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APPLICATION OFPRASNA ASTROLOGY

(Based on System's Approach)

ByProf. V.K. Ghoudhry, M.B.A.

K. Rajesh Chaudhary, M.B.A., C.A,

sfrGfiit PqBrrcfiTlolts72, l anpath, Ved Mansion,

New Delhi 110001Tel: 3320648,3328245

E-mail: [email protected]

CONTENTS

S. ChapterNo.

About the authors

Preface

1. Prasna and its Utihty

2. Concepts

3. Significations of Signs

4. Significations of Houses

5. Significations of Planets

6. Advance Analytical Techniques

7. Identifyrng Prasna lndications- Prime determinants- Afflictors- Spofting the Prasna- Timtng recovery- Understanding rulership of planets

8. Application of Astral Remedies

9. Problems in Profession

10. New Business

11. Property Matters

12. Identifying Health Problems

13. Problems in Marriage

L4. Missing Persons

15. Miscellaneous

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CHAPTER 1PRASNA AND ITS UTILITY

Prasna is a very important part of astrology and is verl' use-fuI. In some cases, onlythe prasna astrology is helpful. The Prasnameans rvhen we reply a question based on the horoscope preparedfor the date and time when a querent has approached for astrolqgi-cal help. Generally, the prasna is madc when the querent does nothave a birth horoscope. It is very important that whenever a querenthas approached for the first time, the time and date are noted. Theplace would be the location of the astrologer. ln case of a tele-phonic or an e-mail query the place remains as the location ofthequerent

For the researchers and advance learners noting downthe time of the first query is helpful in timing of events andrectification of the birth charts. Even the astrological reme-dial measures prescribed according to the ascendant of theprasna have proved to be helpful in majority of the cases, wher-ever a response was available.

The study ofprasna is very useful: -

When the querent or the person about whom the prasna isbeing made does not have a birth chart.

-To ascertain the ascendant when the ascendant is either inthe ending degrees or the beginning of a new sign. In such cases,the ascendant rising in the prasna generally matches with theascendant ofthe birth chart. The correctness of the ascendant ofthe birth chart is very important to figure out the true functionalnature of the planets in a particular nativity. Not only the func-tional natrre of planets plays a key role in the analysis of a chart

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but also it is necessary for prescribing the astrological remedialmeasures.

- To time return of missing persons.

- To time recovery of patients.

- To predict recovery of stolen or misplaced items.

- To predict solemnisation of marriagc. ,

- To predict success of ncw vetrturos.

The only requircment for the success of the prasna astrologvis that thc quercnt approaches the astrologer without an1, appo'n,-ment for the sole purposc of a query. If a telephonic call is madeto fix up an appointment, then the time of the telephone call isnoted for the prasna while the actual meeting for the consultationmay take place at the appointed time.

Sometimes, it so happens when a person is introduced to anastrologer, the former immediately puts a question. Such a ques-tion should ahvays be replied according to the birth chart of thequerent. In case the querent does not have a birth chart. then he/shc should be asked to contact the astrologer after a rveek or tenda1's rvithout fixing an appointment. If the astrologer is not avail-able at the tlme of the approach made by the querent. then the timeofapproach should be noted and should be used for preparation ofa birth cliart. The prasna chart is prepared in firll for identifuingthe strength of the planets and working out the planetary periodsfor timing the events. The events are timed rvith the help of theoperating planetary periods and the transit influences, both forma-tive and separative.

Even at the cost of some repetition, the essential predictivetechniques of the Systems' Approach have been mcntioned in thisbook so that the case studies included in this book are properlyunderstood by the readers without referring to other books oftheSystems' Approach.

Prasna brings out the main question(s) of the querent basedon the conjunctions, aspects, placements and the operating plan-

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ets. If the lord of the fifth house is afflicted- the prasna mavpeftain to the progenic n-ntters. If the lord of the seventh house isaft-lictcd. the qucstion ma1' pertain to spouse or marital affairs orforeign visit or foreign stal . All the conjunctions. aspects. place-ments and the operating planctary periods are to be studied u,ithreference to the ascendant and not treating the house pertaining tothe relation about rvhom the question is madc as al1 ascendant forrepl-ving the question. For example, if onc rvants to know about thespouse then the influences on the seventh house are consideredand the seventh house is not trcated as the ascendant ofthe spouse.This is further elaborated in the case studies included in thebook.

CHAPTER 2

CONCEPTSMajor Constituents of the System of Astrology

The divine science of astrology has four major constituents,that are signs, houses, planets'and the planetary periods. It will bein the fitness of things if the four constituents of the system arebriefly discussed for developing the understanding for learning theHindu system of astrology.

A. SIGNS

The first constituent of the system is signs. They are twelvein number and are ruled by the planets indicated against each ofthem:--

SIGNS

l. Aries

2. Taurus

3. Gemini'

4. Cancer

5. Leo

6. Virgo

7. Libra

8. Scorpio

9. Sagittarius

10. Capricom

11. Aquarius

12. Pisces

LORDS

Mars

Venus

Mercury

The Moon

The Sun

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Saturn

Jupiter

Concepts

You u'ill observe that the planets Mars, Venus, Mercury- Ju-piter and Satum rule over trvo signs. These planets have specialattention to one of their signs and this sign is known as theirrnooltrikona sign. The signs Aries, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius andAquarius are the mooltrikona sign of the planets Mars, Mercury,Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, respectively.

The signs possess the positive and negative aspects oftheirlords according to their nature and according to the strength of ,their lords. The most important qualrty is that they lead us to inferthe extent of fructifications of the significations of a particularhouse. For example, if the sign Libra falls in a house and its lordVenus is in full strength. the significations of the house in particu-lar will flourish to a very affluent level of the society in which aparticular native (person) is living. The significations of the signshave been detailed in Chapter 3.

B. HOUSES

The second constituent ofthe System is houses. The housesare tr;velve in number and each of the trvelve houses of the horo-scope deals with specific significations. The significations of thehouses fructify under the planetary periods connected with them.The significations of the houses have been detailed in Chapter 4.The houses are good and bad. The sixth, eighth and twelfth housesare known as bad (malefic) houses as these rule diseases, obstruc-tions and losses, respectively.

C. PLANETS

The third constituent of the S1,51sm is planets. In Hindu as-trology, we consider the Sun, the Moon, Mars. Mercury, Jupiter.Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu as planets. While the Sun and theN{oon are the luminaries, Rahu and Ketu are the shadowy planets.As the planets Pluto, Neptune and Uranus neither have a lord-ship over a house nor have a planetary period of their own,they can in no way be considered in the predictive astrology.

The planets signifi'various things including the specific bodyparts and the functional s1'stem of health. For example, the Sun

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rulcs hcart. digestive system and vitality. The Moon rules the lungs,fluids in body, lymphatic system. etc. The significations of theplanets have been detailed in Chapter 5.

The planets attain benefic or malefic functional nature in anativity (horoscope) based on the lordship of benefic or rnalefichouses. The planets may be weak or strong. The functional maleficplanets when influencing other planets or houses cause afflictionsto them.

The planets, r,r,hen placed in a particular sign, are consideredas exalted/debilitated. In their signs of exaltation the planets be-come strong while in their signs of debilitation the planets becomeweak. The planets become exalted or debilitated in the signs men-tioned against each:

PLANETS

The Sun

The Moon

Mars

Mercury

Jupiter

Venus

Saturn

Rahu

Ketu

Aries

Taurus

Capricorn

Virgo

Cancer

Pisces

Libra

Taurus

Scorpio

Libra

Scorpio

Cancer

Pisces

Capricorn

Virgo

Aries

Scorpio

Taurus

EXALTATIONSIGN DEBILITATIONSIGN

D. PLANETARY PERIODS

The fourth constituent of the System is planetary periods

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Various tvpes of planetan/ periods for spccific planeta[' combina-

tions are mentioned in classical texts. But- rve lvill consider onll'

Vimshotri dasa system in this book as this is universally appli-

cable for all sets of combinations in a nativity.

The planets according to their strength in a horoscope. give

results of the significations and houses ruled bl' them in their subperiods. More light on this will be thror,vn at appropriate places in

the book.

CHAPTER 3

SIGNIFICATIONS OF SIGNS

1. ARIFS: tt is a fiery sign and presided over by the

significator of energy, Mars. The Sun, the significator of vitalitr'-

is exalted in this sign. These factors render the natives born in this

sign as most active, strong, aggressive and healthy in case Mars is

strong and beneficially disposed. In case @suffers from rvounds- fevers, short-temperedness, diseases of im-

pure blood, inflammatory dtsorders.brarn- cranlum and taclal Dones.

It is violent, moveable. positive, barren and is four legged

and has strong preferences. Satum, the planet of lethargy, becomes

debilitated in this sign.

When this sign rises in the ascendant, the body description

of the native resembles Mars and the Sun depending upon their

strength and becomes modified due to other influences on the

ascendant or the lord ofthe ascendant.

2. TAURUS : It is an earthy sign. It is ruled by Venus, the

significator for materialistic pursuits and comforts. This gives a

health,v constitutionand the bones ofthe neck.

Whenever Venus is strong the natives bom under this sign

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It is mild, negative, fixed, semi-fruitful and four-legged sign

and has precise, temperate and sickll'nature.

For natives born under the Taurus ascendant, the location of

vemrs ur the first house gives poor health and location in the eighth

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rnd trvelfth houses gives sickly constitution

3. GEMINI : This is an airy sign presided over by Mercury,tbe planet goveming rhe neruous sl'stem, s.Llg eld Iglp&.tqly ca-nal. The sign rules shoulders, Alm,s,ftmds., lungs, breath, shoulder

and hands. In case MbrCurv is

weak and the sign is malefically aspected the persons born under

this sign sufTer more at the mental level and the diseases linked

u'ith the parts mainly ruled blTris i[n.*

It is a talkative. positive. cofiImon, airy and barren sign andgives ambitious nature with imaginative ideas.

