in use in theWestern world, thanks largely to the efforts of Mr. K. N. Rao, P. S. Sastri and others to explain

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This article will illustrate the use of Jaimini astrology for analyzing the spiritual potential of

individuals through use of the Jaimini karakas (indicators) in the chart and through the use of

Upagrahas ("little planets") in the context of Jaimini interpretation principles.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF JAIMINI ASTROLOGY

Jaimini is predominantly practiced in the Andhra Pradesh area of India, but its governing

principles are also discussed in detail in the encyclopedic compendium of astrologicaltechniques, the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra. The BPHS has enough material in it to keep most of

us studying Jyotisha busy for several life times. The Jaimini factors are not referred to

specifically as Jaimini indicators. However, when one reads P. S. Sastri's translation of theJaimini Sutras, or either of Mr. Rao's texts on Jaimini Astrology, one realizes that these

principles are, in fact Jaimini principles. There are other Jaimini texts which have emerged over

the years (including The Jaimini Upadesa Sutras written by Sanjay Rath, and published abouttwo years ago and a recent translation in process by Ernst Wilhelm of the United States).

However, Mr. Rao's texts go the furthest in explaining how the Jaimini dasa systems work, and

are still, in my opinion, the clearest exposition of Jaimini principles available in the West.

The following are the major differences between Jaimini and "standard" Parasara astrology are:

1) The use of sign mahadasas (Chara, Sthira and Shoola dasas are the best known, but there areapproximately 44 mahadasas used in Jaimini astrology);

2) The use of padas. Padas are indicators in the signs. The best way to explain a pada is toillustrate it. Suppose we are looking for the marriage pada in a chart. The seventh house is the

marriage house in a standard chart. Let us assume we have a Libra ascendant. Aries is the

seventh house in this chart. The ruler of the seventh house is therefore Mars. Then let us assume

that the Graha Mars is in the sign Capricorn. This sign is ten signs away from Aries. We thencount ten signs from Capricorn to get the pada for marriage matters. Thus, the sign Libra is the

marriage indicator for this chart. Issues connected with marriage (and partnerships in general)

will be reach fruition during the mahadasa or bhuktis of Libra.

3) The extensive use of karakas. There are karakas in Parasara astrology, but these are based on

certain "natural" karakas of the planets. For example, Venus is the natural karaka for marriageand Mars is the karaka for brothers. However, in Jaimini astrology, the Karakas can be any of the

planets. (I choose to follow Mr. Rao in choosing to exclude the North and South Lunar Node --

Rahu and Ketu -- as Jaimini karakas for most purposes.)

There are seven karakas which are judged in terms of the planet which is highest in degree to that

which is lowest in degree, regardless of sign placement. The karakas are, in descending order,

• the atma karaka (the indicator of self),• the amatya karaka (the indicator of career);• the bhatri karaka (the indicator of siblings and father);• the matri karaka (the indicator of mother and education);• the pitri (Or putri) karaka (the indicator of children, intelligence and

creativity);

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• the gnati karaka (the indicator of strife, disease, and spiritual sadhana); and• the stri or dara karaka, the indicator of marriage (and partnerships in

general).

Some authors, Parasara included, use 8 karakas. In the Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, both 7 and 8karakas are mentioned, indicating to me that both must have some utility for interpretation.

These karakas are of extreme importance in judging a chart, especially in terms of career

potential and, especially, for judging spiritual potential, as indicated in both the Brihat ParasaraHora Sastra and the Jaimini Sutram.

Also, although this stance is not universally endorsed, it has also been my experience that theJaimini karakas work especially well when we analyze the planetary mahadasas and the maturity

of planets. I also believe that the natural Parasara planetary karakas also exert their influence on

the Jaimini karakas. Vedic Astrologer Robert Koch has discussed the way in which Jaimini

indicators can be used in Parasari settings in his excellent contribution to Richard Houck'scompilation Vedic Astrology Lessons and the text Jataka Tattwa describes methods for using the

moveable karakas in interpreting Parasari charts.

For this article however, we will limit this discussion to the use of the Jaimini Chara dasas,

padas, and Jaimini Karakas as spiritual determinants in a chart. The major points that we will

look at are some of the spiritual indicators in Jaimini that are mentioned in the Brihat ParasaraHora Sastra and in the Jaimini Sutram.

There is another part of Jaimini Astrology which must be accounted for in analyzing charts for spiritual potential. The atma karaka (planet in the highest degree in the chart) will fall in a certain

sign in the Navamsa (harmonic ninth) chart. This sign in the Navamsa in which the Atma Karaka

falls is extremely important. According to one school of thought, this sign assumes a special

status called the Karakamsa. K. N. Rao has made a special study of this topic and feels that thissign should be moved to the natal chart, and there it becomes the Karakamsa. The Navamsa

position of the atmakaraka then becomes an entity called a Swamsa chart.

This is not so insignificant a matter as it seems at first. The BPHS and Jaimini Sutram indicate

that certain planets in certain positions from the Karakamsa will produce specific spiritual effects

and affiliations, and the placement of planets from the Swamsa and the Karakamsa will oftendiffer dramatically, so certain spiritual combinations which show in the Navamsa chart will not

appear in the natal chart, and vice versa. For the analysis of spiritual potential in the chart, a

choice must be made. We do need to make a choice, if only to determine a starting place.

Before my encounters with Mr. Rao, I had relatively good results in delineating spiritual preferences when using the Navamsa chart as the location of the Karakamsa. However, closer

examination of certain charts of individuals who had never been known for spiritual tendenciesshowed that certain indications which were supposed to follow by the placement of the Atma

Karaka in certain signs made me reevaluate my position, and led me closer to the position

adopted by Mr. Rao. The placement of the Atma Karaka in the sign Pisces, for example, did notnecessarily "grant final emancipation" or produce spiritual individuals. The technique used by

Mr. Rao seems to work more consistently.