When this sign rises in the ascendant, the placement of

afflicted Mercury in the tenth house causes lleadaches, congestionand respiratory diseases and placement in dusthanas causes weak

constitution, weak nervous system, loss of assets, depreisiori re-

sulting in partial paralysis, stammering, disputes connected withproperty matters, movement to distant places, etc.

4. CANCER: This is a r,vatery sign, generally weak, pre-

sided over by the planet, Moon. which is changeable in nature andis tender. The sign rules Qleast, ch!._@astric region, stomachan4 digestive organs, bon sweat

t0 Applicl t ion ol 'Prurrr Arlrolrgy

under this sign arc vulncrablc to tlrc drscnscs ()f hmrt, spinc. stonl-ach, etc. and lack starrrirrl and slrorrg rrrll ;xnrcr,

' Its rulcr thc Sun. rulcs rrrtclligcrrcc. nrarc pr.gcn!'. srrcrnl sta-'tus and magniticcncc. This sign is ficrv rn nnrurc. fixctr. posrtivc.barren, bcncvolcnt and rrhcn rising in thc asccrdlurr n,ith a strongSun, makes thc pcrson noblc. gcncrous and grvcs nralcsttc appcar-

,allco. The placcmcnt of the Sun in the third housc ilrtlrcatcs ucakd;gestion and asthmatic disposition while its praccmcnt in dusthanas*."._-srgnrfics lack of vitality to the native.

6. VIRGO: This is an earthy sign ruled bv N{ercury. thc gov-,ernor of nervous system. It rules abdominal umbilical region. boweland intestines.

It is a negative, human- cofilmon, earthv and barren sign andgivesthe power ofanalysis and discrimination, ifMercury is strong.The natives bom under the ascending sign of Virgo with strongand well-placed Mercury, are blessed with attractive personalityand are charming. If Mercury is debilitated, combust, placed industhanas, the person has prominent veins, lacks witticism andhas no charm.

In case both the planet, Mercury, and the sign, Virgo, areweak and afflicted,respectively, the native suffers from the dis-eases of nervous breakdown. appendicitis, constipation, etc.

7. LIBRA: This is an airy sign ruled by Venus. This signrules lumbar region, skin, kidneys and bones of lumbar region.

When the planet Venus, if r.veak. and the ascendant areafflicted for natives bom under the sign Libra, the1, 5u6r by rvayof diseases connected rvith parts ruled by this sign. diabctes, vcne-real diseases, arthritis- gout pains, skin diseases, etc.

It is a talkative, moveable, positive. airy and scmi-tiuitfulsign and signifies sense ofjustice, claritl'. strong uill-po*,cr. opti-mism arrd is highlv sensitive. If thc sign Libra riscs in the ascen-dant and thc planet Venus is strong and well placed in thc nativitythe native gcts attractive personalitr'.

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8. SCORPIO: It is a waten/ sign. It is strengthened by therulership of a strong and fiery Mars in a nativity. It rules urinaryand sexual orgaus. anus, gencrat ive organs, bladder- nasalorgans and pelvic bones. If the planet Mars is rveak and the as-cendant is afflicted the native suffers bv diseases of piles, urinaryinfections and boils. operations, etc.. in the parts ruled by fff5 5ign.

It is a mute, violent, fixed, negative, watery and fruitful signand signifies severe sentiments.

9. SAGITTARIUS: This again is a fiery sign ruled b1'Jupi-ter and blesses the native rvith good health if strong in a nativity.This sign rules hips and thighs, arterial system and nerves.

ln case Jupiter is weak and the ascendant rvith Sagittagius

.rising is afflicted. the native suffers from anaemia, poor digestion,jaundice, high fevers, cold.diabetes, etc.

It is a positive, common, half human, fiery and semi-fruitfulsign and signifies impressive personality. The persons born underthis sign are best suited for training or advisory roles due to theirpleasant nature and analytical bent of mind.

f0. CAPRICORN : This is an earthy sign ruled by Saturn.This rules knees, bones, kneecaps andjoints. If Saturn is r,veak andthis sign is afflicted by the functional malefic planets, the persons

born under this sign suffer because of joint pains, general weak-ness, emaciated body, etc.

It is a negative, moveable, non-human, earthy and semi-fruit-ful sign and signifies tact, cheating, lethargy, melancholy nature,if its ruler, Saturn, is weak in the nativity.

11. AQUARIUS: This is an airy sign, ruled again by Satum,and rules legs, ankles, blood circulation, shim bone, etc.

If Satum is weak and the sign Aquarius is afflicted, the per-sons born under this sign suffer from fractures in legs, wounds,etc., in the parts ruled by this sign.

It is a talkative, positive, fixed, human and airy sign and sig-nifies characteristics like honesty, ideals and sensitiveness,. etc.,

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according to thc strcngtlr of its lord.

12. PISCES : This is a \\'atcD' sign rulcd br f upitcr and nrlosfeet and tocs. lrnrphatic systcrn. boncs of thc l'cct and toc. Alll ic-tions to Jupitcr and thc sign Pisccs causc sulfcrilrgs to thc nativesbom undcr this sign by discascs conncctcd rvith thc parts rulcd bvthis sign.

It is a mute, negative, cofirmon, non-human, watcry and fnrit-frrl sign and signifies enjovments, sensitivencss. etc.

HOW TO ANALYSE CHARACTERTSTICS

The placr:ment of a significator in a mgveable sign makes aperson dynan ic in nature. The placement of a significator in afixed sign makes a person less flexible in approach. The place-ment of a significator in a common sign makes a person of adjust-able nature.

, The placement of the significator in a fruitful signindicates early gains while the placement of the significatorin a semi-fruitful sign indicates slow gains. The placementof a significator in a barren sign indicates gains after lot ofefforts.I

, Th. airy element makes a person thinker, creative and spiri-tualist while an earthy element makes a person pleasure-seeker

,and he is persistently engulfed in materialistic pursuits. The waterelement makes the person ease-lover and keeps him fully involvedin worldly attachments.

The positive element shows greater chance of success. Thehuman element makes the approach of a person humanistic in lifeand he is generous, helpful and respectful to others.

SOME OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIGNS

Sex of the Signs

Aries, Gemini. Lco. Libra. Sagittarius and Aquarius are malesigns. Taurus. Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces arefemale signs.

Signitications of Signs

Prishthodaya Signs

Aries. Taurus. Cancer. Sagittarius and Capricorn are signs

that rise rvith their hind parls first. If a significator planet is placed

in these signs and is an indicator of tin-ring the event. it r'vill cause

the event early.

Sirsodaya Signs

Leo. Virgo. Libra, Scorpio. Gernini and Aquarius signs rise

with their head first and indicate that normal time rvould be taken

for the fructification of an event.

Ubhyodaya Signs

Pisces rises with both sides. The events are timed with the

help of the strength of tl-re planet in question and the placemeflt of

the planet in the srgn Pisces does not make a difference.

Reptile Signs

Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are knoun as reptile signs.

Directions of the Signs

Aries, Leo and Sagittarius rule the east direction. Taurus'

Virgo and Capricorn rule the south direction. Gemini, Libra and

Aquarius rule the rvest direction.. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces rule

the north direction. The directions in the prasna analysis are

identified from the placement of the significator planet in a par-

ticular sign.

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CHAPTER 4

SIGNIFICATIONS OF- HOUSES

Significations of the houses generally correspond to the signsof zodiac in seriatim. Similarly read the various body parts gov-erned by various houses. Afflictions to houses likewise cause dis-eases cifthe connected parts.

First House: Represents querent, his nature and state ofhealth, happiness, status, body complexion, personality and thebody parts - head, face, brain, facial bones, pituitary glands, cra-nium bones, etc. For example, afflictions to the first house causeparalysis, giddiness. wounds, scars, erratic activity of endocrineglands, derangement, brain fever, stupidity, nose-bleeding, etc. Thestrong, well placed and unafflicted Sun and Mars, as significators,help as a protective cover.

Second House : Represents wealth, family, status, fortune,speech. vision and the body parts - neck, throat, right eye, gullet,larynx, cerebellum, bones of neck. trachea, cervical region andcervical bones. tonsils, etc. Afflictions to this house result in prob-lems to eyes, thyroid glands, cervical, gums and teeth, speech, etc.A strong, well placed and unafflicted Venus, as a significator,helps as a protective cover.

Third House: Represents younger brothers or sisters, cour-age, short journeys, q'riting and communicative capability and thebody parts - shoulders, hands, right ear, respiratory canal, etc.Afflictions to this house result in problems of respiratory canal,shoulder pains, fracture in the collar bone region, partial deafiress,asthma, tuberculosis, etc.

A strong, well placed and unafflicted Mercury, as a

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significator, helps as a protective cover.

Fourth House: Represents mother, education, vehicles-domestic peace, properties, mind. assets and the body parts -heart- chest and lungs. Afflictions to this house result in coronaryproblems, lungs' disorders, mental disorders, lunacy and theproblems connectcd to the circulatorl' systems. A strong, wellplaced and unafflicted Moon, as a significator, helps as aprotcctive cover.

Fifth House: Rcpresents intelligence. speculative gains, prog-eny, learning, position, inclinations. spiritual pursuits, etc., and thebodv parts - stomach, gall bladder. pancreas, colon, diaphragm-spleen, liver, spinal cord, etc. Afflictions to this house result in thediseases of diabetes, peptic ulcers. anaemia, colic pains, stones ingall bladder, acidity, spinal cord. dyspepsia, diarrhoea, pleurisy,etc. A strong. u'cll placed and unafflicted Sun, as a significator,helps as a protective cover.

Sixth House: Represents disputes, debts, enemies, maternaluncles, emploYees, diseases, losses through theft and fire and thebody parts - intestinal function, appendix, ovaries, fallopian tubes,lower abdomen, kidney, etc. Afflictions to this house result inproblen-rs of appendicitis- generative organs, constipation, hernia.blood urea and nervous breakdown. A strong, well placed andunafflicted Mercury. as a significator, helps as a protectivecover.

Seventh House: Represents wife, partnerships, conjugal life,home abroad. travel, and the body parts -pelvic girdle, vagina,uterus, cervix- lumbar region, etc. Afflictions to this house resultin venereal diseases, gout pains, urination, impotency, sterilisation-renal problems, etc. A strong- well placed and unafflicted Venusas a significator, helps as a protective cover.

Eighth House: Represents longevity. inheritance, accidents,obstructions, losses, misfortunes, disgrace, easy gains, disappoint-ments and the body parts - rectum, hip, testes, ovaries, etc. Afflic-tions to this house result in hydrocele, fissure, impotency. piles,urinary infections, boils, etc. A strong, well placed and unafflicted iMars, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.

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Ninth House: Rcprcscnts fathcr. preccptor, spiritual lcarn-

ing, inclinatious. past dccds. ntcditatigtt. l1lrcigrr trarel. atld cdtt'

cation, gcucral firrtttnc. ll i lgrirnagcs. ctc . attd tlrc bodr parts - thrghs,

thigh boncs. borto nrarrou. ltrp.iornts and thc lrtcrial st'stcnl Af-

f l i c t ions to th is housc rcs t t l t in lo rv p rod t tc t i v i t t ' o f b lood,

thallasemia, loukacntia. high fcvcrs. ctc. A strotrg. rvcll placcd and

unafflictcd Jupitcr. as a significator. hclps as a protccti\c co!cr'

Tenth House: Represcnts profcssion. status. karnra in lifc.

character, ambition, nert birth, happincss from rnalc progcny and

the bodl' parts - knee joints and bones. Afflictions to this housc

result in arthritis, broken knees, inflammation of joints, gencral

weakness and emaciated body. A strong, well placed and unafflicted

Saturn, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.

Eleventh House: Represents gains, friends, elder brothers.

income, prosperity, etc., and the body parts - shanks, left ear

and left 6rm. Afflictions to this house result in fracture of

the lower portion of legs, pain in legs. problems of low productiv-

ity of blood, circulatory problems and cancer of leg. A strong, well

placed and unafflicted Saturn, as a significator, helps as a

protective cover.

Twelfth House: Represents expenses, losses, end of life,

life in foreign lands, obstructions in life, separation from family,

imprisonment, pleasures of bed, etc., and the body parts - left eye,

lymphatic system, ankles and feet. Afflictions to this house result

in problems to the body parts governed by the house and weakens

the immunisation power. A strong. r,vell placed and unafflicted

Moon, as a significator, helps as a protective cover.

NOMENCLATURE OF HOUSES

ANGULAR (KENDRA) HOUSES

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The first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses are callcd angular

houses or kendra houses.

Trines (Trikona houses)

The fifth and ninth houses are called trines or trikona houses.

First house is also considered as a trinc.

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Malefic or dusthana houses

The sixth, eighth and trvelfth houses are called malefic houses

or dusthana houses.

Benelic houses

All houses, other than the malefic houses, are treated as

benefic or auspicious houses under the Systenis' Approach.

Extent of Houses

Under thc Systems' Approach the extent of each house is 30

degre a-lr-s"d on the basis oi

p'I5Gifr6nt of the planets in a particular house. Their longitudinal

difference from the degree rising in the ascendant does not makg a

difference. lhe degree rising in the ascendant is considered as the

effectivegree rvould be considered as the most effective point of all the

hoilles Supposc l0 degree rises as the ascendant in Leo. The

frfrit effective poinl of all the houses would be l0 degrees. The

planets placed in a house having longitude betr,veen 5 degree to 15

degree would be influencing the most effective point of the con-

cerned house.

The significations of houses fructify under the planetary

periods connected with them. The nature or extent of signifi-

cations is dependent on the strength of the lord of the house,

strength of the significator of the house and the effects on the

house itself. The significations of the houses suffer if their lords

and significators are weak or they or their lords are under the

influence of functional malefic planets.

CHAPTER 5

SIGNIFICATIONS OF PLANI| 'TS

1. SUN: The Sun signifies highly placed porsons, adminis-trators, physicians, contractors, politicians, father, male child andsocial status. The Sun is karaka for vitality and life giver in a malenativity. He is bilious and has sturdy bones. It is hot, dry, construc-tive and represents health, blood, brain, digestive system, right eye(male) and lcft eye in the case of females. In case it is weak andafflicted in a nativity it gives rneak eyesight and diseases of head-aches, erratic circulation ofblood, bone fractures, fevers. high bloodpressure, baldness, bone cancer and low immunisation power. Itsnaturc is benevolent and cruel.

2. MOON: The Moon signifies rulers, administrators, hotelmanagers, mother, mind, nourishing agent, soother, house keeper,trainer, public relations, etc., and its nature is benevolent and gen-erous. It is a female planet, cold, moist, mild and is phlegmatic innature. It governs fluids in body, good quality of blood, breast.stomach, lymphatic system, lungs and chest. It governs the lefteye in the case of males and ovaries, menstrual cycle, uterus. gen-erattve organs and right e)'e in the case of females. Weak andafflicted Moon besides giving psychic problems causes diseascsof the uterus, lungs, menstrual disorders and the nativc is vulncr-able to frequent cough and cold, fever, general weaknoss, ctc.

3. MARS: Mars signifies arrny conmanders, administrators.younger brothers, entrepreneurs, police, anii-social clcmcnts whcnafflicted. engineers, surgeons, chemists, etc., and its naturc is crucl-unrclenting and active. It is a dry and fiery planct and is bilious innature. It governs, marro\,v, blood, forehead, ncck, rnuscular sys-tem and external generative organs. When afflicting or itself being

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lveak and/or afflicted it causes, inflammations, wounds, burns,accidents, fractures, piles, fevers, epilepsy, tumours, mental aber-ration, cancer, etc.

4. MERCURY: Mercury rules analyical faculties, speech,sharp intellect, power of discrimination and confidence. It is per-sonified as,a prince, thinker, mathematician, accountant, trader,and related business fields. He is mixture ofthree humours namely,phlegm, bile and wind. He rules skin, mind, nervous system, lungs,tongue, hands, arms and mouth. When weak and,/or afflicted itcauses psychic diseases, nervous breakdorvn, leucoderma, impo-tence, vertigo, deafiress, asthma and diseases ofrespiratory canal,intestines, insomnia, etc.

5. JUPITER: Jupiter rules ministers, preceptors, teachers,advocates, financial advisors and signifies elder brothers, spousin female nativities, male progeny, wealth, morals, sincerity,friends, divine grace, father and, in fact, all good things in life. Itis mild, temperate, warm and is phlegmatic in nature. It rules liver,arterial system, hearing power. absorptive power, hips, fats andblood. When rveak and/or afilicted it causes jaundice, diabetes andother diseases of liver, anaemia, diseases of pancreas glands andgall bladder, flatulence, etc.

6. VENUS: Venus signifies material comforts, wife, worldlyknowledge and materialistic pursuits, creativity, art, rich tastes,etc. It also signifies ministers, teachers, lovers, medical practitio-ners, financial administration, fashion, cinema theatres, paintings,music, advertising, hotels, etc. The nature of Venus is benevolentand generous. It is warm and moist. It is sensual, phlegmatic andwindy in nature. It gor,'ems private parts, kidneys, semen, face,neck, throat, chin, venous system. etc. When weak and,/or afflictedit causes venereal diseases, diabetes, stones in bladder, or kidney,cataract, rveakness ofsexual organs and paralysis..

7. SATURN: Saturn signifies labour leaders, sewants, jobsrequiring hard r.vork with less remunerative, industries and indus-trials r,vhen other planets are strong and helping. The nature ofSatum is selfish and indolent. It is cold, dry, contracting, short-tempered, wom-out and windy in nature. It rules joints, spleen,


teeth, knees, phlegm and s-ecretive system. When weak and/or af-

flicted it causes constant and painful diseases, leg fracture, cancer,

diseases of glands, skin disease, paralysis, rheumatism, gout, con-

sumption, flatulence.

8. RAHU: Rahu signifies diplomats, deceptors, manipula-

tors, dealers in drugs and poisons, etq. It signifies cheats, pleasurc

seekers, insincere and immoral acts, etc. It is phlegmatic in nature

and gives malignant growth. When afflicting it causes diseases ofphlegm, intestines. boils, skin, ulcers, spleen, worrns, high bloodpressure, etc.

9. KETU: Ketu signifies meditators and spiritualists. It is

dry and fiery in natrre. Is affliaion causes wounds, inflammations,

fevers, intestinal diseases, mental abenation, low-blood pressure,

deafness, defective speech, etc. Ittakei a person towards mystic

sciences and spiritual pursuits.

CIIAPTER 6

ADVANCE ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

The key issues in horoscopic analysis are:

(l) Identiff ing the functional nature of the planets in a nativity;

(2) The techniques for judging the strength of a plane!

(3) The distinction between the rveak and/or afflicted planets;

(4) The impact of r,veak and/or afflicted planets;

(5) The orb of longitudinal difference for judging the impact of

conjunctions and asPects;

(6) The most malefic planet; and

(7) The most effective point (MEP) of various houses in a chart.