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Using the system described above, let's examine the chart of one of the best known spiritual

teachers of the twentieth century, Paramahamsa Yogananda. Yogananda introduced the West tothe discipline of Kriya Yoga, a yogic science passed on by the 1,000 year old emanation of Shiva

known as Babaji. Yogananda was clearly a very famous spiritual individual, lecturing to

thousands and establishing one of the most enduring spiritual groups of the twentieth century, theSelf-Realization Fellowship. Even the fact that there are at least a half dozen disparate and

unaffiliated Kriya Yoga Organizations in the United States (The Ananda Church in California

and the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago are examples of the diversity of Kriya Yoga practicedin the United States). He is also well known for not showing any visible signs of decay for

twenty days after his death at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

If we examine his chart, we see that Yogananda's atma karaka planet is Venus (Shukra) and thatthis planet is located in the fourth house, one of the three moksha (liberation) houses, in Scorpio

(Vrischika) one of the three moksha signs (Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces are considered the

moksha signs, perhaps because water signs are considered signs of dissolution or merging with

the infinite.).

If we look at the padas of the various houses, the fourth house pada (the indicator of where theheart is in a natal chart) is located in the twelfth house (Cancer), an indicator that this individual's

emotions are connected with renunciation, a necessary attribute for a sanyasin, which Yogananda

was). Also, if we look carefully at the fourth house, we see several auspicious upagrahas in the

fourth house -- the Pranapada, Kala , Indrachapa (the child of Shukra) and Upaketu are all in thishouse, Upaketu giving great qualities of renunciation, but the presence of Indrachapa giving the

blessings of the great teacher Shukra, and Shukra himself blessing this individual with divine

bliss through deep control of Kundalini energy -- also known as Kriya.

In the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, the placement of Upaketu in the fourth house makes the

native "charming, very virtuous, gentle, interested in Vedas, and ... always happy". The placement of Indra Chapa in the fourth makes the native "happy, endowed with quadrupeds,

wealth, grains, etc. be honored by the king and be devoid of sickness". It was known that

Yogananda was able to access large amounts of money and nice cars when he needed to, and healso met with President Calvin Coolidge, among other world leaders. Kala, an inauspicious

upagraha which acts like Rahu is also in the fourth house, which indicates his separation from his

parents, his lack of interest in academic disciplines, and the early death of his mother.

The placement of Rahu in the ninth gives fame, but also gives a famous Guru. This was certainly

the case of Sri Yukteswar, who is probably the one of the most famous Indian gurus who never

left India (including Paramahamsa Ramakrishna and Swami Sivananda). Yogananda's extremeattachment to his Guru is probably due to the pada of the ninth house being placed in the seventh

house. The Kriya Yoga tradition calls for an extremely strong attachment between disciple and

teacher, and Yogananda never wished to marry, perhaps because he was already emotionally"married" to his teacher. (In Autobiography of a Yogi, Yogananda mentioned that his

astrological chart indicated that he would.)

Remember – in this system, to determine a pada, count from the house being evaluated to the

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house in which the ruler of that house sits, then count from that house the same number of

houses as the ruler of the house. In this case Mars is the ruler of the sign in which Rahu sits

(Aries).

· Mars is in Pisces in this chart, and is located twelve signs away from Aries. We then count from

Pisces to twelve signs away -- this leads to the seventh house sign Aquarius, which the becomesthe indicator of the Guru, or spiritual teacher.

· In 1922, Yogananda entered an Aquarius mahadasa (Jaimini uses sign mahadasas rather than

planetary mahadasas). This was the time that he went to the United States at the bequest of hisGuru.

· We can trace other events, such as his great fame in the United States after he entered his Aries

Mahadasa (with Rahu in Aries, fame was certainly assured).

Shukra, the Atma Karaka planet in Yogananda's chart, is located in the sign Aquarius in the

Navamsa, so Aquarius is the Karakamsa house in the natal chart. So we can start to assess the

indicators from either the Rasi chart and the Navamsa chart. Interestingly BPHS does say that if

Venus is in the Karakamsa one gets initiated in a religious order. This holds true when we look atYogananda's chart from the Navamsa chart, but not from the Rasi chart.

Yogananda's amatyakaraka planet was Jupiter (also known as Guru in Sanskrit) -- it is then

fitting and apppriate that during his Pisces mahadasa he was mostly involved in teaching Kriya

Yoga. The placement of Jupiter with Mars emphasizes that he would teach a yoga path which

emphasized rapid development. Kriya is really a "Mars" type of yoga in that it calls for extremeself control and the development of willpower as a means to liberation. Using this system of

interpretation, you would also note that Yogananda had a very strong eighth house, which is

really a "kundalini" or "kriya" house, because any yoga which involves control of sexual energythrough willpower requires a strong eighth house. That interpretation would indicate Yogananda

had the the willpower to preserve his physical body after his "mahasamadhi".

The chart of the Dalai Lama also gives evidence of the way that the Jaimini karakas work in a

spiritual chart. His atmakaraka planet is Mars -- this is common among individuals who practice

intense meditative practices, and I have read several accounts that the Dalai Lama spends at leasttwo hours a day in meditation even while keeping an active travel agenda.

Mars is located in the sign Leo (Simha) in his Navamsa chart, making the sign Leo his

Karakamsa chart when it is transposed to his natal chart. He has a Virgo rising chart in Jyotisha,so Leo becomes his twelfth house. In addition to this, he has both the Moon and Venus in the

sign Leo, which, according to Jaimini principles, guarantees spiritual happiness. The association

of the Moon and Venus is a special Raja Yoga combination in Jaimini astrology.

It is also noted in the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, that if benefics are in the Karakamsa, then the

individual will surely become a king. The Dalai Lama had traditionally served as the secular andspiritual ruler of Tibet. It is interesting to note, however, that these benefic planets are in the

twelfth house of this chart, which seems to infer a king in exile.

In addition, Jaimini astrology has special aspects. The mutable signs (Pisces, Virgo, Gemini,

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Sagittarius) aspect each other, while the cardinal signs (except those adjacent to each other)

aspect the fixed signs and vice versa.