SALIENT FBATURES OF THE SYSTEMS' APPROACH

For the benefit of the readers, the prominent features of the

Systems' Approach are being discussed here' Events and indica-

tions in life are ruled b1' planets, houses. signs and planetary peri-

ods. The planets during their operating periods blcss the nati't'e

with the significations ruled by them depending upon their strength

and placement in a particular horoscope. Idcntifi ing the rveakness

and affliction of planets is not at all a difficult job and can be learnt

by beginners or non-astrologers lvith the help of the book, "SELF

LEARNING COURSE lN ASTROLOGY". The Sy5lsrns'Ap-

proach not only increases the accuracy ofanalysis but also speeds

up the analytical process and helps in identifling the results of

analysis in an unambiguous manner- consistently without any con-

fusion.

FUNCTIONAL NATURE OF PLANETS

Thc ftinctional nature of the planets, as stated above, is the

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kev analrtical factor in the horoscopic analr.sis. Bcsidcs Rah' andKetu the plancts. u'hose moortrikona sig.s arc in rhc nrarcfic lrouscs(sixth. eighth and tu'elfth) with refcrcncc to thc lsccrrdarrt. act asfunctional nralefic planets in a natir itr', For trrrs l)urr)osc thc signca'ccr is co'sidered as nrooltrikona -sigrr rll 't lrc Nlt,.rr l ' cxcc,-n-t ional cascs- * l rc 'Rahu is *,c l l p laccd i . n r ,o, l t rrkrrra sign of aplanct. uitlrout causirrg a'r' conjurrcti. ' or closc asllcct rritl otlrcrhouscs and plancts and tlrs dispositor prarrct is str.'g. Rarur givcsgood rcsults during its sub pcriods fbr rnatcrial,stic prospc-ritt.Rah'-Kctu. ulrc ' cxal tcd. girc matcr ial ist bcrrcl l ts , r i . , i t . , t . t r i i l -tated Rahu involves thc nativc in cxposcd scandars and acutc ph'si-cal sufferings.

under the Sy'stems' Approacrr. trre planets indicated againsteach ascendant, act as functional malefic planets for thc concernedascendant:

ASCENDANT

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

FUNCTIONAL MALEFIC PLANETSMercury, Rahu and Ketu.

Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.Rahu and Ketu,

Juprter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.

Saturn. Mars. the Sun, Rahu and Ketu.Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.

Mars, Venus, Rahu and Ketu.

The Moon. Rahu and Ketu.The Sun, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu.The Moon, Mercurl,- Rahu and Ketu.The Sun, Venus, Saturn. Rahu and Ketu.

The functional malefic planets for various ascendants. men-tioned above, may appear to be at variance when seen in the con_text ofthe available classical texts and used b1'the translators ofthe classical texts. but when 5'ou analyse the charts based on thefunctional malefic planets brought out hereinabove, vou would findthat all of your confusions disappear at one stroke.

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CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS

When two or more planets have same longitudes, the con-junction is known as an exact conjunction. lf thc longitudinal dif-ference happens to be less than five degrees, the conjunction isknown as a close conjunction.

Similarly, when trvo or more planets mutualll' aspect eachother on the same longitudinal degree or a planet casts its aspectexactly on the most effective point of a house or houses. thcaspect is knonn as exact aspect. Ifthis aspect is rvithin a longitu-dinal diflerence of five degrees, then the aspect is knorvn as aclose aspect.

The conjunctions or aspects with more than fivc degrees lon-gitudinal difference are wide conjunctions or aspects. These'donot have permanent impact in life except the short lived transitinfluences on the planets involrred in wide conjunctions or aspectsseparately and severely.

ANALYSING STRENGTH OF PLANETS

Those planets are considered weak, which are in their signsof dlbrilitatlion, are combust, are in the state of olc! age or infancyand placed in the malefic houses in the rasi chart. The S1'stems'Approach also considers a planet weak if it is placed in themooltrikona sign of another rveak planet and if a planet occupiesits sign of debilitation in t[9_nar,'amsa and other varga charts. Inall other situ;Iions, the planets ar@wellplaced.

A u'eak planet is not capable to fully protect its general andparticular signifi cations.

The general significations meiu:ls the aspects ruled'by'theplanet. For example. the Sun rules father, status ofthe native. heart,digestive system, etc., irrespective of the lordship of the Sun in aparticular nativity. The particular significations of the planet meansthe significations of the house r.vhere its mooltrikona sign is placedand the house where this planet is placed in the natal chart.

The results of the significations of the r,r'eak planet fructifu

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u'ith delal' and sgffbr whcncyer the r'veak planct is afTlrctcd dtrc to

closc aspoct or conjunction s'ith thc functional rnalefic plarrct. Thc

natal atfliction causes darnages in the cntire sub pcriod of thc

wcak planct and thc afflicting plancts rvhilc the transit influcnccs

cause short term danragcs for the duratiol ofthe effective transit

inf'lu cncc.

MOST EFFECTM POINT (MEP)

Thc rising dcgrcc in thc asccndant is knosn as tltc ttrost of'-

fectivo point of all thc housos. For exantplc- if 23 dcgrcc riscs in

the Sagittarius ascendant. the most effcctivc point of all thc ltouscs

r,r'ill be 23 degree. Any planet conjunct within 5 degrees on cithcr

side. that is. within ltl dcgrces to 28 degrces in that housc u'ould

be influencing the significations of the house in question in a pro-

nounced manner dcpending upon the functional nature of that

planet. Suppose. the planet Moon is placed at 24 degrees in the

third house in the sign Aquarius ruled by Satum. The Moon is a

functional malefic planet as it mles the eighth house. Since the

Moon is conjunct rvith the most effcctive point of the third ltouse,

not only it mars the initiatives of the person but during the sr-rb

periods of both the Moon and Saturn it will not allow any ventures

or initiatives of thc persons to succeed. The aspect of the Moon

to the most effective poilt of the ninth house would also cause

obstructions to the significations of the ninth house during the sub

periods of both the Sun and the Moon. The Sun is lord of the ninth

house rvhile the Mool is aspecting and inf.luencing the niltl, house

In such cascs if the planet Sun is u'ell placed and strong, the im-

pact of the influcnce of the Moon rvould bc somcu'hat milder than

if th" Sun is badly placed and rveak. Suppose, the Saturn is badlv

placed in the sixth house and is rveak due to its being in the state of

infanc-v. then the impact ofthe Moon on the third house and durilg

the sub periods of the Moon and Saturn would be quite gravc'

MOST MALEFIC PLANET (MMP)

lf there is a mooltrikona sign in the eighth housc fiom thc

ascendant. its lord is called the most malefic planct (MMP) ln

case there is no mooltrikola sign in thc eiglrth housc thcn the role

of the MIvIP is plal,ed by the lord of the twelfth house containing

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thc mooltrikona sign. And if there is no mooltrikona sign in the

trvelfthhouse, too. then the role of the MMP is playsdl b-v Ketu.

For various ascendants the most malefic planets are as under:

ASCENDANT

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

MOST MALEFTC PLANET

Ketu

Jupiter

Ketu

Saturn

The Moon

Mars

Mercury

Venus

The Moon

The Sun

Mercury

Venus

, AFFLICTIONS

The afflictions to the planets or houses are caused by the

close conjunction or aspect of the functional malefic planets in a

nativitl'. The afflictions to strong planets are effective if thev are

rvithin one degree range. The afflictions to weak planets or houses

are fulh' cffective if the1,' are rl,ithin one degree range while aff'lic-

tions are 80o - 60o ,40%^20% and 0o/o if the afflicting planet or

nrost effective point of the house is having a I deg, 2 deg,3 deg. 4

deg and 5 deg longitudinal difference, respectivelJ', from the weak

planet or the most cffective point of the house. It is most severe if

the weak and afflicted planets are badll' placed. The experience

based on the response of the people indicates that these afflictions

can be taken care of upto 80 - 90% with the help of the astral

t*trf


remedies. that is, kavach and charities. If the lord is strong thcdanrage is mrnimum. For non- mooltrikona signs the inrpact ofthe affliction is 100% to }n/o depending upon the longitudinal dif-fercncc bctu'ccn thc afflicting planets and the most effective pointsof thc housc. as crplaincd abovc. for the planets. If a planet, beinglord of a housc. is ucak one should see the strength of thesignificator (karaka) of tlut housc and the supplementary houses.

Wc hope. nou thc rcadcrs clcarlv understand that a weakplanct and an afflictcd planut arc not onc and the same thing.

MEASURING STRENGTH OF THE HOTJSES

The strength ofthe houses and the signs is gauged throughthe strength of their lords and the conjunctions or aspects to themost efilective point of the houses.

IDENTIFYING RESULTS OF MAIN OR SUB PERIODLORDS

Events fructif in the periods of indicative planets. There-fore, it is very important that rve understand the method of analysingthe dasa (main period) and bhukti (sub period) results.

Though various types of conditional planetary periods fbrspecific combinations in a nativitl'are mentioned in classical tcxts,Vimshotri dasa 51,51ep has 6een mentioned for general applica-tions. Based on the longitude of the Moon in the natal charts. thebalance of operational Vimshotri dasa is calculated. Thereafter,the planets have their main periods in a seriatirn. The order of themain periods (Dasa) under the Vimshotri dasa system is the dasaof the Sun followed by the Moon. Mars, Rahu, Jupiter, Saturn,Mercury, Ketu and Venus.

During the major period of a planet all othcr plancts shareperiods proportionate to their period in the Vimshotri dasa. Thisshare of period is known as sub-period (bhukti) and thc tirst sub-period in a planet's own main period is allavs its orvn fblloll'cdby other planets in the seriatim mentioncd abovc.