So Leo, the Karakamsa in the Dali Lama chart is aspected by Libra, Capricorn, and Aries. Libra

contains the planet Jupiter, which gives him a popular personality. Also important in this

particular system are mutual relationships. The mutual relationship between Jupiter and Venusgives the individual the ability to teach and reach people, particularly in spiritual matters, which

is seen in the Dali Lama’s chart. Interestingly enough, the Dalai Lama's amatyakaraka (career

indicator) is, as in the case of Paramahamsa Yogananda, Jupiter, and the placement of the career indicator in the second house, with the second house ruler in the twelfth house, indicates the

ability to teach in foreign countries.

The placement of Upaketu does not necessarily promise the worship of any specific deity in theJyotish scriptures I have seen, but the placement of Saturn aspecting the twelfth would promise

worship of either Vishnu, or "mean deities". In the Dali Lama’s chart, Saturn, in Aquarius, and

Upaketu, in Taurus, aspect the twelfth house from the Karakamsa -- the sign Cancer. Certainly,

Buddhism is a "heterodox" system from the Vedic perspective (it is "outside of the Vedas"). Ihave also noticed extremely strong Saturns prominently placed in the charts of Vaishnavas, and

Buddha, at least according to some schools, is an Avatar of Vishnu. Also, the pada of the twelfthhouse is Pisces, containing the upagraha Yamaganda, the child of Jupiter, the great benefic

among the upagrahas. Again, in this system of interpretation, this would corroborate the spiritual

success of the Dali Lama, especially away from his land of birth.

In terms of events in the Dalai Lama's life, we can certainly note that he left Tibet in 1959,

during the middle of a Sagittarius mahadasa. It has been implied in certain Jaimini texts that

there will be a "fall' during a Sagittarius period. This topic was discussed in K. N. Rao's textPredicting Through Jaimini's Chara Dasa, in which he cautioned that this dictum should be

interpreted cautiously.

However, in this particular case, we can certainly view the Dalai Lama's exile as a "fall",

although it eventually projected him into a position of world wide recognition. Jupiter, who rules

this sign, is considered a naturally malefic (perhaps "death inflicting" planet) for Virgo rising;Jupiter is placed in an enemy sign; and Rahu is also in the sign Sagittarius, and Rahu will usually

involve separation or discord during its the mahadasa of a sign in which it is placed.

The Dalai Lama's most recent Mahadasa is Gemini (Mithuna); with both the Sun (the ruler of theKarakamsha) and the planet Mercury in it's own sign, accompanied by Ketu, aspected by Mars,

Rahu, and Yamaganda, it is no wonder that Tibet has, since 1991 the time of commencement of

the Gemini Mahadasa, become a cause celebre, championed by movie stars and rock performers.

One final thought: the Mahadasa into which the Dalai Lama was borne was a Virgo Mahadasa.The pada of the first house is Pisces, possessor of the benefic upagraha Yamaganda. As many are

aware, the Dalai Lama is chosen through signs and the placement of the previous Dalai Lama's

possessions in front of the child candidate. This placement of Yamaganda implies gifts at birth.

And, one final point -- the placement of Venus and the Moon, two extraordinary benefics, are

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usually an indicator that the soul will attain heaven after death -- while awaiting the next

reincarnation perhaps.

These two cases have illustrated, in a very basic fashion, how Jaimini principles can be used to

illustrate spiritual tendencies in a chart. The two individuals chosen were selected mainly

because they were well known -- there are many spiritual individuals in this world who are notand who will never be well known, because this is not their role to play. However, just the

indicators shown in these brief analyses will, I hope, whet the appetites of others to examine

spiritual tendencies through the use of Jaimini and Upagraha principles. Research is essential because so few reference texts are available. With any luck, this is merely the start of this

process, and we will expand our knowledge of Jaimini to the point that other dasas, and more

sophisticated utilization of the padas and upagrahas, will prevail.

Bibliography

Sage Jaimini, Jaimini Sutram, translated by P.S. Sastri, Ranjan Publications, Delhi, India, 1990

Sage Parasara, Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra, translated by R. Santhanam and G. S. Kapoor,Ranjan Publications, Delhi, India, 1989

Rao, K. N., Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasa, Vani Graphics, Lucknow, India, 1995.

Rao, K. N. , Predicting through Karakamsa and Mandook Dasa, Vani Graphics, Lucknow, India,

1995.

Sastri, P. S., Jaimini Astrology, Sagar Publications, 1992.

Yogananda, Paramahansa. Autobiography of a Yogi. Los Angeles, CA: Self-Realization

Fellowship, 1979.

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Judgement of Svamsa

Parasara recognized the difference between Karakamsa (soul) and the Lagnamsa

(body) and uses the term "Swamsa" to describe both when common rules are

present.

The Lagnamsa represent that which is readily available or easily achieved whereas

the karakamsa represent the desire of the soul. If both of them conjoin, the stage is

set for self-actualization. Instead if they are in sadastaka (mutually 6/8th) life can be

a bed of thorns. Similarly consider other karakas from the bhavas.

If there are only benefics in karakamsa and lagnamsa and aspected only by

benefics, the native will surely enjoy Rajayoga. Similarly benefics in Swamsa or in

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its quadrants or trines and devoid of malefics, the native will surely be prosperous

and knowledgeable. Mixed planets give mixed results.

1. Aries: trouble from rats, cats etc.2. Taurus: Troubles/ Happiness from quadrupeds (cow/ bulls etc.)

3. Gemini: Itches, skin infection and over weight problems.4. Cancer: Trouble from watery diseases, hydrophobia and leprosy.5. Leo: Danger from dogs, tiger and other such canines.6. Virgo: Trouble from fire, weight problems, skin infections.7. Libra: Trouble from Trade and business.8. Scorpio: Watery diseases, danger of reptiles, and snakes, shortage of

mother’s milk.9. Sagittarius: Danger of accidents and fall from height.10.Capricorn: Danger from aquatic creatures, birds and spirits besides skin

problem and/or psychic disorders.11.Aquarius: Construction of lakes, tanks, garden, roads, temples etc.12.Pisces: Law abiding, religious and righteous person. Parasara adds that the

karakamsa in Pisces indicates Moksha.

Note: Various kinds of problem have been indicated by planets occupying specific

Navamsas. These problems arise in the life of the person if the Atmakaraka is

afflicted. Physical problems are indicated by the Navamsa of the lord of the

badhakasthana.

Effect of Planets in Swamsa

1. The sun in swamsa makes the native a keen government/ political worker andgood at social service.

2. The full Moon and Venus in Swamsa give all luxuries of life and aneducationist is produced. According to Parasara presence of full moon andaspect of Venus on it also gives the same result.

3. Mars in Swamsa gives expertise in metallurgy or in arms and warfare or inmatters related to fire.

4. Mercury in Swamsa gives business acumen and produces a skilled trader orweaver, sculptor or one well versed in social and legal norms.

5. Jupiter in Swamsa makes a Karmayogi who will excel in any field due to hisintelligence or one interested in philosophy and religion or a priest.

6. Venus in Swamsa indicates a government or political official or a passionateperson who is virile up to a hundred years (indicate bureaucracy).

7. Saturn in Swamsa gives success in any line of activity and consequentialfame

8. Rahu in Swamsa produces a Bowman or a thief. He may earn by dacoity or bycheating or maybe capable of handling very poisonous and dangerouschemicals, medicines etc or an expert in metals/ manufacturing activities.

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9. Ketu in Swamsa indicates one who will earn through elephants (trucks andheavy vehicles) or maybe a thief or a swindler. This may also indicate watchrepairing or delicate machines or computers.

10.Moon in Swamsa aspected by Venus: Capability to deal with liquids andchemicals.

11.Mercury aspecting Moon in Swamsa: Produces a doctor or work related to

medicine.

Note: The various vocations listed above may be more applied to the lagnamsa

than the karakamsa as karakamsa indicate the desire of the soul whereas the

lagnamsa indicate the actual karma of the body. Though these indicate the vocation

with D-10 we can say with certainty the actual vocation.

Some more indications:

1. Sun and Rahu joining swamsa indicate death due to snake venom. If beneficaspect the combination this will not happen. Rather the native will be adoctor handling poisonous drugs and curing venom afflictions. A malefic'saspect would cause death.

2. Mars alone aspecting/ joining the aforesaid combination indicates a personwho will burn the houses of others. Parasara opines that mars aspect on thecombination in karakamsa indicates that the person will burn his own houseor that of others.

3. Venus aspect the Rahu & Sun combination will produces fire fighter or the firewon't occur at all.

4. Jupiter aspect the Rahu & Sun combination indicates one who will set fire tohis own house or that of his neighbour.

5. If Saturn and Rahu are in Swamsa, the Native is either a seller or consumer of betel leaves and other aphrodisiacs.6. The moon in the fourth from swamsa produces a sailor. The aspect of Venus

confirms this.7. Gulika in Swamsa makes the native consume poison or poison others. If Mars

conjoin/ aspect Gulika, the native sells or administers these drugs while Jupiter in such place indicate self- consumption. The aspect of Venus or Suncures the evil or prevents it from occurrence.

8. Moon aspecting or joining Gulika in swamsa indicates theft or receipt of stolen wealth.

9. Mercury aspecting/ joining Gulika in swamsa indicate hydrocele and similardiseases of the private pats.

10.Ketu aspecting/ joining swamsa results in a perforation of the eardrums orother ear ailments.11.Venus aspecting/ joining Ketu in swamsa produces asceticism and religious

leanings. He may be initiated into a religious order.12.Both Mercury and Venus aspecting Ketu indicates a mimic or a talkative

person or one born to a maidservant / concubine. Parasara adds that thechild may belong to a female remarried.

13.Saturn aspecting the Venus and Ketu in Swamsa produces a Tapaswi or aservant.

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14.Saturn alone aspecting Ketu in swamsa indicates that the native is a fraud inthe garb of a sanyasi.

15.If the Sun & Venus aspect/ conjoin karakamsa, royal assignment(government/ political office) is surely indicated.

2nd From Swamsa

1. Venus or Mars in the 2nd from swamsa produces passion and illicitrelationships.

2. Venus or Mars joining/ aspecting the second makes him passionate till the enof life. The influence is milder in case the second is owned by Venus or Marsand strongest if both of these planets in the 2nd owned by anyone of them.Ketu associating such combination destroys the passion.

3. Jupiter joining/ aspecting the 2nd makes the native excessively passionate

and sensuous (provided Venus/Mars also influence)4. Rahu joining/ aspecting the 2nd cause the Native to destroy all his wealth on

account of his unbridles passion and licentious nature (provided Mars/ Venusalso influences).

Note: Jupiter is expansive in Nature. It intensifies the influence of the other planets.

3rd House:

1. Malefics in the 3rd indicate courage or valour whereas benefics indicatecowardice.

2. Malefics in the 3rd and 6th make a good farmer or living through agriculture. This also indicates working in the air forces.

3. Jupiter in the ninth indicates a big landlord or a distinguished personality.4. Venus: artistic skill.5. Mercury: Writer6. Mars: Capable of carrying firearms and weapons.

Sixth has to do with service (toil)

4th from Swamsa

1. Moon & Venus Joining/ aspecting the 4th from swamsa give a palatialresidence.

2. Exalted planet in fourth will also give big residential house.

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3. If Saturn and Rahu are in the fourth, stones, rocks and such materials areused.

4. Mars and Ketu in the fourth indicate use of clay and bricks.5. Jupiter in 4th indicates that the house made up of wood.6. Sun in the 4th gives a house of thatched straw or grass.7. Moon in 4th aspected by Venus: Leucoderma or Leprosy (if heavily afflicted).