Il.flre marn period lord is a functioual nralcflc. thc sub psri-

ffiodsi-f-fiEffiEio-nalbenefic planets create onS

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while the sub periods of the functional benefic planets bestow

e dmmalefic planet,

In the main period of the functional benefic planets the subperiods of the well placed and strong ftinctional benefic planets

bestorv good results w'hilethe sub periods ofbadly placed and weakplanets bestorv just average results with mishaps during theunfavourable transit influences. During the main period of the func-tional benefic planets the sub periods of the functional maleficplanets cause mild sufferings. During the main period ofthe func-tional benefic planets, the sub period of the functional maleficplanets involved in close conjunctions or aspects with other rveakplanets cause grave concems and tragic happenings.

The results of the general significations of the sub periodlord depend upon its functional nature, strength, placement,lordship, conjunction(s) and aspect(s) to the same. The significa-tions of the house of placement are touched when transit planets

create benefic or malefic inflriences on the sub period lord. Inthe sub period of a planet, the following significations aretouched:-

(l) The general significations of the planet. For example,the Sun rules father, social status, position with the government,male child, digestive system, heart, blood pressure, etc.

(2) The significations of the house where the mooltrikonasign of the planet is placed. In case in the mooltrikona sign housesome malefic planet is conjunct with the most effective point ofthe house or some malefic planet is aspecting the most effectivepoint of the said house, during the sub period of the ruling planet

the significations of the mooltrikona sign house shall not prosper

and face problems indicated by the afflicting planet dependingupon the lordship.

(3) The significations of the house where the planet isplaced.

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ANALYSING RESULTS OF HOIISES ( 'ONTAINING

NON-MOOLTRIKONA SIGNS

You rvill find in vour cxpcricncc that until and unlcss therc isa close malefic influcncc on thc most cffcctirc point of a house,

the significations of thc ltousc containittg lt rtolt-nrtxrltrikona signlvillnot bothcrtltc pcrson. at all. That is to sav that thc pcrson nillnot scck astral consultation or rcntcdics for ths significations of

thc houscs containing a non-mooltrikona sign.

RESULTS OF EXCHANGE OF HOUSES OR ASTERISMS

The situation, in s'hich a planet 'A' is placed in a sign ornakshatra rule,l by the planet 'B' and the planet

'B' is placed in a

sign or nakshatra ruled by the planet 'A', is considered as ex-

change of houses or nakshatra (asterisms). For example, if the Sunis placed in the sign Scorpio and the planet Mars is placed in the

sign, Leo, then the classical works considers this as exchange ofhouses bV the Sun and Mars.

Under the Systems' Approach, we do not recognise thisconcept. Each planet is considered, separately, for its place'

ment, strength, relationship with other planets, etc.

ANALYSING CAPABILITY OF PLANETS TO BLESS

. WITH THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS

Both the positions - natal and transit - of the planet underconsideration are to be studied. The planets would be able to bless

the native rvith their significations, both general and particular. if

they are strong both in the natal chart and the transit.

IDENTIFYING TRANSIT INFLUENCES

The result of a particular house will be influenced by a tran-

siting planet when it is near to its most effective point dependingupon its functional nature whether bonefic or malefic. The impact

of transit functional malefics is on both functional malefics and

benefics. The things governed by the planets would be their gen-

eral and particular significations. Similarly'. rvhen the impact is on

the MEP of a house the significations of thc house occupied andhouse aspected would be influenced by a transit planet.

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Trarrsitoffunctionalbeneficsoverthenatalpositionoffunc-tional malefics or close aspect of natal functicnal malefics on tran-

sit ftrnctional benefics alio spoils the significations of the func-

tional benefics.

INTERACTION,BETWEEN THE ST]B PERIOD AND

TRANSIT RESULTS

Dur ing t l resubper iodofap lanet thes ign i f i ca t ionsof thehouse mled b-v the sub period lord- thc general significations of thc

planet and tt . significations of the house rvhere the phnet is placed

would be touched.

The transit means r'vhcn the planetar,v position on an)'

givendate,subsequenttotherjateofbir th, isstudiedwithrefer-ence to the ascendant and the position of the planets in the natal

chart.

For example. let us take a chart rvith the sign Sagittarius ris-

ingintheascendant.Suppose,intlrischartthelordofthecleventlrhJuse, Venus, is placed in the twelfth house ruling losscs' During

the suf period oftheVenus loss of elderbrother, income andtrouble

to friends is indicated. Norv in the transit the functional malefics

Rahu/Ketu may form close conjunction or aspect with any of

the three positions to cause the event of the death of the elder

brother:

i) most effective point of thc eleventh house'

ii) tl.re natal Position of Venus

iii) the transit position of the sub period lord' Venus'

The sub period lord sets the trend according to the lordship

and the placement of the planet bcsides the other influences on the

planet for the entire sub-period while the transit planets cause

influence whenever they come into contact rvith the natal

position or the transit position of the sub period lord. The transrt

influence ceases to exit as soon as the transit conjunction/aspect

attains a longitudinal difference of five degrees. we hope this gives

better underitandilg ilto the interaction betr,r,een the transit re-

sults and the sub period lord results rvith the help of the above

example.

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MEASURING THE S'TRENGTH OF TIIE PLANEl 'S

Infancy or old age

Thc rcsults of tlre plancts in thc state of infancy or old agcvan, in dcgrcc of strcngth according to thcir longitudcs. Whcn thcplancts arc in tlrc statc of inlturct tlrcir porrcr is 20,)i,. 4}oh.6OY(,.80%o and 100')1, ultcrr thcir longitudc rs I dcgrcc. 2 dcgrccs. 3 de-grees. 4 dcgrecs and -r dcgrccs. rcspcctivcll,. Whcn tlro plancts arein the old agc thcir po\\or is ll0'Zo. 6(l'h,- 40"/u. 20"1, arnJ zcro rvhcntheir longitudc is 26 dcgrecs. 27 degrccs, 2[l degrccs, 29 dcgrccsand 30 degrces. respectivclv. As a nerv bom or a very old pcrson isincapable of doing any'thing at their own, similar condition is ofthe planets when they are in the state of infancy and old age, re-spectively.

Exalted Planets

The placement ofthe planets in their signs of exaltation addsto their strength. Thc peak points of exaltation or debilitation hasvery little relevance.

Combust planets

When the Sun is a functional benefic planet its conjunctionlvith other well placed functional benefic planets is good and givesexponential growth for the significations of planets which are inclose conjunction rvith the Sun. The combust planets suffer underthe transit malefic influences.

When the Sun is a ftinctional malefic and is closely conjunctwith other planets all the planets involved suffer as they becomeafflicted by the conjunction of a functional malefic planet perrna-nently because of the natal affliction. The combust planets in suchcases suffer in transit afilictions.

BADHAKA PLANETS

The principle ofbadhaka house is redundant. For various as-cendants from Aries to Pisces, the planets Saturn. Saturn, Jupiter-Venus. Mars, Jupiter. the Sun, the Moon, Mcrcury. Mars, Venusand Mercury are treated as Badhaka planets. Under no circum-stances- these planets act maleficalll'for thc various ascendants. If

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the so called badhaka planet is not closell, associated u,ith otherfunctional malefic planet or the most malefic planet, its influenceon any planet or the most effective point of a house, would neverbe bad.

KENDRADHIPATI DOSHA

Similarly, the Kendradhipati Dosha is also a redundant con-cept. It is said that lvhen a natural benefic planet owns a kendrahouse its functional nature for the nativitv becomes malefic. Thereaders can find out for themselves that if the mooltrikona sign ofa natural benefic planet falls in a kendra house its influence onother functional benefic planet or the most effective point of ahouse would always be beneficial. However, whenthis planet formsmutual close conjunction or aspect with other functional maleficplanet, its own general and particular significations would suffer.

These two concepts, that is the Badhaka Planets andKendradhipati Dosha, have been stretched by those, who neverdid empirical studies and failed to interpret charts with one singleapproach.

rMpAcT oF yocAs (PLANETARY COMBTNATTONS)

The particular conjunctions, mutual aspects and placementsin a natal chart are known as yoga. It may be a Rajyoga, Dhana5,oga,Duryoga, Mahapurush yoga. Mahabhagya yoga or even Kalsarpayoga. The impact of Rajyogas and Dhanayogas accrues only if theplanet(s) is or are placed in a good house, unafflicted and are strong.Whenever. the planets ruling the benefic houses conjoin or mutu-ally aspect closely, they form good yoga (say Rajyogas) connectedwith the indications of both the houses involved provided they arestrong and unafflicted. The involvement of a planet ruling the houseof income and./or wealth produces a Dhanayoga. In other words,mere location of a planet or a set of planets in a particular sign orhouse without creating a close relationship through a close con-junction or aspect does not result into yoga.

Similarly, until and unless the most malefic planet, the func-tional malefic planet, Rahu and Ketu form a close conjunction withanother planet(s) they do not produce any Duryoga or even Kalsarpa

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yoga. The misnomer Kalsarpa yoga is bcing propagatcd bt'those

persons uiro have failcd to corrccth rdcntit\ ' thc lurrctronal tlatttre

of plancts in various natilitics and hayc not bccn ablc to prll polnt

the rcasons for nr iscr ics Any chart containing the so cal led

Kalsarpa yoga will not give bad results until and unlcss Rahu-

Ketu or other functionnl malelic Jrl:tncls cfluse severe colt.ittnc-

tions or aspects with wenk and/or badly placed planets in that

particular nativity. Undcr tltc Slstcnts' Approach thc llalrsis is

ulr , ,o1' , donc gi t f i rcf trcncc to thc placctt tcnt o1'plancts. t l rc ir

strength and rvcakncsscs and thcir tnutual rclationship rvith rcti:r-

ence to tlte asccttdant.