8. Mars aspects the Moon in the 4th: White leprosy.9. Ketu aspecting the Moon in the 4th: Bluish Leprosy.

4th/ 5th from Swamsa:

1. Rahu and Mars are in the fourth or fifth from Swamsa, Tuberculosis isindicated. Moon aspects/joins the combination confirms it.

2. Mars in 4th/5th: Boils, Ulcers, Cuts, Gangrene.3. Ketu in 4th/5th: Glandular ailments (like Thyroid) or water borne diseases like

dysentery, typhoid etc.4. Rahu and Gulika in the 4th/5th: Affliction from dangerous poison.; Doctor

handling such poison. The aspect od mercury or Venus indicate medicalknowledge; Jupiter indicate consumption of poison; Aspect of Mars indicatesgiving/ selling such drugs/ poisons. The aspect of Sun gives death throughsnake venom.

5th from Swamsa:

1. Saturn (alone) in 5th: Archer.2. Ketu (alone) in 5th: Abilities to make watches, precision equipment/ lightengineering/ electronic goods).

3. Mercury (alone) in 5th: Ascetic, member of a religious order or one who usesa walking stick.

4. Rahu (alone) in 5th: Metallurgist (or heavy engineering).5. Sun (alone): Swordsman (or one who carries a blade/ knife)6. Mars (alone): Lancer (or a spear wielder).7. Moon & Jupiter in swamsa/ 5th: Excellent author.8. Venus in 1st/ 5th with the Moon from swamsa: Author but of less capability.9. Mercury in similar position with Moon: Author of even lesser capability.

Note: The number of natural benefics in the swamsa or 5th house will determine

the capabilities of the author. The presence of the Moon (Mind) is the primary

factor. Jupiter, Venus & Mercury give writing abilities, but in a decreasing order.

1st/ 5th from Swamsa

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1. Venus in 1st/ 5th: Indicate a poet, an eloquent speaker or a knowledgeablecritic.

2. Jupiter 1si/5th indicate a genius having knowledge in various branches and agreat author.. However it does not give eloquence. It Jupiter does indicate agrammarian, knowledge of religious scriptures (like Vedas, Bible, Quoran etc)and a philosopher & Vedantist.

3. Saturn in the 1st/5th makes a man in an assembly or a gathering. Suchperson will shy away from the limelight.

4. Mercury in the 1st / 5th indicates a mimansaka or involvement ininterpretation of texts/ available literature etc.

5. A logician is indicated by Mars in the 1st/ 5th. Parasara indicate legalknowledge and jurisprudence.

6. Moon in the 1st/ 5th gives knowledge of the Sankhya and Yoga philosophiesbesides history (rhetoric & Music) or produces a singer.

7. The sun in the 1st/ 5th gives knowledge of the Vedas and Bhagavat Gita.Parasara says that sun in 5th gives knowledge of Music and Vedanta.

8. Ketu in the 1st/ 5th gives Mathematical ability. This is important for astrologyas well. If Jupiter associates, this knowledge is obtained by inheritance and

the teaching are fully digested. Rahu indicates capabilities of research andMathematics.

9. Jupiter joining/ aspecting the above planets in the 1st/5th will give all roundknowledge, both traditional and modern and proficiency in at least onebranch.

Note: The combinations from 16 to 27 are also applicable to the 2nd house.

Parasara opines that the combinations are also applicable ot 2nd / 3rd house

besides 1st / 5th. He also opines that these results are also to be seen from the lord

of swamsa. These results in the bhava will be temporary while in the Navamsa they

wil be pronounced. The point is to confirm results from both Navamsa Lagna andkarakamsa. While the result from Navamsa Lagna will be pronounced, those from

Karakamsa (indicating the desire of the soul) may manifest only during specific

periods. It is the mismatch between Navamsa Lagna and the Karakamsa that leaves

many desires unfulfilled thereby causing rebirth.

7th house:

1. Jupiter and Moon in 7th: Gives good looking and fair complexioned spouse.2. Rahu: Brings a widow or widower in marriage.3. Saturn: Brings older (than normally expected) person in marriage or the

spouse could be religious (more ritualistic) or of poor health.4. Mars: Spouse having deformed or defective limbs.5. Sun: Spouse is favoured and protected by family. Spouse is learned, She will

be confined to domestic chores. If Sun is debilitated then she may have

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clandestine relationship with elder members of the family (may not be trueunder benefic influence).

6. Mercury: Talented and young spouse. She will be conversant with fine arts.7. Moon: First mating will be in the open or an uncovered place. The influence of

planets will indicate the following place-

Sun- Garden

Mars- A wall or such construction

Mercury- Park or playground

Jupiter - Temple

Venus - Bathroom or Bedroom

Saturn & Rahu - Tavern or some dirty place etc.

Note: The place of mating is seen from the 10th of 7th (spouse) i.e., 4th. Similarly

the place of illicit sex (2nd) is seen from 10th from 2nd i.e., 11th. The exaltation etc,

aspects and signs involved should also be considered.

9th from Swamsa

1. Benefics in the 9th from swamsa make one righteous, honest, truthful andfaithful/ devoted to teachers and elders. Malefics associated with the ninthwill produce opposite qualities like dishonesty, faithlessness andunrighteousness.

2. If Saturn and Rahu are in the 9th house, the native betrays his elders andpreceptors.

3. Sun and Jupiter in the 9th will make the native confidant (or faithful) of hiselders and teachers.

4. Parasara says Venus and Mars in the 9th from Karakamsa indicate that the

lover (having illicit relationship with the native) will die. Mercury and Moon inthe 9th will cause imprisonment due to the illicit relationship. Jupiter alone inthe 9th indicates excessive passion and sex.

10th from Swamsa

1. Mercury conjoining/ aspecting the 10th from swamsa indicate results likeSaturn (Success in any line of activity and consequential fame). This indicatesskill and fame and is good for fortunes as well, as Mercury is a naturalbenefic. Besides, like Saturn, it tends to promote a traditional vocation.