USE OF DIVISIONAL CHARTS

The divisional charts are used for judging the true strength of

a planet u,hile studying its impact in a particular field' Any planet

occupying its sign of bebilitation in a particular divisional chart

will fail to protect its significations in its sub periods' We con-

sider the lord of the ascendant of the concemed divisional chan

For example, if there is no mooltrikona sign in the ascendant of

the dasamsa, we consider the position of the prime and secondary

determinants of the professional affairs of the natal chart tn

dasamsa. If the ascending sign of dasamsa is a mooltrikona sign

of a particular planet, the same planet is also considered as an ad-

ditional primc determinant of the profession. For judging the

strength of the primary and secondary significators of the natal

chart in dasamsa we have to see if these planets have gone to their

signs of debilitation in dasamsa'

INSIGHT

whenever the lord of the any house containing a mooltrikona

sign goes to the sixth, eighth and twelfth houses mling diseases.

accidenti and losses, respectively, the native has to suffer on ac-

count of bad health for the aspects of the health governed by the

planet and the house concerned.

When planets are indicating tragic happcnings thcrr people

usually do not perform astral remedies to protect thcmselves agalnst

the expected losses and the rveakness of Jupiter and the lord of

the ninth house is always a contributing factor in this regard.

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The strengthening astrological remedial measures are sug-

gestsd for all the functional benefic planets even if they are not

iveak and afflicted in the natal chart. The strengthening measures

provide a preventive cover to the planets against their transit rveak-

ness. Similarlv, the propitiating remedial measures are advised for

all the functional malefic planets even if thev are not forming close

afflictions in the natal chart. The propitiatory remedial measures

provide a preventive cover for transit and natal afflictions'

Rahu's influence on the most effective point of the o"t"l

dant, third house, fifth house or the tenth house and the planets the

sun, the Moon and Venus gives gambling or speculative tenden-

cies and if Mercun, ruling analytical porver is badly placed and is

under the severe affliction of the rnost malefic planet the nativc

suffers on account of unmanageable anxiety leading to the depres-SUIIOIS OII a(')UUUITL UI ulurrcurotswovrv ar^rvLJ

sion, nervous breakdown, hypertension, insomnia, coronary disl,eases.

Indications of time can only be modified with the help of the

astral remedies. Until and unless the astral rernedies are pertbrmcd-

in our views, the extenl of the services of the divine science of

astrology is very much limited.

The planetary relationships give results according to the in-

dications in case no preventive remedies are performed'

The close influence of the lord of the eighth house during its

own sub period results into obstructions. setbacks and denial of

the significations of the houses and planets that are under its af-

fliction. :

The third house and the planet Mercury rules mental and

physical growth. The fifth house go.l,erns intelligence and the fourth

hoor. rules pou'er of grasp and abilit.v of acquiring education'

Weakness and/or affliction of the planets connected with the third,

fourth and fifth houses and the Moon and Mercury result in mental

retardation.

HOW TO START ANALYSIS

For starting analysis of a chart, first of all rmderline the func-

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tional malefic planets and idcntifl ' thc conjunctions or aspcctswith 5 degrecs orb. Put a circlc around thc plancts and houscs tlratare afflicted due to the close influence of thc functional nralcficplanets. Noi,v you can start the analysis.

The problem is alwal's concerning the s,eak. badl-v" placcdand afflicted planets or the sub periods of thc functional nrale lrcsfortrend results relatedto the sub periods. The short tcnn problcnris indicated by the malefic transit over the rveak natal plancts Theclose influence of the most malefic planet on the weak and badlyplaced planets results into denial of the significations of thc af-flicted planets. The good results should be indicated for the signi-fications of the rvell placed strong planets having close conjunc-tions or aspects.

A functional benefic's position in any of the dusthana housesmakes it u'eak but if it is in the eighth house near the most effec-tive point of the house. then despite weakness it is good as it as-pects the most effective point of the second house.

Caution -- Astrologers do not have television and cannot giverunning commentar)'.

The best thing is in the shortest possible time indicate thestrong and weak areas in chart and prescribe appropriate remedies.

CIIAPTER 7

IDENTIFYING PRASNA INDICATIONS

The prime determinants of prasna are rveak planets and oneor more afflictors, explained below, involved in close conjunc-tions rvith other planets or the most effective points of the houses.If a planet is under the affliction of an afflictor, the following as-pects will be touched:-

l. General significations of the planet.

2. The significations of the house containing mooltrikona signof the afflicted planet.

3. The significations of the house where the afflicted planet isplaced.

For various ascendants the following planets become theafflictors:

ASCENDANT AFFLICTORS

Aries Mercury, Rahu and Ketu

Taurus Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Rahu and Ketu.

Gemini Rahu and Ketu.

Cancer Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.

Leo The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.

Virgo Saturn, Mars, the Sun. Rahu and Ketu.

Libra Mercury, Rahu and Ketu.

Scorpio Mars, Venus. Rahu and Ketu.

Sagittarius The Moon, Rahu and Ketu.

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Capricom

Aquarius

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The Sun, Jupitcr, Rahu and Kctu

The Moon, Mercury, Ralru ;rnd Kctu

Pisces The Sun, Venus, Satum, Rahu and Kctu.

SPOTTING THE PRASNA

For spotting the indications of the prasna procccd as undcr :

l. Identiff the malefic influcnce of thc afllictor(s) on the

most effective points of various houscs and thc rrcak

planets.

2. Identifu the sub periods of the afflicting and afllictcd plan-

ets.

3. Examine the transit pace of slow moving or stationarl' fttttc'

tional malefic planets on the most effective points of vartous

houses and the weak and afTlicted planets.

PRIME DETERMINANTS OF PRASNA

Afflicted Planets: Those planets that havc closc inllrtcncc

of the functional malefic planets (afflictors as mcntiottcd abovc)

either by conjunction or aspect are treated as afflictcd plalcts Thc

close influence of the lord of the sixth house and Rahu causcs dts'

eases, disputes, losses through theft and fire and stratncd tinancral

position. The close influence of the functional malctic plancts

ruling the eighth and twelfth houses and the planct Kctu grvcs

chronic diseases, major setbacks, terntination of rclatitl ltshrps.

accidents. obstructions and if the afflictcd planct is u'cak artd brtdlv

placed, the native suffers from long lived problcms, fatal dtscascs

and may have to undergo surgery, etc.

Weak Planets: The weak plancts are not able to protcct thcir

general significations and the significations of tltc ltouscs coltl:rilt-

ing their mooltrikona sign and therefore tltc natirc sullcrs hccause

of mal-functioning of health ruled by tho rvcak plancts. Nccdlcss

to add that the badly placed planets arc irrcludcd in thc woak plan-

ets.

Planetary Periods: The sub periods of the afl'lictor and

Identitying Prasna Indications 37

afflicted planets as mentioned above and the sub periods of the

planets placed in the malefic houses. These sub periods lead to the

irends that contilue throughout the sub periods and the trends can

be rel,ersed ifthe afflicted planets are strong and the follorving sub

periods are of strong, well placed and unafflicted planets'

Transit Influences: The studl' of transit influences on the

Prasna. Sometimes, the problem is inordinately prolonged due to

the close transit influence of slorv movit'tg planets of the prasna

planets. If the afflicted planets of the prasna are strong' the

problern ends after the transit impact is over. If the natal afflicted

planets are weak and badly placed and the sub periods of the

uffli"tot. are in progress then the problem turns into constant

problem.

TIMING OF EVENTS

The prasna may pertain to the significations ruled by the plan-

ets andthe significations of the houses containing mooltrikona signs

of the afflict"d *d/or badly placed planets. Tirning of the results

is worked out as per the strength of the operating or forthcoming

well placed lords ofthe sub periods and or separation of the rnalefic

transit afflictions. If the problem has been caused by the operating

sub period then the span of the problem may be for a longer dura-

tion and can only be reversed in the sub period of a rvcll placed

strong functional benefic planet. If the problem has been caused

b), a transit malefic influence on a r.vell placed or strong planet,

the span of the problem may be when the causing transit malefic

ilfluence separates. For desired results, application of astrological

remedial measures detailed in chapter 8 are prescribed. If the

native has a natal chart then the remedies are suggested as per the

natal chart. Ifthe native does not have a natal chart and he/she has

contacted for the first time, the remedies are suggested as per the

ascendant of the Prasna.

CHAPTER 8

THE APPLICATION OF I\S'I ' ITOLOGTCALREMEDIES

To help pcople come out of their problcms thc qucrcnts areadvised appropriate astrological remedial measures. Thc problemsin life are caused by weak planets and./or afflictions to them. There-fore, two rvay application of astral remedies is administered afterdiagnosing the problematic planetary influences in a chart. Firstly,the strength is provided to the weak functionally benefic planets.The strength can be provided by various methods, e.g. stones, colourtherapy, KAVACH (the protective shield containing mystical num-bers of the planets) in an auspicious time. Secondly. the malevo-lence of the functionally malefic planets is reduced by offeringpropitiatory charities concerning these planets. The two r,vay ap-plication helps in reducing the impact of rnalefic planetary influ-ences to a large extent. The preventive use of astral remedies ismuch more useful than the curative astral remedies.

Generally, people resort to astral remedies in the end aftertrying all other therapies ignoring tlie distinct advantage of pre-ventive diagnostic power of the astrological science. Needless tostress the benefit of preventi'l'c medicinelredressal measures asagainst those ofthe curative nlcasures.

For both - curative and preventive remedies - the judiciousmixture of the following astral remedies is applied.

COLOUR THERAPY: This is a very potent prcvcntive rem-ed-v for epilepsy. mental retardation. psl,chic problcrns. ctc. and ispractised through the use of favourable colours in the matters ofdress and fumishings in one's living room.