2. Beneficial aspects/ conjunctions on the 10th from swamsa produce stablefortunes. Malefics cause fluctuation in fortunes. Parasara opines that thecombination will no only give stable fortunes but also make the nativeserious, strong (fixity of purpose) and intelligent. Malefics will not only harmthe business/ career but also deny filial bliss. Mercury and Venus givessuccess in trade/ career and produce great works. The Sun, Moon & Jupiter sorelated to the tenth will give Rajayoga (Very high Status and achievements)

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3. The Sun in the 10th from Karakamsa aspected by Jupiter produces a cowherdor milkman (or one associated in some manner with animal husbandry). Thisis contrast with Parasara who mentions Rajayoga.

12th from swamsa:

1. Benefics: take the soul to the auspicious world (of the departed) after death. The five benefics indicate five auspicious world as follows:

Jupiter- Svah; Mercury- Janah; Moon- Manah; Venus- Tapah; Sun- Satya.

1. Parasara opines that Malefics in the 12th indicate expenses on unlawful andbad activities while benefics give legitimate expenses.

2. Ketu: Final emancipation. Others opine that benefics in the swamsa givesmoksha. Parasara says" If exalted planets or planets in own sign or naturalbenefics are placed in the 12th house from Karakamsa, the soul

transmigrates to a beneficial world after death. If Ketu is so placed and onlyaspected by or joined by benefics, final emancipation (from the cycle of rebirth) shall be obtained.

3. If Ketu is in the 4th or 12th from Karakamsa, final emancipation will begranted. During the dasa of Rahu in 10th (i.e., Ketu in 4th), the native goeson a pilgrimage and has a symbolic dip in sacred waters to wash his sins. If such placement of nodes occur from swamsa, they lead him towardsemancipation. Parasara says- if Ketu is in the 12th from karakamsa in Aries orSagittarius conjoined or aspected by benefics, the native is led towardsemancipation.

4. Malefics in 4th/12th: No deliverance from the cycle of rebirth. Sun is notconsidered malefic here, as it is a natural significator of Dharma.

5. Devotion (mostly seen from 12th of Karakamsa)

Sun and Ketu- Devotee of Siva

Moon- Gouri

Venus- Lakshmi, Native will be prosperous.

Mars- Skanda (Subramanya, Kartikeya)

Mercury/ Saturn- Visnu

Jupiter- Samba Siva

Rahu- Tamasi (destroyer of darkness) or Durga.

Ketu- Ganapati or Skanda

1. Saturn in the 12th in a malefic sign shows inclination for black magic, devilishworship and spirits.

2. Venus in the 12th in malefic sign: Same as Saturn.3. The religiosity are also to be examined from the 6th from the Amatyakaraka

Malefics in Trine from Swamsa

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1. Two malefics in trine (1/5/9): The native gains expertise in spells (Mantra)and occult knowledge. At least one malefic gives knowledge of Mantra, twoindicates knowledge of mantras and their usage while more malefic giveknowledge of Yantras and Tantra.

2. The malefics in trines aspected by other malefics: Expertise in black magic.3. Malefics in trines aspected by benefics: Expertise in white magic.

Note: If the combination of malefics is in trine from Lagnamsa then the native will

make his living out of knowledge whereas if the combination occur from Karakamsa,

the magic is very strong.

Other Combinations:

1. Ketu in the second aspected by malefics produces stammering and otherspeech defects. According to Parasara Ketu in the 2nd / 3rd from swamsacauses speech defects. If malefics aspects, these defects are pronounced. Pt.Sanjay Rath says that Ketu in the 3rd won't produce speech defects unlessthere is a malefic in the swamsa causing papakartari yoga of 2nd.

2. Malefics simultaneously in the 2nd and 8th house from Lagna, Arudha Lagnaand swamsa cause Kemadruma Yoga (utter poverty). If the yoga is fromLagna or Lagnamsa then the effect will be felt throughout life whereas fromArudha Lagna it indicates financial down turn or fall. The yoga fromKarakamsa indicates one who will detest wealth and may become arenunciate. Moon’s aspect on the yoga will intensify it.

3. The results will manifest during the dasa of the sign (or planets) concerned.

Note: The argals or dristi of the sign/ planet whose dasa is operative should also be

examined as well as the various yoga and Vargas

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Lagnamsa and Karakamsa Lagna

The Navamsa occupied by the Janma Lagna is called the Navamsa Lagna or

Lagnamsa. As the D-9 chart is based on the Nakshatra Padas of the Moon, it willgenerally indicate the native’s dharma, marriage and psychological abilities.

Therefore the Lagnamsa is also primarily indicative of the psychological

abilities/inner nature of the native. The planets in trines from it may indicate the

abilities developed in previous lives and manifesting in this life. The Lagnamsa will

also indicate the person’s behaviour in marriage, while the 7th from it will indicate

the nature of the first spouse. The 8th from it is the 2nd spouse (2nd from Lagna)

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etc. The Lagnamsa is also called Swamsa. Maharishi Jaimini gives umpteen rules for

judging its effects. It is also mentioned by several classics that the strongest planet

influencing the Lagnamsa will indicate the omplexion of the native, while the 7th

from it may indicate his sex, although the final word in this is given on the basis of

the Janma Vighati (refer to above). The nature indicated by the sign occupied by the

Lagnamsa is sometimes much more prominent psychologically than the Rasi Lagna.

The Navamsa occupied by the Atmakaraka is called the Karakamsa. Some modern

astrologers have proposed the interpretation that this same sign should be studied

not in Navamsa but in Rasi, but there is absolutely no logic behind this statement

and also no reference is made into this direction by any of the classic writers.

Therefore it is advised to stick to the version of the Maharishis, where the

Karakamsa is studied in the D-9 chart. As the Atmakaraka refers to the soul, or

indicate the way the soul will pursue to attain the Supreme Godhead, it will have

a specifically strong spiritual signification in the Navamsa chart, and will indicate

the hidden spiritual potential of the native.