The Application of Astrological Remedies 39

(As per the opinion of experts compiled by a Library inPittsburgh the grey colour of cars w'as found to be the r,vorst in carsafety.) As per our colour therapy. we had always been suggestingto avoid grey colours by those desirous ofhappy living and good

health.

VASTU: Againthis is preventive as well as curative therapyfor solving the problems in physical and spiritual areas. Widerappl icat ions of this therapy are in the f ie ld of success ofprofessional ventures. This is practised through use ofoutlay ofa building to derive geo-magnetic forces for properly energisingthe total impact of building with the help of light, air, space andaura conducive to the main functionary.

KAVACH: This is a protective shield containing mysticalnumbers of the functionally benefic planets in a nativity and is astrengthening measure. The weak and afflicted planets are enabledto protect and promote their significations. The Kavach is worn ina specially elected auspicious time for generating the desired im-pact. This is used both for preventive and curative purpose.

CHARITIES: These are offered for the planets causing af-flictions/problems in a horoscope

MANTRAS: As part ofthe meditation, the recitation of Man-tras is prescribed for propitiating the trouble causing planets as perthe Vedic rituals.

The malefic influences are effectively tackled with the helpof propitiatory measures for the afflicting planets which are asunder:-

The Sun Give handful of wet wheat with 15-20 gramsofjaggery (Gur) to a cow or serving one's fa-ther or helprng old age needy persons.

Give a dough to a cow or serving one's motheror old age women.

Morning prayers for ten minutes and being con-siderate to one's servant.

The Moon

Mars

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Mercury

Jupiter

Application of Prasna Astrology

Offering green fodder (about 2 KG) to a cowhelping poor and needy children.

Offering one bundi laddu (a ycllou' colouredsweet) to the birds or ofTcring service to one'spreceptor/teacher.

Offering whitc coloured srvcct to the birds orhelping ladics in distrcss.

Offering simplc salty food to the birds or help-ing poor.

Venus

Saturn

Rahu Giving away brown coloured sweets to thebirds or helping old age needy persons orlepers.

Ketu Offering some food to a stray dog or serving/helping institutions/persons working forspiritualism.

These remedies are to be performed daily in the morning af-

ter bath and before breakfast.

The vveakness of the significator planets, as indicated earlier,

are made up with the help of a specially prepared KAVACH to be

worn by the native in an auspiciously elected trme. For details of

the design, size and mystical numbers to be engraved on both sides

of the KAVACH, the readers mayplease refer to our book, "Pre-

dictive Techniques and the Application of the Astrological Reme-

dial Measures".

These Kavachs (Yantras) get power to do good when the en-

gravings are done in an auspicious time as also due to a prescribed

way of life. The person prescribing use of the KAVACH shoulc

follor,v the follgwing:-

l. Bath in the morning without any bed tea, etc.

2. Prayers to Lord.

3. Performance of propitiatory remedies as per one's own chart.

4. Practise the divine way in life - that is (l) Be content (2)

The Application of Astrological Remedies 41

Increase utility to humanit-v (3) Help poor and needy (a) Bekind, generous and benevolent (5) Avoid deeper involvementin sensual pleasures, anger> pride. greed and enry.

Continuous practice of the above principles helps ingenerating power for helping others to ward off evils in lifeand derive benefits indicated by the benefic planets in one'schart.

CHAPTER 9

CASE STUDIES. PROBLEMSPROFBSSION

, rr l

IN

The professional prospccts of a pcrson arc rulcd by the inter-play ofplanets becoming prirnary and sccondarl'dctorminants, theirplacement in a house/sign, their strcngth, the influcnce of otherplanets over them and the operating planctary pcriods.

The lords ofthe tenth and the second houses are consideredas the primary determinants for analysing the professional af-fairs. ln case there is no mooltrikona sign in both the tenth andsecond houses. then the lord ofthe first house is considered asthe prime determinant.

The planets placed in the tenth and second houses becomesecondary detenninants for anall'sing the professional affairs.The planets influencing the tenth and second houses or their lordsby way of close aspects and/or conjunctions, act as supplementarysecondary determinants for analysing the professional affairs.

The setbacks in professional matters are caused :

(1) When the prime determinants and secondary determinants,ruling professional matters, are weak.

(Z) When the prime determinants of the professional affairs arebadly placed.

(3) Significator of social status being weak or badl1, placed andor afflicted by the most rnalefic or a functional malcfrc planet.

(4) The close influence of the functional malefic planets or the

Case Studies-Problems in Prolbssion 43

k" most malefic planet onthe prime and secondary determinants;

We shall now take up case studies of Prasnas indicating the

malefic influences exerted by the planetary configurations on the

determinants of professional affairs. The case studies include the

charts where problems arose due to operation of the sub periods of

the afflicted planets in the Prasnas and the case studies where prob-

lems arose due to the stationary or slow moving transit influences

and were short lived. The case studies also include charts rvhere

the professional setbacks were aversed with the help of the perfor-

mance of astrological remedial measures.

CASE STUDIES. PROFESSIONAL PROBLEMS

CHART 1 PRASNA 20TH DECEMBER, 1996, 0830 HRS.

KETUSAT

MOON

A } D IruPSUNMER

VENRAHUMARS

2 YEARS 4 MONTHS 5 DAYS.

The sign, Sagittarius, rises inthe ascendant. The Moon, Rahu

and Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. Venus is

badly placed in the chart and is weak. Mars is weak as it is in the

state of infancy. Venus, mling the house of income, is closely af-

flicted in this chart due to the close aspect of the functional malefic,

Ketu. Jupiter is weak as it is in the state of old age. As per prasna

the sub period of Jupiter inthe main period of Ketu was in progress.

Since Ketu is afflicting the badly placed lord of the house of in-

come, the native was suffering on account of lack of earnings since

the inception of the main period of Ketu. Besides, the problem of

income the lord of the fifth house is weak and the fifth house is

\,tsN 9.48',

ASDT22" 58'ruP A" 38'sLN 4" 42'MER24" 15',

KETU IO" T2'SAT 7o5'

RAHU IO" 12'MARS I '3 '

BALANCEDASAOF KETU


occupied by the most malefic planet , the Moon. Thc native wasalso seriouslv concerned about the health and studies of his twosons. The native was adviscd both propitiatory astral remcdies forthe functional malefic planets and wearing ofa Kavach for strength-ening the wcak functional benefic plancts in an auspiciously electedtime. The pcrfbrnrancc of astral remedics opcned thc new avenuesfor thc nativc in his import busincss within a pcriod of four months

CHART 2 PRASNA I3TH NOVEMBER, 1996, IOI9 HRS.

SA'I'

KETU

MARS

.ASDTruP MBR

MOONSLIN R.qHU

VEN

BALANCB DASA OF MERCURY 8 YEARS 6 MONTHS 14DAYS.

The sign, Sagittarius, rises inthe ascendant. The Moon, Rahuand Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. The plan-ets, the Moon and Mercury are badly placed in the chart and are,hence, weak. The Sun is in its sign of debilitation. Rahu-Kctuaxis is near the most effective points of the houses and afflicts allthe houses occupied and aspected. As per prasna the sub periodof the Moon in the main period of Mercury was running. Thepriority of the native was to seek an overseas assignment whichwas not being achieved inspite of persistent ef;lorts due to the weak-ness of the planets. The other weak planet, the Sun, dcprived thenative of the happiness from father and loss of inheritance. Thegood placement of Jupiter in the ascendant and Venus in the tenthhouse, though weak due to debilitation, made the native a char-tered accountant and the well placed Satum explains his persistentefforts. The afflictions of Rahu and Ketu, bad placement of the

7 SUN

SAT 7"KETU 13'24'

vEN 240R-AHU 130 24'

S l#.Rs

Case Studies-Problems in Profession 45

Moon - ruling the easy gains - and the weakness of the lord of the

tenth house, posed all round problems to thc native . For generat-

ing prosperity, the native u'as advised both propitiatory astral rem-

edies for the functional malefic planets and wearing of a Kavach

for strengthening the weah functional benefic planets in an auspi-

ciously elected time.

CHART 3 PRASNA 30TH APRIL, 1995, 1728 HRS.

V'ENKETUSIJN

MOON

MER

SATMARS

JTIP RAHU ASDT

BALANCE DASA OF VBNUS 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS.

The sign, Virgo, rises in the ascendant and the planets, the

Sun, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu arethe functional malefic plan-

ets. . Saturn is placed in its own mooltrikona sign. It protects its

own house qontaining its orvn mooltrikona sign that is the sixth

house but it afflicts the houses closely aspected by it. Mercury is

weak as it is in the state of infancy. Mars is near the most effec-

tive point of the house of its placement and afflicts all the houses

occupied and aspected. The Moon is placed in the eighth house

but asl ects the most effective point of the second house and pro-

motes the same. Rahu and Ketu do not cause close afflictions in

this chart. Jupiter is well placed. Venus, ruling the house of sta-

tus, is exalted and well placed. Venus throws light on the status of

the querent. The querent \\/as an executive engineer' As per prasna

the sub period of Mercury in the main period of Venus was in

operation. As the sub period lord rvas well placed and unafflictec,

though weak, we have to consider other transit afflictions to iden-

tify the anxiety of the querent. The forthcoming conjunction of

tuAHU l1'43',

vEN 160 16' t2 2 MER

sAT 27. 31',

46 Application of Prasna Astrologv

the most malefic planet, Mars, to the most effcctive point of theeleventh house and its afflictionto the second, fifth and sixth housesand Saturn ma)/ cause concem. As Saturn is placed in its ownmooltrikona sign no damage was seen due to any disputc. Thc fastmovemcnt of Mars rvas likely to clear the transit influcnce withina rveek's time and no pernanent harm was seen. Thc native rvasadvised to exercise control over his temper and specch fbr oneweek as Mars's aspect to the most effective point of the second

firouse. ruling speech, could have caused problems for thc native.phe native was also advised propitiatory astral remedies for'Mars

in the form of morning prayers for ten minutes. Asunder the malefic influence of Mars people get harmed dueto impulsive behaviour and haste, the morning prayershelp them to control these negative traits during the day,effectively.