Jaimini gives the following rules for the interpretation of Karakamsa:

If Ketu is in the 12th or 4th from Karakamsa, then this constitutes a Moskha-yoga,

i.e. the native will be liberated from the cycle of birth and death. Malefics in this

place deny deliverance from the cycle of rebirth. The planets in the 12th house from

Karakamsa will indicate the Ishta-devata of the native, i.e. the form of Deity that will

lead him to final emancipation.

Now let’s take an example chart for checking the applicability of the above rules:

Acharya Rajneesh (Osho) born on 11th December 1931, at 17.49 IST, Narsingpur

(22N57, 78E12)

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Now let’s first see the impact of Janma Lagna. It is in the first degree of Gemini,which is a dual airy sign, and gives a person who has very good abilities for

speaking, philosophising and teaching. He was a teacher from the beginning of his

career. Indu Lagna is also there, conjoining the Janma Lagna, which may give an

indication for some wealth. He has also got Sastra Saham in 12 degrees of Gemini,

so is education in philosophy and humanitarian sciences was also an inborn ability.

Varnadas of 10th and 3rd house are also in Gemini, so this increases the success in

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career and gives many associates who do not stay for long time.

The Astha lagna falls into the beginning of Sagittarius, conjoining the constellation

of five planets: Mars, Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Moon. This will indicate a very

strong attachment to sexuality, as three of these planets, namely Mercury, Moon

and Venus increase the native’s interest in sexuality. Artha Saham is also there at 8degrees, giving wealth from the same thing, plus the Roga Saham at 22 degrees,

indicating some disease which may also well be the consequence of unrestricted

sexual enjoyments. He also has Jalapatana Saham at 13 degrees in Sagittarius,

which gave an overseas travel to the USA in 1982, in Jupiter/Saturn Vimsottari Dasa.

Madhya lagna is at 17 degrees in Aquarius. It is quite close to Sri Lagna, and may

give wealth connected to his professional success, and we also see Varnada of the

2nd and 8th house falling there. So his career brought lots of wealth, but finally he

became sick and his whole mission became ruined. He also has Jadya Saham in

Aquarius, which made him sluggish or lazy. At one time, at the peak of his

missionary success, in 1981, in Narayana Dasa of Aquarius, he took Mauna-vrata or

wow of silence, but he broke it after a few years in Taurus Dasa which has Arudha of

2nd house (speech) and is 12th house of losses from Lagna.

Patala Lagna is at 17 degrees in Leo. He has got Gulika there, plus Varnadas of 5th

and 11th houses. This gave him a power to infuence the feelings of others and

receive gains through this. We see the lord of Leo, Sun being in the 6th, so the

feelings or emotions were largely subordinate to his sexual desires as all the five

planets give unobstructed Argala on the Sun, and Sun is in Scorpio indicating

perverted sexual desires.

The above reading from the Sun will also give influence on his career and fame, as

Sun’s position will be the Surya Lagna. The Sun in the 6th from Lagna may indicate

that he gains many enemies with his fame, so many people attacked him, and thus

his fame was not equivocally positive. Sun is at 25 degrees in Scorpio. He also had

Putra Saham at 23 degrees in Scorpio, but it seems that the Sun destroyed its

significations as he had no sons according to my knowledge. Kali Saham is also

there at 8 degrees, so it gave some harassment as he was banned from the US

because of the scandals around his missionary activity.

Chandra lagna in the 7th makes his mind focus on sexuality, and is a very strongcombination with four other planets conjoining. Rahu and Ketu are both aspecting

the Moon sign, giving difficulties in life, and Sun is in 12th from it, giving both fame

abroad and ill fame as well. Moon is in 8th from her own house and in 2nd from her

debilitation position, but the Jupiter exalted in Moon’s house strengthens its

position. Also Chandra lagnesh exalted in 8th gives interest in spirituality, which will

manifest in the form of philosophical discourses and Tantric practices. Jupiter is also

Atmakaraka therefore their Parivartana with moon becomes even more significant.

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The Moon is at 22 degrees in Sagittarius, almost exactly conjoining Roga Saham,

which could result in psychological distortions and deviant behaviour. The presence

of Pravrajya yoga in the 7th have made him disrespectful to the traditions of

Hinduism and embracing the philosophy of liberating the mind from the

constrictions of ethical rules.

Bhava lagna is at 10 degrees Taurus. It’s in the 12th house from Lagna, indicating

the focus on meditation and self-realization, and its effects on the etheric body. The

aspect of Jupiter from the 2nd house increases the spiritual significations of the

Bhava Lagna. However, Jupiter is retrograde while being exalted, so it can give a

twist in the understanding of the proper method and goal of meditation. He’s got

Punya (good deeds) and Asha Saham (hopes) close to Bhava Lagna, which increase

the power of the subtle body and enable it to influence others as well. Gaurava

Saham (respect) adds to this reading. He has got a lot fo other Sahams in Taurus as

well. This indicate a strong connection of his subtle body to a lot of issues in life.

Sraddha Saham (dedication) and Preeti Saham (affection) add to his power to gain

followers through the influence of his astral body. His followers often times

experienced ecstasy during the collective mediations. Vyapara (business) and Vanik

(trade) Saham made him a businessman selling subtle experiences. Paradara

Saham (adultery) made him rebel against the established laws of marriage. Mrityu

Saham and Apamrityu Saham also indicate death in a meditative state of mind.

Although there were some spiritual achievements in his life, it is not likely that he

attained Moksha, as the 7th house is quite strong, and also having Mars and Saturn

in there. The 7th house indicates the Mooladhara (Root) chakra, and we see that it’s

quite strong in his chart.