CHART 4 PRASNA 26TH AUGUST, 1996, 1440 HRS.

BALANCE DASA OF THE SUN 1 YEAR S MONTHS T6DAYS.

The sign, Sagittarius, rises in the ascendant. The Moon, Rahuand Ketu are functional malefic planets in this prasna. No planetis badly placed in the chart. There is minor affliction to the mosteffective points of the second house by the most malefic planet,the Moon. The lord of the ascendant, Jupiter, and the lord ofthe tenth house, Mercury, are well placed in their own mooltrikonasigns. The native was an air hostess and had taken retirement.

I

MOON 60 1 l '

sAT 120 24'KET 14" 26'

RAI{U I4O 26'MER 60 I8'

\EN 230 57', 3MARS 27'OI '

9"35'.5 suH

SATKETU

VENMARS

MOON SUN

ASDTruP

RAHUMER

Case Studies-Problems in Prot-ession 41

The lord of the fifth house is placed in the seventh house in closeconjunction rvith Venus which resulted into a love marriage whichu'as continuing happily. The lord of the house of fortune is u,ellplaced in the chart. The native rvas enjoying good life but due tothe mild affliction to the most effective point of the second housefelt slightly less confident about the continuance of the currentstatus and wanted to know if she should venture into something topass time as also which could be of use if there is some problem atsome stage in life. The native was advised that there is nopossibility of her apprehensions becoming true and she shouldenjoy life. She was advised propitiatory remedial measure forthe Moon in the form of offering fresh pot of water for thebirds daily in the morning.

CHART 5 PRASNA 24TH OCTOBER"1994.1420 HRS.

KETLT MOON

SATT'{ARS

ASDT

VENMER SLINN]? RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF MARS 3 YEARS 8 MONTHS 22 DAYS.

The sign, Capricorn, rises in the ascendant. The planets, theSun. Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu are functional malefic planets in thisPrasna. No planct is badly placed in the chart. The Moon is weakas it is in the state of old age. Mercury is weak as it is in the state ofinfancy. Jupiter is near the most effective point of the tenth houseand afflicts the same and the houses aspected. Rahu and Ketuclosely afflict the lord of the tenth house, Venus. The affliction ofthe lord of the tenth house and the affliction of the most effectivepoint of the tenth house created deep business problems for thenative. The native rvas unable to recover the cost of his operations

KET 20.48' MER O" SLTNI 70JIJP 26"

MARS 16.49' ata: l t '

r;d 'z


and started incurring huge losses. As per prasna the sub period ofSatum rvas running in the main period of debilitated Mars. In vier,vof the strong position of Saturn in the prasna tlre native wasadvised that ultimately no permanent hann was seen to his status.However, in vierv of the afflictions in the chart, tltc native rvasadvised both propitiatory astral remedies fbr the functional nralefic,planets and wearing of a Kavach for strengthening thc weak func-tional benefic planets in an auspiciously elected tirne.

CHART 6 PRASNA ISTH SEPTEMBER, 1996, I7O5 HRS.

SATKETU

ASDTMARSVEN

ruP M ( D N sr,Nlr,lllR

RAI IU

BALANCE DASA OF SATURN 14 YEARS 26 DAYS.

The sign, Aquarius, rises in thc asccndant and thc planetsMercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functiorral nralctic plan-ets. The planets, Mars, Venus, thc Sun, Mcrcun' and Rahu arebadly placed in the chart and are, hencc. rvcak. Mcrcun and thcsun are r,veak as they are in the state of infancy. Thc plarrcts. thcSun and Mars, are afflicted in this chart. As pcr prasna thc subperiod of Mercury in the main period of Satunt rvas in opcration.The weakness of the majority of plancts. aflliction to thc Sun andthe affliction to the most effective point of thc tcntlr housc bv thefunctional malefic planet, the Moon, could not blcss thc nativewith a good job inspite of the good placcnrcttt of Saturn .urd Jupi-ter in the chart. The native was adviscd both propitratory astralremedies for the functional malctic plancts and rvcaring of a Kavachfor strengthening the weak functional bcncfic plancts in an auspi-ciously elected time.

sAT l0'48'KITU 14"

8 MOON 6" 47',

ST'N 2" MERMARS 11.34vEN 18?6'

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CTIART 7 PRASNA 2OTH OCTOBER, 1994,1520 HRS.

MOONKETU

ASDTS.AT

MARS

VEN SUNJUP MER

R.AHU

BALANCE DASA OF KETU 3 MONTHS 15 DAYS.

The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the pLn-ets Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functionalmalefic planets. Mars is badly placed in the chart and is,hence, wleak. The functional malefic planet, the Moon, ison the most effective point of the house of its placementand afflicts the houses occupied and aspected. The Sun isclosely afflicted in this chart due to the close conjunctionof the functional malefic, Mercury. The planets Jupiter,Venus and Saturn are r.vell placed in the chart but the afflic-tion to the most effective point of the ninth house r,veakenstheir position to do good. As per prasna the sub period ofMercury was running in the main period of Ketu. SinceMercury, being the most malefic planet was afflicting theSun, the native lvas worried for the relations with his em-ployer and the promotion giving rise in status with the stateand the ill health of his wife. The native rvas advised that hecould expect a promotion in the follorving sub period of Ve-nus in its own main period as it is well placed and well influ-enced in the chart. The native was advised both propitiatoryastral remedies for the functional malefic planets and wear-ing of a Kavach for strengthening the weak functional beneficplanets in an auspiciously elected t ime. The nat ive wasblessed with a promotion in the beginning of the sub periodof Venus.

asDT 12,4i'I I 541 q2" 13'

MOON20'c' I

MARS 14.47',

sr,l.I 250 34'

lo MERII ' t3 ' ; VEN

i 12'43

RAHU I8'37'MOONllo 24',KET 18.37 '

MARS 8" 32'


CHART 8 PRASNA 10TH JANUARY,1995,0800 HRS.

BALANCE DASA OF KEIU 1 YEAR 3 DAYS.

The sign. Capricorn, rises in the asccndant and the plancts

Jupiter, the Sun, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic

planets. The functional malefic planets do not form close con-junctions or aspects in the nativrty.

'

The planets Mars and the Sun are badly placed and are

weak. Venus is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation in

havamsa and dasamsa both. Therefore, the presence of

Rahu in the tenth house, ruled by Venus, caused some tension to

the native for his manipulative activities pertaining to the sub

period of Rahu.

As per prasna the sub period of Saturn was running in

the main period of Ketu. As the sub period lord was strongly

well placed in the chart no harm was seen and the native was

advised accordingly.

However. to relieve him of the tension he was advised

propitiatory astral remedies for the functional malefic planet,

Rahu, and for strengthening the functional benefic planets, he

was advised to wear a KAVACH in an auspicious time.

MOONKETU

SAT

.ASDTMER

MARS

SUN VEN'UP

RAHU

5. 45 'SAT

I 5

l0 JUP 18"58'MOON 2lo 38', 4

MHU4"55'MARS l'51"

Case Studies-Problems in Protbssion 5l

CHART 9 PRASNA 20TH MARCH, 1997, 0855 HRS.

BALANCE DASA OF MERCURY 10 YEARS 8 MONTIIS.

The sign, Aries, rises in the ascendant and the planets Mer-

cury, Rahu and Ketu are the functional malefic planets. The plan-

sts, Mars, Venus, the Sun, Saturn, Mercury Rahu and Ketu arebadly placed.

Jupiter is weak as it is in its sign of debilitation. The only

well placed and unafflicted planet is the Moon. The functionalmalefic planet, Mercury. severely afflicts Saturn, ruling the house

of income.

Venus and the Sun are closely afflicted in this chart due tothe close conjunction and aspect of the functional malefics Ketu

and Rahu, respectively. The lords of the fifth, seventh and elev-enth houses rvere badly placed and afflicted.

The native was experiencing problems with regard to theeducational prospects of his son in a foreign country, his income

and the disputes u'ith his employer and the health of his w.ife. Asper prasna the sub period of the Sun rvas in operation.

The native was advisedthat improvernent inthe circumstanceswould be slorv but to reduce tension he rvas advised both propitia-

tory astral remedies for the functional rnalefic planets and u'earing

of a Kavach for strengthening the lveak functional benefic planets

in an auspiciously elected time.

\TNKE'TU$NSATMER

ASDT

MOON

ruP

RAHUM.ARS

sAT 13"

16. 19MOON16 ,3 '

vEN 28" 42', 2

SUN 120 O'

Application of Prasna AstrologY

CHART l0 PRASNA 2STH JULY, 1996, 2100 HRS.

SATKETU

VF,N MARS

ASDT SUNMLR

MOONruP

RAHU

BALANCE DASA OF VENUS 15 YEARS 6 MONTHS 9DAYS.

The sign, Aquarius, rises in the ascendant and the planets

Mercury, the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are the functional rnalefic plan-

sts. The Sun, Mercury and Rahu are badly placed in the chart and

ar€, hence, weak. The functional malefic planet, the Moon, closely

afflicts Jupiter. Rahu and Ketu are involved in conjunctions and

aspects. The extent of their afflictions to the planets is very mild

but to the most effective point ofthe houses occupied and aspected

is very severe.

As per prasna the sub period of the Moon was in opera-

tion in the main period of Venus. Due to the close afllicting

influence of the Moon on Jupiter, ruling income, the native

was having serious

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