Therefore he was interested in elevating the consciousness with the help of raising

the Kundalini Shakti (Mars) situated in the 7th house. Sun in the 6th indicates theimportance given by him to the activities of Swadhidthana (Sex) Chakra in this

endeavour. The ruling Twttwa of the Root Chakra is Prithivi or earth. He has only

Ketu in earthly signs, giving ability to elevate the Kuldalini Shakti quite easily. Ketu

also gives a Rasi Dristi on the 7th house. Hora Lagna is in the 5th from Lagna,

indicating wealth from the disciples. Arudha 0f 9th house is also conjoining,

indicating income through teaching/philosophical lectures and being a Guru. Libra is

still a Venusian sign, therefore his philosophical preaching was permeated with

thoughts of sexual enjoyment. Lord of Hora Lagna again conjoins the strong

combination I the 7th house. In D-10,

Lagna is Gemini, conjoined by Venus and Hora Lagna, confirming the aboveindications.

Ghati Lagna is in 10th in Pisces indicating position and influence gained by

philospohical lectures. Arudha Lagna also conjoins, giving fame as a philosopher.

His books are read even now. Rahu is also there in 10th house, giving pame and

distinction especially abroad among westerners. All the planets excepting Sun and

Jupiter act as yogadas in this chart. In D-9 Ghati Lagna

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conjoins Lagna and Moon, but in D-5 Ghati Lagna is in 12th from Lagna, indicating

loss of position which is actually happened in 1985, when he was deported back to

India from the USA. In D-10 Ghati Lagna is again in 10th from Vargottama Lagna

and has Sun there also, giving good position for some time. For birth Vighati we

need to know the time from sunrise to birth. It is 9 hours, 1 minute and 31 seconds,

which is 1353.79 Vighatis. Dividing by 9 the remainder is 3.79, which is corrected to4. The 4th Vighati is ruled by Mercury, which ideally gives eunuchs. He was a male,

but did not have children, as far as I know, and Mercury in this case gives rather

strong sexual desires. He is conjoined by a lot of planets in the 7th house. Of course

it may also indicate that the birth time is not completely accurate, so we may adjust

it to either Mars or Jupiter.

Pranapada Lagna is at 3 degrees in Libra, in 5th from lagna, so according to

Parasara’s rules it indicates a successful life. The 3rd for Pranapada lagna has both

malefics and benefics, which would indicate attachment to co-borns, but it is also

aspected by the two nodes, so maybe he was not attached even to the coborns.

His Varnada lagna is in Sagittarius, conjoined by a host of planets, indicating much

success in career. Lord of Varnada Lagna is exalted Atmakaraka Jupiter in Cancer,

so it indicates barhminical activity and teaching. He was a Guru, who taught a way

for self-realisation (Atmakaraka involved), but as Atmakaraka is retrograde, this

teaching did not follow in line with the accepted Vedic authorities. Lord of Varnada

Lagna is not in trines or Kenbdras from Lagna, so his earnings were not completely

legal and socially acceptable, therefore he was banned from

US. Varnada Lagna is also in the 2nd from the Sun, which gives many beautiful

women.

Shri Lagna is in Aquarius, its lord Saturn conjoins the four combinations inSagittarius, which may give good wealth but because Saturn is in 12th from Shri

Lagna, the wealth is lost. Also Saturn aspects the Lagna, which may indicate radical

changes in the financial status of the native. The peak of his wealth situation was in

1981-82, at the end of Sagittarius Sudasa, which is lorded by exalted Jupiter. Indu

Lagna is in Gemini, so conjoining the ascendant and being

aspected by 7 planets, and also receiving the Argala of exalted Jupiter, will give

much wealth.

Paaka Lagna is in the 7th house, and we have explained the effect of so many

planets in the 7th house. Seemingly it gave him good health and a fiery disposition,although it’s quite mixed because of the influence of the fiery planets. Arudha

Lagna is in the 10th house, in Pisces, making him known as a great philosopher.

Rahu in Arudha Lagna may bring some ill fame as well, which

actually came true. His Upapada (Arudha of 12th house) and Darapada (Arudha of

the 7th house) are in 6/8 houses relationship, which made him deride the sanctity of

marriage. Darapada is also in the 9th, thus he made adultery a part of his religious

teaching.

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Rajneesh stated that he had his first ecstatic trance at the age of seven, in the

Drigdasa of Cancer, having exalted Atmakarak Jupiter. He also claimed that he

attained enlightenment at the age of 21, in Scorpio Drigdasa, containing Sun, but

this is not likely. The Drigdasas of Sagittarius (68-76), Pisces (76-85) and Gemini

(85-91) must have been quite fruitful. The peak of his success as a Guru came inthe Drigdasa of Pisces.

His Navamsa Lagna is in Libra, having Moon in it. This will indicate his complexion,

which was pale. Libra indicates well his neo-tantric and idealistic philosophy. Moon

being there will point to sensuality, and Ghati Lagna adds to power and fame

through his philosophical views. His Karakamsa is quite good, as Jupiter in Pisces

being Atmakaraka, and especially conjoined by Ketu may give Moksha (liberation).

Still the 12th from Karakamsa has only Dun, indicating

Rama or Siva as worshipable Deity. So 12th from Karakamsa is not stronger than

7th from Lagna in Rasi, therefore liberation was not possibly achieved. Also

Karakamsa is in 6th from Lagnamsa. Navamsa Lagnesh being debilitated and in

12th from Lagnamsa and conjoined by Rahu in Moolatrikona is also not a very

favourable combination. We can check many things using the special ascendants

introduced above.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

A Sophisticated Navamsa-method

Some of the Nadis have a peculiar way of judging the Navamsa position of planets.

They consider the sign occupied by the planet as a kind of Navamsa-Lagna for that

planet, while the sign indicated by its Navamsa position would be its actual

house-position of the planet counted from that Lagna.

Therefore, if a planet is placed in Aries sign, Gemini Navamsa, then it is considered

to be in the 3rd house. If in Libra sign, Scorpio Navamsa, it would be considered to

be in the 2nd house.

Vargottama means being in same sign and Navamsa, and it is considered to be a

very strong placement. According to the point of view of the Nadis, a

Vargottama-planet works exactly like a planet in the Ascendant, which makes ithighly important, since it has a direct influence on the 1st house matters like

personality, character, physical shape etc. of the person.

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